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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Nadal | Bart | 1947 | P | Accused | Resurrectionist | In 1989, Nadal was pastor of Holy Family Church in Ft. Collins. 2 young sisters said that he molested them. Nadal, 67, said there was a conspiracy against him within the parish. Jury deliberated 10 minutes and ACQUITTED him. In 1990 he was shown as rector of St. Andrews Seminary in Denver. | Denver, CO | Source: Denver Post 3.24.02; Denver Post 4.29.02 |
| Nash | Michael Patrick | 1980 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man came forward 11/02 to allege that he had been abused from 1979-1982 by Nash. Other allegations arose during review board's investigation. Nash denied all allegations. Personnel files contained notes from late Bishop Kenny re expression of "concern" from a family in 1990. Diocese settled for $175,740 (in 2004) with the man who came forward in 2002. Laicized 2005. Iowa Sup. Court ruled 9/07 that he be allowed to join the Iowa Bar if he passed the bar exam he took 7/06. | Juneau, AK | Source: Associated Press 4.07.03; Juneau Empire 4.21.03; Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (AP) 2.05.04; Grand Forks Herald (AP) 7.02.04; Duluth News Tribune 1.02.06; Omaha World-Herald 1.13.06; Des Moines Register 8.30.07; Des Moines Register 9.21.07; Iowa Judicial Branch Decision 9.21.07; Des Moines Register 9.22.07; Rebuttal by Michael Nash in Juneau Empire 9.26.07 |
| Naughton | Thomas J. | 1965 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Placed on leave in 2002 after allegations he molested a teen in 1978 while he was president of Jesuit Prep school in Dallas. Started working at Jesuit Prep in 1973 and left "in a hurry" in 1979. Current President says he recently learned of 2 allegations against Naughton made to school officials in 1979. Naughton was working as a visiting priest in Orange Diocese in 2002 when he was placed on leave.He had also worked in Florida at Jesuit school there. | Dallas, TX | Source: OC Register 4.15.02; Dallas Morning News 4.16.02; Dallas Morning News 4.17.02; Times Picayune 4.24.02; St. Petersburg Times 5.10.02; St. Petersbury Times 4.24.02; USA Today 11.11.02 |
| Nawn | Francis X. | P | Sued | Jesuit | Sued 12/04 by one man. Accused of abuse in 1963-1964. 3 plaintiffs added 1/05, 2 more added 4/05 and last 3 added added 8/05 for a total of 9 plaintiffs (including 1 woman). Died. Claims included in 11/07 settlement with the Jesuits. No settlement with Diocese. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 12.29.04; Anchorage Daily News 12.30.04; Anchorage Daily News 1.14.05; Fairbanks News Miner 4.01.05; Fairbanks News-Miner 8.17.05; Anchorage Daily News 8.17.05; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07 | |
Nawn | Henry "Harry" J. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 5 boys in their mid-teens in 1960s. First allegation not received by archdiocese until 1997. Retired in 1991. Nawn died 1996. Named in 2004 and 2006 civil suits. Suit rejected by 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals 11/07. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 1.24.96; Philadelphia Daily News 3.16.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.17.04; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Magnum v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia et al, filed 6.06; Law.com 11.07.07 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Nawrocki | Lawrence | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1989 of abuse of 3 Macomb Township boys in 1980s. Released from prison in 1994. Archdiocese said he would never be returned to active duty. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 3.02.02; Detroit News 7.14.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03 | |
| Nealon | Daniel J. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name released 04/02 as a priest no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. He had been accused of abusing a deaf boy of about 13 in the late 1980s while still a priest. Nealon said he denied the accusations at the time and also said that the allegations had been investigated & that he was exonerated. 1988, 1990 &1993 Catholic Directories show him absent on leave and he is not in either 1995 or 2002 edition. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 4.11.02; Plain Dealer 5.05.02 |
| Neary | Thomas | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post-Standard (NY) 6.18.03 | |
