Fr. Kenneth L. Martin
Accused of sexually and physically abusing two teenage brothers while assigned to St. Andrew’s in Bayonne, starting in 1978. One told a priest in 1981 and Auxiliary Bishop Pichelli in 1983, but no action. Martin held the position of Secretary to Archbishop McCarrick 1991-1993, then was returned to parish ministry. The same victim went to McCarrick with allegations in 1996 or 1997. The victim and his family got a small settlement. Martin was removed, then later assigned as a hospital chaplain. Removed again in 2002. Still a priest in 2013, without privileges, working as a train conductor for NJ Transit. Included 2/13/2019 on the Archdiocese’s list of credibly accused. Multiple alleged victims noted. Permanently removed from ministry. A new lawsuit in 7/2020 claims abuse of a boy 1981-1984, at St. Andrew’s.
- Mark Crawford, Testimony before the NJ Senate, 01.26.04
- New York Times 12.18.05
- Jersey Journal 01.09.12
- Star-Ledger 11.03.13
- National Catholic Reporter 07.17.18
- Church Militant 09.03.18
- Archdiocese of Newark List 02.13.19
- Archdiocese of Newark Tobin Letter 02.13.19
- Bridgewater Courier News 04.22.19
- Colorado Sun 06.22.20
- NorthJersey.com 07.13.20
- NJ.com 10.07.20
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