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SNAP Responds: Vicar General of Milwaukee Archdiocese assails clergy abuse victims during Mass

Statement by Peter Isely, SNAP Midwest Director (Milwaukee)

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In condescending, hurtful and, at best, deeply confused remarks announcing the removal this morning of Fr. John Schreiter as pastor of St. John Neumann’s parish for reports of sexually abusing a minor, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee attacked victims for their “antics” in coming forward and speaking publically about their abuse and expressing their concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability from church officials (read a transcript of Kohler’s remarks or listen to the audio).

Fr. William Kohler, who is also the pastor of St. Leonard’s in Muskego, was explaining why Schreiter—who Kohler clearly believes is innocent—had to unfortunately be removed from his post: “We will pay for it [if we don’t remove Fr. Schreiter], we will pay…