| submitted on November 30, 2007 5:20 AM EST |
| Name: |
Michaelina Bellamy |
| Email Address: |
Michaelinab@aol.com |
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| Comments: |
Thankyou! I came upon your site by accident. I am in tears over what you have been through and I share your pain and anguish.
Thankyou...thankyou!! |
| How did you hear about this site? |
In search of hope |
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| submitted on November 24, 2007 2:08 PM EST |
| Name: |
Ironman |
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| Comments: |
Maybe Anrtony would like us to hold a demonstration outside of Voelker's parish and show thw news media the real perverted
side of Father Nicholaus Voelker? This would be very easy to do. Would this make Anthony happy? |
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| submitted on November 24, 2007 12:50 PM EST |
| Name: |
Robert Von Zur Linde |
| Email Address: |
boblinde@comcast.net |
| Web site URL: |
n/a |
| Comments: |
It does my heart so good to see others who really care get involved in what has always been one of the worst crimes, performed
by many, and covered up by many more. Predator's, and Pedophile's can be said in the same sentence, and mouthful. They are
one in the same. We can only be as strong as we let ourselves be, and when joined together in one very loud voice, all of
us can shake the very foundation of clergical Predator's, and Child abuser's. Yes there are many more, but the lowest of the
low are those that hide behind a certain religion, claiming to be representing God on Earth, with Collars, and Robes to disguise
their disgusting ambushes as Predator's, and Pedophile's. There are so many of us that suffer everyday, as the thoughts rage
through our minds, and there are some that have recieved a measure of healing, only because they faced their demons early,
and did something about it. Yet, in the back of so many minds, regardless of all the help some may have recieved, the terrible
abuses, and molestations linger. We can stand together, and actually do something about it, or we can be divided and fall
into little pieces. Please lets stay in touch. I am just about one out of three or four that has been taking on a whole dioceses
for a long time in Albany, N.Y. Torture, beatings, rape, and Murder are just a part of that fight. It is a sanctuary for Pedophiles,
and Predator's. God Bless You All. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Peggy |
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| submitted on November 22, 2007 9:10 AM EST |
| Name: |
Donald Bondick & Family |
| Email Address: |
dbondick@insightbb.com |
| Web site URL: |
http://p068.ezboard.com/bsurvivorsofclergysexualabusefortruthandjustice |
| Comments: |
Keep up the great work Peggy! We're with you 100%! |
| How did you hear about this site? |
It was on our website! |
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| submitted on November 21, 2007 1:31 PM EST |
| Name: |
Helen and Curt |
| Email Address: |
betrayedbyclergy@comcast.net |
| Web site URL: |
www.innocencebetrayedbyclergy.com |
| Comments: |
Peggy, You are an amazing woman, and we have so much respect for you and what you've done on your website to expose this
predator Nick Voelker. These sexual deviants come in many costumes and all religious denominations. Thank you for not keeping
quiet. These predators will threaten and make up lies to try and keep you from telling the truth.
There is no such thing as "consent" between a minister and a congregant. This is stated so well on the The Hope of Survivors
website where the "Imbalance of Powers" are listed at http://www.thehopeofsurvivors.com/4_major_imbalances.asp
This clown Anthony that writes to your guest book spewing trash is so transparent. Anyone can see how twisted and who this
guy is.
We've written a book about a predator like this, and we thank you tremedously for posting it on your site. They all have
such similar characteristics. We tell a story of a minister that ripped apart a family with his lies and deceit. The dad
never saw it coming, as he was spun in many circles as his pastor set off to destroy the family unit and then move into the
family to gain access to the four young daughters.
Our voices are getting louder and stronger and more people are becoming aware that even a "trusted" clergyman can have such
evil in his heart that he brutally tries to destroy his innocent victims. These predators start to eat up a person's soul
after they've attacked the flesh and everything the victim stands for. They all need to be jailed and then they can abuse
each other.
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| How did you hear about this site? |
A friend |
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| submitted on November 20, 2007 1:30 PM EST |
| Name: |
Peggy Warren |
| Email Address: |
pwarren17@cox.net |
| Web site URL: |
educatingtoendabuse.com |
| Comments: |
Anthony,
And as far as the pictures, my daughter took those pictures. You are assuming way too much. If you have any other questions
call Fr. Borkenhagen or Fr. Billinger and ask them how consensual Voelker rubbing his dick on me was? |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Me. |
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| submitted on November 20, 2007 1:26 PM EST |
| Name: |
Peggy Warren |
| Email Address: |
pwarren17@cox.net |
| Web site URL: |
educatingtoendabuse.com |
| Comments: |
Hi Anthony,
What holes in my story? Voelker admitted to everything that I accused him of, even more, which is really sick. The 'love'
letters? What 'love' letters? Have you seen them? No,you haven't, because they don't exist. There was ONE letter, ONE
that was sent after the assault asking him why he would do this to me and my family. Not once in that letter did I tell him
that I loved him. There were many cards that were given to him by me and my family, for birthdays and holidays. I will post
the infamous 'love' letter just for you, Anthony. I will be praying for you.
