Abuses in the Religious Life and the Path to Healing

As we explore the implications of Safeguarding more resources come to hand. Here is a worthwhile book to read entitled, Abuses in the Religious Life and the Path to Healing by Dom Dysmas de Lassus. Sexual abuse is not the only mistreatment practiced in the Church. There is also spiritual abuse. Brother Dysmas, Carthusian master, patron of the hermits, comes out of his silence to denounce the unacceptable behavior of religious superiors and founders of communities. Rooted in the monastic tradition and the robust theology of religious life, Father presents elements that will assist everyone in evaluating the dangers of certain spiritual practices and methods of community government.

Shepherding the Shepherds: The Pastoral Challenges of Caring for Priests who are Accused, Suspended or Laicised

Dear MSC Safeguarding Delegate, you will see below information on a coming free seminar. Shepherding the Shepherds: The Pastoral Challenges of Caring for Priests who are Accused, Suspended or Laicised It will be in English only. It is during the Read More …

Conference on Vulnerability to Abuse and the Catholic Church

Hello to all of you,   We are honoured to invite you to register for the Conference on Vulnerability to Abuse and the Catholic Church to be held May 25-28, 2022, at Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Canada. The Conference is organized in a hybrid way, i.e., face-to-face and online (zoom) in synchronous and asynchronous mode. You will find the information about the program of the conference in the attached files.   Animated by internationally renowned experts, the conference will be an opportunity to address the different aspects of vulnerability. Indeed, the conference has a dual purpose, namely to discuss and clarify the understanding of the term “vulnerable persons” in the context of abuse in the Catholic Church and in society.