As we turn the page on a new year, we at Awake value the chance to look back over the last 12 months to see which posts…… Read more “Awake’s Top Blog Posts of 2022”
Category: News About Awake
Awake’s Advent Prayer Service Reflects on the Holy Darkness of the Season
Last week, Awake offered a short, moving Advent prayer service titled “Holy Darkness.” It featured four parts based on the four weeks of Advent, including music, readings,…… Read more “Awake’s Advent Prayer Service Reflects on the Holy Darkness of the Season”
Awake Announces Newly Expanded Survivor Advisory Panel
Listening to survivors has always been a priority for Awake Milwaukee. In our earliest days, before we had even chosen the name “Awake,” we gathered in Sara…… Read more “Awake Announces Newly Expanded Survivor Advisory Panel “
Hopeful News about the Synod Process — and Awake’s Synod Report
After Awake Milwaukee hosted two synod sessions in June to ensure that abuse survivors, their loved ones, and concerned Catholics had a voice in the global listening…… Read more “Hopeful News about the Synod Process — and Awake’s Synod Report”
Catholics Have Questions About Awake’s Next Step Recommendations. We Offer Answers.
Last month Awake Milwaukee unveiled a list of recommendations for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, intended to help our local Church better support victim-survivors of sexual abuse, increase…… Read more “Catholics Have Questions About Awake’s Next Step Recommendations. We Offer Answers.”
Survivors Respond as Rembert Weakland is Honored with Archdiocesan Funeral
Today the Archdiocese of Milwaukee holds a funeral Mass for former archbishop of Milwaukee Rembert Weakland, who died on August 22 at age 95. We at Awake…… Read more “Survivors Respond as Rembert Weakland is Honored with Archdiocesan Funeral”
Awake Summer Prayer Service Celebrates the Beauty of Creation
Members of the Awake community gathered last week in a leafy clearing in Milwaukee’s Estabrook Park for a summer prayer service that included scripture, hymns, and poetry.…… Read more “Awake Summer Prayer Service Celebrates the Beauty of Creation”
Awake Workshop Explores Essential Role of Lay People in the Catholic Church
By Sara KnutsonAwake Leadership Team Last Tuesday, July 19, members of the Awake community came together for “Embracing Shared Responsibility,” a workshop led by Conor Kelly, Ph.D.,…… Read more “Awake Workshop Explores Essential Role of Lay People in the Catholic Church”
Awake Shares Final Report from June Synod Sessions
Earlier this month, Awake Milwaukee hosted two synod sessions as part of the global listening initiative of the Catholic Church. We created our sessions to center the…… Read more “Awake Shares Final Report from June Synod Sessions”
Awake Leaders Gather to Plan, Pray, and Celebrate
On May 21, Awake Milwaukee’s leadership team, board of directors, and committed volunteers gathered for an in-person leadership gathering, providing the chance to reflect on the challenges…… Read more “Awake Leaders Gather to Plan, Pray, and Celebrate”
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