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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Eagen | I. Brent | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 2003 suit. Woman alleged that she was raped by Msgr. Eagen in 1972 after he befriended her at Nazareth House (an orphanage run by the diocese). Eagen was assigned as parish priest at a nearby mission. He later became Chancellor of the San Diego Diocese. Died in 1997. Diocese stated that he had exemplary record and no previous allegations of misconduct. Woman also alleged prior abuse at orphanage by a nun and a handyman as well as later abuse by Fr. Robert Buchanan. | San Diego, CA | Source: Press Enterprise 10.17.97; NBCSanDiego.com 10.14.03; San Diego Union-Tribune 10.15.03; San Diego Union-Tribune 6.16.06 |
| Eagleson | Donald W. | 1985 | B | Sued | Holy Cross | Allegations stem from 1971 abuse when Eagleson was Holy Cross brother teaching at a high school. He later became ordained as priest of Diocese. Placed on leave in 2002 on new allegation of 1971 abuse but name not revealed to parishioners or public until2006. Partial settlement of 2004 civil suit in 2005. He died in 2004. Also served in Oakland Diocese. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: Press Democrat 7.21.06; CBS 5 7.21.06; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 |
| Eckroth | Richard | P | Settled | Benedictine | Settled 1995. Accused of abuse of boys and girls. St. John's Abbey. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: National Catholic Reporter 12.13.02 | |
| Edelin | Richard A. | 1979 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 1996 of repeatedly groping girl 1981-82 beginning at age 17. Venues included confessional and retreats. Edelin denied charge. She was given $5K and told by Bishop Fiorenza on 2/23/96 that Edelin would be suspended. From 1979 ordination, Edelin worked at 6 parishes in 10 years. Then was USAF chaplain 1989-92; chaplain on leave 1992-97; then not listed. Edelin's return announced 5/03; complainant objected. Began working in Baker diocese instead, where seminary classmate Vasa was bishop. | Galveston-Houston, TX | Source: Houston Chronicle 2.01.04; KGW NEWS 3.31.06; The Oregonian 4.01.06; Ft. Worth Star Telegram (AP) 4.01.06; KBCI 4.04.06; Houston Press 8.17.06 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Eder | Donald | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1997. Accused of abuse. Eder's niece also told Diocese in 1995 and 2002 that he had abused her as a child. | Lafayette, IN | Source: UPI 12.6.97; Indianapolis Star 2.97 (Major Accounts) |
| Edwards | Lawrence A. | 1939 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man claims in May, 2004 suit that he was molested by Lawrence at St. Mary's Church in Milford when he was between ages of 10-12. Suit also says there are numerous other victims. Archdiocese may have know of Lawrence's behavior in 1967. He retired in 1985 and died in March, 1999. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit News 5.13.04; Times Herald [MI] 8.09.04 |
| Effinger | William J. | 1960 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of molesting numerous boys and girls from first assignment to last. Transferred multiple times. At least one incident of abuse reported to Diocese in 1979 because there was a psychological report on Effinger addressed to Archbishop Weakland. 7 men/2 women settled out of court with Milwaukee diocese in 1994. Sentenced to 10 yrs jail time in 1993 for molesting a 14 yr old boy in 1988. Died of cancer in prison December, 1996 | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Capital Times 11.03.92; Wisconsin State Journal 1.08.93; Wisconsin State Journal 1.20.93; Wisconsin State Journal 3.11.93; Wisconsin State Journal 7.20.93; Capital Times 7.21.93; Capital Times 11.10.93; Chicago Tribune 12.01.93; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.31.96; Wisconsin State Journal 12.05.96; Wisconsin State Journal 1.26.97; Wisconsin State Journal 6.28.97; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.24.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.15.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.23.02 Assignments: Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04 (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Eggleton | Christopher T. | 1988 | P | Sued | Dominican | Per 2002 articles, Eggleton had just been removed from his post in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Diocese after a civil suit filed in Miami alleging sexual abuse by Eggleton between 1990-1991 in Florida. Also worked in New Orleans in 1993. Found "innocent ofall charges by Miami court" per 7/04 article. Per 2006 website, he is working in Diocese of Raleigh. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 8.18.02; Miami Herald 12.15.03; Catholic News Agency 7.16.04 |
