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Fr. John L. Abrams

Ordained: 1951
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

'Sick leave '1989 until 1997 when 'retired.' Some time after 2002 several men reported to the diocese that they were sexually abused by Abrams during 1979-82, when they were boys and he was pastor of Sacred Heart in Queens. No criminal charges. Diocesan Review Board deemed the allegations credible 11/07; Abrams permanently removed. Case referred to Vatican. Died 7/5/08. Accused in 6/19 by two men of raping them when they were 10- to 13-year-old altar boys and students at St Patrick's in Bay Ridge in the 1980s. They said he drove them around to places such as the beach and movies, and gave them beer, cigarettes and porn. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Joseph V. Agostino

Order: CM
Ordained: 1983
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

A man notified the Diocese and Order in 2003 that Agostino had abused him. The Order investigated and could not find sufficient information to support the allegations. Kept in ministry. Bishop met with the accuser. In 4/09 the same man came forward again, this time with more evidence and proof that he was a minor at the time of the abuse. The Diocese told the County D.A. and the Order removed Agostino from his assignment at St. John the Baptist, pending further investigation. He reportedly was moved in 2009 to Philadelphia and assigned to various projects by the Vincentians' Superior General. The Philadelphia archdiocese's website in 6/20 shows him as there at St. Vincent's Seminary.

Fr. Bennet Akuzie

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Status: Arrested

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Visiting priest from Nigeria. Arrested 4/1/96 on charges that he groped a 16-year-old girl, exposed himself to her, and requested sexual acts from her at a motel. A 21-year-old woman was also involved. The two women took his car after the event and he reported the car stolen. The 16-year-old made the allegations when they were picked up by police. Akuzie refused to press charges for theft.

Fr. John C. Albino

Ordained: 1990
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

One of four priests at St. Simon Stock in the Bronx alleged to have sexually abused a 16-year-old boy 1/1996-8/1998. The priests were said to have offered the boy money for sex, threatening to harm him if he told. Also accused of participating in mutual masturbation with the other priests while the boy watched. The boy and his family reported the abuse to the Archdiocese in 1999. Suit filed in 2000 and settled by 2002. Removed from ministry. Laicized. On the Archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. Peter A. Allen

Ordained: 1971
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Placed on leave from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in 12/06 after prosecutors told diocese of credible allegation of abuse by one person. Allen was mentioned in a 2003 civil suit filed against Fr. Eugene Vollmer and Diocese. Suit says he knew or should have known of abuse of 4 boys by Vollmer at rectory of St. Joseph's parish in Ronkonkoma. Retired 2011. On the diocese's list in 2021.

Fr. Arthur C. Anderson

Ordained: 1962
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, where he was on faculty for 19 years, beginning in 1963. Retired in 2003. Died 10/1/11.

Fr. Mark Andrzejczuk

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Order: OFM Conv
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 10/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl in 1978 and 1979 while assigned to Cardinal O'Hara High School in Tonawanda. The girl was a student. Another former student also sued in 2019, claiming Andrzejczuk molested her 1978-81 when she was ages 14-17. Andrzejzuk died in 2011.

Fr. Paul F. Angelicchio

Ordained: 1977
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Pastor of St. John the Baptist and Transfiguration parishes when placed on leave 11/16 pending a diocesan investigation of allegation he abused a minor 27 years prior at St. Ann's in Manlius. He denied the allegation. D.A. could not substantiate the claims. In 12/16 the diocesan review board deemed the allegations unfounded. Returned to ministry. Accused in a lawsuit filed in federal court 2/14/19, along with Revs. Charles Eckermann and James F. Quinn, of abuse of a 15-year-old altar boy in 1988 and 1989 at St. Ann's in Manlius. Per plaintiff, Angelicchio at least once stood guard outside a room during a rape by Eckermann. Suit was "stayed" in 5/19. The man filed another suit in 8/19, in Onondaga County Supreme Court. Angelicchio was placed on leave in 11/19 after he was accused in a new lawsuit of sexual abuse of a child 1980-81. Returned to ministry by 2/1/20 after the review board determined it could not substantiated the allegations.

Fr. Joseph C. Ansaldi

Ordained: 1962
Status: Settled

Died: 11/12/2015
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Ansaldi eligible for IRCP. Died in 2015. Accused in an 8/15 lawsuit, along with Revs. Eugene Mangan and James Keehan, staff member Bill Finley and other lay counselors, of sexually abusing a boy who resided at a Mount Loretto orphanage 1953-67. Accused in another lawsuit of abusing a boy, ages 15-16, in 1984-85 while principal of St. Joseph by the Sean High School on Staten Island. The boy was a student. The suit settled in 2020 in the mid-five figures.

Fr. Joseph V. Arevalo

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Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

From the Philippines. Worked in the Rockville Centre diocese from about 1977. Assigned to parishes in Coram, Glen Cove, Huntington Station, Freeport, Babylon. Retired in 2014. Accused in 6/19 via the IRCP of sexually abusing a boy, ages 8-11 during 1992-95, while assigned to St. Hugh of Lincoln in Huntington Station. The alleged victim filed suit in 2/20.

Fr. Antoine P. Attea

Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, age 12, in 1997. Per his obituary, assigned to St. John and Immaculate Conception parishes early in career, and, starting in 1966, taught for over ten years at Cardinal Mindszenty High School in Dunkirk. From 1978 until his death in 1/08/07 Attea was pastor of St. James in Jamestown. Member of the National Association of Pilot Priests ("Flying Padres"). Died in a plane crash.

Fr. John R. Aurelio

Ordained: 1966
Status: Sued

Died: 08/26/2009
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

In 1993 Aurelio admitted to sodomizing 3 boys, ages 12-14, 15-20 years prior. Acted with another priest, Bernard M. Mach. Both suspended. Claimed boys seduced him. Admitted to drinking alcohol and smoking pot with young boys. Also accused of abuse of another youth. Living in 2002 in Florida, no longer functioning as a priest. Died 8/26/09. Included on 3/20/18 diocesan list. One man alleging abuse by Aurelio at age 11 in 1968 filed suit in 2019 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. William Authenrieth

Ordained: 1962
Status: Settled

Died: 06/24/2015
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Had 'relations' with a youth of "about 18" in the Brooklyn diocese in 1973. Transferred to Orlando after the youth threatened to reveal. Removed from ministry in 10/1985. Sent to the House of Affirmation in MA. Named in a Brooklyn civil suit in 2003. At least four civil suits were filed in 1985 against Authenrieth and the Orlando Diocese claiming abuse of boys. Suits settled out of court; at least $2M paid to three; a fourth settled for $490K. Authenrieth admitted abuse; never prosecuted. New suits in 7/2012 and 10/2013 in Orlando. Another was filed in 8/2014 alleging abuse at All Souls in Sanford, FL. Known in 2014 to have been living in a MA retirement community. Died 6/24/2015. Included on the Brooklyn diocese's list in 2/2019. Included on the Orlando diocese's list of credibly accused 10/6/2021.

Fr. Daniel G. Babis

Ordained: 1948
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused in a 1/9/06 complaint of sexually abusing a boy and girl and three of their siblings from the early 1950s through 1968, when their father confronted Babis. The abuse, which allegedly included fondling and photographing his naked victims, occurred in the children's home while their father was ill, in church buildings including a home for retired nuns, and on overnight trips. Babis was transferred to Florida in 1970. He died there 12/12/78. After the suit was filed, at least four others reportedly alleged abuse during the 1960s at Babis' last NY parish: two brothers and a sister in one family and a girl fondled at age nine in the rectory. On diocese's list in 3/21.

Sr. Linda Baisi

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Order: RDC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Ex-nun, left her order in 1979. Accused in a 2/8/96 suit of sexually abusing a boy, ages 12-17, beginning in 1987. The boy was a student at St. Frances de Chantal in the Bronx when the abuse began, and Baisi was his teacher. The school was staffed by the Sisters of Divine Compassion. In 1995, the complainant mentioned the abuse to a counselor, who reported it to authorities. Baisi was suspended from her role as principal of St. Frances in 1996 when the suit was filed. She admitted the abuse in taped conversations with the victim. Her attorney and the judge stated that she had effectively admitted to the charges.

Br. David Baker

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Order: CFX
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Also known as Br. Felix. Joined the Xaverians in 1956. Worked in the U.S., Mexico, South Korea and Romania. Faculty member 1983-1984 at Colegio Cervantes Colonias in Guadalajara; ESL Teacher/Trainer in Guadalajara 1990-1993 and at Instituto Mexicano de Saltillo, Coahuila 1995-1997. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Order on its list 7/12/2019, which notes allegations received in 2003 of abuse in the mid-1980s in Brooklyn. Baker was removed from ministry and withdrew from the Xaverians in 2003. Deceased.

Fr. Lehr J. Barkenquest

Order: OSFS
Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Died: 01/4/2019
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Died 1/4/19. Named in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 as having sexually abused a male student in the early to mid-1970s at St. Francis DeSales High School in Lockport, NY. Barkenquest's accuser claims he told a school administrator at the time, but nothing was done. Added to the Lansing diocese's list in 2020, where he worked 1991-2013; at least one credible allegation of abuse during his time in the diocese; was pastor of St. Rita's in Clarklake.

Fr. Michael J. Barrett

Ordained: 1985
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy 1974-78, beginning when the boy was age 12 and Barrett was a lay member of Opus Dei. Per the lawsuit, the boy was also abused by then-Fr. Theodore McCarrick. Barrett was ordained by Pope John Paul II in Rome in 1985. He worked in Rome and Madrid, then in Houston TX for 25 years, followed by Los Angeles CA 2013-16. In 2016 he was named pastor of St. Agnes in New York City.


Fr. Edward M. Barry

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Placed on administrative leave in 10/19 due to an accusation in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act that he sexually assaulted a child decades prior. The archdiocese announced in 6/20 that the allegations were credible and substantiated. Permanently removed from ministry.

Fr. Benedict P. Barszcz

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Order: SAC
Ordained: 1990
Status: Charged

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

From Poland. Arrested in July 1999 and charged with public lewdness after he was accused of exposing himself to two girls, ages 14 and 15. Barszcz reportedly masturbated in front of the girls while sitting in a car. He was removed from public ministry. Barszcz was had been assistant pastor of St. Peter's in Lewiston since October 1998. Prior to that he assisted in two Brooklyn parishes. Last known to have been port chaplain in 2001 in Szczecin, Poland. Included on Buffalo diocese's list updated 11/5/18.

Fr. James T. Bartnik

Ordained: 1975
Status: Sued

Died: 08/27/2013
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Ordained for the Diocese of Syracuse. Began work in the Diocese of Buffalo in the mid-1970s, where he was incardinated in 1982. Died 8/27/13. In 2018 a man reported to the diocese inappropriate sexual contact as a boy by Bartnik while "wrestling." The boy and his family were St. John Cantius (a/k/a Kanty) in Buffalo. The man said his family reported the abuse just after it occurred and that they were then ostracized from the parish. A lawsuit was filed in 2019 under the NY Child Victims Act that Bartnik sexually abused a child, age 12 or 13, around 1977 at St. John Kanty in Buffalo.


Mary Juanita Barto

Order: RSM
Status: Settled

Died: 05/2/2014
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Religious Sister of Mercy (RSM). Joined the order in 1952. Professed her final vows in 1957. Accused publicly by a woman in the 2000s of sexually abusing her throughout high school, beginning when the woman was age 15 in the late 1960s. Per Barto's accuser, the abuse occurred in classrooms at Mater Christi High School in Queens, on school buses to sporting events, at retreats in upstate NY, at the girl's home in Woodside and at a Long Island Convent. Barto died 5/2/14. Lawsuit filed 2/18/20; settled in 2020.

Fr. Juan Bazalar

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Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Peruvian. Indicted in 1991 for sexually abusing a 15-year-old altar boy at St. Peter's Church in Monticello. Fled to Canada. Extradited and then convicted in 1993. Sentenced to 5-15 years in state prison. Conviction overturned. Found not guilty at second trial. Returned to Peru.

Fr. Donald W. Becker

Ordained: 1968
Status: Settled

Died: 02/15/2022
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Removed in 2003. Accused of sexually abusing two teen boys and a boy age 10-11. Denied allegations. After publicity in 3/2018 a news outlet reported hearing from "several more" accusers. One said when he was age 15 in 1975 Becker got him drunk then abused him, including rape, in a North Java cabin. Included on 3/20/2018 diocesan list. A third man, age 43, stated publicly 6/1/2018 that he was sexually abused at age 13 by Becker when the priest was pastor of SS Peter and Paul in Hamburg. At least one alleged victim reportedly died by suicide. Lawsuit 8/2019 claims abuse of 15-year-old boy in 1974 at Becker's cabin. Plaintiff told the diocese in 9/2007; diocese paying for counseling and meds since 2012. A 9/2019 lawsuit claimed Becker abuse a boy, age 11, in 1971. Case sent to the Vatican. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/2020 in bankruptcy agreement. By 8/2021 thirty men had claimed abuse as boys by Becker under the NY Child Victims Act. Lived in Fort Meyers, FL 2013 until his death 2/15/2022.

Fr. Hugo Bedoya

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Order: CM
Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

From Colombia. Not indexed in the U.S. Official Catholic Directory prior to 1973. Worked in Dioceses of Lubbock, TX and Brooklyn, NY; Judicial Vicar of Marriage Tribunal when named in massive 10/03 civil suit where 27 victims alleged abuse by 24 priests. Per suit, Bedoya abused a child ages of 9-11 at Fourteen Holy Martyrs in Bushwick, in the church, in the rectory, and elsewhere. Suit also says he examined the genitals of his altar boys in a group to make sure they were clean. He denied all the allegations. Another man joined the lawsuit 2/04 alleging abuse by Bedoya during 1970s. Bedoya remained in ministry until removed 6/19/12. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Robert G. Beiter

Ordained: 1962
Status: Accused

Died: 06/13/2022
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Placed on leave in 9/21 pending the investigation of an accusation of abuse reportedly discovered in documents filed in the diocese's bankruptcy case. Age 82 and retired when suspended. Beiter denied the accusation. He died 6/13/22. On 6/23/22 the diocese announced that Beiter was posthumously exonerated after its review board deemed the accusation unsubstantiated.


Fr. David G. Bentley

Ordained: 1974
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Settlement in 1994 to a man for $150K for claims of 1970s abuse at the Albany Home for Children. The man's brother received $70K settlement in 1997; a third brother received an unspecified amount. Others also alleged abuse. Continued to serve in Africa, OH and NM. Sent to NM to Servants of the Paraclete; allowed to work in Las Cruces diocese. Placed on leave in 4/02. Plaintiff in 1994 got another $225K in 2002. Civil suit filed in 2002; dismissed by court. Suit filed in Boston in 5/05. Suit filed 7/12/18 v Diocese of Las Cruces, Paracletes and Benedictines by man claiming Bentley and Fr. Joseph Anderson, OSB of Holy Family in Deming NM abused him from when he was an altar boy, age 9, hundreds of times 1994-2001. On Las Cruces diocese's list 11/8/18. On Albany diocese's list 11/30/18. In a 2021 deposition, Bishop Hubbard acknowledged that Bentley admitted his behavior,  was sent to treatment then returned to ministry.

Fr. S. Theodore Berg

Ordained: 1961
Status: Accused

Died: 04/16/2009
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Reportedly in 4/19, in 1987 parish employees told the administrator of St. Teresa's in South Buffalo that they found child pornography in Berg's room. Berg was the parish pastor. The administrator said multiple people, including BIshop Head, were notified. Berg was kept in ministry. He died 4/16/09.


Fr. James J. Bergin

Ordained: 1961
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused of abuse of at least two minors. Died in 1992. One claim settled for $25K in Fall 1993. Weeks later, plaintiff was dead of a heroin overdose. His parents were furious that Rev. Alan Placa (for diocese) agreed to cash settlement with a person who was an active addict. Suffolk County Grand Jury's description of Priest E matches a public allegation against Bergin. Named in a 2003 civil suit. Included on the diocese's list in 3/21.

Fr. Charles E. Bermingham

Ordained: 1932
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Aidan's in Williston Park where, per the list, Bermingham was assigned in 1952 for an "unknown" period of time, and again in 1952, length of assignment "unknown." A 1960 news article shows that he named pastor of St. Aidan's that year, and had been there since 1952. It appears, per the Catholic Directories, that he was at the parish through his retirement in 1978. Died 12/21/03.

Fr. Richard M. Berry

Ordained: 1952
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Ordained for the Diocese of Brooklyn, part of which became the Diocese of Rockville Centre in 1957. Assigned to parishes in Lynbrook, East Northport, Valley Stream, Ronkonkoma, Huntington Station, Bellport, East Meadow. Died 12/12/81. Accused in a lawsuit filed 12/24/19 of sexually abusing a girl, ages 12-14, during 1954-56, at Our Lady of Peace in Lynbrook.

Fr. John Patrick Bertolucci

Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Died: 05/27/2015
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Per a 2002 lawsuit, Bertolucci sexually abused a boy 1976-79, beginning when the boy was age 12. Suit was filed after the plaintiff said Bertolucci harassed his parents by phone so that they would retract the claims. Bishop and Diocese were dismissed from suit in 7/03; suit against Bertolucci dismissed in 10/03. Bertolucci admitted sexually abusing teenagers in the 1970s. Active until spring of 2002; asked for early retirement. Diocese permanently removed his facilities in 6/02. Opted to live "a life of prayer and penance" over laicization. Died 5/27/15. On diocese's list 11/30/18.

Fr. David W. Bialkowski

Ordained: 1988
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

"Rumors" in 1994 by Bialkowski's former pastor of a "love affair" with two teens. Police told the diocese in 1995 they found Bialkowski with a 16-year-old boy in a car at night. Bishop Grosz was warned in the late '90s that the priest took teenage boys into his bedroom. Removed from St. John Gualbert parish in Cheektowaga in 2/11 after he was accused of touching the upper thigh of a teen and making suggestive comments to him 10 years prior. The diocese first said Bialkowski was on medical leave, then admitted in 3/11 that it was administrative leave. Two additional accusers had come forward as of 3/8/11. Included on 3/20/18 diocesan list. Found in 3/18 working as organist for a Lutheran church in Tonawanda. A lawsuit in 8/19 claims sex abuse of a boy, age 8, 1999-2000, during counseling at St. John Gualbert. Removed 5/1/20 from diocesan payroll as part of bankruptcy agreement. Per the diocese's list in 1/22 Bialkowski's case was sent to Rome.

Fr. Robert J. Biesinger

Ordained: 1956
Status: Settled

Died: 07/22/2012
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

A lawsuit filed in Chicago in 3/95 alleged Biesinger sexually assaulted and abused a 15-year-old girl in 1974 on a trip to Chicago for drill team competition, and on other occasions. Biesinger resigned in 8/94 as pastor of a Cheektowaga parish, then retired. Diocese settled the suit in 1996 for $125K. A second woman came forward to allege that he had abused her in 1965 when she sought counseling as a 'young adult.' When confronted by the diocese about the allegation Biesinger said, "I can't remember, it was too long ago." He died 7/22/12. Included on the 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.

Fr. Joseph Bissonette

Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 5/21 of sexually abusing a boy, age 7, repeatedly in 1977 at St. Bartholomew's. Bissonette, however, was not assigned to St. Bartholomew's until 1980. St. Bart's pastor during the time of the alleged abuse was actually Joseph Friel, who has been accused of abuse of at least nine children. Bissonette was murdered in his rectory in 1987 by two teenage boys.

Fr. Ronald Boccieri

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Order: MM
Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Died: 05/1/2015
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

A man claimed in a lawsuit filed in late 2019 that Boccieri sexually abused him as a boy when his parents were Maryknoll lay missioners.The family lived near Maryknoll's Ossining campus and ate most of their meals there. Boccieri allegedly began grooming the boy in Ossining, then abused him at a cabin in the Catskills. Boccieri died 5/1/15.

Fr. James K. Bogert

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Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at the Nassau County Jail and Children's Center, where Bogert was chaplain beginning in 5/79, and at a movie theater, his car, private home in Clifton Park and Bogert's home on Long Island. Moved to the Diocese of Palm Beach in 12/92. Per the 2019 Catholic Directory Bogert was retired and living in Santa Cruz, NM.

Br. Dominic Bokulich

Order: CFR
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Bokulich, also known as Br. Leopold, was arrested in 10/07. Pleaded guilty in 3/08 to abuse of four boys from one family between 2006 and 2007. Sentenced to 7 years in state prison in 6/08, along with 5 years post-release supervision. Required to register as sex offender. In prison as of 7/10. Dismissed from the order.

Fr. David L. Bonin

Ordained: 1974
Status: Sued

Died: 03/13/2002
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Died at age 53 in 3/02. In 11/08 a 21-year-old man filed suit against the bishop and diocese, alleging that Bonin sexually abused him weekly 1998-2001, when the man was ages 9-12. The man first made his allegations known in 2007. A second person also alleged abuse. In 4/09 the NY Supreme Court denied the diocese's motion to dismiss. Diocese included Bonin's name on 6/7/12 list; complaint noted to have been received after his death.


Fr. Jose Angel Borges Flores

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Died: 02/17/2007
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Northeast Jesuits on its list updated 11/1/19. It notes a report received in 2019 of abuse of a minor, possibly in 1977. Borges worked in El Paso, TX 1963-66, then in Puerto Rico 1973-88 and 1991-2000. He died in 2007. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese in this database, which is where the NE Province is headquartered.) Added to the Jesuits Central and Southern Province List 2/27/20.

Br. Laurence Boschetto

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Order: CFC
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Became religious brother in 1974. Named in 2005 civil suit which was refiled in 2007 Accused of abuse as a novice brother and also of offering drugs to plaintiff. Abuse alleged against other defendants as well as claims of sexual harrassment and other i

Fr. George Boxelaar

Order: OCarm
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

From Holland. In U.S. at Carmelite Priory in Mantzville PA 1954-56, then Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish in Middletown NY and area mission parishes 1956-57, and again 1962-85. Complaint to order of sex abuse of 7-year-old altar boy in 1973. Parents did not press charges when they learned their son would have to testify. Other families said Boxelaar molested their preadolescent sons, but wanted to keep it quiet. More complaints to order in the 1980s. Quietly sent back to Holland in 1985. Died in 1990. After news in 2002 of accusations against Boxelaar, at least 25 more men surfaced, saying they, too, were molested by the priest as little boys. The order acknowledged having received 1 complaint in the 1970s and 5 in the 1980s. Three lawsuits in 2019 claimed abuse of altar boys in 1970s and '80s. Suit in 7/20 by 8 men; all said Boxelaar told them the abuse was normal and "in keeping with Dutch customs."

Fr. Francis V. Boyle

Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Died: 03/13/2021
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Pelham Manor pastor 1979-1991. Pastor of Blessed Sacrament on Staten Island 1991-2004. Named monsignor in 1995. Held prominent positions in the archdiocese. Retired in 2004. Accused via the IRCP program in 2018 of past abuse of a minor, deemed credible and substantiated by the Lay Review Board. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Cardinal Dolan reportedly recommended to the Vatican's CDF dismissal of the allegation. In 9/20 the CDF concluded that the allegation did not have "the semblance of truth." Boyle died 3/13/21, age 91.

Fr. Gerald A. Boyle

Ordained: 1954
Status: Sued

Died: 04/21/1982
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2020 of sexually abusing a child, age 13-14, in about 1969-1970, while assigned to St. John the Evangelist in Goshen NY. A second lawsuit, filed in 11/22, claims Boyle sexually abused a child, age 8-9, in about 1961-1962, while assigned to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ardsely NY. Boyle died in 1982.


Br. Joseph Trunk

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Order: OFM
Status: Accused

Died: 04/24/2011
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Trunk's name is included in 10/2021 on the Franciscans' Holy Name Province list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. No details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. He died in 2011 at age 91. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)


Fr. John Joseph Brady

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Ordained: 1908
Status: Sued

Died: 08/16/1950
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Per a 2/04 news article, a woman said she was abused every Sunday from 1944-48 at ages 7-11 by Brady, a former pastor at St. Catherine's of Genoa in Manhattan. She said her sister and other girls were also abused by Brady. Claims included in suit filed 2/26/04 by the woman and 14 other victims of abuse by 11 priests. Brady died in 1950. Included on the archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Claims against Brady eligible for IRCP.

Fr. Thomas F. Brady

Ordained: 1959
Status: Arrested

Died: 03/25/2013
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Monsignor. Arrested 10/14/11 on recent charges of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old boy. Immediately placed on administrative leave. Another boy made similar allegation. Retired from Good Shepherd Parish in Marine Park in 2009; continued living in the rectory. No indictment 5/12 by Grand Jury, citing not enough evidence. Remained on leave while diocese continued investigation. Died 3/25/13. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Edward C. Brennan

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Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Died: 01/19/2000
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Placed on restriction 2/19/99. Named in a 2002 suit against 12 priests, accused of having abused an 11-year-old girl. Also named in massive civil suit filed in 10/03, with claims by two sisters that Brennan sexually abused them 1965-69 and 1967-74. The girls were ages 9 and 7 when alleged abuse began. Brennan died 1/19/2000. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. William G. Breslawski

Ordained: 1979
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Monsignor. Complaint to the diocese in 2002 from a person alleging that Breslawski sexually abused their friend in 7th or 8th grade, in 1980. Diocese revisited file in 2018, gave accuser's name to D.A. and launched an internal investigation. Files showed another complaint in 2002 by two people alleging that in 1984 Breslawski was inappropriate with them; both were adults during the incident. Suspended in 9/18. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused.

Fr. Brian J. Brinker

Ordained: 1988
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

A woman filed a complaint in 1996 with police and the diocese accusing Brinker of inappropriately touching her 14-year-old son on a trip to San Francisco, and showing him pornographic movies in Las Vegas. Psychiatric report was completed. Brinker was kept in ministry. Placed on leave in 3/02 due to same allegation, later allowed to resume work. In 2005 the Vatican deemed the claims unsubstantiated. Suspended in 10/18 after new allegation of abuse of a youth 1993-97. Included in 1/21 on the Diocese of Fall River's list of accused, where he had limited faculties for family baptism.

Br. Joseph F. Brocato

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Order: CFX
Status: Settled

Died: 06/30/1992
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Brother Romanus. From Italy. Given name was Salvador J. or Joseph F. Brocato. Joined the Xaverians in 1926. Taught in KY, MA, MD, VA and Brooklyn NY. Xaverians settled for $75K in the early 2000s with a man alleging sexual abuse by Br. Romanus over a 4-year period in the 1960s, when the man was a 10- to 13-year-old boy. Abuse reportedly occurred in a classroom closet at Holy Name of Jesus Elementary School where Br. Romanus worked, in bathhouse locker rooms and swimming pool changing rooms, and under the Coney Island boardwalk. Died 6/30/1992. On the Xaverians' list 7/12/2019. On the Archdiocese of Baltimore's list 7/23/2019. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. 


Fr. John W. Broderick

Ordained: 1989
Status: Acquitted

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Arrested in 2/08; charged with abuse of 4 children from one family in 2007 in Nicolville (Albany diocese). Assigned to the Syracuse diocese. Privileges removed in 2008 by Syracuse for "incidents unrelated to sexual abuse." Staying at Holy Name of Jesus Academy when arrested. At least one more possible victim. Broderick sued his accusers in 11/08. Suit dismissed in 1/10. Found guilty of one misdemeanor; acquitted on two felony charges in 2/09. Court vacated conviction in 4/09. Civil case can go forward as of 12/12 Appeals Court ruling. On diocese's list 12/3/18. Permanently removed from ministry. On the Scranton diocese's list 8/19/18.

Fr. Robert L. Brown

Ordained: 1957
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Allegation to the diocese in 2014 that Brown sexually abused a boy 1981-89 beginning when he was age 16. The boy was a parishioner of St. Catherine of Sienna in Franklin Square, and reportedly had gone to Brown for guidance. The abuse is said to have occurred during sleepovers in the rectory, and included rape. Brown's accuser said he told other priests about the abuse in confessions, but no one helped him. Brown died in the mid-1990s. Accuser received $500K in 2018 from the diocese. Accused in 2/19, along with Msgr. John McGann (later bishop) and Msgr. Edward Melton, of molesting two girls at St. Agnes parish. One of the women also said she was abused by the parish janitor, John Hanlon. Brown is deceased. The women and the brother of one of them sued the diocese in 10/19, claiming abuse as children. On diocese's list in 3/21.

Fr. Aurelian W. Brzezniak

Order: OFM Conv
Ordained: 1945
Status: Sued

Died: 06/27/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a 7-year-old boy, along with Revs. James Smyka and Patrick Mendola, at St. Francis High School in the Buffalo diocese in 1977. The accuser claimed the abuse occurred in front of a group of priests in a shower room, and that it continued until he was age 8. Brzezniak died 6/27/11.

Fr. William Michael Burke

Ordained: 1946
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named as an abusive priest in one of two massive lawsuits filed against the Diocese of Rockville Centre in 2003. Accused of abusing an elementary school student in the 1970s, starting when Burke was a deacon. Burke died in a house fire in 1995. Lawsuits filed in 8/19: claims of abuse in 1972 of a 7-year-old at St. Lawrence School in Sayville; claims of abuse, along with Rev. Alfred Soave, of a child, ages 8-14, at St. Andrews in Sag Harbor, 1974-79. On the diocese's list of accused in 3/21.

Br. William M. Burns

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Order: CFX
Status: Accused

Died: 02/1/1974
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Br. Francis Jerome. Joined the Xaverians in 1923. Moved almost every year or two, with the exception of his last six years at Malden Catholic High School in MA. Worked in NY, MA, ME, KY, MD, CT. Died in 1974. On the Order's list 7/12/2019. It notes allegations reported in 2003 and later, of abuse 1950s-1970s in Brooklyn, NY and in Shrewsbury, Danvers and Malden, MA. On the Baltimore Archdiocese's list 7/23/2019. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. 


Fr. Thomas W. Burr

Ordained: 1961
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

One of three priests removed in 5/02 for allegations of inappropirate behavior with teens more than 20 years prior. Was working at St. Mary Our Mother in Horseheads when he "resigned." Per diocesan news release 6/7/12, he was sentenced to a life of prayer & penance.

Fr. James Burson

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Order: CSJ
Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Ordained for the Congregation of Jesus and Mary (Eudists). First named publicly as accused by the diocese in 11/18. A man reported in 2018 that he was molested by Burson as a Cardinal Dougherty High School student in 1979. Burson was librarian and vocations director at the school 1973-79.There were multiple incidents, per the man's attorney. In residence at a Eudist facility in Lakeview NY 1980-81, affiliated with St. John's parish in Buffalo in 1983, assigned to parishes in the Lafayette LA diocese 1984-94. Moved in 1996 to San Diego CA, assigned to a parish and chaplain at three hospitals. Retired 7/1/09. In residence at St. Patrick's in Carlsbad until moving to a "board and care facility" in 2017. On Buffalo diocese's list updated 11/5/18. Lawsuit filed 8/19.

Fr. John Robert Butler

Ordained: 1957
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Ordained for the Diocese of Richmond VA. Worked in WV, the Diocese of Rockville Centre NY, and the Trenton and Metuchen dioceses. Removed 4/11/2002 in Metuchen after a man complained that he and numerous others had been abused by Butler in Rockville Centre in the 1950s and 1960s. The man said he had complained to the Rockville Centre Diocese when he was a teen, but no action, and that the Diocese moved Butler to a parish in Brooklyn. Worked in the Trenton and Metuchen dioceses 1971-2002. Also allegedly abused at least one in Metuchen; this individual was included in a Metuchen settlement of 2/2003. Named in a 5/2019 suit accusing over 300 in NJ. Included on the Richmond Diocese's list 2/13/2019. Laicized. On the Rockville Centre Diocese's's list in 3/2021. Accused in a 9/2021 lawsuit of abusing a boy, ages 9-12, during 1995-1998, while assigned to St. John Vianney School in Colonia, NJ. Butler died in 2016.

Fr. Francis C. Byrne

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Ordained: 1961
Status: Accused

Died: 06/29/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

"Frank." Named publicly as credibly accused by the Columbans U.S. Province on its list in 2/22. Noted to have multiple allegations of abuse, occurring in 1973. Per the Official Catholic Directory Byrne was at that time assigned to the St. Columban Retreat House in Derby, NY. He left the community and ministry in 1976 and died in 2011.


Fr. Harry J. Byrne

Ordained: 1945
Status: Indicted

Died: 05/28/2020
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Archdiocesan chancellor 1968-70, canon lawyer, longtime parish pastor. Known for activism around affordable housing and outspokenness regarding church and other issues. Living at St. John Vianney Center for Retired Priests in the Bronx when arrested in 10/17, at age 96, on child porn possession charges. Per the D.A., there were "dozens of photographs on his computer of girls 8 to 14 years old performing sex acts with men or posing naked." Reportedly a judge determined that Byrne was unable to participate in his own defense, and the case could not continue. Byrne died in 5/20.

Fr. Hugh A. Byrne

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Ordained: 1962
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

In 8/19 the diocese announced that it had investigated a claim that Byrne engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor 1971-73, and that the Review Board found the allegation to be credible. Byrne was assigned at the time of the alleged abuse to Holy Ghost Parish in Brooklyn. The allegation was made to a reporting line on 12/20/17 and forwarded to law enforcement. The investigation found that another allegation had been made 6/15/06 of abuse in 1996, and that the accuser did not want to pursue the allegation beyond reporting it. The case was reopened and that allegation was also found credible. Byrne was permanently removed from public ministry 7/1/19.

Fr. Joseph P. Byrns

Ordained: 1969
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Placed on leave in 7/02. One of 12 priests named as abusers in a civil suit filed in Brooklyn in 10/02. In the suit, two brothers (one of them a priest) claimed Byrns abused them for years as children in the late-1960s and early-1970s. Charged in 8/04 with abuse of a third youth beginning in 2000. Pled guilty in 1/06. Sentenced to three years probation in 3/06. Laicized 5/18/13. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Roberto Antonio Cadavid Arroyave

Ordained: 1988
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

From Colombia, Diocese of Medellin. Arrived in Brooklyn in 12/12; worked in Brooklyn and Queens parishes until 6/17, returned to Colombia. News in 10/18 that the diocese quietly removed him in 6/17 after learning that, prior to his arrival in Brooklyn, he was accused of molesting at least four boys. Allegations in Colombia began in 2005, when Cadavid was director of a school. He was moved among churches, transferred when new allegations emerged. One accuser said Cadavid paid him 88 million pesos (about $46k) in 2009 to silence him. At least six accusers. Medellin Bishop Tobon gave permission in 11/12 for Cadavid's transfer to Brooklyn. In 3/18 Tobon denied knowing the priest was in the U.S. The Brooklyn diocese didn't inform parishioners for 10 months about Cadavid's history of alleged abuse.

Fr. Daniel A. Calabrese

Ordained: 1987
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Convicted 1992 of abuse of a teenage boy. Sentenced to 90 days in jail, five years probation, and one year treatment. Previously transferred twice because of allegations involving youths. Civil suit 1993. Living in New Mexico as of 2003 and listed in Official Catholic Directory as on "leave of absence." Laicized 2005. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Suit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act, claiming abuse of a child, age 13-14, at Blessed Sacrament in West Brighton in 1989-90. Accused in a 12/19 lawsuit of abuse prior to ordination in the showers at St. Joseph's Seminary of a boy, age 13, and that another person attempted a sex act on him at the same time.

Fr. John F. Campbell

Ordained: 1932
Status: Sued

Died: 04/16/1968
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed 3/22/2022 of sexually abusing a girl from about 1960-1966, beginning when she was age 10 and a student at St. Mary's in Long Island City, NY. Campbell was the parish pastor. Per the suit, the abuse began when the girl's father was terminally ill and Campbell was providing spiritual guidance and financial support to her mother. The plaintiff alleges that the nuns and, housekeeper and other priests at the parish knew she was spending inordinate amounts of time with Campbell and enabled it. Further, she told a priest in confession during her freshman year of high school about the abuse, and his response was that she was shameful to lie about Campbell and that she would go to hell. Campbell remained at St. Mary's until his death in 1968.


Fr. Michael J. Campbell

Ordained: 1921
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. From Ireland, where he was ordained. Arrived in the US shortly after ordination.Per his obituary, Campbell was assigned to Church of the Nativity in Buffalo 1921-23, then to St. John's in Lockport. Pastor 1930-47 of St. Anthony's in Lockport, pastor of St. Peter's in Lewiston 1947-57, pastor of Our Lady of the Angels in Olean 1957 until his death 3/13/70. Accused in a 2020 lawsuit(s) filed under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Roy B. Campbell

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1950
Status: Accused

Died: 01/23/1977
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. It notes allegation(s) received in 2010 of abuse in 1955. Roy appears to have spent his career in Kingston, Jamaica. He died in 1977. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese in the database, where the Province is based.)

Fr. Francis J. Capellupo

Ordained: 1975
Status: Arrested

Died: 03/17/2017
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Often held late-night parties in rectory for teenage boys. Bishop Daily was informed of this by at least two priests, but did nothing. Arrested in 2000 for allegedly sodomizing a 14-year-old boy, who was staying at rectory due to problems at home. Charges were soon dropped and case sealed, per spokesman for Brooklyn DA. A second man came forward claiming he was abused in the 1980s. Capellupo was removed from ministry in 2001. Diocese found allegations credible 6/05. Laicized 6/4/12. Died 3/17/17. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Nicholas J. Capua

Ordained: 1956
Status: Accused

Died: 08/2/2010
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Placed on leave without privileges in late 5/07, after diocese deemed credible allegations that he had abused several minors in the mid-1970s. Capua denied the allegations. Matter was to be referred to the Vatican for further review. Died 8/2/10 at Our Lady of Consolation Rehabilitation Center. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Cornelius J. Carr

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1951
Status: Accused

Died: 10/11/2013
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Per news in 1/2006, Carr was being investigated by his Order for allegations of child abuse. Member of the New York Province. Held Jesuit leadership positions; appointed Provincial 1966. High school principal, including McQuaid in Rochester 1960-1964. Principal of St. Peter's Prep in NJ. Theology department head 1977 at Jesuit High in New Orleans LA. Worked in the St. Augustine, FL diocese 1981-2005. Accused in 2012 of walking in on janitor Peter Modica raping a teen boy at Jesuit High in the 1970s, and proceeding to masturbate during the rape. Jesuit High settled with Carr's accuser. Carr died in 2013, at age 93. He had been living at Murray-Weigel Hall in the Bronx, NY. Name included on the New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/2018. It noted notification of allegations via media reports in 2018. On Jesuits Central and Southern Province's list 12/7/2018, citing multiple allegations. On Jesuits Northeast Province list 1/15/2019, noting report in 2005 of abuse 1989-1990. On St. Augustine list 11/6/2020, abuse noted in 1991.

Fr. Michael A. Carroll

Ordained: 1985
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Placed on leave in Spring, 2002 from his assignment as chaplain at Mercy Medical Center after accusation of abuse. Cleared by Vatican and reinstated in 2004. Identified as Priest P in Suffolk Cty Grand Jury Report. of 2003. Report indicates that he left several parishes suddenly and had complaints against him of inappropriate sexual contact with a teenage boy as well as young men over the age of 18. Included on the diocese's list in 3/21.

Fr. Joseph D. Casaclang

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese in 10/19. Allegedly sexually abused a girl, ages 10-13, during 1979-82. The girl's family attended St. Joseph's Parish in King's Park, where Casaclang was assigned. The abuse is said to have occurred during the priest's visits to the family's home. Casaclang left the parish after the diocese learned of the allegations, and was assigned to two more parishes. He is not indexed in the Official Catholic Directory after 2000. His accuser sued, and in 10/19 received a "low six-figures" settlement from the diocese. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused.

Fr. Daniel W. Casey

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Ordained: 1975
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Accused of abusing three boys in two families in the late 1980s. Suits filed in 0/92. Both settled in 1998 for total of $475K. Also sued in Georgia in 1996. Resigned from the Syracuse diocese in 1991, then found living at a rectory in the Rochester diocese. Rochester bishop asked him to leave. Died in 2000. Accused publicly in 2/18 of sexual abuse of a 5th-6th grade boy at St. Paul's in Oswego in the 1980s. On Syracuse diocese's list 12/3/18. By 2/14/20 he was accused in six lawsuits filed under the NY Child Victims Act.

Br. Dominic Casiraghi

Order: SDB
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Made profession as a Salesian brother in 1940. Worked at school in NJ, LA, MA, CA, FL. Died in 1998. Included on the Salesians list in 3/2020 of those with credible accusations against them. Details as to where or when the abuse occurred not given. (We're placing Casiraghi in the NY archdiocese for now, which is where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Fr. Albert H. Cason

Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Removed from ministry in 1985 due to allegations he sexually abused boys. Police investigated; no charges. Diocese investigated; deemed allegations credible. Sent for treatment and never allowed to return to ministry. Eight plaintiffs filed suits 12/02. Many dismissed on SOL. At least six former altar boys claimed he abused them in the 1960s while assigned to St. John's in Spencerport and St. Patrick's in Owego. Abuse said to have occurred on overnight camping trips and at a drive-in movie. Voluntarily laicized per 6/7/12 statement from Diocese. Deceased, per the diocese's list updated in 10/18.

