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“[Media Statement] SOL Reform Sabotaged by Clerical Error in Pennsylvania, SNAP Responds”, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), February 1, 2021.

”A Pa. Dept. of State error means some sex-abuse victims will again have to wait for justice”, Pennsylvania, Spotlight PA via Philadelphia Inquirer, Angela Couloumbis, February 1, 2021. 

”Kathy Boockvar to resign as Pa.'s secretary of state over amendment issue”, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Julian Routh and Peter Smith, February 1, 2021. 

"Pittsburgh diocese gets barely passing report card on sex abuse response", Pittsburgh, PA,  Crux, Charles Collins, August 15, 2020.

“The Catholic Diocese Of Pittsburgh Expects It Will Pay Tens Of Millions To Sexual Abuse Victims, Hopes To Avoid Bankruptcy”, Pittsburgh, PA, KDKA-TV, Andy Sheehan, August 14, 2020.

“The Presidential Election Offers an Opportunity for Candidates to Improve Their Positions and Policies to Prevent Sexual Abuse [SNAP Media Statement]”, USA, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), August 13, 2020.

“Pittsburgh Diocese faces wave of abuse litigation”, Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, August 13, 2020.

“Lawsuit Filed Against The Catholic Diocese Of Greensburg Over Alleged Sexual Abuse [with video]”, Pittsburgh, PA, KDKA TV, June 29, 2020.

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"Judge Throws Out Retired Priests Sexual Assault Conviction", Pittsburgh PA, KDKA, Chris Hoffman, March 9, 2020.

"Retired priests sentence for sexually abusing boy thrown out", Pittsburgh PA, WPXI, March 9, 2020. 

"Judge throws out conviction of retired priest in abuse case", Pittsburgh PA, Associated Press, March 9, 2020.

"Bankruptcy court could force Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg to disclose secret archives of clergy sex abuse", Mechanicsburg, PA, PennLive, Ivey DeJesus, February 21, 2020.

“Sex Abuse Cases Push Harrisburg Catholic Diocese into Bankruptcy”, Harrisburg, PA, Bloomberg News, Steven Church, February 19, 2020.

“Clergy sex abuse class action lawsuit against Pittsburgh diocese seeks to add Greensburg, others”, Pittsburgh, PA, Trib Live, Deb Erdley, February 10, 2020.

“Shaun Dougherty, victim advocate and survivor of clergy sex abuse, makes a bid for the state Senate”, Mechanicsburg, PA, PennLive, Ivey DeJesus, January 31, 2020.

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"U.S. Capitol to Fly a Flag Honoring Survivors of Sexual Violence", St. Louis, MO, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, December 31, 2019.

"Newsmaker of the decade: Survivors of sexual abuse – brave, loud and saving others", Harrisburg, PA, Patriot News, Janet Pickel, Dec. 31, 2019.

"Pennsylvania Senate Committee Advances Three Reform Bills -- One Controversial -- that Protect Children and Support Survivors", St. Louis, MO, SNAP Comment, November 19, 2019.

“Vatican youth seminary scandal grows with new abuse claims”, Vatican City, AP, Nicole Winfield, November 16, 2019.

“Pope taps fellow Jesuit as Vatican’s finance minister”, Vatican City, AP, Nicole Winfield November 14, 2019.

“Bishop who investigated sex abuse accused of sex abuse”, New York, USA, AP, Michael Rezendes, November 13, 2019.

"Westmoreland County trust sought to pay Pittsburgh diocese’s sex abuse claims". Pittsburgh, PA, Tribune Review, Tom Davidson, Oct. 7, 2019.

“New lawsuit filed against Diocese of Pittsburgh accuses two priests of sex assault [with video report]”, Pittsburgh, PA, WPXI TV 11, Aaron Martin, August 19, 2019.

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“Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese places deacon on leave over allegation”, Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 8, 2019.

"Class-action suit demands Pa. dioceses release names of all accused priests", Pittsburgh and Greensburg (PA), TribLive, Deb Erdley, September 17, 2018.

“The man behind the Pa. grand jury report on Catholic clergy abuse”, Harrisburg, PA, Philadelphia Inquirer, Angela Couloumbis, September 16, 2018.

"Catholic Diocese of Erie’s abuse probe cost $4 million", Erie (PA), GoErie.com, Ed Palattella, September 15, 2018.

“New director named, former leader returns to SNAP after legal threats, leadership upheaval”, St. Louis, MO, USA, St. Louis Post-Dispatch,  Nassim Benchaabane, September 14, 2018.

"Former priest named in grand jury report found working at counseling center", Pittsburgh (PA), Channel 4, Paul Van Osdol, September 10, 2018.

"$3.8 billion paid in lawsuits and claims over sex abuse allegations in Catholic Church since 1980s, group says [with library of PA videos]", CNN, Rosa Flores, Meridith Edwards and Susannah Cullinane, August 27, 2018.

