I ask this question to survivors on behalf of survivors struggling with healing.  I know that healing is ongoing, but what has helped you cope and heal so far? What has hurt or slowed your healing process?

"Honesty, Healing and Hope in Christ: Confronting Sexual Violence in Our Archdiocese," is a long overdue archdiocesan outreach to the parish level. It could very well help some Catholics begin to heal and give them hope. My fear is those healing wounds will be ripped open and hope shattered by yet another grand jury report. … Continue reading Initiative Seeks Healing for Philadelphia Catholics

Friends,SNAP will be leafleting tomorrow, Saturday May 5 at 11:45 am in front of the Cathedral in Philadelphia (18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway) If you can join us for this event please RSVP to David Clohessy at SNAPClohessy@aol.com [mailto:SNAPClohessy@aol.com]. These events only take about thirty minutes but they can reach thousands of people. Thanks for … Continue reading SNAP Invites You To Join in Leafleting Tomorrow

While I put together my thoughts on today, I thought I'd share one of our commentor's thoughts. - Susan by "Had It Catholic" These are SOME of the things that disappointed me as I watched the live stream of the announcement, today: 1. Neither Chaput nor the woman in charge of this weekends parish-based “counseling … Continue reading Had It Catholic’s Take on Today’s Press Conference

Sister Maureen Turlish, SND invites all to a first Friday vigil for victims and the protection of children tomorrow between noon and 1 p.m. in front of the Archdiocesan Office Building at 222 N. 17th Street, Philadelphia. Archbishop Chaput will hold a press conference at 2 p.m.  

SNAP is holding a vigil tonight (May 3) from 9pm to 10:15pm with SNAP's executive director, David Clohessy. The point of the vigil is to prevent further abuse. We know that tomorrow Archbishop Chaput is making an announcement. We want church officials to disclose more, not less, about predatory priests, and explain why they kept … Continue reading SNAP Vigil Tonight

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