Catherine Burke 11/4/25 Catherine Burke 11/4/25

Denise Buchanan

“Silence destroys the body of Christ. Protecting survivors and demanding accountability does not attack faith; it is an act of fidelity to it.”

Erin O'Donnell 10/7/25 Erin O'Donnell 10/7/25

Nancy Pieffer

“I am so grateful to say that my life is more than my trauma, and in many ways I triumphed in spite of my pain.”

Erin O'Donnell 8/19/25 Erin O'Donnell 8/19/25

Tim Lennon

“When I first stepped forward, I did so alone, as an individual. Now I step forward as part of a worldwide movement of survivors.”

Catherine Burke 6/10/25 Catherine Burke 6/10/25

Alexandra Buchlmayer

“Owning my story, despite the lack of legal action, was a huge part of my healing journey. It broke the bonds of secrecy and shame.”

Erin O'Donnell 5/6/25 Erin O'Donnell 5/6/25

Mary O’Day

“Healing my image of God has been incredibly impactful in both healing my trauma and helping me learn to accept love.”

Catherine Burke 3/18/25 Catherine Burke 3/18/25

Frank Meuers

“The most difficult part of my journey was not the abuse itself but the lack of response from the church to that abuse.”

Erin O'Donnell 2/25/25 Erin O'Donnell 2/25/25

Vince Pérez

“I aim to promote understanding by educating church leaders and congregations about the compounded effects of racism, sexism, and clergy abuse on BIPOC survivors.”

Catherine Burke 1/21/25 Catherine Burke 1/21/25

Sue S.

"Overcoming the intense fear of sharing was no easy task, but . . . . darkness cannot continue once the lights are turned on.”

Erin O'Donnell 12/17/24 Erin O'Donnell 12/17/24

Amy Pearce

“I want other survivors to be reassured that what happened was not their fault, that they are not alone, and that they are both lovable and loved.”

Catherine Burke 11/19/24 Catherine Burke 11/19/24

Fr. Frank Reitter

“God, through prayer, helped me understand I can never be the person I could have been had I not been abused, but I can be the person I can be.”

Erin O'Donnell 10/15/24 Erin O'Donnell 10/15/24

Emily Hess

“I sometimes feel imposter syndrome when talking to fellow survivors; my story is very mild compared to most of the stories I've heard from others.”

Catherine Burke 9/24/24 Catherine Burke 9/24/24

Gino Wolfe

"Speaking out has allowed me to grow as a man, father, and spouse...I finally feel that I can look at myself in the mirror and like who I see."

Erin O'Donnell 8/27/24 Erin O'Donnell 8/27/24

Maria Silvers

“Hearing stories like mine from other survivors has helped me to recognize and heal from the wound of shame.”

Erin O'Donnell 6/25/24 Erin O'Donnell 6/25/24

Allison DeGeorge

“It has taken me more than a decade to find the words that have become my abuse story and I feel very … afraid to share. The only reason I share it now is that I do not want anyone to have to endure the shame and isolation I felt as I searched … for an explanation of what happened to me.”

Catherine Burke 5/21/24 Catherine Burke 5/21/24

Gina Barthel

"Some people ask, “Are you going to be a victim forever?” The answer is complicated. I’m a victim, survivor, and thriver. The wounds are deep and will never go away, just like Jesus’ wounds didn’t go away after he was resurrected."