Fr. Thomas E. Neary
At a state senate hearing in Albany in 5/03, a man claimed Neary raped him at least 100 times as a child over a twp-year period in the 1960s. The diocese would not discuss case but said they offered to pay for the man’s counseling. As of 1/04 diocese had paid $3000K. Neary retired in 1995. Died 9/01, age 83. Per 2008 articles, there were numerous victims who had not made public allegations. On diocese’s list 12/3/18. Accused in 8/19 lawsuit of abuse 1954-60 of a boy at Camp Nazareth and elsewhere. By 2/14/20 there were five claims against Neary under the NY Child Victims Act.
- Post-Standard 09.19.01
- Post-Standard (NY) 06.18.03
- Post-Standard 01.07.04
- Post-Standard 01.17.04
- Post-Standard 06.26.07
- City of Angels 10.26.08
- News and Observer 04.29.10
- Renew America 12.04.11
- Syracuse News 09.13.15
- Syracuse News 09.15.15
- New York Upstate website 02.14.18
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Syracuse com 09.11.18
- Diocese of Syracuse List 12.03.18
- Syracuse site 12.03.18
- WKTV TV 08.14.19
- WFAE 12.05.19
- Syracuse com 02.14.20
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