We look forward to seeing you in the near future. 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. 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! In the preparation of the reunion the press came with stories about abuse in the catholic church. The abused friend became an excuse letter from the congregation and there was a financial compensation. This position had not changed when Fr Kit Cunningham died in December 2010. 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. They will take no further action. 10 Garden Street. (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. I thereafter requested the order issue a press release which was eventually only done nearly two years later after the BBC1 aired the documentary. (This led to 24 individuals contacted by Skype conversations, and 10 individuals by telephone and email. He had opened an account at the Vatican Bank and and placed into it the money he inherited on the death of his parents. Martin Phillips. 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. To tie together these two different meanings and by this imply that I was intending to cover-up may be superficially clever but not intellectually honest. contact me at jan.sterenborg at gmail.com Another seminary friend Frans Duijf wrote a book about this Seminary and abuse related issues Job in Radcliffe - England - UK. (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 another cleric with a lifetime of sexual abuse has gone to the grave without ever being held accountable for these crimes. 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. And I refute categorically that Father Myers ever accepted our invitation to be interviewed on any terms at all. Bishop John Arnold and Bishop Malcolm McMahon. The others who replied are very hostile to the idea. so perhaps you have more luck Jan. 00:04. A Response to Abuse: Breaking the Silence by Rosminian Provincial Fr David Myers. We are also in the top 10% of Schools in the UK for Value Added. This draft states that he returns his MBE because of sexual accusations from his time at Soni. It was important to me that the story be public to expose the scandal & that it be available as a historical record. Fr Kit Cunningham. 05.02.2010 Fr Cunningham and the MBE in his general letter. Seeking justice is an uphill struggle but it is slowly and surely being secured. 10-11.12.2009 DM speaking to Kit with Fr Chris Fuse about the accusations. She then contacted many of the group and said that she wanted to make the programme about reconciliation. But it would be better if this documentary was open for everybody because its a good and honest film. A co-educational independent boarding and day school for students aged 3-18. I presently manage a sizeable budget for health & safety as well as in previous roles. (617) 496-0227. First Aid and Medical Arrangements Policy. This involved 19 new individuals making accusations (as some had been in the first contact list in September) concerning Fr B Colllins, Br D Rayner, Fr Kit Cunningham, Br B Jackson, arrive while David Myers is in Italy.09.12.2009 DM returns to UK10.12.2009 DM phones Bishop John Arnold about Fr. Local authority Leicestershire (855) Headteacher / Principal Mr Jonathan Reddin Age range Help with age range . I am sorry not to have been of more help. Don explained that he had come from Australia to visit those who had abused him and received their apology. Regarding every time B.Collins' name was mentioned. LandisPublications. Hopeorium. 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. Myers states that on 08FEB10 he was about to prepare a press-release for the Order, but he was discouraged by the group from releasing a press release. 20.09.2009 E-mail to the 25, acknowledging the receipt of the accusations and first apology from Fr David Myers. Invitation to meet. and by who he was caught smoking? I could give an endless list of meetings, emails, apologies, notes on telephone conversations or on Skype. The Vatican Bank ignored all requests from the British police for information as to Sopers whereabouts. Sold individually, four are available. 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? UNQUOTE. This statement was removed by Editors, before publication, the following day. Listed on 2023-03-03. 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. Later in a small reunion with the abused friend and another friend he mentioned the name of his abuser and my emotions became more quiet. John Lee Ratcliffe (born October 20, 1965) is an American politician and attorney who served as the Director of National Intelligence from 2020 to 2021. Cunningham was a social climbing snob who ingratiated himself with whoever he thought was useful in his onward and upward rise. 07.07.2011 Catholic Herald prints a statement from some of the victims that the Rosminians were not involved in cover-up. part it played in social life as a whole, and therefore the contribution it makes to social stability and continuity (Radcliffe-Brown 1952). Lets cross fingers for a positive response. Soni Survivor, Hello Wayne, Soni Survivor, Hello Wayne, The School was established in 1941 by the University of Connecticut through a bequest from . Is it for me or is it for them? Wayne will know he has both versions, Hello Wayne, In his ICN article of 27AUG11, Fr. 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. While the Islamic Republic has been quick to apportion blame elsewhere, that's often a telltale sign of culpability. 