Nee | Kenneth T. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Nee "retired" in 2002 but had his priestly faculties removed because of allegations of sexual misconduct with a teenager in 1960s. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 6.28.02; Newsday 5.04.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
Neeson | Joseph | 1890 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 2002 civil suit alleges abuse in 1950s. He retired in 1957 and died in 1966. | Louisville, KY | Source: Louisville Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); AP 9.30.02 |
| Nelson | Francis X. | 1989 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Charged in 2002 after DA obtained Brooklyn church files. Nelson pled not guilty. He was accused of visiting a 12-year-old girl in 1999, taking her on his lap, touching her breasts under her bra, and pushing his penis into her buttocks through her clothing, while her terminally ill grandmother sat nearby. Parents reported the abuse, Nelson was removed, then accepted in the NY archdiocese after Bishop Tharmaraj of Kottar, India, wrote ltr of recommendation. Convicted and sentenced 2003 to 4 months jail. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: NY Times 5.24.02; Newsday 5.24.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Daily News 1.24.03; Daily News 1.29.03; Daily News 2.04.03; Daily News 2.06.03; NY Times 2.6.03; AP 3.25.03; NY Times 3.26.03 |
| Neuberger | Michael T. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 1993 civil suit alleges Neuberger sexually abused a boy from 1964-1966. Plaintiff also sued two insurance companies. A 1994 suit alleges Neugerger of abusing a boy in 1968. In June, 1997 Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissed these suits and 5 others against other priests after ruling that victims of repressed memories re sexual abuse only have 2 years after reaching majority to file complaints. Dismissed from clerical state (case in appeal) as of 11/26/07. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal 7.31.96; Wisconsin State Journal 1.26.97; Wisconsin State Journal 6.28.97; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.14.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
| Neuroth | William J. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued. Accused of abuse. Removed. | Sioux Falls, SD | Source: Argus Leader (SD) 4.14.02 | |
Newman | Charles | 1985 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Accused in a 2004 suit of sexually abusing a teenage boy from 1994-96, begining at age 16. Newman is alleged to have plied the boy with drugs and alcohol and "routinely performed oral sex " on him. Newman is alleged to have given the youth $42.8K, someof it funds from Bishop Ryan HS where Newman was principal. The Franciscans allegedly offered the complainant $50K to sign a release. Suit dismissed on SOL. Newman resigned from Ryan for financial mismanagement in 2003. Arrested 12/07 on theft charges. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Associated Press 6.16.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.17.04; Philadelphia Daily News 6.17.04; Northeast Times 6.24.04; Northeast Times Editorial 6.24.04; Philadelphia Daily News 6.28.04; Courier Post (AP) 12.20.07; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.20.07; Appleton Post-Crescent (AP) 12.20.07; Statement issued by Archdiocese 12.20.07; Philadelphia Daily News 12.21.07; MSNBC 12.21.07; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.21.07; NBC10 12.20.07; Philadelphia Daily News 12.22.07 Assignments: Grand Jury Presentment (indictment) re Newman 11.30.07; NBC10 12.24.07 (add'l article); Philadelphia Inquirer 12.24.07 (add'l article); My Fox Philadelphia 12.24.07 (add'l article); Philadelphia Daily News 1.02.08 (add'l article) |
Newman | Louis I. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newman was listed in Long Island Catholic as retiring in 2002. Article says his priestly faculties removed because of allegations of sexual misconduct. Per same 2002 article, Newman had been working in San Diego Diocese for at least the last 10 years. He left the Rockville Center Diocese in late 1980s. He is listed as affiliated with San Diego, California Diocese in both 1993 and 2002 Catholic Directories. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 6.28.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Newman | Robert Victor | 1981 | P | Accused | Sons of Charity | Archdiocese learned in 1987 that Newman had admitted sexually abusing several minors in 1970s-1980s and then told Order. Order removed him from his assignment where he had been working since 1982. Police investigated in 1987 but no charges filed. Newman was working in Hartford CT diocese in 2002 when he was placed on leave because the past allegation was found during review of Baltimore priest files. Newman had been at the parish since 1990. