Make an Enquiry. BBC must have removed it Jan. my email: website.vcr@gmail.com Therefore, had they honestly evaluated that material, they could have understood me better, and produced a far more accurate programme.2. 01-03.10.2010 Fr. thank you, Hello Olenka, 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. 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 Cunningham. 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. One former student committed suicide in connection with the abuse at Ampleforth College. It might be possible to do a joint one together. Full Time position. Ratcliffe College is an Independent Boarding School based in Leicestershire and we are proud to have happy, positive and friendly boarding houses which our students think of as a second home. I have copies of both versions on standard CD Disks. in stead you see the video. Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 - June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. Apologies were offered, without reservation on behalf of my brethren to those who suffered. 18.11.2009 Bernard Collins dictates an apology about his physical violence. who told me that he was abused How much did Murphy OConnor know about this scandal? He claims to have told one journalist David Twiston Davies the full truth and blames him for not publishing the story. This draft states that he returns his MBE because of sexual accusations from his time at Soni. Myers paid heed to one of the leaders (Was it one from the Grace Dieu complainants or one from the Soni complainants? ) (291) $32.95. Again on 8th February, 2010 I suggested to the 43 concerned that we make a joint press statement. When so then the BBC is using the same approach as in abuse and that is denial that there exist such a documentary. Cunninghams admitted paedophilia at Soni to members of the press. The reason I have not spoken about the programme before now was because I did not want to offend those who were hurt when they were at school in the years between 1954 and 1974. Ratcliffe College is a coeducational Catholic independent boarding and day school in the village of Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicestershire, approximately 7 miles from Leicester, England Full Time position. Scandal hits 33k Catholic college of stars, amid suicide and 27yr 'sex abuse' cover up. Cambridge, Mass. I can try to contact BBC to see if there is a possibility of getting them, but no guarantees. Listing for: HC-One Limited. Boarding. Kit Cunningham died in December 2010. It is still a separate institution, with its own corporation, receiving from Harvard no financial aid .". Monday, 27th February we have a place available. The inheritance was of the order of 400,000. 23.12.2009 Skype conference DM, CF in contact with members from Australia and USA. This is the issue and forces the question how many other similar cases are concealed in this way? I enjoyed working at Ratcliffe College as an examination invigilator. 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. The search for mutually agreed terms. This is something they do not confirm. Catering. just after a reunion in 2010 of members of a seminary (Ravensbos in Holland) run by priests in the sixties. 1/2" It would be a pity that the Grace Dieu and Ratcliffe of today should be harmed in the good work that they are doing, if the story became public. The thrust of the final part of the programme was that I was trying to keep the story secret. TYPE: Independent, boys and girls. 13.01.2011 DM to Fiona that he will be saying Requiem Mass for Kit Cunningham in London. Peer-on-Peer Abuse Policy. The film shows that on January 12th 2011, the Order, under the leadership of Father Myers, held a Memorial Mass for a priest he knew had privately admitted, in writing, not just his own sexual abuse of boys but also his failure to stop other priests abuse of boys. It is with great reluctance that I write about the programme which was broadcast by the BBC in June 2011. 27.02.2010 Agreement drawn up. 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. Obviously I would prefer if the sad story remain private. Listed on 2023-03-03. 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. 1. (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), . thanks for your reply (Fr Myers met them on 02.02.2010), Then to meet and inform the Governors of Grace Dieu (on 01.03.2010). Long file from Patrick Donaldson, of 25 gathered testimonies from Francis Lionnet, organizer of the complainants. (www.ipd-community.nl IPD stands for Individual Psychological Diagnosis) It had blacked out the key words that DM was very strongly advised not to take part in the programme. Fr Kit Cunningham. The most common Ratcliffe College email format is [first_initial][last] (ex. By: exSoniinmate on 8/29/11 Compensation, recognizing that some are seeking compensation. Age of admission: 3,5,10-11,14,16 years. So full attention will be given to this on his return.20.09.2009 E-mail to the 25, acknowledging the receipt of the accusations and first apology from Fr David Myers.Fr Myers offers to visit the accusers where they live.Addresses were requested to that they could also receive a written letter. This position had not changed when Fr Kit Cunningham died in December 2010. 