Fr. William A. Finnerty

Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Died: 10/7/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of Kansas City KS

Graduate of Conception Abbey. Accused at some point of abusing a girl more than 30 years prior. Archdiocese recommended that he remain at a care facility due to his poor health, with restrictions. Died in  10/09 at age 82. On the archdiocese’s list 1/35/19. It notes multiple allegations of abuse, occurring in the early- to mid-1960s.


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