Wonderful! 20.01.2010 CF letter to Westminster CPO, Mr Peter Turner, containing extracts concerning K Cunningham only. Fosse Way, Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 4SG Tel: 01509 817006. in stead you see the video. It ruined his life. Cambridge, Mass. Martin Phillips. Schoolgirls are being poisoned in Iran. Once its posted I will try to snag it and get it back on Sylvias Site. In any case, no leader had independent sanction to negotiate this critical component of process. 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. Indeed, the records indicate that it was a long planned move. Gavin Lux has a torn ACL and is likely out for the season. 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. Start your archival research on Radcliffe College with this guide. It is not only the English Rosminians who will face close scrutiny in the months to come. Information came to light in September 2009, of abuse at Grace Dieu dating from 1954 to 1958 and Soni from 1954 to 1974. BBC must have removed it Jan. 1. She invited me to take part. Also speaking to B Jackson and D Rayner. 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. How a Chinese mother's dream of an English education for her son placed him at the mercy of a tyrannical 'discipline master', who was accused of both physical and sexual abuse during his . I presently manage a sizeable budget for health & safety as well as in previous roles. This man should NOT be invited to speak to schoolboys about masculinity. 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, I came in contact with an old friend (who wasnt at the reunion!) Invitation to meet. In response, one of the leaders of the survivors group said explicitly that they did not want any press involvement. 4) Give access to their accountants (Michael Ghersie and Michael Sheridan) to contact Buzzacott about Rosminian accounts. It had blacked out the key words that DM was very strongly advised not to take part in the programme. jane@ratcliffecollege.com). DM said that he would consult the group about their advice. When obituaries were being written about Fr Cunningham I responded truthfully to those journalists who contacted me who had heard the story that he had returned his MBE. Radcliffe College was a women's liberal arts college in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and functioned as the female coordinate institution for the all-male Harvard College.Considered founded in 1879, it was one of the Seven Sisters colleges and held the popular reputation of having a particularly intellectual, literary, and independent-minded female student body. I said that I was prepared to do so as long as it was live, or that I was not edited. Thank you! A Response to 'Abuse: Breaking the Silence' by Rosminian Provincial Fr David MyersIt is with great reluctance that I write about the programme which was broadcast by the BBC in June 2011. 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. This is the message when I attempt to access on YouTube: This video contains content from BBC Worldwide, who has blocked it on copyright grounds.. (291) $32.95. 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. This suggestion was strongly rejected as they said that they did not want publicity but wanted confidentiality. 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 content can be published on someones own website with the risk of being sued by the BBC. This suggestion was rejected by the representatives, who wanted confidentiality. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. Tanks again Piers Morgan. 27.02.2010 Agreement drawn up. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. My technical membership of IOSH helps me deliver training on various aspects of H&S to staff. When all these things developed your documentary came alaong and I placed it on my website as a link for the other students. Soni Survivor, Hello Wayne, I searched the whole internet and nowhere this documentary was found even not on Youtube because of copyright matters commissioned by the BBC. It had blacked out the key words that DM was very strongly advised not to take part in the programme. BBC producer 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. Establishment Ratcliffe College URN: 120316. 06.01.2011 DM informs the group about programme and asks if he should take part. A Response to 'Abuse: Breaking the Silence' by Rosminian Provincial Fr David Myers . Many curious questions arise in relation to Soper; In particular how did he fund himself while on the run for 6 years? 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. I suspect police will wish to continue with those investigations and may prefer charges against Soper. The four-part documentary details the sex abuse of boys at schools run by the Rosminians in both England and Soli, Tanzania. (Meeting in UK at Salisbury 22.06.2010) [details below]. just after a reunion in 2010 of members of a seminary (Ravensbos in Holland) run by priests in the sixties. On 8th February 2010, writing to all those who had contacted me about abuse, the email concluded, saying that if they wanted to issue a press release, it was their call. The programme makers were clearly aware of my invitation to make a joint press statement. Compensation, recognizing that some are seeking compensation. Myers visits the USA for reconciliation with a former student of Soni. 22.11.2009 Arundel Brighton CPO letters concerning B Collins, 22.11.2009 Nottingham Diocese CPO concerning B Collins. 10.12.2009 DM phones Bishop John Arnold about Fr. 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. Regarding every time B.Collins' name was mentioned. Cunningham. A co-educational day and boarding school, teaching children aged 3 to 18 with strong Catholic values and ethos. 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. Ratcliffe also served as Mayor of Heath, Texas, from 2004 . 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. Address Fosse Way, Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake, Leicestershire, LE7 4SG. The Ratcliffe College 11+ exam consists of the following papers: The English paper examines both comprehension and writing skills, including inference, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation. They were caught smoking in the bathroom of the dormitory. Jan, Hello David by a priest who was a teacher in this seminary. Use the menu on the left to view additional material related to this topic. Sold individually, four are available. Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester, Leicestershire. 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. 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. to meet and inform the Governors of Ratcliffe College. UNQUOTE. Founded in 1847 by the Rosminian Fathers, Ratcliffe is steeped in history and tradition. [3] After eight decades as a women's only college, Regis enrolled its first co-educational class . 