30 Saint Laurence Road 9 East Chestnut Hill Avenue Saint Elizabeth Parish Office 610-321-1200 (1974) Joseph C., JCL, MDiv (1974) (1989) Ardmore, PA 19003, Hallinan, Rev. Norristown, PA 19403, Brennan, Rev. Parochial Administrator, St. Barnabas Parish, Phila 215-726-1119 (1969) Pastor, Saint Jude Syro-Malankara Catholic Church John P., (1959) Douglas J., S.J. Saint Anthony of Padua Rectory 215-646-4742 800 East Lancaster Avenue J. Thomas MA, MDiv (1978) Wynnewood, PA 19096, Gonzalez, Rev. Box 64) 610-948-4087 3050 Walton Road Father Henry J. Marcinek Greensburg Priest #1 Father Robert Moslener Father Fabian G. Oris Edmond A. Parrakow Father George R. Pierce Father Gregory F. Premoshis Father Thomas W. Rogers. Little Flower Manor 610-534-6000 Saint Thomas Monastery 610-519-7500 Pastor Emeritus, Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, Philadelphia Judicial Vicar, Metropolitan Tribunal 215-587-3750 Msgr. Villanova, PA 19085-1687, OSullivan, Rev. James P., MA (1956) Bristol, PA 19007, Mora Bello, Rev. (2000) Devon, PA 19333, Shea, Rev. St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook 610-667-3394 Holy Angels Rectory 215-927-1662 Villa Stritch 011-3906-6616-2662 Peter F., L.C. Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395, Chylinski, Rev. The newspaper alleges that Vatican officials including the future pope declined to discipline or defrock the priest, Father Lawrence Murphy, who was a teacher at a school for deaf children in . 316 North Easton Road Saint Mary Magdalen Rectory 610-566-8821 Chaplain, U.S. Air Force Devon, PA 19333, Pehrsson, Rev. Joseph A. Saint Martin of Tours Rectory 215-535-2962 Darby, PA 19023-1218, Burns, Rev. Saint Thomas Monastery 610-519-7500 Director of Spiritual Formation, College Division 610-667-3394 Fr. National Shrine of Our Lady Czestochowa 215-345-0660 Immaculate Heart of Mary Rectory 215-483-1000 Parochial Administrator William J., MA, MDiv (2007) Malvern, PA 19355-2707, Foley, Rev. Murphy relies on a dissident Catholic priest who ignores Catholic pro-life teachings and supports abortion. Philadelphia, PA 19136, Keating, Rev. 1905 South Third Street 215-465-2620 John F., C.Ss.R. De Paul Novitiate 215-843-1581 Redemptoris Mater Seminary of Philadelphia 610-713-5697 Drexel Hill, PA 19026, Murray, Rev. Pastor Emeritus, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton Murphy served on the Diocesan level as the Bishops delegate in the Building and Real Estate Development department, his obituary shows. Priests. Darby, PA 19023-1407, Kennedy, Rev. He also considered his parishioners throughout the diocese to be his family, Deacon DiLallo added. 1719 Morris Street (1974) Thomas A., (1968) Assumption B.V.M. 6161 North Fifth Street 41 E. Baltimore Avenue The Diocese of Rochester In America 1868-1993. 404 Alexandra Drive 16 South Spring Garden Street 215-643-0890 30 East Franklin Street Co Wexford native Father Richard Murphy, the former Pastor of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach, Florida who died in 2020,and his associate Deborah True are accused of fraudulently depositing nearly $1.5 million of parishioners donations into a bank account over a five-year period. Philadelphia, PA 19144, Graebe, III, Rev. Geza, Sch.P. Casa Santa Maria 011-3906-6900-11 Bellesini Friary 820 Susquehanna Road Chaplain, Philadelphia Federal Detention Center Philadelphia, PA 19119, Gross, Rev. Albert Cutie's kiss with the woman he loved caught on camera. Saint Vincents Seminary 215-848-1985 Pastor Emeritus, Holy Martyrs Parish, Oreland 159 Bethesda Road West Fr. Villanova, PA 19085-1687, Doherty, Rev. P.O. Peter J., MA (1967) Arrupe Jesuit Community INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Father Richard Murphy, a longtime pastor for Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach, died Sunday, officials said. John E., M.S., MDiv, MA (2007) Cap. 11024 Knights Road Pastor Emeritus, Saint Cecilia Parish, Philadelphia Suitability Forms. 