The Catholic Church has overseen the world's longest-lasting and most widespread campaign of institutional sexual abuse. Why is it that after sixteen centuries of documented evidence and decades of continuous international public exposure, new revelations of the scope and magnitude of the crisis continue to shock the public?

Manufacturing the Clerical Predator goes beyond the usual clichéd and tediously-repeated popular explanations offered for the abuse crisis by exploring the personal narrative and theoretical accounts of three Wisconsin former seminarians and priests detailing the transmission of the culture of clerical abuse across three generations. It supplies a fresh, unique, and urgently-needed approach to the question that has yet to be answered about sexual abuse and cover-up in the Church: Why?

The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion regarding the current state of clergy abuse in Wisconsin and Attorney General Kaul’s ongoing statewide investigation into clergy and faith leader abuse. Nate’s Mission has sent formal invitations to Attorney General Kaul, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm, and Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki to participate in the discussion. You can read the invitations here.

Free tickets are available for our Milwaukee theatrical premiere. Reservations are required to attend. Act quickly, space is limited!

Download a printable poster to promote the film around Milwaukee. Invite family and friends to the premiere on Sunday, March 19th.

Nate’s Mission is working toward an abuse-free church. Every contribution will make a difference as we seek full recognition of victims, accountability for those who have caused harm, and healing for survivors. Making a regular donation is the most valuable way to support our advocacy. Nate’s Mission is a project of Ending Clergy Abuse - USA (ECA-USA) a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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