Fr. Brian Bjorklund
Navy chaplain. Removed from active ministry in 2003 after allegations that he abused a male minor in the early years of his priesthood. No criminal charges. Review board found charge to be substantive. Reinstated as an active priest in 2/2004 after the Vatican ruled that, per canon law in place in 1975-1976, the alleged action “did not constitute the crime of sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 16.” The Navy did not take him back. Died 9/25/2007.
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