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	Group Calls for Info on Priests to Be Published By Dionesis Tamondong Pacific Daily News February 11, 2010 http://www.guampdn.com/article/20100211/NEWS01/2110308/1002/NEWS01/Group-calls-for-info-on-priests-to-be-published A support group for people who've been victims of clergy members are calling on Archbishop Anthony Apuron to disclose information on clerics they say allegedly abused children on Guam. SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, urged the Archdiocese of Agana to publish on its Web sites and newsletters the names, locations, work histories and current status of priests accused of abuse. The Chicago-based group said it has been contacted by several alleged victims of sexual abuse on Guam. "They are looking for support in their community and accountability from church leadership. Asking for complete transparency and starting confidential support meetings is the logical first step," said SNAP Southwest Regional Director Joelle Casteix in a news release. Vice Speaker Benjamin Cruz in October revealed he had been a victim of alleged sexual assault by a priest in Los Angeles as a boy. He also said he knew of such alleged incidents on Guam because victims have approached him. Apuron had responded that the Catholic Church doesn't tolerate any kind of sexual abuse. Church officials couldn't be reached for comment yesterday as of 7 p.m.
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