Fr. John F. Connolly
Complainants came forward in 7/02 and 3/03 to allege abuse as high school students. Connolly was placed on leave in 4/03. Had been chaplain of diocesan cemeteries and on Priests Retirement board. Classmate and friend of Bishop Hubbard and supervisor of at least two other abusers at Cardinal McCloskey High School. Connolly denied all allegations and requested a canonical trial.
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