June 12, 2005

SNAP protest outside bishop's meeting in Chicago

CHICAGO (IL)
ABC 7

June 12, 2005 — A support group for victim's molested by priests held a vigil outside a meeting of U.S. Bishops here in Chicago.

Members of snap, or survivors network of those abused by priests.. Carried childhood photos of abuse victims.

The group held their rally outside the Fairmont Hotel were 300 bishops are meeting to discuss their plan for protecting children in the church.

The protesters honored the memory of priest abuse victims who committed suicide.

Several parents who lost their children to suicide spoke at today's gathering.

Posted by kshaw at June 12, 2005 08:04 PM