PA--SNAP responds to accused Allentown priest removed for sex abuse
For immediate release: June 28, 2018
Statement by: Judy Jones, SNAP Midwest Regional Leader: 636-433-2511, [email protected]
We commend the brave victim for coming forward and taking action. His lawsuit brings to light the accusation about being abused by Monsignor Francis Nave.
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/06/27/Allentown-Priest-Francis-Nave-suspended-lawsuit-sexual-abuse-webcam-internet-Roman-Catholic/stories/201806270196
We honor the courage of the survivor telling his story. His courage provides hope and healing to those suffering alone and in darkness. Also, revealing abuse protects children today.
We urge Bishop Alfred Schlert to cooperate with law enforcement and encourage all parishioners to report all instances of abuse to law enforcement. We also urge the Bishop to reach out to Sacred Heart parish and to anyone who may have knowledge or may have been harmed where Nave was located.
(SNAP, the Survivors Network, is the world's oldest and largest support group for victims of sexual abuse in institutional settings. SNAP was founded in 1988 and has more than 25,000 supporters. Our website is SNAPnetwork.org )
Contact -- Judy Jones, (636-433-2511, [email protected]), Tim Lennon (415-312-5820, [email protected]), Becky Ianni (703-801-6044, [email protected])
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