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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
Mabon | Thomas K. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Mabon retired in 2001. Privileges were suspended in 2002. Sued 2003 by one man who alleged abuse by Mabon from 1988 to 1990 at St. Mary Church in Hollidaysburg. He denied the charges. Criminal charges dismissed due to SOL. In 11/03 Diocese allowed Mabonto resume his duties as priest in good standing because officials found claims unsubstantiated. Civil suit continued. In 5/04 Diocese paid $3.71M to settle claims by 21 people alleging abuse by 11 priests, including Mabon. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Associated Press 4.3.03; Post-Gazette 4.4.03; Associated Press 6.20.03; Associated Press 11.5.03; Tribune Democrat 5.25.07 |
| Macanga | Joseph E. | 1986 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Macanga, a former priest, was arrested in Lumberton NJ 4/08 by the FBI after they found child pornography on his personal computer. He had been identified as a participant in an internet chat room. He was working as a teacher and coach at a BurlingtonCounty middle school at the time of his arrest and was suspended without pay. Macanga left the active priesthood.in 1995 with clean record. Released on house arrest with monitoring. Sentenced 6/09 to 57 months in fed prison. Projected release date 8/13. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: WNBC 4.23.08; Courier Post 4.24.08; Bucks County Courier Times 4.25.08; Courier Post 4.26.08; Courier Post 5.01.08; SNAP 12.30.08; Bucks County Courier-Times 6.18.09 |
MacArthur | Bruce Duncan | 1953 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003 by 1 woman. Other victims known. Arrested 1/06; charged with abuse of 3 girls at Beaver Dam hosp. in 1960s. Admitted abusing 30 girls. Diocese knew of behavior in 1963. Sent to prison in TX in 1978 for abuse of nursing home patient and then reassigned as priest. Suits filed 7/07 & 9/07 in WI. against Milwaukee Arch. & Sioux Falls SD Diocese by 2 women under new WI Sup. Court ruling. WI Sup Court also ruled that SOL stopped when priest left state. Convicted and sentenced to prison 8/08 | Sioux Falls, SD | Source: Argus Leader 5.22.03; Argus Leader 5.23.03; Argus Leader 6.22.03; Argus Leader 6.22.03; Aberdeen News (AP) 6.22.03; Associated Press 7.19.04; Associated Press 10.26.05; El Paso Times 1.21.06; Sioux City Journal 1.23.06; Winona Daily News (AP) 7.20.07; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 9.11.07; Fon du Lac Reporter 1.4.08; Minneapolis Star Tribune (AP) 6.26.08; SNAP Press Release 6.27.08; The Reporter 6.27.08 Assignments: TMJ4 8.15.08 (add'l article); Beaver Dam Daily Citizen 8.16.08 (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.16.09 (add'l article); El Paso Times 5.10.10 (add'l article); Gallup Independent 5.28.11 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Mach | Bernard M. | 1964 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of fondling a 12 yr old boy in fall, 1991. Parents met Mach in Jan. 1993 and with Chancellor of Diocese 3/93. Civil suit filed 1993 when Diocese failed to pay for counseling. Placed on leave Dec. 1993. Also accused, along with John Aurelio, of abuse of 3 others. Civil suit was settled (confidential) in 1998. Never indicted by Grand Jury. Lived in Florida without privileges. Died 2.17.04. | Buffalo, NY | Source: Buffalo News 12.09.93; Buffano News 12.14.93; Buffalo News 12.20.93; Buffalo News 12.21.93; Buffalo News 12.22.93; Buffano News 12.22.93; Buffano News 12.23.93; Buffalo News 12.27.93; Buffalo News 3.26.94; Buffalo News 11.08.94; Buffalo News 10.16.98; Buffalo News 4.2.02 |
| Macias | Juan | B | Sued | Dominican | Sued 1988. Accused with Rev. Cristobal Garcia, O.P. of providing an altar boy with drugs and sexually abusing him in 1983-86. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 6.20.88 | |
| Mackan | Patrick | 1958 ? | P | Sued | Congregation of the Resurrection | Accused in a 2002 suit of sexually abusing a 17-year-old Canadian girl after she had been raped and impregnated by another man. The abuse is alleged to have continued 1972-75 and to have included oral sex and sexual intercourse. Some of the abuse occurred during trips to the US, where Mackan supervised other priests of his order in the Louisville archdiocese. His later career involved the education of children with special needs. Mackan died in 1990. | Louisville, KY | Source: Brantford Expositor 9.5.03 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
Mackiewicz | Leonard J. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Credible allegation of abuse. Named in civil suit filed 10/94 (shortly after his death) which alleged abuse of one youth in 1987. Removed from ministry 1987 and died 1994. Name on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli on 11/16/06. Woman filed civil suit 8/08 alleging abuse in 1966 when she was 13. Suit also alleges that there were 9 other victims, including 2 minor males. A man filed separate suit 8/08 re abuse in 1970. 2 suits filed 9/08. Personnel files released 2/12. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Baltimore Sun 10.23.94; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; WDEL 8.15.08; Associated Press 8.15.08; WBOC 8.15.08; News Journal 8.15.08; Annapolis Capital 8.23.08; Daily Times 8.23.08; News Journal 8.24.08; News Journal 9.6.08; Daily Times 9.12.08; Daily Times 9.13.08 Assignments: News Journal 7.10.09 (add'l article); San Francisco Examiner 8.12.10 (add'l article); Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 2.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 2.16.12; News Journal 2.19.12 (add'l article); News Journal 11.16.06 |
| MacNaughton | John | 1946 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | One civil suit filed in 2004 alleging abuse by MacNaughton. Man said abuse occurred in 1967 at what is now St. Mary's Home for Boys in Beverton. Plaintiff committed suicide in 2005 just prior to mediation in case. MacNaughton is deceased. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 10.12.04; The Oregonian 8.17.05; The Oregonian 8.29.05; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
| MacPherson | David M. | 1967 ? | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 2003 two women settled "claims" with Covington Diocese over allegations that MacPherson had molested them in 1960s at St. Patrick's Parish. Diocese paid total of $750,000 to the two women and to a man who alleged abuse by Fr. Earl Bierman. Both women were part of a class action suit filed against the Diocese of Covington. Diocese said MacPherson left active ministry in 1978 and was laicized six years later. | Covington, KY | Source: Cincinnati Post 10.14.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 10.14.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| MacPherson | Walter E. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2/94 from position as pastor of St. Martin of Tours Church in Washington Park after allegations of sexual misconduct with a boy in his early teens "more than 20 years ago." In 1/95 the Diocesan review board permanently removed him from activeministry and he retired. On 1/24/09 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave / Retired." | Belleville, IL | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2.5.94; Chicago Tribune 2.7.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.22.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 1.14.95; Belleville News-Democrat 7.14.02; Belleville News Democrat 3.7.03; Belleville News-Democrat 4.24.07 |
MacRae | Gordon J. | 1982 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Psychological problems during seminary in 1978. Pled guilty in 1988 to paying boy for sex. Rec'd 1 yr jail deferred and sent for treatment. May have abused in 1983 but no action. Charged in 1993 w/ 11 counts of molestation of at least 4 boys. Convicted1994 re assault of 1 boy. Rec'd. 33 1/2 - 67 year sentence. Civl suits filed. See Major Account for much information and related documents. Still in prison 5/13. Request for new criminal trial filed 2/12 on grounds that Plaintiff deliberately lied. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 12.22.93; Associated Press 11.14.94; Union Leader 7.12.96; Union Leader 7.16.96; Union Leader 8.6.96; New Hampshire Atty General Report 3.3.03; NH Atty General Compresensive Selection of MacRae Documents 3.3.04; Union Leader 3.4.03; Keene Sentinel 2.26.05; Wall Street Journal 4.27-28.05 (Major Account); Concord Monitor 5.3.05; BA.org list of Accused Priests in New Hampshire n.d.; Renew America 9.22.07; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09; McKenzie v. Dow Jones & Co., No. 08-4096-cv, US Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit 12.9.09 Assignments: Energy Publisher 12.29.10 (add'l article); Spero News 12.30.10 (add'l article); Spero News 1.1.11 (add'l article); Spero News 1.29.11 (add'l article); Media Report 2.20.12 (add'l article); New Hampshire Union Tribune 2.23.12 (add'l article) |
| MacSweeney | Eugene | 1927 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Died 3/26/75. Accused of abuse of 1 in approx. 1959 per archdiocesan report. Civil suit filed 12/03. | 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 |
Maday | Norbert J. | 1964 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested 1993 for sexual assault of 2 boys; convicted 1994. 20 yr sentence. Sued. Included in 10/03 settlement. Second suit filed 5/06. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people re abuse by 12 priests. At least 1 more claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. Laicized 12/07. New settlement 7/09. Registered sex offender in supervised living 8/22/08. Sentenced to 9 mo in secure treatment facility 2/12 as sexual predator. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 5.19.92; Chicago Tribune 6.10.92; Chicago Sun-Times 6.10.92; Chicago Tribune 7.8.92; Chicago Tribune 7.15.92; Chicago Sun-Times 4.23.94; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 4.25.94; Chicago Tribune 6.9.94; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Sun-Times 5.3.06; Chicago Tribune 10.3.03; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Lake County News-Sun 8.13.08; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.14.08 ; Chicago Sun-Times 8.14.08 Assignments: Southtown Star 8.22.08 (add'l article); Northwestern 10.26.08 (add'l article); Earth Times 7.21.09 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 7.22.09 (add'l article); WBEZ 2.15.12 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Madden | Michael K. | 1970 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1989. Lewd conduct with a boy. Authorities knew of other victims over a 20 yr period. Sentenced to probation for 5 yrs. Violated probation at least 6 times. Ended up serving 2 yrs in prison. Civil trial 1994, ordered to pay victim $175K. 2nd suit filed 2003. Madden died 2000. | Burlington, VT | Source: Burlington Free Press 4.27.02; Rutland Herald 9.28.03; Burlington Free Press 4.30.06; Burlington Free Press 4.30.06 |
Madden | Paul | 1970 | P | Settled | Society of St. James the Apostle | Accused of abuse of 13 yr old boy on 1973 trip to Ireland. Plaintiff settled for $50K. In separate 2002 suit Plaintiff alleged that church lied and told him there was no previous knowledge of abuse by priests. Attached to petition was letter signed by a Paul Madden who said he "feels remorse and guilt for the molestation.." Judge ruled in favor of Defense Motion for Summary Judgment 9/03 and case was dismissed. Officially joined diocese in Peru in 2003. | Jackson, MS | Source: Boston Herald 6.10.02; Boston Globe 7.18.02; Associated Press 7.18.02; Opinion in Belencia v. St. Mary?s Catholic Church et al, 251-02-915, Hines Co MS Circuit Court 9.29.03; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; Associated Press 5.8.05; Tribune 2.7.10 |
Madigan | Gregory | B | Accused | Crosier | Admitted abusing a 14 yr old boy in 1980s at Crosier seminary school in MN. Crosiers reached monetary settlement with victim when he came forward in 1988. Madigan sent for treatment; was living under restriction at Crosier national headquarters. Believed to have molested at least six boys in 1960s and 1970s. Confronted by parents in mid 1970s; agreed to seek treatment. 1987 letter referred to the agreement. At least 1 claim included in 2/09 settlement with Crosiers and 9 accusers in MN. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press 5.20.02; Star Tribune 5.20.02; St. Paul Pioneer Press 5.21.02; Star Tribune 5.23.02; Star Tribune 6.16.02; Dallas Morning News 8.08.02; Star Tribune 10.10.02; Star Tribune 11.24.02; Star Tribune 2.28.04; Star Tribune 5.04.06; Forest Lake Times 2.5.09; Pioneer Press 2.5.09; Shoreview Press 2.6.09; Pioneer Press 2.8.09 | |
Madrid | Alfonso | P | Sued | Jesuit | Madrid is accused in 6/11 civil suit of abuse of one youth in 1970s at at Sacred Heart Church in El Paso. Madrid "mentored" the boy before proceeding to molest him on multiple occasions. Diocese reports that Madrid is deceased and denies any prior complaints against him. | El Paso, TX | Source: John Doe 103 v. Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso, Cause No. 2011-2504, 6.22.11; Star Telegram 6.24.11; SNAP Press Release 6.26.11; El Paso Times 6.28.11; SNAP Statement 6.28.11 | |
| Madrid | Saul | 1985 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man had filed suit 6/03 alleging that Madrid, a native of Mexico, had drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1987 when he was a minor. Suit says officials of the Archdiocese used spiritual arguments and victim's devout faith to keep him from filing lawsuit or reporting the abuse when it occurred. Madrid was sent for treatment to Paraclete center in 1988 and then was reassigned. Resigned 2002. Civil suit settled 2005. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Phoenix New Times 7.27.00; Arizona Republic 8.12.00; Arizona Republic 8.21.00; Phoenix New Times 9.14.00; Arizona Republic 11.13.00; Arizona Republic 7.22.03; Arizona Republic 7.22.03; Arizona Republic 8.1.03; Arizona Republic 1.21.06; Arizona Republic 11.10.06 |
| Madrid (also Madred?) | Jaime | 1968 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accusations that Madrid abused boy for 2 years (1971-1972) in rectory, car and other places. Civil suit filed in 1992 says diocese knew in 1967 that other priests in diocese were homosexual/pedophiles and failed to report. Madrid admitted charges. Boy pled delayed discovery in suit. Litigation settled with non-disclosure. One report says Madrid told El Paso Bishop Raymond Pena in 1992 that he had abused boy 20 yrs ago. Died 10/07. | El Paso, TX | Source: San Antonio Light 3.6.92; El Paso Times 10.29.07 |
Magaldi | Philip A. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man alleged abuse in Boston in 1999 suit while Magaldi was part of Providence Diocese. Plaintiff died; suit dismissed in 2000. Left Providence in 1988 after claims of financial mismanagement, Moved to Ft. Worth Diocese under Bp. Delaney in 1990. Pled guilty 1992 to embezzlement. Back as active priest after 8 months. Accusation in 1997 in Ft. Worth. Still active until 1999 accusation. Retired. HIV positive. Lacization requested but he died 8/08. Another claim settled 8/21/12 in Ft. Worth. | Providence, RI | Source: UPI 5.07.92 ; Dallas Morning News 12.12.98; Dallas Morning News 4.26.99; Boston Herald 7.23.99; Ft. Worth Star Telegram 12.08.00; Dallas Morning News 12.14.00; Telegram & Gazette 12.16.00; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; New Oxford Review 6.17.05; Star Telegram 2.16.06; CBS 11 8.11.06; Star Telegram 11.28.06; Dallas Morning News 11.28.06; Dallas Morning News 11.29.06; Star Telegram 11.29.06 Assignments: Star Telegram 11.30.06 (add'l article); Dallas Morning News 2.14.08 (add'l article); Star Telegram 8.13.08 (add'l article); Star Telegram 8.21.12 (add'l article); Fort Worth Diocese 6.10.05; Documents from the Secret Archives of the Ft. Worth Diocese |
| Magee | Patrick Francis | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Worked in Trenton. Returned to Ireland on vacation in 2003 where he was accused of abuse by man who said abuse occurred there more than 30 yrs previously when Magee was a seminary student. Allegations of abuse of 2 adults also raised in Trenton. Chargesin Ireland dropped in 2004 after alleged victim's suicide. Magee returned to Trenton and asked to be reinstated. He is shown as retired in 2007-2010 Catholic Directories. | Trenton, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 1.03.04; Asbury Park Press 1.04.04; Asbury Park Press 1.08.04; Irish Voice 1.13.04; Ocean County Observer 3.28.04; Asbury Park Press 8.14.04; Asbury Park Press 10.02.04; Asbury Park Press (AP) 12.21.04 |
Magel | John E. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Retired 1995. Placed on leave 6/02 when one man filed suit against Archdiocese which alleged that Magel exposed himself to a group of boys by preparing a meal in the nude while on a camping trip. Same Plaintiff also alleged abuse by a parochial school teacher. Magel was returned to active (retired) status 3/03 when Archbishop Kelly determined there was no evidence he had abused children. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 7.16.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 9.29.02; Courier-Journal 10.20.02; Courier-Journal 3.24.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Maguire | Felix H. | 1950 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Police investigation of allegations against Maguire in 1984 was suddenly dropped for no known reason. Medically retired in 1993 and moved to Florida. Jury awarded one plaintiff $262,803 in 1995 trial that was sealed from the public. Sued 1/03 by 21 yr old man who alleged assault when he was 15. Claims against Maguire were included in the 10/05 $22M settlement between Archdiocese and 45 people alleging abuse by 14 priests. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 3.11.93; Hartford Courant 3.28.93; Hartford Courant 3.9.02; Hartford Courant 8.11.02; Hartford Courant 2.9.03; Associated Press 10.31.05; Hartford Courant 11.1.05; NY Times 11.1.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Maguire | Joseph T. | 1973 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Transferred 3 times in first 14 months after ordination. Diocese investigated 1974 allegation. Became Stigmatine in 1981. Investigated by police 1986. He was working in Ireland at the time and nothing done.No assignment since 1981 and faculties withdrawn 1994. Some claims in 11/02 settlement. 2 men filed criminal charges in 2003. Convicted 2004 and sentenced to 44 yrs prison. 8 others offered to testify as to his crimes against them. Died 2/05 while still in prison. Worked in Boston. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 2.16.02; Union Leader 2.16.02; Union Leader 5.18.02; Union Leader 5.29.02; Associated Press 9.6.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; WMURChannel 5 2.26.03; Foster's Daily Democrat 4.17.03; Union Leader 4.5.03; Boston Herald 5.21.03; Union Leader 6.6.03; Union Leader 2.27.04; Union Leader 3.4.04; WMURChannel.com 3.22.04; Union Leader 5.4.04 Assignments: Union Leader 2.23.05 (add'l article); NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 (add'l article); Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 1.27.10 (add'l article); Daily News Tribune 1.27.10 (add'l article); Tribune 2.7.10 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Maguire | Thomas H. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Took voluntary leave 10/28/12 without privileges after recent allegations of engaging in "inappropriate behavior in the presence of minors." He has served as pastor at Saint Helen Mother of the Emperor Constantine Parish in Norwell since 2001. | Boston, MA | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 10.28.12; Boston Globe 10.29.12; Patriot Ledger 10.29.12; WCVB 10.29.12; Boston Herald (AP) 10.29.12 |
Mahan | Paul J. | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | A 2000 suit claimed Mahan abused two of his nephews in 1994-1995 Another was filed in 1999. As of late 2002, at least 12 lawsuits had been filed against Mahan. More in 1/03. Archdiocese warned in 1994 and1995. Mahan was referred to as "dangerous" and"a threat to adolescent males." Sent for treatment twice. Privileges removed 1996. Involuntarily laicized 2/98. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 1.14.99; Boston Globe 3.15.00; Boston Herald 6.14.00; Boston Herald 8.23.00; Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Herald 2.11.02; Boston Herald 2.25.02; Boston Herald 3.15.02; Boston Globe 5.17.02; Boston Herald 5.17.02; Boston Globe 5.23.02; Deposition of Bishop John McCormack 6.3.02; Concord Monitor 6.6.02; Boston Herald 9.19.02; Boston Globe 9.19.02 Assignments: The Day 1.30.03 (add'l article); Documents From Manchester Report 3.3.03 (add'l article); Massachusetts Attorney General's Report, p. 70 (PDF p. 76) 7.23.03 (add'l article); National Catholic Registry 8.25.11; BA.org Assignment Record |
| Maher | Daniel J. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 9/05. Accused of abuse of 1 youth in 1973. Maher denied the allegations. Cleared by diocesan investigation 9/05 and returned to duty. Plaintiff's atty said in 9/05 that a second victim had come forward. Maher still active priest in 2007. | Albany, NY | Source: Troy Record 5.19.05; Albany Times Union 5.19.05; Albany Times Union 9.3.05; Empire Journal 9.6.05; Empire Journal 9.9.05; Conservative Voice 9.9.05 |
Mahon | Gerald | 1971 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Mahon, Vicar General and former director of Vocations for Diocese, was accused of improprieties by two seminarians in cases that were never publicized and were settled out of court and sealed in early 1990s. Both settlements involved under $100K, mostly for counseling. One involved a seminarian who also implicated priests in 2-3 other dioceses. Other involved seminarian's allegations against Mahon, 3 other bishops and another vicar general. This was resolved by offering counseling and career training. | Winona, MN | Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press 4.19.95; Sunday Oregonian 10.10.04 |
Mahoney | John F. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named for the first time in 4/03 lawsuit, Mahoney allegedly spanked and caressed the bare buttocks of an 11 yr old boy on trip to West Point in 1967. Future attempts to molest the boy "occurred in the sacristy, the bell tower and in defendant's car." He became an Air Force Chaplain in 1966 and retired from Air Force in 1984 as Lt. Col. Mahoney died in June 2000 per his obituary. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 6.29.00; Newsday 4.15.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Mahoney | Robert | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per April 2002 article, two men filed civil suits in 1992 and 1993 against diocese and Mahoney. First plaintiff claimed abuse from 1981-1983 at an elementary school in South Bend; second claimed abuse from 1970-1972 at school in Mishawaka. Suits were dismissed 12/93 and 2/94 "with prejudice". No reasons were provided. (Note: May have been confidential settlements???). Laicized 7/25/06 per 11/18/07 snnounvrmrny. | Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN | Source: Marshall County Life 8.16.92; Chicago Tribune 12.13.93; South Bend Tribune 2.19.94; South Bend Tribune 4.1.02; Today's Catholic 11.18.07 |
Mahony (Bp) | Roger | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Twice accused of abuse. Never substantiated so no action taken. Retired 2011. Shown in 2013 release of documents to have "maneuvered behind the scenes to shield molester priests, provide damage control for the church and keep parishioners in the dark about sexual abuse in their parishes." As of 2/1/13, his successor, Archbishop Gomez, stripped Mahony of all administrative or public duties. Still Bishop in Good Standing & will help elect new Pope.. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; The Media Report 1.28.13; ABC 6 1.31.13; LA Times 2.1.13; Statement by Archbishop Gomez 2.1.13; Statement by Archbishop Gomez in Spanish 2.1.13; St. Augustine Record 2.1.13; National Catholic Reporter 2.1.13; Coshocton Tribune 2.1.13; BBC News 2.1.13; CNN 2.1.13; Redlands Daily Facts 2.1.13; Catholic News Agency 1.31.13; NY Times 2.1.13; NBC Southern California 1.2.13 Assignments: LA Weekly 2.1.13 (add'l article); Religion News Service 2.1.13 (add'l article); Cardinal Roger Mahony Blogs 2.1.13 (add'l article); National Catholic Reporter 2.1.13 (add'l article); Statement by Archbishop Gomez 2.1.13 (add'l article); LA Times 2.9.13 (add'l article) |
Maiers | Brennan | 1963 | P | Accused | Benedictine | Man filed suit 2/92 saying Maiers abused him at age 9 in 1966. Suit settled out of court in late 1992. Maiers admitted abuse and also that he had been arrested for soliciting an undercover officer at adult movie theater in 1984. Also admitted to sexual relationships with a woman and 2 men in NY in 1970s. Abbot did not want to restrict him but finally did when suit was filed. Living under restriction at St. John's Abbey. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Star Tribune 10.22.92; St. Louis Post Dispatch 2.21.93; Associated Press 4.30.02; Star Tribune 6.7.02; Star Tribune 9.29.02; St. Cloud Times 10.2.02; National Catholic Reporter 12.13.02; St. Cloud Times 7.6.03; St. John's Abbey Website 6.1.07; Star Tribune 3.30.11; St. Cloud Times 4.1.11 |
| Maio | Daniel C. | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in 1966 and left priesthood in 1974. Died in 2006. Civil suit filed 3/2010 alleges that Maio abused one 15 yr old youth between 1968-1969 while Maio was serving as youth director for the Diocese. Plaintiff claims that Maio gave him and other youths alcohol and marijuana and played strip poker with them. 2nd Suit filed 4/10 allege same circumstances. Both suits settled 5/11 with unknown terms. In 7/11, one accuser was still waiting for Bishop to call his mother to apologize. | Pueblo, CO | Source: Mercury News 3.18.10; Statement by Mermelstein & Horowitz 3.18.10; KION (AP) 3.18.10; Pueblo Chieftain 3.19.10; SOA World 4.6.10; Pueblo Chieftain 4.7.10; Pueblo Chieftain 5.18.11; Natinal Catholic Reporter 7.6.11 |
Maio | Eugene A. | 1960 ? | P | Sued | Jesuit | Accused in suit of sexually abusing one person at Marymount High School in Los Angeles, during the time Maio was on the faculty of the Jesuits' Loyola University. Previously trained in Kansas City KS archdiocese as student priest, and afterward was on faculty of the Jesuits' St. Louis University in St. Louis archdiocese for 2 years. May have been laicized in 1970 or 1971. Was living in Akron OH area in 2003. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; LA Times Database 4.20.06; St. Louis American 5.13.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Makowski | Mark J. | 1987 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Charged 1/95 with molesting a 16-year-old boy in the rectory after giving the boy alcohol. Abuse allegedly involved penetration. Initially pleaded not guilty but in a plea bargain pleaded guilty on 3/29/95 to fourth-degree misconduct. Sentenced to six months in jail and seven years' probation. At some point he became affiliated with the MN Episcopal Diocese. He was not a priest and arrangements were in place to monitor him while on church property. | Duluth, MN | Source: Duluth News-Tribune 3.30.95; St. Paul Pioneer Press 3.31.95; Duluth News-Tribune 5.15.00; Duluth News-Tribune 2.12.08; Duluth News-Tribune 2.13.08; Statement from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota 2.18.08 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
Malawy | Michael D. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from ministry in 2004 after allegations of sexual misconduct in early years of ministry. Vatican permanently removed him from active ministry in 6/06. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 8.23.04; Grand Rapids Press 8.23.04; Detroit Free Press 6.6.06; WOOD 6.6.06 |
| Malboeuf | Ronald | 1965 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man filed suit 3/03 alleging that he had been sexually abused in mid-1960s by Malboeuf, beginning when he was about 11 and continuing for 2-3 yrs. Diocese removed Malboeuf after a man went to diocese officials in 1988 to complain that Malboeuf had abused him for about 5 years beginning when he was 10. 2 claims against Malboeuf settled 8/04 as part of $7.5M settlement between 45 claimants and the Diocese involving 18 priests. Malboeuf left ministry in 1988 and was voluntarily laicized 12/89. | Springfield, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.23.02; Berkshire Eagle 3.24.03; Springfield Republican 7.6.03; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 |
| Malee | Kevin J. | 1978 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Criminally charged with 2 counts 11/87. 1988 civil suit accused Malee of assaulting same 15 yr old for two years at rectory, church, family home and while on vacation with family. Malee countersued. Helena Diocese had one archival file and the Great Falls Diocese has two secret archives files. In 1990 Judge denied Plaintiff's request for discovery of these files. Malee ended up in San Diego. | Great Falls-Billings, MT | Source: Spokesman Review 11.12.87; John v. Bp. of Great..; Cascade Cty, MT; # ADV-88-1174 |
Malicki | Jan | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 1998 suit accuses Malicki of abusing two women. One was minor (13) at time of abuse. Police investigated for 2 years; no charges filed. Civil suit dormant for 4 years until Florida Supreme Court ruled 3/2002 that churches not protected from negligent hiring and supervision claims. Malicki filed a suit in July 2002 against Archdiocese for publicly accusing him of wrongdoing. Suit dismissed in 6/2003. Malicki ordained in Poland in 1973; came to Florida in 1989. Women settled suit in 2005. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 7.23.98; Miami Herald 7.24.98; Miami Herald 3.19.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Miami Herald 3.23.03; Miami Herald 7.01.05; Miami Herald 9.28.06; NBC 6 9.28.06; Sun-Sentinel 9.29.06 |
Malloy | Joseph J. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2001 one man accused Malloy of fondling him on one occasion when he was 8 or 9. Malloy denied. Diocese investigation deemed the accusation "not credible" and Malloy is still an active priest as of 2009. While not named in any litigation, Malloy wasincluded in a 2001 global settlement of claims by 26 people against the Diocese and 5 priests over the years. Total settlement was approx. $15M. Both Diocese and Malloy still deny that he did anything. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 3.09.01; Hartford Courant 3.13.01; Connecticut Post 3.17.02; Associated Press 3.24.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Connecticut Post 12.1.09; News Time 12.2.09 Assignments: Assginment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Malloy | Robert Patrick | 1983 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested in 1998 and later charged with sexually exploiting at least 14 boys 1992-1998. Placed on leave. Indictment covered 42 charges. Charges dismissed 2/02 but refiled and in plea agreement 8/02 Malloy pleaded no contest to five lesser counts. Sentenced 9/02 to 5 yrs (less 5 days) probation. 2002 article says he had been writing anonymous, sexually explicit notes to teenage boys at St. Pius High School, offering to pay them for their semen. Served as police chaplain until 1998. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Albuquerque Tribune 12.18.98; Albuquerque Tribune 12.19.98; Albuquerque Tribune 1.5.99; Albuquerque Journal 2.4.99; Albuquerque Tribune 2.17.99; Albuquerque Journal 2.26.99; Albuquerque Journal 6.29.99; Associated Press 10.9.01; Albuquerque Tribune 8.2.02; Albuquerque Journal 8.3.02; Albuquerque Tribune 9.21.02; Albuquerque Tribune 11.20.02; Albuquerque Tribune 6.11.05 |
| Malone | Donald T. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 1988 from position as high school principal after he was accused of soliciting sex from a young teenage boy. then transferred to three parishes before being placed on permanent leave. Also arrested in 1979 for public lewdness at rest strop. | New York, NY | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Journal News 4.12.02 (in collection of articles) Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
| Malone | Emmet | 1947 | P | Settled | Franciscan | Accused in a 2004 lawsuit of molesting an 11-year-old boy in the early 1950s while instructing the boy how to pray. The Franciscans stated that "we believe something did happen," and the suit was settled. Malone also worked at Corpus Christi parish and school in the Chicago IL archdiocese. | San Antonio, TX | Source: WOAI-TV 5.26.04 |
Maloney | Edward J. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Maloney, who retired in 1999, was removed from active ministry 5/09 after allegations in 2007 & 2008 that he sexually abused two minor boys while assigned to St. Mark's Church in Chicago. Accusers did not want to testify before Review Board because they were afraid he would sue them but they finally did in 2009. Review board completed investigation & found allegations credible. Matter has now been referred to the Vatican for further action. | Chicago, IL | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Chicago 11.7.09; Chicago Sun Times 11.12.09; Chicago Breaking News 11.12.09; Chicago Tribune 11.13.09; WLS 11.12.09; Chicago Breaking News 11.15.09; Chicago Tribune 11.17.09; WGN 11.17.09; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 1.14.10 |
Maloney | Francis F. | 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Started career in Stubenville Diocese. Moved to Florida. Removed from Florida parish in 2002 after 17 yr old accused him of acting inappropriately around him. Youth said he found Maloney in bed with another man and that the priest would walk around his home nude while the youth was there. No criminal charges filed. Youth filed civil suit 3/03. Suit settled in 5/04 for less than $1 million. Maloney admitted to a long-term, "sporadic" sexual relationship with the other priest. | Palm Beach, FL | Source: Stuart News/St. Lucie News 5.04.02; Palm Beach Post 5.04.02; Palm Beach Post 5.10.02; Palm Beach Post 5.15.02; Palm Beach Post 1.16.03; Palm Beach Post 3.09.03; Sun Sentinel 3.12.03; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04; Palm Beach Post 5.08.04; Sun Sentinel (AP) 5.09.04 |
| Maloney | Thomas W. | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Maloney is accused in 6/08 civil suit of abuse of one youth in 1995-1996 when the boy was 8 yrs old. Maloney was assigned to Epiphany Catholic Church in Normal and the youth was an altar boy. Lawsuit says a woman reported abuse in 1995 or 1996 and a second woman came forward to say Maloney had molested her as a child in 1970s. Maloney retired in 9/02 because of "health reasons" and died 8/09. Authorities found insufficient evidence to file criminal charges. | Peoria, IL | Source: WEEK 6.11.08; Pantagraph 6.11.08; Peoria Journal Star 6.11.08; WMBD/WYZZ 6.11.08; Pantagraph 6.12.08; Pantagraph 11.6.08; Pantagraph 1.6.09; Pantagraph 1.20.09; Pantagraph 4.20.10; Pantagraph 8.24.10; Pantagraph 8.25.10; The Record 5.5.13 Assignments: Catholic Post 9.22.02 |
| Maloney | William F. | 1959 /1964 ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per new 8/11 Boston Archdiocese database, he was laicized in 1974 on other grounds. Accused in 2002 of abusing one person at St. Theresa's in North Reading, where Maloney was assigned briefly before he entered the Military archdiocese as a Navy chaplain. The complainant also accused the pastor, Msgr. John J. Lane. Served as Chaplain in Navy from 1968-1973. | Boston, MA | Source: Sherman Letter 4.12.02; National Catholic Register 8.25.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Malsch | David J. | 1967 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Bishop didn?t investigate 1984 claims that he molested 3 boys. Accused in 1991 of molesting a 15 yr old boy with emotional, learning & behavioral issues. 1992 criminal charges. Found guilty 1993. 5 yr suspended sentence; violated parole 1997 & sent toprison. 1995 civil suit. Sent to Wounded Brothers after release. Indicted 2003 on child porn while at W.B. Pled guilty 2005 and sentenced to 9 yrs federal prison. Released from Fed. prison 9/9/11. Mo. Sex Offender Register 12/11 says incarcerated in WI. | Superior, WI | Source: Chicago Tribune 11.6.92; Chicago Tribune 10.6.93; Chicago Tribune 11.10.95; Wausau Daily Herald 12.23.00; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.2.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.4.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.8.03; Duluth News Tribune (AP) 2.28.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch 2.28.05; Duluth News Tribune (AP) 3.2.05; Duluth News Tribune (AP) 12.9.05; WAOW 12.12.05; SNAP Statement 12.30.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Malzone | John D. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesa | Left ministry in 1970. Died in 2008. Name appears for first time on Joliet Diocese list of priests with credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors as revised 3/12/13. No information regarding allegations was found as of 3/16/13. | Joliet, IL | Source: Windy City Media Group 3.5.08; Diocese of Joliet List of Priests with Credible Allegations 3.12.13; Statement by the Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet 3.12.13; WGN 3.12.13; My Suburban Life 3.12.13 |
Mancuso | Joseph A. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 6/02 after recent allegations of past sexual abuse. Woman came forward in early 2002 to say that Mancuso abused her in late 1960s beginning when she was 14. Mancuso admitted to "some misconduct." No criminal prosecution because beyond statute of limitations. Mancuso initially told his parish that he was leaving for short time to undergo surgery but it was announced three weeks later that he had been removed because of the allegation. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 6.29.02; Albany Times Union 6.29.02; Albany Times Union 7.14.02; Albany Times Union 7.28.02; Times Union 5.8.08 |
