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).
SNAP responds: Harrisburg diocese releases names of accused clergy.
For immediate release, Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Statement by: Judy Jones, SNAP Midwest Regional Leader: 636-433-2511, [email protected]
Today the Harrisburg Diocese released the names of 71 accused clerics of child sex abuse. And they will remove the names of all Harrisburg bishops from buildings since 1937 due to coverup of bishops.
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/key_moments_from_diocese_of_ha.html
PA: Survivors’ group applauds the release of a redacted version of the grand jury report
For immediate release Friday, July 27, 2018
Statement by Tim Lennon, Volunteer President of the Board of Directors of SNAP, the Survivors Network (415-312-5820, [email protected])
We are extremely grateful that the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania will make a redacted version of the grand jury report public next month. Hopefully, the judges will ultimately decide to allow the entire report to see the light of day.
Survivors respond: Attorney General Josh Shapiro writes letter to the Pope.
For immediate release, July 27, 2018
Statement by: Judy Jones, SNAP Midwest Regional Leader: 636-433-2511, [email protected]
In an unusual attempt to get the PA Grand Jury report released to the public, we applaud Attorney General Josh Shapiro for writing to the Pope asking for his help. We wish him good luck, but we would be very surprised if the Pope will do anything to help.
http://www.tribdem.com/news/read-the-letter-attorney-general-writes-to-pope-francis-seeks/article_33a12d24-9118-11e8-9381-537ef72c8396.html
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NJ: School and monastery need to do more to face their abuse problems “directly and forthrightly”
For immediate release, July 26, 2018
Statement by Tim Lennon, Volunteer President of the Board of Directors of SNAP, the Survivors Network (415-312-5820, [email protected])
Abbot Richard Cronin, the head of St. Mary's Benedictine Abbey, and Father Michael Tidd, headmaster of Delbarton School in Morris Township, wrote to alumni and other members of the community on July 20th. The joint letter said that the two believed it was important to address “directly and forthrightly” the fact that thirteen monks who worked at the school have been accused of sexually abusing thirty children over the past three decades.
As survivors of clergy sexual abuse who belong to SNAP, the Survivors Network, we believe that the two institutions need to do more to achieve that goal.
MD: Survivors’ Group urges Cardinal O’Malley to do more than pontificate
MD: Survivors’ Group urges Cardinal O’Malley to do more than pontificate
For immediate release, July 25, 2018
Statement by Tim Lennon, Volunteer President of the Board of Directors of SNAP, the Survivors Network (415-312-5820, [email protected])
On Tuesday Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, President of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, warned that the Catholic Church could lose its “already weakened moral authority” if it doesn’t make changes. The Boston cardinal made those remarks in the wake of allegations of sexual abuse of both children and adults by Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
PA-- Survivors’ group reacts to the release of the grand jury report
PA: Survivors’ group reacts to the release of the PA grand jury report
For immediate release, July 24, 2018
Statement by Tim Lennon, Volunteer President of the Board of Directors of SNAP, the Survivors Network (415-312-5820, [email protected])
Although we are extremely disappointed that the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania did not see fit to make the entire grand jury report public, we are grateful that at least some of the truth will see the light of day.
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/07/survivors_of_catholic_priest_a.html
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/05/catholic_dioceses_receive_copy.html
Archbishop convicted of covering up sex abuse of children avoids jail, victims respond
For immediate release, July 3, 2018
Statement by Tim Lennon, Volunteer President of SNAP, the Survivors Network, [email protected], 415-312-5820
Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson, who was convicted in May of concealing child sexual abuse, has been spared prison time. The archbishop of Adelaide was sentenced yesterday to six months of house arrest followed by six months of probation due to his ailing health and age.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/02/australia/australia-archbishop-sentencing-intl/index.html
WY--SNAP responds: Bishop Hart found credibly accused in Cheyenne diocese
For immediate release: July 2, 2018
Statement by: Judy Jones, SNAP Midwest Regional Leader: 636-433-2511, [email protected]
We commend the victims who reported their accusations of sex abuse naming Bishop Joseph Hart. Plus we are encouraged that Cheyenne Bishop Steven Biegler declared the allegations are credible.
https://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/cheyenne-diocese-says-former-bishop-sexually-abused-two-wyoming-boys/article_3be9f162-2c0e-5832-8d26-48acf8b7224f.html
PA—Survivors extend support to victim
For immediate release: July 1, 2018
Statement by: Judy Jones, SNAP Midwest Regional Leader: 636-433-2511, [email protected]
We commend the brave victim for coming forward and reporting an accusation of abuse by Father James W. Clark.
https://www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/news/latest/Lists/Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=10&ContentTypeId=0x010095C232AE9E203E48872DD529BEF6DC39
PA--SNAP responds to accused Allentown priest removed for sex abuse
For immediate release: June 28, 2018
Statement by: Judy Jones, SNAP Midwest Regional Leader: 636-433-2511, [email protected]
We commend the brave victim for coming forward and taking action. His lawsuit brings to light the accusation about being abused by Monsignor Francis Nave.
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/06/27/Allentown-Priest-Francis-Nave-suspended-lawsuit-sexual-abuse-webcam-internet-Roman-Catholic/stories/201806270196
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