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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Haas | Joseph | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Haas placed on leave Feb. 2004 after allegations that he molested a young girl in 1977. Haas originally told parish that he was taking leave on doctor's orders but Archbishop sent letter clarifying the situation. DA ruled that 1977 incident was too old to prosecute. Previous allegation of less serious inappropriate behavior was received in 2000 but nothing done. Officially retired Sept. 2004 even though Review Board concluded accusations not substantiated. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.19.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 9.13.04 |
Haas | Paul Frederick | P | Settled | Diocesan | At least 100 people have alleged abuse by Haas while he was posted to Fr. Ryan High School. Haas was transferred to Kentucky around 1967 "for treatment." He died in 1978. One man went to the diocese in 1996 to say he had been abused at age 15 in 1961 by Haas. Diocese gave him $5700 in exchange for a release and a confidentiality agreement. Another came forward in 1999 re abuse in 1963. | Nashville, TN | Source: Tennessean 4.28.02; Tennessean 8.20.02; Nashville Tennessean 2.17.04; Tennessean 2.28.04; Nashville Scene 6.30.05; Nashville Tennessean 7.17.05; Tennessean 11.06.05; KATV 10.17.07; Fox 16 10.17.07 | |
| Hackett | John Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | Died 12/7/88. Accused of abuse of 1 person in 1969 per a (2003??) civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Hackett | Thomas E. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Hackett is shown on the Davenport Diocese's Creditors Committee website (in 2007) as having credible allegations against him. No further information is found. | Davenport, IA | Source: Davenport Creditors Committee Website 8.27.07 | |
Haddican | Bernard | 1960 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled for $44K. Accused of abuse. Died 1998. | Jackson, MS | Source: Boston Globe 7.18.02 |
| Haegelin | William | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. | Kansas City, KS | Source: Kansas City Star 9.11.02 | |
| Haen | Edmund H. | 1923 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 4/02 article, Haen had abused at least three men when they were youths. One man says at least two priests failed to report the molestations when they occurred in 1940s. He finally told Archbishop Weakland in 1989. Haen was forced to retire in 1990 and Aux. Bishop Richard Sklba told victim in 1992 that Haen had admitted the abuse and had been placed on severe restrictions. Died in 1997. Several other victims known. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.25.97; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.20.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.24.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.28.02; Milwuakee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04 |
Haener | Robert W. | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of psychologically and sexually abusing numerous boys at two parishes and two Catholic schools in 1960s and early 1970s. During investigation at one school in late 1960s several unknown priests came to school and questioned about 30 boys. Nothing else done for many years. Removed from parish 1992 and then worked as hospital chaplain. Removed in 2002. Permanently removed from ministry by Vatican in 2005. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 6.22.02; Detroit News 7.14.02; Detroit Free Press 8.02.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Michigan Catholic 5.27.05 |
| Hagan | David I. | 1966 | P | Sued | Oblate | Named for 1st time in 6/06 RICO class action civil suit. Accused of abusing 2 brothers for 3 years beginning in 1977 or 1978. Died 2005. RICO suit dismissed 11/06 on grounds that RICO's standard of injury to business or property had not been met. Appeal rejected by 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals 11/07. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 5.03.05; Magnum et al v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia et al; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.16.06; Philadelphia Daily News 6.17.06; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.25.06; Philadelphia Daily News 11.21.06; Law.com 11.07.07 |
| Hagan | James | < 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 civil suit of abuse of 11 yr old girl in 1957. Left priesthood in 1973. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account) |
Hagan | James Craig | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of several youths from 1981-1986 and in 1970. Placed on leave 1996. Resigned from priesthood 1997. Included in 10/05 settlement with Archdiocese. Sued 4/06. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Sun Times 1.17.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Tribune 4.14.06; Journal of Oak Park and River Forest 11.12.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Hageman | Clement A. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Died. | Gallup, NM | Source: Gallup Independent 8.3.05 | |
