Fr. John E. Gillespie
Accused of abuse of five youths 1958-97. Archdiocese knew of his behavior as early as 1994. Placed on leave in 2002. Further restrictions added in 2004. Ministry permanently restricted. Living a supervised life when he died in 2008. Named in new Grand Jury Report 2/10/11. Civil suit filed in 3/11 alleged abuse of a boy, ages 14-17, during 1994-97 at Our Lady of Calvary in Philadelphia. Another suit filed 3/21/11. On secret 1994 list.
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia Assignment Record
- Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.25.05
- Local Catholic 09.29.05
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Final Presentment 02.10.11
- NPR 03.07.11
- CNN 03.07.11
- The Newsworks 03.07.11
- Philadelphia Inquirer 03.07.11
- The Republic 03.07.11
- Philadelphia Inquirer 03.08.11
- Newsworks 03.21.11
- Newsworks 03.21.11
- Phoenix New Times 03.21.11
- Philadelphia Inquirer 07.24.11
- 1994 Memo from Fr William Lynn to Asst Vicar for Admin re Names in Philadelphia Secret Archives, released 02.27.12
- PennLive 10.06.15
- Finnegan v Lynn Decision 10.06.15
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