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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Wachter | Carl | 1939 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 2001 two sisters filed suit alleging that they were abused at ages 7 & 8 by Wachter. Girls were staying at Christie School in Maryhurst. Women say a nun saw the abuse and did nothing. Wachter died in 1992. Archdiocese paid $440,000 in 2003 to settle the claims. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 11.06.01; The Oregonian 1.16.92; Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
| Wadeson | John H. | 1969 | P | Accused | Divine Word Missionaries | Accused of abuse of 2 from 1973-1977 per archdiocesan report. Also worked in Trenton, NJ, and Portland, OR diocese. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Wagner | Alphonse | 1944 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on 7/08 Diocesan Review Board list of clergy "credibly acused" of sexual abuse. Accused of abuse of two male minors beginning in 1969. Died 1974. | Davenport, IA | Source: Quad-City Times 7.10.08; Hawk Eye 7.12.08 Assignments: Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; BA.org Concise Assignment Record |
| Wagner | Dennis A. | 1978 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pleaded guilty in 1983 to assault and battery (reduced charge) involving 13 yr old boy. Placed on probation for 2 years and received indepth counseling. Nver received another parish assignment but did work as a canon lawyer in Diocesan Tribunal Office until his suspension 5/02. Apparently admitted in 1983 that he had molested more than one boy. Diocese received 6 substantiated allegations. Lots of treatment. Agreed to ask for laicization. | Grand Rapids, MI | Source: Grand Rapids Press 3.23.02; Associated Press 5.7.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.7.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.9.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.9.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.11.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.14.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02; Grand Rapids Press 6.5.02; Grand Rapids Press 7.5.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Grand Rapids Press 1.7.04; Grand Rapids Press 1.08.07 |
| Wagner | Jerome A. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 8/02. He was serving on the Priest Placement Board and working in a parish. Allegations surfaced in 1985 that Wagner had gotten a 15 yr old boy drunk and molested him. Boy's mother confronted Wagner and went to police. He remained in parish for 8 months during investigation and was then transferred to another parish. Church said he would have no further contact with youths. Laicized per 11/26/07 statement. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Catholic Herald 6.13.02; Milwaukee Catholic Herald 9.19.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentienl 7.10.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee (updated 11/26/07) |
| Wagner | John C. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Wagner's name appears on Archdiocese's July 2004 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. He is shown as "awaiting assignment" per 1993 Catholic Directory and "On leave" per the 2002 Directory. Remains fully restricted from ministry as of 11/26/07. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentiel 7.10.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 11.26.07) |
Wagner | Richard | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 1993 when mandated reporter learned of alleged abuse of high school girl in late 1980s. Sent for treatment and placed in restricted priory setting. Previously taught at diocesan HS and had been named principal there by Bishop Dingman. No publicallegations until Bishop Charron recommended laicization 9/19/03. Laicized 10/13/06. | Des Moines, IA | Source: Channel4000.com 9.19.03; Des Moines Register 9.20.03; Des Moines Register 9.20.03 (2nd); Des Moines Register 9.29.03; Des Moines Register 10.1.03; Des Moines Register 07.08.04; Des Moines Register 11.16.06; KTIV 11.17.06; Des Moines Register 11.17.06 Assignments: Des Moines Register 9.20.03 |
| Wajda | Joseph | 1973 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Two 1989 civil suits allege Wajda abused at least two boys. Both boys had sought counseling from Wajda, Both suits against Wajda settled out of Court in 1991, one for a "substantial" settlement. Wajda continued serving as priest in administrative capacity until Bishops' conference in Dallas in June 2002. He was then placed on leave. He denied all abuse and appealed his case to review board. No further info found. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: United Press International 8.22.89; LA Times 5.19.90; St. Paul Pioneer Press 5.24.02; St. Paul Pioneer Press 5.26.02; St. Paul Pioneer Press 6.22.02; St. Paul Pioneer Press 11.15.02 |
Walderman | John | B | Sued | Christian Brothers | Walderman, the prinicipal of all-boys Bishop Hendricken High School, was indicted in 1986 on sexual molestation charges re 17 yr old boy. Charges said he solicited sex from teenage prostitute. Placed on leave of absence. The charges were later dropped in 1987. No reasons given. President of Rice high school in Harlem, NY until 2007 when he was placed on leave. | Providence, RI | Source: LA Times 1.02.86; Associated Press 1.03.86; NY Post 11.19.07 | |
Waldruff | Raymond | P | Accused | Franciscan | Man filed suit 4/02 alleging that he had been sexually abused by Waldruff about 34 years before (approx 1968) when he was 11. Waldruff had apparently only been at the church for 2 months when abuse occurred. Man and his parents reported the abuse to a bishop who removed Waldruff from duty and sent him for treatment. Waldruff then assigned to another parish 40 miles down the road. Diocese said that Waldruff died in 1985. | Owensboro, KY | Source: Associated Press 3.28.02; Courier-Journal 6.25.02; USA Today 7.24.02 | |
Walk | Donald J. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Walk is named in July 2006 settlement with Miami Archdiocese as having abused 1 teenage boy in the 1970s-1980s. He had no particular assignment at the time and was still "absent on leave" per 1989 Catholic Directory. Served as chaplain of Miami Dolphins at one point. Named in 1 civil suit filed summer, 2007; accused of abusing 1 boy between ages of 14 and 16 in late 1970s. Another Plaintiff filed suit 12/07 alleging abuse from 1977-1982. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 7.21.06; Miami Herald 7.19.07; CBS4 12.20.07; NBC6 12.20.07; Local10 12.20.07; Sun Sentinel 12.21.07 |
| Wallace | Donald | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Parents of 4 boys accused Wallace in 1997 of "boundary violations" or inappropriate behavior. Wallace underwent treatment & assigned to hospital ministry in 1998 under supervision. He was reassigned to parish work in 2000. Retired in 2002 rather than undergo "further evaluation." | Jefferson City, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.12.02; Associated Press 3.12.02; Associated Press 3.12.02 |
| Walleman | Kenneth | 1959 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Named in 2003 civil suit. Accused of abuse of at least one student at St. Francis Indian School on Rosebud Reservation. He was former administrator at the school. School's principal said that Walleman had had a mental breakdown at another school and was sent to St. Francis where he would have less stress. Per 2002 OCD, he was living in Jesuit Community at St. Camillus, located in Milwaukee Archdiocese. | Sioux Falls, SD | Source: Pioneer Press in Washington Post 6.2.03 |
Walls | David E. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of 1987-1988 abuse of an adolescent brother and sister and another individual. Placed on administrative leave in 1988. Administrative leave continued 2002 with restrictions and further restrictions added 2004. Case at Vatican for review. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Local Catholic 9.29.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Walsh | Gerard P. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 3/02 man gave Dist. Atty a written confession from Walsh regarding his abuse which began in late 1970s. Walsh had been serving as Chaplain with MA state police. Walsh admitted abuse and was removed from police and parish duties 3/02. Resigned in 2003. Diocese had known since 1998 when Plaintiff wrote letter outlining abuse. Walsh denied at that time. | Worcester, MA | Source: Boston Herald 3.21.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.22.02; Telegram & Gazette 11.15.02; Telegram & Gazette 5.20.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.4.03 |
| Walsh | James Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in (2003??) lawsuit by 1 person alleging abuse in 1967-1968. Died in 1984. Named in archdiocesan report, Errata notice # 1. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Walsh | James T. | 1949 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 3/05 civil suit alleges Plaintiff was abused by Walsh. Same suit alleges that Plaintiff was abused by his uncle (Msgr. Page), other priests and two separate bishops. Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder when suit filed. Worcester diocese said allegations not credible. Died 1970. | Springfield, MA | Source: Complaint in Burnett v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield, C. A. No. 05-0331, 3.29.05; Springfield Republican 3.31.05; Telegram & Gazette 3.31.05; Telegram & Gazette (AP) 3.31.05; Catholic Observer 3.31.05 |
