John Basty:  Accused of Sexually Abusing a Minor 

John Basty

Portrait of John Basty -  Accused of Sexually Abusing a Minor 

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