RENO (NV)
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
His “accused” list is “inaccurate & inadequate,” group says
SNAP: “Seven more names should be added to the church website”
Victims, witnesses & whistle blowers are urged to call law enforcement
WHAT
Holding signs and childhood photos at a sidewalk news conference, two clergy se abuse survivors will disclose names and information about seven publicly accused child molesting clerics who spent time in the Reno area but who are absent from the bishop’s list of credibly accused clerics who have spent time in the Reno diocese.
They will also
–prod Reno’s Catholic bishop to add more names to his “credibly accused” clergy list,
–urge victims to “step forward, get help, protect kids and expose perpetrators,” and
–encourage anyone who saw, suspected or suffered clergy sex crimes or cover ups in Nevada to contact both the Diocese of Reno and appropriate sources of outside help: law enforcement, therapists and support groups like ours.
WHEN
Tuesday, May 7, at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE
On the sidewalk outside the Reno Catholic diocese headquarters (“chancery office”), 290 S. Arlington (corner of Ridge) in Reno NV (775 326 9410)
WHO
One-two abuse victims who belong to a group called SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAPnetwork.org)
WHY
Last month, Reno Bishop Randolph Calvo finally posted names of 12 “credibly accused” abusers on his website. https://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Reno_Catholic_Diocese_names_accused_priests-508185171.html
But SNAP has learned of seven publicly accused clerics who were ‘outed’ elsewhere but who spent time in the Reno as well. They also do not appear on the diocese’s ‘credibly accused’ list.
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