UNITED STATES
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
[Journalism icon John Seigenthaler is laid to rest – Jackson Sun]
[John Seigenthaler: You couldn’t choose a better journalism hero – Poynter]
For immediate release: Monday, July 14, 2014
Statement by David Clohessy ( 314-566-9790 cell, SNAPclohessy@aol.com ) Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
We in SNAP join hundreds of thousands of Americans in mourning the passing of a real hero, John Seigenthaler of Nashville. He quietly helped our group for years.
His most noteworthy achievements were in journalism and government, especially his courage during the civil rights movement. But behind-the-scenes, he was in touch with our organization’s leadership, both locally and nationally.
He was justifiably outraged by how Catholic officials acted – and still act – irresponsibly in child sex cases. And he listened patiently when we described our plight to him while also offering us helpful advice and information.
He will be sorely missed.
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