Fr. John E. Smith – Diocese of Camden

| Mar 13, 2019 | Abuser Profiles, Catholic Church

Father John E. Smith

Diocese of Camden

Ordained: 1969

Removed from ministry: Unknown

Dead: Unknown

Assigned as follows:

  • 1973-1975: St. Lawrence (Lindenwold, NJ)
  • 1976-1982: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Berlin, NJ)
  • 1983-1984: St. Michael (Atlantic City, NJ)
  • 1985-1992: Incarnation (Mantua, NJ)
  • St. Bernadette (Northfield, NJ)
  • St. Cecilia (Pennsauken, NJ)
  • Holy Spirit High School (Absecon, NJ)
  • St. Nicholas Grammar School (Atlantic City, NJ)

Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father John E Smith:

Father John E Smith was recently included on a Diocese of Camden list of priests who were named as being “credibly accused” of child sex abuse. Other than his assignments and the year of his ordination, the Diocese of Camden did not provide any information about the number of allegations against Smith or the nature of the misconduct alleged.

According to Bishop Sullivan, the list, “includes those who admitted to the abuse, those who were found guilty after a trial in the church courts or the civil courts, and others against whom the evidence was so overwhelming as to be virtually unquestionable.”

The Diocese of Camden notes that Smith was removed from ministry, however, there is no information regarding the date of the removal. It is noted that he’s deceased, yet, the year is unknown.

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