Fr. David P. Simon
Placed on leave without privileges in 5/02 after allegations resurfaced of sexual abuse more than 20 years prior. Incidents of sex abuse involving teen boys were reported to the diocese 1973-1982. Apparently his victim(s) had come forward again in 2002 to protest the fact that he was still in ministry. Assigned after canonical process to life of prayer and penance, per 6/7/12 notice from the diocese. In 2018 attorney Mitchell Garabedian announced he had one or more clients abused by Simon preparing to file suit. Per the diocese’s list in 8/22, Simon is deceased.
- Associated Press 05.03.02
- Press and Sun Bulletin 05.03.02
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 05.03.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 05.04.02
- Post-Standard 05.04.02
- Associated Press 05.10.02
- Post-Standard 05.12.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Press and Sun Bulletin 05.05.07
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- Democrat and Chronicle 06.06.18
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.15.19
- Diocese of Rochester List 08.03.22
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