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Nov 15, 2019
Our Goal: transparency in the clergy abuse scandal
We, as people of faith, believe it is right and just and in the best interests of the entire Church community that the Seattle...


Nov 14, 2019
Our call for reform: A statement of belief
We, concerned and committed Catholic lay women and men, after thoughtful reflection about the dire situation facing our Church and aware...

Nov 12, 2019
Healing hinges on full disclosure
We are united in the belief that reconciliation and healing rely upon full disclosure of the whole truth. As a fundamental premise, we...


Nov 11, 2019
Role of the Laity
A primary tenet of the Heal Our Church mandate is that a Truth and Reconciliation process be led by a diverse representation of lay...


Nov 10, 2019
Clericalism
The word clericalism is ubiquitous in print and media coverage of the sexual crisis gripping the Catholic Church. And the connotation is...


Nov 9, 2019
Women & Excluded Communities
Today’s Catholic Church is in crisis. The clerical sexual abuse scandal has shaken the Church. There is a shortage of ordained...
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