| Walsh | John J. | P | Oblates of Mary Immaculate | On 12/18/03, a woman reported to the Boston archdiocese that Walsh sexually abused her twice in 1973 or 1974, when she was age 13 or 14, at Sacred Heart in Lowell MA. The archdiocese submitted the report to the MA AG and county DA. On 7/22/07, the Oblates and the archdiocese agreed to pay $60K to resolve the claim and compensate for injury. Walsh died on 4/24/81. | Boston, MA | Source: Report to Boston Archdiocese and MA AG 12.18.03; Settlement 7.22.07 | ||
| Walsh | Martin | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Person made allegations in late 1997 of abuse of 14 yr old boy in approx 1975. Walsh denied abuse but admitted ongoing problems with alcohol. Per 11.04.03 memo, Walsh was on permanent disability but had asked to return to duty. File outlines his problems from 1981 through 2003. Cardinal Law told Walsh he was restricted in 11/02, but Law never followed through officially, so Walsh not really restricted | Boston, MA | Source: McCarthy Memo 12.12.97; Murphy Memo 1.06.98; Strickland Memo 11.04.03 |
| Walsh | Michael | 2002 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Walsh, who was ordained in 6/02, was placed on leave in 7/02 after diocese learned of 40 year old allegations of sexual abuse. Walsh was 65 and former Air Force Sergeant at time of his ordination. Allegations involved abuse of two children in another (unspecified diocese). | Grand Rapids, MI | Source: Grand Rapids Press 6.2.02; Grand Rapids Press 6.2.02; Grand Rapids Press 7.5.02; Holland Sentinel 7.6.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Grand Rapids Press 1.8.07 |
| Walsh | Milton T. | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1984 of abuse of boy, age 14. Reported immediately to Arch. Quinn. Walsh allowed to remain active as teacher at seminary at Menlo Park until 8/02. Criminal charges filed 10/02 but were dropped 7/03 after U.S. Supreme Court ruling. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 10.5.02; Marin Independent Journal 6.10.03; Marin Independent Journal 7.2.03; San Francisco Chronicle 11.12.04; San Francisco 9.22.05 |
| Walsh | Patrick | P | Accused | Legionnaires of Christ | Accusations made in 2002 that Walsh abused at least 1 youth at high school in Center Harbor NH from 1992-1993 per records released by NH Atty General's office 3/03. | Manchester, NH | Source: Manchester Report by NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03 | |
| Walsh | Peter M. | 1982 | P | Convicted | Franciscan | Arrested 1993 in NJ. Convicted 1994 on 5 counts of child endangerment (he exposed himself to children) in Lyndhurst NJ. Sentenced to 5 yrs probation; ordered to have chaperone whenever he was in a car. In 6/04, a man reported to Manchester NH diocese that Walsh fondled then masturbated him for 3-4 months between 1987-1988. Walsh was assigned to St. Thomas Aquinas in Derry at the time. Walsh has denied these allegations. | Newark, NJ | Source: NY Times 8.25.93; The Record 3.18.94; The Record (NJ) 5.14.94; Albany Times Union 5.11.03 |
Walsh | William J | 1954 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Walsh was teaching in China in 1996 when 5 of his nieces accused him of abusing them decades earlier. They reported the abuse to the Jesuit Order and Walsh was recalled. Walsh was assigned to the Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown Univ. Women made their allegations public in 1998 because the Order had not removed. He was then placed on leave. | Washington, DC | Source: Georgetown Voice 4.23.98 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Walsh | William M. | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | A "third-hand" reference to abuse was investigated in 1980 and not substantiated and another investigation in 1991. At least two letters written to Archdiocese after Jan. 2001 contained allegations but no formal complaints. Review board determined in 2003 that anonymous accusations were not cause to suspend. Personnel file released in Jan. 2004. In late 2003 or early 2004 a person came forward with specific allegations and Walsh was placed on leave pending further investigation. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 1.15.04; Boston Herald 2.01.04; The Pilot 2.06.04 |
| Walsh (California) | Michael | 1971 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Placed on leave April 2002 after information surfaced that he abused two men in 1970s and 1980s. Diocese placed him on leave after the allections arose the first time. Walsh left the diocese for a time and worked in San Francisco. He returned in 1999. When he was placed on leave in 2002, he was working as director of diocesan communications and living in a parish rectory which had an adjoining school. One suit filed in 1985. Both men settled their claims. May have been a 3rd victim, a woman. | Sacramento, CA | Source: Sacramento Bee 4.01.02; Associated Press 4.05.02; Sacramento Bee 4.12.02; Associated Press 4.26.02; Sacramento Bee 1.31.03; Sacramento Bee 7.28.03 |
| Walter | Charles W. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Walter's name appears on Archdiocese's July 2004 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Remains fully stricted from ministry per 11/26/08 stastement. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee (rev. 11/26/07) |
| Wamsher | Ronald E. | 1977 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Four brothers complained to Diocese in 2002 and then filed suit 2003 alleging abuse by 5 priests, including Wamsher, from 1967-1983. 3 of the 4 alleged abuse by Wamsher. Wamsher denied all allegations. Not placed on leave until 4/04. Another suit filed 8/04. Diocese announced 5/05 that allegations were credible and Wamsher's privileges were removed in accordance with Dallas Norms. Claims settled 11/08 as part of $4.5M settlement. | Springfield, MA | Source: Springfield Republican 12.13.03; Springfield Republican 3.1.04; Associated Press 4.15.04; Boston Globe 4.16.04; Springfield Republican 4.25.04; Springfield Republican 8.3.04; Press Release by Diocese of Springfield 5.11.05; Springfield Republican 7.30.08; The Republican 12.2.08 |
Ward | Bernie | 1977 | P | Society of Precious Blood | Ward, a former priest and current radio talk show host, was indicted on federal internet child porn charges 12/07. His attorney reports that charges relate back to events 3-4 yrs ago when Ward was researching a book. Left priesthood in 1979 or 1980. He reportedly emailed child porn pictures to a woman who immediately turned him over to police & FBI. Originally pled not guilty. In 5/08 he pled guilty to 1 count. 5/08 articles allege abuse when he was still priest. Sentenced 8/08 to 7+ yrs. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News (AP) 12.06.07; KCBS 12.06.07; TransWorldNews 12.06.07; San Francisco Chronicle 12.06.07; KGO 12.06.07; San Francisco Chronicle 12.07.07; NBC 11 1.24.08; SFist 2.14.08; Huffington Post 2.15.08; SF Chronicle 2.16.08; CBS 5 4.28.08; NBC 11 5.07.08; San Jose Mercury News 5.07.08; NBC 11 5.08.08; KGO 5.08.08 Assignments: San Francisco Chronicle 5.09.08 (add'l article); San Jose Mercury News 5.09.08 (add'l article); ABC News 5.09.08 (add'l article); Press Democrat 5.10.08 (add'l article); KGO 5.15.08 (add'l article); San Jose Mercury News 8.28.08 (add'l article) | |
| Ward | Donal | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 5/02 after being identified as active priest with past accusations of abuse of minor. In 9/02 Atty General referred to one priest who "groomed" a young man until he was 17 (legal age) and then began a sexual relationship with him. On 9/26/02 Ward admitted in statement to a consensual sexual liaison with a young adult male. He resigned from parish but denied grooming, saying instead that the youth had been sexually active for several years before he began the relationship. | Burlington, VT | Source: Burlington Free Press 5.22.02; Associated Press 5.29.02; Burlington Free Press 6.3.02; Burlington Free Press 10.1.02; Valley News (VT) 10.19.02 |
Ward | Robert A. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Archdiocese knew in 1995 that Ward used cocaine and had been treated for drug abuse. Computer technician found child porn on his computer 6/99. Evaluated and placed on leave but then assigned to arch-diocese development office 1/01 (because no victim). Man came forward 2/02 to allege abuse in mid-1970s and this resulted in Ward's suspension. Laicized in 2005. Living in Pembroke as of 10/08. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.8.02; Boston Globe 2.8.02; Boston Herald 12.2.02; Boston Globe 12.12.02; Boston Globe 3.5.03; Boston Herald 2.12.05; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Residence Change |
| Ward | Thomas J. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ward was suspended in 1993 or early 1994 and then reinstated 9 mo. later. When he was reassigned in 1994, the Bishop wrote to parishioners that Ward's evaluation "gave no reason to believe that the allegations might be true." 1994 civil suit alleged Ward abused one youth for 10 yrs beginning when the boy was 14. Suit settled 1999 for $20K. He "retired" in 1996 but continued to be active on part-time basis. Claims settled 8/08 as part of $10M settlement re 12 priests. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Kansas City Star 9.01.94; Kansas City Star 9.14.94; Kansas City Star 10.14.94; Kansas City Star 3.06.96; Kansas City Star 8.20.97; Kansas City Star 4.13.02; The Pitch 10.16.03; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08 |
