Mission

Accompanying those harmed by clergy sexual abuse through actions of healing and justice.

Core Values

We promote a culture of healing in our diocese.
Our primary focus is serving those directly harmed by clergy sexual abuse.
We recognize that family members, the diocesan community, and others are also harmed by clergy sexual abuse, and we stand ready to assist them.
We advocate for a restorative approach characterized by doing things with survivors rather than to or for them.
We take a trauma-informed approach to care, communication, and programming.
We bring the gifts of the body of Christ to bear in our work and invite people to accompany one another in healing.
We believe there is a spiritual component to healing.
Journey to Bethany is accessible to all, no matter where they are in their healing journey.
We want to connect with other organizations doing similar work.

By participating in Journey to Bethany, survivors find the healing that they seek.
Journey to Bethany is recognized within the community as a resource and haven for healing for those harmed by clergy sexual abuse.
Journey to Bethany empowers its community of survivors, supporters, and volunteers to co-create future offerings.
Journey to Bethany advocates that all policies and processes for our diocese relative to responding to past and current sexual abuse by people in the Church reflect restorative practices and trauma-informed, survivor-centered care.
Journey to Bethany is a trusted partner alongside similar agencies to serve the specific needs of and advocating for survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
Journey to Bethany shares what we learn to support the work of similar agencies locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Journey to Bethany is sustained and supported by community members and major donors including the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.