SHOCKING REVELATION: SAMUEL PENNEY, BIRMINGHAM AND LEAMINGTON SPA PAEDOPHILE PRIEST, ABUSED CHILDREN FOR TWO DECADES

Samuel Penney, a priest from Birmingham, has a dark and disturbing history of child abuse that spans over twenty years across the Midlands. His criminal activities came to light after he was convicted in 1993, when he was sentenced to seven years in prison for admitting to ten charges of indecent assault involving seven innocent children.

Despite the severity of his crimes and reports of abuse, the archdiocese of Birmingham chose to take a surprisingly lenient approach. Instead of removing Penney from active ministry or ensuring he faced proper consequences, church authorities transferred him to different parishes, a move that lasted for at least six years. During this period, Penney continued to pose a threat, as he was moved to new communities and new victims, with reports of abuse and even one arrest not leading to any immediate or effective action to prevent further harm.

Disturbingly, records reveal that Penney maintained contact with a family where he was abusing five children, making repeated visits despite ongoing allegations. His pattern of predatory behavior extended beyond Birmingham, as he also worked in Nechells, another area within the Midlands, where he continued to exploit vulnerable children.

One of the most troubling aspects of Penney’s case is the length of time he was able to operate with impunity. His abuse was not confined to a single incident or location but was a persistent and systematic violation of trust over two decades. The case has raised serious questions about the handling of abuse allegations within the church and the failure to protect children from known predators like Samuel Penney, who exploited his position of authority for personal gratification.