| Hagenbach | Clinton Vincent | 1961 | P | Settled | Diocesan | 1 civil suit settled 2002 for $1.5M. Also accused of abuse of 2 other people. Died 1987. Abuse ranged from 1960s to 1980s. Per 2007 article, he molested more than a dozen victims at two parishes between late 1960s-early 1970s. There are 16 plaintiffs intrial set for mid-2007. Massive LA archdiocese settlement for $660 mil for 500+ cases 7/14/07 just prior to this trial. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; LA Times 12.11.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 10.30.04; LA Times 10.16.05; San Luis Obispo Tribune 6.17.06; LA Times 7.09.07; California Catholic Daily 7.13.07; Guardian 7.14.07; LA Times 7.15.07; LA Times 7.15.07 (2nd); City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Hahn | Jude Clarence Francis | 1958 | P | Accused | Capuchin | Accused of sexually abusing a minor boy in 1976. Civil suit filed Feb. 1994. In depo in this case Hahn admitted to having sexual contact with 4 young males (including Plaintiff) in 1970s and 80s. Teacher at St. Lawrence Seminary told the Order in 1981-1982 that Hahn, a dormitory supervisor, was having inappropriate contact with students. Left priesthood in 1993. Possibly laicized. | Madison, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.19.02 |
| Haight | Mark | 1976 | P | Settled | Diocesan | 6/02 article says Diocese settled with at least 2 men (in 1989 & 1997) who alleged abuse by Haight years before. After treatment, Haight assigned as hospital chaplain in 1990; removed in 1996 after hospital learned of history. 1997 settlement was $997,500. Haight abused a youth in Baltimore in mid 1970s while still a seminarian. Civil suit filed in Boston in 10/04 alleging abuse by Haight & 2nd priest at church in Colonie, NY & during trips to Massachusetts. May be at least 6 more victims. | Albany, NY | Source: Times Union (NY) 6.05.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Times Union 6.27.02; New York Times 6.27.02; Times Union 6.28.02; Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; Washington Post 8.22.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Albany Times Union 5.18.03; Albany Times Union 10.06.04 |
| Hall | John J. | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 2001. Sexual indecency. 1 year probation. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Arizona Republic 11.10.02 | |
Haller | James | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of girl. Admission. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 11.24.02 | |
| Halsey | Lawrence M. | B | Sued | Marist | Known as Brother Cronin, Halsey is accused in 2002 civil suit of abuse of teenage girl from 1968-1972 at Marist high school in Eugene. Another woman also alleged molestation when she was in high school but later withdrew her claim. Halsey left the order, married, and lives in Oregon as of 2002. | Portland, OR | Source: Archdiocese of Portland News Release 5.13.02; Associated Press 5.11.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 | |
| Hamilton | William | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2003 the Archdiocese settled a sex abuse claim against Hamilton for $675,000. Further facts and Hamilton's current status are unknown. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| Hammer | John E. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002 after admitting to abuse of altar boy between 1980-1983. Sent for treatment in 1985 & then worked in Maryland. Retd to Youngstown area in 1990 and Bishop Malone persuaded Saginaw diocese to allow him to work there for next 12 yrs. Lawsuit filed 9/02 by 3 plaintiffs from Youngstown diocese and 1 youth from Saginaw diocese. | Youngstown, OH | Source: Associated Press 4.21.02; Grand Rapid Press 4.22.02; Columbus Dispatch 4.23.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.23.02; Associated Press 4.28.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Akron Beacon Journal 9.20.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Saginaw News 5.21.05 |
| Hammond | Robert | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2003. Accused of abuse. | Rochester, NY | Source: Democrat and Chronicle 1.31.03 | |
Hands | Michael R. | 1993 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested 5/01 and charged with sexual abuse of a 13 year old youth over a year and a half period. Another allegation surfaced involving a 22 yr old man abused about 10 yrs previously (before ordination??). Pleaded guilty in 2002-2003 on separate charges. Sentenced to 2 yrs prison. Released 4/04 and requested laicization. Identified as Priest W in Suffolk Co. Grand Jury report of 1/03. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 3.08.02; Newsday 1.03.03; Newsday 1.03.03 Excerpts from Sworn Statement by Michael Hands; Newsday 1.09.03; Newsday.com 1.14.03; Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday.com 2.05.03; NY Times 3.02.03; 3.04.03 Statement by Michael Hands; Newsday 3.04.03; Newsday 3.12.03; Newsday 3.13.03; Newsday 4.12.05; Newsday 5.01.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Hanley | Bernard Brian | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Ireland and came to LA in 1958 to work. Returned to Ireland in 1965. Allegations made in 2002 or 2003 suit that he abused 2 victims in 1965. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; 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 |
