Franciscan Brother Accused of Sexual Abuse, SNAP Responds

SNAP
October 1, 2014

http://www.snapnetwork.org/ny_franciscan_brother_accused_of_sexual_abuse_snap_responds

A New York Franciscan brother has been removed from his position following allegations that he sexually abused a student. We are grateful to the brave victim who came forward and reported these allegations.

When victims report their abuse, they not only encourage others who are suffering in silence and self blame to speak up. They also, by exposing an alleged predator, make other kids safe.

Brother Dominic Quigley is accused of sexually abusing a boy while teaching at St. Francis Prep in Queens. Quigley had been working at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Bayside, Queens. St. Francis Prep was the subject of an unrelated lawsuit for allegedly ignoring the sexual abuse of a football coach.

We hope anyone else who might have seen, suspects, or suffered sexual abuse by Quigley or any other Catholic official will find the courage to speak up, report to secular officials and start healing.