Three former Servite High School students allege they were repeatedly sexually assaulted by a priest, according to three new lawsuits, the latest in a series of allegations against a clergyman who also acted as a teacher and coach at the school
Three former Servite High School students allege they were repeatedly sexually assaulted by a priest, according to three new lawsuits filed in court, the latest in a series of allegations levied against a clergyman who also acted as a teacher and swimming coach at the prestigious school.
Allegations against Fitzpatrick first surfaced in a June lawsuit, which was followed by four more lawsuits from four other alleged victims in September. Fitzpatrick died in 1997. In 2017, the school completed a $5.7-million project that was named the “Father Kevin Fitzpatrick Aquatic Center,” but it removed the name this year after the allegations against the priest surfaced.
“Servite High School will continue to review and maintain its current protocols and processes for keeping its students safe,” he said. “As Catholics, we must do everything we can to reduce the suffering and pain of others. We offer our prayers for continued strength and healing for all survivors of abuse.”
“It’s a horrible thing to read and to hear that children went through this, but I think the open question is, how was he allowed to operate for decades at this institution?” Reck said.They also name the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Diocese of Orange as defendants. According to the suits, the two organizations are named because they were responsible for funding, staffing and the direction of parishes, schools and fraternal organizations, such as the Order of Friar Servants of Mary.
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