Hanley | James T. | 1962 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Admitted in 10/4/03 deposition (released 8/26/04) to abusing about 12 boys 1968-82; abuse included oral sex. Also stated that he had admitted the abuse to Bishop Rodimer in 9/85. Removed from ministry by Rodimer in 1986. Serrano case was settled by diocese in 1987 for $350K with a confidentiality agreement. Hanley admitted abusing Mark Serrano 1974-81 starting at age 9. Serrano went public 3/18/02. Hanley's request for laicization was granted in 2003. Diocese settled with 21 accusers in 2005. | Paterson, NJ | Source: NY Times 3.17.02; Daily Record 4.21.02; HealingTogether.org 6.12.02; Rolling Stone 6.20.02; Dallas Morning News 3.2.03; Hanley Sworn Statement 10.4.03; NY Times 10.14.03; Pat Serrano Statement 8.21.04; Daily Record 8.27.04; Newsday 2.10.05; Transcript of WCBS-TV 1.30.06; Herald News 1.30.06; Daily Record 2.4.06; Star Ledger 3.22.06; Daily Record 3.23.06 Assignments: Star Ledger 4.21.07 (add'l article); Intelligencer Journal 4.27.07 (add'l article); Star-Ledger 6.01.07 (add'l article); Star-Ledger 10.25.07 (add'l article; Daily Record 10.28.07 (add'l article); Star-Ledger 12.14.07 (add'l article) |
| Hanlon | James | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of a 16 yr old boy in late 1982 or early 1983. Accuser paid $12,500 in 1997 settlement. Hanlon died Feb. 1990 at age 38. He was HIV positive but death certificate says years of alcoholism contributed to his death. Diocese ordered to produce personnel files. Allegations are that the diocese shielded Hanlon and other abusers. Personnel files produced 11.28.06. Named in new suit 4/07. Suit against Hanlon and Teczar settled 2/08. | Fort Worth, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 6.11.05; Star Telegram 6.26.05; Star Telegram 8.10.05; Star Telegram 8.18.05; Star Telegram 2.16.06; WFAA and Dallas Morning News 2.21.06; Star Telegram (AP) 2.24.06; Star Telegram 11.28.06; Dallas Morning News 11.29.06; Star Telegram 11.29.06; Documents from the Secret Archives of the Ft. Worth Diocese; Houston Chroncile (AP) 4.04.07; Star Telegram 4.04.07; Houston Chronicle (AP) 12.19.07; Ft. Worth Star Telegram 12.20.07 Assignments: Fr. Worth Star Telegram 2.15.08 (add'l article); Fort Worth Diocese 6.10.05 |
Hanlon | John R. | 1955 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted. Life sentence. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.20.02 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Hanrahan | Michael F. | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted. Served 3 years. Abuse of boy, age 11. | Columbus, OH | Source: Chronicle Telegram 4.7.02 | |
| Hansen | Unknown | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1999 Archdiocese paid a $22,500 settlement to one claimant. No information provided on when abuse occurred, who the victim was, or the current status of Hansen. | Portland, OR | Source: Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 | |
| Hanser | David J. | 1958 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Per 2002 article, 4 brothers came forward in 1988 to say that Hanser abused them approx. 30 years before. Hanser, who "retired" in April 2002, had been working at Milwaukee hospital system since 1991. One of the men had reached $65,000 settlement with Archdiocese in 1990 also sued Hanser in 2002. Settled 2003. He abused perhaps a dozen victims between 1960s-1980s. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.21.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.23.02; Milwaukee Catholic Journal 6.13.02; Milwaukee Catholic Herald 9.19.02; WTMJ 4.17.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Haran | Michael Joseph | 1945 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Died 1973. One victim alleged abuse in 1948. 2003 civil suit alleges abuse of 1 from 1949-1957. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Harbert | William | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Harbert admitted abusing 14 yr old in 1982 and is also accused of abusing 3 siblings. He was chaplain at nursing home when charges surfaced. Resigned from public ministry in 1993 after admitting he abused another youth. Suit filed 2/04. Plaintiff claims Diocese knew of abuse in 1970s. Settled in 2005. Another suit filed 1/07. Harbert died in 2003. | Peoria, IL | Source: Pantagraph 8.24.93; Pantagraph 8.30.93; Pantagraph 2.04.04; WJBC 1.16.07; Northwest Herald 1.17.07; The Southern 1.18.07 |
| Hardin | Roy | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 1994 accusation of abuse in 1976. Permanently removed in 1994. SOL stopped legal action. | Camden, NJ | Source: Associated Press 9.19.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
Hargadon | James | 1955 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted of Abuse 2004. 2 separate 8 yr sentences. 4 civil suits also filed in 2002. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier Journal / AP 4.20.04; Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account) |
| Hargreaves | Henry | 1947 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Never sued but name is included in 11/07 settlement between Jesuit order and 110 plaintiffs. In 2003 Hargreaves was accused by a woman in her 60s of making improper advances to her. The bishop publicly apologized, both orally and in newspapers, and Hargreaves was removed from his parish and sent for evaluation. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07; Associated Press 5.20.03; Associated Press 8.06.03 |
