Category Archives: Dunstan Moorse

Fr. Francisco Schulte’s Timeline/Victims

Posted on May 1, 2011
Posted in Dunstan Moorse, Francisco Schulte, John Kelly, Puerto Rico, San Antonio Abad

Born: February 26, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio Professed: July 11, 1974 Ordained: January 19, 1979 Known Victims: 9 Age of Victims: 12-17 Location: Puerto Rico, Minnesota, North Carolina, Mexico

Klassen/Abbey Continue to Deceive

Posted on April 26, 2011
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Andre Bennett, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Cosmas Dahlheimer, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Isaac Connolly, James Kelly, Jim Phillips, John Eidenschink, John Kelly, John Klassen, Michael Bik, Paschal Brisson, Pirmim Wendt, Richard Eckroth, Robert Blumeyer, SG, Steve Lilly, Thomas Gillespie

In 2006, the student newspaper at St. John’s featured an article [ View ] about sexual abuse by the monks at St. John’s Abbey. The article referenced research showing that “more monks will be named and more victims will come forward”. … Continue reading →

Abbey Letter Lists Eighteen Offending Monks

Posted on April 15, 2011
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Andre Bennett, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Cosmas Dahlheimer, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Isaac Connolly, James Kelly, Jim Phillips, John Eidenschink, John Kelly, John Klassen, Michael Bik, Richard Eckroth, Steve Lilly, Thomas Gillespie

I am posting this open letter to you because I wish to publicly acknowledge that the following monks have had credible allegations of sexual abuse, exploitation, or misconduct brought against them while they were working in one of the apostolates … Continue reading →

Accusations Against Leftist “Monks”

Posted on March 28, 2011
Posted in Dunstan Moorse, John Eidenschink, John Klassen, Opinion

Saint John’s is a place where you can see a performance of the Vagina Monologues, see modernist architecture, watch pagan ceremonies and see conferences promoting vice of every kind. What you’ll be hard pressed to find is Catholicism, because they … Continue reading →

Abbey Files Destroyed?

Posted on March 24, 2011
Posted in Dunstan Moorse, Francisco Schulte, Mel Taylor, Michael Naughton

When reviewed in the early 1990s, the Abbot’s File on Fr. Dunstan Moorse contained 81 items between July, 1972 and April, 1990. 1972-1978: 58 Items in 7 years (8.3 items per year) 1979-1983: 0 Items in 4 years (0.0 items … Continue reading →

Video from 1992 News Broadcast

Posted on March 22, 2011
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Daniel Durken, Dunstan Moorse, Jeff Anderson, John Kelly, St. John's Prep

The Rev. Allen Tarlton has been accused of molesting a young man at least three times in the fall of 1982 while the young man was a student at the prep school. Tarlton was the young man’s counselor, English teacher … Continue reading →

Liturgical Press Reorganizes, Longtime Employees Lose Jobs

Posted on March 9, 2011
Posted in Aelred Senna, Dunstan Moorse

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. — Liturgical Press, the 85-year-old publishing house of St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, has announced a reorganization that involves the creation of two new market departments and five new positions.

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Dioceses oust abusers they pledged to monitor

Posted on July 6, 2010
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Andre Bennett, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Cosmas Dahlheimer, Dan Ward, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Isaac Connolly, Jim Phillips, John Eidenschink, John Kelly, John Klassen, Michael Bik, Thomas Gillespie

At St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, several members of the Order of St. Benedict live under restrictions imposed by Abbot John Klassen. Some members faced with the possibility of restrictions have taken leaves from the order to consider whether they … Continue reading →

Fr. Tim Backous: A Conflict of Interest

Posted on May 21, 2010
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Bruce Wollmering, Dan Ward, Dunstan Moorse, Francisco Schulte, Isaac Connolly, John Kelly, Michael Bik, Nathan Libaire, Opinion, Steve Pavkovich, Terry DeSutter, Tim Backous, Tom Andert

“We use the word “community” quite a bit in places like ours but forget its most elemental meaning – caring for each other.” – Blog Entry by Fr. Tim Backous, September 2, 2009

Alleged Sexual Abuse Victim Sues St. John’s Abbey (w/ Video)

Posted on May 19, 2010
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Dan Ward, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Isaac Connolly, Jim Phillips, John Kelly, Jonathan Licari, Meet the Monks, Michael Bik, Pat Marker, Richard Eckroth, Thomas Gillespie, Tim Backous, Tom Andert

(Fox 9) ST. PAUL, Minn. – A man who says he was sexually abused by an instructor at St. John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville is filing a Ramsey County lawsuit against the school, the religious order of monks that runs … Continue reading →

Where Are They Now?

