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	SNAP Questions Bishop's Retirement By Liz Tufts CBS 3 May 25, 2010 http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/94868669.html Members of the group the Survivors Network of Those Abused By Priests, also known as snap, called for action outside the Springfield Diocese on Elliot Street. They want to know why accused sexual predator Bishop Thomas Dupre moved from a secure treatment facility in Maryland, to a clergy retirement home in Washington D.C. "We ask officials that he's put into a more secure facility where he is monitored, " says SNAP member, Bill Nash. Dupre retired and basically disappeared in 2004 after being accused of molesting two minors when he was priest in Holyoke in the 70 's. He was indicted on rape charges but was never convicted because the statue of limitations ran out. Since then he's been getting treatment in Maryland. "He was getting treatment for his problems " says Nash. Nash says Dupre was moved to a catholic retirement home in DC in November and is paying for it from his retirement fund provided by the Springfield diocese. Money nash says could be spent other way, but SNAP seemed willing to spend Diocese dollars if it means keeping Dupre in treatment. "I think it's more important to have safety of kids rather than thinking about how much it would cost to keep him securely guarded, " says Nash. Mark Dupont, spokesperson for the Springfield Diocese, says Dupre earned his retirement benefits. "We understand the concerns they express, however as we've said Dupre no longer is under the jurisdiction of this diocese, we have no authority over him, " says Mark Dupont.
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