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Associated Press 7.06.02; Baltimore Sun 7.07.02; Hartford Courant 7.08.02; Baltimore Sun 7.09.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| Nguyen | Dominc | 1995 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Sent from Orange diocese to Idaho in 2002 after he had an affair with an adult female. In 2003 he was returned to Orange diocese after repairman found child porn on his computer at the church in Idaho. Orange immediately placed him on leave. Idaho authorities later determined there was not sufficient evidence of a criminal act. | Orange, CA | Source: OC Register 7.29.03; LA Times 7.30.03; LA Times 7.30.03 (pt 2); LA Times 9.16.03; OC Register 5.29.05; OC Weekly 12.14.05 |
| Nguyen | Joseph aka "Edward" | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed in Sept. 2006 alleges Nguyen abused one girl from 1994-1999. 2nd suit alleges abuse from 1997-1999. Nguyen was removed from his assignment as a chaplain at St. Peter Villa, a nursing and rehabilitation center in Memphis, on 9.14.06 after 1st suit filed. 3rd suit filed 11/06 alleging Nguyen abused a girl from 1997-1999 after death of her brother. All 3 suits settled 6/07. Diocese is still investigating Nguyen who remains on leave. | Memphis, TN | Source: Jackson Sun 9.14.06; Cincinnati Post 9.14.06; Jackson Sun 9.15.06; Commercial Appeal 9.15.06; NewsChannel5 9.29.06; Tennessean 9.29.06; WREG 11.14.06; Commercial Appeal 11.15.06; Eyewitness News 6.15.07; Jackson Sun 6.15.07; Commercial Appeal 6.18.07; Daily News 6.20.07; Commercial Appeal 8.18.07 | |
| Nguyen | Paul | 1980 ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | Nguyen resigned as pastor of church in 09/93 following accusations of sexual misconduct with minor in 01/93. He was placed on administrative leave but then left the Diocese and went to Oslo Norway. He was never charged by police or disciplined by Diocese. Police began an investigation but it was soon dropped. One article says Nguyen was not a formal member of the diocese but belonged to a Catholic Diocese in Norway. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Press-Enterprise (CA) 4.23.93; Press-Enterprise 4.24.93; Press Enterprise 1.06.94; Press Enterprise 4.27.02 |
| Ngwumohaike | Anthony | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per Jan. 2004 article, personnel files on Ngwumohaike and 2 other priestss were released because of allegations of abuse. All three priests remained in active service because the allegations were either anonymous or withdrawn per church spokesman. He was Priest and Chairman of the General Council of the Nigerian Catholic Community in Boston per website accessed 5/18/04. Name not found on website 8/2/07. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 1.15.04 |
| Nhi | Tran Dinh | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 5/2006 after allegations he abused 2 girls between 1975-1980. Diocese says allegations "credible." | Arlington, VA | Source: WVEC (Virginia) AP 5.10.06; Washington Post 5.11.06 Assignments: Catholic Herald (Virginia) 5.11.06 |
| Nicewicz | Edward | 1962 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1986. Rape of 2 girls. Unknown time spent in jail. | Worcester, MA | Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 11.1.86 |
| Nichols | Richard W. | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2002 article 2 boys claimed abuse by Nichols at West Allys in 1970s. Parents went to pastor in 1981 who suggested the youths write letter to archbishop. At least one did. Diocese offered counseling but allowed Nichols to continue as a priest. He worked as a priest psychologist and victim counselor. He engaged in oral sex with a minor in 1978. Complaint filed in 1983 and in 1985 he surrendered his license to practice psychology. Also barred from priestly duties then. Died in 1996 at age 63. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.13.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5.19.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.03; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.21.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
