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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Caboang | Honorato (Henry) | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1984. Caboang & six other priests accused of abuse of 1 girl. LA archdiocese report shows 1 accuser. Extern priest from Phillipines working in Archdiocese. Claims against Caboang and the other 6 priests resolved for $500,000 as part of $660 mil settlement in fall, 2007. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; UPI 2.8.84; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453; LA Times 12.05.07 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Cabot | Samuel | B | Sued | Franciscan | Accused of abuse between 1980-1985. Removed from public ministry in 2002. LA archdiocese refers to 2 accusers. Two female cousins file a civil suit in 2003. Claim settlement announced 8.10.06. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Associated Press 10.02.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Santa Barbara Independent 8.10.06; Santa Barbara Independent 6.21.07 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
Cabral | Kenneth J. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse at St. Catherine of Sienna in Martinez between 1964-1965. He was named in one of the Diocese's apology services. Absent on sick leave per 1989 Catholic Directory. Died March, 1996. | Oakland, CA | Source: Diocese of Oakland Apology Services 2004; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 |
| Caffoe | Lynn | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Fled US after allegations of abuse. LA archdiocese counts 3 accusers. Named in at least 1 civil suit. Incidents ranged from 1973-1994. On inactive leave as of 1992. Court has ordered that Caffoe's personnel files be released to Plaintiff's attorneys buthe has appealed the order as of 9/06. Also worked in Orange Diocese. Judge ruled in 11/06 that psych records were to be kept confidential. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 4.20.06; LA Times 9.09.06; OC Weekly 10.28.05; OC Weekly 3.04.05; LA Times 2.18.04; Monterey County Herald 9.10.06; LA Times 11.18.06; LA Times 3.20.07; Union Tribune (AP) 3.20.07; California Catholic Daily 3.21.07; The Tidings 3.21.07; LA Times 5.24.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05 |
| Cahill | William B. | P | Accused | S.J. | Accused of abuse. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Maine AG Document Production 7.8.05 PDF page 16-17 | |
| Cairns | James | 1969 | P | Accused | Vincentian | Accused of abuse between 1971-1973. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Calabrese | Daniel A. | 1987 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1992 of abuse of teenage boy. Sentenced to 5 months in jail and treatment. Previously transferred twice because of allegations involving youths. Civil suit 1993. As of 2003, he was living in New Mexico and was listed as being on a "leave of absence" per 2002 Cath. Dir. Laicized 2005. | New York, NY | Source: Newsday 4.02.92; Washington Times 10.10.92; NY Times 2.24.93; National Catholic Reporter 3.05.93; USA Today 11.11.02; Poughkeepsie Journal 6.30.05; Newsday 7.09.05; Journal News 7.09.05 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
Calamari | Paul | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Credible allegation of abuse. Believe abuse occurred prior to ordination. Name first appeared on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli of Wilmington, Delaware on Nov. 16, 2006. Began working in Wilmington Diocese in 1997. Removed from ministry 2003. Was working as field supervisorfor Penn State Univ's Center for Survey Research until day name released. Also worked for Penn. Dept of Corrections. | New Orleans, LA | Source: The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.16.06; WBAL 11.16.06; News Journal 11.19.06; Times Picayune 11.28.06 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| Calhoun | Dale | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled. Accused of abuse. | Yakima, WA | Source: Seattle Times 4.14.02; Yakima Herald Republic 1.07.07 | |
| Calhoun | James R. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of sexual abuse. | Belleville, IL | Source: Belleville News-Democrat 7.14.02 |
Calicott | John Walter | 1974 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed 1994 and returned to duty 1995. Removed again June 2002 after Dallas Bishops Conference. Sued 2004. Also appears on 2003 Chicago Archdiocese list of accused Priests. | Chicago, IL | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Tribune 12.04.04; Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Calimari | Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in one civil suit filed summer, 2007 of abusing 1 youth and his older brother at Christ the King Church in Perrine in 1960s when they were both very young. Older brother committed suicide in 2006. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 7.19.07 | |
