Fr. John Lord
Named by the Diocese of Orange as one of six priests accused in 2003 of the sexual abuse of minors. Lord died from complications of AIDS in 2/89 at age 46. Also known as Father “Jack”. He had been at St. Columban Church for 6 years before his death. Shown as absent on sick leave per 1988 Catholic Directory. Civil suit was filed in 12/03 by one plaintiff. No date given for alleged abuse or info on parish where it occurred. $3,739,842 settlement in 2005.
- OC Weekly 03.04.05
- LA Times 02.18.89
- OC Register 12.24.03
- OC Register 05.17.05
- Orange County Weekly 12.08.08
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