| Mandeville | Lucien | 1935 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 youth in 1944 in Lewiston, 1 in early 1950s (who said Mandeville also abused his younger brother) in Rumford, and 1 during an unknown time frame. Retired in 1973 and died in 1984. Allegations were reported to Diocese in 2002. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Portland Press Herald (AP) 7.4.05; Portland Press Herald 7.17.05 |
| Mangen (Mangan) | Daniel J. | 1980 | P | Sued | Soc. Precious Blood | Last name is Mangen in 2002 & 1993 Catholic Directories. Per 3/02 story, woman accused Mangen of sexually abusing and raping her for 3 yrs in early 1980s when she was between 16 and 18. Suit filed1999. Mangen had acknowledged being sexually active with adults and minors but denied woman's claims. Did admit that he had been sexually active with two parishioners during the same time. Worked in Chile, SA 1984 and later in Peru. Believed to be in Valdivia, Chile as of 11/10 (not as priest). | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 3.10.02; NewsChannel5 (TV) 3.22.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Mann | Hubert | P | Settled | Diocesan | Mann, who died in 1972, is alleged to have abused a 15 year old youth in late 60s. 2002 article says Mann asked the boy to live with him at rectory after boy's foster father died. Mann would give him alcohol and then assault him. Claim was included in 11/02 $950K settlement re 16 Plaintiffs. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 5.31.02; Union Leader 10.12.02; Union Leader 12.9.02; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 | |
Mannetta | Andrew | 1983 | P | Sued | Capuchin | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of 1 19 yr old, mentally-challenged youth in 1997-1998. Parents of 2 altar boys complained of his behavior in 1994 but Diocese said it was not sexual in nature. Reassigned in 2002 to NY prior to civil suit being filed. Civil trial settled for $375K in 1/07 just before trial. Underwent treatment for sexual issues and alcohol abuse. Admitted giving alcohol to minor boys. 2010 articles allege abuse on Guam during seminary and 1st assignment. | Honolulu, HI | Source: Honolulu Star Bulletin 5.22.03; Honolulu Advertiser 5.23.03; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04; TheHawaiiChannel.com 1.03.07; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 1.06.07; Honolulu Advertiser 1.18.07; Honolulu Star Bulletin 1.19.07; Honolulu Advertiser 1.19.07; Pacific Daily News 1.19.07; KUAM 3.23.10; Marianas Variety 3.24.10; KUAM 3.25.10 |
Manning | C. (Charles) Robert | 1997 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Part of St. Louis Mo Archdiocese before transferring to Colorado. 1/21/12 announcement by Colorado Springs Diocese says he was removed from St. Gabriel the Archangel after allegation of abuse of a youth. Police investigation began 1/4/12. Arrested 5/22/12 on charges re 15 yr old boy. Sometimes referred to as Charles Robert Manning. Manning "retired" 2/23/12 due to "declining health." Additional charges filed 5/31/12. re same youth. Manning currently living in Mo. Pled not guilty 10/12. | Colorado Springs, CO | Source: Link to additional articles prior to 2.1.12; The Patch 2.1.12; The Gazette 2.3.12; Colorado Catholic Herald 5.21.12; Colorado Springs Gazette 5.22.12; CBS Denver 5.22.12; TheDenverChannel 5.23.12; The Patch 5.23.12; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.24.12; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.31.12; The Gazette 5.31.12; Riverfront Times 6.1.12; The Gazette 6.1.12; SNAP Statement 6.1.12; Colorado Connection 6.2.12 Assignments: The Gazette 7.19.12 (add'l article); Colorado Springs Gazette 10.19.12 (add'l article); SF Chronicle 10.19.12 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Manning | Paul F. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Acquitted by jury in 1994 of abusing an 11 yr old boy in 1993. Even after acquittal, he was not allowed to act as priest and all faculties removed in 1996. In 2002, man and woman came forward to say he had abused them as minors. Still on administrative leave as of 9/12 and canonical proceedings are still in process. He has continued to draw salary since 1996. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12.29.93; Boston Globe 1.7.94; Boston Globe 6.17.94; Boston Globe 6.18.94; Boston Globe 6.21.94; Boston Globe 6.22.94; United Press International 6.24.94; Boston Globe 6.26.94; Boston Globe 10.19.94; Boston Globe 12.10.02; Boston Herald 12.10.02; Boston Globe 3.5.03; Boston Globe 2.9.05; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; Boston Globe 9.9.12 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Same Record with Addendum |
| Manspeaker | Terry | D | Convicted | Diocesan | Manspeaker, a deacon, received 5 yrs probation in 1994 after pleading guilty to assaulting a 17 yr old teenage boy and to making sexual advances to a 14 yr old boy. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 1.27.95 | |
Manuppella | Anthony J. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of making unwelcome advances and discussing homosexual lifestyle with seminary student and taking him to gay bars. Suit filed 1999. Current status of lawsuits unknown. Pastor of St. Peter in Merchantville per 2011 New Jersey Provincial Directory. | Camden, NJ | Source: Courier Post 3.24.99; Daily Journal 11.8.99; Daily Journal 6.3.00; Brief in McKelvey v. Pierce, 51,840 (New Jersey 2001); New Jersey Provincial Directory, 2011, p. 228 |
Manville | Alexander | 1953 ? | P | Sued | Franciscan | Man filed suit 6/09 which alleged abuse by Manville and another priest, Gus Krumm, at Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in 1992-1993 when he was 8 yrs old. From 1960-1973 Manville was on faculty of Bishop Diego High School. He was a "non-practicing priest" in 2009 and currently lives in retreat house. Plaintiff's brother joined in suit 1/11 alleging abuse by both priests between 1990-1994. Diocese settled 8/11; order didn't. Jury found in favor of Order 10/11. | Orange, CA | Source: OC Register 6.11.09; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09; Orange County Register 1.20.11; Orange County Weekly 2.5.11; Mercury News 8.4.11; Orange County Register 10.12.11; Sacramento Bee 10.21.11; Orange County Register 10.21.11; Orange County Register 5.23.12 |
| Many | Charles S. | 1974 | P | Settled | Edmundite | Accused in 1986 of sexual misconduct with boy in Vermont in 1978. In 1994 another young man came forward to say Many had abused him in Connecticut some time between 1978-1981. Many was removed from parish work after the 1986 accusation. 1 suit settledfor $850K in 2001 but judge ordered new trial. Never held so Plaintiff never recovered any money. Many resigned from priesthood in 1994. | Norwich, CT | Source: The Day [New London CT] 10.09.01; Associated Press 10.12.01; Associated Press 5.12.02; The Day 5.14.02; The Day 2.11.04; The Day 2.04.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Manzione | Arthur | D | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from duty Aug., 2003. Accused of abuse in the early 1980s. Ordained as a deacon in 1979, Manzione was also an elementary school principal at the time of the abuse. Laicization announced 9/05. | New York, NY | Source: New York Times 8.21.03; Journal News 9.14.03; Journal News 8.21.03; Journal News 9.2.05 | |
Manzo | Fernando L. | 1983 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 1/04 by Manzo's nephew alleging abuse by his uncle for 4 years, beginning when Plaintiff was 8. Some of the abuse is alleged to have occurred at San Felipe De Jesus Parish in Nogales so Diocese is named as a Defendant. Police investigating. Bishop placed Manzo on leave in 12/03 and Manzo fled. Diocese reports he was "removed from priesthood" in 2010. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Arizona Daily Republic 12.8.03; Arizona Citizen 12.9.03; Arizona Daily Star 12.10.03; Arizona Daily Star 1.6.04; Arizona Daily Star 8.16.04; Tucson Citizen 12.4.04; Arizona Daily Star 12.4.04; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07; Chicago Tribune 3.11.12 Assignments: Fox 11 12.4.04; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d.; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests 8.5.11 |
| Manzo | Francis J. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Manzo is one of 12 priests and a religious brother named in October 2002 lawsuit against Diocese of Brooklyn filed by 43 plaintiffs. One man says Manzo violently abused him during early 1990s. Manzo has officially been on leave from diocese since 1995. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.16.02; USA Today 11.11.02 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. |
Maramba | Manuel Perez | ? | P | Settled | Benedictine | One man filed civil suit in 2004 in Fed. court in Albuquerque alleging that he was abused by Maramba in 1976 and 1977 at a parish in NM (then part of the El Paso Diocese but now part of Las Cruces Diocese). Maramba, a citizen of the Philippines, returned there in 1978; 1 article referred to him as foremost music composer of sacred text in the Philippines. Second suit filed 2/07 re abuse in 1970s. Both settled. 3rd suit settled 4/1//10. 4th suit filed 4/13/10 & settled 5/11. | El Paso, TX | Source: Santa Fe Reporter 7.07.04; Associated Press 8.07.04; Albuquerque Journal 8.07.04; KOBTV.com (AP) 2.28.07; El Paso Times 2.28.07; Las Cruces Sun-News 3.01.07; Sun-News 4.2.10; KOAT 4.2.10; Manila Standard Today 4.5.10; CathNews 4.13.10; Mercury News 4.14.10; El Paso Times 4.18.10; El Paso Times 5.11.10; Alamogordo Daily News 5.21.11; Sun-News 5.21.11 |
| Marcantonio | Robert A. | 1967 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Bishop Reilly knew in 1970 that Marcantonio had molested several 12-14 yr old boys. Marcantonio left for Ames Iowa in 1970 for treatment. He also apparently abused again in Dubuque Archdiocese. 1 civil suit filed 1991 in Iowa, Dubuque suit settled by 1994. 6 filed in 1993 and 1 in 1994 in Rhode Island. Some claims included in 9/02 settlement with Providence Diocese. Died 1999. One claim settled 8/08 as part of $1.326M settlement by Providence Diocese. Cited in 11/08 RICO suit. | Providence, RI | Source: UPI 11.15.90; Business Record 8.19.91; Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.18.94; Providence Journal-Bullentin 7.03.94; Providence Journal Bulletin 3.19.98; Associated Press 3.17.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.17.02; The Day 3.18.02; Telegram & Gazette 9.01.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02; Des Moines Register 9.18.06; Telegraph Herald 10.10.06; WHO 10.11.06; Providence Journal 8.31.08; Hartford Courant 12.31.08 Assignments: Dubuque Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06; BA.org Assignment Record |
| Mardaga | Ronald | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1986 Mardaga admitted to sexually abusing a minor in late 1970s. His faculties were removed in 1986. No information on sex of victim current status. Name appeared on Sept. 2002 list of priests accused of abuse which was released by Archdiocese of Baltimore. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 Assignments: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Margand | Paul | 1985 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Acused of fondling and molesting at least three boys on separate occasions within 2 yrs of ordination. Criminal charges filed 7/87 after one youth came forward. In 1988 Margand was found guilty. Served approx. 3 yrs. Released 1/91. Diagnosed in prisonas pedophile with "obsessive-compulsive personality disorder with paranoid and schizoid features." 4/02 story said he was a graduate student in criminal justice at Temple Univ. in Philadelphia. | Lincoln, NE | Source: United Press International 6.10.87; United Press International 6.22.87; United Press International 7.8.87; United Press International 7.10.87; United Press International 2.11.88; United Press International 6.21.89; Omaha World Herald 4.14.02; Omaha World Herald 4.14.02; Omaha World Herald 4.14.02 |
Mariano | Angel Crisostomo | 1992 | P | Convicted | Jesuit | Mariano was a cross-dresser who was convicted of child molestation in 1998 for performing oral sex on a teenage boy while posing as a 25 yr old woman. Served 5 months in jail. Jesuit leaders had reprimanded Mariano for sexual misconduct at least 5 yearsprior to the 1998 incident. Jesuits had apparently been moving him around since 1988. After release from prison he moved to Jesuit community at Los Gatos where other priests abused two mentally disabled residents. | San Jose, CA | Source: LA Times 3.24.02; San Jose Mercury 3.27.02; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.02; MetroActive 5.9-15.02; Dallas Blog 3.21.12 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record |
| Marie | Eva | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Nun. Named as an abuser of one youth in 1960s and 1970s at St. Thomas-St. Vincent Orphanage per civil suit filed in 2004 by approximately 50 people. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 7.23.05 | |
| Marie | Genevieve | N | Sued | Sisters of St. Francis | A man and a woman, both 60, allege in 8/07 civil suit that Sister Genevieve Marie, a nun and teacher at St. James School in McMinnville, engaged in acts of physical and mental cruelty toward them in the mid- to late 1950s. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 8.02.07; Statesman Journal 8.03.07; Catholic Sentinel 8.09.07 | |
| Marier | Edward | 1988 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 11/06 woman sued Marier and Bishop William Skylstad over allegations that the priest possessed child pornography. Woman said she found the porn in 1996 while cleaning the priest's room. She told the Bishop. Marier denied that it was child porn but was sent for treatment. Later reassigned. Woman says in suit that the bishop defamed her by publicly issuing a strongly-worded press release that supported Marier. Court dismissed lawsuit 3/07 on Defense Motion. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 11.14.06; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 11.14.06; Spokesman Review 11.17.06; Spokesman Review 3.31.07 Assignments: Assignment Record as created by BA.org |
| Marin | Miguel | 1978 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 17 yr old plaintiff and another boy spent night at rectory 4/96. Marin gave them alcoholic beverages and allowd them to watch an R-rated movie. After the boys went to sleep, Marin got into bed with them and attempted to "french kiss" plaintiff.Plaintiff stopped him but shortly began to exhibit signs of mental disturbance and was hospitalized. Parents filed suit on his behalf in August, 1996. Suit was settled in Sept. 1996 for $23,000. Still on leave as of 2002 OCD. | El Paso, TX | Source: Ruben v. Dio of El Paso; El Paso, Cty; # 96-2995 |
| Marion | Sister | N | Sued | Ursuline | Two allegations of abuse by Sister Marion at St. Ignatius Mission on Flathead Indian Reservation are included in 9/11 civil suit against Ursuline Order and Helena Diocese filed by 45 people against 4 nuns, 6 priests and 1 brother. | Helena, MT | Source: The Missoulian 9.27.11; John Does 1-16 et al v. Ursuline Sisters, Diocese of Helena, et al, Cause No. ADV-2011-936, Montana First Judicial District Court, Lewis & Clark County, 10.3.11 | |
| Marion Jude | Sister | N | Accused | Unknown | One pending claim against Sr. Marion Jude shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 2 | |
| Mark | (unknown) | B | Sued | Order? | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse from 1979-1983. Alleged victim committed suicide. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Pasadena Star-News 4.23.03 | |
Markey | Francis | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | From Ireland. Arrested 11/09 at age 81 in South Bend, IN on warrant from Ireland. Charges relate to abuse of one youth in Ireland in 1968. Suspended at least 3 times and in treatment 4 times, including Paracletes in NM in 1981. Worked w/ Paracletes for 4 years; left order in 1985. No communication w/ Irish diocese until 1990s. A priest of same name was in 1989 OCD as retired from Diocese of Monterey. Extradition granted 2/20/10. US suit filed 1/11. Died in Ireland 9/12. | New Ulm, MN | Source: Irish Independent 11.11.09; South Bend Tribune 11.10.09; RTE News 11.11.09; Irish Independent 11.12.09; South Bend Tribune 11.12.09; The Independent 11.12.09; Irish Independent 11.13.09; WLNS (AP) 11.13.09; RTE News (Ireland) 11.16.09; South Bend Tribune 11.16.09; South Bend Tribune 11.17.09; South Bend Tribune 11.19.09; Galway News 12.11.09; Irish Independent 12.11.09; WSBT 2.12.10 Assignments: Irish Independent 2.14.10 (add'l article); WSBT 2.18.10 (add'l article); WANE 2.18.10 (add'l article); Irish Independent 2.21.10 (aded'l article); South Bend Tribune 7.12.10 (add'l article); Irish Independent 9.20.12 (add'l article) |
Marks | William Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | 4 men filed suits 4/94 alleging abuse by Marks in late 1950s and early 1960s when he was assigned to St. John's in Hector. Two of the men were cousins. One of the men told his parents and they went to church trustees. In 1962 Marks was send to another parish. He died in 1979 at age 71. | New Ulm, MN | Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press 4.23 94; New Ulm Journal 5.22.94; Mille Lacs Messenger 7.15.09 | |
Marrer | Robert F. | 1950 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1995 of sexually abusing a 3- to 6-year-old girl in 1967-70. The abuse is alleged to have included rape. Marrer took a leave of absence in 1971 and died in 1996. | Steubenville, OH | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer (AP) 2.9.06; The Post 2.27.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Marron | Michael Victor | 1930 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Marron, a priest of the Clogher Diocese in Ireland, is named on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. He served in the diocese at 5 parishes between 1961-1963 and then left diocese at Bishop's request. Personnel File released 10/10. 1963 letter says he was overly-familiar with children, particularly girls. He is deceased. Brother of accused abuser Peter J. Marron. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
Marron | Peter Joseph | 1936 | P | Accused | Augustinian | Born in Ireland but came to US at age 16. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. Navy Chaplain 1945-1969. Died 3/98 at age 91.Brother of Michael V. Marron, also accused abuser. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Untion Tribune 3.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Records Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Marsh | John ""Jack"" | 1958? | P | Settled | Diocesan | Marsh resigned from active priesthood in late 1988. He admitted molesting about 10 boys. Named in 2002 civil suit by 3 brothers and their mother. The brothers accused him of abuse between 1969-1973. Settled 12/03 for $425K. Youngest brother of the 3 original plaintiffs filed his own suit in late 1/05. Marsh may have been laicized in 1989. He was deposed in the Paul Conn case. Named in new suit 6/11 by 1 man. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.12.02; Seattle Times 7.12.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 12.12.03; Seattle Times 12.12.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 2.01.05; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 6.14.11 |
| Marshall | Thomas R. | 1959 ? | P | Charged | Paulist | Charged with 20 counts lewd acts upon child under 14 between 1959-1963 (at least 3 accusers). Moved to Canada; DA attempting to extradite as of 2003. Named in 12/03 civil suit. In residence at Paulist Centre for Catholic Evangelization Toronto, ON, Canada per Paulist website accessed 9/19/09. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 3.26.03; Associated Press 3.26.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Marshall | William Hodgson (Hod | 1951 | P | Charged | Basilian (C.S.B.) | Ordained in Canada. School principal in Toronto & Windsor from 1952-1956. Worked at St. Thomas High in Houston, TX from 1956-1957. Returned to Canada. Also did missionary work in St. Lucia. First allegation made in 1998 re abuse in 1969. Retired 1997. Treated at St. Luke's. Charged in 2010 with abuse in Toronto & Windsor in 1950s and 1980s. Pled guilty 6/11 to abuse of 16. Prison: 2 yrs. Released 10/12. More suits 12/11. Order denies any allegations re time in Houston, TX. 6 mo house arrest 3/4/13. | Galveston-Houston, TX | Source: Montreal Gazette 5.21.10; Windsor Star 5.22.10; Windsor Star 5.22.10; Windsor Star 5.22.10; Houston Chronicle 6.21.10; Windsor Star 7.3.10; Toronto Star 8.9.10; Windsor Star 8.10.10; Toronto Star 9.23.10; Windsor Star 9.23.10; Globe and Mail 9.23.10; CBC News 9.24.10; Windsor Star 9.24.10; Windsor Star 10.13.10; Toronto Star 10.14.10 Assignments: CBC News 10.14.10 (add'l article); CTV 10.14.10 (add'l article); Toronto Star 10.22.10 (add'l article); Globe and Mail 10.22.10 (add'l article); Vancouver Sun 6.9.11 (add'l article); StarPhoenix 7.8.11 (add'l article) |
Marsicek | Robert "Bob" | 1968 | P | Accused | S.D.S. Salvatorian | Assigned to St. Pius X parish in Wauwatosa, WI in 2001. Removed 3/28/13 when teacher reported questionable/inappropriate behavior with a student at School. He was ordered to stay away from children and is under the supervision of his Order pending police investigation. No criminal charges to be filed as of 4/12/13. Order reviewing allegations. Similar incidents in Sacramento Diocese 1980s-1990s were reported to WI in 5/13 and police late 2012. No charges in 2nd Investigation 5/8/13. | Sacramento, CA | Source: 620WTMJ.com 3.29.13; Excerpt from History of St. Pius Parish accessed 3.30.13; WISN 3.30.13; Wauwatosa Patch 3.31.13; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.1,13; Fox 6 4.1.13; Wauwatosa Patch 4.12.13; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.12.13; Statement by Parish 4.12.13; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.16.13; Modesto Bee 4.15.13; News 10 4.15.13; KCRA 4.15.13; Fox 40 4.15.13; Wauwatosa Patch 4.15.13 Assignments: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.16.13 (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.17.13 (add'l article); Wauwatosa Patch 4.18.13 (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.18.13 (add'l article); Journal Times 4.19.13 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment |
| Marsico | Guy D. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1994, man told diocese that he had been abused by Marsico in 1982 when he was 13. Marsico was assigned to St. Leo the Great in Rohrerstown and later to St. Rose of Lima in York. Diocese investigated and removed Marsico from active ministry without privileges. Diocese arranged for Marsico to pay for man's therapy and medication. It denied him any type of settlement because it said it had no knowledge of the sexual abuse at the time it happened. | Harrisburg, PA | Source: Patriot-News 4.4.11; NECN 4.11.11; Patriot News 2.13.13 |
| Martell | Dennis L. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per a 9/02 Status Report from Detroit Archdiocese, Martell had been ordained for the Archdiocese but has been laicized. Name also appears on the Detroit Archdiocese Status Report of 5/04. His name appeared in 1993 Catholic Directory but not in 2002 edition. | Detroit, MI | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Archdiocese Status Report 11.02; Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report 10.09 |
| Martin | James Aloysius | < 1934 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 between 1934-1938 per Archdiocesan report. Retired 1954. Died per report. . | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Martin | John | 1918 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Two men came to Diocese 6/10 to allege abuse by Martin. Notices were placed in two church bulletins and four more accusers came forward. All alleged abuse in 1950s-early 1960s. Martin served as pastor of St. Mary Parish in Morrice before going to St. Isidore Parish in Laingsburg from 1941 to 1966 He retired in 1966 when church burned down and died in 1968. Thus far, all of the accuers are from Laingsburg. Bishop said he believes allegations to be true. | Lansing, MI | Source: Argus-Press News 8.24.10; Argus-Press News 8.24.10; Lansing State Journal 8.24.10; Michigan Radio 8.24.10; Statement by Diocese of Lansing 8.24.10; Detroit Free Press 8.24.10; Detroit Free Press 8.25.10; Lansing State Journal 8.25.10; Lansing State Journal 8.25.10; Lansing State Journal 8.26.10 |
| Martin | John F. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 10/09 alleged that Martin and another priest, Andrew Burke, sexually assaulted him on multiple occasions in early 1970s when he worked as a Janitor at St. Pius X Parish. Some of the abuse occurred prior to his 18th birthday. Martin died in late 1970s. This is believed to be first case naming Martin. | Pueblo, CO | Source: Denver Post 10.21.09; Pueblo Chieftain 10.22.09 | |
| Martin | Jon C. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Assigned to St. Martin's Parish in Boston AD when he took a 14 yr old boy and his brother to his family home in NH in 1965 to shovel snow and chop wood and allegedly groped the boy. Man reported abuse in 2002. Martin took leave in 2000 and resigned in 2001 from position as pastor of the church where convicted child molestor Chris Reardon worked after claims that he ignored complaints about Reardon. Per 8/11 Boston AD database, accusations found unsubstantiated. Retired; privileges still restricted. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 10.19.00; Boston Globe 2.24.01; Boston Herald 8.20.01; Boston Globe 11.1.01; Boston Herald 1.29.02; Boston Globe 2.1.02; National Review 2.11.02; Boston Herald 2.17.02; Boston Globe 6.6.02; Boston Globe 1.31.03; Documents from Manchester Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Boston Globe 3.5.03; National Catholic Register 8.25.11 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
Martin | Kenneth J. | 1989 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested 2001 for child sex abuse while a lay teacher at Loyola Blakefield H.S. in 1970s. Adjudicated in 12/01, no trial. Court ruled "probation before judgment." On list of abusive priests released by Bp Saltarelli 11/16/06. Also on list released by Baltimore Archdiocese 9/02. "Formally barred" by Vatican 9/08. Worked for entity owned by Chicago Arch. for several yrs after sentence. Wilmington paid cash payments until 11/09. Blocked release of personnel files 12/12. Pension reinstated by Court 12/12. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Baltimore Sun 6.27.01; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Chicago Sun-Times 2.28.03; Chicago Sun-Times 3.1.03; Chicago Sun-Times 3.2.03; Chicago Sun-Times 3.7.03; National Catholic Reporter 3.10.04; National Catholic Reporter 3.31.06; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.19.06; Chicago Sun-Times 9.9.08; Chicago Sun-Times 10.18.08; Chicago Sun-Times 10.23.08; Examiner 11.12.08; Pocono Record 11.28.09 Assignments: NECN 8.11.11 (add'l article); News Journal 8.12.11 (add'l article); Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 2.16.12; News Journal 12.6.12 (add'l article); ABC 27 12.18.12 (add'l article); BA.Org Parish Assignments of Accused Delaware Priests |
Martin | Kenneth L. | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of two teenage brothers. One told Bishop in 1983 but nothing done. Martin later moved to prominent position in Diocese and then returned to parish ministry. Man went to bishop again in 1996 or 1997. Martin removed for a time and then was returned to duty as hospital chaplain. Successfully sued to keep personnel file from being released in Bankruptcy. | Newark, NJ | Source: Mark Crawford, Testimony before the NJ Senate, 1.26.04; Jersey Journal 1.9.12; News Journal 12.6.12 |
| Martin | Patrick H. | 1937 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in a 2/26/04 suit of sexually abusing altar boys at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Manhattan. Three plaintiffs allege abuse 1955-61, beginning at age 11, 10, and 13, with one claiming >200 incidents during 5 years. Martin also had a disciplinary role at parish grammar school. Suit claims other altar boys besides the plaintiffs were abused. | New York, NY | Source: Complaint 2.26.04 |
| Martin Marie | 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. Man claimed that she beat him when he tried to tell her about rape by Gilbert Gauthe when Gauthe was still a seminarian. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times Picayune 8.25.05; Times Picayune 3.14.06; Times Picayune 10.20.09; City of Angels 10.25.09 | |
| Martinez | Armando | 1961 | P | Accused | Servants of Paraclete | Martinez received counseling from Paracletes in 1988. In 1993, he was relieved of his duties after allegation of 1992 abuse of minor. Retired in 1994 after he was accused of sexual misconduct with a boy 20 yrs ago. Civil suit filed. In 5/94 Martinez wasfound murdered onthe road to the Paraclete retreat. The police arrested a man who claimed Martinez fondled him after they had both been drinking. The man was later sentenced to 50 yrs in prison for the murder. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Albuquerque Tribune 5.6.97; Santa Fe New Mexican 5.7.97; Albuquerque Tribune 5.7.97; Santa Fe New Mexican 5.9.97; Albuquerque Tribune 5.9.97; Albuquerque Journal 5.10.97; Albuquerque Journal 11.20.97; Albuquerque Journal 2.4.98; Albuquerque Journal 3.3.98 |
| Martinez | Charles | 1980 | P | Sued | Francisan | Civil suit filed 12/93 alleged Martinez abused one youth from 1977-1983, beginning when the plaintiff was 12 and Martinez was studing to be a Franciscan Friar. Martinez would take the boy with him on trips throughout the U.S. Martinez denied all allegations but was suspended when allegations surfaced 4/93. Some defendants dropped 4/95 after settlement with one. Remaining portion against Martinez was dismissed 5/95. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Romero v. Fanciscian...;Bernalillo Cty, NM; #D-202-CV-9311111; Albuquerque Journal 5.7.95; Albuquerque Journal 5.23.95 |
| Martinez | Ernest | B | Sued | Salesian | Accused of abuse of 1 from 1965-1966 per archdiocesan report. He was assigned to St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower at the time. Working at Bishop Mora High School per 1989 Official Catholic Directory. Named in at least 1 civil suit. He was last known to be at Salesian provincial headquarters in San Francisco. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; InjuryBoard.com 1.28.08; City of Angels 3.19.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Martinez | Luis (Louis) | P | Settled | Sons of the Holy Family | Two civil suits filed against Martinez in NM in 1994. Both allege that Martinez abused minor females. No dates for abuse are given in either suit. Martinez allegedly left the priesthood but no information on laicization. At least one suit (maybe both) settled by Archdiocese of Santa Fe and Sons of the Holy Family 12/95. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Santa Fe New Mexican 1.11.96 | |
| Martinez | Ruben D. | 1968 | P | Sued | Oblates of Mary Immaculate | Accused of abuse of 7 between 1970-1981 per archdiocesan report. At least 2 civil suits filed Dec. 2003. Working in Oakland diocese in 2003. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Martinez | Samuel F. | B | Sued | FSC - Brothers of the Christian Schools | One man filed suit 3/03 alleging abuse when he was a sophomore /Jr. at Cathedral High in El Paso in mid 1980s. Others came forward to allege abuse. One was abused in New Orleans before Br. Sam was transferred to El Paso. Suit settled 7/04. One of the additional plaintiffs also filed suit in 5/04. Criminal investigation pending as of 2004. Was working in Santa Fe when suit filed. Retired. Currently living in Lafayette, LA diocese. 2 men settled a suit 1/12 for $1.6M. New suit 3/12 & another 4/12. | New Orleans, LA | Source: El Paso Times 3.5.03; KFoxTV.com 5.2.08; El Paso Times 5.10.10; Diocese of Lafayette Website: 2011 Jubilarians 5.9.11; KVIA 1.20.12; El Paso Times 1.20.12; El Paso Times 1.21.12; Santa Fe New Mexican 3.5.12; El Paso Times 4.5.12; KFOX 14 4.6.12 | |
Martinez, Jr. | Frank R. | 1982 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of propositioning a 15-year-old boy in a motel room in 1986. Boy told parents and civil suit filed. It settled for approx. $22,500. Placed on leave 1987. Diocese asked Vatican to laicize him but Vatican ruled he was entitled to a church trial.Laicized in 2008. Also worked in Springfield IL and Rochester NY dioceses. | Davenport, IA | Source: Des Moines Register 2.26.04; Des Moines Register 7.08.04; WQAD 1.18.05; Des Moines Register 1.19.05; Docese of Davenport Creditors' Committee 8.27.07; Quad-City Times 7.10.08 Assignments: BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 |
| Martini | Richard M. | 1980 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 youth in 1990-1991 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Seminary per archdiocesan report. Suit filed 12/03. Archdiocese says it had investigated and allegations were unfounded. Still active as of 12/06/06. Suit settled as part of 12/06 $60M settlement re 22 priests. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Los Angeles Times 2.7.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; Ten-Minute Activist 4.02.06; Ventura County Star 12.02.06; LA Times 12.02.06; Palisadian-Post 12.06.02; City of Angels 12.07.07; The Signal 4.8.10; olphsc.org 4.8.10; The Tidings 4.12.10 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Martins | Nilo C. | P | Convicted | Unknown | Brazilian pediatrician and order priest. Convicted 1985 of abuse of boy, age 12. Sent for treatment before conviction. Served only about 5 weeks of 23-46 month sentence. Immediately deported/returned to Brazil. Remained active priest there for for many years. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Daily News 4.27.02; Philadelphia Daily News 4.29.02; Associated Press 4.30.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.16.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.23.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report--Patterns; National Catholic Reporter 4.28.06 | |
| Martlock | Loville N. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on "medical leave" in Oct. 1993 after being accused of sexually abusing a young boy from age 8-12 beginning in 1974. At the time, Martlock was a religion teacher at Notre Dame High School. As of 2002, Martlock was retired, and living out of state, He no longer functioned as a priest. | Buffalo, NY | Source: Buffalo News 4.21.94; Buffalo News 4.02.02 |
Martone | James A. | D | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained as permanent deacon in 1983. Placed on leave in 2004 after allegations he abused a child beginning in 1991 and continuing for several years. Marton also placed on leave from his job as business manager of a third parish pending results of theinvestigation. Diocese announced 5/05 that review board found allegations to be credible. Permanently removed from ministry. | Springfield, MA | Source: Boston Globe (AP) 5.12.04; Republican 6.02.04; Press Release by Diocese of Springfield 5.11.05; Springfield Diocese List of Accused Religious with Credible Allegations 8.30.11 | |
| Mary Anne | Patricia | N | Sued | Unknown | In civil suit to be filed 8/3/07, one man who was born in 1955 alleges that Sister Patricia Mary Anne, a nun and teacher at the Madeline School in Portland, sexually abused him as many as 100 times over a two-year period beginning in 1964. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 8.02.07; Statesman Journal 8.03.07; Catholic Sentinel 8.09.07 | |
| Mary Asia | Sister | N | Accused | Unknown | Two or more pending claims against Sr. Mary Asia shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1 | |
| Mary Claudine | Sister | N | Settled | Unknown | Name included in Diocese's 9/02 $13.5 mil mass settlement in 36 sexual abuse lawsuits alleging abuse by 11 priests and a nun. No other information found. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02 | |
| Mary Jane | Sister | N | Sued | Sisters of St. Mary of the Presentation | Accused in a 2005 suit of sexually abusing a girl age 6-7 in 1960-61 at St. Patrick Catholic School in Washington. Her current status was unknown in 2005. | Peoria, IL | Source: Copely News Service 11.30.05; Journal-Star 12.1.05 | |
| Mary Jane (in Louisville) | Sister | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | In a 7/22/04 amendment to a suit, Sr. Mary Jane was accused of abusing a girl at Presentation Academy. Same plaintiff also alleged abuse by 2 other nuns: Sr. Caroline Mary Schneider and Sr. Jean. Order confirmed that there was a nun by that name at the school. Sister was removed from ministry pending investigation. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 7.23.04; Courier-Journal 9.12.04 | |
| Mary Joanne | Sister | N | Accused | Unknown | One pending claim against Sr. mary Joanne shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 2 | |
| Mary Mark | Sister | N | Sued | Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph | Accused in suit filed 5/11/04 of sexually abusing a boy age 16 at the Boston School for the Deaf in 1958. Allegations included intercourse. The complainant accused another nun of physically abusing him; those accusations were dismissed 9/7/05 on SOL grounds. Initial suit named 9 plaintiffs and 14 defendants, 2 of whom removed themselves from ministering to children. More suits were filed. Witnesses regarding pattern and practice at the school were barred; all suits were withdrawn or dismissed. | Boston, MA | Source: AP 5.11.04; Enterprise 5.12.04; Boston Herald 5.12.04; AP 5.12.04; Enterprise 5.20.04; Enterprise 8.18.04; Patriot Ledger 8.18.04; Boston Globe 11.9.04; Boston Herald 3.10.05; Boston Globe 10.8.05; Boston Globe 2.4.06; Patriot Ledger 2.7.06; Patriot Ledger 4.12.06; Patriot Ledger 4.28.06; National Catholic Register 5.5.06 | |
| Mary Omer | 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. At least one claim included in almost $5.2M settlement with Archdiocese in Fall, 2009. In references to settlement, she is referred to as Mother Superior Mary Omer. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times Picayune 8.25.05; Times Picayune 3.14.06; Times Picayune 3.11.10 | |
| Mary Rosalia | Sister | N | Accused | Unknown | One pending claim against Sr. Mary Rosalia shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 2 | |
