Feb

24

National Herald Article on Sexual Misconduct of Fr. Nick Katinas

February 24, 2007 | Comments Off

Rev. Nick Katinas Accused of Sexual Misconduct
By Theodore Kalmoukos
Excerpts from The National Herald.com
An excerpt:
In an interview with Archbishop Demetrios of America last Saturday, February 17 (four days prior to Father Kontogiorgis’ visit to the Dallas parish), the Archbishop initially tried to convince the National Herald not to publish the story. He then stated, “What […]

Feb

23

Healing Seminars and Metropolitan Letter

February 23, 2007 | Comments Off

This message was sent out February 23, 2007 to the parishioners of Holy Trinity in the wake of charges of sexual misconduct with a minor against Fr. Nicholas Katinas, who served for 28 years in this Dallas parish.
Dear Beloved Parishioner of Holy Trinity,
Please see the attached beautiful and prayful message of His Eminence Metropolitan […]

Feb

23

Metropolitan Isaiah Sends Letter to Dallas Community

February 23, 2007 | Comments Off

This letter from Metropolitan Isaiah was sent out February 23, 2007 to the parishioners of Holy Trinity in the wake of charges of sexual misconduct with a minor against Fr. Nicholas Katinas, who served for 28 years in this Dallas parish. View PDF Copy; the full text is also below:
Reverend Christopher Constantinides (Proistamenos), […]

Feb

22

GOA Press Release: Dallas Clergyman Suspended

February 22, 2007 | Comments Off

In response to further inquiries, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America provides the following:
As communicated to the faithful in the Orthodox Observer, the Rev. Fr. Nicholas Katinas, formerly the pastor of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Dallas, Texas, has been suspended from all priestly functions, effective July 5, 2006.After a thorough investigation of […]

Feb

22

Archbishop Dmitri Reacts to Fr. Katinas Charges

February 22, 2007 | Comments Off

Message from Archbishop Dmitri of the OCA on http://www.stseraphim.org. It is the best message we’ve seen from a hierarch so far in reaction to the Fr. Nicholas Katinas revelations.

February 22

Dearly Beloved,
As many of you may already know, most distressing news has reached us about the alleged misconduct of the long-time former pastor of […]

Feb

21

Priest abuse claims led to suspension

February 21, 2007 | Comments Off

Appeared on the front page of the Dallas News on Feb. 21, 2007, and also on their web site at: dallasnews.com
Priest abuse claims led to suspension
Greek Orthodox leader retired July 1
11:51 PM CST on Wednesday, February 21, 2007
By SAM HODGES / The Dallas Morning News
shodges@dallasnews.com
Months of rumors ended with devastating confirmation Wednesday night that the […]

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