Category Archives: Visiting Clergy/Professors

Second lawsuit filed against Conception Abbey

Posted on July 21, 2011
Posted in Bede Parry, Conception Abbey, Jerome Thiesen, Rene McGraw, Roman Paur, Visiting Clergy/Professors, Visiting Monk/Priest

[Webmaster’s Note: The misconduct in this new lawsuit began in 1982. It should be noted that Bede Parry, the monk named in this lawsuit, engaged in misconduct with a St. John’s student in 1981 [ View ] while attending the … Continue reading →

Male victims of abuse need help, support

Posted on July 2, 2011
Posted in Bede Parry, Opinion, Victim Support, Visiting Clergy/Professors, Visiting Monk/Priest

Another accusation, another cover-up, another betrayal, another lawsuit — as reported in the June 24 Times, “Former St. Cloud bishop accused of abuse cover-up.” The news details the claimed lack of effective action demonstrated by religious hierarchy who were aware … Continue reading →

St. John’s University President Linked to Abbey Coverup

Posted on June 27, 2011
Posted in Bede Parry, Jeff Anderson, Robert Koopmann, Visiting Clergy/Professors, Visiting Monk/Priest

Many of the monks at St. John’s Abbey knew about Br. Parry’s misconduct. On one occasion, Fr. Bob Koopmann made a joke about “blowing a student” that was clearly directed at Br. Parry. – virtueonline.org

Visiting Monk: Rev. Michael Brunovsky, OSB

Posted on May 21, 2011
Posted in Michael Brunovsky, Visiting Clergy/Professors, Visiting Monk/Priest

Name: Rev. Michael Brunovsky, OSB Allegation Type: Sexual Misconduct Date: 1990-1991 School Year Location: St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN

Remember Fr. Anthony Smithwick?

Posted on January 9, 2011
Posted in Anthony Smithwick, Visiting Clergy/Professors

Fr. Anthony Smithwick was a visiting priest, originally from Cockfosters Benedictine Monastery in North London. Smithwick is the fourth visiting clergy with allegations of misconduct. According to one visiting monk who was reprimanded for misconduct, “I came to St. John’s … Continue reading →

Offending Lay/Visiting Faculty

Posted on June 30, 2010
Posted in Anthony Smithwick, Bede Parry, Lay Faculty, Paul GoPaul, Roger Julkowski, Steve Pavkovich, Terry DeSutter, Visiting Clergy/Professors

We have received credible information/allegations about the following lay and visiting faculty members at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota (USA):

Urgent Announcement to Employees and Students (SJU)

Posted on September 25, 2006
Posted in Paul GoPaul, Visiting Clergy/Professors

Email from the Office of the President regarding Father Paul A GoPaul

Fr. Anthony Adds British Flavor to Monastery

Posted on April 30, 1992
Posted in Anthony Smithwick, Visiting Clergy/Professors, Visiting Monk/Priest

Every so often in life we are blessed with characters who make part of everyday a bit more interesting. Fr. Anthony Smithwick fits this description perfectly. [Webmasters Note: While at St. John’s, Smithwick allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with at … Continue reading →