TEXAS
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
Victims to leaflet outside Catholic church
The pastor was accused of molesting a boy
And they oppose archbishop’s pending promotion
Soon, it’s likely he will become head of all US prelates
But group says DiNardo should “withdraw from the race & stay home”
SNAP: “For kids’ safety & victims’ healing, he should work on prevention here”
WHAT
Handing out fliers to church-goers as they leave mass, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will urge Houston’s top Catholic official to
–end his campaign to become head of all US bishops next week, and
–post names, photos & records of ALL predator priests (not just the ones who are sued), and
— do the same with religious order clerics, so that kids can be protected and victims can heal.
They will also urge
–parishioners to be careful around their pastor who was accused of molesting a boy and
–anyone who has seen, suspected or suffered crimes or cover ups by Houston clerics to “come forward, protect kids, expose secrets, deter wrongdoing and start healing” by calling independent sources of help (therapists, police prosecutors, support groups), NOT church officials.
WHEN
Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
WHERE
On the sidewalk outside the Prince the Peace Catholic Church, 19222 Highway 249 (near Perry Road) in Houston TX
WHO
Three-four adults who belong to a self-help group called SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAPnetwork.org). Some were molested as kids; others are concerned Catholics.
WHY
1)Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston is the vice-chair of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, the organization that includes all of the prelates in the nation. According to custom and practice, he is considered to be the front runner to become president when the group meets in Baltimore Nov. 14-16. Nine other bishops are also running for the post.
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