Maskell | A. Joseph | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 1994 civil suit alleges Maskell physically and sexually abused at least two girls at Seton Keough High School in late 1960s-early 1970s. Maskell is also the subject of an investigation into the murder of a nun in 1969. One of the students told her of abuse by Maskell. Nun disappeared shortly thereafter and was later found murdered. Maskell placed on leave in 1992; retd to duty 1993-1994. New allegations surfaced in 1994 and he was placed on leave again. He died in 2001. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 8.01.94; Baltimore Sun 8.04.94; Baltimore Sun 8.10.94; Baltimore Sun 8.25.94; Baltimore Sun 12.16.94; Baltimore Sun 2.14.95; Baltimore Sun 5.06.95; Baltimore Sun 8.21.96; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Baltimore City Paper 1.05.05 Assignments: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Mason | James E. | 1967 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | In 2000, man accused Mason of making sexual advances when he was junior in high school and at Univ. Diocese did not tell him that Mason had been found guilty in 1981 of sexually assaulting a student and placed on probation for 18 months. Absent on sick leave from 1987 through 1992 per Catholic Directory; "On duty outside the diocese" from 1993 to 2003. Believed to be drug abuse counselor in WI; may have undergone "voluntary laicization" in 2004. | La Crosse, WI | Source: Riverfront Times 8.25.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Massarella | Francis | 1941 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2003. Accused of abuse of girls more than 50 yrs previously. Archdiocese has admitted it knew of his history back in 1950s. Permanently removed from church ministry by the Vatican 10/05 but not laicized. Still under care of Archdiocese as of 4/07 because of ill health. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Archbishop's Statement in Cincinnati Enquirer 8.11.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 8.11.03; Dayton Daily News 8.11.03; Archdiocese of Cincinnati press release 10.12.05; Dayton Daily News 10.13.05; Dayton Daily News 4.22.07 |
| Massaro | Gabriel | 1966 | P | Accused | Capuchin Friar | Massaro, founder and longtime head of Youth Ministry program for Northeast province of the Capuchins, was accused in 2002 of molesting several boys, including one in Long Island and one from Queens, a number of years ago. He was removed from his assignment in New Hampshire (no claims of offense there) and placed on leave. Remains a priest without privileges. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Osceola (FL) Sentinel 3.21.98; Newsday 8.15.02; Associated Press 8.16.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
Massie | Daniel J. | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per August 2002 article, Massie was being removed from his parish because of history of inappropriate sexual behavior with minors. No other information supplied. Has been laicized per Archdiocese's list of accused priests dated 11/07. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.20.02; Milwaukee Catholic Herald 9.19.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee on Restricted Priests updated 11.26.07; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 3.3.12 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record |
Mataconis | Richard (Philip?) | 1965 | P | Sued | Salesian | Sued in 2002 by two men who accused him of abusing them at a New York junior seminary in the 1970s. Suit dismissed after missed filing deadline. Living in Rome in 2004 and conducting tours of Catacombs of St. Callistus. Has been referred to as Richard Matikonas or Philip Mataconis | Albany, NY | Source: Times Herald-Record 10.02.02; Dallas Morning News 9.12.04; SNAP Statement 3.11.13 |
| Mateo | Leonardo | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Extern priest from Philippines. Arrived in LA 1959. 2003 lawsuit alleged abuse of 1 in Calif in 1959. Left LA 1960. Ended up in Joliet Diocese in 1977 where allegations made in 1983 and 1991. Left Joliet diocese 1984, worked in Chicago [as chaplain at VA hospital?], and later returned to Archdiocese of Cebu. Died 2004. Name on 3/13 Joliet list of priests with credible allegations. . | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06; Chicago Tribune 4.11.06; Chicago Sun-Times 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06; My Suburban Life 3.12.13; Joliet Diocese List of Prests with Credible Allegations 3.12.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Mateos | Francisco | 1958 | P | Sued | Vincentian | Ordained in Spain 1958. Arrived in LA 1974. Accused of abuse of 1 between 1976-1979 per archdiocesan report. Sued Dec. 2003. Archdiocese investigated and says no grounds to remove. Still active priest. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 2.9.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Mathews | Abraham | P | Sued | Diocesan | Native of India. Ordained in Fuji. Came to Tyler TX diocese from West Indies (where he was transferred 5 times). Woman and daughter filed suit in Tyler 9/02 saying Mathews sexually exploited her while counseling her in a troubled marriage and that he physically and verbally abused her 12 yr old daughter. Mathews fled after Diocese withdrew their sponsorship. No info on current whereabouts. | Tyler, TX | Source: Case Referenced on Good Catholic Girls: How women are leading the fight to change the church by Angela Bonavoglia | |
Matson | Mark N. | 1976 | P | Convicted | Theatine Fathers | Accused of abuse of 2 in CO in 1987 and acquitted of abuse of 1 in 1989 in CA. Convicted 2000 in HI of 1998 sexual assault on 13 yr old boy. Sentenced to 20 years. Also served in San Antonio. Civil suit filed 2002. Another CO victim came forward in 2005 to allege abuse in 1982. He received $22.5K from the Order. New civil suit filed 4/10 re abuse in CO seminary in 1976. Matson in prison and on sex offender register in HI as of 12/11. Parole denied 2/12. | Denver, CO | Source: Denver Post 3.24.02; San Antonio Express News 4.28.02; Judgment of Conviction (HI) 5.5.02; Honolulu Advertiser 1.6.04; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04; Rocky Mountain News 10.22.05; Hawaii News New 4.22.10; Honolulu Advertiser 4.22.10; Denver Post 4.22.10; Westword 8.27.10; SNAP Statement 2.23.12 |
| Matte | Richard O. | 1964 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Church began investigation in 1992 after it received anonymous letter complaining of his behavior. Personnel file later showed 2 complaints in 1992 and at least 1 more by 11/93. Removed in 1994. By 3/02 six men had brought complaints against Matte and received settlements. He was sued at least twice. Voluntary laicization announced 6/10/05. Boston AD database in 8/11 says case concluded canonically. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Globe 2.16.02; Lowell Sun 2.16.02; Boston Globe 3.6.02; Lowell Sun 4.10.02; Boston Globe 6.5.02; Boston Herald 6.5.02; Lowell Sun 6.5.02; Lowell Sun 7.6.02; Manchester Union Leader 7.9.02; Lowell Sun 6.10.05; Boston Globe 6.10.05; Metro West Daily News 3.18.06; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; Salem News 8.26.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Maurer | Arthur R. | 1947 | P | Convicted | Josephite | Maurer pleaded guilty in 1993 to Federal charges of fondling a 12-year-old boy in 1992 on a cruise ship based in Port Canaveral, FL. Before plea, he was sent to Toronto for treatment. He was apparently retired and living in Baltimore from 1992 to 1993but 1993 Catholic Directory shows he was affiliated with Galveston-Houston Diocese. He died in 1993. Obit was in Houston TX newspaper. Name on 9/02 list from Archdiocese of Baltimore of Religious priests and brothers accused of sexual abuse of childre | Baltimore, MD | Source: Orlando Sentinel 8.11.93; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Maurer | Edward L. | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Maurer was one of several priests removed from duties in June, 2002. His name forwarded to local police for investigation. In October, 2002 Maurer and 11 other priests and 1 brother were named as abusers in civil suit filed by 43 men and women. Suit says that Maurer abused one boy who was allegedly also victim of James Collins. Also named as abuser of 2 boys in massive 10/03 lawsuit involving 24 priests. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.16.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 |
| Mawn | Benedict | 1945 | P | Sued | Passionist Fathers | Accused in 2005 suit of abuse of one boy at St. Gabriel's, Brighton in 1976. Assigned to Lowell, MA and South River NJ per 1989 Catholic Directory. Died in 1998. The suit involved multiple plaintiffs and named multiple priests as defendants. Attorney Durso said in 2011 that almost all claims were settled. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Passionist Historical Archives. 1998; JOHN DOE Nos. 30 - 68 and MARY ROE Nos. 6 - 8, v. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, C.A. 05-0006; BishopAccountability Letter to Dr. Mary Jane Doherty, Chairperson of the Archdiocese of Boston Review Board 7.27.11; Boston Globe 7.28.11; Boston Globe 11.20.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Maxwell | Bruce C. | 1975 | P | Accused | Crosier Fathers | Worked in Indiana in 1975, in Nebraska from 1975-1982, in Detroit from 1983-1989 and then a Navy chaplain from 1989 until 2002 when he was removed from duty for single instance of abuse with one minor. Died 2/17/06. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Archdiocese 11.02; Star Tribune 10.10.02; Crosier Fathers 2.17.06 |
Mayer | Robert E. | 1964 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 1982 alleged he exposed himself to several boys. Settled; no criminal charges. Convicted 1992 of abuse of girl, age 13. Sentenced to 3 years in jail. Resigned 1/94. New civil suit filed 6/06 by 4 men alleging abuse when they were young. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. At least 1 claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. Laicized 7/10. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 10.18.91; Chicago Tribune 10.25.91; Chicago Tribune 12.5.91; Chicago Sun-Times 12.10.92; Chicago Tribune 12.11.92; Chicago Sun-Times 12.12.92; Chicago Sun-Times 2.5.93; Chicago Tribune 2.6.93; Chicago Sun-Times 12.09.94; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; News Sun 5.30.07; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; Lake Country News-Sun 8.13.08; Jeff Anderson & Assoc. News Release 8.14.08 Assignments: Lake County News-Sun 8.16.08 (add'l article); CBS 2 7.21.09 (add'l article); WBBM 7.22.09 (add'l article); McCook Suburban Life 4.27.10; List of Chicago Priests with Substantiated Allegations accessed 10.4.10; BA.org Assignment Record |
Mazon | Diego | 1960 | P | Sued | Franciscan | In 2/09 it was revealed that Mazon had been removed from ministry in Gallup diocese in 2004 because of old allegation that he had sexually and psychologically abused a girl from 1974 to 1978 while at St. John's in Roswell. Civil suit filed 2005 against Mazon & Santa Fe Archdiocese. It was settled and dismissed 2/06. Living at Order's Juan Diego Friary in Albuquerque , possibly with former Archbishop Sanchez. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Senior Friar Newsletter of Our Lady of Guadalupe Province Summer 2005; Gallup Independent 2.13.09; Gallup Independent 5.28.11 |
Mazzotta | George J. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 5/10 his privileges were removed after allegations he sexually abused a minor more than 40 years previously. He was removed form assignment as parochial vicar at Stella Maris parish and transferred to Villa St. Joseph, a home for retired priests inDarby, Pa. No known previous allegations against him. Archdiocese announced 5/20/12 that allegations were found to be credible and he was unsuitable for ministry. Mazzotta has agreed to a supervised life of prayer and penance. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: KYW Newsradio 5.10.10; Press Release from Archdiocese of Philadelphia 5.10.10; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.10.10; Philadelphia Daily News 5.11.10; Daily Times 5.11.10; Statement by Archdiocese of Philadelphia 5.20.12; Newswork 5.20.12; News 10 5.20.12; The Sentinel 5.20.12; CBS Philly 5.20.12; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.20.12; Philadelphia Daily News 5.21.12; PhillyBurbs 5.21.12 |
McAlinden | Terence O. | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave without privileges 9/07 after Diocese was informed by prosecutor's office of claims that he had sexually molested a juvenile for several years, beginning in 1985. Civil suit filed & dismissed. No criminal charges because of 5 yr SOL. Diocese review board found allegations to be credible. Matter was forwarded to the Vatican for review. Same man filed in 2009 in DE. In 2011 one man said he reported abuse in 1989 and settled w/ Diocese in 1992; another alleged abuse in late 1960s. | Trenton, NJ | Source: Asbury Park Press 9.30.07; Press of Atlantic City 10.02.07; Asbury Park Press 10.03.07; Press of Atlantic City 10.03.07; Press of Atlantic City 10.07.07; Press of Atlantic City 9.15.08; Ashbury Park Press 9.16.08; Statement by Mark Crawford on Fr. Noche and Fr. McAlinden 12.14.08; Asbury Park Press 2.21.11; The Newsworks 2.21.11; The Times 2.21.11; Point Pleasant Patch 2.21.11; My Central Jersey 2.22.11; The Trentonian 2.21.11; KION 2.22.11 Assignments: Press of Atlantic City 2.22.11 (add'l article); Newsroom Jersey 2.22.11 (add'l article); Asbury Park Press 2.23.11 (add'l article); Asbury Park Press 5.27.11 (add'l article)) |
McAndrews | John Kevin | 1949 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of one youth in late 1960s at St. Anthanasius Church in Reading, MA. Plaintiff was approximately 11--12 at the time and the abuse lasted for 1 yr. McAndrews died in 1986 at age 63. 8/11 Boston AD database reports no formaldetermination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death. | Boston, MA | Source: Eagle Tribune 6.29.02; Civil Complaint 6.4.02; Boston Globe 1.18.03; National Catholic Register 8.25.11 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Funeral Record with Additional Info |
| McAuliffe | James M. | 1942 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Died 1989. In 6/10, a man put ad in paper asking people to call if they wanted to talk about McAuliffe. When contacted by Diocese, he told them that McAuliffe abused him at Holy Savior sometime between 9/54 and 4/63. Diocese contacted police and notified all parishes where McAuliffe was assigned. | Scranton, PA | Source: Times Leader 8.3.10; Times Leader 8.3.10; Go Lackawanna 10.17.10 |
| McAvoy | Mary | N | Sued | Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph | Accused in suit filed 5/11/04 of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl at the Boston School for the Deaf in about 1972. Allegations included digital rape and physical abuse. Initial suit named 9 plaintiffs and 14 defendants, 2 of whom removed themselves from ministering to children. More suits were filed. Other plaintiffs accused McAvoy of abuse. Witnesses regarding pattern and practice at the school were barred; all suits were withdrawn or dismissed. | Boston, MA | Source: AP 5.11.04; Enterprise 5.12.04; Boston Herald 5.12.04; AP 5.12.04; Enterprise 5.20.04; Enterprise 8.18.04; Patriot Ledger 8.18.04; Boston Globe 11.9.04; Boston Herald 3.10.05; Boston Globe 10.8.05; Boston Globe 2.4.06; Patriot Ledger 2.7.06; Patriot Ledger 4.12.06; Patriot Ledger 4.28.06; National Catholic Register 5.5.06 | |
| McBride | Daniel R. | 1951 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Retired 1987. Placed on leave in 2002 when charged with abuse of minor (a 17 yr old boy who was part of prostitution ring). Pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor. Sentenced to 3 yrs probation 6/03. Charges resulted from investigation of Parmadale Residential treatment facility which is operated by Cleveland Catholic Charities for children with history of delinquent behavior & emotional problems. Still on admin. leave as of 2007 per Diocese website. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 7.5.02; Akron Beacon Journal 7.5.02; Plain Dealer 11.23.02; Cleveland Diocese Statement 3.15.03; Plain Dealer 5.6.03; NewsChannel5 5.12.03; Chicago Sun-Times 5.16.03; Plain Dealer 5.16.03; Plain Dealer 6.27.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
McBrien | Kevin Michael | 1970 | P | Accused | Carmelite | McBrien was removed from position at St. Matthew Church In Glendale Heights 5/10 after allegation that he abused one youth on a single occasion approx. 30-35 yrs previously while at Joliet Catholic High School. Same person also alleged abuse on multiple occasions by Fr. Lee Ryan at Providence High School. Investigation by Diocese is ongoing, Lives in a supervised setting 8/10. | Joliet, IL | Source: Neighborhood Star 5.29.10; Daily Herald 6.7.10; Herald News 6.8.10; SNAP Statement 8.23.10; Doings Weekly 8.23.10; Suburban Life 8.23.10; SNAP Press Release 10.20.10; Statement by SNAP 4.5.11; Daily Journal 10.3.12 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| McCaa | Francis | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Former chancellor of Diocese, Accused in 1985 of molesting 5 boys. Resigned after diocese refused to act and parents went to DA and to TV stations. One suit filed in 1986 and sealed. Three others filed a civil suit 2/03. Retired per 2002 OCD but Diocese said in 2003 that his privileges were removed in 1992. In 5/04 Diocese paid $3.71M to settle claims by 21 people alleging abuse by 11 priests, including McCaa. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Tribune-Democrat 6.23.02; Tribune-Democrat 2.7.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.7.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.14.03; Tribune-Democrat 2.24.03; Daily Herald 3.10.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.11.03; NEPA News 3.27.03 |
| McCabe | George V. | 1940 | P | Sued | Jesuit | In 2002 civil sit, 3 men alleged that they were sexually molested by McCabe (who died in 1998) when he was working in the Boston Archdiocese. McCabe's personnel file (released in 2003) reports a total of 5 men have said McCabe fondled them during 1970s. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 4.19.02; Boston Herald 4.19.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Boston Globe 2.11.03; BA.org Boston List 2.2.07; Boston Globe 11.20.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McCabe | Patrick Joseph | 1961 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Native of Ireland; came to CA in 1983. Removed when parents complained that he had children sit on his lap during confession. Left priesthood 1988. Found by Interpol in Alameda, CA in 2003; interviewed by Gardai 2007. Arrested 8/10 re abuse of 6 boys in Ireland between 1973-1981. Also worked in Sacramento and Stockton. 4 lawsuits filed 9/10 but temporarily dropped by attorney 3/11. Finally extradited to Ireland 6/5/11. Three men settled 3/12 for $550K. Sentenced to 18 mo jail in Ireland 3/13 | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: Press Democrat 6.9.02; Irish Times 8.9.10; Irish Times 8.9.10; Irish Central 8.9.10; Murphy Report Ch. 20; San Francisco Chronicle 8.11.10; Mercury News 8.11.10; The Journal 8.11.10; San Francisco Chronicle 8.12.10; Press Democrat 8.12.10; KTVU 8.12.10; TheIrishCentral 8.12.10; Washington Post 8.12.10; Times Standard 8.13.10; Press Democrat 8.13.10 Assignments: Press Democrat 8.15.10 (add'l article); Times Standard 8.17.10 (add'l article); Irish Central 8.19.10 (add'l article); Press Democrat 8.19.10 (add'l article); Press Democrat 8.21.10 (add'l article); NewsTalk 3.22.13 (add'l article) |
| McCafferty | Joseph F. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name is included on secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released 2/27/12) re priests in secret archives who were accused of sexual misconduct with minors with no conclusive evidence. In 1994 he was serving as chaplain at St. Mary's Manor in Lansdale. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: 1994 Memo from Fr. William Lynn to Asst. Vicar for Admin. re Names in Philadelphia Secret Archives, released 2.27.12; The Patch 3.23.12 |
McCaffrey | Richard L. | 1973 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Accused in 2005 of abuse of 3 girls in approx.1981. Placed on permanent leave when Bishop deemed allegations to be credible. Civil suit filed by 1 of the accusers 8/05. Second accuser joined the suit 10/05 Died 5/06. Two or more pending claims shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Alaskan Shepherd June-July 2003: Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Hooper Bay, Alaska: 1928-2003; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 6.2.05; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 8.10.05; Anchorage Daily News 8.10.05; KTUU.com 8.22.05; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 8.22.05; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 8.23.05; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 8.24.05; KTUU.com 10.17.05; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 10.18.05; Fairbanks News-Miner 5.9.06; Anchorage Daily News (AP) 5.10.06; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09; Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1 |
McCaffrey | Vincent | 1978 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Removed in 1991 after claims of abuse of minors. Resigned 12/93. Convicted on child porn charges 2002; 20 yr sentence. Civil suit filed 9/02. 4 claims settled 7/03. At least 1 claim in 10/05 settlement with Archdiocese. Admitted under oath to abuse of as many as 40 young boys. Sued 5/06 by 1 man re abuse from 1982-1986 when Plaintiff was 8-12 yrs old. Archdiocese settled at least 1 claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. Laicized 7/10. Still in prison 12/11. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 11.24.91; Chicago Sun-Times 6.15.02; Chicago Sun-Times 6.19.02; Chicago Sun-Times 6.27.02; Daily Southtown 9.27.02; Chicago Tribune 12.4.02; Daily Southtown 12.10.02; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Daily Herald 1.31.03; Chicago Daily Herald 2.7.03; Chicago Sun-Times 7.1.03; NBC5 7.9.03; Chicago Tribune 7.10.03; Chicago Sun-Times 7.10.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2 Assignments: Chicago Tribune 5.18.06 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 5.29.07 (add'l article); Chicago Sun-Times 5.30.07 (add'l article); List of Chicago Priests with Substantiated Allegations accessed 10.4.10; BA.org Assignment Record |
McCallister | Charles "Chuck" E. | 1971 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 19 yr old man filed civil suit 2/08 against diocese alleging abuse by McCallister for 3 yrs beginning in 2003 when Plaintiff was 15. Complaint was given to Diocese 3/07 and McCallister was placed on leave from his duties. Died 10/07. During his career, he held several high-ranking positions in the diocese, including Vicar General. No church assignment from 1991-2007. Another allegation made previously but nothing done. Court dismissed suit 3/09--matter "fully resolved." | Wheeling-Charleston, WV | Source: Wheeling News-Register 10.17.07; News Release from Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston 2.8.08; Charleston Daily Mail (AP) 2.8.08; WBOY TV 2.8.08 (w link to petition); WTOV Channel 9 2.8.08; The Record 3.14.08; State Journal 5.23.08; WBOY 3.9.09 |
| McCamley | Martin D. | 1962 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused 3/03 of molesting at least 4 in approx. 1968. One family was told that Diocese review board found allegations credible and that McCamley was being removed and would receive psych. evaluation. He retired without privileges 6/04. Other complaintsreceived. Diocese settled with at least one plaintiff as part of a $3.7M settlement 5/04 involving 21 plaintiffs. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Tribune-Democrat 2.23.03; Tribune-Democrat 2.23.03; Centre Daily Times 2.25.03; Centre Daily Times 3.4.03; Centre Daily Times 3.5.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3.5.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.6.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.11.03; Centre Daily Times 6.29.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 6.30.04 |
McCarthy | Donald P. | 1959 | P | Sued | Accused 2/1/05 of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy with Rev. Leger Tremblay in 1955 in the Alexandria diocese including rape and oral battery.. McCarthy was then a seminarian at Assumption Sem. in San Antonio TX, and Tremblay was a priest in the Alexandria LA diocese. McCarthy knew the boy from Merryhill Camp in Pineville LA. McCarthy worked in the Austin TX diocese 1959-61. After a leave of absence he was excardinated to the Salina diocese. Def. Motion for Summ Judgment granted 7/06. | Alexandria, LA | Source: NW Kansas Register 4.17.70; Galveston Daily News 4.25.70; Petition CV05-0082 2.1.05; Daily Advertiser 2.2.05; Memorandum Ruling in CV05-0082 7.31.06 | |
| McCarthy | James | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman has accused McCarthy of fondling her at least once in 1950 or 1951 when she was a very small child. His current status is unknown. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
McCarthy | Michael J. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Spent 20 yrs at Cardinal O'Hara High School between 1965-1989. Also worked part-time as travel agent. Accused of abuse of 2 male high school students Complaints were given to Archdiocese in 1986 and 1991 (re abuse 1974-1976). He received a promotion even after 2nd abuse reported. Placed on leave in 1993 with restrictions. Sent for treatment. Further restrictions added 2004. Laicized 1/3/06. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philly Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Daily News 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; San Antonio Express News 5.15.12; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.15.12; Lez Get Real 5.17.12; Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog 5.30.12 Assignments: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Assignment Record; Archdiocese of Philadelphia Assignment Record (Rev) |
| McCarthy | Raymond | 1945 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appeared on list of 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney released 9/02. List says four alleged victims. Believe this is Raymond W. McCarthy who transferred to St. Louis Diocese in 1972 and died in 2005. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News 9.27.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 11.14.05 |
| McCarthy | Thomas | 1951 | P | Settled | Diocesan | At least one claim included in Diocese's 11/08 $4.5M settlement with 59 plaintiffs. | Springfield, MA | Source: Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 |
| McCarthy | Thomas J. | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | McCarthy retired suddenly in 2003 following a meeting with diocesan officials. He reportedly told some parishioners that he was retiring because Bishop wanted him to move to larger parish and because of health problems. In early Sept. 2003, an anonymous flier circulated in the neighborhood around the church where McCarthy served in 1990s urging parents to check with their children to see if they had been abused by McCarthy. | Buffalo, NY | Source: Buffalo News 9.10.03; Buffalo News 9.11.03; Buffalo News 9.12.03 |
McCarthy | William | 1963 | P | Cleared | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 of abuse of girls, ages 6 and 8, between 1981-1983. He denied all allegations. Placed on leave in 2003 and retired. Diocese given permission by Vatican to hold church trial. McCarthy was exonerated by the church trial and cleared by Vatican to return to active status with full privileges per 5/01/08 article. | Paterson, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 4.11.03; Daily Record 10.5.03; Observer Tribune 10.23.03; The Record 5.18.04; Star-Ledger 1.14.05; Star Ledger 5.1.08; Daily Record 5.3.08; Orlando Sentinel 10.25.10 |
McCartney | Christopher J. | B | Sued | O.S.A. (Augustinian) | One man filed civil suit against Archdiocese and Archbishop George 8/12 alleging that he was abused by McCartney at St. Rita of Cascia High School (all boys) in late 1970s. Plaintiff says Archdiocese failed to investigate other allegations against the Brother before he was abused. McCartney was Dean of Men, Vocations Director and Mission Director at St. Rita between 1973-1978. He went on to various other assignments. He died 7/21/02. | Chicago, IL | Source: FindAGrave.com n.d.; Chicago Tribune 8.21.12 | |
| McCashin | William J. | P | Sued | Diocesan | 2004 civil suit filed by one man who alleged that he was molested as an 8 yr old by McCashin at St. Philip Parish in Crafton in 1965. McCashin would have been 75. He died in 1967. Plaintiff came forward to Diocese in 2002. 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; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 | |
| McCloskey | Francis A. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1994 in the massive RICO pleading filed by Steve Rabino. Accused of abuse of one boy and, later, the boy's daughter. Died 1/20/74. Portrait removed from St. Rose Parish church sometime during 2010. | Camden, NJ | Source: Atlanta Cty, NJ; Cause # ATL-L-004059; New Jersey Provincial Directory, 2011, p. 204 | |
| McCloud | Henry J. | < 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In massive Civil suit filed Oct 1, 2003 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests, including McCloud. One man says he was abused by McCloud in 1964 and by Fr. Vincent Gallo in 1966. McCloud's whereabouts are unknown. Not in 1989, 1993 or 2002 Catholic Directory. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newday 10.02.03 |
McCole | John F. | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit 6/09 in NC alleging that in 1970s when he was an altar boy, McCole abused him on several occasions in Philadelphia and then took him to NC where he and another priest, Justin Pechulis, forced the boy to participate in group oral sex while a third man watched. Suit also alleged that Cardinal Krol was told of the abuse but dismissed the allegations saying "That's just how men behave with each other." McCole, who is retired, has denied the allegations. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Daily News 6.2.09; Citizen-Times 6.2.09; Philadelphia Gay News 6.25.09 |
| McColgan | Charles P. | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of fondling one youth in bathouse. Same plaintiff alleges abuse by John Kelly. Civil suit filed in 1994 (RICO suit) but plaintiff's claims dismissed as beyond SOL. Died 1993. All RICO claims settled 3/03. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 5.20.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.21.02; Class Action Reporter 5.16.02; Star-Ledger 5.14.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03 |
McComiskey | Joseph C. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per June 28, 2002 article McComiskey, pastor of St. Edward the Confessor Church, Syosset, since 1990, had been forced to retire recently after allegation against him was made to Diocese sex abuse hotline. The matter was referred to local prosecutors. No other information found. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 6.28.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
McConaghy | R. Thomas | 1981 | P | Accused | LaSalle Christian Brother | Resigned. Accused of abuse of a student at a military academy in New York state between 1973-1975, prior to his ordination. He was ordained for the Norwich CT diocese and they did inform the Rockville Centre diocese of the abuse allegation. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: The Day 3.08.05; 1010 WINS (New York) 3.08.05; Norwich Bulletin 3.08.05; The Westerly (RI) Sun 3.19.05; Norwich Bulletin 3.30.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
McConnell | Thomas C. | D | Charged | Diocesan | Deacon & head of JROTC for local school district. Arrested 3/12 and charged with fondling 5 yr old girl who was sitting in his lap in restaurant. One woman saw the abuse and used her cell phone to record the events. Waitress told management and policewere called. | Knoxville, TN | Source: The Chattanooga 3.5.12; WRCB 3.6.12; News Channel 9 3.6.12 | |
| McConnell | Tom | B | Sued | Bros Christian School | In 5/17/95 civil suit, man claimed Br. McConnell, Br. Abdon and former Br. Louis Brouseau molested him on several occasions while he was in elementary school and junior high at St. Michael's School in Santa Fe. Litigation was settled in Sept-Oct, 1996 for undisclosed amount. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Ortiz y Pino, P. v. Christian Brothers, et al 5.17.95; Santa Fe New Mexican 5.18.95; Albuquerque Jounral 5.19.95; Santa Fe New Mexican 11.30.95; Santa Fe New Mexican 10.3,96 | |
McConnin | Robert J. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave without privileges in Feb. 2007 after recent allegations that he molested a boy more than 20 years previously. Criminal charges unlikely due to statute of limitations. Review board investigated and found allegations to be credible. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Diocese of Brooklyn News Release 2.12.07; NY Post 2.12.07; Queens Chronicle 2.15.07; The Tablet 2.16.07 |
McCool | J. William | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2002, McCool is named as one of 12 priests in Cleveland Diocese who are no longer in active ministry because of past allegations of abuse of minors. McCool left the priesthood "two years ago." He was not listed in 2002 Catholic Directory but the 1993 and 1995 Directories have him listed as Absent On Leave. Served at Holy Family Church in Cleveland where at least 3 other priests have also been accused of abuse. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.18.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02; Plain Dealer Reporter 2.09.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
McCormack | Daniel J. | 1994 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of abusing boy while in Seminary in Mexico. Accused in 10/99 of abusing altar boy. Archdiocese ignored 9/5/03 warning about boys in rectory. Arrested 8/30/05 on credible allegation. Reassigned as dean 9/1/05. Arrested 1/20/06; removed from ministry. Pled guilty 7/2/07 to abuse of 5 boys, some abused after first arrest; sentenced to 5 years. 23 known accusers. Multiple settlements for over $10M. Laicized 11/07. Another settlement 11/11 for $3.2M. Multiple accusers in 2010-2012 suits. | Chicago, IL | Source: Basic and Early Articles; Cardinal George Depo with Documents 1.30.08; Chicago Tribune 7.2.07; Statement from the Archdiocese of Chicago 7.2.07; Chicago Sun-Times 7.3.07; Chicago Sun-Times 7.18.07; Chicago Sun-Times 7.24.07; Chicago Tribune 9.21.07; NPR 11.13.07; Chicago Sun-Times 11.14.07; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; Chicago Tribune 8.13.08; Chicago Tribune 9.23.09; Chicago Breaking News 9.23.09; NBC Chicago 9.23.09 Assignments: Catholic Culture 9.23.09 (add'l article); WBBM 9.24.09 (add'l article); WGNtv 9.25.09 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 10.20.09 (add'l article); WGN News 5.11.11 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
McCormick | Andrew D. | 1982 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | One of 21 priests removed 3/7/11 pending investigation for credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. Last assignment was at Sacred Heart in Swedesburg. There was allegation (2004?) of computer porn and boundaryissues. McCormick arrested 7/26/12 & charged with sexually assaulting one boy in 1997 at St. John Cantius parish. Three felony charges dismissed by court 8/12 but reinstated 10/12. Others remained. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Press Release 3.8.11; Statement of Cardinal Rigali Regarding Administrative Leaves 3.8.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.8.11; NY Times 3.8.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.9.11; Times Herald 3.9.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.10.11; Main Line 3.10.11; Times Herald 3.11.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.20.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.6.12; Newsworks 7.27.12; Times Online 7.27.12; NBC 10 7.27.12; My Fox Philly 7.27.12 Assignments: San Francisco Chronicle 7.27.12 (add'l article); Philadelphia Inquirer 7.28.12 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 7.28.12 (add'l article); Philadelphia Inquirer 7.30.12 (add'l article); Philadelphia Daily News 8.16.12 (add'l article); Philadelphia Inquirer 10.2.12 (add'l article) |
McCormick | Richard J. | 1970 | P | Sued | Salesian | Left St. Petersburg Catholic H.S. in 2002 after accusation of sexually harassing girl. Active in 7/05 at Marian Shrine, Stony Point, NY. On leave since 2008. In 8/09 Order announced settlement with 3 men who alleged abuse by him in late 1970s at Salesian Junior Seminary in Goshen, N.Y. Three others then came forward. At one time he was director of Order's eastern U.S. Province. Arrested 8/12 in NY; charged with rape of 1 boy 1981-1982. Indicted 3/12 on new rape charge. Many civil suits. Arrested 4/13. | New York, NY | Source: St. Petersburg Times 3.23.02; St. Petersburg Times 3.29.02; Journal News 8.9.09; Boston Herald 8.31.12; WCVB 8.31.12; WBUR 8.31.12; Boston Herald 8.31.12; Daily Item 8.31.12; The Patch 8.31.12; Boston Globe 8.31.12; NECN 8.31.12; Tampa Bay Times 8.31.12; Wicked Local Newburyport 8.31.12; Salem News 9.1.12; Boston Herald 9.1.12 Assignments: Digital Journal 9.1.12 (add'l article); Salem News 3.8.13 (add'l article); My Fox Boston 3.11.13 (add'l article); Port Chester Patch 4.5.13 (add'l article); Salem News 4.6.13 (add'l article) |
| McCray | Gerald | ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | At least one complaint of abuse was made to archdiocese between 1986-1995. He is shown as "absent on sick leave" per 1989 Official Catholic Directory. Archdiocese paid $137,500 to settle case in 2003. He was "terminated" from ministry in 1990. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 6.24.05; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents) |
