Fr. Francis J. McManus
Removed from hospital chaplaincy in Fall River diocese after a man alleged in 3/02 that McManus molested him in 1970s at BC High 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 pastor in 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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