‘Silence is Complicity’ – Exposing the Hidden Scandals in the Diocese of Lafayette - Quinn Hebert

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness.In this episode, whistleblower, president of Tentmakers, and founding member of the Society of Saint Peter Damian, Quinn Hebert, takes us through his transformative journey—from his formative years in seminary to his pivotal role exposing abuse and cover-ups in the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana.Quinn recounts his journey from initially trying to reform the church from within to eventually supporting and advocating for survivors. He details instances of safe environment violations, inconsistencies in church leadership, and the challenges faced by those who speak out. His experiences shed light on long-standing issues of abuse and neglect, demonstrating that these problems continue to affect the church today. Ultimately, his story encourages us to reflect on these issues and work toward genuine accountability and change.Further context and documentation:SSPD homepage: https://sspdlafayette.wordpress.com/Dutel Article: https://sspdlafayette.wordpress.com/2019/04/17/the-dutel-question/Polson Article: https://sspdlafayette.wordpress.com/2019/08/19/unredacted-eyewitness-accounts-of-an-unsafe-environment/Polson Witness Interview: https://youtu.be/YW3nVQY2fjQ?si=eA-9TYHvFoobb-hrBishop’s Warning to Seminarians: https://youtu.be/TRn7w_BRd98?si=f85SBRFCYT556LAWTentmakers Website: www.Tentmakers.laApple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resilience-in-the-shadows/id1727772192Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vvl7WTTHZzmIzI84YOlvr?si=1575dc7ea9334f0eYoutube Link: https://youtu.be/Y0uHTT6NXPs