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“The Pope has asked for Church leadership to reach out to all members of our Church to dialogue and listen. Here is an article that explains why this Synod could be especially important for abuse victims/survivors.”
The SJN ACTION group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. We always meet virtually, usually combined with an in-person meeting in Room A2/A3. Please email sjnaction@gmail.com to participate via Zoom or to inquire about the in-person meeting. All are welcome!
How to Report Abuse and Find Support
In response to the summer 2018 revelations about clerical sexual abuse and the listening session held at St. John Neumann Catholic Community on Sept. 27, 2018, a parish ACTION group was formed. The name was taken from the following goals:
- Advocacy
- Change
- Transparency
- Inclusion
- ONgoing reform
Our mission encompasses:
- Supporting the survivors of clerical abuse
- Educating ourselves and our parish to the issues involved in this crisis
- Advocating for meaningful laity involvement at all levels of the church hierarchy to ensure accountability and transparency
Virtual Victim/Survivor Support Group
For those who have experienced sexual abuse by clergy or others as a child or vulnerable adult.
This is an independent, volunteer-based peer support group (not a therapy group) facilitated by Angie Boggs and is open to anyone who participates in a faith community and anyone who does not.
Angie is a Catholic laywoman and circle keeper. She is a bioethicist and board-certified chaplain experienced in addressing secondary traumatic distress and moral distress in a large health system. Angie is a participant in the STAR (strategies for trauma awareness and resilience) program at Eastern Mennonite University and a participant in a survivor support group sponsored by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Angie is a member of the St. John Neumann parish ACTION group committed to advocacy and reform.
All emails and group participation and discussions are held in confidence.
Other Virtual Victim/Survivor Support Groups
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Two independent support groups, facilitated by Jim Richter, M.D., based in the Twin Cities area:
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“All Are Welcome Survivors Meeting,” third Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m. Central Time
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“Men’s Group,” is the first Monday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m. Central Time
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Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) has a support group for those who support victims of sexual abuse, meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m. Pacific Time, contact Barbi Jolliffee at jolliffebarbi@gmail.com
