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Pursuing the Truth: Four Lawsuits Against Former Priest, Basilian Order, Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie

By: Carol Mulligan, The Sudbury Star
March 29, 2012

The sexual abuse of students decades ago at St. Charles College by a Roman Catholic priest is "the white elephant in the...

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Lawsuits Launched Against Jailed Priest

By: Emily Senger, CTV Toronto
March 28, 2012

Four Sudbury men are launching civil lawsuits against a priest and former Catholic schoolteacher who has already pleaded guilty to multiple counts...

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Victims of Sexual Abuse Step Forward, Encourage Others to Follow Suit

By: Laurel Myers, Sudbury Northern Life
March 28, 2012

Robert Talach said it’s time society stopped turning a blind eye to the past and stepped up to bring justice to fruition....

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“Convicted Priest Faces Four New Sex Abuse Lawsuits” & “Lawsuits Launched Against Jailed Priest”

By: CBC News
March 28, 2012

Marshall was convicted in June 2011 for the sexual abuse of 17 young people while he served as a Roman Catholic priest...

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Former Read Parish Priest Charged

By: Belleville Intelligencer
February 22, 2012

Provincial police have charged a Roman Catholic priest who once served as parish priest in Read in connection to an incident dating...

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Retired Priest Faces 18 Additional Sex Charges

By: Beatrice Fantoni, The Windsor Star
January 12, 2012

LaSalle police have laid 18 new charges against a former Catholic priest who was charged with indecent assault last autumn. Rev. Linus...

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Victims of Disgraced Windsor Priest Launch New $3M Lawsuits against Catholic Church

By: Craig Pearson, The Windsor Star
December 9, 2011

Two sexual assault victims of convicted pedophile Fr. William Hodgson Marshall, who earned the nickname Happy Hands in the 1950s for his...

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Scouts Canada Apologizes To Sex Abuse Victims

By: Amber Hildebrandt, CBC News
December 9, 2011

Scouts Canada issued a blanket apology Thursday to any former scouts who were sexually abused by its volunteer leaders. The youth organization...

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Catholic Officials Failed To Report Sex Abuse, Ontario Suits Allege

By: Tu Thanh Ha, The Globe and Mail
December 8, 2011

Roman Catholic officials in Ontario were told on two occasions that a priest was molesting young boys but didn't alert the police...

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Ex-Principal Accused of Sex Abuse — Alleged Victim Suing School Board and Basilian Fathers

By: The Sault Star
December 1, 2011

A former St. Mary's College student says he has struggled through decades of shame, depression and addiction in the wake of sexual...

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Borne Convicted

By: Tina Peplinskie, The Daily Observer
November 29, 2011

A Roman Catholic priest sat next to his lawyer with his head lowered as the judge convicted him of indecently assaulting a...

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Clergy Abuse Support Group Reaches N.L.

By: Ashley Fitzpatrick, The Telegram
November 12, 2011

An international non-profit group providing support for victims of sexual abuse by priests is expanding its presence in Canada. The Survivors Network...

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