Fr. Michael J. Cody

Ordained: 1958
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

Admitted in 1988 to sexually abusing about 20-40 prepubescent girls and 1 boy, most recently several years prior. His personnel file shows multiple male victims. The Seattle archdiocese was informed in 1962 that Cody had molested at least 8 girls and was sent to Institute of Living in CT for treatment. Assigned to 6 parishes during the next 15 years, 1964-1979, then put on leave as unassignable. Moved to FL in 1988. Sought ministry in the Orlando diocese; faculties denied by Seattle. He proposed laicization but Seattle did not pursue. Moved to the Las Vegas NV area. On recommendation of the Review Board, laicized in 2005. One suit settled for $1.2M on 5/17/2015 during trial. The Archdiocese settled with 8 women for $9.1M as announced 3/23/2016. Of them, Cody abused 6 when assigned to a Burlington WA parish 1968-1972, and 2 while assigned in Bellingham 1972-1975. He died in 2015. Included on archdiocese’s list 1/15/2016. Another settlement was announced by the Seattle archdiocese 11/2018.


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