Fr. Joseph D. Casaclang

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese in 10/19. Allegedly sexually abused a girl, ages 10-13, during 1979-82. The girl’s family attended St. Joseph’s Parish in King’s Park, where Casaclang was assigned. The abuse is said to have occurred during the priest’s visits to the family’s home. Casaclang left the parish after the diocese learned of the allegations, and was assigned to two more parishes. He is not indexed in the Official Catholic Directory after 2000. His accuser sued, and in 10/19 received a “low six-figures” settlement from the diocese. Included in 3/21 on the diocese’s list of accused.


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