Database of Publicly Accused

Extern priest from the Philippines. Alson known as Henry. Accused in a 1984 lawsuit, with six other priests, of the sexual abuse of girl, beginning when she was 16 years old in 1980­-1982. The girl became pregnant by one of the priests (not Cabaong). Cabaong is said to have helped secretly send the girl to the Philippines for the pregnancy and birth. The accused priests reportedly fled the country (with support from the Archdiocese) after the suit was filed. Cabaong resurfaced in Montana and was assigned in 7/1985 to a parish in Bozeman. He was incardinated in 1990 and died 8/17/1997. The claims resolved in a 2007 settlement.

Worked in CA, AZ, the Philippines and in the Archdiocese of Hermosillo in Guaymas, Sonora Mexico. Accused in 2002 of abusing two young girls, who were cousins, 1981-1985. The abuse of one of the girls began when she was age 4; Cabot had helped her family adopt her when she was an infant. Removed from public ministry in 2002. The cousins filed a civil suit in 2003. Settlement announced in 8/2006. Cabot "may be" the perpetrator in an 8/2008 civil suit. Plaintiffs uncertain. (See additional information in two suits filed in Fall 2009.) Personnel file released in 5/2012. Name included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/2019, where he worked 1956-1957. Died in 2019. Included in 8/2021 on the Fresno diocese's list of credibly accused.

Accused of abuse at St. Catherine of Siena in Martinez 1964-1965. Absent on sick leave 1987-1991. Removed from ministry/retired 6/30/1991. Named publicly in 2004 at one of the Diocese's apology services. Died 3/3/1996. Included on the Diocese's list in 2019.

From the Diocese of Medellin in Colombia. Arrived in Brooklyn in 12/2012; worked in Brooklyn and Queens parishes until 6/2017, returned to Colombia. Reportedly in 10/2018, the Diocese quietly removed Cadavid in 6/2017 after learning that, prior to his arrival in Brooklyn, he was accused of molesting at least four boys. Allegations in Colombia began in 2005, when Cadavid was director of a school. He was moved among churches, transferred when new allegations emerged. One accuser said Cadavid paid him 88 million pesos (about $46k) in 2009 to silence him. There are at least six known accusers. Medellin Bishop Tobon gave permission in 11/2012 for Cadavid's transfer to Brooklyn. In 3/2018 Tobon denied knowing that Cadavid was in the U.S. The Brooklyn diocese didn't inform parishioners for 10 months about Cadavid's history of alleged abuse.

One of 21 priests placed on administrative leave by the Philadelphia archdiocese 3/7/11 pending investigation of credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. Last assignment was as parochial vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Richboro. In 5/12, archdiocese found allegations of violation of Standards of Ministerial Behavior to be substantiated. Found unsuitable for ministry.

Archdiocese received notice on 1/21/1975 that Caffoe sexually abused altar boys at his first parish. Faculty had been concerned during his seminary training at St. John's in Camarillo. File summaries indicate at least 15 victims. Accused in every parish, including St. Callistus in what later became the Orange diocese. Removed after his therapist reported to authorities on 5/8/1991. Treated at St. Luke's Institute 1991-1992. Laicized in 1/2006. Settlement 7/14/2007. Died in 2009. Personnel files released 1/2013.

Accused of abuse of at least three boys, who were students at Cheverus High School, between 1950 and 1960, per documents released by Maine AG in 2005. Died 2/5/1986. Included on the Northeast Province Jesuits list of credibly accused 1/15/2019, which notes incidents reported in 2002 of abuse 1955-1956. Included on the Detroit archdiocese's list 6/10/2019.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 2/22/2019 list. It notes one allegation received, of abuse of a girl, occurring in 1973. Retired in 1994. Died 1/3/2015.

Taught in PA schools, pastor of PA and WV parishes, taught at St. Francis University in Loretto PA for 20 years, VP there 1976-83. Retired to Franciscan retirement facility in Frederick County VA. Arrested 7/26/17, charged with taking indecent liberties with a child by a person in a custodial or supervisory relationship. Complaint was said to have first been filed in 2003 of abuse by Cain of a 15-year-old girl, at her home in Fairfax. First reported in 2004, later withdrawn, reopened in 5/17. Cain died 5/12/18.

Died in 1984. The Archdiocese announced on its website 10/27/2014 that Cain was accused decades after his death of having sexually abused minors, and that the Archdiocesan Board of Review found the allegations to be credible. Cain worked in Pontiac, Monroe, Mt. Clemens, Detroit, and from 1960-1984 in Livonia. Included on the Archdiocese's list of credibly accused 6/10/2019.

Accused of abuse occurring 1971-1973. In 2004 the Los Angeles archdiocese counted one accuser. Added to the Stockton diocese's list in 11/2020, which notes that he was assigned to Sacred Heart in Patterson 1980-1982, Catholic Charities 1982-1986 and Central Catholic High School 1981-1986. Left the order in 2001. Included on the Vincentians list of credibly accused.

Pleaded guilty in 4/1992 to sodomizing a 16-year-old boy on 3/7/1992. Calabrese plied the boy with alcohol before the abusing him in the rectory of St. Mary Parish in Poughkeepsie. In 10/1992 he was sentenced to 90 days in jail, five years probation, and one year of treatment. He had previously been transferred twice because of allegations involving youths, and was nonetheless put in charge of youth programs at St. Mary's. A civil lawsuit was filed in 1993. Calabrese was living in New Mexico as of 2003, listed in Official Catholic Directory as on "leave of absence." He was laicized in 2005. Included on the Archdiocese's 4/26/2019 list of credibly accused. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing child, age 13-14, at Blessed Sacrament in West Brighton in 1989-1990. Accused in a 12/2019 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a boy, age 13, prior to ordination, in the showers at St. Joseph's Seminary; another person allegedly attempted a sex act on the boy at the same time.

Removed from ministry in 2003 after credible allegation of abuse, likely in the 1970s, before ordination. Name first appeared on list released by Bishop Saltarelli of Wilmington, DE 11/16/2006. Began working in the Wilmington diocese in 1997. Was working as field supervisor for Penn State Univ's Center for Survey Research until name released. Also worked for PA Department of Corrections. The Wilmington diocese released personnel files in 2/2012. Name included on on New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/02/2018. Removed from the archdiocesan payroll as ordered by the judge in bankruptcy in 5/2020. Medical benefits reinstated by the same judge after Calamari complained. Accused along with Rev. Michael Fraser in a 6/2019 lawsuit of abuse of a boy beginning in the late 1970s. Calamari denied the claim but reportedly admitted to "sin" with a teen prior to priesthood. Settlement in 2018 with a man claiming abuse about ages 7-14 in about 1975-1982 by Calamari, who was the man's father's cousin.

Permanent Deacon. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese on its list 3/19/2019. In 2018 the Diocese received an allegation that Caldwell sexually abused a girl in 1981. He was removed from ministry.

Ordained for the Beaumont TX diocese. HIs personnel file says he should never have been ordained. Raped a 15-year-old boy in 1969. Served as a US Navy chaplain in the mid-1970s. Transferred to the Yakima diocese in 11/1976; continued to abuse. Faculties revoked in Yakima in about 1986. At least one claim against the Beaumont diocese settled in 1998. Suit filed in WA in 1988 against Calhoun and R. Scully, settled in 1994. At least three known victims in the 1980s in WA. Also worked in Seattle; on its Tribunal 1987-1988. May have gone on to live in TX. A 10/2011 suit in WA settled in 12/2012 for $50K; a  5/2013 suit settled in 2/2014 for $75K. Included on the Seattle archdiocese's 1/15/2016. Name reversed at times in the Official Catholic Directory, as "Calhoun Dale." On the Beaumont diocese's list 1/31/2019. On Yakima's list 7/9/2019.

Permanently removed from ministry in 3/1993. Died 5/26/1996. Believed to have abused several youths. One man said he was forced to "lure sex partners" from a local park for Calhoun and another priest 1981-1983. He also claimed Calhoun was part of a homosexual ring of abusive priests. Named as abuser in a 7/1994 civil suit. Another suit said he covered up abuse by Fr. Robert Vonnahmen. On diocese's list 12/19/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes nine "reported survivors."

Suspended in 1994 due to accusations of sexual molestation of two 15-year-old boys in 1976. Sent to treatment; deemed "no significant risk" and allowed to return to assignment at Holy Angels Parish in 1995. Removed again 6/2002 after Dallas Bishops Conference. Sued in 2004. Included in 2003 on the Chicago archdiocese list of accused priests. Reportedly was teaching sex ed in a parish school by 2004. Canonical court trial pending in 9/2005. Laicization announced 10/27/2009. Personnel file released in 11/2014; one man said at the time that Calicott abused him when he was a 12-year-old altar boy at St. Ailbe's on the South Side in the 1970s. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes seven "reported survivors," of abuse 1976-2002. Died 5/14/2024. One of of four priests accused by seven plaintiffs in new lawsuits filed in 10/2026 of sexually abusing them as children at children at Holy Angels Parish and School in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. Calicott replaced accuseed priest, George Clements, at Holy Angels in 1991.

Personnel files released in 12/2002. Accused of sexual advances in 1983 toward a 17-year-old boy in a rectory bedroom of a Lawrence MA parish. Matter settled. The same youth accused Rev. Alfred M. Murphy O.S.A., assigned to the same parish, of repeatedly sexually abusing him a few months later during a cross-country trip. Callaghan was accused also of sexually harassing a 22-year-old male employee of the MA parish. Settled in 1993 for $17K. Transferred in the late 1980s or early 1990s to Augustinian headquarters in PA, then to a nursing home due to Alzheimers disease. Died 12/24/2008. Name omitted from the 2011 Boston AD database because he was an order priest.

Monsignor. First named publicly as accused by the Diocese on its list 2/15/2019. He was one of three priests reported to the Diocese by three nuns in 1996 as having molested boys at a Brooklyn parish in the mid-1970s. Callahan died 12/15/2003.

