Building a Safer Church Together

We are growing and we need your help

Dear Friends,

The need for healing in the Church is great.

When we first met Jennifer, she told us through tears: “I still believe in God, but I can’t go to Mass. I feel exiled from the Eucharist.” Jennifer had been a dedicated Catholic for decades when she reported her abuse to her local diocese. Unfortunately, her experience left her feeling betrayed. Jennifer’s story is not unique. We have met many like her—faithful people who feel pushed to the fringes of the Church.

This wound to the Body of Christ is profound.

Our Mission Of Hope

Yet, in the very place where the Church is most wounded, God is present. We believe Jesus is calling people from every walk of life to address the roots of abuse in the Church and to participate in a culture of safeguarding and care for human dignity. We believe that reaching out to people on the fringes of the Church—especially those who have been wounded, abused, or scandalized by her members—is important.

An Invitation

We cannot accomplish this mission alone. If God is asking us to begin a community that reaches out and stands in solidarity with those on the fringes of the Church, especially those who have been harmed in the Church, then we trust he is also calling others—perhaps you—to help build it with us.

Would you prayerfully consider joining us in this mission through your prayers and financial support?

Our First Fruits

With God’s grace and your support, we’ve already seen the first fruits of our mission. We just finished releasing our first project: Descent Into Light, which has consistently been in the top 5% of podcasts! This limited series audio documentary unpacks the reality of adult abuse in the Church by weaving together survivor stories, our own experiences, and the insights of theologians, psychologists, and experts.

You can listen to Descent Into Light here or wherever you get your podcasts. Please share with friends and family.

Forming a Strong Foundation

In 2025, we are grounding this mission with careful planning and wise guidance. To help our mission endure and bear fruit, we are laying the foundation for a strong network of support:

Established a Board of Directors for our 501(c)(3)

Convened a Resource Advisory Council to support local mission growth

Pursued advanced training in safeguarding, mental health, spiritual direction, and theology

As we look ahead, we are planning for growth—and we invite you to dream with us.

Dreaming For Growth

By 2027, our plan “Building a Safer Church Together” includes:

Purchase a convent large enough for ten sisters

Welcome our first group of postulants

New Convent & Formation House: $2.5 - 2.9 million

Annual Cost for Three New Vocations: $100,000

Total Fundraising Goal by 2027: $3 million

Building a Safer Church Together

We are using one of the top fundraising platforms for nonprofits called Givebutter. To donate via credit/debit card, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank account, click here or scan this QR code:

If you prefer to donate through Square or Zelle, click here for more info.

Checks made out to “Sisters of the Little Way” can also be sent to:

P.O. Box 36, Mount Sterling, KY 40353.

Please note that we are a 501c3 organization; our EIN is 93-2357117.

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If you are considering investing in our mission with a larger gift and would like to learn more, we would be happy to share additional details. Please reach out to us at info@sistersofthelittleway.com for information about an upcoming conversation with interested benefactors.