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	Embattled Former Pastor Dies in Oregon The Associated Press, carried in Anchorage Daily News May 9, 2006 http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/7710623p-7621692c.html Fairbanks - A former pastor of Fairbanks Immaculate Conception Church, who stepped down last year following allegations that he sexually abused minors in western Alaska, died in his sleep Sunday at Colombiere Jesuit Community in Portland, Ore., church officials said. He was 63. The Rev. Richard L. McCaffrey had "longstanding cardiac and pulmonary problems," a news release said. McCaffrey was relieved of his pastoral duties a year ago by Fairbanks Catholic Diocese Bishop Donald Kettler following the abuse allegations. Kettler officially removed McCaffrey from ministry in the diocese three months later, following an independent investigation by the diocese. McCaffrey maintained his denial of any wrongdoing. Anchorage attorney Ken Roosa, who represents two female plaintiffs in civil suits against McCaffrey, the diocese and the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, said McCaffrey's death is a disappointment. "We really wanted to question him in depositions," Roosa said.
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