Father Michael J Burns Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1973 Sued: 2004 Retired (in good standing): 2017 Assigned as follows: 1973-1977: St. Hedwig Parish (Trenton, NJ) 1977-1985: St. Paul Parish (St. Katharine Drexel) (Burlington, NJ) 1985-1990: Sacred Heart Parish (Trenton, NJ) 1990-2017: St. Mary Parish, Pastor (Bordentown, NJ) 2017-present: Diocese Retirement, Villa Vianney (Lawrenceville, NJ) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against…
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Fr. Douglas Hermansen – Diocese of Trenton
Father Douglas Hermansen Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1979 Removed from Ministry: Unknown Assigned as follows: St. Paul (Princeton, NJ) Notre Dame High School, Chaplain (Lawrenceville, NJ) St. Raphael (Hamilton, NJ) St. Rose of Lima (Freehold, NJ) St. John Vianney High School, Chaplain (Holmdel, NJ) St. Pius X (Forked River, NJ) Jersey Shore Medical Center, Chaplain (Neptune, NJ) Summary of Sexual…
Fr. Jose Ignatius Kuruthukulaugara – Diocese of Trenton
Fr. Jose Ignatius Kuruthukulaugara Diocese of Trenton Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Jose Ignatius Kuruthukulaugara: In 1988, Fr. Jose Ignatius Kuruthukulaugara worked temporarily in the Diocese of Trenton. According to media reports, during his time in the Diocese of Trenton, a 7-year-old girl accused Kuruthukulaugara of sexually abusing her. He fled back to India shortly after the allegation…
Fr. Frank Iazetta – Diocese of Trenton
Father Frank Iazetta Diocese of Trenton Born: 1942 Ordained: 1967 Died: 2007 Assigned as follows: Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Maple Shade, NJ) St. Paul (Princeton, NJ) St. Rose High School, Faculty (Belmar, NJ) St. Elizabeth (Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey) St. Joseph High School, Faculty (Metuchen, NJ) Sacred Heart (New Brunswick, NJ) Notre Dame High School, Faculty (Lawrenceville, NJ) Holy Trinity…
Fr. Thomas Frain – Diocese of Trenton
Father Thomas Frain Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1948 Retired: 1995 Died: 1997 Assigned as follows: St. Ann Parish (Lawrenceville, NJ) St. Agnes (Atlantic Highlands, NJ) Holy Angels (Trenton, NJ) St. Michael, West End (Long Branch, NJ) St. Mark (Sea Girt, NJ) Our Lady of Sorrows (Hamilton, NJ) Sacred Heart (Trenton, NJ) Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Chancery, Lawrenceville Director of…
Fr. Benjamin Dino – Diocese of Trenton
Father Benjamin R. Dino Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1964 Died: Unknown Assigned as follows: St. Ann’s Church (Keansburg, NJ) St. Clement’s Church (Matawan, NJ) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Benjamin R Dino: The Diocese of Trenton recently released a list naming each of the priests within their ministry who have credible allegations of child sexual abuse against them.…
Fr. J. Gerald Griffin – Diocese of Trenton
Father J. Gerald Griffin Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1938 Died: Unknown Assigned as follows: St. Paul (Burlington, NJ) St. Mary (Perth Amboy, NJ) St. Joseph (North Plainfield, NJ) Our Lady, Queen of Peace, Fords (Woodbridge, NJ) Blessed Sacrament (Trenton, NJ) St. Anthony (Red Bank, NJ) St. James (Basking Ridge, NJ) Holy Cross (Rumson, NJ) Sacred Heart (Trenton, NJ) St. Peter…
Msgr. Gregory Vaughan – Diocese of Trenton
Msgr. Gregory D. Vaughan Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1972 Removed: March 2019 Assigned as follows: St. Ann (Keansburg, NJ) St. Charles Borromeo (Cinnaminson, NJ) St. Mary (Middletown, NJ) St. Raphael (Hamilton, NJ) St. Catharine (Homdel, NJ) Vicar General Moderator of the Curia Diocesan Director of Vocations Vicar for Catholic Education Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Msgr. Gregory Vaughan: On…
New Jersey Set to Become the Latest State Adopting Longer Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse
New Jersey is set to become the latest state to expand its statute of limitations for survivors of sexual abuse to seek justice against those who have harmed them. The law will apply not only to abusers themselves, but to any persons or organizations that were negligent in allowing the abuse of a child to occur, such as a school,…
Fr. Joseph McHugh – Diocese of Trenton
Father Joseph F. McHugh Diocese of Trenton Ordained: 1973 Removed from active ministry: 1996 Deceased Assigned as follows: 1974 – 1978 St. Mary (New Monmouth, NJ) 1975 – 1983 Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Maple Shade, NJ) 1984 – 1985 St. Gregory the Great (Hamilton Square, NJ) 1986 St. Raphael (Hamilton, NJ) 1987 –…