Fr. John A. Howlett
Ordained in Ireland. In Lubbock, TX by 1960. Accused by several women of abusing them as children. Diocese first learned of allegations in 1980s. Claims arose again in 1993. Diocese gave settlement to at least one alleged victim. Faculties removed. Returned to the Pallotines in Dublin, Ireland. Personnel files released by Diocese 11/28/06. On Amarillo diocese’s list 1/31/19; assigned there 1/61-7/66 and 2/71-7/77.
- Fort Worth Diocese 06.10.05 Partial Assignment Record
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Diocese of Fort Worth List of Accused Priests accessed 01.00.12
- Documents from Ft Worth Diocese Secret Archives
- Ft Worth 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
- Star Telegram 02.24.06
- WFAA/Dallas Morning News 02.24.06
- CBS 11 08.11.06
- Star Telegram 11.28.06
- Dallas Morning News 11.29.06
- Star Telegram 11.29.06
- One in Four (Ireland) 12.21.06
- Star Telegram 11.27.08
- Star Telegram 06.01.11
- Diocese of Fort Worth List of Accused Priests accessed 12.31.11
- Diocese of Amarillo List 01.31.19
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