| Warren | A. Thomas | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 5 in 1991 per archdiocesan report. Warren's name has also been added to list of abusive priests affilited with Diocese of Tucson per June 2004 article. Article says Warren died in 2001. Tucson says no known victims there. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; Arizona Daily Star 7.10.04 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d. |
| Warren | Brother | B | Sued | Christian Brothers | Civil suit filed in Seattle1/04 by three plaintiffs alleges extensive sexual and physical abuse by seven members of the Christian Brothers Order, including Br. Warren, at the Briscoe Memorial School for Boys in Kent Washington from 1940s through 1960s and at O'Dea High school. The school, now closed, was owned by the Archdiocese and run by the Order. Other men have come forward with stories of their own to support these allegations. | Seattle, WA | Source: R.E...v. Archbioship of Seattle..; King Cty; # 04-2-00112-9SEA; Seattle Times 1.08.04 | |
Warren | Chet J. | 1957 | P | Settled | Oblates of St. Francis de Sales | Accused of abusing more than 10 girls, in what Bishop Blair called "grievously sinful and criminal acts." Ritual abuse alleged. Settlements exceed $1.2M. Expelled from order in 1993. Barred from the parish and school by court order in Aug. 2006. Per 4/8Diocese status report, Order says Warren has been "dismissed from the clerical state." | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account-Pt. 2); Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo City Paper 4.29.04; Toledo Blade 2.20.05; Toledo Blade 3.14.05; Toledo Blade 8.29.06; Toledo Blade 9.01.06; Docese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 |
| Warren | Ronald James Anthony | 1962 ? | B | Sued | Franciscan | Three accusers filed a civil suit in 2004 naming "Friar Anthony James Warren" as an abuser in the Portland Archdiocese. Warren was forced to retire when the allegations surfaced. Settlement had been reached with one claimant when Archdiocesan bankruptcy froze the $350K settlement check. | Baker, OR | Source: The Oreganion 10.12.04; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.6.07 (Documents) |
| Watkins | Thomas F. | 1963 ? | P | Accused | Marianist | Placed on leave 4/02 after diocese received allegation that Watkins had proposed sex to an 18 year old seminary student 26 years before. Watkins denied the allegation. Ordained as Marianist but became diocesan priest 1996. Had been accused of sexual misconduct and had undergone psychological treatment before coming to Diocese in 1991. New allegation in 1995 involved adult. Granted indefinite medical leave of absence 6/02 after refusing counseling. | Raleigh, NC | Source: Associated Press 4.24.02; News & Observer 4.25.02; News & Observer 6.5.02; News & Observer 6.9.02 |
Weaver | Patrick | 1963 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Weaver was a "spiritual adviser" to Bishop Guilfoyle. Original accusation rec'd in 1966. Diocese did nothing except promote and transfer him. Arrested 1985 and 1986 and charged with sex crimes. Convicted and placed on probation. Abused at least 6 boys. Named in 1994 RICO lawsuit. Permanently suspended. All RICO claims settled 3/03. | Camden, NJ | Source: Courier Post 4.14.02; Star Ledger 4.29.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
| Weber | David | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Weber, a member of Bishop Pilla's "inner circle" was placed on leave in 4/02 because of past allegations that he sexually abused a 16 year old boy. His name was not released on public list until diocese was pressured by the press. He was one of severalpriests who asked a judge to block diocese from turning over past medical records to the prosecutor's office. Charges against Weber were investigated by a grand jury in 2002. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 4.12.02; Plain Dealer 4.26.02; Plain Dealer 5.05.02 |
| Weber | Francis J. | 1941 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 in 1959 per archdiocesan report. Died 1989. (DOB: 2/11/14). | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Webster | Wynn | D | Accused | Diocesan | Wynn, a deacon serving in Brewster and Twisp, was removed from ministry in 7/03 after allegations that he violated Church guidelines for ministers in their interactions with minors. Unspecified incident involved teenage girl. Police did interview the girl who made the allegations but decided to drop charges because Webster did not violate any criminal laws. Review board recommened his removal from diaconate. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 7.23.03; Associated Press 7.23.03 | |
| Weerts | Walter M. | 1960 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pled guilty in 1986 to abuse of 3 boys and was sentenced to 6 yrs in prison. Presentencing report says Weerts was sexually involved with boys for at least 18 yrs and officials knew of his problems. Served approx. 3 yrs. Was laicized during or shortly after release from prison. Diocese settled w/ 3 in 1987. 8 more claims settled 2004 for total of $1.2M. New suit filed 11/07. | Springfield, IL | Source: United Press International 4.24.86; San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87; Palm Beach Post 12.24.98; Palm Beach Post 1.10.99; State Journal Register 10.31.99; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 9.16.03; State Journal Register 9.17.03; State Journal-Register 2.03.04; Belleville News Democrat 7.22.04; State Journal-Register 7.22.04; Madison County Record 11.14.07 |
| Weger | Justin K. | 1952 | P | Accused | Crosier Fathers and Brothers | Weger and 7 other Crosiers were removed from public ministry 10/02 after past abuse of minors. Per summary report of Third Party Investigation of Crosier order, Weger, who was retired and living in Phoenix, would be living under restriction at a long-term care senior housing facility. Weger served in Minnesota from 1953 to 1972, in Indiana from 1973 to 1974 and in Phoenix and Tucson areas from 1974 to the present. May not have had privileges in Phoenix. Died 2005. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Arizona Republic 10.10.02; Star Tribune 10.10.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Crosier Fathers & Brothers Newsletter, Spring 2005 |
| Wehrle | William | 1950 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Archdiocesan files show Wehrle was accused of sexual abuse in Baltimore in the mid-1980s and removed from his parish. Wehrle worked in Baltimore from 1982-1985. He was in Pittsburgh Diocese per the 1988, 1990 and 1995 Catholic Directories. He died in 1995. Name was on Baltimore's 9/02 list of accused priests and religious. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| Weinheimer | William | P | Sued | Diocesan | In civil suit filed 2/08, man alleges that Weinheimer sexually abused him in 1954. Plaintiff has "love" letters that Weinheimer wrote to him at the time, beginning when the man was 9 yrs old. Petition claimed Diocese knew of other allegations against Weinheimer who died 1/20/86. Diocese is investigating the allegations. | St. Augustine, FL | Source: First Coast News 2.13.08; News4JAX 2.13.08; Florida Times-Union 2.13.08 | |
Weitensteiner | Joseph | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 2005 of abuse of 2 boys in 70s & 80s at Morning Star Boys Ranch. Resigned as head of Ranch in 4/06. Denied all the allegations. Reportedly took a lie detector test and passed. Results not officially been released because trials are pending as of 11/06. Named as a defendant in new suit filed 2/08 by 3 more former residents of the Ranch. Also accused of breaking a plate over a resident's head per 7/08 lawsuit. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman-Review 6.26.05; Spokesman-Review 6.28.05; Spokesman-Review 7.2.05; Spokesman-Review 7.8.05; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 8.25.05; Spokesman-Review 10.27.05; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 4.21.06; Inland Register 4.27.06; National Catholic Reporter 11.10.06; Spokesman-Review 1.04.07; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 2.15.08; Seattle Times 7.30.08 |
Weithman | Martin "Marty" V. | 1980 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Placed on leave 7/02 after allegation he molested a teenage boy over a 6-yr period in late 1980s. Weithman denied allegation and threatened to sue accuser. Case settled for $115K in 2002. Review board found allegations credible. In 2003 Weithman was told to ask for laicization or Bishop would ask Vatican to laicize without consent. Weithman did not consent until 2004. Laicized in 2005. | Columbus, OH | Source: Columbus Dispatch 7.28.02; Columbus Dispatch 7.30.02; Columbus Dispatch 10.10.02; Columbus Dispatch 1.30.03; Columbus Dispatch 2.3.03; Columbus Dispatch 1.28.04; Columbus Dispatch 2.19.05; Columbus Dispatch 1.18.06 |
| Weitz | Wilfred | 1936 | P | Sued | Benedictine | Accused of abuse of 1 from 1959-1961 per archdiocesan report. Died 1991. Named in at least 1 lawsuit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Welch | David P. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man filed a civil suit 2/04 alleging that he was sexually abused by Welch (spelled Walsh) for 3 years in early 1950s. At the time, Welch was in charge of St. Michael's High School (now closed). Welch, who died in 1986, was editor of the Diocese's newpaper & executor of Bishop Weldon's estate. Conflict in 2003-2004 that Welch, as executor, may have destroyed Diocesan personnel files relating to abuse accusations within the Diocese. 1 claim settled 8/04. | Springfield, MA | Source: Catholic Observer 10.5.03; Springfield Republican 2.9.04; Statement by Bishop Dupre n.d.; Springfield Republican 3.1.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04 | |
