Fr. Donald W. Eagleson
Accused in 2002 of abuse in 1971 when he was a Holy Cross brother teaching at Moreau High School in Hayward. Ordained for the Diocese of Santa Rosa in 1985. Suspended in 2002 on new allegation of 1971 abuse; not revealed to parishioners or public until 2006. Partial settlement of 2004 civil suit in 2005. Died 10/22/04. On Santa Rosa diocese’s list 1/12/19. On the Oakland diocese’s list in 2019. Accused in a lawsuit[s] filed sometime between 2019-2022.
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