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MOUNT MELLERARY, SILVERSTREAM AND GLENSTAL UPDATES.

Richard Purcell, the abbot of Mount Mellerary, stands accused of having anal sex with Killaloe priest in the kitchen of Mount Saint Joseph in Roscrea.

He further stands accused of having frequented the Boilerhouse gay sauna in Dublin for recreational gay sex.

He has refused to comment.

He has refused to step aside.

Although, when he was accused initially he ran away and hid in the estate manor house of a friend – and he did not answer calls from his boss, the abbot general.

The case is now being referred to Rome through a Roman canon lawyer and the Irish Paypal Nuncio.

The case us being financially supported by a small group of shocked Irish Catholics.

We await developments.

SILVERSTREAM

Kirby

The Silverstream whistleblower has not had justice and truth.

Hans Kirby is still in Silverstream.

Porn Again Elijah is still in charge.

Another case for Rome?

GLENSTAL

Glenstal is now known internationally as a gay community.

Abbot Coffey is a joke.

Herdeman is still making jam on Wednesday nights.

People are still wondering why Coffey tried to save Purcell’s scalp.

The Gregory Collins story is out there.

Irish monasticism is in a state of chassis.

109 replies on “MOUNT MELLERARY, SILVERSTREAM AND GLENSTAL UPDATES.”

Feeling a bit down. I can be quite sensitive what people say. Oh well. I have the Tree in the church now and the Crib. Looking nice Pat.

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the HOLY MONKS AND PRIESTS Pursil and Kerby are being pillared yetbagain on this UNHOLY bog this is notbthe work of the HOLY GOD whoo calked these MEN out of the obcurity of the kay personhood to be HOKY AND PRIESTLY, andbthey have been faithkess to that call this blog shoukdnpraise tgese nen for their fortidude and courage and fornever witnessing to the love of tge HOlY GOD who called them to this kevel GID will be angry if jot

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Nobody is going to do anything about these cases, least of all the people concerned themselves. They will brazen it out and will still be there in 5 years time. However, just like has happened at Ampleforth, one day the dam will be breached, and outside independent and objective authorities will step in and bring them to heel. So, their time is limited. They may feel that they can ride out this particular wave, but each time they do that the closer the end comes. We just need to be patient. They are constructing their own demise. Slowly, but surely.

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Please look at belmontabbey.org.uk
Wonderful reflections during covid.
But no doubt Pat will be able to drag up dirt to deflect from the message.

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Hi Pat. This needs more work. The accusation against Richard Purcell is clear. The accusations against Silverstream and Glenstal are not at all clear. Read again what you have written … “porn again Elijah”….. “making jam”… Some simple grown-up sentences are required here.

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Bp Pat you are just too bad a tease. You are doling out the 40g gift wrapped jam and not the manly 340g. When we clamour for jam tomorrow we mean jam and not rumours of jam.

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Rawhide has circled the wagons and is prepared to fight to the death. Are the cavalry inside the circle, prepared to fight at his side , or, are they observing from a distance?

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Hi Richard, The question I was asking Pat in my post at 7.12 was are Brendan and Co going to continue to defend you or look from afar to see what happens next. It probably went a bit over your head.

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The former queen of Silverstream, Kitty von Kirby must be secretly enjoying Coffey and Purcell’s discomfiture having lost all respect and credibility like her.

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I hope the new queen of Sheba, Elijah, refrains from allegedly looking at the male physique on the internet unless they are wearing posing pouches.

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Stop harrassing, threatening and intruding unnecessarily into the lives of these monks.. You are an ignorant busybody…find more useful, Christian works to do….you layabout.

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That’s a new titbit, Bp Pat, about Purcell doing a runner and hiding out at an unidentified manor house. Is the squire also a queen?

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The post-brexit map is very possible. 10 years’ time ? Poor Arlene and her cronies. And it will serve FUKEW right for their arrogance in thinking that they can turn their backs on their nearest neighbours. Sunlit uplands, my arse ! Toot of the cavalry’s buggle over the ride ! What a load of shiite.

