Fr. Chrisian Van Liefde

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

In 1992 a woman reported inappropriate sexual conduct toward her by Van Liefde when she was a minor 1973-74. Placed on leave in 2002. Another allegation in 2003. Sued in 2003. Per LA archdiocese’s 2004 report, there were two accusers, alleging abuse 1971-75.


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