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In a letter to ''[[Willamette Week]]'' in 2004, the lawyer for Mary Morrissey's then-husband, [[Edward Morrissey]], admitted that the couple had committed [[commingling]].<ref>"The fact is, unfortunately, that neither Mary nor anyone else at this point can answer questions about the disposition of funds loaned to Mary and [the] LEC," lawyer Steve Ungar wrote in an April 19 email to WW. "Why? Because the finances of [the] LEC, New Thought Broadcasting, Mary Morrissey and Ed Morrissey were treated not separately, but as a kind of 'financial family.' The technical accounting term for this is commingling." [http://wweek.com/story.php?story=5101 The Prophet Margin]</ref> Mary Manin Morrissey's second ex-husband, [[Edward Morrissey]], pled guilty to [[money laundering]] and using church money for the personal expenses of himself and his wife, and spent time in [[federal prison]].<ref>[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/aesculapius75/img045.jpg KOIN 6 News] Retrieved June 7, 2007 [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/aesculapius75/img046-1.jpg]</ref><ref>[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/aesculapius75/homepage.jpg Wilsonville Spokesman: Morrissey to meet with LEC 'refugees'] Retrieved June 9, 2007</ref> The ''[[Seattle Times]]'' reports that the Morrisseys committed "financial improprieties" and that some former members of Living Enrichment Center were upset with the deal the Morrisseys struck with federal prosecutors. Former congregant John Trudel of [[Newberg, Oregon]] is reported to have loaned the church $100,000 between 2000 and 2002. Trudel is quoted as saying that church money was being diverted.<ref>''Seattle Times''. Oregon pair may reach fraud plea deal. Thursday, April 7, 2005 http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20050407&slug=pastor07m</ref> ''[[The Oregonian]]'' writes that Mary Morrissey signed a consent agreement with state securities regulators, agreeing to repay $10.7 million to her former congregation, but she is in default and that at the rate Mary Morrissey is making repayment it will take her 300 years to repay congregation debt in full.<ref>[http://blog.oregonlive.com/oregonianextra/2009/07/exchurch_leader_falls_far_behi.html Ex-church leader falls far behind repayment schedule] by ''[[The Oregonian]]''</ref> [[KATU]] writes that the debt may never be repaid.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.katu.com/news/specialreports/11128766.html Prophet of Profit?]</ref> ''[[Wilsonville Spokesman]]'' has reported that the amount of money Mary Morrissey has repaid would amount to less than half a penny per dollar of debt.<ref>[http://www.wilsonvillespokesman.com/ ''Wilsonville Spokesman'' Morrissey to meet with LEC ‘refugees’. Kipp, Curt. May 30, 2007. (NOTE: Wilsonville Spokesman doesn't provide direct hotlinks to archived articles. In order to read this article in its original context on their website one must log on to their website and utilize the search engine by entering article's title.)]</ref>
In a letter to ''[[Willamette Week]]'' in 2004, the lawyer for Mary Morrissey's then-husband, [[Edward Morrissey]], admitted that the couple had committed [[commingling]].<ref>"The fact is, unfortunately, that neither Mary nor anyone else at this point can answer questions about the disposition of funds loaned to Mary and [the] LEC," lawyer Steve Ungar wrote in an April 19 email to WW. "Why? Because the finances of [the] LEC, New Thought Broadcasting, Mary Morrissey and Ed Morrissey were treated not separately, but as a kind of 'financial family.' The technical accounting term for this is commingling." [http://wweek.com/story.php?story=5101 The Prophet Margin]</ref> Mary Manin Morrissey's second ex-husband, [[Edward Morrissey]], pled guilty to [[money laundering]] and using church money for the personal expenses of himself and his wife, and spent time in [[federal prison]].<ref>[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/aesculapius75/img045.jpg KOIN 6 News] Retrieved June 7, 2007 [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/aesculapius75/img046-1.jpg]</ref><ref>[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/aesculapius75/homepage.jpg Wilsonville Spokesman: Morrissey to meet with LEC 'refugees'] Retrieved June 9, 2007</ref> The ''[[Seattle Times]]'' reports that the Morrisseys committed "financial improprieties" and that some former members of Living Enrichment Center were upset with the deal the Morrisseys struck with federal prosecutors. Former congregant John Trudel of [[Newberg, Oregon]] is reported to have loaned the church $100,000 between 2000 and 2002. Trudel is quoted as saying that church money was being diverted.<ref>''Seattle Times''. Oregon pair may reach fraud plea deal. Thursday, April 7, 2005 http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20050407&slug=pastor07m</ref> ''[[The Oregonian]]'' writes that Mary Morrissey signed a consent agreement with state securities regulators, agreeing to repay $10.7 million to her former congregation, but she is in default and that at the rate Mary Morrissey is making repayment it will take her 300 years to repay congregation debt in full.<ref>[http://blog.oregonlive.com/oregonianextra/2009/07/exchurch_leader_falls_far_behi.html Ex-church leader falls far behind repayment schedule] by ''[[The Oregonian]]''</ref> [[KATU]] writes that the debt may never be repaid.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.katu.com/news/specialreports/11128766.html Prophet of Profit?]</ref> ''[[Wilsonville Spokesman]]'' has reported that the amount of money Mary Morrissey has repaid would amount to less than half a penny per dollar of debt.<ref>[http://www.wilsonvillespokesman.com/ ''Wilsonville Spokesman'' Morrissey to meet with LEC ‘refugees’. Kipp, Curt. May 30, 2007. (NOTE: Wilsonville Spokesman doesn't provide direct hotlinks to archived articles. In order to read this article in its original context on their website one must log on to their website and utilize the search engine by entering article's title.)]</ref> Michael R. Levine, attorney for Edward Morrissey, has asserted that "Mary is innocent of any wrongdoing." Edward Morrissey, according to Levine, "believes that he’s responsible for various errors, errors of judgment and business miscalculations, that were made.” <ref> http://www.religionnewsblog.com/8215/church-pastor-face-criminal-investigation </ref>


