Father John Milanese
Diocese of Burlington
Ordained: 1974
Removed: 2002
Reinstated: 2002
Retired: 2019
Assignment History
- St. Francis Xavier (Winooski, VT)
- Christ the King Church (Rutland, VT)
- St. Mary's Church (Middlebury, VT)
- St. Paul's Church (Orwell, VT)
- 1995-2019: Our Lady of the Angels (formerly Sts. Donatian and Rogatian) (Randolph, VT)
Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father John Milanese:
Father John Milanese worked in the Diocese of Burlington in Vermont. According to media reports, in May 2005, Father John Milanese was placed on leave after an allegation was brought against him that he abused an 8-year-old boy in the mid-1980s. He denied the accusations. After the church conducted an internal investigation, the Diocese stated that the allegation must be a lie ("not credible") and returned Milanese to active ministry in October 2005.
Father Milanese told the media of the alleged victim, "I tried my best to help him when he was younger, and God knows I did my best. There was never anything inappropriate at that time."
According to media reports, in 2018, Fr. Milanese was one of six priests placed on leave due to allegations of sexual misconduct.
In September 2019, Father Milanese retired voluntarily after 45 years of ministry. He remains a priest in good standing. Horowitz Law is investigating additional abuse allegations against Milanese, and we implore anyone with information about this priest to contact our office or local law enforcement in support those victims.
The attorneys at Horowitz Law have a long history of representing survivors of child sex abuse. If you or someone you know was abused by a priest in the Diocese of Burlington, please contact Horowitz Law today for a free consultation. We can help you understand your legal options and fight for the justice you deserve. The Burlington Diocese has filed for federal bankruptcy protection, and strict deadlines will soon be set by the bankruptcy court. Please contact our law firm at 888-283-9922 or e-mail sexual abuse lawyer Adam Horowitz at adam@adamhorowitzlaw.com for a free consultation to discuss your options today.