Fr. David J. Kelley

Ordained: 1974
Status: Sued

Died: 06/6/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of Cincinnati OH

At least 38 men have filed suit alleging forced oral sex, rape, and other abuse by Kelley when they were minors. At least four complaints in 1983 prompted transfer to a new parish. After complaints in 1986, Archbishop Pilarczyk sent Kelley to the Servants of the Paracletes for treatment, then assigned him to a hospital chaplaincy with a parish residence and ministry. More allegations 1993-1994. Removed in 2002. Allowed to be a counselor until lawsuits in 2003 were reported. Suit withdrawn after 5/31/2006 ruling by Ohio Supreme Court. Kelley died in 6/2009. Included in 2006 on the Archdiocese’s list of credibly accused.

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