We seek to be a welcoming school community which is open to others and embraces diversity. We are all drawn into this ugly web because of the deeds of seriously needy men who behaved without care or concern for the young people in their care. For Petes sake, Shawn practically begs people not to believe him and do their own research every Sunday! "The proceedings were difficult and quite stressful and you could see for those complainants who gave evidence the impact of the abuse on them, it's a terrible thing.". The sexual abuse scandal in Canberra and Goulburn archdiocese is a significant chapter in the Catholic sexual abuse scandal in Australia that occurred in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn involving individuals from the Marist Brothers and the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. To this response, I am currently being ignored, but thats not even the end of it, folks. Hi Thumper I agree maintain the rage but in my case (I was at Darra for a while) I have made a decision that no child of my mine will ever be subjected to that type of education. As a member of our College community, we expect that in all communications and interactions with, on behalf of or in relation to the College, you will always support our Catholic and Marist ethos. Now I wonder! "While 20 per cent of Marist Brothers in Australia are known to have been abusers, we must also remember 80 per cent, four out of five, did not.". We aim to place a certain Marian stamp on the hearts of our boys, so they will know they belong to something much bigger than a school. My rservation is I suspect hes a lapsed marist seminarian, as a few were. The report, which focused on allegations against Marist Brothers, was made public on Tuesday after years of redactions and delays while relevant criminal cases were concluded. Business and technology stories from the Canberra region. (I would have said Satan but wanted to lighten the mood just a little). But Im sure there were indeed many who were subjected to torturous things: I hope theyre all represented in this case but also that all of their claims are legit. The royal commission said there was no evidence to suggest the adequacy of the supervision arrangements at Ashgrove was reconsidered "in light of this more serious complaint". Or will he give you a theological exam and dismiss you entirely if you dont pass his test? Cash not flowing?Explore your options with RSM. Getting loud about live music and the night-time economy. If I was a staff member of Marist over this period Id want this sorted out ASAP. IN .HELL. 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It showed orphanages and residential care facilities were the places most rife with child abuse - BoysTown in Beaudesert had 219 claims of abuse recorded against it. In 1985 Brother Sutton commenced teaching at St Carthages Primary School. Hes volunteered with us in the past and continues to be a great blessing to CMC, but the important fact to note here is that a friend was recommending Apologia Church to him, and he was doing his own personal research on them before a church check for them was even a consideration for me. In 1887 the secondary school transferred to the eastern side of St Marys Cathedral, since this was a more central location and provided more space. covering up the problem, every single boy that was at Marist in the 70s 80s and 90s was a potential victim. If u only knew how much this has effected my brother over the years. Some of these men were welcomed in our home, work colleagues of our mother, and trusted implicitly by our parents. The report concluded that Brother Hill ought to have recognised that Brother Patrick was potentially a danger and that Brother Patrick should have been removed from the school environment altogether. I immediately responded to Jeffs email with answers to all of his statements, doing my best to both assuage any genuine concerns he might have and his false claims about McCraney and by extension about myself. Thank God I was never molested. Mike was investigating on his own behalf for his own spiritual interests, and once he found some information that was concerning to, At this point, I had to find out if these accusations were true. "I can only say again, as I did in the Royal Commission, even though my client is not fit and he's demented, that there's a sincere apology again to all of the victims," he said. You dont know if your conversations with leadership about your marital problems, your struggles with addiction, or your disagreements with fellow church members are being recorded, and then saved, lying in wait to be used against you later on for whatever purpose Apologia Church or Jeff Durbin deem necessary. "It demonstrates grooming behaviour on the part of the accused in some cases so as to establish a relationship within which acts of indecency could occur.". 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Is Apologia Church obligated to be transparent with the information we provide to the Church by asking these questions? Hearing the admission of this behavior from Durbins own mouth is proof that its happened at least one time, and as referenced in the article. In uncertain times,we give you certainty. Then in September that year, two young teenagers at the Marist College Ashgrove left their classroom and were found in nearby bushland because Brother Patrick "was a bit close to them, was patting their bottom and sometimes squeezing their bottom". A new book by investigative journalist Suzanne Smith contains allegations that Sykes abused Glen Walsh, an aspiring brother. We are a school that nurtures and strengthens our students as they are transformed into better and more compassionate people. Chute again admitted to "inappropriate touching". looks to the future with audacity and hope. In 1995, Brother Michael Hill took over Brother Turton's job. If true, these accusations would lead anyone to conclude that Apologia Church is spiritually abusive to its members. The court must now decide if a sentence should be imposed, and the case will most likely be referred to the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal. I know I speak on behalf of all Marists when I say we are horrified by these tragic events. 