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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Tacderas | Joseph | 1979 ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1983 per archdiocesan report. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Tafoya | Ignacio | 1966 | P | Accusations | Diocesan | Placed on administrative leave 8/94 and suspended from priestly duties pending an investigation into allegations of past sexual misconduct with minors. Archbp. Sanchez was asked about allegations against Tafoya in his 1994 deposition. He said that Tafoya had come to him to say that someone had made a statment to a nun about Tafoya and that the statement was a lie. He is in 1993 Catholic Directory but not in 2002 Directory. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Denver Post 8.30.94 |
| Tague | Patrick J. | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 1979 Tague received a three-year suspended sentence and 3 yrs probation for embezzling $30,000 in 1976 from halfway house for juvenile delinquents he headed. Accused in 2002 of sexually abusing a boy in 1971 at the Dept. of Youth Services facility. Sued 2002 as part of multi-plaintiff suit. Laicized 3/06. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.19.02; Boston Herald 1.31.03; Boston Globe 1.31.03; Boston Herald 3.18.06; Metro West Daily News 3.18.06; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
Talbot | Francis A. | 1963 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Placed on leave 10/02. Accused in 2002 of abuse in 1960s by at least 4 individuals 1 claim settled 10/02. Another settled 11/02. At least 2 suits filed. 1 suit settled 4/03. Sentenced to at least 10 years in prison 3/03 after pleading guilty 12/02 to five counts of sexually assaulting a boy over a period of 8 years. Not listed in the NH Atty General Repor of 3/03. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 2.16.02; Union Leader 2.16.02; Union Leader 4.13.02; Union Leader 5.29.02; Union Leader 6.13.02; Union Leader 9.7.02; Union Leader 10.12.02; Union Leader 11.18.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; Union Leader 12.13.02; Union Leader 12.17.02; Union Leader 12.17.02; Union Leader 3.5.03; Union Leader 4.16.03 |
Talbot | James F. | 1968 | P | Convicted | Jesuit | Claims surfaced in 1998 that Talbot, a teacher, had abused a student in 1984-1985. He was suspended. Claim settled in 2001. Allegations by at least 8 men surfaced in 2002 re abuse between 1972 and 1980. Criminal charges filed but dropped. 14 claims settled 1/03 for $5.2M. Pleaded guilty 2005 to raping two teenagers between 1977-79. Sentenced to 5 to 7 years. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.8.02; Boston Globe 1.10.03; Boston Globe 1.14.03; Patriot Ledger 2.5.03; Boston Globe 4.16.03; Providence Journal (AP) 5.13.04; Telegram & Gazette 1.10.05; Boston Globe 1.10.05; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 |
Tamayo | Santiago L. | 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Philippines. Working in archdiocese 1968 and incardinated 1978. He and six other priests accused of abuse of girl in 1984 civil suit. Girl had daughter in 1982. He fled to Philippines. Died 1996 (1999?). Archdiocesan report says abuse of 1 between 1978-1984. Claims against all 7 priests settled for $500,000 in $660 mil settlement in Fall, 2007. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453; LA Times 5.07.02; LA Archdiocese documents re Tamayo; RICO Complaint against LA Archdiocese, p. 14; LA Times 12.05.07; International Herald Tribune (AP) 12.05.07; Daily Breeze 12.05.07; Balita 12.17.05 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Tamburrino | James | 1991 ? | P | Settled | Carmelite | Civil suit settled 2001. One of 4 priests accused of abuse of 16 yr old boy by offering money for sex. Removed from Order 2001 (Laicized??) Found guilty 3/30/06 of taking nude pictures of another youth. In 6/06 he was sentenced to 5-15 yrs in prison. May also have offended while working in Peru. | New York, NY | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday (Utica, NY) 3.30.06; Observer-Dispatch 3.31.06; Newsday 6.06.06; NY Post 6.25.01 (in collection of articles) |
Tancrede | Roland E. | 1947 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Tancrede, a retired priest, was placed on leave and stripped of faculties 9/02 after being named in lawsuit by one victim. Plaintiff's lawyer says Tancrede admitted to the allegations. Included in 3/03 Atty General Report. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 9.06.02; Union Leader 9.6.02; Manchester Report by NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03 |
| Tanghal | Albert | 1991 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser in Chicago Archdiocesan Report of 3.20.06. Died 12.03. Originally from Philippines. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3; Philippine News 3.29.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Tanilong | Gerardo Jarencio | 1962 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Per July 2003 articles, Tanilong had just been arrested after 15 yr old girl complained that he had molested her earlier in the week. Diocese placed him on leave. Had been part of Diocese for 17 years. Came from the Philippines in 1986 and was incardinated into the Diocese in 1990. On Jan. 30 2004 he entered a plea of guilty and in April 2004 he was sentenced to six months in jail and 3 yrs probation. Diocese permanently suspended his privileges. | Orange, CA | Source: OC Register 7.15.03; LA Times 7.15.03; OC Register 7.16.03; City News Service 8.12.03; Associated Press 11.13.03; OC Register 1.31.04; LA Times 1.31.04; OC Weekly 2.19.04; OC Register 4.03.04; LA Times 4.03.04; OC Weekly 4.12.04; Associated Press 6.05.04; OC Weekly 3.04.05 Assignments: Assignment Records OC Weekly 3.04.05 |
Taraborelli | Carmen F. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 5th grade boy in 1980s. Reported in 1999. Placed on administrative leave in 1999. As of 2004 Ministry is permanently restricted and he lives a supervised life. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Tarlton | Allen | 1955 | P | Accused | Benedictine | Said to have abused one student in 1979 at St. John's Prep. Sent for treatment and then allowed to return to teaching at the school. In a 1992 civil suit, Tarlton is accused of molesting 2nd young man at least three times in fall of 1982 at school. Placed on medical leave in 1992 and was not teaching. Worked as director of the Oblate program at St. John's Abbey and lived under restrictions. Relieved of duties after 2nd suit filed 6/02 re 1985 abuse.. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Star Tribune 10.22.92; Associated Press 4.30.02; Star Tribune 5.12.02; Star Tribune 5.14.02; Minnesota Public Radio 6.6.02; Star Tribune 6.7.02; Associated Press 6.7.02; Star Tribune 7.10.02; Associated Press 7.12.02; Star Tribune 9.29.02; Star Tribune 10.2.02; St. Cloud Times 7.2.03; Star Tribune 7.6.03 |
