Saturday, December 31, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
BBC News - Lambeth Palace launches diocese child protection inquiry
BBC News - Lambeth Palace launches diocese child protection inquiry
pity the inquiry isn't by outside skilled people. but its a start.
pity the inquiry isn't by outside skilled people. but its a start.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
German father jailed for incest | World news | The Guardian
German father jailed for incest | World news | The Guardian
we must protest to our german embassadors NOW!
we must protest to our german embassadors NOW!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Brothers of Charity pledge money to abuse victims | Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Brothers of Charity pledge money to abuse victims | Radio Netherlands Worldwide: The Brothers of Charity order in the Netherlands has announced plans to finance a support point for victims of sexual abuse and physical violence at Eikenburg, a former boarding school for the childre...
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Vatican Christmas Shocker! Pope says child rape isn't that bad, was normal back in his day
Vatican Christmas Shocker! Pope says child rape isn't that bad, was normal back in his day
explains all. the house of cards is crumbling. very fast!
explains all. the house of cards is crumbling. very fast!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Fr Ronald Pickering fled from Australia, avoiding police
Fr Ronald Pickering fled from Australia, avoiding police
and the church keeps telling us they are on the side of children and protection!
is this guy still alive? where is he?
and the church keeps telling us they are on the side of children and protection!
is this guy still alive? where is he?
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Diocese reports criticise bishops - The Irish Times - Wed, Nov 30, 2011
Diocese reports criticise bishops - The Irish Times - Wed, Nov 30, 2011
i like the photo...clearly the safeguarding woman following up behind the bishop. a real 'power' picture. she looks weary. and the church setting...ugh!
i like the photo...clearly the safeguarding woman following up behind the bishop. a real 'power' picture. she looks weary. and the church setting...ugh!
Shocking disclosures in Joliet pedophile priest case; SNAP responds
Shocking disclosures in Joliet pedophile priest case; SNAP responds
files lost...huh...know that one! very very common...or files shreaded more like
files lost...huh...know that one! very very common...or files shreaded more like
my service on sat 26th nov 2011
as part of my compensation package from the anglican church UK i was able to write and hold a service of 'remembrance and proclamation' last saturday. the whole service will be posted on www.macsas.org.uk over the next few days. please pass on.
this was a 'first'...as the archdeacon who brokered the compensation package also read an of 'acknowledgement' at service in which he said not enough was being done for women sexually assaulted by clergy as ADULTS. wow! from the pulpit his very words... please post service details on your webs /links/twitter/facebook etc. i want it to go viral!
this was a 'first'...as the archdeacon who brokered the compensation package also read an of 'acknowledgement' at service in which he said not enough was being done for women sexually assaulted by clergy as ADULTS. wow! from the pulpit his very words... please post service details on your webs /links/twitter/facebook etc. i want it to go viral!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Beard-cutting case exposes alleged Amish tyrant - RTÉ News
Beard-cutting case exposes alleged Amish tyrant - RTÉ News
notice the bit where he has sex with women to cleanse them of evil. i had that said by women in my phd on clergy sex exploitation of women.
notice the bit where he has sex with women to cleanse them of evil. i had that said by women in my phd on clergy sex exploitation of women.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
When is child sexual abuse considered normal?
When is child sexual abuse considered normal?
just because child sexual abuse is rife in south africa and just because large numbers of children there consider it 'normal' doesn't mean it IS!
ughhhhhhhhhhh
just because child sexual abuse is rife in south africa and just because large numbers of children there consider it 'normal' doesn't mean it IS!
ughhhhhhhhhhh
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
What Do You Think? Article: The Politics of Abuse by Fr Andrew McMahon (Dromore Diocese)
What Do You Think? Article: The Politics of Abuse by Fr Andrew McMahon (Dromore Diocese)
comments gratefully received. open for discussion
comments gratefully received. open for discussion
Monday, November 14, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
UK ruling on clerical child abuse ineffective - timesofmalta.com
UK ruling on clerical child abuse ineffective - timesofmalta.com
how long will the farce of bishop-priest 'employment' relationship go on? how long wil the church continue to fight the fact these priests BELONG to the church, ordained by the church, call themselves priests of the church, are moved, placed, given duties by the church...yet still they argue
how long will the farce of bishop-priest 'employment' relationship go on? how long wil the church continue to fight the fact these priests BELONG to the church, ordained by the church, call themselves priests of the church, are moved, placed, given duties by the church...yet still they argue
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
CRIN - Violence Study - UNITED KINGDOM: Vatican sexual abuse inquiry into Ealing Abbey given short shrift
CRIN - Violence Study - UNITED KINGDOM: Vatican sexual abuse inquiry into Ealing Abbey given short shrift
'putting dracula in charge of the blood bank' i love it. well done Peter for coming up with the slogan. perfect
'putting dracula in charge of the blood bank' i love it. well done Peter for coming up with the slogan. perfect
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Disabled woman living in fear after vicious attack in her home | Irish Examiner
Disabled woman living in fear after vicious attack in her home | Irish Examiner
occassionally i post articles on abuse of disabled people. this is despicable yet the attacker gets a suspended sentance
occassionally i post articles on abuse of disabled people. this is despicable yet the attacker gets a suspended sentance
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Confessions of a skeptic: Correspondence with the Diocese of Westminster
ealing abbey inquiry ordered by vatican. but one man has been trying to seek justice and inquiry for a whole year.
