Q+A with Stephanie Delmore, New Victim Assistance Coordinator for Archdiocese of Milwaukee
In July, psychotherapist Stephanie Delmore began working as victim assistance coordinator (VAC) for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. She recently spoke with Awake Blog editor Erin O’Donnell about… Read more “Q+A with Stephanie Delmore, New Victim Assistance Coordinator for Archdiocese of Milwaukee”
Survivor Story: After My Experience with David Haas, I Can’t Sing His Music
Margaret Hillman was 12 years old when she joined the choir at her parish in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Within a few years, she began serving as a cantor, leading the congregation during Mass. And liturgical music became a family affair; Hillman’s mother soon joined the choir Read more
News About Composer David Haas Grows Worse, and Victim-Survivors Ask for a Ban on His Music
Warning: This post includes explicit details of sexual abuse. The news about Catholic composer David Haas has grown increasingly troubling. As we shared in August, the organization… Read more “News About Composer David Haas Grows Worse, and Victim-Survivors Ask for a Ban on His Music”
5 Ways the Catholic Church Can Build More “Institutional Courage”
In our work listening to victim-survivors of sexual abuse, we at Awake have heard many stories of people who told Church leaders about their abuse, only to face doubt, legal maneuvering, insensitivity, or worse Read more
These 3 Catholic Leaders Are Refreshingly Honest About Sexual Abuse in the Church
I am always seeking spaces where people of faith are willing to face the horrors of the past and recognize the need for ongoing transformation and healing. Sadly, these spaces seem few and far between, but Read more
Survivor Story: Our Entire Family Has Been Affected
When a person is sexually abused, the trauma of the experience can deeply affect the victim’s family and friends. In fact, organizations such as the As One… Read more “Survivor Story: Our Entire Family Has Been Affected”
Survivor Story: Six Things I Wish Catholics Knew About the Abuse Crisis
Today we revisit the important insights shared by Patricia Gallagher Marchant in one of our very first Survivor Stories, originally published on March 10, 2020. Patricia Gallagher… Read more “Survivor Story: Six Things I Wish Catholics Knew About the Abuse Crisis”
6 Ways Clergy and Church Leaders Can Build Trauma-Sensitive Parishes
Some trauma experts now suggest that every parish needs clergy and church staff who are trained to recognize trauma in the people they serve, to acknowledge their wounds, and to Read more
Awake Announces New Executive Director
This month, Awake Milwaukee’s board of directors appointed Sara Larson executive director of the organization. “In my mind this simply confirms the reality we already know,” says… Read more “Awake Announces New Executive Director”
Why Catholics Need to Hear Survivor Stories (and 5 Ways to Listen Well)
Today on the blog we pause to revisit one of our earliest posts, from February of this year, which focuses on the sacred work of listening to… Read more “Why Catholics Need to Hear Survivor Stories (and 5 Ways to Listen Well)”
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