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”
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Survivor Story: Kateri Lirio
“The hardest part was feeling that my church community didn’t fight for my heart.” Kateri Lirio, 34, recently graduated with her Master of Arts in Teaching degree.…… Read more “Survivor Story: Kateri Lirio”
What Should I Do If Someone Tells Me They’ve Been Abused? The 5-Step VEEEL Method
During Awake’s Courageous Conversation in May, “Trauma and Resilience in the Body of Christ,” panelist Deborah Rodriguez, MD, described the five-step method that she recommends using if…… Read more “What Should I Do If Someone Tells Me They’ve Been Abused? The 5-Step VEEEL Method”
Whistleblowers and the Abuse Crisis: Two Women’s Stories
Editor’s Note: This week we revisit a post from August 2021 about two women who worked for the Church and bravely decided to expose information about sexual…… Read more “Whistleblowers and the Abuse Crisis: Two Women’s Stories”
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”
Survivor Story: Kathryn Walczyk
“Writing has been a catalyst to health. As a child I didn’t have language for what was happening to me.” Kathryn Walczyk, 61, lives with a more…… Read more “Survivor Story: Kathryn Walczyk”
Awake Synod Sessions Will Ensure that Victim-Survivors and Advocates Are Heard
When Kathy Ann Coll learned about the 2021-2023 Synod on Synodality called by Pope Francis, she was eager to take part. The synod is designed to engage…… Read more “Awake Synod Sessions Will Ensure that Victim-Survivors and Advocates Are Heard”
3 Tools that Can Help Victim-Survivors Heal
Editor’s Note: This week we revisit a 2020 post describing treatment modalities that can be beneficial for trauma recovery. In the aftermath of sexual abuse, many victim-survivors…… Read more “3 Tools that Can Help Victim-Survivors Heal”
Survivor Story: Michael Koplinka-Loehr
“Talking about these things in a place where you’re profoundly understood is a gift in the healing process.” Editor’s note: This week we’re honored to share the…… Read more “Survivor Story: Michael Koplinka-Loehr”
Awake Welcomes Five New Members to Its Board of Directors
Awake Milwaukee is pleased to share terrific news: we recently doubled the size of our Board of Directors, welcoming five new directors this spring. “The Lord has…… Read more “Awake Welcomes Five New Members to Its Board of Directors”
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