Confessions of a skeptic: Correspondence with the Diocese of Westminster
Confessions of a skeptic: Correspondence with the Diocese of Westminster
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
RTÉ.ie Radio 1: Documentary on One - Oisín's Story
RTÉ.ie Radio 1: Documentary on One - Oisín's Story
for all the children who have to fight hard in life.
my love
for all the children who have to fight hard in life.
my love
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Defrocked priest Oliver O'Grady pleads guilty to possessing child pornography | Irish Examiner
Defrocked priest Oliver O'Grady pleads guilty to possessing child pornography | Irish Examiner
This man should NOT be walking the streets of Dublin.
This man should NOT be walking the streets of Dublin.
Clergy Demand Village Voice Media Help Stop Girls and Boys from Being Sold for Sex
Clergy Demand Village Voice Media Help Stop Girls and Boys from Being Sold for Sex
hope it does or now every sex offender will know where to get a girl or boy!
hope it does or now every sex offender will know where to get a girl or boy!
Vatican orders inquiry into child sex abuse claims at UK schools - Telegraph
Vatican orders inquiry into child sex abuse claims at UK schools - Telegraph
Fr Yeo fell asleep as we survivors gave a presentation to the Cumberlege commission. Good guy to have on the inquiry team. These are NOT top rank clergy by any means and certainly cannot be called independent.
If the inquiry is not made public it'll be a farce anyway
Fr Yeo fell asleep as we survivors gave a presentation to the Cumberlege commission. Good guy to have on the inquiry team. These are NOT top rank clergy by any means and certainly cannot be called independent.
If the inquiry is not made public it'll be a farce anyway
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
America Magazine CDF letter to bishops on abuse guidelines: full text
America Magazine CDF letter to bishops on abuse guidelines: full text
see a) what does this say about Vincent Nicholls Archbishop of Westminster NOT meeting victims (Lantern project)
see a) what does this say about Vincent Nicholls Archbishop of Westminster NOT meeting victims (Lantern project)
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Abuse victims accuse Catholic church of using talks as a smokescreen | Society | The Guardian
Abuse victims accuse Catholic church of using talks as a smokescreen | Society | The Guardian
actually...macsas was NOT thanked. and if proposals for 'survivor treatment' are to be put to the bishops in november than who wrote them because it sure wasn't this group.
actually...macsas was NOT thanked. and if proposals for 'survivor treatment' are to be put to the bishops in november than who wrote them because it sure wasn't this group.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
MACSAS - Minister & Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors UK leave Catholic Church Talks
After a year of discussion myself and Anne Lawrence left the 'exploratory talks' set up by the Catholic Church in England and Wales's safeguarding committees yesterday.
As the only Clergy sexual abuse survivors group there, (there were other survivors groups) we came to understand the Catholic Church was preparing to design 'pastoral care guidelines' for ALL victims of abuse, physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect, of ALL people in parishes, abused by ANYONE.
Whilst we agree this is a great idea, the Church's sole purpose of doing this was to 'bury' clergy sex abuse victims and NOT offer SPECIFICALLY , primarily services for them other than whats available for all parishioners.
This we felt was devious, rejecting, denial of the Church's duty to be accountable, recognise the harm done by their clergy and offer justice and reparation.
The other focus the Church wanted was to 'reconcile victims to the Catholic Church', this we felt quite outrageous.
Survivor groups around the table were to form a group of 'critical friends' of the Catholic Church.
These themes really told us over the year that the Catholic Church were either completely aware of their stratedgy to 'bury' clergy sexual abuse issues/victims or still 'did not get it'.
We believe it's the former and so could not stay.
The Latern Project also walked out.
Please see www.macsas.org.uk for press releases and comentary.
please advise all your contacts on our decision.