| Harkins | Thomas M. | 1971 | P | Settled | Dioscean | Allegation of abuse of girl in 1979-80. Lawsuit filed. Sent for therapy. 2nd allegation. Both settled for total of $195,000. Church did not report allegation to police per state law. Active until 2002 when permanently removed. | Camden, NJ | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
| Harrington (Bp) | Timothy J. | 1946 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 3/29/05 suit of sexually abusing a boy from age 11 to 15 three times; abuse consisted of genital fondling, anal penetration, and oral copulation. The diocese examined diocesan records and stated that it "found no basis of credibility to the claims." Retired 1994 and died 1997. . | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 3.31.05; Burnett v. Bishop of Springfield, MA Superior Court No. 05-0331(B); Examiner 4.14.08; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08 |
| Harris | Bernard A. | P | Sued | Jesuit | Accused in 2006 civil suit of molesting four of eight siblings (3 girls and a boy) between 1968-1972. Brother of James M. Harris who has also been accused of molesting several of the children. Died 1972. Although Bernard Harris was apparently working out of Helena, MT Diocese, all of the abuse occurred in the Portland Archdiocese. | Portland, OR | Source: Statesman Journal (Salem OR) 1.12.06; Oregonian 1.12.06; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 | |
| Harris | James M. | 1948 | P | Sued | Accused in 2006 civil suit of abusing 3 of 8 siblings between ages of 5-14, beginning in 1968. He had befriended the family after their house burned down. Brother of Bernard M. Harris who is alleged to also have abused the children. Died 1999. New lawsuit to be filed 8/07 alleging abuse of 1 youth in early 1950s. | Portland, OR | Source: Statesman Journal (Salem OR) 01.12.06; The Oregonian 1.12.06; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian 8.02.07; Statesman Journal 8.03.07; Catholic Sentinel 8.09.07 | |
Harris | John E. | 1984 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Disciplined in 1999 for launching a sexually explicit website. Then placed on leave in 2003 after accusation of nude swimming and boating with youths 20 years previously. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald 9.4.03; The Day 9.11.03; WMTW 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07 |
| Harris | L. Yates | 1977 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed suit in March 2003 alleging that he had been abused by Harris 20 years ago when he was 17. Harris was working as high school counselor and chaplain at the time. Man says the counseling office at the school was lined with pictures Harris had taken of shirtless male students. All had hand-written notes on the back on them. Died 1996. | Miami, FL | Source: Associated Press 3.13.03; Sun-Sentinel 3.14.03; Miami Herald 3.14.03 |
Harris | Michael A. | 1972 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in 1991 in 1 civil suit which settled for $5.2M in 2001. Left priesthood. Several other victims filed suits filed in 2003. Harris served in both Los Angeles and Orange diocese and is on lists released by both. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Abilene Reporter News / AP 8.24.01; 4.1.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 1.11.04; City of Angels 11.03.07 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Harrison | Arthur | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Harrison was charged in 2003 in a Marin County criminal case re abuse of 10 yr old girl in 1961. Case dismissed 7/03 after ruling by US Supreme Court; he also was accused by a family in 1988 of molesting two San Jose girls (and having affair with their mother) but was never charged. Retired in 1992. Two claims settled in 6/05 as part of $21.2 mil settlement with SF Archdiocese re 5 priests. Died 11/06. | San Jose, CA | Source: Marin Independent Journal (CA) 5.10.03; Marin Independent Journal 7.02.03; Mercury News 2.15.04 (in collection of articles); San Jose Mercury News 6.11.05; SF Chronicle 6.11.05; Valley Catholic 12.19.06 |
| Harrold | John F. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested for child porn, then charges dropped in exchange for treatment. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post-Standard (NY) 4.4.02; 4.14.02 | |
Harsham | Ellis N. | 1968 | P | Settled | Diocesan | One 1993 article says that Harsham reportedly had oral sex with two high school students in the 1970s. Accused of abuse of several boys. Civil suit named Harsham and Cardinal Joseph Bernardin as abusers. Case withdraw but Plaintiff settled claims re Harsham in 1994. Placed on administrative leave in 1994 and still on leave as of Feb. 2006. Laicized at some point in 2006. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Chicago Tribune 11.13.93; Chicago Sun Times 11.15.93; Chicago Sun Times 11.17.93; Chicago Tribune 11.20.93; Chicago Sun Times 11.21.93; Chicago Sun Times 11.21.93; Associated Press 12.18.93; Chicago Tribune 1.16.94; Dayton Daily News 3.01.94; Legal Intelligencer 3.16.94; Chicago Sun Times 4.19.94; Reuters 4.18.94; Dayton Daily News 4.19.94; Dayton Daily News 6.27.94; Dayton Daily News 6.29.94 Assignments: Dayton Daily News 10.14.94 (add'l article); Dayton Daily News 3.12.04 (add'l article); Archdiocese of Cincinnati Status Report 2.07.06 (add'l article); Dayton Daily News 4.22.07 (add'l article) |