| Callahan | George J. | 1956 ? | P | Settled | Augustinian | Personnel files released 12/02. Accused of molesting a 17 yr old Massachusetts youth in 1983 on cross-country trip. Matter settled. Also accused of molesting a young man in 1993 at St. Mary's Parish. This claim settled 1993 for $17K. At last report, Callahan (sometimes spelled Callaghan) suffered from Alzheimers and lived in a nursing home in Philadelphia. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 12.12.02; Philadelphia Daily News 12.20.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.21.02 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record |
| Callanan | Patrick | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. Died. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Tucson Diocese Press Release 6.21.02 | |
| Camacho | Antonio | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 high school boys at St. Stanislaaus in Modesto in 1983 or 1984. He was an extern priest from Mexico working in Stockton Diocese and had also worked in Oakland diocese. He was removed from position and returned to Mexico at request of (then) Bishop Mahony of Stockton. Named in Cardinal Mahoney's 2004 deposition and a memo from Bishop of Stockton to police. | Stockton, CA | Source: Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony 11.23.04; LA Times 12.10.04; San Francisco Chronicle 12.11.04; LA Weekly 12.17.04; Media Watch 10.12.06; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/news3/NoDate_Connection_OaklandPriests.htm | |
| Campanalonga | Michael G. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of molesting and abusing three brothers in late 60's/early 70s including on trip to California. He was permanently suspended in 1993 after refusing psychiatric evaluation after allegations of sexual abuse were made. Two of the three brothers sued him in 1994. SOL stopped legal action and case dismissed 2002 after several appeals. | Newark, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 5.25.96; The Record 5.25.96; Star-Ledger 11.18.98; The Record 11.18.98; Record (NJ) 10.23.99; The Record 11.23.99; The Record 3.13.02; USA Today 11.11.02 |
| Campbell | Alvin L. | 1952 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested on sexual assault charges in 1985. Also had child porn in his possession. Had history of abuse involving numerous victims going back at least 20 years. Convicted and sentenced to 14 yrs prison. Released 1992. Removed from ministry and then died in late 2002. At least 1 civil suit settled in 2004 mass settlement. Six more victims from 1970s and early 1980s settled with Diocese in Jan. 2007 for $625,000 total. | Springfield, IL | Source: UPI 8.08.85; UPI 10.26.85; San Jose Mercury News 12.31. 87 (Major Accounts); AP 10.28.99; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 10.30.03; S-JR.com 3.13.05; Springfield State Journal-Register 1.20.07 |
| Campbell | Andrew | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Associated Press 5.21.03 | |
| Campbell | James D. | 1972 | P | Convicted | Missionaries of the Sacred Heart | Worked at parish in West Warwick, RI from 7/75 to 11/77 and as chaplain at Rhode Island Medical Center for Diocese of Providence at the same time. Placed on leave by Order in 2002 after allegations of abuse of boy in Worcester, MA received. Indicted 9/03 and convicted 2004 of rape of 2 teens. One victim was a girl. Sentenced 1/05 to 90 days in house of correction and 10 yrs probation. Laicization announced 3/05. | Providence, RI | Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 12.23.04; Worcester Voice 1.11.05; Telegram & Gazette 1.12.05; Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.21.05; Pawtucket Times 3.22.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Campbell | John J. "Jack" | 1950 | P | Settled | Jesuit | In 2003, Order paid $185,000 to former high school student who alleged Campbell molested him in the early 1970s in "therapy sessions." Officials said this was the 13th man to bring credible allegations but the 1st to make allegations public. Not all were minors. Including 2003 settlement, over $575,000 in settlements and medicals paid in 14 year period. Removed from contact with children in 1987, from public ministry in 1989, and lost priestly faculties in 1993. Order moved him to Denver in 1991. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 10.23.03; St. Louis Post Dispatch 12.17.03; Associated Press 12.20.03; Denver Post 12.22.03; Denver Post 12.23.03; Denver Post 3.04.04 |
| Campbell | Michael A. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Campbell, who was removed from his duties in March, 2002 admitted having "inappropriately touched" a 17 year old boy about 13 yrs previously. At some point, Campbell confessed to the Archdiocese. He was sent for treatment and reassigned. | St. Louis, MO | Source: Associated Press 3.03.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.03.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.03.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.04.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.21.02; Riverfront Times 3.27.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 4.03.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 4.04.02; Times [Shrewsury MO] 3.06.05 |
| Campbell | Stuart | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. | Monterey, CA | Source: Associated Press 1.28.04 | |
