LANSING (MI)
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
Even now, the clerics are “under the radar” in the state
Group blasts central Michigan Catholic officials on abuse
SNAP wants bishop to post ALL alleged offenders’ names online
“More details are also needed to better protect the vulnerable,” it says
“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 three publicly accused priests were or are in the Lansing diocese. Each spent time in central Michigan but have attracted little or no media or public attention before in the state.
The victims will also call on local Catholic officials to
–post the 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 Michigan’s “archaic, predator-friendly statute of limitations” so survivors can do what bishops will not do: expose child molesters in court.
WHEN
Wednesday, March 13 at 3:15 p.m.
WHERE
On the sidewalk outside the Lansing Catholic diocesan headquarters, 228 N. Walnut St, (corner of W. Ottawa St.) in Lansing, Michigan
WHO
Two – three victims and advocates who belong to a support group called SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, including a Missouri man who was the group’s former long time executive director
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