Rector of the landmark Cathedral in New York named in a new civil lawsuit alleging the abuse of a minor; SNAP responds.
We are not surprised that more and more accusations against priests in New York are coming to light. More than 7,000 civil suits are now pending in New York under the Child Victims Act that is set to expire on August 14, 2021. Victims of child sex abuse have long held the liability and suffered years of pain-filled trauma, this window legislation has allowed their stories to be told and we commend the courageous individuals who are taking the steps towards justice.
We urge anyone who may have information regarding Msgr. Richie allegations to report this information to law enforcement at once. We especially hope that Cardinal Timothy Dolan will take the appropriate measures to ensure that Msgr. Richie has fully stepped away from ministry amid these allegations. It is long past time that Catholic officials take the outcry of victims seriously and do immediate outreach to the communities where the accused lived or worked. We demand that the Archdiocese stop playing judge and jury in these cases while keeping the accusations under wraps from the faithful and the public.
We hope that the survivor who came forward with these allegations is getting the help and support that they need, and we encourage any still silent and suffering victims who have yet to speak out to call and make a report and seek counsel.
CONTACT: Michael McDonnell, SNAP Communications Manager ([email protected], 267-261-0578), Zach Hiner, SNAP Executive Director ([email protected], 517-974-9009), Brian Toale, SNAP New York ([email protected], 646-549-0372)
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
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