CBC News
April 19, 2011
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/story/2011/04/19/wdr-priest-sexual-abuse-charges.html
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| Gabriele DelBianco was ordained in 1982 and left the priesthood in 1996, after allegations of abuse surfaced. (Courtesy: F.J. Brennan High School year book) |
The Diocese of London offered an apology after six women came forward with claims of sexual abuse by a former Catholic priest in Wallaceburg and Windsor, Ont. during the early 1980s.
The Diocese of London said Gabriele DelBianco was ordained in 1982. He worked at churches in Wallaceburg, Windsor and Tecumseh, and served as a chaplain at high schools in Windsor and Tecumseh.
According to a statement issued by the diocese, allegations against him first surfaced in 1994. At that time, he left active ministry, and quit the priesthood two years later.
Officials with the diocese said they were aware of three sexual assault charges laid against DelBianco by Lambton County OPP for incidents that occurred between 1983 and 1986.
The diocese said it apologizes to the victims, and has offered to pay for counselling.
"We are sorry for all of the hurt these and other victims have experienced. We are committed to living up to our responsibilities and obligations to victims of sexual misconduct in the search for justice and truth," said a statement from the Diocese of London on its website.
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