SNAP Sw Ontario Releases List of Credibly Accused Priests of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London (ont).

SNAP
December 5, 2019

https://www.snapnetwork.org/list_of_credibly_accused_priests_diocese_of_london_ont_dec19

The following individuals were Roman Catholic priests who were either incardinated priests of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London (Ontario) or committed the offences noted while serving within the geographical and ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Diocese of London.

If the individual belonged to another Religious Order of Diocese at the time, it is noted in parentheses. These 36 individuals were criminally convicted, and/or criminally charged by more than one complainant and/or sued in a civil lawsuit which resolved for more than $50,000. These categories are the basis of their “credibly accused” status. The time period of offences contained within this list is 1952 to 2005, being a period of 54 years inclusive. The events take place in numerous communities throughout the Diocese of London and in some cases also elsewhere. The individuals in this List are limited to those who offended with young people, being minor males or females, under the age of 18. Members on this list are both deceased and living, with a ? symbol noting those who are now deceased.

1. Father Linus Bastien ?

He was charged in October 2011 with indecent assault, gross indecency, sexual assault, and invitation to touching in relation to 7 boys, but died in June 2016 prior to trial. Multiple lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father Bastien. He is known to have abused between 1963-1989 in Essex and Maidstone.

2. Father James (Jim) F. Blonde

Multiple lawsuits were filed in 2017 and ultimately settled in relation to Father Blonde’s abuse of girls. He is known to have abused between 1972-1973 in Chatham.

3. Father Richard Boll ?

In 2001, he was convicted of gross indecency, indecent assault, and sexual assault of numerous boys in London. He received a two year prison sentence. Multiple lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father Boll.

4. Father Leo Campbell (Basilian) ?

Lawsuits were filed in 2009 and 2017 in relation to Father Campbell’s abuse of boys, and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused between 1974-1980 in Windsor and Sault Ste. Marie.

5. Father Robert Albert Charbonneau ?

A lawsuit was filed in relation to Father Charbonneau in 2015, and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused a boy between 1974-1977 in Windsor.

6. Father Leo Charron ?

In 1993, he was convicted of indecent assault and gross indecency of one boy, and was sentenced to 4 months in prison. Multiple lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father Charron. He is known to have abused between 1964-1968 in Windsor and Pain Court.

7. Father Colm Corrigan (Spiritan Father) ?

Lawsuits were filed in relation to Father Corrigan in 2010 and 2011, and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused girls in Windsor between 1958-1959.

8. Father Pascal Thomas Cromien ?

In 2001, he was convicted of indecent assault in relation to a boy and sentenced to 20 months in prison. He is known to have abused between 1975-1978 in Woodstock.

9. Father Gabriele Del Bianco

He was convicted in 2014 of 2 counts of sexual assault and 1 count of gross indecency for the abuse of girls. He is known to have abused in the late 1980s – early 1990s in Wallaceburg, Lakeshore, and Windsor. Multiple lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father Del Bianco.

10. Father John Correirra Duarte

He was convicted in 2010 of nine counts of sexual exploitation, and received an 18-month prison sentence and 3 years’ probation. He is known to have abused in Haiti from 1995-2005.

11. Father Andy Dwyer

A legal demand in relation to Father Dwyer was made in 2019 and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused teen boys between 1976-1981 in London and Windsor.

12. Father Michael Fallona (Basilian)

A lawsuit was filed in 2009 in relation to Father Fallona’s abuse of a female, and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused between 1976-1977 in Windsor.

13. Father Barry Glendinning ?

In 1974, he pled guilty to six counts of gross indecency for the abuse of five boys and one girl. He received a suspended sentence, as well as three years of probation. Multiple lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father Glendinning, and a civil trial took place in 2003. He is known to have abused between 1964-1976 in London, Windsor and later after his conviction in Edmonton.

14. Father John Blake Harper ?

He was convicted of indecent assault in relation to a total of 9 boys in 1988 (receiving a suspended sentence) and in 2003 (receiving three years probation). He is known to have abused in the Aylmer, Windsor, Stratford, and London. Multiple lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father Harper.

15. Father Charles Lanoue ?

A lawsuit was filed in 2017 in relation to Father Lanoue’s abuse of a boy, and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused in 1970 in Windsor.

16. Father Ulysee Achille Lefaive ?

A lawsuit was filed in 2014 in relation to Father Lefaive’s abuse of a girl, and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused in 1966 in Sarnia.

17. Father Cameron MacLean

He was convicted in 2001 of indecent assault and sexual assault involving 8 boys. He was sentenced to 2 years less a day in prison. He is known to have abused between 1969-1985 in London and Windsor. Multiple lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father MacLean.

