SNAP Media Events
IL - Victims “out” 2 more abusive clerics
Cases settle against a nun and a priest
Both abused kids elsewhere but worked in Chicago
SNAP blasts Catholic officials for “on-going secrecy”
It urges Cardinal George to add names to his predators’ list
Group also praises governor & lawmakers for “major child sex reform law”
MO - Victims to hold vigil outside courtroom
Archbishop asks judge to reverse himself
Church was ordered to turn over predators’ records
But Catholic officials are delaying & trying to limit info
At same time, Carlson wants a teenage victim’s emails
AZ - Convicted molester works at Tucson church
Child sex offender is music minister
Man pled guilty in 2000 to molesting girls
He did prison time and is still on probation
Now, musician heads group that performs in churches
SNAP fears he may have hurt or may be hurting AZ kids
CT - Groups challenge new Catholic official
Priest was convicted of killing a nun on his watch
SNAP says Catholic officials hurt police investigation
Even in prison, murderer remains a priest & hasn’t been defrocked
New Hartford archbishop should post names of predators on website
MO- Files released on two predators
Each abused in CA but spent time in MO
The clerics worked in Springfield-Cape diocese
And so did Missouri’s most notorious pedophile priest
Victims blast Spgfld Catholic officials for “continued secrecy”
SNAP to bishop: “Reach out to others who may be in pain right now”
OH - Victims prod Catholic officials in sex case
SNAP: “Disclose accused teacher’s name”
She allegedly sent inappropriate photos to student
Group wants Catholic school & church officials to “reach out”
“It’s especially hard for boys who are sexually exploited by females,” SNAP says
PA - Philly archbishop seeks national post
Clergy sex abuse victims urge him to withdraw
They want him instead to focus on protecting local kids
Group also urges Chaput to “stop importing predators”
They are still being housed at a church facility in Downingtown
HI - Four more boys accuse farmer of abuse
Predator adopted and fostered boys in CA and HI
Five of his "sons" now say that he molested them
Victims beg social services, public for help and information
Group runs ad begging “If you saw, suspected or suffered abuse, speak up”
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