Fr. Robert Carden – Archdiocese of New York

| Jul 13, 2020 | Abuser Profiles, Catholic Church

Father Robert Carden

Archdiocese of New York


Ordained: 1957

Retired: 2004

Died: 2008

Assignment History:

  • 1958-1961: St. John Evangelist (Beacon, NY)
  • 1962-1963: St. James’ (New York, NY)
  • 1967-1983: St. Pius V (New York, NY)
  • 1985-1986: St. Jude’s (New York, NY)
  • 1987-1998: Absent on Sick Leave
  • 1989-1995: St. Francis Xavier (Pueblo, CO)
  • 1996-2002: St. Joseph Church (Pueblo, CO)
  • 1997-2003: St. Therese Church (Vineland, CO)
  • 1999-2002: On Duty Outside the Archdiocese (NY)
  • 2003-2008: Retired

Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Robert Carden:

Fr. Robert Carden was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of New York in 1957 before relocating to Colorado. Carden was named on the Archdiocese of New York’s 2019 List of Archdiocesan Clergy Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor.

According to the Archdiocese of New York, Carden has been removed from ministry. The details of the sexual abuse allegations, including when and where the alleged abuse occurred or the victim’s age/gender, are unknown.

Carden’s status as a priest, whereabouts, and whether he had access to children from 2003 until his death is also unknown. Carden died in 2008.

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