Fr. Neil Cawlings

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Ordained: 1980
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

English priest working as an extern in the Albany diocese in the 1970s. Accused in 2003 of 'improper sexual advances' in the late 1970s with a male teen allegedly supplied by Rev. Alan Jupin. Suit 5/7/03 accused Jupin of intimidating complainant and 8/25/03 suit accused diocese of slandering him. D.A. investigated intimidation charge at bishop's request. Suits were dismissed 1/30/04 without determining validity of abuse charges. Jupin and other accused priests were reinstated.

Fr. Charles R. Celeste

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Ordained: 1980
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

A man alleged in 2003 that he was sexually abused by Celeste as a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the 1980s. At the time Celeste was chaplain to the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity where the man was an 18-year-old member. Diocese said complaint involved two consenting adults. Celeste was granted a leave of absence 11/03. He admitted that his conduct was inappropriate and wrong but the plaintiff was legally an adult. He also admitted a relationship with another student at the school in the 1980s.

Fr. Jordan H. Charbonneau

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1950
Status: Accused

Died: 09/20/1984
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Charbonneau's name is included in 10/2021 on the Franciscans' Holy Name Province's list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. No details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. He died in 1984. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)


Fr. Peter Charland

Ordained: 1972
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

In 2/18 it was announced that eight people had filed claims with the diocese's IRCP, alleging sex abuse as children by Charland in the early 1970s. The eight were members of St. Phillip and James parish's "PJ Folk Singers". One man said the abuse started when he was age 11, and that it occurred in the rectory, Charland's car, and on a choir trip to Romania. Some families reportedly complained to the diocese about Charland's behavior in the mid-1970s. Appears to have left ministry by 1976. Went on to marry a woman with three sons and to work as a psychotherapist with children. Died in 2004. Accused in a suit filed in 8/19 of abuse 1972-76 of a boy, ages 13-18, who attended St. Phlliip and James. On diocese's list of accused in 3/21.

Fr. Gerard J. Chasse

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Ordained: 1971
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused in a 1994 civil suit of repeatedly sexually abused a youth from 1/69 through 12/76 in Brentwood, NY. Dismissed on statute of limitations. Chasse moved to Montana in 1977, where he was in ministry for three years. Left the priesthood in 1980. Identified as Priest I in the 2003 Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Report. Claim settled in 4/20 in the low six figures. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 3/21.

Fr. James Chiosso

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Order: SDB
Ordained: 1949
Status: Accused

Died: 01/31/2011
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

From Italy. Arrived in the U.S. in 1953. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Salesian order on its list 3/31/2020. Worked in NJ, CA, LA, NH, Italy. Died in 1/31/2011. No details as to when or where the abuse occurred. (We're placing Chiosso for now in the NY archdiocese, where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Fr. Paul I. Cloonan

Ordained: 1954
Status: Sued

Died: 10/17/2015
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Name included on the Rochester diocese's 6/7/12 list of priests removed 2002-2012. Voluntarily laicized. The 1989 Official Catholic Directory shows him as "unassigned." Died in 2015. Named in suit(s) in 2020 under the New York Child Victims Act. Reportedly named in nine separate cases.

Fr. Charles P. Coen

Ordained: 1968
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Retired. Credible, substantiated accusation announced 9/18. Claim or claims made to archdiocese's Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program. Known for playing and teaching traditional Irish music. Assignments included St. Paul's on Staten Island, then pastor for about 10 years starting in 1975 of St. Joseph-St. Thomas. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Canonical process pending.

Fr. John Cohane

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Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Allegedly abuse a boy, starting in 1951 when the boy was 14 and a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Niagara Falls. Cohane was reportedly assigned to the parish at the time in question.

Fr. Christopher Lee Coleman

Ordained: 1994
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Removed 1/13/10. Name quietly added among 7 others to diocesan website 11/17 of priests laicized by the Vatican office "authorized to deal with cases involving sexual abuse of minors by a cleric." In 11/17 Coleman's Linkedin page reportedly indicated he still presented as a priest, stating, "I live a vowed life. Ordained 21 May 1994, Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn." On diocese's list in 2/19. It notes he was laicized 12/11/13. Reported in 2/20 to have been working since 2010 at a religious center in CT, Hermitage of Peace, which is not affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, but is part of the 'Old Roman Catholic Church'.

Fr. Melory Joseph Collier

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1945
Status: Accused

Died: 09/27/1972
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Collier's name is included in 10/2021 on the Franciscans' Holy Name Province's list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. No details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. He died in 1972. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)


Fr. James P. Collins

Ordained: 1979
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

One of 12 priests and one brother named in a 10/02 lawsuit claiming sexual abuse. Accused of abuse of four boys; he denied charges. Served as chaplain at an all girls school for 17 years, beginning in 1984; placed on leave by diocese in 2002. Named as abuser of one person in a suit filed in 10/03 by 27 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 24 priests. Another man was to claim abuse but died by suicide just before suit filed. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Felix R. Colosimo

Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Diocese confirmed in 6/17 that Colosimo was permanently removed in 2014 due to credible allegations. His accuser, who contacted the diocese in 2013, filed suit in CT in 6/17, claiming Colosimo sexually abused him there 1987-90, when he was ages 12-15. He said the abuse began when he was age 4 in 1978 or '79, in the Syracuse diocese, and that the priest threatened to harm him if he told. He said another boy was abused with him at a CT hotel in 1987. Abuse also said to have occurred on trips to PA, NJ, MA. Colosimo denied the abuse. He died 10/26/17. The suit also accuses Robert Ours of abusing the boy, when Ours was a deacon. (Ours pled guilty in 8/14 to child porn possession. Suit filed in CT because NY SOL had expired.) On diocese's list 12/3/18. By 2/14/20, three claims filed under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Basil Peter Congro

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Ordained: 1978
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused in 4/14/03 suit of groping and sodomizing a boy 1980-83, starting when the boy was age 15, in the Rockville Centre diocese. Some abuse in confessional. Excardinated to Fresno CA diocese and was a Navy chaplain 1983-94. Excardinated to Charleston SC diocese; worked as pastor; also in Navy Reserves. Charleston said it learned of allegation in 6/02, deemed it credible and put Congro on administrative leave 9/23/02. Bishop Robert Baker wrote letter to priests in 4/03 after suit was filed. On Charleston diocese's list 3/29/19.

Fr. Robert P. Conlin

Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Died: 12/9/1997
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused 3/23/18 of sexually abusing a boy age 15 in 1980 at St. Mary's rectory in the small farming community of Pavilion NY. Conlin was pastor and sole priest at St. Mary's from 1977 until his death 12/9/97. The boy reportedly told his mother that evening: 'Mom, he was touching me everywhere, and he wouldn't stop.' The mother is said to have reported the abuse to the diocese. Suit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act. Conlin's name was included on the diocese's list of credibly accused 1/10/22.

Fr. John F. Connolly

Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Complainants came forward in 7/02 and 3/03 to allege abuse as high school students. Connolly was placed on leave in 4/03. Had been chaplain of diocesan cemeteries and on Priests Retirement board. Classmate and friend of Bishop Hubbard and supervisor of at least two other abusers at Cardinal McCloskey High School. Connolly denied all allegations and requested a canonical trial.

Fr. J. Peter Conroy

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1971
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named publicly as accused by the Buffalo diocese on its list updated 11/5/18. Named as accused by Jesuits 1/15/19. Taught at Canisius High School 1965-68 and Canisius College 1981 for three years and again 1994-2002. Was at a retreat house in Syracuse 1985-94. Removed 2002 after allegations to diocese of abuse of two girls, who were relatives, 1972-75, while he was assigned to Fordham University. Reportedly also accused by a young woman who "encountered" him on a college campus. He acknowledged the abuse. Living at a retreat center since 2002 as of 1/19. Lawsuit filed in 2/19 by the two relatives Conroy admitted abusing. Sued also in 7/20.

Fr. Joseph A. Conti

Ordained: 1967
Status: Sued

Died: 07/30/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

First named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of credibly accused. Died 7/30/18. Accused in a 6/30/20 lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing a minor, ages 10-14, at St. John's Academy in Plattsburgh. The plaintiff also accused Rev. John J. Fallon. Accused in a suit filed 4/1/21 of abusing a boy in 1969, along with Rev. Roland St. Pierre. The abuse allegedly took place in a wooded area and included sodomy. The priests are said to have taken turns abusing the boy, while the other watched.


Fr. Damian Lawrence Cooper

Ordained: 1986
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Ordained for the Archdiocese of Vancouver. A/K/A Lawrence Dean Cooper. Accused by a woman of abusing her as a minor in Canada in 1994; archdiocese of Vancouver '[did] not dispute'. She met Cooper at age 15 when he was chaplain at a retreat. At age 16 she received counseling from him at cathedral offices. A 'sexual relationship' 1985-92 started when she was 17. Cooper was removed and sent for treatment. May have been assigned in OR for a brief time in 1994-95. Worked 1995-2001 in Rockville Centre NY, which was 'fully informed' but 'optimistic'; removed for similar behavior not involving a minor. Believed to be in the US as of 2012. Accuser from 1994 filed a civil suit in Canada in 12/12. Set for trial 9/14.

Fr. John W. Coppinger

Order: SA
Ordained: 1972
Status: Accused

Died: 10/22/2018
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Initially "Fr. Clifford Coppinger." Per his obituary, was ordained for the Archdiocese of New York in 1972. Worked in the Amarillo TX diocese 6/18/72 - 8/16/75. Also had assignments in Canada. Removed from active ministry in 5/02, after allegation of "improper behavior" in the past. On the Amarillo diocese's list 1/31/19.  Died 10/22/18.

Fr. Paul R. Coppola

Ordained: 1951
Status: Accused

Died: 11/17/2006
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/18. Ordained a Franciscan priest. Began work in the Buffalo diocese in 1962. Taught and coached sports at Bishop Turner High School and assisted at St. Francis of Assisi parish. Incardinated into diocese in 1966. Pastored Sacred Heart in Portville and St. Anthony in Lackawanna. Retired in 1983. Musician. Involved in a number of organizations, including the Boys Club of America. Died 11/17/06.

Fr. Thomas Corbett

Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Died: 04/29/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Charged in 2002 with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse in 1991. The charge, later dismissed, involved a woman. Working in the diocese's legal services office for the diocesan marriage tribunal. Removed from this position 5/02. Another woman complained in 4/02 that Corbett abused her when she was a minor 1974-75. She said her parents told another priest and Corbett was transferred. Per the diocese in 2012, Corbett was sentenced by the Vatican to a life of prayer and penance. He died in 4/21.

Fr. Lawrence Cornelissen

Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

"Doc." From Germany. Died 7/7/65 in Germany. Per his obituary, Cornelissen arrived in the U.S. in 1898, graduated St. Francis Seraphic College in Cincinnati OH in 1900, then studied in Louisville KY and Oldenburg IN. Taught in Cincinnati. After ordination (no date) was administrator of a Madison IN parish. Traveled around OH for three years, pastor of three mission parishes. Moved to Kansas City MO, was parish pastor and hospital and "insane asylum" chaplain. On Marriage Tribunal. Next at Catholic U. in WDC for doctorate, professor and rector of the College of the Holy Land. To Buffalo in 1920. Assisted at several parishes, then administrator for six years at St. Mary's in Batavia. Faculty member for 25 years at the Little Seminary, then assistant at St. Mary of Sorrows. Retired and returned in 1958 to Germany. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Augusto Cortez

Order: CM
Ordained: 2003
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Arrested in 6/08, charged with touching the breast of a 12-year-old girl 5/29/08. Worked at St. John the Baptist School in Bushwick. Had been working at Centro de Evangelizacion San Vicente de Paul; was to return to his order 12/31/08, to not present as priest, and ordered to register as Level 1 sex offender. Also worked at St. Rosalie's in Hampton Bays NY. Sentenced to 6 years probation 7/09. Accused 6/14 of sexual abuse of 6-year-old girl in Hampton Bays. Girl contracted STD. Cortez questioned by police, but let go. Fled country. Girl's family sued Order and Rockville Centre diocese 11/15. Found by Interpol in Guatemala, extradited to U.S., arrested in NY 4/22/17. Per officials, had fled to South America, lived in several countries. Pled not guilty 4/17. Convicted. In NY prison until at least 2023.

Fr. John M. Costello

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1984
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Removed by the Jesuits from his job at McQuaid High School in the Rochester diocese in 11/03 after an allegation that he sexually abused a 15-year-old male student in 1980 at Regis High School in the New York archdiocese, prior to ordination. He had also been principal of Canisius High School in the Buffalo diocese 1989-1992. Reinstated in 1/04 because, per theJesuits, the accuser had recanted. Costello was moved in 2005 to Murray-Weigel Hall, a Jesuit residence in the Bronx.

Fr. James H Cotter

Ordained: 1950
Status: Settled

Died: 07/14/1991
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Active priest in the Buffalo diocese until he retired in 1978 and moved to San Diego. Allegations of abuse in Buffalo surfaced in the mid-1990s. His name was on a 3/30/07 list of priests with credible allegations in the San Diego diocese. A civil suit filed in 2003 in CA named the San Diego and Buffalo dioceses, and alleged abuse for four years. Buffalo did not participate in payment of settlement with San Diego (but was released from suit). At least two other alleged victims in CA. Personnel file released 10/25/10. Included in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Died in 1991; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation.

Fr. Harold T. Cox

Ordained: 1944
Status: Sued

Died: 08/13/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Accused in a massive civil suit filed in 10/03 in which 27 people alleged abuse by 24 priests. One man claimed that when he was ages 11-14 in 1956-58 or 1959, Cox sexually abused him 30 to 50 times. Cox died 8/13/11. On the diocese's list in 2/19. Accused of abuse of a boy in a lawsuit filed in 9/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Donald J. Crosby

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Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

"Bing." Accused in the 1970s of abusing teenage girls at a Utica Catholic School. Reported to Msgr. H. Charles Sewall (later known abuser) but Sewall apparently did not report. Nothing found in Crosby's files. Voluntarily left priesthood in 1975; laicized in 1980. Working as as middle school guidance counselor in 2003. Resigned shortly after the school learned from the D.A'.s office about old allegations. One woman said her mother reported the abuse to the Diocese in the 1990s but no record found. Died in 1/04.

Fr. Anthony Curran

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Ordained: 1972
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

In 2004 a man sued the Archdiocese of Boston and Diocese of Albany claiming that he had been abuse by several priests over a period of about 50 years. He says that Curran forced him into a homosexual encounter at age 50 in the early 1990s and that the priest had a collection of child pornography in his residence at the rectory.

Fr. Edward R. D’Andrea

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Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Pastor of Our Lady of the Snow in Blue Point when placed on leave in 4/11 "in accordance with the Dallas Charter." Still shown on administrative leave as of 10/13/13. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of abuse 1975-78 of a minor, ages 15-18. Alleged victim was a student and parishioner of St. Barnabas in Bellmore. Also named was Rev. John Mahoney, accused of abuse of the child 1971-74. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Barnabas, Pius X Seminary in Uniondale, Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, motels, D'Andrea's family member's home in Ronkonkoma and a private home in Craryville.

Fr. Herbert F. D’Argenio

Ordained: 1959
Status: Indicted

Died: 03/9/1996
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Subject of settlement in 10/17, as part of the archdiocese's compensation fund. Worked at St. Theresa's in the Bronx through the 1960s to the mid-1970s. Known to run group at parish called "Herbert's Boys." Died 1996. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. James D. Daley

Ordained: 1954
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle 1977-2002. Retired in 2002. Taught previously at Catholic Central High School. Was also an instructor at Mater Christi Seminary and diocesan vocations director. Accused in a lawsuit filed 7/26/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a 15-year-old in 1974. Per the diocese, Daley maintained his innocence.


Fr. Eligio Della Rosa

Ordained: 1950
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

In 2/20 Attorney Mitchell Garabedian stated the diocese settled in 9/19 with a man claiming Della Rosa sexually abused him at age 14 in 1964. He was apparently a priest of the diocese at that time; the directories prior to 1962 show Della Rosa as a Salesian of Don Bosco. The abuse allegedly occurred at St. Anthony of Padua in Rocky Point and involved the priest forcing the boy to perform oral sex on him. Della Rosa died in 1991. Included in 3/21 on the Rockville diocese's list.

Fr. Albert E. DelVecchio

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Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Died: 08/19/2017
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Priest of the diocese for 25 years. Later worked for Schenectady County DSS as coordinator of the Independent Living Program, from which he retired in 2001. Died 8/19/17, age 78. Accused in a lawsuit in 9/19, along with Bishop Hubbard and Rev. Francis Melfe, of sexually abusing a teen girl by masturbating in the late 1970s during poker games at the rectory of Immaculate Conception parish in Schenectady.

Fr. Michael J. Dempsey

Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Parish priest, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Secretary of the Education Office, Director of Pastoral Communications, founder and member of Catholic Television Network. Placed on leave in 1/10 pending federal investigation of charges that he violated internet child pornography laws. Investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in 12/10. Investigation was dropped and Dempsey was not charged. Matter referred to the Vatican. Restored to senior priest status, allowed limited ministry. Died 3/10/17.

Fr. Thomas F. Denny

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1968
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. Abuse in the 1960s-70s reported in 2002 and 2012. (Place not specified, so placing him in this database in Brooklyn, where he was first assigned.) Last assignment was in Nigeria 1998-99. Per the list, Denny was "impeded" in 2002.

Fr. Thomas Devery

Ordained: 1977
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea in 3/21 when Devery acknowledged to parishioners in a letter that he had been accused four years earlier in an "unsuccessful claim" via the IRCP of sexually abusing a minor about forty years prior. The same accuser filed a lawsuit under the Child Victims Act in 8/19 claiming abuse as an altar server at age 15 in 1984, at a Shrub Oak parish. Devery was kept in ministry. His letter to parishioners was released several days after SNAP publicly stated that Cardinal Dolan did not inform parishioners of the allegations.

Fr. James C. Devita

Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Died: 09/21/2022
Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/2021. Allegedly abused while at St. Rocco in Glen Cove, where he was assigned 1969-1978. The abuse occurred at the parish, in Devita's car, at a Catholic retreat, at Devita's family member's house and at a private home. Last known to be living in Florida. Died in 9/2022.

Fr. Thomas F. DeVita

Ordained: 1978
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Confessed publicly in 1998 to a " sexual relationship" with a 16-year-old boy in New York in 1978. The boy's mother had confronted him in 1978. She told Auxiliary Bishop G. Ryan in 1984 and he promised intervention. The mother learned that DeVita was still active in 1993 and again went to the diocese. Diocese paid a $50K settlement to the victim in 1993. DeVita was sent for therapy. Worked in Venice, Florida and later became part of the Kalamazoo Diocese. Was working there in 2002 when removed from ministry.

Fr. Denman Dewey

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Ordained: 1956
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Ordained for the Oblates of Mary (O.M.I.). Became a diocesan priest in 1963. Assigned to Buffalo, Aurora, Jamestown and Batavia parishes. In 2018 it was reported publicly that Dewey was accused of having sexually abused 12-year-old a boy in Batavia, where the priest worked 1964-65. After the parents of another child alleged abuse by Dewey, he was moved to an Aurora parish. He is deceased.

Fr. Ralph Di Pasquale

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

A woman filed civil suit in 2004 alleging abuse by Di Pasquale at a Schenectady home for troubled teens between 1979 and 1982. The suit claimed that the order and diocese knew as early as 1976 that Di Pasquale had molested children, yet continued to allow him to work with children. He was working as a priest in Florida at the time of his 12/04 death.

Fr. Enrique Diaz Jimenez

Ordained: 1977
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

From Colombia, ordained in Venezuela. Arrested in 1990. Pled guilty in 1991 to sexually abusing three boys 1984-89. Sentenced to five years probation and four months in prison, where he was allowed to leave on weekends to celebrate mass. A $60M suit was filed by the three victims in 4/91. Deported to Venezuela in 1991. Returned to Colombia in 1996. Abused 18 in Venezuela and two more in Colombia. Sentenced to jail in Colombia.

Deacon Donald Patrick Dickson

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Ordained: 1979
Status: Accused

Died: 07/20/2005
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Deacon. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Died in 2005. Per his obituary, joined the Capuchin Franciscans, leaving in the mid-1960s. Worked with youth at Our Lady of the Rosary and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester. Had a career with the U.S. Postal Service until 1992. Ordained for the diaconate in 1979. Fostered young men. Joined the Episcopal Church in 1993 in New Rochelle. Became an Episcopal Brother of St. Gregory 7/23/99, taking the name Br. Patrick Ignatius. Worked at Fessenden house in Yonkers beginning in 1997; lived there until his death.

Fr. Angelo J. Ditta

Ordained: 1986
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused in 1997 of repeatedly molesting a young boy years earlier. The boy and his therapist met with Rev. Alan Placa, who was the diocese's vice chancellor, and described abuse beginning at age 9. Ditta was sent for therapy, then assigned to parish work without notification of his past. No reports were made to police until 2002. Ditta was removed from his parish assignment in 2002. Named in a 2003 civil suit. Identified as Priest H in the 2003 Suffolk Co Grand Jury Report. Included on the diocese's list in 3/21.

Fr. Andrew C. Dittrich

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1960
Status: Accused

Died: 09/19/1990
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. It notes reports received in 2002 and 2018 of abuse 1966-76 and that he worked in the Philippines 1954-57. The assignment record provided by the Jesuits does not show his whereabouts 1957-70; Per the Catholic Directory, he was in the Philippines through much of the1960s until 1973. The Jesuits' list shows him to have been at Rutgers U. in NJ 1970-77, then Rider College 1977-89. He died in 1990. (Placing him in this database in the NY archdiocese, where the Province is based.) Included on the Rockville Centre diocese's list in 3/21, which notes that alleged abuse occurred at a family member's apartment.

Fr. Gregory Dobson

Ordained: 1983
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed by a man 5/24/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of encouraging him 1994-98 as an elementary school boy to engage in sexual acts with four girls "provided" by Dobson and two other priests, Revs. Adolph Kowalczyk and Mieczyslaw "Matt" Nycz. Per the suit, the man feared the priests secretly filmed them. He was a student at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Orchard park. Dobson was retired and assisting in parishes when placed on leave due to the allegations.The three priests denied "ever committing any acts of abuse." In 10/21 the diocese's review board determined that the allegations against Dobson, Kowalczyk and Nycz were unsubstantiated. All three were reinstated to ministry. 


Fr. Louis S. Dolinic

Ordained: 1966
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Retired in 2010. Suspended in 10/18 pending the investigation of a complaint of abuse. Assigned during career to parishes in Lackawanna, Sloan, North Tonawanda, Buffalo, Depew. Accused in a lawsuit filed 9/17/19 of sexually abusing a child, age 9 or 10, in 1977-78 at St. Joseph's in North Tonawanda. Added to the diocese's list 11/5/19. Multiple allegations, substantiated. Case to go to Rome. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement.

Fr. Adrian Donachie

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1940
Status: Accused

Died: 02/6/1979
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Donachie's name is included in 10/2021 on the Franciscans' Holy Name Province's list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. No details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. He died in 1979. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)


Fr. Raymond A.J. Donohue

Ordained: 1985
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing an altar boy, age 14, in 1987 while assigned to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lakeview. He was kept in ministry until suspended in 9/21 pending the investigation of accusation(s) of abuse reportedly discovered in documents filed in the diocese's bankruptcy case. Donohue denied the allegations and his faculties were restored in 7/22. Reportedly, the alleged victim's attorneys would not allow the diocese's investigator to interview him. At the time of his reinstatement, the diocese said that Donohue was retired and did not have a parish or ministerial office assignment.


Fr. John M. Doolan

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Died: 05/5/2008
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. It notes allegations of abuse occurring in the 1960s-70s reported in 1999. Doolan admitted to the abuse. Worked 1957-1960 and 1965-73 in Chuuk, Micronesia, in NYC 1974-76 and in Auriesville, NY 1973-2002. He was "impeded" in 2006 and died 5/5/08. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese in this database, where the Province is located.)

Fr. Louis E. Douglas

Ordained: 1958
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

In 1992 the diocese settled with a man alleging abuse by Douglas as a minor in the 1960s. Accused in 2003 of improper sexual advances in the late 1970s with a male teen, allegedly supplied by Rev. Alan Jupin. Placed on leave. In 2004 the Review Board found no 'reasonable grounds' for the 2003 allegation. After news of the Review Board's decision, two women came forward to allege Bishop Hubbard admitted to them in a 1993 meeting that in the 1960s Douglas had two boys undress and masturbate. The women were parishioners of the parish Douglas abruptly left in 1993 and met with Hubbard to get answers. Douglas was at the time sent to the Paracletes for treatment and retired. He was approved in 1996 for work in the Wilmington diocese. Again placed on leave in 3/11. Died in 5/11. Cleared of 3/11 allegations in 11/11.

Sr. Frances Doyle

Order: S.U.
Status: Accused

Died: 11/29/2006
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Sister Mary Andrew a/k/a Sister Frances Doyle. Accused of sexual abuse of at least two girls at Notre Dame School in Manhattan in the mid-1940s. School was run by the Society of St. Ursula; Sr. Mary Andrew was the principal. One accuser said she was abused as a 14-year-old sophomore. She went on to become a nun but left the order years later. The school and the order reportedly refused to help her as a survivor. Andrew died 11/29/06.


Fr. Roy A. Drake

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Died: 08/21/2008
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in 2005 of raping and sodomizing a 13-year-old boy in 1969 on an overnight, prior to a ski trip, while assigned to Fordham Prep in the NY archdiocese. Accused in 2014 of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy 6/30/1974 while Drake worked at Maine Maritime Academy, in the Portland ME diocese. Also assigned in the dioceses of Boston, Seattle, Grand Rapids or Saginaw, Syracuse, Washington, and Cleveland. Worked at colleges and retreat houses and gave hundreds of workshops and retreats in the US and internationally. Spiritual director in the NY archdiocese. At Vianney Renewal Center in St Louis archdiocese 2006-2008. Died 8/21/2008. On Midwest Jesuit Province list 12/17/2018; single allegation of abuse in the 1980s while at John Carroll University in Cleveland. On the Jesuits Northeast Province list 1/15/2019; reports in 2003 and 2006 of abuse in 1973 and 1968. "Impeded" in 2003.

Fr. John L. Ducette

Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Pastor of St. Timothy's in Tonawanda 1985 until he retired in 2008. Secretary to the auxiliary bishop McLaughlin beginning in 1963. Longtime director of the Apostleship of the Sea. Chaplain of Tonawanda police. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 1/20 of sexually assaulting a boy over an 18-month period in the mid-1980s.The abuse allegedly began in 1986 when the boy was age 13 and included oral sex and rape. Ducette died 4/12/16.

Fr. Jaime H. Duenas

Ordained: 1950
Status: Convicted

Died: 06/6/2014
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Ordained in his native Colombia. In NY since late 1960s. Arrested at age 87 in 8/2/11 at Nativity of Our Blessed Lady in the Bronx. Charged with forcible touching and sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl, who had just started working in the rectory. Abuse occurred within two weeks of the day he was arrested. Also known as Fr. James. Archdiocese said no previous allegations. Pleaded guilty; had case sealed. He blamed the girl for wearing short skirts. She filed a civil suit as of 6/30/14. Duenas had died earlier that month, on 6/6/14. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. It notes laicization process was pending when he died.

Fr. Vincent Duffy

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1948
Status: Accused

Died: 03/21/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Salesian order on its list in 3/2020. Worked in FL, NJ, NY, MA. Died 3/21/2009. No details given as to when or where the abuse occurred. (We're placing him for now in the Archdiocese of NY, where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Fr. Daniel G. Duggan

Ordained: 1948
Status: Sued

Died: 03/4/1975
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a 2019 lawsuit(s) under the NY Child Victims Act of child sexual abuse. Duggan died in 1975. In 8/21 the Diocese announced that its Review Board had determined that the allegations against Duggan were substantiated. Added to the diocese's list of credibly accused.


Fr. Leo Francis Dunn

Order: CSsR
Ordained: 1944
Status: Sued

Died: 06/19/2009
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Missionary in Brazil for 16 years. Assigned in 1961 to St. Joseph's in Rochester. In 1970 began retreat work in PA, then in Canandaigua NY in 1981. Returned in 1987 to St. Joseph's, then back to Canandaigua at some point. Lived at St. John Neumann Residence in Saratoga Springs 2004-2009. Died 6/19/09, age 92. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of child sexual abuse, occurring at St. Joseph's in Rochester.

Fr. Peter L. Duvelsdorf

Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused of molesting two brothers in 1978. After their parents found out, they called their pastor who promised to take care of matters and offered counseling. Duvelsdorf was gone from parish the parish two days later. Had assignments at several parishes before moving in 1991 to Palm Beach, FL, where he also was in active parish ministry. Arrested there in 1997 for public lewdness. Returned to NY in 1998, lived at St. Pius X Residence in Uniondale. Retired in 2000. Died 6/15/09. Included on the Rockville Centre diocese's list of accused in 3/21.

Fr. Charles H. Eckermann

Ordained: 1956
Status: Police report

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Monsignor. Former school board president. Two retired Syracuse police officers said they warned the diocese in 1984 because Eckermann solicited male prostitutes downtown. Removed in 4/14 after credible allegations of repeated rape of a 15- to 16-year-old altar boy in 1988 -1989 at St. Ann's rectory in Manlius. Eckermann allegedly threatened to kill the boy if he told. Accuser said he first told the diocese in 2/13. Per diocese, there was an accusation in 2002 by another man who later changed his statement. The man's attorneys reportedly told the D.A. in 4/15 that an associate pastor at St. Ann's sexually abused their client along with Eckermann. Sentenced by Vatican to life of prayer and penance. Died 10/21/16. On diocese's list 12/3/18. New suit 2/19. Accused by four more who sued in 6/20.

Fr. Eugene G. Emo

Ordained: 1961
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Multiple allegations, transferred six times in 14 years. Removed from his parish in 1993 after covering up for young men who had stolen church funds, and after a housekeeper found handcuffs and pornography in the rectory. Sent to residential treatment. Arrested in 2/1996; sentenced to six months in prison and five years probation in 5/1997 for abusing a 31-year-old mentally disabled man. On restrictions for prior sexual abuse allegations. Many other complaints after his arrest. Charged in 1999 with violating probation by having contact with a 16-year-old boy; sentenced to 1-3 years in prison. Released from prison in 2002. Involuntarily laicized per diocese 6/7/2012. Reported in 6/2018 to be a registered sex offender living in Bushnell FL. Accused in a suit filed in 8/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexual abuse while assigned to St. Mary's in Danville. Six more suits were filed in 12/2016 claiming abuse of boys at the parish. Another suit was to be filed with an allegation that Emo molested a minor in the 1950s while in seminary. By 8/2020, Emo was named in 12 CVA lawsuits. New suit in 8/2020 claims abuse in 1968 of a boy, age 17. The diocese's list in 8/2022 shows Emo to be deceased.


Fr. Anthony Joseph Eremito

Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

In 1991 NJ priest John Bambrick told the archdiocese that Eremito sexually abused him as a 15-year-old altar boy in NJ in 1980, when Eremito was a NYC priest. Eremito may have had "dozens" of victims. He was removed from active assignments in 1992. Faculties removed in 2002. Filed legal action against alleged victim. Worked in NJ 1997-1998. Allowed to work in Lubbock, TX 1998-2002. Working as grief counselor at a PA hospice as of 2006 until removed. On NY archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Laicized.

Fr. Raymond J. Ethier

Ordained: 1985
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Arrested in 5/07 on federal charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. His computers were confiscated after they were found to contain the pornography. Admitted to sexually-oriented internet chats with others regarding children. Bishop immediately placed him on administrative leave. Pled guilty to one count 11/07. Sentenced in 6/08 to 4 years in prison and 10 years parole. Required to register as sex offender. Released in 1/12. Permanently removed from ministry.

Fr. Donald S. Fafinski

Ordained: 1966
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Working at St John Vianney in Orchard Park NY in 1988. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement.

Fr. Anthony J. Failla

Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Died: 03/31/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Accused of abusing a youth in the mid-1970s. The boy lived in the rectory because his mother had died. Three nuns say they told diocesan officials of the abuse in 1996. Failla was told to stop working as a priest and to undergo counseling. He left the parish in 1997, citing personal health reasons. Surfaced later in Florida where the Brooklyn diocese told the Palm Beach bishop of allegations. Subject of lawsuit in 10/03 in large suit involving multiple priests. Died 3/31/18. On diocese's list in 2/19. It notes permanent removal from ministry 11/14/02.

Fr. Ricardo Fajardo

Ordained: 1987
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Ordained for the Diocese of La Vega in the Dominican Republic. First assigned in the NY archdiocese in 1990, incardinated 2010. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 by a 36-year-old woman who said Fajardo raped her when she was a minor and he was a priest of St. Catherine of Genoa in Manhattan. Fajardo was assigned to the parish 1999-2010. Pastor of Holy Spirit in the Bronx in 2019.

Fr. John J. Fallon

Ordained: 1955
Status: Convicted

Died: 02/5/2005
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Arrested in 9/1985 on charges of mailing child pornography, involving photos of a boy under age 14, to a photo lab for developing. Other photos of boys from the town where Fallon was assigned were found at the rectory. Pleaded guilty in 12/1985; sentenced to 5 years probation, including 6 months of psychiatric therapy. Sent to Via Coeli in Jemez Springs NM. Lived in NM "on sick leave" 1989-2000. Moved to a Syracuse retirement home; remained inactive. Syracuse diocese said it had no knowledge of his past. Died 2/5/2005. On Ogdensburg diocese's list 11/13/2018. Named in 8/2019 lawsuit(s) under the NY Child Victims Act. By 4/2021 there were eight suits naming Fallon. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list 5/19/2021.


Fr. Douglas F. Faraci

Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Removed from ministry in 2018. Working at NY General Hospital in Buffalo in 1987-1988. Accused in 2002 of abusing two altar boys in the 1970s. Medical leave in 2003. Admitted to diocese in 2016 to hearing confessions and publicly celebrating mass after removal from ministry. Case sent to Vatican. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement.

Fr. Joseph J. Faraone

Ordained: 1972
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Left the priesthood sometime after 2006. Assignments included parishes in Carmel, Yorktown, Mount Kisco and Hopewell Junction. Arrested in 9/15 on charges related to sexually abusing a 50-year-old brain-injured woman who was unable to consent. The abuse occurred on multiple occasions at a facility in Brewster for those with cerebral palsey and brain-injuries, where Faraone worked. His victim had the mental capacity of a 12-year-old. Farone was convicted in 2016, and served a one-year jail sentence. In 12/17, was a high-risk registered sex offender on probation and living in Brewster. The facility faced a lawsuit in 12/22.

Fr. John L. Farrand

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1953
Status: Sued

Died: 10/18/2003
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019. An allegation of abuse in 1961 was reported in 1961. Farrand admitted to the abuse. He reportedly was teaching at Canisius High School in Buffalo when the abuse occurred. Prior to that assignment he worked at Regis High School in NYC 1957-1961. He was transferred to Brooklyn Prep the year he was accused, and went on to teach at other schools in NY, France and Puerto Rico. His last assignment 1976-1997 was at Loyola School in NY. He died in 2003. Named in a lawsuit filed in 7/2020.

Fr. Bruce T. Favreau

Ordained: 1980
Status: Accused

Died: 05/18/2022
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

First named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Died in 5/22. Per his obituary, Favreau worked in the Diocese of Ogdensburg for 20 years, then spent the rest of his life in Burlington VT.

Fr. Ralph P. Federico

Ordained: 1952
Status: Sued

Died: 10/19/2007
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act. Two more lawsuits, filed in 7/20, claim Federico sexually abused boys while assigned to St. John's in Jamestown. Also accused of abusing boys while pastor of Our Lady of Pompeii in Depew. Per two of the suits, Federico's victims were abused at age 10, one in around 1976, the other around 1974. Federico was known for speaking out against pornography and obscenity in literature. He died 10/19/07.  In 8/21 the Diocese announced that the allegations against Federico had been substantiated by its Review Board. (Name misspelled Frederico in some news accounts.) Added to the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Keith Fennessy

Ordained: 1984
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Suspended from position at St. Columba's in Manhattan in 6/15, where he'd served since 2011, after pornography discovered on his computer "that violated the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People." Small notice in archdiocesan newspaper after suspension. Archdiocese announced in 3/16 that its Review Board investigated and recommended Fennessy no longer be permitted to serve as a priest. In 5/20 Fennessy filed suit against Cardinal Dolan, claiming he was falsely accused. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Per the list in 6/22, Fennessy had been laicized.

Fr. Romano J. Ferraro

Ordained: 1960
Status: Convicted

Died: 01/21/2023
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Arrested 4/1/02; convicted and sentenced 5/20/04 to life in prison for repeatedly raping a boy 1973-80 in Billerica, MA starting when the boy was age 7. Admitted at trial he was pedophile who abused perhaps dozens of boys. Earliest abuse alleged in civil suits was 1964-68. Navy chaplain in FL 1968-71; dishonorably discharged; sued 1/06 for FL abuse. Reassigned. Allegedly abused in Brooklyn, Rockville Centre, St. Louis, and Metuchen dioceses. Suspended in 1988. Diocese apparently knew much earlier. Name quietly added among 7 others to diocesan website 11/17 of priests laicized by the Vatican office "authorized to deal with cases involving sexual abuse of minors by a cleric." Per Brooklyn diocese's list in 2/19 laicized 12/16/11. On St. Louis list 7/26/19. Lawsuit in 12/19 claims abuse of a boy, age 11 or 12 in 1984 or '85. Plaintiff was an altar boy at a Middlesex, NJ parish. Subject of settlement(s). Died 1/21/23.

Fr. Robert A. Ferro

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Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Died: 05/21/2004
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

In massive civil suit filed in 10/03, 27 plaintiffs alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Ferro. One plaintiff said Ferro sexually abused him 1977-78. Ferro was responsible for the teen center and altar boys at the boy's church. Per suit, Ferro's whereabouts unknown. The 2002 Catholic Directory shows him Absent on Leave. Per diocese's list in 2/19, removed from ministry 9/23/03. Died 5/21/04.

Br. Salvatore A. Ferro

Order: CFC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Ferro was still listed as a brother as of 6/11/14. The Christian Brothers did not provide assignment information. They stated that the merits of most of the claims settled in the bankruptcy were not tested. Lawsuits filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act includes claims by several men of sexual abuse by Ferro as boys. One said he was abused by Ferro at age 16 in the 1970s, at Iona Prep School in New Rochelle, NY. Two other men claim abuse in the 1970s while students at Msgr Farrell High School on Staten Island. One said he told three teachers who said to keep it quiet.

Fr. Nicholas J. Figliola

Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Ordained for the Capuchin Franciscans (OFM.Cap.) Appears to have left the order around 1980, working thereafter as a Rockville Centre priest. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at Holy Name of Mary in Valley Stream, where Figliola was assigned 5/79-6/85.

Fr. William E. Finger

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Ordained: 1962
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Brooklyn priest until 1980. Name quietly added to diocesan website 11/17 as priest of the diocese laicized by the Vatican office "authorized to deal with cases involving sexual abuse of minors by a cleric." Claims against Finger included in diocese's 2017 Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP). Per diocese's list in 2/19, laicized 1/02/02. Licensed in 2012 as a psychologist in AL. In 1/19 a woman told Finger's employer that when Finger was a priest, he sexually abused her from age 12 over 10 years, and that he abused her sister and cousin. Finger was fired and a report was made to the AL state licensing board. He is also a FL licensed counselor and hypnotherapist.

Fr. Fred G. Fingerle

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Died: 01/25/2002
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed on 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Died 1/25/02; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Sole priest at both St. John's in Whitesville and Blessed Sacrament in Andover 1983-2002. By 8/21 Fingerle was named in 27 lawsuits under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Matthew Fitzgerald

Ordained: 1968
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused of abuse of a teenage boy in the Rockville Centre diocese in the mid-1980s. Transferred to the Palm Beach, FL diocese in 1989. At least four separate allegations in parishes in Florida. Privileges were removed by Palm Beach in 2002. Named in a 2003 civil suit in New York. Also sued in Florida. Identified as Priest B in the Suffolk Co Grand Jury Report. Included in 3/21 on the Rockville Centre diocese's list of accused. It notes alleged abuse at St. Pius X in Plainview NY, where he was assigned 10/74-5/78, among other places.

Fr. John F. Fitzpatrick

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Accused in 1993 in an anonymous letter to Bishop Hubbard of sexually abusing a child. When confronted, admitted to abusing three children; sent to Paracletes for treatment. Allowed to work in chancery until 1996, when allegations grew to at least five; was asked to resign. Hubbard, Fitzpatrick, and accused Albany priest John Connolly were seminary classmates. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of abuse of a minor, age 16-17, in 1976-77.

Fr. Joseph F. Fitzpatrick

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused on the Northeast Province Jesuits list 1/15/2019. It notes a report received in 1999 of abuse of a minor in the 1980s. Deemed credible. Permanently removed from ministry in 2002. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/2019 of abuse of a St. Mary's in Manhasset altar server, age 10-11, in 1982-1983. Included in 3/2021 on the Rockville Centre diocese's list of accused.

Fr. Edward Flanagan

Order: MM
Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Died: 09/25/2016
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a 6/19 court filing of sexually abusing a boy 1962-1970, beginning when the child was age 4, including an incident in the Bahamas, where the priest had accompanied the victim's family. The court filing on behalf of the victim's estate sought discovery from the Maryknoll order after the victim took his own life on 1/14/19. Flanagan had reportedly joined the Maryknolls in 1956 as a religious brother, was ordained in 1964, and worked at St John and St Mary church in Chappaqua NY in the 1960s, when he received psychological counseling but was allowed to continue working with children and families. His connection with the parish is documented as early as 1962, when Flanagan was a seminarian. He reportedly left the order in 1971, became a follower of Meher Baba, worked as a 'writer-actor and bioenergy healer,' and died on 9/25/16.

