Two Priestly Paths Collide
The Catholic Register - October 2, 2024
One way or another, the lives and careers of Fr. Thomas Rosica and Fr. Michael Bechard have been entwined for nearly 30 years. The two priests are now locked in a civil case that may prove to be the final nail in the coffin of what was, up until five years ago, an illustrious ecclesiastical career.
NotLLocal - June 18, 2026 Ireland - A Catholic religious order in Ireland is seeking Canadian victims of former priest Fr. Ted Colleton after acknowledging allegations he sexually abused a student at Blackrock College. The Spiritans have apologized to one victim and are urging others to contact their safeguarding office.
Bishop Accountability - May 15, 2026 Alberta - The Alberta Court of Appeal ruled that a class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government can proceed over abuse linked to former military chaplain Angus McRae. The court found the government could be liable if McRae helped enable the abuse, even if he did not directly abuse the lead plaintiff, Bobbie Bees.