Fr. William D. Lum
Placed on leave in 1996. Pled guilty 8/97 to misdemeanor sexual abuse of a 16-year-old boy in 1992; given conditional discharge instead of prison or probation. Allowed to perform administrative duties for diocese until 4/02 when he was again placed on leave without privileges. Civil suit filed. Dismissed by appeals court 2/02 as to diocese and parish, but not Lum. On behalf of Lum, diocese settled 5/02 for counseling fees. Sentenced to a life of prayer and penance, per 6/7/12 announcement from diocese. Claim via CVA in 7/20. At least one other accuser.
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 01.15.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 02.02.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 04.22.02
- Associated Press 05.02.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 05.03.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 05.09.02
- Post Standard (NY) 05.12.02
- Post Standard 05.22.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- Democrat & Chronicle 08.10.12
- WHAM 08.07.13
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.15.19
- Rochester Beacon 05.20.21
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