If youre a newcomer to this site: Solomon was at St Js Ipswich in 1961. Ive sent a copy of this post to the RLSS because I do not have contact details for the DLS. (I can break that down for skeptics.) 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. 5:15 pm. But it also reminded me of one way I defeated the finger-waggers as a boy. was founded by St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle at Reims, France, in 1684 for the education of boys, especially of poor families; the congregation is now established on all continents. Some charities generate all, or a substantial part, of their income from investments which may have been donated to the charity as endowment or set aside by the charity from its own resources in the past. They cant see in front of their noses that survivors are trying to bring closure. An olive branch is being offered them: a way of getting at least some of the poison out for some Survivors, and I would recommend they take it. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. 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. From his behaviour there, he was clearly mentally ill, although I believe he was also mentally ill in the early 1960s at St Js Ipswich. It was only when I was sixteen and left home that I was finally free of them. Maybe they needed an outlet, a scapegoat, for whatever is wrong in their lives. So I will continue to expose how RLSS Safeguarding is there to safeguard the De La Salles, not survivors of their terrible crimes. There were abuse allegations against him throughout his life. They were brutal. sheffco March 18, 2004 in Sheffield History & Expats, I was passed the address for this site - -. Because they are a new organization I believed I should give them the benefit of the doubt and also in the interests of due diligence. describes in more detail how the De La Salle brothers inspired his development of the character Judge Dredd and other well known comic book characters. Brother Laurence Hughes, head of the De La Salle Brothers in Great Britain and Ireland, told the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry he would have expected other members of staff to have known. THE DE LA SALLES THE MISSING INVESTIGATION. The best maths teacher was Bro Michael, Mr Kerr was a great old gent but a useless teacher, Mr Sadek was feared by all and Mr Zielinski was so laid back. Or they think if its good enough for bishops, priests and De La Salle brothers to sodomise and sexually molest children, so its good enough for them. When he was going to punish the town of Repentance, Brother James was very inspiring.. Neither have they carried out their promised enquiry into the unheard of complaints on this site. Mills has revealed that he based the character of Judge Dredd, a terrifying, authoritarian figure who acted as judge, jury and executioner in the futuristic Mega City, on the monks of his schooldays who terrorised pupils. It doesnt have to be added to a complaint file that makes it legally binding or bureaucratically impossible. DE LA SALLE BROTHERS. Only full case reports are accepted in court. And other parents who are reading about St Josephs Ipswich and Beulah Hill here for the first time. teacher and Mr Crusty Kerr the very deaf maths teacher. What is truly remarkable is how I fought back and how they wouldnt give up. The Lasallian educational mission provides transformative experiences that are innovative and holistic, based on the teachings and writings of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. When the teacher thug Ive described found out, he was outraged! Put your own text advert here and link it to your site for just 10+VAT per week. So I cant discuss them with him. As you may have seen on my previous blog, the RLSS Religious Life Safeguarding Service have successfully arranged for DBS police checks on Cistercian monks on Caldey Island. They were outraged! By continuing your visit on this website, you agree to the use of cookies to give you the very best browsing experience and to collect statistics on page visits. If I was them, I think Id be pragmatic and say, Were not going to win with this annoying little shit. Bro Ives 6th Form House Master left Ipswich in 1977. In my healing work in recent years, I realised I was dealing with at least four sexual abusers, and it was necessary to understand each ones style, as I was being psychologically assaulted from four different directions. Les Mills Recreation Class. A brother wearing the De La Salle robes we all remember as children. So its a great step forward for Caldey Island Survivors and the RLSS are to be congratulated for their supportive work. Social inadequates with the freedom to bully kids. And its more than words, its deeds, too. The 700 student K-12 school becomes the newest member of DENA's family of ministries. . But the RLSS seem different). Regarding their various ages the only ones Id assume could still be alive in addition to Bro Laurence Hughes would be Bro Aidan Bro Owen Bro Charles Bro Lawrence Francis and possibly Bro Bede. The former pupil claimant contended that the SED owed him a non-delegable duty which entitled him to . So I guess it must be St Josephs College, Beulah Hill? In the Lasallian Region of North . He was chucked out for abuse and went on to work for an international childrens charity. Especially when there is evidence its organised sexual abuse. Mr Thuell taught History and British Constitution. No one has taken the trouble to find out how and why or if it stopped. . I was the College Head Sacristan and Master of Ceremonies. Thanks to all those who have already been in touch. I also remember brother Adrian and brother Alise (my spelling may be inaccurate here). We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Mr Brosnan was unavailable for contact last night to explain the error - he is thought to be in Canada. I think both commentators on twitter put it very well. privacy notice how we use your personal information, Accessibility Statement-Register of charities. Benoit Constant. Meanwhile, the DLS relates its self-proclaimed holiness and humanity in this video below and its concern for children etc. I believe that Bro Bede left the DLS Order around that time. St. John Baptist de La Salle abandoned his family home, moved in with his teachers, renounced his position as Canon and wealth, and formed the community that became known as the Brothers of the Christian Schools. