Fr. Joseph P. Gausch
Named in at least three 2004 lawsuits and one in 2006. Accused of abuse of numerous boys. First report of abuse received in 1948; sent for treatment. Reassigned several times. Left priesthood in 1992. Questioned several times prior to death in 5/99. At least 12 known sexual assault complaints against him by 2000. The 2006 suit was dismissed. Name on 1994 secret memo.
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- Letter written By Fr Gausch
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- Philadelphia Daily News 01.31.04
- Philadelphia Inquirer 02.01.04
- Daily Times 02.03.04
- Philadelphia Daily News 03.16.04
- Morning Call 03.25.04
- Philadelphia Inquirer 05.12.04
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.18.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.25.05
- Local Catholic 09.29.05
- Mangum et al v Archdiocese of Philadelphia et al 06.14.06
- Delco Times 12.01.06
- Lawcom 11.07.07
- Philadelphia Daily News 01.25.12
- 1994 Memo from Fr. William Lynn to Asst. Vicar for Admin. re Names in Philadelphia Secret Archives, released 02.27.12
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