| Ehrman | William | P | Accused | Diocesan | Allegations of abuse of girls. Died 1983. | Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN | Source: Associated Press 11.12.02 | |
Eichhoff | Paul | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 10 yr old boy in approx. 1980. Exonerated by the Diocesan Review Board and returned to ministry in 2002. In October 2004 Jury in civil suit found that he did not abuse the Plaintiff. Same jury also found that he was not slandered by either the Plaintiff or Plaintiff's father. Plaintiff and his father have now sued the Bishop alleging a conspiracy to invade Plaintiff's privacy and prevent him from pursuing earlier suit. | Tulsa, OK | Source: Dallas Morning News 7.28.02; Dallas Morning News 8.02.02; Tulsa World 8.07.02; Tulsa World 8.17.02; Tulsa World 2.18.04; KOTV 10.14.04; Dallas Morning News 10.18.04; Oklahoman 10.19.04; News Channel 8 7.11.06 |
| Eidenschink | John | 1941 | P | Accused | Benedictine | As of 2002, Eidenschink, a former Abbot of the abbey, was living under restrictions at St. John's Abbey. He admitted to sexually abusing 2 monks who had not yet taken their final vows. One victim was molested prior to 1971 and the other was molested during Eidenschink's tenure as Abbot. Died in June 2004 at age 89. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Star Tribune 5.9.02; Star Tribune 9.27.02; St. Cloud Times 10.02.02 (in collection); St. Cloud Times 8.06.06 |
| Eilert | Edward J. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of abuse of teenage girl in 1979. She also made accusations about 2 other priests. As of 2003, Eilert was one of seven priests who should have had criminal charges filed against them. No charges filed, however, against any of the seven because of statute of limitation or because witnesses would not testify. Eilert is no longer in ministry. | Newark, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 6.25.02; The Record 6.26.02; Star-Ledger 6.27.02; Star-Ledger 7.19.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Star-Ledger 8.14.03; Star-Ledger 6.14.04 |
Elder | John | 1941 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least 2 minor females and 1 woman in 2002 in 3 suits. Died 1993. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account) |
Eliscard | Jean-Level | 1990 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Ordained in Haiti. Working in New Jersey. Arrested 11/94 for assault of 13 yr old girl; he was at airport waiting to return to Haiti. Convicted 1995; received 3-year probated sentence. Returned to Haiti. In 2003 he was working in Canadian diocese. Prior to offense, he had worked in Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dioceses. | Trenton, NJ | Source: Associated Press 11.26.94; NY Times 11.27.94; Philadelphia Inquirer 11.29.94; Philadelphia Inquirer 11.30.94; The Record 6.08.95; Mercer County, NJ Prosecutors' Office 6.17.02; Associated Press 6.17.02; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05 |
| Ellifritz | Michael | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Retired in 2002 for "health reasons." Ellifritz had acknowledged improper contact with a boy between late 1970s-early 1980s. Diocese had known of allegations for some time and Ellifritz had been under supervision for years..Laicization announced 2/18/05. | Columbus, OH | Source: Columbus Dispatch 7.30.02; Columbus Dispatch 10.10.02; Columbus Dispatch 1.30.03; Columbus Dispatch 2.19.05 |
Ellinghausen | Jude T. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | "Retired" with restricted ministry in June, 2002 because of old allegations found in his personnel file by County Prosecutor. Allegations too old for criminal charges. After retirement, one male complainant came forward to allege 3 yrs of improper touching in 1970s when he was a child. Named in 1 civil suit. Vatican permanently removed from pastoral duties in 2005. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 7.01.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Times Herald [MI] 8.09.04; Associated Press 5.27.05 Assignments: Detroit News 7.01.02 |