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. The DLS have done an excellent job of stalling for most of last year and their RLSS has played a role in this. Bro Aidan taught French and lived in the cottage by the tennis courts with Bro Cuthman. 1969 - 1972. Undoubtedly they used their connections to get the necessary two Doctors (IIRC) to have her sectioned. Nowadays, De La Salle College incorporates a Primary School, a Secondary School and a Sixth form with over 1300 students. As an ex-pupil (1959-65), the 1961 picture (taken on the football pitch) has me and some wonderful colleagues from 3N (or was it U4 by then). Headmaster Bro Mark. He had replaced Bro Edwin Gerald (who had left the Ipswich Community in 1974 but was the Chair of Governors so regular returned for meetings) Bro Lawrence Anthony was replaced in 1978 by Bro Damian who had previously been at Beulah Hill. No need to get bogged down with endless but but buts. Meanwhile, the DLS are not even in the boxing ring. From the Survivors point of view, its a great catharsis. But the Truth must run where it will. Such music helped me survive as a kid and those words are particularly relevant today and I shall direct them at todays Triggers if necessary. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. There was also to my knowledge no innuendo of any form of sexual abuse by either the Brothers or Lay Teachers. De La Salle and his Brothers took up the cause of education vigorously. All it really needs is the RLSS to send the DLS a list of interested survivors and agreed times. The De La SALLE abused us not the Home Office. One of the founding Brothers of Jaime Hilario Integrated School-La Salle in Bagac, Bataan, he served as its president from 2006 to 2007. But Catholics simply dont think that way. The hospital agreed. I served Morning Mass every day and as therefore got certain extra privileges eg on Liturgical Feast Days eating with the Brothers in their Ref etc. The last year of the De La Salle Brothers. De La Salle order In 1856 the roll had expanded and the school moved to 'Brooklands' at 49 Clapham High Street. I would submit that this is the right and moral thing for you to do. Among the accusations made by former pupils are those of teachers lashing boys with cat-o-nine-tails and boys being hit repeatedly with other objects. But if you're looking to make a podcast of your own, that's something we can help you with. Brothers Ambrose, Sirenus, Victor and one or two more new how to wield a dreaded strap. While the school is currently without Brothers on campus, the school is still sponsored by them. De La Salle Brothers - Etsy UK Find something memorable, join a community doing good. My Catholic family circumstances were different, yet ultimately the same. Dont admit anything. If anyone has any insights, knowledge or theories, Id love to hear from them. He remained at the Ipswich Community for a few years. If you look at photos or film of the Knights today, theyre still puffed up with their own arrogance and so were these gentlemen. Bro Benet 2nd Year House Master until 1978 but remained in Ipswich. Hi Valleyhill - wondered if you still had copes of the DLS College photos I found on your site some while ago but seem to have disappeared? It was triggering me. 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. It shows what survivors are looking for and how it can be done. What is more rare, though, is the psychological abuse that often goes with it. Currently, the DLS have not confirmed their promised apology for the behaviour of their head Brother Laurence Hughes, now demoted because of his physical cruelty to children, as highlighted on this site. Angry, sad, reproachful, etc. Im also sending a copy of this post to a journalist who writes for the Tablet in the hope that they will see the benefits for the De La Salles and the Catholic Church, and cover it in their newspaper. And just in case someone challenges me on criminal DLS, Id say an organisation that allows over a hundred cases of child sex abuse by De La Salles and their lay teachers to go without investigation is a criminal organisation. That would cause endless delays. Maybe my circumstances were somewhat different from the average pupil at SJC. He didnt have any House Master Duties whilst I was at Birkfield. My name is Sen Michael Lea I was a Border at SJC Oakhill then at Birkfield from 1975 to 1980. The RLSS promised an outcome to De La Salle issues of ORGANISED PAEDOPHILE RINGS in their schools. 