Fr. Charles Rourke
Rourke was suspended from ministry in 1984 for alcohol-related medical reasons. The Diocese became aware of allegations of child abuse against him. On leave of absence 1969-1973 and assigned to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Returned to the Tucson diocese 1973-1975 and 1981-1984, with another leave of absence 1975-1981 between those assignments. Died by suicide 4/14/1993 while under investigation for alleged abuse of children in Albuquerque. Named in a civil suit which settled in 2006 as part of Tucson bankruptcy. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese list of accused on 9/12/2017. On the Diocese of San Bernardino list 10/9/2018 which notes that the Diocese was aware in 1979 of alleged abuse the same year.
- Cleveland Plain Dealer 05.25.02
- Arizona Daily Star 06.22.02
- Statement by Bishop Kicanas 03.27.03
- Tucson Citizen 02.27.04
- Tucson Citizen 10.07.04
- Arizona Republic 01.26.06
- Arizona Daily Star 03.07.06
- Diocese of Tucson List 09.06.08
- Archdiocese of Santa Fe List 09.12.17
- Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18
- Archdiocese of Santa Fe List 03.08.19
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