McCreanor | David | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Native of Ireland. Ordained for Diocese of St. Augustine. In 10/97 3 sisters accused him of seducing them in 1980s when they were teenagers. The sisters claimed they told current Diocese at least 14 months prior to the time they went to the newspapers. McCreanor not removed from parish until they told the paper. Per diocese, at least 5 more women have come forward to claim that he had made sexual overtures to them. He denied all allegations. No charges ever filed. | Pensacola-Tallahassee, FL | Source: Panama City News Herald 9.7.75; Associated Press 10.31.97; Charlotte Observer 11.2.97; Catholic World News 11.3.97; Sun-Sentinel 11.6.97; Tallahassee Democrat 4.20.02 |
| McCrillis | Philip E. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Two sisters filed suit in 2004 alleging that McCrillis had abused them and had a sexual relationship with their divorced mother in the 1960s while he was at St. Albert the Great in Palo Alto. The women won a low six-figure settlement with SF Archdiocese (the parish was part of the Archdiocese at the time). The San Jose diocese acknowledged that it found the accusations credible. McCrillis retired 7/03 due to Parkinson's. Privileges removed 2004 and he died 2/07. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 2.21.07; San Jose Mercury News 5.13.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McCullen | John | 1944 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name is on 3/04 list of priests accused of abuse which Bishop released. This is the first time his name was released. Allegations surfaced after he moved to Florida in 1960 and abuse apparently occurred in Florida. Although supposedly retired, he was found to be working at St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield Beach, FL. per 2002 Catholic Directory. Barred from public ministry. Matter sent to Rome. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 2.17.05; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 12.31.10 |
| McCutcheon | Peter M. | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pled guilty in 1986 to sexually abusing 3 male minors between 1981-1985. Sentenced to 25 yrs jail but ended up serving about 1 yr and treatment in New Mexico and probation. Civil suit filed against Archdiocese & priest in 1987, alleging among other things, that McCutcheon had sexual and alcohol problems dating back to seminary days. Settled in 1988 after Judge found McCutcheon liable for damages. Archiocese also paid settlement. | Washington, DC | Source: Washinton Post 6.05.86; Washington Post 12.23.86; Washington Post 9.16.87; Washington Post 1.14.88; Washington Post 8.28.88; Washington Post 9.17.88; Washington Post 9.24.88; Washington Post 10.26.88; Washington Post 12.2.10 | |
McDevitt | James J. | 1997 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Arrested 7/09; charged with molesting 6 boys, aged 11-19, from 2006-2009. Allegedly he had the boys remove their pants and underpants and lie arcoss his lap while he spanked them on their bare bottoms. Assigned to Sacred Heart Church Margaretville, NY at the time. Requested voluntary leave. Had just been arrested 6/09 after an auto accident; charged with DWI. Named by 4 in 4/10 civil suit. Pleaded guilty 5/10 to 2 counts of forcible touching. Diocese said he didn't work for them at the time. | Albany, NY | Source: Daily Star 6.12.09; Daily Star 6.18.09; WBNG Channel 12 7.16.09; Daily Star 7.17.09; Gazette 7.18.09; WTEN 7.18.09; Daily Star 4.15.10; Catskill Mountain News 5.12.10; Catskill Mountain News 5.13.10; Albany Times Union 5.19.10; Catskill Mountain News 8.18.10; Albany Times Union 8.19.10 |
McDevitt | John M. "Jack" | 1966 | P | Sued | Oblates of St. Francis de Sales | Accused in 4/09 civil suit of abusing one student at Salesianum School in Wilmington during student's junior yr. 1985-1986. Same plaintiff also alleged abuse by Dennis Killion. Worked in DE, PA and NJ. Died 10/99. In 6/09, nephew of Cardinal John J.O'Connor of New York (dec'd) filed suit in DE alleging abuse by McDevitt in Philadelphia in early 1990s. This was after order had already removed him from 1 school. Name released as part of 8/11 Oblate $24.8M settlement with 40 individuals. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 10.5.99; SNAP Statement 4.16.09; News Journal 4.17.09; Patriot News 4.21.09; Morning Call 6.18.09; NY Daily News 6.18.09; NY Post 6.18.09; Wall Street Journal 6.18.09; KYW 6.18.09; Philadelphia Daily News 6.19.09; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.19.09; Philadelphia Gay News 6.25.09; Morning Call 7.5.09; Patrick J. Wall 2.7.11; News Journal 8.4.11 Assignments: Middletown Transcript 8.5.11 (add'l article); News Journal 8.5.11 (add'l article); Assignment Record Created by Patrick Wall |
| McDonald | Angus R. | 1965 | P | Diocesan | McDonald was the first priest to be ordained in and for the Diocese of Fairbanks. Worked in Barrow from 1966 to 1971. Also worked in Baker & Portland, OR dioceses. Retired in 1986 and died 12/88 at age 65. Two or more pending claims against McDonald shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: The Oregonian 12.21.88; Excerpt from The Alaska Shepherd 8.06, p. 5; Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1 | |
McDonald | Finian | 1962 | P | Settled | Benedictine | Teacher at St. John's Univ. and dean of men and vice president for student affairs from 1964 to 1967. In one 2002 suit McDonald is listed as one of 8 abbey clergy members accused of abuse. He is said to have abused a college student at least 3 times in 1975. Believe McDonald admitted and suit settled. Supposedly had been living as a "restricted" priest but he traveled frequently to Bahamas until 2002. Named in new suit 12/09. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Associated Press 4.30.02; Star Tribune 5.12.02; Star Tribune 6.7.02; Associated Press 6.7.02; St. Cloud Times 10.2.02; National Catholic Reporter 12.27.02; St. Cloud Times 7.6.03; Hastings Star-Gazette 12.23.09; Behindthepinecurtain.com 7.10.10; Star Tribune 3.30.11; St. Cloud Times 4.1.11 |
| McDonald | Forrest | P | Accused | Franciscan | One of several religious assigned to Santa Barbara who were named as abusers in civil suit filed 8/08 which alleged that the Franciscans constituted "an ongoing public nuisance as a result of their practice of shuttling pedophile priests among communities without warning members of the public that a sexual predator might be in their midst." Abuse allegedly took place in 1960s-1970s. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 8.6.08; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09 | |
McDonald | James T. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | One woman complained in 1993 about abuse when she was 14. Removed from active ministry in 1994. Personnel file released 2/03 contained allegations that he had abused several girls. He admitted abuse of 4-5 girls. Another woman complained in 1996 about abuse in 1965-1966; McDonald wrote 1997 letter of apology. Diocese did not give it to woman until 2003. She settled for $35K. Retired in 1996. He died in 1999; Cardinal Law officiated at funeral. See 8/11 Boston AD database of accused priests. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 2.12.03; Boston Herald 2.12.03; Newsday 2.13.03; Salem News 8.26.11; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; The Patch 8.29.11; The Patch 9.2.11 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| McDonald | John | P | Accused | Jesuit | Per statement released by Diocese of Spokane 11/07, McDonald was named in accusation that was found to be credible or proven. He died in 1985. No further information found. | Spokane, WA | Source: Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 | |
| McDonald | Michael | 1958 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 2004 Diocese reached a settlement of more than $760,000 in civil suit filed in summer 2003. One man alleged that he was sexually abused many times by McDonald at St. Mary of the Nativity Church between 1964 and 1967, starting when he was 10. McDonald died in 1971. | Monterey, CA | Source: Monterey County Herald 1.28.04; Santa Cruz Sentinel 1.28.04; Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 2.4.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
McDonald | Paul E. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel file released 12/02 contained allegations by several men who said they were abused as children by McDonald in early to mid-1960s at St. Joseph Church in Hyde Park. Took 1 yr leave of absence in 1976 and soon left the priesthood to marry. Accused of abuse of one boy in 1960s in civil suit that settled in 2001. "Voluntarily" laicized in 2005. Boston AD database in 8/11 says case concluded canonically. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Globe 12.13.02; Patriot Ledger (AP) 7.30.05; Boston Globe 7.30.05; National Catholic Register 8.25.11 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Resume 1; Resume 2 |
McDonald | Robert Joseph | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser on Chicago Archdiocesan report of 3.20.06. At least one allegation has been substantiated by Archdiocesen Review Board. Resigned 6/90 | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Sun-Times 3.21.06; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 9.15.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McDonough | Howard | B | Accused | Jesuit | Per 2002 article, McDonough was sued in 1993 for allegedly sexually abusing a 14 yr old student 20 years ago. Documents produced during the case prove that McDonough had been accused of sexual abuse by others at the time and that school officials knew of accusations and were going to move McDonough without telling anyone the reason for his transfer. Suit dismissed in 1995 due to SOL. 1993 article says McDonough was no longer a member of the order; unknown when he left. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 5.20.93; Plain Dealer 3.11.02 | |
| McDonough | John Roger | < 1965 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 2006 civil suit which alleges abuse of 1 boy somewhere between ages of 11-13 in 1982. McDonough died 1985. | St. Louis, MO | Source: Kansas City Star (AP) 6.21.06; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.21.06; KWMU (AP) 6.22.06; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 9.06.07 Assignments: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.22.06 |
| McDowell | Archibald M. | 1933 | P | Sued | Holy Cross | Taught at Univ of Portland 1949-1959. Accused of molesting an 11 yr old boy in 1956. In 1958 the Provencial of the order wrote to McDowell noting two canonical warnings already on his record, one of which was for fondling two high school boys. Sued prior to July, 2002 by boy he molested in 1956. Archdiocese paid $10,000 in 2003 to settle one claim. He also taught in Austin, TX. Died 1994. | Portland, OR | Source: Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; The Oregonian 11.12.06; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
| McElhatton | Thomas | < 1943 | P | Sued | Dominican | Accused of abuse of 1 from 1943-1945 per archdiocesan report. One civil suit filed 11/03 with allegations by 1 person. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
McElliott | Patrick | 1936 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued in 2005. Accused of abuse of at least 5 girls in the 1960s. He took nude pictures of at least 1 girl. Claims settled as part of $5 mil settlement with Archdiocese in 2006. Died in 1987. At least 1 more claim included in $2.6 mil settlement with Archdiocese 3/07. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Globe Gazette 2.19.05; Associated Press 2.23.05; Dubuque Herald 7.13.05; Telegraph Herald 9.25.05; Courier 9.27.05; Sioux City Journal 1.06.06; Globe Gazette 1.06.06; Radio Iowa 2.21.06; Des Moines Register 2.22.06; Herald Telegraph 2.22.06; Telegraph Herald 3.06.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; Des Moines Register 3.28.07; WCF Courier 3.28.07; WCF Courier 12.09.07 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Ino 9.22.06 |
| McElroy | Herbert J. | 1934 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In massive civil suit filed Oct 1, 2003 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests, including McElroy. One man says he was abused by McElroy in 1954-1955. McElroy was coach of the basketball team and some of the abuse occurred on sports trips. Oct. 2003 article says his whereabouts are unknown. The 1993 and 2002 Catholic Directories show him as "Retired." | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 |
McElroy, Jr. | John J. | 1985 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested 5/88 and convicted 1989 of abuse of boy, age 12. Received 5-year sentence. $700K settlement of lawsuit in 1990. Laicized in 1993 so he could marry. He sued diocese because it would not pay his criminal defense fees. Case dismissed by SuperiorCourt. Also named in 1994 RICO pleading filed by Rubino. | Camden, NJ | Source: Washington Post 2.10.90; New Jersey Law Journal 5.30.91; Courier Post 11.31.92; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.11.94; Legal Intelligencer 12.15.99; McElroy v. Guilfoyle, 589 A.2d 1082 (N.J. Super.; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
McEnany | Shawn | B | Convicted | Sacred Heart | Pleaded guilty in 1988 to unlawful sexual contact with 15 yr old female student at Lewiston ME High School. Rec'd 2 one-yr suspended sentences and 1 yr probation.. Went on to work for school operated by Bros. Sacred Heart in NH. Order thought it was ok since it was boys school and he abused a girl. Placed on leave 1997 and charged with violating a state law that bars sex offenders from working with children and for failing to register. Charges dropped 1999. Moved to RI. Named in Maine AG Report. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald 11.13.97; Union Leader 11.13.97; Portland Press Herald (AP) 11.14.97; Union Leader 11.17.97; Portland Press Herald 11.20.97; Portland Press Herald (AP) 12.21.97; Union Leader 1.9.98; Portland Press Herald (AP) 1.10.98; Associated Press 1.29.98; Portland Press Herald 2.20.99; Portland Press Herald 6.15.99; Associated Press 3.26.02; Associated Press 5.27.03; Maine AG Report 2.24.04 page 4 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
McFadden | George B. | 1952 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abusing more than 25 girls and boys. Denies allegations. Forced into treatment and retirement 1991-92 but continued to function as priest at cathedral. Faculties not removed until 2002. Lawsuits began to be filed 2003, and 29th lawsuit was filed 6/06 by 2 brothers. Many cases have been settled or dismissed. 3 new plaintiffs as of 9/06. In 12/05 Vatican refused to laicize McFadden because of his age. Resides in Ft. Wayne IN. | Sioux City, IA | Source: Des Moines Register 3.08.02; Des Moines Register 6.23.02; Des Moines Register 10.07.03; Sioux City Journal 8.17.04; Sioux City Journal 3.31.05; Des Moines Register 6.28.05; Des Moines Register 7.02.05; Des Moines Register 12.08.05; Sioux City Journal 1.14.06; Des Moines Register 1.15.06; WQAD 1.15.06; Storm Lake Pilot Tribune 1.17.06; Sioux City Journal 3.31.06; Des Moines Register 6.24.06; Des Moines Register 9.05.06 Assignments: Sioux City Journal 1.16.07 (add'l article); Houston Press 10.19.07 (add'l article); Assignment record from Des Moines Register 6.23.02; BA.org Assignment Record |
| McGann | Richard P. | P | Settled | Diocesan | It was revealed 3/11 that Hartford archdiocese had paid an undisclosed settlement in 2009 to a man who alleged multiple instances of abuse by McGann from 1977-1979. Archdiocese now says that McGann was placed on administrative leave in 2005 without privileges. Archdiocese is still paying a stipend to him. Plaintiff in settlement has been serving 60 yrs in prison in ME for killing his grandfather. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 3.28.11; New Have Register 3.29.11; Bristol Press 3.29.11; Bristol Press 3.31.11; SNAP Statement 4.25.11; Bristol News 5.24.11; WTNH 5.25.11; Bristol Press 5.26.11; SNAP Statement w Documents 5.26.11; Media Report 5.30.11 | |
McGarvey | Joseph | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Lawsuit filed 1993 by 3 victims, one a priest, alleged abuse by McGarvey and William C. O'Connell in 1960s when Plaintiffs were in their teens. Plaintiffs say they were abused between 1/65 - 12/72 when McGarvey was pastor of St. Mary's Church in Millville. Suit settled 10/93 for total of $384K and dismissed. McGarvey placed on leave in 1993 and later he was permanently removed. | Camden, NJ | Source: Courier Post 6.10.93; Superior Court of NJ (CA No. ALT-L-4059); NY Times 6.11.93; Washington Post 6.11.93; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.16.93; Courier Post 10.09.93; NY Times 10.13.93; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.11.94; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.11.94; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
McGee | Finnian | B | Sued | Franciscan | In April, 2003 civil suit. McGee is accused of groping and rubbing against a 12 yr old boy in early 1970s. He was the boy's 6th grade homeroom teacher and allegedly molested him in the classroom and in his private school office. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 4.15.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info | |
| McGee, Jr. | H. Desmond | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 1997 from his job as headmaster of Bradford Central Christian High School after one 24 yr old man filed suit alleging that McGee sexually abused him on at least three occasions 9/88-10/89. McGee denied the allegations and Diocese claimed that charges were too old to pursue. Suit dismissed by Court 6/97 on SOL. McGee returned to active status. Vatican made him a Msgr. even before dismissal announced. | Erie, PA | Source: Erie Times-News 1.28.97; Erie Times-News 6.21.97; Erie Times-News 6.27.97 |
| McGill | Henry | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per articles, at least one case was pending or expected from an accuser. No specific information found. McGill was shown as retired per 1989 Official Catholic Directory. He is deceased. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 5.19.05; Dallas Morning News 7.14.06 | |
| McGinn | Malachy M. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Member of Salesian order in Ireland prior to ordination. Ordained in Ireland for San Diego Diocese. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. Also worked in San Bernardino diocese. Accused in 1993 of sexual relationship w/ 21 yr old girl at Our Lady of Solitude in Palm Springs in 1968 per personnel file released 10/24/10. Died 12/97. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07; Desert Sun 4.11.07; Desert Sun 1.14.08; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; Desert Sun 10.27.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
McGinnis III | James J. | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name is included on secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released 2/27/12) re priests in secret archives who were accused of sexual misconduct with minors with no conclusive evidence. In 1994 he was Assoc. Pastor at St. Ignatius in Yardley. Shown as former pastor of Our Lady of Hope in Philadelphia. Died Oct. 26, 2010. In obituary, he was shown as Retired and Resident of Saint Francis Country House, Darby | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Philadelphia 10.29.10; FindAGrave.com n.d.; 1994 Memo from Fr. William Lynn to Asst. Vicar for Admin. re Names in Philadelphia Secret Archives, released 2.27.12; The Patch 3.23.12 |
| McGloin | James | B | Sued | Marianist | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1963 per archdiocesan report. Named in 1 civil suit. Current status unknown. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
McGlynn | Francis E. | 1954 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Retired in 1992; privileges removed 2002. Sued 2003. Plaintiff claimed McGlynn sexually abused him in 1971 and 1974 while Plaintiff was an altar boy at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Trial set for 10/07 but case settled 9/27/07 for$225K. Two women also filed separate suits in 2003 and 2004. 2003 suit dismissed on SOL 12/04. At least 1 claim settled in 8/08 $10M settlement re 12 priests. New suit filed by woman 10/11 re abuse in 1963-1964. Died 5/12. Plaintiff dropped name from suit--Diocese still in. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Kansas City Star 10.10.03; The Pitch 10.16.03; TheKansasCityChannel.com 11.19.03; Kansas City Star 12.18.03; Kansas City Star 10.21.04; Kansas City Star 12.17.04; Examiner 9.26.07; KCTV (AP) 9.26.07; My Fox 9.26.07; Kansas City Star 9.26.07; St. Louis Post Dispatch 9.27.07; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; The Examiner 10.12.11; SNAP Statement 10.12.11 Assignments: Kansas City Star 10.21.11 (add'l article); Fox 4 10.25.11 (add'l article); SNAP Statement 5.17.12 (add'l article); Kansas City Star 5.22.12 (add'l article); San Antonio Express News 5.23.12 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| McGoldrick | Albert | 1978 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man came forward in 2002 to say that McGoldrick and two other priests abused him from 1979-1983, beginning when he was 15. The man met with the Bishop and all 3 priests soon resigned from their parish assignments and were placed on leave by the Bishop. Claim(s) settled by Diocese in 10/03 as part of massive $21M settlement w/ 40 people abused by 16 priests. No known assignments from 1989-1994. Has recently worked for Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 12.14.02; Greenwich Times 6.8.03; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03; NY Post 4.22.08; The Advocate 4.23.08; Connecticut Post 12.1.09 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
McGovern | Harold J. | 1970 | P | Sued | Oblates of St. Francis de Sales | Oblates in DE and PA announced settlement 8/4/11 with 40 victims of sexual abuse who filed suits in Delaware. Plaintiffs will share in $24.8M settlement as will 150 victims who settled earlier with Wilmington Diocese. One of terms was that Order releasenames of 12 Oblates with substantiated allegations of abuse. McGovern is one of the 12. Removed from ministry 2008. He is living in monitored location in Wash. DC. One of his assignments was at Salesianum School. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Journal 8.4.11; Middletown Transcript 8.5.11; News Journal 8.5.11 |
| McGovern | Joseph A. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Extern priest from Wilmington, DE. diocese. Sent to Philadelphia to study after abuse allegations in DE. Began saying mass without permission and was asked to leave. Listed in Philadelphia 2005 Grand Jury Report. Name also appears on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Removed from ministry 1986; presently lives in Philadelphia. Wilmington is still paying his pension & health benefits. Personnel file released 2/12. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Philly Grand Jury Report 9.05; News Journal 9.30.05; News Journal 10.01.05; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; News Journal 11.8.09; Pocono Record 11.28.09; News Journal 2.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington List of Accused Priests 2.16.12; Diocese of Wilmington Personnel Files 2.16.12; News Journal 2.19.12 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
McGovern | Robert B. | B | Sued | CFC - Congregation of Christian Brothers | Named as alleged abuser of teenage boy in NJ at some point after 1975 in unrelated 2005 civil suit. Plaintiff's appeal was dismissed by the NY Supreme Court 10/09. McGovern was at Blessed Sacrament High School from 1973-1977 and in residence there 1994- 1998. He was working at St. Joseph's care residence in 2005. In 2011 he is co-leader of annual Edmund Rice Youth Camp at Brother Rice High School | New York, NY | Source: US District Court, Southern District New York, No. 05-CV-10467; Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, No. 07-102959; Hoatson v. New York Archdiocese, NY Supreme Court Decision 102958/07 10.26.09 | |
| McGowan | Joseph R. (J.R.) | 1920 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 3/02 victim, who was then 78, reported that he had been abused by McGowan when he was aged 13-15 in 1937-1939 at St. Francis Xavier in Winthrop. McGowan suffered from senile dementia when he retired in 1957. He died in 1962. In 10/09 Archdiocese announced that it had substantiated several allegations received in 2009 re abuse between 1936-1949. All tributes and memorials on church property were ordered removed. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; MyFoxMaine.com 10.19.09; MPBN 10.19.09; Kennebec Journal 10.20.09 |
| McGrath | Edward P. | 1969 | P | Accused | Salesian | Taught briefly at Salesian High School in New Rochelle, NY. Then went to St. Thomas More School in Montville. First allegation received there in 2000. School began an investigation and sent out letters to alumni and parents. Allegations found credible. Another accuser came forward in 2004. McGrath died in 1998 at age 62 of cirrhosis and liver cancer. | Norwich, CT | Source: The Day [New London CT] 8.7.04 |
| McGrath | Francis | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | McGrath was in seminary in Baltimore from 1972 to 1974 and from 1976 to 1977 before being ordained in 1978 for Trenton Diocese. in 1995 one person accused him of sexual abuse in 1970s while McGrath was student at Seminary in Baltimore. Baltimore informed the Trenton Diocese. In 2002 another person came forward to allege abuse also in 1970s. Name appears on Baltimore's list of abusive priests. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; Washington Post 8.22.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| McGrath | John E. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In Nov. 1993 two women filed separate sexual abuse suits against McGrath alleging he abused them at ages 16 and 14 in 1960s at St. Helena's Catholic Church in Minneapolis. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Pioneer Press 11.03.93 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
McGrath | Michael S. | 1975 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Working at Bishop DeBourg high school in 1992. Removed from ministry 1997. Laicized 2005. 6/03 civil suit alleged man had recently killed himself after lifetime of turmoil following abuse by McGrath in 1980s. Other suits filed in 2003 & 2004. 17 peoplesettled claims against McGrath in Archdiocesansettlement 8/04. 20th suit filed 7/7/06. In 12/07, MO Court of Appeals upheld dismissal of 1 suit by the lower court. One of 6 priests in 7/08 settlement. New suit filed by 1 man 9/11. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.11.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 6.11.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.27.03; KWMU 7.8.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.9.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.30.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.3.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.10.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.12.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.26.04; Associated Press 8.26.04; St. Louis Post Dispatch 12.21.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1.12.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1.29.05; St. Louis Review 2.4.05 Assignments: Missourinet 7.7.06 (add'l article); WQAD 11.17.06 (add'l article); St. Louis Post-Dispatch 12.13.07 (add'l story); St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.8.08 (add'l article); St. Louis Post-Dispatch 9.2.11 (add'l article) |
| McGreal | James | 1948 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Revealed in 1988 that McGreal had a history of abuse (known by Archdiocese) going back 40 years to ordination. Moved many times and sent for treatment. Supervised for a time by another abuser, Paul Conn. 1994 lawsuit settled and sealed. 16 new plaintiffs filed 4 suits in 5/02. Archdiocese settled 15 claims 9/03 for $7.87M. Final one settled 4/04. 3 more cases settled 11/06 for $1.25M. Vatican decreed permanent suspension 3/04. Named in another suit 7/08. Died in MO 8/11. | Seattle, WA | Source: The Oregonian 5.27.88; NY Times 6.12.88; Seattle Times 3.22.92; Seattle Times 5.30.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.12.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.25.02; Seattle Times 8.10.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 4.24.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 9.06.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 9.12.03; Seattle Times 4.06.04; Seattle Times (AP) 4.13.04; The Olympian 7.30.04; Seattle Post Intelligencer 8.24.04; Seattle Times 8.22.04 Assignments: Seattle Times 11.23.06 (add'l article); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.24.08 (add'l article); KSDK 5.7.10 (add'l article); Seattle Times 8.28.11 (add'l article); SNAP Statement 8.29.11 (add'l article) |
McGuire | Donald J. | 1961 | P | Convicted | Jesuit | Sued 2003; accused of abuse. Criminal charges in 2005. Could not prosecute in IL. Found guilty 2/24/06 in WI. In 7/06 sentenced to7 yrs prison & 20 yrs probation Arrested twice 9/06 for violating probation. WI Sup. Court upheld conviction 7/10. New suits in 8/07 and 10/07 in AZ. Dismissed from Order 11/06/07. Laicization announced 2/08. Criminal charges filed in AZ 4/08. Guity in federal criminal case 10/08. Sentenced 2/09 to 25 yrs prison. New suit 2/09. Fed. sentence upheld 12/10. | Chicago, IL | Source: Articles through 11.3.07; Complaint 08.21.07; NPR 10.29.07 with Documents; Chicago Sun-Times 11.3.07; U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement 11.2.07; Chicago Sun-Times 11.6.07; Chicago Tribune 11.6.07; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.6.07; Chicago Tribune 11.7.07; Chicago Sun-Times 11.7.07; Chicago Sun-Times 11.11.07; National Catholic Reporter 11.16.07; Southwest News-Herald 11.14.07; Chicago Sun-Times 11.15.07; Chicago Tribune 2.23.08 Assignments: Chicago Tribune 10.25.08 (add'l article); NY Times 3.28.11 (add'l article); The Jesuits and Donald McGuire, SJ by BishopAccountability; Boston Globe 4.15.12 (add'l article); Boston Globe 4.16.12 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
McGuire | James E. | < 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 3 minor males and one other victim. Abuse began while he was still in seminary in 1966. Placed on leave 2002 with restrictions. Laicized 3/24/06. Name is included on secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released 2/27/12) re priests in secret archives who were accused of sexual misconduct with a minor. As of 4/16/12, Counting McGuire, at least 5 members of his 1970 seminary class have been defrocked or removed from ministry over abuse allegations, | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Local Catholic 9.29.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.07.06; 1994 Memo from Fr. William Lynn to Asst. Vicar for Admin. re Names in Philadelphia Secret Archives, released 2.27.12; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.16.12 Assignments: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Assignment Record |
| McGurrin | Donald J. | 1944 | P | Sued | Oblates - OMI | Accused by two women in 2002 suit of abusing them between 1978-1980 at Sacred Heart, Lowell. Both women were minors at the time. McGurrin died in 1993. The suit involved multiple plaintiffs and named multiple priests as defendants. Attorney Durso said that all claims were settled. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: JOHN DOE Nos. 1 -29 and MARY ROE Nos. 1 -5 v. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, C. A. No. 02-4138; BishopAccountability Letter to Dr. Mary Jane Doherty, Chairperson of the Archdiocese of Boston Review Board 7.27.11; Boston Globe 7.28.11; Boston Globe 11.20.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McHale | James J. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit 5/09 in Delaware alleging that McHale began to abuse her in 1964 when she was 12 and that the abuse lasted until 1984. He took her on frequent trips to six states and once to Rome. McHale died in 1997 at age 65. Accuser says that she told the Diocese on multiple occasions after she became an adult and that they ignored the allegations. Del. judge dismissed case 4/10 saying no jurisdiction.. | Allentown, PA | Source: Morning Call 10.27.97; Express-Times 5.13.09; News Journal 5.13.09; Lancaster Online 5.14.09; Morning Call 5.14.09; News Journal 5.14.09; Express-Times 5.14.09; WFMZ 5.14.09; Times Leader 4.15.10; News Journal 4.30.10 |
| McHugh | Joseph | 1973 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of molesting 9 yr old boy in 1996; placed on leave then. In 2005 he pleaded guilty and in 4/06 was sentenced to 5 yrs probation on lesser charge so boy would not have to testify. Civil suit was filed and settled. Has not had privileges to serveas a priest since 1996. | Trenton, NJ | Source: NBC 10 (Freehold NJ) 4.28.06; Ashbury Park Press 4.29.06; Philadelphia Inquirer (AP) 4.29.06; Star-Ledger 4.29.06; Jersey Journal 4.29.06 |
| McHugh | Patrick | 1943 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per archdiocesan report, 1 person alleged abuse from 1972-1974. Papers say at least 7 have sued in 2003 alleging abuse in 1960s. Civil suit dismissed by Court 2005 but 6 Plaintiffs settled w/ Diocese of Monterey in Sept. 2006 for $1.5M and lifetime counseling. Died in 1979. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 3.01.03; Monterey County Herald 3.04.03; Santa Cruz Sentinel 3.4.03; Monterey County Herald 1.28.04; Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 2.4.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; Santa Cruz Sentinel 3.16.04; Santa Cruz Sentinel 1.08.07; Santa Cruz Sentinel 9.21.08; Mercury News 11.1.10 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| McHugh | Paul | < 1982 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 10/02, man came forward to allege abuse by McHugh in 1982. Bernard Law was bishop of the diocese at the time. The boy says he told Bishop Law on two occasions (once was before McHugh's death) but Law did not want to hear the details and told him not to tell anyone. McHugh died in 1983 and Bishop Law presided at weekend Masses in the parish for 2 months. Man said that he approached the Bishop for the second time then. | Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO | Source: Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 10.11.02; Boston Herald 10.31.02 |
| McInerney | Maurice | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | McInerney was charged with sexually abusing an incest survivor he was counseling. Relieved of his duties but no further information. Oct. 1992 article says that a woman had recently complained that McInerney made sexual innuendos to her. He was placed on leave and the investigation was continuing. He is shown as "absent on leave" in 1993, 1995 and 2002 Catholic Directories. | Denver, CO | Source: Rocky Mountain News 4.13.93 |
| McInnis | Joseph | < 1980 | P | Settled | Jesuit | Suit was filed in 1/03 (?) on behalf of a woman who alleged up to 200 incidences of sexual abuse by McInnis,a Jesuit priest, when she was between 6 and 11 yrs old. He was working at St. Monica's parish in Boston at the time. Deceased. Suit settled as part of massive Boston $85M settlement in Fall, 2003. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 1.7.03; Associated Press 10.21.03; Boston Globe 11.20.11 |
McIntyre | James P. | 1971 | P | Sued | Diocesan | McIntyre was director of priest personnel. Sued 1994 in the big RICO lawsuit which alleged McIntyre, Dennis Rigney and Francis Flemming abused minors on several occasions at St. Pius X Church. Two brothers went to diocese in 1994 to complain of abuse 1963-1968 but Bishop McHugh rebuffed them. McIntyre was seminary student at time. Another suit dismissed in 1/03 based on credibility of plaintiff. Died 8/04. All RICO claims settled 3/03. | Camden, NJ | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 11.1.94; The Record (AP) 11.2.94; Philadelphia Inquirer 11.4.94; Superior Court of NJ (CA No. ALT-L-4059); Courier Post 4.14.02; Courier Post 4.12.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Northeast Obits 8.11.04 |
| McIntyre | Robert J. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | At least two civil suits, 1993 & 1992, name McIntyre, director of Rhode Island Catholic Orphanage Asylum d/b/a St. Aloysius Home, as someone responsible for covering up abuse at Orphanage & Home for behaviorally/developmentally disturbed boys and conspiring to keep out proper reporting procedures. One individual alleges that McIntyre also participated in his abuse. Civil trial in 1999 but jury found no evidence to support charges. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.16.99; Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.17.99; Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.20.99; Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.21.99 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McIntyre | William | P | Accused | Jesuit | Served at Alakanuk parish for 15 years, from 1968 until 1983. Also served at Sacred Heart church in Emmonak. Numerous other accused priests were also assigned to these two parishes. Two or more pending claims against McIntyre shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. Not shown in 1989 Catholic Directory. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Alakanuk - Saint Ignatius Catholic Church Web site 1.25.10; Emmonak - Sacred Heart Catholic Church Web Site1.25.10; Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1; Pilot Station - Saint Charles Spinola Catholic Church Web site 1.25.10 | |
| McKean | Louis | 1947 | P | Accused | Diocesan | A woman has accused McKean of abusing her in 1972-1973 when she was a minor. The Archdiocese settled the claim in 2003 for $750,000. It is unknown if a suit was actually filed. McKean was 86 when he died in 2005. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
