Fr. Herman F. Flynn – Diocese of San Bernardino

| Aug 24, 2020 | Abuser Profiles, Catholic Church

Father Herman F. Flynn

Diocese of San Bernardino/Congregation of the Holy Ghost

Ordained: 1929

Died: 1977

Assignment History:

  • 1930: Unknown
  • 1931-1933: St. Peter’s (Charleston, SC)
  • 1934-1938: Holy Ghost College (Cornwells Heights, PA)
  • 1939: St. Mary (Detroit, MI)
  • 1940: Holy Ghost Apostolic College (Cornwells, PA)
  • 1941-1945: Holy Ghost Missionary College (Cornwells, PA)
  • 1946-1953: St. Mary’s Seminary, Ferndale (Norwalk, CT)
  • 1954-1955: Emma Institute (Rock Castle, VA)
  • 1956-1961: Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 1962: Notre Dame High School (Riverside, CA)
  • 1963: Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 1964-1977: Notre Dame High School (Riverside, CA)

Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Herman F. Flynn:

Ordained as a member of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost, Fr. Herman Francis Flynn worked in multiple parishes throughout the US, including SC, MI, CA, and VA. Flynn was included in the Diocese of San Diego’s list of priests where the Diocese has received a credible allegation involving sexual abuse of a minor. The details of the sexual abuse allegations, including when and where the alleged abuse occurred, or the victim’s age/gender, are unknown.

Flynn died in 1977. His personnel file was released in 2010.

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