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Fr. Joseph Rossell – Diocese of San Bernardino

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September 27, 2019 | By Horowitz Law
Fr. Joseph Rossell – Diocese of San Bernardino

Father Joseph Rossell

Father Joseph Rossell

Ordained: 1930

Died: 1982

Assigned as follows:

  • 1953: St. Joseph Cathedral (San Diego, CA)
  • 1954-1955: Our Lady of Guadalupe (San Bernardino, CA)
  • 1955-1956: St. Anthony, (Imperial, CA)
  • 1956: Sacred Heart (Bryn Mawr, CA)
  • 1956-1972: St. Anthony (National City, CA)

Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Joseph Rossell:

Fr. Joseph Rossell was born and ordained in Spain as a member of the Sons of Holy Family. He came to the United States and began working in the Diocese of San Diego in 1953 and was incardinated there in 1954. He was transferred several times during his first few years in the Diocese. His final move was to St. Anthony in National City, California where he remained until his retirement in 1972.

In March 2007, his name was included in the Diocese of San Diego's list of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors. No specific information has been found in reference to the actual allegations. In October 2010, as part of a settlement with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, the Diocese of San Diego released his personnel file.

Rossell retired to Spain in 1972 and died in June 1982.

Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and other clergy in the Diocese of San Bernardino. If you need a lawyer because you were sexually abused by a priest in San Bernardino, contact our office today. Although many years have passed, those abused by Catholic clergy in the Diocese of San Bernardino now have legal options to recover damages due to a compensation fund created for victims. Call us at 888-283-9922 or send an email to adam@adamhorowitzlaw.com to discuss your options today.



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