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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Pacheco | Dan (Danilo) | B | Accused | Salesian | Pacheco was accused of molestion at two different Catholic high schools in Southern California. He also served in Oakland Diocese. Died 7/05. | San Francisco, CA | Source: City of Angels 9.25.07; City of Angels 3.19.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 | |
| Pacheco | Gary | 1974 | P | Settled | Franciscan | 2 early suits filed. 1 settled 1994. Denied allegations. Removed 1987. Named in archdiocesan report as having abused 1 in 1975. Also named by Orange Diocese on their list of abusive priests. May also have been named in current litigation. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; LA Times 1.11.04; Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Monteeay Harold 5.25.05; OC Weekly 3.04.05; OC Weekly 9.27.07; OC Register 4.17.02; OC Register 1.13.04 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05 |
| Pacheco | Joseph | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of one youth in 1960s at parishes in Tulare and Merced. Died 1992. In Dec. 2006 diocese agreed to pay plaintiff $750,000 to settle the lawsuit. Diocese says it is aware of several other victims. | Monterey, CA | Source: Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Monterey County Herald 1.28.04; Fresno Bee 12.22.06; Mercury News (AP) 12.22.06; CBS13 12.22.06 |
| Pagacz | Julian | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested 1992. Charges dropped when girl refused to testify. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 5.8.92 | |
Page | Raymond J. | 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of Nephew in 1950s. Died. Originally part of Springfield diocese prior to time Worchester was formed. | Worcester, MA | Source: Republican 3.31.05 |
| Pagni, III | Thomas James | ? | P | Convicted | Diocesan | 1995 suit alleges Pagni molested young people at several churches. Diocese put him through school for mental counseling career in 1986 in exchange for leaving priesthood. Suit says diocese lied to state about background. Diocese agreed it helped him change careers but denies deceiving state. 2 more suits filed in 1996. Arrested 1995; sentenced to 10 yrs prison 1996. | Orlando, FL | Source: San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87; Orlando Sentinel 2.18.95; Orlando Sentinel 2.24.95; Orlando Sentinel 6.10.95; Orlando Sentinel 2.22.96; Palm Beach Post 6.10.98 |
| Palathingal | Simon | 1972 | P | Convicted | Salesian | Originally from India. Arrested 6/04 on charges that he sexually assaulted a young boy in 1990-1991 in Milwaukee. At time of arrest, he was working in South Amboy, NJ in the Metuchen diocese. He apparently left Milwaukee in 1991 and lived in India for some time before living and working in several states between 1993 and 2004. Diocese knew in 1993 because youth testified then re abuse by his uncle, Fr. Dennis Pecore, and by Palathingal. Also abused in Louisiana. Sentenced to 16 yrs prison in 2004. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal 6.04.04; Milwaukee Catholic Herald 6.10.04; Milwaukee Journal 6.27.04; Home News Tribune (AP) 6.28.04; Milwaukee Journal 7.06.04; Star Ledger 7.07.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.04.04; Home News Tribune 8.11.04; Star Ledger 8.11.04; India Abroad 8.20.04; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 9.15.04; Star Ledger 9.16.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.09.04; Dallas Morning News 12.05.04 |
Pansza | Gilbert Albert | 2000 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from active ministry in 12/06 and sent for treatment. Original story says that he admitted to diocese in 1998, prior to ordination, that he had sexually abused a minor in early 1970s. Bishop Delaney conducted an investigation & decided that sufficient time had passed & it was ok ordain him. Allegation discovered after a review of priest files per newly appointed Bishop Vann. Conflicting stories 2/07 as to when abuse occurred and if it was once or an ongoing relationship. | Fort Worth, TX | Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram 12.15.06; Dallas Morning News 12.15.06; Times Record News 12.15.06; Dallas Morning News 12.16.06; Dallas Morning News (AP) 12.16.06; Times Record News 12.16.06; Times Record News 2.01.07; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2007/01_02/2007_02_02_Work_AbuseStory.htm |
| Pantoja | Eusebio | P | Sued | Claretian Missionaries | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of a 14 yr old youth in 1970s. After serving in Chicago, Pantoja worked in New Jersey and Texas and then spent nearly a decade working as priest in Mexico. Placed on ministry in 2003. | Chicago, IL | Source: Daily Southtown (IL) 10.9.03 | |
