Former local priest cited for his work

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

A long-time Jefferson City diocese Catholic priest is being honored for what is being described as his “courageous and compassionate work” on behalf of clergy sex abuse victims.

The St. Louis chapter of Voice of the Faithful (VOTF.org) gave an award Tuesday to Fr. Joseph Starmann.

The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) nominated Starmann for the honor.

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muleman 1 year, 11 months ago

FR. Joe Starmann has been a dedicated priest for years. I remember him being on "the pastors study" then got to know him better during a summer that I volenteered at St. Bernadetts parish on Pomme De Terre Lake. ( his missionary church ) Congradulations Fr. Starmann

HealingSexualAbuse 1 year, 11 months ago

Thank you Fr. Starmann for standing up for victims' rights protecting children from becoming victims.

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