Fr. Patrick J. Lynch

Ordained: 1959
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Dallas TX

The Dallas Diocese knew in 1966 that Lynch sexually abused a student at St. Pius X Church in Dallas. It settled with one victim in 1995; a third victim came forward in 1995. Lynch retired in 1995 due to allegations and moved to England. Other allegations in 1997; privileges removed. Died in 2014. Several settlements. On the Diocese’s list 1/31/2019. Included in 4/2019 on the Diocese of Tyler’s list.


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