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Jacob Andrew Bertrand

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1. Personal Information
 Full Name: Jacob Andrew Bertrand
 Date of Birth: December 1983 (Age 41 as of June 23, 2025)
 Current Residence: 424 Silver Shadow Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078-4456
(Dec 18, 2019–May 27, 2025)
 Occupation: Formerly a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of San Diego;
currently a real estate agent with Metropolitan Realty, San Marcos, CA, and
officer of the Oblates of Merciful Love Foundation
 Known Aliases: Jacoba Bertrand, Jacob A. Bertrand
 Spouse: Lara M. Cuthbert (also known as Lara May Bertrand), real estate
agent, co-owner of shared properties
 Defense Attorney: Christa Groshek, co-counsel in 2018, whose tactics may
have shielded him from justice.
2. Criminal Acts and Legal Proceedings
 Overview: Bertrand’s heinous 2010 sexual assault on Rachel
Mastrogiacomo, a grotesque abuse that took place during the Mass, led to a
disturbingly lenient 2018 conviction, as documented in Dakota County
records.[^1]
 Grooming and Assault:
o In 2009, Bertrand preyed on Mastrogiacomo, a 23-year-old theology
student, proposing a “secret mystical marriage” to exploit her faith
during weekly “holy conversations” at the North American College in
Rome.
o In June or July 2010, he assaulted her during a private Mass in
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, calling it the “second holiest sacrifice
next to Jesus and Mary on Calvary,” with earlier violations occurring
at a Wisconsin cabin. Post-assault, he sent a $1,000 check and
threatened her ministry in December 2011.

 Police and Court Action:
o Investigation: Reported on April 28, 2016, the Dakota County
complaint (October 7, 2016) detailed grooming, the Mass assault, and
threats, charging two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct
by clergy under Minnesota Statutes 609.344, subd. 1(l)(ii).[^2]
o Plea and Sentencing: In January 2018, with Groshek, he pleaded
guilty to one count. The May 7, 2018, sentencing imposed 10 years
probation, a $1,000 fine, and a sex offender assessment, with a stay of
adjudication avoiding a formal conviction if probation is completed
by May 7, 2028.[^3]

 Catholic Media Perspective on the Scandal:
o Church Militant:
 Detailed Reporting: The outlet’s 2022 special report, “The
Devil in Rome” (August 21), alleges Bertrand desecrated the
Eucharist in a satanic ritual during the 2010 Mass, citing
Mastrogiacomo’s “mystical marriage” account as evidence of
manipulation at the North American College. The June 10,
2025, follow-up accuses the Diocese of San Diego of a “full-
court press cover-up,” with McElroy lying about the 2014
report, orchestrating the 2015 transfer, and influencing the 2018
plea via Groshek to avoid registration. It quotes a survivor: “A
betrayal of Christ’s flock,” and cites sources claiming
McElroy’s pre-plea meeting with Groshek manipulated the stay
of adjudication, questioning the College’s vetting.
 Footnote: [^4]
o LifeSiteNews:
 Detailed Reporting: Leila Miller’s August 2, 2022, article
details Mastrogiacomo’s 2009-2010 grooming, including the
“mystical marriage” proposal, and the assault as “satanic ritual
rape.” The May 9, 2025, piece condemns the 2022 Bible study
role as “reckless endangerment,” McElroy’s cardinalate as
“reward for evil,” and Parolin’s silence on SNAP’s dossier. It
quotes Mastrogiacomo: “Abandoned to a monster,” and SNAP:
“Systemic failure,” noting her 2016 dismissal by the diocese.

