Opened on 28.12.2010. The size of the documentary is such that I am having difficulty downloading it from your site. I presently manage a sizeable budget for health & safety as well as in previous roles. "Hi Ratcliffe College Sixth Form, multiple women spoke out earlier this year about being abused by Chris. 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. In response, one of the leaders of the survivors group said explicitly that they did not want any press involvement. A recent cartoon published in British newspaper The Guardian deals with the battle to buy Manchester United. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and CEO insights. Clinical Night Manager. Wonderful! 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. We offer excellent state-of-the-art facilities, first-class teaching and outstanding pastoral care as well as a broad co-curricular activities offer. Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:37 pm . Life-threatening once, nearly causing a bike accident. 23.12.2010 Letter dated from Fiona Stourton inviting DM to take part in TV programme about Reconciliation. 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. Future meetings with the accused were agreed, 27.02.2010 Donald McFarland agrees the report of the meeting. He has also written a timeline, recording all the events of the case. 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. This was the transforming experience for him. The thrust of the final part of the programme was that I was trying to keep the story secret. Commentaar nummer 88, ps the only thing I found on the internet was this short fragment Kit Cunningham and Soni.10-11.12.2009 DM speaking to Kit with Fr Chris Fuse about the accusations. Updated. the short story is that I saw your documentary a view years ago The former deputy headteacher of its abbey school was jailed last month. How long can this monastery continue to masquerade as a house of prayer. Myers to issue one such item. (291) $32.95. thank you for your reply. thanks for your reply Luckely I found on Twitter the maker of the film Olenka Frenkiel The abused friend became an excuse letter from the congregation and there was a financial compensation. 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. The examinations department was very well organised and professionally run. The injury happened during Monday's spring training game against the San Diego Padres. Yet another cleric with a lifetime of sexual abuse has gone to the grave without ever being held accountable for these crimes. 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. 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. i am glad you reached me! They came to find a school building almost identical to the present front faade. Given that this story appeared to be being hidden due to the reluctance of the Rosminians to publically disclose their dark past, I then contacted the BBC in March 2010 and provided the leads that resulted in the commissioning of the documentary. Events escalated on June 22 last year when Yates, of Mossley , and the woman went to a friend's house. When so then the BBC is using the same approach as in abuse and that is denial that there exist such a documentary. Such abuse was a grievous breach of trust to them and their families. I send you my reply to Olenka. Ratcliffe is inclusive of all with a real sense of community, offering . 11.02.2010 A conversation reported by email from Old Ratcliffian Dinner. And I refute categorically that Father Myers ever accepted our invitation to be interviewed on any terms at all. Some of these conversations are still active). I can try to contact BBC to see if there is a possibility of getting them, but no guarantees. 01.02.2010 Bernards letters of apology to individuals, recorded and later typed out. Breaking the Silence TV broadcast27.06.2011 DM answers The Universe on ten issues.07.07.2011 Catholic Herald prints a statement from some of the victims that the Rosminians were not involved in 'cover-up'.02.08.2011 DM publishes Telegraph 'draft' obituary written by David Tristram-Davies about Kit Cunningham. 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. 06.11.2009 A search of the Archives of Provincials letters to Fr General 1956 74. it affected me also because a friend was abused and we didnt know. Again on 8th February, 2010 I suggested to the 43 concerned that we make a joint press statement. 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. Help was always available, training was ongoing, which gave a lot confidence to you when you had work alone or within a . I could give an endless list of meetings, emails, apologies, notes on telephone conversations or on Skype. It is with great reluctance that I write about the programme which was broadcast by the BBC in June 2011. 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. 13.01.2011 DM to Fiona that he will be saying Requiem Mass for Kit Cunningham in London. 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 . 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. Is it for me or is it for them? DM said that he would consult the group about their advice. Monday, 27th February we have a place available. 16-18.11.09 Meeting with representatives of the group at Ely Place Patrick Donaldson, Francis Lionnet, Piers Brogan, Donald McFaul. This latest shocking development in Iran, where protests persist more than five months after the death in custody of Mahsa Amini . Ive only just found this wonderful site of yours. Fiona asks Fr Myers to speak about the 'wonderful' work he has done on reconciliation. Indicated that Bishop John Arnold would agree a statement with Fr D Myers.01.02.2010 Bernard's letters of apology to individuals, recorded and later typed out.02.02.2010 Fr Myers informs the Governors at Ratcliffe College05.02.2010 Fr Cunningham and letters of apology.05.02.2010 Fr Cunningham and the MBE in his general letter 06.02.2010 MBE posted to palace according to instructions.07.02.2010 Fr Myers goes to Stresa to check the work on the Archives.08.02.2010 Fr Myers writes to all the group and in para.6 is about to prepare a press-release for the Order. D id you hear the news? we never saw them again and we couldnt say goodbuy 22.06.2010 Sarum meeting Province Safeguarding Inset led by Fr Brendan OCallaghan SJ, This section: Leading up to the TV programme, 07.09.2010 DM sends all an anniversary letter updating the situation, 17.09.2010 Email Receive Legal claim from Uppal Taylor. 