Credibly Accused

Search lists of U.S. Catholic clergy that have been deemed credibly accused of sexual abuse or misconduct.

Published Jan. 28, 2020

This database was last updated in January 2020 and should only be used as a historical snapshot of the lists published by dioceses and religious orders. There may be changes to those records that are not reflected here.

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Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa

John J. Brickley

Status: Deceased

Appeared under the heading: “Archdiocese of Dubuque – Table of Accused Priests”

Birth Year: 1909

Ordination year: 1935

Reported assignment history:

Cresco, Assumption Parish 1935 - 1939
Ames, St. Cecilia Parish 1939 - 1943
Gilbert, SS. Peter and Paul Parish 1943 - 1949
Ackley, St. Mary Parish 1949 - 1954
Nevada, St. Patrick Parish 1954 - 1966
Colo, St. Mary Parish 1954 - 1957
Eagle Grove, Sacred Heart Parish 1966 - 1969
Williams, St. Mary Parish 1969 - 1973
Britt, St. Patrick Parish 1973 - 1985
Retired 1985
Activities restricted 1998
Deceased 1998

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Sources: U.S Catholic dioceses and religious orders, ProPublica reporting, Pontifical Yearbook (2019)

Data entry by: Tatyana Bellamy-Walker, Grace Haley, Samantha Maldonado, Spencer Norris, Anna Pouza, Lilia Saul

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