Campobello | Mark A. | 1991 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested 12/02 after 18 yr old woman alleged abuse at 14 when he was assistant principal and spiritual director at High School. Placed on leave. Indicted again in 10/03 on charges that he molested another girl from 1999-2000 in different county. Pleadedguilty 2004 and sentenced to 8 yrs (4 for each girl). 2 civil suits filed 2004 and settled 5/07 for $2.2 mil. Atty says at least 1 more credible accuser. Laicized 6/05. Released from prison 2/13/08. Back in prison 4/08 and soon released. | Rockford, IL | Source: Chicago Sun Times 12.5.02; Daily Herald 2.27.03; Rockford Register Star 5.23.03; Chicago Sun Times 11.1.03; Chicago Daily Herald 5.7.04; Chicago Sun Times 5.14.04; Chicago Daily Herald 6.16.04; Chicago Daily Herald 9.28.04; Chicago Daily Herald 11.10.04; Courier News 11.24.04; Kane County Chronicle 12.7.04; Rockford Register Star 4.27.05; People v. Campobello, Cause No. 2-03-0725; Chicago Tribune 12.20.06; Kane County Chronicle 1.26.07 Assignments: Rockford Register Star 5.11.07 (add'l article); Daily Herald 5.11.07 (add'l article); Northwest Herald 5.11.07 (add'l article); Geneva Republican 1.23.07 (add'l article); Rockford Diocese Press Release 5.10.07 (add'l article); Chicago Daily Herald 7.8.08 |
| Caniere | Henry | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1991. Abuse of children. | Bismarck, ND | Source: Grand Forks Herald 12.19.91 | |
Cannon | John A. | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed 2003. Accused of abuse of at least 2 youths in late 1950s and 1960s. Civil suits filed 2004. Ministry is permanently restricted and he lives a supervised life. Named in 2006 suit which was dismissed by court. Appeal rejected by 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals 11/07. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 12.18.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.19.03; Philadelphia Daily News 5.18.04; Lancaster New Era 5.19.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report 9.21.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report Appendix 9.21.05; Mangum v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia et al; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Law.com 11.07.07 Assignments: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report |
Caparelli | Robert N. | 1964 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Originally reported to diocese in 1968. Abused several boys before being arrested in 1991. Sentenced to 2 1/2 to 5 yrs prison. Another charge added additional time to his sentence. He died in prison in 1994. Named in civil suits. Had been moved several times after diocese knew of his actions. 2 suits settled 1996. 1 man settled his 2005 lawsuit 01/07 for undisclosed sum. | Scranton, PA | Source: Scranton Times 5.16.92; Pennsylvania Law Journal 5.31.93; Legal Intelligencer 10.25.93; Times-Tribune 12.13.05; Times Leader 12.14.05; Times Leader 7.09.06; Times Leader 7.09.06; Johnson v. Caparelli, 625 A.2d 668 (PA. 1993); Times Tribune 1.4.07; The Citizens Voice 1.4.07; Times Leader 1.5.07 Assignments: Times Leader 7.9.06 |
Capellupo | Frank J. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Capellupo often held late-night parties in rectory for teenage boys. Bishop Daily was informed of this fact by at least two priests but did nothing. In 2000 Capellupo was arrested for allegedly sodomizing a 14 yr old boy staying at rectory because of problems at home. Per April, 2002 article, charges were soon dropped and case sealed per spokesman for Brooklyn DA. 2nd man came forward to claim abuse in 1980s. Allegations found credible 6/05. Has been on leave since 2002. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Daily News 6.14.00; Newsday 4.09.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 2.04.04; Diocese of Brooklyn News Release 6.28.05 |
Capua | Nicholas J. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave without privileges in late May, 2007 after Diocese deemed credible allegations that he had abused several minors in mid 1970s. Capua has denied the allegations. Matter will be referred to the Vatican for further review. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Times Ledger 5.31.07; The Tablet 6.02.07; Queens Courier 6.06.07; Queens Courier 6.14.07 |
Carelli | Richard J. | 1953 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse in 1964. Retired 1993 and died 2000. | Worcester, MA | Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 4.16.03 |
| Carew | Michael John | 1949 | P | Accused | Society of the Divine Word | Ordained in order 1949, incardinated in Boston 1964, and laicized in 1970. Accused in 2002 of sexual abuse of 2 girls in early 1960s. Possibly a 3rd female victim. | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo re 2002 phone call alleging abuse in 1962 or 1963; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo re another 2002 phone call alleging abuse in 1960s; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Letter in 2003 re Laicization Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Carey | Cleve W. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse between 1963-1966. Died 1988. LA archdiocese says 2 accusers. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Carley | Edward B. | 1948 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least 3 boys for long periods from 1960s-1980s. One parent complained to a parish leader in 1957 but nothing done. Another complained in 1995. 1 suit filed 1997 but dismissed on limitations. Name not publicly released until one man settled for $65,000 in 2005. Carley retired from ministry in 1983 and died 1998. Name included on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli on Nov. 16, 2006. Add'l suit filed 12/06. | Wilmington, DE | Source: CBS 3 / KYW.com 2.14.05; News Journal 2.16.05; News Journal 11.21.05; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); The Dialog 11.16.06; NBC 10 12.28.06; News Journal 12.28.06; Daily Times 12.29.06; News Journal 12.29.06; News Journal 4.03.07; News Journal 7.20.08 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
Carman | Albert | 1945 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abusing a young teen at Loras Academy, Dubuque, in 1954. He died in 1980. Claims included in Feb. 2006 settlement with diocese. At least one more claim of abuse between 1965-1966 included in $4.7 mil settlement with Archdiocese in March 2008re 9 priests.. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Diocese of Dubuque Annual Report 1.06.06; Sioux City Journal 1.06.06; Globe Gazette 1.06.06; Globe Gazette 2.21.06; KIMT 2.21.06; Herald Telegraph 2.22.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; Telegraph Herald 4.11.08; Telegraph Herald 4.11.08 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Information 9.22.06 |
| Carne | Joseph D. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Resigned 2002. Allegations of abuse of child 20 years ago. | Marquette, MI | Source: Daily Mining Gazette 7.13.02 | |
| Carney | John J. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appeared on Sept. 2002 list of priests from Baltimore Diocese who had been accused of child sexual abuse. In 1991 an individual alleged sexual abuse by Carney in early 1970s. Carney denied then but in 1995 he admitted he had engaged in inappropriate conduct. Archdiocese removed his facilities at that time. Record says that from 1972 forward he spent a lot of time as chaplain at various nursing homes and hospitals. 2002 Catholic Directory shows him retired.. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| Carney | Marvin A., Jr. | D | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Possible arrest. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 10.6.02 | |
| Carney | Michael L. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse. Died 1981. | Worcester, MA | Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 12.30.04 | |
| Caron | Antonin | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of girl, age 15. | Portland, ME | Source: Kennebec Journal 6.21.02; Maine AG Report 2.24.04 page 5 | |
| Carpentier | Robert A. | 1967 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Resigned from his position in 1992 after one man filed civil suit alleging abuse at age 13 between 1973-1974. Civil suit filed 1992. Questions in case re statute of limitations referred to R.I. Supreme Court which ruled against plaintiffs abused as minors. See 1996 R.I. Lexis 187, 7/11/96. Claims against this priest were settled Sept. 2002 as part of $13.5 mil mass settlement involving 36 victims of priest abuse in Providence Diocese. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal Bulletin 7.03.94; Boston Globe 3.16.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 8.18.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Carr | Charles T. | 1980 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 1995 of molesting two men in separate incidents when they were children. Placed on leave. Civil litigation filed. Four claims against Carr settled in March 2001 as part of settlement of claims by 26 victims against Bridgeport Diocese and six priests. Per 2002 article, Carr spent more than 10 years with Carmelites Order; took perpetual vows in 1974 but not allowed to become priest because of emotional immaturity. Bridgeport diocese then allowed him to study and be ordained. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: NY Times 6.16.00; Hartford Courant 3.09.01; Hartford Courant 3.10.01; Hartford Courant 3.09.02; Hartford Courant 3.17.02; Connecticut Post 3.17.02; Hartford Courant 3.24.02; Hartford Courant 4.21.02; Connecticut Post 10.18.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; New Yorker 6.09.03 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Carr | Robert J. | 1941 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Accused in 2001-2002 of sexually abusing high school boy in early 1960s. Removed from parish in early 60s. Sent to Florida for 1 yr to work in St. Augustine diocese. (Another priest there was Norman Rogge, later a known abuser). Then transferred back toBoston as hospital chaplain. Died 9/19/87. | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo in 2002 about complaint Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Carrera | Francisco | P | Sued | Diocesan | Former altar boy sued Carrera (a visiting priest from Spain) in 2002 alleging that Carrera molested him in 1981 at Our Lady of Divine Providence Church in west Miami-Dade when he was 13. Also says that Diocese transferred him out of the country when Diocese learned of the abuse. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 5.18.02; Sun-Sentinel (FL) 5.21.02; Miami Herald 5.24.02 | |
