SPRINGFIELD (IL)
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
December 21, 2018
Springfield Catholic bishop is challenged on abuse
He leaves at least two publicly accused molesters off his list
Victims want church to post ALL alleged offenders’ names online
SNAP: More details are also needed to better protect the vulnerable
“The real solution,” group insists, “is criminal prosecution & legislative reform”
WHAT
Holding signs and childhood photos at a sidewalk news conference, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will disclose that six publicly accused priests were left off the list posted by the Diocese of Springfield, including two who worked in the Springfield diocese but have attracted little or no media or public attention before in central Illinois.
They will also call on local Catholic officials to
post names of ALL accused priests on their diocesan website,
include details like their work histories, whereabouts and photos, and
join with victims in pushing for real legislative reform, like repealing Illinois’ “archaic, predator-friendly statute of limitations” so survivors can do what bishops will not do: expose child molesters in court.
WHEN
Friday, Dec. 21 at 1:30 p.m.
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