Welch | Leo | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least 2 boys between 1959-1961 in 2002 civil suit. while he was assigned to Immaculate Conception parish in Bellevue. He admitted abuse in 2002. Left active priesthood in 1965 without permission and became certified social worker in 1974. Fired in 2002. | Toledo, OH | Source: Associated Press 6.24.02; Associated Press 7.5.02; Associated Press 7.14.02; Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account); Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account-Pt 2); Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account--pt. 3); Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 2.17.05; Toledo Blade 7.31.05; Toledo Blade 7.15.07; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 |
Weldon (Bp) | Christopher J. | 1929 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Served as Bishop of Springfield from 1950-1977. Accused of having knowledge of many abusers in Diocese. Died in 1982. Sued in 2005. Accused of abuse of one boy from age 11-16. Plaintiff was abused by his uncle (Msgr. Page), several other priests, Bp.Weldon and another Bishop. Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder when suit filed. Diocese stated that it "found no basis of credibility to the claims." Claim NOT settled in 11/08 settlement. | Springfield, MA | Source: Springfield Republican 3.1.04; Statement by Bishop Dupre n.d.; Springfield Republican 8.3.04; Burnett v. Bishop of Springfield, MA Superior Court No. 05-0331(B) 3.29.05; Springfield Republican 3.31.05; Telegram & Gazette 3.31.05; Telegram & Gazette (AP) 3.31.05; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08; The Republican 12.3.08 |
| Wellinger | John W. | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Wellinger took a personal leave 6/95. Three months later a young man came forward to allege that Wellinger had abused him in 1989. Diocese Wellinger from active priesthood 3/03 when he failed to return from leave (for health purposes). Suit filed 2004. Claims included in Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Associated Press 2.04.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.05.04; Post-Gazette 7.05.04; Tribune-Review 7.07.04; KDKA 8.03.04; Post-Gazette 8.04.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 |
| Wells | Robert J. | 1958 | P | Accused | Redemptorist | Accused of abuse of a girl from age 10 to age 18. Girl notified Archdiocese in 1992, shortly after Wells died. His name not made public until 2004. The woman filed suit 12/05 and her claims were Included in 8/06 settlement with Archdiocese. | Anchorage, AK | Source: Anchorage Daily News 3.31.04; Anchorage Daily News 4.2.04; Peninsula Clarion 12.21.05; Anchorage Daily News 12.23.05; Anchorage Daily News 9.27.06 |
Welsh | Joseph L. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per docs released in 9/02, officials were warned in 1995(3?) and again in 2001 that Welsh had abused children in two parishes. He was promoted in 1997 anyway. One woman complained in 1993 that Welsh had raped her son. Another mom wrote to the archdiocese in 2001. Removed 2/02 & resigned 3/02 "as requested" after 3 brothers complained of abuse over 20 yr period. In seminary with 5 other known abusers. Last known to be living in Carver. | Boston, MA | Source: Patriot Ledger 2.20.02; Boston Globe 2.20.02; Patriot Ledger 2.21.02; Boston Herald 3.3.02; Boston Globe 9.13.02; Patriot Ledger 12.19.02; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
Welsh | Richard J. | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Welsh is shown on the Davenport Diocese's Creditors Committee website (in 2007) as having credible allegations against him. Name appears on 7/08 Diocesan Review Board list of clergy "credibly acused" of sexual abuse. Accused of abuse of 6 male minors,beginning in 1962. Died 1971. | Davenport, IA | Source: Davenport Diocese Creditors Committee Website 8.27.07; Quad-City Times 7.10.08; Hawk Eye 7.12.08; Quad-City Times 7.23.08 Assignments: Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; BA.org Concise Assignment Record |
Wempe | Michael Edwin | 1966 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 13 from 1972-1995 per archdiocesan report. Sued several times from 2002 to 2003. Original criminal charges dropped due to Supreme Court ruling.Re-arrested 2003. Convicted 1 count 2006. Sentenced to 3 yrs prison in May, 2006. Included in 12/06 $60 mil settlement re 22 priests which covers all of the cases involving molestations that occurred since Mahony was named head of the diocese in 1985. Released on parole 02/07. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; LA Times 6.27.03; Contra Costa Times (AP) 6.30.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; Tribune (AP) 8.17.04; National Catholic Reporter 3.18.05; Pasadena Star-News 11.20.05; BA.Org Official Catholic Directory Story re Wempe; LA Times 1.25.06; LA Times 2.23.06; KTLA 5.05.06; Desert Press 5.06.06; Contra Costa Times (AP) 7.29.06; LA Times 12.02.06; Ventura County Star 1.25.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Wendling | Louis E. | 1939 | P | Accused | Diocesan | One claim against Wendling is included in March 2008 $4.7 mil settlement with Debuque diocese re claims against 9 priests. One woman claimed she was abused by Wendling in 1947. Diocesan review board and Archbishop Hanus decided that allegation had not been substantiated. He died in 1969. | Dubuque, IA | Source: KCRG 4.10.08; G;pbe Gazette 4.10.08; Telegraph Herald 4.11.08 |
Weniger | Lawrence P. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of fondling several boys in mid-1960s at Sacred Heart School and Church in Luzerne . One accuser says he cannot believe that diocese did not know of Weniger's behavior. Weniger died in 1972. Then-Bishop Timlin admitted in 2002 that several allegations had been received after Weniger's death. | Scranton, PA | Source: Wilkes Barre Times Leader 7.9.06; Wilkes Barre Times Leader 7.30.06 Assignments: Times Leader 7.9.06 | |
| Wernet | Carl | < 1953 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 1992 a woman came forward to allege abuse as a child by Wernet. Her father had confronted Wernet and he admitted abuse. Diocese denied everything. She tacked up posters and 7 other women came forward. The 8 women filed suit in 9/03 alleging abuse between 1953-1967. Suit dismissed 2/97 on limitations issue. 21 more women (and men) came forward to allege abuse. Wernet's personnel filed destroyed when he died in 1980. At least one parent had complained to Diocese earlier. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 11.01.92; Plain Dealer 9.04.93; Plain Dealer 7.26.95; Plain Dealer 2.06.97; Cleveland Plain Dealer 3.11.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02 |
Weston | Michael Howard | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser in Chicago Archdiocesan Report of 3.23.06. Resigned 9.93. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3 |
Wetzler | Daniel | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Wetzler, who retired 7/02, was placed on leave 11/02 after allegation that he molested a boy in 1966. Wetzler denied charges and passed polygraph. Investigation by Church and former Spokane police detective determined that Wetzler was innocent. Article says that the youth had indeed been abused by a counselor but that Wetzler had never acted as a counselor. RETURNED TO ACTIVE STATUS 2/03. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman-Review 11.27.02; Yakima Herald Republic 11.28.02; Spokesman-Review 11.28.02; Spokesman-Review 2.22.03; Associated Press 2.23.03; Spokesman-Review 2.24.03; Inland Register 12.01.05; Spokesman Review 5.04.07 |
| Wheeler | William | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 1996 civil suit, two men alleged that they were fondled by Wheeler several times in the mid-1950s at an El Dorado children's home. Same suit alleges that another brother was molested by nun and that a 2nd priest fathered a child on their sister. Died 1994. | Wichita, KS | Source: Witchita Eagle 5.21.96 | |
| Whelan | Donald | < 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 2/26/04 suit of sexually abusing a boy in 1964-65, beginning at age 12. Alleged abuse occurred in the rectory of St. John Vianney in the Bronx and on overnight beach trips, and included anal penetration. The suit misspells the priest's name as Whalen. | New York, NY | Source: Complaint 2.26.04; Newsday 2.28.04 |
| Whelan | Stephen (Steve) | 1969 | P | Sued | Salesian | Civll suit filed 2003 by man alleging abuse by Whelan when he was a student at Salesian High School 1969-early 1970s. Still active as of 8/05. Civil trial started 7/7/06. On 7/19/06 jury awarded plaintiff $600,000. Whelan was removed from his position after the verdict and resides at the provincial house. CA Appeals Court upheld verdict 8/08. | Oakland, CA | Source: ABC 7, 3.23.05; SF Weekly 1.5.06; Contra Costa Times 7.8.06; Contra Costa Times 7.12.06; West County Times 7.11.06; San Francisco 9.22.05; ABC30 7.19.06; Contra Costa Times 7.24.06; Renew America 12.1.06; San Francisco Weekly 8.15.07; City of Angels 3.19.08; San Jose Mercury News 4.1.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Renew America 8.26.08 |
