Alphonsus Liguori Penney


Archbishop Alphonsus Liguori Penney was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest who was Archbishop of St. John's from 1979–1991. He was born in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Sexual abuse scandal

Penney resigned his position after a commission of inquiry — which he personally appointed — found that he was probably aware of sexual abuse of children by priests in his archdiocese.