Announcement of Window to File Claims Against the Diocese of Winona-Rochester
The Diocese of Winona-Rochester in Minnesota has announced that they will be filing for bankruptcy and opening a claims process for anyone who was abused by a priest, nun, or any other church-affiliated individual within their diocesan borders.
We are sharing this information relating to the bankruptcy and filings at the request of the church officials from Winona-Rochester. Here you can find the form used to file a claim as well as a notice of bankruptcy and a copy of the diocesan publication notice. Please note that all claims must be completed and received by the diocese prior to April 8, 2019.
If you were abused by anyone within the Diocese of Winona-Rochester we encourage you to learn more about the bankruptcy process. Previous to filling a form please review with an attorney or engage an attorney to represent your interests. We also encourage you to make a report of your abuse to independent law enforcement agency before filing a claim. Your report may substantiate the accusation of another victim. Reporting to the police or other agency makes the complaint public so that others, not just church officials, know about your experience and your perpetrator.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or visit the Diocese of Winona-Rochester website.
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