Father Austin L. Ryder Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1948 Died: 1981 Assigned as follows: Unknown Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Austin L. Ryder: Father Austin L. Ryder was incardinated in the Diocese of Arlington after it was established in 1974. According to media reports, in February 2019, Father his name appeared publicly on the Dioceses of Richmond’s and Arlington’s…
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Fr. Gordian Burkhardt (Benedictine) – Diocese of Richmond
Father Gordian Burkhardt Diocese of Richmond/Benedictines Ordained: Unknown Laicized: 1975 Died: 1985 Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Gordian Burkhardt: Father Gordian Burkhardt was a member of the Benedictine order. According to media reports, in February 2019, his name appeared publicly on the Diocese of Richmond’s list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse of minors. He was laicized in…
Fr. Oliver J. Smalls – Diocese of Richmond
Father Oliver J. Smalls Diocese of Richmond Ordained: Unknown Removed: 2019 Assigned as follows: Virginia Home for Boys Diocese of Belize City-Belmopan Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Oliver J. Smalls: According to media reports, in February 2019, while working in Belize, Father Oliver J. Smalls’ name appeared publicly on the Diocese of Richmond’s list of clergy credibly accused of…
Fr. John J. Munley – Diocese of Richmond
Father John J. Munley Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1954 Died: 1995 Assigned as follows: Unknown Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father John J. Munley: Father John J. Munley was ordained for the Diocese of Richmond. In 1954, he was Incardinated into the Diocese of Arlington. According to media reports, in February 2019, Father his name appeared publicly on the Dioceses…
Fr. Francis Philben (Holy Ghost) – Diocese of Richmond
Father Francis Philben Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1947 Died: 1994 Assigned as follows: Unknown Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Francis Philben: Father Francis Philben was a member of the Holy Ghost order. According to media reports, in February 2019, his name appeared publicly on the Diocese of Richmond’s list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse of minors. He…
Fr. Frederick J. Beardsley – Diocese of Richmond
Father Frederick J. Beardsley Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1960 Removed: 1977 Died: 2006 Assigned as follows: Sacred Heart (Richmond, VA) Saint Bede (Williamsburg, VA) Saint Bridget (Richmond, VA) Saint Paul (Richmond, VA) Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Frederick J. Beardsley: In February 2019, Father Frederick J. Beardsley’s name appeared publicly for the first time on the Diocese of Richmond’s…
Fr. James Fedor – Diocese of Richmond
Father James Fedor Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1973 Laicized: 1994 Assigned as follows: 1973-1977 Holy Trinity (Swoyersville, PA) 1977-1979 St. Peter’s (Scranton, PA) 1979-1980 St. John the Evangelist (Scranton, PA) 1980-1982 St. Rose of Lima (Carbondale, PA) 1982-/1983 St. Patrick’s (Scranton, PA) 1983-1983 St. Mary’s (Avoca, PA) 1983-1984 Holy…
Fr. Patrick J. Cassidy – Diocese of Richmond
Father Patrick J. Cassidy Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1947 Died: 2003 Assigned as follows: Christ the King (Norfolk, VA) Church of St. Therese (Chesapeake, VA) Holy Comforter Catholic Church (Charlottesville, VA) Immaculate Heart of Mary (Blackstone, VA) Saint Ann Catholic Church (Colonial Heights, VA) Saint Joseph (Petersburg, VA) Saint Paul (Portsmouth, VA) Saint Paul (Richmond, VA) Star of the Sea…
Fr. Harris M. Findlay – Diocese of Richmond
Father Harris M. Findlay Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1941 Died: 1980 Laicized: Unknown Assigned as follows: 1941-1948 Our Lady of Nazareth (Roanoke, VA) 1955-1959 St. Joseph’s (Richmond, VA) Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Harris M. Findlay: In February, 2019, Father Harris M. Findlay’s name first appeared on the Dioceses of Richmond and Arlington’s lists of…
Fr. Richard Earley (Josephite) – Diocese of Richmond
Father Richard Earley Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1937 Removed: 1988 Died: Unknown Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Richard Earley: Father Richard Earley was a priest of the Saint Joseph’s Society of the Sacred Heart. According to media reports, in February 2019, his name appeared publicly on the Diocese of Richmond’s list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse of…