Database of Publicly Accused
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Fr. Anthony Acciarito
Fr. Joseph Adamo
Fr. Anthony Adams
Fr. Fay W. Ager
Fr. Joseph V. Agostino
Fr. Bennet Akuzie
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY
Fr. John C. Albino
Fr. Peter A. Allen
Fr. Robert J. Allmendinger
Fr. Joseph Amato
Fr. Arthur C. Anderson
Fr. Mark Andrzejczuk
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Fr. Louis F. Angeles
Fr. Paul F. Angelicchio
- WIBX
- Rome Sentinal [NY] 12.08.16
- NewYorkUpstate 12.09.16
- CNY Central 12.10.16
- WSYR 12.10.16
- Observer-Dispatch 12.13.16
- Upstate New York 12.23.16
- Rome Sentinel 12.23.16
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse 12.23.16
- Syracuse com 12.23.16
- Post-Standard 02.14.19
- Rome Sentinel 02.20.19
- Rome Sentinel 08.31.19
- Post Standard 11.20.19
- WSYR 02.01.20
- Syracuse com 02.04.20
- Syracuse com 02.14.20
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Fr. Joseph C. Ansaldi
Fr. Joseph V. Arevalo
Fr. Eugene P. Arnaud
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Fr. Eusebius Arundel
Included on the Holy Name Province Franciscans' list in 10/2021 of those with substantiated allegations against them. Eusebius died in 1968. No other details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. (Placing him in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)
Fr. Antoine P. Attea
Fr. Louis Aufiero
Fr. John R. Aurelio
- Buffalo News 12.21.93
- Buffalo News 12.22.93
- Buffalo News 12.22.93
- Statement by Bishop Head in Buffalo News 12.22.93
- Buffalo News 12.23.93
- Buffalo News 12.27.93
- Buffalo News 12.29.93
- Buffalo News 12.30.93
- Buffalo News 04.02.02
- Buffalo News 02.28.18
- WIVB 03.13.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Buffalo Stories 03.20.18
- Olean Times Herald 03.21.18
- Buffalo News 03.21.18
- Spectrum News 08.24.19
- WIVB 08.24.19
- WKBW 08.25.19
- Buffalo News 03.13.20
- Buffalo News 03.17.20
- Buffalo News 03.22.20
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Fr. William Authenrieth
- United Press International 11.28.85
- Associated Press 11.07.86
- St Petersburg Times 03.18.87
- St Petersburg Times 05.06.87
- San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87
- Orlando Sentinel 09.17.95
- Ledger 04.08.02
- Newsday 10.16.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Newsday 07.12.05
- Orlando Sentinel 07.23.12
- SNAP Statement 07.23.12
- WESH 07.23.12
- Orlando Sentinel 10.02.13
- NEWS 13 08.13.14
- Orlando Sentinel 08.13.14
- WFTV 08.13.14
- SNAP Statement 08.13.14
- SNAP Statement 08.14.14
- TheMediaReport 08.19.14
- Diocese of Brooklyn List 02.22.19
- Diocese of Orlando List 10.06.21
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Fr. Ramon Aymerich
Fr. Daniel G. Babis
Fr. Gary J. Bagley
Named publicly as accused by Attorney Jeff Anderson in 8/19. Died 11/14/06.
Sr. Linda Baisi
Br. David Baker
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Fr. John Bals
Fr. Francis B. Baratto
- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. Peter Barjacoba
Fr. Lehr J. Barkenquest
Fr. Michael J. Barrett
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
Fr. Benedict P. Barszcz
Fr. James T. Bartnik
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
Fr. Francis X. Baumgarten
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
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Fr. Thomas Bayley
Fr. Juan Bazalar
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY
Fr. Joseph Beatini
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Fr. Donald W. Becker
- Buffalo News 03.16.18
- WKBW ABC 7 03.16.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Daily News 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Buffalo news 03.21.18
- Daily News 03.24.18
- WIVB 06.01.18
- Buffalo News 12.07.18
- Buffalo News 01.17.19
- Buffalo News 01.27.19
- Buffalo News 01.28.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19 updated 08.03.20
- Batavia News 10.23.19
- Buffalo News 12.07.19
- Buffalo News 03.03.20
- WKBW 04.29.20
- Buffalo News 08.09.20
- Buffalo News 11.29.20
- Buffalo News 08.26.21
- The Daily News 02.23.22
- Buffalo News 02.25.23
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Fr. Hugo Bedoya
Fr. Robert G. Beiter
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
- Albany Times Union 02.14.98
- Albany Times Union 04.30.02
- Albany Times Union 06.05.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Albany Times Union 06.27.02
- Albany Times Union 06.29.02
- Albany Times Union 08.16.02
- Albany Times Union 10.30.02
- NY Times 01.19.03
- Albany Times Union 01.20.03
- Albany Times Union 01.21.03
- Albany Times Union 02.02.03
- Albany Times Union 02.21.03
- NY Times 02.23.03
- Albany Times Union 02.23.03
- Albany Times Union 03.05.03
- bany Times Union 04.29.03
- Albuquerque Journal 12.25.03
- Albany Times Union 05.04.05
- Boston Globe 05.04.05
- Daily Gazette 0 04.06.06
- Deming Headlight 07.20.18
- Diocese of Las Cruces List 11.08.18
- KVIA 11.08.18
- Diocese of Albany Revised List 11.30.18
- National Catholic Reporter 04.05.22
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Fr. S. Theodore Berg
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.
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Fr. James J. Bergin
Fr. Charles E. Bermingham
Fr. Valerio Bernardo
Fr. Richard M. Berry
Fr. John Patrick Bertolucci
- Times Union (NY) 06.29.02
- Times Union 07.14.02
- Times Union 07.21.02
- Times Union 10.10.02
- Newsday 02.04.03
- Times Union 09.24.03
- Times Union 10.24.03
- Troy Union 07.15.04
- Evening Telegram 11.09.04
- Times Union 08.16.05
- Albany Times Union 03.19.11
- Albany Times Union 03.25.11
- WNYT 03.26.11
- Albany Times Union 08.13.11
- WNYT 08.16.11
- WNYT 11.22.11
- New York Daily News 03.28.16
- Diocese of Albany Revised List 11.30.18
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Fr. Martin Betances-Torres
Fr. David W. Bialkowski
- WIVB 03.03.11
- WKBW 03.03.11
- Buffalo News 03.03.11
- WGRC 03.03.11
- WKBW 03.08.11
- Buffalo News 03.10.11
- Buffalo News 03.04.18
- WIVB 03.13.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.21.18
- WGRZ 03.22.18
- Buffalo News 05.19.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- WKBW 04.29.20
- Buffalo News 12.06.20
- Buffalo News 01.09.22
- Diocese of Buffalo List 01.10.22
- Buffalo News 08.11.22
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Fr. Robert J. Biesinger
- Buffalo News 03.04.95
- Buffalo News 03.12.95
- Buffalo News 07.06.95
- Buffalo News 11.17.95
- Buffalo News 08.13.96
- The Record 08.14.96
- Buffalo News 05.10.02
- Buffalo News 02.28.18
- WIVB 03.13.18
- NIagara Gazette 03.13.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Buffalo Stories 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.21.18
- Diocese of Buffalo List updated 01.10.22
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Fr. Robert J. Birchmeyer
Br. Joseph Giles Bisaillon
Fr. Joseph Bissonette
Fr. Ronald Boccieri
Fr. Robert F. Bogan
Fr. James K. Bogert
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Richard John Bohm
Br. Dominic Bokulich
Fr. Paul Bondi
Fr. David L. Bonin
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.
- Press and Sun-Bulletin 03.14.02
- Hartley v Bishop Matthew Clark et al, Cause No 08-326A, Supreme Court, NY State, Schuyler County
- News 10 Now 11.12.08
- Star Gazette 11.12.08
- Democrat & Chronicle 11.13.08
- Ithaca Journal 11.13.08
- Catholic Courier 11.14.08
- WENY 11.18.08
- Star Gazette 11.19.08
- Press & Sun-Bulletin 11.19.08
- WETM 04.28.09
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
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Fr. Jose Angel Borges Flores
Br. Laurence Boschetto
Fr. Anthony Boucher
Fr. Roger A. Bowen
Fr. George Boxelaar
Fr. Francis V. Boyle
Fr. Gerald A. Boyle
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.
- “ARK” Doe v Archdiocese of New York et al 06.07.20
- J.C. v Archdiocese of New York et al 11.21.22
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Br. Joseph Trunk
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
Fr. Severin Brady
Brady'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 2006. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)
Fr. Thomas F. Brady
- WABC 10.14.11
- NBC New York 10.14.11
- CBS New York 10.14.11
- NY Times 10.15.11
- NY 1 10.15.11
- NY Daily News 10.16.11
- The Gothamist 10.16.11
- Brooklyn Daily 10.17.11
- Brooklyn Daily 10.18.11
- CBS New York 10.23.11
- Brooklyn Daily 10.24.11
- NY Daily News 01.03.12
- Sheepshead Bites 01.04.12
- Brooklyn Daily 05.11.12
- SNAP Statement 05.11.12
- New York Daily News Obit 03.30.13
- Diocese of Brooklyn List 02.22.19
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Br. Timothy Brady
Fr. Charles B. Brennan
Monsignor. Died in 1986. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list in 6/22. Claims eligible for the IRCP.
Fr. Edward C. Brennan
Fr. George J. Brennan
Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 2019. In 8/21 the Diocese announced that its Review Board had deemed the allegations substantiated. Brennan died in 2016.
Fr. Robert J. Brennan
Named publicly as accused by the New York archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Died in 2008.
Fr. William G. Breslawski
Fr. Paul A. Brigandi
Fr. Brian J. Brinker
Br. Joseph F. Brocato
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
- WSYR 02.27.08
- Post-Standard 02.27.08
- Daily Gazette 02.28.08
- Watertown Daily Times 02.28.08
- Press and Sun-Bulletin 02.29.08
- Watertown Daily Times 03.01.08
- Press & Sun Bulletin 03.01.08
- Post-Standard 03.05.08
- Post Standard 09.04.08
- Advocate 09.05.08
- Post-Standard 09.24.08
- Daily Gazette 10.09.08
- Leader-Herald 10.11.08
- Leader-Herald 11.10.08
- Schenectady Gazette 11.20.08
- Leader-Herald 11.30.08
- Daily Gazette 01.06.09
- Albany Times Union 02.18.09
- Schenectady Gazette 02.19.09
- 10 News Now 03.28.09
- Albany Times Union 04.08.09
- Diocese of Scranton List 08.19.18
- Syracuse site 12.03.18
- Diocese of Syracuse List 12.03.18
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Fr. Nathan Brooks
Arrested on 8/31/2023, charged with forcibly touching a teenage girl 2019-2021, beginning when she was age 14. Administrator for four parishes when charged. Suspended.
Fr. Douglas L. Brown
Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 12/10/96.
Fr. Floyd J. Brown
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Fr. Robert L. Brown
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- New York Times 10.16.17
- News12 Long Island 10.16.17
- Newsday 02.13.18
- LI Herald 02.15.18
- LI Herald 08.09.18
- Newsday 02.16.19
- Long Island News 02.19.19
- Riverhead News-Review 02.19.19
- Silvestre v Diocese of Rockville Centre et al 10.22.19
- Alexander Jack v Diocese of Rockville Centre et al 10.22.19
- Long Island News 12 10.23.19
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Aurelian W. Brzezniak
Br. Louis Anthony Bucci
Fr. Edward J. T. Burke
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Fr. James C. Burke
Fr. Thomas A. Burke
Fr. William Michael Burke
Br. William M. Burns
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
Fr. James Burson
Fr. John Robert Butler
- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Diocese of Richmond Butler Profile 02.14.19
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- NorthJersey.com 09.16.21
- Asbury Park Press 04.16.02
- Newsday 04.23.02
- Star Ledger 01.30.03
- NY Times 01.31.03
- Long Island Newsday 02.12.03
- Daily News 04.15.03
- NY Times 06.13.03
- Diocese of Richmond List 02.13.19
- News Channel 6 02.13.19
- Diocese of Richmond Butler Profile 02.14.19
- Patch 05.07.19
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Associated Press 09.16.21
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Fr. Paul F. Butler
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in the 1980s, while a seminarian. Placed on leave.
Br. Masseo Butteri
Fr. Edward J. Byrne
Fr. Francis C. Byrne
"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
Fr. Hugh A. Byrne
Fr. John W. Byrnes
Fr. Joseph P. Byrns
- Boston Globe 03.14.02
- New York Times 03.15.02
- New York Times 10.16.02
- Newsday 02.04.04
- Boston Globe 07.02.04
- New York Post 08.19.04
- New York 08.20.04
- Queens Chronicle 08.26.04
- New York Daily News 01.13.06
- New York Post 03.29.06
- New York Times 11.09.17
- QNS 12.19.17
- Diocese of Brooklyn List 02.22.19
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Fr. Roberto Antonio Cadavid Arroyave
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Fr. Daniel A. Calabrese
- Newsday 04.02.92
- Washington Times 10.10.92
- NY Times 02.24.93
- National Catholic Reporter 03.05.93
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Poughkeepsie Journal 06.30.05
- Journal News 07.09.05
- Newsday 07.09.05
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
- SI Live 10.17.19
- Winchester Journal News 12.02.19
- Staten Island Advance 09.05.21
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Fr. Brian F.X. Callahan
Fr. John F. Campbell
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.
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Fr. Michael J. Campbell
- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. Roy B. Campbell
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Fr. Donald R. Campion
Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list in 1/22. It notes a credible allegation of abuse of a minor occurring in the 1960s, reported in 2021. Educator, writer and editor of America Magazine. Died in 12/88.
Fr. Francis J. Capellupo
Fr. John D. Capillo
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Fr. Gregory J. Cappuccino
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Fr. Nicholas J. Capua
Fr. Richard Carbo
Fr. Robert John Carden
Fr. Bernard A.L. Carges
Fr. Cornelius J. Carr
- Democrat and Chronicle 11.26.66
- The Florida Times Union 01.25.06
- Advocate 09.20.18
- WVUE TV 10.15.18
- Times-Picayune 11.02.18
- Archdiocese of New Orleans list 11.02.18
- The Fordham Ram 11.28.18
- WVUE TV 11.30.18
- Democrat and Chronicle 01.15.19
- Jesuits Northeast Province List 01.15.19
- The Advocate 09.20.19
- Jesuits Central and Southern Province List 12.07.19
- NOLA com 07.03.20
- Diocese of St Augustine List 11.06.20
- Big Easy Magazine. 09.13.21
- Fordham Ram 02.08.23
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Fr. Maurice Carroll
Fr. Michael A. Carroll
Fr. David L. Carson
Fr. John F. Carson
Fr. Joseph D. Casaciang
- Long Island News 12 10.18.19
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Fr. Joseph D. Casaclang
Fr. Daniel W. Casey
- Post Standard 10.27.92
- Post Standard 10.28.92
- Post Standard 07.27.93
- Post Standard 07.20.98
- Post Standard 07.21.98
- Post Standard 08.11.98
- Post Standard 08.15.98
- Syracuse Post Standard 05.12.02
- Associated Press 06.01.02
- Post Standard 09.29.02
- Post Standard 03.06.03
- Post Standard 06.18.03
- WSYR-TV 02.15.18
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Diocese of Syracuse List 12.03.18
- Syracuse com 02.14.20
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Fr. Liam Casey
Br. Dominic Casiraghi
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Fr. Albert H. Cason
- Press & Sun Bulletin 04.18.02
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 04.22.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 05.05.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 12.04.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 12.07.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 12.11.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 12.19.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 12.25.02
- Press & Sun Bulletin 01.04.03
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 05.09.03
- Press & Sun Bulletin 10.08.04
- Press and Sun-Bulletin 05.05.07
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- Diocese of Rochester List Updated 09.30.18
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 02.28.19
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.15.19
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Fr. Daniel Cassiero
Fr. Charles Cavalconte
Fr. Neil Cawlings
- Times Union 05.08.03
- Daily Gazette 05.08.03
- Times Union 05.09.03
- Troy Record 05.10.03
- Times Union 05.11.03
- Times Union 06.25.03
- Times Union 08.26.03
- Times Union 11.26.03
- Times Union 01.31.04
- Times Union 03.08.04
- Evangelist 03.11.04
- Albany Record 03.18.04
- Times Union 06.15.04
- Evangelist 06.17.04
- Times Union 0 10.06.04
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Fr. Charles R. Celeste
Fr. Jordan H. Charbonneau
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
- Jeff Anderson & Associates Assignment History
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Charland letter Summer 1995
- Hartford Courant via Legacycom 06.10.04
- News12 Long Island 02.15.18
- Times Beacon Record 02.18.18
- Newsday 04.27.18
- Long Island Weekly News 08.19.19
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Gerard J. Chasse
- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Garabedian Law Offices Assignment Record
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Newsday 04.23.02
- Newsday 06.03.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Suffolk County Grand Jury Report on Priest I, 01.17.03
- Newsday 02.12.03
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 05.03.21
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Fr. John T. Cherry
Fr. James Chiosso
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Fr. Thomas N. Ciolino
- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. Vincent J. Ciotoli
Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor from about 1979 to 1983 at St. Patrick's in Troy. Reportedly in 8/21, Ciotoli stepped down from public ministry pending the investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse first reported under the Child Victims Act. Per the diocese, Ciotoli "maintains his innocence."