| Taylor | Daniel J. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Came to Tucson Diocese in 1981 and also in 1984 as priest of Diocese of Erie. He became a priest of the Diocese of Tucson in 1992. Placed on leave by Tucson Diocese in 1999 after it learned of allegations against him re service in Erie. Taylor said that he had taken some people with him on a vacation and they claimed that he touched them during the night. One adult and two teenages were on the trip. | Erie, PA | Source: Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Erie Times News 6.29.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. |
| Taylor | Michael Benedict | B | Accused | order? | Per 6/02 article, Taylor, a former monk and teacher at all-girls Catholic school in Connecticut, resigned after it was revealed that he was "defrocked" for allegedly molesting boys in Trinidad in 1997. He was principal of a school in Trinidad but quit in 1997 after several alleged victims came forward. More victims came forward in 2002. | Hartford, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 6.06.02; Connecticut Post 6.08.02; Associated Press 6.12.02 | |
Teczar | Thomas H. | 1967 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1996 suit in MA. In 10/02, jury found for Plaintiff but awarded no damages. Arrested 2003 for charge of abuse in TX. Civil suit in TX settled in 2005 for $4.15M on behalf of two plaintiffs. 3 more men settled their claims 12/07. Another claim settled 2/08. In 3/07, Judge in non-jury trial found Teczar guilty and sentenced him to 25 yrs in prison. Conviction overturned 10/08. TX jury found him guilty 3/26/09 after retrial on same charges. Sentenced to 50 yrs in prison this time | Worcester, MA | Source: Dallas Morning News 8.12.98; Sunday Telegram 2.10.02; Telegram & Gazette 2.26.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Telegram & Gazette 10.4.02; Dallas Morning News 12.14.02; Telegram & Gazette 4.21.03; Star Telegram 4.2.05; Star Telegram 4.8.05; Star Telegram 6.05.05 (Major Account); Star Telegram 3.08.07; Telegram & Gazette 3.9.07; Star Telegram 12.20.07; Star Telegram 2.15.08; Star Telegram 10.23.08 Assignments: Star Telegram 3.26.09 (add' article); Abilene Reporter News 3.27.09 (add' article); Dallas Morning News 3.27.09 (add' article); BA.Org Assignment Record |
| Tejada | Denis | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in summer, 2002 after man alleged that Tejada molested him at age 11 in El Paso Diocese and in Las Cruces, NM diocese in fall and winter of 1973. Man says that his parents spoke with someone at Diocese who promised Tejada would get treatment and not be around children. Tejada had been assigned to the Las Cruces diocese for a number of years at the time he was placed on leave. No criminal charges filed. Still in treatment 12/03. | El Paso, TX | Source: El Paso Times 7.24.02; El Paso Times 7.25.02; El Paso Times 11.28.02; Associated Press 12.27.03 |
| Telegdy | Louis A. | 1942 | P | Settled | Stigmatine | Accused in 2004 civil suit of abuse of 13 yr old youth between 1957-1959. Case settled 2005. Also worked in many other dioceses. Name is on Diocese's 7/08 list of "credibly accused" abusers and Davenport reported three known accusers. Also spent time in Dodge City KS diocese 1966-1968. Died 1995. | Davenport, IA | Source: Franklin Report 2.25.04; Des Moines Register 2.26.04; Des Moines Register 7.20.04; QWAD 1.18.05; Daily Iowegian 3.7.05; Daily Iowegian 3.18.05; Diocese of Davenport Creditors Committee website 8.27.07; Quad-City Times 7.10.08 Assignments: BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 |
| Teluma | Lukas Bao | 1975 | P | Accused | Divine Word Missionaries | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1995 per archdiocesan report. Still active priest in 2004. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Tepe | Raymond (Jose) | 1931 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 between 1958-1968 per archdiocesan report. Died 1969. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Terra | Michael | 1978 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 of sexual relationship with 16 yr old girl from 1979-1880. Left ministry and was placed on inactive leave 1991. Current status unknown. Named in archdiocesan report. Also named in civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdioesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Santa Barbara News-Press 9.27.04 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Terrance (nun) | unknown | N | Sued | Benedictine | Nun. In 10/02 former student nun filed a lawsuit alleging that she was fondled in 1959 or 1960 at St. Walburg Convent by a Sister Terrance, whose real name was unknown. In same suit, woman also alleges that she had been previously abused at Villa Madonna Academy (a girls' school) by another nun and that a third nun also fondled her during her first year at St. Walburg. Plaintiff left the convent in 1971. | Covington, KY | Source: Lexington Herald Leader 10.11.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 9.25.04 | |
| Teslovic | Eugene J. | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | "Retired" 9/02 after allegations of past sexual abuse of minors. In 8/02 Teslovic asked a priest to tell Bishop that he had been approached about past incident with adult when he was a Deacon. Bishop investigated and learned of several incidents of sexualmisconduct with minors during late 70s and mid 80s. Had been rumors about 10 years previously & Sullivan investigated then but could not substantiate. May have been complaints in 70s and 80s that were overlooked during the review of priest files mid-2002 | Richmond, VA | Source: Virginian Pilot 9.25.02; Richmond Times Dispatch 9.25.02; Associated Press 1.31.03; Richmond Times Dispatch 2.28.04 |
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| Teta | Michael J. | P | Settled | Diocesan | Came to Tucson from Trenton Diocese in 1978 and became member of Tucson Diocese in 1982. Abuse alleged to have occurred during his first assignment in Tucson from 1978-1980. Placed on leave in 1991. Accused of child abuse in several of the 11 lawsuitsfiled between 1999 and 2002 which were settled by Tucson Diocese 1/02. Named in another suit filed 9/04. Laicization announced 8/5/04. Often associated with R. Trupia, another abuser. Diocese paid him $900 mo from 1991-2004. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Tucson Citizen 4.15.99; Arizona Daily Star 10.6.01; Arizona Daily Star 1.30.02; Associated Press 1.30.02; Arizona Republic 2.10.02; Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Arizona Daily Star 10.21.03; Tucson Citizen 8.5.04; Arizona Daily Star 8.6.04; Tucson Citizen 8.7.04; Arizona Daily Star 9.14.04; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. | |