Paquette, Jr. | Edward O. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued several times. Accused of abuse. Removed. Also allegations in Springfield MA and IN and in VT. 1st VT civil suit settled for $965K in 4/06 just prior to start of trial. Faculties removed in 1978. Named in new suit filed 3/07. VT bishop is considering filing suit against Ft. Bend, IN Bishop to make them share in costs of 2006 settlement. 18 suits against him pending in VT. Jury awarded $8.7M to one plaintiff in May, 2008. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Herald 9.27.02; Times Argus (AP) 9.15.04; Burlington Free Press 11.18.04; Rutland Herald 4.23.06; Springfield Republican 7.3.06; Links to Additional Articles between 2005 - May, 2008; Burlington Free Press 5.5.08; Burlington Free Press 5.14.08; Burlington Free Press 5.17.08; Burlington Free Press 5.18.08; Times Argus 5.18.08; Burlington Free Press 5.27.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Paquin | Ronald H. | 1973 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pleaded guilty late 12/02 to three counts of child rape and was sentenced to 12-15 yrs in prison. At least 18 complaints reported to Archdiocese over a 20 year period (13 between 1990 and 1996) but he was not permanently removed from active ministry until 2000. He had been placed on leave in 1990 and reinstated in 1998. Six claims against him were settled by the church for amounts totaling more than $500,000. Also named in report by NH Atty General. Laicization announced 5/04. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.20.02; Boston Globe 4.11.02; Boston Globe 5.30.02; Beliefnet.com 6.02; Exhibit 12 to Deposition of Bishop McCormack 6.3.02; Union Leader 7.9.02; Boston Globe 1.1.03; Boston Herald 1.1.03; NY Times 1.8.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Documents in Manchester Archives 3.3.03; Excerpt from Brief filed in Ford v. Cardinal Law et al 7.21.03; Boston Herald 1.15.04; Centre Daily (AP) 5.15.04; Duluth News Tribune 1.26.07 |
| Paramo | Thomas | 1956 | P | Sued | Claretian | Sued 2005. Accused of abuse of girl 1966-1970. Died 2004. | Chicago, IL | Source: Daily Southern 5.3.05 |
Paraniuk | Michael | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man complained to Archdiocese that Paranuik had abused him in 1983. Archdiocese investigated then and decided allegations were unsubstantiated. Man complained again in 2004 with new facts. Placed on leave March 2005 and payment made to accuser. Paraniuk denied all allegations and said he had been fondled by two Franciscan priests when he was in his 20s in 1970s. Returned to active duty 10/05 after archdiocese investigation. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Cincinnati.com 3.09.05; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.10.05; ChannelCincinnati.com 3.10.05; WCPO 3.10.05; Catholic Telegraph 3.16.05; Beacon Journal (AP) 3.19.05; Archdiocese of Cincinnati Press Release 10.12.05; Cincinnati Enquirer 10.13.05; Dayton Daily News 10.13.05 |
| Parenti | Robert J. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1998 Parenti placed on leave after allegations that 25 yrs ago he had been involved in sexual misconduct with a minor. He was living at St. Veronica's parish in Howell Township and working at the Diocesan tribunal in Lawrence at that time. No criminal charges filed. Is believed to have left priesthood. | Trenton, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 12.15.98; NY Times 12.19.98; Asbury Park Press 3.22.02; Asbury Park Press 4.03.02; Ashbury Park Press 4.04.02 |
| Parlangeli | Anthony | B | Convicted | Marist | In 3/02 article, Man says that at 15 he was drugged and raped by Parlangeli on overnight camping trip. Parlangeli said he was too tired to camp and rented a hotel room. Drugs caused convulsions; Parlangeli had to take youth to hospital ER. Police notifed; he was arrested. Charges later reduced to administering drugs illegally and he spent a brief time in jail. Transferred to Baltimore where he also abused. 1994 civil suit settled. Died 1997. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 3.24.02 | |
| Parme | George J. | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One man filed suit against Diocese and Bishop in 2004 alleging abuse by Parme. No date is given for alleged abuse. Parme retired in 1989 and died March 28, 2002 at age 78. Claims included in Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Tribune Review 9.30.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 |
Parrakow | Edmond A. | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in a 2/26/04 suit of abusing 2 brothers in the early 1970s. One alleges that the abuse began when he was 10 years old, that Parrakow used alcohol and porn to groom him, and that the abuse included oral rape. Suit accused Parrakow of transporting a 3rd boy to PA in 1975 and sexually abusing him there. He was incardinated in the Greensburg diocese as a parish priest 1986-88, and then went on sick leave in New York. The archdiocese located him at Green Haven Correctional Facility in 1993. | New York, NY | Source: Supreme Court Complaint 2.26.04 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
Pater | Daniel | 1979 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 1993 civil suit which settled in 1995. Pater was accused of abuse of girl, age 14, in 1980s. He went on to work for Vatican and was temporarily running the papal embassy in India until he was placed on leave 9/03. 2004 civil suit says he abused 2 girls in 1980s. Suit withdrawn after 6/06 ruling by Ohio Supreme Court. Still on leave in 2006. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Dayton Daily News 7.11.95; Dayton Daily News 7.14.94; Dallas Morning News 8.31.03; Dayton Daily News 9.01.03; Chicago Sun Times 9.01.03; Dayton Daily News 9.18.03; Dayton Daily News 9.23.03; Dallas Morning News 11.21.03; Dayton Daily News 3.24.04; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.24.04; Dallas Morning News 9.12.04; Archdiocese of Cincinnati Status Report 2.07.06; Dayton Daily News 6.23.06; Dayton Daily News 4.22.07 |