Peggy |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Me |
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| submitted on November 20, 2007 11:14 AM EST |
| Name: |
Robert |
| Email Address: |
boblinde@comcast.net |
| Web site URL: |
n/a |
| Comments: |
Anthony.. it is people like you who choose sides without knowing ALL the facts. You take a little here, and a little there,
and then you somehow call your theory, truth. The side you have chosen to take, is the side of the pedophile, and predator.
What lies in the hearts of many of those that hide behind the collar, and robes, is wicked, and pain causing intentions. They
are snakes in the grass that coil up, rattle, and then STRIKE. They spew their venom, and then get re-assigned, so they can
prey on victims. I noticed that your email address is not here. Most cowards do their nasty work like that. You say, I can
write, and criticize, and call people liars, but how dare we talk right back to you. Your credibilty in anything you say goes
right down the toilet with your hidden indentity. Like the pedophiles, and those that hide behind The Collar, and Robe, you
strike your venom, and hide. Listen up, Predators, Pedophiles, and other perverts. You have a friend named Anthony, who Hits,
and Runs. I have no god Bless you's, or I'll pray for you. However I do have this. I hope you rot in hell for the perversions
you support. My email address is right up there. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Peggy Warren----A True Warrior in our Lives. |
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| submitted on November 19, 2007 11:53 PM EST |
| Name: |
Anthony |
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| Comments: |
I am sorry, but you have major drama and I am sorry you have to blame Father Nick Voelker for your issues. Who takes pictures
of their alleged "predator" right after being apparently rubbed on? It is obvious that you were trying to set Father Nick
up. You are the one who is sick and twisted. You need to end the insanity and seek help. All charges against Father Nick were
dropped due to so many holes in your story. Besides, the letters you continuously wrote and confessed your love for Nick what
about those? What about the truth that is being hidden? I am sorry but the truth will be known and the truth will set you
free. |
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| submitted on November 17, 2007 10:28 AM EST |
| Name: |
Robert |
| Email Address: |
boblinde@comcast.net |
| Web site URL: |
n/a |
| Comments: |
Thank all of you that got to listen to Peggy's Program on November 15th. I hope that all of us working together can always
continue to confront abuse, no matter where, and when it happens. Pedophiles just hate to be exposed in any way, shape or
form, and will always try to stop us. Especially the very powerful entities, with more money than good sense, or theology.
The Celibate organizations are of the worst kind, and will pay almost anything not to be exposed, or they will try to stop
getting exposed anyway possible. For those of you that hurt a lot, or a little everyday, let me encourage you to be strong
as you can, and always know there is a life for most of you beyond abuse. Thanks for Peggy, and all of you, for helping this
long time abused person find some comfort. I will continue on fighting as long as I draw breath. Lets remember to pray for
eachother. Remember that you are a very special person, and that you are Loved, and Cared about, always. May God grant you
Peace, and Comfort.
Bob |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Peggy Warren----A True Warrior in our Lives. |
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| submitted on November 10, 2007 10:12 AM EST |
| Name: |
Robert |
| Email Address: |
boblinde@comcast.net |
| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
Please ignore the YouTube URL for now. I have the microphone, but need some other stuff. I will let you know, and as always,
Thank All of you, and especially Peggy for being such a curcial part of some kind of Justice for Gilbert Bonneau, and all
of us that have been so terribly abused. We so desperately need eachother. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Peggy |
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| submitted on November 9, 2007 1:05 PM EST |
| Name: |
Tracey Koren |
| Email Address: |
tkorenny@aol.com |
| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
Thank you for your efforts regarding Gilbert Bonneau. His family deserves answers about his death and his abusers. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
William Bonneau |
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| submitted on November 5, 2007 9:38 AM EST |
| Name: |
Robert |
| Email Address: |
boblinde@comcast.net |
| Web site URL: |
http://www.youtube.com/group/childabuse |
| Comments: |
As of yet, I have not got a webcam, so that I can do the Youtube right, but its started, and I have much to learn. I hope,
and pray that many of you will ask those you know, to listen, and watch Peggy's Program on November the 15th. To those of
us that have been involved in child abuse, we realize how important these programs are. Invite someone you know, or even someone
you might expect of having those terrible skeletons in the closet. Maybe you have, and more likely you havent heard some of
The things I am going to tell you. I have taken two lie detectors tests, and passed them both, and what I have witnessed,
and recieved, is as low and abusive as the word "ABUSE" itself. Then, if there is time, I will tell you about Murder at St.