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Click here to view more information about the Liturgy of Lament which was held at the College on 10 November 2016. This attitude leads us to reach out to the wider community to those who suffer injustice. In 2008, he was charged and convicted of 19 child sex offences against six children he taught at Marist College Canberra. The particular flavour and character of Marist schools spring from the Founder of Marist education and of the Marist Brothers, St Marcellin Champagnat. Justice Mossop said the evidence Chute had pursued students was profound. Information concerning child sexual abuse was usually held by the Provincial (a person with direct authority over the Brothers in that Province) and, with some rare exceptions, seemed not to have been passed on to their successors or to the Provincial Council. Will he answer them if they come from, I challenge any member of Apologia Church to ask these questions of their churchs leadership, or at the very least, ask, 2023 Check My Church Proudly created this website with. One man told the court he was first introduced to Chute as a boy through a pet Labrador the Catholic Brother kept by his side. A long-awaited report from the royal commission concluded that the man who heard the allegations Provincial of the Marist Brothers Sydney Province, Brother Alexis Turton should have known Brother Patrick needed to be removed from the school, but failed to act. Was there a male teacher possible surname Barber or Barbra at Marist in the 70s early 80s? There are few responsibilities as central to society as the preparation of young people for a life in todays world. BTW: I once went to the Headmaster (Marist 1984)seeking advice on how to treat a another student 3 years junior to me who was making a pest of himself on the bus on the way home. NZ was probably a tour. Hes been searching for some Ex-Mormon Christian support for a while, and one of his friends recommended Apologia Church to him since they have a popular Mormon ministry. I used to think the latter. The royal commission was also critical of the handover process between Brother Turton and Brother Hill. This abuse and the subsequent inadequate response from . Christian morals are corrupt. Sexual abuse case study. More background After the jailing of Marist Brother Kostka Chute, the Canberra Times published an interesting feature article, giving more background about sexual abuse at Canberra's Catholic boys' schools:-Sins of the Brothers Canberra Times, 28 . AND YES, I AM SERIOUS.. I HAVE ONLY RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT MY BROTHER WAS SEXUALLY MOLESTED, HUMILIATED, WHIPPED ON HIS BACKSIDE WITH THE CANE AND WITH HIS SCHOOL TROUSERS PULLED DOWN BY brother kosta. These days, the teaching and care of the students is carried out by dedicated lay people who identify with the educational charism of Marcellin Champagnat and wish to see it preserved and enhanced. Brother Carroll issued a statement on Tuesday saying Marist Brothers openly acknowledged their past failures and "accept that the damage done continues today". Just read it for yourselves, church checkers, and youll know what Im talking about. The articles and video hed found are below: https://pulpitandpen.org/2020/01/07/jeff-durbin-secret-recordings-and-apologia-church-delete-after-reading/, https://biblethumpingwingnut.com/2019/11/29/a-warning-to-the-members-of-apologia-church/. We also see in this video, and others posted by Tim Hurd, that James White admits to hearing the phone call recording. Many parents sent their kids to Marist under the impression that their kids will receive an excellent education and eventually graduate as well-rounded young men with excellent Christian morals. Thats his job. Should books be edited retrospectively to be more 'politically correct'? Keep in mind that they ignored me for 12 days, and probably would have continued to ignore me had I not mentioned what Id found about them on P&P. We are proud of our Marist tradition of hospitality and I extend a warm invitation to you to come and visit us, so we may show you our College and how proud we are to be part of its community. A Marist education provides boys with a spiritual compass for life. "We will now carefully consider the report, its findings and recommendations and evaluate our current practices in their light," he said. This remains the goal we set ourselves at Marist College Canberra, a Catholic school for boys from Years 4 to 12. In 1987, he was removed from this school. Sound typical? But thats not what happened. A house with history.Dickson's newest apartments are now sellingFind out more. a pet Labrador the Catholic Brother kept by his side. I am a happy, confident and talented person and I belief I owe a lot of this to my time at Marist. Copyright 2023 Region Group Pty Ltd ABN 85 168 887 232. Nah! Mike was investigating on his own behalf for his own spiritual interests, and once he found some information that was concerning to him, he contacted me. 4) There was allegedly an incident in New Zealand in the late 70s which seems very very strange. Put under church discipline? . Anyway, I