Fr. Sean Cronin

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

From Ireland, where he was refused ordination. Arrived in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 1972, ordained for the Archdiocese in 1973. Sued in 2003, accused of abuse between 1972-1980, while assigned to St. Genevieve in Panorama City and St. Monica in Santa Monica. In 2004 the Archdiocese counted two accusers. His personnel file released in 1/2013 reveals he provided liquor to an underage teen he was counseling, asked the boy sexual questions, and took him to see a movie with homosexual sex scenes. On administrative leave 2004-2011. Laicized 1/26/2011.


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