Fr. Francis Bruno
Removed from a seminary because of improper behavior. Graduated from another. Accused in a 1994 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, ages 12-14, 1978-1981. The abuse allegedly occurred at parishes in Woodbridge and South Amboy and at the Stella Maris Retreat on Long Beach Island. Removed from ministry. Included on the diocese’s list 2/13/2019. Multiple alleged victims noted. Per the list in 11/2023, Bruno was laicized.
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