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Missionary Richard Daschbach has admitted to sexually abusing countless young girls in an East Timorese orphanage – yet locals still support him.
In a remote corner of East Timor, a scandal of enormous proportions has shaken an almost universally Catholic country and brought powerful forces into play.
Advertisement 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 ...
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 t...
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...