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Database of Publicly Accused Priests in the United States Viewed by Last Name: A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z    Return to main database page.   See abbreviations and posting policy.    Send corrections. Last First Ord T Status D/O Notes Diocese Source/Assignments Labbe Joseph P. 1975 P Accused Diocesan Labbe's name appears on list of priests placed on leave in April, 2002 by Cleveland diocese because of recent allegations of past abuse. One article said during 1980s several teenage boys accused him of sexually abusing them. Labbe denies charges. He was director of admissions at Borromeo Seminary College in Wickliffe (1981-91) Cleveland, OH Source: Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02 Labbe Leo   P Sued Brothers of Sacred Heart Sued 2002. Accused of abuse. Manchester, NH Source: Nashua Telegraph 11.23.02 LaBelle Ralph W. 1978 P Accused Diocesan Removed 2002 for misconduct of non-sexual nature with 2 15-yr-old boys. Also accused of molesting other boys prior to ordination and of giving alcohol to 11 yr old boy. Laicized 2005. New York, NY Source: The Journal News (NY) 4.21.02 (in collection of articles); Journal News 9.14.03; Journal News 4.25.02 (in collection of articles); Newsday 7.09.05; Journal News 7.09.05 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries Lacar Sylvio   P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse of a teenage girl in early 1980s. Civil suit filed 1984. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese. Los Angeles, CA Source: Associated Press 2.8.84; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Lackie J.B.   P Sued Christian Brothers Per Jan. 2004 news articles, 3 men have filed civil suit against Seattle Archdiocese and the Congregation of Christian Brothers alleging they were beaten and sexually abused at Briscoe Memorial School for Boys in Seattle which was run by the Order. Suitalleges that seven religious brothers abused the 3 youths. Seattle, WA Source: R.E...v Arch Dio. of Seattle; King Cty, WA; # 04-00112-9SEA; Seattle Times 1.08.04 LaCosse Norbert Paul   P Convicted Diocesan Convicted 1991. Sexual assault. 6 years jail. Marquette, MI Source: Daily Mining Gazette 7.13.02 Ladenburger Louis W. 1963 P Arrested Franciscan Worked in many different dioceses and states while a priest. In 5/07, he was arrested for sexual battery of teenage boys at an Idaho private school for troubled boys. He admitted to being a sex addict, even when he was a priest. Order revealed that there had been two previous allegations of inappropriate relationships" against him. He was sent for treatment both times and placed on restricted leave in 1993. Laicized in 1996. Pleaded guilty 11/07 just before criminal trial. Sentenced to 5 yrs 3/08. Spokane, WA Source: KXLY 5.31.07; KXLY 6.01.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; KXLY 11.27.07; KXLY 3.25.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 Ladet Sister   N Sued School Sisters of Notre Dame Sued in 2005. One of several religious accused of abuse at Madonna Manor, a Catholic home for troubled children. New Orleans, LA Source: Times-Picayne 8.25.05 Laesch Dennis 1996 P Accused Diocesan Entered seminary at age 36 and there were complaints then of unwanted propositions against another student and also of violence. Accused of abusing a 17 yr old boy in 1997. Victim came forward in 2002. Authorities declined to prosecute. Diocese did pay$125,000 settlement. Named in 2004 civil suit. Vatican permanently barred from ministry per 4/20/07 announcement. Detroit, MI Source: Detroit Free Press 5.06.02; Detroit Free Press 5.07.02; Detroit News 7.14.02; Detroit Free Press 8.01.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; WOOD 4/20/07; Detroit Free Press 4.20.07; Oakland Press 4.21.07 Laferriere Raymond H. 1960 P Settled Diocesan "Retired" in 1995. Removed from part-time parish work in 2002. Named by Diocese in 2002 as one of 14 abusers who had received treatment & then returned to work. Before ordination, Seminary warned that he had "incipient schizophrenia with homosexual overtones" but he was counseled & ordained. 1963 complaint that he showed 2 boys pornographic materials. No action taken. Other allegations received after retirement. Named in report by AG's office. 3 plaintiffs filed 2 civil suits in 2002. Manchester, NH Source: Manchester Union Leader 2.16.02; Manchester Union Leader 5.16.02; New Hampshire Atty General Report 3.03.03; Documents from Diocesan Personnel File 3.03.03; Manchester Union Leader 3.04.03; Monitor 3.04.03; Union Leader 10.07.06 LaFlamme Albert   B Accused Brothers of Sacred Heart Accused of abuse. Died. Manchester, NH Source: Associated Press 6.3.04 Laflamme Paul   P Accused Diocesan Accused of sexual discrimination and abuse. Alleged victim is pregnant. Springfield, MA Source: Providence Journal / AP 11.17.03 LaForest Conrad V.   P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse. Manchester, NH Source: Foster's Daily Democrat 2.15.02; Union Leader 2.16.02 LaGasse Ronald J. 1969 P Arrested Diocesan Arrested in 1984 on suspicion of molesting a 17 yr old boy at St. Raymond in Dublin. Sent for treatment and placed on leave for 1 year then reassigned. Later became a chaplain in the army reserves. Last known to be serving as abbot of independent Benedictine monastary in Hawaii. Oakland, CA Source: San Jose Mercury News 3.31.