Colmans. Its not a story, it is a witnessed fact, and I am the witness. I recently received a phone call from a Henry R. Henry
told me "If you go on that show, one of those death threats you received will become a reallity for you". If you read around,
you know that I do not approach this subject with the Spirit of fear, but out of Love, and a Sound Mind. Since they recently
threw me off St. Colmans Orphanage Property, I have been getting the strange calls again. I guess The Catholic Church thought
I was tucked away in a nursing home in Florida. I am alive, and in fair health, and will take any opportunity to speak for
"Victims". Even the victims that are being victimized within their own home, and church. There are "TELLs" or signs when people
think they have their perversions well hidden. may God Bless You ALL.
Bob |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Peggy |
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| submitted on October 25, 2007 1:22 PM EDT |
| Name: |
Robert Von Zur Linde |
| Email Address: |
boblinde@comcast.net |
| Web site URL: |
n/a |
| Comments: |
I am looking forward to being with Peggy via the telephone, on November 15th at seven PM at seven o'clock central time, eight
o'clock Eastern Time. I know that I can never tell all in the allotted time I will have with Peggy, and also Bill Bonneau,
but we will do what we can do, and hope that many of you know that you are not alone, regardless of where we are in the country.
We absolutely need eachother, and I know how much I really need all of you. I think it is very kind of Peggy to arrange this.
We will talk about pedophilia of the past, and YES...The Present. Please take that time to heal a bit, and help me heal some.
This is a ball and chain that many of us have been carrying all of our lives. If we can't rid ourselves of this terrible ball,
and chain, at least we can help eachother lighten it up some. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Peggy |
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| submitted on October 20, 2007 3:10 PM EDT |
| Name: |
William G Bonneau |
| Email Address: |
wgbjack2@hotmail.com |
| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
Children abuse by other Catholic Religious orders such as Nuns and Brothers have not reach the tip of the iceburg. Priest
have been in the limelight and little has been said about the abuses and murder of the innocent children under there care.
My brother Gilbert was murdered by a Nun as of this day my family and supporters are still fighting to get Justice for Gilbert.
Your site "Educating To End Abuse" gives people like me a chance to tell Gilberts story and is greatly appreceiated. The Catholic
Church would like us to go away and hope in time everything will be forgotton. With web sites like yours this will never happen
. If anything more and more information will be told about the other abusers of the Catholic Church. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Robert Von Zurlinde who was abused by both Nuns and Brothers |
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| submitted on October 19, 2007 3:58 PM EDT |
| Name: |
Robert Von Zur Linde |
| Email Address: |
boblinde@comcast.net |
| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
One more very important thing I left out. Thank You so much, Peggy. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
SNAP Peggy |
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| submitted on October 19, 2007 3:55 PM EDT |
| Name: |
Robert Von Zur Linde |
| Email Address: |
boblinde@comcast.net |
| Web site URL: |
n/a |
| Comments: |
I have been beaten, but I also saw others beaten so very bad at St. Colman's Home in Watervliet, N.Y. I also was in the infirmary
at this place when Gilbert Bonneau was smothered to death in November of 1953. There is just so much to say, and it hurts
to say it over, and over, but it has to be done. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
SNAP Peggy |
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| submitted on October 17, 2007 9:20 AM EDT |
| Name: |
Jenny Galloway |
| Email Address: |
galloway5061@charter.net |
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| Comments: |
A really super cool site, I didn't know it was here, I pasted and copied. God Bless for all that you are doing, Love Jenny |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Truth and Justice site |
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| submitted on October 11, 2007 8:14 PM EDT |
| Name: |
Elaine |
| Email Address: |
tquinnine@aol.com |
| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
This website has been extremely helpful and I am grateful for the time and effort given to sharing this valuable information.
I am in the process of exposing my perpetrater who is a famous minister within the Church of Religious Science. My case is
a little unique given that this clergy used (and is still using - has been 10 years) his psychic abilities or occult abilities
to mentally, physically use objects/other people and psychically stalk me. I haven't physically stepped into his church since
1999 but have had to still endure his obsession with me in order to receive attention that I am no longer willing to give.
I just began attending SNAP meetings which have helped to understand the terminology used within case work. I still need to
find a psychologist who is knowledgeable in adult clergy survivor issues as well. This minister has confessed so I am hoping
for some restitution soon. I would love to correspond with you further for assistance.