Posted on April 17, 2010
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Blane Wasnie, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Cosmas Dahlheimer, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Isaac Connolly, Jerome Tupa, Jim Phillips, John Eidenschink, John Kelly, Michael Bik, Richard Eckroth, Robert Blumeyer, Thomas Gillespie, Tom Andert, William Skudlarek

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Seven Years… Time To Start Asking Questions

Posted on November 10, 2009
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Barbara Illsley, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Charles A. Flinn, Dale Launderville, David Baraga, David G. Farrington, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Isaac Connolly, Jim Kostreba, Jim Phillips, John Kelly, John Klassen, Joshua Guimond, Kate Lally, Mel Taylor, Michael Bik, Michael Hemmesch, Pat Marker, Review Board, Robert Blumeyer, St. John's Prep, Susan Fuchs-Hoeschen, Thomas Gillespie, Tom Andert, Tom Frost, William Skudlarek

Today (November 10, 2009) marks the seven year anniversary of Joshua Guimond’s disappearance from the St. John’s University campus in Collegeville, Minnesota.

Caught in a Coverup

Posted on November 9, 2009
Posted in Dunstan Moorse, Isaac Connolly, Jacob Wetterling, Jim Kostreba, John Klassen, Joshua Guimond, Michael Hemmesch, William Skudlarek

On October 2, 2002 the St. Cloud Times reported that a settlement agreement between St. John’s and several victims had been reached. Three days later, and one month before Joshua Guimond disappeared, another article appeared in the St. Cloud Times.

Justice for Josh March

Posted on October 30, 2009
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Isaac Connolly, Jim Phillips, John Kelly, Joshua Guimond, Michael Bik, Tom Andert

Press Release [ View as PDF ] October 29, 2009 Press Release – “Justice for Josh” March * Joshua Guimond disappeared while at St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN in 2002. * November 7, 2009 is the inaugural “Justice for … Continue reading →

Abbot Relaxes Stand… Four Restricted Monks Featured

Posted on February 18, 2009
Posted in Bruce Wollmering, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Francisco Schulte, John Klassen, Publications

Four restricted monks were featured (with photos) in the Winter 2008 issue of the Abbey Banner. View Banner Home Their inclusion, especially in a feature story, contradicts Abbot Klassen’s previous statements regarding restricted monks and victim sensitivity. Link Soon.

1985 Dunstan Moorse Abuse Incident

Posted on February 10, 2009
Posted in Dunstan Moorse, Jerome Thiesen, Linus Aschman

[Victim] is now 22 years old and his date of birth is [Date]. He went to St. Johns Prep School and graduated from there in June of 1986. In the beginning of his senior year he was having some concerns … Continue reading →

Recipes from the Kitchen of Father Dunstan Moorse, OSB

Posted on November 1, 2008
Posted in Dunstan Moorse, Oblates

Dunstan Moorse, a monk with multiple allegations of abuse (including sodomy of a minor student) had his recipe included in the Newsletter of the Oblates of Saint John’s Abbey, Fall/Winter 2008/09.

Credibly Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Posted on February 11, 2008
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Andre Bennett, Brennan Maiers, Cosmas Dahlheimer, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Isaac Connolly, Jeff Anderson, John Eidenschink, John Kelly, John Klassen, Patrick Wall, Paul GoPaul, Rene McGraw, Review Board, Richard Eckroth, Richard Sipe

St. John’s Abbey Benedictine establishment at Collegeville, MN, the largest Benedictine monastery in the western world, adjacent to St. John’s University and St. John’s Preparatory School. At least 14 of the abbey’s nearly 200 monks have been credibly accused of … Continue reading →

Recipes from the Kitchen of Father Dunstan Moorse, OSB

Posted on February 1, 2008
Posted in Dunstan Moorse, Oblates, Publications

Dunstan Moorse, a monk with almost a dozen victims, offers another recipe to the members of the Oblate program.

Abuse allegations shake St. John’s Abbey

Posted on September 7, 2006
Posted in Bruce Wollmering, BS, Dunstan Moorse, John Klassen, Michael Bik, Pat Marker, Robert Blumeyer, SG

From September, 2006: Pat Marker: “Extensive research shows more monks will be named and more victims will come forward.” Abbot Klassen: “That is totally an unfounded, false statement. I mean false”