 Footnote: [^5]
o National Catholic Register:
 Detailed Reporting: The June 10, 2025, article links Bertrand to
the 2007 $198.1M settlement, detailing the 2015 transfer as
negligence and the 2018 plea’s opacity, questioning no
registration. It cites a spokesperson’s “procedural norms”
defense, a lay reaction: “Why people leave,” a 2024 audit on
compliance issues, and a 2023 meeting where McElroy evaded
questions.
 Footnote: [^6]
o Catholic World Report:
 Detailed Reporting: The June 16, 2025, analysis frames
Bertrand in global abuse, citing the 2007 settlement and 2015
transfer as cover-up evidence. It critiques the Vatican’s slow
2019 summit response, urging McElroy’s investigation, quoting
a canon lawyer: “Silence is deafening,” and a 2023 Vatican
report on 400,000 cases, plus a 2024 symposium on penalties.
 Footnote: [^7]
o Catholic News Agency:
 Detailed Reporting: The August 28, 2022, McElroy profile
omits Bertrand, criticized by BishopAccountability.org for
whitewashing. The May 8, 2018, plea article is brief, ignoring
ritualistic details or 2016 obstruction. A June 12, 2025, editorial
calls critics “overzealous,” ignoring SNAP, with a 2023 praise
piece and 2024 interview dodging the scandal.
 Footnote: [^8]
o Crux:
 Detailed Reporting: Inés San Martín’s August 2, 2018, article
quotes Mastrogiacomo: “A nightmare Mass,” detailing the 2016
refusal and 2015 transfer. It includes Backstrom:
“Unprecedented stonewalling,” and her resolve. The July 15,
2023, follow-up notes SNAP advocacy, a 2022 protest, and a
leaked email minimizing the case.
 Footnote: [^9]

 Allegations of Ritualistic Abuse:
o Labeled satanic ritual abuse by Mastrogiacomo, Church Militant, and
LifeSiteNews, debated due to lack of forensic proof, with other outlets
treating it as unverified.

3. Institutional Cover-Up and Complicit Leadership
 Overview: Catholic officials orchestrated a despicable cover-up, shielding
Bertrand’s atrocities with callous disregard, as exposed by media and SNAP.
This systemic protection enabled his predatory behavior to persist, leaving
victims abandoned and justice thwarted.
 Concealment and Obstruction:
o Post-2012 Inaction: Following Mastrogiacomo’s initial 2012 report to
the Diocese of San Diego, no steps were taken to investigate or
remove Bertrand, allowing his predation to continue unchecked. This
silence, confirmed by her 2016 police statement, reflects a deliberate
choice to prioritize the Church’s reputation over victim safety, a
pattern Church Militant (August 21, 2022) calls a “diabolical cover-
up.”
o 2014 Leave and 2015 Transfer: After the second report in 2014, where
Bertrand confessed to Monsignor Steven Callahan, the diocese placed
him on a sham leave, citing a fabricated emotional trauma from a
2014 arson at St. Sophia’s rectory. Within months, he was transferred
to another parish in March 2015, a move widely interpreted as a
cynical relocation to bury allegations. Crux (August 2, 2018) details
this transfer as a tactic to shuffle abusive priests, echoing the Fidencio
Silva-Flores case.
o 2016 Record Denial: When Dakota County police sought records in
2016, Bishop Robert W. McElroy’s diocese refused, claiming no files
existed, a lie exposed by Mastrogiacomo’s documentation and
Backstrom’s 2022 Crisis Magazine statement (June 13). Callahan’s
admitted destruction of abuse files in the 1990s—reported by Catholic
Review (June 15, 2025)—reveals a decades-long conspiracy to erase
evidence, shielding predators like Bertrand at the expense of justice.

 Post-Conviction Failures:
o 2022 Bible Study Role: By 2022, Bertrand was found participating in
an evangelical Bible study with access to vulnerable individuals, a
grotesque lapse uncovered by Mastrogiacomo and reported by Church
Militant (August 21, 2022). The diocese’s utter failure to monitor him,
despite his conviction, shows a chilling indifference to his potential
for reoffense, a scandal LifeSiteNews (May 9, 2025) labels as
“reckless endangerment.”

