Diocese: Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Notes: Multiple complaints by individuals and social services re abuse by Lynn. ArchBp Sanchez just transferred him. Four separate civil suits filed in 1994 alleging abuse of altar boys in early 1980s. Suits said Lynn was no longer a priest and no longer in the United States. Privileges revoked 1986. In 1989 Archdiocese of Santa Fe paid $554,000 settlement to one youth abused in late 1970s. Left for Great Britain after 1989. Lawsuit filed in 11/14 by a Las Vegas man claiming abuse as a boy by Lynn in 1977.
Sources: Albuquerque Journal 03.20.98; Albuquerque Tribune 03.20.98; Newsday 06.18.02; Santa Fe New Mexican 01.20.12; Albuquerque Journal 01.28.16; http://bishop-accountability.org/