Fr. Lynn Richard Caffoe
Archdiocese received notice on 1/21/1975 that Caffoe sexually abused altar boys at his first parish. Faculty had been concerned during his seminary training at St. John’s in Camarillo. File summaries indicate at least 15 victims. Accused in every parish, including St. Callistus in what later became the Orange diocese. Removed after his therapist reported to authorities on 5/8/1991. Treated at St. Luke’s Institute 1991-1992. Laicized in 1/2006. Settlement 7/14/2007. Died in 2009. Personnel files released 1/2013.
- Exhibit 52 Caffoe Documents
- BishopAccountability Summary of Caffoe Reports
- Selected Caffoe Documents from 1975
- LA Times 08.18.02
- LA Archdiocesan Report page 1 02.17.04
- LA Times 04.20.06
- LA Times 09.09.06
- LA Times 03.20.07
- The Tidings 03.21.07
- Orange County Weekly 10.11.12
- LA Daily News 10.12.12
- Huffington Post 01.21.13
- Orange County Weekly 01.24.13
- God Discussion 02.01.13
- LA Times 12.01.13
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