Letter of Recall for Brother Robert-Anthony Campbell, FSD to leave Haiti

From: FrankTau@aol.com
Date: May 20, 2011 3:50:52 PM ED
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Subject: Letter of Recall

To All:

The enclosed attachment (see below) is a letter of recall to our Brother Robert-Anthony and is self explanatory.  It is interesting that Mr. Kendrick has conducted a mass campaign to blast his suspicion (translated by himself into a formal complaint) to everyone who has been listed on our website for several years.  consequently, he has spread this rubbish to our Postulants and Novices plus a few inquirers.  You have no idea how much time I have spent with all these people trying to explain things as best as I could.

Today I received a call from Mr. Kendrick and it went nowhere.  I was also made aware of the fact that Bishop Hubbard received a letter form him yesterday.  It is interesting that Mr. Kendrick, in his disingenuousness, has never told all about those individuals to whom he sent his vicious lies.

Thank God for Sr. Nola Brunner and her calming advice as well as all the time she spends with me.  I will be forwarding all the emails dealing with this case to her so she can keep our bishop informed of progress and outcome.
Please pray for a quick and fruitful end to all this mess.

Blessings, Peace and Good.

Br. Paul-Allan Carey FSD
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LETTER OF RECALL

The Franciscans of San Damiano

108 Jefferson Street

Troy, NY 12180

Br. Robert-Anthony Campbell, FSD

Pwoje Espwa Sud

254 Rue Capitale

Les Cayes, Haiti  HT 8110

May 20, 2011

Dear Br. Robert-Anthony:

Your brothers are concerned for your social and physical well being in the face of recent developments at the orphanage that you so love.  For all that has and continues to transpire you are in everyone’s prayers that your pain might be eased and that this situation finds a happy conclusion.

Unfortunately, there is no other way to handle this situation in a way that is agreeable to all parties concerned but to meet the nemesis head on.  As the facts became crystal clear these past two days I decided it was a matter of grave concern to be deliberated by our Board of Consulters.  I believe you have a copy of the email I wrote in which my understanding of this situation was described and delivered to the BO

That having been said, it is the decision of the Board of Consulters that you should come home from Haiti immediately and until such time when the true facts are established, your name and reputation have been cleared and the difficulties with Mr. Kendrick are laid to rest.   Br. Mike, Br Giles, Br. Ron and I offer our personal hospitality for this to happen.  You have only to choose where you wish to go

This is not good news for you or for myself who is delivering it.   I would prefer otherwise.  I know you will take your Life Profession into Obedience seriously.  Life is sometimes not fair and there are those who are punished for their good works.  We are convinced you are one of these people.  God will still bless your kind and loving heart, My Brother.

With Fraternal Affection,

Br. Paul-Allan Carey, FSD

Cc: FSD Board of Consulters

Bishop Howard J. Hubbard

Sr. Nola Brunner

William Commer

Chad Scott

Paul Kendrick

Brother Roberty Anthony Blames Messenger

CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS BROTHER SENDS NOT SO "SUBTLE" MESSAGE IN DEFENSE ABOUT INAPPRORIATE TOUCHING OF CHILDREN AT HAITIAN ORPHANAGE

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011

Developing story....

 

Franciscan Brother Robert-Anthony Campbell, FSB responds to questions about inappropriate touching of children at orphanage in Haiti with subtle, arrogant and self serving scolding of child protection advocate. 

Roman Catholic priest, Rev. Marc Boisvert, executive director of Pwoje Espwa in Les Cayes, Haiti (www.freethekids.org) has shut down all communication about this matter. 

Where is the voice of Dr. Cynthia Desoi of Lewiston, Maine? Dr. Desoi is a member of Pwoje Espwa's board of directors and serves as the medical director of Pwoje Espwa.

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Instead of responding directly to questions about his conduct with children, Brother Campbell posted this not so "subtle"message on his blog on Friday, May 13th.

Protecting children from child sex abuse, Brother Campbell, is about a community's vigilance. If it's established procedure at Pwoje Espwa for Catholic priests and brothers to bathe and touch the bodies of naked children, then please say so. 

