Media Statements
We are SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. We are the largest, oldest and most active support group for women and men wounded by religious authority figures (priests, ministers, bishops, deacons, nuns and others).
"Leaving Neverland" and Myths about Sexual Violence
Over the weekend, HBO aired the first part of a powerful documentary on the topic of child sexual abuse, renowned abusers, and the reactions that victims experience when they come forward.
Green Bay Diocese Removes Name of Former Bishop Wycislow from Center, But What About Rembert Weakland in Milwaukee?
Today, Bishop David Ricken of the Green Bay diocese announced he is removing the name of former Bishop Aloysius Wycislow from the cathedral center for “failure to adequately handle sex abuse cases”. In other words, covering up child sex crimes, not reporting predators to the police, transferring offenders to new parishes where they abused more children, and misleading Catholics.
The Diocese of Columbus Releases a List of Accused Priests
Today, the Diocese of Columbus publicly named 34 priests that have been removed from their duties due to “credible” allegations of sexual abuse.
Suspended Priest Found “On the Job” in Gaylord
Though a Michigan priest was supposedly “permanently removed from ministry” in 2002, he was recently working as a sacristan and alone around boys in church according to a new report.
SBC Churches Singled Out for Investigation “Exonerated,” SNAP Responds
Despite being singled out for “further inquiry” into their handling of allegations of sexual abuse, Southern Baptist Convention leaders moved quickly this week to exonerate seven of those ten churches.
Statement by Bill Lindsey, SNAP Arkansas Leader
We are members of a support group called SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. We exist for two reasons: To protect the vulnerable and to heal the wounded. We are here today for three reasons.
Pope Must Punish Pell's Defenders
Despite his conviction for abusing two young boys, many in Australia are rallying around Cardinal George Pell as he awaits sentencing.
Cardinal Pell Avoids Immediate Discipline from the Vatican
So much for the “all-out battle.”
Just days after making bold statements in Rome, Pope Francis is continuing the trend he set during his global summit by choosing not to discipline prelates who have committed crimes against children. Despite being convicted of sexually abusing two young boys, Cardinal George Pell won’t face immediate discipline from the Vatican, according to church spokespersons.
Priest Fathers Multiple Children in Texas
"Fr. Tony gets a lot of girls pregnant." That's a line from a Catholic church document uncovered by a Houston TV investigative team.