James Michael Ford
Ordained: 1966
James Michael Ford has been accused of sexually abusing a 14-yr-old boy from 1968-1971 at Orange County Mater Dei High School and Holy Family. In 1971, Ford was sent to Santa Barbara even after the victim told two priests (both of which were accused abusers themselves) about the sexual abuse. Ford did not retire until 2005. In 2006, his faculties was removed, but they were restored in 2008. Ford died in 2011.
Father Ford's Assignments
| Placement | City/State | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family | Orange, California | 1967..1971 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church | Northridge, California | 1972 |
| St. Raphael Catholic Church | Goleta, California | 1973..1976 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church | Santa Barbara, California | 1977..1980 |
| San Buenaventura Mission Catholic Church | Ventura, California | 1981..1982 |
| St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church | Simi Valley, California | 1983..1986 |
| Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church | North Hills, California | 1987..1994 |
| San Roque Catholic Church | Santa Barbara, California | 1995..2003 |
