Fr. Edward Theodore Olszewski

Ordained: 1960
Status: Convicted

Died: 04/25/2025
Diocese: Archdiocese of Detroit MI

Ordained in 1960 for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Transferred in 1976 to the Archdiocese of Miami where he was incardinated in 1981. Accused of sodomizing his foster son starting when the boy was age 11. Found guilty by jury 12/18/2002 of indecent liberties with a minor, innocent of sodomy charges; sentenced 1/30/2003 to three years probation. New trial denied 3/13/2003. Civil suit filed 12/22/2003 in FL alleging abuse there. Conviction reversed 12/8/2005 by MI Supreme Court: Olszewski "was deprived of an impartial jury." Prosecutor did not retry because his sentence was mostly served. Removed from MI and FL sex-offender registries. Ministry continued to be restricted. Included on the Detroit archdiocese's 6/10/2019 list of credibly accused. Olszewski died 4/25/2025.