SNAP Protests Phoenix Diocese Dismissal

National advocates for those who have been abused by priests criticized the removal of the Phoenix Diocese's youth protection advocate.

If the marriage is the reason for the firing, "It is hard to imagine that a church leader could be so cold," said David Clohessy, national executive director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.

He said the firing fits a pattern of backpedaling on the part of bishops regarding protection of children.

"It's hard not to be skeptical about this. The firing makes us even more committed to urging caution in dealing with church officials."

Personally, I'd be more concerned and skeptical about Clohessy and others instead of Bishop Olmsted.