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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
D'Amico | Michael H. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2005 of abuse of 13 yr old boy in 1964 at Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Westville Grove, NJ. This was D'Amico's first assignment. Placed on leave in May, 2005 and permanently removed October, 2005. | Camden, NJ | Source: Gloucester County Times 10.8.05; Star-Ledger 10.8.05; NBC10.com 10.11.05; PressofAtlanticCity.com 10.11.05; New York Newsday (AP) 10.11.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 Assignments: Diocese of Camden Press Release 10.7.05 |
| D'Amora | Edito | P | Accused | Diocesan | D'Amora was a priest of the Dipolog diocese (Philippines?). His name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. His current status is unknown. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 | |
| D'Angelo | Joseph | 1979 ? | P | Settled | Diocesan | Name included in Diocese's 9/02 $13.5 mil mass settlement in 36 sexual abuse lawsuits alleging abuse by 11 priests and a nun. Bishop Gelineau swore under oath that D'Angelo's faculties were suspended on 7/1/83. Article says none of the clergy workfor the church any more. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record |
D'Angelo | Rocco Charles | 1956 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Miami Archdiocese knew in 1966-1967 that D'Angelo had molested at least 4-5 boys. Boys & parents confronted church which promised he would go away and never work with kids again. D'Angelo went for therapy and then on to new assignments in St. Petersburg Diocese. Numerous suits filed in Miami and Tampa. Several settled; others dismissed on statute of limitations. Died 2005. One man who settled in 1998 sued again in 2002 alleging fraud on part of Archdiocese. Settled 4/09. | Miami, FL | Source: Palm Beach Post 6.03.98; Palm Beach Post 6.5.98; Sun-Sentinel 6.6.98; Palm Beach Post 6.10.98; Miami Herald 3.23.02; Tampa Tribune 4.22.02; Miami Herald 6.19.02; St. Petersburg Times 3.22.03; Palm Beach Post 10.11.03; St. Petersburg Times 12.12.03; Letter by Bishop Lynch 12.11.03; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04; Herald Tribune 10.07.06; Palm Beach Post 11.24.06; Palm Beach Post 11.19.08 Assignments: Palm Beach Post 4.13.09 (add'l article) |
da Silva | Owen | < 1936 | P | Sued | Franciscan | One man filed a 2004 amended pleading in his civil suit against Fr. Matthew Kelly alleging that at least 31 clergymen have abused youths in Santa Barbara Calif. and at St. Anthony's Seminary, Pleadings name Da Silva as the first Santa Barbara perpetrator of child sexual assault and says that he abused an altar boy in 1936-37 at the seminary. The source cited is a statement by the alleged victim. Da Silva is deceased. Article says that most of the priests mentioned in the article are Franciscans. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Santa Barbara News-Press 9.27.04; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 8.6.08; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 |
| Dabbene | Bernard | 1966 | P | Convicted | Salesian | Suspended 11/00 after found in car with 17 yr old boy. Sentenced to 3 yr probation and community service. Named in 2003 civil suit which alleged he was part of a ring of child molesters at Salesian High School from 1969-1973. Dabbene is former official with SF Archdiocese and still lives at the Salesian provincial headquarters. | San Francisco, CA | Source: Contra Costa Times 11.15.00; San Jose Murcery News 11.17.00; SF Chronicle 11.17.00; SF Chronicle 12.1.00; San Jose Mercury News 3.1.01; Contra CostaTimes 7.2.03; San Francisco 8.22.05; SF Weekly 1.5.06; City of Angels 3.19.08; San Jose Mercury News 4.1.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 |
| Dagwell | John H. | B | Convicted | Xaverian | Per Boston personnel files released 1/03, Dagwell pleaded guilty in 1988 to molesting one student in Newark, NJ; others also complained. Sentenced to probation and ordered to stay from children. Fired from his position as teacher and coach ata parochialschool. Transferred to Boston and may have abused there. Left order in 2002. | Newark, NJ | Source: Boston Globe 1.31.03; Patriot Ledger 1.31.03; Boston Herald 1.31.03; The Record 2.17.03 | |
| Dahlheimer | Cosmas (Cosmos) | 1936 | P | Sued | Benedictine | Received treatment for psychological problems in 1960s. Accused of abuse of as many as four youths between 1970-1978. Abbey learned of allegations in 1987. Civil suits filed 1990, 1994, and an unknown date. At least 2 suits settled in 2002. Lived under restrictions at St. John's Abbey until his death in Feb. 2004 at age 95. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Associated Press 4.30.02; Star Tribune 6.7.02; Associated Press 6.7.02; Associated Press 7.12.02; KSTP-TV Transcript 9.10.02; Star Tribune 9.27.02; Star Tribune 9.29.02; National Catholic Reporter 12.13.02; St. Cloud Times 12.28.02; St. Cloud Times 7.6.03; St. Cloud Times 2.25.04; St. Cloud Times 8.06.06; Behind the Pine Curtain: St. John's Troubled Abbey 9.30.07 |
Daleo | Paul | 1977 | P | Sued | Capuchin Franciscan | Accused of molesting 2 youths. Confronted with allegations in 1993 and sent for treatment. Reassigned to an office job but left the order in 2003. One confidential settlement for $100,000 in 1995; another in 1996. Two new civil suits filed in 2008 and two other accusers known. Living in Jersey City 11/08 and performing baptisms, funeral rites and weddings. Another civil suit filed 3/09. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Journal 12.15.06; News Journal 12.15.06 (2nd article); CBS 3 (AP) 5.7.08; News Journal 5.7.08; Daily Times (AP) 5.8.08; News Journal 7.20.08; WDEL 11.20.08; Jersey Journal 11.22.08; News Journal 3.16.09; News Journal 3.17.09 Assignments: News Journal 5.08.07 |
| Daley | Wallace J. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse between 1957-1963. Died 1980. 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 |
| Daly | John Joseph | 1951 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 16 yr old boy in 1977. Arrested. 2 prior arrests for sexual molestation in other states (counties) were found on NCIC search. Case dropped after bishop visited DA. Died 10/17/89. Civil suit filed 2002. Moved several times by diocese. Case set for trial 3/07 but dismissed by Judge 1/07. Name IS NOT on list of abusive priests released by San Diego Diocese 3/07. | San Diego, CA | Source: ; San Diego Union Tribune 8.16.02; San Diego Union Tribune 8.20.02; LA Times 8.10.05; Union Tribune 5.27.06; Union Tribune 6.22.06; Union Tribune 10.18.06; Union Tribune 1.16.07; Union Tribune 1.24.07; City of Anges 3.31.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Daly | Manus | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Daly removed from duty in 3/02 on past allegations that he abused a student at St. Thomas Aquinas seminary. Student said Daly, dean of students, tried to seduce him once, on a trip to Belleville. The man complained to the Diocese in 1996 about Daly, Fr. John Fischer, AND (later Bishop) Anthony J. O'Connell. The diocese paid a $125,000 settlement to the man in 1996. | Jefferson City, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.08.02; Miami Herald 3.09.02; Boston Globe 4.5.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; National Catholic Reporter 5.14.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.13.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.15.04; News Tribune 3.09.07 |
Daly | Michael J. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Privileges permanently revoked 6/02 because of past accusations of sexual abuse. Daly was originally placed on leave in 1994 because of a "credible allegation" of sexual misconduct with minors. In 1996 he began working as a chaplain for the Felician Sisters in a restricted ministry. Vatican permanently barred him from active ministry 5/05. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 6.22.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.13.03; Associated Press 5.27.05 |
| Daly | Robert F. | 1967 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued along with numerous other priests in 1/05 lawsuit. Accused of abuse. Left active priesthood in mid-1980s. | Boston, MA | Source: Patriot Ledger 3.8.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Damasco | Nelson | P | Accused | Diocesan | Damasco was a priest of the Nueva Segovia diocese in Philippines. He served in San Diego from 9/80/1/82 and then returned to his home diocese. He died in 1988. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 | |
| Danielson | Harold | 1966 | P | Sued | Salesian | Danielson, associate pastor at Saints Peter and Paul parish, was accused in lawsuit of child sex abuse. Danielson has denied the allegations. Claims may have been investigated in 2004 by review board and deemed unsubstantiated, which corroborated the Salesians'findings that the claims were "unsubstantiated." Still active priest at same parish per website on 8.27.06 | San Francisco, CA | Source: SNAP Press Release 5.16.05; SF Weekly 1.05.06; City of Angels 9.25.07; City of Angels 3.19.08 |
| Danilak | John | 1961 | P | Accused | Byzantine | Indicted 2002. Accused of abuse of 1 youth in 1978. Charge dropped when priest died in April, 2003 just prior to trial. Two other men have also made similar complaints. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Washington Post 9.27.02; Daily Times 11.22.02; The Phoenix (Philly) 4.21.03; Daily Times 4.23.03; Baltimore Sun 10.06.06 |
| Davidson | Carl | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 3/04 articles, one man says Davidson tried to molest him in 1980 during an overnight stay at a rectory at St. John Vianney Prep school in New Orleans. Davidson was music teacher at the school. Man says he told his parents and school officials. Apparently nothing done until 2002 when man and a second victim both went to Archdiocese and complained about past abuse. Davidson was removed and "retired" | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times-Picayune 3.09.04; Times-Picayune 10.06.04 |
| Davila | Johnny | 1984 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | In 1994 or 1995 Davila sentenced to 7 yrs probation for indecency w/ girl under age 17; ordered by court to undergo weekly counseling for indefinite period. Davila was shown as "on Leave" per 2002 Catholic Directory. | San Antonio, TX | Source: San Antonio Express News 2.8.94 |
| Davis | Charles J. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused 2002 of sexually abusing a boy during first assignment 1962-64. Transferred through 3 more assignments in 3 years: another Camden parish, a Trenton parish as extern, and missionary assignment in Brazil. Army reserve chaplain 1967-70; on leave for a year; Camden parishes 1971-74; Army chaplain 1974-92; Camden parish for a year. On duty outside the diocese 1992-99 in FL and NH, then retired. Camden asked Vatican to defrock Davis; matter was sent back to Camden for church tribunal. | Camden, NJ | Source: Camden diocesan tribunal correspondence 2003-2005; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Davis | Unknown | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2001, the Archdiocese paid $550,000 to settle a single claim per news article in 2006. No further information known. | Portland, OR | Source: Table: Oregonian 11.12.06 | |
| Dawber | Stephen F. | 1969 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Dawber and two other Jesuits who taught at Boston College High School, were accused of molesting several students in the 1970s. Dawber is also alleged to have arranged to have one of the other Jesuits, James Talbot, transferred with him to Cheverus highschool in Maine where Talbot abused again. Dawber is not known to have abused at Cheverus before returning to Boston College High. Dawber was suspended 3/02 from his position at the school but others were no longer there. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.6.02; Portland Press Herald (Maine) 3.7.02; Boston Globe 3.8.02; Boston Herald 3.8.02; Boston Globe 3.14.02; Boston Globe 9.18.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Dawson | John H. | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on sick leave in 1993 after allegations and on inactive leave in 1995. Accused of abuse of at least 10 in 1970s-1980s. Named in at least 1 lawsuit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02; LA Archiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; 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 |
| Daylor | Ann | N | Accused | Dominican Sisters | Accused in 2002 of one incident of sexual misconduct during the 1961-62 school year with a 10-year-old girl in a parish school in the Indianapolis archdiocese. Daylor was suspended. She denied the allegation and the complainant did not wish to file suit. In 1968 Daylor had returned to the Boston archdiocese, where she worked in parishes until her suspension. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Boston Globe 11.14.02; NY Times 11.15.02; Courier Journal (AP) 11.15.02 | |
de Alba Campos | Luis Javier | 1983 | P | Accused | Diocesan | de Alba, a priest of the diocese of San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, was restricted from all ministry in Detroit in 2004 pending an investigation of allegations that he sexually abused a 7 yr old boy. Arrested 8/04 and arraigned on two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Acquitted by jury trial 1/05 but still barred from duties while Archdiocese continued internal investigation. Apparently returned to his home Diocese in Mexico. | Detroit, MI | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Detroit 8.6.04; Detroit Free Press 8.7.04; Detroit Free Press 1.11.05; Detroit News 1.14.05; Detroit Free Press 1.14.05; Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report 10.09 |
| de Condorpusa | Alfonso | P | Accused | Diocesan | Dismissed from position at seminary for inappropriate sexual behavior. Also accused of inappropriate relationships with 2 bishops. | Newark, NJ | Source: US District Court, Southern District New York, No. 05-CV-10467 | |
De Domenico | Dominic | 1966 | P | Accused | Dominican | Allegations involve a manipulative relationship with a girl beginning at age 15 and the crossing of sexual boundaries (kissing, fondling, but no allegations of sexual intercourse) beginning at age 16 and continuing into adulthood. These events started in Mid 1970s in Anchorage. Order's Sexual Misconduct Committee recommended his return to ministry. He is not in public ministry but lives in CA. He also served in Oakland Diocese. | Anchorage, AK | Source: ABC7 4.06.05; Statement by Western Dominican Province ABC7News.com 4.06.05; KTUU 4.11.05; ABC7 10.14.05; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 |
| De Francisco | Luis | P | Accused | Diocesan | De Francisco was a member of the Cali diocese. He worked in San Diego Diocese from 1962 -1963 before leaving the Diocese. His current status is unknown. His name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07.No specific information can be found about allegations against him. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 | |
