Fr. Kenneth Bernard Hendricks
“Brother Pius.” Took vows in 1962 as a Franciscan brother in Cincinnati. Assistant Director of the Over-the Rhine Youth Club in 1966. Transferred to the Philippines in 1984. Left the Franciscans in 1986. Ordained for the priesthood, worked in the Diocese of Naval, Philippines for 37 years. Would return to Cincinnati in the summers. Arrested in Naval, Biliran Province, Philippines in 12/2018. Accused of abuse of 10 boys there, as young as age 7; may be at least 50 victims. By 11/2019 around 20 had come forward. Some lived with him and were allegedly abused during baths with Hendricks. The Cincinnati Archdiocese denies authority over Hendricks, but says it did raise money for his Philippines mission. Died 1/26/2022, while on trial for the sexual abuse of two boys, who were brothers. Included on the St. John the Baptist Province Franciscans List in 6/2022.
- WLWT 12.06.18
- WKRC TV 12.06.18
- New York Times 12.06.18
- Cincinnati Enquirer 12.06.18
- Cincinnati Enquirer 12.06.18
- AP via WCOP 12.06.18
- Preston Business Review 12.07.18
- UCA News 04.15.19
- Associated Press 09.09.19
- Associated Press 09.09.19
- Associated Press 09.09.19
- Associated Press 11.06.19
- Philippine Daily Inquirer 02.13.22
- St. John the Baptist Province Franciscans List 06.28.23
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