Fr. Nicholas V. Cudemo
Accused of abuse of 11-16 young girls in the 1960s and ’70s. Archdiocese first learned of abuse in 1991. Sued in 1992. Placed on leave 1996. Laicized 3/21/05. Named in Grand Jury report 2/10/11. Cardinal Bevilacqua admitted in 2003 deposition that Cudemo was allowed to remain active because a priest “has rights”; “If we tried to remove him, he could bring action.” Named as diagnosed pedophile in secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. Molloy (released 2/27/12). Discussed in testimony in 2012 trial of Msgr. Lynn.
- Philadelphia Archdiocese Assignment Record
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- Philadelphia Inquirer 07.25.04
- Philadelphia Inquirr 06.24.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.18.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.22.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.25.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.25.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 10.17.05
- Star Ledger 10.23.05
- National Catholic Reporter 04.28.06
- Orlando Sentinel 08.13.07
- Philadelphia Daily News 08.16.07
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Final Presentment 02.10.11
- Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog 05.04.11
- Morning Call 09.11.11
- 1994 Memo from Fr William Lynn to Asst Vicar for Admin re Names in Philadelphia Secret Archives, released 02.27.12
- Philadelphia Inquirer 05.03.12
- WHYY 03.12.20
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