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 Lally George   P Sued Diocesan Man filed civil suit August 2002 alleging abuse by Lally on several occasions in 1971. Then 9 yrs old, he reported the matter to the church's pastor and Lally was transferred. By mid 1970s, Lally was no longer listed in Catholic Directories. 2002 article says he left the priesthood, married, and was living in California. San Diego, CA Source: San Diego Union Tribune 8.16.02; Union Tribune 8.20.02 Lam Sung   ? P Accused Diocesan Lam, a priest from Cambodia, was acused in 1993 of lewd and lascivious acts, a misdemeanor, but was not prosecuted. No further information found. Not in 1993 or 2002 Catholic Directory. Phoenix, AZ Source: Arizona Republic 9.10.03 Lambert Raymond P.   P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse per diocesan records. Boston, MA Source: Boston Globe 2.7.03 Lambert William   P Settled Diocesan Settled. Accused of abuse. Rapid City, SD Source: Rapid City Journal Lammers Herman J. 1932 P Sued Diocesan Lammers was director of Catholic charities from 1939-1976. Numerous suits filed between 2002-2004 name him as abuser. Accused of abuse by at least 34, much of it at St. Thomas-St. Vincent orphanage. Died 1986. Included in large settlement between Nuns who ran orphanage and numerous victims in Aug. 2006. Louisville, KY Source: Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier Journal 9.29.02 (2nd article); Courner Journal 8.25.06; Courier Journal 8.11.04; Courier Journal 8.25.04; Courier Journal 10.23.05; Herald Leader 7.24.05; Cincinnati Enquirer 9.1.04; Kentucky.com 9.12.04; Courier Journal 7.23.04; Courier Journal 7.20.04; Associated Press 8.25.04; Herald Leader 7.16.04; WAVE 3 TV 8.23.04 LaMontagne Gary A.   P Convicted Diocesan Convicted. Abuse. Springfield, MA Source: Boston Globe 4.25.92 Lamothe Francis   P Settled Diocesan Settled 2002. Accused of abuse. Died. Manchester, NH Source: Union Leader 11.27.02 Lamothe Harvey   P Settled Diocesan Settled 2002. Accused of abuse. Died. Manchester, NH Source: Union Leader 11.27.02 LaMountain Michael V. 1976 P Convicted Diocesan Suspended by Church 3/95 when first accusations arose. In 10/97, he was indicted on criminal charges that he molested 5 boys. Pleaded guilty to nine counts. Judge sentenced him to nine 12-year suspended sentences. At least 2 civil suits filed 12/95. Claims settled 9/02 as part of $13.5 mil mass settlement involving 36 victims & Providence Diocese. Seminary student in Baltimore from 1972 to 1976. A person came forward in 2001 to allege abuse by LaMountain in Baltimore in mid 1970s. Providence, RI Source: Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.21.95; Providence Journal-Bulletin 12.19.95; Providence Journal-Bulletin 10.21.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 10.22.97; Providence Journal-Bulletin 1.30.99; Providence Journal-Bulletin 6.02.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 8.18.02; Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; Washington Post 8.22.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Landry David J. 1987 P Accused Diocesan Landry's name appears on list released in 9/02 of 21 Fall River diocese priests investigated by DA's office after allegations of sexual misconduct. List shows one alleged victim, beyond the statute of limitations. Shown on "sick leave" from 2000-2002 and then disappeared from Catholic Directories. Fall River, MA Source: Boston Herald 9.27.02; Boston Globe 9.27.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Landry Leo P.   P Convicted Stigmatine Plead guilty 8/04 on sexual abuse charges in MA and sentenced to lifetime probation. Also had allegations in Springfield, MA and Manchester, NH. Multiple victims in 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Multiple civil suits. Also worked in Canada. Laicized in 1972. Boston, MA Source: Union Leader 7.30.02; Boston Globe 8.10.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; Boston Globe 12.17.02; NH Dist Atty Report on Manchester Diocese 3.3.03 ; Documents from Manchester Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; WMUR 8.5.04; Springfield Republican 1.7.05 Landry Wesley Michael 1948 P Accused Diocesan Landry admitted to Archdiocese in 1993 that he had had a sexual relationship for decades with a man. The man claims that Landry seduced him when he was an altar boy at Incarnate Word Church in New Orleans and continued the relationship for over 45 years. Landry gave him money for sex and it amounted to $80,000-$100,000 over the years. Archdiocese gave the man $7,000 for a release and Landry "retired." New Orleans, LA Source: Associated Press 5.15.02; Times-Picayune 5.16.02; The Advocate 5.16.02 Lane Bernard J. 1960 P Settled Diocesan Accused by dozens of boys of sexually abusing them at Alpha Omega facilities in Littleton MA and at Lane's NH cottage. Accusations, which Lane denies, include oral and anal rape. Lane was first accused 1978 by 2 boys and was removed after admitting going to bed with residents. Treated at House of Affirmation and St. Luke's; at least 6 settlements including $200K in 1998. Lane worked unsupervised until 1999, including youth programs, pastor, priest home. Reprimanded in 2002 for false affidavit. Boston, MA Source: Boston Globe 1.27.02; Boston Globe 3.25.02; Boston Globe 6.5.02; Union Leader 7.9.02; Pattern & Practice Brief 7.21.03; Boston Archdiocesan File; NH AG File Lane John J.   