SNAP Media Events
MO--Lawsuit vs. abusive minister & ex-radio host settles
Lawsuit vs. abusive minister & ex-radio host settles
One of his victims will speak publicly for the first time
He sexually repeatedly exploited her during counseling
He surrendered his psychologist’s license to state officials
But he’s now around “vulnerable adults” as hospice chaplain
Last month, he was honored by a large local funeral home chain
And he also reportedly worked for Cardinals & Seattle Mariners
SNAP urges others who “saw, suspected or suffered” misdeeds to “speak up”
WHAT:
Holding signs and a photo of an alleged offender at a sidewalk news conference, a woman who was sexually exploited by a minister, ex- psychologist, ex-St. Louis Cardinals consultant and ex-KMOX radio talk show host will
-- blast a funeral home & hospice provider for honoring the minister last month,
-- discuss, for the first time, her civil lawsuit against the minister and his church, and
– disclose that the suit has settled and that his psychologist’s license has been revoked, and
-- prod anyone who may have seen, suspected or suffered his misdeeds to speak up, expose wrongdoing, and protect others.
MO- KC abuse victim who endured 2 week trial speaks out
Dozens of his family and friends rally around him
Victims also push KC church officials to do more about 2 ousted priests
They are still priests, were part of new settlement, and now live out of state
WHAT
Surrounded by relatives and friends, the KC man who endured a two week clergy sex abuse and cover up trial will speak for the first time publicly about the ordeal and how he was treated by church lawyers.
MO- Three who lost their abuse cases get a break
Three who lost their abuse cases get a break
New settlement with 30 victims will be shared with them
SNAP: “This is an unprecedented and extremely generous move”
More than 90 victims of KC pedophile priests have now come forward, group says
Advocate praises them for “breaking new ground” & “showing incredible kindness"
And victims prod KC Catholic officials to do more about two now-ousted local priests
One is Missouri’s most prolific child molesting cleric; the other lives near several schools
WHAT
Holding signs and childhood photos at a sidewalk news conference, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will:
WA- Victims and Catholic laity challenge archbishop over 2 priests
One is an admitted serial predator priest who got “full honors”
Church officials hid the other's sexual misdeeds for a decade
SNAP: “Funeral re-victimizes the wounded & deters other victims”
“And secrecy endangers vulnerable kids and teenagers,” group says
WHAT
Holding signs and childhood photos at a sidewalk news conference, concerned Catholics and clergy sex abuse victims HAND DELIVER A LETTER CENSURING Seattle Catholic officials for:
NJ- New clergy sex case filed
Victim will speak publicly for the first time
Lawsuit names former bishops in Newark
WHAT
A press conference to announce a newly filed lawsuit against the Catholic Church by a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who was abused more than 30 years ago by a priest at St. Mary’s RC Church in Rutherford, NJ.
MO- Group challenges Jeff City Catholic officials
Group challenges Jeff City Catholic officials
They're concerned about “troubling school cases”
Three Helias staff accused of “inappropriate” acts
SNAP says bishop should hold an open public meeting
Church officials have pledged “openness” in such incidents
WHAT
Holding signs and childhood photos at a sidewalk news conference, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will:
IL- Victims to leaflet outside Cathedral
Victims to leaflet outside Cathedral
SNAP asks for help from lay Catholics on abuse
They urge “tangible safety steps” for new prelate
WHAT
As parishioners leave mass, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will hand out leaflets on the sidewalk about Chicago's new archbishop. The fliers urge Catholics to:
IL- Victims News Conference re New Chicago Archbishop
WHAT
Holding signs and childhood photos at a sidewalk news conference, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will:
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