Fr. Joseph E. Shannon
“Jay.” Named in 1991 civil suit as having abused an altar boy ages 12-27. Placed on sick leave 1990. Diocese settled in 10/1993 for $50K. Accused in a 1994 RICO pleading of abuse of another boy. Accused of involvement in a sex ring with other priests. Denied allegations. Claims dismissed on SOL; settled in 3/2003 when all RICO claims settled. New suit filed in 1/2012 claiming abuse at St. Anthony of Padua School in Camden in the 1970s. Settlement reached in 11/2013. Died 9/19/2013 at Vianney Retreat. On diocese’s list 2/13/2019. Sued 12/2019, accused of abuse in 1974 of boy, age 12. Plaintiff claimed abuse also by Revs. John Kelly and John Bernard. Two victims were brothers; accused in a suit pending in 12/2020 of raping their sister, age 13.
- Philadelphia Inquirer 01.11.94
- Philadelphia Inquirer 01.12.94
- Philadelphia Inquirer 11.01.94
- Philadelphia Inquirer 06.21.02
- Philadelphia Inquirer 07.21.02
- Star-Ledger 03.14.03
- Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 01.27.12
- Catholic Star Herald 02.02.12
- Courier Post 05.17.12
- Courier Post 02.16.13
- Courier Post 02.21.13
- Courthouse News Service 04.18.13
- Courier-Post 08.05.13
- Courier-Post 09.26.13
- SNAP Statement 09.27.13
- Courier-Post 10.07.13
- Courier-Post 11.19.13
- Courier-Post 03.28.16
- Diocese of Camden List 02.13.19
- Philadelphia Inquirer 12.02.19
- Cherry Hill Courier-Post 12.18.19
- Bergen Record via NorthJersey com 12.01.20
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