Fr. Benjamin G. Hawkes
Monsignor. Administrative officer and treasurer for the archdiocese until Roger Mahoney became archbishop in 1985. Died in 9/1985. Accused in 1995 of abuse of two boys 1973-1985, while assigned to St. Basil in L.A. Claims settled. As part of 2007 $660M settlement with 508 plaintiffs, the Archdiocese was to release personnel files. Personnel files released in 1/2013.
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