John Basty:  Accused of Sexually Abusing a Minor 

John Basty

Accused Priest John Basty

John Basty is included in the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ list of clergy who are deceased and who admitted or have been publicly accused of sexually abusing a minor.

PASTORAL TIMELINE:
  • Date of Birth: 1882
  • Date of Ordination: 1908
  • Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: 1940s
  • Allegation Received: 1946
  • Date of Death: 1956
PASTORAL ASSIGNMENTS:
  • St. Augustine, New Orleans
  • St. Charles Borromeo, Destrehan
  • Sts. Peter and Paul, New Orleans
  • St. Vincent de Paul, New Orleans