Statement regarding Fr Thomas J Cain

Release Date: 10/27/14


Father Thomas J. Cain. (1919-1984). Ordained in 1945. Decades after his death, allegations of sexual abuse of minors were brought forward to the Archdiocesan Board of Review, considered, and are believed to be credible.

Parish assignments included serving as an associate pastor at St. Vincent de Paul, Pontiac; St. Mary, Monroe; St. Louis, Mt. Clemens; St. Patrick, Detroit; Christ the King, Detroit; and as pastor of St. Maurice, Livonia from 1960- 1984.

The Archdiocese of Detroit places no deadlines or time limits on reporting the sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons, and other personnel and/or to speak to the Victim Assistance Coordinator c/o (866) 343-8055 or vac@aod.org.

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