Show-Me Work To Reform Catholic Church After So Many Abuse Scandals

In this report we're reminded that REAL CHANGE REQUIRES WORK AGAINST STRIDENT RESISTANCE and sometimes comes with very real sacrifice.

Over the course of this blog we've noted several actions, statements & demonstrations from this advocate and right now we wanted to share a note which offers more context on a career dedicated to speaking up for victims of predator priests . . .

"David Clohessy, a priest abuse victim as a child in Moberly, Missouri, knows much historical context about this scandal and can describe what’s worked and what’s changed. (Not surprisingly, he and SNAP have made enemies within the church, but he’s persisted in this work.)"

“The fundamental achievement,” he says, “is just the fact that tens, or maybe hundreds of thousands, of childhood sexual abuse victims feel less alone, less ashamed, less confused. Many survivors now know there’s someplace they can turn to for help.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Clergy Sex Abuse Survivor Reflects on His Reform Work

David G. Clohessy, of St. Louis, cites better victim support and resistant bishops among wins and losses in efforts to change the Catholic Church.