In recent years, however, there has been an increase in the number of staff employed in the school and two of these now hold senior posts. Once the De La Salles are expelled and can no longer hide behind you, it will be easier for Survivors to deal with them. Bro Laurence Hughes later become Bro Visitor of the DLS Order in Great Britain. Basically Freeserve were eventually taken over by Orange who deleted the website because I hadn't dialled in for a few months (I had other stuff to deal with that took my mind of this site). This policy applies to, but is . MBB vs. Duquesne. De La Salle College (Hand overed to Jesuits) Karumathur. The Lasallian mission embodies the vision and innovative spirit of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, patron saint of all teachers and founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers). From the DLS point of view, they are considerable. Too big a subject other than to note he was always whining, Uriah Heep style, I always tried to do the best for you boys.. Most of them wouldn't have passed their teacher training had they not been members of a religious order. As a pupil at De La salle for 4 years, I know who I'm talking about. Christian Brothers are an entirely different organisation and have had some problems with abuse, although you cannot judge thousands of men on the actions of a few. Even though independent agencies are the real answer. So we dont want her back. The girl duly spent a happy Christmas with our family and IIRC now has a couple of university degrees and a successful career. St Jean-Baptiste De La Salle founded his first schools in the seventeenth century and his core Catholic principles run through all the work we do today. So if you were able to find those tweets and retweet them, they would reach a wider audience and show the Catholic Church and its organisations for the shameful entities they really are. I get to speak to a man wearing DLS robes who listens to what his order did to me in the past. An order of Catholic Brothers has apologised for abusing boys at its residential care home in Northern Ireland. Also in residence at Oakhill was Bro Osmund. So was this man. There were several Brothers at SJC called Lawrence and Laurence. I'm afraid you have the wrong end of the stick here. Music. Its former pupils include Patrick Mills, the comic creator and developer of Judge Dredd, Labour MPs Chris Mullin and John McDonnell, and the rock musician and former member of Roxy Music, Brian Eno. They have to win. This was to be known as 'The Heroic Vow'. AFAIK the DLS did not make a statement in the near future as promised. De La Salle University - Dasmarias DBB-B City of Dasmarias Cavite Philippines 4115 Cavite: +63 (46) 481.1900 Manila: +63 (2) 8779.5180 I joined De La Salle from Cottesmore when the school moved from Xaverian College. Required fields are marked *, I consent to my name and e-mail address being stored along with this comment, and to the website editors communicating with me by e-mail about the comment if necessary. Mills says he was targeted by abusers because he was the child of a poor widow, whose fees were waived because he had agreed that he had a vocation to the priesthood. That would earn them a considerable number of brownie points with zero cost. But all the above are details that can easily be refined and agreed upon later. One of the first to emphasize classroom teaching over individual instruction, he was named Patron of Teachers in 1950. It could have a mediator like the RLSS if the DLS are worried. De La Salle College is a non-selective boys' secondary Catholic maintained school [2] in Belfast, [3] Northern Ireland.It is a Lasallian educational institution [4] [5] affiliated with the De La Salle Brothers, a Roman Catholic religious teaching order founded by French Priest Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle.As of 2018/2019 the school's enrolment was around 926. Meanwhile, the DLS relates its self-proclaimed holiness and humanity in this video below and its concern for children etc. While the school is currently without Brothers on campus, the school is still sponsored by them. In 1856 the roll had expanded and the school moved to 'Brooklands' at 49 Clapham High Street. 211 talking about this. Bro Aidan taught French and lived in the cottage by the tennis courts with Bro Cuthman. (I can break that down for skeptics.) It can be without prejudice without admission of guilt and there are any number of responses the DLS can make which would not be prejudicial. Catholic Safeguarding knew I would be wasting my time by reporting historic crimes to Hydrant, but they let me go ahead. They targeted vulnerable boys, he said. This shows the balance the charity is striking, between spending on current beneficiaries and retaining resources for future beneficiaries. Their work revolves around the ability to improve the lives of the less fortunate or vulnerable. De La Salle and his Brothers took up the cause of education vigorously. He returned to St Js Ipswich in the 1980s as lay teacher Mike Mercado. The form teacher was our PE teacher and resembled (in