| Carrico | Joseph E. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. | Louisville, KY | Source: Associated Press 3.28.03 | |
| Carrier | Herve | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of sexual abuse with girl. Priest died. | Portland, ME | Source: Kennebec Journal 6.21.02; Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 Assignments: Newspaper Bio 12.29.64 | |
Carriere | David | 1963 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Accused of abuse between 1978-1979. LA archdiocese counts 2 accusers. Errata says only 1 accuser. At least 1 civil suit filed. Named in Aug. 2006 settlement. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata # 1; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Santa Barbara Independent 8.10.06 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Carrigan | Frederick A. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | First accused in 1991. Name released by the diocese in Jan. 2007. Carrigan placed on leave in 2002 after allegation of abuse dating back to 1972. Bishop recommended laicization but matter still pending at Vatican as of 2008. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram 1.28.07; Sun Journal 1.28.07; WMTW 1.28.07; WCSH 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07; keepMEcurrent 1.29.07 (2nd); Kennebec Journal 1.31.07; Portland Press Herald 5.31.08 |
| Carroll | Douglas | 1973 | P | Accused | Pallotine | Removed 1990 after Order told Diocese that he had admitted soliciting an underage individual in another state. Laicized in 1998. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| Carroll | John P. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1997 of raping a boy in early 1960s when Carroll was working as an extern in the Pittsburgh diocese after a "true allegation of sexual misconduct with an adult woman." | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produed by Boston Archdiocese: 1997 memo describing allegation; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: 2003 Memo about same allegation Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Carroll | Thomas | P | Accused | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Tribune-Democrat 2.7.03 | |
| Carroll (in Calif.) | Michael J. | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of teen girl. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Allegations deemed unfounded. He is still active. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Los Angeles Times 2.07.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; City News Service (Los Angeles, CA) 1.29.04 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Carroll (in New York) | Michael A. | 1985 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in Spring, 2002 from his assignment as chaplain at Mercy Medical Center after accusation of abuse. Cleared by Vatican and reinstated in 2004. Identified as Priest P in Suffolk Cty Grand Jury Report. of 2003. Report indicates that he left several parishes suddenly and had complaints against him of inappropriate sexual contact with a teenage boy as well as young men over the age of 18. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday 2.11.03; Newsday 5.09.04; Newsday 1.24.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Carroll (in Wisconsin) | Michael R. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Carroll placed on leave in 2002 after accusations he abused a minor boy more than 20 yrs previously. Carroll denied the allegation. Jan. 2003 article reported that allegations were yet to be resolved and Carroll was still on leave. | Green Bay, WI | Source: Wausau (WI) Daily Herald 6.11.02; Wausau (WI) Daily Herald 1.27.03 |
| Carson | David L. | 1984 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. No public information on abuse has been found. Laicized in July, 2005. | New York, NY | Source: The Journal News 7.09.05; Newsday 7.09.05 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Listings |
| Carter | Daniel E. | 1979 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed police report in 2002 accusing Carter of a sexual impropriety when she was a student at Notre Dame des Victoires elementary school in late 1970s. and he was a religious brother. Diocese investigated, found allegations inconclusive and allowed Carter to remain active. Woman filed civil suit 8/02 and Carter placed on leave. Archdiocese later allowed him to return to active duty in 4/08 saying again that charges were inconclusive..Still active priest 6/08. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 8.9.02; Tri-Valley Herald 8.9.02; San Francisco Chronicle 8.9.02; San Francisco Chronicle 8.29.02; San Mateo County Times 4.8.03; San Mateo County Times 4.10.03; San Francisco Chronicle 4.14.03; SF Weekly 5.21.03; San Francisco Chronicle 6.17.03; SF Weekly 7.30.03; SF Weekly 8.27.03; San Mateo Daily Journal 12.30.03 |