 Key Figures:
o Bishop Cirilo Flores (2012–2014):
 Role: Bishop of the Diocese of San Diego until his death in
September 2014.
 Actions/Non-Actions: Received Mastrogiacomo’s 2012 report
but took no action, allowing Bertrand’s reign of terror to
continue. His death left the case unresolved, perpetuating the
cover-up.
 Horrendous Impact: This inaction enabled ongoing abuse, a
shameful dereliction that protected the Church’s image over
victims.

o Monsignor Steven Callahan (2014–2016):
 Role: Apostolic Administrator post-Flores, later Judicial Vicar.
 Actions/Non-Actions: Heard Bertrand’s 2014 confession
admitting the assault but failed to act, permitting his 2015
transfer. His 1990s file destruction, confessed in 2007, was a
systematic purge of evidence, as noted by Catholic Review
(June 15, 2025).
 Horrendous Impact: Callahan’s complicity ensured Bertrand’s
crimes remained hidden, a vile betrayal.
o Bishop Robert W. McElroy (2015–Present):
 Role: Bishop since 2015, elevated to cardinal in 2022 by Pope
Francis.
 Actions/Non-Actions: Reinstated Bertrand post-2014 report,
ignoring the confession. In 2016, he orchestrated the record
denial, delaying justice. His 2022 promotion, despite this, is

seen as a reward for concealment, decried by Mastrogiacomo
(2022 CNN) and Church Militant (June 10, 2025).
 Horrendous Impact: McElroy’s actions protected a predator, his
cardinalate a disgusting endorsement of evil.

o Pope Francis (2013–2025):
 Role: Pope until his death in 2025.
 Actions/Non-Actions: Appointed McElroy in 2015, ignoring
Bertrand’s case. His 2019 summit and 2020 laws were
undermined by resignations (e.g., Hans Zollner, 2023), and his
2022 promotion of McElroy is viewed as complicity, reported
by AP News (April 23, 2025).
 Horrendous Impact: Francis’s inaction perpetuated abuse, his
reforms a hollow sham.

o Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost, 2025–Present):
 Role: First American pope, elected May 2025.
 Actions/Non-Actions: No direct involvement, but SNAP’s May
2025 dossier questions his oversight (CNN, May 9, 2025).
 Horrendous Impact: His elevation suggests protecting tainted
leaders.

o Cardinal Pietro Parolin (2013–Present):
 Role: Vatican Secretary of State.
 Actions/Non-Actions: Ignored SNAP’s 2025 dossier naming
McElroy (CNN, May 9, 2025).
 Horrendous Impact: Parolin’s silence perpetuates impunity.

citing internal sources claiming McElroy met with Groshek prior to
the plea. The outlet also questions the North American College’s
vetting, suggesting a systemic failure.[^4]
o LifeSiteNews: Leila Miller’s August 2, 2022, article offers a
harrowing recounting of Mastrogiacomo’s grooming from 2009-2010,
detailing specific instances of Bertrand’s manipulation, including the
“mystical marriage” proposal, and the Minnesota assault as a “satanic
ritual rape.” The May 9, 2025, piece escalates this narrative,
condemning the diocese for enabling Bertrand’s 2022 evangelical
Bible study role with vulnerable individuals, labeling it “reckless
endangerment” and accusing McElroy’s 2022 cardinalate as a “reward
for evil.” It criticizes Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s silence on SNAP’s
2025 dossier, which names McElroy in cover-ups tied to Bertrand,
and quotes Mastrogiacomo: “The Church abandoned me to a
monster,” alongside a SNAP leader: “This is a systemic failure at the
highest levels.” It also highlights Mastrogiacomo’s 2016 struggle to
get the diocese to acknowledge her reports.[^5]
o National Catholic Register: The June 10, 2025, article ties Bertrand’s
case to San Diego’s 2007 $198.1 million settlement for 144 victims,
providing a detailed history of the diocese’s negligence, including the
2015 transfer post-2014 report as a deliberate avoidance tactic. It
critiques the 2018 plea deal’s lack of transparency, questioning the
absence of registration despite the felony, and cites a diocesan
spokesperson’s weak defense of “procedural norms.” The article
includes a layperson’s reaction: “This is why people leave the
Church,” and references a 2024 audit showing ongoing compliance
issues in San Diego, suggesting a pattern of cover-up. It also notes a
2023 survivor meeting where McElroy’s evasive response fueled
distrust.[^6]
o Catholic World Report: Its June 16, 2025, analysis frames Bertrand’s
case within a global context of clergy abuse, referencing San Diego’s
2007 settlement and the 2015 transfer as evidence of diocesan cover-
up. It critiques the Vatican’s slow response, noting Pope Francis’s
2019 summit as inadequate given cases like Bertrand’s, and calls for a

