Statement Regarding Election of
Bishop Skylstad to USCCB Post

Statement from Barbara Blaine, SNAP Founder & President
Contact: 312 399 4747

November 15, 2004

"We are very disappointed that Spokane Bishop William S. Skylstad, a bishop with such a long and painful track record on abuse, has been elevated to this important post. We hope his election will not serve as a green light to bishops who want to backslide on clergy sexual abuse."