Fr. Eugene J. Smith

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Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Davenport IA

Reportedly in 11/2008, Smith was accused of abuse by a female minor in approximately 1963. He was laicized in 1981. The Diocese announced 11/3/2008 that it had added him to its list of credibly accused.


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