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. Reports of this meeting sent to all complainants. It is the grubby situation of Sopers flight to Kosovo. Hospitality/Catering. County Durham Roman Catholic priest and teacher jailed at 88 for abuse of pupil fifty years ago. Some of these conversations are still active). The School is thriving - there are currently over 800 pupils of which over 100 are boarders, about half of these are international. Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 - June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. 06.12.2010 Further contact from Olenka Frenkie. There were more stories also from boys who were abused before they came to Ravensbos. {this email appeared in the TV programme. As our audience increases - so do our costs. (www.ipd-community.nl IPD stands for Individual Psychological Diagnosis) Piers Morgan. This two-year program of technical and applied education is only available at the Storrs campus. Exclusion Policy. It ruined his life. 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. Fosse Way, Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 4SG Tel: 01509 817006. Help was always available, training was ongoing, which gave a lot confidence to you when you had work alone or within a . Now Soper. 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. 22.11.2009 Arundel Brighton CPO letters concerning B Collins, 22.11.2009 Nottingham Diocese CPO concerning B Collins. Could you, for example, post them on YouTube? 30.12.2009 Email from John Creedon, Nottingham CPO has informed statutory authorities, about B.Collins. Finally, a small point, but I cannot really understand it. But the feedback from them was negative to this suggestion.The programme makers were clearly aware of my invitation to make a joint press statement. 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. The school started with only two pupils, John Foy from London and Joseph Roskill from Liverpool. the same boys as we had this little reunion with 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 . There is also a Canadian version, CBC Breaking the Silence on Passionate Eye that may interest you: http://www.cbc.ca/passionateeye/episode/breaking-the-silence.html, Once again thank you, A soni survivorWayne Mollison. A co-educational day and boarding school, teaching children aged 3 to 18 with strong Catholic values and ethos. DM replies that he will continue to communicate directly unless individuals ask him not to. 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. Don't take your organs to heaven for God knows they are needed here.. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. I regularly attend the east midlands branch of IOSH as well as the Association . thank you for your reply. Future meetings with the accused were agreed, 27.02.2010 Donald McFarland agrees the report of the meeting. With moral support of the group of 22 I will put it on my website for downloading. 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. Jan, Hello David 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. 19.11.09 Agreed statement from the meeting was confirmed by email: 1) to meet and inform the Governors of Ratcliffe College. This suggestion was rejected by the representatives, who wanted confidentiality. the short story is that I saw your documentary a view years ago Olenka Frenkiel This involved 19 new individuals making accusations (as some had been in the first contact list in September) concerning Fr B Colllins, Br D Rayner, Fr Kit Cunningham, Br B Jackson, arrive while David Myers is in Italy. Opened on 28.12.2010. I am still willing to duplicate copies, if requested. Appreciates our Transparency which stands out as a beacon of light., 26.04.2010 Prepared statements Jim McDonnell. I had sought an apology from the Rosminian order involving the issues involved in attending St Michaels after having read detailed testimonies. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. 13-15.02.2010 Fr Myers visits Denmark for reconciliation with a former student of Soni. Surrounded by 200 acres of beautiful grounds situated in Leicestershire. In any case, no leader had independent sanction to negotiate this critical component of process. The long story I hope tell you some time, that has to do with my study psychology and the search of finding a method to look behind the scenes. And later when I heard these stories I felt ashamed that we didnt know, we didnt asked, we were innocent children? 26.04.2010 Pierce Brogan agrees to use of material in Safeguarding Inset in the future. 07.02.2010 Fr Myers goes to Stresa to check the work on the Archives. i am glad you reached me! Responsibilities for Soni to be investigated, The genesis of the school to be investigated. I could give an endless list of meetings, emails, apologies, notes on telephone conversations or on Skype. A timeline (published below) has been produced of the key events but this timeline does give any sense of the real experience of living day by day the unfolding story. The commentary said that during the Papal Visit I had changed my mind from being open and pastoral to being negative and hostile. 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. Hello Sylvia I hope so too Syvia, but I cant think of a reason why it should be different. Addresses were requested to that they could also receive a written letter. Ratcliffe College was founded by the priests of the Institute of Mercy in 1847: today the campus reaches 100 acres and is 7 miles from Leicester. But not as much as we did as boys.. I agree with you: it still needs to be heard. History of Ratcliffe. She then contacted many of the group and said that she wanted to make the programme about reconciliation. 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. 