SNAP
of Tennessee

The following information is written by Mike Wegs, a victim/survivor of Bishop Anthony J. O'Connell. 

Here is an introduction to Mike in his own words:
"I was affiliated with the Diocese of Jefferson City for more than 10 years (1967-1979):  one-fifth of the history of this Church in Missouri.  In addition, I want to state publicly that the allegations of sexual misconduct that I brought in a John Doe lawsuit against Bishop Anthony J. O'Connell are valid (Doe v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City, et al., CV302-142CC).  Marion County Court Judge David Dardin ruled in my case: churches can be held to the same standard as any other entity that is in the position of caring for children."

Here are links to information.  Please know that some of this information is disturbing so read this with that fact in mind. 

Bishop Anthony J. O’Connell and St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church  . . . Read the letter that Mike wrote for publication in one of the local newspapers.  Neither the secular nor the diocesan papers would print this letter. 

Open letter to Bishop Joseph E. Kurtz of the Diocese of Knoxville from Mike Wegs and Timothy Link, another victim/survivor of O'Connell. . . Neither the secular nor the diocesan papers would print this letter. 

Letter to Bishop Wilton Gregory requesting the removal of Cardinal Law of Boston.  Written by Mike Wegs.

The Sound of Rachel Weeping by Mike Wegs.  A gripping account of victim's pain and the corruption that causes it.