Study in Two Dioceses: Abuse of Power in Communities
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For the first time, researchers have investigated the phenomenon of spiritual abuse in the Catholic Church. The focus is on Catholic communities in Münster and Osnabrück.
Subjection is demanded, power is sought: researchers have investigated spiritual abuse in two spiritual communities in two dioceses. The results stir up.
For years, the Catholic Church has been working on abuses by its employees. But for the first time, there is a study on a special type of offense, on spiritual abuse in groups and in pastoral care.
Researchers at the University of Münster have presented the results of a study on spiritual abuse in the diocese of Münster for the first time.
On 25 September 2026 the University of Münster publishes its study on spiritual abuse in the Catholic Church. It also deals with the Osnabrücken Christ community. Here you can read the most important findings and can follow the live stream from 4.30 p.m.
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