Mo- Bishop Finn Guilty, SNAP Responds

By Barbara Dorris
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
September 6, 2012

http://www.snapnetwork.org/mo_bishop_finn_verdict_guilty_snap_responds

Only jail time would have made a real difference here and deterred future horrific cover-ups, anything less will not produce any meaningful reform.

The catholic hierarchy is notoriously secretive. When they backslide again it will be hard to catch them, everyone involved must be hyper vigilant if kids are truly to be safe. We are modestly hopeful about this arrangement, but only if prosecutors are extraordinarily vigilant and determined. Bishops are tyrants and tyrants rarely honor deals. Kansas City may now be tempted to become complacent, but now more than ever victims, witnesses, and whistleblower cannot give up and stay silent. Now more than ever anyone who saw, suspected, or suffered clergy sex crimes and cover-ups should step forward.