Fr Leo J. Heizman – Diocese of Syracuse

| Jul 24, 2019 | Catholic Church

Father Leo J. Heizman

Diocese of Syracuse

Ordained: 1969

Removed: 2002

Assigned as follows:

  • St. Lucy’s (Syracuse, NY) 
  • Our Lady of Pompeii (Syracuse, NY) 
  • Immaculate Conception (Fayetteville, NY) 
  • St. Mary’s (Mexico) 
  • St. Matthew’s (East Syracuse, NY)
  • Bishop Grimes High School (East Syracuse, NY) 
  • Bishop Cunningham High School (Oswego, NY)
  • Crouse Hospital (Syracuse, NY) 
  • Dewitt Police Department (East Syracuse, NY) 

Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father Leo J. Heizman:

Father Leo J. Heizman was among 32 priests in the Diocese of Syracuse who was removed as part of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People that was established in June 2002.

Father Heizman’s name appeared publicly on the Diocese of Syracuse’s list of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors, published in December 2018.  It released almost no information on the allegations against each priest, including age/gender of the victims, or the priest’s assignment at the time of the alleged abuse. 

He died in September 2004.

Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and other clergy in the Diocese of Syracuse in New York.  The Diocese of Syracuse filed for federal bankruptcy protection in June 2020.  Anyone sexually abused by a priest or employee of the Diocese of Syracuse may be entitled to file a claim against the Diocese in these bankruptcy proceedings, but very strict filing deadlines apply.  Most victims of abuse in the Diocese of Syracuse will never be able to take any legal action if they miss this bankruptcy filing deadline, so it is important that you contact us immediately to discuss your potential case.  Our lawyers have decades of experience representing survivors of clergy sexual abuse in New York and nationwide. We can help. 

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