Fr. Michael P. Santillo

Diocese: Diocese of Metuchen

Notes:

Worked in diocese until 1992 when he left active priesthood to care for his parents. In 5/97, he was charged with molesting a 13 yr old boy in 1987. When arrested, he was working in non-priest role at church in Albany, NY diocese. Convicted 1999 of sexually assaulting 1 youth. Also molested 3 more. Sentenced to 10 years. Died of cancer in prison 2000. Three claims included in 1/03 diocesan settlement re abuse by 5 priests.

Sources:

Star Ledger 08.21.97Star Ledger 08.22.97Albany Times Union 08.23.97Star Ledger 08.27.97Star Ledger 09.19.97Star Ledger 07.17.98Star Ledger 10.01.98Star Ledger 06.11.99Star Ledger 06.16.99Star Ledger 11.16.99Star Ledger 05.24.00Star-Ledger 01.30.03NY Times 01.31.03; http://bishop-accountability.org/