Colman O'Connor

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On January 2, 2019, the Diocese of Monterey released a list of 30 clergymen who have been “credibly accused” of sexually abusing children.  Colman O’Connor was listed as a credibly accused priest not previously released to the public.  The diocese acknowledged that it received reports of sexual abuse involving O’Connor in 1993 arising out of incidents occurring between 1979-1980.  O’Connor died in 1996.

Articles about Father O'Connor

• KSBW8 TV - Diocese of Monterey Names 30 Clergymen 'Credibly Accused' of Sexual Misconduct (02/01/2019)
• The Californian - Monterey Diocese IDs Clergy Accused of Abuse Since 1950s (02/01/2019)
• Diocese of Monterey - Report of Credible Allegations (02/01/2019)
• Monterey Herald - Diocese of Monterey Releases Report on Child Sex Abuse (03/01/2019)