Database of Publicly Accused

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 11/29/2018. Died 9/22/1984. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. 

Monsignor. A woman claimed in a 2003 lawsuit that she was raped by Msgr. Eagen in 1972 after he befriended her at Nazareth House (an orphanage run by the diocese). Eagen was assigned as parish priest at a nearby mission. Later became Chancellor of the San Diego diocese. Died in 1997. The Diocese said he had exemplary record and no previous allegations of misconduct. The woman also alleged prior abuse at the orphanage by a nun and a handyman as well as later abuse by Fr. Robert Buchanan. Eagen's personnel file was released 10/25/2010.

Accused in 4/2002 of the sexual abuse of a boy in 1971; Eagleson was a Holy Cross brother teaching at Moreau High School in Hayward at the time in question. He was ordained for the Diocese of Santa Rosa in 1985. The allegations were not revealed to parishioners or the public until 2006. A 2004 civil suit was partially settled in 2005. Died 10/22/2004. Name included on the Santa Rosa Diocese's list 1/12/2019. On the Oakland Diocese's list of crediby accused in 2019. Accused in a lawsuit[s] filed sometime between 2019-2022.

Named publicly as accused by the Richmond diocese on its list 2/13/19. Noted to have been removed in 1988. Worked in a number of dioceses including Boston MA, New Orleans LA, Birmingham AL, and Natchez-Jackson MS. Died in 1988. 

Ordained for the Diocese of Burlington in 1946. Suspended in 8/1953, sent to Jemez Springs NM 1953-1955. Assigned to the Diocese of Monterey-Fresno CA 1955-1967. An appeal to return to Burlington was denied in 1989. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Burlington on its list 8/22/2019.

Included on the Diocese of St. Cloud list of accused 1/03/2014. Prior to joining the St. Cloud diocese, Eccleston worked in the Archdiocese of Washington DC. He was assigned to St. Bernadette's in Silver Spring MD in at least 1950 and 1960. Began work in St. Cloud in 1962, incardinated in 1973. Died 2/9/2012. On the Washington DC archdiocese's list 10/15/2018, which notes having received a report of sexual misconduct in 1960; Eccleston was sent for evaluation and treatment, then assigned to ministry in St. Cloud. The WDC list also noted that he was arrested and convicted in MN in 1982. On the Charleston diocese's list 3/29/2019, where he was a visiting priest. Noted to be the subject of a settlement.

Monsignor. Former school board president. Two retired Syracuse police officers said they warned the diocese in 1984 because Eckermann solicited male prostitutes downtown. Removed in 4/14 after credible allegations of repeated rape of a 15- to 16-year-old altar boy in 1988 -1989 at St. Ann's rectory in Manlius. Eckermann allegedly threatened to kill the boy if he told. Accuser said he first told the diocese in 2/13. Per diocese, there was an accusation in 2002 by another man who later changed his statement. The man's attorneys reportedly told the D.A. in 4/15 that an associate pastor at St. Ann's sexually abused their client along with Eckermann. Sentenced by Vatican to life of prayer and penance. Died 10/21/16. On diocese's list 12/3/18. New suit 2/19. Accused by four more who sued in 6/20.

Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a child, beginning in 1951 when the child was age 12. Eckl was assigned to St. Andrew's in Rochester at the time of the alleged abuse. Died 7/2/77, age 99.

Given name William. Allegations made public in 2002 that Eckroth sexually abused boys and girls in the early 1970s at a cabin owned by the Benedictines. At least one lawsuit was filed in 1993 by two victims. He was ordered back to St. John's Abbey from the Bahamas and sent for treatment. The Benedictines may have known since the late 1980s of an earlier allegation. The Abbey paid $12K to at least one of his female victims. Eckroth was investigated for the 1974 murder of two girls who were sisters. In 6/2025 the case remains unsolved. He was living under restrictions at the Abbey. Name included on list of monks likely to have offended against minors released by the Abbey 12/9/2013 and on the St. Cloud diocese's 1/3/2014 list. Named in two more lawsuits filed 5/19/2014 against the St. Cloud diocese, the order and St. John's Abbey. Both men alleged they were abused by Eckroth when he was assigned to St. Joseph's parish in St. Joseph MN in the early 1970s. Eckroth was said in 2014 to have advanced dementia. A new suit was expected to be filed 9/19/2014. Eckroth died 5/24/2015.

Accused in 1996 of repeatedly groping a girl confessional and at retreats 1981-82, beginning when she was age 17. He denied the allegations. Accuser was given $5K and told by Bishop Fiorenza on 02/23/96 that Edelin was suspended. Assigned to six parishes his first ten years after ordination. Served as USAF Chaplain from 1989-92, on leave 1992-97. Not indexed in the Directories after 1997 until 2003, when the diocese tried to reinstate him. Accuser complained. He went to work in Baker, OR diocese where seminary classmate was bishop. Included on Galveston-Houston archdiocese's list 1/31/19. It notes that Edelin was removed from public ministry in 2013.

Eder was the subject of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in 1997 by a female coworker, which the Diocese settled in 1998. Sent for counseling for alcohol-related problems, per news in 1998. Eder's niece also told the Diocese in 1995 and 2002 that he had fondled her several times as a child. He was in active ministry as of 6/2007. Died 7/19/2015.

