Van de week hernieuwd Mount Cashel, Canada Nu opnieuw - en ook niet voor de eerste keer: - weer een Boystown. Zuid Afrika dit keer
Check out all the players, the time is now is de advertentie opgenomen in de berichtgeving over de begrafenis over deze player, May 29 2002
De welgerespecteerd bisschop, Big Daddy, stichter van Boys Town, een tehuis voor misbruikte en verlaten jongens.
"Hij had zijn droom verwerkelijkt".
Yep, wat een waargemaakte natte droom. Andere creaps beschreven de spelopbouw en het speelveld in hun handboeken.
Als elke goede speler (en reclame) deze kerels weten heel goed wat ze doen, hoe zij hun dromen welbewust waar konden en kunnen maken. Binnen en dankzij die kerk.
Teamplayers in Topsport. Generaties lang getraind!
Pupils of Boys Town were there, too, to pay their last respects to
Orsmond. Daniel said Orsmond's warmth and humanity, "the reason for his concern for others, especially to those who were oppressed", would be missed most.Als je er niet zo strontmisselijk van werd, zou je er om kunnen huilen van het lachen.
Check out all the players, the time is now om aan die nachtmerrie een eind te maken.
Bishop is labelled a 'child molester'
By Kashiefa Ajam and Janet Smith
One of South Africa's most prominent Catholic bishops has been described as a child molester in shocking revelations in a new book.
Writer Mario d'Offizi pulls no punches in explicit details about his alleged sexual encounters with the late Reginald Orsmond, who was the highly-regarded Bishop of Johannesburg from 1984 until his death in 2002.
D'Offizi was 13 and a resident of Boys' Town in the Magaliesburg in the 1960s at the time he says he was first abused.
The celebrated founder of the youth care organisation apparently molested him for three years.
D'Offizi's dramatic revelations - which are laid bare in his memoir, Bless Me Father, include descriptions of how he was plied with alcohol before the leading cleric engaged him in a sex act.
"I went back to the bed and sat down," he writes. "My head started swimming and I felt nauseous. I fought the tears. Father Orsmond's hand fondled my thigh; then he reached for my fly and unzipped it . . . Then he took my hand and placed it on his private parts."
Speaking to The Independent on Saturday this week, D'Offizi, 58, said writing the chapter about Orsmond, who was affectionately known as "Big Daddy" to some of the residents, was
"the most difficult thing I ever had to do".
The rest of the book concerns other aspects of his life. "I had realised in order to understand how I had led such a reckless life, I had to go back - and there was Father Orsmond."
Another old friend from Boys' Town, whose name is known to The Independent on Saturday, also made a chilling revelation.
D'Offizi writes: "I told him my dark secret, and he hugged me. He told me that his younger brother, who had died a few years earlier, had been molested by Father Orsmond."
Father Chris Townsend, information officer at the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC), said "the content is just incredible".
"There are many things said there that there is no way to answer because Reg is dead.
Memory is a dangerous thing, and it is very difficult to make an informed judgment on the claims of the book."
D'Offizi says he is concerned about the fallout from within the Catholic church and former Boys' Town residents and he makes it clear that he regarded the bishop as "an absolutely wonderful teacher".
D'Offizi himself says Boys' Town taught him all the values he still holds high. "I really believe in its ideals. I cannot say a bad word about Boys' Town."
Townsend says the Orsmond family have been "very hurt" by the allegations, but they are not talking to the media. Publisher Andrew Miller of Geko Books, which is releasing Bless Me Father in mid-October, said they have had no challenge from the Orsmond family or the SACBC.
D'Offizi says although he is "sorry in some ways for breaking down something people hold dear to them", he has not forgotten what Orsmond taught him. "Have the courage of your convictions, and take the consequence of your actions. I shall do that."
Church Pledges Action On Clerical Sex Abuse Claim
This article was originally published on page 3 of The Independent on Saturday on September 29, 2007
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Catholic Information Service for Africa (Nairobi)NEWS2 October 2007
Posted to the web 2 October 2007 Pretoria
The Catholic Church has invited a man claiming to have been sexually molested by a deceased bishop to seek audience with a competent Church authority.
