NEWS Headlines  (since January 2004)

“Catholic School Teacher Who Coached Track Sexually Abused Boy, 15, While Driving Him Home from Meet”, Steubenville OH, People Magazine, Steve Helling, July 16, 2021.

“Former Steubenville teacher sentenced for sex abuse of 15-year-old”, Steubenville OH, WKBN-TV, Ch. 27 [Youngstown OH], John Lynch, July 14, 2021.

“Catholic School Teacher and Track Coach Accused of Sexually Abusing Boy She Drove Home from Meet”,Steubenville OH, People Magazine [New York NY], Steve Helling, April 27, 2021.

“The Presidential Election Offers an Opportunity for Candidates to Improve Their Positions and Policies to Prevent Sexual Abuse [SNAP Media Statement]”, USA, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), August 13, 2020.

“Steubenville priest who impregnated teen is defrocked”, Steubenville, OH, The Times Leader, July 1, 2020.

“Pope dismisses former Athens County priest”, Steubenville, OH, KTRF TV, John Lynch, June 26, 2020.

“Diocese must offer the truth [letter to editor]”, Steubenville, OH, The Herald-Star, Frank Krajovic, February 2, 2020.

"U.S. Capitol to Fly a Flag Honoring Survivors of Sexual Violence", St. Louis, MO, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, December 31, 2019. 

"Newsmaker of the decade: Survivors of sexual abuse – brave, loud and saving others", Harrisburg, PA, Patriot News, Janet Pickel, Dec. 31, 2019.

“Vatican youth seminary scandal grows with new abuse claims”, Vatican City, AP, Nicole Winfield, November 16, 2019.

“Pope taps fellow Jesuit as Vatican’s finance minister”, Vatican City, AP, Nicole Winfield November 14, 2019.

“Bishop who investigated sex abuse accused of sex abuse”, New York, USA, AP, Michael Rezendes, November 13, 2019.

"Priest charged with sexual battery may have groomed minor", Athens (OH), Athens Post, Logan Moore, November 7, 2018.

"Diocese right to speak out [Editorial]", Marietta (OH), Marietta Times, November 5, 2018.

"‘Wave’ of local victims may come forward", Steubenville (OH), The Marietta Times, Michael Kelly, September 28, 2018.

“New director named, former leader returns to SNAP after legal threats, leadership upheaval”, St. Louis, MO, USA, St. Louis Post-Dispatch,  Nassim Benchaabane, September 14, 2018.

“At least two priests in Pennsylvania report had local ties”, Ohio County, W.Va., WTOV TV9, Crissy Clutter, August 15th 2018.

“A Public Voice for Private Grief by Arthur McCaffrey” [Book Review], Los Angeles Review of Books, August 10, 2018.

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"Alleged victim speaks out after sexual abuse case against priest [with video]", Steubenville, OH, WTRF, Falicia Woody, June 4, 2018.

"SNAP concerned over delay in removing accused priest [with video]", Steubenville, OH, WTRF, Brooke Chaplain, June 4, 2018.

"Accused priest had been blackmail victim", Martins Ferry, OH, Times-Leader, Matt Saxton, May 30, 2018.

"Retired priest faces sex abuse allegation, denies claim", Steubenville, OH, Herald-Star, Matt Saxton, May 29, 2018.

“UPDATE: Diocese of Steubenville reacts to sexual abuse allegations”, Wheeling, WV, WTRF, May 29, 2018.

"Retired Diocese of Steubenville Priest Faces Sex Abuse Allegation ", Wheeling, WV, The Intelligencer, Matt Saxton, May 29, 2018.

"UPDATE: Retired, local priest accused of sexual abuse", Wheeling, WV, WTRF, May 29, 2018.

"Retired priest removed from active ministry duties following sex abuse allegations [with video and assignment timeline]", Steubenville, OH, WTOV9, David Singer, May 28, 2018.

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"SNAP responds: Steubenville priest accused of sex abuse", St. Louis, MO, SNAPnetwork.org, Judy Jones, May 27, 2018.

"Allegations of sexual abuse against retired priest", Steubenville, OH, WTRF 7 News,  May 27, 2018.