Fr. Edmund F. Fogarty

Ordained: 1945
Status: Sued

Died: 08/2/1996
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a girl at the The Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto orphanage. His accuser, who was a resident of the orphanage, said Fogarty would force her to have sex, beginning when she was about age 11. She said she was also sexually abused by Sisters Helen, Joachim, and Georgine. Fogarty died 8/2/96. Per his obituary, he "devoted almost his entire career to the cause of children."

Fr. Raymond J. Foster

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Ordained: 1937
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 1/21 of sexually abusing two altar boys, ages 11 and 12, in the 1960s at St. Mary's in the Bronx. Foster's accusers also alleged abuse by Rev. William Lombardy. Both priests were assigned to St. Mary's. One of the plaintiff's said he told the school about his abuse by Foster but was told he would go to hell for saying such a thing and to go back to class.

Fr. John J. Fox

Ordained: 1960
Status: Accused

Died: 05/14/2015
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

In 2018 the diocese reviewed an allegation from a woman that Fox sexually abused her when she was age 15. Per Fox's obituary, he resigned in 1992 from St. Vincent in Attica, where he had been pastor since 1980, for medical reasons. He was then in residence at St. Pius X in Getzville and retired in 1997. He died 5/14/15.


Fr. Aquinas Reding

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1953
Status: Sued

Died: 01/4/2000
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Given name Paul Francis Reding. Accused in a lawsuit(s) in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act of the sexual abuse of a minor(s). Per his obituary, Reding had assignments in NY City, Asheville NC, St. Petersburg FL, Brazil, Denver CO, Croghan NY, East Rutherford NJ, Allegany NY and Obernburg NY. He died 1/4/2000.


Fr. Charles J. Richard

Ordained: 1946
Status: Sued

Died: 02/7/2007
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Accused in a 2020 lawsuit(s) of the sexual abuse of a minor(s). Per his obituary, Richard was assigned to a St. Mary's in Potsdam after ordination until 1951 when he became an Army chaplain. Worked in Korea 1952-53, Vietnam 1968-69, and in Europe, South America and Panama. Returned to the Ogdensburg diocese, assigned 1972-1996 to Sacred Heart, then chaplain of Mater Dei College and later of St. Joseph's Home. He died 2/14/07.


Fr. John S. Doyle

Ordained: 1929
Status: Sued

Died: 01/3/1977
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in lawsuits filed in 2019 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing three children. One claims abuse of a 10-year-old in 1967 and the other claims abuse 1970-72 of a child starting when they were age 7. The abuse allegedly occurred while Doyle was pastor of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Orchard Park. Doyle died in 1977. A woman said she told the diocese in 2018 that Doyle sexually abused her as a fifth-grader in the 1960s at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Doyle's name was added to the diocese's list of credibly accused.


Fr. Hughes Francis J.

Ordained: 1980
Status: Arrested

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Pastor of St. Pancras in Glendale when arrested in 7/20 after allegations he shared sexually explicit text and photos with a boy, age 15, and for trying to meet the boy for sex. Federal prosecutors said Hughes admitted to his behavior, saying he had a sexual encounter with a teen boy at a Queens school and had tried many times before to meet teens for sex.

Fr. Joseph Arthur Francoeur

Order: MSC
Ordained: 1939
Status: Sued

Died: 12/2/1988
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Referred to as J. Arthur or Joseph A. Longtime pastor of Sacred Heart in Watertown, NY. Also known to have worked in the Dioceses of Providence, RI and St. Petersburg, FL. Died 12/2/1988. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act. Included on the Missionaries of Sacred Heart USA Province list of credibly accused.

Fr. Edward L. Franklin

Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Died: 04/16/2005
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Ordained for the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Was moved often among parishes and through several dioceses, including Hartford, Newark and San Bernardino. First named publicly as accused by the Hartford diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Attended Trinity College on a study leave while living at Our Lady Of Mercy in Plainville. Removed from ministry by the Ogdensberg diocese in 1996. Per the Official Catholic Directory, had been working in the Diocese of San Bernardino while Absent on Sick Leave from the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Died 4/16/05. Accused in a lawsuit filed 6/20/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor 1963-64 at Holy Family in Watertown NY. Accused in another CVA lawsuit, filed in 8/19, of sexually abusing an altar boy, about age 13 in around 1967, at Our Lady Star of the Sea on Staten Island. (Referred to as "Edwin" Franklin.) By 4/21, Franklin was accused in four lawsuits.

Fr. Ronald P. Frederick

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Ordained: 1969
Status: Settled

Died: 05/18/1999
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Reportedly in 2019, Frederick was accused in a lawsuit filed in 1997 of sexually abusing a boy in 1990. The abuse allegedly occurred during an overnight trip to Niagara Falls. Frederick was assigned at the time to St. Mary's in Canandaigua. The suit was settled shortly before Frederick died in 1999.

Fr. Michael R. Freeman

Ordained: 1972
Status: Sued

Died: 01/17/2010
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Buffalo priest. First named publicly as accused on 3/20/18 diocesan list. Worked in Erie diocese in 1980s, in both NY and PA. Admitted to "violating children" in five of his six assignments. Treated twice at Southdown in Canada. Died in 2010; list included deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Working at St. Mary of the Assumption church in Lancaster NY in 1987-88. Named in 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Faculties revoked in 3/89. Suit filed 4/30/19. One alleged victim stated in 6/19 that as a teen in the early 1980s he told then Msgr - later Bishop - Trautman of abuse by Freeman, and that Trautman told him, "You should never have put yourself in that position." Freeman was kept in ministry. Named in a suit in 8/19. Accuser said Freeman "brandished a .38 caliber pistol" during at least one abuse incident. A suit filed in 9/19 alleged abuse at Sacred Heart in Niagara Falls of a boy for two years, beginning in when the boy was 15 in 1980. By 1/20, Freeman was named in lawsuits of abuse of at least seven minors.

Fr. Joseph P. Friel

Ordained: 1957
Status: Sued

Died: 08/19/1995
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in 1970 of repeatedly molesting a teen boy at a West Seneca church. When the boy and his parents reported abuse to their pastor, he accused them of lying and threatened to excommunicate them. Civil suit filed 1994; dropped due to SOL. Friel died in 1995. Included on 3/20/18 diocesan list, which includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation against them. By 2/19 at least eight alleged victims had come forward. Three people, including the man whose suit was dropped in 1994, filed suit under the Child Victims Act in 8/19, claiming Friel abused them in the 1960s. Suit filed by a woman in 1/20, claiming Friel sexually abused her as a child at St. Patrick's, where he was assigned in the late 1970s-early '80s. She said he threatened her not to tell, that if she did "the devil would get her." New suit filed 8/1/20 by a man, age 52, claiming abuse as a teen by Friel, Rev. Louis Hendricks and a Franciscan," Bro. Dale".

Fr. Mark M. Friel

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Listed in the 1988 Official Catholic Directory as in residence at St. Mary of the Cataract in Niagara Falls NY; the 1988 Directory index does not provide his year of ordination, although the ordination year was routinely provided in the Directory beginning in that year. Accused in a 9/19 lawsuit of assault, including sexual, of a boy, ages 17-18, at Ss. Peter and Paul 1985-86. Removed from the diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of a bankruptcy agreement. Accused in a lawsuit filed 9/17/19 of abusing a child, ages 9-11, in 1971-73 while assigned to Assumption of the BVM in Lackawanna.

Fr. Dennis A. Fronczak

Ordained: 1975
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Fronczyk aka Franczak aka Fronczak. Our Lady of Pompeii in Lancaster pastor when placed on leave in 10/15 for unspecified reasons. Denied misconduct. After a 6/18 publicity, a woman told the Buffalo News that Fronczak fondled her repeatedly when she was ages 9-12 in the 1990s, at St. Stephen's on Grand Island. Also per news in 6/18, a couple told the diocese in 2003 that Fronczak showed inappropriate behavior toward their 3-year-old daughter. They said the diocese said they would look into it, but heard nothing more. Diocese said in 6/18 the allegations were substantiated. To remain on leave pending Vatican decision. Accused in a lawsuit 8/19 of abuse of a child, age 10-11, in 1986-88 while assigned to a Lockport parish. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of a bankruptcy agreement. Added to diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. James I. J. Frost

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Ordained: 1976
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

In a massive civil suit filed 10/01/03, 27 victims alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Frost. One man said Frost abused him 1977-84, beginning when he was age 10. Abuse continued even after Frost was assigned to two more parishes. Per diocese's list in 2/19, Frost was permanently removed from ministry 7/22/02.

Fr. Francis J. Furfaro

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Ordained: 1941
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Dates of alleged abuse range from 1949 to 1987. In 1998 Furfaro admitted abusing a 19-year-old youth whom he counseled after death of the young man's sister. Settled for about $75K in 1999. Seven men and boys filed suit 4/03. Furfaro retired in 1991. He was permanently removed from active ministry in 6/03. No criminal prosecution due to the statute of limitations. Died 3/29/10 at age 93. On diocese's list 12/3/18. Named in three claims as of 2/14/20 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. John Raymond Gabalski

Ordained: 1948
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Taught after ordination at St. Mary College in Orchard Lake MI until 1965, then returned to Buffalo. Assistant at parishes in Cheektowaga and Buffalo. Diocesan Prep Seminary faculty member 1966-74. Pastor of Queen of Peace until 1978. Pastor of St. Stanislaus 1978 until his death 10/9/03. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Charles A. Gaffigan

Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Died: 04/19/2015
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 of sexually abusing a child, ages 6-8, in 1992-94 while assigned to Church of Hoy Infancy in Lake Luzerne. Gaffigan died 4/19/15. By 9/1/21 there was another lawsuit against Gaffigan filed under the NY Child Victims Act, claiming abuse 1992-94 at St. Michael's in South Glens Falls.

Fr. Thomas J. Gaffney

Ordained: 1950
Status: Sued

Died: 03/27/2004
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Educator for nearly 30 years at Cardinal Hayes HS in the Bronx and St. Joseph by the Sea HS on Staten Island. Pastor for over 20 years of St. Charles on Staten Island. In 10/03 a 29-year-old man alleged sex abuse by Gaffney for three years, beginning when he was a 6th-grader and St. Charles altar boy. The man's attorney said there was evidence of seven other victims. Another man alleged abuse when Gaffney was St. Joseph's HS principal. Kept in ministry. First man sued; Gaffney filed countersuit, died weeks later, on 3/27/04. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Claims against Gaffney eligible for IRCP. Suit filed in 8/19.

Fr. Alfred F. Gallant

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Ordained: 1962
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Removed in 2002 after recent accusation that he had abused a minor female some 30 years previously. As of 2005, sentenced by Vatican to a life of prayer and penance. Brother of John Gallant, also an accused abuser. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Noted to have been laicized.

Fr. John P. Gallant

Ordained: 1960
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Sued in 2002. Accused of abusing a girl over a two-year period, beginning when she was age 16 in 1980. He claimed she was 18. Brother of Alfred Gallant, also an accused abuser. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Laicized.

Br. Damian Galligan

Order: FMS
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Marist brother working in the NY archdiocese. In 2013 was retired and living in a MO facility. Accused in a 2009 suit of abusing a boy in NJ for a period of 5 years, 1977-83. Suit filed in federal court in DE since two incidences occurred in 1981 in DE during a trip to Washington DC. Galligan testified in a video deposition that he did abuse the plaintiff and others. Trial held in 11/13. Jury awarded $2.4M against Galligan. Plaintiff did not expect to collect but wanted suit against NY and Order reinstated.

Fr. Vincent Gallo

Ordained: 1960
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

In a civil suit filed 10/03, 27 victims alleged sexual abuse by 24 priests, including Gallo. One plaintiff said Gallo abused him around 1966. Gallo denied it. Gallo was the only priest of the 24 who had an active parish assignment at the time. In 3/04, the diocese announced that the review board found the allegations against Gallo were unsubstantiated, and he was allowed to continue in ministry. Per diocese's list in 2/19, Gallo was permanently removed from ministry 6/26/18. Accused in a claim settled in 2021 in the mid-six figures of sexually abusing a boy, ages 9-10, 1983-85, while assigned to Blessed Sacrament in Brooklyn.

Deacon Angel Garcia

Order: OFM
Ordained: 2000
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Deacon. Removed from assignment at Church of the Holy Family in Albany in 8/10. Diocese deemed credible a single recent allegation that he had abused a minor in the early 1990s, before his training and ordination as a deacon. Denied the allegations. Also removed from position as chaplain at the state's Greene Correctional Facility. Defrocked as Deacon in 2010. Convicted 8/14/14 of two counts of sexual abuse of a 6-year-old girl in 2003. Sentenced to 5 years in prison 9/17/14, required to register as sex offender, and 10 years of post-release supervision. Garcia appealed his conviction in 2016 and was allowed to remain free pending the appeal. Indicted in 11/21 two felony counts of child sexual abuse for the abuse of two girls which occurred while awaiting the appeal. Sentenced extended in 5/22 to two additional 7-year terms.

Fr. Otto L. Garcia

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Monsignor. Tribunal judge, canon lawyer, moderator of the Curia, vicar general. Oversaw abuse cases. In 2017 a man told the diocese that Garcia molested him 1973-75, when the man was a teen working in the rectory of St. Michael's in Flushing, Queens. Garcia denied the allegations. Accused in many lawsuits of covering up abuse in the diocese. The IRCP determined there was "insufficient support" to find the man's claim eligible for compensation. Garcia was not included on the diocese's list in 2/19. In 9/19 a second man filed suit under the Child Victims Act, alleging abuse as a boy by Garcia.

Fr. James Garisto

Ordained: 1977
Status: Guilty plea

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Ordained for the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales; taught high school in Philadelphia. Incardinated in 1983 into the NY archdiocese. Placed on leave in 8/2019 due to an allegation of 'sexual misconduct.' Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/2021 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy beginning when the boy was age 15, from 1993 through 1998. The boy was a student at St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School, where Garisto was reportedly a biology teacher in the late 1980s and 1990, and a vice-principal and academic dean 1996-1998. Garisto's accuser claims that the priest started grooming him when he was in grade school and that when he left the high school after sophomore year, Garisto pursued him at his father's house in PA. Arrested 1/27/2022 on charges of sexually abusing a boy in the Philadelphia area 1995-2002, beginning when the boy was age 10. Garisto owned a home in Fishtown at the time in question. In 3/2022 the charges were withdrawn due to the statute of limitations. Arrested again in Philadelphia 5/4/2022, charged with the sexual abuse of a boy starting when the boy was a 15-year-old altar server at St. Peter's in Poughkeepsie in 2006, and ending in 2010. Family filed suit against the NY Archdiocese. Pleaded no contest in 6/2023. Sentenced 11/6/2023 to 11 and a half months to 23 months in prison and 4 years' probation.


Fr. Bernard A. Garstka

Ordained: 1948
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

A suit filed by a man in 12/02 alleged abuse as a child by Garstka in 1963. A second man filed suit in 1/03 alleging abuse in the same time period. This plaintiff was living as a child in a foster home and the foster parents wanted him to be an altar boy. He would stay overnight every weekend at the rectory. At least one case was dismissed by state appeals court on SOL in 9/04. On the diocese's list 12/3/18. Died in 1982. Suits filed by three more people in 6/20, two claiming abuse in the 1960s when Garstka was assigned to St. Patrick's in Taberg.

Fr. John F. Garvey

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1974
Status: Accused

Died: 10/19/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 2/23/20. It notes allegations of abuse occurring 1978-79 reported in 2013. Worked in Micronesia 1968-71, 1974-78. Did retreat work in Manhasset NY 1978-87 then assigned to St. Ignatius Loyola parish in NYC 1987-89, Xavier HS in NYC 1989-2002, and St. Ignatius parish again 2004-06. Died10/19/11.

Fr. Robert Gaudio

Ordained: 1974
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Pastor of St. Christopher's in North Chili when placed on leave in 2/19 after an allegation that he sexually abused a St. Andrew's altar boy beginning in 1979, when the boy was age 14. Gaudio denied the allegation. Assignments also included parishes in Brockport, Auburn, Greece, Palmyra and Marion. Lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act by a man alleging abuse as a boy in 1979; may or may not be the same accuser.

Fr. Frank M. Genevive

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1983
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Sometimes misspelled Genevieve. Removed from active ministry in 2002. Suit in 2004 alleged abuse of boy age 13 in 1970s-80s. Suit against diocese dismissed 6/06. Arraigned in Boston 7/06 on charges of felony child rape of two Albany boys 1978-82. Pled guilty 7/08 in Boston. Sentenced to 8-10 years in prison (suspended for 5 years). Both accusers filed suit 4/09. Other accusers are known. Assigned to Albany cathedral. Trained and worked in Boston 1979-80 and 1989-90. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. Died 11/27/14 in Boston. Named in new suit 2/19. New suit in 7/20. Included on the Fall River diocese's list of credibly accused in 1/21.

Fr. Gennaro Gentile

Ordained: 1971
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Pattern of abuse spanned Gentile's entire 30-year career. Numerous victims. Frequently took boys on overnight and longer trips even after warnings to avoid these trips. One priest wrote anonymous letter to Archdiocese in 1995 and followed through personally in 1996. Accused in 1997 civil suit of abusing two brothers in 1993-94. Suit secretly settled 2001. Placed on leave 4/02. Laicization announced 9/05. Settlements 5/17 and 10/17 as part of archdiocese's victims compensation program. In 11/17 three men received settlement of 250k each via archdiocese's compensation program. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. Louis R. Gigante

Ordained: 1959
Status: Sued

Died: 10/19/2022
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 5/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy in 1976-77 at St. Athanasius in the Bronx. Gigante's accuser claims the priest forced him to perform oral sex during bible study. Accused in another 2021 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a girl, age 10, in the early 1960s. Gigante died in 10/22. He left millions of dollars to a son he had while a priest.


Fr. Theodore M. Gillette

Ordained: 1978
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Gillette and three other priests were removed from their assignments in 7/02 as a result of the new zero tolerance policy from the recent Dallas Bishops' conference. He was working at St. Paul's in Black River at the time of his removal. Diocese said all four priests had substantiated allegations against them and all had been through some form of therapy. Died 8/31/14. On diocese's list 11/13/18.

Fr. Anthony J. Giuliano

Ordained: 1984
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

A 43-year-old man filed a police report 9/16/16, accusing Giuliano of sexually abusing him at age 15 in the rectory of Holy Rosary in Baychester 1987-88. He said the two would "play wrestling" and at one point Giuliano pulled his underwear down and molested him. Giuliano denied the allegation. Suspended from St. John the Evangelist in Pawling and St. Charles Borromeo in Dover Plains, both of which he pastored. The NYPD investigated; no charges filed. Remained on leave in 6/17 pending results of review by the archdiocesan Lay Review Board. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Laicized.

Fr. Robert J. Giuntini

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Ordained: 1976
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Rosalie's in Hampton Bays, Notre Dame in New Hyde Park, NY Men's Club, his car and a men's bath house in Manhattan. Spent his pastoral year prior to ordination at Notre Dame. Assigned to St. Rosalie 1976-79. Died 10/22/10, age 63.

Br. Lawrence Gordon

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Order: FMS
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Assistant principal of all-boys Mount St. Michael Academy in Bronx. Found to be in possession of child pornography on USB drive in 2/11. D.A. not notified until 3/11. Gordon was arrested, pled guilty and was sentenced, all on the same day in 11/11. Sentenced to treatment for one year at St. Luke's Institute and deferred adjudication. Public not notified of charges until after sentencing.

Fr. Richard Gorman

Ordained: 1982
Status: Settled

Died: 01/23/2018
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Removed from Bronx parish 1/16 pending investigation of credible allegations of sex abuse of boys while at St. Barnabas in Woodlawn in the 1980s. Was archdiocesan director of prison chaplains and chairman of a Bronx community board. Gorman denied accusations. Settlements with alleged victims 5/17 and 10/17 as part of archdiocese's compensation program. Died 1/23/18. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Laicization pending at time of death.

Fr. John F. Gormley

Ordained: 1959
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Gormley admitted to molesting a boy in 1966 and other boys in the 1950s and 1960s. He took a leave of absence in 1969, left the priesthood two years later and married. Problems were know prior to ordination and he was in therapy for 30 years. In 1993 he apologized to the 1966 victim after a chance encounter. This man filed a civil suit in 1993 and later settled for $70K. Suit filed in in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act by a man alleging sexual abuse as a boy by Gormley 1965-68. Included on the diocese's list in 8/22, noted to be deceased.

Fr. James C. Gould

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1974
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named publicly as accused on the Buffalo diocese's list updated 11/5/18. Assigned to St. Ann's 1975-83. On the Northeast Province Jesuits list 1/15/19. It notes allegations received in 2011 of abuse 1977-78. He admitted the abuse. His victim was reportedly a male minor. Prefect of the Marshall Islands 4/93-12/07. Lawsuit in 8/19 claims abuse of a 13-year-old in the mid-1970s at St. Ann's.

Marionella Graham

Order: SSJ
Status: Sued

Died: 09/15/2019
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 of sexually abusing a minor in about 1961-62 at St. Joseph's in Green Island. Professed final vows for the Sisters of St. Joseph in Troy in 1960. Teacher and librarian in Albany and Syracuse diocesan schools. Spent 23 years at Blessed Sacrament School in Syracuse. Retired in 2013. Died 9/15/19.

Fr. David N. Gramkee

Ordained: 1966
Status: Accused

Died: 07/31/2002
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Acussed of sexually abusing a teenage girl in the 1970s. He disputed the time-frame of the alleged abuse and the age of the alleged victim. Gramkee previously admitted that he had "engaged in an inappropriate relationship" and had undergone counseling. Named as chaplain at a prison just after abuse is alleged to have occurred; was later assigned to a parish. Suspended by the diocese in 6/02. Died of stroke 7/02. Included on the diocese's list in 6/12, noting that canonical proceedings were not complete at time of Gramkee's death .

Fr. Joseph A. Grasso

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Order: CPPS
Ordained: 1992
Status: Trial awarded damages

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Priest of the Congregation of Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.P.P.S.). Teacher and/or principal at a number of high schools. Accused in a lawsuit filed 2/19/2020 of sexually abusing a male student in the early 2000s at Siena Catholic Academy in Brighton and St. Thomas More Church. The abuse allegedly began in 2002 when the boy was age 12, and continued into the next year. Grasso is said to have threatened the boy with eternal damnation if he told. Grasso denied the allegations. V.A. chaplain in Albany since 2008. In 3/2024 unanimous jury verdict, Grasso's accuser was awarded $5.4 million. 


Fr. Gerard Leo Green

Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Died: 08/14/2012
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. "Jerry." Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list updated 11/5/18 (name misspelled "Gerald.") Bishop Turner High teacher, Boy Scout camp chaplain. Parish priest, including pastor of St. Barnabas 1976-90, and of SS. Peter and Paul in Hamburg 1990-99. Retired 1999. On diocese's Cemetery Board, Finance Council, Priests' Retirement Board. Board member Daybreak TV Productions and St. Francis High School in Athol Springs. Died 8/14/12. Named in a lawsuit in 8/19.

Fr. William T. Greene

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Ordained: 1929
Status: Sued

Died: 09/24/1976
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Accused in suit filed 2/26/04 of sexually abusing a 13-year old boy in 1956-57, while assigned to St. Patrick's Cathedral in NY City. A second man notified the archdiocese in 2009 that Greene molested him at St. Patrick's 1954-59, when he was a member of the choir and Greene was music director for the archdiocese. Greene died 9/24/76. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Claims against Greene eligible for IRCP.

Fr. Stephen B. Gregory

Ordained: 1971
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2021 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy over two years at St. Rita's in Staten Island, beginning in 1977 when the boy was age 9. Per the suit, the boy was forced to wash the priest's feet and genitals with holy water, and to perform oral sex on him. Gregory denied the allegations.


Fr. Thomas G. Gresock

Ordained: 1985
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Listed in 1988 Official Catholic Directory as working at St James church in Depew, NY. Allegedly molested a male high school freshman in 1987. The boy told two priests, who believed him. Gresock was allowed to stay in ministry until 1993. Multiple alleged victims. Named in a lawsuit in 2019 under the NY Child Victims Act. Case sent to Vatican. Living in 3/20 across the street from a grade school and playground in North Tonawanda. Removed 5/1/20 from diocesan payroll as part of bankruptcy agreement.

Fr. Augustus “Gus” Griffin

Order: CSSp
Ordained: 1955
Status: Sued

Died: 08/9/2010
Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

From Ireland. Accused in civil suit filed summer, 2007 of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy in the 1970s at St. Bernard's in Sunrise, FL. Accused in a suit filed in 8/2019 of abusing a 12-year-old altar server at St. Mary's in East Islip NY  in 1968. Included on the St. Augustine diocese's list 11/6/2020 for abuse in 1969. Convicted in 1998 of abuse of boys in Ireland in 1976 and 1981-1983. On the Rockville Centre diocese's list in 3/2021 as Augustin Griffin OSF, for abuse alleged at St. Mary's in East Islip and St. Bernard in Levittown, no time-frame for the abuse shown. It does show that he was assigned 12/1985-6/18/1986 to St. Patrick's in Huntington and 6/18/86-unknown to St. Martin of Tours in Amityville. Died 8/9/2010 in Ireland.

Bishop Edward M. Grosz

Ordained: 1971
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

In 7/21 the diocese announced that it had been notified of a claim filed under the NY Child Victims Act that Grosz sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy 1990. The abuse allegedly occurred at a reception following a confirmation service at St. Brigid in Bergen. The plaintiff also accused Rev. Richard Keppeler, and said he was planning to disclose his abuse by Keppeler to Grosz, until he heard Grosz comment to Keppeler as he (the boy) approached the altar about his (the boy's) good looks. Grosz was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the diocese in 1989 and retired in 2020. He denied the allegations. He took leave from active ministry pending an investigation.


Bishop Robert Eric Guglielmone

Ordained: 1978
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Ordained for the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Named bishop of Charleston, SC in 2009. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing an eight-year-old boy in 1978-79, while assigned to St. Martin of Tours in Amityville, NY. Guglielmone denied the allegations. Announced he would "temporarily reduce his public presence" until the matter is resolved. Guglielmone announced in 12/20 that the Vatican had cleared him of wrongdoing.

Fr. Gerard J. Guli

Ordained: 1956
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Arrested in 4/89, charged with fondling a female nursing home resident's naked breasts. The woman had advanced dementia. Pleaded guilty, sentenced to 5 months probation. Name included on the Rochester diocese's 6/7/12 list of priests removed between 2002 and 2012. Voluntarily laicized, apparently due to child sex abuse allegation(s). On Wheeling-Charleston diocese's list in late 2018, where he was assigned 1963-67. Noted to have been accused in 1963 in Rochester of abuse involving adults. Went on leave of absence in 3/63 for "reasons of health."

Fr. James Cairnan Haggerty

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Died: 02/7/1991
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named publicly as accused in 4/19 news reports. In 2018 the diocese reviewed an allegation against Haggerty from a man. Haggerty joined the Franciscan Order in 1950. Among his assignments were principal of Archbishop Walsh High School and, in 1969-74, director of youth retreats at Christ House in Lafayette, NJ. He also worked in Washington D.C., Brookline, MA, Tampa, FL and Butler, NJ. Haggerty died 2/7/91.

Fr. John P. Hajduk

Ordained: 1976
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Shown as accused by the diocese on its list 3/20/18. When working in 1979 at Most Precious Blood in Angola, teachers from the school went to diocesan officials with their "anxieties" about Hajduk. He was kept in ministry. Accused in a 7/20 lawsuit of molesting a boy, age 14 or 15 in 1977 while assigned to Precious Blood. In 2005 a man reported to the diocese that Hajduk gave him drugs and alcohol and raped him repeatedly for three years, starting when he was age 12 in 1978. He said Hajduk threatened to kill him if he told. Accused in two suits in 2019 of abuse of boys while at Holy Family in Buffalo, his assignment after Most Precious Blood. Pastor in Cattaruagus in 1991, no longer in parishes after 1994.

Fr. Robert W. Hammond

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Ordained: 1967
Status: Sued

Died: 11/5/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Accused in a 2/03 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy in 1979. Hammond was director of the Catholic youth summer program at the boy's parish. Same accuser and and three others also alleged that they were abused by Rev. Albert Cason. Per 2002 Catholic Directory, Hammond was "unassigned." Bishop placed Hammond under restrictions pending investigation. Resigned from his last post in 2000 for "personal reasons not related to any criminal activity." Sentenced to life of prayer and penance, per diocese in 6/12. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing a boy, age 12 or 13, between 1972 and 1974. The suit also alleges abuse of "multiple other children."  Hammond died in 11/21.

Fr. Michael R. Hands

Ordained: 1993
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Arrested in 5/01, charged with sexual abuse of a 13-year-old boy over a year and a half period. Also accused of abusing a a 22-year-old man about 10 years prior. Pled guilty in 2002-03 on two separate charges. Sentenced in 2003 to 2 years jail and to 6 months jail and 5 years probation. Released in 4/04; requested laicization. Identified as Priest W in Suffolk Co. Grand Jury report of 1/03. On NY Sex Offender Registry. Arrested in 7/17 related to report of abuse 7/24/17 of a teen boy in Charlton. Charges included sodomy, sex abuse and using a child in a sexual performance. Also accused of possession and distribution of child porn. Had been living at Easton Mountain Retreat, a center "created by gay men as a gift to the world," per its website. Guilty plea 1/18. Died in apparent suicide in jail 2/27/18. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 3/21.

Fr. Austin B. Hanna

Ordained: 1936
Status: Sued

Died: 01/9/2006
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

"Fr. Gus." Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abuse, including rape, of a boy, ages 8-12, who resided at St. Joseph Villa in the 1970s. Hanna was chaplain at the home 1946-77. Per Hannah's accuser, a Sr. Betty discovered blood in the boy's underwear underwear, beat him and sent him back to Hanna for confession. Hanna died 1/9/06 at age 97. The same accuser alleged in a separate lawsuit that he was also brutally abused at age 16 in 1981 by a man who ran a church youth program, Dan Charcholla.

Br. James Vincent Hanney

Order: CFC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Multiple allegations of abuse of male and female teens. Per Order, accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Shown as a 'former' brother as of 6/11/14. The Christian Brothers state that the merits of most of the claims settled in the bankruptcy were not tested. The 1982 yearbook for All Hallows High School in the Bronx shows Hanney was there as a science teacher. A woman alleged in 2012 abuse and rape 1977-80 when she was a Bishop Gibbons High School student in Schenectady NY and he was her teacher and counselor. Reportedly, in 1971 Gibbons High students showed their principal a photo of two young men and Hanney sitting nude on a picnic table, and the principal did nothing. Assigned to Briscoe Memorial School in Kent WA 1963-64. In 2019, may be teaching in the Philippines. Named in new suit in 2/19. As of 8/19 named in 11 complaints. Added to Albany list 12/4/19. Twelve pending lawsuits by 7/20.

Fr. John M. Harrington

Ordained: 1945
Status: Settled

Died: 08/22/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Longtime director of Family Services for New York Catholic Charities. Also parish priest and chaplain for a Children's Home. Per obit, "always taught religion to children in both the parish and public schools." Died 8/22/09. Named publicly for the first time in 2017 settlement from the archdiocese's Reconciliation and Compensation Program for Victim-Survivors of Abuse. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. Michael J. Harrington

Ordained: 1942
Status: Sued

Died: 12/19/1989
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Included 3/20/18 on the diocese's list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Died in 1989; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Pastor for 25 years of Immaculate Conception in Buffalo. Monsignor. Retired in 1995. In 8/19 a man filed suit, claiming Harrington fondled him as a 10-year-old altar boy in 1965 on a trip to New York City. He said the abuse took place in a hotel while Harrington bathed him. Bishop McNulty was on the boys paper route, and the boy reportedly told the bishop about the abuse. He said McNulty said he'd "take care of it" and gave the boy a generous tip. Another man had a similar story of abuse by Harrington at about age 12, during a trip to Montreal. The man said Harrington regularly took altar boys with him on trips. Accused in a suit filed in 9/19 of abuse of a boy, starting at age 10, 1978-81. By 8/21 there were 17 lawsuits filed under the NY Child Victims Act with accusations against Harrington.

Fr. Wallace A. Harris

Ordained: 1972
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Placed on leave 8/08 from Saint Charles Borromeo Parish after allegations surfaced of sex abuse of a minor in late 1980s. Second allegation reported to the DA's office during initial investigation. By 9/20/08, 8 more accusers had come forward. No criminal charges due to SOL. Harris denied all allegations. Resigned from parish in 9/10 and was permanently removed from active priesthood. Sentenced to life of prayer and penance 1/12 by Vatican. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. Robert Harrison

Order: OFM Cap
Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Cardinal Hayes High School teacher from around 1989; also basketball coach, assistant principal. Admitted 12/22/14 to sexual abuse of 10 minors in 1970s and '80s in NYC and WI. Was borrowing money from staff members; when asked why Harrison said he needed it to pay a victim. Removed from ministry, sent to a "facility" and district attorneys notified, per Order. Included on the Capuchin's list of those with substantiated allegations against them.

Fr. John F. Harrold

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Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Arrested in 1983 for sending child porn through the mail. Charges dropped when he entered a treatment center in New Mexico. Worked in England at a Paraclete home for recovering alcoholics and at a retreat house in CA. In 1997 the Diocese requested that he resign as a priest. Last known to be living in Indio, CA. On diocese's list 12/3/18. Noted to have been dismissed from the clerical state. Sued under the NY Child Victims Act; accused of abuse of a boy in the early 1980s at St. Mary of the Assumption.

Fr. Richard G. Hartnett

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Order: SJ
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Northeast Province Jesuits list updated 11/1/19. It notes an allegation received in 2019 of abuse of a minor in 1975. Assigned 1966-69 and 1978-79 to Jesuit High School in NYC, and 1973-75 to Colegio San Ignacio in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Hartnett left the Jesuits in 1982.

Br. Harold Harvers

Order: OSF
Status: Sued

Died: 08/24/2004
Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

An 18-year-old graduate of St. Anthony High School in South Huntington, where Harvers taught, accused Harvers in a lawsuit in 1/95 of sexually harrassing and abusing her at the school three years prior. She said Harvers would brush up against her in the hallways, grab and kiss her. She also said he told her, among other things, that he was "having unholy thoughts about you." Harvers died 8/24/04. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of abuse of a 12-year-old in 1969. The child was a St. Ignatius in Hicksville parishioner.

Fr. Kenneth C. Hasselbach

Ordained: 1966
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Permanently removed in 1994 after accusations he abused two boys some 20 years prior. Allegations surfaced shortly after Hasselbach was sent for therapy because another priest had found pornography in his room. He admitted abusing a 12-year-old youth in 1974 but said the youth's version was exaggerated and he thought the youth was older than 12 or 13. Arrested in 1/09 in Ft. Lauderdale FL for possession of internet child pornography. Pleaded guilty; sentenced in 1/10 to two years in prison. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 3/21.

Fr. Joseph J. Hassler

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Ordained: 1948
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Accused in two lawsuits filed in 7/20 under the NY Child Victims Act. One plaintiff claims abuse by Hassler at age 5 in 1956, when he was a St. Mary of the Assumption Parish school student in Lancaster. Hassler died 6/22/86, per the 1987 Official Catholic Directory (a news outlet reported his death as in 1998).

Fr. Brian M. Hatrick

Ordained: 1979
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First accused publicly on 3/20/18 diocesan list. In the early 1980s a woman told the diocese Hatrick molested her altar-boy son, age 14. They were Blessed Sacrament in Depew parishioners, where Hatrick was assigned. He was moved to another parish in West Seneca, allowed to work with youth. Listed in 1988 Official Catholic Directory as working at St. Vincent's pairsh in North Evans NY. The woman complained in 2003 to the diocese when she learned Hatrick was still in ministry. He continued in parish ministry until 2007, when he was "quietly removed." Named in a lawsuit in 8/19. Case sent to Vatican. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement.

Fr. James C. Hayes

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Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Removed from his assignment in 6/02 after allegations resurfaced about "inappropriate behavior" years previously. Incident was first reported in 1990 and Hayes was sent to St. Luke's for treatment. He had been serving as hospital chaplain since 1991. Per a 6/03 news report, Hayes had been permanently removed from ministry. On diocese's list 12/3/18.

Fr. James P. Hayes

Ordained: 1929
Status: Sued

Died: 11/30/1988
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. First revealed on diocesan list 3/20/18 as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. (First erroneously id'd as James F. Hayes.) Died 11/30/88. In 8/19 a woman filed suit under the Child Victims Act, claiming Hayes starting molesting her when she was age 8 at All Saints in Riverside, and continuing through her eighth grade year. By 8/21 there were 13 lawsuits filed under the NY Child Victims Act with accusations against Hayes.

Br. John Laurence Heathwood

Order: CFC
Status: Sued

Died: 12/7/2016
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Entered Order 1943, took first vows 1947, and final vows 9/5/54. Educator. Assignments included Holy Cross School and St. Bonaventure College in Newfoundland, Canada, All Hallows, Cardinal Hayes and Bishop Kearney High Schools, Iona College, Bishop Henricksen High School, Guadalupe Regional Middle School, Los Hermanos Community and Centro Juan Diego- St. Leo Parish, Christian Brothers Central Harlem Community and St. Joseph Residence. Removed as a teacher and drama director at Bishop Kearney High School in Rochester, New York for sexually abusing a female student beginning in the late 1960s. She filed suit in 1994. She said he attacked her for years and left her unable to have children. Dismissed by Court and appealed to NY Supreme Court, Appellate Division. Dismissed. Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers in 2014 as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Heathwood died 12/7/16.

Fr. Donald J. Hebert

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Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Hebert was coordinator for religious activities for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. In 1990 a 14-year-old boy accused Hebert of sexually abusing him during a camping trip. Police did not charge Hebert. He did admit the abuse and was sent for treatment. He was a hospital chaplain 1991-1995, then assigned to a parish. In 4/02 he was reassigned to an administrative position. Diocese permanently removed him from active ministry 6/03. On diocese's list 12/3/18.

Fr. Herman L. Heide

Ordained: 1941
Status: Settled

Died: 05/17/1997
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Heide eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1997. Claim settled in 2/20 in the low six figures, in the case of the abuse of an altar boy, ages 10-12, 1967-69, at St. Joseph Parish and School in New York.

Fr. William J. Heim

Ordained: 1968
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Former priest working as a school guidance counselor. Arrested in 3/02 on recent charges of inappropriately touching an 11-year- old boy for over a year. His last church assignment was in 1972. In 5/02 he pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on his home computer and was sentenced to 5 years probation. In 8/02 he was sentenced to two years in state prison. Reportedly released from prison in 5/04 on parole.

Fr. Leo J. Heizman

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Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Parish priest. Principal of St. Lucy's in Syracuse and of Immaculate Conception in Fayetteville. Faculty member then principal of Bishop Grimes High School in Oswego. Dewitt Police Department chaplain, Crouse Hospital chaplain. Died 9/21/04.

Fr. Louis J. Hendricks

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First named as accused on 3/20/18 diocesan list. Died in 1990 at age 53. Listed in 1988 Official Catholic Directory as working at St Patrick's in Randolph, NY. Accused in three lawsuits filed in 8/19 under NY's Child Victims Act. One claimed abuse 1964-66 of a boy ages 5-7, and again 1972-74, when the boy was ages 13-16. Another claimed abuse 1968-69 of a 10-year-old at St. Joseph's Cathedral. The third claimed abuse of a child ages 6-10 at the Cathedral 1967-70. Accused in a suit filed 8/1/20 by a man, age 52, of abuse as teen by Hendricks, Rev. Joseph Friel, and a Franciscan named "Bro. Dale."

Fr. Linus Hennessy

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1949
Status: Sued

Died: 05/9/1983
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Born Michael P. 6/28/1918 in Ireland, where he was ordained. Taught at St. Bernardine College in England until 1951, then retreat ministry in Australia. First indexed in the 1955 US.Official Catholic Directory, so may have arrived in in the U.S. (Buffalo NY) in 1954. Had a radio ministry, "Comfort My People" on Christian Broadcasting Network per a 1979 news article. Accused publicly in 2015 of the sex abuse of boy for five years, beginning 1973 when the boy was age 10. Abuse allegedly included oral sex, masturbation and attempted intercourse. Accuser said Hennessy was a father figure who stepped in to help his single mom with her three children. Reportedly a lawsuit v the Buffalo diocese was rejected due to the statute of limitations, and the plaintiff rejected a $50K settlement offer. Accuser asked Pope Francis to investigate his case. Hennessy died 5/9/1983 in Buffalo. Suit filed 8/2019 under the Child Victims Act. Included in 10/2021 on the Holy Name Province Franciscans' list of those against whom there are substantiated allegations.

Br. Paul Kevin Hennessy

Order: CFC
Status: Sued

Died: 06/14/2020
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Entered the Order in 1949, professed final vows in 1958. Named in a 2005 civil suit. Accused of abuse of the plaintiff when plaintiff first joined the Congregation of Christian Brothers. Hennessy was his first superior. Abuse alleged against other defendants as well as claims of sexual harassment and other issues. Plaintiff's appeal was dismissed by the NY Supreme Court in 10/09. Affiliated with Edmund Rice Christian Brothers North America Province in Venice FL diocese as of 5/10, and living in Arcadia, FL. Died 6/14/20 at the Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

Fr. Placid Hennessy

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1929
Status: Accused

Died: 04/5/1959
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Hennessy's name is included in 10/2021 on the Franciscans' Holy Name Province's list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. No details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. He died in 1959. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.) Included on the Scranton diocese's list of credibly accused.


