Fr. William F. Cummings: Diocesan Clergy Accused of Sexual Misconduct With a Minor

Fr. William F. Cummings

Ordained: 1934
Assignments:
  • 1935-1956: St. Michael’s, Brooklyn, NY (BRK)
  • 1957-1964: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Brooklyn, NY (BRK)
  • 1965-1966: St. Rose of Lima, Rockaway Beach, NY (BRK)
  • 1967-1971: St. Martin of Tours, Brooklyn, NY (BRK)
  • 1972-1978: St. Finbar’s, Brooklyn, NY (BRK)
  • 1979-1985: Retired, St. Finbar’s, Brooklyn, NY (BRK)
  • 1985: Died

Fr. William Cummings was ordained in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Fr. Cummings was named on the Diocese of Brooklyn’s 2019 “List of Diocesan Clergy for Whom the Diocese Received Allegations of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor,” in the subsection “Diocese of Brooklyn Clergy Who Were Deceased/Or Resigned Prior to a Finding of Credibility.” The details of the sexual abuse allegations, including when and where the abuse occurred, are unknown.