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 appeared publicly on the Diocese of Richmond’s list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse of minors. He was removed from ministry in 1991, and later laicized. The Diocese of Richmond has provided no additional information about the number or nature of the allegations against Goff, including the age/gender of his victims or his assignment at the time of the alleged abuse.
Goff’s current whereabouts are unknown. He may be residing in the Phoenix area, according to public records.
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