Editor’s Note: Today we revisit an important post written by Jerri von den Bosch, member of Awake’s Leadership Team and Board of Directors. By Jerri von den…… Read more “6 Things Never to Say About Survivors of Clergy Abuse”
Tag: sexual abuse
Courageous Conversation: In Discussion Led by Survivors, Vatican Advisor Hans Zollner, SJ, Weighs in on Abuse in the Church
By Anselma Dolcich-AshleyGuest Writer Last week, Awake hosted Fr. Hans Zollner, SJ, director of the safeguarding institute of the Pontifical Gregorian University and advisor to Pope Francis,…… Read more “Courageous Conversation: In Discussion Led by Survivors, Vatican Advisor Hans Zollner, SJ, Weighs in on Abuse in the Church”
Called to the Foot of the Cross: Why the Church Needs a “Catechesis of Survivor Stories”
Editor’s note: Today we revisit a post from November 2021 about efforts by a Jesuit priest and researcher to help the Catholic Church heal by making stories…… Read more “Called to the Foot of the Cross: Why the Church Needs a “Catechesis of Survivor Stories””
Survivor Story: Mike Hoffman
“To be able to share my story, which I kept secret for over 30 years, and still feel safe and loved was such a profound experience.” Mike…… Read more “Survivor Story: Mike Hoffman”
What Should I Do If Someone Tells Me They’ve Been Abused? The 5-Step VEEEL Method
This week we revisit this terrific advice from Deborah Rodriguez, MD, who spells out how to respond if someone discloses their abuse to you. It’s helpful for…… Read more “What Should I Do If Someone Tells Me They’ve Been Abused? The 5-Step VEEEL Method”
Courageous Conversation: Panel Reveals the Impact of Clergy Sexual Abuse on Families
By Anselma Dolcich-AshleyGuest Writer Awake’s January Courageous Conversation provided an opportunity to listen to a mother, a husband, and a daughter of victim-survivors of abuse. The conversation…… Read more “Courageous Conversation: Panel Reveals the Impact of Clergy Sexual Abuse on Families”
Survivor Story: Esther Harber
“That profound understanding that I am not alone takes a great deal of the shame away. ” Esther Harber, 39, is a devoted Catholic, mother, and wife,…… Read more “Survivor Story: Esther Harber”
Case of Prominent Jesuit Highlights Church Failures Around Abuse of Adults
The case of Fr. Marko Rupnik, a prominent Jesuit priest who has been accused of sexual and spiritual abuse of religious women, suggests that the Church hierarchy…… Read more “Case of Prominent Jesuit Highlights Church Failures Around Abuse of Adults “
Awake’s Top Blog Posts of 2022
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”
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”
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