Named publicly as accused by the Archdiocese on its list 11/6/2018. Assignments included fourteen parishes over the years, often for only a year or two. Leaves of absences 1973-1974 and 1986-1987. Last assignment was 1987-1989. Removed from ministry in 2/1990. Laicized in 1992. Died in 1997. Lawsuit filed in 12/2018 by a man alleging abuse 1976-1978 when he was an altar boy, ages 12-15. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report. Indications in Edwards' personnel file of issues as early as 1962, when he admitted to "charges" involving boys, leading to Archbishop Hallinan prohibiting Edwards from visiting private homes and requiring him to report monthly to the Archbishop. In 2018 a man disclosed that Edwards abused him at ages 12-13 in 1962-1964. The PAC report details reports of abuse of boys in every decade of his career, and that he was sent to treatment and reassigned, despite concern expressed to the Archdiocese from at least one fellow priest, a nun, and parishioners.

Accused by a man in a 5/2004 lawsuit of molesting him as a boy, ages 10-12, at St. Mary's in Milford. The suit also said there are numerous other victims. The Archdiocese may have know of Lawrence's behavior in 1967. He retired in 1985 and died in 3/1999.

Accused of molesting numerous boys and girls from first assignment to last. Plied children with alcohol. Transferred multiple times. At least one incident of abuse reported to the Archdiocese in 1979 - there was a psychological report on Effinger addressed to Archbishop Weakland. Seven men and two women settled out of court with the Archdiocese in 1994. Sentenced to 10 years in jail in 1993 for molesting a 14-year-old boy in 1988. Died of cancer in prison in 12/96. Some of personnel file released in 7/13.

From the Diocese of Westminster, England, where he was ordained in 1966. Arrived in the Diocese of Lansing in 1982, where he worked for many years. Egan is the subject of multiple allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse and improper sexual contact.  Per the MI Attorney General's Report in 12/2024, the abuse would occur under the guise of boxing, whereby Egan would allegedly have young men and teenagers hit him in the lower stomach, causing his arousal. He also engaged in the tapping of testicles, or "nut drills." An allegation in the early 1990s received by the Diocese was not investigated until the case was reopened in 2003. Egan's alleged victim was age 25 at the time of the incidents. Egan was restricted from ministry in the Lansing diocese and, in 3/2019, his faculties were revoked after additional allegations. Investigators hired by the Diocese in 2019 determined that none of Egan's accusers were minors at the time of the alleged abuse. However, in 7/2003 a man had reported to MI State Police that Egan sexually assaulted him repeatedly in 1987, when he was age 17. No charges, due to the statute of limitations. In 2021 the Diocese received a report from a man alleging sexual abuse by Egan during 2005-2009, when the man was ages 14-18, during boxing club at school. The man did not want to prosecute. The allegation was found credible by the Diocese in 10/2023 and Egan's name was added to its list of credibly accused.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese on its list 6/2/2021, which notes multiple allegations of abuse occurring 1954-1955. Per news in 1970, Egan was ordained for the Trappists, leaving after 19 years due to ill health. Assigned to St. Mary's in Pittsfield MA 1952-1970. Died in 1974.

Monsignor. Named publicly in 11/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. Longtime Director of NJ Boys Town. Egan died 8/14/1998.

Named publicly in 11/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. Egan died 7/23/1999.

Ordained in 1941 for the Diocese of Providence. Assigned for the summer to St. Brendan Parish in Riverside, after which he was appointed chaplain at St. Francis Orphanage in Woonsocket. From 1942-1965 Egan was assistant pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Providence, then pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Bradford 1965-1970. From 1970-1991 he was pastor of St. Augustine Parish in Providence. Monsignor. Died in 2004. Egan was accused in a lawsuit filed in 2026 of sexually abusing a boy, ages 11-13, during 1978-1980, at St. Augustine's. The boy was a student at the parish school. Egan allegedly would sexually assault the boy after calling him from class to his office for "purported disciplinary issues." He would tell the boy he could "make it all go away," then abuse him. He allegedly would also give the boy money, telling him not to tell anyone.

Ordained for the Sioux Falls SD diocese. Worked in a number of archdioceses and dioceses: St. Paul-Minneapolis, Bismarck ND, Oakland CA, Austin TX, San Jose CA, Lima Peru via the Boston-based Society of St. John the Apostle, and Boston MA. Accused in a 3/2016 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy over five years, beginning when the boy was an 11-year-old student and altar server at St. Louis parish in Austin in the 1970s. Eggerling was assigned to Austin 1973-1979. He reportedly plied the boy with alcohol and took him on trips. He died 2/29/2008, per the 2009 Official Catholic Directory. Included on the Sioux Falls diocese's list 3/21/2019 (it erroneously notes his death dated as 3/7/2008). On the Austin diocese's list 1/31/2019.

Removed in 8/2002 from his assignment in the Baton Rouge, LA diocese after a civil suit was filed in Miami alleging sexual abuse by Eggleton 1990-1991 in FL. Also worked in New Orleans in 1993. The Archdiocese announced in 7/2004 that Eggleton was found "innocent of all charges by a Miami court" and was to begin work as prior for the Dominican House in Raleigh, NC.

Accused in multiple lawsuits pending in 11/2023 of sexually boys at Madonna Manor. Subject of previous settlements. A social worker at the facility in 1980 reported Ehlinger to her supervisor after boys in her care disclosed abuse by the Brother, and after she knocked on Ehlinger's dormitory bedroom and saw a "flustered child" there with him. Ehlinger then "disappeared." The social worker saw several years later that Ehlinger was working with children at a Catholic school. One lawsuit alleges a boy was abused by several men, including Ehlinger. He said the men would put a pillow over his face or wear masks during rapes to hide their identities. Reportedly is last known in 11/2023 to be living at a Holy Cross house in Austin, TX.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 6/21/2019. Died in 1979.