| Ellis | Hal | B | Settled | Jesuit | Named as abuser in law suit filed on behalf of 2 mentally disabled men living at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center, a retirement home for priests. Men were abused for many years by at least 2 priests. Settled 9/03 for $7.5M. At the time of settlement, Ellis was ill and unable to communicate. Have no specific information re his role in abuse of the 2 men. | San Francisco, CA | Source: New York Times 9.6.02; The Guardian (England) 9.7.02 | |
| Emala | Walter | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 1975. Accused of abuse. | Memphis, TN | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 | |
| Embrick | Daniel K. | P | Accused | Fransican | Accused of abuse. Suspected in 1988. | Davenport, IA | Source: U.P.I. 6.1.88 | |
Emerine | Daniel | 1941 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Sued 2002. Accused of abuse. Died. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account) |
Emerson | Richard A. | 1978 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Emerson, a priest of the Gary, In. diocese served as a visiting priest in Orlando diocese from 1988-1991. He was ordered to return to Gary after allegations he was becoming too involved with a family in the Orlando Diocese. In 2004 a man from Orlando filed a civil suit accusing him of abuse. Emerson also is alleged to have abused the same youth in the Gary Dioese. 2nd civil suit filed 2/08 in Florida alleged a long-term relationship with Emerson, beginning at age 9. | Orlando, FL | Source: Orlando Sentinel 12.19.04; Indianapolis Star 1.02.05; Orlando Sentinel 1.13.05; Indianapolis Star 2.13.05; Orlando Sentinel 2.17.05; Northwest Indiana Times 8.21.05; Orlando Sentinel 1.07.06; Post-Tribune 7.17.07; WESH 2.13.08; Post-Tribune 2.15.08 |
| Emo | Eugene G. | 1961 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested 2/96; sentenced to 6 months in jail 5/97 for abuse of 31 yr old mentally disabled man. At that time he was on limited duty because of prior sexual abuse allegations. He was sent for residential treatment in 1993 after accusations surfaced. Other complaints after his arrest. In 1999 Emo was charged with violating probation by having contact with 16 year old boy and was sentenced to 1-3 years in prision. He was released from prison in 2002. | Rochester, NY | Source: Associated Press 11.10.99; Press and Sun-Bulletin 5.05.07 Assignments: Democrat & Chronicle 2.17.96 |
| Emon | Neil J. | 1967 | P | Accused | Crosier Fathers and Brothers | Emon admitted to abusing boys in early to mid 1970s in Onamia, Minnesota. He had been living and working in Phoenix diocese since 2000. In May 2002 he was placed on leave after "new or more accurate information" was received. Had apparently been working under restrictions for some time and Phoenix diocese knew of his history when he was transferred there. Name also appeared on list of Phoenix priests complied by Arizona Republic paper. Also worked in Michigan. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Arizona Republic 6.04.02; Crosier Fathers & Brothers Statement 6.29.02; Star Tribune 6.16.02; Detroit Free Press 7.01.02; Detroit News 7.01.02; Detroit News 7.14.02; Dallas Morning News 8.08.02; Star Tribune 10.10.02; Arizona Republic 10.10.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Detroit 11.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Star Tibune 5.04.06 Assignments: Detroit News 7.01.02 |
| Endal | George S. | 1932 | P | Sued | Jesuit | In 2005 suit, woman accused Endal of sexually abusing her over a 3-year period between 1966-1968 when she was 9 through 12 years old. Two men joined her suit in Feb. 2006. Endal was the supervisor of two other Jesuit accused abusers, Lundowski and Smario, and did not act when he received complaints against the two men. Endal died in 1996. Claims included in 11/07 settlement with the Jesuits. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Obituary in Anchorage Daily News 11.18.96; Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 5.12.05; Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 2.23.06; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07; Anchorage Daily News 11.21.07; Newsweek 1.14.08; Daily News Miner 2.02.08 |
| Engbers | John | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued. Accused of abuse. | Lafayette, LA | Source: Baton Rouge State Times 12.5.85 | |