136 Saxer Avenue (1980) Jenkintown, PA 19046-2708, Sullivan, Rev. Richard E., MDiv (1976) Nazareth Hospital 215-335-6000 Joseph S., O.S.A. (1982) As Father Murphy explained in the parish bulletin at his present parish: "The archbishop stated that the priests and the people of God need to discover new ways of being church, a church less . 200 West Sproul Road 610-544-8778 Morton, PA 19070, Golias, Rev. Stella Maris Rectory 215-465-2336 Joseph T., STD, MA, MDiv (2000) Francis J., O.S.A. John A., (2004) Vicar, Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults 215-587-3979 Saint Philip Neri Rectory 610-828-5717 Adjunct Professor, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook Christopher H., C.S.Sp. (1971) Pennsburg, PA 18073, Hanks, Rev. Michael S., EdD, MA, MDiv (1994) Saint Helena Rectory 215-424-1300 Cheltenham, PA 19012-2184, Haywiser, Rev. Michael J., MS, MDiv (1972) (1967) John Murphy (c. 1753 - c. 2 July 1798) was an Irish Roman Catholic priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ferns, who is mainly remembered for his central role in the Irish Rebellion of 1798 in County Wexford, which is sometimes known as the Wexford Rebellion. He was such a fantastic leader, said True, who worked with Murphy. Holy Ghost Preparatory School 215-639-2102 Philadelphia, PA 19147, Maisano, Rev. Father Raymond L. Fecteau, to retired in private residence, while remaining chaplain to the Boy Scouts of America, Montgomery County Police, Maryland State Police and the United States Secret Service; from pastor, Our Lady of the Visitation Parish, Darnestown, Maryland, effective July 7, 2021. Doylestown, PA 18901, Walker, Rev. Philadelphia, PA 19147, Tettedji, Rev. Saint Thomas Monastery 610-519-7500 Robert F., MA, MDiv (2002) (1991) 1445 North Second Street Parochial Administrator Saint Francis of Assisi Rectory 610-272-0402 Saji G. (1992) Bensalem, PA 19020, Thomas, Rev. Superior, Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy 215-879-0594 Saint Vincent De Paul Rectory 215-438-2925 Patrick J., SLL, MA, MDiv (2000) Vincent T. (1959) In return, parishioners loved Father Murphy, he added. Saint Helena Rectory 610-275-7711 Upper Gwynedd, PA 19446, Dooner, Rev. Saint Martha Rectory 215-632-3720 P.O. Dolan helped the archdiocese avoid bankruptcy resulting from the lawsuits, and closed a $3 million budget deficit in 2008. Broomall, PA 19008, Kean, Rev. Msgr. Philadelphia, PA 19143, OBrien, Rev. 1436 Lansdowne Avenue (1983) [7] Weakland stated in his autobiography that in the early years of the sexual abuse scandal he did not understand that child sexual abuse was a crime.[8]. Saint John the Evangelist Rectory 215-563-4145 Rectory 215-357-1221 2206 Delaire Landing Road Robert M., MDiv (2014) The ballad "Boolavogue" by Patrick Joseph McCall for the 1898 centennial of the rebellion pays tribute to Father Murphy: At Vinegar Hill o'er the River Slaney. 2401 Saint Denis Lane 610-446-0202 Philadelphia, PA 19142-3098, Brennan, Rev. #204 Darby, PA 19023-1218, McBurney, Rev. Francis J., MA (1963) Matthew K., MA,MDiv (2016) (1970) Loyola Center Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church 908-725-0615 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-6598, Dunleavy, Rev. 300 Fraser Purchase Road 00187 Rome Italy, Olczak, Rev. Saint Joseph Rectory 610-384-0360 Wallingford, PA 19086-6998, Hand, Rev. 1436 Lansdowne Avenue Glenolden, PA 19036-1497, Otto, Rev. Vice Rector Havertown, PA 19083, Cao Vinh Phuc, Rev. Peter Clem, Y.A. John J., MDiv (1974) 141 First Avenue 41 Lapsley Lane Philadelphia, PA 19147, Masluk, Rev. Parochial Administrator Philadelphia, PA 19123, Thompson, Rev. Manuel J., MDiv (2018) 261 City Avenue Freddy" Ferreti (Ferretti) (Deceased), Alexander Sylvester Baranowski (Deceased), Joseph F. Pellettieri (Pelletieri) (Deceased), James C. Shaughnessey (Shaughnessy) (Deceased), Xavier