Patil | Gabriel M. | 1972 | P | Sued | Barnabite | 3 men filed two separate suits in Allentown in 2004 alleging they were molested by Patil from 1978-1980. Patil was promoted to Provincial Superior of his Order in 1990. Articles say he was working as pastor of church in Ontario Canada as of 2004. The 2002 Catholic Directory showed him working in the Allentown Diocese. | Allentown, PA | Source: Morning Call 3.5.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.12.04; Morning Call 5.12.04 |
Patino-Arango | Juan Carlos | S | Sued | Diocesan | He was a seminary student in 2003 when parents of 1 youth reported abuse. Reports say he returned to Columbia, his native country, or, possibly, to Florida when investigation began. Indicted 2004 for abuse of 2 boys in 1996 while he was a seminary student. Civil suit filed in 2004 by 3 and moved to Fed. court in 2005. Defendants named include Pope Benedict (then Cardinal Ratzinger). Pope dismissed 12/05. Settled 2/08. | Galveston-Houston, TX | Source: Houston Chronicle 6.4.04; Houston Press 7.22.04; ABC13 News (Houston) 2.18.05; Houston Chronicle 4.29.05; Texas Lawyer 9.09.05; Ft. Worth Star Telegram (AP) 9.20.05; Houston Chronicle 9.21.05; Texas Lawyer 12.23.05; Houston Chronicle 12.23.05; Houston Press 8.17.06; Houston Press 10.19.07; Houston Chronicle 2.04.08 | |
Patnode | Joseph I. (not John) | 1918 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2003 man says he and at least 9 other other teenage boys were sexually abused by Patnode in the 30's, 40's and early 50's.. Patnode was removed from his parish assignment and transferred to Sisters of Mercy Novitiate in Iowa in 1951. Retired 1964, died 1977. At least 1 claim included in $2.6 mil settlement with Archdiocese 3/07. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Telegraph Herald (IA) 6.18.03; Cedar Rapids Courier 9.27.05; Sioux City Journal 1.06.06; Telegraph Herald 3.06.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; Des Moines Register (AP) 3.28.07 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 |
| Paturzo | Louis S. | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Paturzo placed on leave 5/02 because of allegations that he fondled at least 2 adolescent boys in early 1970s. Both incidents are believed to have occurred while Paturzo was still in seminary. One youth's parents reported the abuse to police in 1993. Police investigated but could not prove anything. He was sent for psych evaluation & treatment and reassigned. Named in 10/05 settlement between Arch. & 43 plaintiffs re 14 priests. Sued 2/08. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 5.18.02; Hartford Courant 5.21.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Hartford Courant 6.20.02; Hartford Courant 11.01.05; Hartford Courant 11.01.05 (2nd article); New York Times 11.01.05; Bristol Press 11.02.05; Hartford Courant 2.07.08; Newsday 2.07.08; Record Journal 4.27.08 |
| Paul | Raymond | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 8/03 article, man claimed Paul molested him at age 15 for 3 weeks as he lay in the hospital with burns suffered in a house fire. He told his mom at the time but she was afraid to tell his father or the church. Paul was hospital chaplain. Sources say the archdiocese settled a similar case by another man but diocese spokesman said they "are not aware of that." Included in 10/05 settlement between Archdiocese and 43 plaintiffs re 14 priests. | Hartford, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 8.03.03; Hartford Courant 11.01.05; NY Times 11.01.05 |
| Paulin | George A. | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of 1 teenager in 1980s. Church settled with plaintiff in 2003. Another suit filed 9.15.04. Paulin resigned as pastor in 2003 but was later found playing organ for 2 other churches. Diocese admitted 8/06 that it found 27 years' worth of files on Paulin, documents the church had previously said didn't exist. Settlement with 2nd plaintiff reached April, 2007 for $135,000. | Burlington, VT | Source: Rutland Herald 12.18.02; Times Argus 4.02.06; WCAX 7.19.06; Bennington Banner 9.13.04; Times Argus 9.15.04; Rutland Herald 9.28.03; The Republican 10.16.03; Burlington Free Press 8.28.06; WCAX 8.26.06; Burlington Free Press 1.25.07; Rutland Herald 1.25.07; Rutland Herald 2.04.07; Burlington Free Press 4.13.07; Burlington Free Press 8.05.07 |
Pavlik | James J. | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2000 without privileges after archdiocese substantiated claims that he engaged in sexual misconduct. The archdiocese had also investigated in 1994 but could not substantiate an allegation of sexual abuse in 1970s. In 2002 one man said he met Pavlik in Japan in 1970 when he was 17. When he returned to states, he was 18 and went to see Pavlik in St. Louis, Pavlik tried to molest him at rectory until the youth threatened to gete a knife and use it on Pavlik. Named in Aug 2005 civil suit. | St. Louis, MO | Source: Houston Chronicle 6.11.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 12.05.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.19.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.24.05 |