| Tetherow | Virgil Bradley | P | Accused | Diocesan | Sometimes known as "Father Gabriel," Tetherow admitted in 2005 that he downloaded child porn while working at St. Ann's Catholic Church rectory in Tobyhanna, Pa. in 01/05. He was arrested in West Orange NJ while staying at St. Anthony of Padua Church in West Orange. | Scranton, PA | Source: Scranton Times Tribune 2.12.05; Star-Ledger 3.18.05; Scranton Times Tribune 3.18.05; Morning Call 3.18.05 | |
| Thatcher | John R. | 1947 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Thatcher joined the Jesuit order in 1934 and worked in various cities including Spokane. After ordination, he continued to work in Spokane and then worked in Portland from 1957-1973 and 1981-1994. Thatcher is accused of showing a 6 yr old boy pornography and sexually abusing him in 1963. He died in 2003. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 10.16.00; Spokesman Review 11.26.03; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
| Thedens | Mark E. | B | Sued | Augustine | New suit filed 3/08 by one man who alleged that Thedens, a former music director, and Fr. John D. Murphy abused him between 1976-1979. Article reports that there have been other reports of abuse by Thedsen and that most of these cases had settled. Thedens died in Feb. 2003 | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 2.26.03; Chicago Sun Times 3.28.08; Southwest News Herald 3.28.08 | |
| Theis | Francis | D | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 1993. In 1/95 Review Board found Theis to be unfit to continue in the employment of the Diocese. In 1995 civil suit, Theis and 4 priests were named as abusers of one youth from 1981-1983. In original petition, name is spelled "Theiss." The suit also alleges that Theis was part of a sex ring of priests. | Belleville, IL | Source: Pantagraph 7.24.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.24.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 5.22.94; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1.14.95; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.7.03; Belleville News-Democrat 4.24.07 | |
| Thibault | Armand | 1985 | P | Accused | Marist | Sacred Heart Brother for 34 yrs before being ordained as Marist. Personnel file released 12/02. 1993 criminal trial in ME for 1992 sexual contact with child under 14 (re 3 boys) and child endangerment (providing beer to kids). Found not guilty on sex charge and pleaded no contest to the other. 2 yrs treatment then reassigned to Boston under restrictions. Removed 2003. | Portland, ME | Source: Summary of Thibault case by Marist Superior 1.8.95; Letter from Boston Archdiocese to Marist Superior 3.3.95; Boston Herald 12.17.02; Boston Globe 12.17.02; Maine AG Report 2.24.04 page 4 |
| Thiel | James | 1971 | P | Sued | Redemptorist | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse from 1978-1981 at St. Paul the Apostle parish in Pine Lawn in St. Louis, MO, then moved to Grand Rapids, MI. Possible confidential settlements in 1970s and 1990s. The Order says that Redemptorists asked Thiel to leave the order in 1997. Another man sued in 2005. 2004 suit settled in 3/07 for total of $140,000. 3 other priests named in settlement. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 4.30.04; Belleville News-Democrat 4.30.04; John Doe CS v Fr. James Thiel et al, 042-01414, St. Louis Circuit Court, MO; Grand Rapid Press 8.11.04; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.16.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch (AP) 4.19.07; Belleville News-Democrat 4.19.07; Kansas City Star (AP) 4.20.07; Grand Rapids Press 4.20.07; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.10.07; St. Louis American 6.13.07 |
| Thielen | Martin H. | 1935 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Thielen is accused in 2002 civil suit of molesting a boy in late 50s and early 60s. Plaintiff says he told another priest, Thomas Laughlin (later convicted of molesting boys), and Laughlin told him to keep quiet. Thielen retired in 1995. He had been superintendent of Catholic schools in Archdiocese, principal of Central Catholic and a judge at the ecclesiastical court, Archdiocese paid more than $1.8M in 2003 to settle 3 cases. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 10.16.00; The Oregonian 6.28.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; Final Report of Document Arbitration 11.24.08; Documents Released by the Archdiocese 11.25.08 |
| Thieneman | Helen | N | Sued | Dominican Sisters | Woman filed suit 8/03 alleging that Sister sexually abused her several times in the 1974-75 school year. Sister would take her out of class for counseling and abuse her. Woman told parents in 1983 or 1984 and a psychological eval. supported her claims.Her father went to the Order in 1984 but nothing done since there were no other complaints. Woman herself went to Archbishop Kelly in 1992. He said that Sister was assigned to hospital in controlled environment. Suit withdrawn 11/03. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 8.1.03; WAVE 3 8.02.03; Courier-Journal 12.3.03 | |
| Thiesen (Theisen) | Joseph | 1959 ? | P | Settled | Diocesan | Allegations began in 1987. Settled with 3 plaintiffs 1994 for $20,000 each. Sent for therapy. Laicized 1994(?). | New York, NY | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Journal News 4.19.02 (in collection of articles) |
Thing | Tom | S | Sued | Franciscan | Thing, a pre-novitiate candidate who later became a religious brother, was accused in 2004 civil suit of abusing at least one student at Saint Anthony Seminary. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California | |
| Thoennes | James | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | First allegations arose in1993. Man filed a civil suit in 1990s; later settled prior to trial. Thoennes admitted in deposition that he molestied at least 4 young people from 1960s-1980s. Bp. knew of allegations but still reassigned him to another parish. 2nd civil suit filed 6/02 alleged abuse in mid 1960s. After 1993 he worked in the diocesan archives in supervised settling. Privileges officially removed 6/02. 3rd man filed civil suit 1/09 against Diocese alleging fraud. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Star Tribune 6.25.02; Associated Press 8.9.02; St. Cloud Times 10.19.02; Associated Press 7.11.03; St. Cloud Times 3.11.05; Grand Forks Herald (AP) 3.19.05; St. Cloud Times 1.25.06; Eller v. Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota Court of Appeals, A05-828, 1.24.06; St. Cloud Times 1.12.09; St. Cloud Times 1.13.09 |
| Thomas | (unknown) | B | Sued | Brothers of Charity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary | Sued. Accused of abuse. called "Brother Thomas" | San Diego, CA | Source: Press-Enterprise 7.24.05 | |
Thomas | Joseph S. | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from public ministry 10/02. Accused of abuse. Admission. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03 |
