Clergy Abuse Victims Urged To Come Forward

November 03, 2014
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By Rebekah Rae. CREATED Nov 2, 2014

 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) A former pastor who served at an Omaha church is accused of sexually abusing a minor.  Two years after his death, the church announced a priest thousands trusted is accused of sex crimes.

"We treat it as a credible allegation," said Deacon Tim McNeil.  Friday, the archdiocese announced Reverend Anthony Palmese may have sexually abused a child in Omaha 30 years ago.  Palmese served as an associate pastor at Holy Ghost from 1984 to 1985.
 
"We want parents and parishioners and the public to know about these men," said David Clohessy.  He's the director of the survivors network of those abused by priests, otherwise known as SNAP.
 
Sunday, he passed out fliers at Saint Cecilia church, warning catholic parishioners of possible predators.  He fears more victims may be hiding.  "Even though some of the crimes may have happened a long, long time ago, ...

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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

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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!

If you are a reporter and interested in learning about SNAP's demands or reading our letter to the Pope, click here.

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