Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark
Notes:
Parish priest in early career in North Arlington and Rutherford NJ. At Seton Hall Prep 1961-88 as teacher, athletic director; headmaster 1969-80. Briefly assigned to parish in River Edge, then pastor of St. Joseph in East Orange 1989-00. Retired 7/00, lived and assisted at Holy Rosary in Edgewater until 2010. Arrested in Canada 7/02 with another priest in male prostitution sting allegedly involving minors. Placed on leave/retired by archdiocese. Charges against Giblin dropped 4/03 for lack of evidence; the other priest was convicted. Died 5/13/11. Former Seton Hall student filed suit, claiming abuse by Giblin and Rev. Robert Gibney in the 1960s. Suit ongoing in 10/17. On archdiocese’s list 2/13/19.
Sources:
Star-Ledger 07.27.02; Star-Ledger 07.28.02; The Record 07.28.02; The Record 07.30.02; The Record 10.03.02; USA Today 11.11.02; The Record 04.10.03; Star-Ledger 05.02.03; The Record 05.02.03; Star Ledger 05.16.11; NJcom 09.15.17; Archdiocese of Newark List 02.13.19; Archdiocese of Newark Tobin Letter 02.13.19; http://bishop-accountability.org