Posts Tagged ‘hanging’

Missionary priest believed to have hanged himself in Ghana

Tuesday, October 6th, 2015

A German priest with the Society of African Missionaries has been found hanging from a tree at a spiritual renewal centre in Ghana. Fr Thomas Schwiedessen had been sent to the centre for counselling after reportedly behaving strangely. He had been referred to a psychiatrist and was scheduled for a review. The priest was connected with Read more

Priest hangs himself after abuse allegation

Tuesday, November 4th, 2014

A Catholic priest in Italy has reportedly committed suicide after being accused of child abuse. Fr Maks Suard, 48, reportedly hanged himself after being accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl some 17 years ago. According to the Messaggero Veneto newspaper, the priest had admitted his guilt. He had asked Trieste Bishop Giampaolo Crepaldi for Read more