The Church said it noted with great sadness the alleged child sexual abuse of Mario D'Offisi by the late Bishop Reginald Orsmond of Johannesburg during their time together at Boys Town in the 1960's.
Magazine editor D'Offizi alleges in an autobiography to be released next month that Orsmond sexually abused him during three years at Boys Town in the Magaliesberg.
Bishop Orsmond - who died in 2002 - is remembered for founding the largest private childcare organization in South Africa, the Boys Town children's home, in 1958.
The Southern African Catholic Church's spokesman, Fr Chris Townsend, said the church had a clear position against sexual abuse of any kind and had been consistent in strongly condemning the "deplorable behaviour within the church and within society as a whole."
He said Bishop Orsmond was a larger-than-life character in the lives of so many people and it was unfortunate that allegations of sexual abuse had come years after his death.
"In accordance to our commitment to pastoral care of those who perceive themselves as victims, we invite Mr D'Offizi and all others who feel that they are victims of abuse by Catholic Clergy and Religious to share their story with a competent church authority so that swift and compassionate action can be taken."
Fr Townsend said the allegations would hurt many people, but hoped justice would be done.
"All will be hurting due to these allegations. We all hope that whatever processes are undertaken, justice may be served to the benefit of all affected by this.
The Protocol for dealing with sexual abuse of children in Southern Africa is available on the Church's official website: http://www.sacbc.org.za/
Bishop is labelled a 'child molester'
By Kashiefa Ajam and Janet Smith
One of South Africa's most prominent Catholic bishops has been described as a child molester in shocking revelations in a new book.
Writer Mario d'Offizi pulls no punches in explicit details about his alleged sexual encounters with the late Reginald Orsmond, who was the highly-regarded Bishop of Johannesburg from 1984 until his death in 2002.
D'Offizi was 13 and a resident of Boys' Town in the Magaliesburg in the 1960s at the time he says he was first abused.
The celebrated founder of the youth care organisation apparently molested him for three years.
D'Offizi's dramatic revelations - which are laid bare in his memoir, Bless Me Father, include descriptions of how he was plied with alcohol before the leading cleric engaged him in a sex act.
"I went back to the bed and sat down," he writes. "My head started swimming and I felt nauseous. I fought the tears. Father Orsmond's hand fondled my thigh; then he reached for my fly and unzipped it . . . Then he took my hand and placed it on his private parts."
Speaking to The Independent on Saturday this week, D'Offizi, 58, said writing the chapter about Orsmond, who was affectionately known as "Big Daddy" to some of the residents, was
"the most difficult thing I ever had to do".
The rest of the book concerns other aspects of his life. "I had realised in order to understand how I had led such a reckless life, I had to go back - and there was Father Orsmond."
Another old friend from Boys' Town, whose name is known to The Independent on Saturday, also made a chilling revelation.
D'Offizi writes: "I told him my dark secret, and he hugged me. He told me that his younger brother, who had died a few years earlier, had been molested by Father Orsmond."
Father Chris Townsend, information officer at the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC), said "the content is just incredible".
"There are many things said there that there is no way to answer because Reg is dead.
Memory is a dangerous thing, and it is very difficult to make an informed judgment on the claims of the book."
D'Offizi says he is concerned about the fallout from within the Catholic church and former Boys' Town residents and he makes it clear that he regarded the bishop as "an absolutely wonderful teacher".
D'Offizi himself says Boys' Town taught him all the values he still holds high. "I really believe in its ideals. I cannot say a bad word about Boys' Town."
Townsend says the Orsmond family have been "very hurt" by the allegations, but they are not talking to the media. Publisher Andrew Miller of Geko Books, which is releasing Bless Me Father in mid-October, said they have had no challenge from the Orsmond family or the SACBC.
D'Offizi says although he is "sorry in some ways for breaking down something people hold dear to them", he has not forgotten what Orsmond taught him. "Have the courage of your convictions, and take the consequence of your actions. I shall do that."
