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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Xaverian Brothers

John J. Donovan "Ronald"

Status: Died: 2000

Appeared under the heading: “Deceased or former Xaverian Brothers with a credible or established offense against a minor (anyone under the age of 18)”

Birth Year: Not reported

Ordination year: Not reported

Reported assignment history:

1952-1957 St. Teresa, Brooklyn, NY
1958 Holy Name School, Brooklyn, NY
1959-1961 Keith Academy, Lowell, MA
1963-1969 Cardinal Hayes HS, Bronx, NY
1970-1971 studies Fordham University, NY
1972-1974 Malden Catholic HS, Malden, MA
1975-1979 St Edward School, Brockton, MA
1981 Holy Family Parish
1985-1987 St. Catherine, Norwood, MA
1990-1995 retired
1998 skilled care facility, Norwood, MA

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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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