Ranking. Ratcliffe College was founded in 1847, and has nearly 1,000 students aged between 11 and 18. . This suggestion was rejected by the representatives, who wanted confidentiality. Yet, when I first met Francis Lionnet and his first companions, who were the leaders of the group in November 2009, the first thing I did was to offer to make a joint press statement with them about their accusations. Let me give another example where as far as I am concerned, the programme distorted the truth. Once, one beat the whole school. Group reply: only a few suggest DM take part. D id you hear the news? Abused Breaking the Silence, ICN (Independent Catholic News) But it is Father Myers duty as Father Provincial to inform the public of what he knew at first hand, not to outsource this duty to journalists of his choice and then blame them for failure to publish. I can confirm that your case is still active with the relevant teams. But there could be just one Jatonne Sterling. Lets cross fingers for a positive response. It needs to dissolve itself as a Benedictine institution. The injury happened during Monday's spring training game against the San Diego Padres. Surrounded by 200 acres of beautiful grounds situated in Leicestershire. Four Canadians are among those featured in the BBC documentary: Francis Lionnet (Montreal); Wayne Mollison (Calgary); Bill Tierney (resident and former mayor of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue); and John Poppleton (a Canadian now living in San Francisco). Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 - June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. Reports of this meeting sent to all complainants.13.04.2010 Rome Major Superiors Safeguarding Inset Fr Dermot McCaul21.04.2010 DM sends Minutes of Rome meeting to all complainants from GD and Soni.26.04.2010 Pierce Brogan agrees to use of material in Safeguarding Inset in the future. Facilitated by Brother Michael Heffernan CFC. UNQUOTE. The main body of buildings is located around the center of the campus - an ancient charming chapel - all the buildings are well equipped with everything necessary. Joined: Sun Apr 28, 2013 1:24 pm Posts: 6 Hi there, I'm new to this forum and I wonder if anyone can help me. 2. Once its posted I will try to snag it and get it back on Sylvias Site. But the producers of the programme took the word silence, which I used on two occasions, once quoting the Bible, once quoting Blessed Antonio Rosmini, where the word obviously means being still before God in contemplation. A harrowing BBC documentary was shown in the UK on 21 June, charting the experiences of more than a hundred former pupils from two Rosminian prep schools in England and Tanzania, who say they were mentally, physically and in some cases sexually abused by some of the priests there in the 1960s. Please give my e-mail address to Francis Lionnet. Be well Jan Abbot Laurence Soper was finally apprehended after 7 years on the run in Kosovo placed on trial and subsequently convicted and jailed- a period totally nearly 20 years. In response, one of the leaders of the survivors group said explicitly that they did not want any press involvement. It had blacked out the key words that DM was very strongly advised not to take part in the programme. This statement was removed by Editors, before publication, the following day. Such abuse was a grievous breach of trust to them and their families. DM said that he would consult the group about their advice.After Fr Brian Cuddihy left, DM told Fiona that he had informed every journalist who contacted him that Fr Kit had returned his MBE because of accusations made from his time at Soni. Fr Myers offers to visit the accusers where they live. So the word silence was used to imply a cover-up}. in stead you see the video. First of all let us take the title of the programme: 'Abuse, breaking the silence' This is a very good title, the word silence, in this context means having the courage to tell their story which had been surpressed in their minds, for some cases for more than 50 years and at last being empowered to speak out about it. The English Benedictines will now have to square up to the conduct of one of its own members- the former Abbot of Ealing, Laurence Soper. They will take no further action.201006.01.10 CF sends end 2009 of year report to Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Services.Phone conversation about the correct number in a year group.No comment about offering assistance.06.01.2010 David Myers with Fr B Cuddihy and Fr Chris Fuse speak with Fr D Rayner about accusations 11.01.2010 DM in London to see Fr Kit Cunningham14.to 23.01.2010 DM at Derryswood with B.Collins for his recorded statements. Fr. You can also subscribe without commenting. Ealing Abbey has been mired in sex scandals for years. Unfortunately we do not hold the Canadian rights to this title as I believe the producer worked directly with CBC for release. 