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
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.
Delbarton failed to learn Penn State scandal’s biggest lesson
You might think that recent high-profile sex abuse scandals at Penn State University and elsewhere would serve as crisis management lessons for others.
Also Investigated: Rev. Justin Capato
According to the woman who answered the phone at the parish on January 10, 2012, Rev. Justin is still on staff but is back at the abbey. “No one says anything,” she said, “He is constantly prayed for here.” Are they also praying for his victims? – The Richmond Letter From the Richmond […]
Delbarton: Mistakes Were Made
(Star-Ledger) MORRIS TOWNSHIP — Officials for the Delbarton School and St. Mary’s Abbey admitted Monday “mistakes were made” in their monitoring of former headmaster Luke Travers, who violated restrictions placed on him after he was accused last year of sexual misconduct, according to religious officials in Virginia.
Road to Recovery: Abbot Giles Must Resign
But if parents, students, staff, and alumni were told that Fr. Luke’s actions were a minor boundary violation, that would minimize the effect of the damage to the reputation of the Benedictines and Delbarton School, wouldn’t it? Herein lies the ongoing issue with the Church’s handling of sex abuse charges: the image of the Church […]
Former Delbarton Chief Came On to Student
A monk who served as the headmaster of Delbarton School in Morris Township is being investigated for what the school called a “minor boundary violation with an adult,” in a letter to its community.
Ex-Delbarton headmaster accused of sexual misconduct was a predator
(Star-Ledger) In 1999, when he was asked to become headmaster at the exclusive Delbarton School, the Rev. Luke Travers said he responded with “one loud ‘Yes!’” because he was “thrilled and honored.”
St. Mary’s Abbey investigating allegation against former headmaster
(Daily Record) MORRIS TWP. — St. Mary’s Abbey officials acknowledged Thursday that they are investigating an allegation of a “boundary violation” from two decades ago against the Rev. Luke Travers, a prominent priest who was a teacher and headmaster at the Delbarton School.
Monk removed from local abbey (Video)
Father Luke Travers used to be the administrator at the Mary Mother of the Church Abbey in Goochland — until Wednesday when he was replaced.
Monk Who Was Headmaster at Elite NJ Prep School Accused of Sexual Misconduct
But Harmenning said the Richmond abbey knew nothing of the restrictions, and that Travers had been allowed to say Mass for students at Benedictine in recent months. Monk who led Va. abbey, NJ prep school removed RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Benedictine monk who headed a Virginia abbey was removed from his position over allegations […]
Monk Who Led Virginia Abbey Removed
The Rev. Luke Travers was replaced Wednesday after a letter was sent to church officials outlining sexual misconduct claims by two male former students at New Jersey’s Delbarton School, an elite prep school attended by Gov. Chris Christie’s son. Travers is the former headmaster of Delbarton School.
Hayes To Alumni re Travers: “Minor Boundary Violation”
“An allegation involving a minor boundary violation with an adult by Fr. Luke Travers, OSB, is being investigated.
The Richmond Letter
I realized that [St. Mary’s/Delbarton] was not a place of God, but rather a place of secrets, lies and abuse. – Former Monk at St. Mary’s Abbey
Restricted Rev. Luke Travers Celebrates… Twice
According to sources in Virginia, Rev. Luke Travers, despite restricted from doing so, celebrated two masses attended by high school students.
Monk removed as abbey’s administrator
Hayes said the Virginia abbey had been informed of the restrictions on Travers. However, Steve Neill, a spokesman for the Richmond diocese, said DiLorenzo “knew nothing about it.”
