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David Haas in a concert at the Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines.

New allegations against David Haas prompt top music publisher to sever ties with hymn composer

Aug 4, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

At least two dioceses--the Diocese of Oakland and the Diocese of Jefferson City--announced that they would be permanently suspending the... Read more

David Haas in a concert at the Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines.

LA archdiocese says don't sing Haas hymns

Jul 31, 2020

The largest Catholic archdiocese in the United States has requested that its parishes and schools stop playing music composed by... Read more

Catholic composer David Haas performs.

Archdiocese drops music, prohibits concerts, after new allegations against David Haas

Jul 10, 2020

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said Thursday it has received new allegations of misconduct on the part of... Read more

David Haas in a concert at the Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines.

Alleged David Haas sexual assault victim speaks out

Jul 2, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

A former music and youth minister, who alleges that Haas aggressively kissed and groped her when she was 19, spoke... Read more

Catholic composer David Haas performs.

Catholic composer David Haas denies 'sexual battery' and coercion allegations

Jun 16, 2020

By JD Flynn

Catholic composer David Haas has denied allegations of serial sexual misconduct and spiritual manipulation, and says the advocacy group bringing... Read more

David Haas in a concert at the Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines.

Catholic composer David Haas accused of 'sexual battery' and 'spiritual manipulation'

Jun 14, 2020

By JD Flynn

The composer of several well-known songs used in Catholic liturgies has been dropped by a prominent hymnal publisher, amid accusations... Read more