Per the Archdiocese, abuse was first reported in 1971. Would take boys to a cabin in VA. Removed from ministry in 1971. Criminally convicted but apparently did not serve prison time. Laicized in 1977. Died in 1996. At least one claim against Callahan was included in a $1.3M settlement with 16 men who alleged abuse 1962-1982. Included on the  Archdiocese's list 10/15/2018.

Named publicly as accused in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. Sued in 1978 for an affair with a neighbor's wife. Went on leave of absence, never returned to ministry. Married. Report in 1988 to the Archdiocese that Callahan sexually abused a boy, ages 11-18, from 1967-1974. The abuse was said to have included rape and involved alcohol. It occurred in many places, including during overnights at the rectories of St. Rita's in Baltimore and Christ the King in Edgemere. The alleged victim said he was sure others knew about it. A priest assigned to St. Rita's with Callahan 1970-1972 said "Callahan was close to many young people, including the victim and his family" and that he knew Callahan "had kids in his room." Callahan was laicized in 2017. He died 11/22/2019. A second person came forward with allegations after the release of the 2023 AG Report, claiming Callahan sexual abused him as a boy. Added in 12/2024 to the Baltimore archdiocese's list.

Died in 1/2013. Named publicly as accused by the Archdiocese of Hartford on its list in 5/2024.

Worked in San Francisco, Spokane, Great Falls, Boise City, Baker, Seattle, Gallup, Tucson, and Portland OR dioceses. Gallup and Tucson assignments in 1962-1968 were in the CA province, not his home OR province. As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claim filed in the bankruptcy, and who have not denied the allegation. Callan's name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him. Died 4/19/1991. On Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes alleged abuse 1950-1953, reported in 2009. Added in 7/2023 to the Gallup diocese's list of credibly accused.

Included on a 6/2002 list of 15 priests with ties to the Tucson diocese who are alleged to have sexually abused minors. Allegation reportedly was received in 6/2002. Callanan  reportedly died in 1975.

From Colombia. Named as accused on the archdiocese's list 11/6/2018. Assigned to St. John Neumann 1998-1999, St. Marguerite d'Youville 1998-1999 and Prince of Peace in 1999. Laicized in 2004. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report, which shows multiple teenage and young male victims. Sent to therapy while a seminarian after offering a male parishioner a back massage. Accused of putting his hand down the front of a teenage boy's shirt and squeezing his neck or chest, in the sanctuary behind the altar at St. Marguerite in Lawrenceville, between 1999-1998. Ordered to continue therapy. Sent in Spring 2002 to St. Louis for evaluation due to concerns about boundary violations with a boy, age 17. Removed as pastor of Prince of Peace, placed on leave. One teenage boy complained that Calle-Perez touched him inappropriately during confession. Another said the priest tried to grab his penis while they were swimming. Another accuser said the priest grabbed his crotch while arm wrestling. On one occasion Calle-Perez allegedly took some boys to dinner and a movie, then to his apartment where he gave the boys alcohol then refused to take them home. In 11/2013  a man alleged oral rape by Calle-Perez in 1995, when the man was 15. No prosecution due to the statute of limitations. 

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 10/19 of abuse of a Jesuit College Prep student in the early 1980s. The plaintiff also claimed abuse by former Jesuit Prep president Rev. Patrick Koch. Callery was the boy's teacher and wrestling coach. The abuse is said to have occurred in a hotel room during a team trip to a match. In 10/19 Callery was living and working at Manresa House of Retreats in Convent, LA. The Jesuits stated that Callery would be suspended from public ministry "until this matter is resolved." Another former Prep student joined a suit filed in in 8/19 against the school and diocese, alleging abuse there by Callory and Rev. Vincent Malatesta. It settled in 3/22.

Priest of the Cork and Ross, Ireland, ordained in 1964. Assigned 1964-1966 to St. Joseph Parish in Augusta, GA. Appears to have left the U.S. in or around 1966. Returned to Ireland, where he spent the remainder of his priesthood. Pleaded guilty in 2012 at the Central Criminal Court to attempted rape and three counts of indecent assault of a girl and one count of indecent assault of a boy; sentenced to 8 years in prison with 3 years suspended. Pleaded guilty in 2/2015 at Cork Circuit Criminal Court to one count of indecent assault of a young girl. Pleaded guilty in 4/2015 to sexually assaulting a girl age 7 in West Cork in 1989, digitally penetrating her while he heard her first confession; sentenced to three years in jail, with the final year suspended. Pleaded guilty in 3/2018 to digitally penetrating a little girl in the late 1980s while hearing her first confession; received a suspended sentence because of his age. Received a suspended sentence in 4/2018 of 18 months for digitally penetrating three girls, 6 to 12 years of age, in 1974-1978, two of them during first confession.

First named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's list 11/2/2018. Allegation noted to have been received in 1917, of abuse in the late 1910s. Removed from ministry in 1917. Assignments included Sacred Heart of Jesus in Cameron, St. George in Baton Rouge, St. Joseph's in Grosse-Tete and St. Leon in Leonville. Died in 11/1955. On the Baton Rouge diocese's list in early 2019 as he worked in the territory in the New Orleans archdiocese which later became the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

First named publicly as credibly accused by the Archdiocese on its 10/12/2018 list. Noted to have two victims, incidents occurring in 1978 and 1980. Cambron resigned from the priesthood in 1985.

Ordained for the Archdiocese of Arequipa, Peru. Extern priest in Baton Rouge. Report to the Diocese 5/18/2000 of abuse in the early 1980s, while assigned to St. Joseph Cathedral. Camenzuli left the diocese in 1985 and died in 1998. Included on the Baton Rouge diocese's list in 2019. Named in a lawsuit(s) sometime between 6/2024 and 1/2026.

Named publicly as accused by the Diocese on its list 9/5/2019. It notes a single, substantiated allegation. Cameron died in 2015.

Accused of abusing three brothers in the late 1960s-early 1970s, including on a trip to California. Permanently suspended in 1993 after refusing a psychiatric evaluation after allegations of sexual abuse were made. Two of the three brothers sued him in 1994. The statute of limitations stopped legal action and the case was dismissed in 2002 after several appeals. Name included on the Archdiocese's list 2/13/2019 (name misspelled Campanlonga).

Ordained for the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in 1942. Per the Burlington Diocese on its list of credibly accused in 8/2019, Campbell arrived in the Burlington diocese in 7/1962, was suspended in in 1965 and returned to his order. Left the priesthood, married in 1968. (The list shows Campbell as having been ordained for the Paracletes, which is contradicted by a news report in 1942, and the Official Catholic Directory. James J. not found in the Directories as in MN. He was, however, with his order in Essex NY prior to his arrival in VT.)

Ordained for the Diocese of Springfield IL. U.S. Army Chaplain 1963-1977. Resigned from the Army when confronted with "a moral problem with boys/young men." The Diocese was informed in 1/1978, yet assigned Campbell as a parish pastor. Named pastor of another parish in 1979, where allegations surfaced in 1/1980. Admitted in 12/1981 to the sexual abuse of a girl. Reassigned. Worked 1982-1985 at St. Maurice in Morrisonville where he abused 26 children. Arrested in 1985 for abuse of boys, ages 11-15. Owned child pornography. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 14 years in prison. Released in 1992. Bishop requested laicization in 1989 but was denied by CDF prefect Cardinal Ratzinger because Campbell did not agree. He later agreed and was laicized, possibly in 1992. Died 12/2/2002. At least one civil suit settled in a 2004 mass settlement. Six more victims from the 1970s and early 1980s settled with the Diocese in 1/2007 for $625K. Included on the Diocese's list 11/29/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes reports that Campbell sexually abused 33 children in the diocese.

Head of the English department at St. Vincent University when placed on leave in 2002. A woman filed suit in 5/03 alleging Campbell and two other priests abused her 16-year-old son at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe 1980-82. Claims against Campbell were dismissed in 5/04, but son had filed individual suit in 2/04. Both suits settled.

Held a Masters of Divinity from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, and an MA in counseling psychology from Loyola University in Chicago. Assigned to a Diocese of Providence parish and Rhode Island Medical Center 7/1975 -11/1977. Also assigned in OH, Bogota Colombia, IL, the Marshall Islands, and PA. In 1994 the Providence Diocese received a report that Campbell sexually abused a boy, age 15, multiple times 1975-1976 at St. Joseph's in Warwick RI, at a Narragansett hotel, and in a hotel near Youngstown OH. No action. Placed on leave by his Order in 2002; he had been living in Center Valley PA. The Order told Providence that there were other complaints filed against Campbell while he was in IL. Indicted in 9/2003. Convicted in 12/2004 of the abuse of two teenagers, one a girl, in Uxbridge MA 1975-1978. Sentenced in 1/2005 to 90 days in a house of corrections and 10 years' probation, and to register as a sex offender. Laicization announced in 3/2005. Included on the Diocese of Rockford's list 11/14/2018. Died in 2007. On the Providence diocese's list 7/1/2019 of credibly accused. Also included on the the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart USA list of credibly accused. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. Included in the 3/4/2026 RI Attorney General's Report, which notes that the victim who came forward in 1994 told the Providence diocese's investigator in 2002 that he believed that Campbell had also abused two brothers around the time of his abuse, one of whom later died by suicide.

"Jack." Order paid $185K in 2003 to a former student who alleged abuse by Campbell in the early 1970s in "therapy sessions." Officials said this was the 13th man to bring credible allegations but the first to make allegations public. Not all were minors. Over $575K in settlements and medicals paid in 14-year period. Removed from contact with children in 1987, from public ministry in 1989, and lost priestly faculties in 1993. Order moved him to Denver in 1991. Died 4/10/2009. New suit filed in 6/2012 against the Order and Gonzaga Prep. On Province's list 12/7/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Removed from ministry in 3/2002. Admitted to having "inappropriately touched" a 17-year-old boy about 13 years previously. At some point after the abuse, Campbell confessed to the Archdiocese. He was sent for treatment and reassigned. Included on the Archdiocese's 7/26/2019 list of credibly accused.

