Fr. Joseph F. Sharpe
Sued in 2003. Accused in 1971 of abuse of a high school boy 1958-64, per 2004 archdiocesan report. Sharpe was the boy’s confessor. Also on the Diocese of Orange’s list of accused clergy. Died 11/2/99. Personnel file released in 1/13.
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