Br. Joseph M. Clark
Fr. Paul I. Cloonan
Fr. Vincent Clyne
Fr. Charles P. Coen
Fr. John Cohane
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY
- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. Christopher Lee Coleman
Fr. Thomas J. Colgan
Fr. Kevin Colleran
Fr. Melory Joseph Collier
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. Charles G. Collins
- Garabedian Law Offices Assignment Record
- Garabedian Law Offices Assignment Record
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Fr. Gerald P. Collins
Fr. James P. Collins
Fr. Vincent Paul Collins
Fr. Felix R. Colosimo
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Syracuse com 06.02.17
- Observer-Dispatch 06.03.17
- CNY Central 06.05.17
- PRNewswire 06.07.17
- Observer-Dispatch 06.25.17
- Observer-Dispatch 07.28.17
- Observer-Dispatch 08.24.17
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Diocese of Syracuse List 12.03.18
- Observer-Dispatch 12.03.18
- Syracuse com 01.14.20
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Br. Patrick C. Congdon
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Fr. Basil Peter Congro
Fr. Robert P. Conlin
Fr. Eugene Connolly
Fr. Eugene A. Connolly
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Fr. John F. Connolly
Fr. William Connor
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY
- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. J. Peter Conroy
Fr. Michael C. Conroy
Fr. Joseph A. Conti
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. Mark Conv
Fr. Damian Lawrence Cooper
Fr. John W. Coppinger
Fr. Paul R. Coppola
Fr. Thomas Corbett
Fr. Lawrence Cornelissen
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY
Fr. Augusto Cortez
- Diocese of Charlotte Assignment Record 12.29.19
- Empire State News 06.04.08
- NY Post 06.05.08
- Brooklyn Daily Eagle 06.06.08
- Queens Ledger 06.12.08
- CBS New York 09.22.14
- Newsday 09.23.14
- WPIX 09.24.14
- 27 East 10.01.14
- New York Times 11.16.15
- Newsday 11.19.15
- SNAP 11.19.15
- 27East 11.19.15
- The Patch 04.24.17
- Newsday 04.24.17
- 27 East 04.24.17
- Daily Mail 04.25.17
- The Patch 04.26.17
- Diocese of Charlotte List 12.29.19
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Fr. Francis Gordon Coseo
Fr. Mario C. Costa
Fr. Coleman J. Costello
Fr. John M. Costello
Fr. George J. Cotter
A woman reportedly told the diocese in 2018 that Cotter sexually abused her in the 1950s and 1960s, when she was ages 7-19 and Cotter was pastor of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Tonawanda. Cotter died 5/17/80.
Fr. James H Cotter
- Lompoc Record 03.30.07
- Diocese of San Diego List 03.30.07
- San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07
- UPI 08.03.07
- Buffalo News 08.03.07
- Buffalo News 01.27.08
- Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10
- Buffalo News 02.28.18
- WIVB 03.13.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Post-Journal 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.21.18
- Olean Times Herald 03.21.18
- Buffalo News 04.29.18
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Fr. Harold T. Cox
Sr. Madeline Cox
Fr. Michael Cronin
Fr. Donald J. Crosby
Fr. John A. Cross
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Fr. Daniel J. Croston
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Fr. Lawrence A. Crowley
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Fr. Richard C. Crumlish
Fr. Bernard A. Cullen
Monsignor. Director General for 22 years of the Marquette League for Catholic Indian Missions. Also was a parish priest and police chaplain. Died in 1960. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Cullen eligible for IRCP.
Fr. William Cummings
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Fr. Thomas A. Cunningham
Fr. Thomas J. Curley
Accused in a lawsuit filed in July 2021 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing an altar boy while assigned to Sacred Heart in West Brighton, beginning in 1978 when the boy was age 11. Per the alleged victim, Curley also abused other boys. Curley retired in 2015.
Fr. Anthony Curran
Br. James X. Curran
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY
- SILive 08.14.19
Sources:
Fr. James J. Curry
Fr. Edward R. D’Andrea
Fr. Herbert F. D’Argenio
Fr. Joseph F. D’Aurizio
Fr. William G. Dailey
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Fr. James D. Daley
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. Vincent M. Daly
Retired and living at Holy Trinity in Whitestone when accused in a lawsuit filed in summer 2021 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a child, age 8, over 30 years previously, while assigned to Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Long Island City.
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Fr. Raymond J. David
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Leo Emmett Davis
Fr. Joseph A. Degan
Fr. James A. Delbel
Fr. Eligio Della Rosa
Fr. Albert E. DelVecchio
Sr. Rosaire Anne DeMare
Fr. Michael J. Dempsey
Bishop Joseph P. Denning
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Fr. Thomas F. Denny
Fr. Dominic S. Devadoss
Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY
Fr. Thomas Devery
Fr. James C. Devita
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Fr. Thomas F. DeVita
- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Newsday 08.29.98
- Sun Sentinel 04.20.02
- Palm Beach Post 04.21.02
- Newsday 04.23.02
- Sun-Sentinel 04.24.02
- South Bend Tribune 04.30.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Grand Rapid Press 06.20.02
- Detroit News 07.28.02
- New York Times 08.01.02
- Detroit Free Press 04.14.03
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Fr. Denman Dewey
- WKBW 04.27.18
- WKBW 07.31.18
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Fr. Ralph Di Pasquale
Fr. Enrique Diaz Jimenez
Fr. Almerico Dicerbo
Deacon Donald Patrick Dickson
Fr. Edmund J. Dietzel
Monsignor. A news outlet reported in 4/19 that leaked documents showed that a woman reported to the diocese in 2018 that Dietzel sexually abused her when she was ages 3-12. Dietzel was pastor of St. John Vianney in Orchard Park 1958 until his death in 1989.
Fr. Joseph F. DiMaggio
Fr. Angelo J. Ditta
- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Newsday 04.03.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 01.18.03
- Newsday 04.15.03
- Compasso v Volmer et al, Supreme Court, State of NY, County of Nassau 05.11.03
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Andrew C. Dittrich
Fr. Edward J. Dobransky
Fr. Francis T. Dobson
Fr. Gregory Dobson
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
Fr. Adrian Donachie
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. John J. Donnelly
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY
In 2018 a man reported to the diocese that Donnelly abused him when he was an altar boy, age 12, in the early 1970s at St. Monica's. Donnelly was pastor emeritus of St. Monica's in the early 1970s.
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Fr. Raymond A.J. Donohue
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 H. Donovan
Br. John J. Donovan
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Fr. John M. Doolan
Fr. Daniel M. Dougherty
Fr. Thomas David Dougherty
Sources:
Fr. Louis E. Douglas
- Daily Gazette 05.08.03
- Times Union 05.08.03
- Times Union 05.09.03
- Troy Record 05.10.03
- Times Union 05.11.03
- Times Union 06.25.03
- Times Union 08.26.03
- Times Union 11.26.03
- Times Union 01.06.04
- Times Union 01.31.04
- Times Union 03.08.04
- Evangelist 03.11.04
- Albany Record 03.18.04
- Times Union 06.15.04
- Evangelist 06.17.04
- Albany Times Union 03.19.11
- Albany Times Union 03.21.11
- WTEN 03.21.11
- Albany Times Union 03.25.11
- Albany Times Union 08.13.11
- WNYT 11.22.11
- New York Daily News 03.29.16
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Fr. John L. Downs
Sr. Frances Doyle
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
- Detailed BA Assignment Record
- Jesuits Midwest Province Assignment Record 12.21.18
- Jesuits Northeast Province List 01.15.19
- Post-Standard 10.13.89
- Post Standard 08.13.90
- George Drake 01.08.04
- NY Times 10.21.08
- Fordham Ram 11.07.08
- The Observer 12.11.08
- NY Daily News 10.01.14
- New York Daily News 04.22.16
- The Paper 08.09.16
- Fordham Ram 08.16.16
- Fordham Ram 08.18.16
- Business Insider 11.15.16
- WLBZ 04.17.17
- Jesuits Midwest Province List 12.17.18
- Jesuits Northeast Province List 01.15.19
- Democrat and Chronicle 01.15.19
- Fordham Ram 02.06.20
- Fordham Ram 01.18.21
- Fordham Ram 02.08.23
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Fr. John L. Ducette
Fr. Jaime H. Duenas
- Wall Street Journal 08.04.11
- WABC 08.04.11
- Spero News 08.04.11
- SNAP Statement 08.04.11
- My Fox NY 08.04.11
- NY1 08.04.11
- CBS NY 08.04.11
- KTLA 08.04.11
- WPIX 08.05.11
- WPIX 08.08.11
- SNAP Statement 01.06.12
- New Civil Rights Movement 01.12.12
- Berger’s Beat 05.05.12
- SNAP Statement 06.30.14
- NY Post 06.30.14
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
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Fr. Aidan T. Duffy
Duffy'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 2000. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)
Fr. Vincent Duffy
Fr. Robert O. Duford
Fr. Daniel G. Duggan
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
Fr. Joseph Durmann
- Long Island Weekly News 08.19.19
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Fr. Edmund J. Durr
Fr. Peter L. Duvelsdorf
- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List
- Stuart News 11.15.97
- Stuart News 01.23.98
- Newsday 03.18.02
- Sun Sentinel 03.22.02
- Cox News Service 03.22.02
- Palm Beach Post 03.23.02
- Newsday 04.23.02
- Sun Sentinel 04.24.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Palm Beach Post 02.28.04
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Fr. John F. Dwyer
Monsignor. Parish priest. Air Force chaplain 1964-1986. Named as credibly accused by the archdiocese on its list in 6/22. Noted to have been removed from ministry and laicization process pending at death. Died 1/12/20, age 90.
Fr. John R. Dwyer
Fr. Charles H. Eckermann
- The Post Standard 10.02.14
- Syracuse News 12.11.14
- Syracuse News 09.13.15
- Syracuse News 02.09.16
- New York Daily News 04.08.16
- Syracuse com 10.28.16
- New York Upstate website 02.14.18
- Post-Standard 02.20.18
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Syracuse com 09.11.18
- Diocese of Syracuse List 12.03.18
- Syracuse site 12.03.18
- Post Standard 02.14.19
- Rome Sentinel 02.20.19
- Syracuse com 06.17.20
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Fr. George W. Eckl
Fr. Joseph W. Elliott
Fr. Eugene G. Emo
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.
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 02.17.96
- Post-Standard 02.17.96
- Associated Press 05.09.97
- Democrat and Chronicle 09.01.99
- Democrat and Chronicle 11.09.99
- Democrat and Chronicle 04.22.02
- Post-Standard 05.12.02
- Press and Sun-Bulletin 05.05.07
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- Rochester Homepage 12.07.16
- Livingston County News 06.08.18
- The Daily News 06.11.18
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.15.19
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.15.19
- WHAM TV 08.29.19
- Ithaca Journal 12.16.19
- WHAM 07.06.20
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.03.20
- Livingston County News 08.28.20
- Diocese of Rochester list 08.03.22
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Fr. Edward F. English
Fr. Anthony Joseph Eremito
- BA.org Summary of Directory Entries
- Chicago Tribune 06.03.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- USCCB Meeting Partial Transcript 06.12.02
- NY Post 06.14.02
- Newsday 06.17.02
- NY Times 07.07.02
- Asbury Park Press 07.15.02
- Newsday 07.18.02
- Asbury Park Press 09.21.02
- New York Times 10.04.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Asbury Park Press 03.16.03
- Yahoo! News 01.04.06
- Philadelphia Inquirer 01.05.06
- KAMC28 01.05.06
- Asbury Park Press 05.11.08
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
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Fr. Ferdinand Ermlich
Fr. Joseph W. Estabrook
Fr. Raymond J. Ethier
- Albany Times Union 05.30.07
- Fox 23 05.30.07
- Saratogian 05.30.07
- Albany Times Union 05.31.07
- Capital News 9 05.31.07
- Daily Freeman 11.16.07
- Albany Times Union 11.16.07
- Daily Star 11.16.07
- Mid-Hudson News 06.09.08
- Daily Gazette 06.09.08
- Albany Times Union 06.09.08
- Daily Star 06.10.08
- Daily Gazette 06.10.08
- Daily Star 0 12.04.11
- Albany Times Union 10.03.12
- Diocese of Albany Revised List 11.30.18
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Fr. Francis J. Evans
Sources:
Fr. Donald S. Fafinski
Fr. Edwin Fagowski
Fr. Anthony J. Failla
Fr. Ricardo Fajardo
Fr. John J. Fallon
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.
- Associated Press 09.18.95
- Post-Standard (NY) 07.22.02
- FindAGrave 02.05.05
- Watertown Daily Times 02.24.10
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- North Country Now 03.14.18
- Bishop LeValley Letter 11.10.18
- Diocese of Ogdensburg List 11.13.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 11.14.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 08.16.19
- WWNY 06.30.20
- Press Republican 07.17.20
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 04.08.21
- Archdiocese of Santa Fe List 05.19.21
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Fr. Douglas F. Faraci
Fr. Joseph J. Faraone
Fr. Ronald J. Farchette
Fr. David G. Farley
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Sources:
Fr. John L. Farrand
Fr. Bruce T. Favreau
Fr. Ralph P. Federico
Fr. Keith Fennessy
Fr. Augustine Fernando
Fr. Romano J. Ferraro
- Collection of Sources 1981-2006
- St Louis Post-Dispatch 05.20.05
- Newswork 02.22.11
- Philadelphia Inquirer 02.22.11
- Voice from the Desert 02.22.11
- Philadelphia Inquirer 02.22.11
- New York Times 11.09.17
- New York Times 11.10.17
- News 12 Long Island 11.15.17
- National Catholic Reporter 11.16.17
- Diocese of Brooklyn List 02.22.19
- Bridgewater Courier News 03.28.19
- Archdiocese of St Louis List 07.26.19
- St Louis Post-Dispatch 08.05.19
- The Patch 12.06.19
- Courier News 12.06.19
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 12.29.20
- NorthJersey.com 01.31.23
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Fr. Robert A. Ferro
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Br. Salvatore A. Ferro
Fr. Nicholas J. Figliola
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Duane G. Fimbel
Fr. William E. Finger
Fr. Fred G. Fingerle
Fr. James E. Fitzgerald
Named publicly as accused by Attorney Jeff Anderson in 8/2021. Died in 2009.
Fr. Joseph D. Fitzgerald
Fr. Matthew Fitzgerald
- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Sun-Sentinel 04.20.02
- Newsday 04.23.02
- Sun-Sentinel 04.24.02
- Newsday 06.03.02
- Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 01.17.03
- Newsday 02.11.03
- Newsday 03.18.03
- Newsday 04.24.03
- Sun-Sentinel 09.25.03
- Sun-Sentinel 10.15.03
- Palm Beach Post 02.28.04
- Sun-Sentinel 12.04.04
- Newsday 12.04.04
- Tribune 02.07.10
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Sources:
Fr. John F. Fitzpatrick
Fr. Joseph F. Fitzpatrick
Fr. John A. Flaherty
Fr. Edward Flanagan
Fr. John D. Flanagan
Fr. Andrew Florez
Fr. Edmund F. Fogarty
Fr. George A. Fontaine
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Fr. Raymond J. Foster
- New York Post 01.11.21
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Fr. John J. Fox
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. Vincent J. Fox
Fr. Aquinas Reding
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
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 Adriani
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY
Accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 10/19 of molesting a boy, age 11, in 1953 at St. Joseph's in Niagara Falls. (The Official Catholic Directory shows a Fr. Igino Adreani, CRSP as at the parish at that time; John Adriani not found.)
Fr. John S. Doyle
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. Matthew L. Gaskin
Gaskin'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 2010. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)
Fr. Patrick M. Carroll
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 5/20 of sexually abusing an altar boy, ages 8-9, during 1992-93, at St. Joseph's in Yonkers. Per the suit, Carroll would keep the boy after mass and sexually abuse him while the boy's family waited for him in the church. Carroll died in 2002.
Fr. Hughes Francis J.
