KY- Jury seated in priest sex abuse case, SNAP responds

By Barbara Dorris
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
April 15, 2014

http://www.snapnetwork.org/ky_jury_seated_in_priest_sex_abuse_case_snap_responds

A child sex abuse case against a Louisville priest has finally started. We are glad that there have been no more delays and justice can begin.

http://www.wdrb.com/story/25246061/jury-seated-in-schook-trial

Fr. James R. Schook was indicted in 2011, but his crimes began in the 1970s. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz and Vicar General Brian Reynolds both were aware of allegations against Schook. They even temporarily removed him from his position at St. Ignatius Martyr Church in 2009. Despite these warnings a dangerous predator was allowed to roam free and potentially hurt more children.

http://www.ky-protectthechildren.net/

We want to know why Kurtz did at most the bare minimum to protect kids and stop wrong-doing. We urge Louisville Catholics - both officials and parishioners- to aggressively seek out anyone who may have seen, suspected, or suffered crimes by Schook. Kurtz should personally visit every parish where Schook worked and beg victims and witnesses to report to police. He should also post the names, work histories, and photos of all credibly accused clergy. Only then will children begin to be safe.