Fr. Edward M. Stretch

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1938
Status: Accused

Died: 05/13/1970
Diocese: Diocese of San Jose CA

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits West Province on its list 12/7/2018. It notes an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor, reported in 2012. No location noted; year of the alleged abuse “TBD.” Worked in San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. U.S. Army Chaplain 1942-1946. Assigned to Bellarmine Prep in San Jose 1940-1942 and 1954-1970. Died 5/13/1970.


Return to main database page. See abbreviations and posting policy. Send corrections.

Our Database of Publicly Accused does not state or imply that individuals facing allegations are guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. The reports contained in the database are merely allegations. The U.S. legal system presumes that a person accused of or charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff proves otherwise. Admissions of guilt or liability are not typically a part of civil or private settlements. For more information, see our posting policy.