- NBC4 TV 07.29.20
Sources:
Fr. Joseph Arthur Francoeur
Fr. Edward L. Franklin
Assignments:
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Fr. Ronald P. Frederick
Sources:
Fr. Michael R. Freeman
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Buffalo Stories 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.21.18
- Niagara Gazette 03.27.18
- Union-Sun and Journal 04.08.18
- Buffalo News 05.27.18
- PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18
- WKBW 05.02.19
- Buffalo News 05.19.19
- Erie Times 06.18.19
- WJET TV 06.18.19
- Erie News Now 06.18.19
- Buffalo News 06.18.19
- Go Erie 06.20.19
- Buffalo news 06.20.19
- WBFO TV 07.15.19
- Buffalo News 08.13.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19 updated 08.03.20
- Niagara Gazette 08.19.19
- Buffalo News 01.06.20
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Sources:
Fr. Joseph P. Friel
- Buffalo News 07.27.94
- Buffalo News 04.02.02
- Buffalo News 02.28.18
- WIVB 03.13.18
- Niagara Gazette 03.13.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Post-Journal 03.20.18
- Olean Times Herald 03.21.18
- Buffalo News 03.21.18
- Post-Journal 03.25.18
- Buffalo News 09.04.18
- Findagrave accessed 10.31.18
- Buffalo News 05.19.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 12.03.19
- Post-Journal 01.06.20
- Buffalo News 08.09.20
- Diocese of Buffalo Updated List 01.10.22
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Mark M. Friel
Assignments:
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Fr. Dennis A. Fronczak
- Buffalo News 06.11.18
- Buffalo News 06.17.18
- Spectrum Local News 06.18.18
- Arizona Republic 06.18.18
- Arizona Republic 06.19.18
- Buffalo News 06.28.18
- Spectrum News 06.28.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 06.28.18
- WBFO 06.29.18
- Buffalo News 11.10.19
- WKBW 04.29.20
- Buffalo News 12.06.20
- Diocese of Buffalo Updated List 01.10.22
Sources:
Fr. James I. J. Frost
Fr. Raymond Fullam
Fr. Francis J. Furfaro
- Post Standard 06.04.91
- Post Standard 04.14.02
- Post Standard 05.07.02
- Post Standard 05.09.02
- Post Standard 05.16.02
- Post Standard 08.05.02
- Post Standard 09.29.02
- Post Standard 04.18.03
- Post Standard 06.18.03
- Post Standard 08.22.03
- Post Standard 10.31.03
- Post Standard 01.08.04
- Oneida Daily Dispatch 03.31.10
- Post Standard 04.01.10
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Syracuse site 12.03.18
- Diocese of Syracuse List 12.03.18
- Oswego County News 12.05.18
- Syracuse com 02.14.20
Sources:
Fr. John Raymond Gabalski
Fr. Francis X. Gaeta
Fr. Charles A. Gaffigan
Fr. Thomas J. Gaffney
Fr. Luke V. Gallagher
Fr. Alfred F. Gallant
Fr. John P. Gallant
Br. Damian Galligan
Fr. Vincent Gallo
Fr. Joseph Gambino
Deacon Angel Garcia
Fr. Otto L. Garcia
Fr. James Garisto
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
Fr. John F. Garvey
Br. Roland A. Gaudette
Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 2020 of the sexual abuse of a minor(s). Educator, assigned to schools in Alfred ME, Plattsburgh and Morrisonville NY. Died in 12/05.
Fr. Robert Gaudio
Fr. Frank M. Genevive
- Diocese of Fall River List 01.26.21
- Schenectady Gazette 05.25.83
- Newsday (AP) 12.06.04
- Boston Herald 12.07.04
- Albany Times Union 06.15.06
- North Country Gazette 06.19.06
- Capital News 9 07.24.06
- WNYT 07.24.06
- Albany Times Union 07.25.06
- Boston Globe 07.25.06
- Troy Record 07.25.06
- BostonChannel 07.22.08
- Daily Gazette 07.22.08
- NECN 07.22.08
- Albany Times Union 07.23.08
- Boston Globe 07.23.08
- Boston Globe 07.23.08
- Troy Record 07.23.08
- Boston Herald (AP) 04.21.09
- NY Daily News 04.22.09
- Boston Globe 11.20.11
- Times Union 02.14.19
- Times Union 07.22.20
- Diocese of Fall River List 01.26.21
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Fr. Gennaro Gentile
- Bronx Press 03.22.02
- NY Times 03.24.02
- Daily News 03.27.02
- Daily News 03.28.02
- Journal News 04.07.02
- Times Herald-Record 04.10.02
- Daily News 05.16.02
- Daily News 06.16.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Journal News 07.09.05
- Journal News 09.02.05
- Renew America 04.02.06
- The Heights 02.15.10
- CBS New York 09.29.13
- Journal News 09.30.13
- SNAP Press Release 10.01.13
- New York Daily News 05.18.17
- New York Times 05.18.17
- New York Times 05.18.17
- Lewisboro Daily News 05.21.17
- Journal News 05.23.17
- ABC7 Eyewitness News 10.25.17
- Church Militant 10.26.17
- Times Herald-Record 12.10.17
- LoHud 12.12.17
- Ossining Patch 12.12.17
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
- Irish Echo 04.01.22
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Fr. Thomas George
Fr. Kenneth Gerathy
Fr. Thomas Gibbons
Fr. Louis R. Gigante
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. Francis W. Gillen
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Fr. Theodore M. Gillette
- Press-Republican 07.02.02
- Sun-Sentinel 07.03.03
- Watertown Daily Times 01.06.04
- Watertown Daily Times 08.31.14
- Reedbenoit 08.30.16
- North Country Now 03.14.18
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 05.26.18
- Bishop LaValley Letter 11.10.18
- Diocese of Ogdensburg List 11.13.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 11.14.18
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Br. Leo Gillis
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Fr. Thomas R. Gilmartin
Diocese: Diocese of Albany NY
- Times Union 08.14.19
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Fr. Edward Gilmour
Fr. Anthony Giudice
Fr. Anthony J. Giuliano
Fr. Robert J. Giuntini
Fr. Matthew P. Golden
Br. Lawrence Gordon
Fr. Donald L. Gorman
Fr. Richard Gorman
- New York Daily News 10.30.07
- Archdiocese of New York 01.21.16
- New York Daily News 01.21.16
- Gawker 01.21.16
- Church Militant 01.22.16
- CBS News 01.22.16
- Journal News 01.22.16
- DNAinfo 01.25.16
- Riverdale Press 01.28.16
- New York Daily News 05.18.17
- New York Times 05.18.17
- Journal News 05.23.17
- Church Militant 10.26.17
- LoHud 12.12.17
- Bronx Chronicle 01.27.18
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
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Fr. John F. Gormley
Fr. William J. Gormley
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Fr. James Gotimer
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Fr. James C. Gould
Fr. James R. Gowdy
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Mercedes Graber
Fr. Richard A. Graeber
Marionella Graham
Fr. David N. Gramkee
Fr. Joseph A. Grasso
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
Fr. William T. Greene
Sr. Maureen Gregory
Fr. Stephen B. Gregory
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.
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Fr. Thomas G. Gresock
Fr. Augustus “Gus” Griffin
Bishop Edward M. Grosz
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.
Fr. Francis A. Growney
Monsignor. In 2018 the diocese reviewed an allegation from a woman that Growney sexually abused her when she was age 6. He was pastor 1937-74 of St. William's in West Seneca. He died 8/18/75.
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Bishop Robert Eric Guglielmone
Fr. Robert Guiry
Fr. Gerard J. Guli
Fr. Anthony David Gulley
Fr. Dinualdo Destajo Gutierrez
Accused in a lawsuit settled in 4/22 of sexually abusing a boy, age 11-12, while a visiting priest from the Philippines at St. Francis de Sales in Belle Harbor NY in the early 1970s. Bishop of Marbel, Philippines 1982-2018. Died in 2019.
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Fr. Thomas F. Guyder
Fr. Ladislaus Guzielek
Fr. Thomas G. Hagerty
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Fr. James Cairnan Haggerty
Fr. John P. Hajduk
Fr. John P. Halpin
- Long Island Weekly News 08.19.19
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Fr. Robert W. Hammond
Fr. Michael R. Hands
- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Newsday 03.08.02
- Newsday 01.03.03
- Newsday 01.03.03
- Newsday 01.09.03
- Newsday 01.14.03
- Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 01.17.03
- Newsday 02.05.03
- NY Times 03.02.03
- Statement by Michael Hands 03.04.03
- Newsday 03.04.03
- Newsday 03.12.03
- Newsday 03.13.03
- Newsday 05.01.04
- Newsday 04.12.05
- Newsday 09.05.17
- Post-Star (Glen Falls NY) 09.05.17
- Associated Press via 12 News WBNG 09.06.17
- CBS 6 News WRGB 09.06.17
- Post-Star 09.06.17
- Times Union 09.06.17
- Post Star 01.05.18
- The Times-Union 01.05.18
- Newsday 02.27.18
- Times Union 02.27.18
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Austin B. Hanna
Fr. Francis J. Hanna
Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit in 2018 of sexually abusing an 8-year-old boy in 1966 while the boy was hospitalized after a car accident; Hanna was a chaplain at the hospital. Died 3/28/1996.
Br. James Vincent Hanney
Fr. John M. Harrington
Fr. Michael J. Harrington
Fr. Wallace A. Harris
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Statement by Archdiocese of New York 08.03.08
- WCBStv 08.03.08
- Daily News 08.04.08
- NY Post 08.04.08
- Daily News 08.04.08
- WABC 08.04.08
- Daily News 08.05.08
- NY Times 08.05.08
- NY Post 08.05.08
- eFluxMedia 08.05.08
- NY Times 08.09.08
- Edge 08.12.08
- NY Times 08.14.08
- Daily News 08.15.08
- NY Times 09.20.08
- NBC NY 09.16.10
- NY Daily News 09.16.10
- NY Times 09.16.10
- SNAP Statement 09.16.10
- NY Post 02.01.12
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
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Fr. Robert Harrison
- JRN 01.05.15
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 01.05.15
- NBC New York 01.05.15
- New York Times 01.05.15
- New York Daily News 01.06.15
- News One 01.06.15
- WABC 01.06.15
- Jeff Anderson & Associates 01.07.15
- Jeff Anderson & Associates 01.07.15
- Road to Recovery 01.09.15
- Capuchin Friars St. Joseph Province List 08.19.21
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Fr. John F. Harrold
Fr. Richard A. Hart
Fr. Francis J. Hartigan
Fr. Richard G. Hartnett
Br. Harold Harvers
Fr. Joseph Hassan
Fr. Kenneth C. Hasselbach
- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Newsday 02.24.94
- Newsday 03.13.02
- Sun Sentinel 01.30.09
- Miami Herald 02.01.09
- Newsday 02.03.09
- Newsday 03.15.09
- CBS4 02.03.10
- Newsday 02.03.10
- Orlando Sentinel 02.03.10
- Miami Herald 02.04.10
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Joseph J. Hassler
- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. Robert Stephen Hatela
Fr. Brian M. Hatrick
Fr. Ferdinand A. Hattala
Fr. John Hauser
Fr. John P. Haverty
Fr. James C. Hayes
Fr. James P. Hayes
Br. John Laurence Heathwood
Fr. Donald J. Hebert
Fr. Herman L. Heide
Fr. William J. Heim
Fr. George J. Hein
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. David W. Heinsler
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.03.20
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Fr. Leo J. Heizman
Fr. Louis J. Hendricks
Fr. Linus Hennessy
Br. Paul Kevin Hennessy
Fr. Placid Hennessy
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
Fr. Joseph Reginald Herlihy
Fr. Joseph Herzog
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Fr. Joseph W. Hickey
Fr. Eugene J. Hicks
Fr. J. Grant Higgins
Br. Thomas Higgs
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Fr. Francis T. Hogan
Fr. G. Stuart Hogan
Fr. Sylvester J. Holbel
Fr. Vincent Francis Holden
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Fr. Edgar M. Holihan
Fr. William J. Honer
- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. Thomas Honold
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.03.20
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Fr. Walter Hubert Maria Horan
Fr. Edward D. Horgan
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Fr. William J. Houston
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Bishop Howard J. Hubbard
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.
- Albany Times Union 02.05.04
- Albany Times Union 02.08.04
- New York Times 02.18.04
- White Report 06.24.04
- Albany Times Union 06.25.04
- Albany Times Union 08.08.04
- BA list of US Bishops Accused of Abuse 04.14.08
- Times Union 08.14.19
- Times Union 08.14.19
- Smith et al v Albany Diocese 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Times Union 08.15.19
- Catholic News Service via Crux 08.17.19
- North Country Public Radio 08.19.19
- Newsweek 08.21.19
- Daily Gazette 09.17.19
- News Evangelist 09.17.19
- Santee v Albany Diocese 10.03.19
- News 10 10.06.19
- Times Union 10.08.19
- Magee v Albany Diocese et al 10.11.19
- Hubbard Statement Times Union 10.13.19
- Times Union 10.13.19
- Spectrum News 10.14.19
- Carr v Albany Diocese et al 08.10.20
- Albany Times-Union 08.12.20
- Daily Gazette 08.12.20
- Catholic News Service 08.14.20
- CL v Diocese of Albany 03.09.21
- New York Post 03.19.21
- Associated Press 03.21.21
- Catholic News Agency – EWTN 03.24.21
- Albany Times Union 03.29.21
- Associated Press 07.31.21
- Times Union 07.31.21
- Times Union 08.13.21
- Times Union 09.11.21
- Times Union 02.27.22
- Times Union 03.25.22
- Times Union 06.26.22
- Times Union 09.03.22
- Times Union 11.18.22
- Associated Press 11.19.22
- Wall Street Journal 11.19.22
- The Pillar 11.19.22
- The Evangelist 11.18.22
- National Catholic Reporter 11.19.22
- Spotlight News 11.21.22
- Times Union 11.21.22
- National Catholic Reporter 12.19.22
- Times Union 08.01.23
- WAMC 08.01.23
- Associated Press 08.01.23
- Crux 08.04.23
- Daily Gazette 08.14.23
- Times Union 08.18.23
- Associated Press 08.19.23
- Spectrum News 08.19.23
- Times Union 08.19.23
- WAMC 08.19.23
- The Pillar 08.19.23
- New York Daily News 08.19.23
- Times Union 08.21.23
- Catholic News Agency 08.21.23
- New York Times 08.24.23
- Daily Gazette 08.25.23
- Spectrum News 08.25.23
- The Pillar 08.25.23
- Crux 08.26.23
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Deacon Edward J. Huckemeyer
Fr. Francis J. Hughes
- WPDH 07.30.20
- NBC New York 07.29.29
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Fr. Edgar P. Humphrey
Fr. Robert D. Huneke
- Newsday 04.12.02
- Newsday 04.23.02
- St Petersburg Times 05.24.02
- Tampa Tribune 05.24.02
- Suffolk Co Grand Jury Report 01.17.03
- South Bend Tribune 05.06.03
- Notre Dame Magazine 07.01.03
- Tribune 07.04.04
- Newsday 05.26.05
- The Orderver 04.25.10
- SNAP Statement 01.09.11
- Philadelphia Magazine 05.20.11
- Notre Dame Magazine 07.12.13
- Times Herald 03.22.14
- Newsday 05.28.14
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution 04.05.16
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution 04.06.16
- Newsday 11.14.17
- WFDS Tampa Bay 10.16.18
- Tampa Bay Times 10.17.18
- Newsday 02.16.19
- Newsday 08.15.19
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. John M. Hunt
Fr. Francis E. Husselbeck
- Albany Times Union Obituary via Legacy 05.18.03
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Fr. Raymond A. Hyland
In 6/16 a 78-year-old woman stated publicly that Hyland sexually abused her when she was ages 11 to 14 . The woman, who went on to become an Ursuline sister, said Hyland stepped in to help the family after one of her sisters was struck by a car and died. She said he would take her and two other sisters to plays, the circus, and such. She also said she told the archdiocese of the abuse in the mid-1980s, and the two priests who interviewed her asked her what she did "to activate his interest" in her. Hyland died 5/20/95. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.
Fr. Stanley Dominic Idziak
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.- Atlanta Journal and Constitution 02.20.91
- Georgia Bulletin 06.18.92
- Atlanta Journal and Constitution 06.23.92
- Atlanta Journal and Constitution 07.26.92
- Atlanta Journal and Constitution 04.17.93
- Georgia Bulletin 04.04.02
- Atlanta Journal Constitution 04.21.02
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution 07.07.17
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution 01.03.18
- Buffalo News 03.09.18
- National Catholic Reporter 03.09.18
- Archdiocese of Atlanta List 11.06.18
- Reporter Newspapers 11.07.18
- WSB TV 11.07.18
- Buffalo News 09.20.19
- GA PAC Report 03.23.23
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Fr. Fred D. Ingalls
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.- Buffalo News 02.27.04
- Buffalo News 06.18.04
- Buffalo News 06.19.04
- Buffalo News 03.12.05
- Buffalo News 02.28.18
- Niagara Gazette 03.13.18
- WIVB 03.13.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Buffalo Stories 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.21.18
- Buffalo News 06.20.18
- Buffalo News 08.14.19 updated 08.03.20
- Niagara Gazette 08.18.19
- Buffalo News 11.10.19
- WKBW 04.29.20
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Fr. Lawrence C. Inzeo
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
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. Clement R. Jarnot
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 10/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, ages 14-15, in 1972-73. The boy was a St. Francis High School student and Jarot was the school's Director of Admissions and a guidance counselor. Jarnot died in 2008.
