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Survivor Story: Emily Ransom

“[S]ometimes my relationship with the Church feels like a strained marriage… I absolutely do not want a divorce; I want healing in the most precious relationship I have.” Emily Ransom describes herself as “a country girl from North…

The Awake Team Gathers to Connect and Look Ahead

Last weekend members of the Awake community gathered at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin for our third annual leadership gathering, which allowed the group to pray and reflect, socialize, and discern efforts for the year ahead.…

Courageous Conversation Explores How Other Faith Traditions Address Abuse

By Anselma Dolcich-AshleyGuest Writer Last week, Awake hosted a Courageous Conversation featuring guests from Jewish, Protestant, and Muslim backgrounds who shared insights about addressing abuse in those contexts. The panelists included Toronto-based Dr. Guila Benchimol, senior adviser on…

Survivor Story: Valentino “Val” Borrelli

“My wish is to help the laity understand that abuse victims are not some delicate flowers that can’t handle life because of the abuse. We are valuable members of society and … we deserve the chance to be…

Fr. Hans Zollner Resigns from Papal Commission, Survivors Respond

Fr. Hans Zollner made a surprise announcement Wednesday that he resigned from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, which advises Pope Francis about safeguarding efforts in the Catholic Church.  Considered the Vatican’s leading expert on safeguarding,…

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