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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Diocese of Brooklyn, New York

Arthur D. Purcell

Status: Permanently removed from ministry

Appeared under the heading: “List Of Diocesan Clergy For Whom The Diocese Received Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct With A Minor - Clergy Members Of The Diocese Of Brooklyn With Credible Allegations: Credibility Deemed By Diocesan Review Board Determination And/Or Admission On Behalf Of The Cleric.”

Birth Year: Not reported

Ordination year: 1979

Reported assignment history:

St. Anne, Flushing
St. Michael, Flushing
St. Cecilia, BK
St. Frances de Chantal, BK
St. Brendan, BK

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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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