Fr. Roy Herberger

Ordained: 1968
Status: Reinstated

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Retired in 2017. Placed on leave in 6/2018 after an allegation surfaced that he sexually assaulted an 8-year-old boy around 1985. Herberger strongly denied the allegation, saying he knew the boy because he would help the boy's alcoholic and, at times, homeless, father. He said he was never alone with the boy. Returned to ministry in 12/2018 after the diocese determined the allegations were not substantiated. His accuser filed a lawsuit in 8/2019 under NY's Child Victims Act. Herberger filed a defamation suit in 1/2020. Herberger dropped his suit in 6/2023, explaining that he could no longer afford the legal fees.

Fr. Joseph Herzog

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as accused by the Salesian order on its list in 3/2020. Worked in NY, NJ, OH, IN. Withdrew from the order in 1975, laicized in 1993. Died in 2013. No details as to when or where the abuse occurred. (Placing him for now in the NY archdiocese, where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Fr. J. Grant Higgins

Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Died: 11/23/2016
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. First revealed on 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Died in 2016; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Pastor 1983-97 of Most Precious Blood in Angola, NY. Accused in a suit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a child, age 9-10, during 1990-91.

Br. Thomas Higgs

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Order: SDB
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Professed vows as a Salesian brother in 1960. Worked in IN, NY, Sierre Leone. Removed from ministry in 2005. Named publicly as accused by the Salesian order on its list in 3/2020. No details given as to when or where the abuse occurred, or how many victims. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese for now, where the Salesians' Eastern Province is located.)

Fr. Francis T. Hogan

Ordained: 1946
Status: Sued

Died: 06/21/2010
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed on 3/20/2018 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Died in 2010; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Listed in the 1988 Official Catholic Directory as retired. Per a 2019 lawsuit, abused an altar boy, age 9 or 10, 1948-1949 at St. John's in Jamestown.

Fr. G. Stuart Hogan

Ordained: 1924
Status: Sued

Died: 06/1/1985
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Hogan's name was one of eight released in 6/18 by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian of priests accused of sexually abusing children. A 71-year-old woman stated in 6/18 that Hogan sexually abused her at ages 15-16 in 1962-63, while he was assigned to St. Gregory in Marion. She said her mother wrote and called the diocese to report the abuse, but nothing was done. The woman also said a classmate told her that Hogan had also molested her and that her reports to the diocese were ignored. Hogan retired in 1965 and died 6/1/85. Lawsuit filed in 9/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Sylvester J. Holbel

Ordained: 1928
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Assigned to St. Mary of the Angels, Olean, All Saints in Buffalo, then named pastor of Nativity of Our Lord in Orchard Park in 1960. Superintendent of Diocesan schools 1941-1961. Retired 1978. Died 9/10/83, age 80. Accused publicly in 3/18 of sexually abusing a male minor. Not on the diocese's 3/20/18 list of 'removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.' Diocese included deceased clergy only if they were the subject of more than one accusation. Accuser said he was invited by diocese to participate in reconciliation and compensation program.

Fr. Walter Hubert Maria Horan

Order: OP
Ordained: 1945
Status: Accused

Died: 04/8/1983
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as accused by the Dominicans St. Joseph Province on its list in late 2018. Died in 1983. No indication as to when or where the alleged abuse occurred. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese, where the province is based.) Added to the Diocese of Columbus' list 5/23/19. Included in 10/21 on the Dominicans Holy Name Province list.

Bishop Howard J. Hubbard

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Died: 08/19/2023
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Accused in 2004 of paying a teen for sex twice in the 1970s. Denied the allegation. Hubbard commissioned an investigation to examine this charge, and other allegations of sexual misconduct with adult males. Accused of abuse of a man who died by suicide in 1978. Hubbard's investigation found "no credible evidence." Went on voluntary leave after accused in a lawsuit in 8/2019 of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy in the 1990s. Hubbard denied the allegation. Lawsuit filed in 9/2019 claims sex abuse by Hubbard, along with Fr. Francis Melfe and Fr. Albert DelVecchio, of a girl, during poker games in the rectory of a Schenectady parish in the late 1970s. Hubbard denied the abuse. Third suit, in 10/2019, alleged abuse with another priest of a teenage boy 1976-1978. Fourth suit in 10/2019 alleged late 1980s abuse of a boy. A suit in 8/2020 alleged abuse and rape in the mid-1970s of a boy, ages 9-11. A new suit in 3/2021 alleged abuse of boy, age 11, in 1977. By 9/2021 Hubbard had been accused in at least 7 lawsuits under the Child Victims Act. He was also accused in "dozens" of lawsuits of covering up the sexual abuse of children in the diocese. Accused in a 2022 lawsuit, along with convicted priest Gary Mercure, of sexually abusing two young brothers beginning in the mid-1980s. Hubbard allegedly abused the younger brother once, and the older brother multiple times. Hubbard denied the allegations. He requested laicization in 11/2022; it was denied by the Vatican. On 8/1/2023, at age 84, Hubbard announced that he had married a woman in a civil ceremony the previous month. He died 8/19/2023 after a massive stroke.


Fr. Francis J. Hughes

Ordained: 1980
Status: Arrested

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Pastor of a Glendale parish when arrested in 7/20 on child pornography charges. Accused of sharing sexually explicit texts and photos with a boy, age 15, and trying to meet with the boy for sex. Prosecutors said Hughes admitted to his behavior and that he knew the boy was underage. Hughes also allegedly admitted to a sexual encounter with a teen boy on school grounds and that he'd tried to meet other boys for sex a number of times.

Fr. Robert D. Huneke

Order: SM
Ordained: 1969
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Former Notre Dame rector. In 1980 a man reported to the diocese abuse by Huneke for years, starting when he was age 13. He also notified FL bishop where Huneke was working. FL sent him back to NY in 1982. Accuser went public in 1989 and again in 1993. Huneke left priesthood in 1989. Two other accusers came forward in 1993. In 2002 the first accuser learned that Huneke was working as a high school guidance counselor in Atlanta and notified Order that ran school; Huneke was fired. Huneke died in 2002. Identified as Priest M in the 2003 Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Report. Suit filed 10/18 by a man alleging he was sexually abused by Huneke at age 9 in 1981 while attending Christ the King church and school in Tampa. On Rockville Centre diocese's list in 3/21.

Fr. John M. Hunt

Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Died: 04/16/2016
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Resigned as pastor of two parishes and placed on leave in 6/06 after allegations of "inappropriate sexual behavior" more than 10 years previously were received by diocese. On diocese's list 11/13/18. Died 4/16/16 at his home in Pompano Beach, FL.

Fr. Francis E. Husselbeck

Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor in about 1982-85 at St. Agnes/St. Patrick in Cohoes. Retired in 1998. Died 5/15/03.

Fr. Stanley Dominic Idziak

Order: SAC
Ordained: 1962
Status: Settled

Died: 01/3/2017
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Member of Pallotines in NY, Buffalo area. Moved to GA in 1977, following a family with two young boys, initially living with them. Left Pallotines, became Atlanta archdiocesan priest. Worked in Dunwoody, Stone Mountain, then Gainseville parishes.  Accused in the late 1980s of abuse of a boy at a Stone Mountain church. Interviewed by law enforcement but no charges due to the statute of limitations. More accusations of abuse of boys by Idziak, including of the two brothers 1985-1988, beginning when they lived in NY. Sent to treatment in DC, then to the Paracletes in NM. Civil suit settled in 1992 for $570K.  One allegation of abuse of a boy at a WI high school in 1964. Laicized in 1992, living in Albuquerque. Died in 1/2017. Another lawsuit in Spring 2017 alleged abuse of a 12- to 15-year-old Corpus Christi Parish altar boy, 1982-1985; settled in 1/2018. On the Atlanta archdiocese's list 11/6/2018. Per a suit filed in 9/2019, abused a boy, age 5 in 1963, continuing until 1973. Included in the GA PAC Report 3/24/2023. At least seven known victims.

Fr. Fred D. Ingalls

Ordained: 1974
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Charged in 2/04 with receiving child porn and storing it on a computer in the parish rectory. Placed on leave. Charges said he paid for access to child porn sites on 13 times 7/02-6/03. Pled guilty in 6/04 to possession of 144 pornographic images. Sentenced 2005 to 3 years 1 month in federal prison. Released 12/07. On the 3/20/18 diocesan list. Accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 8/19 of abuse of a child, ages 10-11 in 1982-83, while assigned to St. Joseph's School in Niagara Falls. Case sent to Vatican. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement. Accused in another CVA lawsuit, filed in 9/19, of abusing a child, ages 7-10 in 1976-79 at St. Joseph's. The suit also alleges abuse at the parish by Fr. Joseph A. Schuster.

Fr. Lawrence C. Inzeo

Ordained: 1978
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Removed in 2003. Accused of abuse of a young male relative 1978 -1983. Assigned to Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh at the time. Laicization announced in 9/05. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. Pascal D. Ipolito

Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Retired. The Diocese announced 6/28/18 that Ipolito's name was added to its list of accused, and that he was on leave pending investigation. A lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act claims Ipolito abused a teenage boy in Toronto in 1975. The priest allegedly had taken the boy to a Beach Boys concert, plied him with alcohol and molested him at a hotel. A second suit claimed Ipolito fondled a 13-year-old boy in 1981 or 1982 at St. Vincent de Paul in North Evans. Ipolito was removed from the diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of a bankruptcy agreement. A lawsuit in 6/20 against the Boy Scouts alleges abuse by Ipolito, who was a Scout leader. Ipolito denied all allegations. Reportedly in 7/21, Ipolito was refusing to participate in the diocese's monitoring program for priests against whom there were substantiated allegations. Sued the diocese in 4/22 for restoration of his full pension.


Fr. Florian A Jasinski

Ordained: 1957
Status: Sued

Died: 12/19/1983
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed on diocesan list 3/20/18 as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Died in 1983; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a child, age 8-9, in 1982-83. The child was involved in activities at St. Stanislaus.

Fr. Gerald C. Jasinski

Ordained: 1968
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Arrested 6/7/86, charged with sexually assaulting two boys, ages 15 and 18, at a cabin. Charges included sodomy, sexual abuse, and unlawful dealing with a child. Pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of first-degree attempted sexual abuse in 8/86; sentenced in 12/86 to five years probation. Laicized 1988. Included on 3/20/18 diocesan list. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of "unpermitted sexual contact" with a St. John Gualbert in Cheektowaga altar boy, ages 11-14, in 1972-75. A 12/19 lawsuit claimed sexual assault, rape and battery of a boy at St. John's rectory in Sinclairville on 5/17/69. Living in VA in 2019.

Fr. Robert A. Jeffers

Ordained: 1954
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly by archdiocese in 2018 as credibly accused. Ordained for Trappist order in MA, became NY priest 1964. Pastor of St. Augustine in the Bronx for 25 years. Bronx Lebanon Hospital chaplain. Retired in 2007. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19; canonical process pending. Per the updated list in 6/22, the claims were found "not proven" by the canonical process.

Bishop John Joseph Jenik

Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Auxiliary bishop of New York beginning 2014. Assigned to Our Lady of Refuge in the Bronx since 1978. Removed from public ministry in 10/18 after the Lay Review Board deemed "credible and substantiated" allegations that Jenik sexually abused a teenage boy for 5 or 6 years, beginning in 1978. His accuser first came forward in 1/18. He said Jenik would ply him with alcohol and abuse him during overnight stays in the rectory, and at a country home in Tivoli. Jenik denied the allegations. Vatican to investigate. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Canonical process pending. Vatican announced in 10/19 that the pope had accepted Jenik's resignation. Accused in an 8/20 lawsuit of trafficking a 14-year-old boy to convicted child molester, Paul Gruber, at the parish school, in the 1980s. The suit claimed Jenik was also abusing children at the time.

Fr. Kenneth A. Jesselli

Ordained: 1984
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Removed from assignment in 4/02 after allegation of past inappropriate behavior. Assigned to Holy Name of Mary Church in Croton-on-Hudson at the time of his removal. Laicized in 2005. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. Carleton Parker Jones

Order: OP
Ordained: 1987
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 8/2019 of molesting an 8-year-old boy about 30 years prior, while assigned to St. Catherine of Siena in NYC. The alleged victim first came forward in 9/2018. The Dominicans' Province of St. Joseph deemed the allegation not credible. Jones was Episcopal priest prior to converting in 1982 to Catholicism. Worked as a Dominican in New York, NY; Columbus, OH; New Haven, CT; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC.

Fr. Richard P. Judd

Ordained: 1964
Status: Sued

Died: 11/17/1988
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Ordained for the Servants of the Paraclete, later a priest of the Buffalo diocese. Died in 1988. In 2002 a man told a news outlet that Judd abused him when he was a student at St. Teresa's Elementary School in South Buffalo in the summer of 1975. Named as accused in 3/2003 by the Tucson diocese. Lived in Tucson in the early 1970s, assigned to Salpointe Catholic High School and two parishes. On Buffalo diocese's 3/20/2018 list. Accused in lawsuits under the NY Child Victims Act in 8/2019 of: abuse 1977-1978 of a 14-year-old who attended Nativity of the BVM; arranging for three teenage boys to have sex with an older girl in the rectory of St. Teresa's in Niagara Falls and participating; abuse, along with Fr. Basil Ormsby, of a 13-year-old at St. Teresa's in South Buffalo in the mid-1970s. By 8/2021 Judd had been accused in 13 lawsuits filed under the NY Child Victims Act. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list 5/19/2021 (with an erroneous death date.)

Fr. Alan D. Jupin

Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Died: 01/27/2019
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Parish priest, police chaplain. Accused in 2003 of raping a 16-year-old boy in the mid-1970s and sharing him with 3 priests (Douglas, Ophals, Cawlings). A 5/03 suit accused Jupin of intimidation of accuser; DA investigated. A suit in 8/03 accused diocese of slandering him. Accused in 6/03 of a boy abuse in the 1970s. Suits dismissed 1/30/04. Jupin was reinstated when review board found no 'reasonable grounds' for believing two charges. In Fall 2010 a man alleged Jupin abused him beginning when he was age 9 in the 1980s. He said he was also abused by Revs. Donald Ophals, John Bertolucci, Louis Douglas and Carl Urban. Jupin was placed on leave in 3/11, then reinstated in 11/11. He died 1/27/19. A lawsuit was filed in 8/19. Added in 7/20 to the diocese's "List of Offenders" after allegations in 2019 were determined by the diocese to have "reasonable cause." Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, age 9, in 1965. This was at least the 11th such suit filed since 2019.

Fr. Michael P. Juran

Ordained: 1976
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Placed on leave in 10/18 after allegations of two cases of sexual misconduct with children. Living in FL when removed; had been assigned 2006-2011 to St. Stephen's parish in St. Petersburg. The diocese announced in 5/19 that the allegations were determined to be substantiated. Case to be reviewed by the Vatican. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement. Added to diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Gerald D. Kampfer

Ordained: 1967
Status: Sued

Died: 01/6/2003
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 10/2019 of sexually abusing an altar boy  repeatedly during 1988-1990. The abuse allegedly began when the boy was age 9 or 10 and Kampfer was pastor of St. John the Baptist in Chestertown. Kampfer's accuser also alleged abuse on one occasion during that time by Bishop Hubbard, who was invited to the rectory by Kampfer. Kampfer died in 2003.

Fr. Peter J. Karalus

Ordained: 1997
Status: Reinstated

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. Placed on leave in 3/20 due to an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a male minor in 2011. Karalus allegedly used inappropriate words during confession. Karalus emphatically denied the allegation. The diocese announced 5/28/20 that the Diocesan Review Board found the allegation to be unsubstantiated, and the D.A. found no basis to file charges. Karalus was returned to active ministry.

Fr. William R. Karvelis

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Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abuse 1968-70 of a boy ages 13-15. The abuse allegedly occurred at St. Patricks in Bay Shore and on trips to Karvelis' home.. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused, which notes alleged abuse at St. John Nepomucene in Bohemia, where he was assigned 1/80 until his death 7/28/93.

Fr. Charles M. Kavanagh

Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Removed in 2002. Accused of improper relationship with a minor male, including inappropriate touching. Denied allegation. Vatican ordered a church trial in 2006. In 9/06 plaintiff produced letter written to him by Kavanagh in 12/84 which appeared to substantiate the abuse. Two Church trials held. Laicization announced in 12/10 after appeal denied. Kavanagh filed suit in 3/11 against accuser. In 9/12, he sued the NY Archdiocese for libel, stating that his accuser had recanted and apologized. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. Edward L. Kazmierczak

Ordained: 1951
Status: Sued

Died: 06/3/2001
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Died 6/3/01. Accused in a 2019 lawsuit of sexually abusing a 12-year-old for about a year, beginning in 1975. His alleged victim attended St. Casimir parish in Kaisertown. In 8/21 the Diocese announced that its Review Board had determined that the allegations against Kazmierczak were substantiated.

Fr. Thomas F. Keating

Ordained: 1966
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Accused in a 2003 lawsuit of sexually abusing a teenage girl in 1982. Per the plaintiff, she was raped by Msgr. John M. Zeder 1978-81, and then by Keating after she told him about Zeder. Both priests were assigned to St. Mary's in Cortland, where the girl was a parishioner and worked as a maid. Other alleged victims came forward after publicity around the first case. Three sisters told their story in 1/04 and filed civil suit. Keating remained in ministry until 2/04. He denied all allegations. Privileges removed in 12/04. Case was to be sent to Vatican. Both suits dismissed by appeals court 9/06 on SOL. Keating died 11/17/16. On diocese's list 12/31/18. In 5/20 a 57-year-old man filed suit, claiming Keating sexually abused him as a child in Binghamton, beginning in 1973.

Fr. James Keehan

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Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a boy at the The Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto orphanage. The boy lived at the orphanage 1953-67. He also claimed sexual abuse by Revs. Joseph Ansaldi, Eugen Mangan, staff member Bill Finley and other lay counselors.

Fr. Paul M. Keeling

Order: CRSP
Ordained: 1975
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named publicly as accused on the Buffalo diocese's list updated 11/5/2018. Accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act 9/13/2019 of sexually abusing a boy, ages 15-17, in 1983-1985. The boy was a Bishop Turner High School student and Keeler was Vice-Principal and Dean of Discipline. Keeling allegedly took the boy on overnight trips and gave him alcohol and cigarettes. Keeling taught 1974-1979 at Bethlehem Catholic High School in the Diocese of Allentown PA. Keeling was transferred in 1981 to the Buffalo NY diocese.


Fr. Joseph Donald Keffer

Order: OSA
Ordained: 1947
Status: Sued

Died: 02/6/2005
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 of sexually abusing a group of four or five boys at St. Mary's in Waterford in the early 1980s. The boys, who were as young as 7 or 8, were Sunday school students. Keffer allegedly took them to a back room under the guise of selecting altar boys, had them put their heads down, then fondled their genitals. He is said to have warned the boys that, if they told, God would punish them. Keffer died 2/6/05.

Fr. Brian Keller

Ordained: 1973
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Placed on leave in 2002 after allegations that he had molested teens, both male and female, in the 1980s. Several of the teens said they gave depositions to the diocese in the late 1980s. In 10/03 Keller's supervising priest, Vincent Gallo, was named as an abuser in a massive civil suit naming 24 priests. Per diocese's list in 2/19, Keller was permanently removed from ministry 10/28/11.

Fr. Timothy J. Kelley

Ordained: 1978
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Ordained for the Buffalo diocese. On leave from the priesthood 1986-2002 before receiving permission to return to active ministry. Per the NY AG in its 11/23/20 complaint against the Buffalo diocese, Kelley [referred to as "Fr. L."] left ministry in FL for 16 years, working for a state child services agency. Named in a civil suit filed in 9/03 in FL. Accused of abuse of a 13-year-old youth in 1983 during trip from Buffalo to FL. Some dispute as to whether Kelley was part of the Buffalo diocese at time of abuse or St. Petersburg FL diocese. In 11/03 a second man alleged abuse before Kelley left Buffalo. Kelley resigned. Included on 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.

Fr. James E. Kelly

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Ordained: 1957
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Accused in two 2003 lawsuits filed by former residents of Fr. Flanagan's Boys Home in the 1970s, in the Omaha diocese. Kelly left Boys Town in 1983. Was working as a prison chaplain in NV in 2/2003 when placed on leave by Albany's Bishop Hubbard. Kelly was accused in the 1980s in Albany, sent to treatment and returned to ministry. At least six other alleged NY victims came forward after new allegation. Suits dismissed in 2/2006 due to the statute of limitations. Name included on the Albany diocese's list 11/30/2018.

Fr. James G. Kelly

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Ordained: 1962
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Accused in two lawsuits filed in 6/21 under the NY Child Victims Act. Placed on leave 6/30/21. One of the complaints alleged that Kelly sexually abused a child 2005-07, while assigned to St. Margaret's in North Buffalo. The other alleged abuse of a boy, ages 8-10, during 1980-82. Kelly denied the allegations. In 10/21 he was reinstated after the diocese's review board determined that the allegations against him were unsubstantiated.


Fr. Kevin Kelly

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Ordained: 1956
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Per 2/19 news, a 62-year-old man said Kelly sexually abused him repeatedly over a three-month period when he was in elementary school and Kelly was assigned to St. Thomas the Apostle parish. The man received a settlement from the archdiocese's IRCP (Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program) in 7/17. He filed suit in 2019, after a new law extended the SOL in NY. The man claimed he was tricked into giving up his rights to further claims in accepting the IRCP settlement. Kelly's name was included on the archdiocese's list 4/26/19. It noted he left ministry, and died in 2008.

Fr. Timothy Kelly

Order: OSB
Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Died: 10/7/2010
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Abbot of St. John's Abbey in the St. Cloud diocese 1992 -2000. Died in 2010. A man filed suit 6/11 alleging that Kelly sexually abused him in 1966 at St. Anselm's Church in the Bronx. Abbot of St. John's issued a statement saying he had just learned of the accusations in 6/11 and was investigating. Plaintiff said he told the order in 12/10. Multiple alleged victims around the U.S.

Fr. Thomas L. Kemp

Ordained: 1952
Status: Accused

Died: 03/7/2019
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.  Per the diocese's updated list in 1/22, Kemp was removed from ministry in 2004 and died 3/7/19.

Fr. John Kennington

Order: CSsR
Ordained: 1959
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Worked in Brazil 18 years, then Baltimore, Washington DC and New York. May have been at an Opa Locka FL parish 1993-94 as Fr. John 'Kenning', C.Ss.R. In 1989 a teenage girl told her mother Kennington sexually abused her and her younger brother 1984-87, beginning when the girl was 11 and the boy was 8. Kennington was a close family friend who stepped in to help the mother after a divorce, including with childcare. They attended the Manhattan parish where he was assigned. The brother filed suit in 1993, settled in 2001. The sister could not sue, due to NY statute of limitations. Kennington was sent around 1995 to Order's monastery in Esopus, NY, assigned to archive Shroud of Turin research. He was honored in 2009 on the 50th anniversary of his ordination. Living in Brooklyn by 2010. Still active in 2016. Named in new lawsuit 2/19.

Fr. Richard J. Keppeler

Ordained: 1954
Status: Sued

Died: 12/26/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Listed as having died in 2011; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Listed in 1988 Official Catholic Directory as working at St. Bridget's in Bergen NY. In 4/18 a 68-year-old man alleged publicly that Keppeler abused him and other boys at Notre Dame High School, where the priest was Dean of Boys. Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/14/19 of molesting a 14-year-old at All Saints in Buffalo in 1957. Another 8/14/19 suit claims Kepeller sexually abused a 16-year-old Notre Dame High School student in 1972. Accused in a 7/21 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, ages 10-15, during 1985-90 while assigned to St. Brigid. The plaintiff also alleged that Auxiliary Bishop Grosz groped him repeatedly in 1990 after his confirmation ceremony at the parish, and that Grosz commented to Keppeler that he was right about the boy's good looks.

Fr. Joseph F. X. Keyes

Ordained: 1941
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Assigned to parishes in Queens, Bellmore, Elmont, Greenlawn. Retired in 1989. Died 5/22/92. Accused in a lawsuit filed 6/12/19 of sexually abusing a girl, age 5 or 6, in 1970, while Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi in Greenlawn. The abuse allegedly occurred while the girl was attending a neighbor's son's First Communion celebration in Greenlawn. Keyes allegedly isolated the girl, then sexually assaulted her.

Fr. Peter Kiarie

Order: CSSp
Ordained: 1993
Status: Acquitted

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Visiting priest from Kenya. Kiarie (also spelled Kiare in some news reports) was arrested in 6/02 on charges of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy during an outing at a park. Kiarie was in New York on a speaking tour to raise money for Kenya churches. The boy told his mom Kiarie molested him; she told church officials, who told DA. In 8/02 Kiarie rejected a plea bargain that would have given him 90 days in jail, and demanded a trial. Jury found him not guilty in 4/03. Kiarie said he would return to Kenya immediately.

Fr. Peter J. Kihm

Ordained: 1981
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Suspended from ministry 1/19/15 after credible allegations of abuse of a male minor about 30 years prior. Few months prior to removal archdiocese notified D.A. of concerns about possible past incidents. Kihm denied allegations. At least one more person came forward later to alleged abuse, also 30 years before. Assigned to Our Lady of Lourdes High School 1987-92; abuse said not to have happened there. Assisted and pastored a number of parishes. Sent to supervised setting for evaluation and risk assessment. No criminal charges due to 5-year statute of limitations. Laicization announced 3/16. Moved out of New York state. Settlements with alleged victims 5/17 and 10/17 as part of archdiocese's compensation program. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. John Klebauskas

Ordained: 1948
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Removed from ministry in the 1970s after a credible allegation that he abused boys and girls 1958-70 at Camp Scully, a camp for underprivileged children. One claim settled in 2/05; six others were under investigation as of 3/05. Died 6/27/81. Changed last name from Klebauskas to Klebie at some point. Claims in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of abuse of a boy, ages 12-15, during 1961-64.

Fr. Robert James Klem

Order: CSB
Ordained: 1957
Status: Settled

Died: 01/22/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Accused in a claim settled in 2020 in the low six figures of sexually abusing a boy, ages 14-16, in 1968-70, while assigned to the Aquinas Institute in Rochester. The abuse allegedly occurred at least three times, at Klem's residence, at a house around Greece, NY and on a trip to Quebec, Canada. Klem was at the Institute 1958-84. Transferred to the Basilian Mission Center in Sugar Land, TX in the late 1980s. Retired in 2013, living at the Dillon House in Houston through at least 2019. He died in 1/21.

Fr. Robert J. Kloster

Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Noted to have been removed from ministry. Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of raping, sodomizing and sexually abusing a boy, ages 10-18, beginning in 1969 when the plaintiff was a St.Thomas altar boy. The abuse allegedly worsened when the boy became a Catholic Central student and was targeted by Revs.Thomas Zedar and David Pichette.

Fr. Adolph M. Kowalczyk

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Ordained: 1988
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed by a man 5/24/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of encouraging him 1994-98 as an elementary school boy to engage in sexual acts with four girls "provided" by Kowalczyk and two other priests, Revs. Gregory Dobson and Mieczyslaw "Matt" Nycz. Per the suit, the man feared the priests secretly filmed them. He was a student at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Orchard park. Kowalczyk was pastor of the parish when placed on leave due to the allegations. The three priests denied "ever committing any acts of abuse." Kowalczyk, Dobson and Nycz were reinstated in 10/21 after the Diocese's review board determined that the allegations against them were unsubstantiated.

Fr. Paul J. Kowalewski

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Assigned to parishes in South Buffalo, Buffalo and Tonawanda. Left the Catholic priesthood in 1976, married in 1979. Accused in a 7/19 lawsuit of sexually abusing children and at least one adult; was reportedly sent to Canada for treatment. One woman said he raped her at age19 in 1971 at St. Amelia's in Tonawanda, as a seminarian. Another claimed he sexually abuse her beginning when she was age 16 and attending St. Amelia's. Associate pastor at a United Methodist church in the mid-1980s and Protestant chaplain at Syracuse U. in the late 1980s. Became an Episcopalian priest in 1990. Moved to CA. Rector of a church and school in L.A. 2005-13. Active Episcopal priest at a Palm Springs parish in 7/19. Included in 1/22 on the Buffalo diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Thomas L. Kreiser

Ordained: 1994
Status: Charges Dropped

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Arrested in 12/18 on charges of child sexual abuse after allegations he inappropriately touched a 10-year-old girl at a school in 9/18. Assigned to St. Joseph's in Bronxville at the time. Removed. Indicted in 3/19. Pled not guilty. Charges dropped 9/19; per prosecutors, unable to prove wrongdoing beyond a reasonable doubt. Pastor of St. Gregory's in Garnerville 2008-10, assigned to St. Ann's in Dongan Hills 2010-11. In 2011 pled guitly to stealing $25,000 from St. Gregory's. Sentence to five years' probation and ordered to undergo treatment for gambling and substance abuse. Per news, assigned to St. Patrick's in Yorktown Heights 2011-17, Sacred Heart in Monroe 2017, then St. Joseph's in 7/18.

Fr. Morgan J. Kuhl

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Ordained: 1993
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Arrested 1999 via internet sting. Thought he was meeting 15-year-old boy for sex; traveled to Perth Amboy NJ to meet the 'boy,' who was FBI agent. Reported to have attempted same previously. Sentenced to 4 months in half-way house and 4 months in-house arrest; judge reduced sentence to 5 years' probation and adherence to program at Trinity Retreat in Larchmont. Arrested 2002 for fondling 16-year-old boy in 1999. Pled guilty. Sentenced to 45 days jail and 1 yr probation; given 1-year conditional discharge. In 4/17 last known to be living in Holmes, NY. Alias, Morgan J. Kihl. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Laicized.

Fr. Ralph W. LaBelle

Ordained: 1978
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Removed in 2002 for non-sexual misconduct with two 15-year-old boys. Accused of molesting other boys before ordination and of giving alcohol to aboy, age 11. Laicized in 2005. Settlements in 5/17 and 10/17 via archdiocese's compensation program. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, about age 6, in 1979 at St. Clare's in Staten Island, "including during his first reconciliation and church services." A 2019 suit claimed abuse of a boy, ages 14-16, who attended St. Clare's. New civil complaint in 12/20, alleged abuse of a boy, ages 13-16, beginning in 1983. Suit in 2/21 claims abuse of a boy, age 11, in 1987, and continuing for two years. Per suit in 3/21, abuse of boy, 11-12, in 1980-81.

Fr. Emile G. LaLonde

Ordained: 1941
Status: Sued

Died: 07/3/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

First named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Died 7/3/11. Named in 8/19 lawsuit(s) under the NY Child Victims Act. By 4/21 there were six lawsuits claiming abuse by LaLonde in the 1960s and 1970s while he was assigned to parishes in Madrid and North Bangor.

Fr. William W. Lanphear

Order: OSFS
Ordained: 1963
Status: Settled

Died: 06/19/2008
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Ordained for the Diocese of Buffalo, later became a priest of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. The diocese settled with a man in 2018 who claimed Lanphear sexually abused him in the 1990s. Accused in a lawsuit filed 9/23/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a child, ages 14-18, in 1971-74 at St. Bernard Parish. Included on the Diocese of Buffalo's list updated 11/5/19. Multiple allegations. Died 6/19/08.


Fr. James R. Lara

Ordained: 1973
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Removed from ministry in 1992. Accused of child sex abuse, said to have "favor[ed] Hispanic boys." Changed name to Jaime, built career as academic; Yale professor, then Arizona State from 2013 to forced resignation 11/17 after revelations of history of abusing children. Laicized 3/30/17. Name quietly posted to diocesan website 11/17 regarding allegations and laicization. At least five alleged Lara victims applied to diocese's 2017 Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP). Accusations include abuse of three children, ages 9-11, at St. Francis Xavier parish in Brooklyn.

Fr. Joseph E. Larrabee

Ordained: 1980
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Named on 6/7/12 Rochester diocese list of priests removed between 2002 and 2012. Voluntarily laicized. Went on leave of absence 1993. Accused in three lawsuits filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of the sexual abuse of three teenage boys, one at age 13 in 1977, one 15-16 in 1984-85, and the third ages 15-17 1989-91. Accused in two suits filed in 2/20, one claiming abuse of a minor 1982-83 and the other claiming abuse of a teenage altar boy 1982-84. Both said the priest abused them after luring them to the St. Agnes in Avon rectory. One said he also abused him during a sleepover at the lake house of a friend of Larrabee. New suits in 7/20 for total of 14.

Fr. Robert J. LeFevre

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Ordained: 1966
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

In 12/2003 the Diocese announced that it had cleared LeFevre of wrongdoing after two brothers accused LeFevre of propositioning them for sex in 1969 when they were 15 and 17. They originally complained to the Diocese in 1997 and then again in 2002. The Diocese also said it told the two brothers in 1998 or 1999 that LeFevre had been cleared.


Fr. Frederick D. Leising

Ordained: 1971
Status: Reinstated

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Former president-rector of Christ the King Seminary. Suspended in 11/18, six months after the diocese received an allegation that Leising sexually abused a girl in the 1980s. His accuser also claimed abuse by Fr. Fabian Maryanski. She said was at a party in the rectory with Maryanski when Leising hugged her goodby then shoved his tongue down her throat. Leising denied the allegation and said it was the girl who put her tongue in his mouth. Leising returned to ministry in 12/18 after the diocese determined that the allegations had "not been substantiated."

Fr. John W. Lennon

Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Died: 12/16/2012
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Ordained for Maryknoll order; in Philippines 1956-67. Left order around 1975. Pastor of St John the Baptist in Yonkers NY when suspended 4/02 due to allegation he fondled a Cardinal Hayes High School student in mid-1970s during trips to Maine; Lennon was teacher, administrator, and athletics moderator at Cardinal Hayes 1970-81. Denied the allegation, which first surfaced in 1997 when a priest reportedly told the archdiocese about the alleged abuse. Cleared in 1998 after archdiocesan investigation. Accuser not informed of the decision. 'Dismissed from the clerical state,' per 4/08 Catholic New York newspaper, 'in accord with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People ... having had his case presented to the CDF.' Died 12/16/12. Included in 4/26/19 New York archdiocesan list of 'clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor.'

Fr. Thomas P. Leonard

Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Died: 10/18/2018
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, age 10 or 11, in about 1976, while assigned to Church of the Incarnation in New York. Leonard is alleged to have abused the boy at the church on one occasion after choir practice, along with Fr. Thomas J. Thompson and Mr. Dennis O'Driscoll. Leonard died in 2018.


Fr. Edward N. Leroux

Ordained: 1956
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Alleged to have molested a boy in his early teens 50 times over a two-year period in the late 1960s. Diocese learned of the allegations in 1992, yet kept Leroux in ministry. Retired in 1996. Removed active ministry in 6/02. Died 1/16/05. Sued by at least three men claiming abuse in the late 1970s-early 1980s; settled with diocese at mediation in 2/05. Accused in a suit 11/19 of abuse of a boy, age 16, in 1956. Per the suit, the boy told then-seminarian Howard Hubbard about the abuse, and Hubbard responded, "forget about" it. Hubbard denied the the man's claims about him.

Fr. John D. Lewandowski

Ordained: 1960
Status: Sued

Died: 01/13/1982
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 3/20/2018. Noted to have died in 1982. Sent in early 1966 to a Bemus Point diocesan retreat house after pastor expressed concern to the bishop about Lewandowski's behavior with a teenage boy. The retreat house was said to have been "a penal house for wayward priests." Was a suspect in the murder of another priest there; investigation was shut down after Lewandowski became a suspect. Returned to ministry. Moved in 1969 to a Tupper Lake parish in the Ogdensburg diocese. Accused in a 10/2019 lawsuit of abuse of a boy, ages 13-14, at Ss. Peter and Paul in Jamestown, where Lewandowski was assigned in the early 1960s. Suit filed in 7/2020 claims abuse 1962-1963 of another child, ages 13-14. New suit in 12/2020, claiming abuse of a boy, age 14, in 1960. Accused by at least four men under the NY Child Victims Act of having abused them as boys.

Fr. Michael M. Lewandowski

Order: OFM Conv
Ordained: 1975
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Taught at St. Francis High School in Hamburg and Cardinal O'Hara High in Tonawanda variously during 1976-1991. Worked in Altoona diocese beginning 1997. In 5/14, the order told Altoona that Lewandowski was the subject of an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor in the 1980s [likely in Buffalo]. Removed by Altoona from St. Anne's in Davidsville, pending an investigation. Civil authorities notified. At some point, he also worked in the Springfield, MA diocese. A 2019 lawsuit claims abuse by the priest of a St. Francis High student starting in 1979. Plaintiff said the priest would fondle him while they wrestled and would ply him with alcohol. The man said he told the principal of the abuse at the time, but no action.

Fr. Henry V. Lex

Ordained: 1951
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit(w) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Assigned to parishes in Hinsdale, Lackawanna, Buffalo. Chaplain beginning 1959 for the Felician Sisters Motherhouse. Named pastor in 1967 of Sacred Heart in Bennington Center. Pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Cheektowaga 1976 until retiring in 1991. Died 5/23/11, age 86.

Bishop Peter Anthony Libasci

Ordained: 1978
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Ordained for the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Named Bishop of Manchester NH in 2011. Accused in a lawsuit filed July 14, 2021 of sexually abusing an altar boy in 1983 and 1984, while a Rockville Centre priest. Libasci was pastor of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Deer Park NY at the time in question, and the boy was a 12- or 13-year-old student at the parish school. Libasci denied the allegations. He continued in active ministry during an investigation launched by Boston's Archbishop O'Malley.


Br. Christopher Lieby

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Order: SDB
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Professed vows as a Salesian brother in 1988. Worked in Boston MA and Tampa FL. Left the order in 1995. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Salesian order on its list in 3/2020. No details given as to when or where the abuse occurred, or the number of victims. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese for now, where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Br. James A. Liguori

Order: CFC
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

A man filed civil suit 7/19/12 alleging that he had been abused by Liguori in 1969 at Cardinal Farley Military Academy in NY. Plaintiff first reported allegations to Orange diocese in CA in 2008. Orange reportedly found allegations to be credible but order found them 'without merit' and took no action against Liguori. He was president of Iona College in New Rochelle until he retired in 2011. Next worked for Fordham University until resigning 7/12 after suit was filed.

Br. Robert A. Lindemann

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Order: SM
Status: Accused

Died: 10/21/1995
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Professed vows as a Marianist brother, Province of New York, in 1941. Worked in OH, KY, NY, Washington DC, PA. Died in 1995. Named publicly as accused by the Marianist Order on its list 6/24/2020. Added to the Baltimore archdiocese's list 11/3/2020. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Br. Patrick Logan

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Order: SDB
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Professed vows as a Salesian brother in 1965. Worked in Tampa FL and Boston MA. Left the order in 1983. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Salesian order on its list in 3/2020. No details given as to when or where the abuse occurred, or number of victims. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese for now, which is where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Fr. William R. Logan

Ordained: 1969
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused of abuse of two girls 1970s-1980s. Placed on leave in 3/06. One woman tape-recorded a conversation with him just before his suspension. He denied all allegations. A parent came forward to say she had complained about his behavior to the Diocese in the early 1980s. Reinstated in 9/06 after review board could not substantiate complaints. Suit filed in 9/06. Both women filed criminal complaints in 2/07. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville, where Logan was assigned 6/69-2/75 and at St. James in Seaford, where he worked 6/80-6/85.

Fr. William J. Lombardy

Ordained: 1967
Status: Sued

Died: 10/13/2017
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 1/21 of sexually abusing two altar boys in the 1960s. The boys were students at St. Mary's School in the Bronx, where Lombardy was a teacher. Lombardy's accusers also alleged abuse in the suit by Rev. Raymond Foster. Lombardy is known for having trained chess champion Bobby Fischer from age 11. The men who filed suit alleged abuse at ages 11 and 12; one said Lombardy lured him under the ruse of teaching him chess. Lombardy left the priesthood in the late 1970s, married and had a son. HIs marriage ended in 1992 and Lombardy's wife took their son and moved to her native Netherlands. He died in 10/17. His obituary notes that he worked at some point under Theodore McCarrick, who went on to become a Cardinal and was later credibly accused and laicized.

Fr. William A. Lorenz

Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Resigned from parish in 6/02 after admitting to luring a girl into sex when she was a high school student and continuing for 10 years. The woman complained to the Diocese in 1993, which paid her over $17K for counseling. Lorenz was sent to St. Luke's, then returned to parish work in 1995. The woman filed suit in 9/02. He was permanently removed from ministry per 6/03 news report. On diocese's list 12/3/18.

