Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn
Summary of Assignments:
- 1979-1986 — St. Cecilia
- 1987-1989 — St. Patrick
- 1990 — St. Mark
- 1991-2002 — On sick leave
- 2005-2006 — Our Lady of Victory (New York, NY)
Notes: Complaint made 1983 and he underwent counseling. 1 man filed civil suit 2001 alleging abuse 22 yrs previously. Total of 3 victims known by June, 2002. Male plaintiff alleged abuse by Sexton from approx. 1982-1985 in massive suit filed Oct 1, 2003 where 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests. Placed on leave 1990 but worked as part-time parochial school teacher until 2000.
Sources: NY Post 03.06.00; Journal News 03.11.00; NY Daily News 07.17.01; NY Post 07.17.01; NY Post 05.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03; http://bishop-accountability.org/; https://www.childsexabuse.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Hidden-Disgrace-v2.pdf