Fr. Sherman W. Gray

Ordained: 1970
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Bridgeport CT

A man alleged in 12/2002 that he was abused by Gray and Revs. McGoldrick and Morrissey for four years, beginning when he was 15. The three priests immediately resigned from their parishes. The accuser wrote to the Diocese and then met with Bishop Lori. Allegations were given to Review Board, CPS notified. Claim settled by the Diocese as part of a massive $21M settlement in 10/2003 with 40 people claiming abuse by 16 priests, including Gray. Per a 2019 report commissioned by the Diocese, there was one victim of Gray, a 16-year-old boy, abused 1981-1982.


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