Margaret
As the only Clergy sexual abuse survivors group there, (there were other survivors groups) we came to understand the Catholic Church was preparing to design 'pastoral care guidelines' for ALL victims of abuse, physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect, of ALL people in parishes, abused by ANYONE.
Whilst we agree this is a great idea, the Church's sole purpose of doing this was to 'bury' clergy sex abuse victims and NOT offer SPECIFICALLY , primarily services for them other than whats available for all parishioners.
This we felt was devious, rejecting, denial of the Church's duty to be accountable, recognise the harm done by their clergy and offer justice and reparation.
The other focus the Church wanted was to 'reconcile victims to the Catholic Church', this we felt quite outrageous.
Survivor groups around the table were to form a group of 'critical friends' of the Catholic Church.
These themes really told us over the year that the Catholic Church were either completely aware of their stratedgy to 'bury' clergy sexual abuse issues/victims or still 'did not get it'.
We believe it's the former and so could not stay.
The Latern Project also walked out.
Please see www.macsas.org.uk for press releases and comentary.
please advise all your contacts on our decision.
Margaret
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Vatican absolves fourth priest in St Joseph Home child sex abuse - MaltaToday Vatican absolves fourth priest in St Joseph Home child sex abuse - MaltaToday Vatican absolves fourth priest in St Joseph Home child sex abuseMaltaTodayMgr Charles Scicluna is the Congregation for the Doctrine of[…] Source: child sex abuse - Google News Created on: 5 Oct 2011 | 11:55 am
‘Towards Healing and Renewal’ – A Pastoral Renewal | Drumbo & Carryduff Parish
‘Towards Healing and Renewal’ – A Pastoral Renewal | Drumbo & Carryduff Parish
i have some problems with this booklet. must let you know my thoughts soon.
i have some problems with this booklet. must let you know my thoughts soon.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Dublin Catholics could face church levy as Archdiocese faces ‘financial collapse’
Dublin Catholics could face church levy as Archdiocese faces ‘financial collapse’
i hate the way they say 'because of victim payouts', as if this has been the biggest factor. the church has lost a whole army of catholics due to their blatant , criminal behaviour in protecting clergy sex offenders...so no pennies in the plate. they are paying the price of complete arrogance and 'the church' must now be lay people practicing the gospel principles and lessons without this huge tier of hypocrisy.
i hate the way they say 'because of victim payouts', as if this has been the biggest factor. the church has lost a whole army of catholics due to their blatant , criminal behaviour in protecting clergy sex offenders...so no pennies in the plate. they are paying the price of complete arrogance and 'the church' must now be lay people practicing the gospel principles and lessons without this huge tier of hypocrisy.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
German priests challenge bishops on abuse data Free
German priests challenge bishops on abuse data Free
much better than uk bishops! who are still hiding secrets...mega-secrets
much better than uk bishops! who are still hiding secrets...mega-secrets
German priests challenge bishops on abuse data Free
German priests challenge bishops on abuse data Free
much better than uk bishops! who are still hiding secrets...mega-secrets
much better than uk bishops! who are still hiding secrets...mega-secrets
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
meeting an archbishop
the formal bit was largely being in a room looking like a palace ane surveying beautiful things that must have cost a fortune. believe me there was no formallity in voice, address or contents of two survivors of clergy sexual abuse trying to get justice. he is not the cause of the origional injustice but has perpetrated another one in simple non-response or response so futile as to leave the one concerned victim sick to death of travelling to his house for cups of very nice coffee. her sister also a victim watches as the victim cries, shouts and thumps her wheelchair arms in rage and total articulation of the whole debackle called 'response'. ten years with the diocese and 8 years with him. nothing she said was unmerrited, everything she said was true, in that meeting of despair we looked at an archbishop filled with such incomprehension and face raw with utter bewilderment it was hard not to feel a little bit sorry for him. but when he asks what justice means for us you'd wonder whether he ever read the letters from the victim in all those 8 years. and when he asked us/her to write down our questions for the religious order and what we wanted by way of 'justice' we knew he hadn't because as i grabbed the file off the victim i dredged up a letter written to him in 2006 saying all these things.
i asked in no uncertain terms whether he would simple take a dumper truck through the walls of the religious order and obtain the truth. a reference to a man who did this through the Dail gates litterly!
but the order are in america, but i have no jurisdiction over the order, but they say we would have to go to court for any satisfaction. limp, limp, limp responses for an archbishop who has confronted all his own bishops for untruth, lack of transpairency and even publically washed his hands of fellow bishops. is he the archbishop of duplicity? or is he the archbishop of courage? hard know to know.
