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"Man facing child porn charges had studied to be a priest"

"Diocese claims no abuse reports"

"Priest accused of sexual abuse"

"Sexual-abuse lawsuit filed against former priest who worked in northwest Indiana"

"Priest abuse trial to start Wednesday"

"Dear Prudence …"
Read the letter from 'Protective Little Sister,' just before halfway down the page.

"Accused priest honored at recognition dinner"

SNAP press release - 11/28/08
Church Wins Effort to Dismiss Clergy Sex Lawsuit

"Accused priest honored at recognition dinner"

SNAP press release - 11/27/08
SNAP blasts bishop

"Belleville Diocese appeals $5 million verdict in sex abuse case; two other victims have come forward"

"Local woman a finalist in national video competition"

"Court: Alleged Ky. abuse victims can sue Vatican"

"Former Grand Prairie priest pleads not guilty to downloading child porn"

SNAP press statement - 11/24/08
Sex abuse case vs. Vatican can proceed, judge rules; victims respond

"Catholic archdiocese answers SNAP’s abuse accusation"

"SNAP papers Downtown Jersey City neighborhood with fliers accusing priest of past sex abuse"

SNAP press release - 11/23/08
Sex abuse victims to leaflet as parishioners leave mass


SNAP press release - 11/21/08
SNAP challenges chaplain


SNAP press statement - 11/20/08
Church officials silent about fate of priest in abuse case

"Ex-altar boy sues Catholic Church"

"NJ Residents Protest Arrival of Priest"

VIDEO: "NJ Community on Edge After Pedophile Priest Arrives"

SNAP press release - 11/20/08
No evidence Congressional chaplain, who oversaw pedophiles, called police

"Congressional chaplain accused of covering up local abuse"

"House chaplain pushed sex offender's release"

SNAP press statement - 11/19/08
Congressional chaplain oversaw predators; Sex abuse victims respond


SNAP press statement - 11/18/08
Fugitive sex offender, former priest arrested in California

"Second man says he was abused by Glen priest"

"Perv-fighting rabbi Nuchem Rosenberg: They're out to kill me"

"Opinion: Pope's new edict on the priesthood"

"Civil suit filed against Franciscan brother"

Radio interview - Judy Jones on WKKX talk radio

"Church commission says minister had sex with minor"

"Family sues diocese over alleged abuse, suicide"

"Victims of clergy sexual assault need support"

"SNAP Releasing Video Testimony From Priest"

"Lawyer releases deposition by Weakland in fraud case"

"Former archbishop admits shuffling abusive priests"

SNAP press release - 11/12/08
Rembert Weakland, in first ever video testimony, details sex abuse fraud by archdiocese

Video in its entirety is posted here.

Video in four parts here posted here.

"SNAP takes on Conference of Catholic Bishops"

Video of vigil in Baltimore

"Bishops asked to respond to abuse victims"

St. Louis: Vianney/Osborne/Marianists

SNAP press release - 11/10/08
10 Most Dangerous Pedophile Priests! Today in Baltimore!

SNAP fact sheet
Most Dangerous US Predator Priests Walking Free – a SNAP Fact Sheet (11/08)


SNAP press release - 11/10/08
“Whistleblower” & Victims’ Group Challenge School & Church Official

"Catholic reform group urges parishioners to withhold donations"

Accused Predatory Bishops – a SNAP fact sheet - Nov. 2008

SNAP press release - 11/10/08
Clergy sex abuse victims want action on ten predatory bishops

SNAP statement - 11/10/08
About abusive bishops . . . statement by Becky Ianni, Virginia SNAP leader

SNAP press release - 11/09/08
Clergy sex abuse victims & Catholics to hold vigil on eve of annual US bishops meeting

SNAP statement for vigil
Statement about tonight's vigil in Baltimore on the eve of the US Catholic Bishops conference


"SNAP: Cardinal George Should 'Step Down'"

SNAP press release - 11/09/08
Sex abuse victims seek resignation of Cardinal Francis George as head of US Bishop


"Former priest accused of sexual assault tells his side of story"

SNAP press release - 11/08/08
Mother of clergy abuse victim urging Morlino to stop predator priest book tour

"O'Donnell avoids trial by confessing his sins"

"SNAP Group Wants Former Sioux City Bishop Defrocked"

SNAP press statement - 11/06/08
Fr. Fernando Cristancho and the credible child sex abuse allegations against him.