In 2002, a woman alleged abuse by Ehrman as a girl beginning in 1953 or 1954. Her son said he reported the abuse in 1998 but diocesan officials claimed they never received it. Both mother and son met with officials again in 2002 but received no official response. Another woman said Ehrman exposed himself to her in 1968 and kissed her while another woman says he fondled her. In 11/2002, Bishop D'Arcy stated that the allegations of abuse against Ehrman "appear to be credible." Ehrman retired in 1970 and died 8/7/1983. Included on the Diocese's 9/18/2018 list, which notes eight credible allegations against Ehrman, received after his death.

Pastor St. Francis Borgia, Cedarburg when placed on leave 9/4/15 during an investigation of alleged sexual abuse of a 7th-grade boy in 1977, when assigned to Holy Assumption in West Allis. Eichenberger denied the allegations. Claim had been filed as part of the archdiocese's 2011 bankruptcy; Archbishop Listecki stated the priest was not identified until recently. Report made to DA, but no prosecution due to the statute of limitations. Listecki announced 11/15/15 that the Review Board found the accusations "unsubstantiated" and Eichenberger would return to ministry.

Suspended in 8/2002 after a man alleged that Eichhoff sexually abused him and another boy when they were third- or fourth-graders at a parish school in the late 1970s. Eichhoff filed a slander suit against the man and his father. They countersued. Eichhoff was cleared by the diocese's review board in late 2002 and returned to ministry. In 10/2004 a jury found that Eichhoff did not abuse the plaintiff; it also found he was not slandered by either the plaintiff or plaintiff's father. In 7/2006 they sued the bishop, alleging a conspiracy to invade the plaintiff's privacy and prevent him from pursuing his earlier suit. Dismissed by court, upheld by OK Court of Appeals in 1/2014. In 8/2010 another man came forward with allegations that, when he was age 9 in the late 1970s, he and two other boys were sexually abused by Eichhoff, including the man who came forward in 2002. The review board deemed his allegations unsubstantiated. In 11/2020 Eichhoff was pastor emeritus in residence at Christ the King parish. He died 6/3/2022.

As of 2002, Eidenschink was living under restrictions at St. John's Abbey. He was a former Abbot. He admitted to sexually abusing two monks who had not yet taken their final vows. One victim was molested prior to 1971 and the other was molested during Eidenschink's tenure as Abbot. He died in 6/2004, at age 89.

Monsignor. Accused in 2002 of sexually abusing a teenage girl in the early 1980s. The allegations were deemed credible by the Archdiocese. Eilert's accuser said she was also abused by two other priests. No prosecution, due to the statute of limitations. Living without restrictions at St. John Vianney Residence for Retired Priests in Rutherford, NJ for several years as of 11/2013. Included on the Archdiocese's list of credibly accused 2/13/2019. Multiple alleged victims noted. Permanently removed from ministry. A lawsuit filed by a man in 11/2021 claims Eilert abused him in 1978. Eilert died 3/6/2024.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 2/22/2019 list. It notes one allegations received, of abuse of a girl, occurring in the 1970s. Retired in 1985. Died in 1991.

Accused in three suits filed in 2002 of abuse of at least two minor females in 1959, and of abuse of a woman in 1973. A fourth woman filed suit in 4/2003, alleging abuse when she was a minor in 1959. Elder died in 1993. Included on the archdiocese's list of accused in 2019.

Ordained in Haiti in 1990. Eliscard was working in New Jersey when he was arrested in 11/1994 for the recent sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. He was at the airport awaiting a flight to Haiti when arrested. Convicted in 1995; received a three-year probated sentence. Returned to Haiti. In 2003 he was working in a Canadian diocese. Prior to the 1994 offense, he had worked in the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Accused in a lawsuit filed 5/22/15 of the sexual abuse of a teenage boy in 1983 in San Antonio. The accuser said Elizondo kissed and fondled him after he told Elizondo that former seminarian and then-Rev. Jesus Armando Dominguez had sexually abused him. Elizondo denied abuse. Longtime University of Notre Dame professor, known as founder of Latino theology in the U.S. Still in ministry 6/8/15. Died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound 3/14/16. On San Antonio archdiocese's list 1/31/19.

Retired in 2002 for "health reasons." Ellifritz had acknowledged improper contact with a boy between late 1970s-early 1980s. Diocese had known of allegations for some time and Ellifritz had been under supervision for years. Laicization announced 2/18/2005. Died in Kissimmee, FL in 11/2021, where, per his obituary, he had lived since 2004.

Named publicly as accused by the Diocese on its list updated 3/15/2019. Allegedly abused a minor in the 1960s. Ellinger was laicized in 1976. He went on to marry a woman with many children and settled in Austin, TX. He died in 2007.

Retired with restricted ministry in 6/2002 because of old allegations found in his personnel file by a County Prosecutor. Allegations were too old for criminal charges. After Ellinghausen retired, a male complainant came forward to allege that Ellinghausen abused him as a child for three years in the 1970s while pastor of St. Jude in Detroit. Named in a civil suit. Laicization announced in 2005. Included on the Archdiocese's list of credibly accused 6/10/2020. Died 12/11/2023.

Accused in a lawsuit filed 6/30/2020 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor from about 1985-1988 at St. Michael's in Parishville and St. Mary's in Potsdam.

