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Fr. John J. O’Connor – Archdiocese of San Francisco

Home  >  Sexual Abuse Law Blog  >  Fr. John J. O’Connor – Archdiocese of San Francisco

December 2, 2022 | By Horowitz Law
Fr. John J. O’Connor – Archdiocese of San Francisco
Fr. John J. O’Connor – Archdiocese of San Francisco

Ordained: 1960

Died: 2013

Assignment History:

  • 1960-1961: St. Stephen’s (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1961-1963: Catholic University (Washington, D.C.)
  • 1963-1964: Sacred Heart (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1963-1971: Social Services/Catholic Charities (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1964-1971: St. Isabella (San Rafael, CA)
  • 1967-1971: St. Patrick’s Seminary (Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1971-1977: St. Kevin’s (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1974-1979: Social Services/Catholic Charities (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1977-1981: Sacred Heart (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1979-1983: Catholic Charities (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1981-1983: St. Stephen’s (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1983-1985: Archdiocesan Secretary of Social Ministry (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1983-1997: Mission Dolores Basilica (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1986-1993: Dean of San Francisco Mission Deanery (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1987-1993: Diocesan Counselor (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1997-1998: Dean of Deanery 3 (San Francisco, CA)
  • 1997-2002: Cathedral of St. Mary (San Francisco, CA)
  • 2000-2002: Dean of Deanery 3 (San Francisco, CA)
  • 2003: Absent on leave

Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John J O’Connor:

According to media reports, in 2002, Msgr. John J O’Connor was removed from active ministry after the Archdiocese of San Francisco received an allegation of improper contact with a boy occurring more than 30 years ago. The details of the sexual abuse allegations, including when and where the alleged abuse occurred, or the victim’s age/gender, are unknown.

O’Connor’s status as a priest, his whereabouts, and whether he had access to children from 2002 until his death in 2013 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 San Francisco in California. If you need a lawyer because you were sexually abused by a priest in one of California’s Catholic dioceses, contact our office today. Although many years have passed, those abused by Catholic clergy in the Archdiocese of San Francisco now have legal options due to a voluntary compensation fund created by the Archdiocese of San Francisco, 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 California and nationwide. We can help.

Contact us at 888-283-9922 or [email protected] to discuss your options today.

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