SNAP Media Events
Springfield Catholic bishop challenged on abuse
Group outs 6 Accused Priests Who Were in Kansas City
Group ‘outs’ 6 accused priests who are/were in KC
They allegedly abused elsewhere but spent time here
SNAP urges victims, witnesses & whistleblowers to call 911
And victims want Catholic bishops to house suspended clerics
Victim of notorious priest speaks for first time
Victim of notorious priest speaks for first time
SNAP wants all accused abusive clerics “outed”
But church officials in both KC MO & KC KS are refusing
Dozens of Catholic officials across the US are now posting such lists
Group also blasts KC MO prelate for letting disgraced Finn to come back
Three Priests Left Off New List - Jefferson City, MO
Belleville bishop challenged on abuse
Belleville bishop challenged on abuse
“Sexually violent predator” worked in diocese
Few knew of his time in southern IL until recently
Two more accused abusers missing from church site
Catholic officials should hire outside firm to look through its files
This recommendation just made by church’s top abuse lay leader
SNAP calls for the USCCB to end lobbying against statutes of limitations reform, urge independent investigations, and hold Bishops accountable
Survivors of clergy abuse demand accountability as US Bishops gather in Baltimore
Nearly one third of active Bishops have mishandled abuse allegations, report shows
“Bishops must be made to answer for their role in this crisis,” SNAP says
SNAP says bishops should stop lobbying against statutes of limitations reform and should actively invite independent investigations
Survivors and supporters hold vigil to shine a light on the abuse crisis
Survivors and supporters hold vigil to shine a light on the abuse crisis
Group says Bishops should include survivors and laity in their discussions
SNAP says Cardinal DiNardo unfit to head USCCB
Victims: Top US Catholic official should be ousted as President
Victims: Top US Catholic official should be ousted as President
Cardinal DiNardo's track record on abuse is "abysmal," survivor groups say
They also seek help from US ambassador to Vatican
Pope "must make sure bishops keep abuse records"
Victims & advocates file FOIA request for State Dept. & Vatican documents
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