SNAP STATEMENT on the Seattle Archdiocese's $8M settlement with victim/survivors of Father James McGreal

The announcement today of the Archdiocese of Seattle reaching a settlement with most of the victims of Father McGreal’s abuse is a positive step in addressing all the victims of abuse by clergy in the Seattle Archdiocese.  We would like to commend the 16 known victims of McGreal for their courage and persistence in demanding justice.  With this settlement comes the acknowledgement of the abuse that all victims seek and we wish them well.

We would offer this as a sign to the other victims in Seattle who have come forward and hope they will find the strength to endure and recognize that they too, will find justice.

And finally we offer encouragement to those victims who have yet to come forward.  We hope they realize that there is hope and healing in bringing their secret out in the open.

If you have been abused by clergy, there IS help!  Call 425.776.0602 or email snapseattle@snapnorthwest.org

You can also visit us online at www.snapnorthwest.org/seattle

The Seattle chapter of SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests)

Contacts:  Scott Brady  425.454.7769    Jim Biteman  206.854.5175