For immediate release: Monday, December 9, 2013

Statement by Barbara Blaine, President of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (312 399 4747, SNAPblaine@gmail.com)

Temporarily ousting a credibly accused predator priest is the bare minimum. Cardinal Francis George must do more about Fr. Michael W. O’Connell who just left his post at St. Alphonsus Catholic parish (1429 W. Wellington Ave.) in Lakeview.

First, George should disclose where Fr. O’Connell is now. Parents and neighbors should be warned about him.

Second, George should insist that Fr. O’Connell move into and stay at a remote, secure, independently run treatment center so that he gets help and so that kids are protected.

For immediate release: Monday, December 9, 2013

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, SNAPdorris@gmail.com)

We’re glad that three new names of credibly accused child molesting Minnesota Catholic clerics are now public.

http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_24686656/st-johns-abbey-lists-monks-suspected-child-sex

But let’s remember some history.

Predator priest passes away

He admitted “inappropriate relationships”

Cleric was later sent to work in New Mexico

Victims blast Catholic archbishop for “continuing secrecy”

For immediate release: Monday, Dec. 9, 2013

For more information please contact SNAP Director David Clohessy of St. Louis (314) 566-9790 cell, SNAPclohessy@aol.com

Predator priest passes away

He admitted “inappropriate relationships”

Cleric later moved to NV & became a Episcopalian

Victims blast Catholic bishop for “continuing secrecy”

For immediate release: Monday, Dec. 9, 2013

For more information please contact SNAP Director David Clohessy of St. Louis (314) 566-9790 cell, SNAPclohessy@aol.com

Church officials “outed” him yesterday

A judge ordered that his name be released

Cleric is “credibly accused” of child sex abuse

Victims want San Diego bishop to do outreach

As recently as last year, alleged abuser was still on the job

For immediate release: Friday, Dec. 6, 2013

David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, SNAPclohessy@aol.com)

What next in the Twin Cities Catholic abuse and cover up scandal? Here are some predictions and hopes.

We predict that more victims across Minnesota will:

For immediate release: Thursday, December 5, 2013

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, SNAPdorris@gmail.com)

A high profile priest from a corrupt Catholic religious order is marrying the daughter of the former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-faith/disgraced-priest-to-wed-pope-advisers-daughter/2013/12/05/6ea2b628-5dd7-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

We are grateful that Fr. Williams is taking responsibility for the child he fathered. Most Catholic officials let priests who exploit and impregnate vulnerable parishioners avoid helping to raise their children.

For immediate release Thursday December 5, 2013

Statement by Megan Peterson, Twin Cities SNAP leader, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (218-689-9049 cell, survivor19@live.com)

Nienstedt must now force child molesting clerics into remote, secure treatment centers so they’ll be kept away from kids and give every shred of information about them and their crimes to police and prosecutors.

After 25 years of watching Catholic bishops act recklessly, deceitfully and callously in clergy sex cases - in the US and across the globe - we don't stun easily.

For immediate release Thursday December 5, 2013

Statement by Barbara Blaine, SNAP President, SNAPblaine@gmail.com, 312-455-1499 (office), 312-399-4747 (cell)

This Pope has been a breath of fresh air to many. But he’s a breath of stale air to wounded victims, vulnerable children, and betrayed Catholics.

Catholic officials have tons of knowledge about clergy sex crimes and cover-ups. They must simply give all this information - right now - to law enforcements and sanction their colleagues who conceal it.

Another KC predator priest passes away

He admitted “inappropriate relationships”

Cleric later became a Lutheran and an Episcopalian

Victims blast Catholic bishop for “continuing secrecy”

For immediate release: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013

For more information please contact SNAP Director David Clohessy of St. Louis (314) 566-9790 cell, SNAPclohessy@aol.com

For immediate release: December 5, 2013

David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, SNAPclohessy@aol.com)

 “Commission,” “survey,” “policies” – these are the words being used to describe the Vatican’s announcement.

Another commission surveying bishops and recommending policies is meaningless. It’s like offering a band-aid to an advanced cancer patient.

For immediate release: Tuesday December 3, 2013

Statement by Barbara Dorris, Outreach Director, 314-862-7688 SNAPdorris@gmail.com

The Vatican is ducking and dodging a United Nations panel’s request for information about the churches ongoing clergy sex abuse and cover up crisis.

http://www.ccrjustice.org/newsroom/press-releases/vatican-responds-un-questions-sexual-violence-against-children

http://www.secularism.org.uk/news/2013/12/vatican-ducks-questions-from-un-on-the-worldwide-child-abuse-in-catholic-institutions

On clergy sex crimes and cover ups, Pope Francis breaks no new ground. Like Benedict and John Paul before him, he parses words, splits hairs, hides information, and exploits legalistic technicalities.