Fr. Richard J. Allen
In 2002 a man told the Diocese that Allen abused him for two years, when he was ages 12-13. Allen resigned from his position and his privileges were suspended in 4/2002. The Diocese denied any prior knowledge. No criminal charges were filed. In 5/2002 the Diocese stated that Allen’s file did not raise any red flags during its review of the files of 240 active priests. Died 8/22/2007, age 64. Per his obituary, Allen was a licensed mental health therapist. Name included on the Diocese’s list of credibly accused.
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