Worked in the Archdioceses of Baltimore, Chicago, New York, and Louisville, and the Dioceses of Tucson,  Columbus, San Diego, Covington, Monterey-Fresno, Reno, and Orange. A lawsuit filed in Fresno County CA in 2003 or 2004 claimed Campbell abused 1956-1959, before the Diocese of Monterey was created. Included on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/2018, which notes a report in 2010 of incidents 1956-1959 and 1978-1980, and Campbell's death year as 1982. Included on the Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018, with Campbell's death year as 1986, and noting that an allegation was established in 2007. On the Reno diocese's list 4/5/2019, where he was assigned 1959-1976; the Reno list shows Campbell's death year as 1988. Per Monterey Bishop Ryan, Campbell died in 1986. On the Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/2019. On the Columbus diocese's list 12/3/2019. Included on the Covington diocese's list 7/31/2020 with his death date as 9/22/86; the Official Catholic Directory confirms this date. Included in 8/2021 on the Fresno diocese's list of credibly accused. On the Dominicans Holy Name Province list in 10/26/2021. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. Included in 3/2024 on the Diocese of Tucson's list, where he was assigned 1958-1959.

Monsignor. From Ireland, where he was ordained in 1921. Arrived in the U.S. shortly after ordination. Per his obituary, Campbell was assigned to Church of the Nativity in Buffalo 1921-1923, then to St. John's in Lockport. Pastor 1930-1947 of St. Anthony's in Lockport, pastor of St. Peter's in Lewiston 1947-1957, pastor of Our Lady of the Angels in Olean 1957 until his death 3/13/1970. Accused in a 2020 lawsuit(s) filed under the NY Child Victims Act.

Msgr. Campbell retired from Saint Maximilian Kolbe, West Chester, in 2007 and moved into a private residence. In 12/11, he "self-reported sexual abuse of a minor" approximately 40 years previously. Placed on leave. On 5/20/12, the archdiocese announced it had found him not suitable for ministry. Campbell accepted a supervised life of prayer and penance. Died 2/13/16.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019, which notes allegation(s) received in 2010 of sexual abuse in 1955. Campbell appears to have spent his career in Kingston, Jamaica. He died in 1977. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese in the database, where the Province is based.)

Added in 2/2023 to the Jesuits' Southern and Central Province's list of credibly accused. Campbell was a St. Louis University faculty member in the late 1950s. Abuse estimated to have occurred during 1955-1959. Per his obituary, Campbell taught at St. Louis University High School, SLU's Parks College in Cahokia and Marquette University. He was a member of the Province's Mission Band, preaching at retreats in the 1940s, and for eight years an Air Force chaplain. He died in 1986.

Accused in a lawsuit filed 3/22/2022 of sexually abusing a girl from about 1960-1966, beginning when she was age 10 and a student at St. Mary's in Long Island City, NY. Campbell was the parish pastor. Per the suit, the abuse began when the girl's father was terminally ill and Campbell was providing spiritual guidance and financial support to her mother. The plaintiff alleges that the nuns and, housekeeper and other priests at the parish knew she was spending inordinate amounts of time with Campbell and enabled it. Further, she told a priest in confession during her freshman year of high school about the abuse, and his response was that she was shameful to lie about Campbell and that she would go to hell. Campbell remained at St. Mary's until his death in 1968.

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list in 1/2022, which notes a credible allegation of the sexual abuse of a minor occurring in the 1960s, reported in 2021. Educator, writer and editor of America Magazine. Died in 12/1988.

Removed from assignment at Aurora Central Catholic High School in 2/2000 due to an "ongoing and public relationship ...with a junior girl." Admitted to some "physical contact." Sent for evaluation and treatment, then assigned to a new parish. Arrested in 12/2002 after an 18-year-old girl alleged he sexually abused her at age 14 when he was assistant principal and spiritual director at her school. Placed on leave. Indicted again in 10/2003 on charges that he molested another girl 1999-2000 in a different county. Pleaded guilty in 2004. Sentenced to 8 years (4 for each girl). Two civil suits filed in 2004; settled in 5/2007 for $2.2M. At least one more credible accuser. Laicized in 6/2005. Released from prison 2/13/2008. Back in prison in 4/2008 on a parole violation; soon released. Back in 4/2009. Released 7/28/2010. Last known to be living in Crystal Lake, IL. Included on the Diocese's list of credibly accused  11/14/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. The IL Sex Offender Registry on 9/4/2025 shows Campobello to be homeless in Aurora. 

Added in 10/2023 to the Midwest Province Jesuits' list of those with 'established allegations.' A former St. John's High School in Toledo student told the Province in 2022 that Canfield sexually abused him during 1999-2000. Canfield was a teacher at the school 1990-2005. He died in 5/2023. In 4/2024 St. Ignatius High School authorities announced that an allegation that Canfield sexually abused a student in 2011-2012 had been deemed credible. The school received the allegation in 12/2023. Canfield was assigned to St. Ignatius 2006-2014.

Removed 2003. Accused of abuse of at least two youths in late 1950s and 1960s. By 1964, at least six boys had complained to the Archdiocese that Cannon would sneak into their cabins at camp in the night and molest them. Civil suits filed 2004. As of 2/05, his ministry had been permanently restricted and he was living a life of prayer & penance. Named in 2006 suit which was dismissed by court. Appeal rejected by 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals 11/07. On 1994 secret list. Died 5/31/17.

Retired in 1997. Died 2/1/1998. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese on its list 2/13/2019.

Named publicly as accused by the Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Single allegation alleged to have occurred while assigned to Campion High School in Prairie du Chien 1967-1971. Dismissed from the Jesuits 3/6/1997. Added to the La Crosse diocese's list 2/5/2020.

From the Archdiocese of Chihuahua, Mexico. Associate pastor of Our Lady of Grace in Encino CA. Placed on leave in 1/2018 pending an investigation by the Los Angeles Archdiocese and City Attorney after reports that Cano engaged in "inappropriate contact" with several women, including a minor, at his parish. The District Attorney declined prosecution. On Archdiocese's updated list of credibly accused 12/6/2018. Incidents alleged to have occurred 2014-2017. Removed from ministry. Reportedly six accusers. Canonical penal process pending as of 12/2018. Per the Los Angeles Archdiocese's list in 12/2021, Cano was on administrative leave. 

Parish priest. Diocesan superintendent of education, assistant principal then principal of St. Joseph High School in Madison. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese on its list 3/19/2019, which notes a report in 1997 of alleged abuse in 1983, in the Madison area. Canonici retired 1998 and was removed from ministry in 2002. He died 2/15/2020, age 92.

Also known as Vincent Cao Dang Minh or Vincent Dan Minh Cao. arrived in Portland OR from Vietnam in 1972 to pursue a master's degree. He soon began helping the Archdiocese with the Asian community and became very well known. In 3/2001 allegations were made that he had raped a woman in 1983 and molested two young girls in the 1980s. The Order sent him for treatment and later to Redemptorist residences in Chicago IL, then Oakland CA. His priestly functions were permanently removed. Said in 1/2023 to be living at a Redemptorist care facility for the elderly and infirm in MO. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

In 9/2013 attorney Mitchell Garabedian announced a settlement on behalf of one individual who alleged abuse by Caparella at some point during 1979-1983, while Caparella was assigned to St. Leonard's in Boston. He was assigned to Holy Ghost Church in Whitman at the time of his death in 4/1991.

Many allegations. Report to diocese in 8/68 from Hazleton police of abuse of two brothers, who were 11- and 12-year-old altar boys at Most Precious Blood. Mentioned "other situations." Pastor had told Bishop McCormick prior November. Caparelli admitted to acting "too freely" with the boys. Sent to Padua Retreat House, assigned to St. Mary's in Old Forge. Admitted to State Police in 1974 to molesting children. No charges. Made pastor in Milford in  1981. Arrested in 1991 for 1985 abuse of a boy. Pleaded guilty. In 12/91 a man alleged abuse by Caparellii at St. Mary's at age 11 or 12, along with other boys. Suit filed in 12/91 alleging rape of boy 9/85-6/86 at St. Vincent de Paul. Sentenced in 7/92 to 2 1/2 to 5 years in prison. Another charge for abuse of a boy added time to his sentence in 1993. Had AIDS. Died in prison 12/24/94. Two suits settled in 1996. A 2005 suit settled in 1/07. New suit in 7/20 claims abuse of a boy, ages 10-13, starting around 1974.

Named as abuser in a civil suit filed 3/20/2012 by two men who allege abuse at Delbarton School between 1977-1979. One man also alleged abuse in 1980 by Rev. Luke Travers. The father of the brothers told the school about the abuse in 2004. It was also reported to St. Mary's Abbey in 2010. Capato was working as parochial vicar at Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church in Cedar Knolls, NJ when the suit was announced. St. Mary's Abbey reported in 2012 that he is was under restrictions and being monitored. Settlement in 6/2018 with five men alleging abuse at Delbarton School. Named in 7/2020 lawsuit(s) filed under the NJ Child Sexual Abuse Act.

Ordained for the Archdiocese of Milan, Italy in 1993. Monsignor. Vatican diplomat working in Washington DC at the Vatican nunciature summer 2016-2017. Capella was recalled to the Vatican after it was notified by the U.S. State Department in 8/2017 that he was being investigated for possession and distribution of a large quantity of child pornography images. In 9/2017 Canada police put out an arrest warrant for Capella. Investigated by Vatican prosecutors. Trial in 2018. The Vatican Gendarme's tech expert testified that Capella's phone and computers held images of "sexual intercourse of all kinds between adults and prepubescent children," ages 13-17, and one of "a very young child engaged in explicit acts." Convicted. Sentenced to 5 years in prison; allowed to work during the day at a Vatican office. Released from jail in early 2022 for "good behavior." In July 2025, Capella was reportedly working as a clerk at the Vatican Secretariat of State, and had been since 1/2023.