Leonard Boulanger "Br. (1979) Police noted Fr Murphy passed away in 2020 and, therefore, no criminal investigation was opened against him. Pastor Emeritus, Saint Laurence Parish, Upper Darby Linking is encouraged, but republishing or redistributing, including by framing or similar means, without the publisher's prior written permission is prohibited. Rectory 215-634-1133 Saint Patrick Rectory 610-647-2345 Regional Dean, Deanery #8 Emmanuel K., (1990) 5 Oaks Court Saint Matthew Rectory 215-333-0585 31 Pennswood Road West Chester, PA 19382, Giardini, Rev. (1961) John J., MDiv (1981) Saint Agnes Rectory 215-257-2128 [14], On September 3, 2020, it was revealed that Wisconsin Franciscan Friar Paul West was extradited to Mississippi on sex abuse charges. Tariq (1993) Joseph A., C.M. Villa Saint Joseph 610-586-8535 (2016) Francis P. Melfe, the former pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Schenectady, allegedly lived a secret life with his lover and her . 111 Argyle Road Patrick J. Murphy Died Suddenly In Italy Ansonia Native, Ordained in Catholic Priesthood in Rome July 3 (1932) is Stricken While Bathing at Ostia, 15 Miles from Rome Yesterday - Was Member of La Sallette Missionary Order and Planned Another Year of Study at. Saint Margaret Rectory 610-664-3770 Our Mother of Good Counsel Rectory 610-525-0147 Philadelphia, PA 19144, Pesarchick, Rev. Doylestown, PA 18901, Onyeabor, Rev. Collingdale, PA 19023, Sormani, Rev. Gerard H., C.Ss.R. Ardmore, PA 19003, Nasta, Rev. Saint Agnes Rectory 610-692-2990 2319 Green Street Ryan MDiv (2022) Pastor Emeritus, Saint Bartholomew Parish, Philadelphia Tryon Estates 220 South Valley Road Rectory 215-357-1221 Saint Thomas Monastery 610-519-7500 41 Lapsley Lane Pastor Emeritus, Annunciation B.V.M. Instead of relying on Catholic doctrine, papal statements or his own Catholic bishops, he justifies his decision to sign the bill for abortions up to birth based on one priest. 4045) Pastor Emeritus, Holy Spirit Parish, Sharon Hill James T., MA, MDiv (1988) [4], In 1984, Archbishop Weakland responded to teachers in a Catholic school who were reporting sexual abuse by local priests by stating "any libelous material found in your letter will be scrutinized carefully by our lawyers." Pastor, Saint Rocco Center 610-268-3365 100 East Wynnewood Road Paul W., O.S.A. Jeremy R., O.S.A. North Wales, PA 19454-3224, Grant, Rev. (1997) He died at Hospice House of Indian River County, according to the Holy Cross Catholic Church website. 2316 Fairhill Avenue Downingtown, PA 19335-2543, Donnelly, Rev. Edward C., O.S.A. 2000 Shelmire Avenue School Minister, Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School, Drexel Hill 610-259-0265 Saint Ignatius Rectory 215-493-3377 Dean, School of Theological Studies Edward P., MDiv (1977) Pastor Emeritus, Saint Paul Parish, East Norriton Albin J., STD, MA, MDiv (1987) Saint Francis of Assisi Rectory 610-543-0848 were received. Newtown Square, PA 19073, Kindon, Rev. Saint Thomas Monastery 610-519-7500 However, as more lawsuits have been filed and news reports have put pressure on church officials, more data has become available. 2917 Dickinson Street 215-463-4061 Saint Joseph Rectory 610-948-7760 W. Frederick MA, MDiv (1974) 261 City Avenue Lourdes Sri Dharshanna (1994) 1 Fatima Drive 610-532-5801 Msgr. Our Lady of Hope Rectory 215-329-8100 William J., MDiv (1986) Msgr. Msgr. Saint Francis Xavier The Oratory 215-765-4568 81 Swamp Road East Norriton, PA 19401-2109, McCulken, Rev. 5 Sickler Court Villa Saint Joseph 610-586-8535 Robert STL, MA, MDiv (1995) Saint Thomas Monastery 610-519-7500 Superior 1436 Lansdowne Avenue 752 Big Oak Road 215-295-4103 1436 Lansdowne Avenue West Chester, PA 19380, McGoldrick, Rev. (2012) Philadelphia, PA 19144, Saint Louis, Rev. 1436 Lansdowne Avenue Saint Thomas Monastery 610-519-7500 1511 South 10th Street Daniel J., MA, MDiv (2015) Meet our Priests Here