Father Robert J. Birchmeyer
Diocese of Syracuse
Ordained: 1973
Removed: 2002
Known Assignments in Diocese of Syracuse:
- St. Cecilia’s Church (Solvay, NY)
Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Robert J. Birchmeyer:
Father Robert J. Birchmeyer was among 32 priests in the Diocese of Syracuse who was removed as part of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People that was adopted by U.S. bishops in June 2002.
Father Birchmeyer’s name appeared on the Diocese of Syracuse’s list of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors, published in December 2018. The Diocese of Syracuse released almost no information on the allegations against each priest, including age/gender of the victims, or the priest’s assignment at the time of the alleged abuse.
Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and other clergy in the Diocese of Syracuse in New York. The Diocese of Syracuse filed for federal bankruptcy protection in June 2020. Anyone sexually abused by a priest or employee of the Diocese of Syracuse may be entitled to file a claim against the Diocese in these bankruptcy proceedings, but very strict filing deadlines apply. Most victims of abuse in the Diocese of Syracuse will never be able to take any legal action if they miss this bankruptcy filing deadline, so it is important that you contact us immediately to discuss your potential case. Our lawyers have decades of experience representing survivors of clergy sexual abuse in New York and nationwide. We can help.
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