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Call for Convent Reform
by Alycia
Religious order abuse is a problem in the Catholic Church that is too often not exposed for fear of reprisal, cover-up, or a false sense of "scandalizing" the Church. Ignoring the problem does not make it go away. Some Catholics who left everything to follow God are suffering under the thumb of superiors who have used their role to manipulate, torment, and abuse those they are called to serve as Christ served. If you are a former member of a religious community and you are looking for resources, or would like to get your story out, please contact Alycia at [email protected].
Episodes
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Advice on Discerning Communities: What Red Flags Should I be Looking For?
Every year I receive a few emails asking me which communities are good, or if I have any advice for those discerning religious life. In this podcast I discuss what I am able to divulge about specific communities. I also discuss why it can be difficult to see red flags in communities until you are…
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My Personal Experience with the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (ICKSP)
During my time at an ICKSP parish I learned what clericalism and misogyny feel and look like. Join me as I tell my story of belonging to a parish of this Traditional Latin Mass institute. Visit my blog: conventreform.wordpress.com Read the testimony of a former Sister Adorer:...
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Experiences With Other Religious Communities
In this podcast I mention three other communities I had interactions with while discerning. These communities include the Children of Mary, Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, and the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles.
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Vocation Awareness: What The Church Needs To Work On
This week is National Vocation Awareness Week. How should the modern church teach and embrace vocations? What is the danger when lay people are taught that religious and priests are "like God?" Referred Links: 7 Saints Who Lived a Wonderful Single Life (Patron Saints for Single People) - Cool...
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Ghoulie Nuns: Sharing Spooky Stories with my Black Cat
Are ghosts real? Maybe. Are nuns real? Well, I guess they are. What about ghost nuns? If purgatory is real...then probably. https://www.higgypop.com/news/ghostly-nuns/ https://www.spookyisles.com/ireland-religious-ghosts/ https://notebookofghosts.com/2018/04/25/ghost-nuns-who-will-have-you-praying/
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How a Tissue Box Became a Convent Scandal
Let me know your thoughts on this story and if you had a similar experience in religious life.
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Ryan Anthony Interview
Ryan Anthony is an outspoken former member of the Alliance of the Two Hearts; a worldwide institute founded by Fr. 'Bing' Arellano. Ryan dealt with eleven years of spiritual, psychological, and physical abuse in the male branch of the order, The Oblate Apostles of the Two Hearts. Ryan is the...
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What I Learned From Making a Database of Religious Orders
In December of 2023 I started creating a database of religious orders in the U.S. This was a major project that I am still refining. Here is what I learned from working on this project. You can check out the database here: https://wordpress.com/page/conventreform.wordpress.com/913 Support me by...
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A Deep Dive Into IVEinfo.org
www.iveinfo.org has been a website that has fascinated me for several years. It is the only website I know of started by a group of former religious of one community to expose the abuse in that community. ***Please be aware that there are topics of sexual abuse in this episode. Listener…
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Real Life 'Mean Girls:' Living in A Carmelite Monastery
Catherine Coldstream came out in April with a book about her 12-year experience of living in a Carmelite order in England. In this episode I break down my own thoughts about her experiences. Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convent.reform
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Looking for Interviewees, AVREF, and Possible Q&A
This is a hodge podge of an episode. In it I discuss my plans for more interviews with survivors, the AVREF in Europe, and having a Q&A episode. Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/convent.reform
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Did Anything Good Come From the Convent?
My blog and podcast have focused a lot on the negatives of my time in the convent; and rightly so. However, there are a few things I have gained from the experience. Visit my blog: conventreform.wordpress.com
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Nunsploitation Films: Fact or Fiction?
Nunsploitation films are a genre of film made popular in the 60's and 70's. One recent film of this genre shows how hideous these films can be. Join me as I ponder how much of these films, if any, are based on real life. We will also look at another film out in theatres about a real life nun,...
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Are There Cults in Catholicism?
The BITE Method is a cult mind control model created by former Moon cult member Dr. Steven Hassan. In this episode we will look into the BITE Method, it's meaning, and whether religious orders check off any of the necessary boxes for being a cult....
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Triggering
My continued experience dealing with religious order abuse and trauma.
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Christmas In The Convent
What my Christmases were like in the convent.....spoiler alert, they weren't very merry.
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I Visited A Group of Nuns
My experience of healing while being on retreat.
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JUST OUT IN ENGLISH: Abuses in the Religious Life and the Path to Healing
My first thoughts on this book I have been waiting over three years to get my hands on! Here is the link to the book on Sophia Press: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/abuses-in-the-religious-life-and-the-path-to-healing/ Here is the article I had translated into English:...
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Interview with Former Religious Christina
In this episode Christina shares her story of abuse in religious life in two former communities. We also discuss what signs to look for when discerning communities and what changes should be implemented in religious life. Would you like to share your story? Please contact me at...
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Bishop Olson and the Arlington Nuns
Drugs, sex, and suing a bishop are the latest happenings at a Carmelite Monastery in Arlington, TX. Here are links to the websites mentioned and quoted in the podcast:...
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Mind Games & Cult Tactics & a Letter to Prove It.
In this episode I share a letter I kept from my days in the convent with responses from my former superior. Religious order abuse can be hard to nail down; but this letter is one way I can show the mistreatment that goes on in convents.
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Seminarian Abuse
Disclaimer: please note sexual abuse is mentioned in this episode. Now 20 years old, the groundbreaking book "Goodbye, Good Men" gives accounts of various men who were abused in seminary. Let's look at how these cases relate and differ to those of religious order abuse.