P Accused   Accused in 2002 of sexually abusing two complainants, both at St. Theresa's parish in North Reading. One complainant also alleged abuse by Rev. William F. Maloney, who was assigned to the parish in 1967-68, when Msgr. Lane was pastor there. Boston, MA Source: Sherman Letter 4.12.02 Lane Timothy   P Accused Diocesan Lane has been accused of sexually assaulting an 18 yr old girl in June, 2006 just after she graduated from high school. Archdiocese did not tell police until Sept. 2006 after it completed its own investigation. Lane was transferred to Missouri. 7/07 article says no criminal charges to be filed due to insufficient evidence. Los Angeles, CA Source: Santa Maria Times 12.22.06; Lompoc Record 7.27.07 Lang Cordell J. 1979 P Sued Diocesan Accused in 1995 suit of engaging in immoral sexual acts with boy who was student at Catholic High school where Lang was counselor. Lang claimed that because of MS he was impotent and unable to walk or dress himself since mid-1980s. Trial verdict for Defendant Lang. Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruling 5/2/97, 1997 Ala. Civ.App. LEXIS 358, affirmed. Lang reinstated (in 1997?) per 2003 article. He apparently died in 2001. Mobile, AL Source: Mobile Register 3.07.95; Birmingham News 3.08.95; Mobile Register 3.08.95; Mobile Register 4.05.96; Associated Press 5.12.03 Lang Joseph J. 1965 P Accused Diocesan Lang's name appears on 4/2002 list of priests being removed from assignments because of past allegations of abuse. The allegation against Lang was based on a report of sexual activity with a minor in the U.S. In 1988 Lang was "loaned" to the Diocese of Prince George in Canada and continued to work there until April, 2002 when his faculties were revoked by the Cleveland Bishop. Lang had received treatment and been allowed to return to work per the list. Cleveland, OH Source: Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02; Canadian Encyclopedia 7.22.02; Cleveland Scene 1.15.03; Plain Dealer 5.26.07 Langan Xavier   B Accused Brothers of the Christian Schools Accused in 2003 of sexually abusing a high school student in 1969. In 2004, the school acknowledged that accusation and another by an older alumnus. Langan died in 1984. Aka Br. Geoffrey Xavier. Baltimore, MD Source: Northeast Reporter 7.28.04; Baltimore Sun 3.3.05; Northeast Reporter 9.15.05 Langenstein Richard J.   B Sued Christian Brothers Langenstein, a retired Christian Brother and former high school teacher, counselor, principal and college vice president, was accused in 1997 of abuse of 15 yr old boy. Civil suit filed 1998. In 2000 he pleaded no contest to indecent behavior charge and was sentenced to 3 yrs suspended sentence and 5 yrs probation. New Orleans, LA Source: Times-Picayune 9.25.97; Times_Picayune 3.17.98; Times-Picayune 1.15.00 Lanser Jerome E. 1958 P Sued Diocesan Lanser is accused of assaulting a boy from 1964-1969, from time boy was 8 until he was 13. Civil suit filed in 1992. In June, 1997 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that victims of repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse only have 2 yrs after becomingadult to file suit and thus dismissed 7 suits against 4 priests (including Lanser). Remains fully restricted from Ministry. Milwaukee, WI Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.31.06; Wisconsin State Journal 1.26.97; Wisconsin State Journal 6.28.97; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 Lanuevo Tarcisio D. 1956 P Accused Diocesan In 12/79, parents of two girls (7 and 2) reported to police that Lanuevo had molested their daughters at St. John the Baptist in San Lorenzo. Girls filed civil suit in 1993. Suit claimed that Lanuevo's pastor had promised their parents that he would receive treatment and never be around children if they dropped the criminal charges. Suit eventually settled. Lanuevo continued to work in diocese until 1991. In 1993 he was working at VA Domiciliary in Portland, OR diocese. Oakland, CA Source: San Francisco Chronicle 2.26.93; San Jose Mercury News 3.31.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 Laperle Louis   B Charged order? Charged 2003. Accused of abuse. Acquitted by Jury in 2004. Worcester, MA Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 7.21.03 LaPierre David 1969 P Sued Capuchin Accused of abuse of 1 person in 1983-1984 per LA Archdiocesan report. At least 1 civil suit filed. Status unknown. Los Angeles, CA Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Laplante Laurent 1957 P Accused Diocesan Removed from assignment in Dec. 2005 after teenage girl said he touched her touched her pants on her knee and inner thigh six years previously when she was 9. He was returned to his parish assignment in Feb. 2006 after diocese said it was unable to findenough evident to prove the event had occurred. Portland, ME Source: Diocese of Portland Statement 12.04.05; Portland Press Herald 12.04.05; Boston.com (AP) 12.05.05; Portland Press Herald 2.12.06 Lapoint Alfred   P Settled