19.11.09 FL sends Swiftcode for payment 5,000 sent. Clinical Night Manager. I assure you this is a topic of discussion within the Group of 22 IMHO, We the men who are featured would like nothing more than for it to be permanently available on social media to the world public! I could give an endless list of meetings, emails, apologies, notes on telephone conversations or on Skype. Job in Radcliffe - England - UK. to meet and inform the Governors of Ratcliffe College. Details; Links; Location; Skip map. Phone: 7045552030 / 9819158138. A 17-year-old boy has died at a 25,500-a-year boarding school. Meanwhile I shall direct people to your link. This guide provides access to frequently-consulted sources on the history of Radcliffe College, including important historical documentation of college administration, student life, and alumnae activity. All I know, that when I did forgive, I did not have to rent out to them a part of my mind. These words spoken by Donald McFarland on the programme summed up perfectly what the Order had tried to achieve through offering meetings, dialogue and sharing. And I refute categorically that Father Myers ever accepted our invitation to be interviewed on any terms at all. (Fr Myers met them on 02.02.2010), Then to meet and inform the Governors of Grace Dieu (on 01.03.2010). Kit Cunningham and Soni. This draft states that he returns his MBE because of sexual accusations from his time at Soni. These words spoken by Donald McFarland on the programme summed up perfectly what the Order had tried to achieve through offering meetings, dialogue and sharing. Eleven pages were sent to Patrick Donaldson, Piers Brogan, Donald McFaul and Francis Lionnet for them to study before the meeting. Long file from Patrick Donaldson, of 25 gathered testimonies from Francis Lionnet, organizer of the complainants.09.09.2011 Ring Patrick Donaldson and say that David Myers is emailing all complainants with an apology. But now the programme is going to be shown in other countries, I feel that I ought to put the record straight so that the inaccurate impressions created in the UK because of the broadcast are not repeated elsewhere. The college, situated in 100 acres of parkland on the Fosse Way about six miles north of Leicester, was founded on the instructions of Blessed Father Antonio Rosmini-Serbati in 1845 as a seminary. I see what the problem is: Compensation, recognizing that some are seeking compensation. Although they did not publish this fact in Fr Kit's obituaries.Group reply: only a few suggest DM take part. Including personal letters of apology from B Collins, D Rayner, K Cunningham, B Jackson.10.03.2010 DM and Peter Turner CPO Westminster, visit Fr Kit Cunningham and sign the Covenant of Care.22.03.2010 Meeting in Ireland for information and Inset on Safeguarding. Myers to issue one such item. When I asked her when she wanted to show the programme, she replied that she hoped it would be shown during the Papal Visit to the UK. Otherwise, why would the admitted criminal behaviour have been overlooked or ignored by several members of the relevant press corps, who had written glowing obituaries. He previously served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 4th district from 2015 to 2020. There were actually two different versions broadcast to the public, so depending on where you live in the world, you would have viewed either the BBC or the CBC versions. I wait on the response of Olenka and when she has no copies anymore i will address you! days on this seminary. This was difficult also for me because my image of Ravensbos collapsed and i came in an emotional storm because when you know not the name of the abuser it could be anyone. How long can this monastery continue to masquerade as a house of prayer. