Geoffrey Drew was a teacher at St. Ignatius School, Green Township. Robert Heis appears not to have been involved in education. Geoffrey "Geoff" Drew Geoffrey "Geoff" Drew, 59, teacher at St. Ignatius School, St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Monfort Heights, Ohio, "nine counts of rape" Previously: Music minister, St. Jude School, St. Jude Bridgetown Parish, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Bridgetown, Ohio, 1984 - 1999 Music teacher & assistant band director at Elder High School, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1983 - 1990 Archdiocese of Cincinnati suspends two priests: 'It means there's a serious concern.' The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has placed two priests on administrative leave, which church officials say is the "strongest action" a local bishop can take on his own against a priest. Parents learned this week of Rev. Geoffrey Drew’s suspension from St. Ignatius School in Green Township, but the WCPO I-Team discovered the existence of a second priest that the Archdiocese had placed on administrative leave by searching the ‘Protecting Our Children’ page on the Archdiocese’s website. The Archdiocese declined to answer WCPO's questions about the allegations against Father Clarence Heis. The Archdiocese website only refers to a "pending investigation" of ... Continue reading... https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-new...two-priests-it-means-theres-a-serious-concern [archiv]https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-new...two-priests-it-means-theres-a-serious-concern [/archiv] [google]Archdiocese of Cincinnati suspends two priests: 'It means there's a serious concern.'[/google]
Auxiliary bishop did not disclose Cincinnati priest accusations An auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and member of the USCCB committee on child protection, is facing accusations that he failed to report to Cincinnati’s archbishop a series of allegations that a priest had engaged in inappropriate behavior with teenage boys. After CNA presented its investigation to the archdiocese, a spokesperson said that Bishop Joseph R. Binzer would be removed from his position as head of priest personnel, effective immediately, while the archdiocese begins its own internal investigation. The archdiocese has not removed Binzer, 64, from his post as archdiocesan vicar general, a position of authority second only ... Continue reading... https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/...ld-information-about-priest-accusations-85812 [archiv]https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/...ld-information-about-priest-accusations-85812 [/archiv] [google]Auxiliary bishop did not disclose Cincinnati priest accusations[/google]
Cincinnati Priest Charged With Nine Counts of Rape A Cincinnati priest has been indicted on nine counts of rape. A grand jury returned the charges against Fr. Geoff Drew on Monday. Drew was was employed at St. Jude School as a music minister during the time of the rapes. The Hamilton County prosecutor's office says the alleged incidents took place in "Drew's office during or immediately after the school day" between 1988 and 1991, before he was a priest. "His testimony is compelling," says Prosecutor Joe Deters of the victim who came forward and testified before the grand jury. The man was an alter boy and 10 and ... Continue reading... https://www.wvxu.org/post/cincinnati-priest-charged-nine-counts-rape [archiv]https://www.wvxu.org/post/cincinnati-priest-charged-nine-counts-rape [/archiv] [google]Cincinnati Priest Charged With Nine Counts of Rape[/google] Cincinnati Priest Charged With 9 Counts Of Rape A Cincinnati priest has been indicted on nine counts of rape. A grand jury returned the charges against Fr. Geoff Drew on Monday. Drew was was employed at St. Jude School as a music minister during the time of the rapes. The Hamilton County prosecutor's office says the alleged incidents took place in "Drew's office during or immediately after the school day" between 1988 and 1991, before he was a priest. "His testimony is compelling," says Prosecutor Joe Deters of the victim who came forward and testified before the grand jury. The man was an alter boy and 10 and ... Continue reading... https://www.wvxu.org/post/cincinnati-priest-charged-9-counts-rape [archiv]https://www.wvxu.org/post/cincinnati-priest-charged-9-counts-rape [/archiv] [google]Cincinnati Priest Charged With 9 Counts Of Rape[/google]
Cincinnati priest arrested and indicted for sexually abusing minor A Cincinnati priest removed from ministry last month for grooming behavior has been indicted on nine counts of raping an altar server. Fr. Geoff Drew was arrested Aug. 19 on allegations dating back 30 years, which concern Drew’s time as music minister at a local parish, prior to his ordination as a priest. The accusations concern abuse said to have taken place over two years, when the reported victim was 10 and 11 years old. If convicted, the priest could face life in prison. Drew was removed from ministry last month, after allegations surfaced that he had inappropriatly sent a ... Continue reading... https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/cincinnati-priest-indicted-for-sexually-abusing-minor-84414 [archiv]https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/cincinnati-priest-indicted-for-sexually-abusing-minor-84414 [/archiv] [google]Cincinnati priest arrested and indicted for sexually abusing minor[/google]
