What:
Holding two foot tall childhood photos and signs, clergy sex abuse victims will march to a hotel where America’s bishops are meeting and hold a brief vigil to honor and remember suicide victims
When:
Today, Sunday, June 12,
10:15 a.m. Leave Holiday Inn (350 North Orleans)
11:00 a.m. Memorial Service (200 North Columbus)
Where:
From the Holiday Inn Merchandise Mart (350 North Orleans) to Fairmont Hotel (200 North Columbus) in downtown Chicago
Who:
50-75 clergy sex abuse victims and supporters who belong to SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, a support group. At least two are parents of suicide victims
Why:
Dozens and dozens of men and women who were molested by clergy have committed suicide. Members of SNAP offer support and consolation to their families, and will honor their memories in a brief service.
This week, some 300 Catholic bishops from across America will hold their bi-annual meeting at the Fairmont.
The march and vigil caps SNAP’s weekend-long annual national conference.
Contact:
David Clohessy 314 566 9790
Barbara Blaine 312 399 4747
Peter Isely 414 429 7259
Barbara Dorris 314 503 0003
Laura Barrett 314 443 5915
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