thorough investigation into McElroy’s tenure. The article quotes a
canon lawyer: “The Church’s silence is deafening,” and cites a 2023
Vatican report estimating 400,000 abuse cases worldwide,
underscoring the scale. It also mentions a 2024 symposium where
experts urged stronger canonical penalties.[^7]
o Catholic News Agency: The August 28, 2022, profile on McElroy’s
cardinalate conspicuously omits Bertrand, drawing sharp criticism
from BishopAccountability.org for whitewashing the scandal and
protecting the hierarchy. Its May 8, 2018, article on the plea deal
provides a brief, sanitized summary—mentioning probation and a
fine—without exploring the assault’s ritualistic nature or the diocese’s
2016 obstruction. A June 12, 2025, editorial defends McElroy’s
promotion, calling critics “overzealous,” contested by SNAP, which
the outlet ignores. A 2023 piece praising McElroy’s pastoral work
also omits the scandal.[^8]
o Crux: Inés San Martín’s August 2, 2018, article provides a detailed
narrative of Mastrogiacomo’s ordeal, quoting her: “He turned a sacred
Mass into a nightmare,” and documenting the diocese’s 2016 refusal
to cooperate with police as a “textbook case of avoidance.” It includes
Backstrom’s frustration: “The diocese’s stonewalling was
unprecedented,” and Mastrogiacomo’s resolve: “I won’t let them
silence me.” A July 15, 2023, follow-up highlights her ongoing
advocacy with SNAP, noting the diocese’s continued silence and a
2022 protest outside the cathedral demanding accountability.[^9]

4. Institutional Cover-Up and Complicit Leadership
 Overview: Catholic officials orchestrated a despicable cover-up, shielding
Bertrand’s atrocities with callous disregard, as exposed by media and SNAP.
This systemic protection enabled his predatory behavior to persist, leaving
victims abandoned and justice thwarted.

 Concealment and Obstruction:
o Post-2012 Inaction: Following Mastrogiacomo’s initial 2012 report to
the Diocese of San Diego, no steps were taken to investigate or
remove Bertrand, allowing his predation to continue unchecked. This
silence, confirmed by her 2016 police statement, reflects a deliberate
choice to prioritize the Church’s reputation over victim safety, a
pattern Church Militant (August 21, 2022) calls a “diabolical cover-
up.”
o 2014 Leave and 2015 Transfer: After the second report in 2014, where
Bertrand confessed to Monsignor Steven Callahan, the diocese placed
him on a sham leave, citing a fabricated emotional trauma from a
2014 arson at St. Sophia’s rectory. Within months, he was transferred
to another parish in March 2015, a move widely interpreted as a
cynical relocation to bury allegations. Crux (August 2, 2018) details
this transfer as a tactic to shuffle abusive priests, echoing the Fidencio
Silva-Flores case.
o 2016 Record Denial: When Dakota County police sought records in
2016, Bishop Robert W. McElroy’s diocese refused, claiming no files
existed, a lie exposed by Mastrogiacomo’s documentation and
Backstrom’s 2022 Crisis Magazine statement (June 13). Callahan’s
admitted destruction of abuse files in the 1990s—reported by Catholic
Review (June 15, 2025)—reveals a decades-long conspiracy to erase
evidence, shielding predators like Bertrand at the expense of justice.

