Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark
Notes:
Placed on leave 1993. Charged with criminal sexual contact for fondling a youth. Convicted in 1994. Sentenced to six months probation. Morel also faced civil suit filed by man who alleged Morel abused him for eight years beginning when he was age 9 and ending about 1981. Living without restrictions at St. John Vianney Residence for Retired Priests in Rutherford, NJ for several years as of 11/13. On archdiocese’s list 2/13/19. Multiple victims noted. Deceased.
Sources:
NY Times 07.22.93; NY Times 07.25.93; Newsday 07.29.93; Star Ledger 01.14.94; Star-Ledger 01.26.94; The Record 07.14.94; The Record 06.17.02; Star-Ledger 11.03.13; Archdiocese of Newark List 02.13.19; Archdiocese of Newark Tobin Letter 02.13.19; http://bishop-accountability.org