McKenna | Michael | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Permanently removed from all ministry in 12/06 after allegations he abused one child in 1970s. Took sabbatical in 2002 and was placed on medical leave in 2003 before allegations arose. Diocese has found accusations to be credible. Multiple transfers throughout his career. Apparently there are "several" victims per the Bishop. Prosecutors say evidence shows abuse but statute of limitations prohibits criminal prosecution. Additional allegations of old abuse became public in March, 2008. | Grand Rapids, MI | Source: Wood 12.11.06; Wood 12.12.06; Grand Rapids Press 12.12.06; WWMT 12.12.06; Daily News 12.13.06; WOOD 1.08.06; Muskegon Chronicle 1.13.06; WOOD 3.07.08; Muskegon Chronicle 3.07.08 |
McKenzie | Joseph M. | 1951 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of abuse of 2 male minors and 2 other males between 1966-1981. At least 4 health leaves during his career. Deceased 1989. Name is included on secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released 2/27/12) re priests in secret archives who were accused of sexual misconduct with a minor with no conclusive evidence.. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; 1994 Memo from Fr. William Lynn to Asst. Vicar for Admin. re Names in Philadelphia Secret Archives, released 2.27.12 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
McKeon | Brian A. | 1977 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 2/03 story says McKeon abused one youth in 1987. Youth died and McKeon conducted funeral. He then went on to abuse the victim's brother. Family later found out & went to Msgr. Placa. Then saw McKeon marching in parade as poice chaplain in 2001. Removed from active ministry 2001. Known to have problems with alcohol. He abused at least 9 boys. Laicized 2003. Died suddenly 4/09 in FL. Identified as Priest C in 2003 Grand Jury report. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 3.13.02; Newsday 4.02.02; Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday 2.13.03; Riverhead (NY) News-Review Online 2.13.03; Newsday.com 3.18.03; Newsday 4.15.03; Newsday 4.30.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| McKeon | James T. | 1928 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 2/02 article, woman accused McKeon of abuse as a child and said that he also abused several of her female cousins. This was in 1940s. When their parents complained, they were told to remain silent "for the good of the church." Died 8/3/65. 8/11 Boston AD database reports no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.25.02; Salem News 8.26.11; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; Wicked Local Somerville 8.30.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McKeon | Martin | 1952 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Accused of abuse of 2 from 1962-1965 per archdiocesan report. He was at St. Anthony's Seminary at the time. 1 accuser included in civil suit filed 12/03. Claims included in $28M settlement by the Franciscans in Santa Barbara. McKeon died in Feb. 1986. Also see references in two petitions filed fall, 2009. Personnel File released 5/12. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 3.05.86; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Consta Times 4.01.08; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09; Personnel file posted on BishopAccountability.org 5.23.12; LA Times 5.23.12; San Antonio Express-News 5.23.12; CBS Los Angeles 5.23.12 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| McKeone | Lucien | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of a boy and two sisters before his death in 1980. First report made in 1992. The male accuser said that the abuse occurred in early 1960s in Rumford when he was 10 or 11. No specific information given re abuse of the two sisters, except that one alleged it occurred when she was between 15-20 yrs old. McKeone was a friend of the family. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Portland Press Herald (AP) 7.4.05; Portland Press Herald 7.17.05 |
McKeown | Edward J. | 1970 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1999 of abuse of boy, age 12, in 1995. Sentenced to 25 yrs in prison. Also admitted to raping 3 boys in early 1980s. Settlement in 1985. Forced out of priesthood 1989. May have abused between 20-30 youths. Began to abuse again in early 1990s.2 civil suits filed over abuse in 1995. Another civil suit filed 9/2006. Yet another one filed 3/07. | Nashville, TN | Source: The Tennessean 1.31.99; The Tennessean 2.28.99; The Tennessean 6.18.99; The Tennessean 6.27.99; The Tennessean 7.8.99; The Tennessean 7.25.99; The Tennessean 7.27.99; The Tennessean 7.29.99; The Tennessean 1.20.00; The Tennessean 1.21.00; The Tennessean 5.19.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Palm Beach Post 4.27.03; Nashville City Paper 10.1.04; Nashville City Paper 10.7.04 Assignments: Tenn. Supreme Court 10.6.04 Doe v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville (add'l article); Nashville City Paper 1.19.05 (add'l article); Tennessean 3.16.05 (add'l article); Tennessean 9.08.06 (add'l article); City Paper 4.05.07 (add'l article); Nashville Scene 12.22.11 (add'l article) |
| McLaughlin | John E. | 1961 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Only active priest named in 9/02 lawsuit re abuse by 12 priests. One man said he went to him for counseling 6/01 & was groped. Second man later said priest groped him at his son's christening. Both settled in 2003 massive settlement. Placed on leave 5/04 when recent allegations arose re sexual abuse of a minor approx. 20 yrs before. Officially removed from assignment per 4/01/05 statement. Tribunal found allegations unsubstantiated 8/12. He was placed on senior priest status with restrictions. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.19.02; Boston Herald 9.19.02; Boston Herald 5.16.04; Boston Globe 5.17.04; Boston Herald 5.17.04; Boston Herald 5.19.04; Boston Globe 5.23.04; Boston Globe 9.15.04; The Pilot 9.17.04; Archdiocese of Boston Official Announcement 4.01.05.; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; Wicked Local Somerville 8.30.11; Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 8.10.12; Boston Globe 8.11.12; Wicked Local Somerville 8.11.12 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McLaughlin | Michael P. | 1977 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Civil suit alleges that McLaughlin abused a 11 yr old boy in 1980 in church rectory. Another man alleged abuse in 1987. McLaughlin served in four parishes before he was barred from serving as a priest in 1990. He was "absent on leave" per 1993 Catholic Directory. 3/04 statement from Diocese said McLaughlin and two other accused priests left the ministry without requesting laicization. Allegations against them range from credible to substantiated to admitted. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 2.17.05; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 |
McLaughlin | Neil P. | 1959 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Allegations of abuse became public 11/10. Taught at Scranton Prep from 1961-1983 & 85/86 and held various positions at Univ. of Scranton from 2002-2006. Woman contacted Jesuits in 2008 re "credible" allegation of abuse in 1963 in Scranton. McLaughlin admitted that "there may be other victims of similar sexual misconduct" in Scranton Diocese. Removed without privileges 2006 after earlier, unpublicized allegation became known. Currently lives in Jesuit community in monitored setting. | Scranton, PA | Source: Scranton Times Tribune 11.30.10; Times Leader 12.1.10; Citizens Voice 12.1.10; Go Lackawanna 12.5.10; Times-Tribune 12.5.10; Citizens Voice 6.8.11 Assignments: MSNBC 12.1.10 |
McLaughlin | Paul J. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained 1955 in Yakima. Retired from Boston; moved to CA and worked part-time in a parish until he was placed on leave in 2003 after 3 men accused him of abusing them when they were minors in 1960s. Boston knew of 1 allegation in 5/02 but didn't tellSan Bernardino Diocese until 9/02. Personnel file contained references to 1 instance of nonspecified physical abuse and another where he told boys to do nude Greco-roman wrestling. He denied all charges. On admin leave; canonical case pending 8/11. | Boston, MA | Source: LA Times 1.14.03; San Bernardino Sun 1.14.03; Press Enterprise 1.15.03; Boston Globe 1.18.03; Boston Globe 2.11.03; Boston Herald 2.11.03; Salem News 8.26.11; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; The Patch 8.29.11 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; List of Yakima Assignments |
McLaughlin | Thomas L. | 1956 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Sentenced in 1989 to 18 months in prison for sexually molesting a 12 yr old boy. He pleaded guilty and charges re 6 other boys dismissed. McLaughlin spent one year at Hocking Correctional Facility. After his release from prison in 1990 he "complied with [Bp] Griffin's request" that he be laicized. Civil suit filed by two victims and settled in 1992. Died 2/6/13. | Columbus, OH | Source: United Press International 7.25.89; United Press International 9.26.89; Columbus Dispatch 4.6.02; Dayton Daily News 5.12.02; SNAP Statement 2.10.13; Columbus Dispatch 2.11.13 |
McLaughlin | William G. | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | McLaughlin, who died in 1993, has been accused of sexual abuse of one female minor. The woman, now an adult, says she believes that there were other victims. Claim settled in January 2008. McLaughlin's name added to the Archdiocese's table of accused priests in April, 2008. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Archdiocese of Dubuque - Table of Accused Priests 4.25.08; Telegraph Herald 5.03.08; WCF Courier 5.05.08 |
| McLeod | J. William | < 1938 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 2001; settled in 2002. Plaintiff said McLeod molested him 50 times between 1938 and 1941. Another man claimed abuse but did not sue; He did provide a deposition in the existing legal case. 2nd civil suit June 2002 alleged that Plaintiff was abused at St. Mary's School in Medford more than a dozen times between 1954 and 1957. Suit says that senior pastor walked in during one episode of abuse but failed to take action. At least 14 accusers in all. McLeod died 1969. | Portland, OR | Source: Associated Press 7.27.01; Mail Tribune 12.21.01; Oregonian 3.17.02; Mail Tribune 3.22.02; KGW.com (AP) 4.22.02; KGW.com (AP) 6.13.02; KGW.com (AP) 6.25.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Mail Tribune 7.07.04; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
| McLoughlin | Edward | 1978 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Diocese knew in 1983 that McLoughlin had boys sleeping overnight at rectory. Sued 1997 alleging abuse of 1 youth after boy sought counseling because of prior abuse by choir director. Settled 1999 for $599K. Laicized 11/21/00 per 2002 article and livingin Ireland. McLoughlin's brother also priest of diocese and accused of helping to cover up his history. | Venice, FL | Source: Herald Tribune 6.10.99; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Statement by Bishop Nevins 6.18.02; Herald Tribune 1.18.03; News Press 10.26.03; Injury Board 9.5.08 |
| McLoughlin | John G. | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 27 plaintiffs filed massive civil suit against 24 priests in Oct. 2003 alleging abuse within Brooklyn Diocese. In this suit, 2 brothers allege that they were abused by McLoughlin at St. Mary's Nativity Parish Church during late 1960s. Suit alleges abuseoccurred at the rectory and at a home in Rocky Point. Petition says that McLoughlin is believed to have died in August, 1994. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.02.03 |
McLoughlin | Richard J. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of a boy in 1968-1969 and a 15 yr old girl beginning in 1976. Placed on leave in 1994 and again in 2002. Further restrictions added in 2004 when he was sentenced to supervised life of prayer and penance Matter referred to Vatican 11/12/04 for possible laicization..Name is included on secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released 2/27/12) re priests in secret archives who were accused of sexual misconduct with a minor. Inquiry was still ongoing then. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Local Catholic 9.29.05; 1994 Memo from Fr. William Lynn to Asst. Vicar for Admin. re Names in Philadelphia Secret Archives, released 2.27.12 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile; Archdiocese of Philadelphia Assignment Record (rev) |
| McLoughlin (Brother) | John | B | Sued | Unknown | McLoughlin was named as abuser in suit filed in Oct. 2002 by 26 people who claim they were abused by twelve priests and one brother (McLoughlin). The suit alleges that McLoughlin abused one boy he took to his summer home in Rocky Point some time between1973 to 1975. He was assigned at Cathedral Prep High School from 1973-1975. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.16.02; USA Today 11.11.02 | |
McMahon | Gerard T. | 1960 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Indicted 4/06 for rape of one girl between 1967-1970. Allegations surfaced in 2006. He would get drunk at family's home and they would let him sleep it off in the little girl's bed. Left Boston in 1970 to serve as military chaplain but still part of archdiocese. Retired from military and settled in FL. Pleaded guilty 5/06. Sentenced to lifetime on probation to be served in FL. Laicization pending 8/11 per new Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 4.14.06; Pensacola News Journal 4.18.06; Country Gazette 4.21.06; Boston Herald 4.27.06; Sun Chronicle 5.12.06; Boston Herald 5.12.06; National Catholic Register 8.25.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McMahon | Patrick Desmond | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | McMahon served in 8 parishes from 1960 until he was placed on medical leave in 1990. Placed on administrative leave in Sept. 2002 after 2 accusers came forward. Permanently removed from active ministry by Vatican in 2004. 7 claims settled as part of $810K settlement in 1/05. Another suit filed 7/08 re abuse in 1960s-1970s. Woman says McMahon and another priest abused her father as a child and their actions deprived her of relationship with dad. McMahon lives in CA assisted-living facility. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Times 8.22.04; Seattle Times 1.22.05; Spokesman Review 7.12.05; Associated Press 7.12.05; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.24.08 |
| McMahon | Sean | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | McMahon, a native of Ireland, was ordained there but had been with Albany diocese since 1963. In 2003 allegations made that he molested at least one child in the 1970s and he was removed from ministry. He admitted to the abuse after the victim contacted the diocese. Diocese Review board recommended the removal. Church officials said criminal statute had expired and the allegations would not be referred to prosecutors. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 4.14.03; Albany Times Union 4.15.03 |
| McMahon, Jr. | Benjamin J. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested 1985 for sex act with man. Archdiocese & court kept arrest quiet. Took leave from priesthood in 1986. In 1991 family complained to Church that McMahon (while a priest at Immaculate Conception in Marlboro ) had abused 3 of their sons from late1970s - early 1980s. He was family friend & often went on vacations with them and slept in same room with boys. No criminal charges because of SOL. 2010 voluntary laicization announced 6/13/11. Boston AD database in 8/11 says case concluded canonically. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12.18.02; Boston Herald 12.18.02; Milford Daily News 12.22.02; The Day 1.30.03; Metrowest Daily News 6.13.11; Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 6.13.11; Brockton Enterprise 6.14.11; Boston Globe 6.14.11; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; The Patch 9.2.11 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
McManus | Francis J. | 1973 | P | Settled | Jesuit | Removed from hospital chaplaincy in Fall River diocese after a man alleged in 3/02 that McManus molested him in 1970s at BC High in Boston AD. Settled for $600K in 1/03. Another man alleged early-1980s abuse by McManus in a 1988 meeting with BC High reabuse of another. Man said he returned diploma when school failed to investigate. McManus was pastor in Norwich diocese between BC High and hospital assignments. Living under restriction at Campion Center in Weston. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.6.02; Boston Globe 3.8.02; Boston Globe 1.10.03; The Day 1.16.03; Daily News 3.5.11; SNAP Statement 3.6.11; Boston Globe 11.20.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McMeel | Bernard Francis | 1954 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Known as "Fr. Barney." Worked in AK from 1955 - 1978. Accused in 2006 suit of abusing one child from 1967-1970 when he was aged 4-7. Suit claims he was transferred out of Alaska in 1978 after the order learned he had abused a child. He was assigned tothe mission church on an Indian reservation in Great Falls, MT from 1978 until his death in 1992 (or 1994). Claims included in 11/07 settlement with Jesuits. One pending claim shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Alaskan Shepherd June-July 2003: Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Hooper Bay, Alaska: 1928-2003; Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 2.9.06; Havre Daily News [Montana] 2.10.06; Havare Daily News [Montana] 2.10.06 (2nd); KBZK [Montana] 2.21.06; Independent Record 2.22.06; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07; Great Falls Tribune 10.9.09; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09; Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 2 |
McMuldren | John | B | Accused | Holy Cross | 3 brothers alleged in 1995 that they were abused by McMuldren in 1985 at a camp he ran for the Archdiocese of Anchorage. McMuldren denied the charges and Archbishop Hurley declared him innocent after extensive investigation. Transferred to Tyler TX Diocese in 1992 where he worked on the Diocesan Pastoral Council and as Director of Guidance and Counseling during 2003-2004 school year for Bishop T. K. Gorman Catholic School. As of 3/08 he was activities director of Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame. | Anchorage, AK | Source: Catholic Anchor 12.05.03; Archdiocesan Report of Sexal Abuse 2.13.04; Anchorage Daily News 2.14.04; Brothers--Newsletter of Midwest Province of Bros of Holy Cross 6.05 | |
| McMullen | Francis | 1951 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Named as an abuser in 12/02 $542,500 settlement between six victims and the Diocese of Manchester and 5 priests. Per document produced as part of NH Atty Report on 3.03.03, McMullen is accused of molesting a girl in 1958 and a boy a little later. McMullen was transferred to another parish after boy's parents complained to the Diocese. McMullen died when he was in his 40s. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 12.20.02; Docs from NH Atty General report 3.03.08; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 |
McNally | James P. | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | McNally, a 1980 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary, was on staff there in 1986 when he befriended a 16 yr old student and became a favorite with the boy's family. Abuse continued on trips and at rectories for 8 years. Man told Bp. McAuliffe in 1996 and McNally sent for therapy. Public not told of his behavior until 2004 news article. McNally left priesthood, was laicized and married. | Jefferson City, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.13.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.15.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.15.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.16.04 |
| McNamara | John D. | 1948 | P | Settled | Diocesan | At least one claim included in Diocese's 11/08 $4.5M settlement with 59 plaintiffs. | Springfield, MA | Source: Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 |
| McNamara | Patrick Carl | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Received law degree prior to ordination. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations as released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. Took Sabatical 1993 for studies. Took leave of absence in 1994 and left priesthood in 3/95. Later married. No specific information found as to alleged abuse. Personnel file released 10/25/10. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07; Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| McNamara | Patrick H. | 1955 ? | P | Sued | Jesuit | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1960s (at Loyola Univ??) per archdiocesan report. Believed to have left priesthood in 1968. Wrote several books. Died in 2001. Named in 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| McNamara | Peter John | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Resigned 8/71. Newly identified as abuser in Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. Laicized 11/72. Current whereabouts unknown as of 5/07. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Sun-Times 3.21.06; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Chicago Tribune 5.29.07; Chicago Sun-Times 5.30.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McNamara | Thomas | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2004, McNamara was accused of inappropriate contact with 3 minors in late 1960s. He was a visiting priest from Ireland assigned to Christ the King and St. Patrick's parishes in Jacksonville from 1966 to 1968. Irish Bishop confirmed 12/04 that he continued to abuse boys for many years after his return to Ireland. Bishop denied knowledge of abuse in U.S. McNamara died in Ireland in 1997. | St. Augustine, FL | Source: Florida Times-Union 12.1.04; Florida Times-Union 12.4.04; Florida Times-Union 12.9.04; Irish Independent 2.1.09 | |
McNeely | Maurice G. | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained by Bismarck; served as military chaplain at Ft. Shafter in HI 1974-1977. Man filed suit fall 2011 in HI against McNeely and Bismarck Diocese alleging abuse in 1976 while McNeely was chaplain and he was altar boy. Suit said he forced the boy to perform oral sex on him. Served at Holy Family Catholic Acad. from 1987-2001 and then in Las Vegas. Retired and living in MI in 2012. Woman claims he abused her late husband in ND in 1960s. Man filed few suit in HI 10/12. 2011 suit settled 4/13. | Bismarck, ND | Source: Hawaii Reporter 8.3.07; Honolulu Star Advertiser 10.1.11; John Doe No. 87 v. Diocese of Bismarck & McNeely, U.S. Dist. Court, Hawaii, Cause No. CV-11-00595; SNAP Statement 6.7.12; Las Vegas Review-Journal 6.20.12; San Antonio Express News 6.21.12; Garden Island 10.4.12; SNAP Statement 10.4.12; KHON 2 10.4.12; Hawaii Reporter 10.15.12; Dickinson Press 1.6.13; SNAP Letter to Archbishop Vigneron 1.30.13; Dickinson Press 5.4.13; SNAP Statement 5.6.13 |
| McNeill | Douglas A. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Entered religious life with Miss. of Sacred Heart in 1962. Dispensation granted 1967. Ordained by Gallup. Removed 3/94 after accused in 1994 civil suit of abusing a youth in 1978 while youth was stayed with him at St. Bonaventure Indian Mission to finish school year. Accuser confronted McNeill in 1993 and he admitted abuse. Offered to pay the man $15K from school funds. Man refused. Suit settled 9/95 for $135K. Also accused of abuse of 2 in AZ in 1971. McNeill still "on leave" per 2002 OCD. | Gallup, NM | Source: Chapter 9 from Fishers of Men, 1986 (Biography of McNeill); LA Times 2.6.94; Gallup (NM) Independent 5.20.03; Arizona Republic 8.14.03; Gallup Independent 8.2.05; Gallup Independent 5.28.11 |
| McNelis | Francis J. | 1965 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in two 2004 suits. In one case, McNelis was accused of performing sex acts on an altar boy 1966-68, starting when the boy was 10 years old. This suit was ruled time-barred in 2005. The other suit accused McNelis of forcing a teenage boy to perform sex acts in 1968. McNelis retired 2002 and died 3/24/05. | Allentown, PA | Source: Morning Call 3.5.04; Express-Times 7.23.04; Morning Call 7.23.04; Morning Call 1.27.05 Assignments: Morning Call 3.5.04 |
| McNerney | James C. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on administrative leave in 2004 after diocesan review board decided that allegations that he sexually abused a minor in 1980s might be true. McNerney denied all allegations. Diocese learned about the accusations in 2003. As of 9/05, McNerney had asked the Vatican for a canonical trial, | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 6.14.04; Albany Times Union 6.15.04; Albany Times Union 9.1.05 Assignments: The Evangelist 6.17.04 |
| McNicholas | Edward J. | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Served as Air Force chaplain. Named in Military Privilege Log produced in Peebles Case in Dallas which references 1994 investigation. 1989 Catholic Directory refers to him as "released from Diocesan assignment." | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Military Vicariate Privilege Log |
| McNulty | J. Brendan | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2003 after allegations that he sexually abused "several" of the seven brothers in a family that had befriended him shortly after his ordination. Review board found the evidence to be credible. He wrote a letter of apology in 1982 to1 of the brothers & mentioned that the older brothers had been hurt as much. Abuse covered about 10 yrs. Information about McNulty not turned over to County prosecutor's office in 2002 along with other records but was in 2003. Laicization announced 11/07 | Cleveland, OH | Source: Akron Beacon Journal 11.4.03; NewsNet5 11.4.03; Plain Dealer 11.4.03; WTOL (AP) 11.30.07; News Journal (AP) 12.1.07; Plain Dealer 12.4.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McNulty | Patrick | < 1974 | P | Sued | Marianist | Woman filed suit in 2004 against Archdiocese and Order alleging that McNulty abused her for three years in 1970s, starting when she was 12. McNulty was at Holy Rosary Parish at the time of the abuse. Another person told Asst. Provencial in 1977 but victim and family denied the abuse then. McNulty remained on job until 1980 and then was transferred to another assignment. Died 1984 in Wisconsin. | San Antonio, TX | Source: San Antonio Express-News 8.17.04 |
McPartland | Paul G. | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel file released 2/03 said woman came forward in 1998 to allege that in 1969 he had pinned her down in the front seat of his car and tried to take her shirt off when she was 16. He stopped when she began to cry. Archdiocese paid almost $18K in therapy bills. He denied the accusation, saying that she had been the "aggressive" one. Review Board found in 1998 that exact nature of incident could not be reliably determined. He retired in 2002 with no restrictions. See 8/11 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Associated Press 2.6.03; Boston Globe 2.7.03; Patriot Ledger 2.7.03; Boston Herald 2.7.03; National Catholic Register 8.25.11 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Letter from Law 5.13.02 Granting Retirement |
McQuade | Richard E. | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per personnel file released 2/03, a man took 30 letters to Archdiocese in 1996 that McQuade had written to his son (see Globe 2/25/03 article). Letters included reference to relationship that began when boy was 17. Boy was killed in 1992 auto accident while on his way to McQuade's home. McQuade denied sexual relationship and Review Board could not substantiate allegations. McQuade assigned to Emergency response team and psychotherapy recommended. | Boston, MA | Source: Associated Press 2.24.03; Boston Herald 2.25.03; Boston Globe 2.25.03 (with documents); Patriot Ledger 2.26.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Letter from Law 6.24.96 Announcing Administrative Leave; Letter from Law 9.9.96 Ending Administrative Leave |
| McQuire (McGuire) | Joseph | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appeared on list of 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney released 9/02. List says one alleged victim who was not interested in pursuing the case. Name spelled McGuire on one list and Mcquire on DA's actual list and 2nd news article. Unable to verify either spelling.. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02 | |
| McShane | James J. | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 1975 or 1976 counselors at Camp Holy Cross found 80 slides of naked boys in McShane's cabin. The camp director and two other men told then-Bishop John Marshall who basically told them they were in the wrong for having been in the cabin. Placed on leave 2002. Sued twice. Accused of abuse of several youths, including at least 1 at the camp. One suit settled for $120,000 in 2004. One still pending 2006. | Burlington, VT | Source: Burlington Free Press 5.22.02; Rutland Herald 10.1.02; Burlington Free Press 10.1.02; Burlington Free Press 12.17.02; Rutland Herald 7.5.03; Times Argus 7.11.03; Associated Press 3.7.04; Times Argus 4.02.06; Burlington Free Press 4.30.06; Times Argus 6.18.06; Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07; Burlington Free Press 2.02.08 |
McSheffery | Daniel C. | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave 2002. Accused of abuse of at least 8 boys. Named in at least 6 civil suits. At least 8 of the claims settled as part of the 10/05 massive settlement with the Diocese involved allegations against McSheffery. Possible $1.6M settlement. Retired; lives in FL. Additional suit filed 8/07 alleged abuse in 1974. Still on leave 8/07. Case settled for $785K in 2009. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 5.26.02; Hartford Courant (AP) 6.2.02; Hartford Courant 6.6.02; Hartford Courant 12.12.03; Newsday 4.24.04; New Haven Register 5.16.05; Hartford Courant 11.1.05; NY Times 11.1.05; Hartford Courant 7.6.06; Hartford Courant 10.4.06; New Haven Register 8.2.07; Newsday 8.2.07; NBC 30 8.2.07; Hartford Courant 8.3.07; McSinclair's Blog 12.24.08 Assignments: McSinclair's Blog 12.26.08 (add'l article); WWLP 1.28.09 (add'l article); Connecticut Law Tribune 2.2.09 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| McSorley | James P. | 1946 | P | Sued | Oblates of Mary Immaculate | Last name sometimes spelled "McSorely" in various OCD. In one suit pending as of 2002, McSorley is accused of molesting a boy in 1964 at St. Alice Catholic Church in Springfield, OR. Also accused of abuse in 1960s when he was army chaplain stationed in Germany. Archdiocese paid $100,000 to settle one claim in 2003. He died in May, 2005. Also worked in Oakland Diocese, Idaho and Washington. | Portland, OR | Source: Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Catholic Voice 6.20.05; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 |
| McSweeney | James E. | 1950 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2004, one man accused McSweeney of molesting him for 3 years, beginning when he was 11, on trips, in the rectory and even in car. McSweeney died in 1999. Former chancellor and then vicar general of Diocese. He also was a financial expert who had amassed nearly $1 million at the time of his death. Claim settled for $120K 3/04. 2nd accuser known. Bishop said claims were credible. | Raleigh, NC | Source: News & Observer 3.30.99; News & Observer 4.25.99; News & Observer 4.17.04 |
| Mea | John | P | Accused | Diocesan | 2003 civil suit alleged that Mea raped an altar boy in early 1960s. Diocesan Review board reviewed allegations but decision not known. Man was offered a small financial settlement in 2002 which he refused. Diocese saud Mea was not assigned to the Church in question at the time of the alleged abuse. In 8/03 judge dismissed the lawsuit as being barred by SOL. Said discrepancy in dates of abuse did not help. Mea died in 1984. This was only known allegation against him. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 7.9.03; Albany Times Union 8.8.03; The Evangelist 8.14.03 | |
Meany | Thomas L. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Former Vicar General of Diocese. Accused in 3/10 civil suit of abusing one youth for several years, beginning in 1971 when the plaintiff was 17 yrs old. Abuse continued thru 1982 per plaintiff. Meany died 7/20/08. . Plaintiff notified bishop in 5/08.DA was informed of accusations prior to Meany's death but refused to file charges. | Corpus Christi, TX | Source: Corpus Christi Caller Times 3.9.10; First Amen. Petition in Doe v. Diocese of Corpus Christi, 10-968-C, 3.10. |
| Medina | Daniel | 1998 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Medina, a native of Honduras but ordained for the Diocese, was quietly placed on admin. leave in 2002. In 2004 he was arrested & charged with abuse of 14 yr old male in 1999. Pleaded guilty summer, 2008. Sentenced to 3 yrs probation. Privileges were withdrawn. Name became public 9/08 after "confidential" memo from archdiocese to all bishops warning them he had no privileges. Now facing court trial and possible dismissal from priesthood. | Newark, NJ | Source: SNAP Press Release 9.11.08; Star-Ledger 9.11.08; Jersey Journal 9.12.08; Star-Ledger 12.14.08; Star-Ledger 12.5.10; Star-Ledger 12.6.10 |
Medvit | John Paul | B | Sued | C.F.C. Congregation of Christian Brothers | Named by one plaintiff in civil suit filed 12/4/12 against the Order and the Diocese. Man alleged that Medvit abused him in 1986 when he was a freshman at Damien Memorial School on Oahu and Medvit was his teacher. Suit alleges that acts included caressing, rubbing, groping and hugging the student, The youth reported the abuse to school and diocese at time. Medvit was temporarily removed and later returned to the school where he again physically attacked the student. Died in Aug. 2012. | Honolulu, HI | Source: Obituary from Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Homes; Chicago Tribune 8.23.12; The Maui News 12.9.12 | |
Meehan | Andrew "Andy" | 1993 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Meehan was married for many years with grown children and grandchildren when he divorced and obtained an annulment of his marriage. He went through seminary and was ordained in 1993. During 2002 treatment at St. Luke's (for eating disorder) , he told therapist of attraction to and past sexual behavior with 15-16 yr old male teens. He acknowledged 2-3 incidents of being overly affectionate with boys. In 5/02 Diocese would not allow him to return to active priesthood and granted early retirement. | Manchester, NH | Source: Patriot Ledger 2.28.98; Manchester Report from NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 |
Meehan | Barry | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Meehan resigned from St. Timothy's in Warwick and placed on leave without privileges 1/13 after credible allegations of sexual abuse or misconduct which took place over 25 yrs previously. It is believed that Meehan was assigned to St. Mary in Cranstonduring that timeframe. He has denied "improper activity." Had been at St. Timothy since 2002. Allegations have been reported to state police who report two alleged victims. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal 1.13.13; WPRI.com 1.13.13; GoLocalProv.com 1.13.13; Statement by Diocese of Providence 1.13.13; ABC 6 1.13.13 |
| Meehan | Richard F. | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed from parish ministry in 1994 as a result of sexual misconduct. Returned to limited ministry as an archivist for Diocese until 6/02. Named in 9/03 civil suit by one man. Case sent to Vatican in 2002 and he was laicized 4/06. Two claims settled8/04 as part of $7.5M settlement between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield involving 18 priests. 2 settled 2008. | Springfield, MA | Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette 7.31.02; Berkshire Eagle 9.24.03; Catholic Observer 10.5.03; Springfield Republican 2.09.04; Springfield Republican 3.1.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; WFSB 6.08.06; Springfield Republican 6.09.06; Telegram & Gazette (AP) 6.29.06; Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08; Springfield Diocese List of Priests with Credible Allegations 8.30.11 |
Meffan | Robert V. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Complaints made as early as 1977. Cardinal Medeiros recommended therapy but Meffan became a counselor. By 1985 he was back in parish assignment. Memo from Bp. Robert Banks in 1986 noted that Meffan was engaged in sexual acts with girls as young as 15. One woman said in 1993 that Meffan participated in sexual acts with 4 girls at the same time. Retired 1996. "Voluntarily" laicized 2004. Last known to be living in White Horse Beach, Plymouth. Boston AD database in 8/11 says case concluded canonically. | Boston, MA | Source: Letter from Cardinal Law to Robert Meffan 6.19.96; Boston Globe 12.4.02; Boston Globe 12.4.02; Boston Globe 12.4.02; National Catholic Reporter 12.13.02; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 1.22.03; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 2.3.03; Pattern & Practice Brief 7.21.03; Boston Globe 6.2.04; Boston Herald 6.2.04; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; Boston Globe 1.8.12 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Meglio | Richard L. | 1972 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit accusing the priest of molesting him in the 1970s when Father Meglio was an assistant parish priest and assistant pastor at Our Lady of Grace Church in Johnston. and accuser was hospitalized for "psychological problems." Abuse continued after accuser was released from hospital. Suit settled 2002 as part of $13.5 mil mass settlement. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal Bulletin 7.03.94; Providence Journal 9.10.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Meinberg | Carl H. | 1914 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 5/22/06 alleges abuse of 1 youth at St. Mary's parish in Iowa City in the 1940s. Meinberg was a diocesan consultor from 1948-1967 and dean of Iowa City from 1960-1957. Died in 1975. 2/10/08 article refers to 4 known accusers from St. Mary's parish. Name is on Diocese's 7/08 list of "credibly accused" abusers. | Davenport, IA | Source: WCF Courier 5.23.06; Catholic Online 5.25.06; Des Moines Register 10.12.06; Daily Iowan 5.08.07; Diocese of Davenport Creditors' Committee website 8.27.07; Quad-City Times 2.10.08; Quad-City Times 7.10.08; Quad-City Times 7.23.08 Assignments: Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; BA.org Concise Assignment Record |
