A site to discuss clergy sexual abuse of children and adult women. I founded MACSAS - UK. I live in Ireland. I was raped by an Anglican priest in the 1980's in the UK.. I later discovered he'd molested many other young adult students. My 2009 PhD was entitled 'The well from which we drink is poisoned - Clergy Sexual Exploitation of adult women'. my other blog discusses abuse of disabled children, disability rights: http://drragingwheels.bogspot.com
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Pain of abuse stays forever / Sunday World
Pain of abuse stays forever / Sunday World
Just wondering if the police realised they could unleash a tsunami of emotions when contacting victims? Do they offer ENOUGH support. Are they willing to help the victim?
Seems to me that this man was really NOT ready or able to go through criminal proceedings...but probably felt guilt if he refused.
Is the end result 'worth it'? could the abuser have been dealt with in another way/
The article leaves me profoundly concerned about 'fragile' victims...
Just wondering if the police realised they could unleash a tsunami of emotions when contacting victims? Do they offer ENOUGH support. Are they willing to help the victim?
Seems to me that this man was really NOT ready or able to go through criminal proceedings...but probably felt guilt if he refused.
Is the end result 'worth it'? could the abuser have been dealt with in another way/
The article leaves me profoundly concerned about 'fragile' victims...
Safe haven for victims and survivors of sexual abuse
Safe haven for victims and survivors of sexual abuse
Wishing my friend Ruth McNeely in Mayo a fab retirement . Hoping she'll rest & enjoy. She deserves it. Years of dedication, hard work in a most distressing area of work. good Luck Ruth
Wishing my friend Ruth McNeely in Mayo a fab retirement . Hoping she'll rest & enjoy. She deserves it. Years of dedication, hard work in a most distressing area of work. good Luck Ruth
Friday, July 25, 2014
Pope Francis asked us for forgiveness..my response to him | rapevictimsofthecatholicchurch
Pope Francis asked us for forgiveness..my response to him | rapevictimsofthecatholicchurch
some will never be able to 'forgive' the Pope...they are dead!
some will never be able to 'forgive' the Pope...they are dead!
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Book reveals Cardinal's role in abuse 'inquiry' - Independent.ie
Book reveals Cardinal's role in abuse 'inquiry' - Independent.ie
and Brady still sits on the 'throne' of Ireland. a survivor who met the pope two weeks ago told pope Francis to get rid of him. No nothing!
and Brady still sits on the 'throne' of Ireland. a survivor who met the pope two weeks ago told pope Francis to get rid of him. No nothing!
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Friday, July 18, 2014
Sex abuse damages claim against Redemptorist Order halted
Sex abuse damages claim against Redemptorist Order halted
STROUD
That notorious place crops up again.
Hope it will be included in the institutional abuse inquiry! COVER-UP its second name!
STROUD
That notorious place crops up again.
Hope it will be included in the institutional abuse inquiry! COVER-UP its second name!
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Monday, July 7, 2014
Abuse victims urge Pope to sack Cardinal Brady during visit to Vatican - Irish Mirror Online
Abuse victims urge Pope to sack Cardinal Brady during visit to Vatican - Irish Mirror Online
Good on her!
However how can the Pope say he's concerned about abuse, apologies to victims yet won't send abuse files to Australian commission.
Sorry but unless he starts a clear-out no headway will be made.
Good on her!
However how can the Pope say he's concerned about abuse, apologies to victims yet won't send abuse files to Australian commission.
Sorry but unless he starts a clear-out no headway will be made.
Vatican says 848 priests defrocked for sexual abuse since 2004 - NY Daily News
Vatican says 848 priests defrocked for sexual abuse since 2004 - NY Daily News
Not sure I favour the picture. It says Marie is being 'pulled' to exit the press coverage. That figures!
What about sacking the Bishops who allowed these guys free reign
Not sure I favour the picture. It says Marie is being 'pulled' to exit the press coverage. That figures!
What about sacking the Bishops who allowed these guys free reign
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Coping
For children of priests - International
For children of priests - International
Coping is an International Social Forum for Children of priests, their mothers and fathers to come together to talk in complete confidence, reflect and seek help in a pacifist, activist manner. It is completely private and nobody will know you are a member of Coping at all. Contact us on
copingireland@gmail.com (Ireland and UK)
copingusa@gmail.com (The United States)
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copingireland@gmail.com (Ireland and UK)
copingusa@gmail.com (The United States)
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copinginternational@groups.facebook.com
Phyllis had third child after being raped by a priest - Independent.ie
Phyllis had third child after being raped by a priest - Independent.ie
When will people call what happened to Phyllis downright abuse, exploitation and a scandal! Fr Cleary set this all up by 'seducing', 'exploiting' and 'capturing' her when age 17
sick of the mis-information flying around about her and this guy, 'fr' Cleary.
When will people call what happened to Phyllis downright abuse, exploitation and a scandal! Fr Cleary set this all up by 'seducing', 'exploiting' and 'capturing' her when age 17
sick of the mis-information flying around about her and this guy, 'fr' Cleary.
Friday, July 4, 2014
The HSE Say that Survivors of the Industrial Schools are not allowed to drink Alcohol!! - The Shame of Ireland
The HSE Say that Survivors of the Industrial Schools are not allowed to drink Alcohol!! - The Shame of Ireland
This is the health Service of Ireland (HSE) how DARE they tell survivors they are not allowed drink alcohol!
I am outraged
This is the health Service of Ireland (HSE) how DARE they tell survivors they are not allowed drink alcohol!
I am outraged
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Judge dismisses child sex abuse charge against priest, citing his dementia | CharlotteObserver.com
Judge dismisses child sex abuse charge against priest, citing his dementia | CharlotteObserver.com
seems to me there was an 'investment' NOT to prosecute early. Someone knew this guy had early dementia signs and let this case slide! I'm convinced.
I'm hoping the Catholic Church is supporting the victim (and I'm not going to say 'alleged') ...but I wouldn't hold my breath. If a priest is NOT convicted the Church says 'no case' period.
Sickening.
seems to me there was an 'investment' NOT to prosecute early. Someone knew this guy had early dementia signs and let this case slide! I'm convinced.
I'm hoping the Catholic Church is supporting the victim (and I'm not going to say 'alleged') ...but I wouldn't hold my breath. If a priest is NOT convicted the Church says 'no case' period.
Sickening.
An Open Communication to Archbishop Rembert Weakland, O.S.B. « SNAP Wisconsin
An Open Communication to Archbishop Rembert Weakland, O.S.B. « SNAP Wisconsin
Weakland betrayed children and their parents and communities. He needs to seriously UNDERSTAND what he has done.
Weakland betrayed children and their parents and communities. He needs to seriously UNDERSTAND what he has done.
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