SNAP Media Events
ITALY- Italian clergy sex victim detained
Italian clergy sex victim detained
He joins SNAP at news conference
Man tried to give petitions to Vatican
But police held him Friday for two hours
He accuses voting cardinal of hiding predators
Prelate is urged to stay away from papal conclave
SNAP: “Such intimidation & harassment is common”
Group says Vatican should launch simple complaint mechanism
ITALY- SNAP cites 3 "promising prelates" and pushes for more training
SNAP calls three papal candidates “promising”
Clergy sex abuse victims cautiously release new list
And they call for 3 types of training in dioceses across globe
Two kinds - with kids & employees - are already done in US
SNAP: “But no prelate shows flock how to act when accusations surface”
So backers of alleged predators end up “intimidating” victims & witnesses
Victims have prepared 21 point brochure offering guidance for parishioners
ITALY - Victims release "dirty dozen" list
- Victims release “Dirty Dozen” list
- “None of them should be next pope,” they say
- All 12, from 10 nations, are considered ‘papabile’
- Group blasts prelates “who pretend the worst is over”
- Scandal has yet to surface in most nations, victims contend
- It’s ‘shameless spin’ & ‘deliberate deception’ to claim otherwise,” they say
ITALY - “No one from Curia should be made pope,” victims say
- “No one from Curia should be made pope,” victims say
- Group also wants some older cardinals out of Monday meeting
- SNAP worries Vatican insiders are tied to corruption & last 2 popes
- “That makes ‘cleaning house’ & exposing cover ups tougher,” it says
- Victims urge top church staff to try to persuade some peers to “go home”
- SNAP: Sodano & 5 other “complicit” cardinals should be sent away or stay away
NY: Victims to Dolan: “take action now"
Victims to Dolan: “Before conclave, name the predator priests of New York, release sex abuse deposition”
ITALY - Victims blast Vatican in new United Nations filing
- Victims blast Vatican in new United Nations filing
- In 30 page document, they say church breaks UN convention
- SNAP says top Catholic officials submit one report 14 years later
- Group accuses Holy See of falling short on prevention & extradition
ITALY - Victims push Pope for action on his last day
- Victims push Pope for action on his last day
- They list 5 things he should do before leaving
- “Take decisive action now,” self help group urges
LA - New child sex case filed against Vatican & priest
- New child sex case filed against Vatican & priest
- He’s currently facing at least seven criminal charges
- Cleric spent time in New Orleans and Lake Charles
- Support group urges bishops to “reach out to victims”
Winter Appeal 2023
To our friends,
2023 has been a long year with many ups and downs for us all. As we close out the year, we at SNAP hope that you are feeling like you are on your way to being healthy, fulfilled, and happy. This past year has brought both successes and challenges. Thanks to the support you have shown in the past, we’ve been able to celebrate the good days and weather the stormy ones. Now, we are once again asking for your support as we work to support survivors new and old as we ‘Move SNAP Forward.’
At SNAP we are proud to have hosted a very well-attended conference in August 2023. This event allowed us to gather friends, survivors, advocates, and allies for a weekend of camaraderie and connection. We were so happy to be able to welcome many first-time attendees to gather in person and are already looking forward to the next conference.
To strengthen our movement for justice, healing, and prevention, SNAP will be expanding our peer support and providing more volunteer opportunities in the coming year. Through this great work, we are ensuring survivor voices are represented as we work for significant change that will benefit children and survivors.
Right now, survivors worldwide are getting the help they need from SNAP, and more and more reach out to us daily, but we need your help to keep those programs going and get our volunteers the training they need to thrive.
Your tax-deductible gift to SNAP can help offset the cost of our important mission. If you are not in a position to contribute, you can still support us by sharing this letter with those who can. As we continue to fight for survivors across the globe, your donation or sharing the great work SNAP does will help us continue our work to protect the vulnerable, heal the wounded, and prevent abuse.
Your donation ensures SNAP will be there for those who need us more than ever!
Warmly,
Michael W. McDonnell, C.P.S.
Interim Executive Director