Diocesan Settled 2002. Accused of abuse. Died. Manchester, NH Source: Union Leader 11.27.02 LaPorta Ross A. 1951 P Accused Diocesan In 1999 a person came forward to allege abuse by LaPorta in 1960s. LaPorta had retired in 1998 and was living out of state when accusation made. His faculties to perform were removed. He was still in 2002 Catholic Directory. Name appears on Sept. 2002 list released by Baltimore Archdiocese of priests accused of abuse. Living in Florida as of Dec. 2007. Baltimore, MD Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Baltimore Sun 10.13.02 Lara James 1957 P Settled Diocesan Per April 2002 article, Lara was accused in 1987 of abusing daughter of Church's former music directors, beginning when she was 14 and continuing for 5 yrs. The parents also accused Lara of slandering them and of hitting and pushing the wife just beforechurch fired them. Suit was "amicably resolved" in 1990 per court records. Lara, however, continued at his church and did not retire until 1999. St. Petersburg, FL Source: St. Petersburg Times 11.03.87; Tampa Tribune 4.22.02 Larger Raymond E. 1977 P Accused Diocesan Civil suit filed alleging abuse of youth 1995-1997. Criminal charges also filed in 2005 but then dismissed during trial 11/05. Two other accusations but no criminal charges. Larger previously pled guilty to soliciting sex from undercover police. Vatican reinstated him 2/08 after ruling there was no merit in accusations. Will work at Chancery. Cincinnati, OH Source: Cincinnati Post 7.19.05; Cincinnati Enquirer 11.01.05; Cincinnati Status Report (cached by Google 2.07.06); Cincinnati Enquirer 2.14.08; Daytona Daily News 2.14.08; Beacon Journal 2.14.08; Cincinnati Enquirer 2.15.08; Cincinnati Enquirer 2.16.08; Catholic Telegraph 2.22.08 Larkin Alexander C. 1967 P Sued Diocesan Placed on leave in Dec. 2004 after allegations that he had abused two youths between 1975 and 1980 at Our Lady of the Rosary in Palo Alto. Another individual said he was abused at St. William church in 1981. At least 1 civil suit filed Dec. 2003. Suit had settled by 4/06. Larkin remained on leave as of the same date. No criminal charges filed. San Jose, CA Source: San Jose Mercury News 1.08.05; Mercury News 4.01.06 Larkin John 1931 P Sued Diocesan Man filed civil suit in 2004 alleging abuse by Larkin on one occasion at St. Luke's in Woodburn when plaintiff was 12. Diocese says that Larkin died in 1995. Portland, OR Source: The Oregonian 8.05.95; The Oregonian 5.28.04; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 Larson Robert K. 1958 P Convicted Diocesan Director of Catholic Charities. Accused of abusing >17 boys. Pled guilty in 2001 to abusing 4, including 1 felony count; 5 others whom L denies abusing later committed suicide. Abuse included sodomy. Wichita, KS Source: Links to Articles Assignments: Detailed BA.org Record Lau William A. 1979 P Accused Diocesan Accused spring of 1996 of sexual incident involving an older teenager boy that had taken place years earlier. He left his position as priest and went to rehab. program. Bishop Lynch waited several months before telling Parish why Lau left. April 2002 article says Lau "was removed from the ministry and sought employment elsewhere." 2002 Catholic Directory shows him "absent on leave." St. Petersburg, FL Source: St. Petersburg Times 10.03.96; St. Petersburg Times 10.13.96; Tampa Tribune 4.22.02; St. Petersburg Times 4.23.02 Laudwein James R. 1962 P Sued Jesuit Accused in a 2005 lawsuit of molesting a 14-year-old Eskimo girl in 1980. Laudwein denies the accusations against him. He was working in Archdiocese of Portland in a ministry for the poor when the lawsuit was filed. At that time, he was placed on restriction leave. Claims included in 11/07 settlement with Jesuits. Fairbanks, AK Source: KTUU 10.20.05; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 10.21.05; Anchorage Daily News (AP) 10.21.05; The Oregonian 11.14.05; Catholic Sentinel 11.17.05; Anchorage Daily News 4.17.06; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07 Laughlin Thomas B. 1948 P Convicted Diocesan Accused of sexually abusing between 20-40 boys from 1967-1996. Numerous civil suits filed; several settled. Convicted at least once and sentenced to 6 months in jail in 1983 when he finally became inactive as priest. Even abused on way to therapy in New Mexico. MAY have been laicized. 10 men sued Laughlin, individually, in 2004. Addl suit to be filed 8/07 by one man alleging abuse beginning in 1960. Portland, OR Source: Gazette Times 5.08.02; Gazette Times 6.30.02; Oregonian 6.30.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Oregonian 5.28.04; Seattle Times 9.23.04; Oregonian 3.13.05; KGW.com (AP) 5.25.06; The Oregonian 11.12.06; Oregonian Table 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents); The Oregonian 6.07.07; The Oregonian 8.02.07; The Oregonian 4.17.