Fr. Patrick G. O’Donnell
Removed in 1985. Abused at least 65 boys in the 1970s-1980s in Spokane and Seattle. Worked as a psychologist for teens in Bellevue after leaving the active priesthood. Sanctioned in 1984 for abuse while a priest. Sanctions lifted in 1986. License permanently removed in 1/2004. At least two victims died by suicide. Named in new suit filed in 2/2008 by four plaintiffs. Admitted guilt and settled in 11/2008 for $5M but unable to pay. Two plaintiffs settled before a 5/2009 trial; last two plaintiffs settled during trial. Settlements in 5/2012. Name included on the archdiocese’s list of credibly accused 1/15/2016. Laicized. Living in 2019 in Mt. Vernon, WA.
- Links to Articles
- Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.03.09
- Spokesman Review 01.03.10
- Spokesman Review 01.20.10
- Spokesman Review 01.21.10
- Behavioral Health Central 01.28.10
- Spokesman Review 03.12.10
- Spokesman Review 10.28.10
- Spokesman Review 05.26.12
- Spokesman Review 10.10.12
- SNAP Statement 09.20.14
- The Stranger 01.15.16
- Archdiocese of Seattle list 01.15.16
- Idaho Statesman 02.26.18
- Spectator 06.07.18
- KREM2 01.13.20
- KUOW 04.18.24
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