Fr. John P. Kelly

Diocese: Diocese of Camden

Notes:

Accused of abuse of 6 youths in 70s and 80s in 1994 RICO lawsuit. 1 claimant settled for $25,000. and 3 others were part of 3/03 settlement. Removed from ministry 1992 and died same year. Another civil suit filed 3/05 alleged molestation by Kelly and abuse by 2 other priests. Spent time in Brazil at some point.

Sources:

Courier Post 4.1.05Courier Post 04.14.02Philadelphia Inquirer 05.14.02Star Ledger 05.14.02Class Action Reporter 05.16.02Philadelphia Inquirer 05.20.02Philadelphia Inquirer 06.21.02Philadelphia Inquirer 07.21.02Star-Ledger 03.14.03Philadelphia Inquirer 03.31.05Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/