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"Our view: Bishop’s open approach welcome", Erie (PA), GoErie, Editorial Board, August 24, 2018.

"The Hidden Devastation of Priestly Pedophilia: Suicide", Australia and Pennsylvania, Patheos, Rick Snedeker, August 22, 2018.

“SNAP asks Bishop Persico to put Grand Jury Report in every Catholic parish in the Erie Diocese [with video]”, Erie (PA), YourErie.com, Syeda Abbas, Aug 21, 2018.

"Pope Francis apologises to the world [with video]”, Australia, 9News, Mark Burrows, Aug 21, 2018.

"'Your faith is shaken.' Pittsburgh Catholics react to report detailing sexual abuse by clergy [with video]", Pittsburgh (PA), CNN, Dakin Andone, Sarah Jorgensen and Polo Sandoval, August 20, 2018.

"Clergy abuse of children in Pa: Recap of grand jury report presentation [with video]", Harrisburg (PA), Penn Live, Megan Lavey-Heaton, August 14, 2018.

"What we know so far about the grand jury report investigating six of Pa.'s Catholic dioceses", Philadelphia (PA), The Inquirer, Peter Smith & Liz Navratil, August 13, 2018.

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"Some priests named in clergy sex abuse report remain in ministry, says Pittsburgh bishop", Pittsburgh (PA), Associated Press via York Daily Record, August 11, 2018.

"Church abuse scandal: Man campaigns for statute of limitation reform", Bucks County (PA) The Times Herald, Dutch Godshalk for Digital First Media, August 12, 2018.

“Some named in child sex abuse report will stay in ministry: Pittsburgh diocese”, Pittsburgh (PA), Penn Live, August 11, 2018.

“Zubik: Claims against some priests not substantiated”, Pittsburgh (PA), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, August 10, 2018.

"Chestnut Hill priest removed from ministry pending investigation of child sex abuse claim", Philadelphia (PA), Philly Voice, August 10, 2018.

“A Public Voice for Private Grief by Arthur McCaffrey” [Book Review], Los Angeles Review of Books, August 10, 2018.

"Alleged sexual abuse victim files lawsuit against former Valley priest, diocese", Harrisburg (PA), The Daily Item, Rick Dandes, August 9, 2018.

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"Report on Catholic Church abuse delayed (again) by objections from clergy", Harrisburg (PA), WITF, Katie Meyer, August 8, 2018.

"[Opinion] In our words: Backing civil statute of limitations reform would be the best way bishops could help child sexual abuse victims", Lancaster (PA), Lancaster Online, August 5, 2018.

"An Op-ed on Child Sex Abuse", Harrisburg (PA), Diocese of Harrisburg, Bishop Ronald Gainer, August 6, 2018.

"Updated List Released of Names of Clergy and Seminarians Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Child", Harrisburg (PA), Diocese of Harrisburg, August 6, 2018.

"'It's Going To Be Tough': Bishop David Zubik Tries To Prepare Parishioners For Grand Jury Report Release [with video]", Pittsburgh (PA), CBS Cleveland, August 5, 2018.

"Report: Church leaders pressured victims, cops over abuse", Harrisburg (PA), The Associated Press, August 5, 2018.

"Pittsburgh bishop says he’d release names of accused clergy", Pittsburgh (PA), Associated Press, August 4, 2018.

"Priest sex abuse cases put Pennsylvania grand jury rules to test", Allentown (PA), The Morning Call, Tim Darragh, August 3, 2018.

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"Diocese of Harrisburg’s statement to comments made by former priest Herbert Shank that aired on FOX43 [with video]”, Harrisburg (PA),WPMT-TV, Fox43, August 3, 2018.

"Former Erie Diocese Bishop Trautman Withdraws Appeal to Block Grand Jury Report on Clergy Sex Abuse [with video]”, Erie (PA), WENY-TV, August 3, 2018.

"Bishop Trautman withdraws challenge to grand-jury report", Erie (PA), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, August 3, 2018.

"Supreme Court says grand jury judge refused to comply with order", Pittsburgh (PA), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, August 2, 2018.

“Advocates commend, criticize release of sexual abuse allegations in Harrisburg Diocese”,  Harrisburg (PA), The Daily Item, Rick Dandes, August 1, 2018.

“Harrisburg diocese withdrawal of priest honors fails to impress accusers”, Harrisburg (PA), PennLive, David Wenner, August 01, 2018.

“'Unprecedented' removal of bishops' names signals 'they have all been culpable' in clergy abuse scandal”, Harrisburg (PA), PennLive, Ivey DeJesus, August 01, 2018.

“71 names of clergy accused of child sex abuse in Harrisburg diocese released”, Harrisburg (PA), PennLive, Ivey DeJesus, August 01, 2018.

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“'Catholics embrace the need to make this right for survivors,' Pa. Catholic Conference says”, Harrisburg (PA), PennLive, Stephanie Sadowski, August 01, 2018.

