S2E30: Sister Cathy: Secrets of the Sacred Grounds
In this episode, co-hosts Shane and Gemma delve into the macabre revelations unearthed at Holy Cross cemetery— a site that turned from sacred to profane by the deeds of Father Joseph Maskell.
Listeners will be drawn into the grim narrative of the cemetery dig, a pivotal moment when the buried secrets of Maskell's past were literally dug up. The episode discusses how, guided by the accounts of survivors, authorities excavated areas of the cemetery to uncover evidence that Maskell may have disposed of incriminating materials, including boxes filled with pornography and psychological tests, beneath the guise of hallowed ground.
Shane and Gemma explore what the discovery of these items means for the case and how it impacts the already disturbing profile of Maskell. They provide detailed accounts of the dig, the significance of the items found, and what it suggests about Maskell's manipulation and exploitation of his victims. The duo also examines the broader implications of these findings, considering what other atrocities may have been hidden away and how this aligns with the reported experiences of those who survived Maskell's abuse.
This episode promises to be as unnerving as it is enlightening, granting listeners a visceral sense of place and the dark history it conceals. Sister Cathy: Secrets of the Sacred Grounds is not just an episode about the past; it's a journey into the heart of human darkness and the struggle to shine a light on truths that some would prefer remained buried.
Tune in for a sobering exploration of evidence that could provide new pathways to understanding the crimes associated with Father Maskell and their connection to the enduring mystery of Sister Cathy's disappearance.