The Diocese of Nashville  knew in at least 1959 of Emala's behavior with boys. (The Memphis diocese was created from Nashville in 1970.) In the 1960s parents were told by a diocesan official to keep their boys away from him. Given an ultimatum in 1968 to leave TN on an extended leave of absence or retire and leave TN. Emala went on leave and to Baltimore MD. Memphis told Baltimore that Emala was a priest in good standing and he was assigned in 1972 to a parish. Removed in 1975 from the Baltimore assignment after allegations of child sexual abuse. Requested faculties in the Diocese of Wilmington DE, with recommendation from Memphis Bishop Dozier (who was later credibly accused of child sexual abuse). Request denied. Allowed part-time work in the Diocese of Harrisburg PA in 1978, although faculties had not been granted. Complaints in 1985 of his behavior with boys. Removed. Prior to 1988 Emala presented himself as a priest for 20 years in East Baltimore, despite having no faculties. Involved as a chaplain with many organizations and counseled children, mostly boys. Multiple individuals alleged sexual abuse, including rape, by him in the 1970s-1980s. At least one boy was as young as age 7. At least one settlement. Included on 9/2002 Baltimore list. Died 2/20/2008 in Baltimore. Name included on Harrisburg diocese's list 8/1/2018, noted to have been seen kissing a minor on the lips in the early 1980s. On Knoxville's list as of 3/6/2020. (Knoxville diocese was created from Nashville in 1988.) Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

 Embrich (or Emrich) was a teaching brother at Holy Family, an elementary school. Criminally charged in 1988 with touching the inner thigh of girl on mulitlple occasions in 1985-1986. Allegedly would place the girl on his lap and touch her under her underwear. Complaints were also received from other children at the school. Suspended by his order. Found not guilty by jury trial in 1989. Included in 7/2013 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. The diocese's list in 2/2022 notes that Emrich was "accused by one male minor."

Named in six lawsuits filed against the Louisville archdiocese in 2002. Allegedly abused five boys and one girl as grade school students. Several plaintiffs said they told church officials and/or teachers but no one believed them. Two additional suits were filed in 4/2003. Also worked in Dioceses of Lansing MI, Cleveland OH, Grand Rapids MI, Fort Wayne-South Bend IN, and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis IN. Included in a massive 6/2003 settlement with the Louisville archdiocese. Died in 1986. On Louisville's list of accused in 2/2019.

Litigation alleges the Gary IN Diocese knew of Emerson's abusive history when he was allowed to begin work in Orlando in 1986. In 1992 he was ordered to return to Gary after allegations in Orlando. In 2004 a man from Orlando filed a civil suit. A second civil suit filed in 2/2008 in FL alleged a long-term 'relationship' with Emerson, beginning when the plaintiff was age 9. A suit filed in IN in 12/2008 claims abuse after Emerson returned to Gary. Laicized in 2006. New FL suits filed in 5/2010 and 7/2010. Emerson filed bankruptcy in 2/2011. Included on the Gary diocese's list released 8/27/2018. Included on the Orlando diocese's list of credibly accused 10/6/2021.

Accused in a lawsuit settled in 6/2021 in the high five figures of sexually abusing a boy, ages 8-13, over 100 times at St. William's in Tewskbury during 1973-1978. Prior to Boston, Emerson was a deacon in St. Louis, MO and Omaha, NE, where he worked at Boys Town U.S.A. In 2012 he admitted to smuggling drugs into the Middlesex County House of Correction in Billerica, where he was chaplain; he was sentenced to community service and ordered to stay away from jails. Emerson died in 2018.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/2019. Died 2/1/1997, age 56. Per his obituary, Emmert taught at St. Charles College, St. Charles Prep School and St. Joseph Academy in Columbus, and Summit Country Day School in Cincinnati.

Multiple allegations, transferred six times in 14 years. Removed from his parish in 1993 after covering up for young men who had stolen church funds, and after a housekeeper found handcuffs and pornography in the rectory. Sent to residential treatment. Arrested in 2/1996; sentenced to six months in prison and five years probation in 5/1997 for abusing a 31-year-old mentally disabled man. On restrictions for prior sexual abuse allegations. Many other complaints after his arrest. Charged in 1999 with violating probation by having contact with a 16-year-old boy; sentenced to 1-3 years in prison. Released from prison in 2002. Involuntarily laicized per diocese 6/7/2012. Reported in 6/2018 to be a registered sex offender living in Bushnell FL. Accused in a suit filed in 8/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexual abuse while assigned to St. Mary's in Danville. Six more suits were filed in 12/2016 claiming abuse of boys at the parish. Another suit was to be filed with an allegation that Emo molested a minor in the 1950s while in seminary. By 8/2020, Emo was named in 12 CVA lawsuits. New suit in 8/2020 claims abuse in 1968 of a boy, age 17. The diocese's list in 8/2022 shows Emo to be deceased.

Worked in NE, MI and MN before moving to Phoenix in 2000. Admitted in 1991 to sexually abusing boys in the early- to mid-1970s in Onamia, MN. Removed without privileges in 5/2002 after additional information was received. Had been working under restrictions for some time; Phoenix knew of his history when he arrived. Name also appeared on a list of accused Phoenix priests compiled by the Arizona Republic in 2002. As of 2014, Emon was living under a safety plan in Phoenix. Included on the Crosier's list 2/8/2014. Added to the St. Cloud diocese's list 3/14/2014. Included on the Detroit archdiocese's list 6/10/2019. Died 7/28/2019. Included on the Phoenix diocese's list in 10/2019.

First named publicly as credibly accused by the Archdiocese on its list 10/12/2018. Noted to have one allegation against him of abuse occurring in the 1970s. Removed from ministry in 2003. Died 12/9/2018.

