Lawsuit to be filed Tuesday
(Daily Record) Two former Morris County men plan to file a lawsuit Tuesday against the Delbarton School alleging sexual misconduct by former headmaster Luke Travers and another monk, their attorney said on Monday.
Two Alleging Sexual Abuse at Delbarton to File Suit
(Patch.com) The attorney for several men alleging sexual abuse by former Delbarton School headmaster Luke Travers, and another St. Mary’s Abbey monk, is scheduled to hold a press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday in front of the Morris County Courthouse, where he will formally announce that his clients have filed a lawsuit against Delbarton […]
Press Conference Tomorrow (Capato & Travers)
A media conference announcing the filing of a lawsuit against Delbarton School, St. Mary’s Abbey at Delbarton, referencing abuse by Rev. Luke Travers, OSB, former headmaster at Delbarton School and Rev. Justin Capato, OSB, current parochial vicar at Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Parish, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey.
The Abbey’s Secret Review Board
According to a March 19, 2012 media advisory, “The abbey refuses to disclose its culture of secrecy, the whereabouts of Rev. Travers and Rev. Capato or comment on the results of recent investigations conducted by the abbey’s secret review board — a tool of intimidation empanelled by the abbey.” As of January, 2012, members of […]
Delbarton ex-headmaster ‘under tightest restrictions’
BERNARDS — Not long ago, the Rev. Luke Travers strolled the sprawling bucolic grounds of Delbarton School as the high-profile headmaster of the exclusive Morris Township all-boys academy, sought out by the rich, famous and politically connected who wanted their sons enrolled.
Advocate: Christie Must Act on Delbarton Scandal
An activist who has publicized accusations of sexual misconduct at Delbarton School says he’s called on Gov. Chris Christie for help addressing the allegations, but gotten no reply.
Message to Delbarton Parents and Students
On January 23, 2012, a letter (shown below) was sent to Delbarton parent and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. It was also sent to Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò in Washington, DC. Included in the envelope was “The Richmond Letter” (available Here). Both offices signed for the letter. Today, three weeks later, there has been no […]
Letter to Governor Christie
[Webmaster’s Note: Governor Christie’s office signed for this letter on January 25th. Almost three weeks later, there has been no response.]
Protected: Rev. Justin Capato… Allegation in North Carolina
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Diveny’s Email to Delbarton Community
The links that bind us together are so much stronger than the lifeless links of a chain. They are the bonds of friendship, memory and loyalty that hold us together in a living tether. These bonds have been forged over time and tested by adversity and have the power to sustain us even in these […]
Containment… “We are a Family”
According to multiple sources, an assembly was held at Delbarton School on January 13, 2012.
Rev. Justin Capato… Removed in 2010
In 2004, the Morris County Prosecutor’s office was reportedly alerted to allegations of sexual misconduct by Rev. Justin Capato. Nearly seven years later, in December of 2010, St. Mary’s Abbey received a letter detailing misconduct by Capato. A few days later, Capato was removed from Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Parish in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. […]
Allegations Mount Against Ex-Delbarton Chief
A victims advocate says at least five people are now accusing a former Delbarton School headmaster of making sexual advances toward them.
Father Travers In Delbarton Promotional Video
“The energy that you can borrow from other people, their enthusiasm, and their joy at being here as a student or teacher animates me…” – Rev. Luke Travers; Delbarton Promotional Video
2 more men come forward, support sexual misconduct accusations against former Delbarton headmaster
(Star-Ledger) In a candlelit room at St. James School in Basking Ridge, Brian Kvederas remembers confessing the overwhelming fears of his adolescence to Rev. Luke Travers some 25 years ago.
Alleged Victims of Rev. Luke Travers
Allegations by victims of Rev. Luke Travers are as follows (in order victims came forward): 1. Sixteen Years Old. Early 1990’s. Delbarton School in Morristown, NJ [ More ] Young man sought support from Rev. Luke Travers when his father became ill. Rev. Travers allegedly engaged in misconduct while the student attended Delbarton School. Rev. Travers later […]
Statement from Alleged Travers’ Victim #5
Father Luke chose to hear confessions in a private room. The room was dark but for a few candles. Confession was a scary, intimidating process to begin with… the environment that Father Luke created did nothing to lessen the anxiety. After Father Luke closed the door, he instructed me to sit in a chair. He […]
SNAP praises victims of Delbarton School teacher
We applaud these four brave men for having the courage to come forward and report the abuse they suffered at the hands of Travers. It takes a good deal of bravery to step forward and speak out against a charismatic leader such as this predator. Hopefully by these men breaking their silence, Travers will be […]
Video: Bridgewater man says former Delbarton headmaster Rev Luke Travers committed sexual misconduct against him
(Star-Ledger) Brian Kvederas, of Bridgewater, is the third man to say Rev. Luke Travers, former headmaster at Delbarton School, committed sexual misconduct against him while he was a teen. Kvederas, 43, is the first to come forward publicly.
Giles’ Credibility Questioned
Not even Catholic Abbot Giles Hayes, called as a defense witness, was credible.