"Dioceses won’t name sex offenders", West Virginia, Wheeling, Weirton Daily Times, Linda Comins, April 22, 2018.

"Arrested ex-deacon in Pittsburgh has Steubenville roots", Ohio, Steubenville, WTOV, David Singer, April 20, 2018.

"Founder steps down while SNAP considers new directions", USA, National Catholic Reporter, Brian Roewe, February 20, 2017.

SNAP statement regarding the Gretchen Hammond’s recent lawsuit

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"Former seminarian indicted, pleads not guilty to child sex crime charges [w/ video]”, Columbus, OH, NBC4i(WCMH), Dan Pearlman, February 25, 2016.

“Ex-Seminarian Denies Child-Sex Charges”, Columbus, OH, Courthouse News Service, Bianca Bruno, February 25, 2016. 

"Survivors Group Says Ohio Diocese Ignored Reports About Child Sex Abuse Suspect", Columbus, OH, WCBE, Jim Letizia, February 10, 2016.

"SNAP Calls For Catholic Church To Host Public Meeting Regarding Joel Wright [w/ video]”, Columbus, OH, 10TV, Maureen Kocot, February 9, 2016.

"Advocacy group wants Columbus bishop to publicize recent seminarian arrest", Columbus, OH, The Columbus Dispatch, JoAnne Viviano, February 9, 2016.

"Group Protests Diocese Of Steubenville For Handling Of Joel Wright Case [w/ video]”, Columbus, OH, TV10, Maureen Kocot, February 8, 2016.

"SNAP addresses seminary student arrested on child sex charges [w/ video]”, Steubenville, OH, WTOV, Kendall Forward, February 8, 2016.

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"Franciscan University Knew About Craigslist Ad Placed By Joel Wright Before Arrest", Columbus, OH, 10TV,  Tylar Bacome, February 5, 2016.

"How The So-Called Tipster Scammed, Then Exposed Joel Wright [w/ video]”,  Columbus, OH, TV10, February 5, 2016.

"Steubenville police had investigated former seminary student in 2015 after he offered to babysit kids", Columbus, OH, NBC4i (WCMH), February 4, 2016.

"Seminary student made prior attempts to obtain baby [w/ video]”, Steubenville, OH, WTOV, Julia Kramer, February 4, 2016.

"Alleged FBI Informat Describes Conversations With Joel Wright [w/ video]”, Columbus, OH, 10TV, Tylar Bacome, February 3, 2016.

"Former Seminary Student Wanted To Pay Parents To Watch Their Children: Police Report [w/ video]”, Columbus, OH, 10TV, February 3, 2016.

"Sex Abuse Victim Demands Transparency In Case Of Accused Seminary Student [w/ video]”, Columbus, OH, 10TV, Tylar Bacome, February 2, 2016.

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"Federal court will determine if former Ohio seminary student is allowed to bond out", Columbus, OH, NBC4i WCMH, February 2, 2016.

"“Baby buying” seminarian rejected by 45 dioceses, orders", USA, The Worthy Adversary, Joelle Casteix, February 2, 2016.

"Local human trafficking expert says recent high-profile case not surprising [w/video]”, Dayton, OH, ABC 22, Lisa Smith, February 1, 2016.

"Mother Of Accused Seminary Student: 'He's Innocent' [w/ video]”, Columbus, OH, 10TV, Tylar Bacome, February 1, 2016.

"New details on seminary student arrested on child sex charges [w/ video]”, Steubenville, OH, WTOV, February 1, 2016.

"Wannabe priest allegedly wrote explicit online messages [w/ video]”, Burlington, VT, WCAX, February 1, 2016.

"Horrifying Details Uncovered In Seminary Student’s Quest For Child Sex [w/ video]”, Columbus, OH, 10TV, February 1, 2016.

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"Seminary Student's Past Reveals Troubling Information [w/ video]”, Columbus, OH, 10TV, Evan Anderson, January 31, 2016.

"Seminary college "shocked" after student's alleged attempt to have sex with infant [w/ video]”, Columbus, OH, Fox 28, James Jackson, January 31, 2016.