Statement by Bill Casey - 11/06/08
Statement by Bill Casey on Cristancho

Letter
Letter to Fairfax, VA, Commonwealth Attorney Morrogh about Father Fernando Cristancho


SNAP press release - 11/06/08
New lawsuit is filed against high profile Jesuit author and professor


SNAP press release - 11/05/08
Abuse victim blasts Catholic officials about pedophile bishop

SNAP press release - 11/13/08
Predatory minister is suspended; sex abuse victims announce


SNAP press release - 11/04/08
SNAP Mexico presents Federal Initiatives to reform Federal Laws


"Review finds retired Catholic bishop guilty of sex abuse"

SNAP press statement
Bishop guilty of child molestation; Sex abuse victims respond

"Davenport Diocese names more priests accused of abuse"

"Vatican issues screening guidelines for priests"

"SNAP wants investigation of priest who fathered triplets"

"Defrocked, Suspended Catholic Priests Involved In Child Sex Abuse Survive Tirade"

"Church to pay $4 million in Pueblo cases of sexual abuse"

SNAP press statement - 10/30/08
23 clergy sex cases are settled


SNAP Press Release
Child Sex Abuse Victims Concerned About Six Pedophile Priests

"Convicted Catholic priest faces indefinite custody, Winnebago County jury to decide fate"

"Illinois: Ex-Priest Guilty of Sex Abuse"

"Defrocked Priest Guilty Of Sex Abuse"

"Jury finds Episcopal bishop did not commit fraud in defrocking of priest"

"Groups ask Diocese to stop priest's Mass"

"Jesuit School Sheltered Molesters, Groups Say"

"Priest sex abuse retrial decision to be made within a week"

"Fort Worth priest's conviction in child abuse case tossed"

SNAP Press Release
"Closing arguments today in case against Mother Teresa’s ‘confessor"

"Jesuit School Sheltered Molesters, Groups Say"

"Nothing Sacred: Priest abuse allegations keep unfolding in Memphis" Page 16

"African-American clergy abuse survivor tells his story"

SNAP press release - 10/21/08
Clergy sex group appeals to NYC Cardinal

"Clergy Abuse victims protest at the Hartford Archdiocese"

"Group wants records on priest"

Send the Bishops a Message.com


SNAP press release - 10/18/08
Sex abuse victims to leaflet at cathedral in Chicago


"Champaign, Ill. Church Still Reeling From Allegations Against Suspended Priest"

"Questions Haunt Two Of Reardon's Earliest Victims"

"Miami Archdiocese issues rare apology in sex-abuse case"

"Groups request church warning"

SNAP press statement - 10/29/08
We want to applaud the courage and strength of Fr. Teczar’s brave victims


SNAP press statement - 10/29/08
How many chances does Cardinal George get?

"SNAP urges Bishop Braxton to drop appeal of sex abuse case"

SNAP press release - 10/15/08
First-ever lawsuits seek money back from Pope's US rep & all US bishops

SNAP press statement - 10/15/08
Unprecedented lawsuits target Pope’s US representative & USCCB; Sex abuse victims respond


SNAP press release - 10/14/08
A second victim of alleged predator priest comes forward


"Man Accuses Priest Of Abuse, Files Lawsuit Against Catholic Church"

"Madison-area Catholics decry Morlino's leadership in open letter"

"Lapwai woman claims priest abused her 33 years ago"

"Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Slapped With 23 Molestation Lawsuits"

Death of SNAP leaders - May they rest in peace

"Women abused as children begin to come forward"

"Woman says priest assaulted her as teen"

"Retired Toledo priest barred from ministry"

"Former area Catholic priest barred from ministry"

"Oakland church's garden of healing and memory"

"Explicit talk about abuse"

"St. John's University priest accused of sending homemade smut to 'teen'"

"Molestation trial begins for Chicago-area priest"

"Child-abusing priest Shea dies in Manchester"

