Fr. Francis J. McManus
Removed from hospital chaplaincy in the Fall River diocese after a man alleged in 3/02 that McManus molested him in the 1970s at BC High School in Boston. Settled for $600K in 1/03. Another man alleged early-1980s abuse by McManus. The man said he returned his diploma in 1988 when the school failed to investigate. McManus was a pastor in the Norwich diocese between BC High and hospital assignments. Sent to live under restriction at Campion Center in Weston, MA. Died 1/5/15. On Northeast Jesuits list of credibly accused 1/15/19. On Norwich diocese’s list 2/22/19. It notes reports received 2002-05 of abuse of multiple minors 1974-85. On the Knoxville diocese’s list as of 3/6/20, where he worked in Kingsport 6/78-7/79. On Fall River diocese’s list in 1/21 of credibly accused.
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Jesuits Northeast Province List 01.15.19
- Diocese of Fall River List 01.26.21
- Boston Globe 03.06.02
- Boston Globe 03.08.02
- Boston Globe 01.10.03
- The Day 01.16.03
- Daily News 03.05.11
- SNAP Statement 03.06.11
- Boston Globe 11.20.11
- South Coast Today 01.11.15
- Jesuits Northeast Province List 01.15.19
- Diocese of Norwich List 02.22.19
- Diocese of Knoxville List 03.06.20
- Diocese of Fall River List 01.26.21
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