03.03.2011 Fiona indicates that the programme will accuse the Rosminians of a cover up over moving Bernard Collins. (Interestingly enough, not one person who took part in the programme contacted me and suggested that I too should take part. Representatives of the survivors group were invited to a meeting. The woman kept a diary of the abuse she was subjected to. ps 08.02.2010 Fr Myers writes to all the group and in para.6 is about to prepare a press-release for the Order. contact me at jan.sterenborg at gmail.com There were more stories also from boys who were abused before they came to Ravensbos. Apologies were offered, without reservation on behalf of my brethren to those who suffered. Its a long and short story Why cant we see this BBC reportage Abused: Breaking the Silence BBC one, any more? 10 Garden Street. After this reunion however there came signs that also on Ravensbos (with us) abuse had taken place. 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. Would you please post the link here when you have it on your site? Mikel Arteta suggested there is little that can be done to combat online abuse in the wake of the death threats received by Chelsea head coach Graham Potter. I regularly attend the east midlands branch of IOSH as well as the Association . Parent Contract. who told me that he was abused AGES: 2-18. I received a copy from Olenka and put the content on my website the link is: This two-year program of technical and applied education is only available at the Storrs campus. 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. 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. They came to find a school building almost identical to the present front faade. He was a coach's dream, a coach would want to have 25 Jatonne Sterlings," said Radcliffe. This was a traumatic event There is no tangible evidence available that I am aware of that Fr. This suggestion was strongly rejected as they said that they did not want publicity but wanted confidentiality. Facilitated by Brother Michael Heffernan CFC. She then contacted many of the group and said that she wanted to make the programme about reconciliation. St Paul tells us that we should speak the truth in love, and that is what I shall try to do. 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. We offer publicity space for Catholic groups/organisations. This does not square with the apology issued by the Rosminians subsequent to the June 2011 airing by BBC1 of the documentary, the relevant section of which has been given here: QUOTE On 8th February 2010, writing to all those who had contacted me about abuse, the email concluded, saying that if they wanted to issue a press release, it was their call. and she made contact with me. 2. I could talk about visits, people I met, but all this information would be too much to absorb. (This led to 24 individuals contacted by Skype conversations, and 10 individuals by telephone and email. Meanwhile I shall direct people to your link. Who were these two boys? 13-15.02.2010 Fr Myers visits Denmark for reconciliation with a former student of Soni. thank you, Hello Olenka, History of Ratcliffe. 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 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. Nursing Home, Healthcare Nursing, Caregiver, Elderly/Senior Care. 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. Link: Download Ratcliffe College and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:37 pm . Radcliffe College Wedgewood Plates, featuring Fay House- 1934. This attention of the press even made me question whether we could go on with the reunion. 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. Ratcliffe College 800 Year 7 2015-2018 Ratcliffe College A-levels A*-B 64% 76%2020 . Listing for: HC-One Limited. 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. I send you my reply to Olenka. I did not know that journalists could read my mind. She then contacted many of the group and said that she wanted to make the programme about reconciliation. This is something they do not confirm. Seeking justice is an uphill struggle but it is slowly and surely being secured. They met Fr Bill Jackson at Ely Place and Fr Kit Cunningham at Tite Street. 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! Obviously I would prefer if the sad story remain private. The turning of the tide towards compensation. By Benedictine rules this money should have been handed over to the order, but Shipperlee (the new abbot) did not demand it. Don't take your organs to heaven for God knows they are needed here.. The search for mutually agreed terms. By the priest who was his confessor and abuser! Addresses were requested to that they could also receive a written letter. A 17-year-old boy has died at a 25,500-a-year boarding school. 18.11.2009 Bernard Collins dictates an apology about his physical violence. Make an Enquiry. Exclusion Policy. and the chief of this seminary ordered two boys to stand up. How long can this monastery continue to masquerade as a house of prayer. At first he didnt wanted to the name of his abuser beacause he didnt want te take revenge on him. not to involve the press, but not to specific individuals such as myself, who had direct line of communication with him. 30.09.2010 Meet to get advice from Solicitor Jerry Hawthorne. i also contacted the BBC from Holland but they once responded 23.12.2009 Skype conference DM, CF in contact with members from Australia and USA29.12.09 Asking for addresses for letters to go out to send apologies to those with accusations concerning Soni, 1954-74 Fr B Collins, Fr D Rayner, Fr K. Cunningham, Fr B Jackson.30.12.2009 Email from John Creedon, Nottingham CPO has informed statutory authorities, about B.Collins. Kit Cunningham died in December 2010. So the word silence was used to imply a cover-up}. March 1, 2023 10:31am. (Fr Myers met them on 02.02.2010), Then to meet and inform the Governors of Grace Dieu (on 01.03.2010). 27-28.02.2010 A Meeting offered by Fr D Myers with Donald McFarland, Alan Danvers. 07.07.2011 Catholic Herald prints a statement from some of the victims that the Rosminians were not involved in cover-up. Lux was running from second to third but had to duck to avoid a baseball thrown in his direction. 05.11.09 David Myers (DM) and Chris Fuse (CF) meet at Porthcawl for reading the file about B.Collins only. Rare find! 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. Reports of this meeting sent to all complainants. The bishop and the priest of Ravensbos were found quilty. Yet months later he has used your website to deny that he concealed the truth from the public. 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. Of course, there are some who may prefer not to know or for the truth to remain concealed. 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).