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Abused by

Fr. Michael McHugh?

Have you been sexually abused by someone in your community?

You may be entitled to significant

financial compensation if abused by

Father Michael McHugh. He served at Parishes in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan, including:


  • Holy Cross Church
  • Blessed Sacrament Church
  • Most Precious Blood Church
  • St. Sebastian Church
  • Corpus Christi Church
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
  • Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary


Your claim will be 100% confidential.

Abused by

Fr. Michael McHugh?

You may be entitled to significant

financial compensation if abused by Father Michael McHugh. He served at Parishes in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan, including:


  • Holy Cross Church
  • Blessed Sacrament Church
  • Most Precious Blood Church
  • St. Sebastian Church
  • Corpus Christi Church
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
  • Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary


Your claim will be 100% confidential.


Pintas & Mullins is one of

the largest sex abuse

law firms in the nation

Contact us today for a 100% confidential and free conversation with one of our female attorneys or paralegals. Thousands of clergy abuse victims are speaking up every year to receive the compensation and justice they deserve. 

Contact us today for a

100% confidential and free conversation with one of our female attorneys or paralegals. Thousands of clergy abuse victims are speaking up every year to receive the compensation and justice they deserve. 

McHugh served at multiple parishes in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan during his four decades in ministry. McHugh is now barred from all ministerial duties. This case reflects the broader, troubling rise in clergy abuse, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and reform within religious institutions.


If you or a loved one were abused by Fr. McHugh, or any other clergy member or staff, contact us today. We hold institutions responsible for failing to protect those in their care.

BREAKING NEWS: Father Michael McHugh has been removed from his duties as a priest in July 2025, following an investigation by the Diocese of Brooklyn into his abuse of a minor.

New York Priest Defrocked in July 2025

McHugh served at multiple parishes in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan during his four decades in ministry. McHugh is now barred from all ministerial duties. This case reflects the broader, troubling rise in clergy abuse, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and reform within religious institutions.


If you or a loved one were abused by Fr. McHugh, or any other clergy member or staff, contact us today. We hold institutions responsible for failing to protect those in their care.

McHugh Served Parishes Throughout the New York City Area

Michael McHugh served at the following parishes:


  • Holy Cross Church (Maspeth)


  • Blessed Sacrament Church (Jackson Heights)


  • Most Precious Blood Church (Astoria)


  • St. Sebastian Church (Manhattan)


  • Corpus Christi Church (Woodside)


  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (Astoria/Williamsburg)


  • Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Williamsburg)


McHugh has also served at other Brooklyn parishes.

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If you or a loved one were abused by Michael McHugh or other clergy members or staff at any time, contact us today for a 100% confidential and free case review.

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If you had any inappropriate or uncomfortable experiences with Fr. Michael McHugh - or any other staff or clergy members - you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Contact one of our female attorneys or paralegals today. Our law firm is one of the nation's largest sex abuse law firms. We offer 100% confidentiality and compassionate representation.

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Unsure if You Were Sexually Abused?

While some necessary medical examinations can make patients uncomfortable, never ignore your gut instincts if something just doesn’t seem right.

The following list will help you ascertain if you were sexually abused by a medical professional.


Sexual Abuse Behaviors

  • Lingering touches
  • Refusal to answer questions on what they’re doing
  • Overtly or intrusive sexual questions/comments
  • Asking patient for a date
  • Telling the patient no one will believe you
  • Threats to keep the patient quiet
  • Unnecessary vaginal exams
  • Unnecessary/ungloved rectal exams
  • Inappropriate use of medical instruments
  • Inappropriate/sexualized touching
  • Masturbating the patient
  • Masturbation in front of the patient
  • Asking for sexual favors
  • Refusal to allow family/friend/nurse in the room
  • Sodomy
  • Rape

If you were sexually abused – or even have a suspicion – contact us today for a completely confidential and free conversation with one of our attorneys.

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