| de la Pierre | Lucien Meunier | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Also known as Pedro Luke, Luke Munier, or Pedro Luc de la Pierre. Came to Tucson from Canada in 1974 & received permission to function in diocese. Faculities suspended in 1975 following arrest on child abuse charges. Fled to Canada; arrested and convicted. Believed to have died while in prison. Arrested on two different occasions and sent to state psychiatric hospital. Numerous law suits filed 1998-2004. In 2/02 Diocese settled 11 suits which included claims against de la Pierre. New suit 9/04. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Seattle Times 1.15.90; Tucson Citizen 1.11.00; Tucson Citizen 12.12.01; Associated Press 1.30.02; LA Times 1.30.02; Arizona Daily Star 1.31.02; Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Washington Post 6.22.02; Tucson Citizen 9.6.02; Arizona Daily Star 9.6.02; Arizona Daily Star 5.3.03; Arizona Daily Star 10.21.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Arizona Daily Star 9.14.04 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. | |
| de Otero | Roberto A. | 1977 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 5/17/02 suit of abusing 2 altar boys in late 1980s in Honolulu; settled 6/04. Accused in 8/30/04 suit of abusing boy at same parish in 1985. On leave 1987-89; Navy chaplain 1989-93. Admitted in 1993 to abusing a boy at a CA Marine base and resigned. After DiLorenzo came to Honolulu in 1993 he removed de Otero from public ministry. Had begun career in Portland OR archdiocese where in 1977-81 he had 2 parish assignments and sick leave before being loaned to then excardinated to Honolulu. | Honolulu, HI | Source: Honolulu Advertister 5.18.02; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 10.30.02; Arizona Republic 10.12.03; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 7.22.04; Honolulu Advertiser 7.23.04; Honolulu Advertiser 8.31,04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| de Paul Galatine | Madeline | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of 2 girls at St. Thomas-St. Vincent Orphanage. Deceased. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 8.25.04; Associated Press 8.25.04; Courier-Journal 7.23.05 | |
| Deady | John P. | 1939 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused 4/23/02 of sexually abusing one person 1956-57. Complainant filed suit. Deady had served as Navy chaplain 1943-46. Died 3/7/89. | 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 |
| Deakin | Richard | 1985 | P | Convicted | Capuchin Friar | Convicted 1990 of molested young girl for several years. 5 yr suspended sentence; girl also filed a civil suit which was settled out of court in Sept. 1993. Archdiocese knew of his history of deviant sexual behavior but still allowed him to function. In 1987 (after he yelled obscenities and exposed himself to a woman), Order transferrred him to Pittsburgh. Seminary officials knew of use of church money for x-rated movies and pornography but allowed him to be ordained anyway. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Washington Times 9.13.93; Baltimore Sun 5.19.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Dean | Alfred A. | 1989 | P | Indicted | Josephite | Suspended in 2002 after allegations that he molested a 14 yr old boy 4/02 at the church. Diocese said in 9/02 that the allegation did not "appear... credible" but investigation revealed "significant issues of concern about,,,fitness for ministry with minors." He resigned and was placed on leave by his Order. Indicted on criminal charges in 5/03 but criminal charges dismissed by judge "at the request of the victim's family" 12/03. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 7.05.02; Washington Post 7.06.02; Baltimore Sun 7.06.02; Baltimore Sun 9.23.02; Baltimore Sun 5.23.03; Baltimore Sun 12.12.03 |
DeAngelis | Anthony A. | 1935 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman notified diocese on 2/14/94 that she had been sexually abused by DeAngelis repeatedly in 1957-65, beginning when she was age 5 and attending the parish school. On 6/17/94 she also wrote to Bishop Gelineau about the abuse. DeAngelis was pastor and a senior diocesan official; he was named monsignor during the period of the alleged abuse. He died on 1/24/90. On 4/4/96, the diocese paid $12.5K to the survivor for therapy costs. She did not sign a confidentiality agreement. | Providence, RI | Source: Wellesley (MA) Townsman 7.4.02; SNAP: The Survivor's Voice 3.16.03; Boston Globe 10.20.07 (see picture); Kent County Times 11.30.07; Providence Journal 12.3.07; City of Angels 1.14.08 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| DeAngelo | Pat | n.d. | P | Accused | Diocesan | DeAngelo's name appears on 10/09 Priests and Policy Status Report from Archdiocese. Only information shown on the report is that his "situation" was "previously handled under the archdiocesan policy" and that he is deceased. Unable to locate any further information on him as of 11/1/09. | Detroit, MI | Source: Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report 10.09 |
| Dearing | Charles F. | 1955 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Chaplain in Air Force per 1960 Catholic Directory. Left priesthood in 1971. Woman filed suit 4/03 alleging abuse by Dearing when she was about 10 in 1966-68. Suit settled 6/03 as part of massive diocesan settlement. Criminal charges filed 7/03. He pleaded not guilty. Charges later dismissed after prosecutor said there was "insufficient evidence at this time" to proceed. | Louisville, KY | Source: Associated Press 4.21.03; Courier-Journal 4.22.03; Courier-Journal 7.9.03; Associated Press 1.22.04; Courier-Journal 1.22.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| DeBerardinis | Fidelis (Francis) | B | Convicted | Franciscan | Worked in MA., Honduras, Guatemala, Trinidad, Israel and NY. Charged 2002 with sexual assault of as many as 7 altar boys from 1968-1973. He left MA in 1973 which stopped the statute. Franciscan order said that it settled a sexual misconduct claim against him "a decade ago" [1992?] involving one of the men who filed criminal charges in 2002. Pleaded guilty in 2004 to assaulting 8 youths and was sentenced to 8 years in prison and 10 yrs probation. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 8.15.02; Boston Herald 8.15.02; New York Times 8.15.02; Associated Press 8.22.02; Boston Herald 12.17.02; Boston Globe 1.14.03; Boston Herald 1.14.03; Boston Globe 2.5.03; Boston Herald 2.5.03; Associated Press 2.6.03; Boston Herald 2.7.03; Suffolk Co. D.A.'s Press Release 5.26.04; Associated Press 5.26.04; Boston Herald 5.27.04; Boston Globe 1.28.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| DeChant | Ron | D | Arrested | Diocesan | DeChant worked as a deacon at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Tucson from 1981 to 1984. Diocese announced in 2004 that it had learned from police that DeChant had been arrested in 1984 after an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct with minors. DeChant died in 1984. | Tucson, AZ | Source: .Arizona Daily Star 7.10.04; Arizona Daily Star 7.14.04; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d | |
| DeCock | Robert | 1996 | P | Accused | Schoenstatt Fathers | Per Dec. 2002 articles, DeCock had just been placed on leave after allegations of sexual impropriety involving a young woman. He had been working as Parochial Vicar at St. Paul University Catholic Center since June 2002. Was working in Corpus Christi TX as of 2002 Directory. | Madison, WI | Source: Madison Catholic Herald online 12.26.02; Wisconsin State Journal 12.31.02; Capital Times 12.31.02; Duluth News Tribune 1.01.03; Manitowoc Herald Times 1.02.03; Wisconsin State Journal 2.19.03 |
DeCoursey | Orville | 1931 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on 7/08 Diocesan Review Board list of clergy "credibly acused" of sexual abuse At one time he worked with Francis Janssen. Allegations involved abuse of 4 minor males. Earliest claimed abuse was 1945. Died 1964. | Davenport, IA | Source: Quad City Times 7.10.08; Hawk Eye 7.12.08; Quad-City Times 7.23.08 Assignments: Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; BA.org Concise Assignment Record |
| Dedera | Phillip J. | 1972 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed from hospital chaplain ministry 2002 after "credible" allegation that he abused a teenager in 1974. Sued by 1 in 2006 alleging abuse from 1975-1976. Claim was settled. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Daily Herald 4.13.02; Chicago Tribune 4.13.02; The Pantagraph 4.19.02; Herald News 5.05.02; Chicago Tribune 5.06.02; Chicago Sun-Times 5.12.02; Joliet Diocese Press Release 4.09.06; NBC5.com 4.27.06; Chicago Tribune 4.28.06; Chicago Tribune 6.06.07; Catholic Explorer 6.14.07 Assignments: Herald News 4.28.06 |
| Dee | G. Neal | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Worked in Springfield Diocese. Was in treatment for about 1 yr before becoming part of Amarillo Tx diocese in 1988. In 4/02 a man complained to Springfield Diocese that Dee had abused him in 1960s in Illinois. The man's attorney wrote directly to Amarillo diocese in June & Dee placed on leave.. Dee admitted to sexual misconduct with minors in the Diocese of Springfield. At least one more individual from Texas contacted local papers after story about Dee ran. He says he was molested in in Groom, Texas. | Springfield, IL | Source: State Journal-Register 7.2.02; Belleville News Democrat 7.4.02; Amarillo Globe 7.2.02; Dallas Morning News 7.4.02; Amarillo Globe 7.9.02; Amarillo Globe 7.20.02; Amarillo Globe 8.7.02; Dallas Morning News 10.27.02 |
| Deery | Albert | < 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of sexual abuse of both boys and girls between 1948-1969. Died 1972. 1st civil suit filed 2003. Eventually 23 plaintiffs participated. Suit dismissed on statute of limitations 6/03/06. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Louisville Courier Journal 9.07.02; Courier Journal 10.17.02; Indianapolis Star 12.17.02; Courier Journal 5.04.03; Courier Journal 8.21.03; Courier Journal 6.24.04; Courier Journal 6.03.06; News and Tribune 6.03.06; WAVE 3 6.05.06 |
| DeFore | Donald | B | Accused | Holy Cross Father | Accused of abuse. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 | |
Defrias | Hadmels R. | 1999 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | DeFrias, a native of the Dominican Republic, was accused of fondling two brothers under the age of 14 when they worked at rectory of St. Mary's of the Assumption in Elizabeth in 2001 and 2002, Their mother walked in on him one time and complained to church officials. He was removed from parish and active priesthood. DeFrias was living in Maryland at time of his arrest in 2003 | Newark, NJ | Source: Associated Press 8.13.03; Star-Ledger 8.14.03 |
| Degnan | John F. | 1951 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2001 of abusing a boy in 1960s. Additional allegations in 2002 and 2005. At least 17 (and up to 50) alleged victims have come forward. He lives in supervised residential treatment center in Missouri. 1 victim received $60,000 confidential settlement in 2005. | Jefferson City, MO | Source: Belleville News Democrat (AP) 2.8.05; Kansas City Star 2.10.05; The Missourian 2.13.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.19.05; Kansas City Star 6.6.06 |
| DeJonghe | Harold J. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of 1 person from 1980-1982. Died 1998. Archdiocese says it has investigated and allegations are unfounded. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Burbank Leader 2.7.04; La Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Delahunty | Richard | 1965 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Jan. 2004 articles say that Delahunty had just been placed on leave pending investigation of allegations that he sexually molested a boy in 1981. Civil suit filed. Delahunty denies the allegation. Plaintiff says he notified an administrator at the time of the abuse. Delahunty's name appears on list released by Orange Diocese of six priests accused in 2003 of sexual abuse of minors. Settled 2005. Diocese returned him to ministry. | Orange, CA | Source: OC Register 1.02.04; OC Register 1.08.04; LA Times 11.09.04; NBC 4 11.09.04; LA Times 1.4.05; OC Register 4.13.05; Associated Press 4.16.05; OC Register 5.17.05 Assignments: Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly |
| Delaney | Dan | 1960s ? | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 11/03 R. Scamardo, the former chief counsel for Diocese of Galveston-Houston announced that he himself had been abused in 1975 by Delaney, former director for youth ministry for Austin TX Diocese. Plaintiff told Austin Bishop of his allegations and requested in-patient treatment. In 10/03, matter settled for $250,000 and counseling fees. Delaney laicized in 1987 "for behavior problems." Bishop admitted he had heard from other victims. 2nd suit filed 5/04. | Austin, TX | Source: New York Times 11.25.03; Austin American-Stateman 11.26.03; Houston Chronicle 11.29.03; Austin American-Statesman 12.3.03; Austin American-Statesman 12.24.03; Austin American-Statesman 1.6.04; Austin American-Statesman 5.12.04 |
| Delaney | Herman | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused by 1 woman of raping her shortly before she graduated from high school in 1967 at age 18. Another man was accused too. Abuse not recalled until 1983. Complainant also recovered under hypnosis memories of being abused by her father, father's friends, and her mother, and of being raped by her doctors. Complainant believed she had performed exorcisms. AG's file notes that her allegation "was not deemed credible," possibly referring only to the allegation against the second man. Died 1987. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 | |
| Delgado | Alexander (Alejandro) | S | Convicted | Diocesan | In 1995 woman said she was raped by Delgado (a seminary student) at a church camp after she sought counseling from him. He was acquitted by jury. In 8/98 civil suit, woman claimed that just before her incident, Delgado had been accused of molesting a 13 yr old girl. He pleaded guilty in that matter in 1997. No info on how suit was resolved. Delgado, a native of Columbia, may have returned to Columbia as part of a probation agreement. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 8.26.95; Standard-Times 8.26.95; Boston Herald 8.26.98; Herald News 3.10.04 | |
| Delgado | Rodolfo | 1982 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Allegations in 5/06 of assault of a 15 yr old youth from 1983-1985. Immediately placed on leave. Diocese said there was a "semblance of truth" which warranted further investigation. Abuse was alleged to have occurred at St. Joseph's Parish in Rio Vista and at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento. Same accuser filed civil suit 3/09. | Sacramento, CA | Source: WCRA.com (Sacramento) 5.08.06; Sacramento Bee 5.08.06; Sacramento Bee 3.15.09; The Oregonian 3.15.09; Sacramento Bee 3.16.09 |
| DeLisle | Harold F. | < 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 between 1967 and 1977. Absent on leave as of 1980. Died. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Dellamalva | Dennis | P | Settled | Diocesan | Civil suit filed against Dellamalva in 1983 by two families on behalf of three boys; suits settled for $375,000 in 1986 and sealed at request of diocese. Families refused to pursue criminal charges in 1983. The 1983 suit also alleges that Bishop Connare failed to discharge Dellamalva after being confronted by the plaintiffs and others. Possible 2nd suit filed 2004. | Greensburg, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 8.25.87; Associated Press 3.2.04 | |
