Narrating and Remembrance in the Face of Abuse in the Church

Contrary to the priority of protecting institutional Church and its clergy, prevailing for decades centuries, today testimonies victims sexual abuse are increasingly being heard. This article focuses on autobiographical accounts women, published in recent years, who as adults suffered from spiritual violence within Catholic Church. It analyses characteristics abuse, identifies specific constellations a misogynistic theology. Complementary this, traumatic experiences flight expulsion, described by theologian Katharina Elliger, examined. Thus, this describes meaning narrating one’s authors themselves suggests collective remembrance an appropriate reaction society.