Fr. Francis C. Byrne
“Frank.” Named publicly as credibly accused by the Columbans U.S. Province on its list in 2/22. Noted to have multiple allegations of abuse, occurring in 1973. Per the Official Catholic Directory Byrne was at that time assigned to the St. Columban Retreat House in Derby, NY. He left the community and ministry in 1976 and died in 2011.
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