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Dcn. Michael F. Conroy – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Home  >  Sexual Abuse Law Blog  >  Dcn. Michael F. Conroy – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

December 11, 2018 | By Horowitz Law
Dcn. Michael F. Conroy – Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Deacon Michael Conroy

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Ordained: 1994

Suspended from ministry: 2002

Laicized: March 2007

Died: 2020

Assigned as follows:

  • 1994-2001:    Sacred Heart (Royersford, PA)
  • 2001-2007:    Leave of Absence

Summary of Allegations Against Deacon Michael Conroy:

Michael Conroy was ordained a deacon in 1994 and served in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He was the permanent Deacon at Sacred Heart. According to media reports, in 2002 he was suspended from ministry for what the Archdiocese of Philadelphia would later call "known sexual misconduct involving a minor."  Absolutely no details were or have been offered by the Archdiocese as to the details of the allegation, such as the age/gender of the victim(s), or whether this was the first time Conroy had been accused of misconduct during his tenure. He had already been on a leave of absence since 2001.

Michael Conroy made a request to be removed from the cleric state. His request was granted by the Vatican in March 2007 and he was laicized (removed from the clerical state).  Removal from the clerical state means that in accordance with canon law Michael Conroy is no longer incardinated in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and he is unable to function as a deacon anywhere.

Conroy died at in May 2020. He was last known to be residing in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.

Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and other clergy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. If you need a lawyer because you were sexually abused by a priest in Pennsylvania, contact our office today. Although many years have passed, those abused by Catholic clergy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia may have legal options, but filing deadlines will apply so please do not delay in reaching out to us.

Contact us at 888-283-9922 or adam@adamhorowitzlaw.com to discuss your options today.



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