| Pcolka | Raymond | 1965 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Named in several civil suits filed in 1993 alleging sexual abuse of 16 boys and girls. Church suspended Pcolka and sent him for evaluation in 1993. One woman told diocese in 1989 that Pcolka had abused her son. Pcolka send for treatment in 1989 and ok'dto return to duty. Doctors not told that a girl previously reported abuse by the priest in 1983. Pcolka walked out of a psychiatric treatment center in 1993. 1 woman settled 2001. Many claims settled in 10/03 $21 mil settlement. Laicization begun 2002. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 1.09.93; Hartford Courant 3.10.93; Hartford Courant 3.28.93; Hartford Courant 8.12.97; Associated Press 1.30.99; NY Times 6.16.00; Hartford Courant 3.09.01; Hartford Courant 3.10.01; Hartford Courant 3.09.02; Hartford Courant 3.17.02; Hartford Courant 3.24.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Connecticut Post 10.20.02; Associated Press 10.17.03; Connecticut Post 11.01.05 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Pease | Joseph M. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Original claim of abuse made in 1995 of abuse in approx. 1972 but there were "discrepancies" and Pease allowed to keep working. Finally removed 2002. Two other men then came forward to allege abuse by Pease. Vatican has not yet ruled on his case. | Harrisburg, PA | Source: Patriot News 12.24.02; Patriot News 6.30.06; Patriot News 7.22.07 |
Pecharich | Michael P. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Admitted molesting teenage boy 19 years ago. Accused of abusing 4 from 1974-1984 per archdiocesan report. Also on list of abusive priests released by Orange Diocese. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Orange County Register 5.18.05 (Major Account); LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 1.11.04; LA Times 5.25.05; Letter from Mother of Victim to Bishop Brown 3.30.02; Documents from Complaint File of Orange Diocese; LA Times 5.18.05; Random Lengths News 1.12.06; Orange County Register 9.13.07; Orange County Weekly 9.27.07; Orange County Weekly 9.27.07 (2nd article) Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05 |
| Peck | Daniel P. | 1965 | P | Accused | Franciscans | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1996 per archdiocesan report. Current status unknown. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Pecore | Dennis | 1982 | P | Convicted | Salvatorian | Convicted 1987 of assault on a teenage boy over 3 year period. Placed on probation and ordered to serve year in jail on work-release program. In 1994 Pecore was convicted of sexually molesting a second boy from 1989-1992 (his nephew) while working at a care center for elderly priests. Sentenced to 12 yrs prison. Named in at least 2 civil suits. Released from prison 02/02. Also abused in Baltimore 1975-1976 when he was religious brother. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: United Press International 7.03.87; United Press International 9.25.87; United Press International 5.06.88; Wisconsin State Journal 9.11.93; Wisconsin State Journal 3.04.94; Wisconsin State Journal 12.17.94; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.04.04; Home News Tribune 6.28.04; Home News Tribune 8.11.04 |
Peebles, Jr. | Robert R. | 1977 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 9/3/93 suit of raping a 14-year-old boy in 1984 at Ft. Benning GA. Peebles was an Army chaplain 1982-84. Settled 2/10/98 with 3 other cases. In 1984 Peebles confessed to the assault and resigned from the military in lieu of prosecution, and was reassigned to a parish by the Dallas diocese. Records show he sexually abused 15-20 boys before, during, and after chaplaincy, starting in 1979. Worked at 5 assignments, twice after the diocese had knowledge. Suspended 1986. Laicized 1989. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 9.04.93; Dallas Morning News 8.05.94; Dallas Morning News 8.09.94; Richard Sipe Preliminary Expert Report 1996; Thomas Doyle Expert Report 5.16.96; Newsday 10.12.96; Dallas Morning News 6.14.97; Dallas Morning News 6.18.97; Dallas Morning News 2.12.98; Dallas Morning News 11.06.98; Dallas Morning News 7.10.99; Associated Press 4.26.02; Dallas Morning News 10.27.02; Associated Press 10.08.03; TheBostonChannel.com 10.10.03 Assignments: Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07 (add'l article) |
| Peguero | Robert H. | 1975 | P | Accused | Franciscan | Accused by two victims of abuse in 1987. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Pelaez | Oscar | 1994 ? | P | Settled | Diocesan | Extern priest from Columbia. Had been in Diocese since ordination. Accused of abuse of 1 boy for 3 yrs. Arrested early 2002 and pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 6 yrs prison. Released on parole after 3. Diocese paid $1 mil settlement after conviction. | Stockton, CA | Source: Hartford Courant 2.18.02; Hartford Courant 2.20.02; Associated Press 7.19.02; LA Times 2.22.03; Stockton Record (CA) 3.06.03; KXTV (Stockton) 5.15.05; Stockton Record 1.29.07; California Catholic Daily 11.28.07 |
| Pelkington | Robert P. | 1968 | P | Convicted | Dominican | Surrendered to police in 2000 after being charged with abusing two youths (brothers) between Dec. 1998 and April 1999. He had been in treatment at St. Luke's prior to surrendering to police. Pilkington was assigned to parish in New York state from 1995-1999 but apparently was visiting in CT at time of assaults. Convicted. 3 yrs suspended sentence and 10 years probation. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 2.09.00; Journal News (NY) 3.01.00; Hartford Courant 8.09.00; Hartford Courant 9.29.00 |
| Pellerin | Albert | B | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Died. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 | |
| Pelletier | Eugene | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed. Now retired. | Manchester, NH | Source: Fosters Daily Democrat 2.15.02; Union Leader 2.16.02 | |
Pelletier | Leonard E. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed. Accused of abuse. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.10.02 |
