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    Tag: Sara Larson

    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”

    May 31, 2022 by Erin ODonnell

    Taking Stock of Wisconsin’s Investigation into Sexual Abuse by Faith Leaders

    Last week Sara Larson, executive director of Awake Milwaukee, was interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) about the Wisconsin Department of Justice investigation into sexual abuse and…… Read more “Taking Stock of Wisconsin’s Investigation into Sexual Abuse by Faith Leaders”

    February 1, 2022 by Erin ODonnell

    Awake’s Most Popular Blog Posts of 2021

    As Awake Milwaukee reflects at the close of the year, it’s rewarding to see which blog posts were read the most over the last 12 months. This…… Read more “Awake’s Most Popular Blog Posts of 2021”

    December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    Awake Reflects on Darkness, Light, and Hope in Advent Prayer Service

    Last Friday evening the Awake community gathered for an Advent prayer service exploring both darkness and the gift of light. A recording of the service, “A Light…… Read more “Awake Reflects on Darkness, Light, and Hope in Advent Prayer Service”

    December 14, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    Courageous Conversation: Lay Leaders Reflect on Their Role in Facing the Abuse Crisis

    Last week Awake Milwaukee hosted its latest Courageous Conversation, which considered the role of lay leaders in addressing the twin crises of sexual abuse and cover-up in…… Read more “Courageous Conversation: Lay Leaders Reflect on Their Role in Facing the Abuse Crisis”

    November 17, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    The Sacred Work of Listening to Female Abuse Survivors 

    Some pockets of the Catholic community have overlooked the experience of female victim-survivors of sexual abuse, perhaps because media coverage has often focused on male victims. On…… Read more “The Sacred Work of Listening to Female Abuse Survivors “

    October 26, 2021November 8, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: My Husband Was a Victim of Clergy Abuse. I’ve Had to Work Hard for My Own Healing.

    On this blog in June 2020 I first shared the story of Wendy Liedtke, a widow who was grieving the sudden death of her husband, Ken, at…… Read more “Survivor Story: My Husband Was a Victim of Clergy Abuse. I’ve Had to Work Hard for My Own Healing.”

    October 19, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    Victim-Survivors Find Support, Joy in Awake’s New Survivor Circles

    In September, Awake Milwaukee launched an important new ministry, Awake Survivor Circles. These online gatherings provide peer support for people wounded by sexual abuse in the Catholic…… Read more “Victim-Survivors Find Support, Joy in Awake’s New Survivor Circles”

    October 5, 2021January 6, 2022 by Erin ODonnell

    Two Small Words, One Growing Impact: Why Awake is Updating Our Mission Statement

    While Awake remains rooted in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, we also recognize that our work is having an impact well beyond our local community. (We’re one Body of Christ, after all.) Read more

    July 13, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    Attorney General Starts Statewide Investigation of Clergy Sexual Abuse in Wisconsin

    This morning Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the start of a statewide investigation of sexual abuse by religious leaders in the Catholic Church and other faith…… Read more “Attorney General Starts Statewide Investigation of Clergy Sexual Abuse in Wisconsin”

    April 27, 2021April 28, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

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