20.09.2010 Advice from Jesuits about solicitor, fulfilling promise not to seek legal advice before the group did. 01-03.10.2010 Fr. and the film will be downloaded. 1. Concerning these headings.Acknowlegement of the complaintSanctions imposed upon the accusedPromise of investigation into the causesResponsibilities for Soni to be investigatedThe genesis of the school to be investigatedThe biographical details of the accusersMeasures to prevent future abuseCompensation, recognizing that some are seeking compensation. This draft states that he returns his MBE because of sexual accusations from his time at Soni. Nursing Home, Healthcare Nursing, Caregiver, Elderly/Senior Care. Surrounded by 200 acres of beautiful grounds situated in Leicestershire. Wayne Would you please post the link here when you have it on your site? Also speaking to B Jackson and D Rayner.20.01.2010 CF letter to Westminster CPO, Mr Peter Turner, containing extracts concerning K Cunningham only.20.01.2020 CF letter to Nottingham CPO concerning Soni accusations: Collins, Rayner, Jackson21.01.2010 Fr Jackson's letters to accusers 26.01.2010 Fr Bernard Collins and his statements typed29.01.2010 Mr. Peter Turner, Westminster Diocese CPO phones Fr Chris Fuse to seek clarification on the review boards used by the Rosminians and reference to the statutory authorities. 30.11.2009 DM gathers assistance and advice from Fr Robert Moreland SMA. there came a commission called commission Deetman who investigated the abuse in Holland. Such abuse was a grievous breach of trust to them and their families. Fr David Myers, Provincial of the Rosminians has asked us to publish the following response to the programme, showing the extent to which he says the Rosminians have endeavoured to support the former pupils over the past three years (since they revealed what had happened to them) and co-operate with the programme makers. Life-threatening once, nearly causing a bike accident. Now loved ones back in his hometown of Chicago and at . But for the Catholic Church, waiting in silence cannot be a legitimate or sustainable policy. Scandal hits 33k Catholic college of stars, amid suicide and 27yr 'sex abuse' cover up. Myers to issue one such item. The picture came round for me. Its a short summary but perhaps it gives you a picture of my involvement. http://www.cbc.ca/passionateeye/episodes/breaking-the-silence. Officers say they are investigating the circumstances around the death of Charles Evenden, at Ratcliffe College, in Leicestershire . This statement was removed by Editors, before publication, the following day. 3 March, 2023. When these women confronted him they said he threatened legal action to silence them. I am still willing to duplicate copies, if requested. The programme makers were clearly aware of my invitation to make a joint press statement. The truth would never have been known without our film. 16-18.11.09 Meeting with representatives of the group at Ely Place Patrick Donaldson, Francis Lionnet, Piers Brogan, Donald McFaul. Thank you! In response, one of the leaders of the survivors group said explicitly that they did not want any press involvement. 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. 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. Visit our website. But the feedback from them was negative to this suggestion. Eleven pages were sent to Patrick Donaldson, Piers Brogan, Donald McFaul and Francis Lionnet for them to study before the meeting. Ratcliffe College. The chapel is cruciform and . They said that that they wanted an acknowledgment of what was done to them and an apology, and not publicity. When so then the BBC is using the same approach as in abuse and that is denial that there exist such a documentary. Kit Cunningham died in December 2010. "Few men," said Robert . Again on 8th February, 2010 I suggested to the 43 concerned that we make a joint press statement. 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 hope the group of 22 will support me in a moral way At first he didnt wanted to the name of his abuser beacause he didnt want te take revenge on him. JK Rowling showing outstanding moral courage as she stands up to vile woke mob. The turning of the tide towards compensation. Therefore, had they honestly evaluated that material, they could have understood me better, and produced a far more accurate programme.2. A 17-year-old boy has died at a 25,500-a-year boarding school. Many curious questions arise in relation to Soper; In particular how did he fund himself while on the run for 6 years? DM explains that he is about to leave for USA to visit the brethren and that on his return there will be a chapter in Dublin. Myers from his original aim. Do you intend to post the copies you have somewhere where they can be accessed publicly Wayne? Regarding every time B.Collins name was mentioned. He claims to have told one journalist David Twiston Davies the full truth and blames him for not publishing the story. 23.12.2009 Skype conference DM, CF in contact with members from Australia and USA. 1. It is not only the English Rosminians who will face close scrutiny in the months to come. Monday, 27th February we have a place available. Show map. From the very beginning, attempts were made to be open and transparent. My technical membership of IOSH helps me deliver training on various aspects of H&S to staff. 01.02.2010 Bernards letters of apology to individuals, recorded and later typed out. He got a tin gong and a thank you. Gender Pay Gap - April 2022. 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. 20.01.2011 DM letter to all, followed their advice not to appear in the programme. But this is your call. UNQUOTE. 