only saw the video because it was a recommendation on my YouTube homepage, being that Id recently watched some James White and Apologia Studios videos in my research. This totally sickens me to the core and i would be more then willing to join an sort of lobby. "It would be understandable if Marist people lost faith in the College and what it stands for.". Mr Barry Cronan, assuming hes still alive. After several days and no response (usual), I tracked down another email address for Jeff Durbin and sent him an email. Kostkas behaviour was commonly known among the wider marist community by the mid-80s. Brother Hill told the royal commission he was not aware of any arrangements in place to ensure the staff understood the need for Brother Patrick to be supervised. Until it is they are all suspect in my mind. Understanding child sexual abuse in institutional contexts, Report of Case Study No. After 12 days of silence, once I mentioned the P&P news and Tim Hurds warnings to Apologia Church members, I was answered within 24 hours. He says: "It happened after I left the classroom feeling bilious, either from summer heat or an upset stomach caused by something eaten." The PSO in Sydney forwarded Basil's complaint to the Marist Brothers office in Sydney. While the writers and reporters at Pulpit & Pen have attempted to contact Jeff Durbin for a one-on-one interview regarding these matters, he has declined to engage with them. But those evils occurred and innocent lives were damaged. Unfortunately, this will take a long and painful unravelling hopefully no stone is left unturned in the search for these pedophiles. We acknowledge that our love of God calls us to love of self, love of neighbour, love of work, love of learning, and love of our College in the way we take pride in all that we do. "But he's been found not fit and so these proceedings have gone along the lines of what's a special hearing.". Ive said it before I was very lucky. We also see in this video, and others posted by Tim Hurd, that James White admits to hearing the phone call recording. In 1992, Brother Turton received another historical complaint about Brother Patrick. it took too long. And unfortunately, it didnt take long to find it. Also, thankfully my brother is still Alive. Of the 16 formal allegations made against Chute, Justice Mossop said he accepted that 14 of them had occurred beyond a reasonable doubt. This was their time. Jeff Durbin also admits to being the one who anonymously posted the recorded discussion on YouTube, rather than putting it out under his own name or ministrys name. The first Marist school in Australia began in Sydney in 1872 and others were founded in quick succession in all the mainland States. He was again accused of sexual abuse and, once again, admitted what he had done. In the process, we give them a chance to test themselves against the best they think they can be, to grow in the knowledge of the Catholic faith, to develop a loving relationship with Jesus Christ and to build a Christian community. He left the school at the end of 1962 and began work at the Marist Primary School in Queanbeyan in 1963, before being transferred to Villa Maria at Hunters Hill for 1964, 1965 and 1966.". It says the abuse occurred on an almost nightly basis at a retreat in. The Marists' provincial superior wrote to Basil on . Marr Street Canberra, ACT, Australia 2607. "I do not understand how a school with Marist's values and ethos could not protect the victims. Counsel Gail Furness, SC, said 4,444 alleged child sex abuse incidents were recorded in the survey. It was also satisfied that Brother Turton did not tell the principal or the Superior of the Ashgrove community the whole story regarding the complaint reported to police, and found this was "plainly inadequate". I went to a Marist Secondary College in Sydney in the mid to late 60s. He said the legacy of the abuse "cast a shadow" on the school. The only factors in being chosen was the personal taste of the individual peopdophile, theyre risk assessment of each intended victim and the opportunity each had to indulge themselves in our childhood. By the way, once again the CT is late delivering news. 10. I was at Marist at the time this was happening in the 80s. One week on, how many drivers have Canberra's new mobile phone detection cameras busted? Chute was transferred to St Anne's Primary School at Bondi and was again the subject of allegations of sexual abuse in 1961 and 1962. Im also considering starting a lobby/support group for Old Boys and their families. While Shawn and I welcome Jeff to engage with us and speak with us on any of these issues (and have multiple times in the past now), he continues to ignore us. My parents went thru so much since the day I can remember trying to help him & im still just so shocked ! I have so many answers I want answered Im taking this matter further. Use your own skills of discernment and investigation to determine whether this claim holds any water (or even thick, grainy sludge). The Marist Brothers have paid out $6.84 million in compensation to 38 former students who were sexually abused by John William Chute, who is also known as Brother Kostka. 