UPDATE: Survivor Speaks Out in Emotional Video

Accused Priest Still in Ministry in NYC Parish  Exposed for First Time in New Lawsuit

(St. Paul, MN) Today, the brave survivor who exposed active NYC priest and influential Opus Dei member Michael Barrett speaks out in an emotional and important video about the abuse he suffered as a child by Barrett and disgraced Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.

Survivors have until August 13, 2021, to file a claim under the New York Child Victims Act. Survivors of any age can seek justice and accountability while reclaiming some of the power taken from them as kids. Time is running out for survivors in New York, so they must act now.

A moderated Q&A will immediately follow.

When
Today: August 4, 2021, at 2:00 PM (ET) / 1:00 PM (CT)

Format
The press conference will take place over a Zoom conference call and filmed live in our Saint Paul office. Attendees will be muted upon arrival. Questions submitted through Zoom chat will be addressed during the Q&A. Attendees may also ask questions directly at the conclusion of the presentation.


ZOOM Details:
Press are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please contact media@andersonadvocates.com for login information.

Live Stream
The press conference will also be live-streamed via YoutubeFacebook, and in the News section of our website.

Media Note
The press conference will be filmed at 1080p resolution with a broadcast camera and uploaded to DropBox. It will be available for download at the conclusion of the event for use by broadcast and digital media. Submit requests to media@andersonadvocates.com. To download additional video content of today’s event, please visit our Vimeo page.