Fr. Florian A Jasinski
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
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.- United Press Internation 06.07.86
- Associated Press 06.08.86
- WIVB 03.13.18
- Buffalo News 03.13.18
- Buffalo Stories 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 06.20.18
- Buffalo News 05.19.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19 updated 08.03.20
- Post Journal 12.23.19
- Buffalo News 12.27.19
- Buffalo News 03.13.20
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Fr. Robert A. Jeffers
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
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
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.- BA.org Summary of Directory Entries
- Journal News 04.07.02
- Journal News 04.08.02
- Journal News 04.09.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Journal News 07.09.05
- Newsday 07.09.05
- The Heights 02.15.10
- CBS New York 09.29.13
- Journal News 09.30.13
- SNAP Press Release 10.01.13
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
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Fr. Carleton Parker Jones
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 Jones
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Resigned in 1986.
Fr. Richard P. Judd
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.)- Diocese of Tucson Statement 03.27.03
- Arizona Daily Star 03.30.03
- Tucson Citizen 02.27.04
- Diocese of Tucson List 08.05.11
- Buffalo Stories 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.21.18
- Niagara Gazette 03.24.18
- Buffalo News 03.27.18
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Lockport Journal 09.01.19
- Buffalo News 08.26.21
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Fr. Alan D. Jupin
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.- Daily Gazette 05.08.03
- Times Union 05.08.03
- Times Union 05.09.03
- Troy Record 05.10.03
- Times Union 05.11.03
- Union Times 06.25.03
- Times Union 08.26.03
- Times Union 11.26.03
- Times Union 01.06.04
- Times Union 01.31.04
- Times Union 03.08.04
- Evangelist 03.11.04
- Albany Record 03.18.04
- Albany Times Union 06.15.04
- Evangelist 06.17.04
- Albany Times Unioin 03.19.11
- Albany Times Union 03.21.11
- WTEN 03.21.11
- Albany Times Union 03.25.11
- Albany Times Union 08.13.11
- WNYT 11.22.11
- Albany Times Union Obituary 01.29.19
- Smith et al v Albany Diocese 08.14.19
- Times-Union 07.07.20
- Daily Gazette 07.07.20
- Diocese of Albany List 11.20.20
- Spotlight News 08.27.21
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Fr. Michael P. Juran
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. David J. Jutton
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 12/3/18. Hospital, high school, state school, psychiatric center and police department chaplain. Assigned to parishes in Truxton, DeRuyter and Cicero. Died 12/16/17.
Fr. Richard Kammerer
Removed from active ministry in 11/18 due to allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct with children. Associate pastor at Corpus Christi parish in Mineola.- News 12 Long Island 11.05.18
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Fr. Gerald D. Kampfer
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
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. Daniel Karl
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 8/22. Noted to be deceased.
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Fr. William R. Karvelis
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. James Kasprzyk
In 2018 the diocese reviewed an allegation from a man who said Kasprzyk sexually abused him when he was between the ages of 10-15. Per his obituary, Kasprzyk retired in 1993 for "medical reasons" and died in 2014.
Fr. Charles M. Kavanagh
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.- BA.org Summary of Directory Entries
- NY Times 05.30.02
- Associated Press 05.31.02
- NY Times 12.07.02
- NY Times 02.11.03
- NY Times 09.16.03
- NY Times 12.18.03
- Journal News 07.09.04
- NY Times 07.09.04
- Irish Echo Online 08.04.04
- Journal News 07.09.05
- NY Times 01.07.06
- Irish Echo Online 01.11.06
- NY Times 09.14.06
- Erie Times-News 11.10.06
- NY Times 11.14.06
- NY Daily News 10.23.07
- NY Post 08.05.08
- Journal News 11.20.08
- The Beliefnet 06.24.10
- Statement by Archdiocese of NY 12.17.10
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
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Fr. George Kayser
Named publicly as accused by the Brooklyn diocese on its list updated in 2/19. Kayser died 6/3/10.
Fr. Edward L. Kazmierczak
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. Francis de Paul Kealy
In 2018 a man told the Buffalo diocese that Kealy humiliated him as a youth by making him expose his private parts. Kealy worked in the diocese at Bishop Timon High School 1951-1958. He died in NJ 10/17/14.
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Fr. John H. Kean
Status: SuedDiocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY
Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.Sources:
Fr. Frank M. Kearns
Francis Maurus Kearns. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in about 1965-67 at St. Joseph's in Dannemora. Died 2/4/90.Sources:
Fr. Walter T. Kearns
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Kearns eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1985.
Fr. Thomas F. Keating
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.- Post-Standard (NY) 03.21.03
- Press & Sun Bulletin 03.22.03
- Post-Standard 04.18.03
- Post-Standard 06.18.03
- Post-Standard 01.23.04
- Press & Sun Bulletin 01.23.04
- Post Standard 02.25.04
- Press & Sun Bulletin 02.25.04
- Press & Sun Bulletin 03.01.04
- New York Lawyer 09.24.04
- Press & Sun Bulletin 09.28.04
- Post Standard 12.16.04
- Press & Sun Bulletin 12.16.04
- Post-Standard 06.25.05
- News 10 Now (New York) 05.04.06
- Post-Standard 09.16.06
- Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin 11.21.16
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Diocese of Syracuse List 12.03.18
- Syracuse site 12.03.18
- Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin via USA Today 05.21.20
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Fr. James Keehan
Status: SuedDiocese: 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.- SI Live 08.15.19
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Fr. Paul M. Keeling
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
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.Sources:
Fr. Brian Keller
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 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.- Jeff Anderson & Associates Assignment History
- Tampa Tribune 09.03.03
- St Petersburg Times 09.03.03
- Buffalo News 10.13.03
- St Petersburg Times 11.22.03
- Buffalo News 08.03.07
- Buffalo News 02.28.18
- WIVB 03.13.18
- Buffalo Stories 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.21.18
- NY AG v Diocese of Buffalo 11.23.20
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Fr. James E. Kelly
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.- Associated Press 01.31.03
- Omaha World-Herald 02.01.03
- Albany Times Union (NY) / AP 02.04.03
- Omaha World-Herald 02.04.03
- Times Union 02.05.03
- Times Union 02.08.03
- Las Vegas Review-Journal 02.08.03
- Omaha World-Herald 02.23.03
- Associated Press 02.25.03
- Times Union 03.16.03
- Omaha World-Herald 03.25.03
- Omaha World-Herald 05.03.03
- Times Union 02.28.05
- Omaha World-Herald 08.18.05
- Omaha World-Herald 03.05.06
- Diocese of Albany Revised List 11.30.18
- Des Moines Register 11.01.23
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Fr. James G. Kelly
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
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. Stephen J. Kelly
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Kelly eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1993.
Fr. Thomas F. Kelly
Named publicly as accused by the Brooklyn diocese on its list in 2/2019. Died 1/16/2011.Sources:
Fr. Timothy Kelly
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.- St Cloud Times 06.06.11
- BehindThePineCurtin 06.07.11
- The Republic 06.07.11
- Wall Street Journal 06.07.11
- Star Tribune 06.07.11
- Minnesota Public Radio 06.07.11
- Star Tribune 06.07.11
- St Cloud Times 06.07.11
- SNAP Statement 06.07.11
- John Doe 174 v Order of St Benedict et al, Case No 11-CV-1489DWF, US District Court for State of Minnesota 06.07.11
- St Cloud Times 06.08.11
- Statement by Abbot John of St John’s Abbey 06.10.11
- St Cloud Times 06.10.11
- St John’s Abbey Statement 06.27.11
- WCNC TV 01.17.20
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Fr. Thomas L. Kemp
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 Kempczynski
Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/19 of sexually abusing a child, about age 6, for about a year in 1971. Pastor in 1971 of St. Rose of Lima in Forestville. Named monsignor in 1981. Retired in 1995. Died in 2009.- Buffalo News 08.14.19
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Fr. Edwin A. Kennedy
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 10/18/90. Named in lawsuit(s) in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.
Fr. John M. Kennedy
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 8/11/79.
Fr. John Kennington
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
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
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. Joseph Keyrouze
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Pastor for 30 years of St. William's in Troy until 6/99. Per list, removed 1999. Died 3/26/05.
Fr. Peter Kiarie
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. William J. Kiefer
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2019 or 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy for two years in the 1940s at St. Paul's Academy in Oswego. Died 4/27/90.Sources:
Fr. Edward X. Kieley
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Deceased.
Fr. Peter J. Kihm
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.- BA.org Assignment Record
- Poughkeepsie Journal 01.28.15
- Daily Freeman 01.28.15
- Daily Freeman 03.14.15
- Poughkeepsie Journal 03.21.16
- Daily Freeman 03.22.16
- Washington Times 03.23.16
- New York Daily News 05.18.17
- New York Times 05.18.17
- Journal News 05.23.17
- Church Militant 10.26.17
- LoHud 12.12.17
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
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Br. Lawrence A. Killelea
Entered the Order in 1942, professed final vows in 1951. Died 6/15/15. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a child 1974-76, beginning when the child was age 14. The abuse allegedly occurred while Killelea was assigned to Bishop Kearney High School in Irondequoit.
Fr. Michael J. King
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Laicized 6/1/74.Sources:
Fr. Nelson J. Kinmartin
In 2018 a man reported to the diocese that Kinmartin fondled him in 1982, when he was a freshman and Kinmartin was a guidance counselor at Bishop Turner High School. Kinmartin died in 1989.
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Fr. Charles A. Klauder
Monsignor. Pastor for 45 years of St. John the Baptist parish in Kenmore. Died 9/16/72. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/19. It notes multiple substantiated allegations.
Fr. John Klebauskas
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. Adolph C. Klein
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 6/12/94.Sources:
Fr. Robert James Klem
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
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. Theodore Kocian
Named publicly as accused on the Buffalo diocese's list updated 11/5/18. Kocian died in 1987.
Fr. Linus E. Kopczewski
Named publicly as accused on the Buffalo diocese's list updated 11/5/2018. Included on the Our Lady of Guadalupe Province Franciscans' list of credibly accused as of 1/2024.
Fr. William Ferrer Kopfman
Named publicly by the St. Joseph Province Dominicans on its list update 6/21/19. Allegations noted to have been established in 2019. Kopfman died in 1988. (We are placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the province is based."
Fr. Adolph M. Kowalczyk
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
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. Joseph Kozlowski
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of abuse in 1991-92 of a boy, age 7, at St Hyacinth in Glen Head and at All Saints Regional Catholic School. Died 6/20/15.
Fr. Peter Kranch
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Died 11/12/01.
Fr. Charles A. Kraus
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 5/25/08.Sources:
Fr. Thomas L. Kreiser
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.- SI Live 12.21.18
- Journal News 04.01.11
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer 07.25.11
- Rockland/Westchester Journal News 12.18.18
- WABC 12.18.18
- Archdiocese of New York 12.18.18
- SI Live 12.21.18
- Rockland/Westchester Journal News 01.17.19
- Rockland/Westchester Journal News 03.05.19
- Daily Voice 09.24.19
- CNA 09.25.19
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Fr. Morgan J. Kuhl
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.- BA.org Assignment Record
- New York Post 10.06.99
- New York Daily News 10.06.99
- New York Times 10.11.99
- Star Ledger 06.17.00
- New York Times 10.12.00
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Dallas Morning News 03.02.03
- Catalyst 04.30.03
- Staten Island Advance 05.24.03
- New York Post 05.25.03
- Larchmont Gazette 09.19.06
- Larchmont Gazette 09.19.06
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
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Fr. Ralph W. LaBelle
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.- The Journal News (NY) 04.21.02
- Journal News 04.25.02
- Journal News 09.14.03
- Journal News 07.09.05
- Newsday 07.09.05
- New York Daily News 05.18.17
- New York Times 05.18.17
- Journal News 05.23.17
- Church Militant 10.26.17
- LoHud 12.12.17
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
- SILive 08.14.19
- Staten Island Advance 01.02.21
- Staten Island Advance 02.06.21
- Staten Island Advance 03.13.21
- Staten Island Advance 12.17.21
- Staten Island Advance 08.16.21
- Staten Island Advance 09.05.21
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Fr. Stephen Joseph Ladika
Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Left the priesthood in 1965, married, moved to FL and raised a family. Died 8/24/11.
Fr. Joseph T. Lahey
Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 3/10/97.Sources:
Fr. Joseph Lainesca
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abused at St. Boniface Martyr in Sea Cliff, where he was in residence 9/97-8/99 and working with the Haitian Community in Elmont and Uniondale.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Emile G. LaLonde
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. C. Vincent Lane
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 12/3/18. Noted to have been removed from ministry. As of 2/14/20 there were two claims against Lane filed under the NY Child Victims Act.
Fr. William W. Lanphear
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
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. James M. Larche
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.
Fr. Joseph E. Larrabee
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. Frederick R. Learner
Status: AccusedDiocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY
Named publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at Leisure Village. No time from shown.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. James J. LeBar
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against LeBar eligible for the IRCP. Died 2/21/08.
Fr. Robert J. LeFevre
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.
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Fr. Charles W. Lehmkuhl
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 12/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, ages 7-17, in 1973-83. Lehmkuhl taught at Canisius College 1956-87. He is referred to in the suit as having been a family friend and a father figure and spiritual leader for the boy. Lehmkuhl died in 1995.
Fr. Frederick D. Leising
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. Andrew J. Lenahan
Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor in about 1960-63 at Holy Family in Stottville. Died 12/11/87.
Fr. John W. Lennon
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.'Assignments:
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Fr. Thomas P. Leonard
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.
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Fr. Arthur T. Leone
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Died in 2018. Laicization process was pending at the time of his death.
Fr. Edward N. Leroux
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
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.Assignments:
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Fr. Michael M. Lewandowski
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.- Tribune-Democrat 05.18.14
- Daily American 05.18.14
- WJAC 05.18.14
- We Are Central PA 05.18.14
- Centre Daily Times 05.19.14
- SNAP Statement 05.19.14
- Tribune-Democrat 05.19.14
- Washington Post (AP) 05.19.14
- Road to Recovery Media Release 05.20.14
- WGGB 05.21.14
- iObserve 05.21.14
- The Republican 05.21.14
- WWLP 05.21.14
- Buffalo News 04.09.18
- WGRZ 04.10.18
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
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Fr. Richard Lewkiewicz
In a massive civil suit filed in 10/03, 27 plaintiffs alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Lewkiewicz. Bishop DiMarzio announced in 11/04 that the Diocesan Review Board found that the allegation "had no merit." Lewkiewicz retired in 9/17.
Fr. Henry V. Lex
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 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
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.)Assignments:
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Br. James A. Liguori
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
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.
Fr. Steven J. Litz, Jr.
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Deceased.
Br. Patrick Logan
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.)Assignments:
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Fr. William R. Logan
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. Francis V. Logue
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Logue eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1981.
Fr. William J. Lombardy
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
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. John J. Lorinightus
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19 (name misspelled Loringhitus). Died 3/13/66.
Sr. Regina Losee
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing three girls, who were sisters, when they were ages 12 or 13 and residents of St. Colman's Home in Watervliet 1957-64. They said others at the home abused them as well, and Losee did nothing to stop the abuse. She died in 2012.
Fr. Robert V. Lott
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
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. John Lugowski
Pleaded guilty in 1987 to felony counts of sexual abuse of a 10-year-old boy. Sentenced to one year in county jail. Served 8 months. Admitted to sexual contact with five boys between 1981-87. Left priesthood in 1989. Claimed he met all of his victims through the YMCA and not his parish. Also worked in NJ.
Fr. Joseph F. Luker
Monsignor. Chancery positions included Director of Catholic Charities and Director of Diocesan Hospitals. Accused in a lawsuit filed 6/30/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in about 1971 or 1972 at St. Peter's in Lowville. Died 6/21/72.
Fr. Andrezj Lukianiuk
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/22/19. Permanently removed from ministry 6/23/11.
Fr. William D. Lum
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.- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 01.15.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 02.02.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 04.22.02
- Associated Press 05.02.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 05.03.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 05.09.02
- Post Standard (NY) 05.12.02
- Post Standard 05.22.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- Democrat & Chronicle 08.10.12
- WHAM 08.07.13
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.15.19
- Rochester Beacon 05.20.21
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Fr. Donald J. Lutz
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
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.Assignments:
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Fr. John J. Lynch
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry.
Fr. Michael Lynch
Status: SuedDiocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY
Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. William J. Lynch
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Noted to have had one claim against him after his death. Died in 1994 at age 88.
Fr. Bernard M. Mach
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.- Buffalo News 12.09.93
- Buffalo News 12.14.93
- Buffalo News 12.20.93
- Buffalo News 12.21.93
- Buffalo News 12.22.93
- Buffano News 12.22.93
- Buffano News 12.23.93
- Buffalo News 12.27.93
- Buffalo News 03.26.94
- Jane and James Doe Complaint 04.25.94
- Buffalo News 11.08.94
- Buffalo News 10.16.98
- Buffalo News 04.02.02
- Buffalo News 02.28.18
- Niagara Gazette 03.13.18
- WIVB 03.13.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Buffalo Stories 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.21.18
- Olean Times Herald 03.21.18
- Union Sun-Journal 04.08.18
- Buffalo News 05.27.18
- WKBW 05.02.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19 updated 08.03.20
- Buffalo News 03.22.20
- Buffalo News 08.26.21
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Fr. Edward C. Madore
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
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
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. Stephen Maguire
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Laicization process pending.