| Pellettieri | Joseph F. | 1965 | P | Accused | Redemptorist | Pellettieri was suspended by the Order and by New Orleans Archdiocese in April, 2002 after allegation that he sexually abused a minor in 1967. Abuse allegedly occurred when Pellettieri was teacher and principal at Notre Dame High School in Crowley, LA(Lafayette diocese). At time of suspension he was in charge of Ave Maria Retreat House. No other allegations have been made against him. Also worked in Wisconsin and in Baton Rouge and Alexandria | Lafayette, LA | Source: Associated Press 4.27.02; Times-Picayune 4.28.02; Times-Picayune 4.29.02 |
Peltz | Carl Anthony | 1977 | P | Settled | Diocesan | As Navy chaplain in Iceland in 1985, Peltz allegedly forced 12 yr old boy to drink whiskey & then raped him. Federal suit filed 1991 alleged Steubenville Diocese should have known Peltz had a drinking problem. Instead, it certified him as fit for service as Navy Chaplain. Suit settled by Diocese in 1993 for $25,000. In 2003 Kalamazoo MI review board "exonerated" him and found no credible evidence. He has been active priest in Kalamazoo diocese since 1997. | Steubenville, OH | Source: Associated Press 4.05.02; Associated Press 4.07.02; Associated Press 4.26.02; Grrand Rapids Press 7.25.03; Associated Press 10.08.03; Associated Press 10.18.03; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 1.11.04; Marietta Times [Ohio] 2.16.06 |
| Pena | Amado | S | Charged | Piarist | Accused of abusing 1 in 1983 per archdiocesan report. Charged in 2003 with molesting 2 boys . Moved to Massachusetts. Arrested there. Also accused of abusing 2 boys there. Calif. charges dropped 2003 after Calif Supreme Court ruling. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Associated Press 3.30.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 7 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
Peralta | Carlos | 1980s | P | Sued | Salesian | Sued. Accused of abuse of 4 boys in 1999. Now priest in Mexico. Peralta had a history of allegations of sexual misconduct beginning in Seminary in Chile in 1980s. Other allegations in Guatemala and Peru, and Order finally transferred him to Chicago. | Chicago, IL | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Dallas Morning News 6.20.04 (Major Account); Chicago Sun-Times 4.04.02 |
| Perdue | John | 1985 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per a 3/08 civil suit filed by one man, Perdue (then a seminary student) and a priest, John Kurzak, molested him in Fort Dodge in early 1980s when he was a minor. Perdue was ordained in 1985, served for about 1 year and has not served as a priest since 1987. Second suit filed 3/28/08 alleged abuse of 1 in 1982. Not sure if this plaintiff was under 18 at the time since he was a seminary student. | Sioux City, IA | Source: KPTM 3.20.08; KCAU 3.21.08; The Messigner 3.21.08; The Messinger 3.29.08; Sioux City Journal 4.05.08; KCAU 4.30.08 |
| Pereira | Anthony Louise | N | Sued | Charity of Nazareth | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse at St. Thomas-St. Vincent Arphanage. Deceased. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 8.25.04 | |
| Pereppadan | Varghese | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pereppadan, a visiting priest from India, was arraigned 8/04 on charges that he sexually molested a teenage girl at Our Lady of the Presentation Church in Brighton. Placed on leave by the Archdiocese. He had been studying in Cambridge and working atthe church since Oct. 2003. Admitted guilt 12/04 and received 1 yr probation. Charges to be dropped if he successfully completes probation. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 8.07.04; Boston Globe 12.17.04 | |
| Perez | Francisco Javier | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abusing 1 from 1985-1998 per archdiocesan report addendum. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 |
Perez | Henry | 1973 | P | Indicted | Diocesan | Incardinated in Phoenix as Marist. Sued twice in Phoenix 1993. Accused of abuse. Indicted in Phoenix 2003 for abuse of 2 1970s-early 1980s . Incardinated in Orange 1989. Leave in 1991. Appears on both LA archdiocese report errata and on Orange report of abusive priests. 2 civil suits 2003. Left priesthood to marry. Died early 2003. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Arizona Republic 7.10.93; Arizona Republic 11.25.93; Phoenix Gazette 2.7.94; OC Register 5.5.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Associated Press 6.2.03; Arizona Republic 6.3.03; Mercury News 12.10.03; LA Times 1.11.04; OC Register 1.13.04; OC Weekly 7.9.04; Associated Press 8.31.04; OC Weekly 3.4.05; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Arizona Republic 1.26.06 Assignments: OC Weekly 3.4.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Peris | John | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1995. Accused of abuse. Died. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: The Santa Fe New Mexican 7.6.95 | |
