IL- SNAP flier to Cupich's new flock
While celebrating Cupich, remember children and help us protect them from predators
We're sorry to intrude on your Sunday morning here in Chicago, and the new archbishop's arrival, but we respectfully feel compelled to raise a few questions:
In Chicago, here are 139 publicly accused predator priests. (See BishopAccountability.org)
In Spokane, there are 39 publicly accused predator priests.
Do you think this is all of them?
Do you think every single one has been suspended?
Do you think all of them are being carefully monitored?
Do you think the full truth of their crimes has been exposed?
Do you think we know all we should about Catholic officials who concealed their crimes?
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Remain vigilant and skeptical, rather than trusting and complacent, (Complacency endangers kids.) Judge Archbishop Cupich by his deeds, not his words. Use the “search” box at BishopAccountability.org to learn about:
– Archbishop Cupich's troubling track record on the abuse & cover up crisis, and
– the 139 accused Chicago clerics at BishopAccountability.org. Ask your loved ones if any of them were hurt by any church staff (priests, nuns, seminarians, brothers, etc.)
WHAT THE NEW ARCHBISHOP CAN DO
– Insist that credibly accused predator priests (like Fr. Robert Stepek, Fr. Walter Turlo and Fr. Thomas Swade) be put in treatment centers away from kids.
– Suspend Fr. Michael O'Connell, personally visit his parish, and beg others who may have information about these troubling allegations to call police immediately.
– Prominently and permanently post the names of ALL Chicago area child molesting clerics (nuns, brothers, seminarians, priests, living or deceased) on the archdiocesan website, even those who belong to religious orders (like the Jesuits or the Marianists).
– Include their full work histories, photos and whereabouts.
– Explain why he hasn't done more to warn parents about and protect others from two credibly accused predator Washington priests - Fr. Brad Reynolds and Fr. William J. Vogel.
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Contact SNAP, 312-455 1499, SNAP[email protected], PO Box 6416, Chicago, IL 60680-6416 (SNAPnetwork.org)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONCERN!
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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