Meinhardt | Louis | B | Sued | Marianist | Former student at Chaminade College Prep School came forward 9/11 to Order to allege sexual abuse by Br. Meinhardt and Br. John Woulfe in 1970s. Letters were sent to 1600 school alumni from between 1958 and 1982. At least15 -16 responded with credible allegations of verbal and sexual abuse by the two men. Meinhardt worked at the school from 1958 to 1982 and died in 1990. Original accuser against him had come forward in 2003 & 2009 and others had also come forward before 2011. Civil suit filed 2/23/12. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2.7.12; The Patch 2.7.12; The Republic 2.7.12; KSDK 2.7.12; Fox 2 2.7.12; SNAP Statement 2.7.12; The Patch 2.7.12; KSDK 2.7.12; KMOX 2.7.12; KSDK 2.8.12; KSDK 2.9.12; KMOX 2.14.12; SNAP Statement 2.23.12; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2.24.12; Courthouse News Service 2.27.12 Assignments: John Doe 116 v. Marianist Province of the U.S., et al | |
| Meiring | Thomas | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One man filed civil suit in Feb. 2006 alleging abuse by Meiring when he was a priest in Toledo Diocese between 1967-1969. Plaintiff was 15 at the time. Meiring asked to leave the priesthood in 1983 and worked as a licensed counselor and clinical supervisor with transgendered people and youths with gender-identity problems. He denied the allegations. Case dismissed 3/08 re Meiring on SOL issues but diocese and church remain as defendants. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 3.01.06; Toledo Blade 3.19.08 |
Meis | Finian | 1964 | P | Accused | Capuchin | Worked in both Salina & Arch. of Kansas City KS. Accusations made in 2003 to Review Board. One woman said he abused her when she was 18 and he was part of Salina diocese. Also accused by a man who was a minor at the time of the abuse in 1970s at Church of the Good Shepherd in Shawnee. Woman did receive a settlement. Meis was "dismissed from the church" in 1986 and later laicized. Died in 1997. | Kansas City, KS | Source: Lawrence Journal-World 6.23.10; Lawrence Journal-World 6.23.10 |
| Meis | J. Anthony | 1972 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Meis left his position in Joliet in 1994 after allegation of sexual misconduct with minor in late 1980s. A secret settlement was paid to the alleged victim. After therapy, in Dec. 1994 he became chaplain at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis. Suspended in 2002. Hospital president said Bishop Imesch told him about past allegations against Meis in 1994 but Archdiocese of St. Louis says it had no knowledge of claim. There was letter of good standing from Bishop Imesch. | Joliet, IL | Source: Associated Press 4.30.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.01.02; Chicago Tribune 5.1.02; Herald News 5.05.02; Chicago Tribune 5.16.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06; Diocese of Joliet List of Priests with Credible Allegations 3.12.13; Statement by the Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet 3.12.13; WGN 3.12.13; My Suburban Life 3.12.13 |
| Meisner | Theodore | 1957 | P | Sued | Congregation of the Resurrection | Accused in single 7/02 lawsuit of fondling a 13 yr old youth during counseling session in 1981. Meisner served assignments in various other states and in Canada before leaving priesthood in 1989. As of 2002 he was living in Georgia and working part-time for the State. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 7.31.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 9.29.02 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Mejia | Ricardo | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on list of priest with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. He took a health sabbatical 5/98 and retired 2/06. List refers to him as "removed." No specific info found as to allegations. | none | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Melancon | Robert L. | 1962 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Had already been placed on leave and sent for therapy at time of his arrest 6/95. Charged with raping an altar boy several times between 1985-1991. In 7/95 someone gave Melancon's attorney a $1M cashier's check to pay for bail. Convicted 6/96. Sentenced to life without parole. Accuser settled a civil suit with Diocese for $800K. Church paid $30K in 1993 to settle with another individual who had "relationship" w/ Melancon as a minor. Still in prison 12/27/11. | Houma-Thibodaux, LA | Source: Times Picayune 7.24.95; Times Picayune 8.17.95; Times Picayune 10.17.95; Times Picayune 11.30.95; Times Picayune 5.23.96; Times Picayune 6.13.96; Times Picayune 6.14.96; Times Picayune 6.18.96; Times Picayune 6.19.96; Times Picayune 8.13.96; Sunday Advocate 5.16.99; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Sen-Sentinel 9.4.02; Renew America 6.7.05 |
Melia | Fenton J. | B | Accused | Jesuit | Entered the Jesuit novitiate in Florissant, MO in 1957 and took final vows 2.2.68. Per statement released by Diocese of Spokane 11/07, Melia was named in accusation that was found to be admitted, credible or proven. He worked as cook at philosophate in Spokane as well as in AK and OR. Died 5/30/08. No further information found on accusations. | Spokane, WA | Source: Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Northwest Jesuits Website 2007; Company (Jesuit Magazine) 9.1.08; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 | |
| Melody | Owen John | 1962 | P | Convicted | S.T. Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity | Melody confessed in 1987 to abusing a girl for three years. He was active duty Navy Chaplain at the time of abuse. He was sentenced to 20 yr suspended sentence and 10 yr probation. Also 5 yrs therapy. Privileges suspended 1988. Oct. 2003 article reported Melody had been dismissed from the Navy and the priesthood but that he still claimed to be innocent. He married a female Navy Chaplain. | Military Services, US | Source: UPI 4.16.87; UPI 1.17.88; Associated Press 4.26.02; Associated Press 10.8.03 |
Melville | Raymond P. | 1985 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Left active priesthood in 1997. One man wrote letter in 1990 accusing Melville of abuse while Melville was in seminary in Baltimore. Diocese knew of his behavior before 1990. Sued 2000 by one man who claimed abuse for seven years beginning in 1985, when plaintiff was 13. Suit later settled. Other complainants in several locations. Additional suit filed 2/07 by man alleging abuse in late 1980s. Court awarded this man $4M in 1/08 (but only against Melville). Yet another suit filed 11/07. | Portland, ME | Source: Bangor Daily News 7.18.01; Portland Press Herald 4.23.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; Washington Post 8.22.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Portland Press Herald 6.3.03; Portland Press Herald 2.13.04; Portland Press Herald 7.16.04; Portland Press Herald 5.8.05; Portland Press Herald 8.17.05; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Portland Press Herald 2.22.07; Kennebec Journal 3.1.07; Portland Press Herald 11.16.07 Assignments: Kennebec Journal 1.29.08 (add'l article); Portland Press Herald 8.6.08 (add'l article); BDN 7.8.09 (add'l article); Kennebeck Journal 8.2.12 (add'l article) |
| Memolo | Rocco C. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1/03 of sexually abusing a boy aged 12-14 in 1976-77 at St. Michael's in Exeter. Alleged abuse included oral sex and penetration and occurred 100 times. Same man also made allegations against another priest and a teacher. Memolo spent his career in NH except for 2 yrs (1987-89) at Texas A&M Univ. Took sick leave 8/93 and since1994 has been on extended leave without faculties. | Manchester, NH | Source: NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09; Commentary 4.16.09 |
| Mena | Jose | 1961 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 2005 suit as having abused a youth many times during the 1965-66 school year while Plaintiff was in 5th grade at Incarnation Catholic School . Suit settled by St, Agustine Diocese for $150K. Mena is retired and lives in Jacksonville as of 2005. Two 2008 suits allege abuse in 1960s & 1970s in Orlando Diocese. May now be living in Spain. Another suit filed 12/09 but plaintiff had already settled w/ diocese. | St. Augustine, FL | Source: Bradenton Herald 3.02.05; WDBO 4.25.08; WESH 4.25.08; Orlando Sentinel 4.26.08; Associated Press 4.26.08; SNAP Statement 4.28.08; Times Union 4.29.08; Injury Board 9.5.08; Orlando Sentinel 1.14.10; Orlando Sentinel 1.22.10; Orlando Sentinel 2.5.11 |
| Mendez | Jose J. | 1983 | P | Sued | Augustinian Recollects | Accused of abuse of 1 from 1985-1987 per archdiocesan report. Left archdiocese in 1993. At least 1 civil suit filed. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Mendicoa | John M. (Juan) | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Originally from Spain. Archdiocese announced 8/14/11 Mendicoa was placed on leave from post as Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart Parish in Roslindale, MA after allegation of sexual abuse of a child in 1980s. Law enforcement notified. Worked in PA, MD andWash., D.C. At various times, he also appeared to be affiliated with different Orders. On Boston Database as of 3/12. In 4/12, Archdiocese found allegations to be "unsubstantiated" and assigned him to status of "senior priest, restricted." | Boston, MA | Source: Docket Sheet in Ford v. Law et al 6.27.03; TheBostonChannel 8.14.11; Fox 23 8.14.11; Boston Herald (AP) 8.14.11; Boston Globe 8.14.11; Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 8.14.11; Fox 25 8.15.11; Wicked Local Roslindale 8.16.11; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; Parish of Sacred Heart Bulletin 3.18.12; Archdiocese of Boston Database of Accused priests; Archdiocese of Boston Website 3.29.12; CBS Boston 3.29.12; Boston Herald 3.30.12; Metro 3.30.12 Assignments: Wicked Local Correspondent 3.30.12 (add'l article); Boston Globe 4.30.12 (add'l article); Boston Herald 4.30.12 (add'l article); Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 4.30.12 (add'l article); Wicked Local Winchester 4.30.12 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
Menge | James P. | 1962 | P | Settled | Diocesan | At least one claim included in Diocese's 11/08 $4.5M settlement with 59 plaintiffs. Retired June 2000. Died Aug. 2010. | Springfield, MA | Source: Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08; The Republican 8.10.10; iObserve.org 8.11.10 |
Mengon | Albert (Alberto) | 1966 | P | Accused | Salesian | Mengon, a former teacher at Salesian High, Richmond, was named as an abuser, in court documents in 2 C.C.C. court depositions taken in 2006. He allegedly abused youth at a Salesian camp. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. In 1998 and in 2005 he was working in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Last known to be working at Our Lady Help of Christians in Watsonville as of 2011. | Monterey, CA | Source: Salesian Bulletin 4.98; City of Angels 9.25.07; City of Angels 10.18.07; City of Angels 3.19.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Menna | F. Dominic | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 82 yr old Menna removed as senior priest in residence (retired) at St. Mary's Church in Quincy 6/10 while investigation underway re allegations of abuse of at least 2 children approx. 50 yrs previously. Menna was apparently in his first assignment at St. Mary's during the relevant time period. No criminal charges due to SOL. Suit on behalf of 1 man abused between 1963-1968 to be filed 7/10. Still on administrative leave as of 8/11 and canonical proceedings are still in process per Boston AD database | Boston, MA | Source: TheBostonChannel.com 6.13.10; WBZ 6.13.10; Patriot Ledger 6.13.10; Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 6.13.10; CNN 6.13.10; Boston Globe 6.14.10; Boston Herald 6.14.10; Patriot Ledger 6.14.10; ABC 6 (AP) 6.15.10; Daily Item 6.16.10; The Pilot 6.18.10; Patriot Ledger 6.30.10; National Catholic Register 8.25.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Mepingajira | Joseph | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 5/07 news article, Mepingajira is named in one bankruptcy claim as having abused "a person in 1995 at Mater Dei, a Spokane institute that offers religious education." Name is not included on Diocese's 11/21/07 List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse. Believe this may be Joseph Mpingajira of Republic of Malawi in southeast Africa. Notorious for affairs w married women. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 5.4.07; Spokesman Review 5.5.07; Nyasa Times 10.24.08 | |
Mercieca | Anthony | 1962 | P | sued | Diocesan | Admitted in 10/06 that he fondled altar boy Mark Foley (later U.S. Rep for FL,) in the mid-1960s when the boy was age 11-13. John Doe 26 then filed suit, alleging that Mercieca performed oral sex on him in the late 1970s at age 12-13. Mercieca admits that he skinnydipped with Foley, gave him nude massages, and took him on trips to DC and NYC. Foley forced to resign in 2006 because of his behavior with pages. Civil suit against Mercieca settled 7/07. Another suit filed 10/08 re 1977 abuse. | Miami, FL | Source: Herald Tribune 10.19.06; Miami Herald 10.19.06; Catholic News Service 10.19.06; Sierra Times 10.19.06; Washington Post 10.19.06; KAIT 10.19.06; CNN 10.20.06; Malta Media News 10.19.06; Daily Times 10.19.06; Di-Ve News 10.20.06; Di-Ve News 10.19.06; John Doe 26 Complaint 10.25.06; Miami Herald (AP) 7.18.07; Malta Star 7.19.07; Times of Malta 7.20.07 Assignments: Malta Independent 10.19.08 (add'l article); Times of Malta 10.23.08 (add'l article); South Florida Sun-Sentinel 11.12.08 (add'l article); Malta Independent 4.25.10 (add'l article); Times of Malta 6.8.11 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
Mercure | Gary J. | 1974 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Removed 2008 w/o privileges after investigation found "reasonable grounds? to believe he abused boy in mid-1980s. In 1/08, 4 men alleged abuse 1978-1991. Suit 5/23/08 alleged abuse of vulnerable adult and that in 1994 diocese knew he had sexual interestin children. Indicted 10/08 for raping 2 Albany boys in MA in 1980s. Found guilty at trial 2/10/11. Sentenced to 20-25 yrs. Appeal denied 4/13. Bishop will seek laicization. New Fed. suit in VT seeks personnel records. | Albany, NY | Source: Articles and Other Sources; Post-Star 2.4.11; Albany Times Union 2.4.11; Fox 23 2.4.11; Berkshire Eagle 2.5.11; WNYT 2.5.11; Daily Gazette 2.7.11; Fox 23 2.7.11; Albany Times Union 2.8.11; Berkshire Eagle 2.8.11; Post-Star 2.9.11; Albany Times Union 2.9.11; Fox 23 2.10.11; Berkshire Eagle 2.10.11; Albany Times Union 2.11.11 Assignments: Berkshire Eagle 2.11.11 (add'l article); WTEN 2.12.11 (add'l article); Times-Union 2.15.11 (add'l article); Times-Union 2.16.11 (add'l article); Fox 23 3.10.11 (add'l article); BA.org Detailed Assignment Record |
Mertens | Arthur C. | 1949 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Bishop announced in 2002 that Mertens had been credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors and had been removed from ministry in 1989. One man filed suit 7/04 alleging abuse by Mertens in 1980s in several locations. One priest complained about Mertens in 1984 or 1985. Another claim settled 1994. Mertens also abused in Guatemala between 1961-1977. As of 4/07 article Mertens will continue to draw a pension. No privileges. | Spokane, WA | Source: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin 10.24.02; Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Spokesman Review 7.16.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (2nd); Seatte Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (3rd); Spokesman Review 5.5.07; KXLY 4.20.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09 Assignments: Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Inland Register 11.14.02 |
| Messenger | William P. | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1980 per addendum to archdiocesan report. Placed on leave in May, 2005. At that time he was chaplain at USC. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Los Angeles Times 4.03.05; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 |
| Messier | Donald E. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appeared on list of 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney released 9/02. List says one alleged victim with claims beyond the SOL. Messier left Fall River in 1973 to serve in Providence Diocese. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News 9.27.02 |
Messier | Raymond P. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Messier had inappropriate sexual contact with 9 yr old boy in Worcester in 1980 at a camp owned by the priest's family. Bp. Harrington informed immediately. Promised Messier would never again have access to young people. Instead, just transferred him. Victim learned of transfer in 2002 and filed suit. Two other men joined suit, alleging abuse in late 1970s. Investigated by DSS in 2003 re recent allegations. DSS confirmed but he was no-billed by Grand Jury. Additional suit filed 12/04. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 5.16.02; Telegram & Gazette 6.8.02; Telegram & Gazette 6.12.02; Telegram & Gazette 9.4.02; Telegram & Gazette 11.29.02; Telegram & Gazette 12.5.02; Telegram & Gazette 1.24.03; Telegram & Gazette 3.7.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.16.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.20.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.4.03; Worcester Voice 2.4.04; Telegram & Gazette 10.21.04; Telegram & Gazette 10.22.04; Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04 Assignments: Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Metzinger | Agnesina | N | Sued | order? | Named in 1996 civil suit which alleged that Metzinger repeatedly had sex with a young boy who was a residence of St. Joseph's Home. Same suit alleges several of the boy's siblings were abused by priests at the home. Metzinger is dead as of 2010. | Wichita, KS | Source: Wichita Eagle 5.21.96; Lawrence Journal-World 6.23.10; Lawrence Journal-World 6.23.10 | |
| Meyer | David | D | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained as a permanent deacon in 1999, Meyer was placed on leave in Feb. 2007 after recent allegation of abuse of a minor which occurred prior to 1999. He was at Blessed Sacrament Church in Fort Mitchell when he was removed. | Covington, KY | Source: Kentucky Post 3.1.07; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.1.07 | |
| Meyer | Louis L. | < 1968 | P | Sued | Congregation of the Holy Cross | Accused of abuse of 1 girl in 1968 in Civil Suit BC308361, LA Superior Court., filed in 2003. Named in archdiocesan report addendum. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Miani | Titian Jim (Athos?) | 1955 | P | Sued | Salesian | Arrested 2003 and charged with abusing 2 girls. Charges dropped in 2003 due to Cal. Supreme Court ruling. Archdiocesan report says 4 accusers and abuse from 1957-1967. At least 1 civil suit filed. Left archdiocese in 1967 for San Francisco and, later,Stockton. 3 siblings filed suit 1/08 against Salesians alleging abuse in 1960s. Personnel file says he also abused in Italy and Canada. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. Included in Salesian $19.5 mil settlement with 17 in 5/08. Named in 6/10 suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Contra Costa Times (AP) 6.20.03; Associated Press 7.15.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; LA Weekly 12.05.04; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 10.12.05; LA Times 1.24.08; Injury Board.com 1.28.08; California Catholic Daily 2.01.08; City of Angels 3.19.08; City of Angels 3.19.08; City of Angels 3.24.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; LA Times 5.09.08; LA Times 5.15.08; Pacific Daily News 10.20.09 Assignments: Associated Press 6.30.10 (add'l article); Herald Sun 6.30.10 (add'l article); LA Times 6.30.10 (add'l article); LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; BA.org Assignment Record |
| Micarelli | Edmund C. | 1959 | P | Settled | Diocesan | 1 civil suit filed 1993 and 6 in 1995 allege that Micarelli abused at least 7 boys. Abuse of one boy lasted 7 yrs. Suits claim Gelineau and Aux. Bixhop Angell knew of Micarelli's habits prior to 1962 Claims against this priest were settled 9/02 as part of $13.5M settlement involving 36 victims of priest abuse. Per 2007 article he was living in Florida and "cannot function as a priest." 2012 article references his involvement in Boy Scouts and his cover-up of at least one abuser. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal Bulletin 7.03.94; Providence Journal 9.10.02; Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07; Kent County Times 11.30.07; Providence Journal 12.03.07; LA Times 9.16.12; Documents regarding Micarelli as referenced in the LA Times article of 9/16/12; Providence Journal 10.18.12; Westerly Sun 10.20.12 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Michael | Edward | B | Accused | Marist | Complaint was received in 2001 re alleged abuse in 1967 when Michael was teaching at Central Catholic High in Lawrence. He worked at school from 1964 to 1972 and again as part-time volunteer from 1985 to 1986. Removed from school in 1986 following complaint by student of "inappropriate behavior." Died in 1992. No record of complaints in his files but Marist officials acknowledged "it is possible that complaints lodged during those years were not recorded." Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Eagle-Tribune (MA) 5.16.02; Boston Globe 6.7.02; Boston Globe 11.20.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| Michael | Sister Joseph | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Accused in a 7/27/04 suit of sexually abusing 4 female minors in the 1950s and 1960s at St. Thomas-St. Vincent Orphanage. Also accused in a suit filed 7/14/05 of abusing a boy at the orphanage in the 1960s and 1970s. | Louisville, KY | Source: Associated Press 7.28.04; Courier-Journal 7.23.05 | |
| Michaud | Lawrence Joseph | 1936 | P | Accused | Marist | Woman wrote to Cardinal Law in 3/94 to accuse Michaud of repeatedly abusing her when she was 12 yrs old in late 1950s or early 1960s. At the time, he was assigned to St. Joseph Parish in Haverhill, MA. Was living in Van Buren, ME when he died in 1990 at age 80. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 11.5.90; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: 1994 letter from Accuser; Boston Globe 11.20.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Michaud | Leo James | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 4/02. Accused of abuse of teenage boy (aged 16-19) in early 1970s while Michaud was still in seminary. Bishop said in 2007 that there was no proof of sexual abuse of a minor but that there was other misconduct that would keep Michaud from activeministry. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald 4.28.02; Bangor Daily News 4.29.02; WMTW 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07 |
| Michaud | Ronald N. | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man told Baltimore Archdiocese in 1979 re abuse by Michaud in mid-1970s. He had served in MD from 1973-1978. Then became part of Portland, ME diocese. Name finally released by Portland bishop 1/07. He had been placed on leave in 1989. Bishop recommended laicization but matter still pending with Vatican. Suit filed 9/07 by 1 man alleging abuse in early 1980s when he was a boy. Judge awarded Plaintiff $4.4M judgment against Michaud (who has no assets) 7/09. Plaintiff had earlier settled with Diocese. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram 1.28.07; Sun Journal 1.28.07; WMTW 1.28.07; WCSH 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07; WMTW 9.24.07; Boston Globe (AP) 9.25.07; Kennebec Journal 9.25.07; Portland Press Herald 8.6.08; Morning Sentinel 7.12.09 Assignments: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; KeepMECurrent 1.29.07 |
| Michele | Robert | 1955 | P | Sued | Paulist | Michele joined the Paulist novitiate in 1948 and was ordained in New York 7 years later. He served in Austin, TX, the Portland Archdiocese, and in missions throughout the US. He is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl from 1964 to 1969. The plaintiff was under 18 part of the time of the abuse. She has filed a suit in Federal court. Michele retired from Austin, TX diocese. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Michell | George J. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 2003 after recent revelation of 20-year complaint of "inappropriate conduct." Michell "strongly" denied the accusation. He was apparently reinstated because he retired as pastor of St. Patrick's in Southold in June, 2010. As of 2012, he is shown as Pastor Emeritus and is still performing funerals and other events. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 6.15.03; Suffolk Times 5.27.10 |
Mickey | Richard L. | 1988 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of twin brothers at Bishop Byrne High School in 1980. Removed in 8/04 and then reinstated in early 2005. Mickey remained active priest until 8/06 when he suddenly resigned from all "pastoral or public ministry" according to a diocesan spokesman. Civil suit settlement announced 8/07. Another man came forward to say he and Mickey "were a couple" when the man was in high school and Mickey was a priest. Mickey knew of abuse by Juan Carlos Duran and did nothing. | Memphis, TN | Source: Jackson Sun 8.24.04; Commercial Appeal (TN) 9.29.04; Knoxville News Sentinel 8.23.05; Commercial Appeal (TN) 8.22.06; Daily News 8.23.07; Daily News 2.24.09; Daily News 3.19.09; Daily News 7.25.09; Commercial Appeal 4.8.10; Daily News 4.8.10 |
Mieliwocki | Richard J. | 1972 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Allegation in 1994 of abuse of 2 youths in 1988. Placed on leave and ordered to undergo counseling. Disappeared. State counseling license suspended 1999 for improper behavior with minor. Arrested 2004 and accused of abuse of 4 teenage boys (ages 16-18) at in-patient substance abuse rehabilitation facility. Forced to surrender his license. Pled guilty in plea bargain to 2 counts 8/21/07. Sentenced 9/07 to 5 yrs probation and community service. | Newark, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 12.30.04; Star-Ledger 12.31.04; Daily Record 8.10.05; Observer Tribune 8.17.05; Daily Record 9.7.05; Star-Ledger 10.12.05; Daily Record 10.12.05; Daily Record 11.17.05; NJ.com 8.21.07; Star-Ledger 9.21.07; Star-Ledger 9.22.07 |
| Mihalak | James J. | 1976 | P | Charged | Diocesan | Charged 1997 with fondling a 17 yr old male hitchhiker and placed on probation 1998. Record to be expunged if successful probation. Diocese suspended him from his duties. Had served as pastor, high school teacher and high school principal. 2002 OCD showed him at Holy Family Villa (a home for priests) in Bethlehem, PA. In 2004 diocese said his whereabouts were unknown. | Allentown, PA | Source: Morning Call 7.31.97; Morning Call 8.1.97; Morning Call 8.29.97; Morning Call 3.21.98; Morning Call 4.11.02; Morning Call 1.18.04 |
Mika | Joseph F. | 1951 | P | Accused | Franciscan | Accused in 2004 of abusing a girl at a Catholic school in in Pulaski. As of 2008, Mika was still in the order "under appropriate restrictions" and the Order had paid nearly $16,000 for counseling for the victim. In 1/09, however, the Order declined topay for additional counseling, citing the "downturn" in the economy. Died 11/17/09. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.6.09; Franciscan Friars of the Assumption BVM Province Newsletter # 119 2009 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Mike, Jr. | John Joseph | 1975 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Several individuals came forward beginning in 1987 to allege physical and sexual abuse by Mike. In 1987 his faculties were removed by Archdiocese. Also in 1987 criminal charges were brought against him for whipping a 17 yr old youth and hanging the youth upside down from a basketball backboard and striking him on the buttocks with a table tennis paddle. Pleaded guilty 9/87 and was sentenced to 5 yrs of supervised probation. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Washington Post 6.18.87; Washington Post 9.25.87; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 Assignments: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Mikulich | Joseph | 1922 ? | P | Accused | Franciscan | A woman from Great Falls came forward in 1985 to report that Mikulich had sexually abused her from age 12-21 in 1970s when he would visit the family in Great Falls. Mikulich, a Croatian Franciscan priest, worked in the Archdiocese of Portland for approx. 18 years, beginning in 1963. He retired in 1982. The Archdiocese refused any assistance to the young woman and did not even tell Mikulich (then age 87) of the allegations. He died in 2000 at age 101. | Great Falls-Billings, MT | Source: San Jose Mercury News 3.20.00; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents); The Oregonian 6.07.07 Assignments: Catholic Sentinel 3.31.00 |
Milanese | John | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Milanese placed on leave 5/02 after allegation that he abused an 8 yr old youth in mid 1980s. Alleged victim now in jail. Milanese denied the accusations and passed polygraph. Vermont's AG declined to file criminal charges. Church investigated and returned Milanese to duty as of Oct. 28, 2002. | Burlington, VT | Source: Associated Press 5.27.02; Valley News 10.19.02; Burlington Free Press 11.3.02; Rutland Herald 7.5.03 |
| Miles | Matthew | B | Sued | Congregation of Priests of the Sacred Heart | Admitted in 3/08 deposition that he was convicted of sodomizing young boys in Washington, D.C. He said he spent 20 yrs in Sex Addicts Anonymous program. Also admitted abusing at least one youth at St. Joseph's Indian School in Chamberlain, SD. This manfiled suit 6/07 alleging Miles and another staff member raped and sexually abused him from age 7-10 at the school. Case is currently before the SD Supreme Court. | Washington, DC | Source: University of South Dakota, School of Law, Case Summaries 3.11; Huffington Post 6.9.11; SNAP Wisconsin Statement 8.11.11; Indian Country Today Media Network 1.9.12; SNAP Wisconsin Statement 1.9.12 | |
| Milewski | Richard | 1983 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed suit 5/09 which alleged that Milewski, while assigned to St. Veronica's Church in Howell. abused the 13 yr old Plaintiff and other youths several times between 1984-1985. On one occasion, Milewski abused the plaintiff and other boys on an overnight trip to a spa in the Poconos. Milewski has taken leave while the Diocese conducts an investigation. Second plaintiff added to lawsuit 6/30/09 alleged abuse on different trip during same time span. | Trenton, NJ | Source: Asbury Park Press 6.5.09; Letter from Bishop of Trenton to Parishioners 6.5.09; Asbury Park Press 6.30.09 |
Millar | Andrew L. | 1958 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Ordained in Ireland and had worked in Rockville Centre since 1964. Retired 1999. Arrested 5/00 on charges that he sexually abused a 15 yr old learning disabled/developmentally delayed youth in a bathroom. Pleaded guilty and sentenced to 1-3 yrs in prison in 11/00. 17 yr old altar boy complained in 1999 that Millar had abused him in 1991. Millar sent for treatment and "retired." 3 other complaints made since 1995. Priest V in the Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Report. Laicized. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 5.17.00; New York Daily News 11.16.00; Newsday 3.19.02; Newsday 6.03.02; Newsday 7.31.02; Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday 2.26.03; Newsday 8.23.04; Newsday 1.24.05; Tribune 2.7.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Millard | Daniel F. M. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Named in the RICO pleading filed in New Jersey in 1994. One woman alleged that Millard, her uncle, abused her when she was a child, beginning when she was five and continuing for 8 years. Died in 1972. | Camden, NJ | Source: Superior Court of NJ (CA No. ALT-L-4059); Daily Record 10.24.04; Telegram & Gazette 7.19.05; Telegram & Gazette 7.26.05; Boston Globe 8.31.05; Telegram & Gazette 11.3.05 | |
| Miller | (unknown) | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per 9/24/03 article, a man had just filed suit alleging that he had been molested from age 8 until he was 14 (between 1967-1973) by a Father Miller (first name unknown). Abuse occurred at SS Peter & Paul church in South Toledo. Per court document, casewas dismissed with prejudice 4/04. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 9.24.03 | |
Miller | Alfred J. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Allowed to officially retire in 2002 after allegations surfaced of sexual misconduct in late 1960s or early 1970s. No priestly privileges because of ongoing investigation. Claims of abuse came from more than one person and involved misconduct with older male children. 1 civil suit filed in 2003 and another in 2004. Vatican permanently removed from active ministry per 9/16/05 article. | Detroit, MI | Source: Archdiocese of Detroit Press Release 7.11.02; Detroit Free Press 7.12.02; Detroit News 7.14.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Detroit News 3.23.04; Detroit News 9.16.05; Toledo Blade 9.17.05; Detroit Free Press 2.2.06 |
Miller | Charles H. | 1964 | P | Accused | Marianist | Accused of grooming and fondling a girl at age 14 in St. Louis in 1976 and molesting her at age 17 in 1980 in San Antonio TX archdiocese, where Miller taught at St. Mary's University. She reported the abuse to the Marianists in 2005. In 2007 the order admitted privately that the allegations were "credible." Order found that Miller had been involved with 2 other women. In 2007, order restricted Miller's ministry and moved him from St. Mary's in TX to the order's headquarters in Rome. Still there 2/12. | St. Louis, MO | Source: SNAP Press Release 2.16.09; San Antonio Express News 2.19.09; San Antonio Express News 2.26.09; San Antonio Current 3.4.09; LA Times 4.10.10; Statement by SNAP 4.4.11; Statement by SNAP 2.13.12; Statement by SNAP 1.10.13; Statement by SNAP 3.11.13 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Miller | Francis | 1949 | P | Accused | Carmelite | Miller was ordained for the Order of Discalced Carmelites in 1949 and apparently worked at St. Margaret Mary parish in the Tucson diocese between 1955 and 1963. He left the diocese in 1963. As of 2005 he was living in a retirement facility run by the Order. 3/03 article reports credible accusations of child molestation against him. He has been placed on leave. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Report by Bishop Kicanas 3.27.03; Arizona Daily Star 3.30.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d.; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests 8.5.11 |
| Miller | Gary M. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Chicago announced 7/15/12 that recent allegation accused Miller of sexual misconduct with a minor while at St. Leonard's Parish in Berwyn more than 30 years previously. He voluntarily stepped aside from St. Bernadette in Evergreen Park while investigation conducted by Archdiocese and police. Review board found allegations credible; resigned 9/23/12 from position at St. Bernadette, privileges were removed and Archdiocese sent report to Vatican. Has agreed to be part of Prayer & Penance program. | Chicago, IL | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Chicago 7.15.12; WGN 9.24.12; The Patch 9.24.12; My Suburban Life 9.25.12; Chicago Tribune 9.25.12; WBEZ 9.26.12; Chicago Sun-Times 10.8.12 |
Miller | George Michael | 1963 | P | Sued | Vincentian | Retired 1997. Accused of abuse of boy in 1970s-1980s. Arrested 2002; charges dropped 2003 due to Cal. Supreme Court ruling. Archdiocesan report says 6 accusers. Named by 2 in 10/03 civil suit. Some claims settled in 12/06 $60M settlement re 22 priests. 4 claims settled 7/07 in $660M settlement re 508 priests. Laicized 5/05. Arrested 7/23/07 for molesting 1 boy between 1988-1991. Pled guilty 12/08 and admitted abuse of 3 others. Rec'd 3 yr sentence 1/09. Personnel file released 1/13. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; LA Times 12.11.02; Ventura County Star 3.16.03; LA Times 10.28.03; Ventura County Star 12.7.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 4.20.06; Pasadena Weekly 4.20.06; Ventura County Star 12.02.06; LA Times 7.24.07; Reuters 7.24.07; LA County DA's Office Statement 7.24.07; LA Archdiocese Statement 7.24.07; LA Daily News 7.25.07; San Francisco Chronicle 10.23.07 Assignments: Union Tribune 12.2.08 (add'l article); LA Times 12.3.08 (add'l article); Press Enterprise 1.30.09 (add'l article); NY Times 2.1.13 (add'l article); LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Miller | James C. | 1983 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Per 2002 article, Miller and Rockville Centre Diocese were sued in 1994 because Miller allegedly sexually abused two teenage boys. After complaint, Miller removed from working with children and sent to Catholic Univ. in Wash. DC to study canon law. Case settled (and sealed) but sources say diocese made cash settlement and agreed to pay for counseling. Miller said suit was settled without his permission. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 3.13.02; Newsday 3.19.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
Miller | Louis E. | 1941 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Complaints in 1961 but Archbishop Floersh refused Miller's resignation. Civil suits in 1990 and 1999 alleged that Miller abused minors. Settled out of court. Not removed until 3/02 when earlier suits revealed. Named in at least 94 civil suits in 2002-2003. Many settled 6/03 as part of large settlement. Pleaded guilty 3/03 to abuse of 21 children. Sentenced to 20 years in prison. Pleaded guilty 6/03 to abuse of 8 more children and received additional 10-year sentence. Laicization announced 11/04. | Louisville, KY | Source: Associated Press 4.14.02; Courier-Journal 4.16.02; Courier-Journal 4.20.02; Courier-Journal 6.23.02; Courier-Journal 6.23.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02; Courier-Journal 12.16.02; Courier-Journal 2.13.03; Courier-Journal 4.1.03; Courier-Journal 5.23.03; Courier-Journal 5.28.03; Associated Press 6.10.03; Courier-Journal 6.11.03; Courier-Journal 6.15.03 Assignments: Courier-Journal 9.27.03 (add'l article); Courier-Journal 11.23.04 (add'l article); Courier Journal 4.24.09 (add'l article); Courier-Journal 1.31.10 (add'l article); BA.org Page on Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up in the Louisville Archdiocese, part 1 4/22/11; Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