Delli Carpini | John J. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of two youths over a period of several years both before seminary and after ordination. Placed on leave in 1998 and then returned to duty. Placed on leave again in 2004 and laicization was announced in 2005. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 9.9.05; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 9.10.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.18.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| DeLorenzo | Vincent | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | DeLorenzo resigned his position 1/02 and admitted 3/02 to inappropriate sexual contact with a minor (an 8 year old boy) over a period of 5 years nearly 30 years previously. DA's office did not prosecute. New allegation made public 2/04. Man said he was abused at age 5 on one occasion in 1987. Incident was reported to the Diocese 11/03. Police did not prosecute, citing unusual circumstances that required corroboration to prove the case. | Lansing, MI | Source: Associated Press 3.30.02; Grand Rapids Press 3.31.02; Detroit Free Press (Reuters) 4.1.02; Detroit News 4.5.02; Lansing State Journal 4.25.02; Associated Press 5.10.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Flint Journal 2.8.04; Flint Journal 2.25.07 |
DeLuca | Francis G. | 1958 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused in 1993 of abusing 3-4 youths in 1960s. Barred from ministry, sent for counseling & retired. Diocese told Atty General in 2002; Criminally charged in 10/06 with abuse of 12-13 year old youth in Syracuse, NY around 2000. Youth, 18, told mom; she reported to police. Name on list released 11/06. Pleaded guilty 6/28/07. Sentenced 60 days in jail and 6 yrs probation 9/07. One suit settled 2/08. Multiple suits filed 2008-2009. Laicization announced 8/08. Diocese filed bankruptcy 10/09 before trial | Wilmington, DE | Source: Post Standard 10.22.06; News Journal 10.22.06; News Journal 10.23.06; Post-Standard 10.25.06; News Journal 10.25.06; Newsday 10.25.06; News Journal 10.26.06; News Journal 10.27.06; News Journal 11.15.06; News Journal 11.19.06; News Journal 6.28.07; Newsday 7.11.07; Staten Island Advance 7.12.07; Post-Standard 7.14.07; News Journal 9.11.07 Assignments: Post Standard 9.11.07 (add'l article); News Journal 9.21.07 (add'l article); News Journal 4.25.09 (add'l article); News Journal 10.16.09 (add'l article); Associated Press 11.20.09 (add'l article); The Dialog 11.16.06 |
| DeMatteis | Stephen | B | Sued | Franciscan | Accused of "making a sexual advance" toward a boy who sought counseling from him after being abused for several years by Fr. Thomas J. Doyle. Civil suit filed 1994 on behalf of boy and his brother against Norwich Diocese, Fr. Doyle, Brother DeMatteis and Fr. Michael Melendez who is accused of failing to report the incidents involving the boys and Fr. Doyle. | Norwich, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 5.14.94; Hartford Courant 5.19.94; Connecticut Law Tribune 4.19.99 | |
| DeMello | Arthur T. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | One of 18 priests identified by Boston Herald 2/1/02 through search of court records and other documents. . DeMello's name appeared on list of 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney in Fall River released 9/02. List says one alleged victim with claims beyond the SOL. Shown as on sick leave per 2002 Catholic Directory. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.1.02; Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News 9.27.02 |
Demers | Normand J. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Worked at orphanage in Haiti in 1989; boys complained about inappropriate touching and explicit sexual references. He was apparently arrested in Haiti. Diocese was told of complaints at the time. Haitian authorities apparently deemed the behavior "inappropriate" but nothing else. He took a leave of absence for a year and then was assigned to a parish in the Providence diocese. In 2002 he was removed from parish after allegations that he had sexual contact with a boy (aged 12-14) approx. 35 yrs previously | Providence, RI | Source: Associate Press 3.28.02; Journal-Bulletin 4.19.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Dempsey | Michael J. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Dempsey, executive director of pastoral communications at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Forest Hills, was placed on leave 1/10 pending federal investigation of charges that he violated Internet child pornography laws. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is investigating. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Statement by Diocese of Brooklyn 1.26.10; NY 1 1.26.10; WABC 1.27.10; NY Post 1.28.10; NY Daily News 1.28.10; Your NABE 2.4.10 |
| Dempsey | Thomas F. | 1955 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Worked in La Crosse Diocese off and on from 1955 to 1975 (15 parishes in 15 years). Pleaded guilty in 1997 to one count of indecent behavior during 1960s with a youth. Sentenced to community service and to pay up to $6,000 for counseling for victims. Could be prosecuted because he had been transferred to Boston in 1970. "Retired" in 1989 and died in 1998. Also abused in Boston and New Hampshire. Named in at least 3 suits. | La Crosse, WI | Source: Capital Times 11.2.93; Wisconsin State Journal 1.26.95; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.24.97; Patriot Ledger 6.29.98; Boston Herald 4.24.02; Boston Herald 5.13.02; Boston Herald 5.27.02; Boston Globe 9.19.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Boston Herald 1.10.03; La Crosse Tribune 1.09.04; Newsday.com 2.13.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Dempster | Douglas W. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In late 1960s, Dempster was charged with investigating allegations against his close friend, Frank DeLuca. He told the complaining family to never speak of the matter again so they thought church was taking care of the matter. Now credible allegation of abuse have been made against him. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Removed from ministry 1993 & claim settled. Lives in MD.. Records to be released 11/09. Suit filed against him personally. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Journal 11.20.05; News Journal 11.21.05; News Journal 11.15.06; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; News Journal 11.19.06; News Journal 7.18.08; News Journal 11.7.09; Pocono Record 11.28.09; News Journal 1.18.10 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| Dennehy | Francis X. | 1950 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man says he was abused by Dennehy and another priest in 1950s-1960s when he was a boy. Told Diocese in 2002. Filed civil suit 7/04. Suit settled for $50K and counseling in 2005. Plaintiff claims knowledge of at least one other individual abused by Dennehy who refused to come forward. Died in 1980s. | Paterson, NJ | Source: PressReleases.com 7.24.03; The Record 7.29.04; PRWeb 4.22.05; Star-Ledger 7.12.05; Herald News 9.1.05 |
| Dennerlein | Arno | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 2/03, two brothers reported to Joliet police that Dennerlein had sexually abused them in early 1970s. Dennerlein denied the charges but was placed on leave from his parish assignment pending investigation. In Oct. 2003 Dennerlein challenged the credibility of his accusers but did refer to "a single, momentary incident" involving one of the boys. In 10/03 the Diocese's review board determined that abuse allegations were credible. Suit filed 10/03 by another set of brothers alleging abuse in 1960s. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Sun Times 6.15.03; Chicago Daily Herald 10.15.03; Chicago Sun-Times 10.15.03; Herald News 10.17.03; Chicago Daily Herald 11.19.04; Joliet Diocese Press Release 4.09.06; Herald News 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06 |
| Dennis | Brother | B | Accused | Salesians | Accused on 2/28/02 of groping a 7-year-old boy at the Salesians' Don Bosco Camp in East Barrington NH in 1970. Allegation became public when NH AG released the demand letter on 3/3/03. The Union Leader's 3/4/03 article incorrectly identifies Br. Dennis as a priest. Br. Dennis' last name is not known. | Manchester, NH | Source: Letter to Law 2.28.02; Union Leader 3.4.03; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 | |
Densmore | Robert J. | 1961 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Three allegations against Densmore received between 1985-1993. Two more later. He refused to attend inpatient treatment at St. Luke's in 1985 but did undergo outpatient counseling. Name appears on Archdiocese's 2/02 list of 14 priests abusive priests. Privileges removed then. Sued 4/02. Included in 11/02 $5M settlement involving 28 priests and 3 others. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 2.16.02; Associated Press 4.10.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; Manchester Reports by NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Concord Monitor 3.6.03; Union Leader 10.7.06; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 |
DePaoli | Edward M. | 1970 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1986 of possession of child porn. 1 yr suspended sentence. Continued "extremely restricted ministry" until 2002 but did more than allowed because of "communications breakdown." Accused in 2002 of abuse of 14 yr old girl in 1970. Placed on leave. In 2004 allegations found credible. Laicized in 2005 | Philadelphia, PA | Source: United Press International 10.10.85; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.18.02; Philadelphia Daily News 12.19.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.3.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.18.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Morning Call 9.25.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Depp | Harold Charles | 1959 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Per May 2003 articles, Depp walked away from his church in Detroit Archdiocese in 1963 and never returned. Placed "on leave." Never officially left the Church. In 1980s the Archdiocese learned that in 1982 Depp had been convicted of child sexual abuse and was serving eight years in an Alaskan prison. He was arrested in Calif. in 2003 on charges of abusing an 11 yr old boy in 1971 while a visiting priest from Detroit. Charges dropped 7/15/03. | Detroit, MI | Source: Mercury News 5.29.03; Detroit News 5.30.03; Archdiocese of Detroit Press Release 5.30.03; 10News.com 6.02.03; SignOnSanDiego.com 6.27.03; 10News.com 7.15.03; Press Enterprise 7.17.03; Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report 10.09 |
| Deragowski | Eugene | < 1950 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Diocese announced 12/06 that it had received one complaint of sexual abuse of a minor by Deragowski in 10/06. Abuse alleged to have occurred in 1960s. Deragowski died in 1981 and diocese says there were no additional accusations against him. A secondallegation involving abuse in 1960s was made 1/07. | Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO | Source: News-Leader 12.19.06; The Monett Times 12.20.06; News-Leader 1.18.07; News Leader 1.1.08 |
| Dericks | John Henry | 1941 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on administrative leave 2002. Woman said he had molested her as a teenager in late 1950s-early 1960s. He would sleep with her mother and fondle her at same time. She told diocese in 1993 but they said they were not responsible. Dericks paid her a$25K settlement in early 1990s. In 2003 diocese found charges credible. Vatican said he was too old for a church trial. Barred from publicly working as a priest as of 1/04. | Paterson, NJ | Source: NorthJersey.com 1.9.03; Star-Ledger 1.10.03; Daily Record 10.5.03; The Record 1.8.04; Daily Record 1.28.04; The Record 1.29.04 |
DeRoeck | Walter George | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 3/99 after two men came forward to allege abuse in approx. 1986. He was assigned to St. John Berchmans Church in the Logan Square neighborhood at time of the alleged abuse. Resigned from priesthood 8/01; laicized 1/02. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 3.31.99; River Grove Messenger 4.7.99; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Sun-Times 6.15.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 8.16.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
DeShan | Joseph Michael | 1987 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Per 4/02 article, DeShan (at age 30) became involved in sexual relationship with 14 or 15 year old girl in 1988. Girl became pregnant in 1989. DeShan took leave of absence after telling Bishop Egan. Egan allowed him to leave priesthood and begin a new life as elementary school teacher with no record of sexual misconduct. Was teaching in New Jersey in 2002 when allegation revealed. Temporarily placed on leave. Claim settled 10/03. DeShan was laicized. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 4.12.02; Connecticut Post 4.13.02; Journal News 4.13.02; Daily News 4.13.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.13.02; Hartford Courant 4.14.02; Associated Press 5.2.02; Connecticut Post 10.18.02; Connecticut Post 10.20.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03; Connecticut Post 12.1.09 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Desilets | Donald A. | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Desilets was disciplined by the Diocesan Misconduct Commission and barred from public ministry in early 1990s after he allegedly molested two boys at Precious Blood Church in Holyoke. He was allowed to retire and join the Sulpician Fathers in Montreal to help prepare young men for priesthood. He died in 2001. One claim settled 2004 and another in 2008 as part of larger settlements. | Springfield, MA | Source: Union News 12.23.93; Associated Press 2.17.02; Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 |
