Fr. James M. Fondriest

Ordained: 1972
Status: Accused

Died: 07/17/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Youngstown OH

First named publicly as accused on the diocese’s list 10/29/2018. Leave of Absence in 1994 from St. Joseph’s in Mantua, where he was pastor. Went on to marry. Died in Estero, FL 7/17/2021.


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.