Perone | Rocco | 1949 | P | Sued | Paulist | Accused of molesting more than a dozen boys from 1951-1956 in Oregon. Accused in 1956 of molesting a boy in Casper Wyo. Sued in 2001 and again in 2002. Also accused of abuse in Austin, Texas where he served from 1957-1988. Sent for treatment. Served in other dioceses across the country. Archdiocese paid more than $2.8 mil in 2003/2004 to settle most claims. Died 1992. | Portland, OR | Source: KGW (AP) 4.22.02; Daily Texan 4.24.02; Austin American-Statesman 5.7.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Archdiocese of Portland News Release 7.26.02; Austin American-Statesman 1.6.04; Seattle Times (AP) 5.26.06; KGW.com (AP) 5.25.06; Oregonian Table 11.12.06; The Register-Guard 4.19.07; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 6.06.07; The Oregonian 6.07.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Perrault | Arthur | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained in Hartford Ct. Diocese & sent to NM for treatment in 1967. Served as Air National Guard Chaplain at some point. Abused at least 10 boys & girls. At least 4 suits filed against Perrault and Archdiocese of Santa Fe (1992 & 1994). 1 suit settled 11/93 for $600,000. Four were settled in 1995. Perrault fled the diocese in 1992 and was in hiding. Location still unknown as 2003. | Hartford, CT | Source: Associated Press 1.02.93; Associated Press 11.25.93; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.17.94; Albuquerque Journal 7.21.95; Albuquerque Tribune 9.18.96; Albuquerque Journal 3.21.98; USA Today 3.26.02; Associated Press 2.12.03 |
| Perretta | Andrew T. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | After review of personnal file, Bishop placed Perretta on leave 10/04 because of allegations made in 1996 alleging abuse "decades before" (late 1970s or early 1980s). Review board endorsed the action. Deemed innocent after a church trial and returned to active duty 8/07. | Paterson, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 10.20.04; Herald News 10.20.04; The Record 10.20.04; Herald News 10.23.04; Herald News 8.23.07 |
| Perron | Toussaint J. | 1958 | P | Convicted | Missionaries Africa | Convicted 1993 of abuse of boy, age 14. 5-year sentence. Served 3 yrs. Removed from public ministry in 1992. . Civil suit( filed by another person in 12/05, later dropped, and refiled in Jan. 2007. | Columbus, OH | Source: UPI 12.17.93; Copley News Service 12.19.97; WEEK News 11.30.05; Journal Star 12.01.05; Catholic Post 12.04.05; Belleview News Democrat (AP) 1.24.07; Lincoln Courier 1.25.07 |
| Perry | Francis | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. | Raleigh, NC | Source: WRAL.com 4.18.02 | |
| Peters | Donald A. | 1950 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Peters admitted in 2002 that he took graphic sexual photos of at least 4 teenage boys. One also accused Peters of fondling him. Peters retired in 1993 shortly after Sheboygan Co. DA received anonymous report of sexual abuse by Peters. Peters denied the allegation but Archdiocese prohibited him from unsupervised contact with minors. Name appears on Archdiocese's July 2004 list of priests fully restricted from ministry. Per 11/26/07 update to list, he has been laicized. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Associated Press 6.28.02; Sheboygan Press 6.29.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.29.02; List released by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwukee 11.26.07 |
Peters | John | 1944 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abusing male minors at St. Joseph, Harpers Ferry, in 1962. Sued in Federal court in 2004. Suit alleged abuse of one youth in 1962. In 2005 Diocese requested that suit be dismissed on statute of limitations. He died in 1997. | Dubuque, IA | Source: WQAD Channel 8 9.20.05; Globe Gazette 1.06.06; Diocese of Dubuque Annual Report 1.06.06; Herald Telegraph 2.22.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 |
| Peterson | Dennis | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Peterson placed on leave in 1999 after accusation in 1999 civil suit of abusing youth for 10 yrs when youth brought to him for counseling after abuse by another person. Two brothers and their sister also joined in suit alleging abuse by Peterson in 1970s. Suit was dismissed in 3/00 due to SOL. In Fall 1999 Harris County Grand Jury refused to indict Peterson on charge that he sexually abused the original youth. | Galveston-Houston, TX | Source: Houston Chronicle 5.04.99; Houston Chronicle 5.05.99; Houston Chronicle 6.18.00 |
| Peterson | Louis | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed. Accused of abuse. | Belleville, IL | Source: Belleville News-Democrat 7.14.02 | |
| Petit | Philip | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. | Manchester, NH | Source: Boston Globe / AP 1 6 03 | |
| Petraitis | Donald | 1964 | P | Accused | Marian | Accused of abuse of one youth. Per 2002 OCD he was Provencial of the Marianist Office in Chicago One article refers to him as Superior of the Marians St Kazimierz Province in the USA, and former General of the Congregation. | Worcester, MA | Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 5.21.02 |
| Petrella | Robert Joseph | 1964 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Indicted and convicted 1997 for sexual abuse of 10 yr old boy in late 1970s. Sentenced to 6 mo in jail, reduced to 7 days. Convicted 2003 for abuse of three. Sentenced to 18 mo in prison. Sent for treatment 3 times. Placed on leave 1989. Laicizied 2003. At least 1 claim included in $1.3 mil settlement with archdiocese in 12/06. At least 25 people report having been molested by him. | Washington, DC | Source: Washington Post 1.15.97; Washington Post 5.28.02; Associated Press 8.12.02; Associated Press 8.14.02; Washington Post 6.27.03; Charlotte Observer 7.06.03; Journal-Gazette 4.22.06; Washington Post 12.16.06 |