“Child abuse prevention expert calls on Catholics for 'zero tolerance' of sexual abuse in the church”, Harrisburg (PA), PennLive, Stephanie Sadowski, August 01, 2018.

“Diocese of Harrisburg clergy sex abuse: Here is the list of the accused”, Harrisburg (PA), PennLive, Stephanie Sadowski, August 01, 2018.

“Key moments from Diocese of Harrisburg's statement on child sex abuse [with video]”, Harrisburg (PA), PennLive, Stephanie Sadowski, August 01, 2018.

“Clergy abuse victim-turned-lawmaker calls for reforms in and out of Catholic Church [with video]”, Harrisburg (PA), PennLive, Wallace McKelvey, August 1, 2018.

“Diocese outlines two-step process for reporting child sexual abuse”, Harrisburg (PA), PennLive, Hope Stephan, August 1, 2018.

“Greensburg priest pleads guilty to child sexual abuse”, Pittsburgh (PA), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, July 31, 2018.

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“Fallout from church sex abuse report could resemble Altoona-Johnstown aftermath, experts say”, Johnstown (PA), Tribune Democrat, Dave Sutor, July 31, 2018.

“Church abuse report due in August”, Harrisburg (PA), The Herald, Melissa Klaric, July 29, 2018.

“Court: Probe Found Over 300 'Predator Priests' in 6 Dioceses [with video]”, Philadelphia (PA), WCAU NBC 10, Mark Scolforo, July 27, 2018.

"Pa. Supreme Court sanctions release of 'interim' report on Catholic priest sex abuse", Mechanicsville (PA), PennLive, Ivey DeJesus, July 27, 2018.

“Abuse accusations against priests, bishops and cardinals reach levels not seen in years”, Pittsburgh (PA), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, July 26, 2018.

"PA Judge Rules Brief Filed To Clergy Abuse Case Should Be Released", Vestal (NY), WSKG, Katie Meyer, July 23, 2018.

"Sexual abuse is the story, but grand jury process is the issue before Pa. Supreme Court", Mechanicsburg (PA), PennLive, Charles Thompson, July 23, 2018.

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"Explosive sex-abuse report looms over Catholic dioceses across Pennsylvania", Occupythevatican.com, Hemley Gonzalez, July 22, 2018.

"We may soon learn the scope of priest sex abuse in the Allentown diocese", EASTON (PA), The Express-Times, Nick Falsone, July 21, 2018.

 “Two Pa. dioceses tried to block grand jury probe into clergy sex abuse, documents show”, Greensburg and Harrisburg, PA, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette / The Inquirer, Peter Smith, Liz Navratil & Angela Couloumbis, June 29, 2018.

“Attorney General Josh Shapiro will take action to make Grand Jury report public”, Harrisburg, PA, FOX43, June 29, 2018.

"Prosecutor to press court to release church abuse report", Harrisburg, PA, The Associated Press, Marc Levy, June 29, 2018.

"Pa. court refuses to derail retrial of Monsignor William Lynn in child endangerment case ", Philadelphia, PA, Penn Live, Matt Miller, June 28, 2018.

"Supreme Court muzzles grand jury report on priest abuse until challenges are resolved", Pittsburgh, PA, Tribune-Review, Debra Erdley, June 26, 2018.

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"Editorial | Victims deserve release of dioceses reports without further delay", Johnstown, PA, The Tribune-Democrat, John Rucosky, June 24, 2018.

“Could a grand jury find sexual abuse among non-Catholic organizations? Religious leaders say yes”, Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, June 25, 2018.

“Pennsylvania Supreme Court says priest sex abuse grand jury report needs more review”, The Morning Call, Tim Darragh, June 25, 2018.

“Pa. Supreme Court: Clergy sex-abuse report blocked due to 'many' challenges”, Harrisburg, PA, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Angela Couloumbis and Liz Navratil, June 25, 2018.

"Clergy sex abuse in Pennsylvania: Media scramble to unearth bombshell report", Pennsylvania, GetReligion, Julia Duin, June 25, 2018.

“Supreme Court delays release of grand jury report on alleged sex abuse in Catholic dioceses”, Sharon, PA, The Herald, Klaric Melissa, June 20, 2018.

“Pa. Supreme Court blocks release of priest sex abuse report”, Allentown, PA, The Morning Call, Tim Darragh and Steve Esack, June 20, 2018. 

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"Arrested ex-deacon in Pittsburgh has Steubenville roots", Ohio, Steubenville, WTOV, David Singer, April 20, 2018.

"UPDATED 4/17: PA State Grand Jury Investigates Six Catholic Dioceses: What you need to know", Pennsylvania, The Worthy Adversary, Joelle Casteix, April 17, 2018.

"Sex-abuse report looms over Catholic dioceses", Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, April 16, 2018.

"Suspended Roman Catholic deacon waives right to preliminary hearing after undercover sting", Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, April 16, 2018.

"Police: Pittsburgh-area deacon sent explicit messages to cop posing as teen boy", Pennsylvania, Triblive.com, Megan Guza, April 11, 2018.