| White | Clark S. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | White was one of four priests removed from parish assignments 6/02 as result of the Zero-Tolerance policy resulting from the Dallas Bishops' Conference. He was pastor of St. Patrick's Church in Brasher Falls at time of his removal. Diocese said all four priests had substantiated allegations against them and all had been through some form of therapy. No other information found. | Ogdensburg, NY | Source: Press-Republican 7.2.02; Sun-Sentinel 7.3.03; Watertown Daily Times 1.6.04 |
| White | Cosmas | 1961 | P | Sued | Benedictine | Prior to 7/02, 1 man filed suit alleging that White abused him during the 1964-1965 school year at Mount Angel Seminary Prep School. White "retired" without privileges after suit filed. Suit settled "for a nominal amount of money" 2 months after it was filed. Per 9/04 articles, the Order cleared White of the molestation charges and he will be allowed to resume public Mass and prayer. Review board found no evidence to support the allegation | Portland, OR | Source: Statesman Journal 11.19.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; The Oregonian 9.04.04; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
White | Harold Robert | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued in 2005 & 2006. At least 29 men and women have filed suits alleging abused by White when they were young teenagers. Archdiocese allegedly knew about White's behavior as early as 1960s but continued to move him. White worked in 11 parishes over 33 years, was out of active ministry since 1993 and was laicized by Vatican in 2004. Died 11/14/06 in Cancun, Mexico. Not deposed prior to death. 10 suits settled 1/07. Others settled 7/08. Three more filed 7/08. | Denver, CO | Source: Denver Post 7.26.05; Denver Post 8.01.05; Denver Post 8.18.05; Denver Post 8.24.05; Aspen Times 8.04.05; Rocky Mountain News 9.08.05; Denver Post 9.21.05; CBS 4 1.19.06; Denver Post 2.04.06; Denver Post 5.28.06; Rocky Mountain News 6.01.06; Denver Post 11.02.06; Denver Post 11.14.06; Denver Post 11.16.06; Rocky Mountain News 11.17.06 Assignments: Catholic News Agency 7.1.08 (add'l article); Denver Post 7.2.08 (add'l article); Rocky Mountain News 7.2.08 (add'l article); Denver Post 7.3.08 (add'l article); Documents; BA.org Assignment Record |
| White | John J. "Jack" | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Close friend, business partner, and associate of Paul Shanley. Both White and Shanley were accused 9/03 of abuse of same boy in 1970s. White moved to Thailand in 2002 and died in 2004. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 2.25.04 |
White | Leroy E. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1991 of sexually touching a female minor. Also accused of touching several women. Sent for treatment out of state and returned to ministry. Reportedly retired 1994 and worked in Lansing diocese while in residence at parish there. Removed again in 2002 for the 1991 allegation. Restricted in 2004 by Vatican from working in Kalamazoo area. Retired in Lansing diocese. | Kalamazoo, MI | Source: Grand Rapids Press 6.20.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; ABC 12 4.26.04 |
| White | Louis | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man came forward in 2008 to allege that White, D. Zumaya & L. Hernandez had all three molested him between 1978-1982 when he was a minor and they were assigned to San Fernando Cathedral, White left ministry in 1988 and was laicized in 1988 or 1989. Archdiocese admitted that there had been previous allegations of an undefined nature against Whilte in the past and that it had been "handled" at that time. | San Antonio, TX | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of San Antonio 3.8.09; WOAI.com 3.9.09; KSAT 3.9.09; Houston Chronicle 3.10.09; WOAI 3.13.09 |
| White | Myles Patrick | 1968 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | White's abuse came to light in 1992 when he donated a video tape of parade to garage sale. The tape contained a 30 minute segment of White having sex w/ boy. When police arrested him, he was destroying pictures of boys. Sentenced to 4 yrs prison in 1993 in Illinois and similar sentence in Indiana. Released from prison in 1995. At least 4 suits settled by 11/95, including one where victim had killed himself 20 yrs after the abuse. | Joliet, IL | Source: Associated Press 7.29.92; Chicago Tribune (AP) 7.30.92; Chicago Sun-Times 7.30.92; Chicago Tribune 7.31.92; Associated Press 8.22.92; Chicago Tribune 12.10.92; Chicago Tribune 4.16.93; Chicago Tribune 5.10.93; Chicago Tribune 8.17.93; Chicago Tribune 12,01.94; Chicago Tribune 4.22.95; Herald News 5.05.02; The Herald News 2.15.06; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06; Chicago Sun-Times 4.11.06 Assignments: Herald News 5.17.06 (add'l article) |
White | Paul David | 1961 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled 1998. Accused of abuse of boy. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.31.02 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| White | William F. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 11 men have accused White of abuse between 1961 & 1993 when they were teens. Placed on leave in 1993. Diocese had complaints in 1979. In 1987 the Church received more complaints when family reported he had tried to molest 2 brothers on the night of their father's wake. | Buffalo, NY | Source: Buffalo News 3.08.94; Buffalo News 3.09.94; Buffalo News 3.11.94; Buffalo News 3.31.94; Buffalo News 5.29.94; Buffalo News 5.29.94; Buffalo News 4.02.02; USA Today 11.11.02 |
White | William T. | 1958 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man told archdiocese in 1997 he had been abused by White for 3 years in 1970s when he was high school student. White was working in Palm Beach, Florida when accusations made. He was allowed to continue working after evaluation until 2002. Accuser settled with archdiocese in 1998 for $100,000 | New York, NY | Source: Sun-Sentinel 4.24.06; Journal News 4.03.02 (in collection of articles); NY Post 4.12.02 (in collection of articles); Palm Beach Post 2.28.04; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02 |
Whiteley | John J. | 1967 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 1991 suit of abusing David Clohessy 1969-73 from about age 12. Abuse included touching the boy's genitals and lying on top of him during trips, some of them out-of-state. Allegedly abused others including Clohessy's brother Kevin, later a priest and himself accused of abuse. College chaplain from 1983; Army reserve chaplain by 1990; chancery job 1991; resigned and disappeared 1992. Case dismissed 1992 after MO Supreme Court decision on new SOL law. Reportedly now a flight attendant. | Jefferson City, MO | Source: Columbia Missourian 9.7.90; Rolla Daily News 8.2.91; Columbia Missourian 8.4.91; Columbia Daily Tribune 8.6.91; Columbia Missourian 9.6.91; Columbia Daily Tribune 9.6.91; Columbia Daily Tribune 9.12.91; Columbia Daily Tribune 9.19.91; Columbia Missourian 2.9.92; Columbia Daily Tribune 2.15.92; Columbia Missourian 2.17.92; Post-Dispatch 4.08.02; Post-Dispatch 5.12.02; NY Times 5.12.02; The Pitch 10.16.03 Assignments: Journal of Religion & Abuse 6.2 2004 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Whitten | Carlton E. | 1961 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Placed on leave 12/07 and moved from his residence at Bellarmine College Preparatory (San Jose) to Sacred Heart, the Jesuit center in Los Gatos while his order investigated "an alleged recent incident of improper touching involving a 17 yr old youth while on a pastoral assignment" in White Salmon, WA. Whitten is semi-retired and often filled in along the western coast states for priests on vacation or leave. Adult porn was also found on computer that Whitten used. | Yakima, WA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 12.21.07; Yakima Herald-Republic 12.22.07; San Jose Mercury News 12.22.07; White Salmon 1.02.08 |
| Wichmanowski | Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | One woman filed suit 2004 claiming that Wichmanowski molested her for a year, beginning when she was 12. He would give her wine and would have sex with her several times a week. Wichmanowski died in 1977. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 4.29.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 | |
Widera | Seigfried Francis | 1967 | P | Indicted | Diocesan | Indicted 2002. 33 felony accounts. Committed suicide in Mexico in 2003. Sent to work in Orange, CA. with knowledge of his abusive behavior. 9 Civil suits in CA and 3 in WI. Milwaukee cases claiming abuse from 1973-76 were dismissed on statute of limitations; upheld by Court of Appeals 8/06. Milwaukee Archdiocese settled with 9 Calif Plaintiffs for $16.65M 9/01/06. Court ordered files released 2/07. Church knew of his history of abuse from ordination. Another CA claimant settled w/ Milwaukee AD 3/09. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Long Beach Press Telegram 5.5.03; Mercury News (AP) 5.27.03; Herald Tribune 10.3.03; LA Times 1.11.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.29.04; Milwaukee Archdiocese List of Abusers 7.9.04; Orange County Weekly 7.9.04; LA Times 5.18.05; Orange County Register 5.18.05; LA Times 5.25.05; Grand Forks Herald 8.29.06; St. Paul Pioneer Press (AP) 8.30.06; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 9.1.06; LA Times 2.7.07; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.10.07 Assignments: Pioneer Press 7.11.07 (add'l article); Statement by Archbishop of Milwaukee 2.1.08; Orange County Weekly 3.4.05; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.3.09 |