Fr. Robert V. Lott

Ordained: 1965
Status: Settled

Died: 02/27/2002
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

A man alleging abuse as boy by Lott 1975-85 received $500K settlement from archdiocese compensation fund in 8/17. The man said that when he was age 14, Lott ministered to his dying father; after his father died, Lott invited the boy to the rectory for sleepovers, and abuse began. Accuser went on to become priest. Lott became known for starting charities, with several named after him. Died 2/27/02. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. William J. Luciano

Ordained: 1983
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Placed on administrative leave in 10/19 due to an allegation in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of "inappropriate conduct" in the 1980s. Per the archdiocese in 2013, "Father William Luciano has served since 2007 as pastor of Christ the King parish, Yonkers. He served as pastor of St. Michael’s, the Bronx, 1995-2007, and was administrator there, 1995-1996. He served as parochial vicar at Sacred Heart, Suffern, 1991-1995; St. Barnabas, the Bronx, 1987-1991; St. James the Apostle, Carmel, 1985-1987; and St. Joseph’s, Kingston, 1983-1985."

Fr. William D. Lum

Ordained: 1969
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Placed on leave in 1996. Pled guilty 8/97 to misdemeanor sexual abuse of a 16-year-old boy in 1992; given conditional discharge instead of prison or probation. Allowed to perform administrative duties for diocese until 4/02 when he was again placed on leave without privileges. Civil suit filed. Dismissed by appeals court 2/02 as to diocese and parish, but not Lum. On behalf of Lum, diocese settled 5/02 for counseling fees. Sentenced to a life of prayer and penance, per 6/7/12 announcement from diocese. Claim via CVA in 7/20. At least one other accuser.

Fr. Donald J. Lutz

Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help when accused in a lawsuit filed 7/30/20 of "unpermitted sexual contact" with a girl, ages 13-14, 1975-76. The alleged victim was a parishioner during the time in question of St. Leo the Great in Amherst, where Lutz was assigned. Lutz denied the allegations. Reportedly in 9/20, Lutz was allowed to remain in ministry despite the allegation. A second woman also claimed abuse as a minor in the 1970s. In 10/20 Lutz was placed on leave pending investigation of the allegations. In 8/21 the diocese announced that the allegations were substantiated and that he would be on permanent administrative leave. Added to the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Bernard J. Lynch

Order: SMA
Ordained: 1971
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Lynch and Marist Bro.Timothy Brady were accused in 1987 of abuse of boys at Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx. Lynch was the school's chaplain, Brady was acting principal. Lynch returned to Ireland when the investigation began. Indicted in 1988. Brady was convicted. Lynch was tried in 1989 on charges he fondled one former Mount St. Michael's student; Lynch's lawyer said it was the boy who made a pass at the priest. Lynch claimed he was subject of witch-hunt because of his AIDS ministry. Found not guilty. Moved to London in 1992; started ministry for closeted gay priests. Order expelled him in 11/11. Not laicized. Lynch announced in 2012 memoir he married a man 14 years earlier. In 2017 working as counselor and spiritual director in London. Lawsuit 11/19 claiming abuse of another boy, age 16, in the Bronx 1978-79. Reportedly in 9/21 the lawsuit was dropped.

Fr. Bernard M. Mach

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Died: 02/17/2004
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused of fondling a 12-year-old boy in Fall 1991. In 1/93 the boy's parents met with Mach and in 3/93 with the diocesan chancellor. Civil suit filed 1993 when the diocese failed to pay for counseling. Placed on leave 12/93. Also accused, along with Fr. John Aurelio, of abuse of three others. Civil suit settled confidentially in 1998. Mach lived in FL without privileges. Died 2/17/04. Included on 3/20/18 diocesan list. Named in 4/30/19 suit. A suit 8/19 claims abuse of a 7-year-old at St. Gerard's in 1974. By 8/21 there were 21 lawsuits filed under the NY Child Victims Act with accusations against Mach.

Fr. Edward C. Madore

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Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Laicized. As of 2/14/20 there were three claims filed against Madore under the NY Child Victims Act, one claiming abuse in 1976 of an 8-year-old altar boy. Lawsuits by three more in 6/20. Reportedly left the priesthood in 1987 and was laicized.

Fr. Joseph Maffei

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1958
Status: Settled

Died: 12/29/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

From Italy. Arrived in the U.S. in 1952. Attorney Garabedian announced a settlement in 9/2013 on behalf of a plaintiff who alleged abuse by Maffei as a 12-year-old boy, when Maffei was assigned to Sacred Heart Retreat House in Ipswich, MA. The abuse allegedly took place at the Marian Shrine in New Rochelle, NY. Died 12/29/2009. Included on the Salesians list of credibly accused in 3/2020.

Br. Finian Magee

Order: OSF
Status: Sued

Died: 08/27/1993
Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused in a 4/03 civil suit of groping and rubbing against a 12-year-old boy in the early 1970s at St. Joseph's in Babylon. He was the boy's 6th grade homeroom teacher at the parish school. The abuse allegedly occurred in the classroom and in Magee's private school office. Died 8/27/93. (Name misspelled McGee in at least one news report.) Included in 3/21 on the Rockville Centre diocese's list of accused.

Fr. Daniel J. Maher

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Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

From Ireland, where he was ordained. Arrived in the Albany diocese shortly after ordination. Sued in 9/05. Accused of abuse of a youth in 1973. Maher denied the allegations. Cleared the same month by diocesan investigation and returned to ministry. Plaintiff's attorney said in 9/05 that a second victim had come forward. Maher still in active ministry in 2007. Retired in 2008. Placed on leave in 2/20 due to new allegations of sexual abuse of a minor in the 1960s and '70s. The alleged victim had come forward in 4/18. Accused in a 9/20 lawsuit, along with Fr. Donald Starks, of abuse of an altar boy, ages 11-13, in 1966-68. Added in 2020 to the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. John E. Mahoney

Order: OFM Cap
Ordained: 1964
Status: Sued

Died: 12/15/2004
Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused in a 4/03 lawsuit of spanking and caressing the bare buttocks of a boy , age 11,on a trip to West Point in 1967. Later attempts to molest the boy "occurred in the sacristy, the bell tower and in defendant's car." At the time of the alleged abuse, was Director of the Capuchins' St Francis Retreat House, across the Hudson from West Point. For many years, celebrated Mass at St Barnabas. In addition to the Rockville Centre diocese and the NY archdiocese, Mahoney was assigned to a parish in the Manchester NH diocese 1990-94. Died 12/15/04. Named in two suits 8/19: claims of abuse 1971-74 of a St. Barnabas student, ages 11-14. (Plaintiff also accused Rev. Edward R. Andrea of abuse 1975-78.); claims of abuse in 1968 of an altar boy, age 10, at St. Barnabas. On the RVC diocese's list in 3/21, noting abuse allegedly occurring many locations.

Fr. Peter Mahoney

Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Removed from ministry in 11/21 after the Diocesan Review Board determined that allegations against Mahoney were credible. An allegation that Mahoney sexually abused a child 1975-78 while assigned to St. Martin of Tours was first brought to the diocese's attention in 10/20. Mahoney was also accused in a 4/21 lawsuit of abusing a boy, ages 12-13, in 1963-64 while he was principal at the Church of St. Leonard of Port Maurice School.


Fr. Peter V. Malloy

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1974
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Made first vows as a Salesian in 1962. Ordained in 1974. National Director of the St. Dominic Savio Club, a youth leadership program. Boy Scouts chaplain. Worked in NY, MA, IN, AL. Removed from ministry in 2009. Named publicly as accused by the Salesian order on its list of credibly accused in 3/2020. No details given as to when or where the abuse took place, or number of victims. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese for now, where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Fr. Donald T. Malone

Ordained: 1960
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Arrested in 1979 for public lewdness at a rest stop. Removed in 1988 from position as principal of Archbishop Stepinac High School after he was accused of soliciting sex from a young teenage boy. Transferred to three parishes before placed on permanent leave. At least one victim died by suicide. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Laicized. Died in 2012.

Fr. Joseph A. Mancuso

Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Placed on leave in 6/02 after recent allegations of past sexual abuse. In early 2002 a woman came forward to say that Mancuso abused her in the late 1960s, beginning when she was 14. Mancuso admitted to "some misconduct." No criminal prosecution because beyond statute of limitations. Mancuso initially told his parish that he was leaving for a short time to undergo surgery, but it was announced three weeks later that he had been removed because of the allegation.

Fr. Eugene Mangan

Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Died: 06/25/1997
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Died in 1997. Accused in a 9/20 lawsuit of molesting a boy at The Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto orphanage 1963-74. The boy became a resident of the orphanage at age 7 or 8 and said he suffered repeated sexual, emotional and physical abuse there by numerous priests and staff members. This was the second lawsuit alleging abuse of a boy by Mangan at the facility.

Fr. Alvin Manni

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1948
Status: Accused

Died: 02/16/2000
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Worked in WV, FL, MA, OH, NY. Involved for 50 years with Mary Help of Christians School in Tampa FL, including as its director three times. Returned to his native Italy in 1990. Died 2/16/2000. Named publicly as accused by the Salesian order on its list of credibly accused in 3/2020. No details given as to when or where the abuse occurred, or how many victims. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese for now, where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Fr. Francis J. Manzo

Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Manzo is one of 12 priests and a religious brother named in a 10/02 lawsuit against the Diocese of Brooklyn, filed by 43 plaintiffs. One man claimed Manzo violently abused him when he was an altar boy during the early 1990s. Manzo was officially on leave from the diocese beginning in 1995. He is not indexed in the Catholic Directory after 2002. A church bulletin in 9/16 indicates that Marzo was still a priest of the diocese. On diocese's list in 2/19. It notes permanent removal from ministry 2/20/03.

Fr. Cabell B. Marbury

Ordained: 1964
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Faculty member 1964-2009 at Bishop Maginn High School (formerly named Cardinal McCloskey High), volunteer chaplain and board member there in retirement. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, ages 9-11, 1974-76, while visiting St. James parish. The abuse allegedly occurred in the sacristy, rectory and music practice room.The same plaintiff also claimed he was sexually abused by Rev. (later Bishop) Howard Hubbard during the same time-period. Marbury died 12/02/14. Added in 10/20 to the diocese's list of credibly accused.The allegation was reportedly first received in 1993. Two other previous allegations: in 2003; review board could not substantiate, and in 2015; review board said "insufficient information."

Fr. Paul M. Marconi

Order: CRSP
Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Died: 02/15/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Director at some point of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Lewiston NY. Also worked in San Diego CA, Ontario Canada, Pala CA, and Campo CA. From 2008 until his death 2/15/18 assigned to the Barnabite Spiritual Center in Bethlehem PA and assisted in parishes in the Allentown Diocese and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Fr. Patrick H. Martin

Ordained: 1937
Status: Sued

Died: 09/18/1983
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a 2/26/04 suit of sexually abusing altar boys at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Manhattan. Three plaintiffs alleged abuse 1955-61, beginning at ages 11, 10, and 13, with one claiming more 200 incidents over five years. Martin also had a disciplinary role at parish grammar school. Suit claims other altar boys were abused, too. Martin died in 1983. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Claims against Martin eligible for the IRCP.

Fr. Loville N. Martlock

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Died: 12/26/2014
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Placed on "medical leave" in 10/93 after accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 8-12, beginning in 1974, when working as a religion teacher at Notre Dame High School. In 2002 Martlock was retired, living out of state and not functioning as a priest. He died in 2014. Included on 3/20/18 diocesan list. List included deceased priests only if they had more than one allegation. In 9/18 a Buffalo deacon said that he was sexually abused by Martlock at age 16 in 1970. He said Rev. Mark Friel also abused him. Accused in a 1/20 lawsuit of abusing an altar boy in beginning in 1968 when the boy was age 8 and Loville was assigned to St. Christopher's in Tonawanda.

Fr. Fabian Maryanski

Ordained: 1971
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Retired 2014. Per 5/18 news, investigated by diocese and placed on leave in 1995 for alleged abuse of a teen girl in the 1980s. 'Absent on Leave' for 5 years yet resided and said mass at St. Mary's in Medina. Assigned in 2000 to a Cheektowaga parish, then pastor of St. Andrew's in Sloan. Suspended the day after news report. Bishop said he would reopen the investigation. Abuse allegedly when Maryanski was pastor of St. Patrick's in Barker, and the girl was ages 15-22. She said he gave her gifts, promised to marry her, and threw her to the ground when she said she was going to tell another priest. He acknowledged sex with her but denied it was when she was a minor. Settlement offered 12/18. Per 6/18 news, Maryanski recently investigated by DA after a complaint from a schoolgirl in 1/18. Behavior deemed "creepy," not criminal. In 12/18 diocese said allegations substantiated. Added to diocese's list 1/7/19. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement

Fr. Gabriel Massaro

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Order: OFM Cap
Ordained: 1966
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Massaro, founder and longtime head of Youth Ministry program for Northeast province of the Capuchins, was accused in 2002 of molesting several boys, including one in Long Island and one from Queens, a number of years previously. He was removed from his assignment in New Hampshire (no claims of offense there) and placed on leave. Remained a priest without privileges.

Fr. Richard Mataconis

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Died: 01/21/2014
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Worked in NY, MA, LA, AL, the Bahamas and Italy. Sued in 2002 by two men who accused him of sexually abusing them at a New York junior seminary in the 1970s. Suit dismissed after a missed filing deadline. Living in Rome in 2004 and conducting tours of the Catacombs of St. Callistus. Has been referred to as Richard Matikonas or Philip Mataconis. Died in Rome 1/21/2014. Included on the Salesians list of credibly accused in 3/2020.

Mary Ann Mattes

Order: CSJ
Status: Sued

Died: 01/15/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Sr. Mary Jeremy. Given name Mary Ann Mattes. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of physically and sexually abusing a boy who was in second grade at St. Michael's Academy in Flushing 1959-60. Sr. Mary Jeremy allegedly "savagely beat" the boy in front of the class, including kicking his groin. The boy's parents reportedly removed him from the school after several incidents. Mattes died in 2018.

Fr. Edward L. Maurer

Ordained: 1969
Status: Sued

Died: 08/20/2016
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Maurer was one of several priests removed from ministry in 6/02. Police notified. In 10/02 Maurer and 11 other priests and 1 brother were named as abusers in a civil suit filed by 43 men and women. Per suit, Maurer abused a boy who was allegedly also a victim of James Collins. Named as abuser of 2 boys in a massive 10/03 lawsuit involving 24 priests. On diocese's list in 2/19. Noted to have been permanently removed 7/22/02. Died 8/20/16.

Fr. Rene Maynard

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Died: 02/22/2023
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Ordained in 1955 for the Franciscans. Assigned in Buffalo, NY. Incardinated in 1964 into the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Transferred from one parish to another in 1966 due to 'affairs' with two different women. Requested laicization in 1966. Noted to have left the Province in 1971. Married in 1972. Allegation in 2002 that Maynard sexually abused a female Coosa High School student in GA in 1965. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Buffalo diocese on its list updated 11/05/2018. Accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 2019 of sexually abusing a Bishop Timon High School student 1957-1958. Included on the Atlanta archdiocese's list 4/1/2019. On the Holy Name Province Franciscans' list in 10/2021 of those against whom there are substantiated allegations. Living in Buford, GA in 2022. Died 2/22/2023. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report.

Deacon Albert J. Mazza

Ordained: 1996
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Deacon at Church of the Holy Name of Mary in Croton-on-Hudson. Removed in summer 2013 after complaints that he engaged in immoral and illegal conduct with minors as long as 30 years prior. Permanently removed after allegations found credible. No criminal charges due to SOL. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Laicized.

Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick

Ordained: 1958
Status: Indicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

WDC Cardinal Archbishop 2001-2006, Newark archbishop 1986-2000, Metuchen bishop 1981-1986, NY auxiliary bishop 1977-1981. Retired in 2006. Accused of abuse of numerous seminarians. By 11/2021 there were 14 allegations against McCarrick of child sexual abuse.  Per the NY archdiocese 6/20/2018, allegations substantiated of abuse of a boy when a NY priest and Cardinal Cooke's personal secretary in the 1970s. Suspended. Denied abuse. Three prior allegations of misconduct with adults in Newark and Metuchen; settlements with two. In 7/2018 a man said McCarrick abused him for 20 years, starting age 11 in 1969. He said he told Pope JPII in 1988 during visit arranged by McCarrick; no action. Had the boy and other young men and boys call him "Uncle Ted." Sued in 8/2019. Resigned from College of Cardinals, Pope accepted 7/28/2018. Ordered to a 'life of prayer and penance.' Moved to a friary in Victoria KS, near a school. Vatican ordered a new investigation in 10/2018. A third allegation was investigated in 1/2019. Laicized 2/13/2019. Accused in 10/2019 of abusing at least 7 boys 1970-1990. Named in 12/2019 lawsuits, one claiming abuse of a teen NJ boy in the mid-1990s. A suit in 7/2020 claims abuse in a beach house sex ring. New suits in 8/2020 and 9/2020. Criminally charged 7/28/2021 with sexually assaulting a boy, age 16, in MA in 1974. This accuser, who is the one alleging abuse beginning at age 11 in 1969, said McCarrick was a family friend who often joined the family on trips, and that McCarrick sexually abused him in NJ, NY, CA and MA. Pleaded not guilty at arraignment 9/3/2021. In 1/2023 McCarrick's legal team said he was not competent to stand trial. Declared incompetent to stand trial and charges dismissed 8/30/2023. Accused in a suit in NY in 8/2021 of sexually abusing a boy, ages 13-16, in 1975-1978. Two news suits in 9/2021, one by a former Newark archdiocesan employee alleging unpermitted sexual contact in 1991, the other by a priest alleging sexual assault, which he reported, and repeated unpermitted sexual contact around 1991 at McCarrick's NJ beach house. Another 9/2021 suit claims abuse of a young man, late teens-early 20s, in NJ the 1980s. A suit in 11/2021 claims abuse of an altar boy 1982-1986, starting when the boy was age 10, and another by a man alleging abuse when he was a seminarian in 1986 by McCarrick. Criminally charged in WI in 4/2023 with abuse of a an 18-year-old at a lake in 1977. McCarrick would allegedly take the boy to parties where other men also sexually assaulted him. This is the same accuser who alleged abuse beginning at age 11 in 1969 in multiple states, leading also to the charges in MA. Declared incompetent to stand trial and case suspended 1/10/2024. Included on WDC archdiocese's list of credibly accused. 


Fr. James E. McCarthy

Ordained: 1947
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 11/19 of sexually abusing a boy, age 10, beginning in 1973 and continuing for three years. McCarthy was pastor of St. Stephen's during the alleged abuse, and his accuser was an altar boy. McCarthy is deceased.

Fr. James F. McCarthy

Ordained: 1968
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Auxiliary bishop. Resigned in 2002 after admitting to affairs with women. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19 of "Clergy Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor or the Subject of Eligible IRCP Compensation Claims." Per the archdiocese's list in 6/22 a canonical process was pending.

Fr. John Joseph McCarthy

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Order: SJ
Ordained: 1952
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019. Allegations of abuse in the 1970s reported in 2005 and 2018. Assigned to Fordham University in the Bronx 1956-1992. Worked at Loyola High School in Baltimore MD 1946-1949. McCarthy died in 1997. Added to Baltimore archdiocese's list 4/24/2019. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Leo F. McCarthy

Ordained: 1959
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a girl, age 12, at St. Matthew's in 1982. Placed on leave in 7/21 pending investigation. McCarthy allegedly asked the girl to help him out at the church, showed her pornography, forced her to sit on his lap, and "had sex" with her multiple times. She is said to have told a teacher, who did nothing, and was later expelled for reporting the allegations. She told her mother about McCarthy's behavior after the mother suspected the girl was pregnant. McCarthy denied abusing the girl. In 5/22 the diocese announced that its Review Board found that the allegation was unsubstantiated. McCarthy was reinstated.


Fr. Thomas J. McCarthy

Ordained: 1980
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

McCarthy retired suddenly in 2003 following a meeting with diocesan officials. He reportedly told some parishioners that he was retiring because Bishop wanted him to move to larger parish and because of health problems. In early 9/03 an anonymous flier circulated in the neighborhood around the church where McCarthy served in the 1990s, urging parents to check with their children to see if they had been abused by McCarthy. Included on 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Case sent to Vatican. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement.

Fr. Joseph C. McComiskey

Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Pastor of St. Edward the Confessor, Syosset, when forced to retire in 2002 due to an allegation was made to the diocese's sex abuse hotline. Lawsuit filed in 8/19 claimed abuse by McComiskey of a 16-year-old in 1976 at St. James and Phillip in St. James, and during a camping trip. Included on the diocese's list in 3/21, noting abuse allegedly occurring at St. Joseph's in Babylon, where he was assigned 6/70-9/75, at a private home on Long Island and at a hotel in Zurich, Switzerland.

Fr. R. Thomas McConaghy

Order: FSC
Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused of abuse of a student at a military academy in New York state 1973-1975, prior to ordination. Ordained for the Diocese of Norwich CT; Norwich informed the Rockville Centre diocese of the abuse allegation. Removed from ministry in 2005. Norwich diocese's list 2/10/19.

Fr. Richard J. McCormick

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1970
Status: Convicted

Died: 04/2/2020
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

High school teacher, boys' camp director, parish priest. Salesians' Eastern US Provincial 1985-1991. Worked in MA, IN, NY, LA, FL, OH. Removed from St. Petersburg FL Catholic HS in 2002 after an allegation of sexually harassing a girl. Active at Marian Shrine, Stony Point NY by 2005. Order settled in the 2000s with a man alleging rape at age 14 on a trip to Rome in 1975. In 8/2009 the Order announced a settlement with three men alleging abuse in the late 1970s at Salesian Junior Seminary in Goshen, NY. Three others then came forward. At least 16 civil suits. Arrested in 8/2012 in NY, charged with the rape of a boy, ages 9-10, in 1981-1982 at an Ipswich MA camp. Convicted in 11/2014. Sentenced to 8-10 years in prison. Convicted in 8/15 of abuse of a boy, ages 6-8, at the camp in the early 1980s; sentenced to another 8-10 years' prison, to run concurrently with the term he was already serving. Added to the New Orleans archdiocese's list 12/2019 (AP asked why it was missing). Added in 2/2020 to Columbus diocese's list. Included on the Salesians list in 3/2020. Died 4/2/2020.

Fr. James J. McDevitt

Ordained: 1997
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Arrested in 7/09; charged with molesting six boys, ages 11-19, 2006-2009. Allegedly he had the boys remove their pants and underpants and lie across his lap while he spanked them on their bare bottoms. Assigned to Sacred Heart in Margaretville at the time. Requested voluntary leave. Had just been arrested in 6/09 after an auto accident; charged with DWI. Named by four in a 4/10 civil suit. Pled guilty in 5/10 to two counts of forcible touching. Diocese said he didn't work for them at the time.

Fr. Charles McDonagh

Ordained: 1963
Status: Settled

Died: 04/23/1999
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Accused publicly in 1/19 by two sisters, who said McDonagh sexually abused them over 5 years beginning in 1972 when one was age 13 and the other age 7. The family were Our Lady of Refuge parishioners in the Bronx, where McDonagh was newly assigned. The abuse allegedly occurred in the girls' home when McDonagh would "bless" the girls in bed. McDonagh was later secretary to Cardinals Cooke and then O'Connor. The girls' mother reportedly told Rev. Benedict Groeschel of the abuse in the 1990s, to no avail. McDonagh died in 4/99. Groeschel said in 2012 that victims of abuse were seducers of priests. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Claims against McDonagh eligible for IRCP. Settlements announced for each of the two alleged victims in 7/19. One of the sisters said that a third, older sister, was also a target of McDonagh.

Fr. Herbert J. McElroy

Ordained: 1934
Status: Settled

Died: 01/3/2004
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

In massive civil suit filed 10/01/03, 27 victims alleged abuse by 24 priests, including McElroy. One man claimed abused by McElroy 1954-55. McElroy was basketball coach; some abuse said to have occurred on sports trips. Per 10/03 article, whereabouts unknown. The 1993 and 2002 Catholic Directories show him as "Retired." Settlement 10/17 as part of the diocese's compensation fund. On diocese's list in 2/19. It notes that McElroy died 1/3/04.

Bishop John R. McGann

Ordained: 1950
Status: Sued

Died: 01/29/2002
Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre 1970-1976. Bishop of Rockville Centre 1976-2000. Died in 2002. In 2/2019 two women publicly alleged that McGann sexually abused them when they were girls in the 1960s and 1970s. One woman said McGann was a monsignor when she was abused by him, Msgr. Edward L. Melton and Rev. Robert L. Brown while all were at St. Agnes in Rockville Centre. The other accuser said Msgrs. McGann, Melton and Mr. John Hanlon, the St. Agnes parish janitor, abused her. Both women said that, when they were 11 in 1967, they were fondled while passed around the laps of priests at a Christmas party in the rectory.  In 10/2019 two women and a man filed suit alleging abuse as children by McGann.

Fr. John J. McGeever

Ordained: 1968
Status: Accused

Died: 01/21/1993
Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Brother of Mercy prior to ordination to priesthood. Assigned to parishes in Huntington, New Hyde Park, Mineola, and to St. Agnes Cathedral. Pastor of St. Joachim's in Cedarhurst when he died 1/21/1993. In 2014 a man told the diocese McKeever sexually abused him, including sodomy, for two years starting in 1981 when he was a 10-year-old St. Agnes Cathedral altar boy. Another man alleged in 11/2017 that McGeever sexually abused him beginning at age 14, 1983-1993. McGeever reportedly paid the boy to do work around the church, asked him to help him shower so he wouldn't fall, and told the boy he would be sent to foster care if he told. Allegedly abused at parishes in Rockville Centre, Mineaola and Cedarhurst. Included on the diocese's list in 3/2021.

Br. Robert B. McGovern

Order: CFC
Status: Sued

Died: 10/12/2016
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named as an alleged abuser of a teenage boy in NJ at some point after 1975 in unrelated 2005 civil suit. Plaintiff's appeal was dismissed by the NY Supreme Court in 10/09. McGovern was at Blessed Sacrament High School 1973-77 and in residence there 1994-98. He was working at St. Joseph's care residence in 2005. In 2011 he was co-leader of the annual Edmund Rice Youth Camp at Brother Rice High School. Died 10/12/16.

Fr. Gerald F. McGrath

Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Died: 07/20/2016
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

First named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Per the Official Catholic Directory, McGrath was "on duty outside the diocese" in the Archdiocese of Miami FL, where he appears to have spent the remainder of his priesthood. Died 7/20/16. Named in lawsuit(s) filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Francis W. McKenna

Ordained: 1927
Status: Accused

Died: 01/3/1977
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list updated 11/5/18. Died in 1977. Pastor of All Saints and Holy Family in Buffalo. Pastored St. John de LaSalle in Niagara Falls from 1944 until his retirement in 1972. Died 1/3/77, per the diocese's list updated in 1/22. (The 11/18 list erroneously listed his death year as 1997).


Fr. Brian A. McKeon

Ordained: 1977
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Sexually abused at least nine boys. Admitted to a journalist in 3/02 that he "made a mistake" by inappropriately touching young boys over ten years prior. Twenty years prior he reportedly told his supervising priest he was inappropriate with a teen, but nothing done. Abused a boy in 1987. The boy died and McKeon presided at the funeral, then went on to abuse the victim's brother. The family later found out and went to Msgr. Placa. Sent to treatment in Canada in 1998 after more allegations. Reassigned. In 2001 the family of the deceased boy saw McKeon marching in parade as police chaplain. Removed from active ministry in 2001. Known to have problems with alcohol. Laicized in 2003. Died suddenly in 4/09 in FL. Identified as Priest C in 2003 Grand Jury report. On diocese's list in 3/21.

Fr. John G. McLoughlin

Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Died: 08/3/1994
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Died 8/3/94. Massive civil suit filed by 27 plaintiffs against 24 priests in 10/03 alleging abuse within the Brooklyn diocese. In this suit, two brothers claimed McLoughlin abused them at St. Mary's Nativity parish in the late 1960s. Alleged abuse occurred at the rectory and at a home in Rocky Point. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. James McLucas

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Ordained: 1979
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named as accused in the PA Grand Jury report released 8/14/18. Priest of the Archdiocese of New York, living and working as chaplain in the summer of 2014 at the Elysburg PA Monastery. The Mother of the Monastery informed the Harrisburg diocese that she had found out that McLucas had sexually abused a 14-year-old girl and had a sexual "relationship" with her into her adulthood. The NY archdiocese received a report of the abuse in 2012. The Harrisburg diocese revoked McLucas's faculties. Per the NY archdiocese upon release of its list 4/26/19, "the victim stated in a court filing that she was not a minor when the sexual activity occurred."

Br. John J. McMahon

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Order: CFX
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Br. Damian. Joined the Xaverians in 1943. Named publicly as accused by the order on its list 7/12/2019. It notes an allegation received in 2010 of abuse in Brooklyn, NY in the late 1980s. McMahon died in 2015. On the Baltimore archdiocese's list 7/23/2019. Assigned there to Mt. St. Joseph High School 1957-1965. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Sean McMahon

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Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

From Ireland, where he was ordained. Arrived in the Albany diocese in 1963. Alleged in 2003 to have molested at least one child in the 1970s. Removed from ministry. Admitted to the abuse after the victim contacted the diocese. Diocesan Review Board recommended removal. Church officials said criminal statute had expired and the allegations would not be referred to prosecutors. Died 10/26/17. Lawsuit filed 8/19 with claims McMahon abused a 16-year-old in 1984.

Fr. James R. McNerney

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Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Allegations to diocese in 2003 of abuse of a minor in the 1980s. Placed on administrative leave in 2004 per recommendation of diocesan review board. McNerney denied all allegations. As of 9/05, McNerney had asked the Vatican for a canonical trial. (Misidentified in some news articles with an erroneous middle initial.)

Fr. Edward J. McNicholas

Ordained: 1954
Status: Accused

Died: 08/5/2003
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Long-time Air Force chaplain. Named in Military Privilege Log produced in Peebles Case in Dallas which references 1994 investigation. The 1989 Catholic Directory refers to him as "released from Diocesan assignment." On Brooklyn diocese's list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry 5/9/94. Died 8/4/03.

Fr. Joseph M. McPherson

Ordained: 1936
Status: Sued

Died: 11/26/1982
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Administrator of Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charities for thirty years. Had also been Diocesan Youth Director. In 2019 a man, age 75, went public with claims that McPherson sexually abused him beginning on his 8th birthday in 1951, at St. Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum in Lackawanna. The man said he tried to report the abuse in 1993 and 2013 and again in 5/18. He flied suit in 2/20 under the NY Child Victims Act. Another man also sued in 2/20, claiming McPherson plied him with alcohol and molested him 1966-67 when he was ages 14-15 and living at a Baker Hall, which was a residential school for troubled youth. McPherson died in 11/26/82 at age 73.

Fr. Roger McQuarrie

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1950
Status: Accused

Died: 09/4/1995
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

McQuarrie's  name is included in 10/2021 on the Holy Name Province Franciscans' list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. No details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. He died in 1995. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)


Br. Thomas Philip McSherry

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Order: OP
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Religious Brother, professed 1957. Named publicly as accused by the Dominicans St. Joseph Priory on its list in late 2018. Allegation established in 2017; no indication as to where or when alleged abuse occurred. (Placing this entry in the archdiocese of New York, where the Province is based.) McSherry received a dispensation from his vows in 1979. Died 2009.

Fr. Lawrence McTavey

Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese when added to its list in 11/20. Reportedly there were multiple claims against McTavey filed 2002-2019. Assigned to several parishes. Named vice-principal and guidance counselor in 1957 of McCloskey High School, where he remained until 1972. President of Diocesan School Board. Pastor 1972 until retirement in 2007 of St. Bernard's in Cohoes. Died 12/22/19, age 88.

Fr. Jogues McVeigh

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Died: 07/10/2019
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Given name Joseph P. McVeigh. Included in 10/2021 on the Holy Name Province Franciscans' list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. No details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. He is noted to have separated from the Province in 1971. Went on to marry and raise a family. Died in 2019. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)


Fr. John B. Mea

Ordained: 1944
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

A 2003 civil suit alleged that Mea raped an altar boy in the early 1960s. The plaintiff was offered a small financial settlement in 2002, which he refused. Diocese said Mea was not assigned to the parish in question at the time of the alleged abuse. In 8/03 a judge dismissed the lawsuit as being barred by the statute of limitations. Said discrepancy in dates of abuse did not help. Mea died in 1984. This was only known allegation against him.

Fr. John T. Meehan

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly in 8/18 as credibly accused of having sexually abused a boy age 14-16 multiple times at Cardinal Hayes HS in the early 1980s. Meehan worked at the HS 1980-85 and was a guidance counselor. Also assigned to a number of Manhattan parishes, including St. Charles Borromeo, until 2017. His alleged victim received a settlement via the archdiocese's compensation program. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Canonical process pending.

Fr. Francis P. Melfe

Ordained: 1954
Status: Sued

Died: 09/20/2019
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 11/30/18. (First name spelled 'Frances' on list, Catholic Directory shows him as 'Francis P.') Resigned in 1979. Laicized in 2012, per his request. Involved with a single mother with four children while still a priest, fathered a son with her. They later married, then divorced. In 2019 the adult children - male and female - spoke publicly about abuse they suffered by Melfe, including sexual, and that Bishops Hubbard and Broderick knew Melfe was living with them. The five siblings filed suit under the NY Child Victims Act. Accused, along with Bishop Hubbard and Fr. Albert DelVecchiho, in a 9/19 suit of abuse of a girl in a Schenectady rectory in the late 1970s. Melfe died 9/20/19, age 91.

Fr. Edward L. Melton

Ordained: 1954
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Monsignor. Accused in 2/19 by two women who said the were abused as children in the 1960s and 1970s by Melton, Msgr. John McGann (later bishop), and Rev. Robert L. Brown while all were assigned to St. Agnes parish. One of the women said she was also abused by John Hanlon, the parish janitor. Both women said that in one incident in 1967, when they were age 11, they were fondled when passed around the laps of the priests in the rectory at a Christmas party. Melton is deceased. The women and the brother of one of them filed suit against the diocese in 10/19, claiming abuse as children by the St. Agnes staff members.

Fr. Roland V. Menard

Ordained: 1964
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

First named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Accused in a lawsuit filed 6/30/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor 1979-81 at St. Mary's in Fort Covington. Per the diocese in 6/20, Menard had not been in ministry for over 30 years.

Fr. Patrick J. Mendola

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Order: OFM Conv
Ordained: 1975
Status: Sued

Died: 05/18/1995
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a 7-year-old boy, along with Revs. Aurelian Brzezniak and James Smyka, at St. Francis High School in the Buffalo diocese in 1977. The accuser claimed the abuse occurred in front of a group of priests in a shower room, and that it continued until he was age 8. Mendola died 5/18/95 at age 47.

Fr. Gary J. Mercure

Ordained: 1974
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Removed in 2008 without privileges after investigation found "reasonable grounds" to believe he abused a boy in the mid-1980s. In 1/2008, four men alleged abuse as boys 1978-1991. Suit 5/23/2008 alleged abuse of vulnerable adult and that in 1994 diocese knew he had sexual interest in children. Found guilty 2/10/2011 of rape of two boys in MA in the 1980s. Sentenced to 20-25 years' prison. Appeal denied 4/2013. Bishop wanted him laicized. Portions of NY personnel files released in 10/2013 in VT but NY Fed Appeals Court dismissed NY in 2/2014. Suit filed in 8/2019 in NY alleging abuse of child, ages 10-12, 1974-1976. Three new complaints in 6/2020. Lawsuit filed in 2022 claims abuse of two brothers in Albany, beginning in the mid-1980s when they were about age 8 and continuing into their high school years. The suit alleges that Bishop Hubbard also abused the boys. Hubbard denied the allegations.


Fr. John M. Merklinger

Ordained: 1937
Status: Sued

Died: 05/5/1970
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy over two years, beginning in 1967 when the boy was age 8. Merklinger was assigned to St. Alphonsus in Auburn at the time of the alleged abuse, and the boy was a student at the parish school. Per the lawsuit, another priest witnessed the abuse, but did nothing. Merklinger died in 1970.


Fr. George J. Michell

Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Placed on leave in 2003 after recent revelation of of "inappropriate conduct" in the early 1980s. Michell denied the accusation. Reinstated. Retired as pastor of St. Patrick's in Southold in 6/10. As of 2012, he is shown as Pastor Emeritus and is still presiding at funerals and other events. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 3/21, noting abuse allegedly occurring at St. Patrick's in Smithtown, where he was assigned 1979-85, among other places. Died 8/18/19.

Fr. Ronald Mierzwa

Ordained: 1976
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Suspended in 9/18 after an unspecified complaint of abuse. Pastor of Holy Name of Mary in Ellicottville since 1994. Was "unnamed priest" reported by news outlet 9/12/18 who was accused by a woman in 2002 of "making her sons parade around in their underwear." The Diocesan Review Board determined that the claims were substantiated in 3/19. Case to be reviewed by the Vatican. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement. Name added to diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Andrew L. Millar

Ordained: 1958
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Ordained in Ireland. Worked in Rockville Centre beginning in 1964. Retired in 1999. Arrested 5/00 on charges that he sexually abused a 15-year-old learning disabled/developmentally delayed youth in a bathroom. Pleaded guilty and sentenced to 1-3 years in prison in 11/00. A 17-year-old altar boy complained in 1999 that Millar had abused him in 1991. Millar was sent for treatment and "retired." At least three other complaints made after 1995. Priest V in the Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Report. Laicized. Included on the diocese's list in 3/21.

Fr. Gerard R. Miller

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Order: MS
Ordained: 1976
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Known as "Fr. Jerry." Priest of the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette. Named in a suit by two men in 2019 of abusing them and other boys as teenagers for three years, beginning in 1984. The boys were residents of the Home for Wayward Boys in Knox. Miller allegedly raped and assaulted them, at times along with a visiting "Fr. Jim," in his bedroom at the Home, and on trips to Agawam, MA and Atlanta, GA. Said to have plied them with alcohol, drugs, and "lavish spending on shopping sprees" and to have threatened them if they resisted the abuse. In 1987 one boy told trusted adults who, along with a nun, contacted law enforcement. No charges, reportedly because the boy was too traumatized to give a full statement. In 7/2019 a man said his son died by suicide just shy of age 18, having been abused by Miller. Order moved Miller to a Marietta, GA parish, then to England in 1989. He left the priesthood, married, and moved to FL. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report (first name 'Gerard'.)

Fr. James C. Miller

Ordained: 1983
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Miller and the Rockville Centre Diocese were sued in 1994, with claims that Miller sexually abused two teenage boys. After complaint, Miller was removed from working with children and sent to Catholic University in Washington DC to study canon law. Case settled (and sealed); per sources, diocese made cash settlement and agreed to pay for counseling. Miller said suit was settled without his permission. He denied the allegations. Included on the diocese's list in 3/21, noting abuse allegedly occurred at St. John the Baptist High School, where he was assigned beginning in 1986.

Fr. Michael J. Miller

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Ordained: 1987
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Arrested in 2001, charged with and soliciting sex in 8/2001 from a 14-year-old boy who was riding a bicycle down the street. Chaplain at maximum security Great Meadow Correctional Facility at the time. Privileges removed. Sent to treatment. Pleaded guilty in 12/2003. Sentenced to five years' probation.

Fr. Henry Mills

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Ordained: 1988
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Removed from parish in 1997 after lawsuit alleged he raped a 17-year-old boy. Shown as absent on leave for several years in Official Catholic Directories.In 2002 a reporter found him celebrating masses in Manhattan and, on occasion, teaching school. Mills counter-sued his accuser. Lawsuit still pending in 2002. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Laicized.

Fr. John Minkler

Ordained: 1972
Status: Sued

Died: 02/15/2004
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Accused in a lawsuit 8/2019 filed under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing an 8-year-old boy beginning around 1965. Minkler was a seminarian assisting at St. Joseph's parish and school in Rensselaer at the time. Minkler would allegedly give the boy wine, then abuse him. Worked at the parish until transferred in 1979 after complaints from staff members of "an atmosphere of fear and repression." Briefly at St. Teresa of Avila, then four years in the Military Ordinate in NYC. Assigned in 1984 to the VA in Albany. Died by suicide in 2/2004 after identified as having written a letter in 1995 to NY's Cardinal O'Connor saying Albany Bishop Hubbard and other priests were gay and having sex with one another.

Fr. Salvatore J. Miraglia

Ordained: 1975
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Per 2002 news articles, Miraglia left a Long Island parish in 1982 after a complaint that he asked teenage boys to disrobe. He ended up at some point in active ministry in Pompano Beach, FL. Placed on leave in 4/02. Not indexed in the Catholic Directory after 2002. In 2020 may still be living in FL. Included in 3/21 on the Diocese of Rockville Centre's list of accused, which notes abuse allegedly occurred at St. William the Abbot in Seaford, where he was assigned 4/75-11/79 and at Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport, where he worked 11/79-5/82.

Fr. Chester A. Misercola

Ordained: 1964
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

A man filed suit in 8/02 alleging that Misercola had sexually abused him over a five-year period, beginning when he was age 14. He said Misercola showed him pornographic movies, videotaped and photographed him in the nude, got him drunk and performed oral sex on him. He complained to the diocese in 1997; Misercola "retired" from ministry in 1998. Permanently removed from active ministry in 6/03. On diocese's list 12/3/18. Died 7/6/19. Sued by three in 6/20, alleging abuse while he was at Bishop Cunningham High School in Oswego 1970-92.

Fr. Leo Joseph Mojecki

Ordained: 1957
Status: Sued

Died: 01/18/1985
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a 4/21 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, ages 9-11, in 1964-66. The boy was a student and altar boy at St. Sylvester School and Parish. Allegedly on one occasion, when the boy slept over in the rectory during a snowstorm, Mojecki spiked the boy's tea with a drug and raped him. Per the lawsuit, the boy told his teacher, Sr. Immaculata, who did nothing. Mojecki died 1/18/85.

