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	Will It Be Just a Change of Face or an about Face in New York? National Survivor Advocates Coalition February 14, 2009 http://www.nsacoalition.org/2009/02/14/press-release-02142009-to-do- list-for-new-york-archbishop-truth-disclosure-compassion/ New York, NY - The National Survivor Advocates Coalition (NSACoalition) knows the Archbishop of New York is no ordinary bishop. By virtue of the prestige of New York, the heft of the Catholic population, the uniqueness of the City to the United States and the world, this is a diocese where a real difference can be made for the Church. A new opportunity has presented itself. It must not be squandered. But a new face doesn't necessarily mean change where it counts. The new Archbishop of New York can have a major influence in curing the severe case of laryngitis in the Church's moral voice. If he chooses not to, the sickness of sexual abuse in the Church could turn fatal. We urge the new Archbishop to choose life for his diocese and the Church by stepping forward to put the clergy sexual abuse scandal front and center on his agenda as a life issue. We also urge the new Archbishop to lead as no other bishop in this United States has led in this crisis: with absolute truth , with complete disclosure , with overwhelming care for the survivors and the families of those who committed suicide, and the families of those who were murdered. Specifically, we ask him to release the names and locations of all credibly accused priests , to allow SNAP and Road to Recovery to advertise in the archdiocesan newspaper , to initiate search and rescue of ALL potential victims and survivors and to collaborate with lay organizations whose expertise has been directed towards providing pastoral care to survivors and victims We challenge this Archbishop to teach with his actions. www.nsacoalition.org The National Survivor Advocates Coalition (NSACoalition) works to assist and protect the vulnerable in our communities. NSACoalition further seeks to reveal the truth, promote healing, demonstrate dignity and encourage respect for clergy sexual abuse survivors and their families. We stand in communion with the survivors, their families, those still suffering in silence and those who have died of suicide or been murdered. We stand with those who have, to date, found the courage to speak their truth and stand up for those burdened by the shadows of silence.
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