Spent most of his priesthood in AK. Died 11/15/2996. Accused in a 2005 lawsuit of sexually abusing a girl over a 3-year period, beginning in 1966 when she was age 9. Two men joined the suit in 2/2006. Endal was the supervisor of two other accused Jesuits, Lundowski and Smario, and did not act when he received complaints against them. Claims included in 11/2007 settlement with the Jesuits. In 1/2009 43 suits were filed against Jesuits; many named Endal as abuser. Two or more pending claims are in bankruptcy reorganization docs for the Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/2010. In 2/2012 the Fairbanks diocese noted 26 reports of abuse by Endal. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes allegations of abuse 1955-1960, 1964-1968, 1973-1976 and 1978-1982, reported in 2004, 2008 and 2009. 

Taught in the U.S. and in Nigeria for decades. Assigned 2005-2013 to the Redemptorist Worldwide Headquarters in Rome, Italy as an author and editor. Involved with Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Assigned for almost ten years, until 3/2024, to St. Alphonsus in New Orleans. Reportedly in 8/2024, Enderle was accused in a 2002 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy over 20 years prior, while principal of a Redemptorist high school north of New Orleans. The boy was a student. The allegation against the boy came to light after a woman reported to the police in 3/2024 recent sexual assault against her by the priest. She also told the Archdiocese, which told her in late 4/2024 that Enderle had been transferred to a Redemptorist community and assisted living facility in Liguori, MO. Parishioners in New Orleans were not informed of the allegations nor of his transfer to St. Louis. Enderle denied all allegations.

Accused of abuse of at least nine young girls in the early 1950s to the 1970s. Four known lawsuits. Suit in 1985, settled in 2001 claimed abuse in Lake Charles of two girls, ages 3 and 6 or 7 in the early 1950s. Parents reportedly confronted Engbers, who admitted the abuse with the pastor present. Engbers was moved to another church. Another 1985 suit claimed abuse beginning 1957 of sisters ages 5 and 7, lasting into their teens. Fled to Holland in 1985 after removal from his position when Church learned of suits. Per 1989 suit, abused 3- or 4-year-old girl in Gueydan the early 1970s. Settled 1996. Engbers died in 1989. Included on the diocese's list in 4/2019.

Resigned from his parish in 4/2002 citing health reasons. The Archdiocese confirmed in 6/2002 that Engbers' resignation was because of a complaint in his file of child sexual abuse 22 years prior. Notes in the file showed the boy's name and a reference to Engbert's treatment for a foot fetish. The alleged victim said that his father reported the abuse to church authorities at the time but nothing was done; he came forward again in Spring 2002.

Placed on leave in late 4/04 after the Archdiocese learned that Engel was being investigated by police for possession of child pornography on a computer. Still on leave as of 8/04. Per Archdiocesan website accessed 2/25/11 and again 2/11/21 Engel was "fully restricted from ministry."

Named in report and presentment by Philadelphia Grand Jury 2/10/11. Accused, along with another priest and a teacher, of orally sodomizing and molesting a 10-year-old boy in 1998 or '99 at St. Jerome's in Philly. Remained at another parish for two years after 2009 complaint and order from Archdiocese to leave assignment. Surrendered to police 2/10/11. Refused plea agreement 6/11. New civil suit filed 7/11. Criminal trial started 1/7/13. Defendants did not testify. Found guilty 1/30/13. Arrested. Request for new trial filed with PA Superior Court 7/14 by counsel for Engelhardt and for teacher Bernard Shero, based on new evidence about a new witness who could have supported defense and discredited the main witness. Engelhardt died in prison 11/16/14.

Engels and two other priests were accused of abusing a boy in 1973. The victim complained directly to Bishop Myers in 1992. Engels was not placed on leave until the family went to the media in 1993. Engels also admitted to abusing a boy in the 1980s. Bishop tried to reinstate him in 2002 but did not after second victim complained. Named in a 2004 civil suit which settled in 2005. Pleaded guilty in 4/2005 to sexually abusing a teenage altar boy during trips to Milwaukee in the early 1980s. Sentenced in 6/2005 to 10 years in WI prison. On Peoria's list in 12/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes 5 "reported survivors."

Arrested and then placed on leave 8/2005 after allegations he sexually molested a 19-year-old man who had the mental capacity of a 9-year-old. The abuse occurred numerous times in early 2005. Englert claimed the sex was consensual. He later pleaded guilty to 2 counts of abuse. Sentenced in 10/2006 to 2 terms of 1.5 years in the Dubois County Jail. Received another 3 years in 2/2007. Released in 1/2008. Registered sex offender. Not in compliance 2/2010. Listed as on "administrative leave" per the diocesan website 2/2/2009. Included on the Diocese's list of credibly accused 2/22/2019, which notes that Engert was laicized 10/1/2009.

Parish priest, hospital chaplain, diocesan director of radio and TV. Died 7/2/1989. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/2020 of sexually abusing a minor in about 1962-1964 at St. George in Pittstown.

Monsignor. Sued in 2003, accused of abuse in 1969. Died 1975. The archdiocese concluded the allegations were unfounded.

Named in a 1992 civil suit with claims of sexual assault against a child. Reportedly in 1/94, the case was dismissed due to the statute of limitations. Fr. Ennis remained an active priest until his death 2/12/00. Included on the diocese's list 1/18/20. It notes multiple allegations, substantiated.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019. It notes allegations received in 2004 of abuse 1965-1967. Ennis died in 1985.

