Fr. Francis A. Masserella
Ordained for the Glenmary Home Missioners, left in 1945. Became a Trappist monk in KY for six years. Joined the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Parish priest until 1956, hospital chaplain, high school faculty member. From 1956 on was a retirement community chaplain. Removed in 2003. Accused of abuse of girls about 50 years prior. The Archdiocese admitted it knew in the 1950s of his history. Permanently removed from ministry by the Vatican in 10/2005; not laicized. Still under care of the Archdiocese as of 4/2007, with ill health. Died 05/03/2014, age 98. On the Glenmary Home Missioners list 10/11/2019.
- Dayton Daily News 08.11.03
- Cincinnati Enquirer 08.11.03
- Archbishop’s Statement in Cincinnati Enquirer 08.11.03
- Archdiocese of Cincinnati press release 10.12.05
- Dayton Daily News 10.13.05
- Dayton Daily News 04.22.07
- National Survivors Advocates Coalition 05.11.14
- Cincinnati com 06.25.17
- Glenmary Home Missioners List 10.11.19
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