Father Raymond Callahan
Archdiocese of Washington
Ordained: 1963
Removed: 1971
Laicized: 1977
Died: 1996
Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Raymond Callahan:
According to the Archdiocese of Washington, multiple credible allegations of sexual abuse against Father Raymond Callahan were made in 1971. According to reports, he would take boys for overnight trips to a cabin in Virginia. In addition to sexual abuse, he would reportedly take pictures of them in the nude.
In 1971, Father Callahan was removed from the ministry. That same year, he was convicted, but did not serve any prison time. He was laicized in 1977 and died in 1996. His assignments included St. Mary Start of the Sea in Indian Head, Maryland.
There is at least one claim against Father Callahan included in a $1.3M settlement with 16 men who alleged abuse by Archdiocesan priests from 1962-1982.
In October 2018, Father Callahan’s name appeared on the Archdiocese of Washington’s list of credibly accused priests.
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