Sr. Eileen M. Rhoads
Entered the convent in 1957. “Sr. M. Frances Therese”. Dismissed from her vows in 1974 for “familiarity,” yet allowed to teach in Catholic schools for 21 years; continued to abuse boys and at least one girl. Abuse included intercourse with at least one boy, starting at age 12. Also gave children pornography and encouraged them to be sexual with each other. Convicted 7/13/04 of felony sexual abuse of a 10-year-old boy in 1969-70. Sentenced in 9/04 to 6 months in jail. Sued in 2004 in VA and PA. Living in Drexel Hill, PA as of 1/09.
- Philadelphia Inquirer 02.11.04
- Virginia Pilot 02.12.04
- Daily Times 02.12.04
- Virginia Pilot 02.24.04
- Philadelphia Inquirer 03.25.04
- Morning Call 03.25.04
- Delaware County Times 03.25.04
- Virginian-Pilot 03.25.04
- Philadelphia Inquirer 05.12.04
- Virginia Pilot 05.22.04
- Virginian-Pilot 07.15.04
- Virginia-Pilot 09.22.04
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.14.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.17.05
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