Often held late-night parties in his rectory for teenage boys. Bishop Daily was informed of this by at least two priests, but did nothing. Capellupo was arrested in 2000 for allegedly sodomizing a 14-year-old boy, who was staying at rectory due to problems at home. The charges were soon dropped and the case sealed, per a spokesman for the Brooklyn District Attorney. A second man came forward claiming he was abused in the 1980s. Capellupo was removed from ministry in 2001. The Diocese deemed the allegations credible in 6/2005. He was laicized 6/4/2012 and died 3/17/2017. Included on the Diocese's list in 2/2019.

Capparelli allegedly had boys wrestle in skimpy bathing suits and photographed them. He also sold videos on the internet. Accused in a 7/2011 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a boy. The suit names the Boy Scouts and Archdiocese. Capparelli left the active priesthood in the mid-1980s. His privileges were removed 1992 and he was sent to treatment. He taught high school in Newark public schools for 20 years. At least 24 other men came forward with similar complaints. In 11/2011 Capparelli was given a non-teaching job. Another lawsuit was filed in 12/2011. Both settled in 2012. Capparelli surrendered his public schools teaching license in 6/2013. His appearance at an annual Family Festival at Our Lady of the Valley parish resulted in the suspension without privileges of the pastor, Chris Di Lella, a long-time friend.  Capparelli was laicized, possibly in 3/2014. Included on the Newark archdiocese's list 2/13/2019. Died 3/6/2019 of a gunshot wound at his home in NV. A homicide investigation was initiated. Capparelli reportedly had a history of hiring male prostitutes. The alleged shooter had answered Capparelli's ad for male wrestlers. New suit(s) filed in 7/2020 claim abuse in the 1980s. By 11/2021 Capparelli had been accused in 20 lawsuits.

Accused in a lawsuit filed in early 2020 of sexually abusing a boy, age 17, in 1984. The abuse allegedly occurred in the sacristy and rectory of St. Anthony of Padua in Rocky Point. In 5/20 Cappuccino is pastor of St. Frances de Chantal in Wantagh.

Placed on leave without privileges in late 5/2007 after the Diocese deemed credible allegations that he had sexually abused several minors in the mid-1970s. Capua denied the allegations. The matter was to be referred to the Vatican for further review. Capua died 8/2/2010 at Our Lady of Consolation Rehabilitation Center. Included on the Diocese's list in 2/2019.

Joined the Xaverians in 1946. Left in 1963. Named publicly as accused by the Order on its list 7/12/2019. It notes allegations reported in 2004 and 2011 of abuse in Louisville, KY in the early 1960s. Deceased.

Parish priest, pastor. No longer appears in the Official Catholic Directory after 1993. Named publicly as accused by the Archdiocese on its list 4/26/2019. Removed from ministry. Laicized.

Ordained for the Archdiocese of New York. Parish priest, pastor. Per the 1987 Official Catholic Directory (which reflects 1986-1987), Carden was absent on sick leave and working at a parish in Pueblo, CO. He is not indexed or listed in the 1984 or 1986 Directories. He appears to have remained active in parishes in the Diocese of Pueblo until his death in 2008. Named publicly as accused by the New York Archdiocese on its list 4/26/2019, which notes that he was removed from ministry.

Monsignor. Named publicly as credibly accused of the sexual abuse of a minor(s) by the Diocese on its list sometime after 9/21/2017. Pastor of St. Peter in Gentilly 1960-1983. Retired in 1983. Died 11/10/1992.

Named publicly as the subject of substantiated allegations of abuse of a minor(s) by the Chicago Archdiocese on its list 5/4/2023. Noted to have been removed from public ministry in 12/2021. Died 1/19/2023. His funeral mass was celebrated on 1/21/2023 in Garame De Arriba, Santiago Papsquiaro, Durango, Mexico.

Diocesan chancellor 1985-1987. Made Monsignor in 1992. Died 12/9/2000. Accused in a 4/2003 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy in 1964 while headmaster of Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester. Carelli's accuser said Carelli would call him into the principal's office and abuse him there. Further, he said that he failed only one subject that year but that Carelli kept him back, because he had refused Carelli's advances. Retired in 1993 and died in 2000. Three suits were settled out of court by 2/2006.

Worked in the Archdiocese of Accra, Ghana, from the late 1957 until his transfer to Boston in 1957. Incardinated into Boston in 1964. Voluntarily laicized in 1971. Went on to marry and raise a family. Accused in 2002 of sexually abusing two girls in the early 1960s. There may also be a third female victim. Carew was assigned to Immaculate Conception in Newburyport 4/1960-2/1963. Per the Boston archdiocesan list on 8/25/2011, he was publicly accused after his laicization on other grounds. Carew died in 2015. Included on the Order's list of credibly accused.

Accused of abusing 1963-1966. The Archdiocese counts two accusers in its 2004 report. Named in at least one civil suit. Retired in 1976. Died 5/31/1988. His personnel file proffer was released in 1/2013.

Resigned from position at St. Paul in Chains in Waterford in 6/2012 after police began investigation into 275 child porn images and 63 videos on church computer. Worked for 25 years as a CPA before ordination. Arrested; arraigned 7/3/2012. Admitted addiction to child porn for two years but denied any improper touching of a child. Pleaded not guilty. In treatment in 9/2012 at St. John Vianney. Died 5/20/2013. Included on the diocese's list in 2/2019.

Named publicly as accused by the Archdiocese on its list 2/13/2019. One alleged victim noted. Deceased.

Accused in a 2019 lawsuit, filed under the NY Child Victims Act, of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy in the summer of 1974 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Carges retired in 2002 and died in 2003.

Carignan, described as a "monk-in-training" who was not accepted into the order, was accused in 2011 of molesting a boy while working at St. Benedict's Monastery as a beekeeper. The boy was a 6th- or 7th-grader who was being tutored by Carignan in about 2000 when the abuse occurred. At the time of his arrest, Carignan was serving two separate sentences:  6-years to life and 8-years to life for the abuse of another boy. Conviction was in 2008.

Accused of abuse of boys in the 1950s-1980s. A parent complained in 1957; nothing done. Another complained in 1995. Suit filed in 1997; dismissed due to the statute of limitations. Name publicly released when one man settled for $65K in 2005. Retired in 1993; died in 1998. Name on list of abusive priests released by the Diocese 11/16/2006. More suits filed in 12/2006 and 7/2008. A 2006 suit settled in 4/2009 for $1.5M. The plaintiff died day after signing the settlement agreement. At least three other settlements in 2010 and 2011. Personnel files released in 2/2012.

Named publicly by attorney Mitchell Garabedian in 7/21 as accused in a lawsuit. Carlin allegedly sexually abused an altar boy, age 9, in 1966-67, at St. John Vianney Parish in South Burlington. He died 1/16/80, at age 50. The suit settled in 5/24.

Accused of abusing a teenage boy at Loras Academy, Dubuque, in 1954. Died in 1980. Claims included in a 2/2006 settlement with the Archdiocese. At least one more claim of abuse 1965-1966 was included in a $4.7M settlement with the Archdiocese in 3/2008 involving 9 priests.

Priest of the Archdiocese of Bhopal, India. Assigned in the Archdiocese of Chicago, reportedly at Our Lady of the Rosary, Our Lady of Victory Parish 7/1972-5/1975, 4/1979-6/1979, 7/1989- 6/1999; St. Mary's in Buffalo Grove 2004, 2009-2013, later 2013-1/2026. St. Alexius Hospital in Hoffman Estates 1999-2002, Holy Family Parish in Inverness IL 6/1999-7/2002. Carneiro was removed from ministry in 1/2026 after an allegation that he sexually abused a minor about 60 years prior in India.

Name included on the Baltimore archdiocese's 9/2002 list of priests who had been accused of child sexual abuse. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. Parish priest, teacher at Archbishop Keough High School early in career. Assigned from 1972 forward as chaplain at various nursing homes and hospitals. In 1991 a woman reported that on numerous occasions Carney fondled and kissed her when she was age 10, in 1970 or 1971, when he was assigned to Our Lady of Victory. Also at the parish was later credibly accused priest Fr. John Peacock, who  was told of an incident. He told the parish only that Carney was going on retreat. The woman said that when she was between 18-20 she reported the abuse to Baltimore County Police and that Carney admitted the abuse on a phone call. No prosecution. She said she met with the Archdiocese but they wouldn't discuss the abuse. They settled with her for $50K. In 1991 Carney admitted kissing the girl, but denied inappropriate behavior. His faculties were removed in 1995 after the woman again contacted the Archdiocese and he admitted to having engaged in 'inappropriate conduct.' Discovered in 2014 to be wearing a Roman collar and presented himself as a priest; Archdiocesan officials were to tell him to stop. Accused in 2017 of physically abusing a 6th grade boy in the 1960s. Carney was friends with accused priest Joseph Maskell; one Maskell victim told the A.G. that Carney was present during her abuse. The man physically abused by Carney stated that he was sexually abused by Maskell. Carney died 10/30/2020.

Monsignor. Died in 1981. Accused in a 12/2004 lawsuit of sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy while assigned to St. Andrew the Apostle in Worcester in 1977 and 1978. Civil suit pending in 2006. Carney died in 1981.

Nickname "Skip." Assigned to St. Rita Parish as a transitional deacon. Arrested 5/16/1981 and charged with sexual abuse, sodomy, distribution of obscene material to a minor and unlawful transaction with a minor, the same week he was to be ordained to the priesthood. Police had questioned a teenage boy in a car outside an adult bookstore who said he was waiting for Carney. Carney was arrested after he came out of the bookstore and handed the boy a bag with pornographic books. Charges were dropped; Fr. Joseph Herp, who was later the subject of substantiated allegations of abuse, may have intervened. The boy's parents got an attorney who would not allow officials' further contact with the boy. Carney was ordained in 1986 for the Diocese of Metuchen. No longer in active priesthood after 1990. Living in NJ at least through 2021. 

