A group action of 170 claimants had successfully claimed that between 1958 and 1992 they were sexually abused by Brother James Carragher, and various others, at the St William's school. Speaking on Quest's EFL show, ex-striker Kevin Phillips said: "(It's) incredible, just the way he tackles. To quote from it: Took a cat-o-nine tails out of his drawer. Don't miss out on any Football League action with our EFL72 email update! BROTHER LEO. Teacher at St Js Ipswich in 1980s. Ian Harris, for the defence, said that Carragher admitted his crimes were 'scandalous and disgraceful'. He relates how the friends of Brother James all wore suits, drove Jaguars and spoke with a posh accent. Brother James Carragher, 52, admitted 12 charges of sexual and indecent assault on nine boys at the St William's Roman Catholic Community Home at Market Weighton, Humberside, between 1973 and 1980. The similarities to organised Catholic crime in Ipswich in the 1960s is remarkable. Work still in progress by the author. Teacher at St J's Ipswich and later at Beulah Hill. He is currently HEAD of the DLS Order in UK and Ireland. Today, a judge said Carragher and McCallen had the boys at the school effectively trapped and added: It is difficult to imagine a worse case of breach of trust.. BROTHER JAMES RYAN. And they want to keep their jobs. Hull Daily Mail So Ive done a quick SUMMARY which I can add to and improve as time goes on. This news was discovered by one of his relatives, Janine OBrien Cassella on Facebook. The author has been informed that another province today has oversight on the lives of parishioners without proper safety protocols. 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The school was run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools: James Carragher, who was principal from 1976-1990, is currently serving his third prison sentence for physically and sexually abusing boys at the school, while its former chaplain, Anthony McCallen, is serving a 15-year sentence. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Our hearts go out to all victims of abuse and their families. Left under questionable circumstances 1980s.His resignation letter threatens to spill the beans and tell all about the DLS. James Carragher is in jail for sex offences against children at the home, Nigel Feeley was abused at St William's by James Carragher, St William's Children's Home was run by the De La Salle Brothers, a Christian order of lay teachers, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The BBC has seen written testimony from a boy at the home describing how Carragher hit him on the head "with his fist", "dragged" him onto the landing and "kicked" and "pulled" him down the stairs. Hull Crown Court was told that, as principal of the school, Carragher gained the trust of the boys, all under 16, only to put them through a series of assaults. They are in relation from previous few years of a strong relationship. The Catholic elite laity I knew certainly drove expensive cars and were professionals. 18 Year Olds. And with a focus on the laity. St William's Children's Home. There are private follow ups to this post available to investigators from the author. There is a media blackout on this important development. Thus far, no academic or media or survivors organisations or the IICSA itself has shown any interest in UK Catholic organised crime because it either steps out of the safe tramlines of the just one rotten apple in the barrel theory or because theyre aware of the veto. Other abuse was reserved as "punishment" for boys who had absconded from the home. This news was revealed by one of his family members, Janine O'Brien Cassella on Facebook. ST JOSEPHS COLLEGE IPSWICH SUMMARY. That the jewel in the Catholic Crown may end its existence and why, you might imagine would already be the subject of opinion pieces, further research and articles in the Guardian, Independent, Times, Mirror, Sun, and Mail, not to mention coverage by the BBC. In my view, its because there is a behind the scenes veto as it brings an important pillar of the establishment into disrepute. In his early childhood, he supported Mersey based team Everton, before becoming an established Liverpool fan. Former chaplain Anthony McCallen, formerly of Whernside Crescent, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, was jailed for 15 years after being convicted of 11 charges including a serious sexual offence. The jury heard how McCallen had previously been found in possession of indecent photographs of boys, some of which he took through spyholes as they showered and used the toilet. There are four organisations that need to be held to account as detailed in my past posts: 1)The De La Salle Order who still teach children today. James Carragher, of Cearns Road, Merseyside, who was principal from 1976-1990, is serving his third prison sentence for physically and sexually abusing boys there. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Both men had already served jail terms for abusing youngsters at the school run by the Catholic De La Salle order - and went on trial late last year accused of abusing 11 more boys between them. He was cleared of a further 30 charges. He said: "it was a perfect opportunity for abuse". James (Jim) Carragher, age 86, passed away on May 19, 2022, after a short illness surrounded by his loving family. There have been three criminal investigations into abuse at the home. "During his trial James Carragher said that he was ashamed of what he had done and that he had failed to live up to what he professed. What's he waiting for? Headmaster St Js Ipswich. The 18-year-old had followed in his fathers footsteps, beginning life at Liverpool before moving to the DW Stadium as an under-14 player. James Carragher, of Cearns Road, Merseyside, who was principal from 1976-1990, is serving his third prison sentence for physically and sexually abusing boys there. If you know some information, please comment below. The judge said this would have led him to a sentence of 30 years in prison, from which he deducted the 21 years he had already served. While still a DLS Brother at Oak Hill (St Js prep school) he committed a shocking sexual assault on a child. Court documents seen by the BBC state that on 6 April 1970 an incident was investigated by a "sub-committee of managers" at the home. Full testimony. ", A spokesman for the Diocese said: "Abusive behaviour has absolutely no place in the Catholic Church, or anywhere in society, and is against everything we stand for.". Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards' hilarious goal reaction, Jamie Carragher's son is following in his footsteps, FIFA super-fan spends entire month designing every single new Championship kit, Championship supporters pick the team who they think will over-achieve this season. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. It has cut itself free of the DLS order, just as Ampleforth is cutting itself free from its Benedictine monk founders. First Name Mia. But consider this, gentlemen, If the bell can toll for Ampleforth, it can toll for you. Model. 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Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. These media accounts have now been removed from the web. Further allegations against Kearney likely to follow. But he said the boys had not been sent to a place of safety, because there were also "bullies and paedophiles who used violence as a way of controlling the boys, and who took the opportunity to work in that environment to use and abuse the boys in their care for their own sexual gratification." If the compensation claim succeeds, the eventual payout could run into millions of pounds. James Lee Duncan Carragher was born to Paula and Phil on the 28th of January 1978. Fathers name is Not Available. Mia Carragher Is A Member Of . Heres the latest position in a very balanced article by Jonathan West.https://www.thetablet.co.uk/blogs/1/1674/ampleforth-must-get-serious-about-child-protection-or-it-will-deservedly-close-says-this-campaigner. They were effectively trapped, he said, and there was no escape from you., Judge Marson said: Each of you contributed significantly to their misery.. During a search of his home in the investigation that led to the current trial, police found photographs of boys hidden between the pages of McCallen's books, which "when viewed together establish in the clearest terms where his sexual interest lies", the court heard. Her brother James Lee Carragher was born on November 11, 2020, and is nineteen years old. He said the 11 victims suffered severe long-term, continuing psychological harm as a result of what you did. He suggested to the jury that they should not be influenced by the fact many of the complainants had battled drink or drugs, or both, or had committed crimes. It was run by the De La Salle brothers on behalf of Middlesbrough Diocese. According to a letter sent to Humberside County Council in 1992, complaints at the home were deal with by the principal, meaning that for 14 years allegations were dealt with by the man - Carragher - who was carrying out the abuse. After penning his deal, Carragher junior said: Im very happy; I signed here when I was an under-14 and Ive loved it here. In the 1990s, he was convicted of abusing two boys when he was also found to have indecent photos of boys. More than 200 men claim they were abused at St William's residential school in Market Weighton between 1970 and 1991, run by the De La Salle order. He said: "it was a perfect opportunity for abuse". DeSantis won't say he's running. See my post the Dark Network and https://eprints.qut.edu.au/132822/2/Sally_Muytjens_Thesis.pdf. Thus the Catholic Herald didnt report the original ban, never mind what happened next. It was unbelievably horrific and abrupt that are almost those who are still in shock. 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