Desilets | Paul M. | < 1970 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of molesting at least 20 altar boys between 1974 and 1984 in Massachusetts. Moved to Canada in 1984 & became a Canadian citizen. Indicted 2002 for molesting 18 addl boys between 1978-1984. Finally extradited from Canada, pled guilty, & sentenced in 2005 to up to 18 months in prison Also probation. Has asked judge to excuse him from sex offender treatment because of his advanced age (82) and health. Allowed to return to Canada to serve probation. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.23.02; Boston Herald 1.11.03; Milford Daily News 7.31.03; Boston Herald 5.23.04; Milford Daily News 3.17.05; Boston.com (AP) 4.25.05; Telegram & Gazette 4.28.05; Telegram & Gazette 5.11.05; Telegram & Gazette 5.12.05; Metro-West Daily News 3.18.06; The Canoe 10.19.06; Telegram & Gazette 10.19.06; Telegram & Gazette 10.24.06; Boston Herald 10.24.06; Ottawa Citizen 11.08.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Desrosiers | Alfred R. | 1961 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Desrosiers accused of molesting one 15 yr old girl in 1972 and one in 1975-76 in two separate civil suits filed in 1994. Criminal trial was scheduled for fall, 1997 but portions were appealed to RI Supreme Court as of 4/98.. Claims against this priestwere settled 9/02 as part of $13.5M mass settlement involving 36 victims of priest abuse in Providence Diocese and allegations against 11 priests and a nun. Died 2/15/01. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.9.94; Providence Journal-Bullentin 3.18.94; Providence Journal Bulletin 7.3.94; Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.14.95; Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.20.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 6.7.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 4.13.98; Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| DesRosiers | N. Wilfred | 1955 | P | Accused | Josephite | In 2002 Desrosiers was accused of sexually abusing four minors In Lafayette Diocese between 1967 and 1972. At last information, he was retired and living at a nursing home in Canada. Took leave of absence from 1972 to 1973 and then worked in Texas for 2 years before retiring in 1975. Order was investigating and had offered counseling to victims. Note: Both 1993 and 2002 Catholic Directories show him assigned to the Baltimore Diocese. Also shows his name spelled Wilfrid. | Lafayette, LA | Source: Associated Press 7.30.02; Daily Advertiser 7.30.02; Advocate 7.30.02 |
| DeSutter | Gilbert J. | 1954 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 1993 one boy's father went to Archdiocese with allegations. Official said that Diocese had a file on priest regarding other sexual misconduct allegations and that DeSutter would be retired. 6 yrs later he was still active. Two lawsuits filed in 1999and settled out of court. 3rd suit was filed in 1996 but dismissed on statute grounds. He moved to Arizona w/o privileges but was saying masses in 2002. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press 7.01.99; Star Tibune 7.02.99; Pioneer Press (AP) 5.26.02; Arizona Republic 5.04.03 |
| Devaney | James | P | Sued | S.T. (Trinatarian) | Accused in (2003??) lawsuit of abusing one person in 1968-70. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
DeVenney | Timothy | 1993 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of several minor boys from 1993 - 1996 during his first assignment as a priest. Suspended in 1996. Pled guilty in 1997 and sentenced to 10 yrs in prison. Released from prison on parole12/01 and was living outside Washington DC in residence run by a religious order. At least 1 claim settled in $2.6M settlement with Archdiocese 3/07. Another included in 3/08 settlement. Laicization announced 12/08. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Telegraph Herald 6.14.96; Telegraph Herald 6.19.96; Telegraph Herald 6.21.96; Telegraph Herald 9.27.96; Telegraph Herald 4.5.97; Des Moines Register 3.8.02; Telegraph Herald 4.2.02; Des Moines Register 3.17.03; Sioux City Journal 1.6.06; Telegraph Herald 3.5.06; Telegraph Herald 3.7.06; Telegraph Herald 3.7.06 (2nd); Telegraph Herald 3.9.06; Des Moines Register (AP) 3.28.07; Telegraph Herald 4.11.08 Assignments: Telegraph Herald 4.11.08 (add'l article); Telegraph Herald 12.13.08 (add'l article); Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 |
Dever | Gerard V. | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Dever's personnel file contained allegations that Dever repeatedly played with girls' clothing and touched their breasts. Between 1993-1996, at least 8 girls complained about Dever's behavior. Dever agreed to "look at boundary issues" in 1994. Therapy recommended but Dever never suspended. 1996 memo said parishioners were so upset that they were threatening to go public and to go en masse to see Cardinal. His case was closed just prior to his death from lymphoma in 1997. | Boston, MA | Source: Patriot Ledger 12.6.97; Boston Globe 2.7.03; Patriot Ledger 2.7.03; Boston Herald 2.7.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
DeVita | Thomas F. | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Confessed publicly in 1998 to "a sexual relationship" with 16 yr old youth in New York in 1978. Boy's mom had confronted him in 1978. She told Aux. Bishop G. Ryan in 1984 and he promised intervention. Mom learned DeVita was still active in 1993 and went to diocese again. Diocese paid a $50,000 settlement to the victim in 1993. DeVita sent for therapy. Worked in Venice Florida and later became part of Kalamazoo Diocese. Was working there in 2002 when he was removed from duty. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 8.29.98; Sun Sentinel 4.20.02; Palm Beach Post 4.21.02; Newsday 4.23.02; Sun-Sentinel 4.24.02; South Bend Tribune 4.30.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Grand Rapid Press 6.20.02; Detroit News 7.28.02; New York Times 8.01.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
Devlin | Chester J. | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 4/02 as head of Diocese's Respect Life Office and from parish assignment after an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor in 1980s. During the 1980s he was headmaster at 2 different private schools within the Diocese. Sued in 2003 by one man alleging abuse in 1979 at Holy Name high school. No criminal charges due to SOL. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 4.30.02; Telegram & Gazette 9.1.02; Telegram & Gazette 11.15.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.7.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.16.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.20.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.4.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.4.03 |
| Devlin | Michael H. | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave 12/04 and named in civil suit 1/05 after allegations that he had abused a minor while he was a parochial vicar at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in West Springfield and at All Souls Parish in Springfield in mid-1970s. Review Board found allegations credible. Devlin denied the allegations. One claim included in 11/08 $4.5M settlement w/ Diocese. | Springfield, MA | Source: Republican 12.30.04; Berkshire Eagle 12.31.04; Observer (Springfield) 1.7.05; Republican 1.7.05; Republican 7.15.05; Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08; Republican 12.8.08 |
| Devlin | Raymond A. | 1955 | P | Accused | Jesuit | 6/02 article said Devlin had been removed by his Order from the diocese at some point after allegations of sexual abuse. He was given new assignments that do not involve contact with children. No prosecution. The 2002 Catholic Directory showed him assigned to the San Diego Diocese and living at Jesuit Center in Los Gatos. He was there in 2/98 per his brother's obituary. | Salt Lake City, UT | Source: Salt Lake Tribune 6.12.02 |
| Dewire | John J. | 1946 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per 1/03 article, Dewire was named for the first time in a lawsuit that had just been filed. In the suit, he was accused of raping a 10 yr old boy in 1967. Dewire died in 1994. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 10.31.94; Boston Globe 1.30.03; The Day 1.30.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Deyo | Paul A. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2003 after accusation of abuse of 1 youth in Johnson County in 1998. Allegation not made public until 2004. Diocese considered allegations credible. Voluntarily laicized 5/06. Name appeared on Diocese's 7/08 list of "credibly accused" priests. Total of 3 accusers with earliest claimed abuse 1983. | Davenport, IA | Source: Quad-City Times 8.28.04; Statement from Diocese of Davenport 8.29.04; Iowa City Press Citizen 8.29.04; Iowa City Press Citizen 8.30.04; Iowa City Press Citizen (AP) 8.31.04; Iowa City Press Citizen (AP) 9.9.04; Des Moines Register (AP) 9.16.04; Iowa City Press Citizen (AP) 5.12.06; Davenport Diocese Creditors Committee 8.27.07; Iowa City Press-Citizen 2.11.08; Quad City-Times 7.10.08; Quad-City Times 7.23.08 Assignments: BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 |
Dezurick | Gerald | P | Sued | Benedictine | Sued in 2005. Plaintiff alleges that Dezurick molested him in about 1960 at Tillamook Catholic High School when he was 16. Suit also alleges that Dezurick then lied to his parents and persuaded them to commit the boy to a mental institution to cure homosexuality. Another man came forward to allege abuse in 1957. Total of 4 accusers. He settled with Abbey in 2003. Dezurick died in 1986. He also served in the Spokane Diocese for several years in late 1970s. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 8.08.05; The Oregonian 8.15.05; The News Guard (Oregon) 8.16.05; Inland Register 11.10.05; Table: The Oregonian 11.16.06; Statement from Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09 | |
| Di Pasquale | Ralph | 1956 | P | Sued | Francisan | Woman filed civil suit in 2004 which alleged abuse by DePasquale at a Schenectady home for troubled teens between 1979-1982. Suit alleged that Order and diocese knew as early as 1976 that DiPasquale had molested children but still allowed him to work with children. He was working as priest in Florida at the time of his 12/04 death. | Albany, NY | Source: Times Union 6.3.04; Newsletter of the Immaculate Conception 01/05 |
| Diamond | Martin J. | 1930 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 1/03 suit of abuse of boy in 1967-70 at St. Peter's in Keokuk, starting when boy was 8. Spent 2 years at the same parish, but then was a hospital chaplain for most of the 1930s. After more parish work, he was Army Reserve chaplain 1942-46 and then a hospital chaplain again. After more parish work he died 6/11/89. Suit dismissed because of Diamond's death and lack of evidence that diocese knew. Not on 7/08 list of credibly accused priests. Review Board found allegations not credible 11/03. | Davenport, IA | Source: Des Moines Register 7.19.03; Franklin Report 2.25.04; Quad-City Times 10.01.04; Des Moines Register 10.01.04; Diocese of Davenport Creditors' Committee 8.27.07; Quad-City Times 7.10.08; Quad-City Times 7.18.08; Des Moines Register 11.3.08; WCCO 11.3.08; Press-Citizen (AP) 11.4.08 Assignments: BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record |
| Diaz Jimenez | Enrique | 1977 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | From Columbia, he was arrested 1990 and pled guilty 1991 to abusing one boy 1984-1989. Sentenced to 5 yrs probation and 4 month prison sentence where he was allowed to leave on weekends to celebrate Mass. $60 million suit filed by 3 boys 4/91. Deported to Venezuela in 1991 and returned to Columbia in 1996. Abused 18 in Venezuela and 2 more in Columbia. Sentenced to jail in Columbia. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 4.25.90; Daily News 3.13.97; NY Times 4.20.02; Boston Globe 4.21.02; Associated Press 4.25.02; US News & World Report 5.3.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; USA Today 11.11.02 |
| Dickman | Ronald W. | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 2002 articles, Dickman was accused of abusing at least two students at Catholic high school where he was principal. One man complained in 1991 about his brother's abuse and was told that Dickman had been removed from prior school in 1987 after earlier allegation. Dickman left priesthood in 1991 and moved to FL. He denied all allegations. | Nashville, TN | Source: The Tennessean 10.6.02; The Tennessean 10.6.02; The Tennessean 10.6.02; The Tennessean 10.6.02; The Tennessean 1.5.03; The Tennessean 1.5.03; The Tennessean 1.12.03; The Tennessean 1.12.03; St. Petersburg Times 2.5.03; The Tennessean 2.17.04; St. Petersburg Times 6.10.06 |
| Diederich | Dominic A. | 1917 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2/06 Archdiocese announced (after a woman questioned them about any allegations against him) that it had reasonable cause to believe that Diederich had engaged in sexual miscounduct with a minor He died 1977. His name was never included on list ofknown abusers in Chicago Archdiocese because he was deceased. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 2.1.06; Daily Southtown 2.12.06; SNAP Letter to Cardinal George 2.13.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Diesta | Arwyn N. | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1992 of abuse of 1 person from 1982-1988. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese. Returned to Philippines in 1988. | 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 |
Dilla | Francis Emil | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse at St. Simon's in Chicago between 1964-1965. First identified as abuser on Archdiocesan Report of 3.20.06. Retired in 1993 and died 2/05 | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 2.27.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Dillard | Russell L. | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Suspended from his position in March 2002 after two sisters alleged he kissed and fondled them when they were teenagers. One woman said he was "pretty much my boyfriend for four years." Dillard admitted that he might have "crossed over a line" with at least one teenage girl. Formally dismissed from active ministry Aug. 2002. | Washington, DC | Source: Washington Post 3.22.02; NY Times 3.22.02; Washington Post 3.23.02; Washington Post 4.05.02; Washington Post 8.27.02; Washington Post 9.15.02 |
Dimitroff | Donald | B | Accused | Christian Brother | Name appears on Baltimore's Sept. 2002 list of priests and brothers accused of sexual abuse. Had been with the Order about 26 yrs. Order told the Archdiocese in 1997 that an individual alleged sexual abuse by Dimitroff in the early 1980s, possibly at Bishop Walsh high school. Dimitroff lived at Christian Brothers residence at Calvert Hall High School from 1992 to 2002. Adjunct faculty member at Loyola College per 5/08 website. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 | |
| Dinya | Patrick Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 1991 civil suit, woman claims Dinya, an extern priest from Diocese of Dodoma in Tanzania who was working in St. Paul/Minneapolis diocese, abused her during marital and emotional counseling in 1968. Suit also claims he abused a retarded teenage girlin 1968 and that the Diocese and church were informed of that abuse and that they transferred him to another parish. Current status unknown. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Star Tribune 6.20.91 | |
| Diogo | Louis M. | 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Retired and moved out of state 1993 after his cousin told Diocese he had abused her and her sister in the 1950s and 1960s. Never charged criminally but Diocese found the woman to be credible. In 2005 Diocese learned from the woman that he had returned to R.I. and was saying mass. It immediately told him that he could not say mass or function as a priest. | Providence, RI | Source: Eyewitnessnewstv.com 11.11.05; Providence Journal-Bulletin 11.12.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Dion | Frederick G. | 1953 | P | Settled | Diocesan | At least one claim included in Diocese's 11/08 $4.5M settlement with 59 plaintiffs. Deceased per 2008 Diocese of Springfield Directory (necrology) | Springfield, MA | Source: Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 |
