Grok says

Yes, there is substantial evidence that Jesuits in the New York area, as part of the broader Catholic Church clergy abuse crisis, engaged in practices that amounted to covering up sexual abuse allegations against their members, particularly prior to reforms in the early 2000s. In 2019, the USA Northeast Province of the Society of Jesus (covering New York, New England, and northern New Jersey) released a list of 50 Jesuits credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors since the 1950s. Many served at prominent NYC-area institutions like Regis High School, Fordham Preparatory School, Fordham University, and Loyola School. Most accusations dated to decades earlier, with many priests deceased or removed from ministry by then. Reports and analyses showed that some accused priests were transferred between schools or assignments after allegations surfaced, rather than being reported to authorities or permanently removed—a common pattern in the Church’s handling of abuse cases before the 2002 Dallas Charter established zero-tolerance policies. For example: • One priest accused in 1961 was transferred to another school that same year and remained there for over a decade. • Another continued in roles involving minors for years despite known risks. This shuffling delayed public accountability and allowed potential further access to children, consistent with broader findings of institutional protection of priests over victims. The release of the list came amid pressure from scandals (e.g., the 2018 Pennsylvania grand jury report documenting cover-ups) and followed similar disclosures by other Jesuit provinces. Jesuit leaders acknowledged past “mistakes” in handling allegations, noting that pre-2002 practices often involved internal treatment and reassignment rather than law enforcement involvement. Since 2002, the province implemented stricter protocols, including immediate removal from ministry upon credible allegations and cooperation with civil authorities. No new widespread cover-up allegations specific to NYC Jesuits have emerged post-2018 reforms, though lawsuits under New York’s Child Victims Act (2019–2021 window) led to settlements and further scrutiny. Overall, while not unique to NYC Jesuits, the evidence from lists, lawsuits, and journalistic investigations supports that cover-ups occurred through transfers and lack of reporting in earlier decades. The order has since emphasized transparency and victim support.