"Bishop David Zubik Pledges Full Cooperation in Arrest of Permanent Deacon", Pennsylvania, Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, April 11, 2018.

"Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese Suspends Deacon, Says Child Porn Charges Against Him Are ‘Disturbing' [with video]”, Pennsylvania, CBS-KDKA Pittsburgh, April 11, 2018.

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"Police: Pittsburgh-area deacon sent explicit messages to cop posing as teen boy", Pennsylvania, Tribune-Review, Megan Guza, April 11, 2018.

"Catholic deacon suspended after arrest", Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, April 11, 2018.

"Founder steps down while SNAP considers new directions", USA, National Catholic Reporter, Brian Roewe, February 20, 2017.

"AG investigating claims that priest, nun sexually abused Beaver man in 1970s", Pittsburgh, PA,  WPXI TV, Rick Earle, February 7, 2017.

SNAP statement regarding the Gretchen Hammond’s recent lawsuit

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"Keaton, 'Spotlight' editor discuss church scandal and newspapers", Pittsburgh PA,  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Barbara Vancheri, February 24, 2016.

"Cleric suspected of child abuse in US jailed in Australia", Melbourne, The Public Opinion, July 24, 2015.

"Catholic Brother Bernard Hartman jailed for three years over sex attacks on children in 1970s and 1980s", Melbourne, Herald Sun, Padraic Murphy, July 24, 2015.

"Jail for Catholic brother over Vic abuse", Melbourne, Sky News, July 24, 2015.

"Catholic brother who taught at North Catholic faces sentencing in Australia for sexual assaults",  USA, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, July 10, 2015.

"OH--PA--Cleric who worked in Dayton and Pittsburgh abused girl with turkey baster", Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, July 9, 2015.

"US child molester would be a soft target in jail, court told", Melbourne, Herald Sun, Shannon Deery, July 8, 2015.

"Catholic brother a brazen offender who grossly abused his child victims, Melbourne court hears", Melbourne, ABC News, July 8, 2015.

"Paedophile Catholic brother underwent psycho-sexual therapy", Melbourne, The Age, Mark Russell, July 8, 2015.

"Former North Catholic teacher to be sentenced on sex abuse charges [w/ video]", Pittsburgh, PA, WPXI, Katherine Amenta, May 15, 2015.

"Former Local Roman Catholic Brother Convicted Of Sexual Assault In Australia [w/ video]", Pittsburgh, PA, KDKA CBS Pittsburgh, Christine D'Antonio, May 15, 2015.

"Former teacher at North Catholic sentenced in Australia on sexual abuse charges", Pittsburgh, PA, Tribune-Review, Michael Hasch, May 14, 2015.

"Former North Catholic teacher faces sentence after sexual abuse convictions in Australia",  Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, May 14, 2015.

"US Bishop Finn, symbol of church's failure on sexual abuse, resigns," Vatican City and Kansas City, MO, USA, National Catholic Reporter, Joshua J. McElwee Brian Roewe Dennis Coday, April 21, 2015.

"Robert Finn, Missouri Bishop Convicted of Shielding Pedophile Priest, Resigns", USA,  The New York Times, April 21, 2015.

Pittsburgh, PA, seattlepi.com, "$8M for 88 victims of abuse by Franciscan friar", October 22, 2014. 

Pittsburgh, PA, SNAP Statement, "PA- Settlement reached with 88 clergy abuse victims", October 21, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Dayton Daily News, "$8M for 88 victims of abuse by Franciscan friar", October 21, 2014.

Youngstown, OH, WeAreCentralPA.com, "Settlement Reached in Brother Baker Case", October 21, 2014.

Boston, MA, BishopAccountability.org, Accused Priests and Brothers of the Marianists, September 6, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Tribune-Review, "Marianist order focus of abuse probe with heavy ties to North Catholic", September 6, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Lewistown Sentinel, “Correction: Retired Priest-Abuse story”, August 20, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, WTEA TV4, “Boston priest. 86, accused of Pennsylvania abuse”, August 18, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, “Allegation of abuse surfaces against former Pittsburgh priest”, August 17, 2014.

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Pittsburgh, PA, Tribune-Review, "Priest accused of molesting child in Elizabeth 50 years ago", August 17, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, KDKA CBS 2, "Investigation Continues After Beaver Co. Priest Accused Of Sexual Abuse [with video]", August 4, 2014.

Beaver, PA, Timesonline.com, "Conway priest placed on leave after abuse allegations", August 4, 2014.  

Pittsburgh, PA, WPXI CBS 11, "Beaver Co. priest accused of sexual abuse, placed on leave [w/ video]", August 4, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Conway priest accused of sexual abuse", August 3, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, "Youth minister in jail for child sexual abuse, SNAP responds", July 29, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, The Raw Story, "Penn. pastor accused of child porn, raping girl at church after dodging charges in another state", July 29, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, KDKA CBS 2, "Youth Pastor Charged Over Alleged Sexual Activity With Teen Girl [w/ video]", July 28, 2014.

