Monday, June 27, 2011

SNAP calls for church to speak out for victims of Parry - no more silence

SNAP calls for church to speak out for victims of Parry - no more silence
Predator priest quits, "Not enough" victims say

SNAP Press Statement
June 24, 2011

The following is a statement by Joelle Casteix of Newport Beach CA, western regional director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests ( 949 322 7434 , jcasteix@gmail.com)

Fr. Parry, an admitted child molester, is quitting his post at a Las Vegas Episcopalian church. While we're glad he won't be working there, this isn't enough.

Church officials - both Episcopalian and Catholic - owe their parishioners and the public an explanation and an apology for recklessly giving him access to children. They must also publicly and aggressively seek out others who may have seen, suspected or suffered Parry's crimes. To stay silent or do nothing is irresponsible.

Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org

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