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).
ROME - Disturbing new revelation about new pope & abuse crisis
For the third time in less than a month, a disturbing revelation has surfaced about Pope Francis’ handling of clergy sex crimes and cover ups.
CA - Trial to proceed soon in Sacramento, SNAP responds
We hope that this trial gets under way soon. Those victimized by Fr. Uriel Ojeda deserve to have a chance at justice.
FL - School teacher arrested for abuse, SNAP responds
A school teacher in Palm Beach has been arrested for abusing children as young as nine.
ROME - Pope needs to take action, not make statements
Once again, as has happened hundreds of times already, a top Catholic official says he’s asking another top Catholic official to take action about pedophile priests and complicit bishops.
CO - Parents who adopted abused kids receive settlement, SNAP responds
We’re glad that these victims are being compensated for their abuse, but money will not make their abuse go away. This settlement will save the victims and their adoptive parents the pain of a trial, but sadly allows officials in Adams County to continue saying they did nothing wrong. In fact, nearly everything they did was wrong.
Hospital has ousted Catholic priest
A hospital now says that a controversial Catholic priest who had been a chaplain there is being removed. In an email yesterday, an official with Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield disclosed that Fr. Thomas Corbino has been ousted.
NY- Cardinal Dolan deposition to be made public, SNAP responds
We are grateful this deposition is being made public. It's a shame it takes civil litigation and brave victims to force Dolan to answer for his wrongdoing.
PA - Lawsuit brought against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, SNAP responds
We are saddened to hear of the abuse that this woman suffered at the hands of Fr. Mark Lacki. We hope that the lawsuit filed will bring her one step closer to justice and healing.
AUS- Royal Commission announces new provision for legal advice, SNAP responds
SNAP Australia welcomes the announcement of the provision of basic legal advice to those wishing to provide evidence to the Royal Commission.
AUS - SNAP looks forward to the Royal Commission
As the royal commission begins we stand full of gratitude and hope, gratitude to the Prime Minister and those in the government who have made this possible and hope that children of Australia will be safe as a result.