Fr. James Bernard Hanlon
Accused of abuse of a 16-year-old boy in late 1982 or early 1983. Settled in 1997 for $12.5K. Hanlon died 2/17/90 at age 38. He was HIV positive; death certificate says years of alcoholism contributed to his death. Diocese ordered to produce personnel files. Allegations are that the diocese shielded Hanlon and other abusers. Personnel files produced 11/28/06. Named in new suit 4/07. Suit against Hanlon and Fr. Teczar settled in 2/08. Another claim settled in 3/09.
- Diocese of Fort Worth List of Accused Priests accessed 1.12
- Fort Worth Diocese 06.10.05
- Documents from the Secret Archives of the Fort Worth Diocese
- Star Telegram 06.11.05
- Star Telegram 06.26.05
- Star Telegram 08.10.05
- Star Telegram 08.18.05
- Star Telegram 02.16.06
- WFAA and Dallas Morning News 02.21.06
- Star Telegram (AP) 02.24.06
- Star Telegram 11.28.06
- Star Telegram 11.29.06
- Dallas Morning News 11.29.06
- Star Telegram 04.04.07
- Houston Chroncile (AP) 04.04.07
- Houston Chronicle (AP) 12.19.07
- Star Telegram 12.20.07
- Star Telegram 02.15.08
- Dallas Morning News 03.04.09
- DFW Catholic 03.19.09
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