Fr. Michael J. Burns

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Trenton NJ

Accused publicly in 3/2004 of sexually abusing a girl when she was a sixth grader in 1975. Her complaint was originally made in 2002; the Diocese investigated, found no proof and allowed Burns to continue in active ministry. She filed suit in 2004. Burns retired in good standing in 2017.


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