Sex abuse lawsuit names Catholic brother who once taught at Cretin High

The plaintiff came from a devout and active Roman Catholic family, and "therefore developed great admiration, trust, reverence and respect for the Roman Catholic Church and its agents," the suit said.

sure he did.....can we corroborate his story now 40 years later?

Nice to see them plaster his picture and name in the paper.... Pig.

The alleged victim waited almost 40 years, he couldn't have waited 2 more weeks? What about the 1,300-some current students, many of whose parents weren't even born in 1970, who are trying to concentrate on academics in the final few weeks of the school year? A big showboat press conference on the school steps during school hours? I'd be surprised if there is even one teacher still at Cretin-Derham who was at the old Cretin in 1970.
Mr. Schwiderski, I am sure your intentions are honorable, but try to keep in mind the current innocents while representing those of the distant past. If you could not have waited two weeks, you could have at least waited until after the school day.

Bob Schwiderski wrote:

"The suit alleges fraud on the part of the defendants for representing to the plaintiff that Rose was not a danger to children by employing him and allowing him unsupervised access to children."
The great kids of the wonderful families that went to De La Salle, Cretin and Archbishop Brady -- deserved better than a child rapest teacher.
If you or a loved one were injured by this sex offender contact me, I will help you.
Bob Schwiderski, Minnesota Director
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
skibrs@mchsi.com

Hey Bob, can you get me some cashola from the deep pockets of the Catholics? I don't feel like working anymore. Let's judge this guy before we try to shake down the Catholic Church....uh...or have the courts pass judgment. Then let's go after the public/state schools where the real money and immorality are happening!

The plaintiff came from a devout and active Roman Catholic family

I know it's intended to impress, but to suggest that their is an association between being religious and inherently good is failing to impress anyone, when you consider the factors that make this a story!

golddiggerdoo wrote:

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Hey Bob, can you get me some cashola from the deep pockets of the Catholics? I don't feel like working anymore. Let's judge this guy before we try to shake down the Catholic Church....uh...or have the courts pass judgment. Then let's go after the public/state schools where the real money and immorality are happening!

Sure! Let's just put our blinders on and read some more of the good book!

All roads lead to Rome. It's time to close that whole operation down once and for all.

I'm just saying.

There's another brother who taught at Cretin that was also at Dunrovin at the same time you may want to check on.

Who cares that it happened 40 years ago? The "advocate groups" and lawyers only see a big paycheck for themselves because someone just finally realized he was diddled by a priest in the 60s...that's good enough reason to waste the court's time. I'm sure the parents who pay the bills at Cretin won't mind a little increase in their tuition next year to cover the cost for their lawyers either...

None of the ten commandoes say thou shall not covet thy buddy's son. So why would anybody want to hang out with that church ?

Bob Schwiderski wrote:

"The suit alleges fraud on the part of the defendants for representing to the plaintiff that Rose was not a danger to children by employing him and allowing him unsupervised access to children."
The great kids of the wonderful families that went to De La Salle, Cretin and Archbishop Brady -- deserved better than a child rapest teacher.
If you or a loved one were injured by this sex offender contact me, I will help you.
Bob Schwiderski, Minnesota Director
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
skibrs@mchsi.com

Was this really written by you, Bob? After so many years working the Clergy Sex Abuse ATM, you can't correctly spell "rapist"? By the way, the article didn't mention "rape". Are you working up public sentiment for this case with unofficial accusations on the side?

Whether the allegations are true or not, this pattern of showboating and not-so-subtle solicition for additional victims has made many of us question motivations, not to mention the bee-line these cases always make to the deepest pockets, not to the most culpable.

Are you sure they're all current innocents? That's the whole point. Maybe if there were support networks and options in place 40 years ago the accusor wouldn't have waited so long.

Is the "brother" still alive. The article makes no mention. It will be pretty hard for a dead man to defend himself (though death is defense enough).
If the alleged offender is dead, how does one go about proving that he committed a crime for which there can be no evidence 40 years later.
Even identifying body marks have gone to dust by now.
After forty years, I can still see why the man would still be frothing, but I think it's time that he just sucks it up and goes about his life.

He lives in Chicago and is like 74. Bring him back to stand trial.

edward eubanks wrote:

Is the "brother" still alive. The article makes no mention. It will be pretty hard for a dead man to defend himself (though death is defense enough).
If the alleged offender is dead, how does one go about proving that he committed a crime for which there can be no evidence 40 years later.
Even identifying body marks have gone to dust by now.
After forty years, I can still see why the man would still be frothing, but I think it's time that he just sucks it up and goes about his life.

Hey PP, it's spelled "Brutha."

Bob Schwiderski wrote:

To "Mouse",
If you, a loved family member, or a friend was sexually abused by a Christian Brother/priest at Dunrovin or elsewhere -- contact me!....... I promise you confidentiality - and support!
Again, my email address is skibrs@mchsi.com or call my home phone in Wayzata [I am listed].
Bob Schwiderski

I was not. I did get a call from Brother Raymond out of the blue asking me to go up there. When I got there he and another Brother were in a trailer home in the middle of Dunrovin. I got the hell out out of there.

Bob Schwiderski wrote:

"The suit alleges fraud on the part of the defendants for representing to the plaintiff that Rose was not a danger to children by employing him and allowing him unsupervised access to children."
The great kids of the wonderful families that went to De La Salle, Cretin and Archbishop Brady -- deserved better than a child rapest teacher.
If you or a loved one were injured by this sex offender contact me, I will help you.
Bob Schwiderski, Minnesota Director
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
skibrs@mchsi.com

Has it been proven he is a rapist?

Just Saying wrote:

All roads lead to Rome. It's time to close that whole operation down once and for all.
I'm just saying.

Brilliant, I am sure it will close tomorrow.

Bob Schwiderski wrote:

To "Mouse",
If you, a loved family member, or a friend was sexually abused by a Christian Brother/priest at Dunrovin or elsewhere -- contact me!....... I promise you confidentiality - and support!
Again, my email address is skibrs@mchsi.com or call my home phone in Wayzata [I am listed].
Bob Schwiderski

What cut do you get out of the lawsuit proceeds?
It is all about money.

Why don't we know the woman's name from last weeks' CDH sex-issue but a black man from CDH is plastered all over the paper? Come on, Pioneer Press - you're better than that.