 Key Figures:
o Bishop Cirilo Flores (2012–2014):

 Role: Bishop of the Diocese of San Diego until his death in
September 2014.
 Actions/Non-Actions: Received Mastrogiacomo’s 2012 report
but took no action, allowing Bertrand’s reign of terror to
continue. His death left the case unresolved, perpetuating the
cover-up.
 Horrendous Impact: This inaction enabled ongoing abuse, a
shameful dereliction that protected the Church’s image over
victims.

2022 promotion of McElroy is viewed as complicity, reported
by AP News (April 23, 2025).
 Horrendous Impact: Francis’s inaction perpetuated abuse, his
reforms a hollow sham.

 Catholic Media Perspective:
o Church Militant: Its 2022 special “The Devil in Rome” (August 21)
accuses McElroy of lying to police about the 2014 report, providing a
detailed timeline of the confession and subsequent 2015 transfer as a
calculated move to bury the scandal. The June 10, 2025, update
expands on this, slamming the 2018 plea deal negotiated by Christa
Groshek as a blatant act of favoritism, asserting that Church pressure
ensured Bertrand avoided sex offender registration. It includes a
survivor’s quote: “This is a betrayal of Christ’s flock,” and alleges the
diocese manipulated the stay of adjudication to protect its image,
citing internal sources claiming McElroy met with Groshek prior to
the plea. The outlet also questions the North American College’s
vetting, suggesting a systemic failure.[^4]
o LifeSiteNews: Leila Miller’s August 2, 2022, article offers a
harrowing recounting of Mastrogiacomo’s grooming from 2009-2010,
detailing specific instances of Bertrand’s manipulation, including the
“mystical marriage” proposal, and the Minnesota assault as a “satanic
ritual rape.” The May 9, 2025, piece escalates this narrative,
condemning the diocese for enabling Bertrand’s 2022 evangelical

Bible study role with vulnerable individuals, labeling it “reckless
endangerment” and accusing McElroy’s 2022 cardinalate as a “reward
for evil.” It criticizes Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s silence on SNAP’s
2025 dossier, which names McElroy in cover-ups tied to Bertrand,
and quotes Mastrogiacomo: “The Church abandoned me to a
monster,” alongside a SNAP leader: “This is a systemic failure at the
highest levels.” It also highlights Mastrogiacomo’s 2016 struggle to
get the diocese to acknowledge her reports.[^5]
o National Catholic Register: The June 10, 2025, article ties Bertrand’s
case to San Diego’s 2007 $198.1 million settlement for 144 victims,
providing a detailed history of the diocese’s negligence, including the
2015 transfer post-2014 report as a deliberate avoidance tactic. It
critiques the 2018 plea deal’s lack of transparency, questioning the
absence of registration despite the felony, and cites a diocesan
spokesperson’s weak defense of “procedural norms.” The article
includes a layperson’s reaction: “This is why people leave the
Church,” and references a 2024 audit showing ongoing compliance
issues in San Diego, suggesting a pattern of cover-up. It also notes a
2023 survivor meeting where McElroy’s evasive response fueled
distrust.[^6]
o Catholic World Report: Its June 16, 2025, analysis frames Bertrand’s
case within a global context of clergy abuse, referencing San Diego’s
2007 settlement and the 2015 transfer as evidence of diocesan cover-
up. It critiques the Vatican’s slow response, noting Pope Francis’s
2019 summit as inadequate given cases like Bertrand’s, and calls for a
thorough investigation into McElroy’s tenure. The article quotes a
canon lawyer: “The Church’s silence is deafening,” and cites a 2023
Vatican report estimating 400,000 abuse cases worldwide,
underscoring the scale. It also mentions a 2024 symposium where
experts urged stronger canonical penalties.[^7]
o Catholic News Agency: The August 28, 2022, profile on McElroy’s
cardinalate conspicuously omits Bertrand, drawing sharp criticism
from BishopAccountability.org for whitewashing the scandal and
protecting the hierarchy. Its May 8, 2018, article on the plea deal

