SNAP Media Events
Victims Blast Bishop - 2:30 PM SNAP Presser in Jefferson City Today
Victims accuse diocese of keeping secrets
Another alleged abuser was "quietly ousted"
Church tells flock, but not public, about priest
SNAP: "Where's your promised 'transparency?'"
Group also 'outs' another mid-MO alleged perpetrator
It also reveals workplaces of two others who are accused
SNAP wants church & university officials to “do real outreach”
"Diocese should also update & expand its accused list," SNAP says
Two more alleged predators were in Columbia
Two more alleged predators were in Columbia
One, ousted last week, was at MU Newman Center
The other, ‘outed’ last month, was at a local parish
A third priest, just publicly accused, worked nearby
SNAP wants University officials to “do real outreach”
Group also wants mid-MO bishop to update accused list
Victims question new church accountability plan
Victims question new church accountability plan
SNAP: “It is big bishops investigating small ones”
Group prefers independent lay body instead
It also names ‘Dangerous Dozen’ Chicago priests
Most abused elsewhere & have gotten no attention here
Survivors will also prod archdiocese over 500 still-hidden accused priests’ names
Abuse victims blast Ft. Wayne bishop
Abuse victims blast Ft. Wayne bishop
SNAP: “He’s hiding alleged at least 11 accused priests”
The clerics mostly abused elsewhere but escape scrutiny here
They were in Fort Wayne, South Bend, Huntington, Garrett, Donaldson & Cedar Lake
“Victims, witnesses & whistleblowers should call attorney general,” group says
Six more accused Kalamazoo priests are ‘outed’
Six more accused Kalamazoo priests are ‘outed’
Most have attracted no attention in Michigan
They allegedly hurt children in other states
But each is or was in the Kalamazoo diocese
SNAP: “Bishop should post names of all the accused"
Abuse victims say Gary Catholic officials are not being transparent
Abuse victims say Gary Catholic officials are not being transparent
Seven names should be added to their “credibly accused” list, group says
SNAP ‘outed’ four in January but has since found three more
One, from Chicago, was deemed a ‘sexually violent predator’
Another one was nicknamed by police “Chester the molester”
Victims, witnesses & whistle blowers are urged to call law enforcement
Victims blast Detroit archdiocese
Victims ‘out’ three more accused Saginaw priests
Victims ‘out’ three more accused Saginaw priests
Group blasts Michigan Catholic officials on abuse
They beg church whistleblowers to call law enforcement
SNAP wants bishop to post ALL alleged offenders' names online
“More details are also needed to better protect the vulnerable,” it says
"The real solution," group insists, "is criminal prosecution & legislative reform"
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