For immediate release: Monday, Jan. 12

Statement by Frank Meuers of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests ( 952-334-5180 , frankameuers@gmail.com )

Can proof of deceit possibly be clearer? The newly disclosed email from Fr. Kevin McDonough is conclusive evidence that he endangered kids and lied to a colleague. He should be defrocked.

[Star Tribune]

McDonough is a long time, high-ranking archdiocesan official who dealt with dozens – perhaps hundreds – of clergy sex cases. He deliberately deceived Atlanta Catholic priest who asked a simple question: Has Fr. Thomas Keating been accused of child sex crimes?

McDonough said no when he knew the honest answer was yes. And as a result, Fr. Keating, who was supposedly being “monitored” was able to travel to Atlanta and perform a wedding among completely unsuspecting families.

It takes just seconds for a child predator to shove his tongue down…