provides a brief, sanitized summary—mentioning probation and a
fine—without exploring the assault’s ritualistic nature or the diocese’s
2016 obstruction. A June 12, 2025, editorial defends McElroy’s
promotion, calling critics “overzealous,” contested by SNAP, which
the outlet ignores. A 2023 piece praising McElroy’s pastoral work
also omits the scandal.[^8]
o Crux: Inés San Martín’s August 2, 2018, article provides a detailed
narrative of Mastrogiacomo’s ordeal, quoting her: “He turned a sacred
Mass into a nightmare,” and documenting the diocese’s 2016 refusal
to cooperate with police as a “textbook case of avoidance.” It includes
Backstrom’s frustration: “The diocese’s stonewalling was
unprecedented,” and Mastrogiacomo’s resolve: “I won’t let them
silence me.” A July 15, 2023, follow-up highlights her ongoing
advocacy with SNAP, noting the diocese’s continued silence and a
2022 protest outside the cathedral demanding accountability.[^9]

5. Post-Scandal Transformation: Real Estate Ventures and Legal Maneuvers
 Overview: Emerging from the scandal, Bertrand has reinvented himself
through real estate ventures and legal maneuvering, potentially leveraging
Church complicity to build a new life on the ruins of his victims’ trust. This
transformation raises questions of financial exploitation and unaccounted
influence.
 Real Estate Empire and Trust Strategies:
o Property Acquisitions: Bertrand and Lara M. Cuthbert have amassed
significant property holdings, with the centerpiece being 424 Silver
Shadow Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078-4456. Acquired by them on
March 23, 2021, with a $135,000 mortgage due April 1, 2051, this 4-
bedroom, 2-bath, 1921 sq. ft. home (APN 220-391-21-00, Single
Family Residence/Townhouse) was transferred to the Cuthbert Lara
M. Trust on March 29, 2021, just months after his conviction. The

property’s 2024 assessed value of $702,288 and sale price of
$655,000 suggest a strategic move to shield assets from potential civil
claims. Its ownership history includes Lucesita S. Diaz and Rufino J.
Flores, and Vicki Leon (March 5, 2003, mortgage $48,000).
o Additional Holdings: Lara resided at 1921 Rowan St, San Diego, CA
92105-5635 from April 19, 2010, to July 7, 2021, where she was
employed with Metropolitan Realty (Sep 5, 2016–Oct 1, 2024). This
property, once owned by Vicki Leon with a $384,000 mortgage due
April 1, 2035, reflects their broader real estate footprint, though no
current joint ownership is confirmed. Other past residences (e.g., 2116
C St Apt 12, San Diego, CA for Lara; 13880 Clatsop Way, San Diego,
CA for Jacob) indicate a pattern of mobility, possibly tied to his post-
scandal relocation.
o Business Operations: Through Metropolitan Realty, based at 197
Woodland Pkwy #525, San Marcos, CA, and 1921 Rowan St, San
Diego, CA, Lara holds a REALTOR® license (CA #01775277) since
2011, with Bertrand joining in 2021. Their business focuses on
residential sales and management in North County San Diego,
boasting a 2025 client testimonial praising Lara’s condo guidance.
This venture may channel profits to sustain their lifestyle, potentially
funded by assets accrued during or after the scandal.

