Creating a Community of Survivors of Clergy Abuse

Journey to Bethany will marshal the gifts of all the faithful in the Kansas City diocese in the journey to healing and restoration.  We are creating a community of survivors of clergy abuse and community of faithful persons dedicated to survivor needs.

Grounded in Journey to Bethany’s purpose, our board and founding committee are made up of parishioners and clergy who are committed to ushering in a new era of hope and healing for our community.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Christina Dunn-Carpenter, Chairperson

Dave Malanowski, Vice Chairperson

Vince Cascone, Secretary-Treasurer

Fr. Joseph Cisetti

Paula Moss

Craig Watz

a group of six people including three women and three men posed in two rows. They are dressed in business dress and have a marbled wall behind them.
Front, left to right: Christina Dunn-Carpenter, Jennifer Prusa, Vince Cascone. Back, left to right: Fr. Joseph Cisetti, Dave Malanowski, Paula Moss

FOUNDING STEERING COMMITTEE

Jennifer Prusa director of a community of a community of survivors of clergy abuse
Jennifer Prusa,
Journey to Bethany Director
James Caccamo founder of a community of a community of survivors of clergy abuse
Jim Caccamo,
Ph.D.
Father Joseph Cisetti founder of a community of a community of survivors of clergy abuse
Father Joe
Cisetti
Carrie
Cooper
Carnie Nulton founder of a community of a community of survivors of clergy abuse
Carnie C.
Nulton, M.D.
Maura Nulton founder of a community of a community of survivors of clergy abuse
Maura
Nulton
Regina Staves Avila founder of a community of a community of survivors of clergy abuse
Regina Staves,
Ph.D.

OUR PURPOSE

Serving those harmed by
clergy sexual abuse
through actions of healing
and justice.
Interested in supporting our efforts? We welcome your engagement. For more information on ways to volunteer and get involved, please contact us here.

Creating a Community of Survivors of Clergy Abuse

We are creating a community of survivors of clergy abuse by providing people who care with a way to make a difference in the lives of survivors, providing survivors with resources for healing and resiliency, and educating all on the long term effects of trauma from abuse.

Our founders and board of directors envision a safe place for prayer, support, and connection that meets the community of survivors of clergy abuse where they are and puts their needs first. In our first three years, we have met many who have been affected by this issue; the community we meet contributes directly to the type of services and resources we offer. We value the gifts of all in our growing community of survivors of clergy abuse and those who support them. We work towards healing our family in the Kansas City diocese.