Fr. C. Richard Nowery
Accused in 1986 of sexually abusing two boys in Austin, TX. Sent for treatment then approved for return to ministry. Worked for the order for eight years recruiting and guiding new members, with no unsupervised access to children. Assigned in 1994 to a New Orleans parish where he was made pastor in 1995. Placed on leave in 2002 after review of personnel file. Officials there said they had no knowledge of his past. On New Orleans archdiocese’s list 11/2/18. Died in 2018. On Baton Rouge diocese’s list in early 2019. On Austin diocese’s list 1/31/19. On order’s list 6/12/19.
- Times-Picayune 05.06.02
- Austin American-Statesman 05.07.02
- Times-Picayune 05.07.02
- The Advocate 05.10.02
- Daily Town Talk 05.13.02
- Austin American-Statesman 05.18.02
- The Advocate 05.25.02
- Austin American-Statesman 01.06.04
- Archdiocese of New Orleans list 11.02.18
- New Orleans Advocate 11.29.18
- Diocese of Austin List 01.31.19
- The Advocate 02.27.19
- Diocese of Baton Rouge List 03.27.19
- Congregation of Holy Cross List 08.01.19
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