In 12/01 it was revealed that Ensey and Fr. Carlos Urrutigoity had been accused of sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old male student. They were suspended 1/02. The student sued in 3/03; suit was settled for $455K in 2005. Ensey living in Paraguay as of 3/06. As of 12/11, Diocese reported that his faculties were removed in 2005. Ensey continued to function as a priest on some occasions, particularly for fundraising. Reportedly defrocked in 2014. Last known to be living in Redding, CA. Included in 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. On Scranton diocese's list 8/19/18.

From Hungary. Assigned to parish work in Canada for several years, spent 1966-1971 in Alaska, then back to Canada. Returned to Hungary in 1991. In 2008 returned to Canada, where he died 4/11/2020 at age 92. Accused in a 2006 lawsuit of abuse of a boy beginning in the late 1960s when the boy was age 4, in the village of Holy Cross in Alaska. Claims included in 11/2007 settlement with the Jesuits. One pending claim shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/2010. On the Jesuit West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes a report in 2006 of alleged abuse of a minor 1967-1970.

Sued. Accused of abuse of a minor between 1980-82 while assigned to Don Bosco Tech High School in San Gabriel. Named in Addendum to L.A. Archdiocese report in 2005. Per the L.A. archdiocese's list in 12/21, Epperson left his order.

In 1991 NJ priest John Bambrick told the archdiocese that Eremito sexually abused him as a 15-year-old altar boy in NJ in 1980, when Eremito was a NYC priest. Eremito may have had "dozens" of victims. He was removed from active assignments in 1992. Faculties removed in 2002. Filed legal action against alleged victim. Worked in NJ 1997-1998. Allowed to work in Lubbock, TX 1998-2002. Working as grief counselor at a PA hospice as of 2006 until removed. On NY archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Laicized.

Accused of molesting three boys in 1983 while assigned to St. Peter's in Winter, WI. Two accusers sued and settled in 1989 for nearly $3M. Ericksen was removed from the priesthood 1988. In 6/2010 two men claimed rape as children. Efforts were underway in 7/2010 to extradite him from MO. Left WI in 1983. Lived in MN, MO and Indonesia. Denied the allegations. Included in 10/2014 on the St. Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese's list of accused. "Partially confessed" in 2016. Charged 11/16/2018 with sexually assaulting altar boys at St. Peter's 1982-1983. In 12/2018 a judge ordered trial. Three new accusers in 1/1209 alleged abuse in the late 1970s-early 1980s. Pleaded not guilty 3/2019 to four open cases. Convicted. Sentenced in 9/2019 to 30 years in prison. Accused of the sexual abuse of a boy, age 9, in the hospital in the late 1970s. Included in 11/2022 on the Diocese of Superior's list of credibly accused. In 6/2025 was incarcerated at a correctional facility in Oshkosh.

Accused of abuse of at least one young boy and possession of child porn in about 1992. Identified as a murder suspect in a double homicide in 2002. Died by suicide during investigation in 2004. Special hearing in 2005 found there was probable cause to rule he was probably the murderer. Parents filed two suits (one naming ALL bishops) and a separate wrongful death suit against the diocese. Suit against diocese dismissed in 9/08. Included in 11/22 on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Also known as Fred. Parish priest, college chaplain. Resigned in 1970. Married in 1972 and raised a family. Died 7/1/1999. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese on its revised list 1/15/2019.

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 of the province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Ernsdorff's name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him. Worked in San Francisco, Seattle, and Baker dioceses. Died 8/21/1958. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes claims in 2009 of sexual abuse of a minor 1949-1951. Assigned during the time of the alleged abuse to St. Andrew's Mission in Pendleton, OR.

Multiple accusers over the years. Sex education teacher for boys at Our Lady Help of Christians parochial school in East Orange, where he was assigned 1954-1969. Died 3/26/1988. At least one claim against Ernst was included in a 10/2004 $1M settlement between the Archdiocese and individuals who claimed abuse by 9 priests. Ernst also worked in parishes in Ridgefield Park, Rutherford, Union City, and Wyckoff. Included on the Archdiocese's list 2/13/2019. Named in two new suits filed in 1/2020.

Named publicly as accused in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. Worked in PA, MD and VA. Parish priest, teacher, campus minister. Report to the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 2011 that Ernst sexually abused and raped a boy, ages 12-14, at St. Augustine in Elkridge MD, where he was assigned 1998-2004. The person reporting believed that other children were abused as well. In 9/2022 a family member of the alleged victim told the MD Attorney General's office that the abuse began when the boy was age 6-7, and that Ernst kept a book of photos of naked boys. Ernst died in 2004. Name added in 12/2024 the Baltimore archdiocese's list.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the Diocese on its list 11/19/2018. Alleged to have had "sexual interactions" with a 17-year-old in the early 1970s. It was first reported to the Diocese in 2002, and again in 2018. Ernstmann retired in 2004 and died 8/7/2013. Included on the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph's 9/5/2019 list of those with substantiate allegations against them.

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Multiple allegations noted, occurring while assigned to the Jesuit Novitiate in Milford, OH in 1961 and while at the Milford Retreat Center in 1964. Erpenbeck died 12/6/1986. Included on the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's list in 6/2019. On the Chicago archdiocese's list in 10/2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Multiple accusations noted. Removed from ministry 11/15/2004. Died 12/8/2017.

Ordained in Cuba. Expelled after the Castro revolution. Spent some time in the Dominican Republic, and ended up in the Miami area in 1977. In late 2011, a man notified the Archdiocese that he had been sexually abused by Escala in the late 1980s when he was 16. Escala caught him stealing from the collection plate, threatened to tell the boy's father but abused him instead. Escala died 1/27/2009. The claim was settled in 1/2013.