Hart (Bp) | Joseph | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | The retired Bishop was accused in 2002 of child sexual abuse in Wyoming in 1976; cleared by special prosecutor with Cheyenne Police who cited question as to credibility of victim. Hart was also accused of abusing at least 2 individuals in Kansas Citydiocese before he became Bishop in Wyoming. Named in 2004 civil suit by 3 plaintiffs alleging abuse. 6 other plaintiffs alleged abuse by 2 other priests. Other suits filed in 2005. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Wyoming Tribune Eagle 4.25.02; Kansas City Star 4.25.02; Associated Press 4.26.02; Wyoming Tribune Eagle 5.15.02; Kansas City Star 5.15.02; Denver Post 5.16.02; Wyoming Tribune Eagle 7.30.02; Kansas City Star 7.31.02; Kansas City Star 1.22.04; The Examiner 1.22.04; Casper Star Tribune 1.24.04; National Catholic Reporter 2.06.04; Irish Examiner 3.03.04; Star Tribune 8.28.05; National Catholic Reporter 9.16.05 Assignments: Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07 (add'l article); BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08 |
Hartel | Edward T. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Admitted 1975 abuse of altar boy. 3 other priests were accused of abuse of same youth. Acquitted on another allegation because of identification problems. Diocese said he would not be reassigned because he had admitted the abuse. At least 1 claim included in $1.3 mil settlement with the archdiocese in 12/06. | Washington, DC | Source: Washington Post 2.09.95; see also Schaefer articles; Washington Post 11.23.95; Washington Post 12.16.06 Assignments: Washington Post 2.11.95 |
| Hartman | Richard A. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in 1958-1959. At least 1 civil suit filed. Deceased. On Los Angeles list of abusers and on Orange Co. Diocese list. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Orange County Weekly 5.4.03; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; Orange County Weekly 3.04.05 | |
| Hartwig | Lawrence | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. | Saginaw, MI | Source: Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02 | |
| Hartz | Gerald | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Resigned. | Sioux City, IA | Source: Omaha World-Herald 10.5.95 | |
Hasselbach | Kenneth C. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Hasselbach permanently removed from active duty in 1994 after he was accused of abusing 2 boys some 20 yrs previously. Allegations surfaced shortly after Hasselbach had been sent for therapy because another priest had found pornography in his room. He admitted abusing a 12 yr old youth in 1974 but said the youth's version was exaggerated and he also thought the youth was older than 12 or 13. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 2.24.94; Newsday 3.13.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Hatrel | Thomas | P | Sued | Jesuit | In Oct, 2007 Hatrel has just been added as a defendant in existing litigation in Fairbanks. The abuse is alleged to have occurred betweeb 1985-87 while Hatrel served at St. Ignatius parish in Alakanuk, Alaska. Hatrel is deceased. Claims included in 11/07 settlement with the Jesuits. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Fairbanks News-Miner 11.03.07; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07 | |
| Hausfeld | Bruce | P | Accused | Franciscan | Accused of abuse. Removed, then returned. | Las Cruces, NM | Source: Alamogordo Daily News 11.8.02 | |
| Havel | Thomas E. | 1963 | P | Sued | Marianist | Ordained into LA Archdiocese. Became Marianist priest in 1972. Continued in LA until 1980. Requested laicization and became doctor/psychiatrist Accused in 2002 of abuse from 1968-1973. 1989 Civil suit dismissed due to SOL. Order settled with victim. Another suit filed 2003. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 4.19.89; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Havey | Joseph | 1971 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of boys in 1970s-1980s. Removed. Sued 1995. Settled in 2004 mass settlement. Laicized in 4/06. | Springfield, IL | Source: State Journal Register (Springfield, IL) 10.31.99; Springfield State Journal-Register 4.29.06 |
| Hawkes | Benjamin | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 between 1973 and 1985. Died. No civil suits. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Hayden | Robert | B | Convicted | Little Brothers of the Good Shepard | Convicted 1986. Sexual battery. | Columbus, OH | Source: Columbus Dispatch 5.22.93 | |
| Hayes | James | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed. Accused of abuse of children. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post-Standard (NY) 6.18.03 | |
| Hayes | Joseph B. | 1946 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit in Nov. 2002 claiming he was abused by Hayes for 3 years, beginning in 1980 when he was 10. Hayes died in 1995. | Baker, OR | Source: Associated Press 11.5.02 |
