Fuente: Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment
The Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment is excited to announce two new initiatives being offered through our Office of Outreach, Restorative Justice and Abuse Prevention for Victim/Survivors.
- First, we will be hosting a new, ongoing support group for current and former employees of faith-based institutions who have experienced abuse. Anyone is welcome to join with others who have had similar experiences to receive support, affirmation, and healing. This confidential support group will welcome members from all over the United States and any other countries. It will meet virtually (via Zoom) the second Thursday of every month beginning April 13.
- Second, we are pleased to announce a new homebound ministry for victim/survivors of clergy abuse to receive the Eucharist. Individuals unable for any reason to receive this sacrament at a parish will now have the ability to receive the Eucharist in their own homes brought to them by a Communion Minister who is also a victim/survivor of clergy abuse.
Anyone with questions about receiving Communion or other sacramental concerns is invited to contact our Outreach Coordinator for Restorative Justice and Abuse Prevention, Paula Kaempffer at kaempfferp@archspm.org or 651-291-4429. In addition, anyone interested in attending the new support group should also reach out to Paula to be granted access.