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Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Youth minister accused of having sex with 15-year-old girl", July 28, 2014. 

Pittsburgh, PA, KDKA CBS 2, "Bishop Zubik Reacts To Pope Francis’ Apology", July 7, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Tribune-Review, "More claim abuse at North Catholic", June 18, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, "Victims thank church for outreach effort", June 17, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Leader of Marianists apologizes to abuse victims from North Catholic", May 30, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Tribune-Review, "Marianists' leader apologizes to Pittsburgh diocese for sexual abuse allegations", May 30, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, SNAP Press Release, "PA--In widening scandal, victims want more abuse outreach", May 15, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Tribune-Review, "Number of people reporting abuse at North Catholic up to 19", May 14, 2014.

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Pittsburgh, PA, WPIX TV11 News, "Number of alleged victims in North Catholic abuse case up to 12 [w/ video]", May 8, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "Number of alleged victims in North Catholic abuse case up to 12", May 7, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, "PA- Pittsburgh Catholic officials must do more", May 7, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "4 religious brothers accused of sexual abuse at North Catholic decades ago", May 7, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, WTAE TV4, "Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh discovers sex abuse cases dating back more than 50 years [w/ video]", May 6, 2014.

Pittsburgh, PA, KDKA CBS TV2, "Abuse Allegations Prompts Diocese To Send Letter To North Catholic Alumni [w/ video]", May 6, 2014.

Melbourne, AUS, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Former North Catholic teacher charged with abusing children in Australia", March 21, 2014.

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Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "Former Charleroi priest pleads guilty to possessing child pornography", November 7, 2013.

Pittsburgh, PA, ABC WTAE TV4, "Pa. priest removed in 2009 enters child porn plea", November 7, 2013.

Pisttsburgh, PA, NPR WESA 90.5, "Group Wants Further Disclosure of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse", September 12, 2013.

Milwaukee, WI, blogtalkradio, "57 million and religious liberty--an interview with SNAP", August 9, 2013.

Pittsburgh, PA, UPI, "Pittsburgh area priest charged with child pornography", May 21, 2013.

Pittsburgh, PA, WTAE TV4, "Priest charged with child porn after removal from Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese", May 20, 2013.

Pittsburgh, PA, New Jersey Herald, "Pa. priest removed in 2009 faces new porn charge", May 20, 2013.

Pittsburgh, PA, Tribune-Review, "Former Charleroi pastor indicted on child pornography charge", May 20, 2013.

Pittsburgh, PA, Post-Gazette, "Ex-Charleroi pastor charged with possession of child pornography", May 20, 2013.

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Pittsburgh, PA, Observer-Reporter, "Former Mon Valley priest indicted on child porn charge", May 20, 2013.

Pittburgh, PA, CBS 2 KDKA (w/video), " Priest Removed In 2009 Faces New Porn Charge", May 20, 2013.

SNAP Media Statement, "PA:_Victims_want_PA_catholic_official_to_step_down", April 24, 2013.

Pittsburgh, Tribune-Review, "Serra Catholic alumni told of 1993 Boston case involving a former teacher", March 7, 2013.

USA, BishopAccountability, "Pope to Resign: Statement by Anne Barrett Doyle, Co-Director, BishopAccountability.org", February 12, 2013. 

Rome, CNN, "Pope Benedict to resign at the end of the month, Vatican says (with videos)", February 11, 2013.

Pittsburgh, Post-Gazette, "Pope's resignation surprises Pittsburgh area Catholics, Bishop Zubik", February 11, 2013.

Pittsburgh, WPXI TV11 (video), "Priest protest at Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese brings up major concerns", January 24, 2013.

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Pittsburgh, Tribune-Democrat, "Pittsburgh diocese issues alert about another priest", January 24, 2013.

Pittsburgh, Tribune-Review, "Friar, who served Pittsburgh diocese from 1993-2000, accused of sex abuse in N.H.", January 24, 2013.

Pittburgh, Tribune-Democrat poll, "Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests says churches should notify the public about accusations of child abuse. Do you agree?", Janaury 23, 2013.

Pittsburgh, KDKA CBS2 (video), "Downtown protest to be held over alleged predator priest", January 23, 2013.

Pittsburgh, Post-Gazette, "Priest accused of abuse in New Hampshire once served here", January 23, 2013.

Ohio, Huffington Post.com, "Steubenville High School students joke about  rape in vidoe targeted by Anonymous", January 3, 2013.

Pittsburgh, WTAE, "Suspended priest given 8-year prison sentence", January 2, 2012.

Pittsburgh, Post-Gazette, "Suspended priest is sentenced in child porn case", January 2, 2012.

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Pittsburgh, WPIX, "Churchill priest given 8-year prison sentence for child pornography charges", January 2, 2012.

Beaver, PA, Timesonline.com, "Priest involved in Facebook controversy celebrates final mass", August 15, 2012.

