One weekend at a friend’s house, I ran into a priest friend who asked with some concern about my wife, Sara, who is the executive director of Awake Milwaukee. It quickly became apparent that he had read some of her Read more
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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”
Courageous Conversation: Abuse Survivors Share What They Want Catholics to Understand
Last week, Awake Milwaukee launched the third season of its popular Courageous Conversations series with “What I Want Catholics to Understand,” a panel discussion that featured five…… Read more “Courageous Conversation: Abuse Survivors Share What They Want Catholics to Understand”
6 Things Never to Say About Survivors of Clergy Abuse
By Jerri von den BoschAwake Leadership Team Last summer I wrote a blog post for Awake that covered some of the hurtful things that people sometimes say…… Read more “6 Things Never to Say About Survivors of Clergy Abuse”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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 “
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