Found not guilty by a jury in 3/1994 of gross sexual assault and other charges involving a 13-year-old girl. Was accused of sexually assaulting the girl with a pencil and his hands 5/9/1992 in the sacristy of St. James in Baileyville. Caron's defense was that he would not have assaulted the girl because he was gay. Caron retired "on disability" before the charges were filed. His name was in the news 2002-2003 because he posted on a gay web site created by another priest, Fr. John Harris. His privileges were temporarily revoked and later reinstated. There was an investigation of a new complaint in 2/2012 of incidents 1982-1986. The Diocese deemed the claims substantiated. New claims were under investigation by the Diocese in 8/2014. One man says Caron sexually abused him as a boy for 3 years, taking him on trips after his mother died. Laicization announced 6/10/2016.

Accused in 1995 of molesting two boys in separate incidents years prior. Placed on leave. Civil litigation filed. Four claims against Carr settled in 3/2001 as part of a settlement of claims by 26 victims against the Bridgeport Diocese and six priests. Per a 2002 article, Carr spent more than 10 years with the Carmelite Order; he took perpetual vows in 1974 but was not allowed ordination because of emotional immaturity. The Bridgeport diocese then allowed him to study and be ordained. Removed from ministry in 2002. Laicized in 2005. Per a 2019 report commissioned by the diocese, there were 12 victims, ages 9-15, of abuse 1979-1990, mostly boys, at least one girl. Per the Diocese's list in 8/2025 Carr died in 2024.

"Neil." Member of the New York Province. Held Jesuit leadership positions; appointed Provincial 1966. High school principal, including McQuaid in Rochester 1960-1964. Principal of St. Peter's Prep in NJ. Theology department head 1977 at Jesuit High in New Orleans LA. Worked in the St. Augustine, FL diocese 1981-2005. Reportedly in 1/2006, Carr was being investigated by his Order for allegations of child sexual abuse. Accused in 2012 of walking in on janitor Peter Modica raping a teen boy at Jesuit High in the 1970s, and proceeding to masturbate during the rape. Jesuit High settled with Carr's accuser. Carr died in 2013, at age 93. He had been living at Murray-Weigel Hall in the Bronx, NY. Included on the New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/2018, which notes notification of allegations via media reports in 2018. On the Jesuits Central and Southern Province's list 12/7/2018, citing multiple allegations. On the Jesuits Northeast Province list 1/15/2019, noting a report in 2005 of abuse 1989-1990. On the St. Augustine diocese's  list 11/6/2020, with abuse noted in 1991. Included in 9/2025 on the Diocese of Buffalo's list of credibly accused.

In 4/2020 the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau announced that its review board had determined that there was a "semblance of truth" to a recent allegation that Carr engaged in inappropriate contact with a boy, ages 10-13, thirty years prior. Carr had been placed on leave with restricted ministry in 2008 due to "boundary violations." Reportedly, parents reported to church authorities for years behavior including Carr's parading around in a makeshift diaper at a grade school Mardi Gras party and wrestling shirtless with 5th grade boys. He retired in 11/2019, a month after an allegation was reported. By 7/2020 there were new credible allegations by three men that Carr sexually abused them as children in the 1980s and 1990s. In 7/2020 Carr was living in St. Louis. Included on the Diocese of Little Rock's list in 12/2020, where he filled-in 10/2020-10/2030 at St. John the Baptist Latin Mass Community. Included on the Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese's 4/13/2021 list of accused. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list 6/19/2021, where he was assigned 1/2006-11/2006 and assisting while on health leave 8/10/2006-7/11/2008. Added to the Phoenix diocese's list in 2/2026; worked in the diocese 6/2025-8/2025.

Also known as Gene or Joe Gene Carrico. Accused in four lawsuits filed in 2003 of sexually abusing girls while a priest, at least one as young as age 7. Carrico left the priesthood in 1973, having moved through three different parishes in six years. He was laicized in 1974 and went on to marry and raise a family. He was working in 2003 as a lay religious educator in the Louisville archdiocese. Placed on leave with pay. Carrico denied the allegations in the first two lawsuits but did not comment on the others. Included on the archdiocese's list in 2019 of those with substantiated allegations. Died 5/20/2021.

Reportedly in 2002, Carrier sexually abused an 8-year-old girl once in the spring of 1958. After therapy, the alleged victim disclosed abuse in 1993; Church officials did not believe her. Carrier died in 2002 at age 87. Documents were released by the Maine Attorney General in 5/2005.

Sued 10/17/2014 in federal court in CT by man accusing Carrier of sexually abusing him as a teen 10 years prior at Project Pierre Toussaint School in Haiti. The school was a charity supported by Fairfield University, where Carrier was chaplain. Plaintiff also claimed abuse by Doug Perlitz, a school founder supervised by Carrier, who was convicted in 12/2010 of sexually abusing boys there. In 10/2014 Carrier was residing at Weston Jesuit Center in MA.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese on its list in 10/2023. Allegedly sexually abused a minor 1981-1982. Assigned to St. Rose de Lima Parish in Chicopee during the time in question. Carrier died 2/17/2011.

Pleaded guilty in 12/1991 to three counts of child sexual abuse. Retired in 7/1990. Died in 11/2003.

Also known as Laurian Carriere). Accused of abuse occurring 1978-1979. Two accusers, per the L.A. archdiocese in 2004. Its errata says only one accuser. At least one civil suit filed. Named in a 8/2006 settlement. Personnel file released in 5/2012. Included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 7/23/2019. It notes the sexual abuse of a minor 1977-1979, reported in 2004 and 2006. Carrier died in 2000. Added to the Stockton diocese's list, where he worked 1982-1985 at St. Mary of the Assumption.

Removed from ministry in 1989 for inappropriate behavior with an adult. First accused in 1991 of the sexual abuse of a minor in 1972. Removed from all ministry in 2002. Bishop recommended laicization. Church trial in Fall 2008. Vatican announced in 5/2009 that Carrigan was to live a life of prayer and penance. He died 10/23/2019.

The Passionists announced in a letter on 3/7/2019 that the Holy Cross Province had recently received an allegation that Carrillo sexually abused a female minor in the early 1970s. Removed from public ministry pending investigation. Carrillo was assigned to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre 1970-1975 and 1987-1994.

Named publicly in 11/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. As of 2019 Carrington was pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Mountainside NJ.

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 5/20 of sexually abusing an altar boy, ages 8-9, during 1992-93, at St. Joseph's in Yonkers. Per the suit, Carroll would keep the boy after mass and sexually abuse him while the boy's family waited for him in the church. Carroll died in 2002.

Administrator of Our Lady of Peace Parish 1970-1986. Died 1/11/1997 at age 62. In 9/2026 Carroll was named in a $5.4M settlement with nine people alleging sexual abuse as children, ages 6-14, by eight priests.

Parish priest, pastor. Taught 1963-1981 at Monsignor Farrell High School in Oakwood, NY. Died in 1998. Named publicly as accused by the Archdiocese on its list 4/26/2019. Claims against Carroll were eligible for the IRCP.

Named in PA A.G.'s 3/1/16 Grand Jury Report among priests of the Altoona-Johnstown diocese "alleged to have engaged in sexually abusive acts with children." In 1/88 Bishop Adamec confronted Carroll about rumored behavior. Carroll admitted to "homosexual" behavior with a 17-year-old boy. Adamec suggested counseling. Carroll died 10/1/88. Two lawsuits filed in 2/03 included allegations against Carroll and 8 other "predator priests." In 2004 a man told the diocese that Carroll fondled and anally raped him after plying him with alcohol in 1971, when the man was an altar boy, age 12-13, at St. John Gaulbert's in Johnstown. The once devout boy and good student spiraled downward and struggled with alcoholism. In 7/15 a fellow priest testified it was "common knowledge" that Carroll molested children and that he was always " in the company of young boys."

Removed from Boston assignment in 1963 after "true allegation of sexual misconduct with an adult woman." Sent as extern priest to the Pittsburgh PA diocese and worked in at least six parishes. Returned to Boston in 1972. Accused in 1997 of raping a boy in the early 1960s at St. Michael's in Elizabeth PA. Carroll denied the allegation, told Cardinal Law. Kept in ministry until December 2003. The Pittsburgh Diocese waited 11 years after learning about allegations before notifying parishioners in 2014. In 9/2015 Carroll remains on administrative leave while steps being taken toward laicization. Living at a private assisted-living facility. In 9/2020 the Boston archdiocesan website shows that the allegation was unsubstantiated, and Carroll's status was senior priest, ministry restricted. Carroll died 7/8/2021, at age 92.

From Ireland, ordained in Los Angeles. Assignments included St. Anselm's, St. Michael High School, St. Brendan, St. John the Baptist de la Salle, St. Luke the Evangelist, St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, then pastor of at St. Lorenzo Luis in Walnut. Also St. Mary Magdalen Blessed Junipero Serra, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Julie Billiart. Sued in 2003. Accused in 1995 of abuse of teen girl 1968-1971 while assigned to St. Anselm's. Allegations deemed unfounded and Carroll remained in ministry. Died 5/27/2011.

Placed on leave in Spring, 2002 from his assignment as chaplain at Mercy Medical Center after accusation of abuse. Cleared by Vatican and reinstated in 2004. Identified as Priest P in Suffolk Cty Grand Jury Report. of 2003. Report indicates that he left several parishes suddenly and had complaints against him of inappropriate sexual contact with a teenage boy as well as young men over the age of 18. Included on the diocese's list in 3/21.

Placed on leave in 2002 after accusations he abused a boy more than 20 years prior. Carroll denied the allegation. The Vatican found him guilty and in 9/16 he was sentenced to a life a prayer and penance. On diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have had multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse in about 1978-85.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Archdiocese in 2005. Laicized. Included on Archdiocese's list 4/26/2019.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Archdiocese on its list 4/26/2019. Died 8/3/2011.

