Gagliardi’s Silence a Problem

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Nine of the men remain on campus. The published allegations against these nine include acts every bit as heinous and despicable as those alleged against Sandusky — perhaps even more so when one considers the spiritual adviser role assumed by the monks at St. John’s.

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John Gagliardi Comments on Abuse (1067 Miles Away)

Posted on January 29, 2012 by admin

The most shocking thing about Saint John’s list of eighteen monk offenders… at least nine of the men on the list remain on campus today.

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Michael Weber.. Alleged Victim #16

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

Another person has come forward, claiming that they were also a victim of misconduct by Michael W Weber.

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Paterno contemporary feels ‘pretty saddened’

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

The only college football coach of note to work later into life than Joe Paterno, with more wins than the Penn State icon, doesn’t hide his resentment over the way Paterno’s career ended.

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Longtime Division III coach Gagliardi shared much in common with Paterno

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Gagliardi is aware of the controversy attendant to the last several months of Paterno’s career and life, and he is convinced that attempts on the part of some critics to link him too closely to the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal are misguided. Paterno might have made errors in judgment, Gagliardi conceded, but a man of his integrity never would have participated in a coverup.

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Gagliardi on Paterno: ‘Pontius Pilate group hastened his death’

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

I don’t know why [Joe Paterno] even should have been connected to that thing (scandal). It’s sad he’s attached to that thing. I don’t know all the (facts). He wasn’t the guy, the culprit. I really feel pretty saddened about it.. I just wish they had not hastened his death with all the stress they heaped on him at the end. Underserved, I feel. It was a Greek tragedy, and the Pontius Pilate group hastened his death. He had to die of a broken heart.- John Gagliardi

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Father Theophile Brown Dies

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

The monks of Mary Mother of the Church Abbey are mourning the loss of their beloved brother, Fr. Theophile (Waldorf) Brown who passed away the morning of December 24th, 2011.

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Two More Michael Weber Victims (#14 & #15)

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

Yet another individual has shared their account of sexual abuse by Michael Weber. The abuse took place in 1968 while Weber was a seminary student at St. John’s Seminary (now the Saint John’s School of Theology) in Collegeville, Minnesota. Weber was also a diocesan seminarian with the St. Cloud Diocese at the time of the abuse.

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Christmas Eve Appearances

Posted on December 28, 2011 by admin

Br. Paul Richards

Fr. Francisco Schulte

 

 

 

 

 

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Fourth Timothy Kelly Victim

Posted on December 27, 2011 by admin

A fourth victim of sexual misconduct by former Father Timothy Kelly has stepped forward.

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Your Turn: ‘Listening’ fails victims of sex abuse

Posted on December 23, 2011 by admin

I am writing in response to the Dec. 13 Times Our View, “Listening sessions give voice to all.” I participated in the listening session on Dec. 4 at Holy Spirit Parish. I was disappointed, shocked and even insulted by the glowing terms used in the Our View to describe listening sessions. The session on Dec. 4 was anything but glowing, unless you consider anger and frustration “glowing.”

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Weber… Allegations, Background & Timeline

Posted on December 17, 2011 by admin

- Five Police Reports, 10+ Alleged Victims (All minor boys and girls)
- Alleged victims in St. Cloud, Pine River, Alexandria, and Foley, MN
- Former Deacon in St. Cloud and Seminarian at Saint John’s
- Former Camp Counselor at Camp Foley in Pine River, MN
- Former President and CEO of Volunteers of America – MN
- Former Director; National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse

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Child Sex Lawsuit Filed Against Weber, St. Cloud Diocese

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

(Fox 9) ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Virginia man is filing a lawsuit against the Diocese of St. Cloud and former deacon and United Way board member Michael Weber, alleging sexual abuse suffered by the while vacationing as a child at a Minnesota lake.

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Lawsuit against St. Cloud Diocese alleges sexual assault, cover-up

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

(MPR) St. Paul, Minn. — A lawsuit filed Tuesday morning accuses a former Catholic church deacon of sexual assault and charges the St. Cloud Diocese with covering it up.

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St. Cloud diocese sued for alleged abuse

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

(StarTribune) Attorneys for a 47-year-old man filed suit Tuesday in Minneapolis claiming he was sexually abused about 40 years ago by a former Catholic deacon and prominent Minnesota child welfare advocate.

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Victim discusses case against St. Cloud diocese, former deacon

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

(SC Times) A man who lives in the state of Virginia has sued the St. Cloud diocese and former deacon Michael Weber, accusing Weber of sexual abuse and the diocese of covering it up.

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Dan Carle: Michael Weber’s… Therapist?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

Dan Carle

“My parents took Dan Carle’s advice. As a family, we didn’t speak directly about the abuse until I confronted my parents while I was in treatment at the age of seventeen.  On several occasions over the past 30 years, we have discussed and tried to deal with all of the effects of the abuse (addictions, relationship problems, etc.) but rarely the abuse itself.” – Victim of Michael Weber

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Weber, Diocese Subject of Lawsuit

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

Carle informed John Doe HT’s parents that Defendant Weber was sick and that that he had been counseling’Weber. Carle remarked that “I guess he wasn’t ready” referring to Defendant ‘Weber. Carle stated that he had “gambled and lost.” Carle acknowledged treating Weber for pedophilia.

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Our View: Listening sessions give voice to all

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

[Webmaster's Note: The diocesan spin (below) on the failed first listening session is amazing. It was such a failure, in fact, that one of the moderators was in tears after the session and had to comforted... by a victim!! She later wrote, "I continuously consider why I serve in this role, as it's the hardest thing I've ever done as a social worker. I understand that my integrity as an advocate for victim/survivors has been questioned." A second listening session was scheduled primarily because the diocese was not prepared to answer questions during the first session. The diocese DID separate everyone in attendance into "small groups" at the beginning of the meeting. Victims of Michael Weber were not only identified, but pulled from their support base.]

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Former St. Cloud deacon Weber focus of lawsuit

Posted on December 12, 2011 by admin

(SC Times) A St. Paul attorney who has represented accusers in clergy sex-abuse cases intends to announce today plans for a lawsuit in a case involving a former St. Cloud diocese deacon.

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