Catholic Whistleblowers

"When anyone steps out of the system and tells the truth, lives the truth, that person enables everyone else to peer behind the curtain too. That person has shown everyone that it is possible to live within the truth . . . ‘Living within the lie can constitute the system only if it is universal.’ Anyone who steps out of line therefore ‘denies it in principle and threatens it in its entirety.’"

~Vaclav Havel

The Network

Catholic Whistleblowers is a network of current and former priests, women religious, brothers, deacons, and laypersons who actively support survivors of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

Many of us have reported instances of sexual abuse to civil or church authorities, and we all struggle to expose the cover-up of abuse by church leadership.

We are aware of how difficult it is to speak out on this issue, and we support each other in that effort.

Learn more about the network of Catholic Whistleblowers.

Above Artwork by Debra Classen.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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We appreciate the interest of all those who have filled out the contact form and asked to be included on our email list. Unfortunately, we have had technical difficulties and had to take it down from the website . We apologize for not acknowledging your interest and concern. We sincerely suggest that you join our Facebook group. You can keep up with CW activities there and also voice your own thoughts and concerns. It is a closed group and you will be asked to state your reason for joining. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

To other current or former church insiders who have sought to stop abusers, prevent abuse, or support survivors....

We provide a network of peers who understand.

To those who want to speak out about abuse in the Catholic Church, but are daunted by the repercussions...

We provide moral and canonical support.

Voices of Victims/Survivors

It is important for all of us - and Church leaders - to give voice to victims/survivors and their loved ones.

We have worked with so many victims/survivors, their parents, siblings, spouses, and loved ones, who want to share their story. It takes courage to give voice to the pain, continue their healing, and advocate for change.