Media Statements
We are SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. We are the largest, oldest and most active support group for women and men wounded by religious authority figures (priests, ministers, bishops, deacons, nuns and others).
OH - Groups challenge Toledo bishop on murder case
For immediate release: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013
Statement by Gail Howard of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (203 644 0387, [email protected])
We are members of two organizations: a support group called the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), and a reform group called Voice of the Faithful (VOTF)
We are here to challenge Hartford’s new Catholic Archbishop Leonard Blair to
LA - Predator priest makes bail; SNAP challenges bishop & family
For immediate release: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013
Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 862 7688 home, 314 503 0003 cell, [email protected])
A credibly accused serial predator priest has made bail.
http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Ex-priest-accused-of-molestation-out-on-bail-4938867.php#
We are terribly afraid that Fr. Broussard may hurt more kids now that he’s no longer locked up.
MN - Another Twin Cities predator priest is sued
For immediate release: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013
Statement by Bob Schwiderski, SNAP Minnesota director (952 471 3422, [email protected])
Another clergy sex abuse and cover up lawsuit has been filed against the Twin Cities archdiocese.
MN - SNAP to Catholic task force: “Resign now”
For immediate release: Tuesday, Oct. 29 2013
Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 862 7688 home, 314 503 0003 cell, [email protected])
Archbishop John Neinstedt’s new abuse “task force” is a farce. We’ve felt so from the outset. Now it’s clear.
We call on members of that panel to end their complicity in this charade and resign in protest now.
OH - Toledo bishop promoted to CT
For immediate release: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013
Statement by Barbara Blaine of Chicago, president of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (312-399-4747, [email protected])
Bishop Leonard Blair has done a poor job dealing with the church’s on-going child sex abuse and cover up crisis in Toledo. We are disappointed that, once again, Pope Francis has promoted a prelate who has failed to show real courage and compassion and refused to adequately protect the vulnerable and heal the wounded.
AR - Predator teacher sentenced for breaking parole, SNAP responds
For immediate release: Monday October 28, 2013
Statement by Barbara Dorris, Outreach Director, 314-862-7688 [email protected]
We are grateful that this dangerous predator was given a long sentence. Children are safe when predators are behind bars.
PA - Sandusky victims receive 59.7M; SNAP responds
For immediate release: Monday, October 28, 2013
Statement by Barbara Dorris, Outreach Director, 314-862-7688 [email protected]
No amount of money can restore the innocence that was taken from the victims. It’s only because of their generosity and courage in speaking up that Sandusky was removed from his powerful position and children are safer.
OH - Church must do outreach re arrested priest
For immediate release: Friday October 25, 2013
Statement by Barbara Dorris, SNAP Outreach Director, 314-862-7688 [email protected]
Cleveland priest charged with three felony charges.
Fr. James McGonegal was arrested after soliciting sex from a uniformed park ranger.
MO - Predator priest is sentenced but nothing changes, SNAP says
For immediate release: Friday October 25, 2013
Statement by Barbara Dorris, Outreach Director, 314-862-7688 [email protected]
While today's sentencing ends a legal chapter on one Catholic cleric who committed heinous child sex crimes, it ends nothing about several Catholic clerics who concealed these crimes.
MN - Four more ways MN Catholic officials aren't "transparent"
For immediate release: Friday, Oct. 25
Statement by Bob Schwiderski Minnesota SNAP Director, (952 471 3422, [email protected])
You can’t make this stuff up.
Yesterday, Archbishop John Nienstedt wrote “We must also be committed to honesty and transparency.”
http://www.archspm.org/news-events/news-detail.php?intResourceID=10365
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