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Laurano Anthony J. 1950 P Sued Diocesan Retired in 1995. Sued. Placed on leave in 2002. Accused of abuse of boy in 1991. Criminal trial pending 4/06. Also accused of abuse of mentally disabled man and, in 1970, the abuse of a 25 yr old seminarian. Name dropped from 2003 Catholic Directory because of allegations per Boston Globe 3/03 article. Archdiocese announced laicization in 3/07. Died 5/27/07 just prior to criminal trial. Boston, MA Source: Boston Globe 3.05.03; Patriot Ledger (Quincy, MA) 3.08.05; Washington Post 4.27.06; Boston Globe 4.27.06; The BostonChannel.com 3.23.07; Boston Herald (AP) 3.23.07; Salem News 3.23.07; Patriot Ledger 5.30.07; Hull Times 5.31.07 Assignments: Archdiocese of Boston Assignment Record Laurdette Sister   N Sued School Sisters of Notre Dame Sued in 2005. One of several religious accused of abuse at Madonna Manor, a Catholic home for troubled children. New Orleans, LA Source: Times-Picayune 8.25.05; Times Picayune 3.14.06 Lause Richard L. 1977 P Settled Vincentian Man filed suit 8/04 against Lause, the order, Archdiocese and others alleging that he was molested by Lause in 1980s at St. Vincent de Paul High school. Man's mother took him to seminary in Illinois in 1985 and the priests agreed to raise him. The youth transferred to the school in St. Louis and Lause began "grooming" him and then molested him. Order informed in 1988 and Lause sent for counseling but reassigned 1989. Placed on leave 2003 after victim again complained. Claim settled by Order 01/2005. St. Louis, MO Source: Kansas City Star (AP) 8.13.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch (AP) 2.14.05 Lauzon Raymond J.   P Convicted Diocesan Convicted. 6 months jail in Lithuania. Portland, ME Source: Portland Press Herald 4.15.98; 2.21.97; Maine AG Report 2.24.04 page 3 Lavelle Francis P. 1970 P Sued Diocesan Sued. Accused of abuse of boys. Springfield, MA Source: The Republican 12.13.03; Springfield Republican 8.17.04 Lavigne Richard R. 1966 P Convicted Diocesan Arrested and charged in 1991 re abuse of 5 boys. He was convicted in 1992 of assaulting 2 boys but jail time of 4-6 yrs suspended and received 10 yrs probation. 11 new accusers surfaced in 1993. 17 plaintiffs settled claims in 1994 ($1.4 mil). Other plaintiffs included in 7/04 settlement. Laicization announced 1/04. Remains prime suspect in 1972 murder of altar boy. Investigation continuing as of 2007. Springfield, MA Source: Victim's Statement 10.09.91; Boston Globe 10.21.91; Boston Globe 10.22.91; Union-News 6.26.92; Associated Press 5.10.02; Springfield Republican 7.06.03; Providence Journal 9.29.03; Springfield Republican 12.13.03; Boston Globe 12.14.03; Springfield Republican 12.19.03; Springfield Republican 7.27.04; Croteau Murder Investigation File; Associated Press 8.05.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 1.12.08 Assignments: Google News (AP) 1.15.08 (addl article); Republican 2.21.08 (add'l article); Examiner 2.22.08 (add'l article); Republican 2.23.08 (add'l article) Lavin Paul E. 1969 P Accused Diocesan Accused of sexually abusing boys. First complaint received in 1997. Investigation found no evidence and Lavin continued in his position. Second & third men complained in 2002. He was then placed on leave. At least one claim included in $1.3 mil settlement of 12/06 with Archdiocese. No criminal charges ever filed. Washington, DC Source: Washington Post 7.12.02; Wilks Barre Times Leader 7.13.02; Washington Post 7.13.02; Washington Post 8.27.02; Washington Times 1.08.04; Washington Post 12.16.06 LaVoie Victor C. 1971 P Accused Diocesan Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. Boston, MA Source: Boston Globe 7.26.01 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record LaVoy Marvin   P Sued Diocesan Sued. Accused of abuse of at least one boy at Morning Star Boy's Ranch in 1950s. Died 1994. Spokane, WA Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 8.25.05; Spokesman Review 5.04.07 Lawbaugh James   P Sued Vincentian Named in civil suit filed 2/08 which claims he abused a 10 yr old boy at St. Vincent's Church in Kansas City in 1968. He left the priesthood in 1969 to marry and currently lives in Florida. He has denied the allegations. Kansas City, KS Source: Kansas City Star 2.25.08 Lawless Fergus 1933 P Accused Capuchin Accused in 2004 or 2005 of abusing one person 1952-53. Named in 1 civil suit. Listed as Franciscan by archdiocese and LA Times database, but listed in Directory as Capuchin. Los Angeles, CA Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Lawlor David T. 1971 P Arrested Norbertine Lawlor, priest assigned to Daylesford Abbey, was arrested in 2002 and charged with accosting (inappropriate touching) a mentally disabled adult male in whirlpool at a YMCA. Lawlor was placed on leave when accusations were made He oversaw the kitchen at the abbey and filled in for other priests. Lawlor denied accusations and was found innocent by Jury 10/03. Philadelphia, PA Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 12.19.02; Philadelphia Daily News 12.19.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.11.03 Lawrence Michael S.   