Nichols | Stephen J. | 1986 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Nichols is to be charged Sept. 2006 with sexually molesting a teenager. Complaint made to Diocese in 2005 and it conducted its own investigation for 4 months before telling police. Atty General's office has also been investigating. Nichols is on leave.He claimed that the victim was the aggressor in the incident. Criminal trial set for 5/07 but he pleaded guilty 5/1/07 and was sentenced to 30 days jail & 2 yrs probation. Remains on leave 2/08. | Burlington, VT | Source: WCAX 9.09.06; Burlington Free Press 9.09.06; WCAX 9.11.06; Burlington Free Press 9.11.06; Burlington Free Press 9.12.06; Sun Journal 9.12.06; Rutland Herald 9.12.06; Rutland Herald 2.04.07; St. Albans Messenger 3.09.07; Rutland Herald 4.27.07; Burlington Free Press 4.27.07; WCAX 4.30.07; Burlington Free Press 5.01.07; Burlington Free Press 2.09.08 |
| Nicholson | John | 1948 | P | Settled | Diocesan | One suit settled 1995 after man claimed he was abuse by Nicholson when he was a boy. At least 11 victims are known. Died in 1998. 1 man filed suit against Diocese in early 2000s alleging abuse which began in 1965 when he was 12 yrs old. Suit settled Sept. 2006 for $250,000. | Duluth, MN | Source: Star Tribune 4.13.02; News Tribune 11.18.03; Duluth News Tribune 2.11.06; Duluth News Tribune 9.15.06 |
| Nicholson | Patrick L. | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Nicholson, a chaplain assigned to Air Force Academy, was accused of pressing a female freshman at Air Force Academy in 1984 into an improper sexual relationship after she had gone to him for counseling. The relationship resumed briefly in 1999. Woman told military investigators of the relationship in 1999 and he was discharged from Air Force in 2000. Another woman came forward in 2003 to allege abuse by Nicholson when she was 15 in 1970s. Previously part of Mobile AL diocese. | Mobile, AL | Source: Denver Post 4.20.00; Rocky Mountain News 4.21.00; Denver Post 4.21.00; Denver Post 5.02.00; Tucson Citizen 5.08.00; Denver Post 6.14.00; Denver Post 8.12.00; Denver Post 10.28.00; Mobile Register 2.15.03; Associated Press 7.15.03; Mobile Register 8.11.03; Montgomery Advertiser 8.12.03; Associated Press 10.08.03; Mobile Register 2.17.04 |
| Nickerson | David | B | Accused | Unknown | Known as "Brother Dave" while ministering in Milwaukee in 1980s, Nickerson confessed in 2007 to abuse of a 9 or 10 yr old boy in mid-1980s at St. Vincent De Paul school. This was only after another "Brother Dave" (David Sanders) had been arrested, convicted at trial, and sentenced to 15 yr sentence as of Jan. 2007. Real Brother Dave was arrested 6/08 in MO and is being returned to WI. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.17.07; Wisconsin State Journal 1.28.08; SNAP Press Release 6.30.08; SNAP letter to Archbishop Dolan 6.30.08; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.1.08 | |
| Nickse | Jose Pablo | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Nickse, originally from Cuba, had worked in Florida for at least 20 years. He was placed on leave in June, 2002 after lawsuit claimed he and Fr. Castellanos abused a 15 yr old youth in 1982. Addl complaints and/or suits filed. Some settled in 2004. Nickse died of heart attack in Dec. 2002 before allegations completely investigated. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 6.05.02; Miami Herald 6.06.02; Sun-Sentinel 6.29.02; Miami Herald 7.03.02; Sun-Sentinel 7.12.02; Sun-Sentinel 12.26.02; Sun-Sentinel 12.28.02; Sun-Sentinel 2.04.03; Miami Herald 12.15.03; Miami Herald 9.22.04; Miami Herald 10.18.06 |
| Niebrugge | Richard | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit in 2004 alleging that Niebrugge had abused her for many years, beginning when she was 10, and that he had fathered her child which was born in 1978. Woman had been taken from an abusive family and lived with Niebrugge for many years invarious rectories. Niebrugge died in 1983. Suit dismissed on limitations and dismissal upheld by 5th Dist. Appellate Court 8/06. | Springfield, IL | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1.27.04; Madison County Record 8.22.06 | |
| Nienaber | Leonard B. | 1934 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1994 on 10 counts. Placed in treatment program. | Lexington, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 8 24 02; Lexington Herald Leader 3.04.06 |
| Nikliborc | Robert C. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2005. Accused of abuse of an 11 yr old boy at Boys Town of the Desert. Convicted of tax evasion in 1968 and spent 97 days in jail. Then he was reassigned to to St. Anne's Church in San Diego. Retired in 2001. No other charges reported. | San Diego, CA | Source: Press-Enterprise 7.24.05 |