"At defrocked priest's trial, ex-aide recounts body massages and sexual abuse"

SNAP press statement - 10/09/08
New child sex abuse case against Mother Theresa's 'confessor' starts


"Group trying to get former Terre Haute priest charged"

"Another child accuses Loudonville rabbi of sexual abuse"

"Priest Linked To Abuse Cases Ordered To Return To State"

"Ellisons' civil case is dismissed"

"Priest sex-assault victim asks highest court to hear her case"

"Judge sues diocese over abuse"

"Pennsylvania Episcopal bishop ousted in cover-up"

SNAP press statement - 10/03/08
Episcopal bishop defrocked in cover-up

"Your Turn: Survivors speak out against clergy abuse"

SNAP press release - 10/02/08
"About Father Joseph Ross, moving to Arkansas from St. Louis after suspension for sex offenses"

Sr. Maureen Paul Turlish - Bishop Edward Braxton's Actions

"Groups to Belleville Diocese: Prove poverty or pay sex abuse award"

"Sex abuse lawsuit: Groups say Belleville diocese may be hiding assets"

SNAP press release - 09/29/08
Sex abuse victims respond to Bishop Braxton's hurtful letter and selfish legal maneuver

"Suit: Priest slept with man's wife"

"Pedophile Pastor From Brooklyn Sentenced to 10 to 40 Years"

Talk, Q&A, and Book signing with Angela Bonavoglia

The Unbreakable Child by Kim Michele Richardson reveals institutional abuse of children in a rural Kentucky

"Former Altar Boy Accuses Del. Priest Of Abuse"

SNAP press release - 09/25/08
Clergy Sex Abuse Group Founder Heads to Europe

"Two sue deceased priest, diocese"

SNAP press release - 09/27/08
“Nuns Molest Too,” Say Three Victims

Catholic order of nuns settles claim by three who say they were abused"

SNAP press release - 09/25/08
Sex Abuse Cases Against Catholic Nun & Religious Order Are Settled


"Lawsuit rejected in case of priest who killed two"

Erickson biography

SNAP press statement
Murderous priest case tossed out, Sex abuse victims respond 

"Opinion: The American Catholic sex abuse crisis: Where are we now?"

"Lawyer wants priest's records"

Archmere Academy and Norbertine Order settlement

"Orthodox Church settles sex abuse suit against priest"

"San Francisco church settles abuse case"

"Ex-pastor, Presbytery, church targets of suit"

"Out of the shadows: Central Coast men talk about childhood sex abuse in new film"

"8 More Men Accuse Priest of Sexual Abuse"

"Judge: Fushek entitled to 5 separate trials"

"Priests' files should be turned over, judge says"

"Man alleges abuse by Chippewa Falls priest"

"Recent Developments Regarding Clergy Child Abuse"

"Priest accused of sex abuse"

"Appeals Court Dismisses Priest Sex Abuse Case"

"Lawyer asks for delay in release of priests' files"

"Ex-chaplain's sex arrest raises local fears"

"Man wants priest defrocked, claiming sex abuse in Little Egg Harbor Township"

"Late priest accused of more child sex abuse"

"Allegations against priest surface"

"Insurer refuses to pay for abuse suit"

SNAP press release - 09/13/08
Clergy sex abuse victims to leaflet Harlem church

"Archdiocese may seek out priest's abuse victims"

"'Irish Tragedy' investigates abuse by priests"

"Fourth lawsuit alleges sexual abuse by priest"

SNAP press release - 09/12/08
Clergy sex victims slam Catholic archdiocese

SNAP press statement - 09/12/08
Archdiocese disparges victim's family

"Priest sex abuse suit settled for $2.5 mil"

"Another Suit Filed Against Diocese"

"Newark Archdiocese confirms suspension of priest accused of child abuse"

SNAP press release - 09/11/08
Clergy sex abuse victims question ‘suspended’ priest


"Archdiocese accused of helping sex abuser flee"

"Group Wants Changes In Wyoming Catholic Church"

"Woman who led abuse review panel slams Cardinal George"

"Lawsuit alleges abuse at Greek Orthodox Church"

"Opinion: The difference between victims and victimhood"

