Dozens of children were raped by priests in Catholic schools in Australia Emma Louise Foster died alone at home, on the outskirts of Melbourne (Australia), on 4 January. She was found clutching a teddy bear that her parents had given her on her first birthday. Emma committed suicide at age 26 from an overdose. She and her sister child, Katherine, now 22, were repeatedly raped when they went to Sacred Heart College in Oakleigh, south of Melbourne, between 1988 and 1993, by Father Kevin O'Donnell, sentenced in 1995 to 19 months numerous prison for sexual abuse and died in 1997. Emma never overcame the trauma, at age 17 was addicted to drugs and suffered from bulimia. Kate was alcohol in adolescence and, in 1999, was hit by a drunk driver. Suffer serious physical and mental. The tragic story of two sisters whose lives were shattered by the abuses of a priest throughout Australia have shocked the Pope's recent visit to Sydney is best known for the many thousands of reported cases of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in the country.
complaint's relentless campaign waged by the parents of Emma, \u200b\u200bwho for years battled the courts to reject any financial compensation from the Church responds to its goal of ensuring that other parents are more aware of the danger of pedophilia. "This is the legacy he has left Emma, \u200b\u200bhelp prevent cases like yours," say Anthony and Christine Foster, who left Sydney on Monday disappointed not to have been received by the Pope. Had requested a hearing to obtain not only an apology from the Pope on behalf of the whole Church, but also a commitment that Benedict XVI would take steps to prevent future sexual abuse by clergy.
complaint's relentless campaign waged by the parents of Emma, \u200b\u200bwho for years battled the courts to reject any financial compensation from the Church responds to its goal of ensuring that other parents are more aware of the danger of pedophilia. "This is the legacy he has left Emma, \u200b\u200bhelp prevent cases like yours," say Anthony and Christine Foster, who left Sydney on Monday disappointed not to have been received by the Pope. Had requested a hearing to obtain not only an apology from the Pope on behalf of the whole Church, but also a commitment that Benedict XVI would take steps to prevent future sexual abuse by clergy.
According to data from Broken Rites, Australian Association that assists victims of sexual abuse in the Church, more than half (55%) of complainants in cases of childhood sexual abuse are men. Women, who represent 45%, also suffered, mostly during childhood abuse, although a significant number of adults suffered at times of vulnerability, such as loneliness, separation, or an unhappy marriage. Most complaints are made many years after the abuse occurred.
Geoff Fitzpatrick Tasmania, acknowledges having been a rebellious child. Son of large families, parents, alcoholics, could not be with him and, in 1969, when he was 12, he entered the St. Augustine Catholic orphanage, west of Melbourne. It claims to have been violated, at least 14 times, by Father William Stuart Houston and was the subject of numerous physical abuse during the two years he spent in the orphanage. Married for 18 years and with children, Fitzpatrick reported her case to police in 1996. Houston was indicted for sodomy and indecent assault, the prosecution decided not to charge, and now lives retired in a Christian Brothers residence in Melbourne.
"I spent half my life to a psychiatrist and psychologist do not get out of my mind," said Fitzpatrick, who suffers from anxiety and nightmares. The medical reports agree that the sexual abuse he was subjected in childhood have seriously affected their ability to cope with life, especially the family. "I want you to admit fault! I want to boot all the evil they did to me! I want anybody to go through what I did!" Cries.
Stephen Woods, 46, is a professor at an institute in Melbourne. As a child went to school Saint Alipius in Ballarat, where he was sexually abused by two priests when he was between 11 and 14. "When I called the doors of the cathedral for help just got another priest raped me. I suffered severe depression for years and I still get a feeling of helplessness and powerlessness that keeps my life to be normal, "said Woods. He, like many other victims, he expected the Pope's visit to Australia will help to heal his wounds:" No has been repaired. The victims have not found comfort. No apology as did Prime Minister Kevin Rudd when he apologized to the Aborigines for the evil done in the past. "
" I have lost faith and I can not keep for a long time or a job or a relationship, "says Eric fleißiges, 41, of Queensland. Youth shelter went to the parish of San Jose in Tweed Heads, when he was 13 and was homeless. The pastor, Paul Rex Brown declared in 1996 guilty of child pornography crimes, "he offered to live in the rectory, where he molested him for two years. "The Pope was the only one who could help me. It was devastating. Only he can help close this wound," he says.
