Fr. Frederick Fox

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Date of birth: 08/28/1926

Date of ordination: 7/7/1952

Abuse History:

On 12/31/13, the Diocese released its list of 17 clergy, including Fox, who had been credibly accused of sexual abuse of young persons while serving in the Diocese and another five who had been accused while residing in the diocese at some time. Fox spent last 16-17 yrs of career on leave to work with Family Services-Duluth Drug Abuse Program. Retired 6/1/87 and was removed from ministry 1/28/88. Died 6/17/99.

Source: http://bishop-accountability.orgDiocese of Duluth List of Clergy With Credible Claims 12.31.13; Diocese of Duluth Statement by Bishop Sirba 12.31.13;Duluth News Tribune 12.31.13; Legal Examiner 12.31.13; Northlands News Center 12.31.13; Duluth News Tribune 01.01.14

Assignments in Diocese of Duluth:

  • Asst. Pastor: St. James Church, Duluth – 7/ 30/1952 – 9/14/1956
  • School: Catholic University of America – 9/14/1956 – 7/5/1957
  • Asst. Pastor: St. John the Evangelist Church, Duluth – 7/5/1957 – 1/18/1965
  • Director: St. James Children’s Home, Duluth 1/18/1965 ­8/19/1970
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On Leave: to work with Family Services­
  • Duluth Drug Abuse Program 12/13/1970
  • Retirement: 6/1/1987

Died 6/17/1997.

Source: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2013/11_12/2013_12_31_RomanCatholicDioceseofDuluth_ClergyWith.htm