Father Walter Dayton Salisbury
Summary of Pedophile Priest Walter Dayton Salisbury
Walter Dayton Salisbury was a priest with the Josephite order who served on a temporary parish assignment in the Archdiocese of Washington (ADW). His time in ministry ended abruptly after allegations of child sexual abuse surfaced in 1993. Salisbury was arrested, convicted, and permanently removed from ministry that same year.
Timeline of Walter Dayton Salisbury’s Career and Child Sexual Abuse Allegations
1959: Ordained
Before 1993: Josephite priest serving in various locations.
Assigned temporarily to a parish in the Archdiocese of Washington.
1993: Removed. Abuse of a minor reported to the ADW.
Arrested and convicted for child sexual abuse.
Removed from the Archdiocese of Washington by his religious order.
Where Was Father Walter Dayton Salisbury Appointed?
Josephite Order:
Salisbury was a member of the Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart (Josephites), a Catholic order dedicated to ministry in African American communities.
Archdiocese of Washington:
He served on a temporary parish assignment. (Specific parish names are not publicly listed in most sources.)
Summary of Charges and Abuse Claims
In 1993, a report was made to the Archdiocese of Washington accusing Walter Dayton Salisbury of sexually abusing a minor during his temporary parish assignment. Authorities investigated and arrested Salisbury that same year.
He was convicted of child sexual abuse charges and removed from ministry by the Josephite order and the ADW.
The case highlighted the importance of swift action and transparency in responding to abuse allegations. Salisbury’s removal from ministry was immediate, following his conviction.
News Stories About Pedophile Priest Father Walter Dayton Salisbury
Bishop Accountability
https://www.bishop-accountability.org/accused/salisbury-walter-dayton-1959/
Houston Chronicle
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