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Shannon Vavich's avatar

This is so exceptional, I don’t even know what to say. Incredible writing, incredible analysis. You are a treasure. This needs national exposure.

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Emma Cieslik's avatar

Thank you so much, Shannon! We are really excited for this series! We really appreciate your support and are looking forward to next week's essay!

We also wanted to invite you! If you would like to contribute about your own experiences, we would love to host an essay about your time in high control Catholicism.

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Jessica Progressive Catholic's avatar

This does need national exposure. Also, thank you Shannon for your podcast. You give us progressive Catholics a voice!!!!

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Shannon Vavich's avatar

I’m so happy I can help.

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Ellen Malloy's avatar

Thank you for this essay. Heartbreaking stuff, this high control movement and its distortion of Catholicism.

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Jessica Progressive Catholic's avatar

I recommend the book "Catholic Fundamentalism in America." 🙂

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Max Kuzma's avatar

Yes! We definitely studied that one for this series. I need to put together a "more reading" list for readers!

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Jessica Progressive Catholic's avatar

Opus by Gareth Gore is required reading

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Jessica Progressive Catholic's avatar

Great essay, and I love your writing!!!

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Max Kuzma's avatar

Thanks so much, Jessica!

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