I am an independent contact person for the Redemptorists of the Province of St. Clemens.

My independence ensures that all information is treated confidentially. You decide which information to share.

In my role, I am the primary contact person for current suspicions related to sexual abuse and violence within the responsibility of the Redemptorists of the Province of St. Clemens. I also support individuals who may have experienced such incidents in the past and are now ready to speak about it.

Additionally, I assist individuals who choose to apply for “Recognition of Suffering” through the Independent Commission for Recognition Payments process. This process governs the payment of recognition payments to those affected. More information on this process within the German Conference of Superiors of Religious Orders can be found here.

As a supervisor and organizational consultant with two therapeutic qualifications, I have extensive experience in supporting people through challenging professional and personal situations. The interplay between individual issues and systemic processes within organizations is a central focus of my work.

Since autumn 2020, I have immersed myself in various training programs concerning abuse within the Catholic Church. Since March 2021, I have also served as an independent contact person for the Diocese of Aachen, within a team of five.

I am deeply moved by the experiences of those affected. Individuals have suffered significant pain due to acts of sexual violence by certain individuals in church positions or employees of the Catholic Church. Moreover, the responses of those responsible, who should have supported these victims, have often been inappropriate in the past, exacerbating the suffering significantly. Such behavior from an organization dedicated to pastoral care has led to profound disappointments, injuries, and loss of trust among many affected individuals, making it very challenging for them to cope with life.

My primary goal is to ensure that these individuals are treated with appropriate care, listened to, and thereby alleviate some of the experienced suffering.