The Jefferson City Catholic Diocese and Bishop Shawn McKnight are facing a lawsuit from victims, who alleged abuse happened at churches in the Capitol city.
In the last week, five survivors sued the group, accusing anywhere from four to five church officials of sexual abuse over the past few decades. In a statement to KRCG 13, Bishop McKnight said those accused includeThomas Duggan, Gerald Howard (formerly Carmen Sita),Fr. Francis Gillgannon,“Fr. Darr” and “Fr. Dave.”
According to the diocese, Duggan, Howard and Gillgannon are all deceased. Prior to the recent allegations, both Duggan and Howardhad committed other offenses, and had been listed on the diocese’s public registry of clergy credibly accused of misconduct.
Additionally,Bishop McKnight said there is no record of a “Fr. Darr” ever serving in the Diocese of Jefferson City. The diocese is currently working to identify a “Fr. Dave.” However, the church confirmed the allegation…
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