5 Women Allege Doctor Assaulted Them as Teens
Shame and a culture of secrecy kept them from speaking, they say.
Letters to the Editor: January 22, 2026
Each survivor who grew up there can attest to a childhood of abuse.
Former residents allege abuse at Cape Cod religious community
In August, a small crowd gathered on the Orleans Village Green.
Motion to Dismiss Ortolani Suit Denied, Case to Proceed
Federal judge dismisses COJ’s attempt to dismiss Ortolani case.
Letters to the Editor: June 11, 2026
Orleans Chamber didn’t promote this Walk. Why the inconsistency?
Walking The Walk: Residents Show Up For Religious Survivors, Victims
100 residents & visitors joined together on June 7th.
Judge allows Community of Jesus lawsuit against parents to proceed
Lawsuit filed by COJ & associated entities upheld.
Controversial Cape Cod church draws first public protest – a book club led it
Allegations against COJ go public with rally in Orleans.
Letters to the Editor: April 9, 2026
April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. Residents have responded.
Enclave’s Leaders Held Firearms Training Sessions
Weapons training was response to ‘assaults, vandalism, and threats,’ says group’s lawyer.
Walk For Truth Planned For Good Friday
Good Friday walk in support of people affected by high-control environments.
Letters to the Editor: March 19, 2026
What’s been going on for years behind the appealing facade of the CoJ.
Select Board Questioned Over COJ Suit Allegations
What steps, if any, are being taken to ensure the safety of children?
Letters to the Editor: March 5, 2026
Remembering Aaron Bushnell, holding both grief and difficult questions.
Abuse Was a Tool at Compound, Past Residents Say
Before Ortolani filed suit, bloody boxing matches were allegedly used to punish boys.
14 ex-residents detail coercion at Orleans commune
After legal filing, others describe similar experiences at Community of Jesus.
Airman who self-immolated in Gaza protest grew up in secretive religious community on Cape Cod
Former members say behind the seemingly peaceful exterior is something else.
Airman who set self on fire in D.C. grew up on Mass. religious compound
“This doesn’t even make sense, but I feel like I’m going to miss you.”
Air Force member dies after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in D.C.
An active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force died outside the Israeli Embassy.
School of secrets: The church, the cult and the consequences
Students alleged they were subjected to exorcisms and beatings.
Charges dismissed in Community of Jesus incident
Orleans District Court dismissed charges two who tried to interview COJ members.
Former students win class-action against Grenville Christian College
Students alleged they were subjected to exorcisms and beatings.
Court cites Community of Jesus influence in abuse of students
Ontario court found school engaged in decades of abuse toward students.
2 face charges from Community of Jesus incident
A professor and a writer from Ontario tried to interview members in the bookstore.
Scandal: Neurotic Cape Cod’s Community of Jesus
Once thought to be posh spirituality to visit concluded with the opposite.
Mothers of invention
How a bizarre religious group started by two charismatic women sparked controversy & alleged abuse.
College with ties to Community of Jesus under investigation
Boarding school in Ontario under investigation was linked to COJ for years.