2004 Press Release Archive
LA - SNAP announces two public events in the New Orleans area
1) Sunday, February 15 at 5:00 p.m.:
A Candlelight Vigil in memory of those victims of sex abuse by priests who have committed suicide.
2) Monday February 16, at 7:00 p.m.
A Lecture and Panel Discussion at Nunemaker Hall at Loyola University
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IL - SNAP Seeks Discipline of Chicago Pastor
SNAP Members Upset Because Perpetrator Teaches Sex Ed
Group asks Cardinal George For Public Apology
JANUARY 22, 2004 - Leaders of a support group for clergy sex abuse victims are demanding a public apology from Cardinal Francis George and the removal of a popular pastor who invited a suspended abusive priest to teach sex education and religion to children.
Read more150 Abusive Priests Have Quietly Moved, Says Church Report
For immediate release:
Thursday, January 8, 2004
For more information:
David Clohessy 314 566 9790
Barbara Blaine 312 399 4747
Mark Serrano 703 771 9606, 703 727 4940
Bishops Apparently Warn No Police, Prosecutors or Parishioners
Continued Secrecy Keeps Catholic Kids At Risk, Group Says
SNAP Renews Call For National Data Base of Molesters
Read moreDC - Sex Abuse Victims Challenge Upcoming National Catholic Church Reports at Monday Press Conferences in Washington, D.C., St. Louis and Los Angeles
Sex Abuse Victims Challenge Upcoming National Catholic Church Reports at Monday Press Conferences in Washington, D.C., St. Louis and Los Angeles
New National Survey of Bishops Called "Flawed"
SNAP Wants More Participation In Second Study in February"
Support Group To Victims: "Stay Hopeful" & "Report Crimes To Police"
Read moreMO - Supreme Court Says No Time Limits in MO Sodomy Cases
For immediate release:
Tuesday, Dec. 21
For more information:
David Clohessy 566 9790
Barbara Dorris 862 7688
Child Molesters From Years Ago Can Be Prosecuted, MO Supreme Court Says
Sexual Abuse Victims Applaud New Decision
"Missouri Kids Will Be Safer," SNAP Says
Read more
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