| Petrocelli | John N. | 1971 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2003 from assignment at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital when man filed suit. Abuse alleged to have occurred in late 1980s. Matter still has not settled as of 6/07. Court denied Diocese's Motion to Dismiss Neglicence Claims on 9/20/07. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal 7.18.05; Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly 5.21.07; Providence Journal 6.18.07; WPRI 6.18.07; Ruling Denying Motion to Dismiss in Young v. Gelineau, C.A.:No.P.C./03-1302; Young v. Gelineau, Petition for Writ of Certiorari 1.09.07; Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly 10.01.07; Boston Globe 10,20.07 |
| Petroski | Ronald P. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Petroski is one of 12 priests and a religious brother named in suit filed by 43 plaintiffs against the Diocese of Brooklyn in Oct. 2002. Petroski is said to have abused a male student in late 1970s. Petroski was placed on leave in 1980 and removed from ministry in 1984 after lawsuit alleged he abused a boy in 1975. Diocese says he is dead. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.16.02; USA Today 11.11.02 | |
| Petrusic | Anthony | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Petrusic, who retired from Omaha diocese, was working as part-time priest in Florida when he was placed on leave in 2002 after allegation that he had sexually abused a teenager in Omaha in 1970s. Man said that Petrusic would take nude photos of him when he was showering or changing at a lake cabin and also groped him. 2nd man also mad allegations re same time period. Petrusic placed on permanent leave 8/02. | Omaha, NE | Source: Omaha World-Herald 6.16.02; South Florida Sun-Sentinel 8.21.02; Miami Herald 6.17.02; Omaha World-Herald 6.21.02; Miami Herald 6.29.02; Omaha World-Herald 8.10.02; Omaha World-Herald 8.17.02 |
| Pezzotti | Mario | P | Settled | Xaverian Missionary Fathers | Settled 1993. Accused of abuse of boy. Now in Brazil. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2 .18.02 | |
| Phan | Kevin | S | accused | Unknown | Student at the Society of the Divine Word, a Catholic missionary organization. Charged with having 300 images of child pornography on his computer and posting 30 of them on the Internet. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 3.13.04 | |
| Physician | Thomas | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 2004 civil suit filed by four men against 4 priests, 1 man alleged that Physician had abused him at Precious Blood parish from age 14 to 17 in early 1970s. Physician was placed on leave Jan. 3, 2004. He had retired in 2002. Police investigated but no charges filed. Archdiocese said charges were "serious and substantive." | Detroit, MI | Source: Mlive.com (AP) 5.13.04; Detroit News 5.13.04 |
Picardi, Jr. | John M. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2003. Accused of abuse per diocesan records. | Boston, MA | Source: Arizona Republic 2.5.03; 2.12.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record | |
| Pick | Louis V. | 1939 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1947 per archdiocesan report. Died 1969. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | 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 |
| Pilarski | Raymond J. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Originally ordained in Saginaw diocese, Pilarski became part of Gaylor diocese at its creation in 1971. He retired in 1998. Diocese announced in Feb. 2007 that he was permanently removed from ministry in 2005 after old allegations of abuse involving 13 and 22 yr old females in mid-1970s. Vatican agreed with decision to permanently remove him from active ministry. | Gaylord, MI | Source: Record-Eagle 2.23.07; WPBN 2.23.07; Bay City Times 3.02.07 |
| Pilger | Joseph J. | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1995. Sexual abuse. Sued 2003. Murdered 2003. | Owensboro, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 4.23.03 | |
| Pillon | Gordon | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 5/24/06 article, Pillon just had been placed on leave by Peoria diocese after it learned of allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to early 1980s when Pillon was a priest of the Diocese of Orange. He joined the Peoria Diocese in 1990s. Also worked in Charlotte NC from 1996-1999. | Orange, CA | Source: WQAD, 5.24.06; Belleville News-Democrat (AP) 5.25.06; Peoria Journal Star 5.25.06; My Web Times 5.25.06; News Tribune 5.25.06 Assignments: Partial Assignment Report--Pantagraph 5.25.06 |
Pina | Joseph D. | 1972 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of girl in 1970s. Police investigation in 2002. Also another female accuser. Named in civil suit filed 2003. Placed on permanent inactive leave 1999. Named on archdiocesan report in 2004. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: National Catholic Reporter 8.30.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 8.18.02; LA Times 4.20.06; Ten Minute Activist 2.04.06 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Pinal | Costellano Jose | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in about 1989 of twice sodomizing a 14-year-old boy in 1983 and fondling the boy on a trip to Mexico. According to prosecutors, Pinal "made admissions" in a 1991 letter to a bishop and asked whether he would face criminal prosecution if he returned to the US from Mexico. Criminal charges dropped in 2003 after Supreme Court's ruling in Stogner v. California. Pinal is believed to be in Mexico. | Sacramento, CA | Source: Chico Enterprise-Record 6.28.03; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07 | |
| Pinard | Paul | P | Accused | Society of St. Edmund | Removed 2005. Accused of abuse. | Norwich, CT | Source: Stamford Advocate / AP 2.17.05 | |
