SNAP Media Events

TX - Groups blast Brownsville bishop over child sex crimes

  • Groups blast Brownsville bishop over child sex crimes
  • They want him to post the names of all predator priests
  • At least 30 US Catholic prelates have taken “this simple safety step”
  • SNAP: “At least 5 local clergy are proven, admitted or credibly accused abusers”
  • Self help organization wants “outreach & warnings” about a Nigerian pedophile

OH - Victims believe there’s more to the story of convicted priest

  • Victims believe there’s more to the story of convicted priest
  • SNAP: Church officials knew for years that clergyman was troubled
  • Group wants the Columbus prosecutor to take a new look at the case
  • It begs other victims, witnesses and whistleblowers to “come forward, get help”

MA - Victims blast Catholic bishop

  • Victims blast Catholic bishop
  • Parents were asked to sign away their legal rights
  • Once exposed, church officials reversed themselves
  • But flock deserves “explanations & assurances,” SNAP says
  • And group blasts Fall River bishop for silence about 2 predators
  • In last 6 months, one was accused and the other was suspended 
  • And in neither case, SNAP says, has diocese done any real outreach

OH - Victims prod church to act about arrested priest

  • Victims prod church to act about arrested priest
  • Group wants “outreach” to others who may have been hurt
  • Cleric arrested recently for trying to meet young boys for sex
  • SNAP wants “victims, witnesses and whistleblowers” to step forward
  • “Church officials should be doing more to help law enforcement,” group says

MA - Convicted priest is back in church

  • Convicted priest is back in church
  • He just finished jail term for assault
  • Victims want him to have no parish roles
  • Group wants him ousted immediately & permanently
  • SNAP: “Forgiving criminal doesn’t mean endangering others”
  • In sharply worded letter, group blasts “bare minimum” approach

IL - Joliet priest is ousted again

  • Joliet priest is ousted again
  • Bishop reverses decision to restore predator to ministry
  • SNAP suspects that other victims of cleric have reported
  • Victims want some “straight answers” & “real outreach”
  • And SNAP wants prelate to step down as head of abuse panel

CA - Family offers reward for clues on priest's death

  • Family offers reward for clues on priest's death
  • Cleric was sexually abused at Los Gatos hospital
  • Then he reported the crimes to a notorious predator
  • Soon after, victim died in mysterious circumstances
  • Jesuits settled wrongful death suit, but family wants answers

RI - Clergy sex abuse case advances

  • Clergy sex abuse case advance
  • RI-based Catholic order is sued
  • Small group has “very high rate” of child sex crimes
  • Ten of its clerics are or have been alleged molesters
  • Two organizations want Attorney General to launch investigations

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