Fr. Dwight Edward Shrader
In 5/03 a person came forward to allege abuse as a teenager by Shrader. The Review Board deemed the allegation credible. Placed on leave in 6/03. By late 2003 four men and one woman had come forward with allegations of abuse (all but one as minors) by Shrader, occurring within the previous 5 or 6 years. Diocese said Shrader did not engage in sexual intercourse but that there was physical contact or verbal misconduct, such as sexual jokes or propositions. On diocese’s list 2/13/19. Laicized. Died in 2012.
- Associated Press 06.16.03
- Virginia Pilot 06.17.03
- Statement by the Diocese of Richmond 08.01.03
- Associated Press 08.01.03
- Richmond Times Dispatch 08.02.03
- Virginia Pilot 08.02.03
- Virginia Pilot 08.06.03
- Diocese of Richmond List 02.13.19
- News Channel 6 02.13.19
- Diocese of Richmond Shrader Profile 02.14.19
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