''KATU'' reported that Edward Morrissey agreed to plead guilty to money laundering on the condition that Mary Manin Morrissey not be charged with a crime.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> ''The Oregonian'' wrote in 2009 that Mary Morrissey signed a consent agreement agreeing to repay the debt, but that she is in [[Default (law)|default]] of the consent agreement.<ref>[http://blog.oregonlive.com/oregonianextra/2009/07/exchurch_leader_falls_far_behi.html Ex-church leader falls far behind repayment schedule] by [[The Oregonian]]</ref>
''KATU'' reported that Edward Morrissey agreed to plead guilty to money laundering on the condition that Mary Manin Morrissey not be charged with a crime.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> ''The Oregonian'' wrote in 2009 that Mary Morrissey signed a consent agreement agreeing to repay the debt, but that she is in [[Default (law)|default]] of the consent agreement.<ref>[http://blog.oregonlive.com/oregonianextra/2009/07/exchurch_leader_falls_far_behi.html Ex-church leader falls far behind repayment schedule] by [[The Oregonian]]</ref>

Revision as of 17:22, 25 January 2012

Mary Manin Morrissey (born 1949) is an inspirational speaker and a former New Thought minister from Oregon, U.S.A. She was a founding minister of Living Enrichment Center in the 1970s. By the mid-1990s, the church's congregation was variously estimated at numbering between 2,000 and 5,000, making it the biggest New Thought church in the state of Oregon, as well as one of the biggest in the world. Morrissey's church filed for bankruptcy and closed after she and her then-husband, Edward Morrissey, were sued by congregation members for $10 million of debt owed. Edward Morrissey pled guilty to money laundering and spent two years in federal prison. Mary Manin Morrissey volunteered to enter into a stipulation with the US Bankruptcy court and the State of Oregon, choosing to not file for bankruptcy in order to repay congregation debt, and as a result may not head a non-profit organization.[1]

Morrissey has served as president of the Association for Global New Thought, and in 1995, she hosted an annual congress for the International New Thought Alliance.[2] Morrissey has spoken three times at the United Nations as the national Co-Chair for A Season of Non-Violence, and has received the honor of being inducted into the Martin Luther King Order of Preachers. Representing the Association for Global New Thought, she has co-convened and facilitated 3 different weeklong meetings with His Holiness The Dalai Lama in leading conversations with world leaders, and addressing the most significant issues our world is facing. In addition, as a member of the Gandhi-King delegation, she has met with Nelson Mandela in Cape Town, South Africa.[3][third-party source needed]

