Fr. Roger Michael Mahony
Twice accused of abuse. Not substantiated, no action taken. Retired in 2011. Shown in a 2013 release of documents to have “maneuvered behind the scenes to shield molester priests, provide damage control for the church and keep parishioners in the dark about sexual abuse in their parishes.” As of 2/1/2013, his successor, Archbishop Gomez, stripped Mahony of all administrative or public duties. Remained a bishop in good standing. The archdiocese’s list in 12/2021 shows that Mahony was “Exonerated/Retired/Full Faculties to Minister.”
- L.A. Archdiocesan Report, page 2, 02.17.04
- NBC Southern California 01.02.13
- The Media Report 01.28.13
- Catholic News Agency 01.31.13
- ABC 6 01.31.13
- BBC News 02.01.13
- CNN 02.01.13
- Statement by Archbishop Gomez in Spanish 02.01.13
- Statement by Archbishop Gomez 02.01.13
- National Catholic Reporter 02.01.13
- L.A. Times 02.01.13
- NY Times 02.01.13
- Coshocton Tribune 02.01.13
- St. Augustine Record 02.01.13
- Redlands Daily Facts 02.01.13
- Religion News Service 02.01.13
- L.A. Weekly 02.01.13
- National Catholic Reporter 02.01.13
- Statement by Archbishop Gomez 02.01.13
- Cardinal Roger Mahony Blogs 02.01.13
- L.A. Times 02.09.13
- National Catholic Reporter 02.15.13
- Vatican Insider 02.15.13
- L.A. Daily News 02.15.13
- L.A. Times 12.01.13
- L.A. Times 12.01.13
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles List 12.21.21
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