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. As Harvard College prepares to permit gender-neutral housing, it is hard to fathom that just 50 years ago the College maintained "an open door and one foot on the floor" policy . I could give an endless list of meetings, emails, apologies, notes on telephone conversations or on Skype. I cannot trace a group request of the nature described in my archives, nor do I recall the group having discouraged Fr. Apologies were offered, without reservation on behalf of my brethren to those who suffered. For background information with links to earlier reports and comments, see: ICN 22 June 2011 Viewpoint - Breaking the Silence www.indcatholicnews.com/news.php?viewStory=18499, Tags: Fr David Myers, Response to Abuse: Breaking the Silence, Rosminian prep schools, Rosminian Provincial, Tanzania, Statement from Rosminians following TV documentary, Westminster: Communion under both kinds to be permitted again, Pope: We must respond to temptation by recalling the Word of God. the same boys as we had this little reunion with 07.07.2011 Catholic Herald prints a statement from some of the victims that the Rosminians were not involved in cover-up. They became even more quiet when I connected an incedent I remembered. 20.09.2009 E-mail to the 25, acknowledging the receipt of the accusations and first apology from Fr David Myers. Help was always available, training was ongoing, which gave a lot confidence to you when you had work alone or within a . Contact. 1. Fr Brendan Callaghan SJ. (Interestingly enough, not one person who took part in the programme contacted me and suggested that I too should take part. (Fr Myers met them on 02.02.2010)Then to meet and inform the Governors of Grace Dieu (on 01.03.2010)2) Inform the Brethren, (Meeting in Ireland 22.03.2010), (Meeting in UK at Salisbury 22.06.2010) [details below].3) Inform the major superiors of the Order in Rome, (13.04.2010), Easter 2011.4) Give access to their accountants (Michael Ghersie and Michael Sheridan) to contact Buzzacott about Rosminian accounts.6) Fr General has put two of the brethren to work on the Archival material at Stresa concerning Grace Dieu and Soni 1954 to 1974.7) Any of the members could be contacted by David Myers on Skype. Rare find! St Paul tells us that we should speak the truth in love, and that is what I shall try to do. I havent watched it yet, but think you are right. 22.03.2010 Meeting in Ireland for information and Inset on Safeguarding. The content can be published on someones own website with the risk of being sued by the BBC. May 29, 2014. DM agrees to take part as long as he is 'live' or unedited.22.06.2010 Sarum meeting Province Safeguarding Inset led by Fr Brendan O'Callaghan SJThis section: Leading up to the TV programme07.09.2010 DM sends all an anniversary letter updating the situation17.09.2010 Email Receive Legal claim from Uppal Taylor20.09.2010 Advice from Jesuits about solicitor, fulfilling promise not to seek legal advice before the group did.30.09.2010 Meet to get advice from Solicitor Jerry HawthornePothecary Witham WellsGetting advice from Publicist Dr McDonald.01-03.10.2010 Fr. But at the same time she sent out emails asking for examples of penetrative or oral sex. I wanted to thank you for supporting our cause and helping to continue to expose our awful truth to the public. The turning of the tide towards compensation27-28.02.2010 A Meeting offered by Fr D Myers with Donald McFarland, Alan Danvers. (617) 496-0227. Thrasymahcus declares that justice is a suckers game played out by the powerless at the behest of the powerful who have no intentions of abiding by the rules themselves. After 6 years on the run he has been finally apprehended in Kosovo. Such a meeting was to give accusers the opportunity to meet the offenders.They met Fr Bill Jackson at Ely Place and Fr Kit Cunningham at Tite Street.27.02.2010 Agreement drawn up. Let me give another example where as far as I am concerned, the programme distorted the truth. Myers visits the USA for reconciliation with a former student of Soni.06.12.2010 Further contact from Olenka Frenkie23.12.2010 Letter dated from Fiona Stourton inviting DM to take part in TV programme about Reconciliation. When these instances of abuse were brought, the police, the hierarchy and Church safeguarding officials in the risk management of the accused were immediately informed. Father David Myers also claims that he had informed the Rosminian Brethren, as well as Bishop John Arnold who advises the Archbishop of Westminster on these matters. Christopher Basil "Kit" Cunningham IC, MBE (18 November 1931 - 12 December 2010) was a British priest.For almost 30 years, as the rector of St Etheldreda's Church, Ely Place, Cunningham was one of London's best-known Roman Catholic parish priests.His death, in 2010, was widely reported in the media. The Rosminians knew for decades; the decision was to permit Cunningham to abuse at will. Use the menu on the left to view additional material related to this topic. The Producers of the programme were not able to read accurately the written material including my emails and the archive material of Provincials letters of 1954-1974, that had been