UNITED STATES
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
For immediate release: Friday, Feb. 26
For more info: David Clohessy 314 645 5915 home, 314 566 9790 cell, davidgclohessy@gmail.com, Barbara Dorris 314 503 0003, bdorris@SNAPnetwork.org, Barbara Blaine 312 399 4747, bblaine@SNAPnetwork.org
Victims demand perp priest lists
Last year, 6 Catholic institutions in Minnesota did this
Last month, Seattle archbishop released 77 predators’ names
Another may do so next month; 30 bishops have taken this step
SNAP: “But at least 2,800 accused priests’ names remain hidden”
Group says some still are still near kids now as teachers, therapists, etc.
“Spotlight is still needed until church officials ‘come clean,’” victims feel
In fliers handed out this weekend to parishioners and in letters to the heads of the 20 largest US Catholic dioceses, clergy sex abuse victims will urge bishops to disclose the names of 2,800 accused predator priests whose identities they say are still hidden. They will also commend 30 prelates who have posted pedophile priests on their websites, urge employers and neighbors to “google search” ex-priests they know, and push for statute of limitations reform so more predators are exposed.
“We’re grateful for the attention being paid to the film ‘Spotlight,’ said SNAP outreach director Barbara Dorris. “But even now, US bishops are hiding the names of 43% of the accused predator priests. So clearly more ‘spotlights’ need to be shown on those who commit and conceal these heinous crimes so that kids can be protected.”
The events will take place this Saturday and Sunday on sidewalks outside churches in at least these cities: New York City, Dallas, Houston, Miami, San Jose, Oakland, LA/Orange County, Washington DC and St. Louis.
Last month, the Seattle Catholic archdiocese released a list of 77 child molesting clerics who worked there.
Over the last year or two, seven Minnesota-based church institutions did likewise (St. John’s Abbey, the Crosier Fathers, the St. Paul/Minneapolis Archdiocese and the dioceses of Crookston, Duluth, St. Cloud and Winona).
Next month, Yakima’ bishop may do the same.
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