Br. Alphonsus Maher
Died 7/19/99. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 9/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abuse of a 16-year-old boy in about 1974, while the boy was a student at Bishop Ford High School.Sources:
Fr. Daniel J. Maher
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
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
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.
Deacon William D. Mahoney
Permanent deacon. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing a child, ages 9-13, in 1983-86. The child attended St. Ignatius Loyola in Hicksville. Went on to ordination as an Episcopal priest. Retired to Iowa. Mahoney died 3/18/19.
Fr. Peter V. Malloy
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.)Assignments:
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Fr. Donald T. Malone
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
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. Donald J. Manfred
Per Attorney Jeff Anderson in 4/21, Manfred was accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in 1971.
Fr. Eugene Mangan
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. Charles M. Mangini
Removed in 1993. Name quietly added among seven others to diocesan website in 11/17 of priests laicized by the Vatican office "authorized to deal with cases involving sexual abuse of minors by a cleric." Per diocese's list in 2/19, permanently removed from ministry 8/11/03, laicized 5/25/07.
Fr. Alvin Manni
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. Rudolph Manozzi
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 9/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of molesting a 10-year-old boy in 1953 while assigned to Our Lady of Peace in Gowanus. Deceased. The same accuser also alleged abuse by Bro. Masseo Buteri 1952-56.
Deacon Arthur Manzione
Deacon. Removed in 8/03, accused of abuse in the early 1980s. Elementary school principal at the time of the alleged abuse. Laicization announced in 9/05. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.
Fr. Francis J. Manzo
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
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."
Sr. Giovanna Marie Marcoccia
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 of sexually abusing a minor 1964-65 while assigned to St. Joseph in Green Island.Sources:
Fr. Paul M. Marconi
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. Ralph J. Maresca
Monsignor. Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi in Astoria when accused in a lawsuit filed in summer 2021 under the NY Child Victims Act of a child, age 7, over 30 years previously, while assigned to St. Edmund in Brooklyn.
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Fr. Umberto Marino
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Marino eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2004.
Fr. Carsten P. Martensen
The Rochester diocese received an allegation in 3/19 that Martensen sexually abused a minor in the 1970s. Campus minister since 2007 at Ithaca College at Cornell. Also taught in the South Bronx at a summer day camp and was chaplain at Fordham Prep. Suspended pending investigation by the Jesuits.
Fr. Patrick H. Martin
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. Roger M. Martin
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. Deceased.
Fr. Loville N. Martlock
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.Assignments:
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Fr. Fabian Maryanski
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- BA.org Assignment Record
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Fr. Donald C. Mason
Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.Sources:
Fr. Gabriel Massaro
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
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.
Fr. Stanley G. Mathews
Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Mathews eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1993.
Mary Ann Mattes
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. George F. Mattice
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Noted to have been removed from ministry.
Fr. Edward L. Maurer
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. John H. Maurer
Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list updated 9/20/19. Maurer died 4/27/93.
Fr. Cronan Maxwell
St. Bonaventure University faculty member. Involved in Marriage Encounter, chaplain for the Franciscan Brothers in Smithtown, Mission Band member. Died 6/13/84, age 54. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
Fr. Rene Maynard
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
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.- Archdiocese of New York Statement 09.29.13
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Fr. John H. McCabe
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Bernard in Levittown, where he was assigned starting in 1989. He died in 1/21.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick
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.
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Fr. Charles J. McCarthy
McCarthy's name was one of eight released in 6/18 by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian of priests accused of sexually abusing minors. Assigned to St. Andrew's 1964 until his death in 1971. The alleged abuse occurred during his time at St. Andrew's.
Fr. James E. McCarthy
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.- Buffalo News 11.29.19
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Fr. James F. McCarthy
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 A. McCarthy
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Noted to have had one claim against him, after his death. Died in 1981 at age 73.
Fr. John Joseph McCarthy
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
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
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. Henry J. McCloud
Died 10/2/79. In a massive civil suit filed 10/1/03, 27 victims alleged abuse by 24 priests, including McCloud. One man said McCloud abused him in 1964. On diocese's list in 2/19.
Fr. Joseph C. McComiskey
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
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. Robert J. McConnin
Placed on leave without privileges 2/15/07 after allegations that he molested a boy more than 20 years prior. Review board investigated and found allegations to be credible. Laicized 4/24/15. On diocese's list in 2/19.
Fr. Richard J. McCormick
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.- St. Petersburg Times 03.23.02
- St. Petersburg Times 03.29.02
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- Diocese of Columbus List updated 02.10.20
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- Archdiocese of New Orleans Revised List 12.08.20
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Fr. Webster J. McCue
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 10/28/91.Sources:
Fr. James McDermott
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 11/30/18. Resigned in 1997.
Fr. James J. McDevitt
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.- Daily Star 06.12.09
- Daily Star 06.18.09
- WBNG Channel 12 07.16.09
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- WTEN 07.18.09
- Daily Star 04.15.10
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- Albany Times Union 05.19.10
- Catskill Mountain News 08.18.10
- Albany Times Union 08.19.10
- Diocese of Albany Revised List 11.30.18
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Fr. Charles McDonagh
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. John P. McDonagh
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list in 6/22. Review Board found the allegation credible and substantiated. Canonical process was pending.
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Fr. Herbert J. McElroy
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
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.- Newsday 02.16.19
- Long Island News 02.19.19
- Riverhead News-Review 02.19.19
- Alexander Jack v Rockville Centre Diocese et al 10.22.19
- Silvestre v Diocese of Rockville Centre et al 10.22.19
- Joanne Jack v Diocese of Rockville Centre et al 10.22.19
- Newsday 10.23.19
- Long Island News 12 10.23.19
- Patch 10.23.19
- Newsday 04.24.21
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Fr. Thomas F. McGee
Named publicly as accused in 5/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson. Subject of a lawsuit under the NY Child Victims Act, of abuse of a minor in 1973. McGee died in 1997.
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Fr. John J. McGeever
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.
Fr. Charles J. McGirr
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against McGirr eligible for the IRCP. Died 1949.
Fr. William McGlynn
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 6/12/72.Sources:
Br. Robert B. McGovern
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
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. Joseph Ignatius McGuiness
Named publicly as accused by the Dominicans St. Joseph Province on its list in late 2018. No indication as to when or where the alleged abuse occurred. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese, which is where the province is based.) Died in 1994. Added to Columbus diocese's list 12/3/19.
Fr. Francis W. McKenna
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
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.- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Newsday 03.13.02
- Newsday 04.02.02
- Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 01.17.03
- Newsday 02.13.03
- Riverhead (NY) News-Review Online 02.13.03
- Newsday 03.18.03
- Newsday 04.15.03
- Newsday 04.30.09
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.20
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Br. John McLoughlin
Status: SuedDiocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY
Named in a suit filed in 10/02 by 26 people claiming they were abused by twelve priests and one brother (McLoughlin). The suit alleged that McLoughlin abused one boy he took to his summer home in Rocky Point some time between1973 and 1975. McLoughlin was assigned to Cathedral Prep High School 1973-1975.- Newsday 10.16.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
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Fr. John G. McLoughlin
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
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
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
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. John F. McNamara
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2021 under the NY Child Victims Act of child sexual abuse, occurring 1945-47. McNamara died in 1971.
Fr. Robert E. McNamara
Monsignor. Assigned to parishes in Cattaraugus, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. Pastor of St. Anthony in Farnham for six years. Pastor of St. Gregory the Great 1974 until his death 12/10/93, age 68. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
Deacon Lawrence McNeill
Deacon. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against McNeill eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2006.
Fr. James R. McNerney
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
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.Sources:
Fr. Joseph M. McPherson
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.Sources:
Fr. Roger McQuarrie
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Mortimer J. Melican
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Melican eligible for the IRCP. Left ministry in the early 1970s and married. Died in 2011.
Fr. Edward L. Melton
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
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
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. Robert A. Meng
Accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act in 8/19 of sexually abusing a girl 1969-72, beginning when the girl was age 4. Meng was pastor of Holy Rosary in Rochester 1968-93. He retired in 1993 and died in 2010.
Fr. Gary J. Mercure
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.
- Post-Star 02.04.11
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- Albany Times Union 02.04.11
- Berkshire Eagle 02.05.11
- WNYT 02.05.11
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- Daily Gazette 02.07.11
- Albany Times Union 02.08.11
- Berkshire Eagle 02.08.11
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- Post-Star 02.09.11
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- WTEN 02.12.11
- Albany Times Union 02.16.11
- Fox 23 03.10.11
- Albany Times Union 01.12.12
- Albany Times Union 09.08.13
- SNAP Statement 09.08.13
- Burlington Free Press 09.23.13
- SNAP Response to Decision by VT Court 10.14.13
- Albany Times Union 10.14.13
- CBS 6 10.14.13
- Post-Star 10.23.13
- Albany Times Union 11.02.13
- Albany Times Union 01.17.14
- Albany Times Union 02.07.14
- SNAP Statement 02.07.14
- Westport News 02.07.14
- Troy Record 02.08.14
- NY Law Journal 02.10.14
- New York Daily News 04.27.16
- Glens Falls Post-Star 10.23.16
- Diocese of Albany Revised List 11.30.18
- WNYT 07.18.19
- The Telegraph 06.15.20
- The Telegraph 09.28.21
- Albany Times Union 04.03.22
- Albany Times Union 06.26.22
- Albany Times Union 06.11.23
- Albany Times Union 10.03.23
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Fr. John M. Merklinger
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
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
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 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.- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Newsday 05.17.00
- New York Daily News 11.16.00
- Newsday 03.19.02
- Newsday 06.03.02
- Newsday 07.31.02
- Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 01.17.03
- Newsday 02.26.03
- Newsday 08.23.04
- Newsday 01.24.05
- Tribune 02.07.10
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Gerard R. Miller
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
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. Mark A. Miller
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a child, beginning when the child was age 11 in 1976. Miller was assigned to St. Helen's in Gates at the time of the alleged abuse.Sources:
Fr. Michael J. Miller
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. Robert J. Miller
Died 2/25/88. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, ages 7-9, while assigned to Good Shepherd parish in Henrietta, NY 1967-69.
Fr. Henry Mills
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. Arthur Minichello
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry 6/21/18.
Fr. John Minkler
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
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
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.- Post-Standard 01.15.98
- Post-Standard 07.01.02
- Post-Standard 07.22.02
- Post-Standard 08.02.02
- Post-Standard 06.18.03
- Post-Standard 10.31.03
- Post Standard 01.05.04
- Syracuse News 02.09.16
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Syracuse site 12.03.18
- Diocese of Syracuse List 12.03.18
- Post-Standard 07.11.19
- Palladium Times 06.06.20
- Syracuse com 06.17.20
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Fr. Leo Joseph Mojecki
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
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.Assignments:
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Fr. Thomas Morrin
Named publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese on its list of accused in 3/21. Per the list, the abuse occurred at a private home on Long Island. No time-frame shown. Worked in MA, NC, VA, OH, NY. Died 7/27/67 in Boston.
Fr. William J. Morris
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Deceased. Noted to have had one claim against him, after his death.
Br. Lewis Morrow
Religious brother, professed vows in 1963. Named publicly as accused by the Congregation of Holy Cross on its list 6/12/19. It notes multiple allegations of abuse in the 1970s, received in 1977. Permanently removed from ministry in 2003. Died in 2004.
Fr. Thomas O. Morrow
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. John J. Morse
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 12/3/18. Noted to have had one claim against him, after his death. Died in 1990 at age 58.
Fr. Robert D. Moss
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
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. Edward E. Muerder
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Not indexed or listed in the Official Catholic Directory after 2009.- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. Francis X. Mulhall
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. J. Gregory Mulhall
Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a minor from about 1983 to 1984 at Church of the Annunciation in Ilion, where he was pastor 1961-85.Died 11/14/01.
Fr. Andrew Robert Mulvaney
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act. Seven different assignments as parish priest, then pastor 1977-83 at St. Martin's in Port Leyden. Army chaplain 1983-2003, then pastor at Black River and Deferiet NY parishes until retirement in 2012. Died 5/27/13.
Fr. Joseph T. Mundy
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.
Rev. George G. Murdock
Status: AccusedDiocese: Archdiocese of New York NY
Ordained in 1917. Monsignor. Reportedly, in 6/19 an archdiocesan priest reported that he had been sexually abused by Murdock as a child in the late 1950s, and that Murdock had also molested eight other boys. Murdock's name was added to the archdiocese's list.
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Fr. Arthur E. Murphy
Status: AccusedDied: 07/14/1959
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NYMonsignor. From Ireland. Ordained in 1918. Spent his entire priesthood at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Manhattan. Died in 1959. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Murphy eligible for the IRCP.
Br. Bryan Robert Murphy
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
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.
Fr. Dennis P. Murphy
Accused in a 2021 lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of the sexual abuse of a minor. Per the diocese, Murphy maintained his innocence.
Br. Howard Murphy
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.
Fr. John T. Murphy
Status: SuedDiocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing a child, ages 10-12, in 1963-65. The child was a student at Holy Family in Hicksville.- Long Island Weekly News 08.19.19
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Fr. Thomas F. Murphy
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Dominic's in Oyster Bay, where he was assigned 5/79-6/87.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. John G. Murray
Named publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese on its list in 3/21, noting he was assigned in the diocese 1964-66 and that the abuse allegedly occurred at a private house in Point Lookout. He was assigned to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Point Lookout 9/64-/9/65.Assignments:
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Janice Nadeau
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
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.- Post-Standard 09.19.01
- Post-Standard (NY) 06.18.03
- Post-Standard 01.07.04
- Post-Standard 01.17.04
- Post-Standard 06.26.07
- City of Angels 10.26.08
- News and Observer 04.29.10
- Renew America 12.04.11
- Syracuse News 09.13.15
- Syracuse News 09.15.15
- New York Upstate website 02.14.18
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Syracuse com 09.11.18
- Diocese of Syracuse List 12.03.18
- Syracuse site 12.03.18
- WKTV TV 08.14.19
- WFAE 12.05.19
- Syracuse com 02.14.20
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Fr. Kenneth T. Nee
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
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
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.Assignments:
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Fr. Bernard C. Newcomb
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing two children, ages 15 and 16, between 1963-64, while assigned to St. Cecilia's in Ironequoit. Died in 12/93.Sources:
Fr. Louis I. Newman
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. Terrence N. Niedbalski
Named publicly by the diocese in 10/19 as having substantiated allegations against him of child sexual abuse. Removed from ministry in 1975. Died 7/10/97.
Fr. Paul M. Nogaro
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. Thomas Nohilly
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Removed from ministry 7/22/02. Laicized 11/25/11. Died 1/25/19.Sources:
Fr. Joseph Nohs
Suspended in 3/2022 while investigated by the Nassau County D.A.'s office for possible child pornography possession. Assigned at the time of his suspension to St. Bernard's in Levittown.
Fr. Joseph M. Nolan
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
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
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 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.- Daily Freeman 03.02.06
- Albany Times Union 03.04.06
- Daily Freeman 06.10.06
- Irish Voice (New York) 06.14.06
- Daily Freeman 11.05.06
- NY Post (AP) 11.06.06
- Daily Freeman 11.26.06
- Newsday 01.21.07
- Daily Freeman 01.21.07
- Albany Times Union 01.22.07
- Daily Mail 07.09.08
- Daily Freeman 07.13.08
- Albany Times Union 04.14.12
- Statement by the Diocese of Albany 04.14.12
- YNN 04.14.12
- WRGB 04.14.12
- Albany Times Union 04.24.12
- Fox 23 04.24.12
- Watershed Post 04.26.12
- Daily Mail 04.26.12
- Daily Mail 04.28.12
- Diocese of Albany 06.30.18
- Diocese of Albany Revised List 11.30.18
- WNYT 07.18.19
- Register Star 08.16.19
- Albany Times Union 12.11.19
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Fr. Herold M. Nuwer
Assistant priest then administrator in Buffalo and Niagara Falls parishes. Pastor of Our Lady of Loretto in Buffalo beginning in 1978. Pastor of Immaculate Conception in Ransomville 1988-2004. Retired in 2004. Died 5/28/09. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.
Fr. Mieczyslaw F. Nycz
"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
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. Edward J. O’Brien
Named publicly as accused by the New York archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims eligible for the IRCP. Died 4/9/02.
Fr. Eugene J. O’Brien
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.- Settlement 01.30.97
- NY Times 10.21.08
- Fordham Ram 11.07.08
- The Paper of Fordham University 11.20.08
- SNAP Statement 02.11.09
- Fairfield Mirror 10.15.09
- Connecticut Post 10.16.09
- The Journal 09.07.10
- The Paper 08.09.16
- Fordham Ram 08.16.16
- Jesuits Northeast Province List 01.15.19
- The Fordham Ram 02.08.23
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Fr. James T. O’Brien
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry in 2002.
Br. John Francis O’Brien
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. William B. O’Brien
Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against O'Brien eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2014.
Fr. Kenneth F. O’Connell
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
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.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Edmund J. O’Connor
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.
Fr. John O’Connor
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Died in 1961.
