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Victims demand perp priest lists

Last year, 6 Catholic institutions in Minnesota did this

Last month, Seattle archbishop released 77 predators’ names

Another may do so next month; 30 bishops have taken this step

SNAP: “But at least 2,800 accused priests’ names remain hidden”

Group says some still are still near kids now as teachers, therapists, etc.

“Spotlight is still needed until church officials ‘come clean,’” victims feel   

Doctor sued for sexual battery

It’s the second lawsuit filed vs. him

Group believes others are “still suffering”

It urges “anyone with information” to call police

SNAP: “Prosecutors and Health Dept. must take action”

Clinic knew of his misdeeds but kept him working, suit says

WHAT

Holding signs at a sidewalk news conference, abuse victims will

--disclose that a local doctor is being sued, for the second time, for sexual battery,

--blast his colleagues for “doing little or nothing” to stop his “hurtful crimes,”

--push law enforcement and Health Department officials to “take action now,” and

--urge anyone who may have seen, suspected or suffered his crimes to call law enforcement and file formal complaints with the state health department

Victims seek Catholic bishop’s help

They also release list of 8 accused Columbus clerics

All attended same school as just-arrested seminarian

SNAP: “Ohio church staff ignored repeated red flags”

Prelate should hold “open public meeting” about case

"Why do Catholic institutions still put kids at risk?” group asks

All priests should “reach out now to any local victims,” SNAP says

WHAT

Holding signs and childhood photos at a sidewalk news conference, clergy sex abuse victims and supporters will disclose the names of eight publicly accused sex offender clerics who spent time at a Columbus seminary. They will also beg the top Catholic official in Columbus to 

Church officials ignored warnings on seminarian

Man was reported rejected by 40+ schools

SNAP: “Ohio church staff didn’t heed ‘red flags’”

But he was accepted & backed by Steubenville’s bishop

"Why do Catholic institutions still put kids at risk?” group asks

All priests should “reach out now to any local victims,” SNAP says

WHAT

Holding signs and childhood photos at a sidewalk news conference, clergy sex abuse victims and supporters will blast Ohio Catholic officials for apparently doing little or nothing about a sexually troubled seminarian even though they were warned that he was 

--offering $150 to babysit Ohio kids, and 

--was trying to buy infants and toddlers for sex. 

Convicted molester gets to be around kids

Victims blast move by Jackson Co. prosecutors

DA’s office agreed to loosen parole restrictions

But the predator had already violated earlier conditions

Deacon “for decades” just pled guilty to felony last month

Victims group begs others who were hurt to “step forward”

Abuser lives in Belton & was deacon at Grandview Baptist Church

WHAT

Holding signs and childhood photos at a sidewalk news conference, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will

--hand out copies of a two page “sentencing modification” document,

KS man appeals to Vatican

Priest allegedly exploited his wife

Support group wants archbishop to act

SNAP: “Families should be warned about cleric”

He worked at several KS churches & has been on leave for 17 years

WHAT

Holding signs and passing out leaflets, clergy abuse victims and a man whose marriage was wrecked by a former Topeka priest will disclose that

--the priest is accused of sexually exploiting an adult parishioner,

--this sexual exploitation ended an 11 year marriage, and

--predator priest now works with vulnerable adults at Catholic Charities.

KS man appeals to Vatican

Priest allegedly exploited his wife

Support group wants KS archbishop to act

SNAP: “Families should be warned about cleric”

He worked at several Topeka churches & has been on leave for 17 years

WHAT

Holding signs and passing out leaflets, clergy abuse victims and a man whose marriage was wrecked by a former Topeka priest will disclose that

--the priest is accused of sexually exploiting an adult parishioner,

--this sexual exploitation ended an 11 year marriage, and

--predator priest now works with vulnerable adults at Catholic Charities.