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I shudder to know how the thugs swept the board in December, all smug-like, and what worse ones are going to sweep them away in a few months.
Religious leaders who don’t know how to do homework or make a case is one thing – but in politics? I ask you

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https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/13669/faith-leaders-plead-forgiveness-from-lgbt-community
I don’t see any mention of any of the Catholic bishops being part of this ? Still stuck in their medieval view of the world and humanity. I guess so many of them deny vehemently what they are themselves, and that’s what you see with Catholic bishops and clergy. They know that they are mostly by nature part of that LGBTQI+ community, but are stuck in self-hatred and denial and dysfunction. In compensation they take refuge in dubious moral certitude, and vilify those of us who are honest about who and what we are. We are proud of who we are. Sad people, those hateful, self-loathing clergy. What a sad life they live.

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Bp Pat were the Bangor Monks behind the Brexit “deal”? (I’ll understand if you are “not allowed to say”.)

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@ 7:46 am
I find it surprising that you are content to tolerate the on-going hypocrisy of those who have made solemn monastic vows. Again, nobody is putting a gun to the head of Richard Purcell forcing him to remain a Cistercian monk, priest, and abbot. He is free to seek a dispensation of his vows at any time.
@04:09
You were checking the blog rather early this morning! Yes, it is true that having sex and/or visiting a sauna is not a criminal offence. However, if you are a monk and priest in solemn vows; it is potentially a delict; one that can get you into lots of hot water (is there a Jacuzzi in the Boilerhouse?). Richard Purcell broke the eleventh commandment; thou shalt not get caught. Consequently, he has only himself to blame.
For those who are interested, a letter has been sent to the Father Immediate of Mount Melleray Abbey, Dom Michael Ryan, OCSO, asking him to directly intervene in the situation. In the Cistercian tradition, the role of the Father Immediate is deeply significant, and his role is reflected in the constitutions of the Cistercians of the Strict Observance. Dom Michael Ryan has been asked to deal with the matter within a certain timeframe.
Should no action be taken; then, extracts of the letter will be given to Pat Buckley to publish on his blog. Thereafter, it will head to Rome to a Tribunal, and Richard Purcell will have to deal with the consequences of that reality. However, he should bear in mind the fate of Gregory Collins.
Mount Melleray Abbey is in receipt of money from public taxation. Thus, it is right and proper that its leadership is held to account. After all, it is a charity (Registered Charity Number: 20003203) with its purpose being the “advancement of religion”. According to the Charities Regulator, in 2019 Mount Melleray Abbey had the following income stream:
From central government or local authorities: € 31,379
From donations: € 241,993
From trading and commercial activities: € 380,697
From other sources: € 218,718
The gross income for the Abbey was €872,787
Its total expenditure was: €1,068,243
The figures for 2018:
From central government or local authorities: € 86,195
From donations: € 292,247
From trading and commercial activities: € 310,423
From other sources: € 272,567
The gross income for the Abbey was €961,432
Its total expenditure was: €1,078,455
The figures for 2017:
From central government or local authorities: € 102,493
From donations: € 227,337
From trading and commercial activities: € 265826
From other sources: € 213,447
The gross income for the Abbey was €809,103
Its total expenditure was: €1,006,971
People are giving conspicuous sums of money in donations to Mount Melleray Abbey. These people who are giving in good faith; they do not expect their money to be funding the lifestyle choices of Richard Purcell.

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11.10: Bordering in the creepy …. you are right. The behaviour of Hourigan and Buckley is simply appalling. It is a most unnecessary intrusion into the lives of older monks. Both Hourigan and Buckley are an ensemble of thugs….

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It’s none of your damn business who I choose to support with my hard earned money Mr Hourigan. You are coming across as a rather nasty individual supported by another nasty vengeful person on this blog. We don’t live in a dictatorship so we can give our money to whoever we want. The fact that the abbey is receiving so much support means your sad little campaign and vendetta is not working and falling on deaf ears. Go and do something worthwhile with your life.

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10.35: Proof that Mr. Hooligan is deranged. I hooe your monastic ancestors pray for you. You need them. Do you really believe you are God almighty…..you are despicable. You and Buckley are together in all of this. Disgusting moral behaviour.

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The amount of spite, arrogance, vengence and nastiness by Buckley and Hourigan is astounding. I really think Bucko has lost the plot completely assisting hourigan in tbis obsession with these monasteries.