Thomas | Joseph W. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Named on Philadelphia Archdiocese website list of accused priests. Placed on leave three times between 1963 and 1972. Faculties removed by Archdiocese in 1972 and he then left active ministry. He died in Dec. 1996. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Website Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Thomas | Robert R. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 7/02. Accused of abuse of minor between 1982- 1984. Had worked at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Toledo. Admitted abuse, sent for therapy, reassigned to Holy Trinity in Bucyrus, and then transferred to Tucson. Was serving in Tucson diocese at time accusation became public. No evidence of abuse in Tucson. Permanently removed from public ministry. | Toledo, OH | Source: Tucson Diocese Press Release 6.21.02; Associated Press 7.7.02; Toledo Blade 12.01.02 (Major Account); Toledo Blade 12.01/02 (Major Account--pt 3); Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Toledo City Paper 8.9.04; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 2.17.05; Toldeo Blade 7.31.05; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. |
| Thompson | James | P | Accused | Vincentian | Thompson's name appears for the first time in 2/04 articles reflecting information released by Diocese on 26 priests with credible accusations of child sexual abuse. . Article says that he served at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Phoenix in 1964-65 when the parish was in the Diocese of Tucson. Thompson died in 1982. No information on victim or age at time of alleged abuse. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Arizona Daily Star 2.28.04; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website, n.d. | |
| Thompson | James W. | 1944 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Two men filed separate suits 4/03 alleging that they were abused in late 1960s or early 1970s by Thompson who often took the plaintiffs on out-of-town trips to theme parks, Florida and the Bahamas. Suits were directed to Archdiocese but Thompson was not named as defendant. These are only known allegations against him. Thompson, in his 80s, retired in 1988. | Louisville, KY | Source: Associated Press 4.1.03; Courier-Journal 4.2.03; Courier-Journal 4.5.03 |
| Thompson | John | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of sexually haraaaing a female principal of school. Also accused of having his male lover (young) live with him and of stealing over $100,000 from Diocese. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 5.08.03; Queens Chronicle 5.16.03; Newsday 7.16.03; Newsday 12.07.05; Renew America 9.19.06; Complaint in Cause No. 16447-02 | |
| Thompson | Matthew J. | 1928 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations of abuse released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. He retired in 1975 and died 10/76. One man came forward in 2002 to allege abuse when he was altar boy in late 1950s-early 1960s. There was another allegation as well. Claims included in $200M settlement in 2007. At request of San Bernardino Diocese & victims, in 2009 City of Corona finally renamed the street it had named Monsignor Thompson Circle in his honor. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07; Press-Enterprise 1.25.09; San Jose Mercury News (AP) 1.25.09; California Catholic Daily 1.29.09; LA Times 1.29.09 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.31.07 |
| Thompson | Robert Bruce | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 5/94 suit alleged that Thompson and Fr. T. Stocker assaulted boys between 1963-1967.Suit alleges Stocker did most of abuse and Thompson watched, and assaulted one youth. Lower court dismissed on SOL Affirmed by Court of Appeals..Thompson worked in Green Bay Diocese until 1984 when he moved to Tucson's St. Joseph Hospital. In 1987 he moved to the Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX. Thompson was placed on administrative leave by Diocese in 1995 and died in 1999. | Green Bay, WI | Source: DC et al v. Diocese of Green Bay et al, Cause No. 95-3606, Wisconsin Court of Appeals. 10.07.97; Post Crescent 5.31.02; Capital Times 6.22.02 |
| Thoren | Guy S. | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 6/02 after Diocese said it had substantiated an allegation of abuse of a minor dating back more than 25 years. Thorne had just been transferred into a new parish to replace Joseph Carne who had been removed because of sexual abuse allegations.No info on age or gender of the alleged victim.. | Marquette, MI | Source: Associated Press 6.18.02; Grand Rapid Press 6.19.02; Daily Mining Gazette 7.13.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03 |
| Thorne | Vance Zebulon | 1953 | P | Sued | Divine Word Missionaries | Accused of abuse of one person in early 1970s per LA archdiocesan report in 2004. Worked in other dioceses including Natchez MS, Austin TX (1961-1971), Jackson MS (1980-1987), and Trenton NJ. At least 3 civil suits and 2 criminal indictments filed 1986-1987 in Mississippi. Thorne died12/04. | Little Rock, AR | Source: Doyle/Mouton Report Exec. Sum., by Tom Doyle; United Press International 3.4.87; United Press International 6.30.87; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.3.04; City of Angels 11.23.08; Our Weekly 11.28.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Thurner | Robert Michael | 1951 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Thurner admitted in 1991 that he abused one boy in 1982. In a deposition, Thurner's sexual history began at ordination in 1951 when he frequented adult bookstores and gay bathhouses. Civil suits filed 1991 and 1993 accused him of molesting at least three boys and alleged Church allowed him to continue to serve, even after it had knowledge of abuse. 1993 suit was settled and dismissed in March, 1994. Results of 1991 suit unknown. He "retired" in 1991. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Star Tribune 12.05.91; Star Tribune (AP) 1.16.93 |
Timmons | Gary | 1967 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Two 1994 civil suits alleging abuse of 8 youths were filed against Timmons. He was arrested 11/95 on 17 counts re 2 victims. 18 others known but were dropped because of statute problems. He admitted in 1970 diary entry that he was a child molester. In Sept. 1996 he was sentenced to two concurrent 8 yrs prison terms but was released from prison in 2000. Other civil suits filed in 2003 and in 2007. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: SF Chronicle 5.24.94; SF Chronicle 5.24.94; Chicago Tribune 11.01.95; Chicago Tribune 11.02.95; SF Chronicle 11.11.95; LA Times 12.18.95; SF Chronicle 3.22.96; SF Chronicle 3.23.96; SF Chronicle 7.11.96; SF Chronicle 9.07.96; SF Chronicle 9.21.96; Press Democrat 6.08.02; Press Democrat 7.3.03; Press Democrat 1.11.04; North Coast Journal 1.23.04 Assignments: SF Chronicle 7.01.05 (add'l article); Associated Press 7.06.05 (add'l article); Press Democrat 4.03.08 (add'l article); Press Democrat 4.23.08 (add'l article) |
