Fr. James T. Devaney: Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Minors

Fr. James T. Devaney

Ordination: Unknown

Assignments: 

  • 1970-1976 Ascension Catholic Church, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1977-2018 Unknown

Fr. James Devaney was a member of the Trinitarian religious order. Fr. Devaney has been accused by at least one person of child sexual abuse. Fr. Devaney has been named in one civil lawsuit alleging that he sexually abused a minor at Ascension Catholic Church. Fr. Devaney was included in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ list of priests accused of sexual misconduct involving minors. Fr. Devaney’s current whereabouts, his status as a priest, and whether he has access to children are unknown.

Detailed Clergy Assignment Record: Fr. James T. Devaney