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Irish archbishop criticizes 'pathetic responses' to clergy abuse
… "Blackrock Boys" aired on the national broadcaster RTE Nov. 7. It told the story of siblings Mark and David Ryan and their abuse by Spiritan Fr. Tom O'Byrne at Blackrock College in Dublin in … the government was considering a "survivor-led" inquiry into abuse in Spiritan schools. Mark Vincent Healy, who was abused by two priests from 1969 to 1973 during his time at another Spiritan …
Irish sex abuse survivors say Francis should admit to Vatican's cover-up
… about it, because that really hasn't happened," Collins said in a July NCR interview. Mark Vincent Healy, an Irish survivor who took part in Francis' first meeting with abuse victims at the …
Power of words: Listening must lead to action, abuse survivors say
… … Catholic News Service … Pope Francis' planned meeting with abuse survivors from Chile could mark a turning point in how the Catholic Church deals not just with prevention, but especially … go beyond damage control and actually "change things in a startlingly positive way," said Mark Vincent Healy, a survivor and campaigner from Ireland, who was one of six survivors invited to Pope …
Vatican's abuse panel plans to include more experts, another survivor
… is "essential" for an appropriate, effective and compassionate response to the crisis, said Mark Vincent Healy, one of six abuse survivors who met Pope Francis at the Vatican in July. "Engaging directly …
First black priests in US 'opened door for rest of us,' pastor says
… in the U.S. were ordained Divine Word priests: Frs. Anthony Bourges, Maurice Rousseve, Vincent Smith and Francis Wade. All four suffered racial hatred "from within the church and in … better as the Josephite Fathers and Brothers, to serve the black Catholic community. Fr. James Healy (1830-1900) was the first black Catholic priest and later the first black Catholic bishop … its business meeting the caucus also formally established a committee to oversee events to mark its 50th anniversary, which will be celebrated in April 2018. Precious Blood Fr. Clarence …
Like good shepherd, church must seek out, help abused, says survivor
… hurting, vulnerable to self-harm and suicide, and in need of Christ's true healing, said Mark Vincent Healy, one of the six abuse survivors who met Pope Francis at the Vatican on July 7. In his …
Dublin's high court to hear its first African sexual abuse case
… for comment. The Spiritans have been informed of the suit and are studying their defense, said Mark Vincent Healy, an Irish abuse campaigner. Sources familiar with the case told NCR that this case will be …