Fr. Joseph T. Herp
Sued in 2002 and 2003 by four men alleging abuse 1970s-80s. Archdiocese admitted in 5/02 to other concerns about Herp in the 1970s. Police investigated in 1988 and 1990, while Herp was a police chaplain. Privileges permanently removed in 10/02. In 2003, diocesan review board substantiated the allegations. Laicization announced in 10/05. Died 10/25/13. Included on the archdiocese’s list of accused in 2019.
- Associated Press 05.11.02
- Courier-Journal 05.17.02
- Courier-Journal 05.18.02
- Courier-Journal 09.29.02
- Courier Journal (Major account) 09.29.02
- Courier-Journal 10.06.02
- Courier-Journal 10.11.02
- Courier-Journal 10.20.02
- Courier-Journal 04.10.03
- Courier-Journal 05.31.03
- Courier-Journal 03.09.04
- Courier-Journal 10.25.05
- Courier-Journal 01.31.10
- BA Page on Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up in the Louisville Archdiocese, part 1 04.22.11
- Courier Journal 11.01.13
- Archdiocese of Louisville List 02.11.19
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