| Nocinski | Rudolph Stefan | B | Convicted | Franciscan | Arrested 7/04 and charged with felony possession of child pornography. Computer technician found screen saver with pornographic images and some child pornography and alerted police who found more than 2500 images at residence. Had been with order for 35yrs. Was not currently involved in public ministry. Received 18 mo prison term (suspended) and 5 yrs probation. | Green Bay, WI | Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 7.29.04; Green Bay Press-Gazette 8.17.04; Green Bay Press-Gazette 11.10.04; Green Bay Press-Gazette 1.25.05 | |
Nocita | Michael Stephen | 1977 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 3 from 1975-1985 per archdiocesan report. Named in at least 1 civil suit. One allegation (occurred 1980-1982) reported to police in 1988. Placed on leave 1991. Faculties revoked 2000. Claims included in massive $660 mil settlement by LA archdiocese 7/07. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 4.20.06; LA Times 11.17.05; Random Lengths News (LA) 1.12.06; LA Times 7.17.07; LA Daily News 7.17.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Noia | Leonel C. | 1973 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Per 5/02 article, 2 boys testified in 1976 that Noia showed them pornography, and rubbed their genitals during camping trip. Boys told family camping nearby & police were called. Noia pleaded no contest to one felony charge; sentenced to jail for 6 mo.and psych treatment. Ret'd to duty in 1978. Placed on leave in 6/02. Two new allegations in 7/02 were followed by civil suit filed 3/03. Both claims included in 6/05 $21.2 mil settlement with SF Archdiocese involving 5 priests. Died 6/05. | San Jose, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 5.26.02; San Jose Mercury News 6.01.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; San Jose Mercury News 6.22.02; SF Chronicle 6.23.02; San Jose Mercury News 7.14.02; San Jose Mercury News 11.12.02; San Jose Mercury News 3.01.03; San Jose Mercury News 2.15.04 (in collection); San Jose Mercury News 8.31.04; San Francisco Chronicle 6.11.05; San Jose Mercury News 6.11.05; The Valley Catholic 8.16.05 |
| Nolin | John W. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 2002 articles, woman told diocese that he had abused her in 1960s and 1970s. Diocese reportedly told her they believed her but not enough evidence to take action. They did place him on leave. Name not on list sent to Atty Gen. office but sent separately 1 mo. later. Sent for psych. treatment in 1982 after admitting long history of involvement with adult women. See Atty General report for relevant documents. Laicized Nov., 2006 but announced 01/07. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 3.20.02; Manchester Union Leader 3.16.02; New Hampshire Atty General Report on Manchester Diocese 3.3.03; Manchester Union Leader 3.04.03; Concord Monitor 3.06.03; Diocese of Manchester Press Release 1.26.07; Manchester Union Leader 1.27.07; Concord Monitor 1.27.07; Nashua Telegraph 1.28.07 |
Norris | Francis L. | P | Sued | Oblates | In civil suit filed 11/30/07 one man accuses Norris of attempting to rape him in 1962 when he was a 14 yr old sophmore at Salesianum School. Plaintiff claims school, order and diocese had prior knowledge that Norris had molested boys. Norris died in late 1980s. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Journal 12.01.07 | |
| Nowery | C. Richard | 1968 | P | Accused | Holy Cross | Per 5/02 article, Nowery was accused in 1986 of sexually abusing two boys in Austin, TX. He was sent for treatment & approved for return to ministry. He worked for the Order for 8 years recruiting and guiding new members with no unsupervised access to children. In 1994 he was placed in parish in New Orleans and became pastor in 1995. Officials there say they had no knowledge of his past. Placed on leave in 2002 after review of personnel file. | Austin, TX | Source: Times-Picayune 5.6.02; Times-Picayune 5.7.02; Austin American-Statesman 5.7.02; The Advocate 5.10.02; Daily Town Talk 5.13.02; Austin American-Statesman 5.18.02; The Advocate 5.25.02; Austin American-Statesman 1.6.04 |
| Nuedling | George A. | 1948 | P | Accused | Diocesan | As of 2002 Nuedling, who died in 1994, had been accused of abuse by 5 people. First complaints surfaced in 1986 when man said that Nuedling had abused him and possibly his brother in 1960s. Sklba confronted Nuedling who acknowledged misconduct. Another complaint received in 1993 and Nuedling was forced to resign. At least 10 suits filed 2002 & 2003. All dismissed on SOL. Most later settled. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.06.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.22.02; Associated Press 11.29.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12.06.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.06.03; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.10.03; Milwaukee Journal Sentine 4.29.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.31.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.13.05; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.13.05; Capital Times 7.13.05; Pioneer Press (AP) 7.14.05 |
