2005 Press Release Archive
CA - SNAP Urges San Bernadino Bishop to Reach Out to Victims
- Cleric Worked At Parishes After Allegedly Abusing Boy
- Group Worries Transferred Priest’s Alleged Crimes Were Covered-up By Bishop’s Colleagues
- SNAP to Barnes: “Stop Hiding Abuse and Start Healing Victims”
SNAP Weighs in on USCCB Charter, Wants Policy Strengthened
- For First Time, Support Group Weighs in on USCCB Charter
- SNAP Wants Names of Molesters Made Public by Church Officials
- Bishops Should Visit Each Parish Where Pedophile Priests Worked, They Say
CA - Unusual Trial vs. Priest Set for Stockton, CA
- Accused Cleric Still In Active Ministry Despite Lawsuit
- First Such Case In Stockton In Years
Victims Prod Ex-Cardinal Law Aides to Do More
- Due to "Special Responsibility," They Must Go "Beyond Bare Minimum," SNAP Says
- National Group Writes Bishops On Anniversary of Clergy Abuse Crisis
OH - Groups Want Cincinnati Bishop to Speak Up About Controversial Priest
- Parole Revocation Hearing Set For This Thursday
- Pilarczyk Urged To Break His Silence About Cleric’s Behavior Since Conviction
ME - Activists Seek Meeting with Maine Bishop, Parishioners
- Controversy Over Reception For Accused Priest Could Lead to Healing and Understanding, They Say
- Flap Is "An Opportunity For Education & Dialogue" Group Maintains
MA - SNAP Urges Other Shanley Victims, Witnesses, to Step Forward
- SNAP Expresses Confidence In Prosecutors
- Group Hopes Church Staffers With Evidence & Knowledge Will Speak Up
MI - Victims Want Detroit Church Official Deposed
- They Deplore Latest Catholic Church Defense Maneuvers
- Maida's No. #2 Man Scheduled For Sworn Testimony Next Week
- Cardinal's Goal, However, Is Continued Secrecy, SNAP Says
ME - Groups want Maine Bishop to Cancel Event Honoring Accused Priest
- Catholic Parishioners Organize Event To Honor Priest Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
- Cleric Also Housed A Now Convicted Child Molester
Barbara Blaine, founder of SNAP, passed away on Sunday, September 24th, 2017. Her dying was sudden and completely unexpected. Words cannot express our sorrow nor are there words to express our gratitude for her relentless advocacy. She truly was a hero. There is an old saying, “well behaved women seldom make history”. Barbara made history and the world is a better place.
We have put together a tribute for Barbara Blaine to honor her memory. If you would like to contribute a memory, please send your favorite memory of Barbara to admin@snapnetwork.org
SNAP will be Representing Clergy Abuse Survivors in Rome!
SNAP will be Representing Clergy Abuse Survivors in Rome!
We are taking the fight to Rome and are standing up for all survivors on a world stage! From February 19-25, Board President Tim Lennon, Seattle Leader Mary Dispenza, Los Angeles Leader Esther Hatfield Miller and Austin Leader Carol Midboe will be traveling to Rome for Pope Francis' Papal Abuse Summit.
If you are a member of the media and looking to get in touch with these survivors while in Rome, click here for our media advisory and contact information. If you are interested in connecting with a survivor in the US from your area of coverage, please contact one of the SNAP leaders in the US listed below:
- East Coast/DC: Becky Ianni (SNAPvirginia@cox.net, 703-801-6044)
- Midwest/Chicago: Zach Hiner (zhiner@snapnetwork.org, 517-974-9009)
- Midwest/St. Louis: David Clohessy (davidgclohessy@gmail.com, 314314-566-9790)
- West Coast / San Francisco: Melanie Sakoda (melanie.sakoda@gmail.com, 925-708-6175)
If you are looking to help spread the word about the importance of this summit and for survivors to be heard, add your voice to the conversation on social media using the hashtag #PBC2019. Be sure to follow SNAP on twitter and Facebook and share our posts, add your comments, and let the world know that we are watching!
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