Fr. John J. Loringhitus – Diocese of Brooklyn

On Behalf of | Apr 22, 2020 | Abuser Profiles, Catholic Church

Father John J. Loringhitus  

Diocese of Brooklyn

Ordained: 1932

Died: 1966

Assigned as follows:

  • 1933:  Queen of the Most Holy Rosary (Roosevelt, NY) 
  • 1934:  St. George’s (Brooklyn, NY) 
  • 1935:  St. Ephrem’s (Brooklyn, NY) 
  • 1936-1943:  St. Mary of the Angels (Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1944:  St. Joseph Patron of the Universal Church (Brooklyn, NY) 
  • 1945:  St. Brigid (Long Island City, NY)
  • 1946:  Holy Ghost (Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1947:  St. Joseph (Long Island City, NY)
  • 1948-1959:  St. Anthony’s Hospital (Woodhaven, NY)
  • 1960:  On Sick Leave 
  • 1961-1966:  Nativity of Our Blessed Lord (Brooklyn, NY)

Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father John J Loringhitus:

According to media reports, in February 2019, Fr. John J Loringhitus was named publicly on the Diocese of Brooklyn’s list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse of minors. The details of the allegations, including the information about the age/gender of his alleged victim/victims, the nature of the alleged sexual abuse, or Loringhitus’s assignments at the time of the alleged abuse is unknown.

Loringhitus died in March 1966.

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