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    Tag: seminary

    Interview with Fr. Tom Berg: 3 Ways the Abuse Crisis has Changed Seminary Formation

    Fr. Tom Berg has particular insight into the crisis of sexual abuse and cover-up in the Catholic Church. He spent 23 years of religious life, including nine…… Read more “Interview with Fr. Tom Berg: 3 Ways the Abuse Crisis has Changed Seminary Formation”

    December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: Bill Kessenich

    “Pope Francis says that the Church needs to be a ‘field hospital’ for the marginalized. I believe that we survivors of trauma have roles to play as…… Read more “Survivor Story: Bill Kessenich”

    July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: How I Found Healing Through Scripture

    In 1968 at the age of 19, while in studies for priesthood, I was abused by the priest who was my superior, the individual with the most input in evaluating my suitability to continue. He was well respected in the seminary community; I had Read more

    February 16, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    The Vatican Releases the McCarrick Report, and Survivors Respond

    Today the Vatican finally released its report on former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, once considered one of the most powerful cardinals in the United States. The document is 461 pages long, and will take time to read and digest fully, but here Awake offers some basic Read more

    November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: How I Found Healing Through Scripture

    In 1968 at the age of 19, while in studies for priesthood, I was abused by the priest who was my superior, the individual with the most input in evaluating my suitability to continue. He was well respected in the seminary community; I had respected him as well. There was no one to whom I could reach out; who would believe me? Read more

    March 3, 2020January 11, 2021 by Erin ODonnell
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