Hope, Healing, and Solidarity:
Creating Community out of the Sexual Abuse Crisis

October 25-26, 2024—FREE weekend of events

Location: Bishop Harrison Center, 1342 Lancaster Ave., Syracuse NY, 13210

Counselors trained in trauma response will be on hand for all events. Childcare provided

Fri. 10/25, 7:00 PM

Performance of Groomed, the award-winning play performed at the Vatican last November. The 1-hour performance, followed by a talk-back with the actor, evokes strong emotions but is not graphic or offensive. Groomed is meant to educate, inform, and be a catalyst for discussions.

Sat. 10/26, 10:00 AM: Truth-telling, Witnessing, Healing: A Trauma-Informed Response to Clergy Sexual Abuse, a presentation by Dr. Lisa Cataldo: M.Div., Ph.D., Fordham Univ. Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education. and associate professor of Mental Health Counseling and Spiritual Integration). Q&A with the audience will follow.

12:00 Noon-3:30 PM: Light lunch followed by discussion groups and closing prayer event

4:00 PM: All Saints Church mass. Reflection by Dr. Lisa Cataldo

Dr. Cataldo will also give the reflection at masses on Sunday, 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM

Registration for Friday and Saturday is not required but appreciated. Register by emailing: jsstopher@msn.com

For more information: 315-447-8625