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).

MI- Clergy sex victims "unimpressed" with Bishop Sample's promotion

We’re sad that, once again, the Pope has promoted a bishop who has dealt poorly with pedophile priests and their wounded victims. During his tenure in Marquette, Bishop Sample has done nothing to distinguish himself from the overwhelming majority of Catholic officials who continue to minimize and hide clergy sex crimes.


OR- Clergy sex victims "unimpressed" with new Catholic archbishop

We’re sad that, once again, the Pope has promoted a bishop who has dealt poorly with pedophile priests and their wounded victims. During his tenure in Marquette, Bishop Sample has done nothing to distinguish himself from the overwhelming majority of Catholic officials who continue to minimize and hide clergy sex crimes.


FL - SNAP applauds maximum sentence given to Fr. Doherty

We are glad that Fr. Neil Doherty was given the maximum sentence possible. Kids are always safer when predators are behind bars. Given that Fr. Doherty has been accused in dozens of abuse cases over the past decade, it is clear that kids in Miami are better off now that he is off the street.


MO - SNAP responds to Bishop Finn’s criticism of the National Catholic Reporter

KC's Catholic bishop is criticizing the one religious publication that has heroically protected kids, exposed corruption and deterred wrongdoing - the National Catholic Reporter.


FL - Notorious priest to be sentenced, SNAP responds

A notorious Miami predator priest will be sentenced today for abuse charges.


TX - Mother of Langworthy victim speaks out

As a mother of a child that was molested by John Langworthy when he was at Prestonwood in the late 80's, I want people to know the truth,  The hurt our family endured during this time is indescribable  First of all, we were not contacted by Prestonwood when our son went to the youth minister, Neal Jeffrey to tell him what he had been going through for months at the hands of John Langworthy.


PA - SNAP applauds victims of Bro. Baker

We applaud these brave victims who are helping to expose corruption Catholic officials in court.


OH - SNAP blasts Bishop Murry’s excuses on Br. Baker

According to WFMJ, Bishop George Murry claims that the diocese “may need review to see if it could have handled the situation better.” That’s absurd. 


LA - Accused priests asks for bail reduction, SNAP responds

An accused former priest from Louisiana is asking a judge and to reduce his bond.


MO - New sex suit filed vs. Board of Education chair

We're disturbed by these new child sex abuse accusations against Rev. Stan Archie.


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