Archdiocese Settles With Clergy Sex Abuse Victim
One Year since 22 Million Dollar Settlement
Diocese Has "Quietly" Settled with Other Clergy Abuse Victims
Victims Plead with Public to Help Keep Children Safe 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

October 3, 2006

WHAT
At a sidewalk news conference, clergy molestation victims will announce the recent 
settlement by the Archdiocese of Hartford with yet another survivor of Father Daniel 
McSheffery.

The archdiocese settled with 43 victims a year ago for $22 million.

WHEN
Tuesday, October 3, at 11:00 a.m.

WHERE
In front of St. Augustine Church, 10 Campfield Ave.  Hartford, CT

WHO
A victim will speak for the first time publicly regarding his abuse and to announce 
his settlement with the Archdiocese of Hartford.  He will be supported by leaders 
and members of the local chapter of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests 
and Voice of the Faithful.

WHY
Since 2002, at least eight men have accused Fr. Daniel McSheffery of sexually abusing 
them.  McSheffery, who is in his mid-70s lives in Florida now but served in Connecticut 
for decades until the allegations first surfaced in 2002.  While McSheffery denies any 
wrong doing, the diocese continues to settle with victims.

In October of 2005 the Archdiocese of Hartford settled clergy sex abuse cases with 43 
victims for $22 million.  SNAP believes that is just the tip of the iceberg.  We fear 
many victims are still trapped in silence and self blame, that the archdiocese has only 
done the minimum - and only when forced.

To date, sixty-seven priests have been credibly accused of sexual abuse in Connecticut.  
The church leadership has covered up accusations, threatened victims, and stalled legal 
proceedings in an effort to make this problem go away.  It is time for the church, like 
any other organization, to allow civil authorities to investigate and prosecute these 
cases when they arise to help keep children safe.  SNAP would like Hartford to set an 
example for the rest of the country by actively seeking out victims and working with 
them to find justice and healing.

CONTACT
Jim Hackett
SNAP-CT co-leader
203-640-7691
www.snapct.org
www.snapnetwork.org