| Tisak | Daniel J. | 1982 | P | Convicted | Byzantine | Criminal charges filed in 1988 allege Tisak abused 12 yr old at Pennsylvania YMCA. Tisak pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 2 yr probation and 6 mo at St. Luke's. Shown as "On leave" from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pittsburgh, Byzantine per 1989 OfficialCatholic Directory. Not listed in 1990 or 1995 Catholic Directories. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: United Press International 11.8.88 |
| Titmas | William D. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Titmas and 2 other priests accused of abuse of 1 youth between 1972-1977 in 1994 RICO lawsuit. Permanently removed from ministry when suit filed. Died 2004. All RICO claims settled 3/03. | Camden, NJ | Source: Courier Post 7.20.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
| Tivnan | Paul J. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel file released 12/02. Admitted abusing 2 boys in late 1970s and admitted relationship with 15 yr old boy. Removed 1985 and sent for treatment. Several assignments after treatment. Placed on disability leave 1998 (not supposed to be around minors) and retired 2001, possibly because he slapped a teenage girl and her father complained. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 12.19.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 12.19.02; Boston Globe 12.20.02; Milford Daily News 12.22.02; Boston Globe 1.26.03; Boston Herald 1.26.03; Boston Globe 3.5.03; Pattern and Practice Brief 7.21.03; Tivnan Personnel File Documents from Pattern and Practice Brief 7.21.03; NH Atty General?s Audit Record 3.7.09 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
Tollner | Gary B. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1982, Tollner's sister accused him of molesting his mentally- challenged nephew, age 22, who had the mental age of 12. Parishioners told of "suspicious behavior" involving young boys, alcohol and drugs in the hot tub Tollner had installed on the rectory roof. Reportedly abuse six children. In 2/04, Bishop Vigneron of Oakland Diocese publicly apologized to the parish community of St. Philip Neri, Alameda, for the clerical misconduct by Tollner. Tollner died in 1999. | Oakland, CA | Source: Diocese of Oakland Apology Services 2004; Tri-Valley Herald 3.30.05; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 3.31.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 |
Toma | Louis | < 1911 | P | Accused | Scalabrini | Several women came forward in 2006 to let the church know that Toma and another priest had abused many young girls during his 50 years as pastor at St. Lazarus Church in Boston. A representative of the archdiocese says the "women's stories were individually convincing, collectively consistent, and showed a pattern of recognizable abuse." Toma died in 1961. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 10.14.06; San Luis Obispo Tribune (AP) 10.15.06; The Pilot 10.20.06 |
| Tomicky | Ronald | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per April 2002 news stories, Tomicky was not in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. He is shown in 2002 Catholic Directory as retired. No further information found. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02 |
Toohey | Jerome "Jeff" F. | 1977 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | In 1993 Toohey was accused of sexually abusing a male high school student who had sought counseling. Suit filed in 1994 but dropped in 1996 after ruling on recovered memories by Maryland Court of Appeals in another case. Has been on leave, without faculties to perform ministry, since 1993. Convicted in 2005 of abusing another male minor in late 1980s. Sentenced to 5 yrs prison (18 months in jail & balance suspended). Laicization announced 5/08. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 3.12.94; Baltimore Sun 3.13.94; Baltimore Sun 8.21.96; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Baltimore Sun 1.20.05; WBAL 6.16.05; Northeast Booster 6.22.05; Baltimore Sun 2.08.06; Towson Times 2.08.06; CBS 13 2.07.06; Jeffersonian 2.15.06; Baltimore Sun 10.07.06; WZJ 12.08.06; Baltimore Sun 12.08.06; The Examiner 3.09.07 Assignments: Towson Times 2.19.08 (add'l article); WJZ 5.19.08 (add'l article); Examiner 5.20.08 (add'l article); Baltimore Sun 5.24.08 (add'l article) |
| Toulas | James J. | 1954 | P | Accused | Redemptorist | In 1993 an individual alleged sexual abuse during late 60s and early 70s. Toulas admitted the abuse, which occurred while he was visiting Baltimore. Archdiocese contacted the Order and Toulas' faculties were removed. Name appeared on list released by Baltimore Archdiocese in Sept. 2002 of accused religious priests and brothers. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| Toulouse | Michael | P | Sued | Jesuit | Toulouse, a former philosophy professor at Seattle University, was accused in 2005 suit of abusing a 12 yr old boy in 1968. He died in 1976. Investigation uncovered earlier accusations in 1947 in Spokane as well. Accusations made to church officialsin 1965, and complaint made to Order in 1993 and to Archdiocese in 2004. Died 1976. Suit settled 11/06 for $350,000. 8 men filed new suit 7/07.10th man filed suit 10/08. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Times 9.09.06; Spokesman Review 9.09.06; KGW (AP) 9.15.06; Spokesman Review 9.27.06; KGW (AP) 9.27.06; KGW (AP) 9.28.06; Seattle Times 9.29.06; Seattle Times 10.04.06; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 10.04.06; Seattle Times 10.13.06; Seattle Times 10.16.06; Seattle Times 11.23.06; New Mexican (AP) 11.24.06; Seattle Times 7.12.07; Seattle University 7.12.07 Assignments: NorthJersey (AP) 7.29.07 (add'l article); Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 (add'l article); Post Intelligencer 10.22.08 (add'l article); Seattle Times 1.14.09 (add'l article); The Oregonian 3.3.09 (add'l article) | |
| Tourigney | Ernest E. | 1961 | P | Settled | Diocesan | 1st complaint of inappropriate relationship w youth was 1974. Same youth complained in 1988 and Tourigney admitted. 5 more complaints in early 1990s. Placed on leave 1993. Two suits in 1995. Settled. Other accusations 2002. Personnel filed released. Also accused in NH. Laicized per 3/06 article. Last known to be living in Bourne. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Globe 1.31.02; Boston Globe 1.31.02; Boston Herald 6.5.02; Union Leader 7.9.02; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Excerpt from Pattern & Practice Brief 7.21.03; Boston Globe 3.18.06; Boston Herald 3.18.06; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08; Patriot Ledger 11.1.08; Patriot Ledger 11.1.08; Audit Records Diocese of Manchester & NH AG 3.7.09 |
| Towner | Robert K. | 1969 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled. Additional allegations. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 3.22.02; 6.6.02 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
