Mar 28, 2008
North Dakota priest defrocked
My in-laws do not beleive this is really happening, its a conspiracy against the church by the media. Of course these people of God really couldn't do this kind of thing. Could they? YES!
By The Associated Press - 03/28/08
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest who spent time at several churches in North Dakota has been defrocked for molesting boys, church officials said.
James Pommier, 82, was removed from the priesthood late last year by the Vatican, citing ‘‘ecclesiastical crimes against youth,’’ said Joel Melarvie, a Bismarck Diocese spokesman.
The announcement was placed in a recent edition of ‘‘Dakota Catholic Action,’’ a monthly magazine published by the diocese, Melarvie said.
Pommier began his priesthood in Dickinson, N.D., in 1954.
He also spent time at parishes in Mott, New Leipzig, Max, Fallon, Scranton, Carson, Grenora, Bismarck and Minot, Melarvie said.
Pommier left North Dakota in 1977, and spent time at parishes in Washington and Montana until three years ago, Melarvie said. Pommier’s movements in those states are unclear, Melarvie said, adding that it also is unclear whether there were allegations of abuse in those states.
Pommier is believed to be living in Port Orchard, Wash., Melarvie said.
He has an unlisted telephone number there and could not be reached for comment.
Melarvie said sex abuse allegations against Pommier first surfaced in 1962. Accusations continued until 1977 in North Dakota, he said.
The boys ranged in age from 10 to late teens, Melarvie said.
Melarvie said he did not know the number of accusations against Pommier.
But he said the church has paid out more than $326,000 to four people in North Dakota since 2004.
By The Associated Press - 03/28/08
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest who spent time at several churches in North Dakota has been defrocked for molesting boys, church officials said.
James Pommier, 82, was removed from the priesthood late last year by the Vatican, citing ‘‘ecclesiastical crimes against youth,’’ said Joel Melarvie, a Bismarck Diocese spokesman.
The announcement was placed in a recent edition of ‘‘Dakota Catholic Action,’’ a monthly magazine published by the diocese, Melarvie said.
Pommier began his priesthood in Dickinson, N.D., in 1954.
He also spent time at parishes in Mott, New Leipzig, Max, Fallon, Scranton, Carson, Grenora, Bismarck and Minot, Melarvie said.
Pommier left North Dakota in 1977, and spent time at parishes in Washington and Montana until three years ago, Melarvie said. Pommier’s movements in those states are unclear, Melarvie said, adding that it also is unclear whether there were allegations of abuse in those states.
Pommier is believed to be living in Port Orchard, Wash., Melarvie said.
He has an unlisted telephone number there and could not be reached for comment.
Melarvie said sex abuse allegations against Pommier first surfaced in 1962. Accusations continued until 1977 in North Dakota, he said.
The boys ranged in age from 10 to late teens, Melarvie said.
Melarvie said he did not know the number of accusations against Pommier.
But he said the church has paid out more than $326,000 to four people in North Dakota since 2004.
Mar 21, 2008
32 kids sick @ Mass
know what really happened. One kid threw up and there was a chain reaction. Poor babies.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Thirty-two students at a Catholic elementary school were taken to the hospital after being becoming ill in church.
A parent said that students were attending Mass at a church adjacent to the school when a student fainted and several others became sick.
Louisville Fire Department Capt. David Thomas said several children became nauseated and started vomiting in the church sanctuary.
Thirty-two children were taken to the hospital for observation.
Fire officials and LG&E representatives have investigated and neither could find a likely cause, such as natural gas or carbon monoxide.
However, the students said that the church was very hot, so the sickness may be attributed to heat
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Thirty-two students at a Catholic elementary school were taken to the hospital after being becoming ill in church.
A parent said that students were attending Mass at a church adjacent to the school when a student fainted and several others became sick.
Louisville Fire Department Capt. David Thomas said several children became nauseated and started vomiting in the church sanctuary.
Thirty-two children were taken to the hospital for observation.
Fire officials and LG&E representatives have investigated and neither could find a likely cause, such as natural gas or carbon monoxide.
However, the students said that the church was very hot, so the sickness may be attributed to heat
Fire set at church
I wonder why the Sheriff's Dept is investigating this arson. I will have to ask my brother next time I see him. He is the Under Sheriff.
By The Associated Press - 03/21/08
MISSOULA — The Ravalli County sheriff’s office is investigating an apparent arson fire at the First Baptist Church in Hamilton.
The fire was reported at about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Volunteer firefighters called law enforcement after discovering someone had broken into the building and entered several rooms in the church.
The fire appears to have been set in a pile of books on the floor of a basement room.
Most of the damage to the church was caused by smoke. A damage estimate is not yet available.
By The Associated Press - 03/21/08
MISSOULA — The Ravalli County sheriff’s office is investigating an apparent arson fire at the First Baptist Church in Hamilton.
The fire was reported at about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Volunteer firefighters called law enforcement after discovering someone had broken into the building and entered several rooms in the church.
The fire appears to have been set in a pile of books on the floor of a basement room.
Most of the damage to the church was caused by smoke. A damage estimate is not yet available.
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