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!" By Benedictine rules this money should have been handed over to the order, but Shipperlee (the new abbot) did not demand it. Because it had a university - as opposed to "collegiate" - faculty, Radcliffe was unique among the Seven Sisters in being able to provide a graduate program with a wide number of opportunities for . He was offered a live and unedited appearance on Radio 4s Sunday programme which he also refused. Hi Jan, Forgiveness a funny thing. This app is Ratcliffe College's own parent engagement and communication app and it is designed to enhance communication between the College and parents of our students. To tie together these two different meanings and by this imply that I was intending to 'cover-up' may be superficially clever but not intellectually honest. 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. 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 . Steve Dew-Jones. Job specializations: Restaurant/Food Service. We need your help to continue this work. I said that I was prepared to do so as long as it was live, or that I was not edited. In my teens I was disciplined by the Jesuits. It had blacked out the key words that DM was very strongly advised not to take part in the programme. It was in my opinion a very good documentary of those four boys, very confronting, intense but honest. I cannot trace a group request of the nature described in my archives, nor do I recall the group having discouraged Fr. "Forgiveness - a funny thing. Download Ratcliffe College and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Luckely I found on Twitter the maker of the film Olenka Frenkiel Indeed featured review. Compensation, recognizing that some are seeking compensation. This latest shocking development in Iran, where protests persist more than five months after the death in custody of Mahsa Amini . Let me give another example where as far as I am concerned, the programme distorted the truth. Ratcliffe College Fosse Way Ratcliffe on the Wreake Leicester LE7 4SG Tel: +44 (0)1509 817000 Email: enquiries@ratcliffecollege.com. Having trained for the priesthood at Ushaw College, Durham, he went on to have a successful . 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. Full Time position. 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. 2) Inform the Brethren, (Meeting in Ireland 22.03.2010). We accept that we have moral and pastoral responsibility to the survivors for the harm done to them. They became even more quiet when I connected an incedent I remembered. Nowhere this documentary, I got the impression of breaking down the good work. The Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture confers Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Animal Science, Plant Science, and Urban Forestry and Arboriculture. This suggestion was rejected by the representatives, who wanted confidentiality.18.11.09 Fr David Myers and Chris Fuse go to Derrys Wood to meet Bernard Collins, tell him about the meeting and present him with the accusations.18.11.2009 Bernard Collins dictates an apology about his physical violence 19.11.09 DM has second meeting at DW, after this Bernard Collins dictates an apology about the sexual nature of this violence.19.11.09 FL sends Swiftcode for payment 5,000 sent19.11.09 Agreed statement from the meeting was confirmed by email:No press statement by request.Promises made to the representatives, 1) to meet and inform the Governors of Ratcliffe College. 06.01.2011 DM informs the group about programme and asks if he should take part. and i will try to upload the documentary to you While they allow such misguided leadership of an Order the cost is the credibility of the Church. Alternatively you could simply upload it to Photobucket and send me the file name and other details to enable me to find it and download it from there, Hello David, We are looking to send our daughter to ratcliffe college sept 2015, she is yr 4 at the minute but we currently live in Scotland where the curriculum teaching is very . Alfred Radcliffe- Brown (1881-1955), a social anthropologist, defined the function of any recurrent activity as the. I did not know that journalists could read my mind. 21.04.2010 DM sends Minutes of Rome meeting to all complainants from GD and Soni. 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. the documentary will not download automatically He tripped and planted one of his legs . The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard Universityknown as Harvard Radcliffe Institute is one of the world's leading centers for interdisciplinary research and exploration. 14.to 23.01.2010 DM at Derryswood with B.Collins for his recorded statements. 10.12.2009 DM phones Bishop John Arnold about Fr. in stead you see the video. Ratcliffe is inclusive of all with a real sense of community, offering . The charges were duly dropped, with the CPS saying: "A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that . Ratcliffe College | 945 followers on LinkedIn. Graphical depiction of Qatar's product exports in 28 color coded categories. Sadly he died 2 years ago. 05.02.2010 Fr Cunningham and letters of apology. This attention of the press even made me question whether we could go on with the reunion. 7) Any of the members could be contacted by David Myers on Skype. 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So the word silence was used to imply a cover-up}. Visit Us. There is no tangible evidence available that I am aware of that Fr. Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester, Leicestershire. 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.