Fr. Michael J. Broderick
Accused of abusing a girl, ages 4-9, in 1969-1974 while pastor at St. Joseph in Hill, IA. Revs. John Bonn, SJ and William Dawson were also accused. Settlement in the Davenport bankruptcy. Review board reportedly considered allegations credible. Diocese refused to list the names of these 3 and 15 other priests on their site. Bankruptcy Court ruled in the alleged victim’s favor in 8/2012; the 3 names were posted separately from the main list. Died 9/24/1984.
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