| Cartier | Frederick J. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.18.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Casey | Edward J. | 1960 | P | Sued | Sacred Heart | Accused of abuse of 3 between 1974-1979. LA archdiocese counts 3 accusers. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Casey | John J. | 1984 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 7/05. Accused of abuse of "minor" in approx. 1987. No further information provided. No criminal prosecution because statute of limitations expired. Per 5/07 article, canonical trial of Casey was in its "early procedural stages." | Metuchen, NJ | Source: Home News Tribune 7.12.05; NY Times 7.12.05; Courier News 7.12.05; Star Ledger 7.12.05; Courier News 7.13.05; Courier News 7.19.05; Courier News 5.8.07 |
| Casey | John Joseph | 1932 | P | Sued | Vincentian | Accused of abuse betweem 1944-1945. in at least 1 civil suit. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Deceased. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Casey, Jr. | Daniel W. | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled 1988 for $475K. Accused of abuse of boy. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Syracuse Post Standard 5.12.02 | |
| Cashman | Michael | 1975 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Native of Ireland. Placed on leave 2002 after accusation that he abused a former parishioner, her son and daughter in 1978 at parish in Old Bridge. Other accusations also made. Included in Jan. 2003 diocesan settlement re abuse by 5 priests. As of July, 2007, he is still on leave and awaiting a church trial. He has denied all allegations. | Metuchen, NJ | Source: Star Ledger 4.23.02; NY Times 1.31.03; Star Ledger 2.2.03; Press of Atlantic City 3.15.03; Home News Tribune 5.20.03; Diocese of Metuchen 2.27.04; Home News Tribune 7.2.07; Home News Tribune 7.8.07 |
Casimano | Santino A. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained in Gallup diocese in 1975. Moved to Orange Diocese in 1976. Served as Navy Chaplain from 1980-2000. Accused in 2004 of abuse of 2 brothers in Gallup Diocese. Was principal at Orange diocese school in 2004 when allegations made. Name sometimesspelled Casamino.Diocese of Orange paid the brothers $4.2 million in a 2005 settlement. He is deceased per 2007 article. | Gallup, NM | Source: St. Bernard High School Alumni Page, 6.04.03; Diocese of Orange News Release 1.10.04; LA Times 1.11.04; OC Register 1.13.04; The Day 1.21.04; The Day 1.22.04; Gallup Independent 1.24.04; OC Weekly 7.9.04; Associated Press 4.16.05; Orange County Register 5.17.05; Gallup Independent 8.03.05; Gallup Independent 7.21.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record with Links to Articles; Orange Diocesan Assignment Record; Orange Diocesan Note with Assignment Record |
| Cason | Albert H. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 4/02 articles, Cason was "removed from ministry" in 1985 because of sexual misconduct. There were apparently multiple victims. Police investigated; no charges filed. Diocese investigated and found allegations credible. He was sent for treatment and never allowed to return to ministry. Several civil suits filed. Many dismissed on SOL. | Rochester, NY | Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 5.09.03; Press and Sun-Bulletin 5.05.07 |
| Casper | Bernard | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Casper ordained by Diocese of Pueblo CO. He took leave of absence in 1963. Began working in NY in 1970s. In 2003 twin brothers accused Casper of molesting them for years, starting when they were altar boys in Albany. Boys met Casper in early 1970s andin 1973 he became their guardian. When the two went to diocese in 2002, both Albany and Rochester dioceses contended that Casper never had their authority to act as priest in New York state. | Rochester, NY | Source: Post-Standard 2.20.03; Post-Standard 2.21.03; Albany Times Union 2.26.03 |
Casper | Thomas P. | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 6/22/02 suit of forcing boy to perform oral sex in 1964-65 at age 10-11 in cathedral rectory. Had been Army chaplain 1960-62. Was superintendent of Louisville Catholic schools 1967-74. Died 11/4/91. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 6.27.02; Courier-Journal 9.2.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
Cassetta | Charles | < 1970 | P | Sued | Oblate | Accused in 2003 lawsuit of sexually abusing a female student at least 10 times in 1971-72 at Cardinal Newman High School. Suit settled in May 2004 for $220,000. Cassetta left priesthood, married and lives in Maryland. Served in Buffalo, NY diocese prior to assignment in Florida. | Miami, FL | Source: Sun Sentinel 12.24.02; Miami Herald 3.23.03; Palm Beach Post 6.27.03; Buffalo News 10.13.03; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04; Palm Beach Post 6.03.04 |
| Castaldo | John J. | 1987 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested and charged 6/01 w/ having explicit sexual conversations on Internet with an undercover police agent posing as 14 yr old boy. Wanted to meet at a motel for sex. He was spiritual adviser at a Connecticut High School. Placed on leave by the Diocese, admitted the charges in court 9/01 & was sentenced to 1 weekend in Jail and 5 years probation 11/01. Suit filed 10/01 alleged abuse in 1991. Suit filed 4/02 (settled 2005) alleged Castaldo molested a 12 yr old boy between the years of 1987 and 1991 | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Associated Press 5.25.01; Associated Press 5.25.01 (2nd); Associated Press 5.29.01; Journal News 9.08.01; Associated Press 11.28.01; Associated Press 5.01.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Connecticut Post 1.11.05; Newsday (AP) 1.12.05; Connecticut Post 1.13.05; NBC 30 1.19.05; NY Post 1.20.05 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record |