Cincinnati Catholic raised 'red flags' about priest over a year before rape indictment A Cincinnati news station is reporting on the contents of a letter, sent to Archbishop Dennis Schnurr and Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Binzer in August 2018, accusing them of ignoring “red flags” related to a priest now indicted on nine counts of rape. "What are we to do with these 'red flags' about Father [Geoff] Drew?" the parishioner wrote, addressing auxiliary Bishop Binzer. "They were brought to your attention on many occasions and your response was to place Fr. Drew in a parish with the largest Catholic grade school in the state! I can't be the only one to see the ... Continue reading... https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/...iest-over-a-year-before-rape-indictment-86908 [archiv]https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/...iest-over-a-year-before-rape-indictment-86908 [/archiv] [google]Cincinnati Catholic raised 'red flags' about priest over a year before rape indictment[/google]
Hear Cincinnati: How Rev. Geoff Drew, now indicted on 9 counts of rape, slipped through the system This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, senior manager of broadcast Kennan Oliphant, and senior manager of enterprise/investigative Meghan Wesley to discuss a family who sacrificed everything for their grandson, a teacher charged with rape, scammers targeting teachers and schools, P&G boosting pay for top executives, and things to do this weekend. Later (at 36:45), WCPO I-Team reporter Craig Cheatham joins to discuss the case of Pastor Geoff Drew who after being put on leave from St. Ignatius School last month was indicted on 9 counts of rape this week. Continue reading... https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-new...n-9-counts-of-rape-slipped-through-the-system [archiv]https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-new...n-9-counts-of-rape-slipped-through-the-system [/archiv] [google]Hear Cincinnati: How Rev. Geoff Drew, now indicted on 9 counts of rape, slipped through the system[/google]
Cincinnati Catholic Raised ‘Red Flags’ About Priest Over a Year Before Rape Indictment A Cincinnati news station is reporting on the contents of a letter, sent to Archbishop Dennis Schnurr and Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Binzer in August 2018, accusing them of ignoring “red flags” related to a priest now indicted on nine counts of rape. "What are we to do with these 'red flags' about Father [Geoff] Drew?" the parishioner wrote, addressing auxiliary Bishop Binzer. "They were brought to your attention on many occasions and your response was to place Father Drew in a parish with the largest Catholic grade school in the state! I can't be the only one to see the ... Continue reading... http://www.ncregister.com/daily-new...-flags-about-priest-over-a-year-before-rape-i [archiv]http://www.ncregister.com/daily-new...-flags-about-priest-over-a-year-before-rape-i [/archiv] [google]Cincinnati Catholic Raised ‘Red Flags’ About Priest Over a Year Before Rape Indictment[/google]
Trial for former Cincinnati priest accused of rape begins Monday The trial for Geoff Drew, the Catholic priest accused of raping an altar boy decades ago, has been delayed again, the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s office confirmed Friday. Nearly 21 months after Cincinnati police arrested Drew, his jury trial was set to begin Monday before Judge Leslie Ghiz. Now, Hamilton County court records show a "plea or trial setting" scheduled for Monday at 10 a.m. “It is our expectation there will not be a trial on Monday and a new date will be picked. However, a new date has not yet been selected. I can’t speak to whether or not there ... Continue reading... https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-new...ncinnati-priest-accused-of-rape-begins-monday Find in Internet Archives [google]Trial for former Cincinnati priest accused of rape begins Monday[/google]
Cincinnati priest Geoff Drew accused of raping altar boy to appear in court this morning A Cincinnati priest pleaded guilty Thursday to raping an altar boy in the late 1980s and early 1990s, a day before jury selection was set to begin in his trial. The Rev. Geoff Drew showed no emotion in court as the victim, now a man in his 40s, as well as the man's wife described the impact of Drew's crimes. "You killed me," the man told Drew. "I've been through hell." The man's wife said that for many years her husband believed he was to blame for what happened. "That he had been too weak … or too kind or ... Continue reading... https://news.yahoo.com/cincinnati-priest-geoff-drew-accused-155235665.html Find in Internet Archives [google]Cincinnati priest Geoff Drew accused of raping altar boy to appear in court this morning[/google]
Long before priest's arrest for rape, his behavior was 'alarming' | Timeline During his first assignment as a pastor in 2005, the Rev. Geoff Drew quickly developed a reputation among the boys at St. Rita’s Catholic school in Dayton. Drew liked to touch them, one of the boys told prosecutors years later. He rubbed their shoulders. He put his hands on their faces. He whispered in their ears. The behavior went on for so long and happened so often, according to court records, that more than 40 boys at St. Rita wrote a letter asking school officials to instruct Drew to “stop touching them.” Drew didn’t stop. Instead, the letter from the ... Continue reading... https://www.cincinnati.com/story/ne...urch-priest-sexual-abuse-st-rita/70010140007/ Find in Internet Archives [google]Long before priest's arrest for rape, his behavior was 'alarming' | Timeline[/google]
