Fr. Robert R. Osborne

Order: SM
Ordained: 1966
Status: Settled

Died: 04/27/2014
Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis MO

President of St. John Vianney High School when accused in a lawsuit in 2006 of “sexually, physically and emotionally” abusing a student. The boy had recently disclosed abuse by Osborne to his therapist and family. Osborne stepped down from his position pending the investigation. A second student also came forward. Osborne denied the allegations. He did acknowledged having been accused in 1982 of inappropriate behavior with a high school boy in Creve Coeur. Vianney High School officials asked him to leave in 8/2006 because the lawsuit would distract from his job. In 10/2006 the prosecutor announced there was no evidence to support criminal charges. The civil suit settled with the Order in 6/2007. As of 2/2008, Osborne claimed to be chaplain for the Kirkwood Police Department. His faculties were removed in 5/2009 by interim bishop Herrmann after news of the previous investigation. Osborne died 4/27/2014 in a care facility for Marianists in Cupertino, CA.

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