does he love and hurt only for the picked few?
after two hours , exhausted, crying, and totally bewildered by the archbishop's weakness and also care, for i suspect he does care, we ironically get into a plush taxi, merc, hailed off the road by archbishop's uriah heap, secretary, named monsignour but put the phone down on me last week, whose driver said "my wife's dad, now dead, was the cousin of the archbishop". are we in ireland so emmeshed by birth, by family, by culture we simply know too much and therefore hide too much. just as my sister-in-law's uncle was pushed from his diocese for inaction that led to a death of a survivor.
i have arrived in a beautiful country, but also a very unbeautiful country. the contradictions prolific. irish people outraged yet irish people unstired to action, only the survivors. only the survivors can hold both beauty and rage and action.
but we are silenced by the culture of a land too long obedient to pope, archbishops, bishops and priests.
as we lie exhausted today these victims still cry and await justice. but until everyone knows what justice means there will be no justice.
i asked in no uncertain terms whether he would simple take a dumper truck through the walls of the religious order and obtain the truth. a reference to a man who did this through the Dail gates litterly!
but the order are in america, but i have no jurisdiction over the order, but they say we would have to go to court for any satisfaction. limp, limp, limp responses for an archbishop who has confronted all his own bishops for untruth, lack of transpairency and even publically washed his hands of fellow bishops. is he the archbishop of duplicity? or is he the archbishop of courage? hard know to know.
does he love and hurt only for the picked few?
after two hours , exhausted, crying, and totally bewildered by the archbishop's weakness and also care, for i suspect he does care, we ironically get into a plush taxi, merc, hailed off the road by archbishop's uriah heap, secretary, named monsignour but put the phone down on me last week, whose driver said "my wife's dad, now dead, was the cousin of the archbishop". are we in ireland so emmeshed by birth, by family, by culture we simply know too much and therefore hide too much. just as my sister-in-law's uncle was pushed from his diocese for inaction that led to a death of a survivor.
i have arrived in a beautiful country, but also a very unbeautiful country. the contradictions prolific. irish people outraged yet irish people unstired to action, only the survivors. only the survivors can hold both beauty and rage and action.
but we are silenced by the culture of a land too long obedient to pope, archbishops, bishops and priests.
as we lie exhausted today these victims still cry and await justice. but until everyone knows what justice means there will be no justice.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
The Irish Times - Letters
The Irish Times - Letters
ireland and disabled people. ever more hard as cut backs leave the poor worse off and the rich untouched
ireland and disabled people. ever more hard as cut backs leave the poor worse off and the rich untouched
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Hallelujah Survivors Australia (1).wmv
Hallelujah Survivors Australia (1).wmv
i'm one of the twins in this video i helped make...little help..when i stayed with the woman's who begins with her story. then the adult after twin pic is me. beautifully made if i might say so..
i'm one of the twins in this video i helped make...little help..when i stayed with the woman's who begins with her story. then the adult after twin pic is me. beautifully made if i might say so..
Monday, June 6, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Clergy sex abuse crisis – tough and honest responses in new CTS ...
Clergy sex abuse crisis – tough and honest responses in new CTS ...
this guy sasays gays are responsible . i argue vociferously against this. he also fo;;ows the catho;ic tradition of separating paedophlia and ebhebphilia , makimg us believe ephebphilia is 'not as serious' .
cts publishers conservative traditional publishers.
hope this guy doesn't become the new 'expert' the catholic church relies on/ worrying
this guy sasays gays are responsible . i argue vociferously against this. he also fo;;ows the catho;ic tradition of separating paedophlia and ebhebphilia , makimg us believe ephebphilia is 'not as serious' .
cts publishers conservative traditional publishers.
hope this guy doesn't become the new 'expert' the catholic church relies on/ worrying
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
pondering....compensation
having just been given £30,000 compensation by the anglican church in the UK following sexual abuse by one of their clergymen 30years ago as a young adult, I'm left pondering what the purpose of it is? I wanted Justice and although i had confronted my Abuser (Now in Florida)about ten years ago and discovered at least three women were also abused the church had never much helped me up until now. I eventually got him out of ministry.
So am i happy about this 'compensation'?'compensation' is not the word to use, more like proof of acknowledgement. thats all.
It's dofficult to say much about my very ambivalent feelings?. At first I was, I felt relief that the Anglican Church appeared to recognise my trauma without too much hassle. But when the caveat was made "if you want more we'll have get all your medical files and have you assessed ", I felt "you want to 'strip' me again?!
