2004 Press Release Archive
IL - Group Wants Southside Chicago Pastor Disciplined
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March 4, 2004
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Barbara Blaine 312 399 4747
David Clohessy 314 566 9790
He Allowed Accused and Suspended Priest Back Into Parish
SNAP Urges Cardinal To Enforce Zero Tolerance Policy
Read moreMI - Victims to Cardinal: Keep Your Promises
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Tuesday, March 2, 2004
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Bill McAlary of SNAP Metro -Detroit (248) 705-3416
David Clohessy of St. Louis MO, National Director (314) 566-9790 cell
Barbara Blaine of Chicago IL, President (312) 399 4747 cell
Group Calls For Prompt Action and Real Outreach From Archdiocese
The Detroit chapter of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests is calling Archbishop Adam Cardinal Maida to stick to his word regarding abusive clergy.
Read moreMA - SNAP Asks Massachusetts AG to Investigate Springfield Diocese
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March 1, 2004
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Peter Pollard SNAP Springfield Coordinator
413-247-3271 / 413-335-9969
Last Friday, Springfield SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) formally asked Attorney General Thomas Reilly to open a criminal investigation of the Springfield Diocese and its handling of sexual abuse by diocesan priests.
Read moreDC - SNAP To Hold Washington, D.C. Press Conferences Friday, February 27th
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Thursday, February 26, 2004
What:
Holding signs, clergy molestation victims will discuss a first-ever nationwide self-survey of bishops on the sexual abuse crisis, and assess what happens next.
Sex Abuse Victims Excluded From Nationally Televised Program
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Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004
SNAP Asks Catholic University, EWTN To Put Victim On Tomorrow's Panel
Leaders of a nation-wide support group for clergy abuse victims are asking for "just one seat at the table" in a nationally televised discussion tomorrow night about the Catholic sex abuse scandal.
Read moreSNAP Support Group Meetings
For immediate release:
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Alaska, Anchorage
Tom - 907-229-4131
Fairview Community Center
10th and Karluk Avenue
Media invited at 7:30 PM
Media please contact Tom before coming
Estimated attendance: 5
Read moreSex Abuse Victims Hold Support Group Meetings in Dozens of Cities
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Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004
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David Clohessy of St. Louis MO, National Director (314) 566-9790 cell
Mark Serrano of Leesburg VA, Board Member (703) 771 9606, (703) 727 4940 cell
Barbara Blaine of Chicago IL, President (312) 399 4747 cell
Peter Isely of Milwaukee WI, Board Member (414) 963 8617, (414) 429 7259
Mary Grant of Long Beach CA, Board Member (626) 419 2930
On the eve of a new self-survey from America's Catholic bishops on sexual abuse, the nation's largest self-help group for clergy molestation victims today announced that it will hold support group meetings in dozens of cities tomorrow night. Selected news media will be invited to attend part of the sessions.
Read moreME - Maine AG Finds Diocese Put Kids "At Risk of Abuse"
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Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004
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David Clohessy of St. Louis MO, National Director (314) 566-9790 cell
Mark Serrano of Leesburg VA, Board Member (703) 771 9606, (703) 727 4940 cell
Barbara Blaine of Chicago IL, President (312) 399 4747 cell
New Report Says 65 Clergy/Church Workers Were Accused
Bishop's Self-Reported Figures Contradict AG's Findings
SNAP Calls On Witnesses & Other Victims To Come Forward
Read moreSNAP Blasts Vatican Report on Defrocking Abusers
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Monday, Feb. 23, 2004
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David Clohessy of St. Louis MO, National Director (314) 566-9790 cell
Mark Serrano of Leesburg VA, Board Member (703) 771 9606, 703 727 4940 cell
Barbara Blaine of Chicago IL, President (312) 399-4747 cell
Peter Isely of Milwaukee WI, Board Member (414) 963 8617, (414) 429 7259
David Cerulli of New York NY, Board Member (917) 757 1791
Mary Grant of Long Beach CA, Board Member (626) 419 2930
Terrie Light of San Francisco CA, Board Member (510) 517 3888
AK - Ex-New Mexico Bishop Says Mass in Alaska
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Monday, Feb. 16, 2004
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David Clohessy of St. Louis, National Director (314) 566-9790 cell
Mark Serrano of Leesburg VA, Board Member (703) 771 9606, 703 727 4940 cell
Barbara Blaine of Chicago, President (312) 399-4747 cell
Sex Abuse Victims Charge Archdiocese Violates National Policy
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