Fr. Jerome M. Henson
Caught in “compromising position” in 1981 in a graveyard at night with 13-year-old boy in Sacramento. Sent to Reno under Bishop McFarland, who sent him to Orange in 1984. (McFarland became bishop of the Diocese of Orange in 1986.) Placed on leave in 2002. Two separate suits were filed in 2002. Also worked in the Oakland diocese. Claims included in a 2005 $35M settlement to 33 victims. The Order’s insurance company did not want to pay $1.5M to reimburse the Diocese for the settlement. Henson’s status per the Orange Diocese in 8/2016 was “Life of Prayer and Penance.” Included on the Sacramento Diocese’s list 4/30/2019, which notes two reports received in 2003 of the sexual abuse of boys under age 14, occurring 1978-1981. Included on the Dominicans Holy Name Province list in 10/2021.
- Contra Costa Times 04.24.02
- LA Times 05.07.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- OC Weekly 12.10.03
- Diocese of Orange Press Release 01.01.04
- OC Weekly 07.09.04
- OC Weekly 11.18.04
- Contra Costa Times 04.01.08
- Sacramento Bee 09.17.08
- California Catholic Daily 09.25.08
- Diocese of Orange 08.12.16
- Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19
- Dominicans Holy Name Province List 10.26.21
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