Credibly Accused

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

Published Jan. 28, 2020

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Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky

James W. Thompson

Status: Deceased

Appeared under the heading: “Overview And Analysis Of Files Provided By The Archdiocese Of Louisville - Conclusion”

Birth Year: Not reported

Ordination year: 1944

Reported assignment history:

1945, Associate Pastor, Saint Cecilia Parish
1947-1948, Dean of Men, Saint Mary College, St. Mary, KY
1949, Associate Pastor, Saint Cecilia Parish
1951, Pastor, Saint Joseph Parish, Marion County, KY
1955-1960, Teacher/Purchasing, Saint Mary College, St. Mary, KY
1961-1963, Superior of Order at the College, Saint Mary College, St. Mary, KY
1963-1966, Superior & Rector, Saint Mary College, St. Mary, KY
1967-1969, Rector Only, Saint Mary College, St. Mary, KY
June 1970, Associate Pastor, Holy Spirit Parish
June 1972, Pastor, Saint Ignatius Parish
June 1987, Retired,

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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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