"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28

This Hope & Healing page provides information about events and resources that aim to address the different needs of survivors. If you have additional ideas or resources, or if you find anything on this page problematic, we would appreciate hearing from you. And please, reach out if you need assistance accessing care: assistance.coordinator@rcda.org.

Hope & Healing Masses

Survivor Stories

Groomed: A Survivor's Journey of Healing and Hope

The Evangelist: Special Hope & Healing Editions

Prayers & Spiritual Resources

• The Holy Rosary for the Healing of the Victims of Sexual Abuse and the Purification of the Church (Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington, DC)
• Walking the Way of the Cross with Survivors (Awake Milwaukee)
• Stations of the Cross for Healing from Clergy Sexual Abuse (Diocese of Sacramento)
• Prayer for Healing Victims of Abuse (USCCB)

• Prayers of the Faithful (USCCB)

Counseling Resources

Some people find individual and group counseling to be of great help. Please reach out to us if you would like assistance in finding a counselor:

• Diocese of Albany Consultation Center
• Noelle Marie, Assistance Coordinator, assistance.coordinator@rcda.org, (518) 453-6646

State & Federal Resources

• New York State Child & Protective Services

RCDA Hope and Healing Committee Members 

• Ann Marie Carswell, Process Coordinator for Diocesan Review Board and Assistance Office
• Noelle Marie, Diocesan Assistance Coordinator
• Deacon Gary Riggi
• Father Matthew Duclos
• Mary Fay, Associate Director for Marriage Formation Ministry and Family Life Coordinator of Pastoral Care Ministries
• Kathy Barrans, Director of Communications