Ordination: 1936

Notes: According to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, at least one survivor has come forward alleging child sexual abuse by Fr. Joseph L. Murphy, O.M.I., a member of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Order, from approximately 1957 to 1960, while he worked at St. Ferdinand’s in San Fernando. Fr. Murphy also worked in the Diocese of Oakland at St. Rose of Lima in Crockett. In 2013, his personnel file was released by the order, but did not include information on the alleged child sexual abuse. Fr. Murphy was included in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ list of priests accused of sexual misconduct involving minors.

Assignments:

1936-1956 Unknown

1957-1960 St. Ferdinand’s, San Fernando, CA

1961 Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Mission House, San Fernando, CA

1962-1963 St. Ferdinand’s, San Fernando, CA

1964-1974 Unknown

1975 Died