| DiPeri | Joseph B. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in approx. 1976. Extern priest from Newark NJ working in Archdiocese | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Diskin | M. Eric | 1975 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave 4/02 from position as head of diocesan Worship Office. No reasons given. Named in 2 civil suits filed 2004 and 1 in 2005 alleging abuse in early to mid 1970s. Formally withdrew from ministry 3/03. Claims included in Diocese�s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 1.15.04; Post-Gazette 3.17.04; Pittsburgh Tribune Review 1.26.05; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 |
Ditta | Angelo J. | 1986 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Ditta was accused in 1997 of repeadedly molesting a young boy years earlier. The younth & his therapist met with Alan Placa, the Diocese's vice chancellor and described abuse beginning at age 9. Ditta sent for therapy but then assigned to parish work without notification of his past. No reports made to police until 2002. Ditta removed from parish in 2002. Named in 2003 civil suit. Identified as Priest H in the 2003 Suffolk Co Grand Jury Report. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 4.03.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.18.03; Newsday 4.15.03; Compasso v. Volmer et al, Supreme Court, State of NY, County of Nassau; Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Dittmar | Frederick | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued. Accused of abuse. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 1.1.04 | |
| Doan | Michael Son Trong | 2000 | P | Accused | Redemptorist | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1999 (before ordination?). 2002 Catholic Directory lists name as Doan Trong Son (with Son as last name) and shows him assigned to the Vietnamese Redemptorist Mission but does not show that he is a member of the Redemptorist Order. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 |
| Dobbins | Dan | B | Sued | Congregation of the Holy Cross | Named in 2006 LA Times Database of abuse from 1979-80 at Rancho San Antonio in Chatsworth. Included in at least 1 civl suit. | none | Source: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Dober | Edward J. | 1976 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 5/21/02 letter to archdiocese of improperly hugging a boy in 1990-91. Dober denied the charge and the archdiocesan review board deemed the accusation unfounded on 10/9/02. The complainant filed suit in 2003 and was included in the global $60Msettlement in 12/06 with 44 other complainants. Beginning in 1976, Dober was a reserve chaplain in the U.S. Air Force. As of 12/11/07, Dober was pastor of St. John of God in Norwalk CA. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Los Angeles Times 2.7.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; Ventura County Star 12.02.06; LA Times 12.02.06; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Dodd | Robert | < 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Began a relationship with 15 yr old girl which continued for several years. Her mother complained to parish in 1968 but it was several months before they transferred him and then it was to parish in city where girl was going to college. Dodd married and left the priesthood in 1971. Became an attorney and served as mayor of Champaign from 1983-1987. Civil suit filed 1994. Court ruled 11/96 that case could go forward. No further information found. | Springfield, IL | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.25.94; Chicago Sun-Times 11.6.96 |
| Doe | Jane | < 1951 | N | Settled | Sisters of Providence | Accused in 1993 suit filed by Joseph Barquin of repeatedly sodomizing the boy, age 3-5, in 1951-53 at St. Joseph's Orphanage (Orphan Asylum), conducted by Montreal-based Sisters of Providence under direction of Vermont Catholic Charities. In 1996, Barquin settled for a substantial amount and over 60 other persons alleging abuse at the orphanage settled for over $300K total ($5K each). Another 14 settled in 1999. Over 100 have alleged sexual and physical abuse at the orphanage, closed in 1974. | Burlington, VT | Source: Insight on the News 8.22.94; Burlington Free-Press 8.23.98; Burlington Free-Press 4.9.99; Times of Acadiana 8.7.02 |
| Doe | John | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit 9/08 against the La Crosse Diocese and an unidentified priest styled John Doe. Plaintiff alleged that on several occaasions in 1985 the priest had him pull his pants down to "prove he was circumcised." This happened at St. Bridget'sChurch. Man is prisoner in County Jail on child porn and child exploitation charges. Diocese wants suit dismissed because priest was never named or served. | La Crosse, WI | Source: Leader Telegram 9.19.08; Chippewa Herald 11.29.08 | |
Doerger | Stanley D. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In March 2003, he was accused of abuse of one girl at St. Rita School for the Deaf in 1970s. By 2005, former students have alleged that he molested as many as 275 girls at the school. One woman said that Doerger also abused her deceased brother fromlate 1960s to 1980. Placed on leave March 2005 and died in Sept. 2005 before accusations were resolved. Investigation was discontinued. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Archdiocese of Cincinnati Press Release 3.09.05; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.09.05; Dayton Daily News 3.10.05; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.10.05; Catholic Telegraph 3.16.05; Cincinnati Enquirer 9.13.05; Cincinnati Enquirer 10.13.05 |
| Doheny | Bernard L. | P | Sued | Diocesan | 3/05 civil suit alleges Plaintiff was abused by Doheny for 4 yrs beginning at age 10. Same suit alleges that Plaintiff was abused by his uncle (Msgr. Page), other priests and two separate bishops. Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder when suit filed. Worcester diocese said allegations not credible. Doheny died in 1965. | Springfield, MA | Source: Burnett v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, CA No. 05-0331, 3.29.05; Catholic Observer 3.31.05; Republic 3.31.05; Telegram & Gazette (AP) 3.31.05 | |
| Doherty | Mark C. | D | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of molesting two boys during a 1977 camping trip to NH. A woman later said he had molested her when she was a child and 2 brothers from another family said Doherty had also molested them in 1979. Info arose in 1992 or 1993 when he was a seminary student about to be ordained. Never ordained but moved to Charlotte and worked as religion teacher at Charlotte Catholic High and as deacon. Charlotte Bishop wanted to ordain but Cardinal Law refused. Finally removed 2/03. | Boston, MA | Source: Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 2.3.03; Patriot Ledger 2.5.03; Boston Herald 2.5.03; Boston Globe 2.5.03; Charlotte Observer 2.7.03; Link to Boston Archdiocesan Documents from Personnel File; Creative Loafing Charlotte 2.20.03; Charlotte Observer 3.6.03; Charlotte Observer 7.19.03 | |
| Doherty | Martin | < 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Doherty is accused by one boy in civil suit of sexually abusing a number of boys in 1956 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gervais, sometimes in conjection with Fr. Edmund Raleigh. The accusor says that the two priests forced him to have oral sex with them and watch as they engaged in group sex with other boys. Doherty is deceased. | Portland, OR | Source: Statesman Journal 5.02.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
Doherty | Neil | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Sued 2003. Accused of abusing 4-5 boys. Church know of his history from about 1979 when first complaint lodged. One settlement in 1994 for $50,000. Another suit filed 2005 accusing him of abuse of 11 yr old boy for about 5 yrs beginning in 1997. Arrested 2006. Suit(s) settled 2006. Another civil suit filed 1/07. Arch. Favalora deposed 2/07 in 2005 civil suit. 2 claims settled 6/07. 3 more plaintiffs came forward 4/07. More suits in late 2007 & 2008. 1 more filed 9/09. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 10.23.03; Sun-Sentinel 8.18.05; Miami Herald 9.07.05; CBS4 1.27.06; Miami Herald 1.28.06; Miami Herald 2.10.06; Sun-Sentinel 3.21.06; Miami Herald 3.22.06; Centre Daily 7.08.06; Miami Herald 7.21.06; Miami Herald 7.22.06; Sun-Sentinel 7.25.06; Miami Herald 8.01.06; Miami Herald 8.04.06; Miami Herald 1.03.07 Assignments: Miami Herald 6.27.07 (add'l article); Miami Herald (AP) 7.18.07 (add'l article); Miami Herald 7.19.07 (add'l article); New Times 4.17.08 (add'l article); New Times 6.12.08 (add'l article); Miami Herald 7.22.06 |
| Doherty | Paul J. | 1995 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 11/06 after he confessed to Bishop that he had engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior with a minor more than thirty years ago, long before his ordination. Bishop also reported the matter to police. Doherty was ordained in 1995 at age 47. Bishop will ask that he be laicized. | Worcester, MA | Source: Statement by Bishop McManus 11.19.06; Worcester Telegram & Gazette 11.20.06; Boston Globe 11.20.06; TheBostonChannel.com 11.20.06; Milford Daily News 11.21.06; Town Online 11.22.06; Shrewsbury Chronicle 11.22.06 |
| Doherty (Dougherty) | John B. | 1939 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 from 1967-1969. Suit filed 12.2003. (Name in suit is spelled Dougherty.) Retired 1987, died 2002. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Dolak | Mark | 1979 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abusing 1 male minor at an unspecified date. Claim against him were included in 1/03 settlement between Diocese and victims of 5 priests. None of the priests in the settlement admitted any wrongdoing. | Metuchen, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 1.30.03; New York Times 1.31.03; Home News Tribune 5.20.03 |
| Dolan | James E. | 1925 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1962. Died 1974. Named in 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 |
| Dolan | Jason R. | P | Convicted | Byzantine | Dolan, age 31, was placed on leave 1/05 by Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. He later pleaded guilty to charges of possession of internet child pornography. Sentenced to 30 mo. prison and lifetime probation 2/06. Released on probation 7/08. . | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Official announcement of the Office of the Metropolitan of the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy, Pittsburgh 01.05; Tribune Democrat 10.25.05 | |
| Dolan | Richard D. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman spoke before Archbishop Rigali and clergy in Sept. 2006 about the fact that she was raped by Dolan for 18 months, beginning at age 14. He has since been laicized. Name is not included in the 2005 Grand Jury Report | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Reuters 9.16.06; Catholic Online 9.25.06 | |
Dollinger | Robert J. | 1954 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 4 civil suits filed 2002. Accused of abuse. He moved to Canada in 1983 and was active priest there until at least 1994 when two men complained to Louisville Bishop about past abuse. Dollinger "retired" but continued to live in a parish headed by his brother, also a priest. Permanently removed from active ministry 10/02 and in 10/05 Vatican ordered him to live life of prayer and penance. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 5.17.02; Courier Journal 6.1.02; Courier Journal 6.8.02; Courier-Journal 9.26.02; Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 10.20.02; Courier-Journal 6.15.03; Courier-Journal 10.25.05 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
Dominguez | Jesus "Jesse"Armando | 1983 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Name appears on list of accused priests and religious released by the Los Angeles Archdiocese on February 17, 2004. List reflects 6 accusers and 1973-1988 as time of incidents. Worked in San Bernardino diocese from 1978-1993. Placed on leave. Pleaded no contest in 2001 to misdemeanor child molestation. Laicized in 2000. Charged in 2005 with abusing 2 boys in 1988-1989. Fled to Mexico before he could be arrested. Six men filed civil suits. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1; Press-Enterprise 12.14.04; Press-Enterprise 12.18.04; Press-Enterprise (CA) 2.02.05; Press-Enterprise 3.08.05; Reno Gazette Journal 7.30.05; Press-Enterpriest 8.02.05; Press-Enterprise 2.08.06; OBS 2 10.02.07; InjuryBoard.com 1.28.08; City of Angels 3.19.08 |
Dominic | Yusaf | 1974 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of boys in several countries. Convicted of abuse in 1996 in England. Returned to ministry after jail. In US, he worked in Newark Diocese and in New York City area. Several variations on his name, depending on where he worked, including Dominic Yusaf. In 2004 he was found working in Italy. | Newark, NJ | Source: Dallas Morning News 6.23.04 (Major Account) |
| Donahue | Mary Camilla | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Name in at least 3 2004 civil suits. Accused of abuse of at least 4 girls at St. Thomas-St. Vincent Orphanage. Order confirmed that Sr. Camilla was at the orphanage. Deceased. | Louisville, KY | Source: Associated Press 7.21.04; Courier-Journal 7.23.04; WKYT 7.27.04; Courier-Journal 7.31.04; Associated Press 8.25.04; Courier-Journal 8.25.04 | |
| Donelan | Edward | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Worked at Boys' school run by state and then ran a boys' ranch operated by Santa Fe Archdiocese. State of NM knew of allegations in 1971 Accused of sexually abusing and beating residents. Church ranch was finally closed after one boy died. At leastone civil suit filed 1994 by 2 men. Arch. Sanchez received complaints 1976. Sent another priest to investigate. Ranch closed shortly thereafter but Donelan remained priest until death in 1994. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Albuquerque Journal 3.1.95; Associated Press 7.17.99 |
| Donnelly | George | B | Accused | Xaverian Brothers | Donnelly, a teacher and Director of Student activities at St. John's preparatory school for almost 20 years, was accused of molesting one male student in 1993. Donnelly initially denied the charges but later admitted to two incidents with the then 17-yr-old student while denying two other allegations re the same student. School's headmaster said conduct to which Donnelly admitted "was so egregious as to force removal from his post." DA's office did not consider the incidents to be criminal in nature. | Boston, MA | Source: Danvers (MA) Herald 12.31.03; Boston Herald 12.31.03; Tri-Town Transcript 1.8.04 | |
| Donnelly | Martin M. | P | Sued | Dominican | Accused of molesting two young sisters in Portland in early 1950s. Donnelly's current status is unknown as of 11/06. Both plaintiffs have filed a civil suit in Multnomah County Circuit Court. Aka Mark M. and Martin William Donnelly. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
Donnelly | Thomas D. | 1961 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 5/2000 of repeated sexual assaults of a girl aged 6 to 11 in 1974-79. Abuse is alleged at 2 Boston parishes and during trips to NH that also included other girls. Donnelly took a leave of absence in 1981. Some Boston documents state that Donnelly later married, but this might not be true. Donnelly denied the allegation. A 5/31/01 memo indicates that the archdiocese deemed it credible. Named in suit by 1 woman filed 2/02. Personnel filed released 12/02. | Boston, MA | Source: Higggins Memo 2.14.01; Higgins Memo 5.31.01; Donnelly Letter to Law 2.6.02; Boston Herald 2.28.02; Boston Herald 12.18.02; Patriot Ledger 12.19.02; Union Leader 3.4.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