Current activities

Morrissey is currently a transformational coach and inspirational speaker, sharing the stage with influential speakers such as Bob Proctor, Gay Hendricks, Mark Victor Hansen, and Marianne Williamson. Morrissey has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, and an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters.[4] In 2004, Morrissey became the first New Thought minister to be appointed to the Executive Counsel of the Parliament of World Religions.[5]

Mary Morrissey is the author of Building Your Dreams[6] which chronicles Morrissey's realization of her dream to create a ministry, and No Less Than Greatness, The Seven Spiritual Principles that Make Love Possible[7] Mary Manin Morrissey also appears in The Moses Code.[8] Mary Morrissey has also authored several audio programs, including the popular co-produced audio, The Eleven Forgotten Laws with Bob Proctor.[9]

Author

File:Mary Morrissey NoLessThanGreatness.jpg

Mary Morrissey is also an author of self-improvement books. To date, she has written three books which cover a variety of topics and include her own personal experiences.

  • "Building Your Field of Dreams" 1997 ISBN 9780553378146
  • "No Less Than Greatness: The Seven Spiritual Principles That Make Real Love Possible", 2001, ISBN 9780553379037. It was described by Gary Zukav as a "practical and inspiring book about how to partner consciously with the Universe".[10]
  • In "The Miracle Minute Book", 2009 ISBN 9780984222506

Life consultant and motivational speaker

Mary Morrissey is the president and founder of LifeSOULutions, an international company providing life coaching programs. She is also an inspirational speaker, executive coach, and corporate consultant, Mary has 30 years experience of empowering individuals in achieving new heights of spiritual aliveness, wealth, and authentic success.[11] Morrissey's My Morning Mentor video coaching program, a "daily practice for more fulfilled living," reveals 5 Universal Laws that are key to unlocking one's hidden potential.[12] In addition to these programs, Mary Morrissey also hosts events across the country. She is featured as a Master Teacher in the movie Beyond the Secret, a compilation of real life stories by real people that have experienced the Law of Attraction. Mary was featured in the movie "The Inner Weigh," written and directed by Dr. Dave Smiley. The movie is about tapping into the power of your subconscious mind to create the body and the life that you want. [13]

In a letter to Willamette Week in 2004, the lawyer for Mary Morrissey's then-husband, Edward Morrissey, admitted that the couple had committed commingling.[14] Mary Manin Morrissey's second ex-husband, Edward Morrissey, pled guilty to money laundering and using church money for the personal expenses of himself and his wife, and spent time in federal prison.[15][16] The Seattle Times reports that the Morrisseys committed "financial improprieties" and that some former members of Living Enrichment Center were upset with the deal the Morrisseys struck with federal prosecutors. Former congregant John Trudel of Newberg, Oregon is reported to have loaned the church $100,000 between 2000 and 2002. Trudel is quoted as saying that church money was being diverted.[17] The Oregonian writes that Mary Morrissey signed a consent agreement with state securities regulators, agreeing to repay $10.7 million to her former congregation, but she is in default and that at the rate Mary Morrissey is making repayment it will take her 300 years to repay congregation debt in full.[18] KATU writes that the debt may never be repaid.[19] Wilsonville Spokesman has reported that the amount of money Mary Morrissey has repaid would amount to less than half a penny per dollar of debt.[20] Michael R. Levine, attorney for Edward Morrissey, has asserted that "Mary is innocent of any wrongdoing." Edward Morrissey, according to Levine, "believes that he’s responsible for various errors, errors of judgment and business miscalculations, that were made.” [21]

KATU reported that Edward Morrissey agreed to plead guilty to money laundering on the condition that Mary Manin Morrissey not be charged with a crime.[19] The Oregonian wrote in 2009 that Mary Morrissey signed a consent agreement agreeing to repay the debt, but that she is in default of the consent agreement.[22]

