Tag Archives: SNAP

Such was SNAP

Posted on 8 February 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

While we abominate the abuse of children by anyone, and even more strongly abhor by clergy, I also scorn those who used the horrid scandal to tear at the fabric of the Church. Such was the group SNAP. I read … Continue reading →

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LCWR continues to deflect inquiries about sexual abuse by nuns

Posted on 12 August 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The LCWR meeting is underway in Nashville!  And I am not there, because they rejected me after I applied for credentials. Where’s the transparency? The Fishwrap is even concerned about their stonewalling.  HERE But wait!  There’s more! Also in Fishwrap (aka … Continue reading →

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You just can’t make up this stuff!

Posted on 17 January 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I saw something over at Fishwrap by Jamie Manson, whose credentials are only too-well-known. Bear with me for a moment.   In order to get my point across I have to repost something I offered in 2012.  Enjoy and then … Continue reading →

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International Court dismisses SNAP’s case against the Holy See

Posted on 10 July 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I saw this at These Stone Walls, the blog for Fr. Gordon MacCrae, in prison serving time for a crime he more than likely did not commit. The post is longish, but here is the first part: The International Criminal Court … Continue reading →

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A new Catholic “whistle-blower” group

Posted on 22 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Newsmax: Catholic Priests and Nuns Unite to Fight Church’s Abuse Problem A group of priests and nuns calling themselves Catholic Whistleblowers are pressing Pope Francis and the American bishops to take on those in the church who are still … Continue reading →

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No media coverage of the fact that SNAP is protesting at LCWR’s assembly

Posted on 8 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a CNS story about the opening of the LCWR meeting. There is no mention in the story about the fact that SNAP is protesting that the LCWR has been entirely unucooperative preventing abuse of children by women religious … Continue reading →

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SNAP to protest LCWR meeting in St. Louis (schedule posted)

Posted on 7 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) is planning on protesting outside the hotel where the Leadership Conference of Women Religious are meeting in their annual assembly.  Why?  For years they have been trying to work with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Clerical Sexual Abuse, Dogs and Fleas, Magisterium of Nuns, Our Catholic Identity, Women Religious | Tagged , , , | 21 Comments

Are the LCWR and lefty mainstream media distracting attention from abuse of children by women religious?

Posted on 5 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend The Motley Monk has a must read piece at American Catholic about the LCWR and what is, and isn’t, behind the recent “hostile takeover” by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Read the whole thing THERE, but … Continue reading →

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Sally Quinn of WaPo: a lesson in getting it wrong.

Posted on 24 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Sally Quinn of WaPo offers her stunningly shallow take on the reforming efforts by the Holy See and USCCB now being applied to the LCWR (a subsidiary of the Magisterium of Nuns). Aside from the risible claims Quinn makes, I found … Continue reading →

Posted in Biased Media Coverage, Clerical Sexual Abuse, Dogs and Fleas, Magisterium of Nuns, The Drill, The Last Acceptable Prejudice, Throwing a Nutty | Tagged , , , , , | 18 Comments

Of SNAP, the Catholic League, Card. Dolan and fair treatment

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I noticed on the blog of His Eminence Timothy Card. Dolan, who in his capacity as President of the USCCB has been called on to defend the rights of the Church in the midst of a deepening kulturkampf, a comment … Continue reading →

Posted in Biased Media Coverage, Brick by Brick, Clerical Sexual Abuse, Dogs and Fleas, Our Catholic Identity, Religious Liberty | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Anti-Catholic bias and attacks on Holy Church from without and from within.

Posted on 15 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is from Media Report: The Usual Suspects: NY Times, Dissident Priest Support Anti-Catholic SNAP With Falsehoods, Attacks on Church Anti-Catholicism in Action: The New York Times, Rev. Thomas P. Doyle, and SNAP The New York Times is again shilling … Continue reading →

Posted in Biased Media Coverage, Clerical Sexual Abuse, Dogs and Fleas, Our Catholic Identity, Priests and Priesthood, Religious Liberty, The Drill, The future and our choices, The Last Acceptable Prejudice | Tagged , , , , , , | 15 Comments

SNAP director published false information

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CNA: SNAP director admits to publishing false information By Michelle Bauman Clayton, Missouri, Mar 6, 2012 / 05:07 pm (CNA).- The leader of a group that works with clergy sex abuse victims admitted during a recent deposition that the … Continue reading →

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Head of SNAP suggested that Card. Bevilacqua was faking it to avoid testifying

Posted on 1 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I just an interesting item on the site The Media Report.  Apparently the head of SNAP, Mr. David Clohessy, was suggesting that Card. Bevilacqua was faking an illness to avoid testifying. Less than 36 hours before Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua passed … Continue reading →

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CBS: SNAP’s David Clohessy Could Face Jail Time

Posted on 3 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CBS with my emphases and comments: SNAP’s David Clohessy Could Face Jail Time ST. LOUIS–(KMOX)–The director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests says he may faces fines or jail time for refusing to obey a judge’s … Continue reading →

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Catholic League: The ad the KC Star rejected, distributed to Catholic groups

Posted on 11 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From The Catholic League: KANSAS CITY CATHOLIC GROUPS SENT KC STAR AD November 11, 2011 by admin Filed under Latest News Releases Catholic League president Bill Donohue speaks to the latest developments regarding its battle with the Kansas City Star: … Continue reading →

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