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Blessed Triduum
Christ shows us that even in great darkness we can hope.
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Abuse Wasn't Always in the Convent: What Happened At The School I Worked At
The school I worked at while in the convent was almost as bad as the convent itself. Then they tried to ruin my professional life AFTER the convent. I have shared parts of this story in the past; but now I am ready to tell the full story. You can see the original letters mentioned in this podcast...
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Is Pope Francis Protecting An Abuser?
Church Militant Evening News on Rupnik (2/17/23): https://www.churchmilitant.com/video/episode/even-2023-02-17 Church Militant Article on Rupnik (1/9/23): https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/third-sister-unveils-jesuit-abusers-perversity Link to the Oregon Catholic Press Music Series with...
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Limits to "Holy" Obedience
Mary Tardiff was in a contemplative community and experienced abuse in religious life under the guise of "holy obedience." In this episode we talk about what limits should be placed on obedience; and what can happen when people are taught to have blind obedience....
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What We Can Learn From The Frank Pavone Story
Here is the Church Militant article: Ex-Board Member of Priests for Life Demands Investigation Into Pavone (churchmilitant.com) Here is the link to the Pillar Catholic article: Pavone was accused of 'sexual misconduct' before laicization (pillarcatholic.com)
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Four Year Anniversary
On February 9th, 2019 I was kicked out of the convent. Here is my story of living with the aftermath of that event.
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Migraines
Memories of dealing with severe migraines while in the order...and the lack of help I received. Please note there is a section at the end of this podcast meant for ***women only*** The disclaimer is in the audio near the end of the podcast.
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The Vocation Sales Pitch
Vocational talks in the church often equate to A+B=C, that is you have a vocation (A), plus you are open to that vocation (B), then you are fulfilled with that vocation (C). Those of you who have followed me, or have experienced religious order abuse yourself, will know that the A+B=C sales pitch...
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Religious Order Database
I am creating a database of all religious orders in the U.S. in the hope it will be a way to bring more accountability to those religious orders guilty of religious order abuse. If you have experienced religious order abuse and would be willing to share your testimony, then please contact me at...
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Grey Paint
What is the difference between the scandal we see at times in the institutional church and the beautiful bride of Christ? Come join me on a discussion that takes us on a trip to the Pontifical College Josephinum. http://www.heyerarchitect.com/selected-works/st-turibius-chapel Contact me:...
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Conversion Story
In this podcast I delve into the background of my conversion to the Catholic faith and my continual search for truth.
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Case Study: Augustine Inferrera Part 2
Continuing the commentary and analysis of the dossier written by Augustine I. regarding the abuse he endured at the "Mystic Monk" monastery. Please consider answering the poll question which is open until August 31st, 2022. Link to the Spotlight Episode:...
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Case Study: Augustine Inferrera Dossier Part 1
In this episode we are looking at the documented case of Augustine Inferrera and his dossier against the "Carmelite Monks" of Wyoming. Link to the Spotlight Episode: https://www.churchmilitant.com/pdf/Dossier_of_New_Mount_Carmel_Monastery.pdf Link to the Dossier:...
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Rethinking Vow of Obedience (Part 2)
This is a continuation of Rethinking Vow of Obedience (Part 1). View the Crux article here: https://conventreform.wordpress.com/2022/03/17/crux-article-rethinking-vow-of-obedience/
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Rethinking Vow of Obedience (Part 1)
Join me in a discussion about rethinking obedience based off an article posted in Crux Magazine. Crux Article: Rethinking Vow of Obedience – Call For Convent Reform (wordpress.com)
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Why Talk?
Delve in with me as I discuss why it is important to talk about abuse in religious life instead of pretending there isn't a problem. Here is where you can find Ryan Tony: The Truth that Heals | Podcast on Spotify
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Infantile
Many who leave the convent are unable to make simple decisions. Join me in a discussion on free will and how no adult should be denied it.
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The Problem with Superiors
In this episode we talk about how superiors in religious orders often become the very people they despise.
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What's Going On? Part 2
A continuation of a discussion on the state of the Catholic Church.
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What's Going On? Part 1
What is going on in the Catholic Church and how does it connect with convents?
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Taking a Break
Going back to school and teaching school = life is hectic!
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My Take on 'The Turning' Podcast
The Turning: The Sisters Who Left is a podcast that looks into the Missionary of Charity and the abuses that happened there. Here is my take on what I have listened to so far.
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Micromanaged Part 2
Continuing our discussion on how religious communities can control almost every aspect of a Sister's life.
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Micromanaged Part 1
Come join me on a discussion on where some of the worst psychological and emotional abuse derives from in religious life: micro-management.
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Cancel Culture
Canceling the truth about abuse in religious life is not going to make the problem go away.
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The Habit: What it is and isn't
Many ideas regarding the habit are too black and white and often miss the mark. Sisters in habit are not necessarily "good" while Sisters out of habit are not particularly "bad."
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After the Convent: How to Report Abuse
Listen as we discuss ways to report abuse to authorities. We will also look into why reporting can be helpful to us and others.
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Who We Are, What We Do
Why did Call for Convent Reform begin? Listen in as we discuss the backstory and need for this mission.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Religious order abuse is a problem in the Catholic Church that is too often not exposed for fear of reprisal, cover-up, or a false sense of "scandalizing" the Church. Ignoring the problem does not make it go away. Some Catholics who left everything to follow God are suffering under the thumb of superiors who have used their role to manipulate, torment, and abuse those they are called to serve as Christ served. If you are a former member of a religious community and you are looking for resources, or would like to get your story out, please contact Alycia at [email protected].
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