Edward Fitz-Henry
Ordained: 1985
An Irish native, Edward “Eddie/Ed” Fitz-Henry was removed from the ministry in 2011 following allegations that he had sexually abused a 14-year-old boy in 2006. The ensuing investigation revealed that church officials were aware of a previous sexual abuse allegation that surfaced in 1992. The 1992 incident reportedly involved two young brothers, to whom the diocese paid a settlement. Church records indicate that Fitz-Henry was sent to Servants of the Paraclete—a church-sponsored treatment center for predators in New Mexico—shortly following the 1992 allegations. Three years later, in 1995, Fitz-Henry was again assigned to active duty as pastor at San Juan Bautista Church and School.
Father Fitz-Henry's Assignments
| Placement | City/State | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Assignment | Monterey, CA | 1985..1986 |
| Madonna Del Sasso | Salinas, CA | 1986..1988 |
| Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo | Monterey, CA | 1988..1990 |
| San Carlos Borromeo Basilica | Carmel, CA | 1990..1993 |
| St. Francis of the Redwoods | Big Sur, CA | 1990..1993 |
| Servants of the Paraclete | Jemez Springs, NM | 1992..1993 |
| San Luis Obispo Old Mission | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1993..1995 |
| San Juan Bautista | San Juan Batista, CA | 1995..2005 |
| Madonna Del Sasso | Salinas, CA | 2005..2007 |
| San Juan Bautista | San Juan Bautista, CA | 2007..2011 |
Articles about Father Fitz-Henry
- Monterey Herald - Monterey Diocese Receives Sex-Abuse Claim Against Popular Priest (16/02/2011)
- Monterey County Weekly - Alleged Victim Sues Diocese as Salinas Police Examine Molestation Reports (17/02/2011)
- The Californian - Salinas Police Investigate Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse (17/02/2011)
- Monterey County Weekly - The Diocese of Monterey Mess Gets Messier (10/03/2011)