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Presumably, included in the expenditure for the Abbey were all Purcell’s expenses associated with his adventures on the gay scene, including admission charges to the Boiler House and the cost of drinks in the bars in the Temple area. Allocated to “miscellaneous expenses.”

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On TV we can see Judge Judy and Judge Rinder. On the net we have Judge Pat and his sidekick Judge Robert or are they the same person.

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10.35am R. H

V interesting re account of monies. I take it that most of the spending goes to farming as its their lifeline for years. New accommodation building for monks back in 2016 or 2017 but I haven’t been to Mt Melleray for ages since 2009 or 2010. What is interesting was the level of donations which seems to be more or less consistent such 200k +. Does Mt Melleray collect other monies from daughter House nearby and other abbeies such as father House to other abbeys re other sources.

Heard long ago that Mt Melleray stopped admitting movies or aspirants. They plan to move back to roscrea in years ahead and consolidated into one body there. I take it that Roscrea is thriving, if I’m open to correction re, 👆. Way back I was thinking of donating it to Mt Melleray but now I had scrapped it due to misbehaviour of monk there and their double lives inconsistent wand incompatible with their vows.

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3.11pm

Ah is it you again? You didn’t answer my question yesterday. It sounds that you are dabbling with coke? U fishing for more information??? Drugs such as coke are v dangerous or is it you playing with words? 🤔🤔🤔🤔.
Finally, are you a priest???

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3″34, you are UTTERLY OBSESSED with thinking that everyone who challenges you is a priest !!!! you have priests on the mind !!!

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12:18: G’wan with ya. Ya were in me backside going to give money to Mt Melleray. You’re a deluded auld fella

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6.39pm

Interesting re your username LOLOL.
I stopped giving donations as you see my Melleray is self sufficient re farming income plus govt support.

BTW, rcc have loads of money and still they keep asking us for donations. 🤔🤔

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If you were the radical you say you at Brother Pat (Bishop is a Romanian institution) you would not persecute these monks but celebrate them by campaigning for the Church to end compulsory celibacy and the persecution of LGBT people.

Instead you attack your own which is shameful. You have sinned and you will answer to your God.

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All is quiet in Maynooth. No more musical knocks on Stephen Wilson’s doors during midnight. Wilson’s room was like a reloving door at night, the stinch of lube and feces was substantial at night.

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Isn’t it interesting how whenever you mention monastics who ignore their vow of conversatio morum by their unchaste living, you always always get these outraged people screaming at you!
Methinks some people’s faith isn’t in God but in a fantasy of holy men and women.
Deluded.

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Fintan Monaghan had his fare share of troubles with his two former seminarians. A very sad heart breaking story and the tragedy of the terminated Fetus.

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Moving away from today’s lively dialogue, has any reader of the blog seen the report on the Church of England’s handling of a former senior cleric in the Diocese of Durham, Granville Gibson, who has twice been convicted of serious sexual offences and jailed whilst in his 80s. It appears rumour surrounded him and his behaviour for decades but it was covered up to some degree. His clergy file is strangely empty …
Clericalism and the abuse of religion to abuse others, particularly young men, seems common to both the RCC and other religious groups with almost identical patterns of behaviour. For all the at times regrettable language used on here about and towards those who are LGBT+, whether open or not, this man was married with four sons and his late wife was to some degree aware of his grooming behaviour, even if she did not attach the significance to it she should.
The report is worth a read. I’m more and more convinced that no religious body should have independent control of its own safeguarding. There appears to be a wide gap between wonderful sounding policies and earnest statements of intent and the potential for what can happen and be ignored.
If concealment has happened before, it can happen again. It should be the role of government to criminalise such deliberate concealment and regulate safeguarding so that it is much harder to do so in future.

