Father Philip J. Higgins
Diocese of Richmond
Ordained: 1973
Removed: 2004
Died: 2007
Assigned as follows:
- Our Lady of Lourdes (Richmond, VA)
- Saint Victoria (Hurt, VA)
Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Philip J. Higgins:
Father Philip J. Higgins‘ name appeared publicly on the Diocese of Richmond’s list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse of minors. He was removed in 2004 and died in 2007.
The Diocese of Richmond has provided no information about the nature of the allegation(s) against Higgins, such as the age/gender of the victim(s) or Higgins’ assignment at the time of the alleged abuse.
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