"Joel Wright: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know [with copy of the criminal complaint]”, Heavy.com, Tom Cleary, January 31, 2016.

"A criminal complaint against a former Ohio seminarian accused of attempting to have sex with young children in Mexico details alleged previous efforts to obtain access to small children", Gainesville, GA, WDUN from The Associated Press, January 31, 2016.

"Seminary student with local ties arrested on serious charges", Steubenville, OH, WTOV, January 30, 2016.

"New details on ex-seminary student accused of attempting to engage in sexual act with a child [w/ video]", Columbus, Ohio, WCMH NBC4i, Dan Pearlman, January 30, 2016.

"Would-be priest (23) charged with 'trying to arrange sex with infant girl'", Dublin, Ireland, Irish Independent, January 30, 2016.

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"Former Vt. man accused of trying to have sex with infants", Burlington, VT, WCAX, January 30, 2016.

"Would-be priest 'sought sex with baby girl'", USA, Irish Examiner, January 30, 2016.

"Catholic student arrested on abuse allegations", USA/Mexico, Premier, Hannah Tooley, January 30, 2016.

"Trainee priest arrested and charged with trying to arrange sex with infants in Mexico", Mexico/California, Irish Independent, January 30, 2016.

"Ohio Seminary student arrested, charged with trying to arrange sex with infants", USA/Mexico, KLEW, Elizabeth Faugl, January 29, 2016.

"Man accused of flying to San Diego for sex with minors", San Diego, CA, San Diego Union-Tribune, David Hernandez, January 29, 2016.

"Former Columbus seminary student charged after allegedly trying to have sex with babies in Mexico [w/ video]”, Columbus, OH, NBC4i, Dan Pearlman and Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, January 29, 2016.

"US Bishop Finn, symbol of church's failure on sexual abuse, resigns," Vatican City and Kansas City, MO, USA, National Catholic Reporter, Joshua J. McElwee Brian Roewe Dennis Coday, April 21, 2015.

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"Robert Finn, Missouri Bishop Convicted of Shielding Pedophile Priest, Resigns", USA,  The New York Times, April 21, 2015.

"Group protests Zalenski at Belmont College," Steubenville, OH, WTOV NBC9, March 13 2015.

"Bishop still refuses to talk about defrocked predator," Steubenville, OH, Statement by Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, February 24, 2015.  

"Updated NEWS9 Special Assignment: Gary Zalenski a fight for his faith [with video]," Steubenville, OH, WTOV, February 24, 2015.

"NEWS9 Special Assignment: Gary Zalenski a fight for his faith," Steubenville, OH, WTOV, February 23, 2015.

Steubenville, OH, WTRF CBS7, “Diocese of Steubenville Dismisses Priest”, December 9, 2014.

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Steubenville, OH, Statement by Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), “A man too dangerous to be a Catholic priest has been formally expelled by the Vatican”, December 7, 2014.

Toledo, OH, National Catholic Reporter, "Funeral Mass for priest convicted of murder will follow 'usual protocol'", July 9, 2014.

Toledo, OH, Toledo Blade, "Robinson’s long appeals process allows him to be buried as priest [w/ video]", July 7/8, 2014.

Toledo, OH, NBC 24, "Funeral plans for Father Robinson creating controversy", July 7, 2014.

Toledo, OH, 13 ABC, "Father Robinson to be given priest's funeral [w/ video]", July 5, 2014.

Hamilton, OH, Hamilton Spectator, "Late Catholic priest who stabbed nun to death will get funeral Mass", July 5, 2014.

Toledo, OH, Toledo Blade, "Toledo priest Gerald Robinson, convicted in nun’s 1980 murder, dies while incarcerated", July 5, 2014.

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Steubenville, OH, WTRF, "Group Wants Former Neffs Pastor Accused of Sexual Abuse Defrocked [with video]", June 17, 2014.

Steubenville, OH, WTOV, " Protest against former priest [with video]", June 17, 2014.

Steubenville, OH, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, " Predator priest now teaches", June 16, 2014

Columbus, OH, The Columbus Dispatch, "Civil registry of sex abusers never used", March 19, 2014.

Milwaukee, WI, blogtalkradio, "57 million and religious liberty--an interview with SNAP", August 9, 2013.

Woodsfield, OH, NBC WTOV-TV9, "Six arrested in child sex investigation", August 2, 2013.

Wheeling, WV, WTRF CBS TV7 (w/video), "Two Teens Facing Charges of Making Threats Against Rape Victim", March 18, 2013.

Steubenville, NY Times, "2 Ohio teenagers found guilty in rape of girl", March 17, 2013.

Steubenville, NBC News (w/video), "Verdicts in Steubenville high school rape trial", March 17, 2013.

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Steubenville, WTOV TV9, "Ohio AG wants grand jury to review teen rape case for possible additional charges", March 17, 2013.

Steubenville, WTOV TV9, "Teens convicted of raping 16-year-old girl; sentenced to juvenile detention facility", March 17, 2013.

Steubenville, CNN (w/ video), "Two teens found guilty in Steubenville rape case", March 17, 2013.

Wheeling, WV, WTRF CBS TV7, "Steubenville Rape Trial Update: Judge Finds Defendants Delinquent", March 17, 2013.

Steubenville, WTOV TV9, "Closing arguments made in Steubenville teen rape trial; verdict expected to be handed down Sunday", March 16, 2013.

Wheeling, WV, WTRF CBS TV7 (w/video), "Steubenville rape trial stretches into night alleged victim may testify Saturday Ohio", March 16, 2013.

Steubenville, The Intelligencer/Wheeling News Register, "Rape Trial Day 4-Closing Arguments Complete", March 16, 2013.

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Steubenville, CNN (w/ video), "Alleged victim in Steubenville rape case says she woke up naked", March 16, 2013.

Steubenville, Herald-Star, "Alleged victim details messages", March 16, 2013.

***Steubenville Herald-Star Articles Covering the Raping Football Players' Trial***

Steubenville, NBC News  (w/ video), "Accusers veracity questioned in Steubenville rape trial", March 16, 2013.

Steubenville, NY Times, "Text Messages at Center of Rape Trial Testimony", March 14, 2013.

Steubenville, NBC News (w/video), "As rape trial opens, prosecutor says girl was 'too impaired to say no'",  March 13, 2013.

USA, BishopAccountability, "Pope to Resign: Statement by Anne Barrett Doyle, Co-Director, BishopAccountability.org", February 12, 2013. 

Rome, CNN, "Pope Benedict to resign at the end of the month, Vatican says (with videos)", February 11, 2013.

Steubenville, Daily Mail, "EXCLUSIVE: High school footballer star apologizes posting sickening picture Ohio rape victim", January 12, 2013.

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Steubenville, OH, CNN.com, "Social media casts spotlight on Ohio rape case", January 4, 2013.

Steubenville, Ohio, Huffington Post.com, "Steubenville High School students joke about  rape in vidoe targeted by Anonymous", January 3, 2013.

Steubenville, OH, Inquisitr.com, "Steubenville rape case: video shows students laughing about alleged rape", January 2, 2013.

Steubenville, OH, "SNAP calls for action at Steubenville High", Decmeber 19, 2012.

Steubenville, Ohio, NY Times, "Rape Case Unfolds on Web and Splits City",  December 16, 2012.

SNAP Statement, "SNAP_is_encouraged_by_new_Ohio_bishop", July 3, 2012.

Steubenville, OH, Herald Star, "Michigan priest named bishop of Diocese of Steubenville", July 3, 2012.

Philadelphia, PA, CBS News (w/ video), "Landmark church sex abuse case ends testimony", April 26, 2012.

Kansas City, USA, NCRonline, "Judge orders Kansas City bishop to stand trial in abuse case", April 5, 2012.

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NY, National Organization of Women, "Catholic Bishops trying to squash small group bringing sex abuse charges", March 13, 2012.

USA, NY Times, opinion, "Hurting Victims’ Advocates", March 13, 2012.

USA, NY Times, "Church Puts Legal Pressure on Abuse Victims’ Group", March 12, 2012.