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The great current teachers and brothers of Marist College whove inherited these issues deserve help and support from the wider community as they too try to resolve these issues with the best interests of the poor victims at heart. And last but not least, he still has answered none of our questions, church checkers. In an Apologia Studios episode entitled Special: Responding to False Witness, Jeff Durbin admits to recording a phone call from Tim Hurd without his knowledge or consent, recording Hurd confessing his sins against Durbin and Apologia church. And yes in this I include the following: Mrs OShea, Fairburn, Tan, Guy, Winchester, Johnson etc.. and Ms Robertson et al. For the first century or so of its existence, most of the teachers were Brothers. Okay, church checkers. Even though I responded to Durbins accusations promptly and in a manner that I think was very reasonable (see my response below), he ignored me and has continued to ignore me from the time I sent this last email. We invite young people to engage in an education that sets high expectations and uncompromising standards. I am responding to him here (and I responded in my last email to him), but Im also going to sit down with Shawn McCraney next month for a multi-part interview to ask him questions about his doctrinal views, his faith in Christ, and to discern for myself whether CAMPUS Church or McCraney himself lines up with any definition of cult that I can find. Here, we also strive to form hearts, so boys will know how to seek God, and know how to work in the service of others. Additionally, he and his cohorts (Luke and Joy of Apologia Church) hopped on their podcast, Apologia Studios, and aired an entire hour-long episode about how Shawn McCraney is a cult leader, an apostate, a charlatan (*gasp*, Jeff, that kind of accusation can get you sued), and a very dangerous man (yeah, that can get you sued too). Keep you posted. Royal commission documents have exposed Marist College in Canberra as the most notorious Catholic school in Australia for child sexual abuse claims. Every day we package the most popular Riotact stories and send them straight to your inbox. In 1996 he pleaded guilty to 67 child sex offences in relation to 15 students at schools in New South Wales. But Bravehearts ambassador Damian De Marco believed the total number of victims at Marist College Canberra would be much higher. You know, that whole Matthew 18 thing? And If the accusations are really false, this was their opportunity to clear it up. My family has been involved with Marist from the beginning. Thomas Butler, known as Brother Patrick, had been teaching at Brisbane's Marist College Ashgrove for three years after decades teaching in various schools in New South Wales when Catholic church authorities were made aware of historical sexual abuse complaints against him. Formal apologies on behalf of the Marist Brothers and the College have been made and the strength of our contemporary Child Safeguarding Framework is unrecognisable from those of days gone by. 9. Sorry for being a regular poster on this topic but I knew Kostka, Lyons et la very well as did many Old Boiz. I know Barry well; we had a memorable run-in hed remember. He called me a cult member, and McCraney, a known cult leader. These claims actually made me laugh out loud. The current Provincial of the Marist Brothers, Brother Crowe, admitted to the Royal Commission that failures of communication and of action had had tragic results and that the facts were horrendous and inexcusable. The College enjoys strong support from its parent body and this support has enabled it to keep abreast of educational developments. Although described as being due to problems with interpersonal relationships with staff, the Commissioners found his removal was only after: Commissioners also heard that successive Provincials seemed to not have passed on information regarding Brother Suttons behavior to their successors and the Provincial Council. Its students often gained brilliant results in the public examinations and its Old Boys were distinguished in many walks of life. Last year the school installed an open-air memorial in the gardens of the campus quadrangle. Access unlimited news content and The Canberra Times app. Apart from stating the bleeding obvious, this story is pretty bloody horrible. BTW: I know there are still teachers at marist who were there when Kostka et. However, we are interested in much more than worldly success and activities. As we follow in the footsteps of Saint Marcellin, we strive to give practical expression to our Catholic faith in the evangelisation of young people. One of his victims,. I hope that you are able to get a sense of the rich and vibrant learning environment offered here at Marist College Canberra. Do I insert my opinions into the church checks at all? The people, places, pets and passions that give our city life. "I also accept that there is nothing in any person's power to change the past and make whole what has been broken apart. His response was both jarring and confusing. In February 2008, a teacher at Marist College Canberra, Brother John William Chute (also known as Brother Kostka), pleaded guilty in the ACT Magistrates Court to 11 charges of indecently assaulting students of the college during the 1980s. He admitted following a complaint to sexually abusing a student at the school and the then provincial of Marist Brothers, Othmar Weldon, considered it a "good idea" to move Chute to another school. hahahahaha View, Will the review show that a senator from the ACT voting against the ACT's interests repeatedly, is View, Hilarious. Over several days last week the court heard harrowing details about the abuse of the boys, which often took place on school grounds or in the classroom. We strive to see each person as equal in dignity and worthy of respect. "Back in 2008 John Chute pleaded guilty to a large number of historical offences, he was sentenced by Justice Gray to a very significant term," he said. The Royal Commissions Report of Case Study No. Whatever happens will be a matter of public record shortly anyway. 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