Br. John Justin O’Connor
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
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.- North Country Daily 12.15.99
- Post-Standard 03.23.02
- Post-Standard 05.12.02
- Press Republican 07.02.02
- Post-Standard 01.29.03
- Press Republican 01.31.03
- Watertown Daily Times 10.06.04
- RichardSipecom 04.17.07
- North Country Now 03.14.18
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Bishop LaValley Letter 11.10.18
- Diocese of Ogdensburg List 11.13.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 11.29.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 08.16.19
- WWNY 06.30.20
- Press Republican 07.02.20
- Adirondack Daily Entreprise 04.08.21
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Fr. Michael J. O’Farrell
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing a child, ages 8-10, in 1967-69. The child attended St. Anne's in Brentwood.- Long Island Weekly News 08.19.19
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Fr. Daniel M. O’Hare
Accused in early 2019 of sexually abusing a minor in the 1990s. The archdiocese reportedly learned of the allegation from the Orange County NY D.A. O'Hare denied the allegation. Placed on leave pending investigation.
Fr. Michael D. O’Herlihy
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
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.- WABC 12.18.15
- The Patch [White Plains] 12.18.15
- Journal News 12.18.15
- Journal News 12.19.15
- Daily Voice 12.19.15
- 12 News 12.20.15
- Catholic New York 12.23.15
- New York Daily News 05.30.16
- New York Daily News 09.26.16
- Journal News 09.26.16
- CBS New York 09.27.16
- The Patch 09.27.16
- Fios 1 News 09.27.16
- Irish Central 09.28.16
- Journal News 09.29.16
- New York Times 05.18.17
- New York Daily News 05.18.17
- Journal News 05.23.17
- Church Militant 10.26.17
- LoHud 12.12.17
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
- Daily Beast. 07.18.21
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Fr. Michael J. O’Leary
Status: AccusedDiocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at a hotel in Jay Peak, VT. No time frame shown. Appears to have worked in the diocese 1966-76.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Br. Francis O’Lone
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
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
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.- Associated Press 05.02.02
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 05.03.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 05.04.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 05.08.02
- Post-Standard 05.12.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 06.17.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 06.17.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 06.17.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 07.15.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.09.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 11.13.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 12.13.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 02.18.03
- Democrat and Chronicle 05.10.03
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer 08.19.04
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer 08.19.04
- Newsday (AP) 09.21.04
- WHEC-TV 12.08.05
- SNAP Statement 05.31.12
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- Democrat and Chronicle 02.28.19
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.15.19
- WHAM 09.09.19
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.03.20
- WHAM 08.04.20
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 08.06.20
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Fr. Joseph O’Nolan
Named publicly as accused by the Rockville Centre diocese on its list in 3/21. It notes alleged abuse occurring at a private house in Amityville. He was assigned to St. Martin in Amityville Summers 1972-74 and to St. Louis de Montfort in Sound Beach 9/74-11/76.Assignments:
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Br. Ben O’Reilly
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
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. Patrick Fursey O’Toole
From Ireland. Ordained in Ireland for the Diocese of Brooklyn. Elevated to Monsignor in 1986. Retired to FL. Died 3/8/17. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 9/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing an altar boy, ages 9-18, in the 1980s, at St. Ann's in Brooklyn.
Fr. Richard O’Brien
Status: AccusedDied: 12/13/1963
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NYOrdained in 1895. Elevated in 1922 to monsignor. In 2018 an 82-year-old woman reported to the diocese that O'Brien sexually abused her when she was 10 in the 1940s, at Annunciation Parish in Buffalo. O'Brien died in 1963, at age 101.
Fr. Anthony Ocloo
Status: ChargedDiocese: 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
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.
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Fr. Paul Oehler
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 5/22. Noted to be deceased.
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Fr. Edward W. Offenheiser
Per the Brooklyn diocese on 2/22/19, Offenheiser had been accused, but he was not included on its list because the diocese 'found the allegations to be unsubstantiated.' Offenheiser's accuser was, however, included in the IRCP (Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program). Died in 1988.Assignments:
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Fr. Uriroghene Okrokoto
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.
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Paul Oligny
Oligny'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 1986. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)
Fr. Donald J. Ophals
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.- Daily Gazette 05.08.03
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Br. Raymond O’Reilly
O'Reilly'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 1995. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)
Fr. Richard J. Orlando
Orlando's name was one of eight released 6/18 by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian of priests accused of sexually abusing minors. Retired in 1993. Died 1/27/06.
Fr. Basil A. Ormsby
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
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.- The Buffalo News 02.27.18
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Fr. Martin J. Osborne
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 9/8/05.Sources:
Fr. Cornelius T. Otero
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
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.- WBNG Channel 12 05.21.14
- Post-Standard 05.21.14
- SNAP Statement 05.21.14
- NYC Central 05.21.14
- Binghamton Homepage 05.21.14
- Syracuse com 06.11.14
- SNAP Statement 06.11.14
- Post-Standard 07.08.14
- SNAP Statement 07.08.14
- Post-Standard 08.12.14
- SNAP Statement 08.26.14
- Syracuse com 08.26.14
- WICZ 08.26.14
- Post-Standard 11.05.14
- CNY Central 11.05.14
- Press & Sun-Bulletin 11.06.14
- Syracuse com 06.02.17
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Diocese of Syracuse List 12.03.18
- Syracuse site 12.03.18
- Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin 08.16.21
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Fr. Joseph A. Pace
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Laicized.
Fr. John N. Paddack
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.- New York Daily News 03.18.19
- The Patch 03.19.19
- New York Daily News 06.25.19
- Legal Examiner Blog 06.26.19
- New York Daily News 07.02.19
- Patch 07.05.19
- WCBS 880 Radio 07.16.19
- New York Post 08.14.19
- SILive 08.14.19
- SI Live 10.02.19
- Al Jazeera 10.23.19
- Associated Press 12.28.19
- The City 07.01.20
- SI Live 07.29.20
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- Staten Island Advance 05.06.21
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Fr. John J. Padian
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
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.- SILive 08.14.19
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Fr. Daniel J. Palys
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
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.- Catholic Courier 03.27.11
- Statement by Diocese of Rochester 03.27.11
- Democrat and Chronicle 03.28.11
- WHEC 03.29.11
- Democrat and Chronicle 07.21.11
- WHEC 07.21.11
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- SNAP 06.07.12
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- Diocese of Rochester List Updated 09.30.18
- Democrat and Chronicle 01.16.19
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.15.19
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Fr. Anthony J. Paone
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. It notes allegations received in 2002 of abuse of a minor in around 1953. Paone was working in 1953 at Brooklyn Prep. He died 12/31/90.
Fr. Frank J. Parisi
Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Malverne NY for 11 years. Suspended in 6/16 due to allegation of "inappropriate behavior with a minor " 20 years previously at another parish.
Fr. Edmond A. Parrakow
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 J. Parsons
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Parsons eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2002.
Fr. Harold Hugh Paul
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
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.Assignments:
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Fr. John F. Pendergast
Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in about 1987-89 at St. Mary's in Massena. Died 5/21/98.Sources:
Fr. Joseph Henry Penkaul
The diocese reviewed an allegation in 2018 by a man who reported that Penkaul sexually abused him when the man was age 14 or 15. Penkaul died in 2008.
Fr. David J. Peter
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.
Sr. Ann Peterson
Accused in a 12/19 lawsuit of sexually abusing a girl over five years, beginning when the girl was age 10 in 1963, at St. Joseph's parish school in Middletown. Peterson denied the allegation.
Fr. Steven J. Peterson
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
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.
Fr. James Pfeiffer
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Died in 2002.
Fr. Adam Joseph Pfundstein
Monsignor. Parish priests, diocesan director of camps. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at Notre Dame in New Hyde Park, where Pfundstein was pastor 6/48 until his death 8/11/73.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. John Phillips
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Died 12/21/01.
Fr. Thomas R. Phillips
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Phillips eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2000.
Br. Richard Pinke
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
Status: ConvictedDiocese: 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
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.- BA.org Summary of Directory Entries
- NY Daily News 04.16.02
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Fr. Lawrence M. Pizzuti
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
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.- Newsday 04.17.02
- NY Times 04.19.02
- Newsday 05.14.02
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- Newsday 06.07.02
- Newsday 06.14.02
- Suffolk Co Grand Jury Report 01.17.03
- NY Times 02.01.03
- Newsday 02.11.03
- Telegram & Gazette 02.17.03
- NY Times 02.20.03
- Compasso et al v Volmer et al, 04.14.03
- Newsday 04.15.03
- NY Times 12.04.03
- Worcester Telegram & Gazette 07.22.07
- ABC News 10.23.07
- EDGE Boston 10.24.07
- Albany Times Union 11.07.07
- Inside Catholic 11.26.07
- Statement by Diocese of Rockville Centre 12.04.09
- Rolling Stone 01.21.20
- Newsday 04.24.21
- Newsday 05.21.21
- Newsday 05.27.21
- Altamont Enterprise 06.15.21
- Jeff Anderson & Associates Press Release and Video 08.09.21
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Fr. Stephen Placa
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
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
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
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. George J. Pollard
Died 11/26/87. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. Peter J. Popadick
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
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.
Fr. Thomas M. Powell
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Noted to have had one claim against him, after his death.
Br. Edward Powers
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. Richard Prange
Status: SuedDiocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. Richard Prange
Status: SuedDiocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act.- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. Edward C. Pratt
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
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.- BA.org Assignment Record
- The Gothamist 09.26.17
- New York Daily News 09.26.17
- CBS New York 09.26.17
- Queens Courier 09.27.17
- Spectrum News NY1 09.27.17
- New York Daily News 09.27.17
- New York Daily News 09.28.17
- Queens Chronicle 10.05.17
- Queens Times Ledger 10.06.17
- New York Daily News 10.09.17
- WCBS-880 (CBS Radio) 10.10.17
- New York Times 10.11.17
- ABC7 Eyewitness News 10.25.17
- New York Daily News 11.20.17
- New York Daily News 11.21.17
- QNS 12.19.17
- New York Daily News 09.26.18
- Queens Courier 02.19.19
- Diocese of Brooklyn List 02.22.19
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Fr. Albert J. Proud
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
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.
- Journal News 10.01.02
- Times Herald-Record 10.02.02
- Journal News 10.04.02
- Boston Globe 11.22.02
- Courier Post 12.12.02
- Burlington County Times 02.15.08
- Philadelphia Inquirer 02.19.08
- The Times 02.20.08
- Theater Lohudblogs 06.01.11
- Journal News 08.23.19
- Journal News Obituary 08.23.19
- Salesians List 03.31.20
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Fr. Joseph B. Pugliese
Named publicly by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Removed from ministry in 1996. Died 5/6/98.Sources:
Fr. Guy J. Puglisi
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. Arthur D. Purcell
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry 8/30/04.
Fr. Robert H. Purcell
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. Edward George Quaid
Monsignor. Pastor of St. Mary's in Oswego 1935-1964. Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Deceased.
Br. Dominic Quigley
Suspended in 9/14 from assignment at American Martyrs parish in Queens after accusation he sexually abused a male St. Francis Prep student in 2003. D.A. launched investigation. Status of case unknown in 5/16.Sources:
Fr. Patrick W. Quigley
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 A. Quinn
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Noted to have been removed from ministry. Taught in 1970s and 1980s at Seton Catholic Central High School in Binghamton. Diocesan chaplain for the deaf, parish pastor in Binghamton and Endwell.
Fr. James F. Quinn
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.- BA.org Assignment Record
- Post-Standard 05.08.03
- Post-Standard 07.29.03
- Associated Press 11.18.03
- Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.25.04
- Observer-Dispatch 06.15.04
- Associated Press 08.18.04
- Zumpany v Quinn, 1312 CA 04-00798 NY Appellate Court 11.19.04
- Post-Standard 12.16.04
- Associated Press 07.01.05
- NY Law Journal 07.18.05
- Newsday 12.15.05
- Appeals Court Opinion 02.21.06
- Observer Dispatch (AP) 02.22.06
- Syracuse Post Standard 02.03.13
- New York Daily News 04.08.16
- Observer-Dispatch 12.03.18
- Diocese of Syracuse List 12.03.18
- Syracuse site 12.03.18
- Syracuse site 12.18.18
- Post-Standard 02.14.19
- Rome Sentinel 02.20.19
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Fr. Lawrence J. Quinn
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. Lawrence T. Quinn
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Quinn eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2004.
Fr. Michael Raimondo
Status: AccusedDiocese: Archdiocese of New York NY
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/18. Deceased (Italy).
Fr. Joseph Rappl
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. Jacob R. Rauber
Accused of child sexual abuse in a 2019 lawsuit under the NY Child Victims Act. Pastor of St. Leo's in Hilton, NY 1954-1968. Retired in 1968. Died 6/26/78.
Fr. Ricardo Raveneau
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry 4/2/02.
Fr. Leo F. Reddy
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under NY's Child Victims Act of abusing a child, age 12-13. In 8/21 the Diocese announced that its Review Board had deemed the allegations substantiated. Reddy died 1/4/76.
Fr. Henry J. Reel
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. Francis X. Reilly
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 1/5/91.Sources:
Fr. Richard Reina
Accused in a lawsuit in 1/20 of sexually abusing a 15-year-old in about 1972 at Holy Cross Church.- Buffalo News 01.02.20
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Fr. George E. Reinheimer
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Reinheimer eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2010.
Fr. William J. Remey
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abused at St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, where he was assigned beginning in 1960. Died 4/18/88. (Not to be confused with Msgr. William J. Remey of NY, who died in 1979.)- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Br. William Rettino
Bro. Vincent De Paul. Joined the Xaverians in 1958. Named publicly as accused by the order on its list 7/12/2019. Allegation noted to have been received in 1992, of abuse in Brooklyn in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Left the Xaverians in 2006. Deceased.Assignments:
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Fr. Alphonse Dallinger
Named publicly in 4/22 by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian as accused in a lawsuit that settled in 2021. Dallinger allegedly sexually abused a boy, ages 10-13, during 1970-73, while assigned to St. Mark's in Brooklyn. He died 4/7/89.
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Fr. Charles A. Ribaudo
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.- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Suffolk Co Grand Jury Report
- Newsday 04.05.02
- Newsday 06.28.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Newsday 01.03.03
- Newsday 01.03.03
- NY Times 01.04.03
- Newsday 01.09.03
- Newsday 02.11.03
- Newsday 02.11.03
- Newsday 03.12.03
- Associated Press 03.12.03
- Newsday 04.15.03
- Newsday 01.24.05
- Newsday 11.14.17
- Rockville Centre Patch 02.05.18
- Long Island Weekly News 08.19.19
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Howard Joseph Richmond
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.- Newsday 10.02.03
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Fr. Wilfred S. Riley
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 of sexually abusing a minor beginning in 1956, when the minor was age 15 and Riley was a teacher at Aquinas Institute of Rochester. Died 5/15/84.Sources:
Fr. Brendan P. Riordan
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.- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Barry Settlement 10.06.95
- Boston Herald 02.25.02
- NY Times 04.19.02
- Telegram & Gazette 05.22.02
- Worcester Telegram and Gazette 09.01.02
- Telegram and Gazette 02.17.03
- Telegram & Gazette 04.01.03
- NY Times 09.17.05
- SNAP Statement 11.12.09
- NY Post 11.13.09
- Great Neck Record 06.17.15
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Fr. Louis J. Rios
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.Assignments:
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Fr. Gerald R. Rippon
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. Robert T. Ritchie
Monsignor. Rector of St. Patrick's Cathedral beginning in 2006. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/21 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a child about 50 years previously. Ritchie denied the allegations.
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Fr. Dennis G. Riter
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.- BA.org Assignment Record
- WKBW 03.26.18
- WIVB 03.26.18
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- Daily News 03.27.18
- WIVB 03.27.18
- Buffalo News 03.27.18
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- Spectrum News 06.28.18
- Buffalo News 06.28.18
- WBFO 06.29.18
- Buffalo News 07.01.18
- Spectrum News 07.01.18
- Daily News 07.03.18
- Spectrum Local News 07.30.18
- Buffalo News 07.30.18
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- ABC News 07.25.19
- WIVB 08.12.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- WGRZ 02.08.20
- WKBW 02.08.20
- Buffalo News 02.10.20
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Fr. Bruce Ritter
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.
- The New York Times 02.06.90
- The Washington Post 02.10.90
- People 02.26.90
- Houston Chronicle 09.27.92
- The Sun-Sentinel 02.28.93
- Los Angeles Times 06.13.93
- Newsweek 08.15.93
- NY Times 10.13.99
- New York Times 10.22.99
- Youth Today 01.01.00
- NY Times 01.12.03
- Republican 03.10.04
- New York Daily News 02.14.19
- New York Times 01.30.21
- New York Post 07.01.21
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Fr. Thomas J. Robillard
Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2/21 against the diocese of sexually abusing a child, ages 7-10, 1970-73. The Abuse allegedly occurred at St. John the Baptist Parish in Keeseville, and included battery and rape. Robillard died 3/19/09, at age 91.
Fr. Ernest E. Robinson
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. David V. Roche
Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2019 under the NY Child Victims Act. In 8/21 the Diocese announced that its Review Board had deemed the allegations substantiated. Roche died in 2004.