Donofrio | Michael J. | 1976 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of a 12 yr old boy from 1982-1983. Archdiocese notified in 2002. Donofrio was working in Peru. Removed from that assignment in 2003 and placed on restricted leave. Donofrio has submitted a petition for voluntary laicization to Vatican and matter is pending. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 4.29.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.30.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.05.03; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.07.06; Archdiocese of Philadelphia Website Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Donohue | Norman E. | P | Sued | Jesuit | Two men filed suit against Diocese and Jesuit Order 9/06 alleging abuse by Donohue between 1967 and 1973 in Nulato, Alaska. He died in 1983. Also named in some of 43 civil suits filed 1/09 which alleged Jesuits knew of abuse over the years and did nothing. Two or more pending claims shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Alaskan Shepherd June-July 2003: Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Hooper Bay, Alaska: 1928-2003; KTVA (Alaska) 9.22.06; Fairbanks News-Miner 9.23.06; Juneau Empire (AP) 9.24.06; James Doe 59 et al v. Society of Jesus, Oregon Province et al, Alaska Superior Court, 4th Judicial District at Bethel, 1.09; Seattle Times 1.14.09; KIRO 1.14.09; Seattle Times 1.15.09; Anchorage Daily News 1.14.09; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09; Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1; Alakanuk - Saint Ignatius Catholic Church Web site 1.25.10 | |
| Donovan | John T. | 1944 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman sued in 1992 alleging Donovan used position as priest to coerce her into sexual relationship between 1959-1965. The grooming started when she was in high school. Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that could not accuse a religious entity with negligent hiring or training. US Supreme Court refused to revive the case (2/96) | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Wisconsin State Journal 6.28.95; United Press International 2.20.96; St. Paul Pioneer Press 2.21.96; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.31.96; Journal Sentinel 6.28.97 |
Donovan | Pearse P. | 1945 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per 2003 civil suit, Donovan was accused of molesting a boy beginning in 1978 at St. Clement and later of passing him on to an abusive Holy Cross brother, Lawrence O'Brien. During this same time period, Donovan was being treated for alcoholism at two treatment centers. He served as Superintendent of Schools from 1963-1972. He died in 1986. | Oakland, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 |
Donovan | William D. | 1961 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Resigned 4/02 after being sentenced to 150 days in state jail for 3rd DWI conviction. He also admitted to a sexual relationship with a young man who might have been a minor. Church said allegations were credible. Claims against Donovan settled by Diocese as part of massive settlement in 10/03 where Diocese paid $21M to 40 people alleging abuse by priests. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant (AP) 4.30.02; New York Times 4.30.02; Connecticut Post 10.18.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Greenwich Times 6.8.03; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03; Hartford Courant 12.1.09; Connecticut Post 12.3.09 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Dooley | Joseph C. | 1931 ? | P | Accused | S.J. | One woman said in 2002 that he abused her from ages 3-11 from 1956-1964 when he was at St. Dominic's Church in Portland. Another woman made allegations of abuse in 2000 but her age at time of abuse was unknown. He was assigned to Cheverus H.S. between 1954-1958. Died 7/83. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Maine AG Document Production 7.8.05 PDF page 16-17 |
| Dooley | R. Joseph | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Two brothers sued the Wash., D.C. Archdiocese 6/09 alleging that Dooley had abused them in 1950s - early 1960s and that the Archdiocese knew that there had been other allegations against him. Third man also filed suit 6/09. Dooley is deceased. For many years he served as chaplain of the Catholic Police and Firemen's Society in Hyattsville, | Washington, DC | Source: Washington Post 6.8.85; Washington Post 6.11.09; The Examiner 6.19.09 |
| Doran | John P. | 1945 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 9/02 article, Doran, who died in 1997, was accused of abuse in 1963. Per a church spokesman, the diocese was also aware of another potential allegation from the same time period. Abuse may have actually occurred in Phoenix which was part of Tucsondiocese at the time. Doran retired in 1990 and died in 1997. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Tucson Diocese Press Release 9.29.02; Arizona Republic 9.30.02; Arizona Daily Star 9.30.02; Diocese of Tucson Statement 3.27.03; Arizona Republic 8.1.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d. |
| Dorn | Louis E. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 4/06. Accused of abuse several years ago. No other details. Per 12/06 article, archdiocese has cleared him and returned him to active duty. Review board found 1 accusation by 1 individual to be unsubstantiated. | Jefferson City, MO | Source: News Tribune (AP) 4.27.06; Kansas City Star (AP) 12.08.06 |
| Dorsch | Richard J. | 1970 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of kissing and fondling boy during outing in 1994. Placed on leave 8/94 after incident reported. Convicted by Jury 4/95. Sentenced to 11 1/2 - 23 months in county jail but served only 1 mo. Formally withdrew from ministry 1996. Named in at least2 civil suits in 2004. Claims included in Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 8.27.94; Post-Gazette 8.30.94; Post-Gazette 4.25.95; Post Gazette 6.23.95; Post-Gazette 1.15.04; Post-Gazette 2.28.04; Post-Gazette 4.29.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 |
| Dorsey | Rene | B | Sued | Order? | In 1995 lawsuit, Br. Rene Dorsey and Fr. Gregory Mosca are accused of molesting victim several times while he was an altar boy between ages of 10-15 in late 1970s). Victim claims post traumatic stress disorder. Dioceses sent victim to Minnesota for treatment and also for other psychological services. Paid approx. $49,500 total for counseling. | Lafayette, LA | Source: Niel vs. Mosca et al.; Parish of Calcasiue, LA, Docket # 95-5905 | |
Dorsey | Ronald | 1956 | P | Accused | Stigmatine | Accused in a 2004 suit of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy at Camp Wyoma in Hinsdale MA in the Springfield diocese in the early 1950s. Dorsey was then a seminarian in the Boston archdiocese. The suit also alleges abuse by Br. John Fowler at the Stigmatines' Elm Bank Minor Seminary in the Boston archdiocese. Dorsey apparently left the priesthood and moved in 1969 to Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was affiliated with San Andres Catholic church. He died on 7/19/08. | Boston, MA | Source: Troy Record 7.15.04; Guadalajara Reporter 8.2.08 |
| Doucette | Michael L. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abusing a boy over several year period in early 1980s. He was removed from his parish in 2002. Man says he told Bishop Gerry in 1991 about the abuse. Doucette admitted to "several physical encounters" with a 15 yr old parishioner. An out ofcourt settlement made in 1992. Several known victims. Vatican's approval of Archdiocese's decision to permanently remove him from active priesthood announced 8/09. | Portland, ME | Source: Associated Press 2.10.02; Portland Press Herald 2.12.02; Portland Press Herald 2.17.02; Portland Press Herald 3.10.02; Portland Press Herald 3.11.02; Portland Press Herald 1.7.04; MaineToday.com (AP) 10.28.04; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; MPBN 8.20.09; MPBN 8.21.09; WGME 8.21.09 |
Dougherty | William J. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused 4/3/02 of sexually abusing a female HS student. No date or description of abuse given. Had been placed on administrative leave 9/1/99. On 4/15/04 archdiocese accepted review board assessment that allegation was credible. On 6/14/04 his ministry was restricted and archdiocese said Vatican was reviewing laicization. On 9/10/04 ministry was further restricted. On 10/21/04 he asked the Vatican for laicization. Had been assigned to HS 1970-94. Was chaplain with the USAF Reserves 1976-78. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Douglas | Louis E. | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 2003 of 'improper sexual advances' in late 1970s with male teen allegedly supplied by Alan Jupin. Put on leave. Diocese said it settled 1992 with man alleging abuse by Douglas in 1960s. Women stated that Bishop Hubbard said in 1993 that Douglas in 1960s had 2 boys undress and masturbate. Douglas was sent to NM Paracletes, retired and OKed in 1996 for work in Wilmington diocese. Review board found in 2004 no 'reasonable grounds' for 2003 allegation, without interviewing complainant. | 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 |
| Dowd | Francis | P | Sued | Redemptorist | Accused of abuse of 1 girl from 1963-1964 in Dec. 2003 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
Dowd | Karl E. | 1960 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Five allegations of abuse by Dowd were received shortly after his death in 2/02. One man said he and his mother reported the abuse to a pastor in 1971. Even with this knowledge, Dowd was allowed to serve as director of Camp Fatima, a summer camp for children, from 1968-1990 when he retired. Many priests accused of abuse at the camp. At least one claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement involving 62 victims and 28 priests. Died 2/02. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 5.25.02; Nashua Telegraph (AP) 5.27.02; Boston Herald 5.27.02; Associated Press 5.28.02; Union Leader 5.29.02; Union Leader 5.30.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; Manchester Report from NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 |
| Dowd | William J. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Allegations of past abuse of a minor. Case referred to Vatican which sent it back to archdiocese for trial. Dowd is fighting accusations. Church trial held in Jan. 2005. The trial cleared Dowd but the Vatican did not confirm the verdict until 2007. He returned to active ministry as of 7/01/07. | Newark, NJ | Source: The Record 4.09.02; Star-Ledger 4.10.02; The Record 9.23.02; USA Today 11.11.02; The Record 7.21.04; Star-Ledgr 7.21.04; Star Ledger 1.14.05; The Record 1.14.05; NorthJersey.com 6.11.07; Star-Ledger 6.12.07; NorthJersey.com 6.12.07; NorthJersey.com 7.02.07 |
| Dowdy | James H. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1993 he was accused of sexual abuse in late 1970s-early 1980s. He admitted to sexual abuse involving two minors. He was removed from his position and his faculties were removed. Still on leave per 2002 Catholic Directory. Name appeared on Sept. 2002list of 50+ priests and brothers from Baltimore Archdiocese accused of sexually abusing minors. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun 10.13.02 Assignments: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
Dowling | Philip J. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | During 2005 investigation by newspaper re alleged abuse by Dowling of two sisters, he admitted to a newspaper reporter that he had inappropriately touched one girl. Archdiocese immediately placed him on leave. Another set of sisters also came forward to accuse him of abuse. Placed on permanently restricted ministry in 2005. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadellphia Inquirer 3.28.05; Editor and Publisher (AP) 3.28.05; CBS 3 3.28.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.17.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.03.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.18.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Downey | Alvin T. | 1970 | P | Sued | Benedictine | Woman filed suit 2003 alleging that Downey and other priests sexually abused her son 1980-81 when he was 16. Woman alleged that knowledge put her in counseling and her son in hospital. Court ordered that woman's suit against the two other priests be dismissed. The portion against Downey and the Diocese is believed to still stand. Youth filed separate suit 2/04 against same defendants. St. Vincent Archabbey argued that suit was filed past SOL. Both settled 2/05. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (AP) 5.21.03; Centre Daily Times 5.21.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.7.04; Associated Press 5.18.04; Tribune-Review 11.9.04; Tribune-Review 2.16.05; Tribune-Review 5.11.05 |
| Downey | Denis P. | 1936 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Between 2005 and 2007 three individuals reported to the diocese that they had been molested and fondled by Downey at Our Lady of Mercy in Merrimack in1950s and 1960s. Accusers were between 9 and 16 at the time. Downey retired 6/68 and died 11/24/92. | Manchester, NH | Source: NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09; Cabinet 4.16.09 |
| Doxie | Donald F. | 1952 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 12/11/03 suit of sexually abusing boy 1969-72 starting at age 15. Diocese stated this was the only allegation. Was secretary to Bishop Charles F. Buddy 1955-57. Worked as Navy chaplain 1957-61. Was vice chancellor 1961-68. Died 11/1/76. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 12.12.03; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union-Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego list 3.30.07 |
| Doyle | Andrew P. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Doyle's name appears on Archdiocese's July 2004 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Archdiocese list says that he has been laicized but no date given | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.9.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
| Doyle | Dominic W. | 1950 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Sued 2002 by woman who alleged he began an improper relationship with her when she was 15 and he was nearly 60. She attended a horse camp he ran on Kalispel Indian Reservation and said his involvement progressed from innocuous physical contact to wrestling to overt sexual activity. Relationship continued into her adulthood. He died in 2005. Diocese said in 2007 that allegation was credible. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman-Review 10.22.02; Spokesman-Review 5.21.04; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 |