Wieber | Raymond H. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of sexually abusing male teens. Lawsuit (later dropped) accusing Wieber of using alcohol and LSD in repeated and systematic sexual abuse in 1969-1970. He ran a popular youth program during the 1970s. Warnings about his character were noted in Wieber's personnel file even before his ordination but the Diocese made no efforts to supervise him. Wieber may even have been in therapy much earlier in his career. Died 1993. | Lafayette, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 2.16.97; Indianapolis Star 2.16.97; Indianapolis Star 2.17.97; Journal & Courier 2.1.04 |
Wiebler | William F. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accusations of abuse made to Church in 1970s-1980s. Retired 1991. Several suits pending. Some claims settled in Davenport's 2004 settlement. One mediated to $180K settlement. Bishop ordered him to Vianney Renewal center in 2002 but he left 2004. Refused to return. Laicized 5/06. 12 more plaintiffs filed suit 5/06. Also worked in Jackson MS diocese. Died 9/06. Diocese acknowledged total of 29 accusers. | Davenport, IA | Source: Quad-City Times 4.2.04; Des Moines Register 7.8.04; Post Dispatch 9.19.04; Des Moines Register 9.21.04; Des Mointes Register 7.26.05; Press Citizen (AP) 5.12.06; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.13.06; Courier 5.23.06; Gazette (AP) 10.4.06; Post Dispatch 10.4.06; Des Moines Register 10.12.06; Quad-City Times 10.15.06; Quad-City Times 11.12.06; Quad-City Times 11.26.06; Quad-City Times 4.8.07 Assignments: Iowa City Press-Citizen 2.11.08 (add'l article); Quad-City Times 7.10.08 (add'l article); Quad-City Times 7.18.08 (add'l article); BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 |
Wiejata | Sylwester | 1996 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 13 yr old girl in 2000. In treatment in 1999 and on leave by 2000. Laicized in 2002. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Wiggins | Charles W. | 1985 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed 2003. Accused of abuse. Name appears on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli on 11/16/06. Removed from ministry 2003; lives in Norwood, PA. Civil suit filed by one woman 6/09 alleged abuse in 1986 at St. Mark's high school. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Journal 1.28.03; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); News Journal 11.20.05; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; WDEL 6.26.09 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| Wilcox | Gordon | P | Sued | Diocesan | in 2004 suit against Donald Eagleson which was partially settled in 2005. Wilcox was named as an abuser of 1 male student in 1971 at Moreau High School in Hayward. Died Oct. 4, 1984. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: Press Democrat 7.21.06; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 | |
| Wild | David | 1953 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed 1992. Man filed civil suit same year which alleged that Wild fondled him in the church rectory at St. Bernard's Church in Oriska in 1966. Two more men had filed suits by 11/94. All three suits settled 12/94. Both 1993 and 2002 Catholic Directories refer to Wild as "retired." | Fargo, ND | Source: Minot Daily News 9.25.92; Bismark Tribune 8.29.93; Bismark Tribune 11.7.94; Bismark Tribune 1.1.95 |
| Wildeman | Richard J. | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 5/02 after admitting to Bishop that allegations that he fondled a 16 year old girl on several occasions over 20 years before were "substantially true." Had been serving in Haiti for 2 years; recalled to Evansville after woman notified the Diocese. Decided to leave the priesthood but did not applied for laicization. In 3/04 he was living in Nashville, TN. | Evansville, IN | Source: Associated Press 5.31.02; Associated Press 6.15.02; Associated Press 6.20.02; Beliefnet.com 6.02; Courier & Press 3.21.04 |
| Wilfort | Jeanne | N | Sued | Sisters of Holy Cross | Accused in 1999 of sexually abusing a nun, age 27, in the Winnipeg archdiocese 1978-79. Wilfort was then superior of the order's Western Canada Province. Abuse allegedly included digital penetration and was represented as therapeutic. Complainant had been recruited from the Manchester NH diocese during a retreat by Wilfort. The Vatican investigated the charges in 2000. Complainant filed suit in 2002, but when she died in 2004, the suit was dismissed. Other victims are alleged, ages unspecified. | Manchester, NH | Source: McDonald Affidavit 5.10.02; McDonald Affidavit 5.30.02; Globe and Mail 6.25.02; Union Leader 6.2.03; Union Leader 8.2.03; Dalmyn 4.6.04 | |
| Wilkuski | Leonard F. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Wilkuski resigned from parish and was placed on leave 5/02 after acknowledging an allegation of sexual misconduct which occurred "much earlier" in his ministry. No further information provided. | Saginaw, MI | Source: Grand Rapids Press 5.13.02; Associated Press 6.12.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03 |
| Willett | Robert | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Willett and 2 other priests accused of abuse in 1960s. Alleged victim settled with Diocese in 1999 for $41K. In 2003 she committed suicide. Family returned settlement and filed suit on her behalf, saying she didn't have capacity to enter into settlement, She had been hospitalized several times. Diocese said she was 18 and relationship was consenual. Powers denied all accusations. Died in 2001 or 2002. | Owensboro, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 11.7.03; Courier-Journal 11.8.03; Messinger-Inquirer 7.19.06 |
| Willett | Stanislas Kotska | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | In a 8/3/04 addition to a suit, accused of sexually abusing a girl at St. Vincent Orphanage in Louisville, beginning in 1938 when the girl was 6 years old and continuing until she was removed from the orphanage in 1943. Willett was mother superior of the orphanage 1940-44. Complainant also accused Rev. Herman J. Lammers and Sr. Frances Howard. | Louisville, KY | Source: Louisville Courier-Journal 8.4.04; Associated Press 8.4.04 | |
Williams | J. Kendrick | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Resigned 2002 after accusations by 3 altar boys that he abused them while part of Louisville Archdiocese. Accused of abuse of another altar boy while at Covington diocese. He was serving as Bishop in Lexington at time of resignation. Archdiocese later settled with the three men as part of a $25.7 million settlement with 243 plaintiffs. No criminal charges ever filed. He is not in public ministry. | Louisville, KY | Source: Louisville Courier Journal 5.22.02; Lexington Herald Leader 5.23.02; Louisville Courier Journal 5.23.02; Lexington Herald Leader 6.01.02; Lexington Herald Leader 6.07.02; Lexington Herald Leader 6.12.02; Louisville Courier Journal 6.12.02; Louisville Courier Journal 6.12.02; Louisville Courier Journal 6.12.02; Associated Press 6.25.02; Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Louisville Courier Journal 9.29.02; Lexington Herald Leader 12.12.02; Associated Press 6.17.03; Freedom from Religion Foundation 10.07.04 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
Williams | Joseph N. | 1969 ? | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Williams, who left the priesthood in 1979 and later became an attorney, was sentenced to life in prison w/o parole 12/30/08 on charges he raped an 8 yr old boy in 1992. Rape occurred at a nursing home where boy had gone to visit family. While a priest,Williams also served as chaplain at Lorain Catholic High School. Williams also sexually molested a 12 yr old boy for 3 yrs beginning in 1984. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 12.30.08; Plain Dealer 12.30.08; Chronicle-Telegram 12.31.08 |
Williams | Ronald R. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 6/02 of getting a male minor drunk and attempting to perform oral sex on the boy. Williams was suspended and, investigative files reveal, two other men then came forward to the prosecutor. One alleged similar abuse in 1979 at age 16. The other alleged Williams fondled his bottom at age 17 in 1984. No charges filed because statute of limitations had expired. Vatican permanently barred from ministry per 4/20/07 announcement. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 9.09.02; Detroit News 9.09.02; Detroit Free Press 10.19.02; WOOD 4.20.07; Detroit Free Press 4.20.07; Oakland Press 4.21.07 Assignments: Archdiocese of Detroit Press Release 9.08.02 |
Willis | Alfred | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse in 1970s. One suit settled 2004 for $170K. At least two suits pending 4/06. Placed on leave in 1980 and laicized in 1985. Named in new suit filed 3/07. Diocese fought to exclude conduct in prior abuse instances from pending trial on 2004 suit but judge allowed admission of the evidence 6/07. Willis previously settled with this plaintiff. Mistrial declared 6/07. New trial began 11/26/07. Another case settled 2/08 for $170,000. Appealed to VT Sup. Court. | Burlington, VT | Source: Burlington Free Press 4.07.04; Times Argus 4.02.06; Burlington Free Press 4.30.06; Burlington Free Press 03.20.07; Burlington Free Press 4.23.07; WCAX 6.01.07; Burlington Free Press 6.02.07; Burlington Free Press 6.12.07; WCAX 6.14.07; Burlington Free Press 6.15.07; Newsday 6.15.07; Times Argus 6.17.07; Rutland Herald 6.21.07; WVEC (AP) 6.22.07; Burlington Free Press 6.22.07 Assignments: Burlington Free Press 6.23.07 (add'l article); Times Argus 6.26.07 (add'l article); Rutland Herald 7.01.07 (add'l article); Burlington Free Press 10.06.07 (add'l article); Burlington Free Press 11.23.07 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record | |
