March is Women's History Month, and boy (pun intended), are we in the midst of some history being made by women. Whether it is the national and international headlines made by survivors of Epstein's abuse, or the closer-to-home allegations of abusers in sacred spaces, the #metoo, #churchtoo movements (spearheaded by incredible women!) are uniting in a way that will allow generations to come to take their next cue toward equity and justice. Natalie Pucillo is an incredible young theologian and music minister who has a personal encounter with an alleged abuser, and also helps other survivors find their voice at Awake, a community of survivors, concerned Catholics, and allies responding to the wounds of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. I believe her, and I believe in the healing that is found by honoring her voice.

Bio: Natalie Pucillo is a Master of Divinity student at Loyola University Chicago’s Institute of Pastoral Studies, where she combines her interests in Catholic liturgy and sacramental theology, ecclesiology, and trauma-informed pastoral practices. A musician with over a decade of experience serving churches in the Washington, DC area, she is especially interested in how communal worship shapes connection and responsibility within Catholic settings. Natalie currently serves as the Survivor Resource Intern for Awake, a community of abuse survivors, concerned Catholics, and allies responding to the wounds of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. As a survivor of abuse by a lay minister, her personal and professional mission centers on naming the impact of harm within Church spaces and building communities that make room for truth and healing.

Music in this episode:

This Little Light of Minehttps://giamusic.com/resource/this-little-light-of-mine-print-ww1682

Sacred the Body, Ruth Duck/Mark Millerhttps://giamusic.com/resource/sacred-the-body-pdf-du01351