The Catholic University of America graciously hosted a Spirit Fire facilitating dialogue among Catholic bishops and survivors of clergy abuse. More about program and exhibit check is here.

One of Spirit Fire's primary activities is to inspire formation of clergy, religious, lay ministers, and therapists with trauma-informed programs as well as individual discussions and support.

Spirit Fire provides and promotes other valuable options for spiritually healing retreats for survivors and families. For at-home, private retreat reflection, three transcripts are here.

Spirit Fire relies on prayer and encourages prayer of any kind among all people who are affected by the wound of abuse. For some of our prayers and programs, check here.

Spirit Fire & Friends promote creating healing spaces with beautiful art and plants individually, in family homes, and as public gardens.

Spirit Fire serves parishes processing the impact of scandal, developing programs to heal and to promote awareness and healing broadly.

Extensive, confidential resource hub of support (individually and in groups) for survivors of abuse who are diocesan or religious clergy.

Spiritual friendship and availability for pastoral care for survivors and family members, and for parishes and clergy.

Resources and information promoting the protection of minors and all vulnerable adults through awareness and training. More here.

Wide-ranging resources and simple chats to provide the right resources for anyone seeking to offer trauma-informed pastoral care. More 

In June 2021, Teresa was the opening speaker for the first Pontifical Summit on Pastoral Care for Survivors of Clergy Abuse. "Learning to Listen"  (Transcript) was published as part of conference proceedings later that year.

During 2020 and 2021, Teresa facilitated virtual listening sessions for survivors of abuse and family members to speak to Working Group II of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.

Teresa has led or participated in many programs aimed at supporting clergy who are both seeking to provide pastoral care to survivors and families -- and reeling from abuse in the Church, too.

Teresa works with those recovering in 12 Step programs if they wish to integrate Christian faith and the treasury of Catholic tradition into healing from abuse underlying addition.

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Teresa has led or participated in many programs aimed at supporting clergy who are both seeking to provide pastoral care to survivors and families -- and reeling from abuse in the Church, too.

Teresa has led or participated in many programs aimed at supporting clergy who are both seeking to provide pastoral care to survivors and families -- and reeling from abuse in the Church, too.

Starting in 2019, Spirit Fire began to create videos of Catholics who have been on the forefront of implementing child-protection reforms in the Catholic Church in the United States and around the world.