Tracey | Donald | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of sexual misconduct with high school and college students. Also identified as having sexually abused teenager who later became priest. Tracey fired from job at Lafayette Central Catholic High School in early 1980s for abusing male student in incident involving alcohol. He was retired when he died in 1998. | Lafayette, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 2.16.97; Indianapolis Star 2.16.97; Journal and Courier 2.1.04 |
| Tragesser | Gerald | 1956 ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | Tragesser was accused in 1958 of sexual abuse in mid to late 1950s. He was sent for treatment in New Mexico and never returned for assignment in Maryland. According to article he only served in Maryland for 3 years (1956-1958). Name appeared on Baltimore's 9/02 list of accused priests and religious. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| Trainor | Henry J. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Trainor was placed on leave in summer 2002 from his position as chaplain at Lagunda Honda Hospital. He had previously taken a leave from the priesthood after earlier allegations of abuse. Arch. Levada brought him back in 2000 but he was suspended in 2002 after prosecutors were given info about the allegations, some of which were about 10 years old. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 8.29.02 |
| Trainor | Lawrence | 1972 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Per 1994 article, a man claimed that in 1971 he was sexually abused at Holy Name Seminary in Madison and by other priests over a period of several years. Trainor was named by Diocese of Madison in 2003 as an abusive priest and diocese admitted to a settlement with a victim. He was removed from ministry in 1989 and no longer functioned as a priest. | Madison, WI | Source: Capital Times 2.19.03; Wisconsin State Journal 2.19.03; Capital Times 9.19.03; Wisconsin State Journal 8.02.05 |
| Trainor | Michael | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | At least three lawsuits filed by up to 18 plaintiffs beginning in 1994. Diocese admitted paying settlements on behalf of Trainor and other priests. Trainor left Wisconsin in 1984 after 2 parents complained. He received treatment in New Mexico and then worked in Montana parishes from 1985 until 1991 when he left the priesthood. New allegations of abuse in 1980. surfaced in Dec. 2002. | Madison, WI | Source: Capital Times 2.18.94; Capital Times 4.12.94; Capital Times 2.15.95; Wisconsin State Journal 2.16.95; Capital Times 10.14.95; Capital Times 4.25.02; Capital Times 5.25.02; Madison Catholic Herald Online 12.26.02; Capital Times 12.31.02; Manitowoc Herald Times 1.02.03; Capital Times 2.19.03; Wisconsin State Journal 2.19.03; Wisconsin State Journal 8.02.05 |
Tran | Tan Van | 1992 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Tran, a native of Viet Nam, was accused in 1995 of "patting and hugging" 10 girls in an 8th-grade confirmation class in that year. He was suspended with pay, evaluated, and allowed to return to active assignment. He was still an active parish priest in 2006 and an RCIA coordinator. | Des Moines, IA | Source: Des Moines Register 2.16.95; Des Moines Register 2.17.95; Des Moines Register 6.18.02 |
| Trane | Thomas | P | Sued | Diocesan | Trane, pastor of church in Oswego,NY was accused of abuse of two boys, one of whom filed suit. Portions of the exising litigation were appealed to and ruled on by the Supreme Court of New York regarding negligence--clergy malpractice, etc. and Freedom of Religion. Certain causes of action dismissed but others upheld. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Martin Jones ..v. Thomas Trane ..; Supreme Ct of NY, Onondaga Cty; 92-126 | |
Trauger | Francis X. | 1972 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2-3 boys in early 1980s and a high school boy in 1991. Placed on leave in 2003. Laicization announced 2005. Named in at least 2 civil suits. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 12.18.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.19.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.22.03; Morning Call 3.25.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.12.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.25.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.24.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.18.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Trautman | Benjamin A. | B | Accused | Jesuit | Per statement released by Diocese of Spokane 11/07, Trautman was named in accusation that was found to be admitted, credible or proven. He died in 1999 at age 83. No further information found regarding the alleged abuse. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman-Review 5.27.99; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 | |
| Tremblay | J.C. Leger | 1948 | P | Sued | Accused 2/1/05 of abusing 14-year-old boy with seminarian Donald P. McCarthy in 1955 in Alexandria LA diocese, including rape and oral battery, with boy silenced by threats. Complaint states diocese was contacted 1990 and Bishop Friend confirmed in 2004 that Tremblay was a pedophile who abused 'numerous youths.' Diocese stated that Tremblay was removed 1987 for 'an attempted, unwanted physical advance toward a minor.' Reportedly defrocked 1989. Trained in Quebec and New Orleans. Died 1/13/02. | Alexandria, LA | Source: Shreveport Times 1.17.02; Petition CV05-0082 2.1.05; Daily Advertiser 2.2.05; Memorandum Ruling in CV05-0082 7.31.06 | |
| Trepanier | Thomas A. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | As of May, 2002, Trepanier was one of six priests who faced credible allegations of sexual abuse in the past but were still working in active ministry. He resigned from his position in early May 2003 and wrote letter telling his parishes of his background. He was still fully restricted from ministry as of 11/26/07. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milawukee Journal Sentinel 5.19.02; Milwaukee Catholic Herald 6.13.02; 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 (rev 11.26.07) |
Tresler | Carl D. | 1991 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 1998. Accused of abuse of boy. Still active in Peru per 3/05 article. Named in archdiocesan report. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; LA Times 8.18.02 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Trevino | Robert | 1985 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1995 civil suit of sexually assaulting youth in 1993 in rectory of St. Joseph Church in Alice Texas. Suit also named Bishop Gracida, Diocese of Corpus Chrusti, NCCB/USCC, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Archbishop Flores of San Antonio, and Catholic Church. Police investigated in 1994 and spoke with diocese. DA's office sat on case for long time. No action taken. After complaint, Trevino entered Air Force as Chaplain. Served at Holloman AFB in NM. | Corpus Christi, TX | Source: Houston Chronicle 8.31.95 |
