Fr. Theodore F. Xavier Bradley

Ordained: 1958
Status: Settled

Died: 01/31/2023
Diocese: Diocese of Spokane WA

In a 1994 lawsuit a woman accused Bradley of using premarital counseling to break up her engagement and start an affair with her. She was 17 when the counseling started. The woman won a settlement. Bradley “retired” in 1995 but apparently was allowed to return to limited ministry. Placed on leave in 2002. Another woman filed suit in 5/2004 alleging that she was sexually abused at age 5 by Bradley in 1969-1970. In 4/2007 he reportedly would continue to draw a pension from the Diocese. No privileges. He died in 1/2023, at age 96.


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