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).
MO - New sex suit filed vs. Board of Education chair
We're disturbed by these new child sex abuse accusations against Rev. Stan Archie.
PA - SNAP calls for Diocese of Pittsburgh to be open about accused priests
Today, we called on Bishop Zubik to live up to his promise to be “open and honest” and to inform his flock about recently-outed priest Fr. Michael Ledoux. But Fr. Ledoux is not the only priest that Bishop Zubik has been secretive about.
CA - Victims blast auxiliary bishop for putting his career over kid’s safety
Decades ago, Bishop Curry had a "clear understanding" - that child sexual abuse was criminal and should be reported to police. But he refused to call police.
MN - Sex abuse victim wants priest to apologize and resign
A clergy sex abuse victim has written a letter about suspected predators to 1,100 Minnesota Catholic parishioners, but their pastor claims the letter is “libelous.” In response, the victim is urging top church officials to oust the pastor for lying to the congregation.
CA - Victims dispute hopelessness about charges vs. Mahony
It’s factually and morally wrong to assume that criminal charges can’t be brought against current and former top LA archdiocesan officials, especially with tens of thousands of church records about to be released.
CA - Two groups want LA auxiliary bishop demoted
Two groups that deal with clergy sex abuse are asking the top Catholic official in Los Angeles to demote one of his highest ranking staff members.
MS - Abusive Baptist minister pleads guilty, SNAP responds
Today, a disgraced Baptist minister has pled guilty to charges that he molested five boys in the 1980’s.
NY - Predatory Rabbi sentenced to 103 years, SNAP applauds sentence and victim
A rabbi who abused a young girl who came to him for spiritual advice has been sentenced to 103 years in prison for his crime.
OK - SNAP hopes Victory Christian Church case will move forward
A case against a Victory Christian Church employee is set to move forward tomorrow, but he has filed a motion to get the case dropped.
CA- LA Clergy Documents Show Abuse, Cover-up, Victims respond
These documents hold the truth that victims have known for years: Archdiocese officials knew their priests were abusing kids and concealed these heinous crimes.
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