Fr. Russell J. Banner
Placed on leave in 2002 pending review of past allegations. Previously underwent evaluation and treatment then returned to active ministry. In 2004 a second man alleged abuse for two years when he ages 12-14 and a resident at Parmadale Childrens’ Home, where Banner was a deacon counseling children. This man filed suit in 2004. Banner worked in Phoenix, AZ 1986-1987. Laicization announced 3/19/2015. Included on the diocese’s list of credibly accused. Said to have died in 4/2023 in Bradenton FL, where he had been living at least since 2004.
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