| Pineau | Joseph | 1932 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per Sept. 2003 articles, the Spokane Diocese had just released Pineau's name as having credible allegations him of sexual misconduct. Abuse was said to have occurred approx. 36 years ago and involved an adolescent in a counseling situation. Pineau retired in 1968 (about the time of the incident) and died in 1982 at age of 83. | Spokane, WA | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 9.23.03; Spokesman Review 9.23.03; Associated Press 12.03.03; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 |
| Pinkowski | Terrance | 1949 | P | Sued | Franciscan | In 1992 civil suit , man says Pinkowski, a teacher and counselor at high school, abused him for several years. When victim went to officials, the head of the Franciscan order promised to pay for therapy and take care of priest. They transferred Pinkowski but refused to pay for therapy so suit filed. Court dismissed because of statute of limitations. He died 1991. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 3.17.02; USA Today 11.11.02 |
| Pintado | Jorge P. | P | Charged | Diocesan | Priest from Ecuador attached to the NY Archdiocese from 1999-2000. Charged September 2002 with abuse of altar boy at Manhattan church. Pleaded guilty in June, 2003. Sentenced to community service. Archdiocese said he did not have permission to be working at the church. | New York, NY | Source: NY Daily News 9.04.97; NY Post 9.20.02; NY Daily News 9.20.02; NY Daily News 9.21.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 6.18.03; NY Daily News 6.19.03 | |
| Pinter | Alexander | < 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Originally from Hungary. Accused of abuse from 1956-1960 at St. Stephen in Toledo. Sent to Canada for treatment and later served as priest there. Became parish priest in Louisiana in 1974 and died there in 1979. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account); Toledo Blade 7.31.05; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 |
| Pipala | Edward | 1966 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Archdiocese learned of abuse in 1977, sent Pipela for treatment and then reassigned him. Removed from assignment 1992; convicted 1993 of Sodomy. Served 7 years in prison on state and federal charges. Released July, 2000. Numerous victims over a 20 year span. Named in several civil suits. Laicized?? | New York, NY | Source: Buffalo News 6.13.02; USA Today 11.11.02; NY Daily News 4.16.02 (in collection of articles); Dallas Morning News 6.12.02 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
| Pirrung | George | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man came forward in 2003 to say that Pirrung molested him in mid 1950s. Tucson Diocese then searched archives and found 2 more allegations dating to 1966. Archives revealed no action on the part of Diocese. Diocese now says all allegations are credible.Reports referred to police; no action expected due to statute of limitations. Became part of the Phoenix Diocese when it was created in 1969; retired from there in 1997. Phoenix diocese removed his priestly faculties after learing of the allegations. | Tucson, AZ | Source: KGUN 11.21.03; Letter from Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas to Parishioners 2.27.04; Arizona Republic 11.10.06 |
| Pisarcik | John G. | 1970 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested and charged 1991 with of abuse of 2 boys from 1989-1991. Admitted the abuse. Convicted 1992. Sentenced 1/93 to 5 years at Avenel adult diagnostic & treatment center but was released 12/95 after serving only 2 yrs. 2 civil suits filed 1994 on behalf of the victims. | Paterson, NJ | Source: Star Ledger 9.5.91; Star Ledger 10.5.91; Star Ledger 6.10.92; Star Ledger 1.16.93; Star Ledger 1.19.94; New Jersey Law Journal 3.21.94; Star Ledger 5.6.94; Daily Record (NJ) 6.20.94; Star Ledger 1.3.96 |
Pisik | Timothy E. | 1974 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1991 for sexual assault of 16 year old. Sentenced to 7 years and served 5. Diocese has asked that he be laicized. Named in 3/05 suit along with 2 other priests as abusers of one individual between 1986-1991. Also named as abuser in 1994 RICO civil suit. Lived in Syracuse NY as of 6/06. | Camden, NJ | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 3.31.05; Courier Post 4.1.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05; Post Standard 6.23.06 |
| Pistone | Tony | B | Accused | Marianist | Pistone, campus minister at Chaminade College Preparatory School in St. Louis, left his job in March, 2005 after accusations that he had groped a youth at Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth, Texas in 1980s. Pistone denied the allegations and an internal investigation could not substantiate the charges. | Fort Worth, TX | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 5.12.05 | |
| Pizzutti | Lawrence | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Died. | Albany, NY | Source: The Record (NY) 7.3.03 | |
Placa | Alan J. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placa, an attorney and the former vice chancellor of the Rockville Centre Diocese, was for years the diocese's chief contact with victims. Resigned 2002 after police investigated allegations. He has been identified as Priest F in the 2002 report of Grand Jury Investigation of Rockville Centre Diocese. As of 2007 he remains close friends with Rudy Guliana and works at Guliana's firm. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 4.17.02; NY Times 4.19.02; Newsday 5.14.02; Newsday 6.03.02; Newsday 6.07.02</ |