2004 Press Release Archive
MI - Victims Urge Detroit Cardinal to Fight Fair
For immediate release:
Friday, Oct. 29, 2004
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David Clohessy of St. Louis, SNAP National Director 314 566 9790 c
Barbara Blaine of Chicago, SNAP President 312 399 4747
William McAlary of Detroit, SNAP Detroit Director 248 705 3476
They Ask Cardinal To Drop Motion Before Next Week's Court Hearing
Group Objects To Use of Legal Technicalities
In Sharply Worded Letter, SNAP Blasts "Hardball" Approach
Read moreOK - Unusual Tulsa Abuse Trial Ends
For immediate release:
Monday, Oct. 18
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David Clohessy of St. Louis, SNAP National Director 314 566 9790 c,
Janet Patterson of Conway Springs KS, SNAP National Board Member 620 456 2330
Barbara Blaine of Chicago, SNAP President 312 399 4747
Accused Cleric Fails With Slander Lawsuit
Spends $¼ Million But Doesn't Get Vindication He Sought
Read moreCA - Ruling Due on California Abuse Cases
For immediate release:
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004
For more information:
Rick Simons of Hayward (attorney) 510 582 1080 cell
Larry Drivon of Stockton (attorney) 209 969 0982 cell
David Clohessy of St. Louis (SNAP) 314 566 9790 cell or 314 645 5915
Tentative Ruling Issued That May Open Secret Records
Read moreIL - Victims Meet with National Nuns Leadership
For immediate release:
Monday, October 4, 2004
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Landa Mauriello-Vernon, Hamden, CT, SNAP CT Director, cell (203) 687-8072
Steve Theisen, Hudson, Iowa, North-East Iowa Co-founder, SNAP, cell (319) 231-1663
Mary Guentner, Milwaukee, WI, SNAP Milwaukee Leader, cell, (414) 418-3191
Gabrielle Azzaro, Cardiff by the Sea, CA, SNAP San Diego Leader, cell, (619) 885-0544
David Clohessy, St. Louis, MO, SNAP National Director cell (314) 566-9790
Barbara Blaine, Chicago, IL, SNAP President cell (312) 399-4747
Support Group Wants Catholic Sisters To Help Reach Out
SNAP Challenges Individual Orders of Women Religious to Act Now
Read moreME - SNAP Wants Trial for Maine Victim
For immediate release:
Friday, September 24, 2004
For more information:
David Clohessy of St. Louis, SNAP National Director 314 566 9790
Barbara Blaine of Chicago, SNAP Founder and President 312 399 4747
SNAP Urges Maine Bishop Not to Interfere
Read moreCT - SNAP Holds Connecticut Conference
For Immediate Release:
September 21, 2004
CONTACT:
Landa Mauriello-Vernon, SNAP CT, State Director, cell: 203-687-8072
David Cerulli, SNAP Board Member, NYC Director, cell: 917-757-1791
Mark Serrano, SNAP Board Member, Mid-Atlantic Director, cell: 703-727-4940
David Clohessy, SNAP National Director, cell: 314-566-9790
"REACHING OUT BEYOND OUR BORDERS"
SNAP leaders and supporters from several states meet in Connecticut
Presentation of the "Survivors Lifeline Award" to Jim Alvord
Read moreMO - Amidst Controversy, Missouri Center Takes in Abusive Brother
For immediate release:
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004
For more information:
David Clohessy, SNAP National Director (314) 566 9790 cell
Barbara Dorris, SNAP Outreach Coordinator (314) 862 7688
Mary Grant of Long Beach CA, SNAP Southwestern Regional Director (626) 419 2930
For 2nd Time in 2 Weeks, A Molesting Cleric Moves Here
Both Men Have Admitted Molesting Boys
Read moreCA - SNAP Urges Cardinal Mahony to Cancel Mass Event with Police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004
For more information:
Mary Grant of Long Beach, SNAP Southwestern Regional Director (626) 419-2930 cell Manny Vega of Ventura, SNAP Leader (805) 207-9027 cell (bilingual/Spanish)
David Clohessy of St. Louis, SNAP National Director (314) 566-9790
Group Worries Special Mass Will Deter Reporting of Abuse
Mahony To Bless Police Officers’ Badges
SNAP Fears Fewer Victims Will Come Forward
Read moreNJ - Victims React to Statements by Admitted Molester
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 26, 2004
Contact:
Mark Serrano, SNAP Board Member, cell: 703-727-4940
Matt Kelly, SNAP-NJ Communications Director, cell: 973-714-8099
Patricia Serrano, Founder, Healing Our Survivors Together (www.healingtogether.org) cell: (201) 715-6510
CLERGY SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS REACT TO STATEMENTS BY ADMITTED PRIEST-CHILD MOLESTER
CALL ON COURT TO ALLOW LAWSUITS TO PROCEED
Read moreME - Victims Urge Maine Review Board Member to Resign
For immediate release:
Thursday, August 19, 2004
For more information:
David Clohessy of St. Louis, SNAP National Director 314 566 9790
Barbara Blaine of Chicago, SNAP Founder and President 312 399 4747
They Also Seek Chance To Speak To Maine Parish
Former Chancery Official Is At Center of Controversy
He's Accused Of Covering Up Molestation Charges Against Priest
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