| Doyle | Michael | < 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit 10/02 alleging that Doyle sexually abused her in his office at St. Anthony's Orphanage. She also alleged that at least two other orphans knew Doyle's alleged abuses. One of them was sexually molested by Doyle. Plaintiff alleges thatshe tried to tell the nuns at the orphanage but was punished and transferred to a residential school for girls "for being defiant." She also tried to tell diocese in 1973 but then-Bishop Robert Donovan rejected her claims. Doyle died in 1987 at age of 88 | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account--Pt. 2); Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo City Paper 8.9.04 |
| Doyle | Robert Walter | < 1951 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed suit 5/09 alleging that he was abused by Doyle between 1971-1975 when he was between the ages of 10 and 15. Doyle, who served as archdiocesan Super. of Schools from 1951-1961, was assigned to Sacred Heart Church in Wethersfield at the time. Doyle died in 1975. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 5.29.09 |
| Doyle | Thomas J. | 1974 | P | Sued | Marianist | Doyle is accused of molesting twin brothers over a 10 year period. Supposedly boys told counselors in 1983 and one of the counselors, Br. DeMatteis then molested one of the boys. Civil suit filed 1995. Archdiocese later removed but suit continued against Order and Doyle. 2 more accusers later came forward. Doyle rec'd treatment for sexual problem in both New Mexico and Maryland. "Defrocked" in 2002. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 5.14.94; Hartford Courant 5.18.94; Hartford Courant 5.19.94; Hartford Courant 8.03.95; Hartford Courant 10.31.95; Connecticut Law Tribune 4.19.99; NY Times 3.24.02; Norwich Bulletin 5.09.02; The Day 5.13.07 |
| Doyon | Dominique | 1933 | P | Accused | Dominican | In 2002 and 2003 accusations, 2 men accused Doyon of molesting them in Lewiston in the 1960s and '70s. Doyon was living at the monastary at SS Peter and Paul church at the time. He was still living there per 1989 Official Catholic Directory but 2005 article reported he was deceased. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Portland Press Herald (AP) 7.4.05; Portland Press Herald 7.17.05 |
Drake | Roy A. | 1963 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Accused in 2005 of raping and sodomizing a 13-year-old boy in 1969 on an overnight before a ski trip, while assigned to Fordham Prep in the NY archdiocese. Also assigned in the dioceses of Boston, Seattle, Grand Rapids or Saginaw, Syracuse, Washington, and Cleveland. Worked at colleges and retreat houses and gave hundreds of workshops and retreats in the US and internationally. Spiritual director in the NY archdiocese. At Vianney Renewal Center in St. Louis archdiocese 2006-2008. Died 8/21/08. | New York, NY | Source: Post-Standard 10.13.89; Post Standard 8.13.90; NY Times 10.21.08; Fordham Ram 11.7.08; The Observer 12.11.08 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Drake, Jr. | Carl E. | 1964 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused in 1993 of sodomizing a boy 1989-93 starting at age 14. Drake had obtained a court order granting him custody. Convicted 11/18/93 in court martial of committing indecent acts with the boy but acquitted of charges that he sodomized the boy for more than 4 years. Drake denied the charges. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Drake had worked at 2 parishes in the Columbus diocese and then as a Navy chaplain 1968-93. He was suspended by the Navy and the Washington archdiocese in 4/93. | Military Services, US | Source: Washington Post 11.19.93 |
| Dranka | Eugene | < 1960 | P | Settled | LaSallette | Two people settled claims against Dranka as part of 2004 $7.5M settlement reached between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield involving 18 priests. This was first time Dranka had been publicly identified. Dranka, a native of Three Rivers, served in parishes in Westfield and Bondsville as well as LaSallette settings in Texas and New Hampshire. He died at age 66 in 1974. | Springfield, MA | Source: Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Berkshire Eagle 8.18.04; Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 |
Dreyer | Henry J. | 1930 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Retired in 1966 and died in 1969. Credible allegation of abuse. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Personnel file to be released 11/09. | Wilmington, DE | Source: The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; News Journal 11.7.09 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| Drinan | Dan | 1977 | P | Accused | Claretian | Removed 5/02 after complaint of inappropriate behavior with a minor. Per 7/02 article, he was charged with a misdemeanor assault that did not involve either sexual contact or injuries to a child. He paid a fine but no jail time. Bishop said he would not be allowed to return to ministry because of the incident and because of other issues and circumstances from the past discovered during investigation. Working in Reno NV in 2005 at treatment facility for paroled prisoners with addiction problems. | Austin, TX | Source: Austin American-Stateman 5.13.02; Austin American-Statesman 5.18.02; Austin American-Stateman 7.20.02; Austin American-Statesman 11.26.03; Austin American-Statesman 12.3.03; Austin American-Statesman 1.6.04; Reno Gazette Journal 1.16.05 |
| Dube | Donald V. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from parish ministry in 1994 as a result of sexual misconduct. His last assignment was 1993-1994. 2002 Catholic Directory showed him "on leave". In 2002 his privileges were removed. Died 12/03. In 5/04 man filed suit against Dube's estate alleging that Dube abused him between ages of 8 and 10 when he was an altar boy. One person settled claims 8/04 against Dube as part of $7.5M settlement between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield involving 18 priests. | Springfield, MA | Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette (AP) 7.31.02; Springfield Republican 12.18.03; Springfield Republican 5.5.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 |
| Dubreuil | Patrick | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman originally complained 1/04 that Dubreuil had sexually abused her at St. Anthony's parish in mid-1970s when she was aged 13-16. In 5/04 two sisters told diocese that Dubreuil, then a deacon, had kissed and hugged them at St. Anthony's and St. Jean's parishes in mid-1970s. Dubreuil left the priesthood, married, and became a middle school teacher. No criminal charges filed and all investigations closed. | Manchester, NH | Source: NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 | |
Dudley (Bp.) | Paul V. | 1951 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In May 2002, Dudley, who was the retired Bishop of Sioux Falls, S.D. Diocese, was accused of fondling an altar boy in Minneapolis church in 1950s. Dudley denies the charges. The man says he was 11 or 12 when abuse occurred. 2 women also complained that he had molested them years previously. Church investigation found no evidence to support complaints. Retained active status. Died 11/06 at age 79. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Star Tribune 5.08.02; Pioneer Press 5.08.02; Argus Leader 5.08.02; Associated Press 2.12.03; Argus Leader 2.13.03; Star Tribune 2.13.03; Argus Leader 11.22.06; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08 |
Dudzinski, Jr. | Edward F. | 1978 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Diocese knew pre-ordination about behavior with boys. Accused 1985 of abusing boy; placed on leave. Boy sued 1989; settled with diocese. Sent for treatment. Put on probation by VA Board of Counseling 10/10/02 for boundary violations with 2 male minors he was counseling. Ordered 5/16/03 to surrender counseling license after Board learned of the 1989 suit Named in 11/08 civil suit by family of youth who suicided 1987. Judge upheld right to sue 5/09. Laicized. Another suit filed 5/09. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Journal 3.13.02; Virginia Board of Counseling 10.10.02; Virginia Board of Counseling 5.16.03; News Journal 6.22.03; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); News Journal 11.20.05; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 12.4.06; Washington Post 12.4.06; Commonweal 4.20.07; WDEL 11.13.08; News Journal 11.14.08; The Capital 11.14.08; News Journal 5.12.09; News Journal 5.12.09 Assignments: News Journal 5.15.09 (add'l article); News Journal 11.16.06 |
Duffy | Francis "Frank" | 1943 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Accused in 2002 Oregon suit of abuse of 6- and 7- yr old sisters in 1967 and 1968 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Woodburn. Case settled 2003. Also settlement same year with another female claimant. Named in suit filed against Jesuit Order in 2007. Plaintiff alleges that he and Fr. James Poole abused her in mid-1960s when she was a child. Died 1992. Included in 11/07 settlement w/ Order. Woman alleged improper touching in late 1980s in 6/08 suit in Yakima WA settled 8/08. | Portland, OR | Source: Associated Press 5.21.02; Statesman Journal 5.29.02; Associated Press 5.29.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02; Table: The Oregonian 11.16.06; Cause No. 0702-02227, M.N. v. Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Multnomah Co. Circuit Court, Oregon, filed 2.27.07; The Oregonian 2.27.07; KATU 2.26.07; The Oregonian 2.28.07 w/ link to suit cited above; KGW 2.28.07; The Oregonian 11.19.07; KNDO/KNDU 7.3.08; KNDO/KNDU 7.4.08; KIMA 7.3.08; The Oregonian 8.8.08 Assignments: KGW (AP) 8.14.08 (add'l article); Billings Gazette 11.4.09 (add'l article); Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 (add'l article) |
| Duffy | Unknown | B | Sued | Christian Brother | Civil suit filed in Seattle in Jan. 2004 by three plaintiffs alleges extensive sexual and physical abuse by seven members of the Congregation of Christian Brothers Order, including Br. Duffy, at the Briscoe Memorial School for Boys in Kent Washington from 1940s through 1960s. The school, now closed, was owned by the Archdiocese and run by the Order. Other men have come forward with stories of their own to support these allegations., including 1 who filed suit in 1/08. | Seattle, WA | Source: R.E. et al vs. Catholic et al; King County, WA, No. 04-2-00112-9SEA; Seattle Times 1.08.04; News Tribune 3.31.06; The Olympian 1.22.08; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 1.23.08 | |
| DuFour | Donald J. | B | Sued | Brothers of Holy Cross of Texas | Accused by 1 of abuse from 1977-1979. Named in 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Duggan | Albert Joseph | 1932 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused to LA police in 2001 of sexually abusing a boy aged 12 in 1969 at St. Frances in Azusa CA. Accused in 11/21/03 suit of abusing a boy 1963-67 at same parish. LA archdiocesan report on 2/17/04 counted 3 alleging abuse 1963-71, presumably the 2001 and 2003 complainants and one other. The 2001 complainant was included in $660M LA settlement on 7/14/07. Not clear from LA record whether Duggan's Army chaplaincy 1950-52 preceded his assignment to St. Frances or interrupted it. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Pasadena Star-News 11.24.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2.18.04; Des Moines Register 8.12.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Duggan | Dennis D. | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from parish 3/02 after "credible" allegation of abuse. He denied but admitted alcohol abuse. There have been at least 5 complaints of abuse in 1980s and 1990s. Church trial ordered by Archdiocese in 2004. Vatican has laicized Duggan per 4/20/07announcement. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit News 3.27.02; Detroit News 3.29.02; Detroit Free Press 10.19.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Detroit Free Press 8.13.04; WOOD 4.20.07; Detroit Free Press 4.20.07; Oakland Press 4.21.07 |
| Duggan | Jeremiah C. | 1955 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Alleged abuse occurred in 1970s-1980s while he was assigned to Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park. Name not revealed until at least one claim included in Archdiocesan settlement of 10/28/05. Died 7/99, one month after he retired. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Sun-Times 7.25.99; Chicago Tribune 10.28.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Duggan | John | P | Accused | Jesuit | In 2002 a man alleged to archdiocese that his child had been sexually abused by Duggan in late 1960s - early 1970s. Duggan served at Loyola Blakefield high school from 1968-1970. Name was on Sept. 2002 list of priests and religious brothers in the Baltimore Archdiocese who had been accused of child sexual abuse. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 | |
| Dukart | Norman J. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Transferred to Crosby ND in 1999; told Parish then of his past history of sexual abuse. Parish council met with Bishop Zipfel. Bishop would not remove him from the assigment. Seemed to be saying Dukart had been in therapy and had been cured. Many parishioners left the parish permanently, returning only after Dukart was removed 3/02. No criminal charges were to be filed. | Bismarck, ND | Source: Bismarck Tribune 3.25.02; Bismarck Tribune 3.28.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Bismarck Tribune 9.13.03 |
| Duke | Frederick H. | 1942 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1988, a person alleged sexual abuse by Duke to the Archdiocese. At that time Duke admitted to sexually abusing numerous minors between 1949 & 1961. He died in 1992. Name appeared on 9/02 list of priests and religious brothers in Baltimore Archdiocese who had been accused of child sexual abuse. Worked at Shrine of the Little Flower school. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun 10.13.02; Frederick News Post 8.25.09; Frederick News Post 8.30.09 Assignments: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Dumont | Gregoire | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1/03, woman's attorney notified diocese that Dumont had sexually abused her at St. Anne's parish in Berlin in 1978-83 starting at age 14. There were allegedly 300 instances of abuse including oral sex. Dumont died in 1983. | Manchester, NH | Source: NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 | |
| DuMouchel | Raymond | 1956 | P | Charged | Diocesan | DuMouchel retired in 1999. In 11/02, Charleston police charged the 78-year-old retired priest, with sexually molesting two girls while working at city churches and a local hospital in 1950s. Third accuser came forward 2/03. Charges dropped in 2005 because of his dementia and inability to contribute to own defense. Died 9/06. | Charleston, SC | Source: Post and Courier 11.14.02; Post and Courier 2.21.03; Augusta Chronicle 9.13.06; Post and Courier 9.13.06 |
Dunkel | Henry N. | 1945 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of several girls (including his own nieces) in 1947-1948 during his first assignment. Diocese learned of abuse in 1992 and Dunkel's priestly activities were restricted. Died 1998. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Telegraph Herald (Dubuque) 11.18.02; Telegraph Herald 1.06.06; Sioux City Journal 1.06.06; Telegraph Herald 3.06.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; Telegraph Herald 3.09.06 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 |
