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Br. James Phillips, O.S.B.

Member of St. John's Benedictine Monastery in 2010: Yes

RESTRICTED for inappropriate sexual conduct.
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Br. James Phillips

Allegations of Abuse and/or Misconduct

While working in the St. John's Prep dorms as a prefect, Br. Phillips was known for his "extended" bed checks. In the infirmary, he is alleged to have engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with at least one Prep School student. He fondled at least two of his victims and attempted to sodomize at least one victim.

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Miscellaneous Notes

Brother James Phillips, was born in Rochester, NY, but grew up in Villard, MN. Brother James professed vows in 1970. He was sacristan in the abbey church for the next nine years, and again from 1985-89. From 1981-84 he assisted in the business office at St. Augustine's Monastery and College in Nassau, Bahamas. During his 25 years of monastic life he has also assisted with care of the elderly in the abbey health center. He is currently a member of the residential staff at Saint John's Preparatory School. (AQ - Summer, 1995)

Dates

Born: November 23, 1948

Birth Place: Rochester, NY

Professed: July 11, 1970 (21.63 years old)

Ordo Information

Listed as an Active Monk in 2010: Yes

First Year Listed in Ordo at St. John's: 1971

Last Year Listed in Ordo at St. John's: 2010

Listed in 40 Ordos

Missing Ordos: 0

Names

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