Fr. Vincent P. Mooney

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1956
Status: Settled

Died: 01/5/1981
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

In 2018 a woman told the diocese that Mooney raped her in the 1960s, when she was age 16 and he was assigned to Canisius High School. She was a Mt. St. Joseph's Academy student, grieving her father's death. She said she was sent to Mooney by a nun for counseling, and that Mooney attacked her after hearing her confession. She said she became pregnant as a result and her mother sent her for an abortion, which was illegal and almost killed her. Mooney was president of Canisius for most of the 1960s and 1970s. He died in 1981. The Jesuits offered the woman a settlement and counseling. On the Northeast Jesuits list of credibly accused 1/15/19. It notes reports of abuse of minors received in 2002 and 2018, occurring 1959-on and 1968-70.

Fr. Thomas O. Morrow

Ordained: 1971
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Morrow, a psychologist, was indicted in 8/96/ on charges he raped a 15-year-old boy he had been hired to counsel. Also accused of taking nude pictures of the boy. Convicted 12/17/96. Sentence unknown. Remained on Sex offender registry in 11/13. In 7/96 Morrow had been released on bail after he was jailed for stabbing a potential sex partner. Later seen chasing another screaming, bloodied young man. Morrow was known to pick up male prostitutes and trade drugs and cash for sex. On leave from the diocese after 1987. Name quietly added among seven others to the diocesan list in 11/17 of priests laicized by the Vatican office "authorized to deal with cases involving sexual abuse of minors by a cleric." Per the diocese's list in 2/19, removed from ministry 12/20/04, laicized 1/13/12.

Fr. Robert D. Moss

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Ordained: 1969
Status: Sued

Died: 03/29/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/18. In 5/18 a woman told a news outlet that in the 1990s, when she was in her early 20s, Moss kissed her and exposed himself to her. She said she told the diocese years later, but nothing was done. Another woman said he "sexually attacked" her when she went to him for counseling. Moss died in 2018. Named in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. John D. Mott

Ordained: 1956
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Monsignor. Allegedly abused a 15-year-old girl in the 1960s. She filed a civil suit in 1994. At least four other women later came forward with similar complaints, after which Mott took a six-month leave. He underwent psychiatric evaluation twice, and each time was found to not be in need of counseling. Suit dropped 1995 due to SOL. Two of the women filed suit in 1997; suit dismissed 1998. Diocese settled with both women. Died in 6/9/99. Accused in a suit filed in 8/19 of abuse of a boy, ages 9-10, in 1958-1961. The boy attended St. Raphael's in East Meadow. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 3/21.

Fr. Francis X. Mulhall

Ordained: 1947
Status: Sued

Died: 09/23/2009
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

In a massive civil suit filed in 10/03, 27 plaintiffs alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Mulhall. One woman alleged that Mulhall sexually abused her in 1984 when she was 7 or 8. She said he fondled her in the rectory and confessional. Mulhall was working as archivist on the diocesan marriage tribunal and was one of only three out of the 24 priests who was active when the suit was filed. On diocese's list in 2/19. It notes removal from ministry in 2002. Died 9/23/09.

Fr. Joseph T. Mundy

Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

A religious educator suspected during a church retreat in 1994 that a 14-year-old former altar boy was being groomed for sex by Mundy. She reported the matter to Msgr. Alan Placa (later accused of abuse himself). The boy's mother and parish were protective of the priest, so the boy didn't disclose until 2002, when he was age 21, that Mundy sexually abused him. In one incident, he said that when he was 14, Mundy took him to a gay nightclub, plied him with alcohol and pressured him to have sex. Mundy would take the boy on ski trips to concerts, and Broadway shows. The boy slept over in the rectory every Saturday night. The alleged victim claimed that Mundy also abused his close friend. Mundy refused to go for treatment to St. Luke's but did agree to private counseling on Long Island. He eventually left the priesthood. He was identified as Priest A in the 2003 Grand Jury Report. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused.

Br. Bryan Robert Murphy

Order: OSF
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 9/19 of sexually abusing a girl, ages 15-17, during 1992-94. The girl was a student at St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington, where Murphy was assigned. Murphy hired the girl to do maintenance work at the high school and to work in the summers of 1993 and 1994 at Camp Alvernia in Centerport, where he was Director. Accused in a suit in 8/20 of sexually abusing another girl, age 17, in 1995 at Camp Alvernia. Left the order in 2001. In 2015 was named Pres and CEO of a social service agency serving families and children in Westchester County NY.

Br. Clement Adan Murphy

Order: CFC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers in 2014 as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Deceased. The order did not provide assignment information. They stated that the merits of most of the claims settled in the bankruptcy were not tested. Lawsuit filed in 8/19 claims abuse 1964-67 of a girl, ages 7-10, in the Albany diocese, when Murphy was administrator of a Schenectady parish and school. Added to Albany diocese's list 12/4/19. By 9/21  there were 17 suits filed under the NY Child Victims Act claiming abuse by Murphy. One woman filed suit after learning that Murphy had been accused 10 years before he abused her as an elementary school student in the late 1970s.

Br. Howard Murphy

Order: FMS
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Murphy, a teacher and guidance counselor at St. Mary's High School in Manhasset in 1984, was named as a defendant in one of two civil suits filed in 4/03. Suits contain allegations for the first time against 9 priests and brothers. Abuse by Murphy is alleged to have occurred in 1984 during a retreat in upstate New York. Sexual and psychological abuse alleged. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused.

Janice Nadeau

Order: SSND
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Allegation to the diocese in 2018 that Nadeau violently sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in 1977 at St. Margaret Mary School in Irondequoit, where Nadeau was principal in 1977-85. Nadeau's accuser said the nun dragged her by the ear to the principal's office, slapped her face, knocked her into a wall, straddled her when she fell and yelled "You're a slut" and "Your're inviting rape and you're going to get raped," then reached under her skirt and penetrated her. The diocese's victims' reconciliation program deemed the allegations "completely credible," and Nadeau's accuser was offered a settlement. Nadeau retired at some point to her Order's motherhouse in Wilton, CT. Reported in 3/19 to have advanced dementia and to be living a nursing facility. Accused in a 7/20 lawsuit of sexually assaulting a boy, also a St. Margaret Mary student.

Fr. Thomas E. Neary

Ordained: 1954
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

At a state senate hearing in Albany in 5/03, a man claimed Neary raped him at least 100 times as a child over a twp-year period in the 1960s. The diocese would not discuss case but said they offered to pay for the man's counseling. As of 1/04 diocese had paid $3000K. Neary retired in 1995. Died 9/01, age 83. Per 2008 articles, there were numerous victims who had not made public allegations. On diocese's list 12/3/18. Accused in 8/19 lawsuit of abuse 1954-60 of a boy at Camp Nazareth and elsewhere. By 2/14/20 there were five claims against Neary under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Kenneth T. Nee

Ordained: 1953
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Faculties removed in 2002 due to allegations of sexual misconduct with a teenager in the 1960s. Died 2/19/06. Accused in a lawsuit in 8/19 of of abuse of a child, ages 8-10, in 1991-93. The child attended Our Lady Fatima in Port Washington. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused, noting abuse allegedly occurring at Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport, where he 1962-79.

Fr. Francis X. Nelson

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Ordained: 1989
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Charged in 2002 after DA obtained Brooklyn church files. Nelson pled not guilty. He was accused of visiting a 12-year-old girl in 1999, taking her on his lap, touching her breasts under her bra, and pushing his penis into her buttocks through her clothing, while her terminally ill grandmother sat nearby. Parents reported the abuse. Nelson was removed, then accepted in the NY archdiocese after Bishop Tharmaraj of Kottar, India, wrote a letter of recommendation. Convicted and sentenced in 2003 to 4 months in jail.

Fr. Edmund W. Netter

Ordained: 1951
Status: Sued

Died: 04/11/1998
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in 2/26/04 lawsuit of sexually abusing a girl 1973-79, starting when she was age 9. Alleged abuse occurred weekly or biweekly in the St. Anthony's rectory in Nanuet NY, where he was pastor, and at a house during vacations with the girl's family when the rest of the family was at the beach. Netter was made monsignor in 1986. He died 4/11/98. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Claims against Netter eligible for the IRCP.

Fr. Louis I. Newman

Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Retired in 2002. Reportedly, his priestly faculties were removed because of allegations of sexual misconduct. He had been working in the San Diego diocese for at least 10 years, having left Rockville Centre in the late 1980s. Died 12/2/11. Included in 3/21 on the Rockville Centre diocese's list of accused, which notes abuse allegedly occurring at a private house and in Newman's car. No time-frame shown.

Fr. Paul M. Nogaro

Ordained: 1971
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Pastor of St. Stephen's on Grand Island when accused by a man in his early 60s in a lawsuit 8/19 of raping and molesting him at age 11. Nogaro denied the allegations. Suspended. Retired. The man also accused Revs. Frank Tuchols, Peter Popadick and a "Fr. Mike," as well as two teachers at St. Mary of Sorrows church and school. He said the abuse occurred at St. Mary's and at Bishop Fallon High School. The accuser reportedly would not cooperate in the investigation; the Review Board deemed the allegations against Nogaro and Popadick unsubstantiated. Nogaro returned to ministry 1/17/20. On 1/23/20 a second lawsuit was filed, claiming Nogaro abused a boy, ages 10-12 in the 1990s. Again, the Diocesan Review Board found that it could not substantiate the allegations, and the diocese announced in 8/21 that Nogaro would be allowed to resume  ministry.

Fr. Joseph M. Nolan

Ordained: 1947
Status: Not credible

Died: 08/31/2019
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

In 8/19 the diocese announced that an allegation against Nolan had been deemed not credible by the Review Board, due to insufficient evidence. The allegation was made via the diocese's IRCP 12/20/17, and reported to law enforcement. Per Nolan's accuser, the abuse allegedly occurred 1976-79 while Nolan was assigned to Our Lady of the Snows in Queens. Another allegation was also made 12/20/17, via an attorney. The case was dropped after the attorney was unable to contact this accuser. Nolan died 8/31/19, at age 97.

Fr. Jeffrey L. Nowak

Ordained: 2012
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Pastor of Our Lady Help of Christians in Cheektowaga when suspended from ministry in 8/19 after allegations of inappropriate contact with children and harassment of a seminarian. Reportedly to be sent to a treatment center for assessment. He denied the allegations.

Fr. Randolph Nowak

Order: OFM Cap
Ordained: 1952
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Worked in New York, Guam and Hawaii. Accused in a 2008 letter to Order's NY provincial of abusing a boy 1961-66, when the boy attended St. Mary's Seminary High School in Glenclyffe, NY. The accuser produced correspondence that substantiated his claim, including an apology from Nowak. Order has paid for counseling for him. Faculties had been removed in 2004 for past allegations that "arose elsewhere." Nowak worked in almost every parish in Guam staffed by his Order. Retired and living in Guam at Capuchin Friary in 4/17; there since at least 2007.

Fr. Jeremiah Nunan

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Ordained in Ireland. Accused in 2006 of abuse of boy ages 9-12 in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Suspended. Denied allegation. Accuser said he told diocese in 2004 but nothing done. Diocese cleared Nunan 1/07 and returned him to previous assignment in Cairo, NY. Plaintiff died 3/08; suit continued. New suit 4/12 by two brothers claiming abuse as minors led to second removal without privileges. Nunan allegedly paid one of the men in 2010-12 to keep quiet. Diocese announced 6/30/18 Nunan was permanently barred from ministry due to credible accusation he sexually abused a minor in the early 1990s. Suit filed in 12/19 under the NY Child Victims Act by one of the two brothers, claiming abuse 1989-95 at ages 9-15. His sibling was allegedly abuse ages 7-21.

Fr. Mieczyslaw F. Nycz

Ordained: 1994
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

"Matt." Accused in a lawsuit filed by a man 5/24/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of encouraging him 1994-98 as an elementary school boy to engage in sexual acts with four girls "provided" by Nycz and two other priests, Revs. Gregory Dobson and Adolph Kowalczyk. Per the suit, the man feared the priests secretly filmed them. He was a student at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Orchard park. Nycz was pastor of SS. Peter and Paul in Williamsville when placed on leave due to the allegations. The three priests denied "ever committing any acts of abuse." In 10/21 the diocese's review board determined that the allegations against Nycz, Dobson and Kowalczyk were unsubstantiated. All three were reinstated.

Fr. Loren Nys

Order: SDS
Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

In 1/14 Order removed Nys from SS. Peter and Paul's in Kiel, where he was working in retirement, after Provincial's review of personnel files. Files revealed two complaint letters from parents re conduct with minors dating back to late 1960s-early 1970s, Per files, issues were addressed at the time but Nys was kept in ministry. After removal he was to reside in Milwaukee with the Order's retired priests under supervision. In 12/16 a man told the Buffalo NY diocese that Nys abused him for two years in the early 1970s, beginning when the man was age 14. Nys was a teacher and administrator at Buffalo's St. Mary's High School. The man said he lived with Nys in the rectory due tp family issues, and that Nys repeatedly raped him. On Buffalo diocese's list updated 11/5/18.

Fr. Eugene J. O’Brien

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1956
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

On 1/30/1997, the Jesuits, the NY Archdiocese, and Fordham Prep settled for $25K a suit alleging that O'Brien sexually abused a boy in the early 1970s. O'Brien was principal of Fordham Prep 1960-1980 and of Fairfield Prep in the Bridgeport diocese 1983-1985. He also worked at St. Peter's Prep in the Newark archdiocese 1959-1960, and in 1995-2002 was president of the fundraising foundation for the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Included on the Northeast Jesuits list 1/15/2019. It notes that O'Brien admitted to allegations reported in 1993 of abuse of minors beginning in the 1960s. "Impeded" in 2002. O'Brien died in 2019.

Br. John Francis O’Brien

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Order: CFC
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Sued 2005. Accused of abuse of plaintiff beginning in 1979 and lasting until 1982. At the time, plaintiff was a member of the Congregation of Christian Brothers. He also alleged abuse by at least two others in the order and sexual harassment and retaliation others in future assignments. NY Supreme Court dismissed the lawsuit 10/09 on SOL as to claims against O'Brien.

Fr. Kenneth F. O’Connell

Ordained: 1956
Status: Settled

Died: 11/21/1984
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Parish priest in Manhattan, Mt. Vernon, Larchmont. Long-time Boys Scouts chaplain; National Catholic Committee on Scouting chair 1973-75; assistant director then director of Archdiocesan Catholic Youth Organizations 1973-78. Msgr. Died 11/21/84 at age 54. Accused of forcefully sodomizing a 12-year-old boy scout in 1973 at Camp Spes Mundi in Hope Falls NY. Accuser received settlement, announced 5/17. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. Robert J. O’Connell

Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. It notes abuse allegedly occurring at St. Barnabas in Bellmore, where O'Connell was assigned 10/70-4/77, at a retreat house in upstate NY and in O'Connell's car. He was pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Patchogue 6/89 until his death 3/27/07.

Fr. Edmund J. O’Connor

Ordained: 1907
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused by an 87-year-old man in a lawsuit filed in 1/20 under the NY Child Victims Act. The man claims that O'Connor and Sisters Mary and Veronica sexually abused him in the early 1940s at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church and school in Silver Creek, when he was in third through eighth grades. The school was run by the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. O'Connor died 11/4/1959. Per his obituary, O'Connor was named pastor of the parish in 1912, and remained there for 47 years.

Br. John Justin O’Connor

Order: CFC
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Worked at schools in NJ, PA and NY. Two former students at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx came forward in 4/12 to allege that they were abused in the mid-1980s by O'Connor, then Dean of Discipline. He left the school in 1987 and, as of 2012, left the Irish Christian Brothers "within the past few years." The order filed bankruptcy in 4/11, which opened the doors for the allegations to be made. O'Connor was also a teacher and principal at Power Memorial Academy in New York. Included on the order's list of former and deceased brothers with at least two claims of sexual abuse against them, as required by its bankruptcy settlement in 2014. A lawsuit filed in 9/19 claims O'Connor sexually abused a boy, age 15, in 1986. The boy was a Cardinal Hayes High student. O'Connor reportedly is the subject of "dozens" of allegations and lawsuits. 


Fr. Liam O’Doherty

Ordained: 1965
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

First indicted by Grand Jury in 1979 for sexual contact with three 14-year-old girls. Case dismissed after six months (when no further complaints received) and Diocese put him back to work. "Absent on sick leave" without privileges as of 1999. Beginning in 2000, four women filed separate suits alleging he abused them in 1980s and 1990s. All settled 1/03 for total of $180K. Living at Vianney Renewal Center in MO in 1/03, apparently subject to severe restrictions. Included on Ogdensburg diocese's list 11/13/18. Named in lawsuit(s) filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act. By 4/21 there were eight suits naming O'Doherty, one claiming abuse in 1966.

Fr. Michael D. O’Herlihy

Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Laicized in 1993. Accused in 2/26/04 suit of sexually abusing a boy in 1980 at Cardinal Hayes H.S. in the Bronx. O'Herlihy had learned that the boy was being abused by a Catholic counselor, and allegedly used the knowledge to gain access. Suit claims that other boys were abused by O'Herlihy at the school. Dismissed on SOL 2006. In 3/09 he was found working as assistant principal at Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day H.S. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Died in 2013.

Fr. John J. O’Keefe

Ordained: 1972
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Pastor of Pearl River NY parish. Educator most of career in Bronx and White Plains. Suspended 12/15 after allegation of sex abuse of a boy in early 1980s. O'Keefe was a teacher and guidance counselor at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx at the time, and his accuser was a student. Abuse alleged to have occurred twice - once in NY and once in VA. O'Keefe denied allegations. Investigations by DAs in NY and VA led to removal. Two more male accusers, allegations found credible. No charges due to SOL. Investigation by church initiated. Permanent removal by the archdiocese announced 9/16 by plaintiff's attorney. Settlements with alleged victims 5/17 and 10/17 as part of archdiocese's compensation program. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Laicized.

Br. Francis O’Lone

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Order: CFX
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Br. Remigius aka Francis O'Lone. Joined the Xaverians in 1941. Died in 1983. Named publicly as accused by the order on its list 7/12/2019. Allegation received in 2008 of abuse at a summer camp in NJ in the late 1940s-early 1950s. Assigned 1949-1950 to St. Michael DHS in Brooklyn, NY. Accused in a claim settled in 2020 in the mid-five figures of sexually abusing a boy, age 14, in 1952 at Camp St. Joseph's Villa in Hackettstown, NJ.

Fr. William J. O’Malley

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1951
Status: Sued

Died: 07/15/2023
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Worked at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester 1966-1986, and Fordham Prep in the Bronx 1986-2012.  Appeared in the 1973 film, "The Exorcist." Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually assaulting a McQuaid student multiple times in 1985-1986. In 2019 he was living at Fordham University's Murray-Weigel Hall. Two other former students accused O'Malley in subsequent lawsuits. One was filed in 7/2020, claiming abuse in 1975 or 1976. Per the Fordham University newspaper in 12/2020, O'Malley was removed from Murray-Weigel after he was accused. He died 7/15/2023 in Massachusetts, age 91.

Fr. Robert F. O’Neill

Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Died: 12/7/2005
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Parish priest, counseler to boy scout troops. Complaints received in 1970s. Sent to treatment. Parents of boys complained about behavior and drinking for several years. Removed in 1973 from parish, appointed to Marriage Tribunal. Reassigned in 1980 to a parish. "Retired" due to health in 2001, continued working at tribunal. Privileges removed 5/02. Sued in 2002 by 10 men. Allegedly abused young teens in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including on trips to his Jefferson County cottage. Suit dismissed due to SOL in 2003 and 2004. Died 12/05. Canonical proceedings not complete at time of death, per 6/7/12 statement from Diocese. Accused in lawsuit filed under NY Child Victims Act in 9/19 of abuse of a boy, age 16, in 1994. By 8/20 24 lawsuits by 24 alleged O'Neill victims.

Br. Ben O’Reilly

Order: OSF
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

In a civil suit filed in 6/13, a woman who graduated in 2009 from St. Francis Prep in Queens alleged she was sexually harassed by O'Reilly, a Spanish teacher at the school. She complained to the school; the principal admitted that O'Reilly had a history of harassing girls. O'Reilly was sent for a psychological evaluation which deemed him unfit to work with children. He was removed from the classroom but allowed to continue living on campus.

Fr. Thomas J. O’Rourke

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Ordained: 1963
Status: Settled

Died: 06/11/1998
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Named in a 10/02 lawsuit with 11 other priests and a religious brother, in which 43 men and women claimed abuse. Per the suit, O'Rourke repeatedly sexually abused an altar boy at Corpus Christi parish in Woodside, NY where he was assigned in the 1960s. Also named in a 10/03 suit in which 27 plaintiffs alleged abuse by 24 priests. One said O'Rourke abused him at age 14 in 1974 on a trip to the Naval Academy. Settled. Another later claimed abuse in the 1960s. O'Rourke died 6/11/98. On the diocese's list in 2/19. Accused in a suit filed in 9/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Anthony Ocloo

Status: Charged

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Visiting priest from the Diocese of Keta-Akatsi in Ghana. Arrested and charged in 10/05 after allegation that he molested a 16-year-old girl in the rectory of St. Ephrem's in Dyker Heights. Ocloo was living and working at the church while pursuing an MBA. He was immediately placed on leave by the Diocese and removed from the rectory.

Fr. John J. O’Connor

Ordained: 1993
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/13/2020 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing an altar boy, beginning in 1996 when the boy was age 12. A resulting review board investigation yielded an allegation in 3/2000 that O'Connor had engaged in inappropriate communications with teenagers via the internet while assigned to St. Athanasius in Brooklyn. He was placed on leave 5/2000, underwent treatment, and returned to ministry in 8/2001. In 1/2022 he was removed from ministry and added to the Diocese of Brooklyn's list of credibly accused priests. At the time of his removal O'Connor was pastor of St. Gregory the Great in Bellerose.


Fr. Uriroghene Okrokoto

Ordained: 2016
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Prohibited from contact with minors in 8/19 due to allegations of "boundary violations and grooming" involving teenage girls. Sent to St. Luke's Institute for treatment, then reassigned to a Brooklyn parish in 6/21. Again suspended in 10/21 after he was seen with a teenage girl at the parish. Brooklyn auxiliary bishop Raymond Chappetto allegedly had not informed Okrokoto's new pastor of the prohibitions against him. Also, the pastor of Okrokoto's previous parish complained in a memo to Chappetto in 9/20 that the priest continued to spend time with teenage girls, despite his treatment at St. Luke's. Chapetto retired in 2/22 and is the subject of a Vos estis investigation, initiated in 12/21, due to his alleged mishandling of the Okrokoto case, including failing to inform diocesan officials of the 9/20 memo.


Fr. Donald J. Ophals

Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Accused in 2003 of 'improper sexual advances' in the late 1970s with a male teen allegedly supplied by Rev. Jupin. Suit 5/7/03 accused Jupin of intimidating complainant and 8/25/03 suit accused diocese of slandering him. D.A. investigated intimidation at bishop's request. Suits dismissed 1/30/04 without deciding validity of charges. Review board found in 2004 no 'reasonable grounds' for 2003 allegation, without interviewing complainant. Ophals reinstated. Placed on administrative leave in 3/11. Reinstated in 11/11.

Fr. Basil A. Ormsby

Ordained: 1942
Status: Sued

Died: 06/14/1997
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as 'removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.' Died in 1997; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. In addition to the two or more allegations indicated by Ormsby's inclusion on the diocesan list, he reportedly molested a boy, age 12, during a pastoral visit in 1960 to the boy's home after the death of his father. He also allegedly touched and kissed an altar boy in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/14/19 of abusing a boy, age 13, in 1975. Ormsby was at St Teresa's in South Buffalo 1957-87, after working in 10 parishes in his first 15 years as a priest. Retired in 1987. Monsignor 1988/1989. Died 6/14/97. Claims in a lawsuit 8/19 of abuse of a child, ages 9-12, 1950-53 in Cheektowaga. By 8/21 there were 19 lawsuits filed under the NY Child Victims Act with accusations against Ormsby.

Fr. Norbert F. Orsolits

Ordained: 1965
Status: Settled

Died: 03/25/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Suspended in 2003. Admitted in 2/2018 he abused "probably dozens" of adolescent boys in late 1970s-early 1980s. A man said Orsolits abused him during a ski trip in 1979 or 1980 at age 13 or 14. Orsoiits said he was sent to Canada for treatment in the 1980s by Bishop Head, then reassigned, including as a teacher at Walsh High School. Name included on the diocese's list 3/20/2018. Suit filed in 8/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act claimed abuse of a 13- or 14-year-old in 1968. Moved to another parish after the boy's parents complained. Another suit alleged abuse of a boy early- to mid-1970s. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/2020 in bankruptcy agreement. Suit in 6/2020 against the Boy Scouts alleged abuse in 1966 by Orsolits, who was a Scout leader. By 8/2021 there were 20 suits filed under the NY Child Victims Act naming Orsolits. He died 3/25/2021.

Fr. Cornelius T. Otero

Ordained: 1949
Status: Accused

Died: 01/15/1998
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Accused publicly in 8/18 of the sexual abuse of a 10- or 11-year-old boy in the summer of 1977 or '78, when the boy attended St. Joan of Arc summer camp in Jackson Heights.The abuse reportedly included ordering the boy to strip and photographing him naked, and forced oral copulation. Otero was arrested in 1979 for selling child porn; he avoided jail by helping the NYPD as an informant. Transferred to Hartford CT 1988 where he worked at St. Francis Hospital until 1995. Died 1/15/98. Otero's accuser refused $200k the diocese offered in 6/18 via its compensation program for victims of clergy sex abuse. Lawsuit filed in 10/18 on behalf of accuser against the eight NY dioceses. On Brooklyn diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Robert A. Ours

Ordained: 1980
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Arrested 5/21/14 and charged with possession of six images of a sexual performance by a child. Diocese had reported allegations to D.A.'s office "a few months ago." Retired in 2012 and was living at a home for retired priests. Not in active ministry after leaving for unrelated personal reasons. Diocese denied any previous allegations against him. Pleaded guilty to all six charges in 8/14 in a plea agreement. Received 10 years' probation and ordered to register as a sex offender. Accused in a 6/17 suit of abusing a boy decades prior, when Ours was a deacon. On diocese's list 12/3/18. Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/2/21 of fondling a boy, age 8, in the confessional on multiple occasions, 1982-83.

Fr. John N. Paddack

Ordained: 1984
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Teacher, guidance counselor, parish priest. Accused publicly in 3/19 by one of five men who said Paddack abused them as boys in the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island, 1988-2002. The man said he was a Cardinal Hayes HS student in 1996 when Paddack molested him during counseling. Another accuser had come forward in 2012; the Archdiocese's Lay Review Board deemed his claims "unsubstantiated." Paddack denied the allegations. Remained in ministry. An eighth accuser spoke out in 6/19. Paddack resigned from his parish 7/2/19. Lawsuit 7/19 by man claiming church covered up Paddack and Rev. Donald Timone's histories of abusing and kept them in ministry. Suit filed 8/19 claims abuse of a 16-year-old male student of St. Joseph by-the Sea HS on Staten Island 2001-02. Four new suits in 7/20 claim abuse of teen boys 1987-90, 1990-93, 1995-97, 2002-03. Two more suits in 5/21, claiming abuse 1987-89 and 1996-98. New suit 5/21.

Fr. John J. Padian

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Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Died: 10/29/1995
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Named publicly as accused by the Brooklyn diocese on its list in 2/2019. Died 10/29/1995. Added in 2020 to the Archdiocese of Baltimore's list, where he was assigned as a deacon to a parish in the late 1960s until 1970. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. It shows that, in 2007, a woman reported that Padian sexually abused her in Baltimore in 1979, when she was about age 12. He was a close family friend; the abuse occurred when he was staying with the family during a vacation in Baltimore. The woman said she told a priest of the abuse during confession in Westminster MD between 2000-2003, and that the priest recommend she report it.

Fr. Raphael Pakulniewicz

Ordained: 1950
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, age 12 or 13, in about 1966-68, at St. Anthony of Padua on Staten Island. The boy was an organist for the parish; some of the abuse allegedly occurred during mass while the boy was alone in the choir loft.

Fr. Daniel J. Palys

Ordained: 1969
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Retired. Diocese announced 6/28/2018 that Palys's name was added to its list of credibly accused, and that he was on leave. Removed from the diocesan payroll 5/1/2020 as part of bankruptcy agreement. As of 1/2022, his case was sent to the Vatican. In 2/2023 the Diocese announced that an additional allegation against Palys was deemed substantiated. In 2/2023 there were reportedly three lawsuits naming Palys.

Fr. Vincent Panepinto

Ordained: 1967
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Diocese announced 3/27/11 that it had placed Panepinto on administrative leave without privileges from St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish in Rochester. after a "credible" allegation. Accused of sexual abuse of a minor in the late 1960s, shortly after ordination. Was assigned at the time of the alleged abuse to St. Philip Neri in Rochester and St. Anthony's in Elmira. Also charged in 7/11 with theft of $10K from his parish several years prior. He claimed blackmail. Sentenced by the Vatican to a life of prayer and penance, per the diocese in 10/18. Accused in a lawsuit in 2019 of sexually abusing a boy over a decade, beginning when the boy was age 5 in 1960 and Panepinto was a seminarian.

Fr. Edmond A. Parrakow

Ordained: 1968
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Included in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury report. Included on the Greensburg diocese's list of credibly accused in 8/18. Per Greensburg diocese file, there was a complaint in early 1985, then counseling with a Fr. Benedict. Evaluated in 5/85 at St. Luke's in MD. Sent to Paracletes in NM for treatment in 7/85. Admitted to molesting about 35 boys over 17 years. NY archdiocese requested the Greensburg PA diocese accept Parrakow; worked in Greensburg diocese 1986-89, without restrictions. Complaint in 1/89 of behavior in PA with a teen boy, suspended in 2/89. NY archdiocese located him at Green Haven Correctional Facility in 1993. Laicized in 2004. Accused in a 2/26/04 suit of abuse of two brothers in the early 1970s. One claimed the abuse, including oral rape, began when he was age 10, and that Parrakow plied him with alcohol and porn. Suit accused Parrakow of transporting a third boy to PA in 1975 and abusing him there. On NY archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. Harold Hugh Paul

Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian 5/1/19. Accused of having sexually abused a 10-year-old boy in 1961. Paul died 8/13/07. Per his obituary, he was laicized in 8/68 and went on to marry and raise a family. Included in 3/21 on the Rockville diocese's list of accused. Allegedly abuse at St. Joseph's in Hewlett, where he was assigned 6/57-6/63 and at Holy Family in Hicksville, where he worked 6/63-6/64.

Fr. Martin L. Pavlock

Ordained: 1966
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Per Directories, 'awaiting assignment' 1985-86, 'absent on leave' 2002-03, then 'retired.' Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement. A suit filed in 7/20 claims abuse 1973-74 of a 7- to 8-year-old. As of 1/22, case sent to the Vatican.

Fr. David J. Peter

Ordained: 1966
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Retired in 2002. Died 4/17/17. In 2018 a man reported to the diocese that Peter sexually abused him in the 1970s, when he was an 8-year-old altar boy at St. Edmund's in Tonawanda. He said the abuse first occurred on a boat ride for altar boys on the Niagara River, with another man present. The man said Peter also abused him after mass when the priest insisted they take a shower together, and that the pastor knew and did nothing. He also alleged that Peter threatened to harm his brother if he told. Peter's accuser said Bishop Grosz told him his complaint wasn't valid, that he was the only person to complain, and "Let's be real: he's dead, he can't defend himself." Lawsuit filed 8/19.

Fr. Steven J. Peterson

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Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Agreed to step down in 4/19 pending the investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor more than 40 years prior. The allegation was received by the diocese via the IRCP (Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program). A lawsuit was filed in 8/19, claiming he abused a boy, ages 10-16 in 1972-78. The abuse allegedly occurred at Good Shepherd in Holbrook, St. Joseph's in Ronkonkoma, during counseling and visits to a juvenile detention center, where the boy was living.

Fr. Ronald P. Petroski

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Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Died: 12/2/1986
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Petroski was one of 12 priests and a religious brother named in a suit filed by 43 plaintiffs against the Diocese of Brooklyn in 10/02. Accused of abusing a boy, who was a student at St. Anastasia in Douglaston, in the late 1970s. Placed on leave in 1980 and removed from ministry in 1984, after lawsuit alleged he abused a boy in 1975. On diocese's list in 2/19. Died 12/2/86.

Br. Richard Pinke

Order: OSF
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Joined the order in 1965. Taught grades 7-10 math and science at St. Anthony's High School in Smithtown, L.I.; also taught at St. Brigid's in Bushwick, St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows and Bishop Ford High School. In 2015 was living at his order's friary in Bay Ridge. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 9/18 under the NY Child Victims act.

Fr. Jorge Patricio Pintado Herrera

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Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

From Ecuador. Attached to the NY Archdiocese 1999-2000. Charged 9/02 with groping a 16-year-old altar boy at a Manhattan church. Pleaded guilty in 6/03 to endangering the welfare of child. Sentenced to 5 days of community service. Archdiocese said he did not have permission to be working at the church.

Fr. Edward A. Pipala

Ordained: 1966
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

In 1977 two brothers told the archdiocese that Pipala abused and raped them. The boys were Moore Catholic High School students on Staten Island, where Pipala taught 1975-77. Admitted abuse. Sent to treatment. Reassigned to St. Joseph's in Croton Falls where he again abused. Moved to Sacred Heart in Monroe in 1981. Ran youth programs. Named pastor in 1988 of St. John in Goshen. At both parishes had "secret club" for boys, plied them with alcohol, pills, cigarettes and porn. Removed 1992. Convicted in 1993 of sodomy. Served 7 years in prison on state and federal charges. Released in 7/2000. Named in several civil suits. Laicized in 2005. Died in 2013. On NY archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Suit filed in 1/20 under the NY Child Victims Act, claiming abuse of a boy, age 12, in 1989 at St. John's, and that he abused over 50 boys while at the parish, including "violent, sadistic rape." Three more suits filed in 1/20. At least 10 filed suit as of 2/14/20 under the new law.

Fr. Lawrence M. Pizzuti

Order: OFM
Status: Settled

Died: 05/2/1977
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

In approximately 2001 a man told the diocese that he was abused for many years, beginning when he was age 15, by Pizzutti and another deceased priest. The diocese offered him counseling and $4K. The man refused. A second man came forward in 7/03 to report that he had notified the diocese in 2002 that Pizzutti abused him once at age 15. The diocese offered him counseling; in 4/03 they gave him a check for $7K to settle his claims, without telling him of the earlier claim. Pizzutti died 5/2/77.

Fr. Alan J. Placa

Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Placa, an attorney and former vice chancellor of the Rockville Centre Diocese, was for years the diocese's chief contact with victims. Resigned in 2002 after police investigated allegations. Accused of sexually abusing boys in the 1970s at St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale. Identified as Priest F in the 2002 report of the Grand Jury investigation of the Rockville Centre Diocese. Close friends with former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani; worked at Giuliani's law firm. Fully restored to active (retired) status in 12/2009 after a review by the Vatican found him to be not guilty of the allegation of sexual abuse of a minor. Named in lawsuits filed in 8/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act by two former St. Pius X students.

Fr. Stephen Placa

Ordained: 1995
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Brooklyn priest until 2002. Became a pilot, founded a flight school on Long Island. Convicted in 2009 of the sexual abuse of two boys, ages 8 and 10. Name quietly added to diocesan website 11/2017 as priest of the diocese laicized by the Vatican office "authorized to deal with cases involving sexual abuse of minors by a cleric." Claims against Placa included in diocese's 2017 Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP). Per diocese's list on 2/2019, laicized 11/25/2011.

Fr. Albert R. Plante

Ordained: 1948
Status: Sued

Died: 08/31/2000
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

First named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Died 8/31/00. Named in lawsuit(s) filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act. There were four lawsuits naming him by 4/21.

Fr. Christopher Pliauplis

Ordained: 1987
Status: Reinstated

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Started as a a religious order brother in Steubenville OH, left for three years to become a nurse, then ordained for the Steubenville diocese. Transferred in 1991 to the Rockville Centre diocese to be near his ailing mother, briefly to Brooklyn, then to the Archdiocese of New York. 'Absent on Leave' while at parish in Rockville Centre. Accused of inappropriately touching 17-year-old boy in 1/06 on Staten Island. Placed on leave in 3/06; faculties removed in 6/06 per recommendation of Archdiocesan Review Board. Pliauplis appealed to Vatican; archdiocese announced in 6/08 that church court had cleared him and he returned to ministry 7/1/08, at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Assisted there until at least 2011; in 5/17 he had been 'On Leave of Absence' since 2012.

Fr. Charles Plock

Order: CM
Ordained: 1973
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Chaplain and youth minister at St. John's University in Queens. Arrested in 10/08 after emailing a homemade video of himself masturbating to someone he thought was a 13-year-old boy in Colorado. The "boy" was a police officer. Plock was released on bond and immediately sent to St. John Vianney Center in Downington, PA for evaluation. Criminal charges filed. Pleaded guilty and sentenced to 5 years probation in 12/09.

Fr. Peter J. Popadick

Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Pastor of St. Aloysius Gonzaga when accused by a man in his early 60s in a lawsuit 8/2019 of raping and molesting him at age 11. Placed on leave. The man also accused Revs. Frank Tuchols, Paul Nogaro and a "Fr. Mike." Popadick was secretary for former Bishop Head for over 20 years, until 1995. The man also claim molestation by two teachers at St. Mary of Sorrows church and school. He said the abuse occurred at St. Mary's and at Bishop Fallon High School. Popadick was returned to ministry in 1/2020. The accuser reportedly would not cooperate with the investigation and the Diocesan Review Board could not substantiate the allegations against Popadick and Nogaro. Placed again on leave in 3/2023 due to an allegation and investigation of child sexual abuse.

Br. Robert Post

Order: CFC
Ordained: 1982
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Made perpetual vows for the Congregation of Christian Brothers (Irish Christian Brothers) in 1965. Taught in Canada, Italy, U.S. Principal of Blessed Sacrament High in New Rochelle 1976-79; named in a civil suit as having abused boys there. Left the Christian Brothers and was ordained for Diocese of Bridgeport CT in 1982. Worked as spiritual director in a number of high schools and in parishes as an assistant. As of 8/12 he had been accused by three individuals in a bankruptcy case filed by the Irish Christian Brothers in NY court. Allegations were over 30 years old. Included on the order's list of former and deceased brothers with at least two claims of sexual abuse against them, as required by its bankruptcy settlement in 2014. Retired by 2015 and living in retired priests residence in Stamford CT. Added to Albany diocese's list 12/4/19.

Br. Edward Powers

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Order: CFX
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Br. Kyrin. Joined the Xaverians in 1948. Left in 1988. Named publicly as accused by the order on its list 7/12/2019. Allegations received in 2013 and later of abuse in Brooklyn in the 1970s. Deceased. On the Baltimore archdiocese's list 7/23/2019. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Edward C. Pratt

Ordained: 1972
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

One of six priests removed from active ministry 6/02 for credible accounts of sexually abusing minors. Accusations made in 2002. Vice chancellor for diocese and secretary for Bishop Hubbard 1979-90. No criminal charges filed due to SOL. Referred to as a "former priest" in 6/04 report on investigation of Bishop Hubbard. In 6/19 a 49-year-old man alleged publicly that he was abused beginning in 1980 at age 11 and throughout his teen years by Pratt. He said Pratt made him and another boy engage in sex acts with each other, while he watched. He also claimed that at age 16 he told Bishop Hubbard, and that Hubbard told him that if he ever said anything to anyone again about it he would have him arrested. Lawsuit filed in 8/19.


Fr. Adam Prochaski

Ordained: 1968
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Assigned 1969-94 to Holy Cross parish and school in Maspeth, Queens. In 9/17 former Holy Cross teacher stated publicly she reported to the school's principal in 1990 that Prochaski was abusing girls who were her students and that the principal laughed at her in response. She said she later told new principal, and the diocese was informed, but not much done. Per diocese, first allegations reported to diocese 1994; Prochaski "left priesthood" soon after, but still listed in Directory through 2002 as absent on sick leave and absent on leave. By 11/20/17 34 former students had come forward, one a male. Abuse allegedly 1972-94, of children ages 5-16. Many were polish immigrants, brought to the U.S. with Prochaski's help. The former teacher said she'd heard from hundreds of former students that Prochaski abused them. No prosecution due to NY statute of limitations. Settlement 10/17 as part of the diocese's compensation fund. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Albert J. Proud

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Ordained: 1968
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Two men came forward in 2002 to allege that they were abused by Proud in the early 1970s. Sent to St. Luke's Institute for treatment after the first allegation was received in Spring 2002. Diocese admitted at least one man's allegations were credible and the man was given a face-to-face meeting with Proud at St. Luke's. Too late for criminal charges under SOL. Proud was permanently removed from ministry in 6/03. On diocese's list 12/3/18. Named in a lawsuit filed in 2019 or 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Br. George Puello

Order: SDB
Status: Sued

Died: 08/21/2019
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

From Colombia. Professed vows as a Salesian brother in 1967. Three men filed suit in 9/2002 alleging abuse by Puello when they were students at Salesian Jr. Seminary in Goshen, NY 1969-1973. One man said he told the seminary director (who went on to become an Auxiliary Bishop in Boston); the director dismissed the victim from the seminary, saying he was "not priest material." Per the suit, others at the seminary knew what was going on and there were other abusers at the school. Puello left the order at some point. He was ery active for decades in the Westchester County, NY theater community, including with youth. Died 8/21/2019. Included in 3/2020 on the Salesians list of credibly accused. It notes that Puello left the order in 1971.