In Deep Appreciation
Elaine |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Bisnar/Chase Attorney website |
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| submitted on August 21, 2007 11:54 AM EDT |
| Name: |
Mike |
| Email Address: |
clergyabusewhistleblower@gmail.com |
| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
I found this web site most helpful as it mirrors my own situation with a church and its clergy who won't listen and take action
of any kind to reach out to those who need them. I reported sexual misconduct concerning a clergy's assault of adults. Senior
leadership refuses to acknowledge wrong doing and will not initiate pastoral help to victims. There was a prior reported
incident that was very serious and not disclosed to rest of church leadership. It was a coverup at the church AND at the
district level. I became a deacon whistleblower. Its been difficult getting a pastoral response to address my concerns.
I've waited for almost 3 years now, but expecting a report next week by district commission that came together in response
to my concerns at the church. Its been very discouraging overall because victims have left the church and now carry scars.
All the energy is to protect the institution, the integrity of the clergy and public appearance. This is a mega Presbyterian
church in Seattle. |
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| submitted on August 16, 2007 11:26 AM EDT |
| Name: |
Robert Costello |
| Email Address: |
rfcostello@verizon.net |
| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
Peggy, This is a fantastic site! You put a lot of hard work it to this thank you. Keep fighting the good fight, education
is power! |
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| submitted on August 13, 2007 10:51 PM EDT |
| Name: |
Lillian Newman |
| Email Address: |
guitaristmom@aol.com |
| Web site URL: |
I will not post, business doesn't mix with this true cause. No free ad from me. |
| Comments: |
Peggy, for what you are doing for us adult survivors, I hope you receive back a measure of healing and peace and overcoming
from what this jerk did. He is a jerk, because he did this and stayed in religious life. He should have left. Unfortunately
religious life is now riddled with insincere flakes such as this man, and also my perp, who is a nun who makes soap. They
cop a feel and go right back to the pulpit and into ministry not realizing the damage they have done. It's more important
to keep appearances than to help their victims salvage their religious beliefs by offering long overdue apologies. It was
NEVER our fault. Not from day one. We, the devout Catholics who trusted, hurt deeply. Anger was my biggest problem in all
of this because this was almost too big for me. You were in pain and you chose to do something about it. Kudos to you. I don't
care what the Catholic church thinks, or says. I think you are completely awesome! Keep caring as deeply as you do and we
won't abandon you...we adult survivors who know full well what it feels like to go through this. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Peggy, saw her in an article, she's doing GOOD work! |
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| submitted on August 10, 2007 2:14 PM EDT |
| Name: |
Pat Stachler |
| Email Address: |
pat61s@yahoo.com |
| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
Peggy,
HEALING THE SHAME THAT BINDS YOU by John Bradshaw was a very influential book for my healing. I've been saying to many that
all this focus on phedefiles is entirely too narrow. Your work is helping to expand people's thinking about the issue. Keep
up the good work.
Pat |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Toledo Blade article |
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| submitted on July 2, 2007 12:58 PM EDT |
| Name: |
Elf |
| Email Address: |
elfwreck@gmail.com |
| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
Your "mandatory reporter clergy" page at http://www.educatingtoendabuse.com/id16.html is messed up; there's a chart, but no
labels to say what kind of reporting or priest/penitent privilege is allowed. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Google link; looking for mandatory reporter info |
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| submitted on June 24, 2007 6:16 PM EDT |
| Name: |
zissa |
| Email Address: |
zissa@msn.com |
| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
Looking very good and your package is on the way.
Please sit and write your book your site is looking great..
You are a strong lady with your great family and to have did everything you do and find time for your family is just WOW!!! |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Advocay |
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| submitted on May 22, 2007 7:01 PM EDT |
| Name: |
zisska |
| Email Address: |
zisska@msn.com |
| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
Keep going girl and help those who need it. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
word of mouth |
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| submitted on May 3, 2007 1:36 AM EDT |
| Name: |
Stacy |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Keep up the good work! |
| How did you hear about this site? |
friend |
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| submitted on April 9, 2007 5:11 PM EDT |
| Name: |
Julie |
| Email Address: |
jbo61303@yahoo.com |
| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
Get to work on changing the laws so I can enjoy a few of them on my caseload :) |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeg |
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| submitted on March 30, 2007 1:30 PM EDT |
| Name: |
Renae |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
You've done a great job with the site. Keep up the good work. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
From Peggy, via Dee |
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| submitted on March 21, 2007 4:22 PM EDT |
| Name: |
Marissa |
| Email Address: |
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| Web site URL: |
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| Comments: |
What an awesome site. Thank you so much for giving us a place to go and letting us know we're not alone!!! |
| How did you hear about this site? |
SNAP |
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| submitted on March 20, 2007 5:06 PM EDT |
| Name: |
Nicki Rister |
| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
Looking good, girl!!!!! Keep up the great work!!! |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Peggy herself told me |
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