Fr. Robert M. Shurtleff

Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Shurtleff was one of four priests removed from parish assignments in 6/02 as result of the zero-tolerance policy resulting from the recent Dallas Bishops’ Conference. Diocese said all four priests had substantiated allegations against them and all had been through some form of therapy. On diocese’s list 11/13/18. Named in lawsuits filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.


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