Ariz. abuse case names bishop, 2 priests

Originally published in the Boston Globe on August 20, 2002 By Michael Rezendes. Brian O’Connor, who says he was molested by two priests from Our Mother of Sorrows Church in Tucson, said a bishop was the first to sexually abuse him. TUCSON – When Monsignor Robert C. Trupia was confronted…

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Ex-Mass. bishop accused of ignoring abuse in NYC

Originally published in the Boston Globe on March 14, 2002 By Michael Rezendes. NEW YORK – Although he has led the Brooklyn Diocese for more than a decade, the Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily has been shadowed by his Boston past. In 56 lawsuits settled Monday, Daily, along with other…

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Geoghan preferred preying on poorer children

Originally published in the Boston Globe on Jan 7, 2002. This article was prepared by the Globe Spotlight Team; reporters Matt Carroll, Sacha Pfeiffer, and Michael Rezendes; and editor Walter V. Robinson. It was written by Pfeiffer. Children to therapist, priest cited sexual revolution The telephone call was urgent. “There is…

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A revered guest; a family left in shreds

Originally published in the Boston Globe on January 6, 2002. This article was prepared by the Globe Spotlight Team: reporters Matt Carroll, Sacha Pfeiffer, and Michael Rezendes; and editor Walter V. Robinson. By Matt Carroll. Two decades later, Maryetta Dussourd remains overwhelmed by the guilt of it, how she saw…

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