Rose, the name under which he hides his identity, is 68 years old. For four said he had been sexually abused at 10 years by the religious order of La Salle, Brendan George Carroll, in Cootamundra (Canberra). Brendan, who died in 1983, masturbated in front of her and other children who, like Rose, practicing digital penetration. "Why it took me almost 60 years to tell, Because no one would have believed me, and less accusing Brendan respected as a priest," he says. Decided to break the silence when he realized that his confession could help others. "The Catholic Church stole my innocence when I was 10 years and this has ruined my life. I have always hated sex and that destroyed my marriage. I understand that my silence has been unjust and unfair to other victims," \u200b\u200bhe says. According
Broken Rites, 107 priests have been convicted in Australia for sexual abuse. Published
07/28/1908 http://www.elpais.com/
Geoff Fitzpatrick Tasmania, acknowledges having been a rebellious child. Son of large families, parents, alcoholics, could not be with him and, in 1969, when he was 12, he entered the St. Augustine Catholic orphanage, west of Melbourne. It claims to have been violated, at least 14 times, by Father William Stuart Houston and was the subject of numerous physical abuse during the two years he spent in the orphanage. Married for 18 years and with children, Fitzpatrick reported her case to police in 1996. Houston was indicted for sodomy and indecent assault, the prosecution decided not to charge, and now lives retired in a Christian Brothers residence in Melbourne.
"I spent half my life to a psychiatrist and psychologist do not get out of my mind," said Fitzpatrick, who suffers from anxiety and nightmares. The medical reports agree that the sexual abuse he was subjected in childhood have seriously affected their ability to cope with life, especially the family. "I want you to admit fault! I want to boot all the evil they did to me! I want anybody to go through what I did!" Cries.
Stephen Woods, 46, is a professor at an institute in Melbourne. As a child went to school Saint Alipius in Ballarat, where he was sexually abused by two priests when he was between 11 and 14. "When I called the doors of the cathedral for help just got another priest raped me. I suffered severe depression for years and I still get a feeling of helplessness and powerlessness that keeps my life to be normal, "said Woods. He, like many other victims, he expected the Pope's visit to Australia will help to heal his wounds:" No has been repaired. The victims have not found comfort. No apology as did Prime Minister Kevin Rudd when he apologized to the Aborigines for the evil done in the past. "
" I have lost faith and I can not keep for a long time or a job or a relationship, "says Eric fleißiges, 41, of Queensland. Youth shelter went to the parish of San Jose in Tweed Heads, when he was 13 and was homeless. The pastor, Paul Rex Brown declared in 1996 guilty of child pornography crimes, "he offered to live in the rectory, where he molested him for two years. "The Pope was the only one who could help me. It was devastating. Only he can help close this wound," he says.
Rose, the name under which he hides his identity, is 68 years old. For four said he had been sexually abused at 10 years by the religious order of La Salle, Brendan George Carroll, in Cootamundra (Canberra). Brendan, who died in 1983, masturbated in front of her and other children who, like Rose, practicing digital penetration. "Why it took me almost 60 years to tell, Because no one would have believed me, and less accusing Brendan respected as a priest," he says. Decided to break the silence when he realized that his confession could help others. "The Catholic Church stole my innocence when I was 10 years and this has ruined my life. I have always hated sex and that destroyed my marriage. I understand that my silence has been unjust and unfair to other victims," \u200b\u200bhe says. According
Broken Rites, 107 priests have been convicted in Australia for sexual abuse. Published
07/28/1908 http://www.elpais.com/
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