| Wilson | Dozia | 1972 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Albany NY officials knew in 1976 about Wilson's relationships with young boys. Police ultimatum forced Diocese to transfer him to Boston after complaints about incident involving Wilson and young boys at a motel. Back to Albany in 1980 after Boston complaints .1 suit settled for $500K. 2nd suit filed. Placed on leave 1990 and "gave up his priesthood in 1993." | Albany, NY | Source: Troy Record 2.15.03; Excerpt from Brief filed in Ford v. Cardinal Law et al 7.21.03; Link to Boston Documents regarding Wilson; Albany Times Union 1.28.04; Albany Times Union 4.29.04; Troy Record 4.29.04; Capital News 9 5.31.04; Troy Record 6.25.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04; Capital News 9 9.21.04; Albany Times Union 9.24.04; Troy Record 10.5.04; Albany Times Union 11.17.04 |
| Wilson | James L. | 1990 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Personnel files released 12/02 show that Wilson was accused in 1993 of molesting a boy in 1991-1992. Wilson admitted the abuse and also alleged that youth was abused by another priest, Redmond Raux. The matter was settled in 1995 for $200K. Wilson was placed on sick leave in 1993 and laicized in 1998.. | Boston, MA | Source: Sr. Mulkerrin Memo to Fr. McCormack 1.21.93; Plaintiff's Attorney Letter to Diocese Attorney 12.8.94; Fr. William Murphy Memo to File 3.20.97; Memo from Msgr Lennon to Fr. Wm. Murphy 8.12.98; Boston Globe 12.12.02; Boston Herald 12.12.02; Union Leader 12.12.02 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Wilt | George | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman filed suit in 2004 alleging that in 1961, when she was 13, she was molested by Wilt when she went to him for counseling after she had been sexually abused by her father. Wilt denied all accusations. Diocese investigated and cleared him. Retiredin 2003 with restricted ministry; diocese said reasons had nothing to do with child sexual abuse. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 7.01.04; Pittsburgh Tribune Review 7.01.04; Post-Gazette 7.07.04; Tribune Review 7.07.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 |
Wilwerding | Albert | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Tommie Pierick and his priest uncle told Bishop Dingman in 1978 of abuse in late 1960s starting when boy was 12. Threats and gifts used; farmhouse a common venue. Diocese admits no record of 2 complaints. W removed 1981. T committed suicide 1985; W sentfor treatment again in same year. T's sister went to the diocese 1993. She went public 2002; other victims then surfaced. Diocese asked for defrocking 9/19/03. T's brother sued 2/25/04. W died 9/26/04. 1 civil suit filed 2006; settled 2007. | Des Moines, IA | Source: Des Moines Register 5.12.02; Des Moines Register 5.16.02; Des Moines Register 5.30.03; Channel 4000 9.19.03; Des Moines Register 9.20.03; Des Moines Register 2.26.04; Des Moines Register 10.3.04; Des Moines Register 1.18.06; Des Moines Register 8.24.07 Assignments: Des Moines Register 9.20.03 |
Winston | William L. | 1986 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of boy between 1999-2002. He was married Episcopal priest who became Catholic priest. Also accused of physically abusing his wife. Placed on leave by diocese in 2005 and has asked to be laicized. Sentenced to jail for 180 days 5/06. | Paterson, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 11.13.04; Star-Ledger 11.18.04; Daily Record 9.27.05; Daily Record 2.09.06; Daily Record 2.10.06; Star-Ledger 2.10.06; Asbury Park Press 2.10.06; Daily Record 5.12.06; Star Ledger 5.13.06 |
| Winterkorn | Robert J. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Allegations of abuse beginning about 1983. Assigned St. John the Evangelist Church. Bishop rquested resignation after Winterkorn admittied to a long-term sexual relationship with a female parishioner that began when she was a minor. No criminal charges filed. His privileges were removed. Still not laicized as of 4/02. | Rochester, NY | Source: Post Standard 9.30.93; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 4.22.02; Democrat and Chronicle 7.25.05 |
Wirks | Dennis T. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Wirks' name on list released by Cleveland Diocese in April 2002 of priests no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. Wirks is one of three priests who served at St. Josephs of Avon Lake who have been accused ofabuse. No further information has been located. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02 |
| Wise | Stephen | 1979 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 1 lawsuit filed 6/08 which alleged he molested one boy at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception over a 4 yr period in the late 1970s. Wise left priesthood in 1986 and later married. At least one claim included in 8/08 $10M settlement re 12 priests. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Statement by Kansas City-St Joseph Diocese 6.19.08; Kansas City Star 6.19.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08 |
Wishard | John W. | 1962 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1980. Oral copulation of child. 5 yr probation. Probation was terminated in 1982, the felony reduced to misdemeanor in 1991 and later dismissed. Served as police chaplain prior to dismissal in 2002. Named in archdiocesan report. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Wisniewski | David E. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Wisniewski was one of four priests removed from parish assignments 6/02 as result of the Zero-Tolerance policy resulting from the Dallas Bishops' Conference. Wisniewski was assoc. pastor for about two years at Notre Dame Church in Malone during the mid 1980s. Diocese said all four priests had substantiated allegations against them and all had been through some form of therapy. No other information found. | Ogdensburg, NY | Source: Press-Republican 7.2.02; Sun-Sentinel 7.3.03; Watertown Daily Times 1.6.04 |
Wisniewski | Thomas J. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of 3 yr relationship with a 15 yr old boy from 1983-1987. Placed on leave 2002 with restrictions. Restrictions increased 2004. Now his ministry is permanently restricted and he is living a supervised life. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Daily News 9.22.05; Philadelphin Inquirer 9.27.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Witczak | Edward Michael | 1960 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Per 1995 and 1996 articles, Witczak was charged with 2 counts of sexual exploitation by a therapist. A woman said he started a sexual relationship with her (she was in early 20s) after she went to him for counseling in 1991. He was sentenced to 30 daysin jail and 3 years probation after being convicted. Woman also filed civil suit and diocese placed him on leave. | Green Bay, WI | Source: Wisconsin State Journal 8.09.95; Wisconsin State Journal 8.10.95; Wisconsin State Journal 1.04.96; St. Paul Pioneer Press 1.04.96; Post Crescent 5.31.02; Capital Times 6.25.02 |
| Wolf | James C. | 1957 | P | Accused | Capuchin | Civil suit alleges Wolf, Jim Buser and Gale Leifeld molested a man while he was a student at a Capuchin run high school and after graduation. The plaintiff is now a counselor for men abused by clergy and claims his therapy in 1992 revealed flashbacks. Case tried in 1995. Jury decided it was not filed within statute of limitations. Two of priests admitted abusing other boys but not Plaintiff in this case. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 2.11.95; Detroit Free Press 2.14.95; Detroit Free Press 3.29.95 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Wolfe | Philip Mark | 1980 | P | Convicted | Franciscan | Convicted 1989 of abuse of 1 boy. 1 yr jail and 5 yrs probation. Committed suicide 1994. Named in Los Angeles Archdiocesan report with 3 accusers and incidents from 1975-1989. 1991 civil suit settled 1992. He was at St. Anthony Seminary. Man sued Franciscans of California in 2001 alleging that he was abused by Wolfe in 1982 in Portland, Oregon when Wolfe visited his family. Suit was settled in May 2002 for $10,000. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: New York Times 12.01.93; Undated letter--Independent Board of Inquiry re St. Anthony Seminary; 1993 Report on Investigation of St. Anthony's Seminary; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Wolk | Robert G. | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Wolk, Francis Pucci and Richard Zula accused of abuse of two brothers in the 1980s' Wolk began abusing both boys when they were 12. He was placed on leave in 1987 and indicted in 1988. Sentenced to jail (2 concurrent 5-10 yrs sentences.). Wolk is also suspected of abuse in Pennsylvania, Florida and Canada. Believe he was voluntarily laicized in 2003. Diocese also admitted settling a civil suit out of court. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: United Press International 10.11.88; United Press International 10.14.88; Associated Press 11.11.88; United Press International 4.03.90; USA Today 4.04.90; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.28.02; Miami New Times 4.17.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 6.15.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.28.04; Pittsburgh Tribune Review 9.28.05 | |
