Fr. Charles McGirr – Archdiocese of New York

On Behalf of | Jul 29, 2020 | Abuser Profiles, Catholic Church

Father Charles McGirr

Archdiocese of New York


Ordained: 1930

Died: 1949

Assigned as follows:

  • 1931: Immaculate Conception (New York, NY)
  • 1932-1933: St. Joseph’s (New York, NY)
  • 1934-1935: Holy Cross (New York, NY)
  • 1936: Our Lady of Good Counsel (New York, NY)
  • 1937-1938:  Absent on Leave
  • 1939-1940: Our Lady of Vilna (New York, NY)
  • 1941: St. Clement’s (New York, NY)
  • 1942-1944: Our Lady of Mercy (Port Chester, NY)
  • 1945: Holy Innocents (New York, NY)
  • 1946-1949:Our Lady of Grace (Bronx, NY)

Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Charles McGirr:

According to media reports, in April 2019, Fr. Charles McGirr’s name appeared on the Archdiocese of New York’s list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse of minors. The details of the allegations, including when and where the abuse occurred, are unknown. Claims against him are eligible to be settled through the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP).

Information about the age/gender of his alleged victim/victims, the nature of the alleged sexual abuse, or McGirr’s assignments at the time of the alleged abuse is unknown.

McGirr died in 1949.

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