Fr. Charles S. Rochford
Named publicly as accused by Attorney Jeff Anderson in 8/19. Rochford died in 1980.
Fr. Salvatore A. Rodino
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.- Albany Times Union 10.24.09
- FoxNews23 10.24.09
- The Record 10.25.09
- Albany Times Union 10.25.09
- Albany Times Union 10.25.09
- WTEN 10.26.09
- The Record 10.26.09
- The Record 10.28.09
- WRGB 10.28.09
- Albany Times Union 10.28.09
- Albany Times Union 10.30.09
- The Record 01.09.10
- The Record 01.10.10
- Diocese of Albany Revised List 11.30.18
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Fr. Antonio L. Rodriguez
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.Sources:
Fr. Esteban Rodriguez
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. Robert A. Rodriguez
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 8/30/81.Sources:
Fr. Ruben Rodriguez
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
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.- Associated Press 05.02.02
- Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 05.03.02
- Democrat & Chornicle 05.04.02
- Post-Standard 05.04.02
- Post-Standard 05.12.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Catholic Courer 06.07.12
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.15.19
- Democrat and Chronicle 05.11.23
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Fr. Thomas W. Rogers
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
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
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. John J. Rooney
Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a minor in about 1973-74 at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Albany. Died 4/19/16.
Fr. Sean Leo Rooney
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.
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Fr. Edward M. Roos
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Roos eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2015.
Fr. Richard H. Roos
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
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.
Fr. Ignatius Rossi
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 of "unpermitted sexual contact" against a child, ages 11-14, in 1957-60 while assigned to St. Anthony Padua in Troy. The child was a student at the parish school. Rossi died 9/16/89.
Fr. Joseph S. Roth
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Taught at Canisius College in Buffalo 1949-54 and 1967-81.Taught at LeMoyne College in Syracuse 1954-65. Retired in 1981. Transferred in retirement to LeMoyne. Died 5/16/89 at Murray-Weigel Hall at Fordham University.
Br. Francis Rowles
"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
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. Luke Rutter
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of abusing a male student at St. Francis High School in the 1980s. Rutter was a teacher at the school. He died in 2000 at age 51.Sources:
Fr. Barry Ryan
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.- Mobile Register 04.25.03
- Associated Press 10.08.03
- Mobile Register 02.17.04
- New York Post 03.06.04
- Port St Lucie News 03.06.04
- Palm Beach Post 03.09.04
- Associated Press 03.12.04
- Newsday 03.18.04
- Palm Beach Post 10.06.04
- Newsday 12.16.04
- Newsday 12.24.04
- Tallahassee Democrat 12.24.04
- Mobile Register 06.25.05
- Newsday 02.17.07
- NY Post 08.02.07
- Newsday 08.03.07
- TCPalm 08.03.07
- Newsday 10.25.07
- Newsday 10.27.07
- Newsday 10.29.07
- KSDK 05.06.10
- Lagniappe Mobile 09.12.18
- Archdiocese of Mobile List 12.06.18
- Diocese of Brooklyn List 02.22.19
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Fr. Bernard J. Ryan
Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at Mary Immaculate in Bellport, where he was pastor 1977-2002.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Francis X. Ryan
Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing an altar boy, ages 6-9 at St. Patrick's in Troy 1963-66.- Times Union 08.14.19
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Fr. John M. Ryan
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.- Buffalo News 07.09.19
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Fr. John T. Ryan
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. It notes reports in 2003 and 2014 of the abuse of minors in the 19802-90s. Left the Jesuits in 2002.
Fr. Joseph Ryan
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Ryan eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1968.
Fr. Robert J. Saccacio
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
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
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
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.- Baltimore Sun 11.19.07
- WJZ 11.19.07
- Baltimore Sun 11.20.07
- The Examiner 11.20.07
- WJZ 11.25.07
- ABC 2 11.27.07
- Baltimore Sun 12.03.07
- WJZ 02.26.08
- Baltimore Sun 02.27.08
- Letter from Pallotine Order to Parish 12.28.08
- WBAL 12.30.08
- Catholic Review 12.30.08
- Baltimore Sun 12.30.08
- ABC 2 12.30.08
- Examiner 12.31.08
- Archdiocese of Baltimore List 09.05.19
- Baltimore Sun 10.14.21
- MD Attorney General’s Report 04.05.23
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Fr. Thomas G. Saloy
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
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
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.)Assignments:
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Fr. John J. Sardina
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. John Sardy
Named publicly as credibly accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. It notes he was removed from ministry, and laicized.
Fr. Severino A. Scala
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.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. William J. Scanlon
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
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
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.Sources:
Br. Alan Scheneman
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Donald E. Seguin
Accused in a lawsuit filed 6/30/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in about 1961 at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Crown Point. Died 8/8/76.
Fr. Peter Sella
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.)Assignments:
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Fr. Thaddeus J. Semla
From Poland, where he was ordained. Appears to have arrived in the Diocese of Rockville Centre in 1972. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abused at St. Dominic Parish High School in Oyster Bay. He was assigned to the parish 6/90-6/92. Died 9/28/92.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Richard A. Severson
Ordained at age 45. Had been a Hoosick Falls police officer, mayor and Boy Scouts volunteer. Died 10/18/07, age 71. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, ages 10-13, in 1982-85 while assigned to St. Mary's in Hudson Falls. The suit alleges Severson also abused other children.
Fr. H. Charles Sewall
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.- Associated Press 05.03.02
- Associated Press 05.10.02
- Post-Standard 05.16.02
- Associated Press 06.05.02
- Post-Standard 06.07.02
- Post-Standard 06.07.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Times-Union (AP) 07.19.02
- Times-Union 08.08.02
- Post-Standard 11.01.02
- Post-Standard 06.18.03
- Post-Standard 01.08.04
- Post-Standard 02.19.04
- Observer-Dispatch 02.24.04
- Utica Observer-Dispatch 07.16.15
- Syracuse News 02.11.16
- Diocese of Syracuse List 12.03.18
- Syracuse site 12.03.18
- Observer-Dispatch 12.03.18
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Fr. Dennis R. Sewar
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.- WROC 07.24.05
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 07.24.05
- Catholic Courier 07.25.05
- Star Gazette 07.25.05
- Post-Standard 07.25.05
- Democrat and Chronicle 07.25.05
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.02.05
- WHAM 08.02.05
- Catholic Courier 08.18.05
- Democrat and Chronicle 11.23.05
- Democrat Chronicle 02.01.06
- Democrat and Chronicle 04.04.06
- Democrat & Chronicle 08.01.06
- Press and Sun-Bulletin 05.05.07
- Straits Times 09.15.08
- WROC 09.15.08
- Earthtimes 09.16.08
- South China Morning Post 09.16.08
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.15.19
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Fr. Patrick O. Sexton
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. Vincent A. Sforza
In a massive divil suit filed in 10/1/03, 27 people alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Sforza. One plaintiff claimed he was sexually abused by Sforza 1967-68. Per the diocese's list in 2/19, Sforza left the priesthood in 1975, was laicized 1/14/77, and died 2/22/10.
Fr. Donald R. Shane
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/2021. Allegedly abused at St. Kilian's in Farmingdale, where he was assigned 8/1974-3/1985. Died 5/13/2003.Assignments:
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Fr. Gerald Sharland
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 8/5/73.
Fr. Dennis J. Shaw
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.- WHEC 12.12.10
- Auburn Citizen 12.12.10
- Catholic Courier 12.12.10
- Diocese of Rochester Statement 12.13.10
- Democrat and Chronicle 12.13.10
- Auburn Citizen 12.13.10
- Auburn Citizen 10.02.11
- SNAP Wisconsin Statement 10.13.11
- The Citizen 02.09.12
- WSYR 02.10.12
- The Citizen 02.10.12
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
- Diocese of Rochester List Updated 09.30.18
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Fr. Gary P. Shaw
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
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. Daniel J. Sheehan
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list in 2/19. Placed on restrictions 2/11/98. Laicized 2/13/12.
Fr. Gerald Paul Sheehan
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
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. Daniel P. Sheridan
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abused at Maria Regina Church in Seaford, where he was assigned as a deacon 1/78-5/79, and in a hotel room in Rome, Italy.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Patrick Sheridan
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.Sources:
Fr. Raymond M. Shine
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Shine eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1991.
Fr. Robert S. Shinos
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. Lynn M. Shumway
Ordained at age 55 in 2003. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing boy, age 12, in 2009 at St. Stephen's Elementary School on Grand Island. The alleged victim said that Shumway lured him into a church bathroom, where the abuse took place. Shumway died 6/12/19.
Fr. Robert M. Shurtleff
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.- Press-Republican 07.02.02
- Sun-Sentinel 07.03.03
- Watertown Daily Times 01.06.04
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- North Country Now 03.14.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 05.26.18
- Bishop LaValley Letter 11.10.18
- Diocese of Ogdensburg List 11.13.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 11.14.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 08.16.19
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Fr. James G. Sickler
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. Anthony Sidoti
Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor from about 1970 to 1971. Assignments included Army chaplain 1942-46, then NY Army National Guard chaplain. Associate pastor at St. Anthony's in Albany 1948-63, administrator 1963-66 and pastor 1966-70. Pastor 1970-90 of St. James in Albany. Retired 1990. Died 5/26/04.
Fr. Ronald T. Silverio
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
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.- Associated Press 05.03.02
- Press and Sun Bulletin 05.03.02
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 05.03.02
- Democrat and Chronicle 05.04.02
- Post-Standard 05.04.02
- Associated Press 05.10.02
- Post-Standard 05.12.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Press and Sun Bulletin 05.05.07
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- Democrat and Chronicle 06.06.18
- Democrat and Chronicle 08.15.19
- Diocese of Rochester List 08.03.22
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Fr. Gennaro Simonetti
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 1/16/98.Sources:
Fr. William V. Singleton
Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abuse at St. Raymond's in East Rockaway, where he was pastor beginning in 4/77 and was pastor emeritus from 6/95 until his death 10/23/12.
Fr. Walter A. Sinnott
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Died 7/8/65.
Sister Anne
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.Sources:
Sister Benedict Marie
Accused in a lawsuit 8/19 of the sexual abuse of a five-year-old at St. Joseph's Infant Home in Troy, in 1946. Died in 1995.Sources:
Sister Bernadette Marie
Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a minor from about 1966 to 1967 at St. Teresa of Avila in Albany.Sources:
Sister Bernadine
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a teenager while a teacher at Notre Dame High School in Elmira.Sources:
Sister Claudia
Accused in a lawsuit filed under the Child Victims' Act in 8/19 of repeatedly molesting a child, beginning when he or she was age 6, in 1956-58. The nun was assigned to Ascension parish in North Tonawanda.
Sister De Neri
Named publicly as accused by the Rockeville Centre diocese on its list in 3/21. Allegedly abused at St. Joseph's in Babylon. Time-frame not shown.Assignments:
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Sr. Eileen Patrice
Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a minor from about 1961 to 1962 at St. Joseph's in Schenectady.Sources:
Sister Helen
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.Sources:
Sister Joachim
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.Sources:
Sister Juanita
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.Sources:
Sister Julia
Also known as Sr. Julieta. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of abuse of a boy at Corpus Christi, in about 1956-57. The parish school was run by the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph.- Buffalo News 08.14.19
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Sr. Mary
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.Sources:
Sr. Pauline Terese
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
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.Sources:
Sr. Veronica
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.Sources:
Sister Virginia Marie
Status: SuedDiocese: 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.- SI Live 08.15.19
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Fr. Herbert Skurski
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.- Supreme Court of the State of NY County of Erie AB 93 Doe, Index No. Plaintiff v The Diocese of
Buffalo, Conventual Franciscans et al - Supreme Court of the State of NY County of Erie AB 94 Doe, Index No. Plaintiff v The Diocese of
Buffalo, Conventual Franciscans et al
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Fr. Howard B. Slack
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. James F. Slattery
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 of sexually abusing a child 1966-67, beginning when the child was age 7 and Slattery was assigned to Our Lady Queen of Peace in Brighton. Died 5/11/05.
Fr. Paul J. Slavetskas
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Assignments included parishes in Cortland, Johnson City, Binghamton, Syracuse. Died 11/27/15.
Fr. William M. Slavin
Accused in a 2003 lawsuit of abuse of a teenage boy 1959-64, in NY and MA. Suit was filed in MA; dismissed by judge on statute of limitations issues in 6/06. Slavin died in 1985.
Fr. Arthur J. Smith
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.- WKBW 04.23.18
- WGRZ 04.23.18
- Buffalo News 04.23.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 04.23.18
- Spectrum News 06.28.18
- Buffalo News 06.28.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 06.28.18
- WBFO 06.29.18
- WKBW 08.22.18
- America Magazine 08.24.18
- WKBW 10.25.18
- WIVB 10.29.18
- WGRZ-TV 02.05.19
- Spectrum Local News 09.12.19
- Buffalo News 09.26.19
- WKBW TV 11.13.19
- WKBW TV 02.25.20
- Catholic News Agency 03.04.20
- WKBW 04.29.20
- Buffalo News 07.29.20
- Buffalo News 11.29.20
- Buffalo News 06.15.21
- Buffalo News 04.18.22
- WIVB 04.18.22
- Buffalo News 03.29.23
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Fr. James G. Smith
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.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. James T. Smith
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.- NY Times 04.10.02
- Daily News 04.11.02
- Newsday 04.12.02
- Newsday 04.17.02
- NY Times 04.18.02
- Newsday 04.22.02
- New York Post 04.22.02
- Newsday 10.16.02
- NY Daily News 10.16.02
- Newsday 10.02.03
- Queens Chronicle 10.09.03
- Associated Press 11.07.03
- Daily News 11.07.03
- Bayside Times (NY) 11.13.03
- NY Post 01.28.09
- Courthouse News Service 05.14.13
- Diocese of Brooklyn List 02.22.19
- New York Post 09.10.19
- Brooklyn Daily Eagle 09.11.19
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Fr. Gerard A. Smyczynski
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.Assignments:
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Fr. James Smyka
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. James P. Smyth
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 9/20/73.Sources:
Fr. Clatus E. Snyder
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/19. Multiple allegations. Snyder died in 2001.
Fr. Protasio Soares
Status: SuedDiocese: 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
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.- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Newsday 03.18.99
- Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 02.10.03
- Newsday 04.15.03
- Long Island Weekly News 08.19.19
- East Hampton Star 09.12.19
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- East Hampton Star 04.23.21
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Fr. Edward J. Sobierajski
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. John Soister
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Laicized 5/25/94.
Br. Philip Soltau
Professed vows as a Salesian brother in 1966. Worked in FL, LA, NJ. Left the order in 1979. Included in 3/2020 on the Salesians' list of credibly accused. No details given as to time or place of abuse, or number of victims. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese for now, where the order's Eastern Province is based.)Assignments:
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Fr. Conrad Somerville
Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a girl, age 11, while assigned to St. Joseph's in Utica 1964-65. Somerville's accuser said he also victimized other girls and that the abuse occurred in in movie theaters, church youth outings and in the priest's car. Somerville died 11/21/13.
Fr. Anthony Spano
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.)Assignments:
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Fr. James A. Spielman
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.- Jeff Anderson & Associates Assignment History
- Buffalo News 05.10.02
- Buffalo News 02.28.18
- WIVB 03.13.18
- Buffalo News 03.18.18
- Buffalo Stories 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Post-Journal 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Olean Times Herald 03.21.18
- Buffalo News 03.21.18
- Olean Times Herald 03.28.18
- WKBW 04.26.18
- Spielman Documents WKBW 05.10.18
- WKBW 05.10.18
- WKBW 05.10.18
- Buffalo News 05.27.18
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.28.19
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Fr. Bernard Splawski
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. R. Mansfield Starks
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list revised 11/30/18. Died 3/15/04. Brother of accused priest Donald Starks.
Fr. John Joseph Steger
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.- WROC (Gates NY) 05.17.06
- Democrat & Chronicle 05.18.06
- WROC (Gates NY) 05.24.06
- Democrat & Chronicle 07.13.06
- Democrat & Chronicle 08.24.06
- Democrat & Chronicle 03.18.07
- Democrat & Chronicle 03.21.07
- Democrat & Chronicle 03.22.07
- Press and Sun-Bulletin 05.05.07
- Democrat & Chronicle 08.01.07
- MPNnow 03.04.08
- WHEC 03.05.08
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- Democrat & Chronicle 08.15.19
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Fr. Raymond V. Stegmann
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
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.- BA.org Summary of Directory Entries
- Garabedian Law Offices Assignment Record
- New York Daily News and Journal News 03.22.02
- Journal News (NY) 04.10.02
- Times Herald-Record 04.10.02
- Times Herald-Record 04.12.02
- Times Herald-Record 04.21.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Republican 03.14.04
- Newsday 07.09.05
- Journal News 07.09.05
- Times-Herald Record 07.20.05
- Times Herald-Record 10.07.12
- New York Times 05.18.17
- New York Daily News 05.18.17
- Journal News 05.23.17
- Journal News 06.09.17
- Journal News 08.29.17
- Church Militant 10.26.17
- LoHud 12.12.17
- LoHud 03.27.18
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
- Times Herald-Record 05.02.19
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Fr. Robert A. Stolinski
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
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. John H. Stonebridge
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 6/13/2000. Per Attorney Mitchell Garabedian in 4/22, Stonebridge was the subject of a settlement or settlements.Assignments:
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Fr. Harry Richard Strassberger
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/18. Died 12/16/99.