P Sued Diocesan Sued 2004. Accused of abuse. Allentown, PA Source: Morning Call 1.14.04 Leach Jerome "Jerry" 1976 P Arrested Diocesan Accused in 1993 of molesting altar boy in 1976 when he was a deacon. Placed on leave then but incident not reported to police until 5/02. Arrested in 2002 and charged with molestation of separate altar boy in 1979. Those charges dropped because of U.S.Supreme Court ruling declaring the Calif. law invalid. Other allegations have also surfaced. San Francisco, CA Source: SF Chronicle 11.21.02; Marin Independent Journal 1.23.03; Marin Independent Journal 6.27.03; San Jose Mercury News 6.27.03; Marin Independent Journal 7.02.03; Marin Independent Journal 7.03.03 Leary John P. 1951 P Sued Jesuit First allegations in 1966. In 1969, Police ordered Leary, then President of Gonzaga Univ., to leave Spokane in 24 hours or be arrested for sexually abusing teenage boys. Jesuit Order approved and Leary left. He was reassigned to posts in Massachusetts, Utah, Nevada and California and died in 1993. Jesuit officials admit to 2 recent settlements with victims. There may have been as many as 12 victims. Spokane, WA Source: Spokesman-Review 9.09.06; The Oregonian 9.09.06; Seattle Times 9.09.06; Spokesman-Review 9.08.06; Gonzaga University 9.08.06; Inside Higher Ed 9.11.06; LifeSite 9.13.06; KGW (AP) 9.15.06; KGW (AP) 9.27.06; Spokesman-Review 9.27.06; Seattle Times 10.04.06; Seattle Times 10.16.06; SF Weekly 10.25.06; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 Leary Timothy J.   P Sued Diocesan Sued 2005. Accused of abuse. Died. Springfield, MA Source: The Republican 1.7.05 Lebel Maurice T. 1967 P Accused Jesuit Originally a Jesuit, Lebel left the Order in 1991 and became part of Portland Diocese. He was retired but still active in Maine until he was placed on leave by Portland Diocese in June, 2007 pending completion of investigation in Fall River, Mass diocese. Complaint had been made that Lebel had sexually abused a youth in early 1980s in Massachusettes. He was a Jesuit at the time of the abuse. Fall River, MA Source: Portland Press Herald 12.08.07; Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram 12.09.07; Sun Journal 12.09.07; Journal Gazette 12.10.07; Bangor Daily News (AP) 12.10.07; Boston Globe (AP) 12.10.07; Sun Chronicle 12.11.07; Standard Times (AP) 12.11.07; Standard Times 2.21.08; Wicked Local 2.22.08 LeBlanc David E. 1961 P Accused Diocesan LeBlanc resigned from his parish in Jan. 2007 after admitting to Bishop Hurley that he had abused a pre-teen boy in 1971. The accusation was brought to diocese in 1993 and LeBlanc admitted it then. Apparently then-Bishop Rose did nothing. Matter only brought to light in Jan. 2007 when Bishop went through personnel files. Grand Rapids, MI Source: WOOD 1.08.07; Grand Rapids Press 1.08.07; Mlive.com (AP) 1.09.07; Muskegon Chronicle 1.09.07; Grand Haven Tribune 1.09.07; Grand Rapids Press 1.10.07; LeBlanc Letter as Printed in Grand Rapids Press 1.10.07; Grand Rapids Press 1.10.07 (3rd); Grand Rapids Press 1.10.07 (4th); Grand Rapids Press 1.19.07 LeBlanc Etienne 1971 P Sued Diocesan Placed on leave 8/07 from assignment at Annunziata Church in Houma after accusation of improper sexual activity with a 9 yr old boy. The accuser is now 26. LeBlanc denied the allegations and was sent for counseling. As of May, 2008, authorities had yetto question LeBlanc.. Plaintiff has filed a civil suit and made a criminal complaint. Houma-Thibodaux, LA Source: Houma Today 8.27.07; Houma Today 8.28.07; Times-Picayune 9.01.07; Houma Today 9.01.07; Houma Today 9.03.07; Houma Today 12.10.07; Houma Today 4.09.08; Houma Today 5.31.08 Assignments: Houma Today 9.01.07 LeBlanc Francis William 1959 ? P Convicted Diocesan Aug. 1996 article reports that LeBlanc was sentenced in 1996 to 90-days jail and 5 yrs probation for molestation of 3 girls. He touched the girls on the outsides of their clothing between 1994 and 1995. He left the priesthood in 1967 after about 8 years and served for 20 yrs w/ New Orleans Police until he retired. New Orleans, LA Source: The Advocate 5.15.96; The Advocate 8.14.96 LeBrun Paul Francis 1983 P Convicted Holy Cross Arrested 2002. Accused of sexually abusing boys in the Ft. Wayne-South Bend IN diocese and the Phoenix AZ diocese. Denied the allegations. Transferred to Arizona in 1986. Returned to Indiana in 1993 and resigned from parish in 1999. Convicted in 2005 and sentenced in 2006 to 111 years in prison. Five lawsuits which name LeBrun as an abuser have been settled by Phoenix Diocese for a total of $75,000. Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN Source: South Bend Tribune 9.22.02; South Bend Tribune 6.8.03; South Bend Tribune 6.8.03; South Bend Tribune 7.16.03; Arizona Republic 10.27.05; South Bend Tribune 10.28.05; Arizona Republic 11.17.05; South Bend Tribune 11.19.05; South Bend Tribune 1.14.06; Arizona Republic 10.12.06 Assignments: South Bend Tribune 9.22.02 LeClaire Karl 1986 P Convicted Salvatorian Placed on leave 2001. Man filed suit 8/02 alleging that LeClaire abused him for 7 yrs beginning when he was 13. LeClaire was parish priest and princial of parish grade school. LeClaire would take boy with him on trips and cruises to Alaska and Mediterranean. Indicted 5/03 and pled guilty 10/04. Sentenced 1/05 to 1 yr jail and 3 yrs probation. One claim re abuse in 1993 settled for $40K in 2006. Phoenix, AZ Source: Arizona Republic 8.14.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Associated Press 6.2.03; Associated Press 6.10.03; Arizona Republic 6.13.03; Arizona Republic 10.18.04; East Valley Tribune 10.28.04; Arizona Republic 10.28.04; Arizona Republic 10.29.04; East Valley Tribune 1.25.05; East Valley Tribune 1.29.05; Arizona Republic 1.26.06 Leclerc Maurice   P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse. Died. Manchester, NH Source: Union Leader 11.27.02 Lee Thomas B.   