Fr. Paul Wiley St. Charles

Ordained: 1966
Status: Settled

Died: 12/27/2009
Diocese: Diocese of Memphis TN

Incardinated into the Memphis diocese in 1971. Diocese’s first Catholic Youth Office Director 1971-1973. Retired under pressure from the Diocese in 1986 due to “rumors.” Allegations made to the Diocese in 2002 about misconduct dating back to the 1970s. Review board found allegations to be “more likely than not” and placed him on leave in 11/2004. Named in at least six civil suits filed between 2005 and 2008 regarding events that allegedly took place when St. Charles was assigned to Church of the Ascension or Our Lady of Sorrows. At least 17 known accusers. One suit was  dismissed in 3/2009. Three to four settled. Died in 12/2009. On the Nashville diocese’s list 11/2/2018. Included in the Memphis diocese’s report 2/28/2020. On the Knoxville diocese’s list as of 3/6/2020.

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