Snap Inc's Demand for Transparency from the Church

The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP) has called out the Catholic church to be more transparent about the names and assignment records of priests accused of sexual abuse. In a recent statement, David Lorenz, the Maryland director of SNAP, emphasized that the organization is not only seeking the names of the predators but also their entire assignment history, including the last-known status.

The demand for transparency comes after the publication of the attorney general's report, which included 37 redacted names of those accused of wrongdoing. The report has sparked outrage among survivors who are now calling on the church to take action and provide more information about the abusers.

SNAP is demanding that the church publish the names of all predators mentioned in the attorney general's report, regardless of whether they were already listed or not. They also want the assignment history of each predator on the list, which would help survivors better understand the extent of the abuse and its impact.

Furthermore, SNAP is urging the church to stop challenging the recently passed Child Victims Act in Annapolis and to hold public meetings to discuss the report. The organization believes that this will help create a more open dialogue between the church and survivors.

One survivor, Teresa Lancaster, has spoken out about her experience of being abused by a priest in the 1970s while she was a student at Archbishop Seton Keough High School. She praised the attorney general's office for releasing the report, saying that it is 'one organization that finally stood with survivors.'

The case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in addressing sexual abuse allegations. By providing more information about the abusers, the church can help survivors feel heard and validated.

For resources on child abuse prevention and support, please visit The Family Tree, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, and The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

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