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Breathe life, not death, into your words

The power of speech is not to be underestimated. It can bring life, and it can bring death. For God, “breathing” words results in life: water, animals, human beings, mercy, and compassion! Mary followed in God’s footsteps with a single word on her part that resulted in her bearing the Christ child in the world. On the other hand some of our words can be death-dealing. Saul, a persecutor of Jesus’ followers before his conversion, “breathed murderous threats” that resulted in much fear, injury, and death. How will you use your power of speech to nurture life? - Take Five For Faith

Today’s Readings: Acts 9:1-20; John 6:52-59 “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?”

Posted by Brother Robert-Anthony Campbell, FSB

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www.haitislittlestchildren.blogspot.com

Where is Pwoje Espwa's Child Protection Policy?

On May 9, 2011, at 10:06 AM, "Bill Commer" <bcommer@wjcainc.com> wrote:Mr. Kendrick

I still do not recall any previous discussions with you, even though you make specific mention of this in your blog post.

As I mentioned, we are happy to talk to you to see if we might be able to help you and your organization.

Please re-read the note that I sent you on Friday and please be reminded that Mr. Scott is in Haiti. Upon his return, he and I will make arrangements to speak with you at a time that is convenient for you.

Thank you

William Commer
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From: Paul Kendrick <kendrickpt@aol.com>
Date: May 9, 2011 10:34:35 AM EDT
To: Bill Commer <bcommer@wjcainc.com>
Cc: reseaucitadelle@gmail.com, Robert Morris <rmorris@itmlaw.com>, chad.scott@freethekids.org
Subject: Let's keep it simple

RE: Project Espwa
Les Cayes, Haiti

Dear Mr. Conner,

It seems that you want to do it your way. I don't need to speak with you at this time. I am simply requesting a copy of your child protection policy.

If you don't have one, please say so. If you are unwilling to share it, please say so.

Why is there a need to wait two weeks for someone else to discuss this issue? Boisvert indicated to me that there is an extensive child protection policy already in place. I am certain the Board of Directors has a copy of the child protection manual.

Please send it to me.

I urge you not to make more of this than need be. One would think you'd be delighted to share any information that can help protect children from any kind of abuse.I should tell you that the more we are pushed back, the more vigilant we become.

Finally, what is Boisvert's email address?

Haitian journalist, Cyrus Sibert, and I may want tospeak with him directly.

Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

Sincerely,
Paul Kendrick
Freeport, Maine

cc: Cyrus Sibert, Cap Haitien, Haiti
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 From: Paul Kendrick <kendrickpt@aol.com>
Date: May 10, 2011 11:34:40 AM EDT
To: Bill Commer <bcommer@wjcainc.com>
Subject: Fwd: Let's keep it simple

Has the child protection information I requested been sent to me?
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"I am Chair of Free the Kids"

From: Bill Commer
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2011 5:09 PM
To: 'paul.kendrick@rbc.com'
Cc: 'chad.scott@freethekids.org'
Subject: Free the Kids/Pwoje Espwa

Mr. Kendrick

I am the Chair of Free the Kids. It has been called to my attention that you posted a comment on Father Marc’s blog that would indicate that I’ve somehow ignored a concern that you may have raised with regards to our organization and the Haitian children in our care. Sir, I’m not aware of any communication from you or with you, but I would, of course, be happy to speak with you at a convenient time.

In fact, I’ve asked our Vice-President, Mr. Chad Scott, to find a convenient time for the three of us to discuss your concerns. Mr. Scott will be at our facility in Haiti for the next two weeks, but I feel certain that he will make some time upon his return.

From what I’ve been told, you have further expressed aggravation to one of our Board Members, Mr. Robert Morris. Although I am a bit unclear about your specific concerns, I can assure you that Free the Kids/ESPWA is singularly focused on providing a safe haven and a nurturing environment for many vulnerable Haitian children. Our policy is quite simply one of zero tolerance with respect to child abuse, whether the abuse is from our staff, our volunteers, our visitors, our residents, or even our Founder.  

I assure you that Mr. Scott and I will endeavor to address your apparent concerns at our earliest mutual convenience. In the interim, I would kindly ask you to have some respect for the efforts of our organization and those who support our work with Haiti’s children. That respect could best be shown by not posting further derogatory comments on our website.

We will thank you in advance for showing us some respect. We will also respect your need to convey your concerns to us. Mr. Scott or I will be in contact with you as soon as he returns from his field work.

Regards,

William Commer