Miller | Michael | 2001 | P | Accused | Franciscan OFM Conv | Parochial vicar at St. Paul in Kensington. Admitted to hospital ICU 7/11 while being investigated by police for inappropriate contact with a minor. Personal computer confiscated. Arrested 7/12/11; charged with 5 counts of risk of injury or impairing morals of a minor & improper text and facebook messages. At least 9 minors have implicated him. Re-arrested 6/12 for possession of child porn. Pled guilty to porn possession 5/1/13. Also worked in Buffalo diocese. Will never function as priest again. | Hartford, CT | Source: The Patch 7.7.11; The Patch 7.10.11; WTNH 7.12.11; NBC Connecticut 7.12.11; The Patch 7.12.11; The Republican 7.14.11; Baltimore Sun 7.14.11; The Republic 7.28.11; NBC Connecticut 8.16.11; The Record Journal 8.18.11; New Britain Herald 6.21.12; The Patch 6.21.12; NBC Connecticut 6.21.12; New Britain Herald 6.26.12; Hartford Courant 6.26.12 Assignments: The Patch 7.10.12 (add'l article); Hartford Courant 5.2.13 (add'l article); Statement by Archdiocese of Hartford and Franciscan Friars 5.2.13 (add'l article); Patch 5.2.13 (add'l article); Berlin Citizen 5.2.13 (add'l article) |
| Miller | Michael J. | 1987 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Miller was working as chaplain at maximum security Great Meadow Correctional Facility at time of his 2001 arrest. Privileges also removed. He was charged with approaching a 14 yr old boy who was riding a bicycle down the street and soliciting sex 8/01.In 12/03 he pleaded guilty and Judge sentenced hm to 5 yrs probation. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 8.29.01; Albany Times Union 2.27.03; Albany Times Union 12.18.03 |
| Miller | Thomas R. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Miller, a parish priest and head of 2 parochial schools, was placed on leave in 2004 after man alleged that, as a minor, he had been sexually assaulted by Miller in 1979 in Bloomington. Others came forward with similar allegations. Review board found at least 1 allegation credible. Miller has been laicized per 11/06 article. His appeal to Rome to reverse laicization was denied 7/10. | Peoria, IL | Source: Associated Press 4.29.04; The Pantagraph 4.30.04; Belleville News-Democrat 4.30.04; The Pantagraph (AP) 5.7.04; Journal Star 8.28.04; Journal Star 11.9.06; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.10.06; CIProud 8.1.10 |
| Mills | Donald J. | 1982 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Mills is named in 10/11 Motion filed by the Philadelphia District Attorney's office. Motion says he was accused in 2005 of sexually assaulting a minor in 1982. Rumors of "troubling conduct" existed as early as 1996 when one priest was penalized for raising objections when Mills was transferred to his parish. Mills was placed on health leave in 1999 & died in 2006. The priest from 1996 complaint testified in 2012 trial of Msgr. Lynn about how complaints were ignored. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 10.29.11; Washington Post 5.2.12; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.3.12; Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog 5.3.12; American Conservative 5.3.12 |
| Mills | Henry | 1988 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed from parish work in 1997 after lawsuit alleged he abused a 17 yr old boyk. Shown as absent on leave for several years in Official Catholic Directories but in 2002 reporter found him celebrating masses in Manhattan and, on occasion, teaching school. Lawsuit still pending at that time. | New York, NY | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; New York Post 3.19.02 (in collection of articles) |
| Minh | Vincent | 1968 | P | Accused | Redemptorist | Minh came from Viet Nam to Portland in 1972 to pursue a master's degree. He soon began helping the Archdiocese with the Asian community and became very well known. In March, 2001 allegations were made that he had raped a woman in 1983 and molested two young girls in 1980s. Order sent him for treatment and later to a center in Illinois. His priestly functions have been permanently removed. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 7.07.01; The Oregonian 11.12.06; Oregonian Table 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents) Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Minogue | Michael | 1981 | P | Accused | Accused | Accused of sexual harassment of a young man. Resigned in 2005. First reports said he resigned for health reasons. Later clarified. Reinstated in Jan. 2007. Shown as "retired" per the Diocesan website accessed on 6/4/08. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: AZCentral.com 7.10.05; Arizona Republic 7.10.05; Arizona Republic 1.26.07 |
Miraglia | Salvatore J. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 2002 news articles, Miraglia left Long Island parish in 1982 after a complaint that he allegedly asked teenage boys to disrobe. For several years he celebrated mass in Pompano Beach, FL. He left this position in April, 2002 and was placed on leave. Per 2002 Catholic Directory, he was assigned to Rockville Centre Diocese but shown as "Priests released from Diocesan Assignment." | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 4.23.02; Sun-Sentinel 4.24.02; Sun-Sentinel 4.28.02; USA Today 11.11.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Miranda | Ray | D | Accused | Diocesan | In 3/03. the names of Miranda, a deacon for the diocese from 1982-1983, and five priests were identified by the Diocese as child abusers. Miranda served at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Sierra Vista for the year that he served as a deacon. He wassuspended from all ministry in 1983 and has not functioned as a deacon since that time. No indication of age or sex of victim or Miranda's current status in 2007. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Statement from Bishop Kincanas 3.27.03; Arizona Daily Star 3.30.03; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d.; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests 8.5.11 | |
| Misercola | Chester | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man filed suit 8/02 alleging that Misercola had sexually abused him beginning when he was 14. Said that Misercola showed him pornographic movies, videotaped and photographed him in the nude and got him drunk and performed oral sex on him. Abuse is alleged to have lasted 5 yrs. He complained to the diocese in 1997 and Misercola "retired" from ministry in 1998. Permanently removed ifrom active ministry 6/03. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post-Standard 1.15.98; Post-Standard 7.01.02; Post-Standard 7.22.02; Post-Standard 8.02.02; Post-Standard 6.18.03; Post-Standard 10.31.03; Post Standard 1.05.04 |
| Mitchell | Darell | P | Accused | Diocesan | Worked in Yakima in 2003 when he was accused of having nude pictures of boys on his computer. He was suspended during the investigation by FBI and church and was sent to a treatment facility in St. Louis for evaluation. He was eventually cleared of wrongdoing. Mitchell was transferred to St. Louis Archdiocese and allowed to return to active duty without any notice to parishioners. Resigned 1/07 "because he had been hounded so much." Currently serving as director of Calvary Cemetery as of 10/11, | Yakima, WA | Source: Yakima Herald-Republic 12.21.06; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 12.21.06; Yakima Herald-Republic 12.23.06; KNDO/KNDU 12.24.06; Yakima Herald-Republic 1.7.07; Yakima Herald-Republic 1.7.07 (2nd); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 1.11.07; Yakima Herald-Republic 1.12.07; St. Louis Post Dispatch 1.12.07; South County Journal 1.16.07; KOMO (AP) 1.21.07; Yakima Herald-Republic 4.13.07; Yakima Herald-Republic 4.2.08; Voice from the Desert 8.18.08; Yakima Herald-Republic 5.11.10 Assignments: Catholic Culture 5.13.10 (add'l article); Yakima Herald-Republic 7.4.10 (add'l article); Yakima Herald-Republic 10.21.11 (add'l article) | |
Mitchell | James | 1973 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Colombia. Youth filed a 2004 civil suit alleging that he had been molested by Mitchell at a school for poor boys in Colombia South American in 1982 and then at the priest's home in Vancouver, Wa, after Mitchell offered to raise the boy and brought him back to Seattle. Diocese knew of history in 1986 or 1987 but did nothing legally because it thought abuse occurred only in Colombia. He was sent for treatment and then removed from diocesan assignments. 2nd suit filed 2005. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 5.15.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (2nd); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (3rd); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (4th); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.20.04; Spokesman Review 8.21.04; Seattle Post Intelligencer 1.20.05; Spokesman Review 1.22.05; Seattle Times 1.27.05 |
| Mitchell | John D. | 1938 | P | Accused | Paulist | Accused by 1 person of abuse in 1968 per Errata to archdiocesan report. . | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 3 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Miyares | Gustavo J. | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit in 10/06 alleging that he was abused at age 14 by Miyares and another priest in 1981 and 1982 at Palm Beach County seminary, a Miami rectory and a condominium in the Keys. Also claims that other boys were abused, as well. Miyares resigned from his parish Oct. 6th after Diocese learned of suit. Second man filed suit 11/06 alleging abuse for 3 yrs in 1980s when he was 12-15 yrs old. 3rd suit filed 6/07. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 10.17.06; Herald-Tribune (AP) 10.17.06; Miami Herald 10.18.06; Palm Beach Post 10.18.06; NBC 6 Florida 10.18.06; Miami Herald 10.23.06; News4Jax 10.23.06; Sun Sentinel 11.29.06; Miami Herald 11.29.06; Local 10 11.28.06; CBS 4 11.28.06; Miami Herald (AP) 6.15.07; Miami Herald 7.19.07 Assignments: Miami Herald 10.18.06 |
| Modica | John B. | 1945 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Diocese warned several times between 1975-1978 re Modica's behavior. He was accused in 12/78 of smuggling marijuana to a 20-year-old male inmate at a State Reformatory. Pleaded guilty and received therapy in NM and brief jail sentence. Then reassigned. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of a teenage male in mid-1970s. Civil suit went up to Court of Appeals which denied Plaintiff's claim 8/5/11. Other cases have been settled with diocese. Retired. | Lexington, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 4.23.03; Lexington Herald-Leader 4.23.03; Lexington Herald-Leader 2.17.06; Lexington Herald-Leader 3.4.06; Courier-Journal (AP) 3.5.06; Kentucky Post (AP) 3.6.06; Lexington Herald-Leader 9.22.06; Courier-Journal 8.8.11 |
Modicowitz (Modicourtz) | Edwin | 1933 ? | P | Accused | Capuchin | Accused in 1998 of abusing 1 altar boy in 1965-1966 at St. Denis parish in Westwood. Complainant had learned that classmate at Xaverian Bros. high school had also been abused by Modicowitz. He was removed from at least 1 assignment because of complaints. Died in 1980. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Obituary from Capuchin Website, n.d.; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo describing 1998 allegation; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Version of same memo sent to OFM Provincial; Boston Globe 11.20.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Modras | Ronald E. | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 1994 civil suit, Modras and three others are accused of abusing a boy 25 yrs ago. Boy was a student at school near St. John's Seminary where Modras, Timothy Babcock and Gary Berthiume were students and Leonard Foisy was administrator. Modras was on duty outside the diocese in 1988 Catholic Directory; 1990 edition had him in Philadelphia and Detroit. Not in 1995 edition. Associate Prof 1979-1988 and Prof. of Theo Studies at St. Louis Univ. in MO since 1988. Also published author. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit News 5.24.94; United Press International 5.25.94 |
Moeglein | James | 1970 | P | Accused | Crosier Fathers | In 2002, Moeglein is one of 8 Crosiers barred from public ministry and living under restriction after allegations of sexual misconduct. He worked in the Riverview, MI area from 1989-90. One 2000 article not related to sexual abuse refers to Moeglein as prior of a Crosier Monastery in NE until mid-2000. | Detroit, MI | Source: Star Tribune 10.10.02; Detroit Archdiocese Status Report 11.02 |
| Moffat | Gerald | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of 1 boy in the early 1970s, from the time the boy was about 11 to 13. Moffat was assigned to Holy Family Church in Kirkland at the time. Placed on leave summer, 2002. Plaintiff committed suicide shortly after suit filed andhis parents joined the suit. Suit settled 6/05. Second suit filed 9/03 and later settled. Permanently barred from active ministry 2/06. Named by 1 in new suit filed 6/11. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 11.26.02; Seattle Times 11.27.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 4.25.03; Seattle Times 9.21.03; Seattle Times 6.10.05; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 2.21.06; Seattle Times 2.21.06; Seattle Times 3.13.06; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 6.14.11 |
| Mohan | James J. | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | May have originally been from Ireland. Died March 17, 1990. Accused of sexual molestation of at least two teenager boys. Removed suddenly from last assignment at Visitation Church, Vienna, Mo. Arrest warrant may have been issued for him. Reportedly the Diocese pulled him from the parish in the middle of the night and put him on a plane to England. Official Catholic Directory reported him on duty outside the diocese for much of the 1980s. | Jefferson City, MO | Source: KOMU 5.7.12 |
Mohs | Wendell | B | Sued | Crosier | Suit filed 4/06 alleges abuse by Mohs of 1 youth from 1980-1983. Mohs, a former brother and recruiter for Crosiers, left the Order in the 1980s. Suit wants names of priests and brothers who have abused in past. 2nd suit filed 5/06. 4/06 plaintiff settled 2/09 for $1.2M (part of larger $1.7M settlement by total of 9 accusers against Crosier Order and several priests). Mohs claims that he himself was abused by at least 1 member of Order in 1964. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Star Tribune 4.17.06; Star Tribune 5.04.06; Forest Lake Times 2.5.09; Pioneer Press 2.5.09; Pioneer Press 2.5.09; Pioneer Press 2.8.09 | |
| Molina | Antonio | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1990. Accused of abuse. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Star Tribune 10.16.90 | |
Molling | Mark L. | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Molling removed from assignment at St. Paul Parish in Genesee Depot, WI 3/17/12 after allegations involving sexual molestation of a minor dating back to 1990s. For many years, he was chaplain at Ethan Allen School for Boys in Wales. The claim was filed as part of the archdiocese's bankruptcy proceedings. DA will not prosecute. Molling has denied the allegations. Review board found allegations not credible 5/12 & Bishop has returned him to duty. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: SNAP Wisconsin Statement 3.17.12; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.18.12; Sheboygan Press 3.19.12; Channel 3000 3.19.12; Lez Get Real 3.19.12; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5.10.12; WTAQ 5.10.12; WTMJ 5.13.12; SNAP Wisconsin 1.27.13; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.29.13 |
| Molloy | Joseph W. | P | Settled | Diocesan | Molloy and another priest accused of abuse of 1 youth in late 1950s-early 1960s. Civil suit filed 2004 and settled in 2005 for $50K. Molloy left the priesthood prior to 1973 and died in 2000. | Paterson, NJ | Source: PressReleasesLive.com 7.24.03; The Record 7.29.04; PRWeb.com 4.22.05; Star-Ledger 7.12.05; Herald News 9.1.05 | |
Moloney | Thomas | 1943 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Native of Ireland. Ordained for San Diego Diocese but spent first 3 yrs after ordin. working in England (until war was over). One man filed civil suit 12/03 against Diocese alleging that he was molested by Moloney at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Riverside in 1963. Moloney died in 1986. Area is now part of San Bernardino Diocese. Personnel file released by San Diego 10/10. Contained 2002 letter from woman to Bishop re sexual harassment at Our Lady of Grace at El Cajon in 1950s. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 12.24.03; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 |
| Molthen | Vincent | 1951 | P | Accused | Redemptorist | Accused of abuse 1 from 1961-1962 per archdiocesan report. Deceased. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Monaghan | James T. | 1946 | P | Convicted | Jesuit | Convicted 1992 of fondling girl, age 7, when he pastor at St. Ignatius parish in Sacramento. Sentenced to 5 yrs probation and 120 hrs community service. Because of his age and health, he was sent to live at Sacred Heart retirement center in Los Gatos along with several other sex offenders. Died 10/04 at age 89. | Sacramento, CA | Source: Sacramento Bee 2.23.93; LA Times 3.24.02; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.02; National Jesuit News April-May 2005 |
Monaghan | Nicholas Francis | 1907 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo in Parma from 1923-1967. He died in 1967 at age 85. Woman approached Ft. Worth TX diocese for help in early 2008, claiming that Monaghan had groped and kissed her at the rectory where she worked after school and on Saturdays. Ft. Worth helped her with therapy until she could approach Cleveland 6/08. At least 6 other women then came forward with same allegations. Diocese finally remove plaque and his name from church bldg. 6/15/11. | Cleveland, OH | Source: St. Charles Borromeo Parish Bulletin 9.23.07; Plain Dealer 6.5.11; Plain Dealer 6.9.11; Plain Dealer 6.12.11; Plain Dealer 6.14.11; Plain Dealer 6.15.11; Fox 8 6.15.11; Cleveland.com 6.25.11 |
| Monahan | Hugh F. | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Six men filed total of 5 suits alleging abuse by Monahan. One of the plaintiffs was Monahan's nephew. Another said he lived with Monahan for a time and Diocese knew it. Abuse took place between 1970s and mid-1980s. Monahan took leave from priesthood in 1973 but came back. Left again in 1989. May have moved to Puerto Rico. Claims settled 8/08 as part of $10M settlement re 12 priests. Monahan and another priest named in new suit filed by 1 man 3/11. Also named in 8/11 suit. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Kansas City Star 9.05.03; Kansas City Star 9.19.03; The Pitch 10.16.03; TheKansasCityChannel.com 11.04.03; Kansas City Star 11.05.03; Kansas City Star 11.14.03; TheKansasCityChannel.com 11.19.03; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; My Fox Kansas City 8.20.08; Kansas City Star 3.8.11; KSPR 3.8.11; KCTV 3.9.11; Kansas City Star 8.29.11; The Republic 8.30.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Monahan | Joseph R. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 of abuse of 8th grade boy in 1969. Monahan sent to St. Louis for alcohol treatment in 1972 and then began working. Incardinated there in 1980. St. Louis not informed of allegations until 2005 just before release of Grand Jury Report. Monahan immediately placed on leave. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Morning Call 9.22.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.18.06 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Moniz | John Rodrigues | B | Convicted | Jesuit | Convicted in 1995 of lewd conduct with a young girl and sentenced to three years probation. Probation ended in 1998. Also ordered to pay victim's uninsured medical expenses and psychological treatment. At the time of the abuse Moniz was living at Sacred Heart Retirement Center in Los Gatos, CA. Other priests convicted of abuse also lived there. Later moved to Vianney Renewal Center in Dittmer, MO. Died 4/7/08. | San Jose, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 4.23.94; San Jose Mercury News 5.20.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.3.02; LA Times 3.24.02; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.02; Dallas Blog 3.21.12 | |
Monroe | Harry E. | 1974 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Moved serveral times over 10 years. Removed 1981 after woman complained of abuse of her son; "relieved" by Archbishop O'Meara in 1984. Youth whose mother reported the 1981 abuse commited suicide before age 20. Accused of abuse of many youths before 1984. Gave them marijuana and alcohol. Named in 13 suits filed 2005-2006. Admitted abuse of at least 5 in deposition. Diocese knew by 1976. 1 claim settled 5/10 for $199K. Orig. plaintiff settled 9/10. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Tribune-Star 9.26.05; Tribune-Star 11.7.05; Tribune-Star 11.13.05; Indianapolis Star 6.6.06; Fort Wayne News Sentinel 6.6.06; John Doe WC Complaint 6.13.06; Tribune-Star 6.13.06; Indianapolis Star 7.30.06; Ft. Wayne News-Sentinel (AP) 7.31.06; WISH 8.17.06; Tribune Star 8.19.06; Perry County News 8.24.07; Indianapolis Star 12.14.07; Tribune Star 12.14.07; Indianapolis Star 12.17.07 Assignments: Indianapolis Star 7.26.08 (add'l article); Tribune-Star 10.9.08 (add'l article); Indianapolis Star 1.25.09 (add'l article); Indianapolis Star 8.21.09 (add'l article); Indianapolis Star 1.22.10 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Monte | Alfred J. | 1940 | P | Sued | Augustinian | Accused of abuse in 1947 by 1 accuser per archdiocesan report. Shown as deceased. Named in at least 1 suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Montero | Francisco (Fredy) | P | Sued | Diocesan | Montero, a priest from Ecuador, began working in Archdiocese in 2001 and supposedly was living with vicar general, Kevin McDonough, in St. Paul. Instead he was living with a woman. In 2007 he fled to Ecuador after woman complained to church and then to police that he had molested her 4 yr old daughter. Church said Bp in Ecuador had recalled him. Civil suit was filed 9/08. Also known as Francisco "Fredy" Montero Monar. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Star Tribune 9.10.08; SNAP Press Release 9.10.08; Pioneer Press 9.10.08; Associated Press 9.10.08; Star Tribune 9.12.08; Chicago Tribune 3.11.12 | |
| Montgomery | Michael | B | Accused | Franciscan | Two incidents of "improper contact" with male students were known to Franciscan authorities in the 1980s but Montgomery was allowed to continue working as an athletic trainer at Roger Bacon High School. He said that the touches were accidental. Finallyremoved from active mininstry in 2002. Another man made similar allegations in 2003 or early 2004 re abuse when he was 15. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 3.20.04 | |
| Montoya | Leonardo | S | Convicted | Diocesan | Montoya, a native of Colombia and a 3rd year seminary student for Bridgeport Diocese, was criminally charged with molesting a 16 yr old girl 11/03 while she slept. He pled not guilty. Immediately dismissed from Seminary. Girl says he groped her during a car ride to her home and then appeared in her room twice during the night and tried to molest her. Jury found him guilty 1/05. Sentenced to 1 yr jail, suspended after 90 days served, and 3 yrs probation. Appeals Court upheld conviction 8/08 | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 1.30.04; Connecticut Post 1.24.05; Connecticut Post 1.28.05; Connecticut Post 4.1.05; Connecticut Post 5.20.05; Connecticut Post 8.27.08 | |
| Moody | Michael Andre | B | Sued | Brothers of St. Francis | Accused of abuse of 2 in 1980 per archdiocesan report. Named in Dec. 2003 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Moore | Joseph P. | 1971 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Quietly removed from parish assignment in 1997 after allegations of sexual misconduct. Two parents met with Diocese officials in 1995 to complain that Moore had abused their sons. No action for another 2 years. Name not revealed until 4/02 along with 4-5 other priests previously unnamed. Other articles say allegations first surfaced in 1970s. Moore served outside the diocese from 1983 to 1997 when he was suspended.. Settlements in 2001, 2003 & 2004. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 4.22.02; Hartford Courant 4.23.02; Connecticut Post 10.18.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Connecticut Post 10.22.03; Connecticut Post 6.18.04; Hartford Courtant 11.25.09; Connecticut Post 11.24.09; News-Times 11.24.09; Connecticut Post 12.1.09; Hartford Courant 12.1.09; Hartford Courant 12.2.09 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
Moorse | Dunstan | 1978 | P | Settled | Benedictine | Two 1991 civil suits claim Moorse abused two boys while teaching at St. John's Prep school in Collegeville in 1984. Abbot knew in 1984 but did nothing. Another Civil suit filed 2002 alleging abuse in 1980s. Suit settled against order at St. John's Abbey in 9/02 but claims against Moorse remained. Those dismissed 7/03 on SOL. Moorse remains at the abbey, restricted in his work and social activities. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Associated Press 4.30.02; Associated Press 5.16.02; Minnesota Public Radio 6.6.02; Star Tribune 6.7.02; Associated Press 7.12.02; The Record 9.07.02; Star Tribune 9.29.02; Star Tribune 9.29.02; St. Cloud Times 10.02.02; St. Cloud Times 7.2.03; St. Cloud Times 7.6.03; St. Cloud Times 6.23.04; St. Cloud Times 9.4.04; St. Cloud Times 8.10.06; The Record 9.7.06 Assignments: Star Tribune 3.30.11 (add'l article); St. Cloud Times 4.1.11 (add'l article) |
| Moran | Edward M. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 6/02 article, Moran told his parishioners that a woman had come forward in 1996 to say that he had abused her in 1980 when she was 7 or 8 and attended St. Brigid Church. There was a "full and complete" investigation by the archdiocese in 1996 which found no basis for the allegation. Moran says there was no lawsuit or financial settlement. He denied the allegation. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 6.2.02; Hartford Courant 6.3.02 |
Moran | Robert E. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused by a priest of taking sexual advantage of him during counseling session when accuser was 19 yr old college student. Youth's father was dying and mother was drinking. They went on to have 15 yr sexual relationship which ended in 1994 when accuser told therapist about it and learned he had been exploited. Moran went to therapy and was reassigned. Still active in 2005. Accuser left priesthood. | Lafayette, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 2.16.97; Indianapolis Star 2.19.07 (Major Accounts) |
| Moreau | Clarence | B | Sued | Jesuit | Clarence Talks Different grew up on Fort Belknap Reservation. Changed name to Clarence Moreau when became Jesuit brother serving on reservation. In 2009, one man alleged abuse at age 11 in early 1960s. He said Moreau would take him and other youths tomovies and on overnight trips and give them alcohol and cigarettes. Moreau committed suicide 3/21/71 at age 36. As of 4/11, Diocese has denied that he was a Jesuit brother or that he completed training in any order. Named in amended suit filed 6/12. | Great Falls-Billings, MT | Source: Havre Daily News 10.19.09; KPAX 6.7.12 | |
Morel | Albert J. "L" | B | Accused | Brothers of the Sacred Heart | Teacher at Bishop Guertin High School. A former student alleged that in 1981 (after he graduated) he went to Morel for counseling because of sexual problem and Morel told him to unzip his pants. Morel then proceded to fondle him. He left but next time he saw Morel, says that Morel huged him and told him that he loved him. The man then wrote a letter to the head brother at Bishop Guertin. Died 3/98. | Manchester, NH | Source: Sun Journal 3.17.98; Manchester Report from NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| Morel | John J. | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1994 in massive RICO petition. Man claimed in 1993 written statement that Morel abused him from 1973-1981. In 1995 Morel pleaded guilty to harassment by touching; sentenced to 6 months probation and counseling. Placed on admin. leave at the time of the accusations. | Camden, NJ | Source: Atlantic County, NJ; # ATL-L-004059-94 |
| Morel | Robert | 1969 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Placed on leave 1993. Charged with criminal sexual contact after allegedly fondling a youth. Trial set for 1994. Sentenced to 6 months probation. Morel also faced civil suit filed by man who alleged Morel abused him for 8 years beginning when he was 9 and ending about 1981. | Newark, NJ | Source: NY Times 7.22.93; NY Times 7.25.93; Newsday 7.29.93; Star Ledger 1.14.94; Star-Ledger 1.26.94; The Record 7.14.94; The Record 6.17.02 |
| Moreno | Jorge | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Moreno came to Sacramento Diocese in 1970 from Mexico. He served until 1983 when he left on sabbatical. He returned to serve at several more dioceses. Placed on leave in 1994 when a former altar boy accused him of molesting him for 5 yrs. While criminal charges were pending, Moreno returned to Mexico and is said to no longer be a priest. Name was revealed in April 2002. Included in 6/05 settlement. | Sacramento, CA | Source: Associated Press 4.06.02; Sacramento Bee 6.12.02; Sacramento Bee 6.30.05 |
| Morgan | Harry R. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Originally part of Gallup Diocese until Phoenix created in 1969. Arrested 2/17/75 on charges he abused 9 yr old boy at Church of the Ascension in Fountain Hills AZ. Pled no contest 8/75 and sentenced to 10 yrs probation 10/75. Died in 1995. Newly named on list of Phoenix priests released 10/15/12 who were laicized and/or removed from ministry due to sexual misconduct with a minor. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Scottsdale Daily Progress 2.17.75; Yuma Daily Sun 8.8.75; Yuma Daily Sun 10.7.75; FindAGrave.com; The Republic 10.16.12; Gallup Independent 10.23.12 |
| Morgan | William H. | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 2/01 suit of sexually molesting 3 of his cousins approx. 35 years before. Bp. Hughes sent him to Psychiatrist for evaluation. He had both psychiatric and psychological evaluations which were given to the Archdiocese. The Diocese review boardrecommended that Morgan be asked to resign his pastorate. Cardinal Law implemented this action 1/95. 1995 Catholic Directory shows him to be "retired." Died 1999. Lawsuit dismissed 10/01. Criminal or canonical proceedings not complete when he died. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 2.14.99; Boston Herald 2.5.01; Boston Herald 2.1.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Patriot Ledger 12.19.02; Patriot Ledger 4.5.03; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; The Patch 9.2.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Moriarty | John | B | Settled | FSC - Brothers of the Christian Schools | Accused in 2003 suit of abusing a 17 yr old boy in 1975-1976 at St. Helena retreat house. Victim settled in late 2004 for $1.2 mil. Moriarty at Wounded Brothers Project in Missouri for some period of time. Per 5/06 newsletter by San Francisco District of Christian Brothers, he is to be at based at Mont La Salle in Napa. May have been included in 2004 settlement. Shown as on leave from Santa Rosa Diocese per 2009 Santa Rosa directory. Died 5/9/13 Mt. La Salle, Napa, CA. | San Francisco, CA | Source: De La Salle Christian Brothers 2001 Brother Jubilarians; Contra Costa Times 1.23.05; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
Moriarty | Paul J. | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 9/02 suit by 27 plaintiffs alleged that Boston Archdiocese covered up abuse by 12 priests over a period of 50 years. Moriarty is named as perpetrator in this suit. Personnel file released 12/02 contained single anonymous allegation from 1992 claiming he sexually abused a child at St. Mary of the Hills in Milton in 1950s. Moriarty died in 1982 after serving in 10 assignments during 34 year career. Criminal or canonical proceedings not complete when he died per 8/11 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.19.02; Boston Herald 9.19.02; Boston Herald 12.10.02; Boston Globe 12.10.02; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; Salem News 8.26.11; Wicked Local Somerville 8.30.11 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Other Assignment Records; Letter 2.12.60 on Juvenile Court Chaplaincy |
Morrissette | Robert H. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel file released 12/02. In 1984 he admitted to sexually molesting a 16 yr old boy and other complaints about his behavior surfaced. Accused of keeping pornography and having homosexual relationships. Transferred to another parish with full knowledge by Cardinal Law. Removed by review board in 1993. Voluntarily laicized in 2005 per 3.06 article. Boston AD database in 8/11 says case concluded canonically. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12.4.02; Documents from personnel file; Boston Herald 12.4.02; Newsday 2.10.03; Memo from Murphy to Higgins about Morrissette 12.29.99; Letter from Moderator of the Curia to Morrissette 11.5.98; Boston Globe 6.4.03; Pattern & Practice Brief 7.21.03; Boston Globe 3.19.06; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; Salem News 8.26.11 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Other Assignment Record; Memo 8.13.97 about Hotel Job and Therapy |
Morrissey | Robert P. | 1976 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man alleged in 12/02 that he had been abused separately by Morrissey and two other priests from 1979-1983 when he was between ages of 15 and 19.. All three immediately placed on leave. In 2003, accegations surfaced that $500,000 was missing from an authorized brokerage account at Morrissey's last church. Claims included in massive $21M settlement in 10/03 with 40 people abused by 16 priests. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 12.14.02; Connecticut Post 3.15.03; Hartford Courant (AP) 3.18.03; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03; Connecticut Post 12.1.09 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Morrow | Thomas O. | 1971 | P | Indicted | Diocesan | Per 8/96 article, Morrow, a psychologist, was indicted on charges he raped a 15 yr old boy he had been hired to counsel. Also accused of taking pictures of the nude boy. In 07/96 Morrow was released on bail after stabbling a potential sex partner. He then apparently picked another partner and was seen chasing the screaming, bloodied young man. Morrow was known to pick up male prostitutes and trade drugs and cash for sex. On leave from diocese since 1987. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 6.13.96; Daily News 6.13.96; Newsday 6.14.96; Newsday 6.30.96; Newsday 7.03.96; Daily News 7.03.96; Newsday 7.10.96; Daily News 8.16.96 |
Morse | John J. | 1961 | P | Accused | Jesuit | 15 women and 1 man accused Morse of abuse when they were students at St. Mary's Mission and School on the Colville Indian Reservation in late 1950-early 1960s. Removed. Lives under supervision at a Jesuit residence. He is on list issued by Spokane Diocese11/07 of credibly accused. Jesuits announced $4.8M settlement with the 16 in 1/08. 38 other claims part of 3/25/11 settlement with Jesuits. New suit by 8 filed 11/11 against state. 3/13 civil suit alleges abuse in Yakima Diocese. | Spokane, WA | Source: Columbia Basin Herald 4.17.06; Spokesman Review 4.19.06; Yakima Herald-Republic 5.4.06; Spokesman Review 5.4.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Seattle Times 1.4.08; Associated Press 1.4.08; Spokesman Review 1.4.08; KOMO 5.10.09; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09; Yakima Herald-Republic 7.4.10; The Oregonian 3.25.11; Seattle Times 3.25.11; The Oregonian 3.25.11 Assignments: PCVA Lawfirm Press Release 3.25.11 (add'l article); The Telegraph 3.26.11 (add'l article); Yakima Herald-Republic 3.26.11 (add'l article); Indian Country Today Media Network 8.18.11 (add'l article); Associated Press 11.22.11 (add'l article); Yakima Herald-Republic 3.27.13 (add'l article) |
| Motherway | Thomas F. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on 3/03 list of 48 priests whose names were removed from current clergy directory in Boston because they had been suspended from ministry after facing abuse allegations. No other information is provided about when abuse occurred or victims.Seriously injured in an automobile accident in 1985; confined to a wheelchair. Went on permanent disability in 1998 and died 4/03. Criminal or canonical proceedings not complete when he died per 8/11 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Associated Press 3.19.85; Associated Press 5.22.85; Boston Herald 11.30.95; Boston Globe 3.5.03; Patriot Ledger 4.25.03; Salem News 8.26.11; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; The Patch 8.29.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Motsay | Russell E. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed without privileges 4/12 after diocese received recent report that he sexually abused a minor youth. Accuser is now an adult and police are conducting an investigation. Motsay has served as pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Carbondale for 16 years (since 1996). No information on dates of alleged abuse. | Scranton, PA | Source: Times-Tribune 4.14.12; Abington Journal 4.14.12; Pocono Record 4.14.12; Statement by Diocese of Scranton 4.14.12; WNEP 4.15.12; Wayne Independent 4.16.12 |
Mott | John D. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Mott is alleged to have abused a 15 yr old girl in 1960s. She filed civil suit in 1994 and at least 4 other women have come forward with similar complaints. Mott took a 6 mo leave after the other women came forward. Mott underwent psychiatric evaluation twice; he was found to not be in need of counseling either time. Suit dropped 1995 due to SOL. Two of the women filed suit in 1997; suit dismissed 1998. Diocese settled with both women. Mott is dead. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 1.12.95; Newsday 10.05.95; Newsday 3.13.97; Newsday 8.21.97; Newsday 6.07.02; USA Today 11.11.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
