MN-- Victims blast abbey on new abuse case

By David Clohessy
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
August 20, 2015

http://www.snapnetwork.org/mn_victims_blast_abbey_on_new_abuse_case

We’re saddened but not surprised that another St. John’s cleric is accused of child sex crimes. For decades, this Catholic school has been a hotbed of abuse and cover ups.

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/08/20/monastery-prior

And for years, the institution has postured as being “ahead of the curve” on abuse when in fact that’s a deceitful claim.

We hope that anyone who may have seen, suspected or suffered assaults or cover ups by Fr. Tom Andert or any current or former St. John’s staff will call police and prosecutors immediately. That’s the only safe course of action – trusting in the independent, unbiased professionals in law enforcement.

We appeal particularly to those who used to work for or attend the school. We suspect dozens of these individuals have knowledge or suspicions that should be reported to secular authorities. We hope no one is naieve enough to report them to church figures.

Fr. Andert is the school’s second in command.