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…
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Fr. Bernadine George Dyer (Dominican Friar) – Diocese of Richmond
Father Bernadine George Dyer Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1961 Removed: 2010 Died: 2013 Assigned as follows: St. Pius Church (Chicago, Illinois) St. Luke Church (Brownsville, TX) University of Texas, Campus Ministry (Brownsville, Edinburg, TX) Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Bernadine George Dyer: Father Bernadine George Dyer became part of the Province of St. Martin de Porres when it was…
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…
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. 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. 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…
Diocese of Richmond IRP Frequently Asked Questions
What Do You Need to Know About the Diocese of Richmond’s Independent Reconciliation Program (IRP)? The Catholic Diocese of Richmond has started a voluntary compensation fund for survivors of clergy sexual abuse. The fund, referred to as the Independent Reconciliation Program (IRP), is being administered by a third party settlement administrator, BrownGreer PLC. The program is now open for…
Father Richard Ahern – Diocese of Richmond
Father Richard Ahern (Stigmatine) Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1954 Died: 2001 Assigned as follows: 1955 Sacred Heart Retreat House (Waltham, MA) 1956-1957 Mission St. Ann’s (West Springfield, MA) 1958 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (White Plains, NY) 1959 …
Fr. Richard Bernard Goff – Diocese of Richmond
Father Richard Bernard Goff Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1982 Removed: 1991 Laicized: 1991 Assigned as follows: Church of the Resurrection (Portsmouth, VA) Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Salem, VA) Saint Augustine (Richmond, VA) Saint Bridget (Richmond, VA) Saint Joseph (Clifton Forge, VA) Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Richard Bernard Goff: In February 2019, Father Richard Bernard Goff‘s name first…
Fr. James J. Gormley (Jesuit) – Diocese of Richmond
Father James J. Gormley Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1954 Died: 2005 Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father James J. Gormley: Father James J. Gormley was a member of the Jesuit order. He served at Scranton Prep in the 1940s and 1950s. He then moved throughout Pennsylvania and the U.S. until 2000. He died in 2005. In October 2019, Father Gormley‘s…