"Fr. Skip." First named publicly as accused on the Diocese's 9/18/2018 list. One known credible allegation. "Terminated as Pastor and Resigned as Member of the Roman Catholic Church" 5/9/1987. Laicized 6/23/2007. In 1991 Carsten became pastor of a St. Mary Magdala Spiritual Center in Fort Wayne, part of a non-Roman Catholic "Orthodox-Catholic Church of America." He died 3/27/2009.

A woman filed a police report in 2002 accusing Carter of sexually abusing her when she was an 8-year-old student at Notre Dame des Victoires School in the late 1970s. Carter was then a Marist brother. The Archdiocese investigated, found the allegations inconclusive and allowed Carter to remain active. The woman filed a civil suit in 8/2002 and Carter was placed on leave. In 4/2008 the Archdiocese allowed him to return to active ministry, saying again that the charges were inconclusive. Carter retired in 7/2021. In lawsuits filed under the CA Child Victims Act between 2020 and 2022, six other people - male and female - claimed abuse as children by Carter.

Personnel file released in 1/2003. Accused in a recent letter of repeatedly molesting a teenage boy at St. Barbara's rectory in Woburn and on overnight camping trips to NH in about 1970. Name on list of MA priests revealed as abusers in the 3/2003 report on the Manchester Diocese issued by the NH AG's office. Also named in the NH AG Audit Report 3/7/2009. Voluntary laicization announced 2/11/2011. Per Boston archdiocese's list in 8/2011, case concluded canonically. Died in 2020. Per his obituary, Cartier "changed careers" in 1979, working in the computer industry then as a dog groomer.

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/2018, which notes a report received in 2009 of incident(s) in 1976. Left the archdiocese in 1982. Name on the Monterey diocese's list 1/2/2019 (under the category of those not previously in the public domain.) The Diocese received a report in 2005 of abuse by Carvajal 1984-1985. Faculties removed.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese in 10/19. Allegedly sexually abused a girl, ages 10-13, during 1979-82. The girl's family attended St. Joseph's Parish in King's Park, where Casaclang was assigned. The abuse is said to have occurred during the priest's visits to the family's home. Casaclang left the parish after the diocese learned of the allegations, and was assigned to two more parishes. He is not indexed in the Official Catholic Directory after 2000. His accuser sued, and in 10/19 received a "low six-figures" settlement from the diocese. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused.

Incardinated into the Knoxville diocese in 9/1988. Retired. Removed in 4/2010 when a criminal complaint was filed in NC by a man who said Casey abused him as a child for 5 years, beginning in 1975 while at St. Dominic's in Kingsport; accuser said abuse also occurred during a trip to NC. Casey acknowledged the abuse. Arrested in 4/2010 on NC charges. Pleaded guilty in 7/2010. Sentenced to three years in prison, suspended to 24 months probation. Charged also in VA and TN. Found guilty in 7/2011 in TN. Sentenced 11/2011 to 35-40 years. Appeal denied in 6/2012. Appealed conviction to TN Supreme Court as of 3/27/2014; denied as of 6/23/2014. Laicization announced 2/7/2013. Appealed in 2015 to have DA General's office recused from case; failed 10/30/2015. Petitioned to have conviction set aside; denied in 5/2017. Included on the Nashville diocese's list 11/2/2018. On Knoxville list 3/6/2020.

Named publicly as accused by the Archdiocese on its updated list 12/6/2018. Allegations noted to have been received in 2010 of abuse in the 1960s. Casey died 3/24/1978.

From Ireland, where he was ordained in 1962. Worked in the Diocese of Albany. Transferred in 1993 to Hartford CT, assigned as a hospital chaplain. Removed in 2004. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese on its list 11/30/2018.

Parish priest in Marshfield, Brockton, Lexington, Abington, Medford. U.S. Army chaplain 1955-1975 working in Germany, Japan, Vietnam and Alaska. Assigned to a Bridgewater parish after his return to the archdiocese in 1975. Pastor of St. Rose of Lima in Chelsea 12/1976-10/1987, then pastor of Infant Jesus in Brookline until 2/1996. Retired to his home in Marshfield, then lived at St. Joseph Manor in Brockton until his death 2/21/2008. Name publicly as accused by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian 5/7/2019.

Placed on leave in 7/2005. Accused of abuse of a minor in approximately 1987. No criminal prosecution because statute of limitations expired. Reportedly in 5/2007, canonical trial of Casey was in its "early procedural stages." Died 8/1/2008. Obituary referred to him as pastor of St. Joseph's Church. Bishop Bootkoski performed burial mass. On diocese's list 2/13/2019.

From Ireland. Ordained for the Diocese of Sacramento. Monsignor. Retired in 1974. Died in 1992. Named publicly as accused by the Diocese on its list 4/30/2019, which notes an allegation in 2011 of the sexual abuse of a boy in the 1950s.

Accused of abusing three minors 1974-1979, while assigned to Damien Boys High School in LaVerne. In 2004 the Archdiocese of Los Angeles counted three accusers. Named in at least one civil suit. Laicized, per the Archdiocese's list in 12/2021.

Accused of abuse 1944-1945 in at least one civil suit. The Los Angeles archdiocese counts one accuser in its 2004 report. Died in 2000, age 96. Included on the Vincentians Western Province list of credibly accused. Assigned in CA, MO, IL, TX, LA. Named in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. Included on the Diocese of Peoria's list in 6/2024.

Included on the Maryland Province Jesuits list in 12/2018 of those with a "reasonable possibility" of having abused a minor. It notes that the allegation was made after Casey's death in 2006 of abuse in 1959 while pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Washington, DC. Reportedly the Jesuits were first told of the allegation in 2002.

From Ireland. Cashman was placed on leave in 2002 after an allegation that he sexually abused a former parishioner, and her her son and daughter in 1978 at a parish in Old Bridge. Other allegations were also made. Included in a 1/2003 settlement claiming abuse by 5 priests. Cashman denied all allegations. A 3/2009 church trial found him guilty of one count of abuse 1980-1983; he was permanently removed from public ministry. On 7/27/2014 the Diocese announced that that an appeals court had found Cashman guilty of the "ongoing sexual abuse" of two children in the early 1980s. He was dismissed from the priesthood, per a 7/21/2014 letter from the Bishop. Included 2/13/2019 on the Diocese's list of credibly accused.

Following a recent court order, on 12/16/2013 Bishop Quinn released a list of 13 names of priests who had credible allegations of abuse involving minors against them. Cashman's inclusion on this list is the first public notice that he had been accused of abuse. Further information was released by the Diocese 6/23/2014. Accused of making sexual advances toward several minor males prior to 1986, and of actual sexual contact with minor students and some seminarians. Sent to St. Luke's Institute. Cashman's privileges were suspended in 9/1992. Laicization was pending as of 6/2014. Living at the time in Dallas, TX. Died in 2018. Accused in a 7/2023 lawsuit against Lourdes High School, Rochester Catholic Schools and the Diocese of Winona of sexually abusing a male Lourdes High School student, ages 14-16, in the early 1970s. Cashman worked at the school 1970-1977. The high school and Rochester Catholic Schools settled; the suit against the Diocese was to continue, with a trial date of 7/22/2023. In 11/2025 the Diocese settled for over $4.8M. In 7/2025 the Diocese settled for $7.6M with a man claiming sexual abuse by Cashman 1973-1976, beginning when he was age 16. 

Name sometimes spelled Casamino. Ordained for the Gallup diocese. Moved to the Diocese of Orange in 1976, on loan from Gallup. Navy Chaplain 1980-2000. Accused in 2004 of abuse of the sexual abuse of two brothers while in Orange. Was principal of St. Bernard High School in Uncasville, CT in 2004 when the allegations were made. The Diocese of Orange paid the brothers $4.2M in a 2005 settlement. Died in 2005. Included on the Norwich diocese's list 2/22/2019. On the Gallup diocese's list in 12/2018.

From Italy. Arrived in the U.S. in 1939 as a Salesian novice. Made first profession as a Salesian brother in 1940. Worked at school in NJ, LA, MA, CA, FL, which including teaching printing for twenty years at Don Bosco Tech in Boston, MA and working at at an orphanage in Marrero, LA. Died in 1998. Included on the Salesians list in 3/2020 of those with credible accusations against them. Details as to where or when the abuse occurred not given. (We're placing Casiraghi in the NY archdiocese for now, which is where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Caskey admitted in late 2007 to writing "inappropriate letters" to an 18-year-old male who had reported them to police in 9/2007. Resigned from his parish. Not placed on leave by the Diocese until 1/2008 when he was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography; police found the child porn on his computer during its investigation of the letters. Pleaded guilty in 8/2008. Sentenced in 5/2009 to 1 month in prison and 5 years probation.

Removed from ministry in 1985 due to allegations he sexually abused boys. Police investigated; no charges. Diocese investigated; deemed allegations credible. Sent for treatment and never allowed to return to ministry. Eight plaintiffs filed suits 12/02. Many dismissed on SOL. At least six former altar boys claimed he abused them in the 1960s while assigned to St. John's in Spencerport and St. Patrick's in Owego. Abuse said to have occurred on overnight camping trips and at a drive-in movie. Voluntarily laicized per 6/7/12 statement from Diocese. Deceased, per the diocese's list updated in 10/18.

Ordained for the Diocese of Pueblo, CO. Included in the 10/22/2019 CO Attorney General's Report, as "Father I." The report notes "strong evidence he abused children in the Pueblo diocese 1955-1963. Took a "health" leave of absence in 1963. Underwent treatment at the Paracletes in NM. Began working in NY in 1970s. In 2002 twin brothers accused Casper of molesting them for years, starting when they were altar boys in Albany. They met Casper in early 1970s; in 1973 he became their guardian. When the two came forward in 2002, both the Albany and Rochester Dioceses contended that Casper never had authority to act as priest in New York state. His faculties were suspended. The two brothers sued in 5/2003, then dropped the suit in 2005. One of them was offered financial support from the Pueblo diocese. In 2006 and 2009, Pueblo asked Bernard to seek laicization; he refused, denying the allegations. Pueblo initiated laicization in 2015-2016. Last known to be living in Buffalo NY.