| Tripp | Kevin F. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appeared on list of 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney released 9/02. List says two alleged victims with claims beyond the SOL. Left in 1983 to work at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Per 1993 Catholic Directory, he was on special assignment with St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco Archdiocese. San Francisco Faith 2/03 newsletter shows a Kevin Tripp as executive director of the Marin Interfaith Council in San Rafael, CA. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News 9.27.02 |
| Triulzi | Daniel A. | 1981 | P | Sued | Marianist | Order placed him on leave from parish in Ft. Worth TX Diocese in Aug. 2005 after recent claim of sexual misconduct with a minor in 1996 at Chaminade College Prep School in St. Louis Diocese. Individual had just filed suit in in Circuit Court in St. Louis. When transferred to the Ft. Worth diocese, he taught at Nolan High school from 1983-1987 before going to parish. Suit settled fall, 2007 but not announced until 2/08. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.27.05; Fort Worth Star-Telegram 9.01.05; Dallas Morning News 9.01.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch (AP) 2.20.08; Belleville News Democrat (AP) 2.21.08; Dallas Morning News 2.21.08; Fort Worth Star Telegram 2.21.08 |
| Trott | Roger J. | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Criminal charges filed in 1987 against Trott for abusing as many as 12 young boys. Pled guilty to abuse of one youth and sentenced to 5 yrs probation with treatment as a condition of probation and a fine of $10,000. Newspapers compared the rapid, open treatment of charges against Trott to the secret treatment of Dennis Dellamalva in 1983 and the sealing of litigation for 4 yrs. Civil suit filed 2005 re abuse 1973-1976. | Greensburg, PA | Source: United Press International 2.17.87; Associated Press 2.24.87; United Press International 2.27.87; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3.15 02; Tribune-Review 6.18.05; Tribune-Review 8.17.05; Connellsville Daily Courier 11.10.05; Tribune-Review 4.26.06 | |
| Trujillo | Esteban | P | Accused | Order of St. Augustine | In 2002, Diocese removed Trujillo, a visiting priest from Order of St. Augustine in Mexico, who had been working as a visiting priest in diocese since mid-2001. The Order had told the diocese in July 2002 that it had investigated and cleared Trujillo of an allegation of past sexual misconduct but it did not give Diocese the necessary recommendation. Trujillo is believed to have returned to Mexico. . | San Bernardino, CA | Source: LA Times 1.14.03; Press Enterprise 1.15.03 | |
Trupia | Robert C. | 1973 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Served as Judicial Vicar. Accusations date back to 1976 and even in seminary. Suspended in 1992. Named in several suits from 1994 - 2002. Claims included in 11 lawsuits which were settled by Tucson Diocese 1/02. Arrested and charged 2001. Seven criminal charges dismissed on SOL in 2001. One civil suit set for trial 6/04. Bishop Moreno and other diocesan staff did affidavits re Trupia refusal of treatment in 1992 and Trupia's blackmail and allegations about another Bishop in Diocese. Laicized 2004. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Tucson Citizen 4.15.99; Tucson Citizen 1.22.00; Arizona Daily Star 10.6.01; Tucson Citizen 12.12.01; Arizona Daily Star 1.30.02; LA Times 1.30.02; Washington Post 1.30.02; Arizona Daily Star 2.17.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; BeliefNet.com 6.02; Boston Globe 8.20.02; Arizona Daily Star 8.24.02; Arizona Daily Star 2.11.03; Arizona Daily Star 2.22.03; Arizona Daily Star 12.22.03 Assignments: Tucson Citizen 2.27.04 (add'l article); Arizona Republic (AP) 7.29.04 (add'l article); Arizona Daily Star 8.6.04 (add'l article); Tucson Citizen 8.7.04 (add'l article); Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d. |
Tu | Joseph (Ngoc Nguyen) | 1964 | P | Accused | Dominican | Accused of abuse of at least 3 minor females and 3 young women in Fort Worth Diocese at various times. Sent for treatment in 1993. Diagnosis was "a very underdeveloped psycho-sexual personality," He was then transferred to Galveston-Houston Diocese where he was working when placed on leave in 2006. Personnel files released by Ft. Worth diocese 11/28/06. 1 allegation reported to police 12/06 but SOL may prevent prosecution. | Fort Worth, TX | Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 6.16.05; Fort Worth Star-Telegram 3.10.06; Dallas Morning News 3.07.06; Houston Chronicle 3.25.06; Dallas Morning News 2.24.06; Dallas Morning News 2.18.06; Dallas Morning News 3.02.06; Star Telegram 8.18.05; Star Telegram 2.24.06; CBS 11 8.11.06; Star Telegram 11.28.06; Dallas Morning News 11.29.06; Star Telegram 11.29.06; Documents from the Secret Archives of the Ft. Worth Diocese; Star Telegram 1.10.07 Assignments: Star Telegram 6.21.08; Fort Worth Diocese 6.10.05 |
| Tubbs | Leo | 1966 | P | Accused | Dominican | Tubbs accused of non-genital touching over clothing of a 14 to 17 year old male in mid 1980s in Oregon. Because of some other instances of boundary violations with adults and because of disobedience issues since that time not relating to sexual misconduct, he is not permitted to leave the Dominican residence unattended or without permission. He has no public ministry, nor does he have contact with youngsters. | San Francisco, CA | Source: Renew America 3.3.05; ABC 7 4.6.05; Associated Press 4.7.05; Statement from Order 10.14.05; San Jose Mercury News 4.1.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 |
| Tugade | Valentine | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1984. Accused of abuse (along with 6 other priests) of 1 girl from 1978-1984. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese. Returned to Philippines. Named in archdiocesan report. Located in Fremont, CA in 2002; in 2003 was proved to be the father of child born of the abuse. Claims against Tugade and the other 6 were settled for $500,000 as part of $660 mil settlement in 2007. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: UPI 2.8.84; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453; KESQ (AP) 12.04.07; LA Times 12.05.07; International Herald Tribune 12.05.07; Balita 12.17.07 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Tulipana | John | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Resigned as priest 01/94 after Kansas City Star reported the Diocese paid $150K to youth in 1989 after he accused Tulipana of sexually abusing him. 2nd allegation also been settled with a payment. Tulipana was counseling a victim of earlier abuse by (future) Bishop Anthony J. O'Connell when knowledge became public about Tulipana. This victim immediately went to the Diocese and disclosed abuse by O'Connell. Named in 12/06 civil suit. Claims settled 8/08 as part of $10M settlement. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Kansas City Star 2.02.94; Kansas City Star 9.14.94; Kansas City Star 4.19.02; Kansas City Star 12.15.06; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08 Assignments: The Examiner 12.21.06 |