| Engbers | Thomas J. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Resigned from his parish in 4/02 citing health reasons. Archidocese confirmed in 6/02 that resignation was because of 22 year old sex abuse complaint in priest's file. Man accusing Engbers said that his father reported the abuse to church authorities when it happened but nothing done. The man complained again spring 2002; Engbers retired. There were notes in Engbers' file with the man's name, age and a reference to Engbers' treatment for a foot fetish. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 4.10.02; Miami Herald 5.24.02; Miami Herald 6.11.02; Miami Herald 6.19.02; Miami Herald 12.15.03 |
| Engel | Ronald | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Engel placed on leave in late April, 2004 after Archdiocese learned that he was subject of police investigation because of possession of child pornography on a computer. Still on leave as of Aug. 2004. No further information found. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5.11.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.09.04 |
| Engels | Francis | 1962 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Engels & 2 other priests accused of abusing youth in 1973. The victim complained directly to Bishop Myers in 1992. Diocese did not put Engels on leave until the family went to the media in 1993. Engles also admitted abusing one youth in 1980s. Bishoptried to reinstate him in 2002 but 2nd victim complained and he was not reassigned. Named in 2004 civil suit which settled 2005. In 6/05 he was sentenced to 10 yrs in WI prison. | Peoria, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 5.31.02; Star-Ledger 6.13.02; Pantagraph 2.4.04; Journal Sentinel 12.11.04; Associated Press 4.4.05; Week 4.18.05; Peoria Journal Star 4.20.05; Quad-City Times 4.25.05; Journal Sentinel 6.3.05 |
| Englert | Wilfred "Fred" L. | 1986 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested and then placed on leave 8/05 after allegations he sexually molested a 19 yr old man who had the mental capacity of a 9 yr old. Abuse occurred numerous times in early 2005. Englert claimed the sex was consensual. He later pleaded guilty to 2 counts of abuse and in 10/06 he was sentenced to 3 yrs in Dubois County Security Center. Sentencing on charges in another county are pending. | Evansville, IN | Source: Courier & Press 8.12.05; Princeton Daily Clarion 8.12.05; Courier & Press 8.13.05; Wave 3 TV 9.24.05; Courier & Press 1.04.06; Courier & Press 10.05.06 |
| English | Thomas Patrick | 1927 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Died 1975. The archdiocese concluded the allegations were unfounded. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Pasadena Star-News 11.21.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Ennis | James E. | 1950 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Named in 1992 civil suit for damages for sexual assault against a child. LaCrosse paper of 1/6/94 says case dismissed--Plaintiff waited too long to file. Fr. Ennis still active priest 12/96. | La Crosse, WI | Source: La Crosse Tribune 12.7.96 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Ensey | Eric | 1995 | P | Sued | Society of St. John | In 12/01 it was revealed that Ensey and Rev. Carlos Urrutigoity had been accused of sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old male student. They were suspended 1/02. The student sued in 3/03; suit was settled for $455K in 2005. Ensey is living in Paraguay asof 3.06. | Scranton, PA | Source: Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; River Reporter 2.6.03; River Reporter 3.9.06; Times Leader 7.9.06; Times-Leader 3.24.04; Catholic News Service 12.01.04; Times Leader 10.08.04; Citizens Voice 5.10.05; Times Leader 2.25.06 Assignments: Times Leader 7.9.06 |
| Eordogh | Andrew (Andras) M. | 1958 | P | Sued. | Jesuit | Sued 2006. Accused of abuse of one boy, beginning at age 4, in late 1960s in village of Holy Cross. Eordough is retired and living in Hungary per one 2006 article. Claims included in 11/07 settlement with the Jesuits. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 2.09.06; Anchorage Daily News 2.09.06; Havre Daily News 2.10.06; Havre Daily News 2.11.06; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07 |
| Epperson | Mark | B | Sued | Salesians | Sued. Accused of abuse of 1 between 1980-1982. Named in Addemdum to LA Archdiocese report. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; InjuryBoard.com 1.28.08; City of Angels 3.19.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Eremito | Anthony Joseph | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from active assignments 1992. Faculties removed in 2002. Filed legal action against alleged victim. Worked in New Jersey 1997-1998. Worked in Lubbock, TX from 1998-2002. Working as grief counselor at hospice as of 2006 until removed. | New York, NY | Source: Chicago Tribune 6.03.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; USCCB Meeting Partial Transcript 6.12.02; NY Post 6.14.02; Newsday 6.17.02; NY Times 7.07.02; Asbury Park Press 7.15.02; Newsday 7.18.02; Asbury Park Press 9.21.02; New York Times 10.04.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Asbury Park Press 3.16.03; Yahoo! News 1.04.06; KAMC28.com 1.05.06; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.05.06 Assignments: Asbury Park Press 5.11.08 (add'l article); BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
