The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR November 15, 2006

"...Later, Fran and John Heagle, who own the home where the scent was found, would tell Nicoli that they had lost about 20 feet off that cliff about 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — . ..."

Compassion, Secrecy and Scandal in the Archdiocese of Seattle--by Peter W. Miller--Countering attempts to obscure a sordid legacy

Breach of Faith
--On Behalf of the Seattle Archdiocese, a Nun and a Priest Teamed up to Evaluate or Counsel Priests Accused of Sex Abuse. They Also Counseled Victims, One of Whom Is Suing over This Conflict of Interest
"...As they turn to walk toward their offices from the lobby, Heagle gently sends Ferder forward by putting his hand on the small of her back. It is an intimate gesture, born of a relationship that spans some 30 years. The two are so obviously close that some have observed they seem like husband and wife. Ferder says the relationship is celibate but acknowledges their "deep, deep friendship." They live and work in the same house, (emphasis mine) teach together, and write books together. Together they belong to what they call a "support group" of friends who socialize and take trips, composed of three priests and three nuns. It seems as close to marriage as a nun and priest in good standing can get. ..."