| Dunn | James | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in one 2005 civil suit. Accused of abuse. No other information found. Not in 1989 Catholic Directory. Dunn was 76 in 2006. It is believed suit is still pending in 12/08. | Burlington, VT | Source: Times Argus 7.31.05; Rutland Herald 7.31.05; Times Argus 4.02.06; Times Argus 7.26.06 | |
Dunn | John A. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 1993 of sexually abusing the neighborhood paperboy repeatedly in 1967-68 starting at age 12. Dunn was also accused of abusing the boy together with the pastor, Leo V. Dwyer, and of holding the boy down while Dwyer abused him. The same boy also accused Rev. Robert E. Barrett at the same parish, saying this was "not the first allegation" against the 3 priests. Dunn was laicized in 1973 and married in 1974. A suit naming Dunn was filed in 1/03, perhaps by a different complainant. | Boston, MA | Source: Archdiocesan Notes on Complaint 1.11.93; Demand Letter 6.23.93; Survivor's Statement 6.23.93; Archdiocesan File Summary; Boston Globe 12.17.02; Patriot Ledger 12.17.02; Boston Globe 1.30.03; Patriot Ledger 2.11.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Dunn | Louis Ward | 1947 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 1994 after woman made complaint of sexual misconduct to Bishop. Suit filed 1995. Tried on 2 separate rape allegations. 1 dismissed. Convicted in 2nd. Received 10-year sentence. At least 2 other suits filed. Died 2001. Some claims settled in 2002 settlement but 1 of the original complainants has never settled. She carried her case all the way to the R.I. Supreme Court which dismissed it 2/08. Has appealed to US Sup. Court. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.3.94; Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.9.95; Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.29.96; Providence Journal-Bulletin 5.23.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 6.18.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 6.19.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 6.24.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 6.25.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 8.7.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 12.21.99; Providence Journal-Bulletin 4.20.01; Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02; Associated Press 3.20.03; Excerpts from Petition for Writ of Certiorar 5.12.03; Providence Journal-Bulletin (AP) 5.17.03 Assignments: Providence Journal-Bulletin 8.28.03 (add'l article); Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.18.03 (add'l article); Providence Journal 2.9.08 (add'l article); Providence Journal 10.5.08 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Dunne | Gerald M. | 1977 | P | Sued | Oblate | Placed on leave by Archdiocese of Philadelphia after 6/09 lawsuit filed in Delaware alleged he abused one youth approximately 30 yrs previously at Salesianum High School in Wilmington. No previous allegations are known and Dunne had passed both the Archdiocesan and Order's screening procedures. He has denied the allegation. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Examiner 6.23.09; Statement by Archdiocese of Philadelphia 6.23.09; Philadelphia Gay News 6.25.09; Morning Call 7.5.09 |
| Dunne | Joseph | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 person in 1993. Extern priest from Scotland working in Archdiocese. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 | |
Dunne | Kevin | B | Accused | Franciscan | A member of the Franciscan Order, Dunne is one of several religious accused in 1993 of abuse of students at St. Anthony Seminary. Per 2002 article, he was living with order membrs at St. Mary's Basilica in Phoenix. He served as their treasurer and did housework but had no contact with children. As of 2007, he is in failing health and suffering from dementia. He lives in a retreat house near Monterey CA. See additional information in two petitions filed fall 2009. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Dallas Morning News 8.08.02; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 | |
Dunne | Peter J. | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 3 teenage boys and 1 boy of unknown age. Diocese learned of abuse in 1986. Sent for treatment and then reassigned. Reportedly paid 1 victim $40,000 for his silence. Retired 1995. In 2004 he was placed on permanently restricted ministry with no faculties. He has accepted a supervised life of Prayer and Penance. 1 civil suited filed in Iowa in 2008. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Morning Call 9.22.05; Archdiocese of Philadelphia Website 9.26.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.14.05; Morning Call 10.27.05; City of Angels 1.15.09; City of Angels 1.17.09 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Duplessius | Donald | P | Sued | Order of Friar Servants of Mary | Accused of abuse by 1 between 1968-1970. 1 lawsuit filed. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
Dupre (Bp.) | Thomas L. | 1959 | B | Sued | Diocesan | Bishop. Accused in 2004 of abuse of two youths 20 yrs previously. Resigned same day and immediately sent to St. Luke's where he was still in treatment as of 6/06. Sued 2004. Indicted on two counts of rape 2004 but not prosecuted because statute of limitations had expired. Two claims were included in Diocese's 11/08 $4.5M settlement with 59 plaintiffs. Dupre made a financial contrib. to settlement. | Springfield, MA | Source: Springfield Republican 2.11.04; Springfield Republican 7.22.06; Springfield Republican 3.28.04; Springfield Republican 3.12.04; BA.org compulation of accused in Springfield Diocese; Springfield Republican 8.3.04; Boston Globe 9.30.03; Springfield Republican 2.6.05; Springfield Republican 10/23/05; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops accused of Abuse 4.14.08; The Observer 11.26.08; The Republican 12.2.08; CBS 3 12.3.08; Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 Assignments: The Republican 12.8.08 (add'l article); Springfield Republican 9.17.09 (add'l article); iBerkshires 9.17.09 (add'l article); WWLP 9.17.09 (add'l article); Springfield Republican 9.28.04 |
Dupree | Daniel T. | 1984 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Dupree is named in lawsuit filed 9/06. Suit alleges sexual abuse of one boy (high school freshman), beginning in 1985 and continuing for several years. Suit dismissed by appeals court on SOL 9/08. Complaints have come from other parishes as well. May have been as many as 15 victims. Dupree was "removed from ministry in 1992" and is currently believed to be living in TX, possibly Texarkana. | Memphis, TN | Source: Jackson Sun 9.14.06; Cincinnati Post 9.14.06; Jackson Sun 9.15.06; Commercial Appeal 9.15.06; Tennessean (AP) 9.29.06; Commercial Appeal 5.31.07; Commercial Appeal 9.16.08; Daily News 9.17.08; Daily News 2.10.09; Daily News 3.19.09 |
| Duran | Juan Carlos | 1996 | P | Sued | Dominican | Extern priest from Colombia. Removed from Franciscan Order for child abuse. Became Dominican. Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of 1 boy. Also charged in 2004 of sexually abusing a boy in 1999-2002 in St. Louis and Chicago area starting at age 10. Believed tohave returned to Colombia. May have been laicized in 2001. Some reports state he was transferred to St. Louis after abuse in Memphis. Others state that he came from St. Louis. Civil suit settled 2/09 for $2M from diocese & order. | Memphis, TN | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 9.24.04; Commercial Appeal 9.25.04; Commercial Appeal 9.28.04; Commercial Appeal 9.29.04; Commercial Appeal 11.30.04; AP 12.05.04; Commercial Appeal 5.09.07; Daily News 3.07.08; Daily News 8.27.08; Daily News 2.10.09; Daily News 2.23.09; Daily News 2.24.09; Catholic Culture 2.24.09; Daily News 2.27.09; Commercial Appeal 2.28.09 Assignments: Daily News 3.19.09 (add'l article); Commercial Appeal 4.2.09 (add'l article); Daily News 4.2.09 (add'l article); Daily News 7.25.09 (add'l article) |
| Durand | Donald A. | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit in 2004 alleging that Durand molested him and three friends in early 1970s. Says Durand fondled him, and forced all the boys to disrobe, take a sauna with him and wrestle with him. Incidents occurred at St. Francis Assisi school inPortland. More than a dozen men have alleged abuse from 1960s-1990s. Durand retired in 2001 at age 70. 8 claims were settled 3/14/07 after 2 "mini-trials. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian 4.27.04; KGW (Oregon) 10.19.05; Oregonian 10.19.05; Oregonian 5.25.06; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; Oregonian 3.12.07; Oregonian 3.13.07; OregonLive (AP) 3.14.07; Oregonian 3.14.07; Register-Guard 3.14.07; Oregonian 3.15.07; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents) |
Durante | Ernest A. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Named in Philadelphia Grand Jury Report as having watched Fr. John Schmeer abuse teenage boys. Left priesthood in 1987 to marry. Sued in 2004 and plaintiff says that Durante did sexually molest him. Was working as guidance counselor at Catholic school in Florida in 2006 when someone told authorities about his past. He then "retired." | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Associated Press 3.24.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.25.04; Morning Call 3.25.04; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report 9.21.05; Miami Herald 12.16.06; Miami Herald 4.25.07; CBS 4 4.26.07 | |
Durkin | Charles | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 8/03 article, Durkin retired in 4/02 just after San Francisco DA's office requested church records related to years of allegations of abuse. He was the subject of a "recent child molestation complaint" stemming from conduct that allegedly occurredmore than 30 years ago. No other info available. Died 4/18/06. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 8.29.02; San Francisco Chronicle 4.19.06 |
Durkin | Thomas J. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 8 mostly pre-teen boys from 1964-1966. Left active ministry 1968. Laicization announced 2005. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 6.24.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Archdiocese of Philadelphia Press Release; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Delco Times 12.01.06; Delaware County Times 3.09.07 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdioncesan Priest Data Profile |
| Duval | Edouard J. | 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name listed in the 3/03 New Hampshire Atty General Report. Per personnel file, there were complaints by parents of inappropriate behavior with boys as far back as 1981 (same year he retired). In 2002 woman accused him of abusing her son between 1979-1980 at St. Peter's Church in Farmington. Duval's first name is spelled Eduard in the report but appears as Edouard in the 1993 Catholic Directory and on his resignation letter.. | Manchester, NH | Source: Manchester Report from NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 |
Duvelsdorf | Peter L. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Duvelsdorf was accused of molesting 2 brothers in 1978. After the parents found out, they called their pastor who promised to take care of matters and offered counseling. Duvelsdorf gone from parish 2 days later. Served at several parishes before moving in 1991 to Palm Beach, FL and worked in parishes there. Arrested there in 1997 for public lewdness. Retired. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Stuart News 11.15.97; Stuart News 1.23.98; Newsday 3.18.02; Sun Sentinel 3.22.02; Cox News Service 3.22.02; Palm Beach Post 3.23.02; Newsday 4.23.02; Sun Sentinel 4.24.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
Dux | James M. | 1948 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of numerous children, mostly boys. Also accused in 1985 of possession of "inappropriate material" which was destroyed. "Retired" in 1994. Restrictions placed on ministry in 1995. In 2004 allegations were found to be credible and ministry was permanently restricted. Living a supervised life. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Local Catholic 9.29.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Dwyer | George | B | Sued | Christian Brothers | One man filed two separate suits against Order and Archdiocese. 1st one alleged abuse by Dwyer at Briscoe Memorial School in 1940s. Suit settled for lesser sum when Order denied that Dwyer had ever worked at the School. Second suit was filed in 2009 after archive from Rome showed Dwyer had been expelled from the Order in 1947 following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse. | none | Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 3.19.09 | |
Dwyer | Leo V. | 1932 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Personnel files released in 2002 contained allegations that he abused a youth in 1967 and 1968. The plaintiff filed suit in 1993 alleging abuse by Dwyer and also by John A. Dunn and Robert E. Barrett. Dwyer retired in 1979 and died in 1989. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12.17.02; Patriot Ledger 12.17.02; Patriot Ledger 12.19.02; Boston Globe 2.11.03; Boston Herald 2.11.03; Patriot Ledger 2.11.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Dwyer | Vincent | 1961 | P | Settled | Trappist/Cistercian | Dwyer, a trappist monk from Worcester MA, entered into an on-again, off-again affair with woman, beginning when she was a 15 year old student at Santa Clara School in Diocese of Monterey and ending 13 years later. In 1995 the woman reached a $75K settlement with his superiors at St. Joseph's Abbey in MA. Woman sued the Monterey Diocese & school 12/03 for failing to prevent the abuse. Dwyer had receive numerous awards and honors for his writings. May still be active priest. | Monterey, CA | Source: Monterey County Herald 6.23.02; National Catholic Reporter 11.8.02; Monterey County Herald 1.1.04; Monterey County Herald 1.28.04; Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 2.4.04 |
| Dyke | George | 1946 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Dyke, who died in 1971, left parish work in 1965 and was laicized in 1968 at his own request. His name was released in 2003 as having been named in credible accusations of child molestation. No information on victims or time of abuse. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Special Pastorial Report by Bishop Kicanas 3.27.03; Arizona Daily Star 3.30.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d. |
| Dzermejko | David F. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 6/09 within 48 hours after Diocese received allegation that he had sexually abused a minor approximately 19-20 yrs previously. Diocese said there was a "semblance of truth" in the allegation. Abuse is said to have occurred prior to Dzermejko's assignment to Mary Mother of the Church parish in Charleroi in approx 1991. Dzermejko has denied the allegation. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Associated Press 6.8.82; Associated Press 6.10.82; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 6.17.09; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 6.18.09; Tribune-Review 6.18.09; Valley Independent 6.18.09; Pittsbugh Post-Gazette 6.19.09 |
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