Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark
Summary of Assignments:
- 1954-1969: St. Mary’s, Help of Christians/Our Lady Help of Christians; East Orange, NJ
- 1969-1976: St. Francis’; Ridgefield Park, NJ
- 1976-1980: St. Mary’s; Rutherford, NJ
- 1980-1982: St. Joseph’s; Union City, NJ
- 1982-1988: St. Elizabeth; Wyckoff, NJ
Notes:
Multiple accusers over the years. Sex education teacher for boys at Our Lady Help of Christians parochial school in East Orange, where he was assigned 1954-1969. Died 3/26/88. At least one claim against Ernst included in 10/04 $1M settlement between Archdiocese and individuals who claimed abuse by 9 priests. Also worked in parishes in Ridgefield Park, Rutherford, Union City and Wyckoff. On archdiocese’s list 2/13/19.
Sources:
Cranford Citizen & Chronicle 05.20.54; The Record 10.09.04; Archdiocese of Newark List 02.13.19; Archdiocese of Newark Tobin Letter 02.13.19; BA.org Assignment Record; http://bishop-accountability.org