SNAP Media Events
TX--Victims oppose archbishop’s pending promotion
Victims to leaflet outside Catholic church
The pastor was accused of molesting a boy
And they oppose archbishop’s pending promotion
Soon, it’s likely he will become head of all US prelates
But group says DiNardo should “withdraw from the race & stay home”
SNAP: “For kids’ safety & victims’ healing, he should work on prevention here”
WHAT
Handing out fliers to church-goers as they leave mass, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will urge Houston’s top Catholic official to
--end his campaign to become head of all US bishops next week, and
--post names, photos & records of ALL predator priests (not just the ones who are sued), and
-- do the same with religious order clerics, so that kids can be protected and victims can heal.
They will also urge
--parishioners to be careful around their pastor who was accused of molesting a boy and
--anyone who has seen, suspected or suffered crimes or cover ups by Houston clerics to “come forward, protect kids, expose secrets, deter wrongdoing and start healing” by calling independent sources of help (therapists, police prosecutors, support groups), NOT church officials.
CO--Victims blast archbishop & leaflet downtown church today
Victims blast past Denver archbishop
Church officials keep quiet about cult-like group here
Its founder abused kids in Peru & others allegedly did so too
SNAP members will hand out leaflets to Cathedral mass-goers
Several members with the controversial group are now in Sheridan
And the widely-criticized organization has run a local retreat center
Advocates ask Catholic staffers to “disclose predators & warn flock”
WHAT: Handing leaflets to parishioners as they arrive for mass, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will urge Colorado’s top Catholic officials to:
–– “come clean” about their support for a controversial, ultra-conservative Catholic cult-like group whose founder is a confirmed child molester (and seven other officials are accused of wrongdoing),
CA-–Sex offender returned to ministry by Antiochian Orthodox Church
Bishop pleaded guilty to groping a woman in a Michigan casino in 2004
Cleric spent time in jail and was on the sex offender registry
Retired after his conviction, the head of the Antiochians recently appointed him to lead the Diocese of Los Angeles
A victims’ group condemns this action, calling it “unbelievable, dangerous and callous”
What:
Holding signs and childhood photos, sex abuse victims and their supporters will hold a press conference outside the cathedral of the Diocese of Los Angeles and the West to:
-- publicize the recent appointment of Bishop Demetri Matta Khoury to assist Metropolitan Joseph G. Al-Zehlaoui in the administration of the diocese,
-- provide information about Khoury’s 2003 arrest, and subsequent 2004 conviction and sentence, and
-- blast the Church for making such a misguided decision and placing women and girls at risk.
PA--Victims blast Philly archbishop
Victims blast Philly archbishop
He brings controversial group here
Its founder & his top aide abused kids
Several with the order are now in Philly parish
Advocates say Chaput “must denounce predators”
SNAP also charges “Pope’s visit last year changed nothing”
Local Catholic officials “ignore Francis’ pledges,” victims allege
Pontiff said ‘enablers’ would be ‘held accountable’ but they aren’t, SNAP feels
WHAT:
Holding signs and childhood photos, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will urge Philly’s top Catholic officials to:
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“come clean” about importing a controversial, ultra-conservative Catholic cult-like order (Sodalitium Christianae Vitae) whose founder is a confirmed child molester,
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stop promoting the order and start warning other US bishops about it, and
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act on the promises Pope Francis made in Philly a year ago by exposing and disciplining even a few priests who hid or ignored child sex crimes, and disclose more about clergy sex abuse cases.
IL--Belleville priest sued for abuse for first time
Belleville priest sued for abuse for first time
Cleric is still head of a parish in Waterloo now
He sexually exploited a vulnerable counselee
And he admitted to her other violations of his vows
With his help, she was a new convert to Catholicism
He’s one of more than a dozen African priests in diocese
Victim is revealing her name and issuing a public statement
SNAP: “For the safety of parishioners & the public,” cleric should be suspended
WHAT
Holding signs and childhood photos at a sidewalk news conference, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will
--disclose that a new abuse and cover up lawsuit is being filed against a Belleville Catholic priest and his church supervisors,
--provide his photo and work history and
--urge Belleville’s bishop to suspend the priest.
NY--Group to victims: “Careful with Cardinal’s plan”
Group to victims: “Careful with Cardinal’s plan”
Advocates feel it’s designed “to keep cover ups covered up”
Instead, they push for a new church whistleblower reward fund
And Dolan should not ask victims to give up their legal rights, they say
NJ--Walk and rally held today on child sex laws
For immediate release: Sunday, September 18, 2016
Walk & rally held today on child sex laws
Victims want statute of limitations reformed
In 3 states, group wants “better child safety laws”
Legislation has been introduced in NJ, PA & NY
NJ State Senator will also address the group in Trenton
A walk through Trenton and a rally at the State House will be held today calling for legislators in three states to reform statutes of limitations to make it easier for child sex abuse victims to “help protect kids, expose predators, deter cover ups and heal victims” in both the criminal and civil courts.
CA--Catholic teacher arrested for sexual abuse
Victim’s group: “Bishop must do outreach now”
SNAP: “others may be suffering alone and in silence”
First court appearance for the accused is September 19th
Survivors also urge officials to teach kids that women can be predators too
WHAT
Holding signs and childhood photos at a sidewalk news conference, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will
-- discuss the case of a newly-arrested abusive school teacher,
-- stress the likelihood that she may have hurt kids at TWO schools, not just one,
They will also beg Catholic and school officials to
-- educate kids and parents that women abuse too,
--“reach out to girls who may still be suffering alone and in silence,”
-- use their resources to beg those who may have experienced, witnessed or suspected abuse by this teacher to come forward, and
-- “come clean” to law enforcement investigators about any prior allegations of inappropriate behavior with students in the interest of public safety.