Beaver, PA, Timesonline.com, "Sewickley priest steps down after investigation", July 31, 2012.

Sewickley, PA, Cranberry Patch, "Sewickley priest takes leave of absence during investigation", May 30, 2012.

Philadelphia, PA, The Daily Beast, "Penn State and Catholic church child sex abuse trials divide Penn. public", May 27, 2012.

Pittsburgh, Post-Gazette, "Churchill priest to plead guilty Wednesday to child porn charges", May 22, 2012.

SNAP Press Statement, "SNAP Responds to Bishop Chaput's Announcement of Removal of Five Philly Priests", May 4, 2012.

SNAP Press Statement, "Fate of suspended Philly priests may be released, SNAP responds", May 2, 2012.

Philadelphia, PA, CBS News (w/ video), "Landmark church sex abuse case ends testimony", April 26, 2012.

SNAP Press Statement, "Two groups want priest in treatment center", April 19, 2012.

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Pittsburgh, Tribune-Review, "Garfield priest under investigation", April 18, 2012.

Pittsburgh, Post-Gazette, "City priest taken out of ministry amid 60's abuse claim", April 18, 2012.

Pittsburgh, WPXI TV11 (w/ video), "Local priest placed on leave amidst sexual abuse allegations", April 17, 2012.

Pittsburgh, CBS KDKA TV2 (w/ video), "Garfield priest accused of sexual abuse", April 17, 2012.

Pittsburgh, ABC WTAE TV14 (w/ video), "Priest Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor", April 17, 2012.

Pittsburgh, ABC WTAE TV4, "Bishop Zubik's Letter To Parishioners", April 17, 2012.

Pittsburgh, Post-Gazette, "Garfield priest on leave after child sex abuse allegation", April 17, 2012.

Kansas City, USA, NCRonline, "Judge orders Kansas City bishop to stand trial in abuse case", April 5, 2012.

NY, National Organization of Women, "Catholic Bishops trying to squash small group bringing sex abuse charges", March 13, 2012.

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USA, NY Times, opinion, "Hurting Victims’ Advocates", March 13, 2012.

USA, NY Times, "Church Puts Legal Pressure on Abuse Victims’ Group", March 12, 2012.

Philadelphia, The Inquirer, "Prosecutors: Archdiocese delayed reporting priests' involvement with child porn", January 14, 2012.

Kansas City, USA, NCRonline.org, "SNAP subpoenas harm key ally victims", January 13, 2012.

Pittsburgh, Tribune-Review, "Priest pleads not guilty to child porn charges",  January 6, 2012.

Pittsburgh, WTAE ABC4, video, "Feds Indict Priest On Child Porn Charges", January 6, 2012.

Pittsburgh, Observer-Reporter, "Feds indict Pa. priest on child porn charges", January 5, 2011.

Pittsburgh, Tribune-Review, "Churchill priest indicted on federal child porn charges", January 5, 2012.

Pittsburgh, KDKA CBS 2, "Priest facing child pornography charges waives to trial" December 20, 2011.

Pittsburgh, WPXI.com, "Attorney: Priest's Child Porn Case 'Simply A Possession Crime'", December 20, 2011.

Media Release:  NSAC, SNAP Want Action from Pittsburgh Bishop, Decmeber 14, 2011.

Pittsburgh, Post-Gazette, "Pastor at St. John Fisher faces new charges", December 13, 2011.

Pittsburgh, KDKA CBS 2 (w/ video), "More child pornography charges brought against local priest", December 13, 2011.

Pittsburgh, KDKA CBS 2 (w/ video), "Bishop Zubik Discusses Latest Priest Arrest", December 12, 2011.

Pittsburgh, Tribune-Review, "New pastor's arrest for child porn stuns Churchill congregation", December 12, 2011.

Pittsburgh,  KDKA CBS 2, "Group wants answers after local priest arrest", December 11, 2011.

SNAP Press Release, December 11, 2011.

Pittsburgh, Fox News.com, "Lawsuit aims at clearing name of Syracuse accuser", December 8, 2011.

Pittsburgh, Tribune-Review (w/ video), "Fine accuser files civil suit in Allegheny County", December 8, 2011.

Pittsburgh, WTAE ABC 4 (w/ video), "Bernie Fine Accuser Files Lawsuit In Pittsburgh", December 8, 2011.

Pittsburgh, KDKA CBS 2 (w/ video), "Lawsuit Filed In Pittsburgh Against Former Syracuse Assistant Coach", December 8, 2011.

USA, Washington Times, "An end to silence: Child sex abuse victims speaking out", November 27, 2011.

Ohio, Marietta Times, "Victims, others should report sex abuse", Novemeber 17, 2011.

Youngstown, WKBN CBS TV27 (w/video), "Experts Offer Insight Into Child Sex Abuse", November 11, 2011.

Canton, OH, CantonRep.com, "SNAP to begin monthly meetings for victims of abuse", October 20, 2011.