| Erickson | Ryan | 2000 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least 1 young boy in approx 1992 and possession of child porn. Identified as murder suspect in double homicide in 2002. Committed suicide during investigation in 2004. Special hearing in 2005 found there was probable cause to rule he was probably the murderer. Parents filed 2 suits (one naming ALL bishops) and a separate wrongful death suit against diocese. Numerous additional articles in Bishop Accountability database. | Superior, WI | Source: Duluth News Tribune 1.30.05; Ironwood Daily Globe 3.31.05; Pioneer Press 10.03.05; Pioneer Press 10.03.05 (2nd); Duluth News Tribune 10.9.05; CBS 5 11.02.05; Pioneer Press 1.11.06; Pioneer Press 2.03.06; Janesville Gazette 2.03.06; Pioneer Press 2.07.06; Pioneer Press 3.11.06; O'Connell v. USCCB 8.08.06; Pioneer Press 8.09.06; Pioneer Press 8.21.06; St. Paul Pioneer Press 12.13.06 Assignments: Star Tribune 12.31.07 (add'l article); Pioneer Press 1.01.08 (add'l article); Jamestown Sun 1.01.08 (add'l article); St. Paul Pioneer Press 11.05.06 |
| Espitia | David | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Priest committed suicide. | San Angelo, TX | Source: Associated Press 6.15.03 | |
| Esposito | Ralph J. | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Worked in Pittsburgh 1967-1978 and in Little Rock from 1978 to 1981. Incardinated to Little Rock in 1981 and retired in 2002. Named in 2004 suit against Diocese by one man who alleged abuse at Mother of Sorrows parish for three years, beginning in 1973.Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Associated Press 2.04.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.05.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 9.18.07 |
| Esquibel | John L. | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | At least 2 civil suits filed in 1994. Esquibel (also spelled Esquivel) is alleged to have molested boys in several parishes before he was placed in job at Chancery office. Reoffended after treatment. Indicted in 2/93 and charged with abusing a 15-year-old altar boy in 1983; charges dropped later same month for lack of evidence. Worked as Army Reserve chaplain from 1979. Still so listed as late as 2002, likely in error. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Doe vs. Roman, Bernalilio Cty NM, Cause #CV-94-05046; Albuquerque Journal 2.09.95; Albuquerque Journal 2.21.95 |
| Esquivel | Miguel | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Arrested. Accused of abuse. | San Angelo, TX | Source: San Angelo Standard-Times 6.05.02 | |
| Estrada | Domingo Gonzales | 1972 | P | Sued | Missionary Oblates of Mary Imaculate of Texas | Sued. Accused of abuse of 1 youth between 1989 and 1994. Also indicted on criminal charges but acquitted in Dec. 2004 | San Angelo, TX | Source: Midland Reporter-Telegram 12.17.05; Houston Chronicle 5.3.04; Midland Reporter-Telegram 5.11.06 |
| Estrada Arango | Jose Joaquin | 1997 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Estrada, a priest from Columbia, was arrested for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in Morrow County, Ore. He pleaded guilty in 2003 and was deported to Columbia. Estrada had served in Yakima diocese prior to his transfer to Baker Diocese in Feb. 2003 | Baker, OR | Source: Yakima Herald-Republic 4.10.08; KNDO-KNDU 4.10.08; SNAP Press Release 4.10.08; Yakima Herald-Republic 4.11.08; Yakima Herald Republic 4.14.08; Yakima Herald Republic 4.21.08; KNDO/KNDU 6.10.08 |
Ethier | Raymond J. | 1985 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Arrested 5/07 under federal charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. His computers were confiscated after they were found to contain the pornography. He admits to sexually-oriented internet chats with others regarding children. Bishop immediately placed him on administrative leave. Pleaded guilty to 1 count 11/07. In 6/08 he was sentenced to 4 yrs prison followed by 10 yrs supervised release. Permanently removed from ministry. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 5.30.07; Fox 23 5.30.07; Saratogian 5.30.07; Albany Times Union 5.31.07; Capital News 9 5.31.07; Daily Star 6.4.07; Daily Star 11.16.07; Daily Freeman 11.16.07; Albany Times Union 11.16.07; Mid-Hudson News 6.9.08; Albany Times Union 6.9.08; Daily Gazette 6.9.08; Daily Gazette 6.10.08; Daily Star 6.10.08 |