| Hazen | David | 1956 | P | Settled | Diocesan | One suit settled in 1997 for small sum. 18 individuals participated in suit filed in Dec. 2001 which alleged abuse in late 1950s and late 1970s. Baker Bishop allowed Hazen to serve in multiple parishes, including some in Portland Archdiocese, even afterHazen admitted to abuse in 1959. This permitted him to abuse at least 16 of the plaintiffs. All 18 settled with Baker Diocese in May, 2004 for $3.6 mil. Hazen died in 1983. | Baker, OR | Source: Associated Press 12.12.01; Associated Press 2.26.02; The Oregonian 6.25.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02; Bend.com 1.22.03; Bend.com 2.03.03; The Bulletin 2.04.03; The Oregonian 5.03.03; Statesman Journal 5.08.03; The Oregonian 5.21.03; OregonLive.com (AP) 11.11.03; Associated Press 5.18.04; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents) |
| Hazzouri | (unknown) | P | Accused | Society of St. John | Sued 2002. Accused of abuse. | Scranton, PA | Source: Wilkes Barre Times Leader 2.27.02 | |
| Healy | Terrance | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1987. Abuse of children. | Lansing, MI | Source: Lansing State Journal 3.8.02 | |
| Heaney | John P. | 1953 | P | Indicted | Diocesan | Heaney, a former senior chaplain for the San Francisco Police Department, was charged in 2003 with molesting a boy in the 1960s; Charges dropped July 2003 after Supreme Court Ruling that statute was unconstitutional. He was allowed to "retire" in 2002when allegations arose that he abused 2 brothers in early 1960s. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 1.24.03; San Francisco Chronicle 3.31.03; SF Weekly 6.26.03 |
| Heather | Gerald | B | Sued | Franciscan | Accused with Rev. Robert Van Handel in 2004 suit of abusing 2 choir boys at St. Anthony's Seminary in Santa Barbara in 1989-94. Called a priest in the article we cite but not listed in Directory. Provisionally listed here as a brother. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 12.30.04 | |
| Hebert | Donald J. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from active duty. Accused of abuse of boy. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post-Standard (NY) 4.28.02; 5.12.02 | |
| Hebert | Paul L. | 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per 7/04 articles, Hebert had just been placed on leave following allegations that he sexually abused a boy in the 1970s. Hebert denied allegations. Diocese referred matter to police and to Dept of Children and Family. Hebert was pastor of St. Michael's in Pawcatuck (where abuse is alleged to have occurred) from Dec. 1971 until Oct. 1981 and Pastor of Most Holy Trinity in Pomfret for the last 23 years. Civil suit filed. Settled 10/07 for $170,000. | Norwich, CT | Source: Norwich Bulletin 7.03.04; Associated Press 7.10.04; The Day 5.13.07; The Day 8.01.07; The Day 10.24.07; The Day 10.29.07 Assignments: Assignment list compiled by Bishop Accountability |
| Hebert | Raymond | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2005. Accused of abuse. Diocese believes this is a case of mistaken idenity. More suits 3/06. Involves Madonna Manor | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times Picayune 8.25.05; Times Picayune 3.14.06 | |
| Heck | Donald Henry | 1963 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Heck abused boy in 1990 and was sent to treatment (supposedly for stress) for one year. He was already working in another parish when he was indicted in 1991. In 1992 he entered Alford Plea (pleaded no contest) and was sentenced to 4 years jail. He also abused at least one other boy in 1990. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 12.17.91; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.30.92; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.01.92; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.14.92; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.30.92 |
Hefferan | John Edward | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser on Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06. Removed from Public Ministry 10.03 | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Heil | Norman | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of girl, age 16, in 1965. The girl became pregnant and alleged in lawsuit that Heil and a nun pressured her to give up the baby. Heil left priesthood in 1968 and died 1988. Lawsuit dismissed on SOL by Ohio Supreme Court 1/08. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: WCPO.com 12.01.04; Cincinnati Enquirer 12.02.04; Cincinnati Inquirer 5.06.06; Cincinnati Enquirer 6.05.07; Cincinnati Enquirer 1.17.08 | |
| Heim | William | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 2002. Abuse of boy, age 11. | Albany, NY | Source: The Record 8.20.02 | |
| Heimann | David | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse and sex ring. | Columbus, OH | Source: Boston Herald 8.21.02 | |
| Heitzer | Joseph | P | Accused | Diocesan | Heitzer died in 1969 while in alcoholism treatment in Twin Cities. At least three men have told Archdiocese that Heitzer abused them. Current vicar general says that there was "some indication" that leaders of the archdiocese knew about allegations at the time. One of the victims testified at the Dallas Bishops' conference in June 2002. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Forest Lake Times (MN) 10.16.02; Star Tribune 6.14.02; St. Paul Pioneer Press 6.14.02 | |