Given name Berthold Rudolph Casper. Teacher, parish priest. Missionary in Colombia, South America, then assigned in MI, MD, and CA. Faculties withdrawn and left the diocese in 1986. Per his order, Casper semi-retired in 1986 to its community in Chilton, WI.  Named publicly as accused by the Sacramento Diocese on its list 4/30/2019, which notes an allegation received in 1986 of the sexual abuse of a boy in 1962. Died 5/10/1998.

Parish priest; Army chaplain 1960-1962; Superintendent of Catholic Schools 1967-1974. Accused in a 6/2002 lawsuit of forcing a boy, age 10-11, to perform oral sex in 1964-1965 in the cathedral rectory. Accused in a 4/2003 suit of abusing a youth at Christ the King Church around 1955-1956. Died 11/4/1991. Included on the archdiocese's list of accused in 2019 (name spelled Caspar).

Worked in the Buffalo, NY diocese prior to transfer to Florida. Accused in a 2003 lawsuit of sexually abusing a female student at least ten times in 1971-1972 at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach. Settled in 5/2004 for $220K. Cassetta left the priesthood, married and was last known to be living in Maryland.

Diocese announced Cassidy's removal from public ministry 8/26/2015 due to accusations of sexual misconduct with a minor nearly 30 years prior. Assigned to 16 parishes 1984-2001, with leave of absences 1989 and 1992. Spiritual advisor for Teens Encounter Christ 2006-2013. Pastor of St. Ann's in Peoria 1999-2015. Shown on the diocese's list of accused in 1/2020. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

A man and woman filed separate lawsuits in mid-2013 alleging sexual abuse by Cassidy, who worked in parishes in Albuquerque, Taos and Mora. The suits were reportedly settled at some point before 5/2014. Another man filed suit in 5/2014 alleging abuse by Cassidy at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in northwest Albuquerque in the late 1960s. The plaintiff says he was sexually abused between 50-80 times as a 10-year-old boy. In a suit filed in 11/2014, Cassidy was accused of molesting an 8- to 10-year-old girl in the late 1960s, on a church bus while he was driving and she was in his lap. The Archdiocese knew of allegations against Cassidy by 1993 but never made them public. He died in 1994. Included on the Archdiocese's list of accused 9/12/2017. Per a 2019 proof of claim in the Archdiocese's bankruptcy, Cassidy sexually abused an 8-year-old girl in 1965, on the church bus and in a confessional. She reported the abuse to the Archdiocese in 1993. In another 2019 proof of claim, Cassidy is accused of sexually abusing a girl, ages 7-9, during 1965-1966, on the church bus and in the parish rectory basement. Cassidy allegedly would choose one girl each day to sit on his lap while he drove the bus. This claimant said that he would digitally penetrate her and play with her breasts, pinning her down in his lap with one arm.

Parish priest, high school teacher, Air Force chaplain. Retired from the Air Force in 1988 and appears to have left the priesthood at that time. Became a clinical social worker in 1995 and worked as such for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs in Manhattan. Retired in 2004 and moved to Albuquerque NM. Named publicly as accused by the Archdiocese on its list 4/26/2019. Claims against Cassiero eligible for IRCP. Died 10/31/2009.

Seminarian of the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette. In 11/1999 a woman told Cassity's supervising priest at St. Ann's in Marietta GA that Cassity was behaving inappropriately with her son, age 8. Sent to St. Luke's Institute for evaluation. Arrested in 4/2002 in Lake Wales, FL, where he had been working since 11/01/2001 as Director of Youth Ministry at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Charges related to allegations of abuse of three boys in 7/1999-12/2000 while working at St. Ann's in Marietta. Pleaded guilty in 7/2003 to molesting 12-year-old twin boys. The third boy was age 16 when allegedly abused. Sentenced to six years in prison and nine years' probation The family sued; settled in 12/2003 for $10M. Cassity died in 2006. Included on the archdiocese's list 11/6/2018. Also reportedly worked 1994-1999 in Silver Spring MD as a youth minister at St. John the Baptist, and briefly as Coordinator of Youth Ministry at Sacred Heart in Glyndon, MD between his assignments in GA and FL. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report.

Arrested in 6/2001, charged with explicit sexual conversations on internet with undercover police he thought was a 14-year-old boy. Wanted to meet for sex. Spiritual adviser at Trinity High School. Removed. Pleaded guilty in 9/2001. Sentenced in 11/2001 to a weekend in jail and 5 years probation. A lawsuit was filed in 10/2001 claiming abuse in 1991. Suit filed in 4/2002; settled in 2005. Laicized in 2007. Suit filed in 1/2009; decided for the plaintiff by a judge when the Diocese failed to produce documents. A third suit was filed in 3/2010; the Diocese said the plaintiff was not abused. Per a 2019 report commissioned by the Diocese, there were 14 victims, ages 6-14, of abuse occurring 1987-2001. Most were boys, at least one was a girl. Included in 2019 on the Diocese's list of credibly accused.

One of 21 priests placed on administrative leave by the Philadelphia archdiocese 3/7/2011 pending investigation for credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. Last assignment was as pastor of St. Philomena Church in Lansdowne. Per a 7/6/2012 announcement, Castellani was found suitable for ministry after the diocese determined the allegations were unsubstantiated.

Placed on leave in 2002 due to allegations in a lawsuit that he sexually abused a boy, ages 14-16, in the early 1970s. The abuse allegedly occurred at St. Kieran Church and LaSalle High School in Miami and during overnight trips to Disney World. Criminal charges were not pursued due to the statute of limitations. At least four civil suits named Castellanos. Two claims settled 9/22/2004. Retired in 2005 when a new suit was filed. Another suit filed in 5/2012 claims Castellanos abused a youth more than 150 times in about 1995 at San Isidro Church in Pompano Beach.

Accused 1994 of abuse of boy ages 13 -17 in the 1970s. Psych eval at St. Luke's. Refused to undergo inpatient treatment. Granted Leave of Absence until removed from active ministry in 3/02. Suit filed in 2004. Plaintiff's brother also was allegedly abused by Castelucci at around age 8 in about 1978. Claims included in the Diocese's 9/07 $1.25M settlement with 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. Accused in 1999 of abuse of a 17-year-old boy in Ohio. Placed on leave. A fourth accusation in 2/02, by a man claiming abuse beginning age 17, 1974-77. A fifth accuser in 10/02 alleged he was abused in the 1970s as a 12- or 13-year-old altar boy. In 5/11 a man said the priest sexually abused him at age 15 or 16, in the late 1970s, and that his friend was also a victim. Castelucci was named in the PA Grand Jury report released 8/14/18, and on the diocese's list of credibly accused. On the Youngstown diocese's list 1/29/18. Per Pittsburgh's list in 10/22, Castelucci is deceased.

A woman filed suit in 2003 alleging Caster molested her in 1955 or 1956 at Holy Family Parish when she was about age 10. Caster retired for health reasons in 1988 and died in 12/1989. Included in 2/2019 on the archdiocese's list of accused.

Admitted to abusing four boys. Reported to police in 1996. No prosecution due to the statute of limitations. In order for the boys to received therapy, their parents had to file a release saying they would not file suit. Two brothers said they had previously told the Diocese of their abuse but were ignored. Castillo was permanently barred from ministry, sent for treatment, and barred from contact with children. Included on the Diocese's 2021 list of credibly accused.

From Costa Rica. Arrived in the U.S. in 2008. Assignments included parishes in Oakley and Fremont. Teacher at St. Junipero Serra Catechetical Institute and academic dean of Escuela de Ministerios Pastorales. Director of the Diocesan Dept. of Faith Formation and Evangelization and episcopal master of ceremonies. Castillo was informed on 1/30/2019 that he had been placed on leave during an investigation of sexual misconduct toward a minor. Leave publicly announced in a 1/31/2019 press release; police were notified of the allegation 5 hours later. Fled the country. Denied the allegation. Wrote a letter to to other Oakland priests saying the situation was a "misunderstanding" and that he was "not strong enough" to prove his innocence. THe Diocese filed a missing persons report 2/22/2019. In 12/2022 the Diocese claimed to have had no contact with Castillo and to not know where his whereabouts. The police said there were actually two possible victims, abused between 2011 and 2014.

Accused in a 10/2007 civil suit of sexually abusing a 17-year-old youth in 2001. Placed on leave. Denied all allegations. Cleared by the archdiocese in In 4/2009. Was to be returned to active status and reassigned to a different parish. Civil suit was unclear as to whether the plaintiff was actually a minor at the time of the alleged abuse in 2001. Lawsuit was "mutually resolved."

From Mexico City. Ordained in 1981 for the Society of the Divine Word, assigned in Los Angeles, CA. Transferred in 1988 to the Diocese of San Bernardino. Removed from Our Lady of Guadalupe in Ontario CA in 6/2010 after allegations that he abused two brothers within the previous two years. The Review Board found the allegations credible in 9/2010. Subject of a prior complaint involving two adults and one youth; no arrests due to the statute of limitations. Arrested 10/25/2010. Pleaded guilty in 4/2011 to a lewd act with a minor. Sentenced 8/31/2011 to a year in jail and sex offender registration. Released 4/21/2012; re-arrested 5/9/2012 for probation violation; released. Two lawsuits filed 9/22/2011 settled in 2/2014 for $3.8M. Third suit filed in 2012. On the San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/2018. Included on the Divine Word Missionaries' Western Province list in 2021; noted to have left the order in 2010.

