Fr. J. Brendan McNulty

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Ordained: 1974
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Cleveland OH

Placed on leave in 2003 after allegations that he sexually abused “several” of the seven brothers in a family that had befriended him shortly after his ordination. Review board deemed the allegations credible. McNulty wrote a letter of apology in 1982 to one of the brothers, and mentioned that the older brothers had been hurt as much. Abuse covered about 10 years. Laicization announced in 11/2007. Name included on the diocese’s list of credibly accused.


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