my mind) a teacher in a popular TV sitcom running at the time. No need to get bogged down with endless but but buts. Photos and articles about Brighton and Hove in the time of coronavirus. I have a detailed testimony which makes a convincing case for this. Mr Thuell taught History and British Constitution. The De La Salle Brothers (Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools) are passionate about carrying on the mission of their founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle. It's available from Amazon as an ebook, paperback and audiobook. cookie settings click here. But it is especially heinous in Catholic communities because they are so authoritarian, so convinced of their rightness and even holiness, they cannot and will not be challenged. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. I can see a way they could apply to Survivors of the De La Salles. A real shame because there were almost 400 ex DLSC pupils registered. The De La Salle Brothers are fully committed to protecting children, young people and adults at risk from neglect and from all forms of abuse. There must be many parents who have chosen not to send their children to St Js Ipswich after being made aware of its abusive history from this and other sites. I was the College Head Sacristan and Master of Ceremonies. BROTHER LAURENCE HUGHES THE MISSING APOLOGY, LIST OF BROTHERS AT ST JOSEPHS COLLEGE IPSWICH 1974 1980, We werent taught. The late Brother Solomon left the order and later returned to St Josephs where he was known as Mike Mercado, who also had a brief singing career when he was known as The Swinging Monk. So that DLS brother listens to the harm that his order did to that person in the past. But of course the SCOE was directed by the DLS who could have easily updated the RLSS. No swearing or verbal abuse would be allowed. Learn more about Anchor This charity does not have any trading subsidiaries. He recalled that he himself was subject to brutal physical abuse by monks and that he endured sexual abuse by several priests, including one who was a chaplain at the school. Both are of considerable current importance to survivors of the De La Salles. And they would be starting a GENUINE engagement with survivors, rather than the current farcical and meaningless hand-wringing the RLSS does on behalf of its paymasters, where we never get to see the men from the order who committed unspeakable crimes. Thus one, a violent thug teacher, used the heavy-handed, boot camp disciplinarian approach. I left at the end of the 5th Year and went to my local Grammar School then onto Surrey University.Most of my career was in Retail Leisure and Hotel Management. *When I put a complaint in about the horrifying crimes at St GILBERTS their reply was we were only employees and denied any allegations and it was the Home Office problem. Manage Settings Bro Laurence Treanor aka Lispboo (due to his lisp) joined the Ipswich Community in 1978 and was the House Master at Goldrood as of 1979. On the 21 st of November 1691, at a time when the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools was in deep crisis, John Baptist de La Salle, Nicholas Vuyart, and Gabriel Drolin promised to remain together in Society even if they would have to beg and live on bread alone. Heres my TWEETS on the subject of the RLSS. Heres what the SCOE actually said to me on 15th July last year. I dont think even the most fervent defender of the DLS will say about him,Its not fair. When you can prove you have made progress regarding the De La Salles admitting their crimes, then I would be very happy to talk and understand your point of view. Ive sent a copy of this post to the RLSS because I do not have contact details for the DLS. In managing their spending and investments charities need to strike a balance between the needs of future and current beneficiaries. Her rebellion was the usual thing staying out late, bad company, surly attitude, punk clothes and so on. TruMark Financial Center Tom Gola Arena. For general inquiries, email us at reception@dlsanyc.org or call 212-316-5840. So whats all the fuss about? Former pupils of a school run by the De La Salle Order are calling for a wide-ranging inquiry by Catholic safeguarders into what they say was a culture of abuse that lasted for 40 years. A prayer and education site of the De La Salle Brothers in Great Britain. All it really needs is the RLSS to send the DLS a list of interested survivors and agreed times. We all wore the school uniform and our shoes and appearance were inspected each morning. Let him go. But in any event, if every rebellious teenager was sectioned to bring them to their senses, the mental hospitals would be filled to overflowing. In my view, because you are tethered by your paymasters, you should remove the De La Salles from your list of clients because their current immoral behaviour in line with their criminal past is giving your RLSS a very bad name. I remember Mr Sadek, Mr Duffy and Brother Gerrard. Bro Paul RE Teacher he assisted Bro Owen and took us on numerous weekend camping trips around Dunwich etc. See our collection and add your own! There were similar monsters amongst the De La Salles notably Brothers Solomon, Kevin and James. Bernie entered the postulancy in 1971, took the habit of the Brothers in 1974, and made his final vows at La Salle Green Hills in 1980. My information will not be shared with any third party (see our Privacy Statement - opens in a new window). 