Fr. Guy J. Puglisi

Ordained: 1971
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing two minors at St. Teresa of Avila in Albany, one in about 1974-75 and the other in about 1976. The 1976 Official Catholic Directory show Puglisi as absent on leave from the Diocese of Brooklyn, working at St. Teresa's in Albany. He died 7/8/03. Per his obituary, he was a monsignor, and Vicar for Education and Superintendent of Schools for the Brooklyn diocese.

Fr. Robert H. Purcell

Ordained: 1974
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Removed in 3/11, age 76, after recent abuse claim dating to 1957, 17 years prior to ordination. He denied the allegation. Retired pastor of Sacred Heart in Margaretville. D.A.'s office chose not to pursue criminal charges. Diocese later admitted that there were several allegations received in 2010. Died 7/17/14 and received a long obituary praising his priesthood. Diocese later apologized for the obituary, saying it was inappropriate due to his suspended privileges.

Fr. Patrick W. Quigley

Ordained: 1981
Status: Convicted

Died: 04/4/2010
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Assignments in Manhattan, Staten Island and Stony Point. Pled guilty in 12/94 to offering several teenage boys in Haverstraw Village money for sex. Received probation and sent to treatment in Maryland for "alcoholism." Absent on Leave until laicized in 12/05. Last known to be living in Brick, NJ. Died 4/04/10. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. James F. Quinn

Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Director of the Office of Vocation Promotion, camp director youth leader, pastor. Placed on leave 5/03 pending investigation of allegations that he sexually abused and exploited a youth, starting at age 13, 1963-70. Suit filed 5/03 (later dismissed on SOL) also claimed Quinn was negligent in death of a camper in 1968 and that Diocese covered for him. Suit on this matter filed 6/04. In 12/04 Diocese cleared him to return to ministry after finding insufficient evidence. Died 2/1/13. Per news in 12/18, Diocese received a complaint in 2014 from another man alleging abuse by Quinn in the late 1980s. Included on Diocese's list 12/3/18, after the Review Board determined that the allegations 2003 of abuse of a boy 1963-70 were credible. Quinn allegedly plied the boy with alcohol, gave him cash and gifts, would beat him if he resisted. Suit filed 2/19.

Fr. Lawrence J. Quinn

Ordained: 1971
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in two separate complaints filed with the archdiocese compensation program in 9/17 and 10/17 of the sexual abuse of boys, one under age 11 1990-1996, the other age 12-14 in 1999-2001. The incidents allegedly occurred while Quinn was assigned to Our Lady of Mercy in the Bronx. He denied the allegations.

Fr. Joseph Rappl

Ordained: 1978
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

In 4/18 a 48-year-old man stated publicly he was sexually abused at age 11 in 1981 by Rappl. He said it happened once, after confession at St. Peter's in Lewiston. After Lewiston, Rappl was assigned to parishes in West Seneca and Holley, before working into the late 1990s as a military chaplain in CA, NY, Washington DC and NC. Left priesthood 1999. Stayed in NC and was noted in 4/18 to be working as a "married Roman Catholic Priest," although he was no longer in "the clerical state." Also a volunteer counselor at an overnight camp for children run by the Buffalo diocese. Rappl's accuser filed a complaint with the diocese 3/19/18. Accused in a lawsuit 8/19 of abuse of another child, age 12-14 in 1978-80 at St. Peter's in Lewiston. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Henry J. Reel

Ordained: 1934
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Monsignor. Pastor of St. Aloysius in Great Neck 1961-84, then Pastor Emeritus until his death in 2/90. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Aloysius, Jones Beach, a boys' camp, Reel's car and at Immaculate Conception Seminary, where he was assigned 1939-57.

Fr. Charles A. Ribaudo

Ordained: 1967
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Monsignor. Placed on leave, then "retired" in 2002 after allegation that he had molested Michael Hands as a high school student. Hands went on to become a priest and in 2002 pled guilty to abusing a teenage boy. Hands claimed that a church official offered him cash if he promised to keep quiet about charges against Ribaudo, one of the diocese's best fund-raisers. Ribaudo, Priest O in the Suffolk County Grand Jury Report, admitted in therapy that he had abused "at least 12 boys." Died 8/13/16. Lawsuits filed in 8/19: claims of abuse of a 17-year-old, who was a student at Holy Trinity in Hicksville, 4/69-6/69; claims of abuse of a child, ages 15-16, at Holy Trinity High School in 1977. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 3/21.

Fr. Howard Joseph Richmond

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Ordained: 2024
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Originally priest of Charleston SC diocese; transferred early 1950s to Brooklyn. Went by "H. Joseph" in SC, "Joseph H." in NY. Retired 1977, moved to San Diego CA. Died 1/28/86. Named in massive civil suit filed 10/01/03, 27 plaintiffs alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Richmond. One man said he was abused by Richmond and Fr. Richard Lewkiewicz. Richmond reportedly watched as the alleged rape by Lewkiewicz occurred.

Fr. Brendan P. Riordan

Ordained: 1970
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Monsignor. A child molestation suit settled in 1995 named Riordan and three other priests. Plaintiff alleged abuse at House of Affirmation in the Worcester diocese. Riordan denied any sexual involvement with the plaintiff. He served on the board of Community Organization for Parents and Youth (COPAY), a Long Island nonprofit that counseled drug-addicted teens. COPAY denied current affiliation. Riordan was appointed pastor of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Great Neck in 1998, where he remained until his retirement in 2015. Moved to Florida.

Fr. Louis J. Rios

Order: AA
Ordained: 1966
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in 2/26/04 suit of forcing a 16-year-old girl to have intercourse and, when she got pregnant, offering her money from the NY parish collection and urging her to get an abortion. Rios knew the girl from catechism class, offered her GED tutoring, and then used a confidence about her violent father to begin the abuse and coerce her silence. Another priest promised to help her but didn't. Rios also worked in the dioceses of Worcester MA, San Juan PR, and possibly Boston MA.

Fr. Gerald R. Rippon

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Died: 09/6/1986
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

In a 1/2019 letter to Alumni, Regis High School in NYC officials named former faculty members who had been accused of abuse of minors, including Rippon. Per the letter, Rippon's case did not meet the standards to be included on the Jesuits' Northeast Province list of those with credible allegations against them. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/2021 under the NY Child Victims act of sexually abusing a boy, age 15, in 1969 at Regis High School in NYC. The boy was a student. The abuse allegedly occurred about three times in Rippon's office. Rippon worked at Regis 1967-1983 and 1984-1985. He died in 1986.


Fr. Dennis G. Riter

Ordained: 1971
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Suspended 3/26/18, accused of abuse of two altar boys at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the 1990s. One accuser said he was 10-13 when abused, and that he witnessed the abuse of the other boy, now deceased. Also, Riter would invite him to play games in the rectory after mass, then abuse him. He told his aunt in 2007; she took notes. The other boy's mother said her son told her at age 12 in 1997 that Riter tried to "play with" him underneath his robe on the altar during mass. Also said she told a cousin who worked for the diocese, who said "we'll look into it." The cousin claimed in 2018 not to remember. A third alleged victim was discovered by a news outlet in 5/18. A former seminarian said that in 1992 he walked in on Riter sexually abusing a 6-year-old boy, and told Bishops Head and Grosz in a letter. He said they told him to keep it quiet. Per diocese in 6/18 claims unsubstantiated; Riter reinstated. New lawsuit 8/19 by first accuser under Child Victims Act. Riter died 2/8/20.

Fr. Bruce Ritter

Order: OFM Conv
Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Died: 10/7/1999
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Established Covenant House in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s as a shelter and foundation for homeless and troubled youth. Complaints of sexual abuse of teen boys date back as far as the 1950s. Complaints documented in book, "Broken Covenant" by C. Sennott, 1992. Civil suit. Forced to resign in 1990 after allegations. Refused counseling, resigned from the order in 1991, reportedly joined an overseas diocese. Died in 1999. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/21 in Manhattan of sexually abusing a boy, ages 13-16, beginning in 1981. His accuser, who was a Covenant House resident, said that Ritter gave him gifts and clothing, and that the abuse included forcing him to have sex with other men, including Covenant House donors. 


Fr. Ernest E. Robinson

Ordained: 1979
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Name released by law firm 3/1/18. Likely "Priest K" in the 2003 Suffolk County GJ report, who admitted to a victim in a secret recording in 1998 to abusing him as a boy during his first assignment. Victim sued, received $160K settlement. "Priest K" was later accused of abuse of another boy, whose father complained to the diocese. Claims settled in 2/18 through the IRCP. Accused of abuse of an altar boy in about 1980, when assigned to a Greenlawn, NY parish. Abuse reported to diocese the day it happened and multiple times thereafter. Robinson remained in ministry until 2006. Thought to be "many other" victims. Convicted in 2007 of sexually abusing a male minor in MA in 2006. On CT sex offender registry in 2/18. On Rockville Centre diocese's list in 3/21.

Fr. Salvatore A. Rodino

Ordained: 1980
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Placed on leave in 10/09 after Review Board said there were "reasonable grounds" to believe that he sexually abused a teenager in the early 1980s, while at Blessed Sacrament in Albany. Rodino denied the allegations. No civil or criminal prosecution because of SOL, per authorities. Worked at several schools before and after ordination. Diocese announced 10/28/09 that there was a similar allegation in the 1990s but not enough evidence to remove him. On Albany's list, revised 11/3/18. Case on appeal in Rome.

Fr. Antonio L. Rodriguez

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Ordained: 1949
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually assaulting a boy for two years, starting in 2001 when the boy was 11. Assigned at the time in question to Immaculate Conception Parish. In 9/20 a relative of Rodriguez said the priest was age 94, had dementia, and was living in a nursing home.

Fr. Esteban Rodriguez

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Order: OCarm
Ordained: 1986
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

From Puerto Rico. Among four priests at St. Simon Stock Parish accused of giving a boy, age 16, money for sex between 1/1996 and 8/1998. The boy and his family allegedly reported the abuse to the Archdiocese and Order in 1999; the boy moved out-of-state after receiving harrassing anonymous phone calls. The A civil suit filed in 2000 was settled prior to 2002. Rodriguez have continued active ministry in Puerto Rico.


Fr. Ruben Rodriguez

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Order: OCarm
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

From Puerto Rico. Among four priests at St. Simon Stock Parish accused of giving a boy, age 16, money for sex between 1/1996 and 8/1998. The boy and his family allegedly reported the abuse to the Archdiocese and Order in 1999; the boy moved out-of-state after receiving harrassing anonymous phone calls. The A civil suit filed in 2000 was settled prior to 2002. Sent for psychiatric evaluation. Returned to Puerto Rico where he may have continued in active ministry.

Fr. Foster P. Rogers

Ordained: 1966
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Assigned to St. Pius X Church in Chili, NY when suspended by Bishop Clark in 5/2002 after a man alleged that Rogers molested him at age 16 in 1975. Another man also came forward to say that he had complained to the diocese in 1993 about earlier abuse by Rogers. Voluntarily laicized, per 6/7/2012 statement from the Diocese. In  2020 a man sued Rogers, alleging that the priest sexually abused him at age 15 in 7/1979. The man claimed Rogers had offered the boy a ride, then abused him in his car. Rogers did not contest the allegations. A jury at the damages trial awarded the man a $95M settlement in 5/2023, although Rogers had little money and the man was unlikely to receive much.

Fr. Thomas W. Rogers

Ordained: 1952
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Ordained in Boston MA where he worked for a year, then for another year in KY as a "street preacher." Transferred to the Diocese of Greensburg PA when it was created in 1954. First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the Greensburg diocese's list of credibly accused. Allegation in 8/62 of attempted sexual assault by Rogers of an adolescent boy near Lake Saranac in NY. Diocese of Ogdensburg NY notified Greensburg's Bishop Connare. Alleged victim told police in the Lake Saranac area that the attempted assault occurred after he was picked up hitch-hiking. The boy escaped and was able to give detailed information to police. The car was traced to Rogers, who was in the area visiting his mother. The boy's description of the man in the car matched Rogers "perfectly." Police confronted Rogers at a local church rectory; he denied the incident. The boy's father, "a good Catholic," was called to the rectory. He agreed not to press charges if Rogers stayed away from the area and admitted guilt. Police agreed. Rogers left town the same day. Rogers remained in parish ministry. Retired in 11/98. Removed from public ministry after review of file in 2002. Died in 2005.

Fr. Joseph R. Romano

Ordained: 1966
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Accused of abuse in 1998. Deemed unfounded. Additional complaints 2002 and 2003, of abuse in the 1970s and '80s. Placed on leave in 2/03. Civil suit filed in 10/05. Requested canonical trial in 8/05. Assistant principal of Cardinal McCloskey High School mid-1970s; fire department chaplain 1967-84; prison chaplain 1984-99. Retired and moved to FL. Living in Clifton Park in NY in 2019. Suit filed in 8/19 with claims Romano abused a boy, age 15-16, in 1980-81. Per diocese's list updated 12/4/19, Romano died in 2019.

Fr. Roy K. Ronald

Ordained: 1960
Status: Sued

Died: 10/28/2013
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First publicly accused when included on diocese's list of accused 3/20/18. Died in 2013; list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Official Catholic Directory shows he was 'absent on leave' 1995-98, 'retired' 1998 on. Accused in a suit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of "unpermitted sexual conduct" 1982-86 of a child, ages 11-14. Plaintiff was involved with youth programs at St. Mary's in Belmont. In 1995 another priest told chancery officials that Roy abused five siblings around 1984. Put on sick leave. Continued public ministry. By 12/20, accused in four lawsuits.

Fr. Sean Leo Rooney

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1966
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Joined the Salesians in 1958, ordained in 1966. Accused in a 12/2013 suit of sexual abuse of a boy, age 14, at the Salesian minor seminary in Goshen NY, where Rooney taught theology and physics and was the financial administrator. The alleged abuse included removing the boy's clothing, touching and fondling the boy's buttocks and genitals skin-on-skin, and masturbating on the boy. The boy was also allegedly abused by Rooney on a school bus trip from Don Bosco Technical High School in Boston to Sacred Heart Retreat House in Ipswich. The complaint also alleged abuse of the boy in 1978 by Fr Joseph Maffei SDB and in 1981 by Bro Alan Scheneman SDB. Rooney was listed on the website of Boston attorney Garabedian 10/31/2014 after a settlement during the year previous. The Salesians confirmed a monetary settlement had been reached. Rooney worked in the Boston, Gary, Paterson, New Orleans, New York, Newark, and Birmingham (arch)dioceses. Laicized in 2008. Lawsuit filed in 2/2020 in NJ. Included on the Salesians list in 3/2020. New suit in 3/2022, also with claims against Sr. Alvin Marie Hagan, SSND. Rooney was living in 3/2022 in Arizona.


Fr. Richard H. Roos

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1974
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. It notes allegations received in 2001 of abuse of a minor in the 1980s, and that Roos admitted the abuse. "Restricted" in 2001, "impeded" in 2019. Included in 1/21 on the Diocese of Fall River's list of accused, where he was assigned at some point to Bishop Connolly High School.

Fr. James J. Rosch

Ordained: 1972
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Parish priest. Diocesan Chaplain for Scouting 1981-94. Rosch was removed in 2002 after credible allegations that he abused a teenage boy 20 years prior. There was a payment by the Diocese. Rosch claimed that his removal was because he fondled a 17-year-old girl when he was 23 and had not yet been ordained. The Diocese refuted his claim, saying that that would not have been cause for his removal. May have appealed dismissal to Vatican. Settlement in 2020 in the low six figures of a claim that Rosch sexually abused an altar boy, ages 13-15, in 1975-77, while assigned to St. Joseph's in Scotia, NY. Accused in two lawsuits current in 9/21, filed under the NY Child Victims Act, of abuse 1992-93 at St. Madeleine Sophie in Schenectady, and of abuse 1975-76 at St. Joseph's in Scotia. 


Br. Francis Rowles

Order: OSF
Status: Accused

Died: 11/12/2019
Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

"Brother Fran." Entered the OSF order in 1961. Taught at Bishop Ford HS and Our Lady of Angels School in Brooklyn, St. Anthony's HS. Music Director for several parishes, local college teacher and faculty of NY archdiocese's School of Liturgical Music. Directed community and high school musicals. Named publicly as accused on the Rockville Centre diocese's list in 3/21. Allegedly abused at St. Joseph's in Kings Park, Franciscan Friary in Kings Park, St. Anthony High on Long Island, Philadelphia PA, Washington DC, CA, FL, VT, Bahamas. Died 11/12/19.

Fr. James E. Russo

Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Sued in Brooklyn in 2003 by a man alleging abuse as a boy there in 1973. Russo resigned as pastor of his parish in the St. Petersburg, FL diocese in 1/97 because of "emotional items." Within week Bishop Lynch told the parish that "an episode of misconduct occurred many years ago" between Russo and an unidentified minor. Other victims came forward. Russo left ministry. Laicized 9/9/16. On the Brooklyn diocese's list in 2/19. Included on the St. Petersburg diocese's list.

Fr. Barry Ryan

Ordained: 1976
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Removed from ministry in 1994. Air Force chaplain for many years. Left military in 1995 after investigation in 1994 for sexual misconduct with a minor in Mobile, AL. Publicly named as accused in 2003. Pled guilty in late 2004 to abuse of a 6-year-old boy in Fall of 2003 in NY. Resided at St. Luke's, rather than jail, because of "health." Attempted suicide in 8/07. Remanded to prison 10/29/07. Living at St. John Vianney Renewal Center as of 6/09. Laicized 10/28/11. On Mobile archdiocese's list 12/6/18. On Brooklyn diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. John M. Ryan

Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Superintendent of Catholic Schools 1975-81. Retired in 2001. Accused in 5/18 by a man in his IRCP application to the diocese of molesting him beginning when he was an 11- or 12-year-old altar boy in the 1980s. Suspended in 7/18. Accused by a woman in 5/19 of molesting her when she was ages 6-11 in the late 1950s.

Fr. Robert J. Saccacio

Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Placed on leave and then "retired" in 5/02, after allegations he abused a teenager in the 1960s. Faculties removed. Named in one of two multimillion dollar suits filed against the diocese in 4/03, with claims he abused an altar boy in the 1970s. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of abuse 1973-75 of a boy ages 12-14. The boy attended St. John of God in Central Islip. Included on the diocese's list in 3/21, which notes alleged abuse at parishes in Hicksville, Greenlawn and Central Islip, among other places.

Fr. Ronald Sajdak

Ordained: 1996
Status: Reinstated

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Suspended in 11/18, over six months after the diocese received an allegation that Sajdak had sexually abused a boy. The abuse allegedly occurred over a 10-year period, beginning when the boy was ages 13 or 14. Per the diocese, his accuser is two and a half years younger than the priest and the "conduct" ended 15 years prior to his ordination. On recommendation of the Review Board 12/20/18, Sajdak was returned to active ministry.

Fr. Michael J. Salamone

Ordained: 1975
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Salamone was the subject in 11/17 of a settlement offer from the diocese's Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP), to a man who had contacted the diocese in 1994 alleging Salamone sexually abused him at ages 14 and 15 in the early 1980s. On diocese's list in 2/19. It notes that Salamone was permanently removed from ministry 4/2/02.

Fr. Michael Salerno

Order: SAC
Ordained: 1993
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Placed on leave in 11/2007 by the Baltimore archdiocese after accusation surfaced that he had abused a teenage boy in Brooklyn in the 1970s. At the time of the alleged abuse, Salerno was a lay member (brother) of the Pallotine order. Salerno neither admitted nor denied the accusation at the time. Order announced in 12/2008 that Salerno had since admitted that he molested a 13-year-old boy in the late 1970s. Privileges permanently removed. On the Baltimore archdiocese's list 9/5/2019. Died in 9/2021. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Thomas G. Saloy

Ordained: 1988
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Arrested 11/17/06 after amyear-long investigation of Saloy's activity in internet chat rooms. The investigation began when the arrest of a porn dealer revealed that Saloy was a customer. Pled guilty on 11/30/06 to possessing over 600 images of child pornography on his rectory computer. Sentenced to 3 1/2 years in federal prison 5/1/08.

Fr. Francis L. Sammons

Ordained: 1947
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 12/3/18. Noted to have had one allegation against him, after his death. Longtime pastor of St. Patrick's on Tipperary Hill. Monsignor. Per obit, was a founding member of the City-Couonty Youth Board, Director of the CYO and found of the CYO Basketball League. Also, Director for Lourdes Camp and Diocesan Athletic Director for Bishop Ludden Junior/Senior High School, Christian Brothers Academy, and Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High. Retired 1995. Died 7/10/07.

Fr. Paul Sappino

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1933
Status: Accused

Died: 04/13/1969
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Worked in NY, FL LA. Died in 1969. Named publicly as accused in 3/2020 by the Salesian order on its list of credibly accused. No details given as to when or where the abuse took place, or number of victims. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese for now, where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Fr. John J. Sardina

Ordained: 1960
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Retired, living in a residence for priests in Depew. Suspended in 9/18 after the diocese received an allegation they he sexually abused a 12-year-old girl in the late 1960s, while he was assigned to Coronation of the BVM in Buffalo. Sardina denied the allegation. He did admit to having been sent to counseling over 10 years previously due to "consensual" sex he had with women. Allowed to return to active ministry in 3/19 after the Diocesan Review Board deemed the allegation unsubstantiated. Sued under the Child Victims Act in 2019. In 9/22 the diocese was investigating a second claim against Sardina. 


Fr. Severino A. Scala

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Ordained: 1953
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abused at St. Vincent de Paul in Elmont, where he was assigned 10/56-10/66. Appears to have begun his priesthood in the Archdiocese of Miami FL in 1953 or '54, arriving in the Diocese of Rockville Centre in 1955. Per the Catholic Directories, Scala was on sick leave 1973-79, then retired. He died 1/10/86.

Fr. William J. Scanlon

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. It notes allegations received in 1994 of abuse of minors 1985-94. Scanlon admitted to the abuse. "Restricted" in 1994, "impeded" in 2011.

Fr. Richard J. Schaefer

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Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused of abusing a boy on many occasions. Schaefer was in charge in 1958-61 at St. Philip Neri in Northport of a group of young boys who wanted to be priests. His accuser alleged that Schaefer also abused five other boys in the group and that Schaefer was transferred after parents complained. Named in a lawsuit filed in 2003. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused. Absent on leave, per the Directories, 1962-69. Last assignment in the Rockville Centre diocese ended 5/15/62. (May be the priest by the same name, also accused) first shown in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston WV beginning 9/62.)

Fr. Maurus Schenck

Order: CP
Ordained: 1952
Status: Sued

Died: 05/20/1975
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/20 of sexually abusing a child, ages 12-17, during 1962-68, while assigned to St. Mary's in Dunkirk. Also accused of abusing a 13-year-old in 1965. Schenck died 5/20/75.

Br. Alan Scheneman

Order: SDB
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Professed vows as a Salesian brother in 1978. Left the order in 1982. Accused in a 12/16/2013 lawsuit of the repeated sexual abuse of a boy, age 15, at the Salesian minor seminary in Goshen NY. The alleged abuse included masturbating the boy's penis skin-on-skin. The complaint also alleged abuse of the boy by Fr. Joseph Maffei SDB and Fr. Sean Rooney SDB at the same seminary. Scheneman was listed on the website of Boston attorney Mitchell Garabedian on 10/31/2014 after a settlement during the year previous. The Salesians confirmed that a monetary settlement had been reached. Included in 3/2020 on the Salesians list of credibly accused.

Fr. Joseph E. Schieder

Ordained: 1935
Status: Sued

Died: 06/12/1996
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Civil suit reportedly filed in FL in late 2009 or early 2010 accuses Schieder of abuse in the Miami archdiocese. Dismissed. Included on 3/20/18 Buffalo diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Died in 1996. At least five alleged victims. Worked as a parish priest and chancery official in Buffalo. National director of Catholic Youth of America in Washington DC and dean of theology at Marymount College in Arlington VA.There are several gaps in his assignment history. Died 6/12/96. Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/19 of abuse of a boy at St. Andrew's in Tonawanda NY 1968-70. Another in 9/19 alleged abuse of a 12-year-old at St. Andrew's in around 1968.

Fr. Paul R. Schnacky

Ordained: 1953
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Placed on leave without privileges 5/10 after allegations of improper contact with minors in the 1970s. Assigned to St. Philip Neri in Rochester at the time of the alleged abuse. Review board said investigation confirmed the complaint. Sentenced by the Vatican to a life of prayer and penance, per the diocese in 10/18.

Fr. Robert J. Schober

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Ordained: 1977
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Placed on leave in 9/21 due to a claim of abuse in the diocese's bankruptcy case and in accusation in a lawsuit filed in 8/21 under the NY Child Victims Act. Schober allegedly sexually abused a child, ages 8-13, during 1980-85, while assigned to Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Elma. Schober denied the allegation. In 5/22 the diocese announced that its Review Board found that the allegation was unsubstantiated. Reinstated.


Fr. Joseph J. Schuck

Ordained: 1953
Status: Accused

Died: 04/22/2014
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Placed on leave in 2003 from part-time work in the Albany diocese after the Brooklyn diocese said he may have abused someone more than 50 years prior. Had been working in the Albany diocese for 25 years after moving there to care for his aging parents. Named Albany Diocesan Scouting Chaplain in 1994. The alleged victim contacted the Brooklyn diocese in 2002; a preliminary investigation deemed the allegation credible. Schuck retired in about 2000 and died 4/22/2014. His name was included on the Brooklyn diocese's list in 2/2019. Included on Albany's list in 10/2022.

Fr. Joseph A. Schuster

Ordained: 1966
Status: Sued

Died: 07/23/2007
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused at 3:00 pm on 3/30/18, Good Friday, outside the cathedral in Buffalo, of sexually assaulting a boy age 13 in 1968. The survivor stated he understands he was the 'first of many victims.' He met Schuster at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Niagara Falls, where Schuster helped out. In 1968 Schuster was assigned to Holy Name of Jesus in Buffalo and then as faculty at the Preparatory Seminary in Buffalo. After an event relating to the Vietnam War, Schuster pressed the boy to stay overnight at the priest's apartment, rather than bike home in the dark. The boy told his mother about the abuse the next day. The diocese stated Schuster was not on its 3/20/19 list of 'diocesan priests who were removed from ministry, were retired, or left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor' because the list only included deceased priests with 2 or more allegations. Schuster was granted a leave of absence in 1991; it is not known whether he was ever laicized. He died on 7/23/07. Accused along with Rev. Fred Ingalls in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 9/19 of abusing a boy, ages 7-10, in 1976-79, at St. Joseph's in Niagara Falls.

Fr. Ronald P. Sciera

Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/2021 under the NY Child Victims Act of "unpermitted sexual contact" with a 13-year-old in 1972, while assigned to St. Aloysius in Cheektowaga. Suspended in 9/2021 pending the investigation of accusation(s) of abuse reportedly discovered in documents filed in the diocese's bankruptcy case. Sciera denied the allegations. He reportedly had a friendship with Pope John Paul II. He was a board member of the John Paul II Foundation and was therefore often in Rome for meetings. In 9/2021 was retired and living in FL. in 2/22 the Diocese announced that the allegation was deemed substantiated.


Fr. Peter Sella

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1968
Status: Accused

Died: 02/6/2020
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Professed vows as a Salesian brother in 1957. Ordained for the order in 1968. Worked in FL, MA, LA, NJ, Rome Italy. Died in 2/6/2020. Named publicly as accused in 3/2020 by the Salesian order on its list of credibly accused. No details as to when or where the abuse occurred, or number of victims. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese for now, where the Salesians Easter Province is based.)

Fr. H. Charles Sewall

Ordained: 1960
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

After an accuser came forward in 5/02, Sewall admitted that he "engaged in sexual misconduct" with one individual when he was a high school principal. Two other victims came forward. One had an audio tape from 1988 of conversation between himself and Sewall in which Sewall acknowledged the abuse. Attorney for this man had notified the diocese by letter in 1988 and diocese settled. Three suits filed in 2002. Permanently removed from ministry in 6/03. Died 7/1/15. On diocese's list 12/3/18.

Fr. Dennis R. Sewar

Ordained: 1983
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Sewar took a sabbatical in 01/05. Placed on leave 6/05, arrested 7/05. Charged with abuse of a 14-year-old boy 1999-2001. Trial set for 8/06. Allowed to plead guilty to lesser charge of attempted endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. Sentenced to one year probation. In 9/08 he was teaching in a Hong Kong school until a parent discovered his record on BishopAccountability.org. Involuntarily dismissed from the clerical state, per diocese 6/7/12.

Fr. Patrick O. Sexton

Ordained: 1977
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Complaint made in 1983; underwent counseling. A man filed a civil suit in 2001 alleging abuse as a minor 22 years prior. Total of three accusers known by 6/02. In a massive suit filed 10/1/03 in which 27 people alleged abuse by 24 priests, a male plaintiff alleged abuse by Sexton as a child around 1982-85. Placed on leave in 1990. Worked as a part-time parochial school teacher until 2000. Removed from ministry 6/25/04. Laicized 4/7/06. New suit filed in 7/21 under the NY Child Victims Act by a 52-year-old man alleging Sexton abused him as a 10-year-old altar boy at St. Cecilia's in Greenpoint.

Fr. Dennis J. Shaw

Ordained: 1974
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Parochial administrator of Holy Family in Auburn when placed on leave without privileges in 12/10. Accused of having sexually abused a child in the late 1970s at St. Francis of Assisi in Rochester. Review Board found allegations credible in 2/12. Matter sent to the Vatican. Shaw was living in Auburn; fired from job at YMCA 2/12. Per the diocese in 10/18, Shaw had been laicized.

Fr. Gary P. Shaw

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Ordained: 1972
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Shaw's name was among eight released in 6/18 by attorney Mitchell Garabedian of priests accused of sexually abusing minors. Assigned to St. John the Evangelist in Clyde in 1973, then St. Margaret Mary in Irondequoit 1974-77. The alleged abuse occurred during his time at St. Margaret Mary. Per the diocese, Shaw resigned from ministry in 1977 and was "dispensed from the clerical state" in 1978.

Fr. Augustine J. Sheehan

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Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

From Ireland, where he was ordained. Arrived in the Rockville Centre diocese in 1964. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred in Sheehan's car in Suffolk County, Long Island. No time frame shown. Sheehan was suspended in 2002 after a woman alleged that he raped her in his car in 1965, when she was a young adult. The woman went public with the allegation in 2004. Sheehan died 8/2/16.

Fr. Gerald Paul Sheehan

Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Died: 06/12/2006
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Worked in South Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Orchard Park and Sheridan parishes. On leave 1976. Died in 2006. In 3/18 a woman reported to the diocese that Sheehan sexually abused her when she was ages 7-14 in the late 1970s-early 1980s when he was assigned to Nativity of Our Lord in Orchard Park. She said the abuse took place in the parish rectory, in various cottages and at her home. She said her brother told the diocese in 1994, but Sheehan was kept in ministry. Accused in an 8/19 lawsuit that he molested a 7-year-old in 1973 while assigned to St. Martin of Tours in South Buffalo. Added to the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. John J. Sheehan

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Order: SM
Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Professed vows in 1950 as a Marianist, New York Province, ordained in 1961. Worked in MD, NY, NJ, PA. Laicized in 1997. Included on the Marianists' 6/24/2020 list of those "found to have sexually abused a minor." Added to the Baltimore archdiocese's list in 2020. A lawsuit filed 1/6/2021 alleges abuse by Sheehan and Br. Al Koch of a girl, age 14, in summer 1974. The girl was a volunteer camp counselor at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Patrick Sheridan

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Order: CSsR
Ordained: 1949
Status: Sued

Died: 05/28/1992
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Spent many years as a priest in Brazil. Per the Official Catholic Directory, Sheridan was assigned 1972-81 to St. Mary's in Buffalo (Broadway and Pine St.), where he was Rector 1975-81. Died 5/28/92.

Fr. Robert S. Shinos

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Placed on leave in 3/04 after allegations in 1/04 of sexual abuse of a boy in the 1960s in Albany. The diocesan review board deemed the allegations credible. Shinos had been pastor of the same church since 1977. A civil suit filed in 7/04 against the Albany diocese and Boston archdiocese claimed the plaintiff was abused as a boy by Shinos and at least two other priests. He also alleged abuse by another priest as an adult. Shinos died 1/4/19.

Fr. Robert M. Shurtleff

Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Shurtleff was one of four priests removed from parish assignments in 6/02 as result of the zero-tolerance policy resulting from the recent Dallas Bishops' Conference. Diocese said all four priests had substantiated allegations against them and all had been through some form of therapy. On diocese's list 11/13/18. Named in lawsuits filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. James G. Sickler

Ordained: 1952
Status: Sued

Died: 10/13/1996
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

In a massive civil suit filed 10/1/03, 27 people alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Sickler. One man said he was sexually abused at age 14 by Sickler 1959-61. Sickler allegedly asked the boy to join a "secret club" in the restroom of the parish elementary school. Handshake for the "secret club" involved manipulating each other's genitals. Sickler died 10/13/96. On the diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Ronald T. Silverio

Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

In an essay published in 7/18, a man wrote that Silverio molested him and his two brothers in the 1970s, beginning when Silverio was assigned to Holy Family parish in South Buffalo. Another man told a news source that he was abused at ages 7-9 by Silverio in the 1970s at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Niagara Falls, where SIlverio was assigned 1975-79. On leave of absence 1980, then left the priesthood. Went on to become executive director of AIDS Community Services then President and CEO of the nonprofit Evergreen Association, retiring in 2017. Accused in a lawsuit 8/19 of abusing a child ages 9-18, in 1973-82. Included on the diocese's list of those with substantiated allegations against them.

Fr. David P. Simon

Ordained: 1967
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Placed on leave without privileges in 5/02 after allegations resurfaced of sexual abuse more than 20 years prior. Incidents of sex abuse involving teen boys were reported to the diocese 1973-1982. Apparently his victim(s) had come forward again in 2002 to protest the fact that he was still in ministry. Assigned after canonical process to life of prayer and penance, per 6/7/12 notice from the diocese. In 2018 attorney Mitchell Garabedian announced he had one or more clients abused by Simon preparing to file suit. Per the diocese's list in 8/22, Simon is deceased.

Sister Anne

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Order: OSF
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a 7-year-old in about 1973-74 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lancaster NY. Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis (Williamsville NY) ran the parish school, per the 1974 Official Catholic Directory.

Sister Helen

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Order: OSF
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Sisters of St. Francis of the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing two girls at the The Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto orphanage. The girls were residents of the orphanage. Her accusers also alleged sexual abuse at the facility by other nuns and priests.

Sister Joachim

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Order: OSF
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Sisters of St. Francis of the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a girl at the The Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto orphanage. The girl was a resident of the orphanage. She also alleged sexual abuse by Sisters Helen, Georgine and Rev. Edmund Fogarty.

Sister Juanita

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Order: OSF
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Sisters of St. Francis of the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a girl at the The Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto orphanage. The girl was a resident of the orphanage 1953-67. She also alleged sexual abuse at the facility by Sisters Helen, Virginia Marie and Father Horry.

Sr. Mary

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Order: OSF
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named in a lawsuit filed in 1/20 under the NY Child Victims Act by an 87-year-old man who claims Sisters Mary and Veronica, as well as Rev. Edmund O'Connor, sexually abused him in the early 1940s at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish and school in Silver Creek when he was in third through eighth grades. The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis ran the school.

Sr. Pauline Terese

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Order: OSF
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

In July 2018 a woman stated publicly that Sr. Pauline Terese abused her in 1955 when she was age 5 and a student at Christ the King School in Snyder. She said Terese told her she was retarded, and that she was terrified and wet her pants. She says that's when the nun took her to the convent next door and raped her with a crucifix, saying it would cure her "from defiling God's property." Terese's order, the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, said she left the congregation in 1982 and is deceased.

Sister Rosemarie

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Order: OSF
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin. Accused in a 6/19 court filing of repeatedly sexually abusing a girl in the early 1960s at Mount Loretto on Staten Island. Her accuser said she was a resident of the facility at ages 6 -11, during 1960-66. She said she was also physically abused almost daily by the nun and Sisters Agnes, Helen, Juanita and Philip-Marie, and a Mrs. Hartman.

Sr. Veronica

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Order: OSF
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named in a lawsuit filed in 1/20 under the NY Child Victims Act by an 87-year-old man who claims Sisters Veronica and Mary, as well as Rev. Edmund O'Connor, sexually abused him in the early 1940s at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish and school in Silver Creek, when he was in third through eighth grades. The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis ran the school.

Sister Virginia Marie

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Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Sisters of St. Francis of the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a girl at the The Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto orphanage. The girl was a resident of the orphanage 1953-67. She also alleged sexual abuse by Sisters Helen, Sister Juanita and Father Horry. Sister Juanita Marie is also accused of severely beating the plaintiff's sister, once so severely that the girl had convulsions and needed transport by ambulance.

Fr. Herbert Skurski

Order: OFM Conv
Ordained: 1944
Status: Settled

Died: 01/16/1996
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Multiple allegations. In a letter to Bishop LaValley, a woman reported that Skurski sexually abused her as a child when he was assigned to the Ogdensburg diocese, 1982-85. The diocese provided financial assistance for counseling and, in 12/18, a $100K offer from the IRCP. Per his obituary, Skurski was assigned to parishes in CT, PA, MD, NY, MA, Nova Scotia, ME. He died in Shamokin PA 1/16/96. Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/14/19 of sexually abusing a child, ages 7-9, at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary in Buffalo NY 1955-57, and another filed the same day of abuse of a child, ages 12-13 in 1959-60, also at Holy Rosary.

Fr. Howard B. Slack

Ordained: 1959
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 11/5/2018. Noted to have died in 1976. Sent in the 1960s to a Bemus Point diocesan retreat house, said to have been a "a penal house for wayward priests." Accused in a lawsuit filed in 9/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act of molesting a 15-year-old boy 1964-1965 while assigned to Immaculate Conception parish.

Fr. Arthur J. Smith

Ordained: 1971
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Suspended in 2011 after complaints about behavior toward a boy. Refused to stay away from the boy's school. Sent to Vianney Center for treatment. In 11/2012 given nursing home ministry by new bishop Malone. Reports in 10/2013 of inappropriately touching two young men there. Malone wrote glowing recommendations in 2015 and 2016 for Smith for work which would put him in contact with children. Found to be cruise ship chaplain in 2018. Per diocese in 6/2018,  allegations substantiated. Nephew said in 2/2019 Smith abused him at age 9. Suit filed in 9/2019 claimed abuse of boy, age 16, in 1976. Accused in 2003 of sexual assault of a seminarian, who told Auxiliary Bishop Grosz. Grosz allegedly blamed the seminarian for not locking his door, and warned him to keep quiet or he'd lose his vocation. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/2019 in bankruptcy agreement. Filed suit against the diocese in 4/2022 to restore pension.

Fr. James G. Smith

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Ordained: 1951
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Ordained for the Diocese of Brooklyn. Became a priest of the Diocese of Rockville Centre when it was created in 1957. Named publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abused at a private home on Long Island. No time frame shown. Assigned to St. Brigid's in Westbury 7/51-1/69, St. Mary in East Islip 1/69-3/74 and to Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington beginning in 4/75.

Fr. James T. Smith

Ordained: 1956
Status: Settled

Died: 01/17/2012
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Prior to 2002 worked part time as counselor for Queens' D.A. office. Placed on leave from parish 4/02 due to allegations of "inappropriate sexual contact" with at least 26 boys and girls over 20 years prior. Named in a 10/02 suit involving 12 priests and a brother, and in a 10/03 suit involving 24 priests. Sued in 11/03 by a woman alleging he abused her daughter; settled for $2M. Smith died 1/17/12. Diocese unsuccessfully sued insurance company for reimbursement, ruling in 2013. On diocese's list in 2/19. Accused in suit filed 9/19 under NY Child Victims Act of abuse of a male student of Holy Trinity Academy in Whitestone, Queens 1971-74.

Fr. Gerard A. Smyczynski

Ordained: 1980
Status: Settled

Died: 08/12/1999
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Faculties were removed in 1985. Died in 1999 (age 45 or 46); diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Reportedly, there was a small settlement with an alleged victim. Lawsuit filed 1/20 claims abuse of an altar boy, age 10, in the mid-1980s, and cover-up by then Vicar General and later Erie PA Bishop Donald Trautman. Erie diocese dropped from suit, as reported in 7/20.

Fr. James Smyka

Order: OFM Conv
Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Buffalo on its updated list 11/5/18. Chaplain at St. Joseph's Hospital and living at a parish in Syracuse 11/14-10/18. Taught at St. Francis High School in Hamburg for 11 years early in his career, then worked in Johnstown PA, Chicopee MA and Bridgeport CT. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a 7-year-old boy, along with Revs. Aurelian Brzezniak and Patrick Mendola, at St. Francis High School in the Buffalo diocese in 1977. The accuser claimed the abuse occurred in front of a group of priests in a shower room, and that it continued until he was age 8.