Tully | James J. | 1975 | P | Accused | Xaverian Missionary Fathers | Pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct in 1992; gave 3 boys alcohol and grabbed 1 of them on the inner thigh during a baseball game in WI. Worked as missionary for many years in Sierra Leone and Giunea. Transferred to Rome just after 4/02 letter to Boston archdiocese accusing him of sexually molesting a parishioner at St. Brendan's in Bellingham in 1970. This individual settled in 2005 for $75K. Living at Xaverian Missionary Fathers residence in Wayne 11/08. Has requested laicization. | Springfield, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.18.03; Dallas Morning News 9.12.04; Associated Press 4.15.05; The Republican 6.24.08; The Republican 6.25.08; iobserve 6.25.08; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.14.08; Wisconsin Public Radio 7.15.08; City of Angels 9.15.08; City of Angels 11.14.08; 1010 WINS 11.20.08; Star-Ledger 12.14.08; City of Angels 1.11.09; The Observer 2.1.09 |
Tully | Ronald J. | 1966 | P | Charged | Diocesan | Criminal charges filed 1979 after two boys (14 & 15) alleged that he molested them. Police called. Accusers came forward in 2004 after learning he had been assigned to parish since 1983. Both say that church official threatened their families in 1979to keep the parents quiet. Permanent leave 2004. 3rd claim settled 1/07. Total of 4 claims settled for approx. $950K. Tully requested voluntary laicization. Two more claims settled as of 4/08. Another settled 12/08. Total for all is est. $1.6M. | Paterson, NJ | Source: Daily Record 5.18.04; NY Times 5.19.04; Daily Record 5.30.04; Daily Record (NJ) 7.3.04; Daily Record 6.6.06; Daily Record 1.16.07; NorthJersey.com 1.16.07; Daily Record 1.22.07; Daily Record 10.24.07; NorthJersey.com 11.2.07; Daily Record 11.2.07; Daily Record 11.11.07; Daily Record 4.4.08; Daily Record 12.9.08 |
| Tumang | Florencia Peneda | 1948 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1993 civil suit, 4 girls allege that they were abused by Tumang, between 1987 & 1992. Parents of 1 victim told the Diocese in 1990; nothing done. This allowed Tumang to assault the 4th girl. Tumang was indicted twice in 1992 but fled (possibly to the Philippines). Arrest warrents still outstanding, | Trenton, NJ | Source: United Press International 3.04.93; Legal Intelligencer 3.05.93; NJ Law Journal 3.21.94; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02 |
Tuoc | Ignatius | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Tuoc came to the St. Petersburg Diocese 4/76 from a diocese in Vietnam. In 2003, Tuoc was temporarily removed from his assignment after a female parishioner accused him of abuse in early 1990s when she was a minor. After investigation by review board,he was asked to step down from assignment pending a more in-depth investigation. May have been returned to ministry because allegation could not be proved. He is an active priest per diocesan website accessed 7/08. | St. Petersburg, FL | Source: ABC Action News (Tampa) 2.13.03; Florida Catholic 2003; St. Petersburg Times 12.12.03 |
| Tupper | John | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Tupper was already retired when his faculties were removed 8/02 after officials were contacted by a person who charged that Tupper was involved in inappropriate conduct involving a minor approx. 30 years before. During investigation, a second person came forward with allegations. Tupper denied all accusations. | Gaylord, MI | Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle 8.28.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03 |
| Turlo | Walter Joseph | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in June, 2005 after allegations he behaved inappropriately with a minor at St. William's Church in Chicago approx. 30 yrs previously. | Chicago, IL | Source: Archdiocese of Chicago Press Release 6.04.05; Daily Southtown 6.06.05; Chicago Sun Times 6.06.05; Associated Press 6.06.05 |
| Turnbull | Robert (aka John) | P | Sued | Augustinian | Sued 2000. Accused of abuse. Died 2000. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.28.02 | |
Turnbull (in Ohio) | John B. | 1955 | P | Accused | Franciscan | Order learned in 2005 of allegations by one man who alleged abuse while he was a parochial school student at Streator, Ill., during the late 1970s Turnbull also worked in Indiana and Ohio. He was at Holy Family in Oldenburg, IN in 2005. | Peoria, IL | Source: Dayton Daily News 9.28.05 |
| Turner | Joseph | 1958 | P | Accused | Salvatorian | Aux. Bp Sklba admitted in 2002 letter that he believed Turner had sexually assaulted a youth in 1960s at St. Pius parish in Wauwatosa. Became military chaplain in 1966 and served two tours in Vietnam. Left military after 10 yrs and returned to WI. Turner died in 2001. When the 2002 letter was written, the victim was serving a life sentence in prison. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.19.01; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.6.09 |
| Twomey | Gerald | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Twomey was Immediately placed on leave without privileges after diocese received 5/31/07 allegation that he had abused a 10 yr old boy in 1994-1995. Both diocese and police continue to investigate the allegations. No criminal charges are expected because the statute of limitations has expired. Twomey has denied all allegations. Arrested 3/08 on accusation that he fondled and french-kissed an adult male in 2006. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 6.07.07; International Herald Tribune 6.07.07; Hartford Courant (AP) 6.08.07; Newsday 6.08.07; 1010 WINS 6.09.07; Newsday 3.12.08; amNew York 3.12.08; Empire State News 3.13.08; NY Daily News 3.13.08 |
| Tynan | J. Michael | D | Accused | Diocesan | Tynan, a 45 yr old ordained deacon, was two days away from becoming an ordained priest 6/04 when he was placed on leave after Diocese learned that he was being investigated for possession of child porn. Name appeared on a child-porn web site based in aforeign country and the US Customs had begun an investigation. Reason he was not ordained was not announced until 10/04 when he was criminally charged. Has been laicized. Sentenced to 3 yrs prison. | none | Source: Toledo Blade 6.12.04; Toledo Blade 10.13.04; Toledo Blade 3.30.05; WTOL 3.30.05; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 2.17.05; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 | |
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