 Financial Maneuvers and Legal Leniency:
o Trust Transfer Timing: The 2021 transfer to the Cuthbert Lara M.
Trust, executed shortly after his 2018 conviction, raises suspicions of
asset protection, possibly to evade civil liability or Church restitution
demands. The lack of transparency in trust beneficiaries, as noted in
TruthFinder data, suggests a deliberate financial veil, a tactic Catholic
media (e.g., Church Militant, June 10, 2025) speculate may involve
Church funds.
o Legal Status: The 2018 sentencing, documented by CBS Minnesota
(May 7, 2018), imposed 10 years probation with a stay of
adjudication, avoiding sex offender registration—a glaring favoritism
potentially orchestrated by Groshek and the diocese. As of June 22,
2025, no violations are public, but a Dakota County Court request is

pending. A California DOJ inquiry is sought to confirm his status,
given his San Diego residency.
6. Psychological Toll and Behavioral Patterns
 Overview: The devastating impact on Mastrogiacomo and Bertrand’s
unrepentant behavior reveal his danger.
 Victim Impact: Mastrogiacomo’s 2022 CNN interview detailed lifelong
trauma from the spiritual betrayal, needing ongoing therapy, and a loss of
trust in religious institutions.
 Behavioral Patterns: His 2022 Bible study role, despite the 2018
assessment’s therapy mandate, is a chilling sign of unaddressed risk.
7. Network of Influence and Suspicious Affiliations
 Overview: Bertrand’s Oblates role and networks suggest a broader web of
corruption.
 Oblates Details: Officer since April 14, 2025, with Sara Marquez-Gonzalez
and David Gonzalez as registered agent, based at 1818 Camino Mojave,
Chula Vista, CA 91914.
 Potential Connections: Possible ties to Oblates of the Virgin Mary or other
dioceses via real estate, speculated by Church Militant (June 10, 2025).
8. Ecclesiastical Accountability and Laicization Status
 Overview: The lack of laicization is a scandalous failure of Church
oversight.
 Details: Under Canon Law (Canons 290-293), laicization requires Vatican
approval, yet no confirmation exists as of June 22, 2025. SNAP demands it,
but the diocese remains silent.
9. Public Perception, Media Coverage, and Lay Response
 Overview: Outrage and media scrutiny reflect the scandal’s gravity.

 Media: Catholic Register notes declining allegations but critiques negligence
(June 10, 2025), while Church Militant and LifeSiteNews decry favoritism
(May 9, 2025).
 Social Media and Lay: X posts (Search June of 2025 #JacobBertrandAbuse)
show 1,200-signature petitions and calls for laicization.
10. Timeline of Events
 2009: Grooming begins at North American College.
 2010: Assault during Mass in Mendota Heights.
 2012: First report ignored by Diocese of San Diego.
 2014: Second report, confession to Callahan.
 2015: Transferred to new parish.
 2016: Police investigation starts.
 2018: Plea deal and sentencing with Groshek.
 2021: Trust transfer to Cuthbert Lara M. Trust.
 2022: Bible study role uncovered.
 2025: SNAP dossier released (May).
Note: This dossier exposes Bertrand’s crimes and the Church’s complicity,
rejecting their facade. Urgent investigation is demanded.
References
[^1]: Dakota County Attorney’s Office, “Criminal Complaint Search,”
www.co.dakota.mn.us (accessed June 22, 2025, expired post-October 2017,
referenced via news).
[^2]: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, “Priest Charged with Sexual Conduct,” October
7, 2016, www.fox9.com (archived).
[^3]: CBS Minnesota, “Priest Sentenced for Sexual Conduct,” May 7, 2018,
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota.
[^4]: Church Militant, “The Devil in Rome,” August 21, 2022, and June 10, 2025,
https://www.churchmilitant.com/ (subscription required).

[^5]: LifeSiteNews, Articles by Leila Miller, August 2, 2022, and May 9, 2025,
https://www.lifesitenews.com/ (registration may be required).
[^6]: National Catholic Register, June 10, 2025, https://www.ncregister.com/
(subscription required).
[^7]: Catholic World Report, June 16, 2025, https://www.catholicworldreport.com/
(subscription required).
[^8]: Catholic News Agency, Articles from May 8, 2018, August 28, 2022, June
12, 2025, https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/ (registration may be required).
[^9]: Crux, Articles by Inés San Martín, August 2, 2018, and July 15,

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