Pittsburgh, WPXI TV11 (w/ video), "DA : Zubik's Accuser Doesn't Have Strong Case", October 8, 2011.

Pittsburgh, KDKA CBS 2 (w/ video), "Bishop Zubik talks allegations on KD/PG Sunday edition", October 7, 2011.

Pittsburgh, Tribune-Review, "Bishop Zubik refutes man's assault allegation", October 6, 2011.

SNAPnetwork.org, "SNAP_responds_to_Zubik's_public_declaration", October 5, 2011.

Pittsburgh, Beaver County Times (video), "DA: Zubik allegations have no basis in law or fact", October 5, 2011.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (w/ video), "Zubik denies allegation he molested student decades ago", October 5, 2011.

Pittsburgh, Tribune-Review, "Bishop Zubik denies charge leveled by former Quigley student", October 5, 2011.

Pittsburgh, WTAE ABC 4, "... Bishop David Zubik Denies Sex Abuse Allegation", October 5, 2011.

Pittsburgh, KDKA CBS 2, "Bishop Zubik denies inappropriate conduct claim", October 5, 2011.

Rome, Time Magazine, "Could the Vatican Go to Court for Human-Rights Abuses?", September 20, 2011.

Pittsburgh Tribune, my capture, "Survivors Network of Those Abused By Priests requesting that the diocese make public any accused clergy with their names and locations", September 15, 2011. 

Pittsburgh, WTAE TV4 [video], "Clergy Sex Victims Seeking Criminal Charges Against Catholic Officials", September 15, 2011.

Philadelphia, Philly.com, "Monica Yant Kinney: Young man describes sexual abuse by 2 priests, teacher to grand jury", September 4, 2011.

Pittsburgh, WTAE ABC TV4, "Family Of Alleged Priest Abuse Victim Rallies Against Lawsuit Dismissal", June 22, 2011.

Pittsburgh, KDKA CBS TV2, "Superior Court Hears Case Over Alleged Abuse By Priest", June 22, 2011.

Cincinnatti City Beat, "Catholic Church Tries to Deflect Blame", June 1, 2011.

Youngstown, The Vindicator, "Victims of sex abuse protest beatification of Pope John Paul II", May 1, 2011.

Youngstown, WBKN TV27 (video), "Parishioners Asked to Sign Abuse Pledge", May 1, 2011.

Youngstown, WFMJ TV21 (video),"Group Works to Protect Children from Abuse from Religious Leaders", May 1, 2011.

SNAP_Statements, "Pope gives Rigali new honor; SNAP responds", April 18, 2011.

SNAP Statement,  "Group blasts bishop for school's new name", April 5,2011.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Catholic high school in Cranberry will carry Wuerl name", April 2, 2011.

SNAP Statement, "Pittsburgh DA looking into clergy sex crimes and cover ups; SNAP responds", March 7, 2011.

Philadelphia, The Inquirer, "Allegheny County D.A. looking into Bevilacqua's Pittsburgh tenure", March 7, 2011.

Catholica Australia, "Cardinal Rigali Avoids Prison ... For Now!", February, 26, 2011.

Steubenville, Herald Star, "Former Weirton priest sentenced", February 19, 2011.

New Hampshire, Concord Monitor, "Ex-N.H. priest molested Va. girl", February 19, 2011.

The Washington Post, "Priest sentenced for molesting girl, 11", February 18, 2011.

Mwakilishi.com, "Catholic Priest Of Kenyan Descent Sentenced To 5 Years For Molesting A Girl In Virginia", February 18, 2011.

Wheeling, WTRF TV7, "Former Ohio Valley Priest Sentenced for Sexual Assault Against Child", February 18, 2011.

Steubenville, WTOV TV9, "Priest Who Sexually Abused Girl Gets Suspended Sentence", February 18, 2011.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Zubik defends action on priests in sex abuse", December 22, 2010.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "Pittsburgh Bishop Zubik denies cover-up of files", December 22, 2010.

Related Documents to: SNAP Claims Green Bay Bishop Ordered Pedophile Clergy Records Destroyed.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Group accuses bishop of destroying abuse-related files", December 21, 2010.

Green Bay, WI ABC TV2, "Catholic Diocese Responds to Claims of Order to Destroy Records", December 21, 2010.

Green Bay, WI ABC TV2, "Letter from SNAP to US Attorney's Office", December 21, 2010.

Green Bay, WI ABC TV2, "SNAP Claims Green Bay Bishop Ordered Pedophile Clergy Records Destroyed", December 21, 2010.

Wheeling WTRF TV7, "Sentencing Date for Ohio Valley Priest Postponed", December 16, 2010.

Rome, ABC News, "Prosecutors: Vatican Bank Defying Laundering Laws", October 22, 2010.

SNAP Press Release, "Statement regarding Wuerl promotion to Cardinal", October 20, 2010.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "Priest from St. Bede Parish in Point Breeze pleads guilty to Virginia molestation charge", September 30, 2010.