Fr. Frederick Strianese
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.- New York Times 02.05.87
- Diocese of Brooklyn List 02.22.19
- New York Times 04.25.23
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Fr. Daniel J.L. Sullivan
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Sullivan eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1977.
Fr. James E. Sullivan
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
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
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
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. Adolph Szelagowski
Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Died 4/29/89.Sources:
Fr. Vincent T. Taglienti
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Tagliente eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1990.
Fr. James Tahaney
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 11/28/2004.Sources:
Fr. James Tamburrino
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.- NY Post 06.23.01
- NY Post 06.24.01
- NY Post 06.25.01
- NY Post 06.28.01
- NY Post 09.14.02
- Poughkeepsie Journal 09.14.02
- Poughkeepsie Journal 09.21.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Utica Observer-Dispatch 07.08.05
- NY Post 07.11.05
- Utica Observer-Dispatch 12.15.05
- Utica Observer-Dispatch 02.10.06
- Newsday (Utica, NY) 03.30.06
- Utica Observer-Dispatch 03.30.06
- Observer-Dispatch 03.31.06
- Newsday 06.06.06
- Utica Oberver-Dispatch 06.07.06
- NY State Sex Offender Registry accessed 06.01.17
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Fr. James Michael Taylor
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.- Troy Record 04.23.14
- Saratogian 04.23.14
- WGY 04.23.14
- SNAP Statement 04.23.14
- Albany Times Union 04.23.14
- Fox 23 04.23.14
- WNYT 04.23.14
- Fox 23 04.24.14
- SNAP Statement 04.24.14
- Albany Times Union 05.13.14
- CBS 6 Albany 06.11.14
- Saratogian 06.11.14
- WNYT 07.23.14
- SNAP Statement 07.23.14
- Albany Times Union 07.24.14
- CBS 6 08.13.14
- Albany Times Union 08.13.14
- Times Warner Cable News 08.13.14
- Your Niskayuna 08.14.14
- Albany Times Union 08.14.14
- Troy Record 08.14.14
- Daily Gazette 08.15.14
- Bilgrimage 08.17.14
- Diocese of Albany Revised List 11.30.18
- WNYT 07.18.19
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Fr. Robert W. Taylor
Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor in about 1981 at St. Margaret Mary's in Albany. Died 2/16/93.- Daily Gazette 06.15.20
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Fr. Samuel Taylor
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. It notes Taylor was removed from ministry, and that the Review Board found an allegation credible and substantiated. Also, Taylor was laicized, and in 4/19 an appeal of his laicization was pending.
Fr. Joseph L. Theisen
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.Assignments:
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Fr. John A. Thompson
Sued in 2003. Accused of sexually harassing a female principal of a school, having his young male lover live with him, and of stealing over $100K from the diocese. Died 10/1/2009. On the diocese's list in 2/19.
Fr. Thomas J. Thompson
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.
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Fr. Donald G. Timone
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.- New York Times 12.20.18
- Catholic News Agency 12.21.18
- Courage Statement 12.21.18
- New York Times 12.23.18
- Catholic News Service 12.27.18
- Catholic News Agency 12.28.18
- New York Times 12.30.18
- Catholic News Agency 12.31.18
- Catholic Herald 12.31.18
- Catholic Herald 01.10.19
- SNAP 01.30.19
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
- WCBS 880 Radio 07.16.19
- Al Jazeera 10.25.19
- Archdiocese of New York List 06.16.22
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Fr. Robert A. Titone
Died 8/14/01. Named publicly in 11/17 by 42-year-old man who said Titone sexually abused him beginning age 11 at St. Anthony-St. Alphonsus in Greenpoint. The man received a settlement. On diocese's list in 2/19.
Fr. George W. Tobin
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 8/25/10.
Fr. Marion P. Tolczyk
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of molesting a boy over several years, beginning when the boy was age 16 in the 1960s and Tolczyk was principal of St. Francis High School. The boy was a student. Tolczyk died 9/6/13.
Fr. Aldo J. Tos
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Died in 2014. Laicization process pending at time of death.
Fr. Michael A. Toth
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.
Fr. Joseph C. Towle
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. It notes an allegation received in 1992 of abuse of a minor in 1971. "Impeded" in 2002. Died in 2016.Assignments:
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Fr. Edward Townsend
Status: SuedDiocese: 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. Martin J. Tracy
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Deceased.
Fr. Thomas Trane
Status: SuedDiocese: 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.- The Catholic Sun 03.14.08
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Fr. Anthony M. Trapani
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Martha's in Uniondale, where Trapani was assigned 1977-84. US Navy chaplain 1987-2007. Died 8/8/13.
Fr. Nellis Tremblay
Accused in a 2021 lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of the sexual abuse of a minor. Per the diocese, Tremblay maintained his innocence.
Rev. Richard Trezza
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
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
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
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.Sources:
Fr. Bernard R. Turner
Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor from about 1981 to 1982 at St. Patrick in Ravena.- Daily Gazette 06.15.20
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Fr. Gerald S. Twomey
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.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Newsday 06.07.07
- International Herald Tribune 06.07.07
- Hartford Courant (AP) 06.08.07
- Newsday 06.08.07
- 1010 WINS 06.09.07
- Newsday 03.12.08
- amNew York 03.12.08
- NY Daily News 03.13.08
- Empire State News 03.13.08
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Harry R. Untereiner
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
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
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
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.- Star Gazette 06.06.18
- Rochester First 06.06.18
- Democrat & Chronicle 06.06.18
- Democrat & Chronicle 06.06.18
- Mount Pleasant Daily Voice 06.07.18
- Spectrum Local News 06.10.18
- WBNG 06.10.18
- Press Connects 06.13.18
- Rochester First 06.14.18
- WHEC TV 06.15.18
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 12.10.18
- WROC TV 12.10.18
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Fr. John Varno
"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.
Br. Jorge Luis Vasquez-Erazo
Status: AccusedDiocese: Archdiocese of New York NY
Religious Brother. Named publicly as accused by the Dominicans St. Joseph Province on its list in late 2018. Profession 1961. Departed when not approved for vows in 1967. No indication as to when or where the alleged abuse occurred. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese, which is where the province is based.)
Rev. Joseph E. Vatter
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.
Bishop Austin Bernard Vaughan
Named NY auxiliary bishop in 1977. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 11/2019, along with Rev. Donald Whelan, of sexually abusing a boy 1974-1984, while both men were assigned to St. Patrick's in Newburgh. Vaughn died 6/25/2000.Sources:
Fr. Paul Vazhapilly
Included by the diocese on its list of accused in 2/19 (name misspelled Vazhappily). Permanently removed from ministry 4/3/06.
Deacon Rogelio Vega
Status: Guilty pleaDiocese: 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
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.- Buffalo News 04.23.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 04.23.18
- WGRZ 04.23.18
- WKBW 04.23.18
- Daily News 05.01.18
- Buffalo News 06.28.18
- Spectrum News 06.28.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 06.28.18
- WBFO 06.29.18
- WIVB 07.17.18
- WIVB 12.08.18
- Buffalo News 04.28.20
- WKBW 04.29.20
- Buffalo News 05.14.20
- Penal Precept 11.10.20
- Venne Notice of Appeal to Bishop 11.19.20
- WIVB 05.18.21
- WIVB 06.24.21
- Buffalo News. 07.05.21
- Buffalo News 04.18.22
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Fr. Rocco Verrengio
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 7/17/12.Sources:
Br. John Versaggi
Status: AccusedDiocese: Archdiocese of New York NY
Named publicly as accused by the Salesians' St. Philip Province on its list as of 5/2021. Professed vows in 1936. Worked in NJ, NY, WV, MA, FL. Died in 2004. (No information as to when or where the abuse took place; placing Versaggi for now in the NY Archdiocese, where the Province is based.)
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Fr. John Vincent
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."Assignments:
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Fr. John P. Vitsas
Named publicly as accused on the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Ignatius Loyola in Hicksville, where Vitsas was assigned 3/59-2/73. Died 1/9/98.- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Robert E. Voelkle
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.
- Persico v Archdiocese of New York et al 07.20.20
- Meade v Archdiocese of New York et al 08.05.21
- JA-501 DOE v Archdiocese of NY et al 11.02.23
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Fr. Joseph J. Vogel
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
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. George C. Vogt
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 of sexually abusing a child, beginning when the child was age 8 in 1975 and Vogt was assigned to Good Shepherd in Henrietta. Died 6/27/96. (Brother of Msgr. Joseph Vogt and accused priest Francis H. Vogt.)
Fr. Otto Vogt
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. George Voiland
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed 6/28/04. Died 12/4/12.Sources:
Fr. Michael Volino
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.- Affidavit in Support of Federal Warrant
- Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 03.10.05
- WSTM 03.10.05
- Democrat and Chronicle 03.14.05
- Diocese of Rochester Statement 03.14.05
- Democrat and Chronicle 03.14.05
- Democrat and Chronicle 03.15.05
- Addition Statement by Archdiocese of Rochester 03.18.05
- WSTM 03.19.05
- Democrat and Chronicle 04.12.05
- Democrat and Chronicle 05.25.05
- WHEC 10.13.05
- Democrat and Chronicle 12.14.05
- Catholic Courier 12.24.05
- Democrat and Chronicle 01.23.07
- Democrat and Chronicle 02.16.07
- Democrat & Chronicle 05.23.07
- Catholic Courier 06.07.12
- Rochester Homepage 06.07.12
- SNAP Statement 06.07.12
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Fr. Eugene Vollmer
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.- BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
- Newsday 03.26.02
- Newsday 03.27.02
- NY Post 03.29.02
- NY Times 05.16.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Suffolk Co Grand Jury Report 01.17.03
- Newsday 02.11.03
- Newsday 02.12.03
- Compasso v Vollmer et al Supreme Court of New York, Nassau Co 04.14.03
- Newsday 04.15.03
- Newsday 04.15.03
- Long Island Press 02.24.05
- Newsday 04.21.09
- Newsday 11.14.17
- Long Island Weekly News 08.19.19
- Diocese of Rockville Centre List 03.18.21
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Fr. Joseph P. Waclawski
Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 under the NY Child Victims Act. Died 11/11/04.- Buffalo News 09.22.20
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Fr. John P. Wagner
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Noted to have been removed from ministry. Chaplain and counselor at Onondaga Community College. Parochial vicar at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Most Holy Rosary and Our Lady of Pompei. Longtime pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Clay beginning 1996.
Fr. David J. Walker
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Deceased. Noted to have had one claim against him, after his death.
Fr. Edward J. Walker
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.
Fr. Donatus Walsh
Walsh'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 1988. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)
Fr. Edward L. Walsh
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 10/14/84.Sources:
Fr. James J. Walsh
Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Died in 1998.
Br. John D. Walsh
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.
Deacon Stephen Ward
Status: SuedDiocese: Diocese of Rochester NY
Deacon. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing multiple children 1975-78, while assigned to St. Thomas the Apostle in Irondequoit. One of the alleged victims was age 5 when the abuse began.- Democrat and Chronicle 08.03.20
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Fr. William G. Ward
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.Assignments:
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Fr. John M. Waterhouse
Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed 6/8/20 of sexually abusing an altar boy, ages 10-15, many times during 1973-78. The abuse allegedly occurred at St. Joseph's in West Chazy. Waterhouse died 12/28/95.Sources:
Fr. Edward J. Weber
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. Jerome F. Weber
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 12/3/18. Noted to have been removed from ministry. As of 2/14/20 there were two claims against Weber under the NY Child Victims Act.
Fr. Joseph J. Weber
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Permanently removed from ministry 6/27/02.
Deacon Joseph Weckbach
Deacon. Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Claims against Weckbach eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1995.
Fr. Gregory Weider
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
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. Charles M. Werth
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list updated 11/5/18. Died 12/9/17. Pled guilty to exposure in 9/94 after he was arrested during a crackdown on lewd behavior in a park. Fined. Placed on leave. Died 12/9/17.
Fr. Donald J. Whelan
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
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
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.- Press-Republican 07.02.02
- Sun-Sentinel 07.03.03
- Watertown Daily Times 01.06.04
- North Country Now 03.14.18
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 05.26.18
- Bishop LaValley Letter 11.10.18
- Diocese of Ogdensburg List 11.13.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 11.14.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 08.16.19
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Fr. Gervase White
Named publicly as accused in a news report 4/11/19. Worked at St. Bonaventure University as an administrator and teacher for 47 years. Died 1/7/02.
Fr. James E. White
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
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.- Buffalo News 03.08.94
- Buffalo News 03.09.94
- Buffalo News 03.11.94
- Buffalo News 03.31.94
- Buffalo News 05.29.94
- Buffalo News 05.29.94
- Buffalo News 04.02.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Buffalo News 02.28.18
- WIVB 03.13.18
- Buffalo Stories 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.21.18
- Buffalo News 05.19.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 08.14.19
- Buffalo News 10.20.19
- Buffalo Times 03.02.20
- WKBW 03.11.20
- Buffalo News 08.26.21
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Fr. William T. White
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.- BA.org Assignment Record
- Journal News 04.03.02
- NY Post 04.12.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Perez et al v Parrakow, et al, Supreme Court of NY, County of NY, 02.26.04
- Palm Beach Post 02.28.04
- Sun-Sentinel 04.24.06
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
- Journal News 08.30.19
- WKBW TV 12.12.19
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Fr. Paul Whitney
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. Kenneth Wicks
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 11/20/93.Sources:
Fr. George J. Wilders
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 7/4/90.Sources:
Fr. Francis C. Wildgruber
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 4/30/2004.Sources:
Fr. John F. Wiley
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 2/26/84.
Fr. John V. Wilkinson
Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Wilkinson eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2005.
Fr. James C. Williams
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.- News 10 05.14.16
- New York Post 05.14.16
- Daily Journal 05.14.16
- CBS New York 05.14.16
- ABC 7 05.14.16
- Wall Street Journal 05.15.16
- Inquisitr 05.16.16
- New York Daily News 05.17.16
- New York Daily News 05.17.16
- New York Daily News 08.15.16
- Island Now 08.18.16
- LinkedIn accessed 09.24.18
- Long Island Weekly News 08.19.19
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Fr. William E. Williams
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
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.- BA.org Assignment Record
- Link to Boston Documents regarding Wilson
- Troy Record 02.15.03
- Excerpt from Brief filed in Ford v Cardinal Law et al 07.21.03
- Albany Times Union 01.28.04
- Post Star 04.28.04
- Troy Record 04.29.04
- Albany Times Union 04.29.04
- Capital News 9 05.31.04
- Troy Record 06.25.04
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer 08.19.04
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer 08.19.04
- Capital News 9 09.21.04
- Albany Times Union 09.24.04
- Troy Record 10.05.04
- Albany Times Union 11.17.04
- Boston Globe 11.20.11
- Diocese of Albany Revised List 11.30.18
- The Telegraph 06.15.20
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Fr. Robert J. Winterkorn
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
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
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
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. James T. Wolfe
Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a child, age 13, beginning in 1963. Wolfe was assigned at the time of the alleged abuse to Our Lady of Lourdes in Brighton. Died 2/16/02.Sources:
Fr. Mark Wolski
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.
Barbara Wood
Accused in a 6/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor from about 1974 to 1978 at St. Patrick in Watervliet.Sources:
Fr. Robert W. Wood
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
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
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.- North County Now 03.14.18
- Watertown Daily Times (NY) 07.02.03
- Sun Sentinel 07.03.03
- Watertown Daily Times 01.06.04
- Watertown Daily Times 02.24.10
- North Country Now 03.14.18
- Watertown Daily Times 03.14.18
- Watertown Daily Times 05.23.18
- WWTV 10.11.18
- Bishop LaValley Letter 11.10.18
- Diocese of Ogdensburg List 11.13.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 11.14.18
- Adirondack Daily Enterprise 08.16.19
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Fr. Gregory Yacyshyn
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.- BA.org Assignment Record
- NBC New York 01.21.15
- CBS New York 01.21.15
- Hamilton and Griffin on Rights 04.07.15
- CBS New York 12.15.15
- Newsday 04.26.16
- SNAP 04.26.16
- Courthouse News Service 04.29.16
- Newsday 05.06.16
- News 12 05.06.16
- Fios 1 05.06.16
- CBS New York 05.06.16
- New York Daily News 05.25.16
- Raw Story 05.26.16
- SNAP 05.26.16
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Fr. Benjamin Yander
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 11/29/86.Sources:
Fr. Robert M. Yetter
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
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
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
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. George Zimpfer
Monsignor. Accused in a 7/2021 lawsuit under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, age 14, multiple times in 1973. Zimpfer's accuser claimed that the abuse began when he told the priest he was being abused at home. Zimpfer died in 1975.
Fr. Vincent A. Zollo
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
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.- Buffalo News Obituary 07.14.95
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