SNAP blasts archdiocese for stifling police reports
It's alarming that Philly Catholic officials still want to interfere in criminal investigations by insisting that their defense lawyers be involved in every single conversation or e mail between church employees and law enforcement.
The prosecutor's right: this rigid requirement will deter victims, witnesses and whistleblowers from contacting police and prosecutors. It is a chilling, self-serving move by a church hierarchy with a horrific record of ignoring and concealing heinous child sex crimes. It's inexcusable.
It's disingenuous for Archbishop Chaput's lawyers to claim that they "hope and expect (church staff) will talk to law enforcement," but insist that they be in on every single conversation.
It's long past time for church managers and lawyers to butt out when church members and employees want to call police and prosecutors about known or suspected pedophiles.
Read the story here: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20111216_Prosecutor__Archdiocese_lawyers_stifling_witnesses_.html
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
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My next protest will focus on the alleged homosexuality of Pittsburgh Diocese Bishop David Zubik.
Merry Christmas Bishop Zubik. Don’t you hate when we screw with your holidays.
Mike Ference
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Here’s an update on more cover ups in the Pittsburgh Diocese.
Zubik is the next one to be exposed as more and more victims step forward.
Wuerl Protected Priest Accused of Assault:
He Let a Credible Accuser Be Intimidated.
http://www.awuerlofhurt.com/2011/12/sotak.html
Mike Ference
Mike Ference