In Unusual Move, Victims Name Alleged Molesters on Web Site

SNAP to California Bishops, " Protect Kids, Not Abusers" 

WHAT
Holding posters naming accused child molesters, clergy sexual abuse victims will publicly disclose the names of six current and former Southern California priests and one church lay employee who have been or will soon be accused of sexual crimes in civil lawsuits. Most, if not all, of the names have not been publicly exposed until today. 

They will also urge church leaders to:
- "come clean" now and release the names of all known and suspected abusive priests immediately, before the December 31st statute of limitations deadline for victims of abuse to file lawsuits. 
- include those from other dioceses who are accused and worked here temporarily.

WHEN
Monday Dec. 22nd, 1:00 p.m. 

WHERE 
Outside the San Diego archdiocesan chancery office,  3888 Paducah Dr., San Diego

WHO 
Two or three adults who were molested by clergy, who are members of a local support group, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests).

WHY/DETAILS
This list of known or suspected abusive clergy is being compiled and released publicly for the first time, and will also be posted on SNAP's website: SNAPnetwork.org and it’s local San Diego website: http://www.sandiegosnap.org/ 

The Group’s goal is to warn parents and prospective employers about these men and their past criminal behavior, so that kids can be safe. The St. Louis chapter of SNAP recently took a similar step, posting the names of nearly 30 clergy who had molested kids (SEE SNAPmidwest.org)

The group will also quote from the Dallas Charter, enacted by all American Catholic bishops in June 2002, which promises "openness and transparency" regarding abuse. 

CONTACT 
Mary Grant of Long Beach, SNAP's Western Regional Director 626 419 2930 cell
David Clohessy of St. Louis, SNAP's National Director 314 566 9790 cell, 314 645 5915 home 
Jaime Romo of San Diego, SNAP’s San Diego Coordinator  (760) 519-0823 cell