| Etienne | Clifton Raymond | 1979 | B | Sued | Divine Word Missionaries | Civil suit alleged abuse by Etienne at Divine Word Seminary in Riverside when he was a religious brother. He was ordained in 1979 and later served at St. Patrick parish and St. Anthony's parishe in Oakland Diocese. Died May, 1998. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Press Enterprise 5.27.98; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 |
| Etzel | George A. | 1943 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Etzel died in 2003 at age 85. His 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. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
| Eucharistica | Mary | N | Sued | Society of Holy Child Jesus | Woman filed suit 2/07 against order alleging abuse by Mother Mary Eucharistica and Mother Mary Freddrick between 1958-1962 at Holy Child Academy and St. Rose's Catholic School. Plaintiff has already settled with the Portland Archdiocese. Mary Eucharistica died in 2002 at the age of 100. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 10.18.02; KGW (OR) 2.06.07; Associated Press 2.06.07; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 | |
Evans (in Colo) | Timothy Joseph | 1993 | P | Charged | Diocesan | Charged with two counts of sexual abuse. 3 male victims. Abuse occurred 1995-1997 and 1999. Removed from active ministry in 2003. Judge will allow other accusers to testify. Has pleaded innocent to all charges. Found guilty in 1 trial in 03/07 and then found guilty in another county in 2nd trial in 04/07. Named in 1st civil suit 4/07. Sentenced to 14 yrs to life 5/07 with 4 more years added 1 day later in another case. Suit settled 4/08. | Denver, CO | Source: TheDenverChannel.com 12.1.05; The Coloradoan 1.27.06; Rocky Mountain News 3.14.06; Denver Post 3.14.06; Denver Post 8.29.06; Rocky Mountain News 8.30.06; Rocky Mountain News 9.05.06; Denver Post 9.21.06; TheDenverChannel.com 10.19.06; Rocky Mountain News 3.20.07; The Coloradoan 3.26.06; Denver Post 3.27.07; Rocky Mountain News 4.10.07; Voice from the Desert 4.16.07; Rocky Mountain News 4.17.07 Assignments: TheDenverChannel.com 5.30.07 (addl article); Rocky Mountain News 5.30.07 (add'l article); Denver Post 6.01.07 (add'l article); The Coloroadoan 12.24.07 (add'l article); Denver Post 4.10.08 (add'l article) |
Evans (in Mobile, AL) | Timothy Wayne | 1994 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 12/05 after allegations of sexual and substance abuse involving a teenage boy up to 6 years ago. Accuser is now an adult. One priest said rumors had circulated for at least three years before Archdiocese investigated. 7/06 article says he remains in treatment in Alabama. | Mobile, AL | Source: Al.com (AP) 12.08.05; Mobile Register 12.09.05; Mobile Register 12.14.05; WALA 7.27.06 |
| Evatt | Thomas | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of child. Died. | Charleston, SC | Source: Charlotte Observer 5.3.02 | |
Evrard | Donald J. | 1956 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Evrard left his job as chaplain at St. Vincent Hospital after accusations that he sexually abused a young girl for 5 years beginning in 1974. Woman reached confidential settlement with Diocese in Dec. 1997 for counseling and legal expenses. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 1.24.98 |
Ewing | Bruce O. | 1974 | P | Charged | Diocesan | Left priesthood in 1977. Charged 2003 with abuse of one girl in early 1970s. She claimed a consensual relationship beginning when she was age 14 but he denied any relationship. She sued 2002 and matter settled through mediation. Criminal trial ended inmistrial 2004. New criminal trial held 3/07 and jury found him guilty of 1 count on 3/22/07. Sentenced to 5 yrs probation 5/07. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier Journal 4.27.02; Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier Journal 1.31.03; Courier Journal 3.14.03; Courier Journal 3.22.03; Courier Journal 9.02.04; Courier Journal 9.03.04; Courier Journal 9.04.04; Courier Journal 3.19.07; Courier Journal 3.22.07; Courier Journal 3.23.07; WLKY 5.17.07; WAVE 5.18.07 |
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