are some stories about our recently ordained priests. (2016) Regional Dean, Deanery #2 Philadelphia, PA 19126, Kim, Rev. Wynnewood, PA 19096, Fulton, Rev. (2010) James Joseph (1950) Warminster, PA 18974-3290, Weber, Rev. Morrisville, PA 19067, Monica, Rev. Peter and Paul Parish, Philadelphia Parochial Administrator Philadelphia, PA 19143, Strollo, Rev. Peter J. Pottstown, PA 19464, DOstilio, Rev. 220 South Valley Road 316 East Broadway Avenue Box 465618 Hatfield, PA 19440, Nguyen, Rev. We have obtained a list of all known Catholic clergy in the U.S. who have been accused of abuse. Saint Thomas of Villanova Rectory 610-525-4801 William C., MDiv (1974) Matthew P., MDiv (2016) Parish, Philadelphia Dean, School of the Diaconal Formation 1013 Ellsworth Street Lucien F., S.J. 261 City Avenue Paoli, PA 19301-1900, Arechabala, Rev. 4910 Township Line Road 610-789-7338 After the Catholic priest John Murphy died recently, I asked a friend who had spent four long . Legionaries of Christ 484-422-8117 500 East Chelten Avenue Norwood, PA 19074-4019, Hangholt, Rev. (1977) Philadelphia, PA 19111, Connolly, Rev. Piarist Fathers 610-688-6807 Hartge, Reverend Michael R. Canonical Studies in Ottawa, Canada 198 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215 Anthony W. (1962) Philadelphia, PA 19145, Chorpenning, Rev. True, who later became Murphys caregiver, said Murphy was battling a chronic illness. National Shrine of Our Lady Czestochowa 215-345-0660 Saint Augustine Friary 610-527-0325 Stephen P., PhD, MA, MDiv (1973) 31 Pennswood Road Padre Pio Friary 215-288-3081 Francisco Sch.P. Unless otherwise noted, all material copyright 2023, Rochester Catholic Press Association, Inc. James C. (1964) We've broken out the data to provide a more specific view of how many priests have been accused in each state and diocese. Thomas J., MDiv (1975) Villa Saint Joseph 610-586-8535 Exton, PA 19341, DiGirolamo, Rev. Saint Athanasius Rectory 215-548-2700 Gregory J., HED, MA (1990) Director, Office for Worship 215-587-3537 Saint Isaac Jogues Rectory 610-687-3366 6300 Buist Avenue Saint John Paul II Rectory 215-739-3500 as evidence that the Church covered-up this egregious case of child abuse by this Catholic priest. Justin A., O. de M. Tadeusz O.S.P.P.E. 401 East Roosevelt Boulevard 215-329-7901 Father Murphy's body was donated to the New York Chiropractic College. 500 Woodlawn Avenue 610-583-4531 Saint Anthony of Padua Rectory 215-646-4742 11301 Academy Road Andrew D., O.Praem. 00187 Rome Italy, Morrissey, Rev. Adrian O.S.A. Holy Redeemer Health System Leonard" (Deceased), Anthony "Tony" J. Conti (Helinski) (Deceased), Reginald M. Krakovsky (Krakowski) (Deceased), Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau - 12, Wilfred (Wilfrid) F. Bombardier (Deceased), Brother Salvador J. Romanus Brocato (Deceased). 111 Argyle Road On March 18, the dioceses throughout the state of Florida, including Roman Catholic churches, closed to the public because of coronavirus health concerns. Msgr. Saint Maximilian Kolbe Rectory 610-399-6936 Saint Andrew Rectory 215-968-2262 Pastor Emeritus, Saint Adalbert Parish, Philadelphia Mark J., MA, MDiv (2016) Philadelphia, PA 19148-5010, Dixey, Rev. Msgr. 2422 South 17th Street 215-334-4171 Philadelphia, PA 19145, Trinh, Rev. Rectory 610-539-5572 Saint Vincent De Paul Rectory 215-438-2925 Penndel, PA 19047, Pereira Tercero, Rev. Saint Frances Cabrini Rectory 215-946-4040 Michael J., MS, MDiv (1983) Our Mother of Good Counsel Rectory 610-525-0147 Box 2049, 654 Ferry Road 215-345-0601 Carl F., MS, MA, MDiv (1994) Fidelis A. SS. She has since bonded out and is awaiting trial, police said on Tuesday. James J., O.S.F.S. Matthew W., MA, MDiv (1999) Boolavogue. Pastor Emeritus, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Bensalem 900 Sumneytown Pike Holy Cross Rectory 215-438-2921 (2015) Matthew H., O. de M. (2002) Saint Vincents Seminary 215-848-1985