6:00 pm. Please contact Anne Hayes (nee McGinty) for more information and to confirm if you would like to attend: annehayes1960@gmail.com. Your organisation seems incapable. The brothers at De La Salle were not the Christian Brothers they were the Brothers of St Jean Baptiste De La Salle. I too attended De La Salle (1965-1971). If anyone has any insights, knowledge or theories, Id love to hear from them. And for me personally, I would insist the DLS do not conclude with I will pray for you or similar patronising statements. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The award-winning peoples history of our city. Theyre tethered, as they admit themselves, their powers are limited, so they are as much of the problem as the criminal De La Salles who are hiding behind them. Even the Tablet had to acknowledge this was untoward. I cant remember too much about the other teachers other than a lady who taught us English, quite well I thought, and had a very pungent perfume. The official archive of the UK government. Categories. Also known as Ammendale Cemetery, Christian Brothers Cemetery, De La Salle Brothers Cemetery, French Christian Brothers Cemetery, Lasallian Brothers Cemetery, Saint Joseph Church Cemetery Ammendale, Prince George's County , Maryland , USA They also need to take account of spending commitments that may stretch over a number of future years. Our vision is to lead and transform information management, guarantee the survival of today's information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone. Behave! And thats probably why I chose to intervene. To facilitate education of and provide guidance to young people through schools, a retreat centre and local community work. 6. My feeling is that by making the DLS feel safe they may just face up to the crimes of their predecessors. Otherwise you are in collusion with them. The 'Heroic Vow' Lives On. Visit . Data for financial year ending The Province of Great Britain of the Institute of Brothers of the Christian Schools ("the de la Salle Brothers") Defendant Laura Collignon (instructed by Summit Law LLP) for the Claimant Steven Ford QC (instructed by BLM Law) for the Defendant Hearing dates: 17-23 June 2020 Approved Judgment That makes the DLS a criminal organization and its impossible to identify, with any certainty, who was good and who was evil. The comments below relating to the CSSA (the general Catholic Safeguarding agency) apply equally to the RLSS. If I was them, I think Id be pragmatic and say, Were not going to win with this annoying little shit. I'm not letting the DLS monks get away with it. Hi I`m new today (site was recommended to me by Bushbaby). My Catholic family circumstances were different, yet ultimately the same. We are passionate about our ministry of. He went nuts. # 801-1000. *They pay media advisors and drama coaches to train them, if they need to keep up their facade. Please reflect on that before you continue to sing the praises of a questionable organization that is still operating today and still has its hand out for more funding to continue its holy work in the Global South. The Dredd-ful Violence of The De La Salle Brothers (UK) PART 3 by Voices of Awareness 4 4 Well, this is embarrassing! Doubtless triggered by something in their own pasts that makes them act disproportionately. Our College was founded in 1855 when six De La Salle brothers came over from France to set up the first De La Salle school at the 'Redemptorist St Mary's Church Elementary school' in Clapham Old Town. Another monk, also dead, who taught at the Ipswich school later went abroad and opened a foundation for young boys in India, where he was visited by a former De La Salle monk, Brother Soloman, also accused of abuse. What is truly remarkable is how I fought back and how they wouldnt give up. 5. swarb.co.uk is published by David Swarbrick of 10 Halifax Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 2AG. After all, if I could stand up to a thug when I was 14, I wasnt going to let anyone today dictate what I should or should not read. Because that is giving them an authority over me that they have forfeited by their predecessors crimes. Lets not talk about the fifth man. If you look at photos or film of the Knights today, theyre still puffed up with their own arrogance and so were these gentlemen. Mills has collected evidence from former pupils for the past eight years regarding the behaviour of former teachers at St Josephs through his blog. He later returned to the UK to join the DLS Community in Bournemouth. It was great when it changed to Cardinal Newman for my last 2 years, being treated as a young adult by normal teachers. So onto the missing apology and investigation. 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