John Franklin:  Accused of Sexually Abusing a Minor 

John Franklin

John Franklin 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:
  • A Priest of the Diocese of Savannah, GA
  • Serving at the Archdiocese of New Orleans
  • Date of Birth: 1925
  • Ordination: 1956
  • Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1950s
  • Allegation Received: 1959
  • Removed from Ministry: 1959
  • Date of Death: unknown
PASTORAL ASSIGNMENTS:
  • Ascension, Donaldsonville
  • St. Gabriel, New Orleans