Mouser | J. Irvin | 1965 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Mouser placed on leave 5/02. Beginning in 6/02, 5 men filed separate civil suits accusing him of abusing them. Mouser allegedly took several of the boys to drive-in movies at various times, gave them alcohol and assaulted them. Review Board found allegations to be true 6/04. Vatican ordered him to live life of prayer and penance per 10/05 announcement. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 6.7.02; Courier-Journal 6.27.02; Courier-Journal 7.6.02; Courier-Journal 7.31.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 9.29.02; Courier-Journal 6.14.04; Courier-Journal 10.25.05; Courier-Journal 1.31.10; BA.org Page on Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up in the Louisville Archdiocese, part 1 4/22/11 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Mowat | Anton | P | Convicted | Diocesan | English. Charged in 1988 with abuse of 4 altar boys in Stone Mt., Georgia. Prior to charges, he fled the U.S. Extradited from England in 1990 and convicted. Sentenced to 6 yrs jail and 9 yrs. probation. Served 15 mos; released and deported to England. Atlanta Archdiocese paid at least $358K to families of 3 of the boys. In 1997 Mowat was again extradited on charges of violating his probation by inappropriately touching an 11 yr old boy in 1994. In 11/97, Judge ordered him back to prison for 4 yrs. | Atlanta, GA | Source: Associated Press 4.5.89; Georgia Bulletin 2.1.90; Georgia Bulletin 5.31.90; Atlanta Journal & Constitution 9.12.91; Atlanta Journal & Constitution 3.1.96; Atlanta Journal & Constitution 7.30.97; Atlanta Journal & Constitution 11.8.97; Georgia Bulletin 4.4.02; Chicago Tribune 3.11.12 | |
Mravintz | Ralph | B | Convicted | Marianist | Mravintz, a brother and teacher at a Catholic high school, was accused of molesting a male student from Oct. 1984-Feb. 1985 by hugging him, saying I Love You and fondling the youth who had sought help with studies. Mravintz faced charges of indecent assault and corrupting a minor but was not removed from his classroom. He pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct charge because boy did not want to testify. Diocese denied responsibility because Mravintz was a member of a religious order. Died 5/06. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: United Press International 5.1.85; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 8.25.87; Sun Sentinel 5.28.06; Curia Generalizia Marianisti 5.29.06 | |
| Muehe | Dennis F. | 1954 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named as abuser by one man in civil suit filed 6/11. No information revealed about abuse but it was while he was assigned to St. Anne parish in Queen Anne. Took a medical leave in 1989 and retired in 1993 Died in 1994 at age 68. He ran the Archdiocese's charity program for several years before his death. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Times 12.16.94; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 6.14.11 |
Mueller | John J. | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 7/02. Accusations date back to 1962 and involve a then-16 yr old girl (possibly one he was counseling). Mueller denied allegation and was allowed to retire 3/03. Review Board said that preponderance of evidence showed Mueller engaged inconduct defined as sexual abuse of a minor (the 16 yr old) but could not be removed from priesthood because at that time 16 was recognized as adult under church law. He also abused a woman in 1977. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 7.5.02; Akron Beacon Journal 7.5.02; Akron Beacon Journal 7.27.02; Akron Beacon Journal 8.19.04; Beacon Journal 1.3.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Mueller | William C. | B | Sued | Marianist | Order & Diocese sued many times in 2005 & 2006. Accused of abuse of at least 40 students in 1960s-1970s. He would drug them & then abuse them. He left order in 1986. Some litigation was filed in TX and MO where he also worked. Allegations report that diocese knew as early as 2002. 22nd suit filed end of 1/07. Order investigating move from MO to Pueblo in 1960s. One MO suit settled 10/07. 23 suits settled 10/08 for $4M from order and Diocese. Another claim settled 8/10 for $500K. Lives in San Antonio | Pueblo, CO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch (AP) 9.15.05; ABC Channel 7 9.14.05; TheDenverChannel.com 9.21.05; Columbia Daily Tribune 9.21.05; Pueblo Chieftain 9.22.05; Pueblo Chieftain 10.13.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch 10.16.05; TheDenverChannel.com 11.3.05; Pueblo Chieftain 1.14.06; Pueblo Chieftain 1.27.06; Pueblo Chieftain 5.4.06; CBS4Denver.com 6.16.06; Pueblo Chieftain 10.5.06; Pueblo Chieftain 6,18.06; Pueblo Chieftain 6.19.07 Assignments: Pueblo Chieftan 9.29.07 (add'l article); St. Louis Post Dispatch 10.20.07 (add'l article); Pueblo Chieftain 10.30.08 (add'l article); San Antonio Express 10.30.08 (add'l article); Pueblo Chieftain 11.1.08 (add'l article); Columbia Daily Tribune 8.27.10 (add'l article) | |
Muench | Joseph N. | 1981 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Removed 7/09 after Lexington diocese received complaint 3/09 from three men who alleged abuse in 1980s when Muench was at Good Shepherd in Frankfort. Indicted 10/09 re abuse of 2 of the accusers between 1980-81 & 84-85. Frankfort was part of Covington at the time but has been part of Lexington since its creation. Named in 11/09 civil suit by one victim in criminal case. Entered Alford Plea 3/10. Sentenced to 2 1-yr terms in prison. Released 9/30/10. | Covington, KY | Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 7.12.09; WTVQ 7.12.09; State Journal 10.22.09; State Journal 11.14.09; State Journal 3.19.10; Lexington Herald-Leader 3.22.10; Catholic Culture 3.23.10; Lexington Herald-Leader 3.23.10; WYKT 5.21.10; State Journal 5.20.10; Lexington Herald-Leader 5.21.10; WKYT 9.23.10; WKYT 10.1.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Mueth | Edward V. | 1924 | P | Sued | MM Maryknoll Mission | Ordained 1924. Spent 26 yrs as priest in Kongmoon, China. Then spent another 7 years in Hong Kong. Served in Hawaii between 1957-1964 before retiring due to ill health. Died 7/23/83. Named as abuser, along with Fr. Joseph Henry, of at least one personat St. Anthony's Church in Kailua, HI in 1950s per 2/2013 civil suit. Alleged to have exposed his genitalia and rubbed his exposed genitalia on the altar boy's face in an effort to force oral sex. | Honolulu, HI | Source: Maryknoll Mission Archives n.d.; FindAGrave.com n.d.; KITV 2.21.13; Hawaii News Now 2.21.13; Pacific Business News 2.21.13; Honolulu Civil Beat 2.21.13 |
| Muha | Edward J. | 1945 | P | Settled | Diocesan | One man has claimed that he was abused by Muha at Immaculate Conception Church in Terryville in 1970 when he was 7 or 8 yrs old. Claims are included in 10/05 $22 mil settlement between Archdiocese and 45 plaintiffs claiming abuse by 14 priests. Muha died in 2002. | Hartford, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 10.31.05; Hartford Courant 11.01.05; NY Times 11.01.05; The Bristol Press 11.02.05 |
| Mulhall | Francis X. | 1947 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In massive civil suit filed 10/03, 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests, including Mulhall. One woman has alleged that Mulhall sexually abused her in 1984. She says she was 7 or 8 and he fondled her in rectory and in confessional. Mulhall has been working as archivist on the diocesan marriage tribunal and is one of only 3 out of 24 priests who was active when the suit was filed. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.02.03; Newsday 10.03.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 |
Mulholland | John H. | 1965 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of six or more youths in 1960s & 1970s. Wrote letters to a teenage in 1960s regarding sadomasochistic outings with teens. Church knew of letters in 1968; he continued to work until 2002 or so. In 2004 Archdiocese deemed charges not credible but he needed mental health help. Remained active until just after 2005 Grand Jury Report. New allegation received after report was released. Laicization announced 8/08. On secret 1994 list. Named by 1 man and 1 woman in new suit filed 9/18/12. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.23.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.27.05; Philadelphia Daily News 9.27.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.25.05; Bucks Courty Courier Times 11.01.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.23.06; Archdiocese of Philadelphia Website; The Reporter 8.28.08; Bucks County Courier Times 8.29.08; Delco Times 8.29.08; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.25.12; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.26.12; Daily Mail (U.K.) 1.27.12; 1994 Memo from Fr. William Lynn to Asst. Vicar for Admin. re Names in Philadelphia Secret Archives, released 2.27.12 Assignments: John Doe 195 and Jane Doe 190 v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia, et al 9.18.12; NBC 10 9.18.12 (add'l article); Daily Times 9.18.12 (add'l article); Archdiocese of Philadelphia Assignment Record (rev); Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Mulica | F. James | 1967 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Charged with molesting a 14 yr old altar boy in 1981. Diocese settled with family for $40,000 total. Mulica sent to alcohol treatment center and then reassigned (contrary to promises) in 1983 to another parish. Reassigned to non-parish work in 1987 after newspaper investigation and charges against other priests, Also criminal charges. "Left priesthood" in 1988 but still in 2009 Official Catholic Directory as Retired. | Cleveland, OH | Source: UPI 7.12.87; Associated Press 7.17.87; The Plain Dealer 3.10.02; Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.9.02; Akron Beacon Journal 5.20.02; Akron Beacon Journal 5.25.02; Akron Beacon Journal 7.5.02; The Dispatch (Cleveland) 7.19.05; WCCO.com 7.20.05; Plain Dealer 7.21.05; Akron Beacon Journal 7.26.05; Plain Dealer 4.15.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Mullen | Frank | D | Accused | Diocesan | Mullen, a deacon at Most Holy Trinity Parish and teacher at Holy Redeemer Parish Elementary School, was placed on leave 12/93 after complaint involving abuse of a minor which went back several years. Archdiocese Status Report of 10/09 noted that he had been laicized. | Detroit, MI | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Detroit 12.3.93; Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report 10.09 | |
| Mullen | Timothy F. | 1973 | P | Accused | Norbertine | Named in Whitwell v. Archmere et al. as a "sexual predator" whom the Norbertines "chose to move ... around over the years rather than defrock [him], report [him] to the civil authorities or warn the general public." Named Prior of Archmere Academy in 1993. Died 1/29/04. Court papers in DE bankruptcy said he participated in gang rape of one youth who later committed suicide. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Journal 1.30.04; Complaint in Whitwell v. Archmere et al. 10.7.07; News Journal 8.7.10 |
Mullin | Jay Michael | 1969 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 1992 of sexually molesting a boy in the early 1970s. Removed from parish in 1992. Claim settled 1997 for $50K. Priest denied allegations; said diocese forced settlement. Back in parish by 1998. At first, he was just the organist. Then announced he was priest but had not been functioning because of health. Personnel file was released 12/02 and he was again removed from ministry. Still on administrative leave as of 8/11 and canonical proceedings are still in process per Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.31.02; Boston Globe 1.31.02; Boston Globe 2.24.02; Boston Globe 4.3.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Boston Globe 12.20.02; Patriot Ledger 12.20.02; Newsday 2.10.03; Boston Globe 3.5.03; Long Island Press 8.5.04; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08; National Catholic Register 8.25.11; Jamaica Plain Gazette 9.9.11; Boston Globe 9.9.12 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
Mullins | Lawrence | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | First allegations were received in 1986. Not placed on leave until 1993. Five men filed suit in 9/02 alleging that Mullins molested them and that Diocese should have known he was unfit. Suit dismissed under statute of limitations and four of the plaintiffs refiled under new law. Judge dismissed again in Jan. 2004. A sixth plaintiff filed civil suit in July 2004 alleging abuse from 1978-1980. Personnel files to be released 3/13. | Joliet, IL | Source: Herald News 8.11.02; Chicago Daily Herald 9.10.02; Chicago Daily Herald 1.29.04; Chicago Tribune 3.04.06; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06; Diocese of Joliet List of Priests with Credible Allegations 3.12.13; Statement by the Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet 3.12.13; WGN 3.12.13; My Suburban Life 3.12.13; Chicago Tribune 3.21.13 |
| Mulryan | Thomas | B | Accused | Congregation of Holy Cross | Mulryan was accused in 1994 of abuse of 3 boys at Notre Dame International School in Rome in early 1960s. He was a religious brother at the time but left the order in 1970s. He had worked for Catholic schools in MA and NY before coming to work as teacher at Jesuit High School in Tampa in 1988. Became prinicpal in 1992. Placed on leave 12/94 when allegations became known. He denied all allegations. No known victims located at any of the U.S. schools. Mulryan retired 6/95. | St. Petersburg, FL | Source: Tampa Tribune 12.13.94; St. Petersburg Times 12.13.94; Tampa Tribune 12.14.94; St. Petersburg Times 12.14.94; Tampa Tribune 6.3.95 | |
Mulsoff | Donald John | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 5/02 after man reported that Mulsoff had fondled him once during his assignment at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church in Oak Lawn between late 1960s & early 1970s. The man was 10 at the time. Man originally reported the abuse anonymously in 1992 and was told that Mulsoff was being monitored. Second complaint also received. Permanently removed from ministry 9/05. Died 11/05 | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Daily Herald 5.27.02; Chicago Tribune 5.28.02; Chicago Sun-Times 5.28.02; Chicago Tribune 5.29.02; Chicago Sun-Times 5.29.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Tribune 9.26.05; Chicago Sun-Times 9.27.05; Chicago Sun Times 11.11.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Mulvihill | Daniel | 1953 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 1996 civil suit filed by 4 brothers. Men said that they were abused at St. Joseph's Children Home in KS and that they believed that another priest had molested their sister and that she had borne the priest a child. They say they found her diary after her death w/ picture of her & priest and a baby boy. Diocese investigated and said that Mulvihill denied that he was the father of the child. Said diary was the dreaming of a lonely young woman about a kid and handsome priest. He is deceased. | Wichita, KS | Source: Wichita Eagle 5.21.96; Lawrence Journal-World 6.23.10; Lawrence Journal-World 6.23.10 |
Mundy | Joseph T. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | A religious educator learned during a church retreat in 1994 that a 14 yr old former alter boy was being "groomed" for sex by Mundy and she reported the matter to Msgr. Alan Placa (later accused of abuse himself). The alleged victim claimed that Mundy also abused his close friend. Mundy refused to go for treatment to St. Luke's but did agree to private counselor in Long Island. He has been identified as Priest A in the 2003 Grand Jury Report re Diocese. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 6.03.02; Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday 2.11.03; Riverhead News Review Online 2.13.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Munoz | Antonio | P | Accused | Diocesan | According to Cardinal Mahony's 2004 deposition, he removed Munoz, a visiting priest from Mexico, after parents met with him and alleged that Munoz sexually abused several high school students during a 1981 trip he organized to Tijuana. When Mahony testified in the 1998 O'Grady trial, he had stated that O'Grady was the only accused priest with whom he dealt in Stockton. | Stockton, CA | Source: Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony 11.23.04.; LA Times 12.10.04; San Francisco Chronicle 12.11.04; SF Weekly 12.15.04; LA Weekly 12.17.04; Media Watch 10.12.06; Monterey Herald (AP) 10.24.06 | |
| Murguia | Ralph | B | Sued | Salesian | Accused of abuse of 1 between 1957-1960 per archdiocesan report addendum. Named in 1 civil suit. | 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 | |
Murnig | Guy Anthony | 1970 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued. Accused of abuse of 15 yr old girl between 1970-1974. Claim included in June 2005 settlement w Archdiocese. Arrested and charged 10/02. Charges dropped 7/03 due to Supreme Court ruling. Left priesthood in 1978 to marry. Laicized by Pope John Paul II. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 10.16.02; Marin Independent Journal 1.23.03; Marin Independent Journal 7.3.03; SF Weekly 1.19.05; San Francisco Chronicle 6.11.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Murphy | Alfred M. | 1956 | P | Settled | Augustinian | Personnel file released 12/02 included allegation of molestation of one 17 yr old boy over a 3-week period in 1983 during a cross-country trip in a new RV. Youth settled with the Archdiocese and the Order in 1992. Murphy was transferred to a Philadelphia monastery to live under supervision. Civil suit filed and settled in 1992. Another suit against Order settled for $100K in 10/11. It alleged abuse of one youth by Murphy and a Brother John between 1966-1968. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12.12.02; Union Leader 12.12.02; Boston Herald 12.12.02; Letter from Francis Murphy to Archbishop Schwietz, 2006; Eagle Tribune 10.29.11; Boston Globe 11.20.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Murphy | Charles J. | 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 5/11/04 suit of walking in on a girl at the Boston School for Deaf while she was partially clothed. Later complaint alleged fondling as well. Murphy denied the charge. Placed on admin. leave 8/21/04. More suits were filed. All suits later were withdrawn/ dismissed. He was reinstated 4/11/06 but stepped down again 4/10 after new allegation. Review Board could not "substantiate" charges & he was restored to ?senior priest status? as of 9/10. Died 6/11/11. See 8/11 Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 5.12.04; Patriot Ledger 5.12.04; Boston Globe 5.12.04; Boston Herald 8.22.04; Patriot Ledger 8.23.04; Patriot Ledger 4.12.06; Patriot Ledger 4.28.06; National Catholic Register 5.5.06; Boston Globe 4.4.10; WBZ 4.4.10; Boston Channel 4.4.10; Raynham Call 4.5.10; Weymouth News 4.5.10; Archdiocese of Boston Announcement 9.29.10; Dedham Transcript 9.30.10 Assignments: Patriot Ledger 9.30.10 (add'l article); Patriot Ledger 10.1.10 (add'l article); Boston Globe 6.15.11 (add'l article); National Survivors Advocates Coalition 6.17.11 (add'l article); National Catholic Register 8.25.11 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
Murphy | Cornelius K. | P | Accused | Jesuit | One pending claim against Murphy shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. Known to have worked in Nome and, later, at Imacculate Conception parish in Fairbanks on several occasions between 1968-1984. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 2; Alaskan Shepherd Aug-Sept 2004 | |
Murphy | David C. | 1963 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled. Removed from his position as chaplain at Brockton Hospital 2/02 because of multiple allegations of abuse. He had been in this assignment since 1997 but hospital did not know of past allegations. Multiple allegations in personnel file released 12/02. One individual received $20K settlement. One new claim received after he was placed on leave. Still on administrative leave as of 8/11 and canonical proceedings are still in process per Boston AD database. | Boston, MA | Source: Patriot Ledger 2.8.02; Boston Herald 2.8.02; Boston Globe 2.8.02; Patriot Ledger 2.11.02; Boston Globe 2.24.02; Lowell Sun 12.21.02; Boston Globe 12.21.02; Boston Globe 3.5.03; Pattern & Practice Brief 7.21.03; Documents from personnel file; National Catholic Register 8.25.11 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Murphy | Dennis P. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 4/04 due to complaints about his interaction with teenage youths. Had only been in his current parish assignment for 2 yrs, having replaced Fr. J. Goodman, an abuser. Sent for evaluation. Murphy was on loan to the Military Archdioceseworking in Providence RI at the VA hospital for previous 9 years "to care for his mother." "Retired from ministry" per the diocesan website on 12/20/07 but he is also shown as affiliated with the Univ. of Virginia in Charlottesville. Worked in Boston. | Richmond, VA | Source: Richmond Times Dispatch 9.4.02; Richmond Times Dispatch 9.5.02; Associated Press 4.8.04; Richmond Times Dispatch 4.9.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 1.27.10; Daily News Tribune 1.27.10; Daily Comet 1.27.10; The Pilot 1.29.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Murphy | Francis (Frank) A. | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Excardinated from Boston to Anchorage in 1964. Left Alaska in mid-1980s for alcoholism treatment. Reports of child sexual abuse involving at least 5 boys and pornography began to surface about same time. Worked in Boston after treatment. Boston personnel file released 2003 included 1985 police report. Removed in 1995. 5 plaintiffs got $1.4M from Anchorage settlement 8/06. Retired to Gallup diocese but never officially worked there. See also new Boston AD database file from 8/11. | Anchorage, AK | Source: Arizona Republic 2.4.03; Boston Globe 2.5.03; Juneau Empire (AP) 2.9.03; Arizona Republic 8.14.03; Anchorage Daily News 2.26.04; Gallup Independent 8.3.05; KTVA 8.4.06; Anchorage Daily News 8.4.06; Anchorage Daily News 9.27.06; Gallup Independent 5.28.11; National Catholic Register 8.25.11 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Murphy | Howard | B | Sued | Marist | Murphy, a teacher and guidance counselor at St. Mary's High School in 1984, was named as a defendant in one of two civil suits filed in April 2003. Suits contain allegations for the first time against 9 priests and brothers. Abuse by Murphy is allegedto have occurred in 1984 while on a retreat in upstate New York. Sexual and psychological abuse alleged. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 4.15.03; Newsday 4.15.03 (2nd); Compasso v. Vollmer et al, Supreme Court, State of NY, County of Nassau Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info | |
| Murphy | James E. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appeared on list of 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney released 9/02. List says three alleged victims with claims beyond the SOL. Worked at St. Patrick Church until left for Lima, Peru, in 1966 to take part in a South American mission. Upon his return, he became a priest at St. Mary's Church in Taunton. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News 9.27.02 |
Murphy | James W. | 1948 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of sexually abusing boys with Janssen, Geerts, and Bass during trips to the Davenport IA diocese. Also accused of abusing boys in the Nashville diocese, in places that would become parts of the Memphis and Knoxville dioceses. Also worked in the St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese at a retreat center. | Memphis, TN | Source: Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Murphy | John Daniel | 1968 | P | Settled | Augustinian | At least 6 plaintiffs filed suits in 2003 accusing him of abuse. 13 plaintiffs settled 2004. Order knew of abuse of at least 1 by 1981. Resigned from Order in 1993. Named in 1/06 class action suit. Also named in new suit filed 3/08 by one man who alleged Murphy and music director, Br. Mark Thedens abused him between 1976-1979. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2.14.03; Chicago Tribune 2.15.03; Chicago Tribune 8.20.03; Chicago Sun-Times 7.15.04; Chicago Sun Times 12.8.04; KOTV (Tulsa, OK) 12.8.04; Chicago Tribune 12.8.04; Chicago Daily Herald 12.9.04; Daily Southtown 2.1.06; Chicago Sun-Times 2.1.06; Chicago Sun Times 3.21.08; Southtown Star 3.21.08; Southwest News Herald 3.28.08 |
| Murphy | Joseph L. | P | Accused | Oblate | Accused of abuse of 1 at St. Ferdinands in San Fernando between 1957-1960 per Archdiocesan report addendum of Nov. 2005. Also served in Oakland Diocese. Died March, 1975. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 | |
Murphy | Kenneth B. | 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Included in a list of accused priests and religious posted by the Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian on 01/19/11. Garabedian says he has settled at least one claim with Boston Archdiocese re allegations against this individual. Died 5/22/99. 8/11 Boston AD database reports no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical or criminal investigation or it was not complete at his death. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 5.26.99; Boston Herald 5.27.99; BA.Org List of Boston Priests Not Previously Identified 1.19.11; Boston Channel 1.19.11; Metrowest Daily News 1.19.11; National Catholic Register 8.25.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Murphy | Lawrence C. | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Resigned as director of St. John School for Deaf in 1974 after complaints of abuse by students. Reassigned to parishes in Milwaukee & Superior (abused at least 2 there) Dioceses. Suit filed 1975; settled before trial. Told Archdiocese that he sexually abused 34 boys at the school. Vatican failed to laicize him in 1997-1998 just before 1998 death. Suit for fraud filed 7/08 re abuse by Murphy. Docs releaed 5/09 show he abused 200 youths. New suits filed 8/09 & 11/09. Case against Vatican dismissed 2/12. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.1.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.9.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.26.06; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.26.06; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.24.08; WISN 5.18.09; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.13.09; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.13.09; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.4.09; Archdiocesan Documents; NY Times 3.24.10; Catholic News Service 3.25.10; Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 3.25.10; NY Times--Timeline 3.25.10 Assignments: NY Times--Documents 3.25.10 (add'l article); TMJ4 3.26.10 (add'l articles); Inside Bay Area 2.11.12 (add'l articles); Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 3.3.12; BA.org Assignment Record; Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record |
| Murphy | Robert | B | Accused | Carmelite | In 2002 Murphy admitted he had previously received treatment for sexual misconduct with children in Georgia in 1973 and inappropriate behavior with boys in Chicago in 1980s. He was removed from assignment in 1985 and sent for treatment from 1985-1999. He had to resign from Board of Members at Joliet Catholic Academy after his admission. | Savannah, GA | Source: Chicago Tribune 4.11.02 | |
| Murphy | Timothy | 1967 | P | Accused | Trinitarian | In 1999 an individual alleged sexual abuse in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Archdiocese told the Order and Murphy's faculties to perform ministry were removed. Per 2002 Catholic directory, he was still assigned to Holy Trinity Monastery in Baltimore where he has been assigned since 1991. Name appeared on Bartimore's 9/02 list of abusive priests. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Murray | Daniel J. | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Allegations of abuse of 1 youth from 1973-1979. $500,000 settlement in late 2003 kept secret for 1 yr. Placed on leave. Former vocations director of Orange Diocese. Also accused of sexual misconduct in 1991 but diocese could not substantiate. Named in archdiocesan report addendum. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Diocese of Orange Press Release 9.13.03; LA Times 9.28.03; Daily Pilot 9.08.04; OC Weekly 3.04.05; Orange County Register 5.17.05; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Orange County Weekly 1.5.09 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05 |
| Murray | Donald | P | Sued | Diocesan | 1995 suit filed by T. Economus, Pres. of LINKUP, and his brother alleged that Murray abused both at Sky Ranch for Boys in 1970s. Murray would take boys with him on fundraising trips, provide alcohol and abuse them and other residents. Murray and one youth died in 1975 plane crash. Murray was legally drunk and lost control of plane per FAA rept. Suit alleged Sky Ranch officials knew of alcoholism and sexual abuse but told boys not to talk of it. Suit was settled 8/97. Add'l suits filed 3/02 & 11/04. | Rapid City, SD | Source: Frontline (PBS) 1999 Interview; Omaha World Herald 3.13.02; Omaha World Herald 9.7.02; Omaha World Herald 8.19.03; Rapid City Journal 8.19.03; Associated Press 11.19.04; Associated Press 3.11.05 | |
| Murray | Edward Francis | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Several plaintiffs allege abuse by Murray and other priests in 2002 civil suit. Suit also named the Covington Diocese and the Lexington diocese (which came into existence in 1988). 1993 Catholic Directory showed him "retired.". He died, (possibly in 1996). | Lexington, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 4.23.03 |
Murray | James Glenn (J-Glenn | 1979 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Initial report made in 2005 that he had improperly touched a minor in 1980s when he was at St. Frances-Charles Hall, now known as St. Frances Academy in Baltimore but allegations could not be verified. Permanently removed from active ministry by Order 6/11 after new investigation found new information. He taught at Gonzaga College High School from 1974-1976 and recently was assigned as assistant pastor at St. Aloysius Parish. Currently living in a monitored residence within the Jesuit Community. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Seton Hall University website 2.23.07; ABC 7 6.16.11; Sacramento Bee (AP) 6.21.11; Whispers in the Loggia 6.21.11; Plain Dealer 6.23.11; Baltimore Sun 6.23.11; SNAP Statement 6.24.11; Catholic News Service 6.24.11 |
| Murray | Jerome C | 1949 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Retired in 1999. Two men filed separate suits in 2003 alleging that Murray abused them in 1970s. Murray denied all the charges and asked that one of the suits be dismissed on SOL. In 3/04 diocese settled with one plaintiff. No disclosure as to whetherdiocese paid anything in settlement. The other case remained open. | Lincoln, NE | Source: Omaha World Herald 2.1.03; Lincoln Journal Star 2.1.03; Associated Press 3.14.03; The Independent (AP) 5.3.03; Associated Press 3.3.04; Omaha world Herald 3.30.04 |
| Murray | John | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 11/08 suit accused Murray of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at least 4 times from 1976-1977 while assigned to St. Anthony's in Casper. Woman began to suffer from anxiety attacks/nightmares in 2003. She told her doctor & told police in 2005. In 2006 Murray pleaded guilty to engaging in indecent liberties with a minor. 5 yrs probation. Had been volunteering at St. Anthony's but was placed on leave w/o privileges. He mentioned 2 girls. Violated probation 10/08 & spent week in jail. Case settled 1/09. | Cheyenne, WY | Source: Casper Star-Tribune 6.22.06; Star-Tribune 11.8.08; Star-Tribune 1.5.09; SNAP Statement 1.9.09; SNAP Statement 1.13.09; Star-Tribune 1.26.09 |
Murray | John J. | 1947 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 teenage girls in 1991. Placed on leave w/ restricted faculties 1992 and "retired" in 1993. Additional restrictions added 2004. He died March, 2006. Name is included on secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released2/27/12) re priests in secret archives who were guilty of or accused of sexual misconduct with a minor. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report 2005; Local Catholic 9.29.05; 1994 Memo from Fr. William Lynn to Asst. Vicar for Admin. re Names in Philadelphia Secret Archives, released 2.27.12 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Murray | Timothy J. | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on administrative leave w/o privileges 8/04 because of substantive allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor boy during the early years of his ministry. Archdiocese reported abuse to DA's office but no prosecution because of statute of limitations. Has been permanently removed from active ministry per Archdiocese Status Report dated 10/09. Arrested 12/12 on federal charges of downloading and viewing child pornography. He confessed.. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 8.23.04; Grand Rapids Press 8.23.04; Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report 10.09; Detroit News 12.20.12; WXYZ 12.21.12; SNAP Statement 12.21.12 |
Murtha | Michael G. | 1993 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Allegations that in 1995 Murtha was found to be in possession of S&M and violent child pornography were included in a Motion filed by Philadelphia District Attorney's office 0/11. Motion also cited an explicit note Murtha had written to a 7th grade boy. Murtha initially denied that the porn was his and then admitted it. He was sent to St. John Vianney for treatment but allowed to remain as active priest until at least 2008. Request for laicization has been sent to Vatican. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 10.29.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.23.12; Philadelphia Daily News 1.24.12; CBS Philly 3.28.11; Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Log 3.28.12; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.29.12; Big Trial 1.8.13 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Musinski | Donald T. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | One woman notified Archdiocese that Musinski abused her from ages 7-13 when she was a parishioner at St. Adalbert's in Milwaukee. Report was made to Archdiocese in approx. 1997 but nothing done. Musinski retired in 1999 and died in 2006. In late 2012, his name was quietly added to Milwaukee's list of priests with substantiated records posted as part of federal bankruptcy proceedings. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5.14.06; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Restricted Priests 11.29.12; SNAP Wisconsin 11.30.12; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12.1.12 Assignments: Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record |
Muth | Stephen J. | 1982 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Toronto, Canada. Removed from KC position in 2004 after allegation surfaced that he abused one youth in 1992 and again later when accuser was adult. Member of Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma Ohio and also admin of parish in KC-St. Joseph Diocese. Civil suit filed 4/06 re Muth & both dioceses. Diocese investigated and cleared him. Civil suit against Muth & Parma dismissed 4/09 on Muth's Motion for Summary Judgment. Active priest in Irving Tx until removal 2/10 after heart surgery. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Belleville News Democrat (AP) 4.4.06; Kansas City Star 4.5.06; KAKE News 4.6.06; John Doe GS v. Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph et al, Cause No. 07-0011-CV-W-GAF, US Dist. Court, Western Dist. of Missouri 4.27.09; Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy website 2.19.10; Nativity of the Holy Mother God Ukrainian Catholic Church n.d.; St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic Mission 3.12.12 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Muzic | Anthony J. | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 1993 civil suit alleges Muzic, a known alcoholic, provided liquor to plaintiff and other youths and took advantage of drunken state to abuse them. He took leave when suit filed. Per 4/02 article, Diocese did not include Muzic's name on list of accused clerics because officials do not believe the allegations against him were credible. Plaintiff dropped suit because of statute of limitations issues but swears that allegations are true. Muzic retired. Died 3/29/10. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 5.25.93; Plain Dealer 3.11.02; Plain Dealer 4.11.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02; Statement by Diocese of Cleveland 3.30.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Myers | William S. | 1988 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Myers, of St. Raymond Church in Menlo Park, was removed by archdiocese 5/11 after accusations of "boundary violations" re 17 yr old boy (followed him into store's dressing room). Boy's father made original complaint to police in 4/11. Archdiocese learned of charges 5/11 No physical contact involved. No criminal charges filed. In mid-1990s he sought treatment for sexual identity issues. Currently in treatment for sexual addiction to adults. Privileges removed 12/11 after Board evaluated his case.. | San Francisco, CA | Source: The Almanac 6.1.11; Mercury News 6.2.11; WTVU 6.2.11; SF Weekly 6.2.11; Menlo Park Patch 6.2.11; The Almanac 6.6.11; Catholic San Francisco 6.8.11; Modesto Bee 6.8.11; SF Weekly 6.16.11; Mercury News 7.15.11; Catholic San Franciso 7.15.11; The Almanac 12.23.11; Modesto Bee 1.6.12; California Catholic Daily 1.9.12 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
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