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.

Our First Fruits

With God’s grace and your support, we’ve already seen the first fruits of our mission. Just last month, on the feast of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, we released our first project: Descent Into Light, which is already 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 at sistersofthelittleway.com 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

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

An Invitation

This mission cannot be accomplished by us 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?

In Jesus,

Sr. Theresa Aletheia & Sr. Danielle Victoria

All donations are tax-deductible. Your generous contribution will support our general fund, allowing us to direct resources where most needed.

Please contact us with any questions at info@sistersofthelittleway.com.

Sisters of the Little Way

Help the Sisters of the Little Way build a safer Church together!