| Helowicz | Marion | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1988. Removed April 2002. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 | |
Hemmerle | R. Joseph | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man told archdiocese 9/01 that Hemmerle molested him in mid 1970s at a summer camp when he was 11. He wanted Hemmerle to get counseling & not work with youths but. Archdiocese did not promise so man went to police 1/02. Police began to investigate & Archdiocese put Hemmerle on leave. In mid- 2002 Diocese reinstated Hemmerle saying that the police had completed investigation and closed case. Later article said police had not completed investigation. No other accusers have come forward. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 5.09.02; Courier-Journal 6.01.02; Courier-Journal 6.12.02; Courier-Journal 6.13.02; Associated Press 6.13.02; Courier-Journal 6.30.02 |
| Hemstreet | John | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1993. Sexual abuse of boy, age 10. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02 | |
| Henao | Luis E. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Henao, a native of Columbia, was placed on leave in 5/02 after allegations that he engaged in sex with a minor in 1981 were found to be "credible" by the Archdiocese. Returned to duty 11/02 because the Review Board could not find sufficient evidence tokeep Henao on administrative leave, | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times-Picayune 5.20.02; Times-Picayune 11.23.02; Times-Picayune 11.25.02 |
| Henderson | Thomas | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Died. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 | |
Henn | Joseph John | 1978 | P | Indicted | Salvatorian | Indicted by grand jury in July, 2003 on 13 counts of child molestation of 3 boys between 1979-1981. Civil Suit also filed in 2003 Found working in Rome and arrested July 2005. Officials refused to make him return to states. He fought extradition while living under house arrest in Rome. Official extradition ordered in July 2006 but Henn fled just prior to announcement and current whereabouts unknown. 1 civil suit settled. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Arizona Republic 8.6.03; KVOA 7.29.06; East Valley Tribune 7.19.05; Catholic News Journal 7.19.05; Reuters 2.02.06; Arizona Republic 7.29.06; Dallas Morning News 9.12.04; WFAA (Dallas Morning News) 8.01.06; Arizona Republic 8.02.06; Reuters 8.02.06; ANSA 8.03.06; Journal Sentinel 8.19.06; Arizona Republic 10.12.06 |
| Hennessy | Paul Kevin | B | Sued | Christian Brothers | Named in 2005 civil suit. Accused of abuse of 1 individual. | New York, NY | Source: US District Court, Southern District New York, No. 05-CV-10467; Renew America 5.17.06; Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, No. 07-102959 | |
Henry | James T. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Diocese learned in 1987 of abuse of 15 yr old girl. He was transferred, sent for treatment, and then reassigned. In 2004 his ministry was permanently restricted and he is living a supervised life. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadephila Inquirer 2.06.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.18.05; Local Catholic 9.29.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Henry | Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1991. Accused of abuse. | Honolulu, HI | Source: Figueroa v. Bishop..; District of Hawaii; # 91-00453 | |
Henry | Patrick | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 6/07 after recent complaint that he sexually abused a minor in the 1970s (prior to ordination). Review board found allegation to be credible. Matter has been forwarded to the Vatican for review. Worked at Boy's Town prior to ordination and at least one man says Henry abused him when he was a resident at Boys Town. Henry also worked in Omaha Diocese from 1981-1984, in Bolivia from 1984-1989, in Omaha 1990-1992, and then in Peru. He transferred to Ohio in 1994. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 3.06.95; Plain Dealer 6.13.07; News-Herald 6.13.07; Beacon Journal 6.15.07; KETV 1.18.08; Akron Beacon Journal 1.19.08; Omaha World Herald 1.19.08; KCAU-TV 1.20.08 |
| Henry | Richard Allen | 1972 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Placed on leave 1991 after conviction of abuse of 4 boys. Sentenced 1993 to 8-year prison sentence. New accusations in 2002. Civil suit 2003 by 3 plaintiffs. A total of 13 accusers per archdiocese list. Included in 12/06 $60 mil settlement re 22 priests which covers all of the cases involving molestations that occurred since Mahony was named head of the diocese in 1985. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 4.20.06; LA Times 8.18.02; LA Times 12.02.06 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Hensley | Gilbert | B | Sued | Dominican | Civil suit filed 10/07 accuses Hensley of abuse of one youth in late 70s-early 1980s at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in River Forest. Suit also says that there were other victims, as well as one 17 yr old who fought back and broke Hensley's jaw. Suit further alleges that Hensley's supervisor was also an abuser. Hensley has been placed in a "supervised position" pending investigation. | Chicago, IL | Source: WBBM 10.27.07; Chicago Sun-Times 10.28.07; Journal of Oak Park and Forest River 11.12.07 | |
