Over 300 alleged sexual abuse victims got some relief on April 19, 2022, when the New Jersey Diocese of Camden agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse. The agreement was filed with US Bankruptcy Court in Camden but still must go for approval before a US bankruptcy judge. Notably, the Diocese of Camden left its insurers…
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Fr. John Connor – Diocese of Camden
Father John “Jack” Connor Diocese of Camden Ordained: 1962 Restricted ministry: 1993 Removed from ministry: 2002 Assigned as follows: St. Francis of Assisi (Vineland, NJ) St. Mary (Gloucester, NJ) Paul VI High School, Haddon Township, NJ) St. Rose (Haddon Heights, NJ) Bishop Eustace Preparatory School (Cherry Hill, NJ) St. John (Collingswood, NJ) Transferred to the Diocese of Pittsburgh St.…
Msgr. Charles Beausang – Diocese of Camden
Monsignor Charles Beausang Diocese of Camden Ordained: 1946 Died: 2000 Assigned as follows: 1946: Ordained in the Diocese of Camden 1947-1951: Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Atlantic City, NJ 1952: St. Peter’s Church, Merchantville, NJ 1953-1955: Christ the King Church, Haddonfield, NJ 1953-1958: “Diocesan Newspaper” 1956-1966: St. Vincent de Paul…
These Priests Were Accused of Abuse and Were in the Camden Diocese
Last month on this blog we discussed how extensive clergy sex crimes and cover ups seem to be in the Camden diocese. https://adamhorowitzlaw.com/is-the-camden-diocese- But it seems, on closer examination, it is even worse than we initially suspected. We at Horowitz Law have taken a closer look at the Camden diocese ‘credibly accused list.’ Not surprisingly, we found some accused priests…
Fr. John McDevitt – Diocese of Camden
Father John McDevitt Diocese of Camden (Oblates) Ordained: 1966 Dead: 1999 Assignment History: 1967-1968: Salesianum School (Wilmington, DE) 1968-1980: Northeast Catholic High School (Philadelphia, PA) 1980-1982: Bishop McDevitt HS (Harrisburg, PA) 1982-1989: Salesianum School (Wilmington, DE) 1989-1994: Father Judge High School (Philadelphia, PA) 1994-1999: DeSales Centre (Childs, MD) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father John McDevitt: Father John McDevitt,…
Is the Camden Diocese Worse Than Others When it Comes to Clergy Sex Crimes?
Is it just our impression or does the Camden Catholic diocese have a greater problem with clergy sex crimes and cover ups than most dioceses? That’s of course hard to determine and fundamentally unfair. The phrase “more than most” is vague, especially given that there are about 180 Catholic dioceses across the United States. A better metric to consider is…
Analyzing Diocese of Camden’s List of Priests Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse
A startling fact jumps out when you review the list of priests credibly accused of child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Camden New Jersey: Many of them are still alive. So one or more of them could have raped a girl yesterday, groped a boy last night or is grooming an unsuspecting family full of kids right now. The…
Crucial Deadline Approaching in Syracuse For Abuse Survivors
April 15, 2021 is the deadline to file for compensation through the Diocese of Syracuse’s bankruptcy proceedings. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse is responsible for the interests of the Catholic Church in the seven counties of Central and South Central New York State: Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego. It is estimated…
You Can Help A Sexual Abuse Victim Get REAL Help!
Want to Help a Sexual Abuse Victim in One Simple Way? It could happen, if you just forward this blog to people you know who are in or grew up in New York & New Jersey. Relatives, friends, therapists, former classmates. . .literally anyone The dates below are deadlines by which child sex abuse survivors must speak up if they…
Sex Abuse Claims Filing Deadline Set in Camden Diocese Bankruptcy
On Friday, February 12, 2021, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court set the deadline for filing all sexual abuse claims against the Diocese of Camden for June 30, 2021. The Diocese filed for Chapter 11 protection earlier this year to resolve all pending sex abuse claims against the Diocese with the bankruptcy court’s assistance. It cited revenue losses because of the millions…