Fr. John A. Cannon
Removed 2003. Accused of abuse of at least two youths in late 1950s and 1960s. By 1964, at least six boys had complained to the Archdiocese that Cannon would sneak into their cabins at camp in the night and molest them. Civil suits filed 2004. As of 2/05, his ministry had been permanently restricted and he was living a life of prayer & penance. Named in 2006 suit which was dismissed by court. Appeal rejected by 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals 11/07. On 1994 secret list. Died 5/31/17.
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia Assignment Record (revised)
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia Priest Data Profile
- Mangum v Archdiocese of Philadelphia et al
- Philadelphia Inquirer 12.18.03
- Philadelphia Inquirer 12.19.03
- Philadelphia Daily News 05.18.04
- Lancaster New Era 05.19.04
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.17.05
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report 09.21.05
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report Appendix 09.21.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.25.05
- Law com 11.07.07
- 1994 Memo from Fr William Lynn to Asst Vicar for Admin re Names in Philadelphia Secret Archives, released 02.27.12
- Philadelphia Inquirer 04.02.12
- Washington Post 04.02.12
- NY Times 04.03.12
- Cathoics4Change 06.07.17
- Cavanagh Funeral Home accessed 06.14.17
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