SNAP press release - 09/10/08
While supposedly living with top church official, priest molests 3 year old

 

"Documents held in Los Angeles priest abuse cases"

"A year after $660M LA clergy abuse settlement, attorneys fight release of priest documents"

SNAP press statement - 09/04/08
Legal maneuvers punish innocent survivors of clergy abuse


SNAP press release - 09/09/08
Victim Files New Priest Molestation Case Against Serial Predator

SNAP press release - 09/08/08
"New book blasts Cardinal George; Sex abuse victims respond"

SNAP press statement - 09/08/08
Sex abuse victims respond to new allegation vs. priest

"Molestation victim: Justice has been served"

"Head of bishops' panel criticizes clerics"

"Catholic leaders should be punished for not stopping abusive priests, SNAP says"

SNAP press release - 09/07/08
Clergy sex abuse victims want two priests disciplined

"Time for diocese to end secrecy"

"Sex abuse and the limits of forgiveness"

September 17, 2008

Save the date . . . Lobby Day in Washington, DC

 

"Milford priest faces sentencing for second sex-abuse conviction"

"Priest is indicted on abuse counts"

"Syracuse Diocese priest goes on trial this fall"

"Priest indicted on sex abuse charges"

"Prison ordered for Va. pastor"

"Minister given 5 years on molestation count"

SNAP press statement - 09/02/08
Predatory Baptist preacher, was sentenced to ten years today in Stafford, Virginia

SNAP press release - 09/02/08
Predatory Baptist preacher sentenced for child molestation


"Chicago Catholic Archdiocese offers counseling for families of sex abuse victims"

SNAP press statement - 09/02/08
Prevention would help more than program for family members


"Giving Victims A Voice"

SNAP press release - 08/30/08
Clergy sex abuse victim to hand out fliers to Mass-goers

"Paquette's therapist a child molester, lawsuit says"

"Providence diocese settles 4 cases alleging priest abuse"

"RI diocese pays $1.3M to settle abuse claims"

"Group seeks bishop's help with prosecuting offenders"

"Priest removed from clergy for abuse allegations"

"Group: Ill. diocese should let jury award stand"

"Jury awards $5 million to former altar boy in priest abuse case"

"Hung jury in clergy sex abuse case leads to mistrial"

Yesterday's SNAP headlines

SNAP press conference - 08/26/08
SNAP presents new Green Bay bishop benchmarks for his “first 100 days”

"Gregory: Diocese should be held responsible for abuse"

"Man Sues Catholic Diocese for Sexual Abuse"

"Jury still out in clergy sex abuse case"

"Archbishop Gregory to testify in sex abuse case against Belleville Diocese"

"Suit accuses retired priest of abuse"

"Jury retires for night in priest abuse case"

"Lawsuit claims abuse by former city priest"

"Information on priest wasn't given to review board"

"Friday's editorial: Priest abuse settlement"

"Former Altar Boys Testify at Priest Sex Abuse Trial"

"Witness: Ex-altar boy shows signs of abuse"

Chicago
Updated - "Mother of abuse victim calls for George's resignation"

SNAP press release/press conference - 08/21/08
Mom of recent suicide victim wants Cardinal to resign

"Reform group urges Cardinal George to resign"


Illinois
Update - "Despite complaints about molestations, diocese put priest near two Belleville schools"

SNAP press release - 08/21/08
Atlanta's archbishop will be called as witness in clergy sex abuse & cover up trial

"Former Bishop Gregory on pretrial witness list"

"Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Speak Out At San Fernando Cathedral"

"Out-of-court deal appears likely in sex allegations against ex-Wyo. Bishop Hart"

California
SNAP press release - 08/21/08
Clergy sex abuse victim wins appeal

Link to court document. Click here.