| Wolken | Gary P. | 1993 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 2002 of Abuse of boy over a 3 yr period beginning about 1997 when he was 5 yrs old. Sentenced to 15 yrs in prison. Trying for early release in 2006. Had abused another boy 25 yrs ago but not prosecuted. Sent for therapy. He was in therapy when he abused this plaintiff. Diocese asked Vatican to laicize him. Civil suit filed April 2004 and settled for $1.675 million dollars. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.28.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.05.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 12.17.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.01.03; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.15.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 4.21.04; Riverfront Times 6.16.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.18.04; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.26.04; Belleville News Democrat 8.27.04; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.15.06; Belleville News Democrat (AP) 8.15.06; Statement by Archdiocese of St. Louis in St. Louis Review 8.18.06 |
Wollmering | Bruce | 1967 | P | Accused | Benedictine | Name released to public 7.29.06. Accused in 2004 of two allegations of "sexual misconduct early in the 1980s" as reported by a former St. John's Abbey student. Currently retired and may have had his faculties permanently removed. Still living at St. John's under supervision as of 2007. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: St. Cloud Times 7.29.06; Star Tribune 8.02.06; St. Cloud Times 8.06.06; St. Cloud Times 8.10.06; St. Cloud Times 8.19.06; St. Cloud Times 8.24.06; The Record 9.7.06; St. Cloud Times 9.10.06; Star Tribune 9.15.06 |
| Wong | Terrence | P | Sued | Marianist | Accused in civil suit of abuse at St. Joseph High School in Alameda between 1967-1970. Died April 19, 1997. Not listed in 1989 Catholic Directory. | Oakland, CA | Source: Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 | |
Wood | Arthur L. | 1959 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Died in 1983 at age 59. Wood was named in at least 39 lawsuits filed in 2002 and 2003 alleging that he abused children. Only Louis E. Miller has more victims in Louisville. One person went to archdiocese after Wood's death with claim that Wood had abused him. The archdiocese paid this man $10,500 in 1995 and provided counseling. Many claims included in massive 6/03 settlement. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 5.1.02; Courier-Journal 5.9.02; Courier-Journal 5.10.02; Courier-Journal 5.11.02; Courier-Journal 5.17.02; Courier-Journal 5.18.02; Courier-Journal 5.22.02; Courier-Journal 6.8.02; Courier-Journal 6.15.02; Courier-Journal 6.27.02; Courier-Journal 7.31.02; Courier-Journal 8.23.02; Courier-Journal 9.2.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 9.29.02 Assignments: Courier-Journal 10.13.02 (add'l article); Courier-Journal 1.22.03 (add'l article); Courier-Journal 4.16.03 (add'l article); Associated Press 4.21.03 (add'l article); Courier-Journal 6.11.03 (add'l article); Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Wood | John J. | P | Sued | Jesuit | Wood was added as a defendant in existing litigation 10/07. He is accused of abuse in Chevak, Alaska. Wood is deceased. He served in rural Alaska for approximately 12 yrs. Claims included in 11/07 settlement with Jesuits. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Fairbanks News-Miner 11.3.07; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07 | |
| Wood | Robert W. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Wood was removed from his parish assignment in August 2003. He wrote in the parish bulletin that his removal was due to an alleged incident 16 yrs ago. Wood had previously served as parochia vicar at another parish for 13 years before being transferred to current assignment in 2001. No information provided as to victims or type of abuse. | Buffalo, NY | Source: Buffalo News 9.10.03; Buffalo News 9.11.03; Buffalo News 9.14.03 |
| Worczak | Paul F. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from ministry in 2003 after a victim came forward 3/03 to tell diocese officials that Worczak had molested him. Man says when he was 11 in 1971 Worczak touched him inappropriately and later kissed him. Worczak was assigned to Holy Family Church, Watertown at the time. Man met twice with Bishop. Diocese offered to pay for counseling (past or future) but refused to admit to liability, saying statute of limitations had passed. | Ogdensburg, NY | Source: Watertown Daily Times (NY) 7.2.03; Sun Sentinel 7.3.03; Watertown Daily Times 1.6.04 |
| Worm | Paul F. | 1988 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Worm was placed on leave in 8/06 for alleged misconduct. New administrator of church said parents and parishioners were assured that Worm's misconduct had nothing to do with pedophilia, but had no further comment on Worm's removal other than to say it was an internal matter. Letters sent home with school children. Active priest as of 11/07 | Little Rock, AR | Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette 8.23.06 |
| Worsley | James | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 8/02 article, Worsley was accused in 1993 of molesting a boy in his parish. Police investigated but no charges filed because statute of limitations had expired. Article says he was "defrocked." Unable to determine if he was actually laicized or if he left priesthood. | Boise, ID | Source: Per email from Diocese of Boise to SF; Idaho Statesman 8.11.02 |
| Woulfe | John J. | B | Sued | Marian | Sued 2002 by a man alleging sexual abuse by Woulfe and Rev. William A. Christensen at Chaminade Prep in St. Louis, when the boy was age 15-17. On appeal, the MO Supreme Court reversed an earlier decision and ruled that repressed memories were admissableand the suit was not time-barred. The abuse is alleged to have included oral sex, anal sodomy, and the viewing of pornography. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.11.02; St. Louis Daily Record 6.02.05; Missouri Lawyers Weekly 6.6.05; Kansas City Star (AP) 8.08.05; Missouri Supreme Court Ruling 6.13.06; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 9.06.07 | |
| Wurtz | Camillus | 1953 | P | Accused | OSB | In 2004 man complained to Abbot at St. Benedict's Abbey that Wurtz had molested him when he was a boarding student at Maur Hill-Mount Academy during the 1960s. Abbot left Wurtz in his job until Review Board decided that the behavior did amount to sexual misconduct with a minor and recommened that Abbot remove Wurtz from his duties. This was done 2/04. Still priest at St. Benedict's Abbey in Atchison as of 2/06 website post. | Kansas City, KS | Source: Atchison (KS) Daily Globe 2.5.04 |
| Wyrsch | Louis | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Diocese announced 12/07 that it had recently received a credible allegation against Wyrsch involving abuse of a minor approximately 40 yrs before. He worked in Poplar Bluff and Joplin before taking leaving in 1969. He returned as a chaplain at SW Missouri State College in 1970. Wyrsch left active ministry again in 1973, was laicized in 1989, and died in 1997 | Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO | Source: Springfield News-Leader 12.30.07; Springfield News-Leader 1.1.08 Assignments: KY3.com 12.28.07 |
Wysocki | James R. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 2003 after review of old allegation of sexual misconduct involving a minor. When allegation first raised, officials didn't have enough info to proceed. It is now deemed "substantive" after further investigation. Allegation is at least15yrs old and incident is said to have occurred just after Wysocki's 1967 ordination. 2nd allegation of abuse in early 1970s of teenage youth was made in 2004. Vatican ordered church trial. Vatican permanently barred from ministry per 4/20/07 announcement | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 2.03.03; Port Huron Times Herald (MI) 2.7.03; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Detroit Free Press 6.18.03; Detroit Free Press 1.12.04; Detroit News 1.12.04; Port Huron Times Herald 1.17.04; Port Huron Times Herald 3.08.04; Detroit Free Press 8.13.04; WOOD 4.20.07; Detroit Free Press 4.20.07; Times Herald [Marine City MI] 4.21.07; Oakland Press 4.21.07 |
| Wysolmerski | Benjamin | 1950 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least 2 girls in 1950s and 1970s. At least one claim settled for undisclosed sum in 1997. Woman alleged he raped her in 1960s when she was student and again in 1970s when she was married. One Plaintiff said she identified multipleother victims. Died in 1994. Allegations against Wysolmerski mentioned at 8/08 trial against Edward Paquette and Diocese. | Burlington, VT | Source: Burlington Free Press 4.27.02; Burlington Free Press 4.20.06; Burlington Free Press 4.30.06; Burlington Free Press 8.19.08 |
Wyzgoski | Robert | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002 as "retired." Accused of abuse of teenage girls in 1960s. Parents were complaining of his behavior as early as 1973. Named in civil suit in 2004. In 2005 the Vatican upheld Cardinal Maida's decision to permanently remove him from pastoral duties. Died of heart attack Jan. 2007. | Detroit, MI | Source: Arch. of Detroit News Release 6.30.02; Detroit News 6.28.02; Detroit Free Press 6.28.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Associated Press 5.27.05; Detroit Free Press 1.03.07 |
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