| Castano | Juan Carlos | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 2003. Abuse of girl. 2 years in jail. | Charleston, SC | Source: Charlotte Observer 4.12.03 | |
| Castellanos | Ricardo | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002. Man says that Castellanos sexually abused him between the ages of 14 and 16 at St. Kieran Church and LaSalle High School in Miami and during overnight trips to Disney World in the early 1970s. Criminal charges not pursued because of SOL.At least 4 civil suits named Castellanos. 2 claims settled 9/22/04. Retired 2005. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 4.23.02; Miami herald 4.24.02; Miami Herald 5.24.02; Miami Herald 6.07.02; Miami Herald 6.18.02; Miami Herald 3.13.03; Miami Herald 3.23.03; Miami Herald 9.22.04; Miami Herald 2.16.05 |
| Castelucci | Robert J. | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed from ministry 1995. One person filed lawsuit in 2004 alleging abuse by Castelucci, formerly of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Braddock. No information is shown on when abuse occurred. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Tribune Review 9.30.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 |
| Caster | William Patrick | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued. Accused of abuse. Died 1989. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 4.21.03 | |
| Castillo | Richard "Rick" | 1983 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Castillo admitted to abusing 4 boys. Reported to Police in 1996 but statute had run. Parents had to file a release saying they would not file civil suit to get diocese to pay for ongoing therapy. Two brothers say they had previously told Diocese of abuse but were ignored. He was permanently barred from ministry, sent for treatment, and barred from contact with children. | Pensacola-Tallahassee, FL | Source: Sun-Sentinel 6.01.97; Sun-Sentinel 10.29.97; Sun-Sentinel 6.05.98; Sun-Sentinel 6.21.98; Cincinnati Enquirer 5.21.07; Belleville News Democrat 5.22.07 |
Castillo | Rolando | 1994 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Oct. 2007 civil suit alleges that Castillo sexually abused a 17 yr old youth in 2001. Castillo has been placed on leave but denies all allegations. | Miami, FL | Source: Local 10 10.26.07; Miami Herald 10.26.07; CBS 4 10.26.07; South Florida Sun Sentinel 10.26.07 |
| Castro | Willebaldo | ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse between 1973-1978. LA archdiocese counts 4 accusers. Extern priest from Mexico working in Archdiocese as of 1956. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Catullo | Pasquale R. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1969 of abuse of a female high school student. Archdiocese knew of the abuse but continued to reassign him for 15 years In late 2004, Catullo agreed to permanent removal of faculties and supervised life and Archdiocese found allegations to be credible. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Daily News 4.03.08 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Cautela | Mauro J. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave Aug. 2005 after allegations of "serious improprieties" that were apparently financial and sexual in nature. Age of accuser was unknown. Cautela collapsed and died Dec. 2005. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Tribune Review 8.29.05; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 8.30.05; Pittsburgh Tribune Review 12.14.05; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12.31.05 |
| Cavalli | Vincent V. | 1948 | P | Sued | Dominican | Accused of abuse between 1966-1968. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Cavell | Lawrence A. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2003. Accused of abuse. | Houma-Thibodaux, LA | Source: Houma Today 3.3.03 | |
| Caverzan | Guido | 1950 | P | Sued | Scalabrinian | Accused in a 7/18/77 letter to his order superior of sexually abusing 3 boys. A 10/11/94 memo refers to 2 other allegations. In 1/03 a man brought suit for abuse by Caverzan in the mid-1970s, perhaps one of the abuse cases mentioned in the letter. Those documents were publicly filed later in 2003, and on 2/26/04 Caverzan was accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy age 10-12 in the New York archdiocese, beginning in 1966. Died 9/28/94 while working in Venice FL diocese. | Boston, MA | Source: Letter to Spigolon 7.18.77; McCarthy Memo 10.11.94; Boston Globe 1.30.03; Providence Journal Bulletin 1.30.03; Complaint 2.26.04; Boston Globe 10.14.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Cawley | Thomas | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2004. Accused of abuse. | Kansas City, KS | Source: Kansas City Star 8.26.04 | |