| Henson | Jerome M. | 1977 | P | Accused | Dominican | Caught in compromising position in 1981 in graveyard with 13 yr old boy at night in Sacramento. Immediately shipped to Reno under Bishop McFarland who sent him to Orange in 1984 before McFarland became bishop of Orange in 1986. Placed on leave in 2002. Two separate suits filed 2002. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. | Sacramento, CA | Source: Contra Costa Times 4.24.02; LA Times 5.07.02; USA Today 11.11.02; OC Weekly 12.10.03; Diocese of Orange Press Release 1.01.04; OC Weekly 7.09.04; OC Weekly 11.18.04; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 |
| Herbst | Harold A. | 1941 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Herbst'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. Herbst died in 1979. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal 7.10.04 |
| Herdegen | Anthony G. | 1946 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued Dec. 2003. Accused of abuse of two brothers from ages 5-19 and 10-15 in 1960s and 1970s. Retired 1995. No criminal charges filed in 1985 because of statute of limitations. | Fresno, CA | Source: Fresno Bee 12.17.03; LA Weekly 12.15.04; Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony 11.23.04 (part 2) |
Herek | Daniel P. | 1971 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pleaded no contest 1998 to allegations of sexual abuse of 1 youth. Sentenced to 2 1/2 yrs jail. Named by 8 in subsequent civil suits. 2002 Jury award of $800,000 to 1 plaintiff. Other suits then settled. Convicted of exposing himself in mall parking lotin Sept, 2005. Request for new trial denied. Sentenced 120 days in jail. | Omaha, NE | Source: Omaha World Herald 7.26.97; Omaha World Herald 8.01.97; Omaha World Herald 2.13.98; Omaha World Herald 2.14.98; Omaha World Herald 2.21.98; Omaha World Herald 2.22.98; Omaha World Herald 8.29.98; Omaha World Herald 8.30.98; Omaha World Herald 9.02.98; Omaha World Herald 1.19.99; Omaha World Herald 7.15.01; Omaha World Herald 10.26.01; Omaha World Herald 6.15.02; Associated Press 1.30.04; KETV 7.13.06 Assignments: Sioux City Journal 7.21.06 (add'l article); Omaha World Herald 12.01.06 (add'l article) |
| Hermley | Robert J. | 1955 | P | Accused | Salesian | Convicted 1982 of indecent assult of boys age 13 and 14 in Wilmington. 3 yrs probation. Reinstated to ministry same year in parish in Virginia. In 1987 he was reported for having abused a youth during 1978-80 assignment in New Jersey. Accused in 2003 of abuse of boy in Philadelphia between 1976-1980. When listed in the Philly Grand Jury report, he was living at an Oblate facility in Childs, Md | Wilmington, DE | Source: Philly Grand Jury Report; News Journal 9.30.05; News Journal 10.01.05; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); News Journal 11.18.06 |
Hernandez | Stephen C. | 1982 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Inactive leave. Multiple victims before 1985. Civil suit filed 12/03. Accused of abuse from 1998-2002 in one instance. Sentenced to 3 yrs probation 1/25/06. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; Los Angeles Times 1.25.06; LA Times 8.18.02; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Hernandez-Tovar | Francisco | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on permanent leave 1/08 after diocesan review board determined that allegations of abuse against him were credible. Man went to Diocese in 7/07 to allege that Hernandez had molested him between 1986-1988 when he was 13. Hernandez was working atOur Lady of Lourdes Church in Colusa at the time. | Sacramento, CA | Source: Appeal Democrat 1.29.08; Sacramento Bee 1.29.08; California Catholic Daily 2.01.08 |
Herp | Joseph T. | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002 & 2003 by 4 individuals alleging abuse in 1970s-1980s. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account) |
| Herpin | Michael | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of abuse of child. | Lafayette, LA | Source: The Times of Acadiana 7.17.02 | |
| Herrera | Hernando | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2003. Accused of abuse. | Fall River, MA | Source: Associated Press 8.23.03 | |
| Herrera | Rosendo | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled. Accused of abuse. | Amarillo, TX | Source: KAMR-NBC4 Amarillo TV 2.27.03 | |
| Hesch | John | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Priest committed suicide. | Richmond, VA | Source: America 10.29.94 | |
| Hess | John P. | 1983 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Hess pleaded guilty 5/02 to one felony count of possessing child pornography received over the Internet. Federal agents seized Hess' computer from rectory in March 2002 as part of Operation Candyman sting. Allowed to change guilty plea from possession of child pornography to lesser charge of possession of obscene materials because of problems with warrants. In 2003 he was sentenced to 3 months in halfway house, 5 yrs probation, and a fine of $5,000. Still priest but has no duties. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.08.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.09.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 2.04.03 |
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