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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Jesuits West

John R. Shepherd

Status: Deceased

Appeared under the heading: “List Two: DECEASED AND FORMER CALIFORNIA PROVINCE JESUITS WITH CREDIBLE CLAIMS Many claims were received after an accused priest was deceased. In those instances, the accused was unable to defend himself or deny the charges. The Province was unable to undertake a thorough investigation. Deceased individuals are included in this list based upon the fact that an accusation was reported. FROM List of Jesuits from Jesuits West Province with Credible Claims of Sexual Abuse of a Minor or Vulnerable Adult”

Birth Year: Not reported

Ordination year: Not reported

Reported assignment history:

Bellarmine College
Preparatory, San Jose, CA
1945 - 1948
Ryan Preparatory Junior
Seminary, Fresno, CA 1954 - 1955
Brophy College Preparatory,
Phoenix, AZ 1955 - 1956
Loyola High School,
Los Angeles, CA 1957 - 1958
The Jesuit Retreat House of
Los Altos, Los Altos, CA 1958 - 1958
JESUITS WEST December 7, 2018 | 8 of 29
Manresa Retreat House,
Azusa, CA 1959
- 1991

Other results for “John R. Shepherd” in released lists

John R. Shepherd - Archdiocese of Los Angeles, California

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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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