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. 03.03.2011 Fiona indicates that the programme will accuse the Rosminians of a cover up over moving Bernard Collins. (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]. Find out what works well at Ratcliffe College from the people who know best. 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. See our advertising page if you would like more information. (www.ipd-community.nl IPD stands for Individual Psychological Diagnosis) Yet months later he has used your website to deny that he concealed the truth from the public. Just received this response to my query to BBC: Thank you for your enquiry into the program: Abused Breaking the Silence. 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. 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. I am glad to see that the victims of clerical sexual abuse have proved the ancient wrong on this occasion. Boarding. Hello Sylvia, Tanks again Here at Ratcliffe College we celebrate a diverse boarding community, enriched by a wealth of different cultures and experiences. The woman kept a diary of the abuse she was subjected to. The School is thriving - there are currently over 800 pupils of which over 100 are boarders, about half of these are international. ps Retreat, Spirituality and Pilgrimage Centres, www.indcatholicnews.com/news.php?viewStory=18499. Ratcliffe College was opened on Tuesday 1 st. June 1847, appropriately The Feast of Our Blessed Lady Help of Christians. It is the grubby situation of Sopers flight to Kosovo. 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. 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. Therefore, it appears that Fr. TYPE: Independent, boys and girls. who told me that he was abused Peer-on-Peer Abuse Policy. 07.02.2010 Fr Myers goes to Stresa to check the work on the Archives. Ratcliffe is inclusive of all with a real sense of . Health and Safety Policy. I will ask Wayne. 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. Establishment Ratcliffe College URN: 120316. I could talk about visits, people I met, but all this information would be too much to absorb. Details; Links; Location; Skip map. The same film is being shown in Australia tomorrow, 28 August. I think this content is for the public domain and belongs to the free cultural room, but who am I? It is an uphill struggle and puts me in mind of one of Platos Socratic dialogues. 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. The most common Ratcliffe College email format is [first_initial][last] (ex. 06.01.2011 DM informs the group about programme and asks if he should take part. ICN aims to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community. LandisPublications. Ranking. there came a commission called commission Deetman who investigated the abuse in Holland. The commentary said that during the Papal Visit I had changed my mind from being open and pastoral to being negative and hostile. Getting advice from Publicist Dr McDonald. Hi Jan, Cunningham was one arrogant and conceited son of a b!@#$. They will take no further action. Do you have the CBC version? jdoe@ratcliffecollege.com), which is being used by 96.0% of Ratcliffe College work email addresses. The response on Skype of reconciliation. 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. Link: Appreciates our 'Transparency which stands out as a beacon of light. She didnt know of the copyright things on Youtube but she promised me to send me a copy if she still has one. The others who replied are very hostile to the idea. The school started with only two pupils, John Foy from London and Joseph Roskill from Liverpool. Baldwin and Fox -brothers in those days -beat our tender bums. Cunninghams admitted paedophilia at Soni to members of the press. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. 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. 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 . The staff were very friendly and helpful at all times. 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. 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.. to meet and inform the Governors of Ratcliffe College. "Few men," said Robert . Listed on 2023-03-03. But the feedback from them was negative to this suggestion. You can support our journalism by advertising with us or donating to ICN. Listed on 2023-03-03. Another seminary friend Frans Duijf wrote a book about this Seminary and abuse related issues By Benedictine rules this money should have been handed over to the order, but Shipperlee (the new abbot) did not demand it. He was offered a live and unedited appearance on Radio 4s Sunday programme which he also refused. How English Catholics love being awarded such inanities- Murphy OConnor of the Father Michael Hill sexual abuse scandal being the most egregious example of this nauseating sycophancy. Olenka Frenkiel Group reply: only a few suggest DM take part. Don't take your organs to heaven for God knows they are needed here.. 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. Do you intend to post the copies you have somewhere where they can be accessed publicly Wayne? By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. I did not know that journalists could read my mind. 3) Inform the major superiors of the Order in Rome, (13.04.2010), Easter . 13.04.2010 Rome Major Superiors Safeguarding Inset Fr Dermot McCaul. Martin Phillips. 27.02.2010 Agreement drawn up. not to involve the press, but not to specific individuals such as myself, who had direct line of communication with him. Parent Contract. 26.04.2010 Email from Olenka Frenkie desire to make TV programme in time for Papal Visit. 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. 1/2" That way those who are anxious to see it can do so right away. 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 . I regularly attend the east midlands branch of IOSH as well as the Association . 10.03.2010 DM and Peter Turner CPO Westminster, visit Fr Kit Cunningham and sign the Covenant of Care. my email: website.vcr@gmail.com Indeed, the records indicate that it was a long planned move. 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. The truth would never have been known without our film. 29.12.09 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. Could you, for example, post them on YouTube? 