ST. LOUIS (MO)
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
May 2, 2019
As victims, we are tired of being turned away by Bishop John Barres. As parishioners, you deserve the same answers we seek. Only then can we protect children.
Long Island Catholics, we are asking you to follow your conscience. Give your church donation to your favorite charity instead of to the Church. Bishop Barres will hear our voices louder. You have heard us and we thank you and ask you to only do what you are able to do. We are with each and every parish, fighting for each and every child.
We’re calling on Long Island Catholics to donate generously, but donate elsewhere until Bishop Barres reveals who and where his child molesting clerics are.
Every day that an abuser’s name is hidden, kids are at risk of horrific harm. Bishop Barres must post accused clerics’ names immediately. That’s the only responsible, caring choice to make.
He’ll claim the process takes time. That’s baloney. A full 17 years ago, bishops in Maryland and Arizona posted proven, admitted and credibly accused clerics’ names. There is no excuse for inaction.
At the very least, Bishop Barres should tell us the names of those accused who are alive and may pose threats to children right now.
Rockville Centre is the biggest diocese in the nation that refuses to post such names.
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