Fr. Albert H. Cason
Removed from ministry in 1985 due to allegations he sexually abused boys. Police investigated; no charges. Diocese investigated; deemed allegations credible. Sent for treatment and never allowed to return to ministry. Eight plaintiffs filed suits 12/02. Many dismissed on SOL. At least six former altar boys claimed he abused them in the 1960s while assigned to St. John’s in Spencerport and St. Patrick’s in Owego. Abuse said to have occurred on overnight camping trips and at a drive-in movie. Voluntarily laicized per 6/7/12 statement from Diocese. Deceased, per the diocese’s list updated in 10/18.
- Press & Sun Bulletin 04.18.02
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 04.22.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 05.05.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 12.04.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 12.07.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 12.11.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 12.19.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 12.25.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 01.04.03
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 05.09.03
- Press & Sun Bulletin 10.08.04
- Press and Sun-Bulletin 05.05.07
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- Diocese of Rochester List Updated 09.30.18
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 02.28.19
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.15.19
Sources:
Return to main database page. See abbreviations and posting policy. Send corrections.
Our Database of Publicly Accused does not state or imply that individuals facing allegations are guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. The reports contained in the database are merely allegations. The U.S. legal system presumes that a person accused of or charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff proves otherwise. Admissions of guilt or liability are not typically a part of civil or private settlements. For more information, see our posting policy.