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Br. John Justin O’Connor – Archdiocese of New York

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July 29, 2020 | By Horowitz Law
Br. John Justin O’Connor – Archdiocese of New York

Brother John Justin O'Connor

Br. John Justin O’Connor – Archdiocese of New York

Joined priesthood: N/A

Left order: Unknown 

Assigned as follows:

  • Cardinal Hayes High School (Bronx, NY)
  • Iona Preparatory School (New Rochelle, NY)
  • Iona College (New Rochelle, NY)
  • Power Memorial Academy (New York, NY)

Summary of Abuse Allegations against Brother John Justin O'Connor:

Br. John Justin O'Connor was a member of the Congregation of Christian Brothers. He was a teacher and school administrator at Christian Brothers' schools for decades. According to media reports, in April 2012, two former students at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, New York reported that he repeatedly sexually abused them in the mid-1980s when he was the Dean of Discipline. 

"Two to three times a week he'd single you out in class or put you in detention, then have his way with you and terrorize you," said one alleged victim.

In 1987, O'Connor left the school and was transferred to another assignment. He was later appointed as headmaster of Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, and as a member of the Board of Trustees at Iona College in New Rochelle. 

In April 2011, the Order filed bankruptcy which allowed for the allegations to be made. The Education Department of the State of New York initiated a proceeding to revoke O'Connor's certificate as a school district administrator. His current whereabouts and whether he has access to children are unknown.

Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and other clergy in the Archdiocese of New York. If you need a lawyer because you were sexually abused by a priest or other Catholic clergy in New York State, contact our office today. Although many years have passed, those abused by Catholic clergy in the Archdiocese of New York now have legal options, but filing deadlines will apply so do not delay in reaching out to us. Our lawyers have decades of experience representing survivors of clergy sexual abuse in New York and nationwide. We can help.

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



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