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 Phoenix, Arizona

Marvin Knighton

Status: Dismissed from clerical state

Appeared under the heading: “List of priests from other dioceses who may no longer serve in the Diocese of Phoenix due to an accusation of sexual misconduct with a minor.”

Birth Year: Not reported

Ordination year: 1975

Reported assignment history:

St. Mary's High School

Other results for “Marvin Knighton” in released lists

Marvin Knighton - Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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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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