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!" Mason Greenwood and his Manchester United future: The state of play. Finally, a small point, but I cannot really understand it. 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. Facilitated by Brother Michael Heffernan CFC. Appreciates our Transparency which stands out as a beacon of light., 26.04.2010 Prepared statements Jim McDonnell. '26.04.2010 Prepared statements Jim McDonnell26.04.2010 Email from Olenka Frenkie desire to make TV programme in time for Papal Visit. This man should NOT be invited to speak to schoolboys about masculinity. Ratcliffe College. This suggestion was strongly rejected as they said that they did not want publicity but wanted confidentiality. Fr. By the priest who was his confessor and abuser! Myers paid heed to one of the leaders (Was it one from the Grace Dieu complainants or one from the Soni complainants? ) Indicated that Bishop John Arnold would agree a statement with Fr D Myers. My aim was that I didnt want the story of the scandal at St Michaels School, Soni to be covered up. 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. Local authority Leicestershire (855) Headteacher / Principal Mr Jonathan Reddin Age range Help with age range . Thank you for playing your part in keeping our story out there. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. "Forgiveness - a funny thing. I hope the group of 22 will support me in a moral way The others who replied are very hostile to the idea. Kit Cunningham and Soni. Fiona asks Fr Myers to speak about the wonderful work he has done on reconciliation. 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. A co-educational day and boarding school, teaching children aged 3 to 18 with strong Catholic values and ethos. This is something they do not confirm. She invited me to take part. Other common Ratcliffe College email patterns are [first] (ex. 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. 30.12.2009 Email from John Creedon, Nottingham CPO has informed statutory authorities, about B.Collins. This statement was removed by Editors, before publication, the following day. I came in contact with an old friend (who wasnt at the reunion!) 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. The picture came round for me. You can unsubscribe at any time. Other independent school. Bishop John Arnold and Bishop Malcolm McMahon. 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. 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. He claims to have told one journalist David Twiston Davies the full truth and blames him for not publishing the story. The Vatican Bank ignored all requests from the British police for information as to Sopers whereabouts. With moral support of the group of 22 I will put it on my website for downloading. Therefore, had they honestly evaluated that material, they could have understood me better, and produced a far more accurate programme.2. Job in Radcliffe - England - UK. 07.03.2010 DM sends 22 pages of information to cover the main communications to date to all (now 43) members from Grace Dieu and Soni. I had sought an apology from the Rosminian order involving the issues involved in attending St Michaels after having read detailed testimonies. This is the issue and forces the question how many other similar cases are concealed in this way? Gavin Lux has a torn ACL and is likely out for the season. 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. In my 70s now, I still have vivid memories of Grace Dieu. Why cant we see this BBC reportage Abused: Breaking the Silence BBC one, any more? Apologies were offered, without reservation on behalf of my brethren to those who suffered. 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. But this is your call. UNQUOTE. 08.02.2010 Fr Myers writes to all the group and in para.6 is about to prepare a press-release for the Order. He preferred to wait in silence. Jan Sterenborg. Founded in 1847 by the Rosminian Fathers, Ratcliffe is steeped in history and tradition. Full Time position. One former student committed suicide in connection with the abuse at Ampleforth College. I wrote to the BBC they answered once but then complete silence, The search for mutually agreed terms.Future meetings with the accused were agreed27.02.2010 Donald McFarland agrees the report of the meeting28.02.2010 Donald McFarland meets Bill Jackson, Kit Cunningham with Alan Danvers.03.03.2010 Mr. Charles Foulds invites any of the abused to visit today's Grace Dieu School03.03.2010 DM instructed by Alex Wilson to communicate only through himself and Piers Brogan.DM replies that he will continue to communicate directly unless individuals ask him not to.06.03.2010 DM writes to all concerning a Project in Africa as a symbol of Rosminian failures.07.03.2010 DM sends 22 pages of information to cover the main communications to date to all (now 43) members from Grace Dieu and Soni. Make a Record for Radcliffe. 1. 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. This suggestion was rejected by the representatives, who wanted confidentiality. I have Olenkas contact info myself and shall be in contact with her soon. First Aid and Medical Arrangements Policy. From the very beginning, attempts were made to be open and transparent. 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 . Invitation to meet. 28.02.2010 Donald McFarland meets Bill Jackson, Kit Cunningham with Alan Danvers. 1) to meet and inform the Governors of Ratcliffe College. part it played in social life as a whole, and therefore the contribution it makes to social stability and continuity (Radcliffe-Brown 1952). Alfred Radcliffe- Brown (1881-1955), a social anthropologist, defined the function of any recurrent activity as the. I have contacted BBC Worldwide to ask if the video is available anywhere, and, if not if they would consider once again making it available to the general public. I am aware that complainants of Fr. Lux was running from second to third but had to duck to avoid a baseball thrown in his direction. Fr Brendan Callaghan SJ. Marks will be awarded for good use of imagination, creativity, form, purpose, organisation, cohesion and sentence structure. Don explained that he had come from Australia to visit those who had abused him and received their apology. He tripped and planted one of his legs . nebraska softball roster,