Fr. James F.X. Pratt, s.j.: Accused of Abusing Minors

Fr. James F.X. Pratt, s.j.

Accused Priest James Pratt
Ordained: 1986
ASSIGNMENTS:
  • 1986-1987: The Jesuit Community at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (OAK)
  • 1988-1990: Cathedral of the Incarnation, Nashville, TN
  • 1990-1992: The Jesuit Community at Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
  • 1992-1995: Jesuits of Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA
  • 1994-1996: The Society of Jesus New England Provincial Offices, Boston, MA
  • 1996-2001: Cathedral of the Incarnation, Nashville, TN
  • 1996-2003: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
  • 1996-2003: Diocesan Coordinator of Campus Ministries, Nashville, TN
  • 1998-2003: Diocesan Presbyteral Council and college of Consultors, Nashville, TN
  • 2003-2004: Loyola House, Boston, MA
  • 2004-2011:The Society of Jesus New England Provincial Offices, Boston, MA
  • 2012-2016: Loyola House, Boston, MA

In 2003, Fr. James Pratt, a Jesuit priest, was placed on leave from his assignment at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, because of an allegation of sexual abuse. The alleged abuse was said to have occurred 21 years previously, before Fr. Pratt was ordained to the priesthood. Following the accusation, Fr. Pratt was assigned to Society of Jesus New England Provincial Offices in Boston, Massachusetts. Fr. Pratt is believed to still be a priest, working at Loyola House in Boston, Massachusetts.