Fr. Herbert J. McElroy
In a massive civil suit filed 10/01/2003, 27 plaintiffs alleged abuse by 24 priests, including McElroy. One man claimed abuse by McElroy 1954-1955. McElroy was his basketball coach; some abuse is said to have occurred on sports trips. Reportedly in 10/2003, McElroy’s whereabouts were unknown. Settlement in 10/2017 as part of the diocese’s compensation fund. Included on the diocese’s list in 2/2019, which notes that McElroy died 1/3/2004.
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