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).
MO- 2 KC Catholic teachers fired in “odd” case
For immediate release: Friday, March 28, 2014
Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, [email protected])
No one should be satisfied with the firing of two credibly accused child molesting KC Catholic school teachers. This is a disturbing case of continued irresponsible behavior by church officials with many unanswered questions.
PA- Catholic bishop dodges victims group's requests
For immediate release: Friday, March 28, 2014
Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, [email protected])
Scranton's Catholic bishop has responded to our recent letter by ignoring three of our four concerns, but pledging to write the Pope about a predator priest. (A copy of the letter is below.)
TN- Convicted predator priest appeals
For immediate release: Thursday, March 27
For more information: David Clohessy (314-566-9790 cell, [email protected])
A convicted predator priest is revictimizing his victims and delaying justice by appealing his conviction to the TN Supreme Court.
OH- 25 years late, Vatican defrocks OH predator priest
For immediate release: Thursday, March 27, 2014
Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 862 7688 home, 314 503 0003 cell, [email protected])
Many Catholic officials claim Vatican officials have sped up defrocking pedophile priests. Really? Then how to explain that just today, we're told that Fr. George F. Bailey has been kicked out of the priesthood that left almost 25 years ago?
MN- Archdiocese allowed more time to file abuse records, victims respond
For immediate release: Thursday, March 27, 2014
Statement by Frank Meuers of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (952-334-5180, [email protected])
Twin Cities archdiocese has been granted more time to produce thousands of pages of sexual abuse records. We are disappointed that the archdiocese has been allowed to delay.
SC- BJU should investigate charges re Rev. Gothard
For immediate release: Thursday, March 27, 2014
Statement by Cathy Winterfield of SNAP (704-207-1300 [email protected])
We are child sex abuse victims who belong to an independent support group called SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. We are here to help protect the vulnerable and heal the wounded and expose the truth.
CA- Gov. Brown may appoint Catholic defense attorney to bench; SNAP objects
For immediate release: Thursday, March 27, 2014
Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 862 7688 home, 314 503 0003 cell, [email protected])
General counsel Maria Rullo Schinderle is being considered for a possible judgeship in Orange County. We are disheartened by this potential appointment.
NC- Pastor charged with sexual battery, SNAP responds
For immediate release: Thursday, March 27, 2014
Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314-566-9790 cell, [email protected])
A North Carolina pastor has been charged with sexual battery after harassing a woman at a hotel yesterday.
IL- More clergy sex cases settled vs. archdiocese; SNAP responds
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314-566-9790 cell, [email protected])
Another settlement has been reached in a clergy sex abuse and cover up lawsuit involving the now-defrocked Fr. Daniel McCormack and the Chicago Catholic archdiocese.
Rome- Francis' top financial aide admits intimidating victims; SNAP responds
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 862 7688 home, 314 503 0003 cell, [email protected])
Francis' new pick to head his financial team admits he tried to discourage victims from suing church officials.