Pastor of St. Francis de Sales in Purcellville when placed on leave in 12/18 during investigation of possible boundary violations with a minor and adults. Denied allegations. Sheriff's Office investigated; no criminal charges filed, as announced 12/14/18. Diocese was to do an internal investigation in relation to its Code of Conduct for Clergy.  Bishop Burbridge announced in 9/19 that Escalante admitted to "unbecoming" behavior with the adults, and that the priest resigned from his parish and was on leave of absence. Also, the diocese's review board found the minor to be believable but that Escalante's behavior wasn't sexual abuse as defined by Canon Law and Diocesan child protection policies. 

Accused in a 6/25/2010 civil suit of sexually abusing a boy 1978-1981, while assigned to Our Lady of St. John of Fields in Mission, TX. Much of the abuse allegedly occurred on parish property and involved Escobedo plying the boy with alcohol. Escobedo denied the allegations. Included on the Brownsville diocese's 1/31/2019 list of credibly accused , which notes that Escobedo was removed from ministry in 2002.

Espitia spent several years as a Brigittine monk before attending St. Mary's seminary. Ordained for the San Angelo diocese. In early 6/03 Espitia told Bishop Pfeifer that someone was accusing him of sexually abusing a minor. Espitia denied the abuse but said he would step aside temporarily. On 6/13/03 he was found hanged in the rectory. Police investigation of suicide found child pornography on his computer. His accuser filed a civil suit in 12/09, claiming Espitia abused him over eight years, until 2002. Settled at mediation in 11/11. On the diocese's list 2/13/19.

Worked in Pittsburgh 1967-78 and in Little Rock AR 1978-81. Incardinated into the Little Rock diocese in 1981. Retired in 2002. Named in a 2004 suit against Pittsburgh by a man who alleged abuse as a child at Mother of Sorrows parish for three years, beginning in 1973. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25M settlement with 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests.

Ordained in Italy. Assigned to Our Lady of Pompei in Highlandtown 1964-2018, named pastor in 1987. Taught, coached and was Athletic Director of the parish school 1964-1987. Incardinated into the Archdiocese in 2000. Suspended from ministry in 5/2018 after the diocese received an allegation that he had sexually abused a girl, beginning when she was about 14 in 1973 and continuing through her high school years. He was said to have begun grooming the girl when she was about ages 5-7. Admitted to having a "crush" on her and to some hugging and kissing, but denied abusing her. Baltimore police were investigating. Included on archdiocese's list 12/14/2018. It notes another allegation of abuse of a a girl, age 16, in 1972-1973. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

First named publicly as abused on the New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/2018. Allegation received in 2006 of abuse in the 1950s and 1960s. Reportedly worked at Hope Haven in Marrero. Also worked in NY and IN. Included on the Salesians list of credibly accused in 3/2020. Laicized in 1973. Died in 1987.

First named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 10/29/2018. Assignments included St. Aloysius in East Liverpool, St. Rose in Girard, the YU Newman Club, Newman Apostolate, and the Columbiana Deanery of Priests.

Esquibel (also spelled Esquivel) is alleged to have molested boys in several parishes before he was placed in a Chancery office job. Reoffended after treatment. Indicted in 10/1993 and charged with abusing a 15-year-old altar boy in 1983; charges dropped by judge in 2/1995 for lack of evidence. Worked as an Army Reserve chaplain from 1979. At least two civil suits filed in 1994. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list of accused 9/12/2017.

Monsignor. Accused publicly in 6/2019 of sexually abusing a 17- or 18-year-old girl in the mid-1980s at St. Joseph's in Bakersfield. Suspended for a few months during investigation. Esquivel's accuser said that he groped, open-mouth kissed and verbally abused her. She was working at the time as his secretary. SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) stated that three other women told them in recent years that Esquivel sexually abused them, two at age 16. Two of the alleged victims reportedly told another priest in around 1992, but no action. Suit filed in 1/2020 by two of the women, each claiming abuse as teenagers by Esquivel. Remained in active ministry in 1/2020. Died 8/16/2025.

Accused in 2002 of sexually assaulting a girl in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Removed from active ministry in 4/2002. Arrested by the sheriff's office in 6/2002 and charged with eight felony counts. A civil was suit filed in 7/2002. "On duty outside the diocese" per the 2002 Official Catholic Directory. He had been serving as chaplain in a federal prison out of state until allegations surfaced. Criminal charges were dropped in 1/2004 due to the statute of limitations. The civil suit settled. Included on the Las Cruces diocese's list 11/8/2018, noted to have worked in the diocese in 1996, as a La Tuna Prison chaplain. On the Diocese of San Angelo's list 2/13/2019.

Named as accused on the Lafayette IN Diocese's list 9/28/2018. Taught Latin and Greek at St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer for almost thirty years. Hospital chaplain in Detroit. Died 5/15/1979.

Episcopal Vicar for the Eastern half of the US of the Archdiocese for Military Services. Made Monsignor in 1997. Ordained auxiliary bishop for the US Military in 2004. Died 2/4/2012, at age 67. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/2019 of sexually abusing a student, ages 14-16, at St. Vincent de Paul parish, 1969-1971.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/2019. Assigned to St. Thomas the Apostle for forty years, beginning in 1935. Died 3/15/1991.

