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Dili: It was the same every night. A list of names was posted on Reverend Richard Daschbachâs bedroom door. The child at the top of the roster knew it was her turn to share the lower bunk with the elderly priest and another elementary school-aged girl.
Daschbach was idolised in the remote enclave of East-Timor where he lived, largely for his role in helping save lives during the tiny nationâs bloody struggle for independence. So, the girls never spoke about the abuse they suffered. They said they were afraid they would be banished from the shelter the 84-year-old from Pennsylvania, US, established decades ago for abused women, orphans, and other destitute children.
Richard Daschbach, the Catholic priest, was idolised but his accusers say the price for his charity was too high
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Margie Mason And Robin McDowell
This 2013 photo provided to The Associated Press shows now-defrocked Catholic priest Richard Daschbach leading a service at a church in Kutet, East Timor. The church defrocked Daschbach in 2018, saying he had confessed to sexually abusing children. But he has widespread support, including backing from a former president of East Timor, who is also an independence hero. (AP Photo) April 07, 2021 - 6:14 PM
It was the same every night. A list of names was posted on the Rev. Richard Daschbachâs bedroom door. The child at the top of the roster knew it was her turn to share the lower bunk with the elderly priest and another elementary school-aged girl.
Defrocked US priest revered in East Timor accused of abuse
by Margie Mason And Robin McDowell, The Associated Press
Posted Apr 7, 2021 9:14 pm EDT
Last Updated Apr 7, 2021 at 9:28 pm EDT
This 2013 photo provided to The Associated Press shows now-defrocked Catholic priest Richard Daschbach leading a service at a church in Kutet, East Timor. The church defrocked Daschbach in 2018, saying he had confessed to sexually abusing children. But he has widespread support, including backing from a former president of East Timor, who is also an independence hero. (AP Photo)
It was the same every night. A list of names was posted on the Rev. Richard Daschbach’s bedroom door. The child at the top of the roster knew it was her turn to share the lower bunk with the elderly priest and another elementary school-aged girl.
Child sex abuse case: Defrocked US priest revered in East Timor accused of abuse
8 Apr, 2021 03:04 AM
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Richard Daschbach faces 14 counts of child sexual abuse, one count of child pornography, and one count of domestic violence. Photo / Supplied
Richard Daschbach faces 14 counts of child sexual abuse, one count of child pornography, and one count of domestic violence. Photo / Supplied
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It was the same every night. A list of names was posted on the Rev Richard Daschbach s bedroom door. The child at the top of the roster knew it was her turn to share the lower bunk with the elderly priest and another elementary school-aged girl.
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