Father James F. Montgomery
Father James F. Montgomery Church Sex Abuse Claims
Father James F. Montgomery was a Catholic priest whose name became publicly associated with numerous allegations of sexual abuse spanning several decades. His history as a priest, the timeline of abuse, and the impact on survivors have been documented in various reports and news articles. Below is a comprehensive overview of his clerical service, abuse allegations, and resources for further information.
Timeline of Clerical Service of Father James F. Montgomery
1958 – Ordained as a priest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
2002 – Removed from ministry
Summary of Abuse Claims of Father James F. Montgomery
Survivors have described a pattern of grooming, manipulation, and sexual abuse by Father Montgomery, often occurring during church-sponsored activities or in parish facilities. The allegations include:
Abuse of boys and young teens, often altar servers or parishioners.
Repeated incidents across multiple parishes, suggesting a pattern of predatory behavior.
Some survivors report that complaints were ignored or inadequately addressed by church authorities at the time.
Montgomery’s case is emblematic of broader issues within the Catholic Church regarding the handling of abuse allegations and institutional accountability.
Timeline of Abuse & Allegations About Father James F. Montgomery
1960s–1980s: Multiple survivors allege that Father Montgomery sexually abused minors during his assignments at various Baltimore-area parishes.
1993: First public allegation reported to the archdiocese.
2002: Montgomery is removed from ministry following a credible accusation.
2002–2006: Additional survivors come forward, resulting in civil lawsuits and further investigations.
2018: Montgomery’s name appears on the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s list of credibly accused priests.
List of Parishes Served
St. Dominic Parish, Baltimore, MD (1958–1963)
St. William of York Parish, Baltimore, MD (1963–1970)
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Baltimore, MD (1970–1978)
St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Baltimore, MD (1978–1987)
St. Thomas More Parish, Baltimore, MD (1987–2002)
Articles & Resources
Archdiocese of Baltimore: List of Priests Accused of Abuse
Baltimore Sun: “Baltimore Archdiocese Releases Names of Priests Accused of Abuse”
SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) Statement on Montgomery
Bishop Accountability: James F. Montgomery
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