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 Post subject: Father John Smyth
PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:18 pm 
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Former Superintendent of Maryville Academy.
I actually worked at that facility in late 90's. Didn't know that he was accused of sexually abusing children.

https://abc7chicago.com/religion/fr-joh ... 4/5255411/

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 Post subject: Re: Father John Smyth
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long time guy wrote:
Former Superintendent of Maryville Academy.
I actually worked at that facility in late 90's. Didn't know that he was accused of sexually abusing children.

https://abc7chicago.com/religion/fr-joh ... 4/5255411/


Those seemed like some shady allegations. I assume the investigation continues even after his death in anticipation of a lawsuit.

The guy did a lot of good in this city.

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 Post subject: Re: Father John Smyth
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good dolphin wrote:
long time guy wrote:
Former Superintendent of Maryville Academy.
I actually worked at that facility in late 90's. Didn't know that he was accused of sexually abusing children.

https://abc7chicago.com/religion/fr-joh ... 4/5255411/


Those seemed like some shady allegations. I assume the investigation continues even after his death in anticipation of a lawsuit.

The guy did a lot of good in this city.


Yes he did. I had a lot of respect for him and what he did for those kids.

He gave kids from broken homes and impoverished backgrounds a chance to have some semblance of a normal childhood.

From what I knew of him he was a good man. It's one of the primary reasons that I have a profound fondness for Catholic Charities.

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 Post subject: Re: Father John Smyth
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He also saved ND high school, which is now flourishing.

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 Post subject: Re: Father John Smyth
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good dolphin wrote:
long time guy wrote:
Former Superintendent of Maryville Academy.
I actually worked at that facility in late 90's. Didn't know that he was accused of sexually abusing children.

https://abc7chicago.com/religion/fr-joh ... 4/5255411/


Those seemed like some shady allegations. I assume the investigation continues even after his death in anticipation of a lawsuit.

The guy did a lot of good in this city.


Agreed on both accounts.

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