P Accused Diocesan In 1993 an individual alleged sexual abuse by Lee (a native of Korea) in early 1970s. Baltimore informed the Archdiocese of Seoul, South Korea of the charges. Lee had been studying at Johns Hopkins Univ. at the time of the alleged abuse. Lee's name appears on Sept. 2002 list of priests from other Diocese who were accused of abuse in the Baltimore Archdiocese. Baltimore, MD Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 Lee Thomas M. 1953 P Accused Diocesan Removed 2003. Accused of earlier abuse that diocese could not substantiate. As of 5/08 Vatican had granted his request for Church trial but it had not yet taken place. Portland, ME Source: Portland Press Herald 9.14.03; Portland Press Herald 9.19.03; Boothbay Register 9.26.03; Portland Press Herald 1.11.05; Statement by Marie Tupper 11.16.05; Portland Press Herald 2.12.06; WMTW 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07 Leech Paul Henry 1980 P Convicted Diocesan Convicted of molesting 3-4 boys between 1982-1984. In 1985 he was sentenced to 86 yrs in prison but ordered to serve 3 years and then 12 yrs probation. In 1994 a civil suit was filed on behalf of one youth. Suit says that Leech, prior to 1980, was known to Bishop to be a homosexual with a habit of making advances on young boys. Another suit may have been filed in 1985. Providence, RI Source: United Press International 7.05.84; Associated Press 8.20.85; United Press International 10.07.85; San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Leehan Cornelius Patrick 1948 P Sued Redemptorists Man filed suit 12/03 alleging that he had been raped as a 5 yr old by Leehan at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish in San Leandro. Leehan also allegedly fondled him 7 years later after Leehan had been reassigned to the parish. Man says he told his father and his father, a friend of Leehan, told him to tell no one and never speak about a priest that way. Died 1996. Oakland, CA Source: Argus (CA) 8.31.04; San Jose Mercury News 4.1.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 Lefevre Francis J. 1971 P Accused Diocesan Individual came forward in 1987 to allege abuse. Faculties removed. LeFevre admitted to sexual misconduct with numerous minors in 1970s and 1980s. He continued to work as statistics expert for archdiocese until 1995 when suit alleged LeFevre abused plaintiff from age 11 until high school. This abuse was reported to archdiocese in 1992. Baltimore, MD Source: Baltimore Sun 9.27.95; Baltimore Sun 8.21.96; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 LeFevre Robert J. 1966 P Accused DIocesan In 12/03 two brothers accused LeFevre of propositioning them for sex in 1969 when they were 15 and 17. They originally complained to Diocese in 1997 and then again in 2002. Diocese immediately announced that it had cleared LeFevre of the accusations andhe would remain in current assignment. Diocese also said it told the two brothers in 1998 or 1999 that he had been cleared of wrongdoing. Albany, NY Source: Times Union 12.18.03 Lehman Mark Allen 1988 P Convicted Diocesan Placed on leave 1990. Sentenced in 1992 to 10 yrs prison without parole for fondling one young girl and sentenced to life time parole for abuse of 3 additional girls and one boy. Released from prison 2002. Diocese provided financial support while in prison and gave him $1000 and other benefits when released. Diocese has asked that he be laicized. 1/05 civil suit alleging abuse of 1 youth in 1985 was settled 12/06 for $100K. Laicized 4/12/06. Phoenix, AZ Source: Phoenix New Times 7.11.90; Arizona Republic 4.11.92; Phoenix Gazette 5.23.93; Arizona Republic 7.10.93; Arizona Republic 4.25.02; Associated Press 6.21.02; Arizona Republic 6.22.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; East Valley Tribune 1.28.05; Arizona Republic 1.28.05; The Catholic Sun 2006; Arizona Republic 12.27.06; Arizona Daily Star (AP) 12.27.06 Lehmkuhl Gerhardt B. 1974 P Convicted Jesuit In 1995 Lehmkuhl was arrested for receiving child pornography through the mails. Lehmkuhl checked himself into St. Luke's after he pleaded guilty but before his sentence. In 1996 he was sentenced to one year in prison. Also ordered to get mental-health treatment after he was released from prison. Per 2002 Catholic Directory, he was still active at Jesuit Community Corporation at St. Louis University--Jesuit Hall St. Louis, MO Source: Post-Dispatch 11.18.95; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.10.96; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.11.96 Leifeld Gale 1954 P Sued Capuchin Principal of St. Lawrence Seminary until 1982; then academic dean at Sacred Heart School of Theology until 1993. 