SNAP Releases Details of Jefferson City Diocese Settlement

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City agreed to pay more than $60,000 to a man who accused a former Mid-Missouri priest of sexual abuse. The settlement stems from an accusation against John Degnan, 81, who retired in 2001 [after 40 years of service].

The settlement was reached in October but only publicly disclosed last week by the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [SNAP], a victims’ advocacy group. National Director David Clohessy of St. Louis criticized the diocese for not sharing the agreement with parishioners.

This isn't really news as Clohessy seems to criticize every diocese and every bishop.