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 (Virginia Beach, VA)
Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Patrick J. Cassidy:
In June 2019, Father Patrick J. Cassidy’s name appeared publicly on the Diocese of Richmond’s updated list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse of minors. No additional information about the allegation(s) was provided by the Diocese, such as the age/gender of the victim(s) or Cassidy’s assignment(s) at the time of the alleged abuse.
According to the Diocese, Cassidy died in 2003.
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