History of Ratcliffe. Pacifist, Lecturer, Author. 10-11.12.2009 DM speaking to Kit with Fr Chris Fuse about the accusations. 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 today I received a DVD wtih the documentary: Abused Breaking the Silence from Olenka. Jan. Wayne wrote: Another seminary friend Frans Duijf wrote a book about this Seminary and abuse related issues I am still willing to duplicate copies, if requested. 16-18.11.09 Meeting with representatives of the group at Ely Place Patrick Donaldson, Francis Lionnet, Piers Brogan, Donald McFaul. But the feedback from them was negative to this suggestion. 03.12.2009 Further Questions from Pierce Brogan, This section: Accusations concerning three other brethren. This statement was removed by Editors, before publication, the following day. Phone: 7045552030 / 9819158138. Reports of this meeting sent to all complainants. 10 Garden Street. 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). I see what the problem is: 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 . Sadly he died 2 years ago. 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. Now loved ones back in his hometown of Chicago and at . March 1, 2023 10:31am. Myers has recently advised that he did inform David Twiston-Davies of the Daily Telegraph, but mentioned no other names to whom he passed such details regarding Fr. DM agrees to take part as long as he is live or unedited. Job in Radcliffe - England - UK. Thank you for your kind comments regarding it being Good and Honest That is a great compliment as that was our intention to tell the truth, no matter how difficult, even if we re-lived it, I cried, even our filming crew was moved to tears. We are appalled by what was done to them. During his time in Congress, Ratcliffe was regarded as one of the most conservative members. Download Ratcliffe College and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Other independent school. 01-03.10.2010 Fr. The abused friend became an excuse letter from the congregation and there was a financial compensation. The former deputy headteacher of its abbey school was jailed last month. They became even more quiet when I connected an incedent I remembered. If you would care to give me your email address I could give you temporary access to my Google storage so that you could upload it there. Marks will be awarded for good use of imagination, creativity, form, purpose, organisation, cohesion and sentence structure. 1. Timeline of Soni-Grace Dieu Events September 2009 to June 2011This first section is about, Fr Bernard Collins only, Grace Dieu 1954-1958, Soni 1958 to 1973.08.09.2009 Arrival of the accusations concerning Fr Bernard Collins from Grace Dieu (16) and Soni (9). 06.02.2010 MBE posted to palace according to instructions. Fr. it affected me also because a friend was abused and we didnt know. They came to find a school building almost identical to the present front faade. 02.02.2010 Fr Myers informs the Governors at Ratcliffe College. 22.11.2009 Arundel Brighton CPO letters concerning B Collins, 22.11.2009 Nottingham Diocese CPO concerning B Collins. This should dispel any illusions anyone may have of Pope Francis sincerity in dealing effectively with the rape and sexual abuse of children by Roman clergy. (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. 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. Hello Sylvia, So the word silence was used to imply a cover-up}. 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. and the film will be downloaded. He did not. In response, one of the leaders of the survivors group said explicitly that they did not want any press involvement. Surrounded by 200 acres of beautiful grounds situated in Leicestershire. He has also written a timeline, recording all the events of the case. By: exSoniinmate on 8/29/11 08.02.2010 Fr Myers writes to all the group and in para.6 is about to prepare a press-release for the Order. In my teens I was disciplined by the Jesuits. They were immediately suspended and send home. Facilitated by Brother Michael Heffernan CFC. Updated. Events escalated on June 22 last year when Yates, of Mossley , and the woman went to a friend's house. This first section is about, Fr Bernard Collins only, Grace Dieu 1954-1958, Soni 1958 to 1973. Obviously I would prefer if the sad story remain private. Timeline of Soni-Grace Dieu Events September 2009 to June 2011. Seeking justice is an uphill struggle but it is slowly and surely being secured. The Rosminians knew for decades; the decision was to permit Cunningham to abuse at will. We know now what this kind of denial triggers. Although they did not publish this fact in Fr Kit's obituaries.Group reply: only a few suggest DM take part. and i will try to upload the documentary to you 06.01.2011 DM informs the group about programme and asks if he should take part. 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. By the priest who was his confessor and abuser! Mason Greenwood and his Manchester United future: The state of play. 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. Mail: will yeast activate in cold milk I confess that this timing rang alarm bells in my mind, and now that I have seen the programme produced by Blakeway and sold to the BBC I think that these alarm bells were justified. 14.to 23.01.2010 DM at Derryswood with B.Collins for his recorded statements. Invitation to meet. I agree with you: it still needs to be heard. 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. 1921-1923 (Volumes 1 and 2) Private Collegiate Instruction for Women Courses of study for 1880-1881 and requisitions for admission and report of the year. However, the newspapers concerned chose not to publicise this. UNQUOTE. We accept that we have moral and pastoral responsibility to the survivors for the harm done to them. That way those who are anxious to see it can do so right away. Cunningham was a social climbing snob who ingratiated himself with whoever he thought was useful in his onward and upward rise. (Interestingly enough, not one person who took part in the programme contacted me and suggested that I too should take part. A Response to Abuse: Breaking the Silence by Rosminian Provincial Fr David Myers. 