13.01.2011 DM to Fiona that he will be saying Requiem Mass for Kit Cunningham in London20.01.2011 DM letter to all, followed their advice not to appear in the programme. Now retired, I worked for several years for the Red Cross, mostly in Africa and Asia, conflict zones or disaster areas without ever experiencing fear similar to that of my childhood That way those who are anxious to see it can do so right away. By Travis Thornton May 31, 2022. 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. Yes, until the Catholic press itself feels obliged to report the truth and demands honesty, openness and accountability from its own leaders, as promised by Archbishop Vincent Nichols on the BBCs Andrew Marr show last March, the scandals and mistrust which have blighted the Church throughout these clerical abuse scandals will not be purged and the faithful will continue to be the most betrayed. Also speaking to B Jackson and D Rayner. Ratcliffe College is a coeducational Catholic private boarding and day school near the village of Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicestershire, approximately 7 miles (11 km) from Leicester, England.The college, situated in 100 acres (0.40 km 2) of parkland on the Fosse Way about six miles (10 km) north of Leicester, was founded on the instructions of Blessed Father Antonio Rosmini-Serbati in 1845 . DM said that he would consult the group about their advice. And I refute categorically that Father Myers ever accepted our invitation to be interviewed on any terms at all. Listed on 2023-03-03. {this email appeared in the TV programme. Reports of this meeting sent to all complainants. Hospitality/Catering. Soni Survivor, Hello Wayne, Job in Radcliffe - England - UK. I said that I was prepared to do so as long as it was live, or that I was not edited. 19.11.09 Agreed statement from the meeting was confirmed by email: 1) to meet and inform the Governors of Ratcliffe College. 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. The size of the documentary is such that I am having difficulty downloading it from your site. Officers say they are investigating the circumstances around the death of Charles Evenden, at Ratcliffe College, in Leicestershire . 30.09.2010 Meet to get advice from Solicitor Jerry Hawthorne. AGES: 2-18. Jan. You can support our journalism by advertising with us or donating to ICN. There is a nasty little coda to all this that was uncovered at the UK Governments Public Inquiry into the Benedictine Order and other Catholic agencies sexual violence against children in its care. Abused Breaking the Silence, ICN (Independent Catholic News) 3 March, 2023. Pacifist, Lecturer, Author. As a Confidence Coach, I help female introverts to increase their resilience and assert themselves with confidence so that they can enjoy deep meaningful relationships with others.<br><br>Have you been struggling to connect with others, find large groups overwhelming, and struggle to stand up for what you want including engaging in difficult conversations?<br><br>Do you find it challenging to . and by who he was caught smoking? Regis College is a Catholic liberal arts and sciences institution founded in 1927 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Therefore, it appears that Fr. 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. 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. Addresses were requested to that they could also receive a written letter. Jan Sterenborg. Eleven pages were sent to Patrick Donaldson, Piers Brogan, Donald McFaul and Francis Lionnet for them to study before the meeting.16-18.11.09 Meeting with representatives of the group at Ely Place - Patrick Donaldson, Francis Lionnet, Piers Brogan, Donald McFaul.18.11.2009 DM informs the Organisers that all their accusations have been forwarded to Nottingham Diocese and he suggests that we prepare a Press Statement. and after that complete silence Cambridge, MA 02138. Dear Mr Sterenborg, I appreciate your efforts on behalf of the St Michaels School, Soni abuse victims as I too was subjected to a Republic of Fear at the prep school that I attended though to a lesser extent than what the Soni Prison Camp inmates had to endure. 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 Potter was hired in September following Thomas Tuchel's dismissal but Chelsea have endured a barren run of form and sit tenth in the Premier . This abused boy was already abused before he came to Ravensbos in his home town by a priest who became later a bishop. After an extensive and thorough investigation, we have found no evidence in our records that Fr Collins was moved to Soni in the knowledge that he had abused boys at Grace Dieu. The college's name is inspired by the Reverend Mother Mary Regis Casserly, who established the Sisters of St. Joseph in Boston in 1873. This statement was removed by Editors, before publication, the following day. I agree with you: it still needs to be heard. Myers visits the USA for reconciliation with a former student of Soni. 08.02.2010 Fr Myers writes to all the group and in para.6 is about to prepare a press-release for the Order. Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos have made public bids for Man United Neville called for cost controls to come into play to limit heavy-spenders By Arthur Parashar For Mailonline Wayne No 10 condemns abuse levelled at 'ungrateful' Zaghari-Ratcliffe This article is more than 11 months old Briton held captive in Iran for six years should not face online trolling, says Boris . We are also in the top 10% of Schools in the UK for Value Added. When all these things developed your documentary came alaong and I placed it on my website as a link for the other students. You can unsubscribe at any time. Therefore, had they honestly evaluated that material, they could have understood me better, and produced a far more accurate programme. 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. Sold individually, four are available. Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:37 pm . She invited me to take part. 13.04.2010 Rome Major Superiors Safeguarding Inset Fr Dermot McCaul. Some of these conversations are still active).22.11.2009 Arundel Brighton CPO letters concerning B Collins22.11.2009 Nottingham Diocese CPO concerning B Collins 30.11.2009 DM gathers assistance and advice from Fr Robert Moreland SMA. 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). 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. Rare find! His five questions about editorship were all answered in the negative. Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester, Leicestershire. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. This draft states that he returns his MBE because of sexual accusations from his time at Soni. I havent watched it yet, but think you are right. Just received this response to my query to BBC: Thank you for your enquiry into the program: Abused Breaking the Silence. part it played in social life as a whole, and therefore the contribution it makes to social stability and continuity (Radcliffe-Brown 1952). History of Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe College is an independent, HMC, co-educational boarding and day school for children aged 3 - 18, with boarding available from age 9 to 18. 21.04.2010 DM sends Minutes of Rome meeting to all complainants from GD and Soni. This attention of the press even made me question whether we could go on with the reunion. A co-educational day and boarding school, teaching children aged 3 to 18 with strong Catholic values and ethos. 10.03.2010 DM and Peter Turner CPO Westminster, visit Fr Kit Cunningham and sign the Covenant of Care. They were immediately suspended and send home. http://devrijecultureleruimte.nl/Group22.html 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. He did not. not to involve the press, but not to specific individuals such as myself, who had direct line of communication with him. Again on 8th February, 2010 I suggested to the 43 concerned that we make a joint press statement. Find out what works well at Ratcliffe College from the people who know best. 18.11.2009 DM informs the Organisers that all their accusations have been forwarded to Nottingham Diocese and he suggests that we prepare a Press Statement. A co-educational independent boarding and day school for students aged 3-18. 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. Thank you! Updated. It is the grubby situation of Sopers flight to Kosovo. Alfred Radcliffe- Brown (1881-1955), a social anthropologist, defined the function of any recurrent activity as the. There is no tangible evidence available that I am aware of that Fr. They said that that they wanted an acknowledgment of what was done to them and an apology, and not publicity. I received a copy from Olenka and put the content on my website the link is: Indeed featured review. thanks! He had opened an account at the Vatican Bank and and placed into it the money he inherited on the death of his parents. The commentary said that during the Papal Visit I had changed my mind from being open and pastoral to being negative and hostile. The Governors, Senior Leadership Team, and all staff (which term shall apply to all volunteer staff members) at Ratcliffe College are committed to the prevention, early identification, and appropriate management of peer-on-peer abuse (as defined below) both within and beyond the School. we never saw them again and we couldnt say goodbuy Fr Myers offers to visit the accusers where they live. Kit Cunningham and Soni. Referencing the controversy around sovereign wealth funds buying football clubs, cartoonist David Squires jokes: "Luckily for United, there's an alternative: Cuddly old Jim Ratcliffe!" Clinical Night Manager. Let me give another example where as far as I am concerned, the programme distorted the truth. Finally, a small point, but I cannot really understand it. The examinations department was very well organised and professionally run. When in April 2010 Olenka Frenkie rang me up and told me of the TV programme she was planning to produce, of the events of Soni and Grace Dieu. Yet another cleric with a lifetime of sexual abuse has gone to the grave without ever being held accountable for these crimes. By the priest who was his confessor and abuser!