See the Rockford Register Star’s article on line at: http://www.rrstar.com/updates/x426171369/Priest-who-wrecked-Rockford-abortion-clinic-moved-to-Belvidere also in Saturday’s print edition.
St. James Bulletin, June 17, 2012
To some extent Father Earl is nationally known for his actions against the “abortion clinic” in Rockford—see the article below:
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See the entire article by clicking on the following: http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=95561&page=1
The Catholic New World 2000.
Bishop's Column
Update:
Rockford priest faces charges
A Rockford priest was expected to be arraigned Oct. 9 on charges of burglary and criminal trespass in connection with his alleged entry into a Rockford abortion clinic Sept. 30.
Father John Earl, pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Rochelle, was released on $10,000 bond following an incident at the Northern Illinois Women’s Center in which he is alleged to have driven his Saturn automobile into a closed garage door to gain entry, and then used an ax to open other doors and move about inside the building.
In a statement released Sept. 30, the Diocese of Rockford had no comment on the criminal charges facing Earl but said that “it has never been nor is it the policy or practice of the Roman Catholic Church to condone, approve or promote violence in any form to achieve a desired end.’’
“While this matter is under further review,” Rockford Bishop Thomas G. Doran “has restricted Father Earl’s activities in accordance with church law,” the diocese said.
Diocesan officials said they planned to make no additional comments while charges were pending against Earl
NATION
by Teresa Malcolm
Priest faces arraignment for trespassing at clinic
A priest was expected to be arraigned Oct. 9 on charges of burglary and criminal trespass in connection with his alleged entry into a Rockford, Ill., abortion clinic Sept. 30.
Fr. John Earl, pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Rochelle, was released on $10,000 bond following an incident at the Northern Illinois Women's Center in which he is alleged to have driven his Saturn automobile into a closed garage door to gain entry, and then used an ax to open other doors and move about inside the building.
According to news reports, the building's owner, Gerald W. Webster, fired two shots toward the intruder from a 12-gauge shotgun. Neither man was injured.
Winnebago County State's Attorney Paul Logli indicated that Earl might face other charges in relation to the incident.
In a statement released Sept. 30, the Rockford diocese had no comment on the criminal charges facing Earl but said, "It has never been, nor is it the policy or practice of the Roman Catholic church to condone, approve or promote violence in any form to achieve a desired end.'
"While this matter is under further review," Rockford Bishop Thomas G. Doran "has restricted Fr. Earl's activities in accordance with church law," the diocese said.
Fr. Aaron Brodeski, associate director of vocations and spiritual adviser for the diocese's Office of Youth and Young Adults, temporarily assumed Earl's pastoral duties in Rochelle.
NIWC Becomes Target of Catholic Exorcism
From: http://mcccprochoice.org/?p=119
The Northern Illinois Women’s Center (NIWC), in Rockford, IL, is a physician-owned freestanding outpatient family planning clinic offering a wide range of reproductive health information and services, including abortion, counseling, family planning, pregnancy termination, birth control, in a comfortable, supportive, secure environment. Abortion procedures are directed by Dr. Dennis Christensen, a board certified OB-GYN, with over 30 years experience in the abortion field. Dr. Christensen has plans to retire but has been joined by Dr. K who is also a board certified OB/GYN. NIWC is listed on the National Abortion Federation (NAF) web site as an Illinois provider.
Over the years there have been weekly anti-choice protests conducted at this site. Intimidating shouts at patients, attempts to keep the doctor from driving into the parking lot, graphic signs, insulting name calling, wanted posters and verbal death threats to the landlord whose office is in the building. On September 30, 2000, Rev. John P. Earl, a 32-year-old Roman Catholic priest, pastor at St. Patrick Church in Rochelle, drove his car into the rear of the building housing the clinic and used an ax to destroy windows, doors and surveillance cameras. He succeeded in breaking into the door to the office of the landlord. Now on Friday, July 16, 2010, a number of catholic priests performed a public exorcism in front of the clinic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU9ZqdsQD9o
It continues to be a glum picture in Rockford with a dispirited pro-choice community due to a negative political situation with a city council that favors the anti-choice activists. A recent attempt to institute a “bubble law” did not get out of committee. The following anti-choice web site further exposes the overtly religious attack on women’s reproductive health. The attempt to change laws to promote religious beliefs is in direct opposition to the religious freedom that is basic to our constitutional rights.
http://www.prolifecorner.com/node/371
The catholic priest who attacked the clinic building in 2000 pleaded guilty to felony charges and received 30 months of probation and $7,664 in fines and restitution. He remained a priest in good standing and was reassigned to St. Nicholas parish in Aurora, IL. In 2006 he was reassigned to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elgin, IL.
Winnebago Circuit Court records: http://fce.wincoil.us/fullcourtweb/offenseSummary.do?CourtCaseId=526909&DefendantId=3531518
The following is taken from : http://www.stpatricksrochelle.com/history.html
….Father Kennedy was responsible for design and construction of the current day church, and he served as pastor until his death in March 1999. Under Father Kennedy's leadership a new Parish Center was constructed, a large building was acquired for a Learning Center, and many new programs were developed. Succeeding Father Kennedy was Father John Earl, and in October 2000, Father David A. Peck arrived.
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Apparently Father Earl became the parochial administer of his old church in Elgin, Str. Joseph in 2006
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1637199.html
Father Earl was a priest at St. Jospeh, Elgin from June 1994 to June 1997.
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-65956401.html
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