Catholic Priest

Charles Kraus

Ordained: 1958

Charles Kraus served as pastor of St. Charles from 1989–2007.  He retired in 2007 and died in 2008.  Survivors of his alleged sexual abuse came forward after his death.  In February 2019, he was included in the Brookyn Diocese’s list of credibly accused priests.  The credibility of the allegations against him were determined by the Diocesan Review Board.

Father Kraus's Assignments

PlacementCity/StateDate(s)
St. CamillusRockaway Park, NY
St. Leo Corona, NY
St. AloysiusBrooklyn, NY
St. HelenHoward Beach
Our Lady of Angels
St. Charles Borromeo