Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse: James McDermott (Diocese of Albany)

-Fr. James McDermott Ordained, 1981

Fr. James McDermott worked in the Diocese of Albany until his resignation in 1997. The Diocese of Albany
publicly named Fr. McDermott on its lists of “Clergy Credibly Accused While Serving in the Diocese of Albany.” The
details of the sexual abuse allegations, including when and where the alleged abuse occurred, are unknown. Fr.
McDermott’s current whereabouts and whether he has access to children are unknown.

1982-1984 St. Jude the Apostle, Wynantskill, NY
1985-1994 St. James’, Albany, NY
1995-1996 Absent on Leave
1997 Resigned
1998-2019 Unknown

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