Fr. Cornelius K. Murphy, S.J.: Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Fr. Cornelius K. Murphy, S.J.

Ordained: 1945
Assignments:
  • 1945-1946: Alma College, Alma, CA (SAG)
  • 1946-1947: Our Lady of Martyrs, Auriesville, NY (ALB)
  • 1947-1956: St. Joseph’s, Nome, AK (FBK)
  • 1956-1965: Immaculate Conception, Fairbanks, AK (FBK)
  • 1967-1982: Immaculate Conception, Fairbanks, AK (FBK)
  • 1965-1973: St. Joseph’s, Nome, AK (FBK)
  • 1965-1967: Immaculate Conception, Bethel, AK (FBK)
  • 1965-1980: Family Life Office, Fairbanks, AK (FBK)
  • 1971-1973: Tribunal, Fairbanks, AK (FBK)
  • 1974-1978: Bishop’s Council, Fairbanks, AK (FBK)
  • 1982: Died

Fr. Cornelius K. Murphy was ordained a Jesuit priest. Following his ordination, he completed his Tertianship in Auriesville, New York, before moving to Fairbanks, Alaska. Documents released as a part of the Diocese of Fairbanks’ bankruptcy categorized Fr. Murphy on a list of “Individuals against whom one person has brought a complaint of sexual abuse.” The details of the claim are unknown.