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@3:03 pm
Of course, Pat Buckley can speak for himself. However, I find it fascinating that you have failed to recognise that Richard Purcell is free to leave Mount Melleray Abbey at any time; he is free to renounce his monastic vows and the obligations of the clerical state, again at any time; he can embrace marriage to a male partner and/or a female partner; if he so chooses. Celibate chastity is intrinsic to the monastic way of life, so it is not possible to be a monk and married either to a male/female partner. Ireland is now a pluralist society; where it is fashionable to be a member of the LGBT Community. Again, if Richard Purcell chooses to leave Mount Melleray Abbey and lead that lifestyle — good luck to him.
Nobody forced Richard Purcell to make his way to Mount St. Joseph Abbey; nobody forced him to make simple monastic profession; nobody forced him to make solemn monastic profession; nobody forced him to be ordained a deacon; nobody forced him to be ordained a priest; nobody forced him to accept election as the Abbot of Mount St. Joseph Abbey; nobody forced him to accept his election as Abbot of Mount Melleray. All these were free and informed voluntary choices by Richard Purcell.
In the same manner, nobody forced him to have consensual anal sex in the guesthouse at Mount St. Joseph Abbey. Nobody forced him to go to the Boilerhouse in Dublin. Richard Purcell does what he likes with impunity; he is an autonomous individual would all the rights, privileges of an Irish citizen. But, your characterisation is interesting. Nobody is persecuting Richard Purcell; I am just highlighting his hypocrisy.
Moreover, if Richard Purcell wishes to remain a minister in a mainstream Christian church, he should consider becoming a vicar within the Church of England, like Gregory Collins; he could consider joining the Church of Ireland; or if he fancied going further afield, the Episcopalian Church in the United States is always looking for clergy.

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5.04: Get lost, you ultimate bully and bore. You are full of s**t. Stay in your bog hut. Think you need a good dose of orgasms!!

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No. Richard Purcell is too much of a good thing for us to lose in the Catholic Church. We need clergy like Richard. Perhaps he could be made a bishop.
Robert, perhaps you should join the CofE or CofI we prefer Fr Richard over You!

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I’ll tell ya wan thing, its cauld out. I have da fire on now so I do. lovely cup of tae and I’m quite content, tanks be ta God.

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5.04: Hourigan, you din’t get it. We know your narrative. We don’t need your moralizing or lecturing. It’s tiresome, hypocritical and repetitive. You do not have the moral or religious authority to ADJUDICATE on any monk’s future or destiny. None. You are vindictive, arrogant and self righteous. Enough of you. Prepare a place in your own heart for Christ. That would be a more discerning thing to do. Leave the judgments to God.

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Bishop Mark Davis of Shrewsbury has bee rushed into hospital with COVID-19 please pray for his recovery.

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Don’t worry that was only once the rest of the time he’s strictly a poly cotton kind of guy says Mass for the Neo Cats as well, he’s more pseudo Opus Dei than anything else

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Mavis was a perennial favourite of the Queen of Spades, Damien Thompson. She will be devasted at the news.

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5.04: At this stage of commentary, Mr. Hourugan is obsessed with the sexual l8fe if a particular monk. This obsession manifests an unacceptable harrassment and bullying of the monk. It is not for Me. H to promulgate decrees about what the monk should do. That is entity a private matter between the monk and his community and superiors. Not you, Mr. Bullyman. While we recognise indiscretions and human failings and call out abuse and wrongdoing – which we do with some charity – we cannot act as a vicious judgmental despot. I believe the monk has suffered enough of your harrassing and horrible judgments. Surely, you have said sufficient. You are not a nice human being. There are traces of arrogance, nastiness, self righteousness and arrogance in all your commentary which is tedious and nauseating at this moment. Allow the elderly monks have their deserved Christmas peace, you horrible bully.

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But Purcell, along with Coffey acted as vicious judgmental despots in the Kitty von Kirby case and had her sidelined. What’s good for the goose as they say….

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4.39 coolio.

Calm down will ya?

Majority of the posters here correct me if I’m there are priests, ex sems leaving thr minority the laity that’s me and few others out there such as lurkers.

My question was are you priest cos I wasnt sure as that question cos that poster might not be a priest and also it wasn’t directed at you but a poster that I directed at time posted etc.

It seems that you may have anger issues.

Nuff said 😉😉

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@5:30 pm
You, I do not have the moral or religious authority to adjudicate on any monk’s future or destiny. However, a Holy See-based Tribunal does, and that Tribunal will decide the future of Richard Purcell. Hence, hence your moralising invective is inconsequential as it will have no bearing on the fact-finding and the decision-making of the Tribunal. You can be as offensive as you like towards yours truly; I am a thick-skinned mule from the bogs of Kerry.

As I have written before the fate of Gregory Collins is a salutary reminder of what is coming down the road for Richard; it would be better for everybody — if he did the honourable thing and resigned, forthwith.