I was not prepared for that, I felt it was blackmail. Designed to frighten me and cause me to stop asking. I still feel that the process validated what I'd gone through but does'nt amount to 'repairing the damage'.
so was it worth it? yes, if only to continue to raise awareness of adult women being sexually exploited. to confront the hiararchies, leadership, to support other victims, and to reclaim your integrity.
none of this means i am 'happy' about this token payment as it does'nt nearly reflect either the trauma or costs of my therapy fees over the years.
but i do feel vindicated and of course it says "we believe you" which is actually the thing that is so useful to have.
I'm not out to crucify the Anglican Church but to threaten that a medical examination (psychiatry!!) would ensue if I asked for more or to ask us to submit to more intrusion in our lives is unjust.it hardly speaks of care.
what do people think? what do you think churches should do for victims?
So am i happy about this 'compensation'?'compensation' is not the word to use, more like proof of acknowledgement. thats all.
It's dofficult to say much about my very ambivalent feelings?. At first I was, I felt relief that the Anglican Church appeared to recognise my trauma without too much hassle. But when the caveat was made "if you want more we'll have get all your medical files and have you assessed ", I felt "you want to 'strip' me again?!
I was not prepared for that, I felt it was blackmail. Designed to frighten me and cause me to stop asking. I still feel that the process validated what I'd gone through but does'nt amount to 'repairing the damage'.
so was it worth it? yes, if only to continue to raise awareness of adult women being sexually exploited. to confront the hiararchies, leadership, to support other victims, and to reclaim your integrity.
none of this means i am 'happy' about this token payment as it does'nt nearly reflect either the trauma or costs of my therapy fees over the years.
but i do feel vindicated and of course it says "we believe you" which is actually the thing that is so useful to have.
I'm not out to crucify the Anglican Church but to threaten that a medical examination (psychiatry!!) would ensue if I asked for more or to ask us to submit to more intrusion in our lives is unjust.it hardly speaks of care.
what do people think? what do you think churches should do for victims?
Monday, May 2, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
<Today's commentary from Tom McMahon including the PBS video clip...>
conversing with bishops? is it possible. taken from the website 'catholica' australian. very good site
conversing with bishops? is it possible. taken from the website 'catholica' australian. very good site
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
clergy sexual abuse uk and ireland 2011 - Google Search
clergy sexual abuse uk and ireland 2011 - Google Search: "www.richardsipe.com/.../2011/Report%20excerpts%20-%20Doyle%5B1%5D .pdf"
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
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MACSAS: Ministry and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors
still going strong in uk and reaches ireland too.
clery abuse survivors abused as children or as adults may contact us by email or helpline.
would like to hear from more clergy abuse survivors or abused by ministers, pastors, in churches other than catholic! from uk and ireland. but would ALSO like to hear from anglican and catholic survivors too!!!
looking for survivors of any bishop here in uk or ireland (trying to trace to help someone)
and survivors in ireland sexually abused by american order priest sent to dublin in the 1970's charismatic priest
MACSAS: Ministry and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors
clery abuse survivors abused as children or as adults may contact us by email or helpline.
would like to hear from more clergy abuse survivors or abused by ministers, pastors, in churches other than catholic! from uk and ireland. but would ALSO like to hear from anglican and catholic survivors too!!!
looking for survivors of any bishop here in uk or ireland (trying to trace to help someone)
and survivors in ireland sexually abused by american order priest sent to dublin in the 1970's charismatic priest
MACSAS: Ministry and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors
http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/14408
survivors voice launched in europe. unfortunately i could not attend but i wish it every sucess and hope to be part of the work of that group
http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/14408
http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/14408
Friday, March 25, 2011
C of E child abuse was ignored for decades - Telegraph
lets concentrate on the anglican church for a while
margaret
C of E child abuse was ignored for decades - Telegraph
margaret
C of E child abuse was ignored for decades - Telegraph
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Archbishop & cardinal O'malley & service of 'lament & repentance'
It is rather difficult to explain my feelings on this service which took place at the Procathedral in Dublin on Feb 20th
You can find the full text of the service and sermon on the DArchdiocese websitesite
You can find the full text of the service and sermon on the DArchdiocese websitesite
Saturday, February 12, 2011
the new year 2011
sorry not to be adding stuff this year...must start again...have been busy buying and selling homes! sold one need another. am now living in ireland but regularily go to london. need to ask if anyone knows of any marianist priests from omaha usa or ireland who has abused them. my roundabout way of finding more victims of one particular priest now in malawi.
thank you
thank you
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