As a church, 1 hour from Ottawa, we would like to knowAs a church, 1 hour from Ottawa, we would like to know whether there will be a need for our church hall space to be used for housing? We realize the logistics of organizing space for refugees will be … read more
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Can I sue the Catholic Church for abuse of my mother? SheCan I sue the Catholic Church for abuse of my mother? She was not a residential school student but she was an orphan that the Sisters of Charity abused because she had no where else to go.. … read more
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I do livestream for my Catholic Church on YouTube, and someHello my name is***** do livestream for my Catholic Church on YouTube, and some companies are claiming that the hymns and chanting are theirs, this is music is established by the Catholic for nearly 2… read more
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Over the course of about a year and a half, I have had aOver the course of about a year and a half, I have had a colleague who made remarks with a sexual inuendo about my clothing and body. An example is he said, "This is the shortest skirt I have seen you wearing and it really shows off your legs. You should wear it more often. Then on 7 January 2020, he came into my office to wish me and a colleague in the office a happy new year. He kissed her on the lips, to which she replied startled, "Ooh! On the lips!". I immediately thought I didn't want to be kissed on the lips but before I could say or do anything, he kissed me too on the lips. Since then, I have had reoccurring nightmares of the moment and have had stress and anxiety when I see his emails. I finally gathered courrage on 20 January 2020 to tell my HR about the incident but I did not file a formal complaint, fearing I might lose my job since this particular colleague wields a lot of power where I work. On the 11 January 2021, I filed a formal complaint. I learnt also that two other colleagues filed a complaint against this same gentleman; one also involved sexual touching and harassment. The other complaint I do not know what it is about. Where I work sent me a letter saying that they have hired a lawyer and a mediator to conduct an investigation and if I wish, to talk to the mediator. Should I talk to the mediator? Should i seek legal council? … read more
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62 YEAR OLD MALE WHO WAS AN ALTER BOY FOR 6 YEARS AND ABUSEDI AM A 62 YEAR OLD MALE WHO WAS AN ALTER BOY FOR 6 YEARS AND ABUSED 6 DAYS A WEEK FOR 2 YEARS EXCEPT SATURDAYS. IVE SUFFERED ENOUGH I WANT AN APOLOGY FROM THE CHURCH AND HELP … read more
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If my late dad was apart of 60 scoop and his father inIf my late dad was apart of 60 scoop and his father in residential school how do I get information on paperwork of name change and adoption papers for my dad and paperwork on my grandfather … read more
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My mother sadly passed away this past June. Her will wasMy mother sadly passed away this past June. Her will was made in 2016, she left my 1/2 sister $5000.00 and al lof her fathers paintings, the rest she left to me! My 1/2 sister announced at the Celebra… read more
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Do I need a lawyer to be in the group of people that sexuallyDo I need a lawyer to be in the group of people that sexually been abused by a priest in Huntington, Quebec? I was told to undress in front of this priest when I would serve mass on Sunday's. Also he … read more
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Here is the same question which no one answered. This is forHere is the same question which no one answered. This is for a RC canon lawyer. Can a confessor in confession bring up to a penitent sins from a previous confession? Thanks for your help. Fr Vince… read more
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My sons were molested by a priest who is on temporary visaMy sons were molested by a priest who is on temporary visa in USA and who is waiting to get Canadian visa. We live in Canada. We were travelling to his chapel for spiritual retreat almost every week s… read more
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Parish priest slanders me in front of other parishioners afterParish priest slanders me in front of other parishioners after kicking me out of church hall under threat of police being called, because I made a complaint to the Archdiocese about a threat that he m… read more
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Canadian Mom child threatened with custody issue by US DadCanadian Mom and child reside in Canada as Citizens. US Dad wants to take child to the US & 7 year old Child doesnt want to go to U.S. and Father is demanding that she does. How can mom protect her ch… read more
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My grandmother died 17 years ago and left her multi-millionMy grandmother died 17 years ago and left her multi-million dollar fortune to the Catholic Church. My mother was her only heir although she had been born in 1931, was illigetimate and had been taken a… read more
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Please can you tell me if the contents of a letter publishedPlease can you tell me if the contents of a letter published in one of our local newspapers would be considered "hate mail" under Canada's hate laws. I believe in freedom of the press but this letter … read more
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I want to open a civil action against a Catholic Diocese inI want to open a civil action against a Catholic Diocese in BC, to force an apology and damages for sexual assault by a priest when I was a child. Would a case of this nature qualify for legal aid?… read more
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My daughter is nine years old and has been travelling to ...My daughter is nine years old and has been travelling to visit her father each year since she has been 5. She has gone to Nova Scotia to visit extended family, gone to Disney for March break and spent… read more
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