| Cawlings | Neil | < 1980 | P | Sued | Diocesan | English priest working as extern in Albany diocese in 1970s; not so indexed in Directory. Accused in 2003 of 'improper sexual advances' in late 1970s with male teen allegedly supplied by Alan Jupin. Suit 5/7/03 accused Jupin of intimidating complainant and 8/25/03 suit accused diocese of slandering him. DA investigated intimidation charge at bishop?s request. Suits were dismissed 1/30/04 without determining validity of abuse charges. Jupin and other accused priests were reinstated. | Albany, NY | Source: Daily Gazette 5.8.03; Times Union 5.8.03; Times Union 5.9.03; Troy Record 5.10.03; Times Union 5.11.03; Times Union 6.25.03; Times Union 8.26.03; Times Union 11.26.03; Times Union 1.6.04; Times Union 1.31.04; Times Union 3.8.04; Evangelist 3.11.04; Albany Record 3.18.04; Times Union 6.15.04; Evangelist 6.17.04 |
| Celeste | Charles R. | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man alleged in 2003 that he was sexually abused by Celeste as a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1980s. At the time Celeste was chaplain to the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity where the man was an 18 yr old member. Diocese said complaint involved two consenting adults. Celeste granted a leave of absence 11/03. He admitted that his conduct was inappropriate and wrong but the plaintiff was legally an adult. He also admitted a relationship with another student at the school in 1980s. | Albany, NY | Source: Capital News 9 1.10.03; Albany Times Union 11.11.03; Statement by Diocese of Albany 11.13,03; Albany Times Union 11.17.03; Albany Times Union 4.22.04; Albany Times Union 4.26.04 |
| Chaisson | John C. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on voluntary leave in 2003. Allegations made in 1974 but he remained active. Church investigated and exonerated him. After review of case files in 2003, Archbishop O'Malley decided the case warranted further review and placed Chaisson on leave pending a new investigation. Still in 2005 Official Cath. Dir. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 8.24.03; Boston Herald 1.15.04; BA.org Boston List 2.02.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Chalifour | Gerard F. | 1952 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled 2002. Accused of abuse. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 11.27.02; NH AG Report; Union Leader 2.16.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record with Links to Articles and Documents |
Chambers | Gerard W. | 1934 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 3 brothers sued 2004 alleging abuse in 1954. Another 2004 suit alleged abuse of 1 youth. At least 2 other victims known. Chambers died 1974, During 40 yrs as priest, Chambers was on "health leave" 7 times. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Daily News 1.31.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 2.01.04; Daily Times 2.03.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.12.04; Philadelphia Weekly 7.14.04; Philadelphia Weekly 9.15.04; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Weekly 6.06.06 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Chambers | Leonard R. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Cardinal Bernard Law, then Bishop of the Springfield Diocese, responded to 1981 allegation against Chambers by sending him for extended treatment and then reassigning him to two other parishes. He was only placed on restriction re minors in 1984 by Leibrecht who transferred him to 3 other parishes. Chambers was permanently removed from duty in 1998 after violating the 1984 order forbidding him to be alone with any child. He served in total of 22 parishes in the Diocese. | Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO | Source: Boston Globe 3.18.02; Springfield News Leader 3.18.02; Springfield News Leader 3.19.02; Associated Press 3.19.02; Springfield News Leader 3.20.02; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 6.05.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Springfield News Leader 1.01.08 |
Champagne | Dennis | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Champagne was removed from his parish in June 2002 after a man notified Archdiocese that he had been abused in 1979. After learning of the abuse from the victim in 1986, a fellow priest told Archbishop Hunthausen that Champagne had "momentarily" molested a boy once in 1979 but nothing was done then. Vatican permanently removed Champagne from public ministry in Sept. 2006 (i.e., a life of prayer and penance). | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Times 6.01.02; Seattle Post Intelligencer 6.10.02; Seattle Times 10.24.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 4.24.03; The Olympian (AP) 9.30.06; News Tribune 9.30.06; Seattle Times 9.30.06; Herald 9.30.06; Daily News 9.30.06 |
| Chapman | Francis | B | Sued | Jesuit | Per 2003 article Chapman accused of fondling at least one student at St. Francis Indian School on Rosebud Reservation. Principal of school remembers seeing him with a young man on his lap. Principal said "I didn't like the possibilities. We asked himto leave." Chapman is dead and is buried at St. Francis. | Sioux Falls, SD | Source:< |