Colorado
"Another priest sex abuse lawsuit announced"

SNAP press release/press conference - 08/20/08 Another clergy sex abuse and cover up lawsuit is filed


Missouri
"Tentative settlement reached in KC priest abuse cases"

"$10M Settlement Made In Clergy Sex Abuse"

SNAP statement - 08/19/08
On Kansas City, Missouri, clergy abuse settlement


"Catholic activists press cardinal for tougher stance on abuse"

UPDATED - 08/14/08

Brief analysis of Cardinal George's deposition

Cardinal George Deposition

      Exhibits Part 1  

      Exhibits Part 2

SNAP News Conference - 08/13/08
Clergy sex abuse victims & Catholics criticize Cardinal


Illinois
"Chicago archdiocese settles priest sex-abuse cases for $12.7 million"

SNAP statement - 08/12/08
Statement on settlements reached in Chicago cases

"$12M settlement reached in Chicago clergy abuse"

"Victim was 7 when abused by priest"

UPDATED - 08/14/08

Brief analysis of Cardinal George's deposition

"Ex-Palestine youth pastor arrested on sex charges"

"Ex-pastor hopes that resurfacing of '86 conviction will "set me free"

"Priest facing criminal charges placed in monastery"

"Former Vatican counsel castigates Vt. church"

"Priest removed by Albany Catholic Diocese"

"A Garden of Healing Can Divide as Well"

"Protestors Demand More on Sex Abuse Settlement"

SNAP Press Release - 08/15/08
Trial set for Monday raises questions about Atlanta archbishop


SNAP Press Release - 08/13/08
Tommy Thompson arranged for body of predator priest's mother brought to correctional facility for "private" viewing

"Abuse settlement is only a beginning"

"Judge rules archdiocese’s insurance not liable for fraud-based claims"

"Pastor Steps Forward With New Claim of Past Sexual Abuse by Harlem Monsignor"

"Women drop sex-abuse suits against church"

Florida and Delaware
"Lawyers say church leaders knew of abuse"

"Letters support Catholic leaders knew about priest abuse allegations"

"Church close to settling abuse case"

"Attack on messenger a diversion"

"Crockett hopes renaming bridge will let all move on"

"Barksdale chaplain gets 10 years for sex abuse"

SNAP Press Release - 08/05/08
Tennessee: Three child sex abuse & cover up cases against cult are dropped


"Four men file lawsuit against Delaware priest who worked at a Fort Myers high school"

"Suits charge former Salesianum priest with sex abuse"

"Sex abuse lawsuit by former altar boy may go forward if diocese engaged in coverup, judge rules"

"Priest gets 10 years for abusing 3 minors"

"Diocese facing new trials"

"Harlem pastor Wallace Harris won't be charged with sexual abuse"

"Harlem Priest Suspended After Abuse Claim"


"A horrible story"

"Bond denied for Ala. man in body-in-freezer case"

SNAP Press Statement - 07/31/08
Alabama predatory preacher is off the streets


SNAP Press Release - 08/01/08
"Nun Sex Abuse Victims To Hold 12 Hour Overnight Outdoor Fast & Vigil"

 

"High court: child endangerment law applies to more than just sex abuse cases"

SNAP Press Statement - 07/31/08
Sex abuse victims respond to new MA Supreme Court ruling

"Priest from Albany linked to abuse case"

"Youth pastor arrested on sex charge"

"Former bishop knowingly recruited priest who liked boys"

"Pastor Charged With Lewd Battery"

"Brothers, bishop meet to discuss settlement"

"Ex-Baptist minister pleads guilty to child abuse"

"Former Catholic high school principal suspended following abuse allegations"

Virginia
"Activists press Stafford abuse case"

SNAP Press Release - 07/25/08
Sex abuse victims to hand out leaflets at courthouse

"Abuse victim seeks punitive damages from archdiocese"

Wisconsin

"Archdiocese of Milwaukee faces lawsuit for fraud in sex abuse case"

"SNAP Wants New Name For Cousin's Center"

SNAP Press Release - 07/24/08
"New fraud lawsuit has deaf victims demanding Dolan rename new HQ"

Background information from 2006: Shared secrets reveal much suffering in silence

"Diocese settles abuse case"

"Sex abuse victim takes solace in guilty plea from ex-Troy priest"

New York
"Priest with local ties admits sexually assaulting boys"

"NY priest pleads guilty to raping 3 teenage boys"

"Council backs name change"

"Leafleting focuses on former United Church of Christ, Methodist minister"

"Support for survivors: New group reaches out to those abused by priests"

"Joshua Rosa found guilty in teen's m