New Hampshire, Concord Monitor, "Priest guilty of touching girl, 11", September 30, 2010.

Steubenville, WTOV TV9, "Local Priest Pleads Guilty To Sexual Battery", September 29, 2010.

Wheeling WTRF TV7, "Ohio Valley Priest Enters Guilty Plea", September 29, 2010.

Mwakilishi.com, "A priest of Kenyan descent pleads guilty to sexual battery in virginia", September 29, 2010.

Mwakilishi.com, "Trial Begins Sep 29 For The Kenyan Priest In W.Va. Accused Of Molesting A Girl ", September 22, 201 

NY, The Huffington Post, "NUN ABUSE: A Survivor's Message for the Vatican", September 21, 2010.

SNAP Statement: Victims unveil '5 point action plan' after UK papal visit, September 20, 2010.

Sydney Morning Herald, "Belgian archbishop vows clean slate", September 14, 2010.

SNAP Response to Belgium Abuse Report and Bishops' Plan, September 12, 2010.

Belgium, Channel 4, "Catholic bishop hides as abuse crisis unfolds", September 12, 2010.

Sydney Morning Herald, "Call to treat Vatican as a rogue state", September 9, 2010.

Reuters UK, "Tiny anti-Pope rally draws huge police response", September 9, 2010.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "Priest faces sex abuse count in Virginia", September 3, 2010.

Pittsburgh Post-gazette, "Former Point Breeze priest charged with sex assault", September 3, 2010.

Steubenville, WTOV TV9, "Grand Jury To Hear Case Of Weirton Priest Charged With Sexual Battery", August 2, 2010.

Pittsburgh Post-gazette.com, "Lawyers for priest accused of sexual abuse deny charges", August 12, 2010.

Pittsburgh, WTAE 4 ABC, "Pittsburgh Diocese: Pastor Sex Claims 'Credible'", August 11, 2010.

Pittsburgh Post-gazette, "Catholic Diocese review board finds sexual abuse allegations 'credible'", August 11, 2010.

Pittsburgh Centre Daily Times, "Pittsburgh diocese: Pastor sex claims 'credible'", August 10, 2010.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "Pittsburgh diocese sued over suicide", July 30, 2010.

Pittsburgh WPXI NBC 11, "Pittsburgh Diocese Sued After Abuse Accuser's Suicide", July 29, 2010.

Pittsburgh WTAE ABC 4, "Pittsburgh Diocese Sued Over Alleged Abuse Victim's Suicide", July 29, 2010.

NY Times, Opinion, "Rome Fiddles, We Burn", July 18, 2010.

Cleveland.com, "As costs, risks loom, U.S. dioceses turn out elderly abusive priests they had pledged to monitor", July 4, 2010.

SNAP Responds

       Vatican - Vatican blasts Belgian police raid; Sex abuse victims blast Vatican, June 25, 2010

       Belgium - Some Belgian victims may be upset; US abuse group reassures them, June 25, 2010

       Belgium - Clergy sex victims blast head of Belgium church abuse panel, June 24, 2010

       Belgium - Police raid Belgian Catholic hierarchy in abuse probe; SNAP responds, June 24, 2010

NPR.org, "Pope Deplores Belgian Sex Raids, Stresses Autonomy", June 27, 2010.

NY Times, "Abuse Loosens Church’s Culture of Silence in Italy", June 26, 2010.

NY Times, "Vatican Criticizes Raid on Belgian Church Offices", June 25, 2010.

BBC News, "Belgian Catholic offices raided in sex abuse probe", June 24, 2010.

Pittsburgh Post-gazette.com, "Priest's future weighed", May 13, 2010.

Pittsburgh.Post-gazette.com/video, "Decision on accused priest expected next month", May 12, 2010.

Pittsburgh KDKA CBS 2, "2nd Sexual Assault Allegation Made Against Priest", May 12, 2010.

SNAP Press Release, May 12, 2010.

Pittsburgh Post Gazette Opinion, "The media declare open season on the Catholic Church", April 18, 2010.

Pittsburgh Post Gazette, "The pedophile scandal turns Nixonian", April 11, 2010.

Pittsburgh WTAE ABC 4, "Parents' Outcry Stops Transfer Of Pittsburgh Priest", February 24, 2010.

SNAP Press Release, February 23, 2010.

Pittsburgh WPXI 11, "Pittsburgh Priest's Transfer Halted Following Abuse Allegation", February 23, 2010

Pittsburgh Post Gazette, "St. Vincent students fight for return of ousted monk", February 22, 2010.

Pittsburgh Post Gazette, "Accused cleric won't serve in convent, diocese says", February 20, 2010.

SNAP Response to "Priest Accussed of Abusing Teen to Have Restricted Ministry", February 18, 2010.

Pittsburgh Post Gazette, "Priest Accussed of Abusing Teen to Have Restricted Ministry", February 18, 2010.