UNITED STATES
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests

For immediate release: Wednesday, Sept. 16

SNAP backs proposed investigation of Cardinals
Group especially urges Vatican action vs. Burke

Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790)

We applaud and support Catholic Whistleblowers in their push for Vatican action against two prelates who have protected predator priests. We especially urge top Catholic officials to investigate and discipline Cardinal Raymond Burke.

While in St. Louis, Burke was often reckless, deceptive and callous regarding predator priests, vulnerable kids and wounded victims. He expanded the troubling practice of importing sexually troubled priests from across the US, letting some of them work in local parishes and letting others stay in church facilities that are secretive and careless about public safety.

To Catholics and victims hoping for a more compassionate, responsive…