@06:16 pm
Indeed.

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7.18: What you really should say, Mr. Hourigan is that it would be better “in your opinion”. Do not dare to speak for the rest of us. Your arrogance is stupeyfying and bizarre. I think and believe you need to reflect on your attitude and behaviour. It is creepy and despicable for you to stalk this monk. Go and pray reflectively…in the way you require this monk to do. HYPOCRITE.

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All sorts of people switch denominations. As to the denominations’ arrangements, I daresay there might be lots of opinions. I daresday he couldn’t get a nice cuppa tea in the Holy City. He probably doesn’t think of it as a “fate”. Can you remind us (if it’s not sub judice) if he is why the other monastery is in the red perhaps?

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Jardine is in QEH Glasgow suffering from COVID. Certain clergy are wishing him a slow recovery. No gossip I’m afraid.

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Bishop Toal’s eye very very bad and may step aside in January. Priest in Motherwell very nervous about the new arrival. Philip is letting Glasgow collapse. Bishop McGee will become the next red hat. Paisley and Motherwell still covering up for the 2 violent seminarians and their vicious double standards.

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Yes, Michelle off on mat leave shortly. Wonder will the new ‘Father’ join her for Christmas lunch ?
Agree about Big Brian up in Oban. His star will rise. Fancy him for Glasgow and not wee Keenan.

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7.18: Mr Hourigan, your narrative is typically arrogant and self righteous. Delusional. Where in the gospel of Christ can you find, as a supposed follower of Christ, where it admonishes doing a witch hunt and engaging in constant harrassment agsinst one who fails? The condemnation of this monk by you is well rehearsed. That you want his head on a plate, that you wish such horrible fate upon him is a morally reprehensible position for you to hold. You may as well walk him to a cliff edge. We all have our opinion of this monk but that doesn’t justify a daily crucufying. God, ultimately will be his judge. I do not accept your spiritual arrogance. Ask God for guidance.

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@09:13 pm
In answer to your question, I refer you to Christ driving from the Temple — the money changers who represent what is systemically negative and parasitic in the Temple, and the church of our own day. It is noteworthy that it occurs in all of the four canonical Gospels.
You are incorrect in your assertion that I want his head on a plate; I want an end to his hypocrisy; if Richard Purcell is feeling the heat, then so be it; he is free to resign and/or choose to co-operate with a canonical investigation conducted in accordance with Canon 1717.
Richard Purcell should have NO fear of stepping aside; if he is without blemish and innocent of the accusations. In fact, he should welcome and relish with open arms the opportunity to vindicate his good name. Are not supportive of an independent investigation of these allegations? One has been requested, but the on-going silence of the Abbot General strengthens the case to bring this matter directly to a Tribunal.
Let us take the heat out of the situation. Let us walk Dom Richard back from the cliff; if you are so keen, why do not you encourage Dom Richard to get in contact with Dom Michael Ryan, the Father Immediate of Mount Melleray Abbey, and have him confirm that wants an immediate investigation into the allegations? What is stopping Dom Richard for making such a request? He is free to do so; why is he being so pusillanimous?
In 2011, the Bishop of Pittsburgh, David Zubik was accused of sexual misconduct. He denied the accusation, however, he IMMEDIATELY stepped aside. An independent investigation followed, it transpired that the person who had accused Bishop Zubik had made a false accusation. Bishop Zubik emerged with his reputation significantly enhanced. Why then, is Richard Purcell so afraid of an investigation? Why does he not make a public denial like Bishop Zubik? The answer is simple, because the accusation is true; it has been admitted to Pat Buckley by the Abbot General of the Cistercians, Dom Eamon Fitzgerald.
As I have written before, I am genuinely saddened by this development. Bringing this matter to Rome is something that a number of us are doing so with the greatest possible reluctance. However, it will be done; but there is still time to avoid the matter escalating.
If you knew even a small percentage of what has been shared about Richard Purcell over the past six weeks or so, you, too, might-be supportive of his dismissal from the clerical state.

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You have to love the verbal sleight of hand on the part of 9:18. This is a “monk”, just a poor old monk who no notoriety or reputation, not in fact a prelate and a major superior in canon law who presides over a venerable institution in the Irish Church. Nice try.

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