Fr. Gerald P. Ruane

Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark

Notes:

Accused in 2002 of abuse of a boy in the 1970s-1980s. Archdiocesan investigators found allegations credible. Allowed to retire in 2004 without privileges. Name released in 2005 after he celebrated public mass. Died 8/15/15. On archdiocese’s list 2/13/19. Multiple alleged victims noted.

Sources:

Herald News 04.16.05Recorder Newspaper 04.21.05Echoes-Sentinel 04.27.05Renew America 06.08.05Renew America 06.22.05Star-Ledger 07.26.05Star Ledger 07.27.05Star Ledger 10.23.05Star Ledger 03.21.06Star Ledger 12.05.10Star-Ledger 12.06.10Obits for Life 02.24.16SNAP 02.24.16Archdiocese of Newark List 02.13.19Archdiocese of Newark List Tobin Letter 02.13.19; http://bishop-accountability.org/