Fr. James C. Hayes

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Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Removed from his assignment in 6/02 after allegations resurfaced about “inappropriate behavior” years previously. Incident was first reported in 1990 and Hayes was sent to St. Luke’s for treatment. He had been serving as hospital chaplain since 1991. Per a 6/03 news report, Hayes had been permanently removed from ministry. On diocese’s list 12/3/18.


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