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. He was assisted by Mr Rose who taught History. At first I thought this was St Josephs College, Ipswich. All were sexual abusers of children. To do this, charities will normally adopt an investment strategy designed to generate both income and capital growth. BROTHER SOLOMON school photo. I believe what is delaying them is the De La Salles trying to wriggle out of their agreed apology for Brother Laurence and their promised investigation. Seeing how a DLS brother actually feels today may actually help us Survivors. campus safety meeting. Also in residence at Oakhill was Bro Osmund. Acrobat Reader is required (simply click on the button below) to open PDF files throughout this site. . Simon Carey: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. De La Salle School is part of the the Lasallian District of Ireland, Great Britain and Malta (La Salle IGBM), a Lasallian Family of Brothers, Lasallian Partners, schools, pastoral centres, staff and volunteers who work to continue the Lasallian Mission. De La Salle Brothers - Great Britain http://www.delasalle.org.uk/ Praying Each Day' prayer and education website of the Brothers in Great Britain www.prayingeachday.org 'LAMB' - Lasallian Association for Mission in Bristol www.lamb-dls.org.uk Lasallian Spirituality 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.. They also involve the Catholic laity who helped cover up the crimes of James and Solomon. By And the new RLSS seem like a busted flush where the DLS are concerned, they are actually worse than their predecessor the SCOE. The RLSS must know its wrong, but theyre in financial thrall to the DLS so they keep their mouths shut. Shortly after that, he became involved in helping a group of schoolmasters to set up schools in order to provide poor boys with a sound education. The De La Salle Order has confirmed that Brother Laurence Hughes, 90, who once taught at St Josephs College, has been suspended following an allegation of abuse, police informed and a safeguarding inquiry begun. But over the years he constantly refers to the DLS well-stocked wines at St Js Ipswich. Its cost Survivors like myself thousands of pounds in therapy dealing with DLS crimes against me, so I really dont want to hear them say its uneconomic. It was not uncommon, in class, for us to be the target of projectiles such as sticks of chalk, rubbers etc, aimed from the teachers desk. The team is made up of four permanent retreat team staff; Emma, Sara, Issy & Pearl who coordinate the retreats. As of 1978 Bro Benet was replaced as 2nd Year House Master by Bro Laurence Hughes who joined the Ipswich Community in 1978. As you might expect, it, once again, triggered emotions in me from long ago. That was over a year ago and clearly isnt going to happen. That was a vague and general apology to all survivors of DLS abuse. De La Salle College is a church school founded by the De La Salle Brothers and is located in Birgu. Even the Tablet had to acknowledge this was untoward. I moved to De La Salle from St. Josephs primary in 1969, the final year under the De La Salle brothers. The form teacher was our PE teacher and resembled (in my mind) a teacher in a popular TV sitcom running at the time. I think you owned a mini when we were in the 6th form the only person in our year to own a car in the late 70s. Or they havent got the time. Their call follows the suspension of the current provincial of the Order following a complaint by one former pupil of St Josephs College, Ipswich. Which tells us a great deal. As no initiative has come from the DLS and their Safeguarders, its up to us to take the initiative. Back in the early fifties we used to have temporary workers during the summer holidays at Burdalls gravy salt,and I remember quite a few lads came to work with us from De La Salle,any of you out there. As Ive told the RLSS the cases against Brothers James, Kevin and Solomon in particular are overwhelming and need public acknowledgement by the De La Salles. We just have to hang on in there.. I guess they were just rejects from society who found their niche in bullying young kids. One of the first to emphasize classroom teaching over individual instruction, he was named Patron of Teachers in 1950. St Josephs College is no longer run by the De La Salle Oder. Teachers from the order were convicted in 1990 of sexual abuse at Mount Cashel High in St John's . In addition to the founding of schools in 22 cities by the time of his death in 1719, De La Salle contributed significantly to the entire field of education through his writings and innovative methodology. See Also AM v Reverend Joseph Hendron and others OHCS 13-Sep-2005 Serious abuse was said to have been inflicted by monks of the De La Salle order on those in their charge at an approved school in Scotland. Before it disappeared, the SCOE didnt pass any information about these two matters above onto the RLSS. The words of Lesley Gore were a life-saver. That makes the DLS a criminal organization and its impossible to identify, with any certainty, who was good and who was evil. 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. The brothers at De La Salle were not the Christian Brothers they were the Brothers of St Jean Baptiste De La Salle. as De La Salle Brothers, assisted by more than 100,000 lay colleagues, teach over 1,000,000 students in more than 80 countries. St. Miguel Arul Thendral (Formation House) We were punished if we had been playing football before the bell went in the morning and our shoes were scuffed. Bro Laurence Hughes later become Bro Visitor of the DLS Order in Great Britain. Sylvester Stallone and Armand Assante as Judge Dredd and Rico. Don't get me wrong I'm not blaming the school for every ill in the world, I did reasonably well in life personally and professionally, I just blocked the years 1965-1971 from memory and it wasn't until I got into conversation with other ex-pupils i realised just how angry we all are and all share similar issues. To maximise returns trustees may commit to investment strategies for several years. 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