Arrested and indicted 5/04 on charges that he had molested a boy 6/90 in Midland TX. Estrada was assigned to Midland from 1986 to 1996. He was living in San Antonio at the time of his arrest. Acquitted in criminal case by jury 12/04. Named in civil suit which settled. Still shown as priest when he died in San Antonio 9/21/09. On San Angelo diocese's list 2/13/19.

Arrested in 5/2007 on federal charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. His computers were confiscated after they were found to contain the pornography. Admitted to sexually-oriented internet chats with others regarding children. The Bishop immediately placed him on administrative leave. Pleaded guilty in 11/2007 to one count. Sentenced in 6/2008 to 4 years in prison and 10 years parole. Required to register as sex offender. Released in 1/2012. Permanently removed from ministry. Included in 11/2015 on the Diocese's list of accused.

Accused in a civil suit of abuse at Divine Word Seminary in Riverside when he was a religious brother, prior to ordination. Assigned as a priest to St. Patrick's parish in the Oakland diocese 1979-1980, St. Anthony's in San Bernardino 1981-1988, then back to Divine Word Seminary 1988-1998. Died in 5/1998. Personnel file released10/25/2010. Included on the San Diego diocese's 9/2018 list. Included on the Society of the Divine Word Western Province list on 7/2021.

"Bernie." Parish priest, Teens Encounter Christ chaplain, diocesan vocations director, vicar general, diocesan administrator. Placed on administrative leave in 4/2022 due to an allegation of sexual misconduct dating back 20 years. Etienne denied the allegation. Returned to active ministry in 11/2022 after the diocesan Review Board determined that the allegation was unsubstantiated.

Etzel retired in 1984 and died in 2003 at age 85. His name appears on the Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse.

Placed on leave in 12/2005 after allegations of sexual and substance abuse involving a teenage boy up to 6 years previously. One priest said rumors had circulated for at least three years before the Archdiocese investigated. A 7/2006 article said he remained in treatment in Alabama. On the Archdiocese's list 12/6/2018. "Misconduct" noted to have occurred in 1998. Assigned to parishes in Daphne, Monroeville, Bayou La Batre. Director of Office of Youth Ministry. Prohibited from ministry in the archdiocese.

Issues with "relational dynamics" evident during seminary; ordination delayed until an evaluation said "problems were fixed." Charged with two counts of the sexual abuse of three teenage boys 1995-1997 and in 1999. Removed from active ministry in 2003. Judge was to allow other accusers to testify. Pleaded innocent to all charges. Found guilty in his first trial in 3/2007 and again in another county in a second trial in 4/2007. Named in a civil suit in 4/2007. Sentenced to 14 years to life in prison in 5/2007 with four more years added a day later in another case. The lawuit settled in 4/2008. Laicized in 2013. Included in the 10/22/2019 CO Attorney General's Report. Denied parole in 12/2019. Granted parole in 7/2020. A new lawsuit in 1/2023 claims abuse 1999-2003 of a boy, beginning when the boy was 14.

Named publicly as accused by the Diocese on its list updated 6/29/2019. Died 6/28/1999.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Died in 1/2019.

Named publicly as accused in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. In 2018 a man reported that Evans sexually abused him as a boy, about age 14, in the late 1950s, when pastor at St. Margaret's. The boy was on the CYO softball team. Evans had fallen during a game while walking on the field, and the boy helped him get up. Later, Evans asked to see the boy in the rectory to thank him. Per the report, Evans grabbed the boy's hand and forced it onto his [Evans'] crotch, rubbing the boy's hand against it. The boy left as soon as Evans released his hand, and never returned to CYO. Evans died in 1984. Included in 12/2024 on the Archdiocese of Baltimore's list.

Publicly named as accused on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans' list in 11/2023. Subject of allegation(s) of child sexual abuse in pending litigation. No determination as to credibility of claim(s). Noted to not be in ministry. Prior to entering the seminary in the midwest, Evard worked at an advertising agency in Los Angeles.

Removed as chaplain at St. Vincent Hospital in 1998 after allegations that he sexually abused a young girl for 4 years, beginning when she was 5 years old in 1974. Evrard's accuser reached a confidential settlement with the Archdiocese in 12/1997 for counseling and legal expenses. Evrard is included on the Archdiocese's 10/12/2018 list of credibly accused, which notes five victims, allegedly abused in 1977 and 1985. Evrard died in 12/27/2008.

Name also spelled Evanowski or Evanoski. Included on the Baltimore archdiocese's list of accused 4/24/2019, noting an allegation reported to the archdiocese in 2003 of abuse in 1967 of an Archbishop Curley High School student. Additional allegations followed of abuse while Ewanowski was a Curley High faculty member, where he was assigned 1968-1976. He died in 1990. Included in the 4/6/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. It shows that the man who had come forward in 2003 initially reported his abuse in 1999 in a letter to the former Curly High president, and said that he had told a faculty member at the time period of the abuse. The Archdiocese and High School settled with the man in 2009. A second former student reported abuse by Ewanowski in 1969, and a settlement record in 12/2015 indicates another allegation of abuse by the priest in about 1972 at Curley High. 

Left the priesthood in 1977. Married and raised a family. Civil suit filed 4/2002. Criminally charged in 2003 with the rape and sodomy in the early 1970s of the plaintiff in the lawsuit , beginning when she was age 14. He denied the allegation. Settled through mediation in 3/2003. Criminal trial ended in mistrial in 2004. New criminal trial held in 3/2007; found guilty of one count on 3/22/2007. Sentenced to 5 years' probation in 5/2007. Laicized in 2004. Led parish council in 2010; terminated in 2/2011. On Sex Offender Registry. On Louisville's list of accused in 2019. Died 3/28/2021.