2004 Press Release Archive
OH - Groups Want Probation Terms Enforced for Convicted Ohio Priest
For immediate release:
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004
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Michael H. Knellinger Chair, Dayton Voice of the Faithful 937-470-3489
Kristine Ward National Vice President, Voice of the Faithful 937-293-1742
Christy Miller SNAP Cincinnati 513-383-2198
David Clohessy of St. Louis, SNAP National Director 314-566-9790 cell
Groups Write Judge
Read moreCA - Victims Reach Settlement with Christian Brothers
For immediate release:
Friday, Dec. 24, 2004
For more information:
David Clohessy 314-566-9790
Boys Were Assaulted by Separate School Employees
Support Group Wants Names of Perpetrators Made Public
CA - Victims Urge Cardinal Mahony to Reign-In Parishioners
For immediate release:
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
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Steven Sanchez of Glendale, SNAP Los Angeles Director (818) 262-6540 cell
Manny Vega of Ventura, SNAP Leader (805) 207-9027 cell (bilingual/Spanish)
Mary Grant of Long Beach, SNAP Southwest Regional Director (626) 419-2930 cell
They Rallied In Criminal Court For Priest Facing Criminal Charges
SNAP Fears Fewer Victims Will Come Forward
SNAP to Mahony, “Stop Intimidation of Victims!”
Read moreMI - Victims Deplore Detroit Church Ruling
For immediate release:
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
For more information:
David Clohessy of St. Louis, SNAP National Director 314 566 9790 c
Barbara Blaine of Chicago, SNAP President 312 399 4747
William McAlary of Detroit, SNAP Detroit Director 248 705 3476
Rigid, Arbitrary Time Limit Is Upheld
They Again Urge Catholic Church Official To 'Fight Fair'
Group Objects To Archbishop's Use of Legal Technicalities
Read moreMO - 2nd Victim Settles Lawsuit Against St. Louis Archidocese
For immediate release:
Monday, Dec. 20, 2004
For more information:
David Clohessy 566 9790
Barbara Dorris 862 7688
Youngster Was Molested by Now Convicted Priest
Others Who Kuchar Wounded Are Still Out There, SNAP Believes
Group Urges Victims To Contact Law Enforcement, Not Church
Read moreWI - Victim Asks Wisconsin Court to Overturn Rulings
For immediate release:
Monday, Dec. 20
For more information:
Peter Isely of Milwaukee, SNAP Midwest Director 414 429 7259 cell, 414 963 8617
David Clohessy of St. Louis, SNAP National Director 314 566 9790
Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, SNAP Outreach Director 314 862 7688
Wisconsin Is One Of Only 2 States That Protect Church Hierarchy, SNAP Says
Read moreCA - SNAP Urges Two Bishops to Reach Out to Victims
For immediate release:
Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004
Mahony "Forgot" About Two Accused Pedophile Priests
They Want Stockton DA To Investigate Perjury Charges Against Cardinal
SNAP Worries About Those Hurt By Clerics Now Back In Mexico
OH - Sex Abuse Victims Ask National Catholic Panel For Help
For immediate release:
Friday, December 17, 2004
For More Information:
David Clohessy of St. Louis SNAP National Director 314 566 9790 cell,
Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, SNAP Outreach Director 314 862 7688
Barbara Blaine of Chicago, SNAP President 312 399 4747
Mark Serrano of Virginia, SNAP National Board Member 703 771 9606
Group Asks Review Panel To Pressure Cincy Archbishop
SNAP Worries About 16 Newly Accused Priests
Read moreCA - SNAP Asks DA to Look at Perjury Charges Against Mahony
For immediate release:
Wednesday, December 15th
For more information:
Mary Grant of Long Beach,
SNAP Southwest Regional Director (626) 419-2930 cell
Steve Sanchez of Glendale,
SNAP Los Angeles Director (818) 262-6540 cell
Lee Bashforth of Lakeforest,
SNAP Leader (949) 735-8347 cell
SNAP Questions Whether Cardinal's Testimony Was Truthful
Read moreUS - SNAP and VOTF Ask for Credible Church Audits
For immediate release:
December 13, 2004
Press Contacts:
David Clohessy (SNAP) (314) 566-9790
Suzanne Morse (VOTF) (617) 680-2131
Lay Catholics and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors Urge National Lay Panel to Address Backsliding Concerns
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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