ad vitam - Fall 2019
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The ad vitam webzine is unique in its offer of an integral and interactive experience featuring articles and audio-visual content. We strongly suggest that you read it online, ideally on a computer or tablet (not recommended on a smartphone). To zoom in: on a computer, double-click or use the + and - found at the bottom-right of the screen; on a tablet, double-tap the screen. Use your mouse or finger to move throughout the page.
It is possible to download a PDF of the webzine, however the file will not support links and audio-visual content. For environmental reasons, we invite you to limit printing of the PDF. You may contact us if you wish to obtain a text-only version of a specific article. We hope that as you acquaint yourself with our webzine over time, you’ll enjoy the enriching experience of its unique format. We welcome your comments and questions at info@crc-canada.org.
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I NTERVIEWS<br />
The Catholic Church<br />
and sexual abuse<br />
Marie-Jo Thiel, MD, theologian<br />
Novalis, <strong>2019</strong><br />
720 pages<br />
Marie-Jo Thiel is the founder and director<br />
of the European Center for Studies<br />
and Research in Ethics (Université de<br />
Strasbourg, France). Her recently published<br />
book (currently only available in French),<br />
L’Église catholique face aux abus sexuels sur<br />
mineurs (Novalis/Can<strong>ad</strong>a, Bayard/France),<br />
brings unique perspectives to analyzing sex<br />
abuse on minors in the Catholic Church, due to<br />
the intersection of the author’s own expertise.<br />
A medical doctor by training, Marie-Jo Thiel’s<br />
practice developped her interest in ethics,<br />
which steered her towards a theology degree.<br />
Throughout her journey, she met victims of<br />
sex abuse (in Church or family contexts) as<br />
well as sex offenders. She was m<strong>ad</strong>e aware of<br />
the lack of resources pertaining to such cases<br />
and for helping the survivors of sex abuse and<br />
the offenders move forward in healing. Years<br />
of thorough research yielded this book. It first<br />
focuses on the developments of medicine and<br />
criminal justice, the psychological profiles of<br />
offenders and the consequences experienced<br />
by victims. This is followed by considerations<br />
specific to the Catholic Church: magisterial<br />
documents, abuse cases in various countries,<br />
ethical and theological issues relating to the<br />
causes of sexual abuse, as well as their prevention.<br />
The style and explanations make this<br />
book an enlightening and necessary re<strong>ad</strong>,<br />
where the faith and hope of Marie-Jo Thiel for<br />
a Church in search of just and healthy foundations<br />
shine through.<br />
4 • AD VITAM • FALL <strong>2019</strong>
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