10.12.2009 DM phones Bishop John Arnold about Fr. Thank you! Lets cross fingers for a positive response. 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. "Hi Ratcliffe College Sixth Form, multiple women spoke out earlier this year about being abused by Chris. Drug abuse and multiple stints in rehab: Lisa Marie admitted abusing cocaine, . D id you hear the news? 03.03.2010 Mr. Charles Foulds invites any of the abused to visit todays Grace Dieu School. 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. JK Rowling showing outstanding moral courage as she stands up to vile woke mob. Helen Keller. 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. Gender Pay Gap - April 2022. 05.02.2010 Fr Cunningham and letters of apology. zero-tolerance approach to peer-on-peer abuse. While they allow such misguided leadership of an Order the cost is the credibility of the Church. He got a tin gong and a thank you. so perhaps you have more luck 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 . Schoolgirls are being poisoned in Iran. Ratcliffe college was founded as far back as the mid 19th century as a major Catholic school and much of the complex still reflects this period, but the striking chapel is of more recent construction, having been built between 1958-60 to the designs of Ernest Bower Norris (of architects Sandy & Norris) in a style that fuses Byzantine form with modern aesthetics. Here at Ratcliffe College we celebrate a diverse boarding community, enriched by a wealth of different cultures and experiences. (Interestingly enough, not one person who took part in the programme contacted me and suggested that I too should take part. Including personal letters of apology from B Collins, D Rayner, K Cunningham, B Jackson. Indeed their emails to parishioners claim they too even they did not know the truth about Father Kit Cunninghams private admissions at the time of the Mass at St Etheldredas on January 12th 2011. 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. English as an Additional Language Policy. Who were these two boys? They will take no further action. I think this content is for the public domain and belongs to the free cultural room, but who am I? They quoted part of one of my emails where the word silence appeared (in a letter to Fiona Stourton, director of the company , Blakeway, that produced the programme and sold it to the BBC) but they left-out the preceding sentence, which said: I consulted the whole group to ask them if I should take part in the programme, and that many had advised me strongly not to do so. Founded in 1847 by the Rosminian Fathers, Ratcliffe is steeped in history and tradition. I wanted to thank you for supporting our cause and helping to continue to expose our awful truth to the public. The content can be published on someones own website with the risk of being sued by the BBC. St Paul tells us that we should speak the truth in love, and that is what I shall try to do. The size of the documentary is such that I am having difficulty downloading it from your site. He refused to take part in the programme but he could have informed the public himself by posting a statement on the Rosminian website at any time before our film aired. Facilitated by Brother Michael Heffernan CFC. Don explained that he had come from Australia to visit those who had abused him and received their apology. Life-threatening once, nearly causing a bike accident. Fosse Way, Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 4SG Tel: 01509 817006. A Response to 'Abuse: Breaking the Silence' by Rosminian Provincial Fr David Myers . LandisPublications. Boarding. 26.04.2010 Email from Olenka Frenkie desire to make TV programme in time for Papal Visit. 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. Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) February 28, 2023. Concerning these headings. 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). Compensation, recognizing that some are seeking compensation. thanks! Getting advice from Publicist Dr McDonald. I dont live in the UK and so missed all the recent broadcasts on the Rosminians. 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. Would you please post the link here when you have it on your site? 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. The Institute's work is shaped by its history as the former Radcliffe Collegea school founded to ensure that the standard of education embodied in . And later when I heard these stories I felt ashamed that we didnt know, we didnt asked, we were innocent children? Could you, for example, post them on YouTube? 1. (This led to 24 individuals contacted by Skype conversations, and 10 individuals by telephone and email. 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. He claims to have told one journalist David Twiston Davies the full truth and blames him for not publishing the story. i am glad you reached me! 13.04.2010 Rome Major Superiors Safeguarding Inset Fr Dermot McCaul. 1/2" Download establishment data. The Vatican Bank ignored all requests from the British police for information as to Sopers whereabouts. 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. I could talk about visits, people I met, but all this information would be too much to absorb. These signed letters were posted to each individual. 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. Ratcliffe College is a fee-paying, co-educational Catholic independent school on the A46 Fosse Way, near Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake. 