Fr. John W. Broderick

Ordained: 1989
Status: Acquitted

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Ordained in 1989 for the Diocese of Syracuse. Arrested in 2/2008; charged with the sexual abuse of four children from one family in 2007 in Nicolville (Albany diocese). Privileges were removed in 2008 by Syracuse for “incidents unrelated to sexual abuse.” Staying at Holy Name of Jesus Academy in Massena when arrested. There was at least one more possible victim. Broderick sued his accusers in 11/2008; dismissed in 1/2010. Found guilty of one misdemeanor; acquitted on two felony charges in 2/2009. Court vacated his conviction in 4/2009. Civil charges could go forward as of a 12/2012 Appeals Court ruling. On the Scranton diocese’s 8/19/2018 list of credibly accused. Included  12/3/2018 on the Syracuse diocese’s list of credibly accused. Permanently removed from ministry.


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