Fr. Richard D. Perry

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

Pastor since 2001 of St. Francis of Xavier in Missoula MT when removed in 10/2019 after a Missoula woman alleged “inappropriate contact.” Sent to the Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, CA. In 2/2020 another woman alleged that Perry sexually abused her when she was a Seattle Prep School student 1979-1983. Perry’s name was added in 7/2020 by the Jesuits West Province to its list of credibly accused. He was permanently removed from public ministry and was to remain at the Sacred Heart Jesuit Center under a safety plan.


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