MINNESOTA
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
For immediate release: Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests ( 314 566 9790, SNAPclohessy@aol.com )
In our view, here’s the most important admission in Archbishop John Nienstedt ‘s deposition.
Anderson: Have you at any time reprimanded, punished, demoted or taken any disciplinary action against any priest or official of the archdiocese for their mishandling of child sexual abuse allegations?
Nienstedt: I don’t believe so, no.
Anderson: Do you believe you should have?
Nienstedt: No.
Look at a few undisputed facts:
There are 52 publicly accused Twin Cities child molesting clerics. (See BishopAccountability.org)
There are more who have not yet been publicly exposed.
Many have stayed hidden for years or even decades.
Many have molested more victims because Twin Cities Catholic staff have ignored or concealed their crimes.
Many have been “outed” only because of courageous victims, skilled police and smart journalists.
Some have been on the job or unsupervised until very recently.
Despite all of this, Nienstedt cannot bring himself to even slap the hand of one of his employees for helping predators, hurting victims, deceiving parishioners, stonewalling police, misleading prosecutors or endangering kids.
Not one.
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