Kansas City, USA, NCRonline.org, "SNAP subpoenas harm key ally victims", January 13, 2012.

Ohio, Marietta Times, editorial, "Eight common myths about child sexual abuse", January 7, 2012.

USA, Washington Times, "An end to silence: Child sex abuse victims speaking out", November 27, 2011.

Ohio, Marietta Times, "Victims, others should report sex abuse", Novemeber 17, 2011.

Youngstown, WKBN CBS TV27 (w/video), "Experts Offer Insight Into Child Sex Abuse", November 11, 2011.

Rome, Time Magazine, "Could the Vatican Go to Court for Human-Rights Abuses?", September 20, 2011.

Pomeroy Daily Sentinel, "Catholic parish bids Heinz ‘heart-felt’ goodbye", July 3, 2011.

Marietta Times, "SNAP sounds alert about area diocese", July 19, 2011.

Steubenville Herald Star, "Conlon leaves for Joliet", July 10, 2011.

Cincinnatti City Beat, "Catholic Church Tries to Deflect Blame", June 1, 2011.

Joliet, IL, The Beacon-news, "Diocese of Joliet getting new bishop", May 18, 2011.

Cambridge, OH, The Daily-Jeff, "Pope names Ohio bishop to head Joliet diocese", May 17, 2011.

Diocese of Steubenville, "STATEMENT FROM BISHOP R. DANIEL CONLON TO THE PEOPLE OF THE DIOCESE OF STEUBENVILLE", May 17, 2010.

Youngstown, The Vindicator, "Victims of sex abuse protest beatification of Pope John Paul II", May 1, 2011.

Youngstown, WBKN TV27 (video), "Parishioners Asked to Sign Abuse Pledge", May 1, 2011.

Youngstown, WFMJ TV21 (video),"Group Works to Protect Children from Abuse from Religious Leaders", May 1, 2011.

Marietta Times, "It’s time for everyone to help prevent child sex abuse", April 4, 2011.

Catholica Australia, "Cardinal Rigali Avoids Prison ... For Now!", February, 26, 2011.

Steubenville, OH, WTOV TV9, "H.S. Coach, Teacher On Leave After Abuse Allegations", January 3, 2011.

Kent, WKSU NPR 89.7, "Local bishop named chairman of American Catholic church committee", November 17, 2010.

Letter from SNAP sent out to over 185 US Bishops, RE: Reverend R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of Steubenville, November 11, 2010.

Cambridge, OH, Dan Davis/The Daily Jeffersonian, "Release of records in Beth Rocker's case of alleged sexual abuse by priest pending",      October 29, 2010.

Rome, ABC News, "Prosecutors: Vatican Bank Defying Laundering Laws", October 22, 2010.

Canton, OH, CantonRep.com, "SNAP to begin monthly meetings for victims of abuse", October 20, 2011.

NY, The Huffington Post, "NUN ABUSE: A Survivor's Message for the Vatican", September 21, 2010.

Reuters UK, "Tiny anti-Pope rally draws huge police response", September 9, 2010.

Columbus, The Daily Reporter, "Justices reverse public records action ruling", July 21, 2010.

Ohio Supreme Court, "Court Rules Alleged Sex Abuse Victim Entitled to Redacted Copies of Police Records from Investigation", July 20, 2010.

NY Times, Opinion, "Rome Fiddles, We Burn", July 18, 2010.

        Belgium - Sydney Morning Herald, "Belgian archbishop vows clean slate", September 14, 2010.

        SNAP     Response to Belgium Abuse Report and Bishops' Plan, September 12, 2010.

        Belgium - Channel 4, "Catholic bishop hides as abuse crisis unfolds", September 12, 2010.

        England - Sydney Morning Herald, "Call to treat Vatican as a rogue state", September 9, 2010.

       Belgium - Clergy sex victims blast head of Belgium church abuse panel, June 24, 2010

       Belgium - Police raid Belgian Catholic hierarchy in abuse probe; SNAP responds, June 24, 2010

"Rituals weird even by medieval standards", Casper, WY, Star-Tribune, Tom Mast, April 25, 2004.