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. BBC must have removed it Jan. Steve Dew-Jones. The College is set within 200 acres of beautiful grounds seven miles north of Leicester and within easy reach of airports . I said that I was prepared to do so as long as it was live, or that I was not edited. 06.01.10 CF sends end 2009 of year report to Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Services. This suggestion was strongly rejected as they said that they did not want publicity but wanted confidentiality. The others who replied are very hostile to the idea. 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. (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]. 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. Gavin Lux has a torn ACL and is likely out for the season. Kit Cunningham and Soni.10-11.12.2009 DM speaking to Kit with Fr Chris Fuse about the accusations. Indeed featured review. Soni Survivor, Hello Wayne, 06.03.2010 DM writes to all concerning a Project in Africa as a symbol of Rosminian failures. B. Collins had asked the Rosminians the following question in DEC10: QUOTE What, if any, announcements are the Order proposing to make about BCs behaviour and recent disciplining to its own (i) members, (ii) parishioners, (iii) school trustees and governors, (iv) old boys/girls Associations, and (v) the general public through your web site? 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. 30.12.2009 Email from John Creedon, Nottingham CPO has informed statutory authorities, about B.Collins. So the word 'silence' was used to imply a cover-up}13-15.02.2010 Fr Myers visits Denmark for reconciliation with a former student of Soni.03.03.2011 Fiona indicates that the programme will accuse the Rosminians of a cover up over moving Bernard Collins.25.04.2011 Irish Region Safeguarding Training Day with Sr Collette Stephenson and Mrs Teresa Devlin20.06.2011 Abuse. Ratcliffe College was founded in 1847, and has nearly 1,000 students aged between 11 and 18. With moral support of the group of 22 I will put it on my website for downloading. I did not know that journalists could read my mind. Don explained that he had come from Australia to visit those who had abused him and received their apology. My technical membership of IOSH helps me deliver training on various aspects of H&S to staff. I came in contact with an old friend (who wasnt at the reunion!) 27-28.02.2010 A Meeting offered by Fr D Myers with Donald McFarland, Alan Danvers. This suggestion was strongly rejected as they said that they did not want publicity but wanted confidentiality. Now Soper. Hi Jan, It was important to me that the story be public to expose the scandal & that it be available as a historical record. I have copies of both versions on standard CD Disks. 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. The upcoming Synod in Rome is and will be a charade. Cunningham. It is with great reluctance that I write about the programme which was broadcast by the BBC in June 2011. There were more stories also from boys who were abused before they came to Ravensbos. Ranking. Again on 8th February, 2010 I suggested to the 43 concerned that we make a joint press statement. Once, one beat the whole school. 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. This was the transforming experience for him. Its a short summary but perhaps it gives you a picture of my involvement. Wayne St Paul tells us that we should speak the truth in love, and that is what I shall try to do. Right click on the video and choose for: save as thank you for your reply. In response to the BBC documentary programme Abused: Breaking the Silence some points should be clarified. Father Myers had known of Father Kit Cunninghams admissions (not just allegations) for over a year but had consistently failed to inform the public or parishioners of this. 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. When these women confronted him they said he threatened legal action to silence them. Jan Sterenborg. 3 March, 2023. The four-part documentary details the sex abuse of boys at schools run by the Rosminians in both England and Soli, Tanzania. "Forgiveness - a funny thing. 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 The commentary said that during the Papal Visit I had changed my mind from being open and pastoral to being negative and hostile. Took amazing stamina, but religious zeal prevailed. Let me give another example where as far as I am concerned, the programme distorted the truth. 26.04.2010 Pierce Brogan agrees to use of material in Safeguarding Inset in the future. 30.09.2010 Meet to get advice from Solicitor Jerry Hawthorne. Hello Sylvia, You can support our journalism by advertising with us or donating to ICN. The turning of the tide towards compensation. Fiona asks Fr Myers to speak about the wonderful work he has done on reconciliation. The response on Skype of reconciliation. Nursing Home, Healthcare Nursing, Caregiver, Elderly/Senior Care. Job specializations: Restaurant/Food Service. 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. Myers visits the USA for reconciliation with a former student of Soni. 06.12.2010 Further contact from Olenka Frenkie. This abused boy was already abused before he came to Ravensbos in his home town by a priest who became later a bishop. They were caught smoking in the bathroom of the dormitory. This attention of the press even made me question whether we could go on with the reunion. After the broadcast of Abused Breaking the Silence on BBC 1 on June 21st 2011, the Father Provincial of the Rosminian Order, David Myers apologised on the Orders website and acknowledged his inadequate response to victims of undisputed sexual and physical abuse of boys at Rosminian schools in England and Tanzania.
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