Fr. Protasio Soares

Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

From Goa, India. In a letter to the NY Times in 12/97, a woman claimed she was abused by Soares in the late 1950s. She complained to the Diocese and to Cardinal O'Connor, but no results. Soares reportedly retired and was living in Mysore, India. Named as one of 24 abusive priests in a civil suit filed 10/1/03 in Brooklyn. Per the suit, Soares abused a female plaintiff from 1954 to 1955 when she was 9 and he was assigned to St. Bartholomew Parish in Elmhurst.

Fr. Alfred B. Soave

Ordained: 1948
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named in one of two 2003 lawsuits against the diocese. Believed to be Priest T in the 1/03 Grand Jury report, which said he had a number of victims. Died in 1999. Accused of fondling a 13-year old altar boy in the late 1970s. Sent for therapy. Given title of Vicar for Senior Priests in 1988 when it was recommended that he not return to active ministry. Accused in lawsuits 8/19: of abuse of a St. Hugh's in Huntington Station altar boy, ages 10-14 in 1979-83; of abuse, along with Rev. William Burke, of abuse at St. Andrew's in Sag Harbor of a child, ages 8-14, 1974-79. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused.

Fr. Edward J. Sobierajski

Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Retired in 1993. First assigned to the Buffalo Missionary Apostolate at St. Mary's in East Arcade. Chaplain summer of 1962 for the St. Vincent de Paul Health Camp. Assistant at parishes in Cheektowaga, Depew and Lackawanna. Pastor in French Creek and Panama, North Tonawanda and Cheektowaga. Died 2/25/17.

Fr. Anthony Spano

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1943
Status: Accused

Died: 12/18/2008
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Assigned to Salesian schools in NY and NJ. Died in 2008. Named publicly by the Salesian order in 3/2020 on its list of credibly accused. No details given as to when or where the abuse occurred, or number of victims. (Placing him for now in the NY archdiocese, where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Fr. James A. Spielman

Ordained: 1970
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Bishop Head knew of allegations of abuse at a Jamestown parish in 1989; sent to treatment 6 months later. Returned to ministry. Accused in 1993 of abusing altar boy for 4 years in the 1970s; $150K settlement in 1994. Left priesthood after abuse reported 1993; moved to AK. Possibly in Naalehu HI as of 2011. Worked in HI parishes at some point. On 3/20/18 diocesan list. Settlement in 2016 for $1.5M with former Walsh High student claiming abuse by Spielman at ages 14-17. Said abused at school, other places in Buffalo, and in Honolulu diocese, and that other students were abused; also plied with alcohol and porn. Said staff at school were told, nothing done. Suit was v Buffalo and Honolulu dioceses, Walsh HS, and Southdown Institute in Toronto, where Spielman was treated 12/89-5/90 and in 1993. Named in 8/19 suit in NY.

Fr. Bernard Splawski

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in 1986 of fondling a student at Bishop Timon High School in South Buffalo. Underwent inpatient treatment for six months and two years of outpatient treatment, then reassigned to Paterson, NJ. Removed from his NJ assignment after 17 years in 2/2003. Was to remain a Franciscan and live in a friary doing "internal work" after renewed complaints from the family of the student. On the Buffalo diocese's list updated 11/5/2018. Included in 10/2021 on the Holy Name Province Franciscans' list of those with substantiated allegations against them.

Fr. Thomas Squires

Ordained: 1975
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

First named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list. Accused in a suit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 2019 of abusing boy, age 14, over two years. His accuser said Squires began grooming him at age 11, when his mother was seriously ill with Multiple Sclerosis. The family were parishioners of St. John's in Plattsburgh, where Squires was assigned.

Fr. Roland H. St. Pierre

Order: OMI
Ordained: 1952
Status: Sued

Died: 02/3/2010
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Accused, along with Rev. Joseph Conti, in a lawsuit filed 4/1/21 of sexually abusing a boy, beginning when the boy was age 4 in 1968 and ending in the early 1970s when the boy was 8. St. Pierre was pastor of St. Peter's in Plattsburgh during the time in question. Per the plaintiff, the abuse included sodomy and took place in a wooded area. The priests are said to have taken turns abusing the boy while the other would watch. St. Pierre was mayor of Plattsbugh 1972-77. He died 2/13/10.

Fr. Chester S. Stachewicz

Ordained: 1972
Status: Accused

Died: 04/8/2010
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Per obit, joined the 'Orthodox-Catholic Church of America' (OCCA ) in 1989, via whom he worked as priest in NM. Died 4/8/10 in Albuquerque, NM.

Fr. George J. Stack

Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Removed from ministry in 2002. One of 12 priests and a religious brother named as perpetrators in a lawsuit filed against the Brooklyn diocese in 10/02 by 43 plaintifffs. One man said Stack abused him in the 1970s at Cathedral Prep. In a massive civil suit filed 10/1/03, 27 people alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Stack. One man and the estate of another claimed that the two were abused by Stack in the 1960s at Our Lady of Snow parish and school. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. William George Stanton

Ordained: 1949
Status: Sued

Died: 01/7/2004
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Multiple allegations, most of abuse when vice-principal in the 1960s of Bishop Turner High School. In 1993 a man alleged abuse while a Turner student, another in 2008. First named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/4/18. Died 1/7/04. Two men filed suits after 2018 in State Supreme Court alleging abuse at ages 14 and 15. Also accused of abusing a girl, age 8, at a Newfane parish in the 1970s, and a boy, age 12, at a Niagara Falls parish in the early 1950s. The boy reportedly lost his hearing due to Stanton hitting him after the abuse. Named in a lawsuit under the NY Child Victims Act in 8/19.

Fr. Donald Starks

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Ordained: 1949
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

In 10/04 a man filed suit claiming abuse in 1976 in both Albany and Boston. The man said that he was abused beginning at age 14 by Starks and Fr. Mark Haight at St. Francis de Sales in Colonie. A second suit filed in 3/05 claimed abuse in the same time- frame. One accuser said Starks and another priest abused him for three years in the early 1960s, starting when he was age 14, at St. Patrick's in Albany. Starks died 11/16/89. Brother of accused priest R. Mansfield Starks. Lawsuit 8/19 with claims of abuse of a boy 1964-68 at St. Patrick's; plaintiff also claimed abuse by Rev. Robert Hatela. Suit filed in 9/20 alleges abuse by Starks and Fr. Daniel J. Maher of, an altar boy, ages 11-13, in 1966-68.

Fr. John Joseph Steger

Ordained: 1951
Status: Charged

Died: 03/4/2008
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Placed on leave in 5/06 after allegations that he had recently sexually abused a 12-year-old girl. Criminal charges filed. Steger pled not guilty to all charges. In 3/07 prosecutors and defense counsel began an effort to reach a plea agreement due to Steger's age (80) and poor physical condition. Still on leave when he died in 3/08. Criminal proceedings were not complete, per 6/7/12 statement from Diocese.

Fr. Raymond V. Stegmann

Ordained: 1950
Status: Sued

Died: 06/9/2000
Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Monsignor. Stegmann (or Stegman) was named as an abuser in one of two lawsuits filed in 2003 against the Rockville Centre diocese and numerous priests. Accused of fondling and sodomizing a 17-year-old sacristan on several occasions. Died 6/9/2000. On the Brooklyn diocese's list in 2/19 (name misspelled Stegman). On Rockville Centre's list in 3/21. It notes abuse allegedly occurring at St. Gertrude's in Bayville, where he was assigned from 6/78, St. Boniface in Elmong, where he was assigned from 6/50, at a Stegmann family home in Valley Stream, in local hotels and on out-of-state trips.

Fr. Francis Stinner

Ordained: 1967
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

First complaint to the archdiocese in 1988 of abuse of a boy. The boy's parents complained again in 1995 when they learned Stinner was still active. Removed in 1997 after abuse allegation became public. Archdiocese paid large settlement but never turned investigative report over to police. Began saying mass again but this privilege was removed in 2002. Said to be at least 10 victims; abuse said to have included rape. Laicized 2005. Settlement with alleged victims 5/17 and 10/17 as part of archdiocese's compensation program. Died in 8/17. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Settlement 2/20 in the low six figures in a suit claiming abuse of a boy, age 14, in 1972 while assigned to Burke High School. The boy was a student.

Fr. Robert A. Stolinski

Ordained: 1970
Status: Reinstated

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Retired. Diocese announced 6/28/18 that Stolinski's name was added to its list of accused, and that he was on leave. No other details. Our working assumption is that the allegations are of child sexual abuse, since the list Stolinski's name was added to was that of those accused of the sexual abuse of minors. Allowed to return to active ministry in 3/19 after the Diocesan Review Board deemed the allegations unsubstantiated.

Fr. Carl Stone

Order: SMM
Ordained: 1942
Status: Convicted

Died: 11/29/2006
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Named publicly in Canada 7/30/08 as accused. On 7/31/08 the Albany diocese acknowledged, in response to pressure from SNAP, that it had removed Stone from ministry in 1981 after he pled guilty to sodomizing two teenage brothers in Colonie, NY. He had worked in the Albany diocese for about 11 years. Prior to Albany, Stone worked in the Diocese of Ogdensburg, where he was also accused. After his 1981 conviction, and while on probation, Bishop LaRocque of Alexandria-Cornwall, Ontario, Canada hired Stone. LaRocque had full knowledge of Stone's history of abuse. After new allegations in 1985, Larocque terminated him. Stone died in 11/06.

Fr. Frederick Strianese

Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Died: 05/10/1986
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Director of Catholic child-care services, Director of a camp for Catholic Youth Services, aide to Bishop Sullivan. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/2019. Died 5/10/1986. Strianese was shot to death by a youth who said the priest picked him up from a park, offered him sex for $10.00, and wouldn't let the youth out of his car. The youth was charged with murder, then acquitted by a jury.

Fr. James E. Sullivan

Ordained: 1946
Status: Accused

Died: 12/13/2006
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Parish priest, named director in 1966 of the Religious Consultation Center in Brooklyn. Taught at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in NY City. Per his obituary, Sullivan retired in 1992. Lived at the Holy Trinity rectory in Whitestone NY 1986 until his death. Died 12/13/2006.

Fr. Paul V. Sullivan

Ordained: 1950
Status: Accused

Died: 07/8/2005
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Sullivan eligible for the IRCP. Entered Society of Jesus (Jesuits) after high school in 1938. Entered Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists) as "Fr. Ignatius" in RI in 1946. Made solemn vows 1948, ordained 1950. Became Archdiocese of NY priest in 1973. Retired 1995. Died in 2005.

Fr. Conrad J. Sundholm

Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Died: 02/1/2017
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Assigned to six parishes in Rochester over a 44-year career. Retired to St. Petersburg, FL in 1999. In 11/09 his privileges were removed by Rochester after allegations that he sexually abused a minor in the mid-1970s while assigned to St. Salome in Irondequoit, 1974-1982. Review board found allegations to be credible and matter was sent to Vatican. Per the Rochester diocese in 10/18, Sundholm died in 2017, before the canonical process could be completed.

Fr. Walter Ladislaus Swietek

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Ordained: 1962
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

From Poland. Arrived in the U.S. in 1971. Named publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abused at a private home in Levittown. No time frame shown. By 1986 Swietek was assigned in the Diocese of Venice FL. Died in FL 4/16/09.

Fr. James Tamburrino

Order: OCarm
Ordained: 1998
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

One of 4 priests accused of abusing teenage boy 1996-1998 at St. Simon Stock in the Bronx. The boy worked in the rectory as a secretary; said the priests plied him with alcohol and porn, offered him money for sex, had him watch them group masturbate and threatened him with harm if he told. Transferred out 1999 after family went to the Archdiocese and Order. Assigned as chaplain to psychiatric hospital in Middletown NY while living at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish. Suspended 2001 after publicity about the case. Supported by Order through at least 2002. Arrested 2002 for harassing young man he met at NYC gay bar. Arrested again in 7/2005 for taking erotic photos of a 15-year-old boy and approaching another boy for the same. Convicted 3/30/2006. Sentenced 6/2006 to 5-15 years in prison. May also have offended while working in Peru prior to ordination.

Fr. James Michael Taylor

Ordained: 2012
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Assigned to St. Kateri Tekakwitha parish in Niskayuna when arrested 4/22/14. Charged with endangering welfare of a child for inappropriate physical contact, telephone calls, text messages and photos with a 15-year-old girl between 10/13 and 4/14. He met the girl while Deacon and Youth Minister for Corpus Christi parish in Clifton Park, NY. Her parents contacted police when they learned of his actions. Was also U.S. Army captain. Pled guilty 8/13/14 to endangering welfare of a child. Accepted plea deal, avoided jail.

Fr. Joseph L. Theisen

Ordained: 1953
Status: Settled

Died: 01/25/2013
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Assigned to parishes in Manhattan, Staten Island, Garnersville and the Bronx. Allegations of abuse of male minors began to surface in 1987. Archdiocese settled with 3 men in 1994 who claimed abuse by Theisen in the early 1980s when they were teens. Each received $20K and were made to sign confidentiality agreements. Sent to the Servants of the Paraclete in NM for treatment. Voluntarily laicized in 1994. Died 1/25/13. Subject of settlement 10/27 as part of archdiocese's compensation plan. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. On Dodge City diocese's list 10/1/19, where he was assigned 10/88-5/89 to the Dominican Convent and Central KS Medical Center in Great Bend.

Fr. Thomas J. Thompson

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Ordained: 1969
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, age 10 or 11, in about 1976, while assigned to Church of the Incarnation in New York. Thompson is alleged to have abused the boy at the church on one occasion after choir practice, along with Msgr. Thomas P. Leonard and Mr. Dennis O'Driscoll.


Fr. Donald G. Timone

Ordained: 1960
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

News in 12/18 that Timone was accused in 2002 and 2003 of abuse late 1960s-early 1970s of teen boys he was counseling. Suspended, then returned to ministry. One of his alleged victims died by suicide in 1/15. Subject of two IRCP settlements in 2017. Remained in ministry. Suspended in 12/18 after publicity. NY archdiocesan review board to revisit the case. Had also been working at times as a chaplain, spiritual advisor and teacher at John Paul the Great Catholic University in CA, and assisting at a Rancho Santa Fe CA parish. The NY archdiocese told the University 12/18 that Timone had never been accused and was fit to serve, even though he was then being investigated. Longtime chaplain for Courage and Encourage International, an apostolate to help homosexuals "live chaste lives." On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Review Board process pending. Lawsuit 7/19 by man claiming church covered up Timone and Msgr. John Paddack's histories of abusing and kept them in ministry. The archdiocese's list updated in 6/22 shows that the review board had deemed the allegation credible and substantiated and that a canonical process was pending.

Fr. Edward Townsend

Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Priest of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary (Eudists). Taught at Cardinal Dougherty High School 1963-69. A man stated publicly in 3/18 that Townsend sexually abused him over 5 years in the 1960s, starting when he was age 5. He said he reported the abuse to the diocese in 2006. A second man told a news outlet in 3/18 that Townsend also abused him, at ages 7 and 8. Report in 2008 to the Diocese of Manchester NH that Townsend sexually abused a child, ages 6 and 7, in a rectory parking lot in Farmington NH in Fall 1975 through early 1977. The diocese said he did not serve there. Name not found in the Official Catholic Directory. Townsend died in 1998. Lawsuit in 8/19 claimed abuse of a boy, ages 8-11, 1963-67 in Buffalo.

Fr. Thomas Trane

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Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Pastor of an Oswego parish. Accused of abuse of two boys, one of whom filed suit. Portions of the existing litigation were appealed to and ruled on by the Supreme Court of New York regarding negligence - clergy malpractice, etc. and Freedom of Religion. Certain causes of action dismissed but others upheld.

Rev. Richard Trezza

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1987
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Trezza's name is included in 10/2021 on the Franciscans' Holy Name Province list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. No details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. He is noted to have been removed from ministry in 9/2012. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)


Fr. Theodore Tsiakalos

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Ordained: 1948
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese on its list in 3/21 (name misspelled Tziakalos.) Abuse allegedly occurred in Tziakolos' car; he was assigned 1/60-7/63 to St. Anthony's in Oceanside. Tsiakalos was a priest of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, MI, sent quietly in 1950 or 1951 to the Diocese of Brooklyn. He may have been in the Rockville Centre diocese through 1972.

Fr. Franklin J. Tuchols

Ordained: 1971
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused by a man in his early 60s in a lawsuit 8/19 of raping and molesting him at age 10 or 11. The man also accused Revs. Peter Popadick, Paul Nogaro and a "Fr. Mike." He also claimed molestation by two teachers at St. Mary of Sorrows church and school. He said the abuse occurred at St. Mary's and at Bishop Fallon High School. In 1995 Tuchols was caught in a sting by the DEA buying crack cocaine. Working at the time as Childrens Hospital chaplain, and was previously a Catholic Charities' marriage and family counselor.

Fr. James C. Tugwood

Ordained: 1960
Status: Not credible

Died: 06/13/1999
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Per the diocese in 2/19, an allegation was made against Tugwood, which the diocese did not find to be credible. The diocese did not included Tugwood on its list in 2/19. Tugwood's accuser was allowed to participate in the IRCP (Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program). The diocese stated that the IRCP did not find the allegation to be substantiated. Tugwood died 5/13/99.

Fr. Gerald S. Twomey

Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Twomey was placed on leave without privileges after the diocese received an allegation on 5/31/07 that he had abused a 10-year-old boy 1994-95. Both the diocese and police investigated. Twomey denied all allegations. He was arrested in 3/08 for the alleged abuse of an adult male in 2006. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Anne's in Brentwood, where he was assigned 6/94-6/05, St. John's in Bohemia, where he was assigned 6/81-6/85, St. Francis Hospital, where he worked 6/88-2/90, among other places.

Fr. Harry R. Untereiner

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1972
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 of sexually abusing a McQuaid Jesuit High School student in 1980. The suit also claims the same student was abused by McQuaid teacher, John Tobin. Prior to his brief stint as a McQuaid faculty member, Untereiner taught at Fordham Prep in NY and, after McQuaid, was on faculty at St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, NJ. He went on leave of absence in 1985 and at some point became a priest of the Byzantine Eparchy of Passaic.

Fr. Nicholas J. Unterstein

Ordained: 1966
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Two sisters accused Unterstein of sexually abusing them for several years when they were teenagers in the late 1960s-early 1970s. One of them filed a suit which settled in 2000. Reportedly he was "defrocked for unknown reasons in 1980." Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused. It notes alleged abuse occurred in private homes on Long Island and at St. Hugh of Lincoln, where Unterstein was assigned beginning in 1966.

Fr. Carl A. Urban

Ordained: 1966
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Plaintiff's attorney accused Urban in 2004 of sexual incident with a boy in a public restroom in about 1989. Urban denied the accusation and complained to the state bar association. In 7/11 a man who had previously alleged abuse by four other priests about 20 years prior notified the diocese that he was also abused by Urban during the same time period. Urban denied the allegation. Retired in 1/11 as pastor of St. Adalbert in Schenectady. Placed on administrative leave while diocese investigated. Reinstated in 11/11. Died 3/14/20.

Fr. Thomas J. Valenti

Ordained: 1976
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Administrator at Blessed Trinity when named publicly in 6/18 as having been accused of the sexual abuse of a minor, ages 15-17, 1975-77. Per Attorney Mitchell Garabedian, the alleged abuse began when Valenti was a deacon and continued after ordination, to his time at St. Mary's of the Lake in Ontario NY. The diocese stated that in 2003,the allegation was "investigated, reviewed and determined to be unsubstantiated." Valenti requested a leave of absence "in order to address this matter." In 12/18 the Diocese removed him from ministry, stating that, per the Review Board, Valenti had "engaged in objectionable and inappropriate behaviors with minors" in the 1970s.

Fr. John Varno

Ordained: 1966
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

"Jack." Arrested in 1997 for public lewdness at a rest area; went on leave. Accused in a lawsuit filed 1/19/21 under the NY Child Victims Act by a man in his 40s of sexually abusing him as a child preparing for First Communion at St. Jude's in Wynantskill. Varno allegedly got the boy drunk on wine then fondled and sodomized him. The diocese kept Varno in public ministry until his parishioners of Our Lady of Grace in Ballston Lake discovered the lawsuit and demanded his removal in 7/21. Varno stepped down voluntarily, including from assignments at Immaculate Conception in Glenville and St. Joseph's in Scotia. He denied the allegations.


Rev. Joseph E. Vatter

Ordained: 1978
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused publicly in 9/2022 of sexually abusing a boy, age 9, at St. Christopher's in Tonawanda in 1980. The diocese received a report of abuse in 2004, likely from the boy's parents, but determined that there was "no basis" to the allegation. Vatter retired in 5/2022. In 2/2023 he was placed on leave due to an allegation that he sexually abused a girl. Deemed substantiated by the Diocese in 9/2023. No criminal charges due to the statute of limitations.


Deacon Rogelio Vega

Status: Guilty plea

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Ordained for the diaconate in 2011. First assigned to Most Holy Trinity-St. Mary in Williamsburg, then to St. Sebastian's in Woodside in 12/2015. Arrested in 1/20/2021 after arranging to meet an undercover detective for sex, whom he thought was a 14-year-old boy. Vega met the "boy" on Grindr, described as a gay hook-up site. Suspended from ministry. Investigators found evidence that Vega enticed other boys for sex, identifying three of them. Pleaded guilty in 9/22. Sentenced in 3/23 to 16 years in prison.

Fr. Samuel J. Venne

Ordained: 1978
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Retired, in residence at St. Stephen's on Grand Island when placed on leave in 4/18 due to allegations of past child sex abuse, dating to 1980 at Our Lady of Pompei in Depew. Reportedly accused twice. Other assignments included parishes in Buffalo, Batavia, South Buffalo, Niagara Falls, a Pendleton nursing home and Boy Scouts chaplain and scoutmaster. Per the diocese in 6/18, the allegations against Venne were substantiated. To remain on leave pending determination by Vatican. Venne denied the allegations. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 in bankruptcy agreement. In 11/20 the Vatican suspended Venne for 7 years. Venne appealed the Vatican's decision. Refusing in 6/21 to join the diocese's monitoring program for credibly accused priests.

Fr. John Vincent

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Order: OSC
Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 1/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, age 15 or 16, in the late 1960s. The boy was an Archbishop Stepinac High School student, where Vincent was assigned 1966-72. Per the lawsuit, Vincent "sat on [the boy's] lap, touched him and made 'sexual contact' in front of other students." The Crosier Review Committee determined that it did "not believe this accusation fits the definition of sexual abuse of a minor as stated by the Conference of Major Superiors of Men."

Fr. Robert E. Voelkle

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1968
Status: Sued

Died: 04/7/2016
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019. It notes reports in 1980 and in the 2000s of abuse of minors 1960-1980. Worked at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester 1962-1965 and 1968-1969, and at Regis High School in NYC 1969-1980. Voelkle left the Jesuits in 1985 and died in 2016. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/2020 under the NY Child Victims act of sexually abusing a 17-year-old boy in 1976. The boy was a Regis High School student. Accused in a 8/2021 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, also a Regis High School student, age 16, in 9/1980. Another former Regis High School student filed suit in 11/2023, alleging abuse by Voelkle when he was age 19 in 1979 or 1980. 


Fr. Joseph J. Vogel

Ordained: 1933
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Army Chaplain 1942-45. Pastor of St.Mary's in Strykersville and Annunciation in Elma. Established Queen of Heaven parish in West Seneca in 1955. Monsignor. In 2018 a woman alleged that when she was age 12 in 1970 Vogel sexually abused her in the rectory of Queen of Heaven. She said she told a nun, who was the school principal and that her parents told the assistant pastor. She said nothing was done. Vogel died in 1/19/88. Not on the diocese's 3/20/18 list, which only included deceased clergy if they were the subject of more than one accusation. His accuser was offered a $75K settlement through its compensation program.

Fr. Francis H. Vogt

Ordained: 1938
Status: Sued

Died: 10/16/2006
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Per diocese in 2002, there were two credible complaints against Vogt, one in 1993 and the other in 2002. Vogt, then 90, was living in a convent infirmary, reportedly frail and with poor memory. He retired in 1982. Four other men also alleged abuse. Vogt reportedly molested pre-teen boys in the 1950s-70s at St. Bridget's. Assigned to a life of prayer and penance. Died 10/16/06. Lawsuit filed in 6/19 claimed sexual abuse of a boy by Vogt over a two-year period, beginning when the boy was age 5. The abuse allegedly occurred at the Catholic Charities CYO swimming pool and at the boy's home. Suit filed in 6/19 alleged abuse of a boy, beginning when he was age 5 in the late 1960s. Four more suits filed 8/14/19, all under the NY Child Victims Act. Abuse spanned 1955-80, of boys ages 5-11. Seven new suits in 8/20. By then, at least 46 alleged Vogt victims. (Brother of Msgr. Joseph Vogt and accused priest George C. Vogt.)

Fr. Otto Vogt

Ordained: 1950
Status: Sued

Died: 04/29/2017
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 1/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing a boy, beginning when the boy was age 10 in 1989 at St. Paul of the Cross in Honeoye Falls. The abuse allegedly continued for four years. Another alleged victim has reportedly also come forward. Vogt died 4/29/17 at age 91.

Fr. Michael Volino

Ordained: 1992
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Charged with possession of having child porn on his computer. Pled guilty 5/05. Sentenced to 15 months in prison in 12/05. Scheduled to be released in early 2007. Was to remain on administrative leave pending a decision by the diocesan review board and, if necessary, by Rome. Volino fought against having to register as a (low level) sex offender but, court ruled in 2/07 that he had to. Per the diocese's list updated 10/18, Volino was voluntarily laicized.

Fr. Eugene Vollmer

Ordained: 1978
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused by two people in 3/02. Both said they had previously reported abuse to the diocese, but nothing was done. One said he reported abuse when it occurred and again in 1991. Another said he reported it in 1994. Vollmer still active until 2002. He was identified as Priest D in the 1/03 Grand Jury report. He admitted to at least 12 victims, according to the report. Vollmer would supply wine, marijuana and porn videos. Laicized 6/16/04. Died in 2016. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of abusing a 16-year-old parishioner of St. Joseph's in Ronkonkoma in 1975. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 3/21.

Fr. Edward J. Walker

Ordained: 1936
Status: Sued

Died: 02/28/2002
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. First revealed on 3/20/2018 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Died in 2002; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act of molesting a boy for a decade, beginning when the boy was age 12 in 1953 and Walker was assigned to St. Joseph's in Fredonia. One man said he reported his abuse in 1999 and the diocese "vehemently denied it" until a second person came forward.

Br. John D. Walsh

Order: CSC
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Holy Cross brother (mis-identified in at least one news report as a Franciscan). Vice-principal of Cardinal Mooney High School in Greece, NY in 9/85 when arrested and charged with kidnapping at gunpoint two boys, ages 11 and 12, and offering them money for sex. The boys got away without physical injury. Walsh was sent to the Servants of the Paraclete in NM for treatment in 9/85. Pled guilty in 1/86 and sentenced to six months in jail. Accused in a 1/20 lawsuit against the Order of sexually abusing a Mooney High School student 1966-69. The abuse allegedly began during counseling sessions, became sadistic, and occurred many times in the school's locker room, library and rectory and at hotels.

Fr. William G. Ward

Ordained: 1950
Status: Sued

Died: 07/2/2008
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused publicly by the Buffalo diocese on its list 3/20/18. Died in 2008. Named in a lawsuit in 8/19. Included on the Raleigh diocese's list 10/22/19; the 1951 Catholic Directory lists him as a Buffalo priest assigned to St. Leo's in Winston-Salem. The Raleigh list notes alleged abuse in 1955 outside the diocese, reported in 2019. On the Charlotte diocese's list 12/29/19. It notes that Ward was ordained for the Raleigh diocese, where worked briefly. By 1952 was working in the Diocese of Buffalo. Abuse alleged to have occurred in NY 1955-56 and 1966-71. Suit in 10/19 claims abuse late '60s-early '70s of an altar boy in NY, age 12 or 13. Suit in 6/21 claims abuse 1963-67 of a NY minor, ages 13-17.

Fr. Edward J. Weber

Ordained: 1976
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Archdiocesan Director of Priest Personnel Office. Placed on administrative leave in 10/10 due to an allegation in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims act that Weber sodomized, fondled and had oral sex with a boy, ages 11-16, during 1978-83 while assigned to St. Sylvester's on Staten Island.

Fr. Gregory Weider

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Parish priest. Diocesan Chaplain for Scouting 1972-1980. Chaplain in the early 1980s for the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. Weider retired in 2010 and was working in 2021 as a sacramental minister at Sacred Heart in Margaretville and St. Anne's in Andes. He was placed on leave 8/14/2021 due to an allegation in a lawsuit filed 8/7/2021 under the NY Child Victims Act that he sexually assaulted and abused a boy, age 14, 1977-1978 at St. Mary's in Coxsackie. The boy was a foster child living with a family that attended the parish. Weider was previously accused in two other claims, in 2004 and 2010, and was kept in ministry. In 5/2022 the diocese announced that it would add Weider to its list of credibly accused.


Fr. Timothy G. Weider

Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/2020 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a child 1967-1968, beginning when the child was age 11 and Weider was assigned to St. Vincent de Paul in Corning. Weider was involved with CYO and Boy Scouts, and he established a group home for troubled teenage boys in the rectory of Sacred Heart in Perkinsville, where he was then pastor. Prior to ordination he was a Camp Stella Maris staff member. Per the diocesan website in 3/2020, Weider resigned from the priesthood in 1980 and was laicized in 2019.

Fr. Donald J. Whelan

Ordained: 1957
Status: Sued

Died: 01/14/1987
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a 2/26/04 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy 1964-65, beginning when the boy was age 12. The abuse allegedly occurred in the rectory of St. John Vianney in the Bronx and on overnight beach trips, and included anal penetration. (The suit misspells the priest's name as Whalen.) Died in 1987. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Claims against Whelan eligible for IRCP. In 11/19 lawsuit, accused along with Auxiliary Bishop Austin Vaughan, of sexually abusing a boy in 1979 while both men were assigned to St. Patrick's in Newburgh.

Fr. Charles H. White

Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

In 8/19 the diocese announced that it had deemed credible an allegation that White sexually abused a minor 1974-78, while assigned to American Martyrs Church in Queens. The allegation was made via a reporting line 3/29/18 and law enforcement was notified. During the investigation it was discovered that that another allegation had been made 2/1/99, and in 4/04 the diocese determined it was not credible. The case was reopened and, this time, the allegations were deemed credible. White was permanently removed from ministry 7/1/19.

Fr. Clark S. White

Ordained: 1974
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

White was one of four priests removed from parish assignments in 6/02 as result of the zero-tolerance policy resulting from the recent Dallas Bishops' Conference. He was pastor of St. Patrick's in Brasher Falls at time of his removal. Diocese said all four priests had substantiated allegations against them and all had been through some form of therapy. Included on diocese's list 11/13/18. Named in lawsuit(s) filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. James E. White

Ordained: 1983
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Pastor of St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity in Mamaroneck when placed on leave in 10/19 after accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act. The allegations dated to the 1980s, when he was assigned to Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx. White denied the allegations. Died in 12/19.

Fr. William F.J. White

Ordained: 1968
Status: Sued

Died: 05/27/2016
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused by 11 men of abuse as teens 1961-93. Suspended in 1993. Diocese had complaints in 1979. More complaints in 1987 when family reported he tried to molest two brothers the night of their father's wake. Included on 3/20/18 diocesan list. Died in 2016. Lawsuit filed 8/19 claims White raped two brothers and forced the boys to rape each other. The abuse allegedly began in 1982, when the boys were under age 11, and went on for almost 10 years. Allegedly plied the boys with alcohol and drugs and paid them to keep quiet. The family attended Annunciation parish in Black Rock. By 8/21 White was named in lawsuits by 15 plaintiffs filed under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. William T. White

Ordained: 1958
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Report to archdiocese in 1997 of abuse White of a 17-year-old male high school student and continuing for three years in the 1970s. Settlement in 1998 for $100K. White was working in Palm Beach, FL when accusations made. Allowed to continue working after evaluation until 2002; removed from teaching position at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, FL. Accused in a 2/26/04 civil suit of abuse of a boy, ages 9-11 in 1959-61 at Holy Cross parish in Manhattan. Laicized. On NY archdiocese's list 4/26/19. New suit filed 8/19 alleging abuse 1972-73 of a boy in Rye, ages 11-12.

Fr. Paul Whitney

Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. First assignment was the missionary apostolate at Blessed Sacrament in Delevan. Helped out at Mother of Divine Grace in Cheektowaga, and was its associate director of summer schools. Assigned 1959-61 to a Buffalo parish, taught at Diocesan Prep Seminary 1961-68. St. John Vianeney Seminary spiritual director 1969-74. Briefly administrator of St. Mary's in Pilion, then pastor 1975-82 of St. Joseph's in Gowanda. St. Paul's in Kenmore pastor 1982-1994. Named monsignor in 1984. Pastor 1995-2002 of St. Mary's in Medina. Retired in 2002. Temp administrator 2004 of Immaculate Conception in East Bethany. Held chancery and community positions. Died 7/28/15.

Fr. James C. Williams

Order: SM
Ordained: 1998
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Suspended from ministry in 5/16 by Order due to credible allegation he sexually abused a boy, who was a Chaminade High School student, in 2011. Williams was on staff 1991-2012, and President for 12 years until he resigned in 2011. Denied the abuse. Order notified the diocese. Law enforcement was notified in 2/15. Statute of limitations expired in 2013. Per his LinkedIn account 9/18 he was in the Greater NYC Area, having been a PhD student at the U. of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome 8/12-7/16. Accused in a lawsuit 8/19 of abuse of a Chaminade student, ages 14-16, in 1990-93.

Fr. William E. Williams

Ordained: 1959
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Named publicly as credibly accused by archdiocese in 9/18 of the sexual abuse of a minor. Pastor of St. Joseph in Kingston 1982-1994, pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Saugerties 1994-2009, Regional vicar of Ulster County 1989-2010. Retired in 2011. On archdiocese's list 4/29/19. In 6/19 the archdiocese announced that a canonical trial deemed Williams not guilty. He was not to be returned to ministry due to his "age and health."

Fr. Dozia J. Wilson

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Ordained: 1972
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY

Albany NY officials knew in 1976 of Wilson's alleged sexual abuse of young boys. Police ultimatum forced Diocese to transfer him to Boston after complaints about incident involving Wilson and two young boys at a motel. He was returned to Albany in 1980 after Boston complaints. One suit settled in 2003 for $500K. Another suit filed in 2004. Placed on leave 1990 and "gave up his priesthood in 1993." Worked for ten years after priesthood as a spiritual advisor at a home for troubled youth in Dobbs Ferry. Fired in 2003 after being beaten up by an 18-year-old male he had picked up in Manhattan. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. Two new lawsuits in 6/20.

Fr. Robert J. Winterkorn

Ordained: 1956
Status: Accused

Died: 06/5/2005
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Allegations of abuse beginning about 1983. Pastor of St. John the Evangeiist in 9/93 when he resigned per Bishop's request. Winterkorn had admitted to a long-term sexual relationship with a female parishioner that began when she was a minor. No criminal charges filed. Privileges removed. Assigned after canonical process to life of prayer and penance, per 6/7/12 notice from diocese. Died in 2005.

Fr. David E. Wisniewski

Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Wisniewski was one of four priests removed from parish assignments in 6/02 as result of the zero-tolerance policy resulting from the recent Dallas Bishops' Conference. Wisniewski was associate pastor for about two years at Notre Dame Pharish in Malone during the mid-1980s. Diocese said all four priests had substantiated allegations against them and all had been through some form of therapy. On diocese's list 11/13/18.

Fr. William A. With

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Ordained: 1972
Status: Insufficient evidence

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

On 8/19 the diocese announced that an allegation that With sexually abused a minor was deemed by the Review Board to be not credible, due to insufficient evidence. The allegation had been made on 3/29/18, and reported to law enforcement. With's accuser said the alleged abuse occurred 1972-75, while With was assigned to Our Lady of the Cenacle in Queens.

Fr. Casper G. Wolf

Ordained: 1938
Status: Settled

Died: 02/1/1972
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Cardinal Hayes High School teacher 1942-1969. Died 2/1/72. Subject of a 10/17 settlement as part of the archdiocese's compensation fund. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Fr. Mark Wolski

Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Placed on Administrative Leave 5/10 after complaint that he sexually abused a 15- to 17-year-old boy 1968 -70. Much of the abuse was said to have occurred at St. Barnabas in Depew, and at Wolski's cottage in Angola. Wolski had been a member of Diocesan Review Board and Children's Hospital chaplain. He retired in 2012. Allegations substantiated, per diocese in 12/18. On diocese's list 1/19. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement.

Fr. Robert W. Wood

Ordained: 1974
Status: Sued

Died: 06/24/2019
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Removed from his parish assignment in 8/03. He wrote in the parish bulletin that his removal was due to an alleged incident 16 years prior. Wood had previously worked as parochial vicar at another parish for 13 years before being transferred in 2001. Included on the 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Accused in a lawsuit filed 9/18/19 of sexually abusing a 15-year-old in 1988 at Annunciation Parish in Elma.

Fr. Thomas Wopperer

Ordained: 1964
Status: Unsubstantiated

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Placed on leave in 9/21 pending the investigation of an allegation of abuse reportedly discovered in documents filed in the diocese's bankruptcy case. Age 83 and retired when suspended. Wopperer denied the allegation. On 6/23/22 the diocese announced that the its review board found the allegation unsubstantiated and Wopperer was returned to ministry.


Fr. Paul F. Worczak

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Ordained: 1968
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

In 4/02 a man told the diocese that Worczak molested him when he was age 11 in 1971, at Holy Family in Watertown. The priest allegedly touched the boy inappropriately and later kissed him. Worczak's accuser said there were other victims. Bishop Barbarito kept Worczak in active ministry until 3/03. Parishioners said they were not informed as to why he was removed. The diocese offered to pay for counseling (past or future) but refused to admit to liability, saying the statute of limitations had passed. On diocese's list 11/13/18. Named in lawsuit(s) filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Gregory Yacyshyn

Ordained: 1998
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused in a 1/15 lawsuit of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl in 2003 while assigned to St. Francis of Assisi in Greenlawn, NY. The girl's family reported the alleged abuse to the Diocese and law enforcement; the Diocese did not inform the parish or public and kept Yacyshyn in ministry. The Diocese deemed the allegations unsubstantiated and called the claim an "unfortunate publicity stunt." A New York Supreme Court judge ruled in 12/15 that the lawsuit could proceed. A second accuser filed suit in 4/25/16, alleging sexual abuse when he was 5- to 7-years-old in 2001-2003 at St. Francis of Assisi in Greenlawn. Yacyshyn denied the allegations. Working at St. Jude's in Mastic Beach in 4/16.

Fr. Robert M. Yetter

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Died: 07/5/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in two lawsuits filed in 9/21 under the NY Child Victims Act. One of the suits claimed abuse of a child ages 13-15, starting in 1970 when Yetter was a seminarian and assigned to a Hamburg parish. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 3/22 of sexually abusing a boy, ages 13-15, 2015-2017 while assigned to St. Mary's in Swormville. Yetter resigned from the parish in 8/18 and was placed on leave after accusations surfaced that he had made unwanted sexual advances toward young men, one who said Yetter had groomed him since second grade. Yetter died 7/5/21 at age 73.


Fr. George F. Zatarga

Ordained: 1968
Status: Accused

Died: 08/28/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Placed on leave 11/30/07 after admitting to "inappropriate behavior" with as many as five youths in the 1970s. Victims included three brothers. Further allegations involved an 18-year-old youth and events in 2007. Sent for counseling. Zatarga kept a "travel log" of his 1976 trips with teenage boys and often mentioned their "unique physiques." Died 8/28/11. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Thomas J. Zedar

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Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Ordained for Syracuse diocese. Worked in Diocese of Venice FL 10/88--06. Incardinated into Venice diocese 1/92. Per obit, Zedar retired 9/8/06. Died 2/8/09. Accused along with two other priests in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy. The abuse by Zedar allegedly began in the 1970s when the boy was a Seton Catholic Central High School junior, and included rape.

Fr. John M. Zeder

Ordained: 1954
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

A woman filed suit in 3/03 (dismissed on SOL 9/06) alleging she was abused by two priests. She said she was raped by Zeder between 1978 and 1981 and abused by Thomas Keating in 1982 after she told him what Zeder had done. She also says that Zeder threatened to put her in a mental institution if she told. The woman said she told Bishop Moynihan in 2002. Zeder was removed from public ministry in 7/02 and permanently removed from active priesthood as of 6/03. On diocese's list 12/3/18. Noted to be deceased.

Fr. Vincent A. Zollo

Ordained: 1980
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Named as defendant in lawsuit filed in Brooklyn in which 26 people alleged abuse by twelve priests and one religious brother. Lawsuit said Zollo abused a male parishioner at Our Lady of Grace in Howard Beach, where he was assigned 1981-83. Resigned at some point. Per the diocese in 2/19, the diocese deemed the allegation "unsubstantiated," but the claimant was allowed to participate in the IRCP. (Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program.) The diocese did not include Zollo on its list in 2/19.

Fr. Frank Joseph Zuech

Ordained: 1953
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Born in Mexico, raised in Italy. Attended seminary in Italy and at St. Bonaventure University in Allegany NY. Assigned to Nativity in Buffalo, then administrator at Sacred Heart. Pastor at St. Mary's in Sliver Springs. Also worked at St. John's in Sinclairille and St. Jude's in Sardinia. Boy Scout leader for 17 years. Moderator of the Catholic Youth Organization for 15 years. Died 7/12/95. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.