| Nugent | Frank | 1956 | P | Settled | Salesian | Woman complained that Nugent abused her and 2 of her brothers. Told order in 1994. Nugent sent for therapy and reassigned. Woman complained again to order in 1998. Filed suit which settled in 1998 for $250K. Also named in suit filed by 4 former students at a junior seminary. | Paterson, NJ | Source: NY Times 4.11.02; Poughkeepsie Journal 5.2.02; Journal News 10.1.02; Salon 1.9.03; Gallagher 9.04; Long Island Press 2.24.05 |
| Nunan | Jeremiah | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan. | Ordained in Ireland; worked in Albany diocese. Publicly accused in 2006 of abuse many years of boy who was aged 9-12 during the abuse. Took leave in 2006. Denies allegation. Victim said he told diocese in 2004 but nothing done. As of 6/06, Nunan was living in Ireland awaiting results of investigation. Parishioners say that timelines of abuse do not match Nunan's assignments. Diocese cleared Nunan in Jan. 2007 and returned to his previous assignment. | Albany, NY | Source: DailyFreeman.com 3.2.06; Albany Times Union 3.04.06; Daily Freeman 6.10.06; Irish Voice (New York) 6.14.06; Daily Freeman 11.05.06; NY Post (AP) 11.06.06; Daily Freeman 11.26.06; Daily Freeman 1.21.07; Newsday 1.21.07; Albany Times Union 1.22.07 |
| Nunez | Joseph R. | 1928 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 12/03 civil suit where one man accused Nunez of molesting him at a San Bernardino Catholic School in 1956-1957. Man was 12 at the time. He told another priest but nothing done. to stop the abuse. Nunez died in 1968 after nearly 40 years as a priest. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Press-Enterprise (CA) 1.17.04 |
| Nwankwo | Cyril | P | Accused | Josephite Father | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1997 per archdiocesan report. He also left archdiocese in 1997. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 | |
| Nwaogu | Emeh ""Anthony"" | 1977 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | From Nigeria. Admitted in 1999 to abuse of girl, age 12. He was sentenced to 5 yrs in prison. Named in civil suit by this Plaintiff. Diocese previously ignored complaints that he had sexually harassed adult women. May have been paroled in 2003 and sent back to Nigeria. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 5.05.99; Ft. Worth Star Telegram 5.06.99; Dallas Morning News 8.06.99; Dallas Morning News 8.07.99; Amarillo Globe News 8.08.99; Dallas Morning News 9.04.99; Dallas Morning News 5.18.03; Dallas Morning News 2.08.05; Dallas Morning News 5.19.05; Dallas Morning News 7.14.06 |
| Nwoga | Laserian | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of fondling of girl, age 17, in rectory in 2001. Civil suit filed. Diocese investigated and said it was inappropriate but not abuse. Still active priest with Camden diocese in 1/05 when he served in Kuwait for several months as military chaplain. As of 4/07, he was stationed at Kadena Air Force Base, Japan. | Camden, NJ | Source: The Press 8.19.02; Courier Post 10.8.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.9.02; Archdiocese for Military Services Newsletter, 2005; Archdiocese for Military Services Newsletter 5.07 | |
Nyhan | W. James | 1973 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Allegations per diocesan records. Arrested 2003 in Charleston SC. Criminal trial starts 4/06. Allegations in both Boston and Charleston. Pleaded guilty just prior to start of criminal trial 4/25/06. 30 yr sentence changed to 5 yrs probation. Civil suit in Charleston setted at mediation in 8/06. Laicization announced by Boston Archdiocese 3/07. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 6.27.02; Boston Globe 12.04.02; The Guardian 4.25.06; Post and Courier 4.25.06; Post and Courier 4.24.06; Billerica Minuteman 5.04.06; WIS TV 8.22.06; Post and Courier 1.27.07; ABC 4 3.09.07; The BostonChannel.com 3.23.07; Boston Herald (AP) 3.23.07; WCBD (AP) 3.23.07; Salem News 3.23.07; ABC News 4 3.23.07 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Juvenile Court Chaplaincy Not Included in Record; Letter to Law 1996 Describing Rome Program |
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