Today we examine Awake’s fourth and final set of recommendations for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, related to two advisory boards that provide advice to Archbishop Listecki on…… Read more “Part 4: Recommendations for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee – Transparency and Accountability of Lay-Led Advisory Boards”
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Part 3: Recommendations for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee – Proactive Steps to Prevent Abuse
This week we continue to explore Awake’s recommendations for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, developed to help our local church take next steps to address the evil of…… Read more “Part 3: Recommendations for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee – Proactive Steps to Prevent Abuse”
Part 2: Awake’s Recommendations for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee – Keeping Adults Safe from Abuse
Today we take a closer look at Awake’s second set of recommendations for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, related to the sexual abuse of adults. The complete set…… Read more “Part 2: Awake’s Recommendations for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee – Keeping Adults Safe from Abuse”
Awake Unveils Next-Step Recommendations for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Today we at Awake Milwaukee begin sharing a series of recommendations that we developed to help our local Church take further steps to address the evil of…… Read more “Awake Unveils Next-Step Recommendations for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee”
Survivor Story: Carol Longsdorf
“One of the most helpful things is working with a trauma therapist who has helped me understand why childhood trauma is so very difficult to uncover.” A…… Read more “Survivor Story: Carol Longsdorf”
Survivors Respond as Rembert Weakland is Honored with Archdiocesan Funeral
Today the Archdiocese of Milwaukee holds a funeral Mass for former archbishop of Milwaukee Rembert Weakland, who died on August 22 at age 95. We at Awake…… Read more “Survivors Respond as Rembert Weakland is Honored with Archdiocesan Funeral”
Researchers Seek Information About Jesuit Daniel Kenney, “The Monkey Priest” with Milwaukee Connections
A group of academic researchers at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska has been working to gather information about Daniel Kenney, a popular Jesuit priest credibly accused of…… Read more “Researchers Seek Information About Jesuit Daniel Kenney, “The Monkey Priest” with Milwaukee Connections”
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”
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”
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