Fr. James R. McNerney
Allegations to diocese in 2003 of abuse of a minor in the 1980s. Placed on administrative leave in 2004 per recommendation of diocesan review board. McNerney denied all allegations. As of 9/05, McNerney had asked the Vatican for a canonical trial. (Misidentified in some news articles with an erroneous middle initial.)
Return to main database page. See abbreviations and posting policy. Send corrections.
Our Database of Publicly Accused does not state or imply that individuals facing allegations are guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. The reports contained in the database are merely allegations. The U.S. legal system presumes that a person accused of or charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff proves otherwise. Admissions of guilt or liability are not typically a part of civil or private settlements. For more information, see our posting policy.