18. Father Hodgson Marshall ? (Basilian)

In 2011 and 2012, he was convicted of numerous counts of indecent assault, gross indecency, and sexual assault in relation to 16 boys and one girl. He received a two-year prison sentence. He is known to have abused between 1947-1985 in Rochester, Windsor, Toronto, Sudbury, Saskatoon, and Sault Ste. Marie. Multiple lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father Marshall, and a civil trial took place in 2018. The jury’s award in that trial was substantially upheld by the Court of Appeal in 2019.

19. Father Douglas Mercer ?

A lawsuit was filed in 2009 in relation to Father Mercer’s abuse of a teen boy, and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused in 1983 in Windsor.

20. Father Robert Morrisey

He was convicted of attempted buggery and indecent assault in relation to boys in 1993. In 1995, the sexual convictions were overturned, though the assault conviction was maintained. He is known to have abused between 1961-1964 in Uxbridge.

21. Father Joe Nelligan ?

A lawsuit was filed in relation to Father Nelligan in 2000 for his abuse of a boy, and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused in Tillsonburg and Windsor between 1974-1978.

22. Father Thomas C. O’Flaherty ?

Lawsuits were filed in relation to Father O’Flaherty’s abuse of boys in 2013 and 2019, and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused in London between 1976-1981.

23. Father Laurent (Lawrence) C. Paquette ?

20 lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father Paquette from 2008 onwards, for his abuse of boys. He is known to have abused between 1952-1972 in Wardsville, St. Clair Beach, and Grande Pointe.

24. Father Konstanty (Konnie) Przybylski

In 2006, he was convicted of sexual assault and sexual exploitation in relation to 2 boys and sentenced to 5 years in prison. He is known to have abused between 1995-2000 in Port Dover. Two lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father Przybylski.

25. Father Ron Reeves ?

A lawsuit was filed in 2013 in relation to Father Reeve’s abuse of a girl, and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused between 1970-1973 in Alymer.

26. Father William Ring ?

A lawsuit was filed in 2006 in relation to Father Ring’s abuse of a girl, and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused in Thamesville in 1973.

27. Father Alcide Alphonse Robert ?

3 lawsuits have been filed and settled from 2014 onwards in relation to Father Robert. A civil trial was held in 2017, and an appeal in 2018. He is known to have abused boys between 1963-1986 in Toronto, Cornwall, Seaforth, and Windsor.

28. Father Bernard Aubigny Robert ?

24 lawsuits have been filed and settled from 2011 onwards in relation to Father Robert’s abuse of boys. He is known to have abused between 1973-1989 in Langton and Tilbury.

29. Father Gary Emile Roy ?

He was convicted in 1998 of indecent assault in relation to 2 boys, and received a 4 month prison sentence. He is known to have abused in Sarnia between 1981-1983. Multiple lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father Roy.

30. Father Alfred Francis Sasso ?

He was convicted of 3 counts of gross indecency with respect to boys in 1980, and was sentenced to three months in prison. He is known to have abused between 1978-1980 in Watford, Mount Carmel, and Owen Sound. In 2013, a lawsuit was filed in relation to Father Sasso and ultimately settled.

31. Father Piotr Scanzenko ?

He was charged in 2010 with indecent assault in relation to two boys, but the charges were stayed in 2013. Multiple lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father Scanzenko. He is known to have abused between 1963-1973 in Chatham.

32. Father Godwin Scerri (Missionary Society of St. Paul)

He was charged in 2010 with gross indecency and sexual assault in relation to a boy. A lawsuit was also filed in relation to Father Scerri in 2010, and ultimately settled. He fled Canada to Malta, and an arrest warrant is outstanding. He is known to have abused between 1983-1987 in Emeryville.

33. Father John Gerald Stock (Scarboro Missions) ?

In 1999, he was convicted of 16 counts of gross indecency and indecent assault for the abuse of boys. He received a prison sentence of 2 years less a day, as well as 3 years probation. He is known to have abused between 1959-1981 in Kinkora, Stratford, and London. Multiple lawsuits have been filed and settled in relation to Father Stock.

34. Father Charles Sylvestre ?

In 2006, he pled guilty to 47 counts of indecent assault for the abuse of girls. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison. He is known to have abused between 1952-1989 in Hamilton, Windsor, London, Sarnia, Chatham, and Pain Court. Over 78 civil lawsuits have been filed in relation to Father Sylvestre, and a civil trial took place in 2011.

35. Father Michael Francis White ?

In 1994, he was convicted of one count of indecent assault on a girl in London. He was sentenced to 18 months probation.

36. Father James (Jim) Williams ?

A lawsuit was filed in 2018 in relation to Father Williams, and ultimately settled. He is known to have abused a boy in London in 1960.

This list is a work in progress and any additional information, corrections or comments are welcome. Accuracy, accountability and transparency is the ultimate goal. If you wish to make comment or correction please contact:

Brenda Brunelle – Southwestern Ontario SNAP Leader at – SWOntario@SNAPNetwork.org 1 519 903-7503

Jerry Boyle SNAP Member at - jeboyle@rogers.com 1 519 241-8165