It is hard for many people to accept that women are also sexual abusers
of children. And it's probably harder for some to realize that there
are Catholic sisters who commit such heinous crimes. But we know of at
least 1,000 cases recorded in this country which must be dealt with.
The most prominent organization of American nuns , the LCWR (Leadership Council of Women Religious) is in the spotlight right now because it is under investigation by the Vatican. Although the LCWR enjoys strong support from American Catholics in this struggle, there is an embarrassing problem for the nuns on another front: for over ten years, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) members have asked to speak to their general assembly at LCWR's annual conference. These are victims of childhood sexual abuse by nuns. The survivors want to tell their stories and to offer preventive strategies to the religious orders. But, since 2003, LCWR has refused to allow this. No clear excuse is ever offered, beyond "This is not the venue. "
http://www.catholicwhistleblowers.com/whistleblower-essays/an-uncomfortable-truth
The most prominent organization of American nuns , the LCWR (Leadership Council of Women Religious) is in the spotlight right now because it is under investigation by the Vatican. Although the LCWR enjoys strong support from American Catholics in this struggle, there is an embarrassing problem for the nuns on another front: for over ten years, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) members have asked to speak to their general assembly at LCWR's annual conference. These are victims of childhood sexual abuse by nuns. The survivors want to tell their stories and to offer preventive strategies to the religious orders. But, since 2003, LCWR has refused to allow this. No clear excuse is ever offered, beyond "This is not the venue. "
http://www.catholicwhistleblowers.com/whistleblower-essays/an-uncomfortable-truth