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	Abuse Survivors Group Slams George SNAP Urges Cardinal to Resign from Presidency of Bishops Group By Jeff Long Chicago Tribun November 10, 2008 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-snap-george-10-nov10,0,811815.story On the eve of the annual meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) on Sunday called for Chicago's Cardinal Francis George to resign as the organization's president. "You continue to put your own reputation and comfort above the safety and well-being of your flock," SNAP told George in a letter that the group said it faxed and e-mailed to the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago on Sunday. A spokesman for George said the archdiocese had not received the letter and so could not comment. George is scheduled to address the conference in meetings that begin Monday in Baltimore. SNAP was scheduled to hold a candlelight vigil Sunday evening outside the hotel where the bishops are gathering, drawing attention to several abuse cases. The vigil was scheduled to begin about 8:15 p.m. CST. "The top Catholic official in America continues to set a reckless and deceitful example for his brother bishops," said David Clohessy, SNAP's national director. The conference plans to elect a secretary and chairmen of the committees on national collections, cultural diversity, doctrine, "pro-life" activities and communications. Other action items include votes on the revised Grail Psalter, an English translation of the Psalms, for use in the United States; the translation of the Proper of the Seasons; and the Order for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb. In its letter, SNAP outlined several cases of abuse that the group alleges George either ignored or minimized. Contact: jjlong@tribune.com
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