Memo uncovered ... In February 1984, Religious Superior told Brother Michael Geilenfeld not to return to Haiti

MEMO UNCOVERED... IN FEBRUARY 1984, THE RELIGIOUS SUPERIOR OF THE MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY REMOVED BROTHER MICHAEL GEILENFELD FROM HAITI, PLACED HIM ON A LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND INSTRUCTED GEILENFELD NOT TO RETURN TO HAITI. July 10, 2011 In early 1984, the Religious Superior of the Brothers of the Missionaries of Charity removed Brother Michael Geilenfeld from Haiti and placed Brother Michael on a one year "leave of absence" with the stipulation that Geilenfeld not return to Haiti during that time while Geilenfeld was still a member of the Missionaries of Charity (see memo). According to the February 8, 1984 memo (see attachment), Brother Michael and Brother Andrew (Superior) had a "disagreement on some points or details" as to the reasons why Geilenfeld was removed and not permitted to return to Haiti. The Brothers of the Missionaries of Charity initially sent Geilenfeld to Haiti in early 1983. Geilenfeld rented a two room house and brought in six Haitian street kids to live with him in his newly established "orphanage" in Port au Prince. During that year, it is alleged that Geilenfeld sexually abused the boys living with him. Reports of the abuse of these and other boys found their way back to the Superior who took action by removing Geilenfeld from Haiti. In early 1985, Geilenfeld left the Brothers of the Missionaries of Charity, returned on his own to Haiti and regrouped with the very same children he allegedly sexually abused during 1983. Hearts with Haiti (www.heartswithhaiti.org) and other organizations who provide financial support to Geilenfeld's orphanage never mention in their "promos" the truth about what transpired in the two years before Geilenfeld returned on his own to Haiti in early 1985. Paul Kendrick Freeport, Maine 207 838 1319 ________________________________________________ Transcript of attachment Feb. 8, 1984 To Br. Michael Geilenfeld M.C., Dear Brother Michael, In response to your letter of today's date after our conversation, I hereby grant you leave of absence for one year from today - in your own words - "to discern more clearly what God is saying to me at this point in my life". One thing that I ask is that you do not visit Haiti in that time while you are still a member of the Missionaries of Charity. You asked for my prayers, and I assure you that you will be in my prayers and, I am sure, in the prayers of many of your brothers who know you so well and love you -- a a love that has not been denied or contradicted by any disagree- ment on some points or details. I shall inform the brothers officiaily of your status. With love and prayers Your brother in Christ, Andrew M.C. (General Servant) --------------- * "Ne doutez jamais qu'un petit nombre de citoyens volontaires et réfléchis peut changer le monde. En fait, cela se passe toujours ainsi" Margaret Mead (1901-1978) * « Si tu as la volonté, ta force sera à la mesure de ton désir » Proverbe Arabe. ____________________ "La vraie reconstruction d'Haïti passe par des réformes en profondeur des structures de l'État pour restaurer la confiance, encourager les investisseurs et mettre le peuple au travail. Il faut finir avec cette approche d'un État paternaliste qui tout en refusant de créer le cadre approprié pour le développement des entreprises mendie des millions sur la scène internationale en exhibant la misère du peuple." Cyrus Sibert Reconstruction d'Haïti : A quand les Réformes structurelles? Haïti : La continuité du système colonial d'exploitation prend la forme de monopole au 21e Siècle. WITHOUT REFORM, NO RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN HAITI (U.S. Senate report.)