Fr. Andre Anthony Corbin
Criminally charged in 1988 with abusing a boy in 1966 when parish was in the Raleigh diocese. Sentenced to three years in jail; served about 60 days. Probation for five years, ordered to St Luke Institute for treatment. Dressed young boys in loin cloths to depict crucified Christ. Charlotte diocese removed faculties in 1988. Also named in a 12/2003 suit in Springfield MA; settled in 8/2004. Died in a fire 5/14/2008, age 79. On the Raleigh diocese’s list in 10/2018, which notes a report in 1988 of abuse in 1966. Was put on sick leave 1962-1964 after one year at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton Grove NC and missions. Remaining NC assignments were the Charlotte diocese after it was formed. On leave 1970-1993; whereabouts unknown. In 2002 the Springfield MA diocese had been planning to assign Corbin as a supply priest, but did not when the allegation was received that became the 12/2003 suit. Died in 2008. On the Fall River MA diocese’ list in 1/2021. On Springfield MA list 6/2/2021.
- Detailed BA.org Assignment Record
- Diocese of Charlotte Assignment Record 12.29.19
- Diocese of Fall River List 01.26.21
- Judgment Suspending Sentence 01.30.89
- Asheville Citizen Times 01.31.89
- United Press International 01.31.89
- Springfield Republican 12.26.03
- Springfield Republican 10.11.04
- CBS 3 05.14.08
- CBS 3 05.15.08
- Republican 05.15.08
- Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.03.08
- WBTV 04.04.19
- Diocese of Raleigh List accessed 12.17.19
- Diocese of Charlotte List 12.29.19
- Diocese of Fall River List 01.26.21
- Diocese of Springfield MA list updated 06.02.21
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