Fr. Jose Alonso
Rector from 1973 of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist when accused in 7/87 of sexually assaulting two teenage brothers. Resigned in 8/87. Sent to New Mexico for treatment. Convicted in 1988 of the sexual abuse of the two boys. Sentenced to five years. Died 9/19/03, shortly after release from prison. Named in at least three civil suits. At least two claims included in settlement with diocese in 2005. (One news article spells his last name Alonzo.)
- Star Ledger 08.12.87
- Bishop Rodimer Deposition 08.14.89
- The Record 04.14.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Denver Post 06.13.04
- Herald News 11.04.04
- Herald News 02.16.05
- Daily Record 02.16.05
- NorthJerseycom 05.05.05
- Herald News 05.08.05
- Star Ledger 07.23.06
- Herald News 07.23.06
- The Record 04.27.08
- Diocese of Paterson List 02.13.19
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