Father William J. Dowd

Archdiocese of Newark

Known Assignments:

• St. Luke’s Church

Summary of Sexual Abuse allegations against Father William J. Dowd:

Father William J. Dowd was accused of sexually abusing a minor but was found not guilty after a church trial. The Vatican confirmed the not guilty verdict in 2007 and Dowd retuned to active ministry.

Father Dowd was ordained in 1967.

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