SNAP Media Events
SNAP will try to hand deliver letter to head of nuns’ group
- SNAP will try to hand deliver letter to head of nuns’ group
- They want names of predatory Catholic sisters posted on line
- And victims urge nuns – “Don’t investigate crimes internally"
- An independent source cites at least 77 sexually abusive women religious
Child sex victim speaks for 1st time
- Child sex victim speaks for 1st time
- He was molested at prestigious school
- In rare move, he wants “gag order” lifted
- The Catholic monk who abused him is still alive
Another unprecedented victory for abuse victims
- Another unprecedented victory for abuse victims
- Judge lets wrongful death/suicide case go forward
- Decision is believed to be first of its kind in Missouri
- It’s based on “fraud” allegedly committed by Catholic officials
- Boy who was repeatedly abused by notorious priest took his own life
Accused priest worked in Las Vegas
- Accused priest worked in Las Vegas
- He’s being sued for molesting in Hawaii
- But there's been no mention of this in Nevada
- And he’s living among unsuspecting families now
- Support group blasts Catholic officials for “recklessness & secrecy”
- SNAP says higher number of predators from elsewhere come to Las Vegas
- It wants local church officials to expose them, “reach out” to others they’ve hurt
Group urges “sensitivity” in clergy case
- Group urges “sensitivity” in clergy case
- Victims want arrested minister’s flock to “show restraint”
- Openly rallying around accused abuser is hurtful, SNP says
- They urge Dollar backers to support him privately, not publicly
Unprecedented victory for abuse victims
- Unprecedented victory for abuse victims
- Judge orders KC diocese to go to arbitration
- Lawsuit is believed to be 1st of its kind in the US
- Church has allegedly broken the 2008 settlement deal
- Almost 50 men and women who sued pushed prevention steps
- Finn signed agreement, but still kept one accused priest on the job
- And he and his staff kept child porn of another priest hidden for months
Recently arrested priest was here
- Recently arrested priest was here
- Accused cleric spent years in Columbus area
- He was charged in April with molesting a boy
- Group wants Catholic bishop to warn local parishes about him
- And they want church officials to do outreach about another priest
- Ousted in Ohio in 2011 & arrested in Canada, he faces an upcoming trial
- SNAP also asks if local diocese gives “secret payoffs” to pedophile priests
Abuse group lists “12 worst bishops”
- Abuse group lists “12 worst bishops”
- SNAP evaluates prelates on kids’ safety
- Choices are based on their deeds over last decade
- And victims urge NYC Cardinal to explain payoffs
- They want all bishops to divulge funds paid to predators
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