From Colombia. Assigned in the Diocese of Salt Lake City 1990-1992. Faculties removed in 10/1992 after the Diocese received allegations in 8/1991 and 10/1992 against Mejia of sexual abuse. In 12/2024 a man reported to Salt Lake's Bishop Solis that Mejia sexually abused him when he was 16 in 1991. The boy graduated high school in 1992 and was in seminary in OH when he heard that Mejia had been forced out of the diocese. He said he felt relieved because he was anxious that he might have to see the priest again; then Mejia contacted him and said he was a hospital chaplain in Detroit and wanted to visit. The young seminarian contacted the Salt Lake City diocese's vicar general, Msgr. Robert Bussen, thinking he would prevent the visit. The vicar general instead said "Enjoy your time with him," despite being fully aware of allegations against Mejia. Mejia visited and again molested the teenager. In 7/2025 the Diocese released a statement that Mejia was removed from the diocese in 1992 "for reasons unrelated to sexual misconduct." However, in 2019 the Diocese reported to police that Mejia had "confessed to sexually exploiting two juveniles in 1991" and had "been deported to Colombia." In 7/2025 the Diocese stated that it reported the former seminarian's allegations to police and was conducting an internal investigation. It also said that Mejia had lost his priestly faculties in his diocese in Colombia. Reportedly in 8/2025, the Diocese found the allegations credible and apologized to the man who came forward in 12/2024. The man called for the removal of the faculties of Msgr. Bussen and Msgr. Terrence Fitzgerald, who he said "conceal[ed] Mejia's misconduct."

From Italy, where he made his profession as a Salesian brother in 1941. Arrived in the U.S. in 1947. Worked in WV, NB Canada, FL and NY. Died in 1994. Accused in a 3/2016 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of boy, ages 12-14, at Mary Help of Christians boarding school for disadvantaged children in Tampa FL, 1976-1978. Per the suit, another student accused Cosula in 1977, but the Salesians did not call police. Between 2002-2016, about 10 other former students alleged abuse by priests and brothers at the school, which closed in 2006. Included on the order's list of credibly accused in 3/2020.

Accused in 1969 of abuse of a female high school student. He self-reported the incident and requested a transfer. The Archdiocese knew of the abuse but continued to reassign him for 15 years. In late 2004, Catullo agreed to permanent removal of his faculties and a supervised life of prayer and penance. The Archdiocese found allegations credible. Catullo's name is included on a secret 1994 memo from Fr. Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released 2/27/2012) regarding priests in secret archives who were guilty of sexual misconduct with minors.

Placed on leave in 8/2005 after a young man told the diocese that Cautela sexually abused him when he was ages 12-19 from 1998 to 2005, under the guise of helping him to lift weights and massaging him. The man said this also happened to other boys. Cautela reportedly gave the boy alcohol, money and gifts and showed him gay porn. Allegedly used church funds for his "relationships" with the boys and porn. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused. At least three known alleged victims. Abuse said to have occurred on church property and on overnight trips. At least one reported incident of oral copulation. FBI agreed to file charges in 12/9/2005 related to incidents outside of PA; Cautela died of a heart attack 12/12/2005, so the investigation was closed. Civil suit filed 6/1/2006 by one person, settled in 11/2006 for $250K.

Named publicly as accused by the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province on its list 5/31/2019. Allegation received in 2004 of the sexual abuse of a minor 1962-1965. Worked in Spokane WA 1961-1964. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/2019 (misspelled Cavagaro), where he worked 1971-1973 and 1989-1990. Added to the Gallup diocese's list in 8/2019; assigned there 9/1/1978-5/1984. On the Phoenix diocese's list, where he worked in 1985. Also included on the Diocese of Tucson's list of credibly accused; there 2002-2005 and 2006-2007. Assigned to Casa Franciscana, Guaymas, Sonora in the Diocese of Ciudad Obregon Mexico 1990-2002. Cavagnaro died 3/14/2011.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Dominicans St. Joseph Province on its list in late 2018, which notes that Cavalconte was dismissed in 1997 and laicized in 1998. No indication as to when or where the alleged abuse occurred. (We are placing him in the NY archdiocese, where the province is based.) In 10/2026 Cavalconte is listed on the website for the Ecumenical Catholic Diocese of New England as a counselor and, along with his wife, a wedding officiant, among other ministries.

"Fr. Vic." Accused of abuse occurring 1966-1968. Per the Archdiocese in 2004, there was one accuser. Named in at least one civil suit. Died in 2016 in Benicia, CA.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the Archdiocese on its list in 12/2021. Retired, no faculties.

Removed in 3/2003 after allegations that he solicited a minor for sex in late the 1980s, prior to ordination. Cavell, who had just gone on health leave from St. Mary's Nativity, admitted to the single offense. The Diocese said the incident involved "words, not acts." Cavell was said to be considering leaving the priesthood. On the Diocese's list 1/11/2019. Noted to have been "stripped of his ability to perform priestly duties."

Accused in a 7/18/1977 letter to the Order of sexually abusing three boys. A 10/11/1994 memo refers to two other allegations. In 1/2003 a man filed a lawsuit claiming abuse in the mid-1970s. Those documents were publicly filed later in 2003, and on 2/26/2004 Caverzan was accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, age 10-12, in the NY archdiocese, beginning in 1966. Removed from his parish in Venice FL. Died 9/28/1994 in at the Order's headquarters in Caracas. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was an order priest.

Spent 31 years as Mission Procurator in Asia, living in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Sent to Rome in 1988 and became the order's Econome General. Transferred in 1993 to to Kansas City KS. In 2004 a man recognized Cawley in KS and came forward with an allegation that the priest molested him in 1979 when he was a 10-year-old altar boy. He said the abuse continued for two years. Cawley was placed on leave and the Order began an investigation. The man filed a civil suit in 8/2005 in St. Louis, the home of the Order. Cawley was assigned in 2004 as senior priest in residence at Vincentian Parish Mission Center in Independence MO. He died 10/28/2013.

Harrisburg PA priest working in the Great Falls-Billings diocese. Included on the Harrisburg diocese's list of accused released 8/1/2018. Accused in a lawsuit filed in WY in 2012 of the sexual abuse of a child in MT starting in the early 1970s. Taught at York Catholic High School in Harrisburg PA 1988-2012. On the Great Falls-Billings diocese's list 8/21/2018. The Great Falls-Billings chancellor said in 3/2019 that the allegation was not credible, per an independent investigation.

Named publicly in 11/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. In 11/2021 the website of St. Ann's Parish in Raritan, NJ (Diocese of Metuchen) shows Cebulka as Head of School and teacher. His name is no longer on the school's site in 12/2022.

Placed on leave in 8/19 after an allegation was made to the IRCP that he sexually abused an 8-year-old boy in 1998 while pastor of Our Lady of Joy in Plum. His alleged victim said he was training for first communion when the priest abused him twice. Cedolia denied the allegations. He was criminally charged in 6/2021. IN 10/2022 the diocese's list shows his status as "faculties restricted/canonical case pending." Found not guilty at trial in 11/2022. The diocese announced on 12/20/2022 that Cedolia would be assigned to Replacement Ministry and reside at St. John Vianney Manor. 

Named publicly as credibly accused of the sexual abuse of minors by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart USA Province on its list sometime prior to 8/25/2022. It notes that Cell was accused in 1985 and died in 2004. (Placing him in the Diocese of Joliet, where the Province is based.)

Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption in Chicago 1953-1991. Died in 1993. In 9/2026 Cepon was named in a $5.4M settlement with nine people alleging sexual abuse as children, ages 6-14, by eight priests.

Assigned to parishes, active in Teens Encounter Christ, taught summer school at Griffin High, and was a Christian Family Camps staff member. Faculties removed in 4/1995. Worked in Catholic Charities administration offices until 2002. Laicized in 6/2003. Went on to work for the city of Springfield. First named publicly as accused on the diocese's list released 11/29/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes 4 "reported survivors."

Accused in a lawsuit 12/2019 of sexually abusing a boy, age 13, during private preparation for First Communion in 1976 or 1977. Cevetello was pastor of Our Lady of Mount Virgin in Garfield at the time of the alleged abuse. He died in 1985.

Removed from St. Valentine in Bloomfield in 11/2004 due to an allegation that he abused a boy for three years, starting when the boy was age 15 and Chabak was assigned to St. Mary of the Assumption in Elizabeth. Named Monsignor in 1998. Retired per 2009-2012 Catholic Directories. Had been living in a rectory after Hurricane Sandy with permission from the Archdiocese until public pressure forced his removal in 2/2013. On Archdiocese's list 2/13/2019. Multiple allegations noted. Permanently removed from ministry. Accused in a 12/2019 suit of abusing a boy, age 13 or 14, at Christ the King in Hillside 1983-1984.

Named publicly as accused by the Lake Charles diocese on its list 4/11/2019. Included on the Lafayette LA diocese's list of credibly accused in 4/2019. An allegation was received in 2009 of abuse in 1964 at Lady Queen of Heaven School. Chachere resigned from the priesthood in 1978 and worked as a Jungian-oriented therapist, writer and lecturer. He died in 2012.

 Allegations surfaced in 1974; kept in active ministry. Exonerated after church investigation. After a review of case files in 2003, Archbishop O'Malley decided the case warranted further review and placed Chaisson on leave, pending a new investigation. Per the 10/2015 Boston archdiocese list, the Review Board either found the allegations unsubstantiated or Chaisson was acquitted by a canonical process. Retired, privileges still restricted. His status is the same on the list in 8/2022, although he died 12/27/2019. 

The Diocese knew of at least one instance of sexual misconduct with a minor in 1969. Police were involved in a 1982 investigation after a report that Chalifour attempted to molest a boy in the 1960s. Retired in 1992 (after therapy) but continued to work part-time until 2002. Sued in 5/2002. The Diocese paid three men a total of $85,000 in 2003. At least one claim was included in a 11/2005 settlement involving 28 priests. Per the Diocese's list 7/31/2019, Chalifour was assigned to a life of prayer and penance. He died 1/16/2020.

Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Baton Rouge on its list in early 2019. Allegation received 9/5/2018 of abuse in the mid-1970s. Chaloux was laicized in 1986. He died in 1990.

Three brothers sued in 2004 alleging abuse by Chambers in 1954. Another 2004 suit alleged abuse of one youth. At least two other alleged victims known. Died 1974. During forty years as priest, was on "health leave" seven times.