Fr. Harry E. Monroe

Ordained: 1974
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Indianapolis IN

“Harry.” Removed in 1981 after a woman alleged that Monroe sexually abused her son. Faculties were revoked by Archbishop O’Meara in 1984. The boy whose mother reported abuse in 1981 died by suicide before age 20. Monroe was accused of abuse of many youths before 1984, and of giving them marijuana and alcohol. The Archdiocese knew of Monroe’s behavior by 1976. Named in 13 lawsuits filed 2005-2006. Admitted in a deposition to abusing at least 5.  One claim settled in 5/2010 for $199K. The original plaintiff settled in 9/2010. Included on the Archdiocese’s 10/12/2018 list of credibly accused, with 16 victims noted and abuse occurring 1976-1982. Monroe was laicized 4/8/2011.

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