given them. This statement was removed by Editors, before publication, the following day. Is it for me or is it for them? When I asked her when she wanted to show the programme, she replied that she hoped it would be shown during the Papal Visit to the UK. 7) Any of the members could be contacted by David Myers on Skype. I wish the victims of the Rosminians well in their pursuit of justice. Ratcliffe College is a coeducational Catholic independent boarding and day school near the village of Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicestershire, approximately 7 miles from Leicester, England. In response, one of the leaders of the survivors group said explicitly that they did not want any press involvement. That way those who are anxious to see it can do so right away. 23.12.2010 Letter dated from Fiona Stourton inviting DM to take part in TV programme about Reconciliation. Information came to light in September 2009, of abuse at Grace Dieu dating from 1954 to 1958 and Soni from 1954 to 1974. I am aware that complainants of Fr. Indeed, the records indicate that it was a long planned move. Visit Us. Manchester United's takeover is set to be delayed until May with the Glazer family reportedly holding out for a bid of 6billion after initial bids from Qatari investors and Sir Jim Ratcliffe . In his ICN article of 27AUG11, Fr. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Le Baron Russell Briggs grew up in Cambridge and was educated at Harvard. He got a tin gong and a thank you. I did not know that journalists could read my mind. Kit Cunningham and Soni.10-11.12.2009 DM speaking to Kit with Fr Chris Fuse about the accusations. "Hi Ratcliffe College Sixth Form, multiple women spoke out earlier this year about being abused by Chris. so perhaps you have more luck This was the transforming experience for him. Father Myers celebrated that Memorial Mass at St. Etheldredas without informing parishioners of the truth and without correcting the depiction in thee national newspaper obituaries of Father Kit as a priest with an untarnished reputation, a matter of great distress to his victims. Hopeorium. Ratcliffe College is a Catholic independent school for boys and girls, based in Leicestershire, that welcomes all from the ages of 3-18, with boarding available from age 11. Listed on 2023-03-03. Of course, from the word go, all had said that they did not want publicity so it was understandable that many still held on to their original objective). Indicated that Bishop John Arnold would agree a statement with Fr D Myers. The bishop and the priest of Ravensbos were found quilty. One morning in the sixties when we came from the chappel to the refectory a bell sounded and we all (150 boys and 20 priests) had to be quiet 27.02.2010 Agreement drawn up. I would not have been motivated to have done so, if the correct facts & accurate details had been given in a Rosminian press release, as I had originally requested. I can try to contact BBC to see if there is a possibility of getting them, but no guarantees. I hope you can do something in this direction Download Ratcliffe College and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Now I wanted to see this documentary again to discuss it with old seminary friends but nowhere (i searched the internet) this documentary was to be found even not on Youtube because of copyrights: all films where blocked by the BBC. I have copies of both versions on standard CD Disks. Therefore, had they honestly evaluated that material, they could have understood me better, and produced a far more accurate programme.2. Ratcliffe is inclusive of all with a real sense of community, offering . If my written words were so chopped up to give the opposite impression of what I intended, my reluctance to take part in the programme and be videoed and edited seems to me to have been reasonable. Download establishment data. BBC producer These signed letters were posted to each individual.05.11.09 David Myers (DM) and Chris Fuse (CF) meet at Porthcawl for reading the file about B.Collins only.06.11.09 onwards: Letters to Safeguarding Offices of Nottingham (Diocese in which Grace Dieu is located) and Arundel and Brighton (where Derryswood is located) and telephoned both Bishop Kieron Conroy and Bishop Malcolm McMahon and Bishop John Arnold.06.11.2009 A search of the Archives of Provincials' letters to Fr General 1956 - 74. It might be possible to do a joint one together. Commentaar nummer 88, ps the only thing I found on the internet was this short fragment They were caught smoking in the bathroom of the dormitory. Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.