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New Orleans archdiocese announces changes to how it will respond to clerical abuse claims

New Orleans Clergy Abuse Title: New Orleans archdiocese announces changes to how it will respond to clerical abuse claims Authors:  Ramon Antonio Vargas & David Hammer WWL-TV Publisher: NOLA.com Date: 11FEB2021 Weeks after pledging to collaborate with a group of clergy sex abuse survivors, the Archdiocese of New Orleans on Thursday announced changes to the way

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February 12, 2021 No Comments
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Priest abuse victims question if Archdiocese properly investigated, referred cases to Vatican

Paul Calamari Mark Vath Title: Priest abuse victims question if Archdiocese properly investigated, referred cases to Vatican Author: David Hammer and Ramon Antonio Vargas Publisher: WWL-TV Date: 05NOV2020 NEW ORLEANS — Mark Vath thought the sexual abuse complaint he filed against his father’s cousin, a Roman Catholic priest named Paul Calamari, was resolved when the

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November 6, 2020 No Comments
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New Orleans archdiocese seeks laicization for all clergy credibly accused of sex abuse

Clergy Laicization Sex Abuse Title: New Orleans archdiocese seeks laicization for all clergy credibly accused of sex abuse Author: Kevin Jones Publisher: Catholic News Agency Date:  27OCT2020 While allegations against two New Orleans-area priests have again raised questions about the Church’s response to clergy misconduct, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has confirmed that for the

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October 28, 2020 No Comments
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New Orleans Archdiocese Priests Rally in Support of Archbishop Aymond

Archbishop Gregory Aymond SNAP Title: New Orleans Archdiocese Priests Rally in Support of Archbishop Aymond Author: David Hammer Publisher: WWL-TV Date: 16OCT2020 The priests of the Archdiocese wrote a letter in support of Archbishop Gregory Aymond after the church has had a tough couple of weeks. NEW ORLEANS — A little more than two weeks

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October 17, 2020 No Comments
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Priest who allegedly admitted 2013 child sex abuse under investigation by St. Tammany deputies

Rev. Patrick Wattigny Investigation Title: Priest who allegedly admitted 2013 child sex abuse under investigation by St. Tammany deputies Authors: Ramon Antonio Vargas, Sara Pagones, David Hammer, Staff writers and WWL-TV Publisher: NOLA.com Date: 15OCT2020 The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed this week that it is leading a criminal investigation into the Rev. Patrick Wattigny

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October 17, 2020 No Comments
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7 Names To Be Added To New Orleans Clergy Abuse List

New Orleans Clergy Crimes Title: 7 Names To Be Added To New Orleans Clergy Abuse List Authors: Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer Publisher: WWL-TV Date: 14OCT2020 The Archdiocese said it relied on the audit from the Franciscans to determine the friars should be added to the local list of clergy with substantiated claims. NEW ORLEANS

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October 15, 2020 No Comments
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Shocking Allegations From Pearl River Priest’s Arrest Last Week

Travis Clark Sex Scandal Title: Shocking Allegations From Pearl River Priest’s Arrest Last Week Authors: Ramon Antonio Vargas & David Hammer Publisher: WWLTV.com Date: 08OCT2020 Travis Clark, the pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul since 2019, was booked with obscenity last week for the alleged encounter. PEARL RIVER, La. — New, salacious details from police about

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October 9, 2020 No Comments
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Before priest Pat Wattigny admitted sex abuse, texts to student led to resignation from Slidell school, church says

Predatory Priest Pat Wattigny Title: Before priest Pat Wattigny admitted sex abuse, texts to student led to resignation from Slidell school, church says Authors: Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer, Staff writers and WWL-TV Publisher: NOLA.Com Date:  02OCT2020 About four months before the Rev. Patrick Wattigny disclosed to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans that

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October 3, 2020 No Comments