Cornelius Kelleher: Clergy With Credible Claims Against Them Concerning Sexual Abuse of a Young Person

Cornelius Kelleher

 

Father Cornelius Kelleher, DOB 09/09/32, worked/resided in the Diocese of Duluth. He was ordained in 1956. According to the Diocese of Duluth, Father Kelleher has been credibly accused of child sexual abuse. The Diocese of Duluth has included Father Kelleher on its official list of clergy members who have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse.

According to the Diocese of Duluth, the following summarizes the Diocese of Duluth locations at which Father Kelleher served, as well as his status:

Cleric’s prior assignments in diocese:

  • 1956 – 1959: Asst. Pastor, St. James Church, Duluth
  • 1959 – 1960: Asst. Pastor, St. Joseph’s Church, Crosby
  • 1960 – 1966: Asst. Pastor, Holy Family Church, Eveleth
  • 1966 – 1969: Pastor, St. Mary’s Church, Cook, and Mission of St. Bridget in Greaney
  • 1969 – 1970: Pastor, Mission Gnesen
  • 1969 – 1970: Pastor, Mission Lakewood
  • 1969 – 1975: Pastor, St. Benedict’s Church, Duluth
  • 1975 – 1986: Pastor, St. Joseph’s Church, Chisholm
  • 1986 – 1977: Pastor, St. Andrew’s Church, Brainerd
  • 1997 – 2012: Pastor,  St. Patrick’s Church, Hinckley and St. Joseph’s Church, Beroun – 7/16/1997 – 7/11/ 2012
  • 2012: Retired

Diocese or religious order: Diocesan Priest

Date removed from ministry: 10/2/2012

Current location: Proctor, MN

Current status: Removed from ministry, Faculties revoked