Mary Manin Morrissey also operated two companies, "Life Soulutions" and "Evolving Life Ministries". The Oregonian reported in 2007, that the organization of Life Soulutions has prompted questions from the state of Oregon because Morrissey's partner, Karen Hanzlik, in the venture receives as much as 40% of revenue, meaning that this portion is not required to be diverted to the restitution fund. "State officials have asked Morrissey for documents detailing the corporate structure of LifeSoulutions," writes The Oregonian. "Morrissey told them that on the advice of an attorney, there are no such documents. Nothing was put in writing. 'We're researching the law and considering our legal options,' Whang said. 'But it is a very unusual situation.'"[23] KATU, Portland's ABC affiliate, reports that because Mary Morrissey was permanently prohibited from holding the position of Officer, Financial Manager or Financial Fiduciary for any charitable or religious non-profit entity, her current companies, Life Soulutions, Evolving Life Ministries, and her church in Lake Oswego, Oregon, are operated as for-profit entities.[24] KATU also reports that in an interview Morrissey was evasive about her finances, but the news team tracked online donations to Morrissey's business, discovering they make their way to a Portland mail box controlled by Morrissey. Investigators from the state of Oregon want to make sure that Morrissey is not diverting money from her income, as a stipulation of her plea bargain with the state was that a portion of her income must be used to repay her debt to her former congregation. KATU reported in 2007, that Morrissey has repaid only $74,000 since her plea bargain was struck in 2005.[25]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Ex-church leader falls far behind repayment schedule by KATU: "In her 2005 bankruptcy case, Manin-Morrissey was permanently prohibited from holding the position of Officer, Financial Manager of Financial Fiduciary for any charitable or religious non-profit entity."
  2. ^ Mary Manin Morrissey
  3. ^ http://www.transformationalleadershipcouncil.com/mr.html
  4. ^ Meet Mary Manin Morrissey | Mary Manin Morrissey
  5. ^ parliament of world religions
  6. ^ Building Your Dreams - Random House, Inc. ISBN 978-0-553-37814-6 (0-553-37814-7)
  7. ^ No Less Than Greatness, Random House, Inc. ISBN 978-0-553-37903-7 (0-553-37903-8)
  8. ^ The Moses Code Retrieved August 31, 2008
  9. ^ 11 Forgotten Laws By Bob Proctor and Mary Morrissey (free download) | Bob Proctor
  10. ^ [1] Amazon Listing
  11. ^ http://dreambuilderlive.com/#mary
  12. ^ Mary Morrissey: My Morning Mentor
  13. ^ http://www.amazon.com/Inner-Weigh-Dr-Dave-Smiley/dp/0615422853/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1326927213&sr=8-11
  14. ^ "The fact is, unfortunately, that neither Mary nor anyone else at this point can answer questions about the disposition of funds loaned to Mary and [the] LEC," lawyer Steve Ungar wrote in an April 19 email to WW. "Why? Because the finances of [the] LEC, New Thought Broadcasting, Mary Morrissey and Ed Morrissey were treated not separately, but as a kind of 'financial family.' The technical accounting term for this is commingling." The Prophet Margin
  15. ^ KOIN 6 News Retrieved June 7, 2007 [2]
  16. ^ Wilsonville Spokesman: Morrissey to meet with LEC 'refugees' Retrieved June 9, 2007
  17. ^ Seattle Times. Oregon pair may reach fraud plea deal. Thursday, April 7, 2005 http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20050407&slug=pastor07m
  18. ^ Ex-church leader falls far behind repayment schedule by The Oregonian
  19. ^ a b Prophet of Profit?
  20. ^ Wilsonville Spokesman Morrissey to meet with LEC ‘refugees’. Kipp, Curt. May 30, 2007. (NOTE: Wilsonville Spokesman doesn't provide direct hotlinks to archived articles. In order to read this article in its original context on their website one must log on to their website and utilize the search engine by entering article's title.)
  21. ^ http://www.religionnewsblog.com/8215/church-pastor-face-criminal-investigation
  22. ^ Ex-church leader falls far behind repayment schedule by The Oregonian
  23. ^ [3] Retrieved August 8, 2007 [4]
  24. ^ KATU News: Prophet of Profit (11/8/07): "In her 2005 bankruptcy case, Manin-Morrissey was permanently prohibited from holding the position of Officer, Financial Manager or Financial Fiduciary for any charitable or religious non-profit entity."
  25. ^ KATU News: Prophet of Profit (11/8/07): "Manin-Morrissey said she is following those rules. Her current church operates as a for-profit business, according to the state. She would not talk specifically about her finances, but we tracked down where the online contributions go. They are sent to a UPS store on Barbur Boulevard - to a post office box controlled by Manin-Morrissey. State investigators told KATU News they want to make sure Manin-Morrissey is not diverting income because a portion of her pay is supposed to go into an account for victims. So far, there is $74,000 in the account. She and her ex-husband owe $10.7 million."

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