1 civil suit alleges Leifeld, Jim Buser and James Wolf molested a man while he was a student at St. Lawrence. Plaintiff is now a counselor for men abused by clergy and claims his therapy in 1992 revealed flashbacks. Suit tried 1995 but jury found it was too late under statute of limitations. Leifeld admitted abuse of at least 7 in deposition but not of plaintiff. Milwaukee, WI Source: Wisconsin State Journal 2.19.94; Detroit Free Press 2.11.95; Detroit Free Press 2.14.95; Detroit Free Press 3.29.95; Boston Globe 3.17.02; Des Moines Register 1.15.06 Leimbach William   B Sued Brothers of the Sacred Heart Civil suit filed 7/07 in federal court alleges that Plaintiff (then 15) was abused in 1983-1984 at Saint Stanislaus College/Saint Stanislaus High School by a "Brother William." School was run by the Sacred Heart Order. Leimbach was removed from ministry with students in 1991 after complaints by two students but continued to work with adults and within the order. He has been living in Burrillville, RI since 2005. Jackson, MS Source: WMC (AP) 7.17.07; Sun Herald 7.19.07; Sea Coast Echo 7.20.07; The Call (Woonsocket, R.I.) 7.20.07; Sea Coast Echo 7.25.07 Lemanski William E. 1974 P Accused Pallottines Lemanski had lived under supervision at a rectory close to a school for 11 years after admitting he abused a minor (possible in 1990). In March 2002, Fr. Robert Carney, a former Provincial, wrote letter apologizing to the victim and said that Lemanski had received therapy and was not assigned to any priestly ministry except saying mass for nuns at a convent. In Sept. 2004, SNAP asked the Order to move him. Milwaukee, WI Source: Milwaukee Catholic Herald 9.23.04 Lemire Edmond   P Settled Extern Priest Settled 2002. Accused of abuse. Settled by Manchester, but was visiting priest from Canada. Manchester, NH Source: Union Leader 11.27.02 Lemmon Thomas M.   D Accused Diocesan Suspended. Allegations. Fell to death. Altoona-Johnstown, PA Source: Tribune Democrat 3.7.03 Lemoine Daniel   P Settled Diocesan Settled. Accused of abuse. Baton Rouge, LA Source: The Advocate 4.25.02 Lenczycki Frederick A. 1972 P Convicted Diocesan Removed from ministry 2002. Arrested and convicted 2004 of abuse of 3 boys. Sentenced to 5 yrs prison. Also worked in Missouri and California. About to be released from prison 4/06. Instead, remanded to mental treatment facility upon release pendingtrial as to whether he is sexually dangerous. Trial on that issue held March 2008. Experts testified he allegedly molested at least 24 boys in 3 states in a 25 yr career. Jury said he was too dangerous to release & sent him back to prison. Joliet, IL Source: Herald News 5.05.02; Chicago Tribune 5.16.02; Chicago Tribune 1.13.04; The Herald News 4.08.06; Chicago Tribune 4.10.06; Chicago Tribune 4.10.06; Chicago Tribune 4.11.06; Diocese of Joliet 4.13.06; Chicago Tribune 3.09.08; Chicago Daily Herald 3.14.08; Chicago Tribune 3.14.08; Chicago Tribune 3.15.08; Daily Herald 3.18.08; Daily Herald 3.19.08; Daily Herald 3.19.08 Assignments: Chicago Tribune 3.19.08 (add'l article); Chicago Sun-Times 3.20.08 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 3.24.08 (add'l article); Chicago Daily Herald 3.24.08 (add'l article); Chicago Daily Herald 3.25.08 (add'l article); Daily Herald 3.11.08 Leneweaver Raymond O. 1962 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of at least 12 youths from 1966-1980. Several transfers after Archdiocese first learned of abuse. Left active ministry in 1980. Laicization announced 2005. Had been teaching in public schools since leaving active ministry. Philadelphia, PA Source: 9.11.80 memo from Chancellor Statkus to Archbishop; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.09.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report--Patterns; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.03.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile Lenihan John Peter 1969 P Settled Diocesan Rmoved as pastor of church in 9/01 after he revealed to a LA Times columnist (under pseudonym) that he had had several sexual relationships. Admitted in 1991 to church officials that he sexually abused a teenage girl in the 1970s. Church paid $25,000 to settle lawsuit; allowed him to continue to work. In 12/01, he was accused in 2nd lawsuit of molesting a 2nd teenage girl starting in the late 1970s. Civil suit settled for $1.2M. Criminal charges dropped 2003 due to Supreme Court ruling. Laicized. Orange, CA Source: Orange County Register 2.04.91; Orange County Register 2.04.91; Orange County Register 2.04.91; LA Times 6.13.93; LA Times 3.29.02; NBC4 4.01.02; LA Times 4.02.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; National Catholic Reporter (corrected) 4.11.03; Amazing Connections 7.18.03; LA Times 1.11.04; OC Weekly 4.12.04; OC Register 5.17.05; Long Beach Press Telegram 10.23.05; Orange County Register 9.14.07 Assignments: OC Weekly 3.04.05 Lennon John W. 1955 P Accused Diocesan Removed 2002 after accusations of abuse in 1970s. Denied allegations. Allegations first surfaced in 1997 and diocese cleared him after investigation. Never told accuser. After 2002 removal, he was told he would never return to active assignments. New York, NY Source: The Journal News (NY) 4.21.02 (in collection of articles); Journal News 9.14.03 (in collection of articles); Journal News 4.19.02 (in collection of articles); USA Today 11.11.02; Journal News 7.09.05 Lentz Robert F. 1964 P Accused Diocesan Baltimore officials placed Lentz on leave in Dec. 2002 after allegations surfaced that he abused two boys in mid- to late 1960s. Lentz denied the accusations. The victims came forward after Archdiocese published names of 56 other priests and brothers accused of abuse. Current status unknown. Not on list of active priests in Baltimore Archdiocese per their website 5/25/08. Baltimore, MD Source: