Fr. Russell L. Dillard
Suspended in 3/2002 after two sisters alleged he kissed and fondled them when they were teenagers. One woman said he was “pretty much my boyfriend for four years.” Dillard admitted that he might have “crossed over a line” with at least one teenage girl. Formally dismissed from active ministry in 8/2002. Laicized in 2003. On the archdiocese’s list 10/15/2018.
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