Father Ronald J. Tully
Summary of Child Sexual Abuse by Father Ronald J. Tully
Father Ronald J. Tully was an Augustinian priest and teacher, later a diocesan priest in New Jersey. He served at Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C., in the 1960s. Tully left the Augustinian order in 1970 and became a priest in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey.
He was removed from the clerical state in 2004 after credible reports of sexual abuse of minors.
Ronald J. Tully was accused of sexually abusing minors while serving as a priest and teacher.
Reports indicate that the abuse occurred during his time at Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C., and later in New Jersey parishes and schools. Survivors described grooming, manipulation, and repeated abuse.
The Diocese of Paterson and the Archdiocese of Washington both received reports of his misconduct. After investigations, Tully was permanently removed from the priesthood in 2004.
Timeline of Father Ronald J. Tully’s Career and Abuse
1960s: Served as an Augustinian priest and teacher at Archbishop Carroll High School, Washington, D.C.
1970: Left the Augustinian Order.
Became a priest of the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey.
1970–2004: Served in several parishes and schools in New Jersey, including:
– St. Mary’s Parish, Dover, NJ
– St. Virgil Parish, Morris Plains, NJ
– DePaul Catholic High School, Wayne, NJ
– Morris Catholic High School, Denville, NJ
2004: Removed from the clerical state after allegations of sexual abuse were found to be credible.
2011: Abuse reported to the Archdiocese of Washington (ADW).
Where was Father Ronald J. Tully Appointed?
Augustinian Order: Archbishop Carroll High School, Washington, D.C. (1960s)
Diocese of Paterson, NJ:
- Mary’s Parish, Dover, NJ
- Virgil Parish, Morris Plains, NJ
- DePaul Catholic High School, Wayne, NJ
- Morris Catholic High School, Denville, NJ
Articles & Links About Pedophile Priest Ronald J. Tully
Bishop Accountability – Ronald J. Tully Profile
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accused/tully-ronald-j-1966/
NorthJersey.com – Paterson Diocese names priests accused of sexual abuse
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/paterson/2017/09/02/archive-diocese-settles-sex-abuse-case-1977/556751001/
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