CHICAGO (IL)
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
For immediate release April 17, 2015
Statement by Barbara Blaine of Chicago, SNAP President and Founder – bblaine@snapnetwork.org; 312-455-1499 (office), 312-399-4747 (cell)
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Chicago’s Catholics and everyone grieving the loss of Cardinal George, including the many members and supporters of SNAP who are faithful Catholics who relied on George for guidance and prayer.
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We do not know how many children would not have had their innocence shattered by Fr Dan McCormick – and other predator priests- if George had done the right thing. Their preventable pain and suffering will, no doubt, haunt them for years to come.
We hope the lessons learned will be passed to George’s successors. During these difficult days for Chicagoland parishioners, we hope the faith that sustained George will provide consolation and peace to the Catholic community of Chicago.
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