NJ- Archbishop reverses himself twice, SNAP responds
Suddenly, Archbishop Myers’ PR man does an abrupt 180, twice. He now claims Fr. Fugee was around kids without Myers’ permission. And he now admits an agreement with prosecutors has been broken.
It’s both odd and disconcerting that these radically different claims surface a week into this controversy. That alone makes us highly skeptical. Frankly, we don't believe Fr. Fugee somehow "went rogue" and began acting like a "free agent," ignoring his archbishop and going on trips with kids and hearing their confessions without permission.
Today's Star Ledger reports that "Since the disclosure, (Myers' PR man) Goodness has argued that Fugee did not violate the agreement (with prosecutors)." But last night, he said Fr. Fugee engaged in activities" that "are in conflict with (that agreement)."
More troubling is that Myers' PR man now claims Fr. Fugee "did not seek permission from the archdiocese before participating in youth activities." Again, we just don't believe this. If this were the case, why didn't Myers claim this right away. Why isn't he firing church employees who helped Fr. Fugee gain access to more kids?
This latest twist seems like an obvious and convenient way for Myers to shift blame, evade responsibility, and try to restore his shattered reputation.
To read more: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/05/newark_archbishop_monmouth_cou_1.html
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.
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Warmly,
Michael W. McDonnell, C.P.S.
Interim Executive Director