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Several priests in the Northeast Province report resided at Murray-Weigel Hall, the Jesuit nursing home located adjacent to FCRH property.

Jesuit Sexual Abuse Scandal Shakes University

January 23, 2019

"While none of the accused priests are involved in Fordham University’s student life or operations today, we are horrified that some of these alleged crimes were committed when the perpetrators were associated with the University or were otherwise in close proximity to our students."

Staff Editorial: The Cycle Must End

January 23, 2019

Those in power at the university must ensure that this cycle of abuse and cover-ups is not allowed to continue.

With about 130 members, the Jesuit communities at Fordham University make up the largest group of Jesuits within the New York Province; Murray-Weigel Hall hosts the New York Province's infirmary and retirement residences (VIA WIKIMEDIA).

McShane, Daleo Respond to Credible Accusations of Abuse Against Jesuits Connected to Fordham

January 15, 2019

In response to the release of the list of Jesuits accused of sexual abuse upon minors, University President Joseph M. McShane, S.J., and Board of Trustees Chair Robert D. Daleo released a joint statement on the priests in question with connections to Fordham.