Church Pledges Action On Clerical Sex Abuse Claim
This article was originally published on page 3 of The Independent on Saturday on September 29, 2007
************************
Catholic Information Service for Africa (Nairobi)NEWS2 October 2007
Posted to the web 2 October 2007 Pretoria
The Catholic Church has invited a man claiming to have been sexually molested by a deceased bishop to seek audience with a competent Church authority.
The Church said it noted with great sadness the alleged child sexual abuse of Mario D'Offisi by the late Bishop Reginald Orsmond of Johannesburg during their time together at Boys Town in the 1960's.
Magazine editor D'Offizi alleges in an autobiography to be released next month that Orsmond sexually abused him during three years at Boys Town in the Magaliesberg.
Bishop Orsmond - who died in 2002 - is remembered for founding the largest private childcare organization in South Africa, the Boys Town children's home, in 1958.
The Southern African Catholic Church's spokesman, Fr Chris Townsend, said the church had a clear position against sexual abuse of any kind and had been consistent in strongly condemning the "deplorable behaviour within the church and within society as a whole."
He said Bishop Orsmond was a larger-than-life character in the lives of so many people and it was unfortunate that allegations of sexual abuse had come years after his death.
"In accordance to our commitment to pastoral care of those who perceive themselves as victims, we invite Mr D'Offizi and all others who feel that they are victims of abuse by Catholic Clergy and Religious to share their story with a competent church authority so that swift and compassionate action can be taken."
Fr Townsend said the allegations would hurt many people, but hoped justice would be done.
"All will be hurting due to these allegations. We all hope that whatever processes are undertaken, justice may be served to the benefit of all affected by this.
The Protocol for dealing with sexual abuse of children in Southern Africa is available on the Church's official website: http://www.sacbc.org.za/
I was one of the boys Orsmond tried to molestPublished:Oct 07, 2007
I was a student at Boys Town Magaliesberg from mid-1965 to the end of 1968.
Your article “Boys Town bishop accused of molestation” (September 30), is indeed true. The so-called “counselling” by Father Orsmond of boys was an idea I did not take kindly to.
It is a pity this came out only after Orsmond passed away.
At the time I was there we were 99 boys, with most of the boys being Catholic and about 10% from other denominations.
I am of the Anglican faith and was one of the few boys at Boys Town by choice. The Catholic boys were committed by social welfare.
I am of the Anglican faith and was one of the few boys at Boys Town by choice. The Catholic boys were committed by social welfare.
There were different citizenships for the school, depending on how well one behaved oneself and how one played the game with Father Orsmond’s cronies.
We called them Father’s pretty boys and, believe me, there were quite a few. They were allowed to go to his room at night and drink wine, and those who smoked were given cigarettes (pipe and tobacco smoking was allowed after age 15 with your parents’ written permission).
I ran away from the institution because of the sexual advances made by Father Orsmond and some of the senior counsellors. I withhold names.
When I got home, I told my parents what was going on there, but was told it was a figment of my imagination as a Roman Catholic priest would not do this.
At that time, a Mr Haywood was the school secretary and he denied to my parents that there was any abuse of boys. In fact, the conversation became so heated that my father almost assaulted him when we got to Boys Town.
At that time, a Mr Haywood was the school secretary and he denied to my parents that there was any abuse of boys. In fact, the conversation became so heated that my father almost assaulted him when we got to Boys Town.
I was taken back there and, in a private session with my parents, Father Orsmond denied all my allegations.
I was then told that my suitcase was being packed and that I was going home.
When I was ready to go, Father Orsmond changed his mind. I will never forget his words.
When I was ready to go, Father Orsmond changed his mind. I will never forget his words.
I quote: “Brian is easily influenced and misle d by others, and we will give him one last chance.”
I was dismayed and upset and told them I would run away again and this time go to the police or social welfare if any sexual advances were made to me by any person.
I was left alone for a while, but then some counsellors tried to get clever with me again. One evening two of them cornered me while I was showering and they tried to get funny with me. I screamed. A few of the other boys came to my rescue. ...van het artikel
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