Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn
Summary of Assignments:
- 1961-1965 — Our Lady of Grace
- 1966-1976 — Holy Trinity
- 1977-1980 — Our Lady of Hope
- 1981-1989 — Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
- 1990-1993 — St. Joseph Patron of the Universal Church
- 1994-2002 — St. Kevin
Notes: Prior to 2002, worked part time as counselor for Queens’ D.A.’s office. Placed on leave from parish 4/02 because of allegations of “inappropriate sexual contact” with at least 26 boys & girls more than 20 years previously. Sued in 10/02 suit involving 12 priests and a brother and also in 10/03 in suit involving 24 priests. Sued 11/03 by 1 woman alleging he abused her daughter. This case settled for $2M. Diocese sued insurance co. for reimbursement. Ruling 5/13 in favor of insurance co.
Sources: NY Times 04.10.02; Daily News 04.11.02; Newsday 04.12.02; Newsday 04.17.02; NY Times 04.18.02; New York Post 04.22.02; Newsday 04.22.02; Newsday 10.16.02; NY Daily News 10.16.02; Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03; Associated Press 11.07.03; Daily News 11.07.03; Bayside Times (NY) 11.13.03; NY Post 01.28.09; http://bishop-accountability.org/