Deacon James Griffith
Passionist deacon. Convicted in 1988 of abuse of a boy 1974-1977 at St. Raphael, starting when the boy was age 11. Sentenced to 60 days’ jail and 5 years probation. Sued by the same victim in 1988; suit dismissed due to the statute of limitations. A 5/2002 lawsuit alleged abuse in the 1970s. As of 2002 Griffith was “long removed from public ministry” and lived at a Passionist residence in Chicago. Included on the Louisville archdiocese’s list in 2/2019. Living in MI in 4/2021 under a safety plan. Added to the Detroit archdiocese’s list in 4/2021.
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