RICHMOND (VA)
The Catholic Virginian
July 14, 2019
The Diocese of Richmond added six priests to its list of clergy with credible and substantiated claims of child sexual abuse, Thursday, June 27.
In a statement released simultaneously with the six names, Bishop Barry C. Knestout said, “As we continue to engage with survivors of abuse and learn more about the history of our diocese, we continue our commitment to transparency. It is my sincere hope that the additions of these individuals will help provide healing for anyone who suffered at their hands.”
These are the priests, their affiliation and status:
• Stanley F. Banaszek, Maryknoll, deceased
• Anthony M. Canu, Third Order Regular Franciscan, deceased
• Patrick J. Cassidy, diocesan, deceased
• Leonardo G. Mateo, extern, Archdiocese of Tagbilaran (Philippines), deceased
• Thomas D. Sykes, Franciscan Friar of Atonement, deceased
• Vincent The Quang Nguyen, extern, Archdiocese of Saigon, Vietnam, unknown
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