Database of Publicly Accused

Pacheco was accused of molestation at two different Catholic high schools in Southern California. He also worked in the Oakland diocese. Died 7/25/2005.

Two early suits filed. One settled in 1994. Denied allegations. Removed in 1987. Named in L.A. archdiocesan report   as having abused one minor in 1975. Also named by Orange diocese on its list of accused priests. May also have been named in other litigation. Per his personnel file released in 5/2012, Pacheco was laicized 3/12/1994. Included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019. It notes allegations of abuse occurring 1975, and 1978-1983 received 1988, 1992, 2004 and 2019.

Monsignor. Sued in 2003. Accused of abuse of a youth in the 1960s at parishes in Tulare and Merced. Died in 1992. In 12/06 the diocese agreed to pay the plaintiff $750K to settle the lawsuit. Diocese said it is aware of several other victims. Name included on the diocese's list in 8/21 of credibly accused.

Monsignor. Teacher, guidance counselor, parish priest. Accused publicly in 3/19 by one of five men who said Paddack abused them as boys in the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island, 1988-2002. The man said he was a Cardinal Hayes HS student in 1996 when Paddack molested him during counseling. Another accuser had come forward in 2012; the Archdiocese's Lay Review Board deemed his claims "unsubstantiated." Paddack denied the allegations. Remained in ministry. An eighth accuser spoke out in 6/19. Paddack resigned from his parish 7/2/19. Lawsuit 7/19 by man claiming church covered up Paddack and Rev. Donald Timone's histories of abusing and kept them in ministry. Suit filed 8/19 claims abuse of a 16-year-old male student of St. Joseph by-the Sea HS on Staten Island 2001-02. Four new suits in 7/20 claim abuse of teen boys 1987-90, 1990-93, 1995-97, 2002-03. Two more suits in 5/21, claiming abuse 1987-89 and 1996-98. New suit 5/21.

Named publicly as credibly accused on the Our Lady of Guadalupe Province Franciscans' list as of 1/2024. Member of the Assumption Province. (Placing Padlo for now in the Milwaukee archdiocese, where the Province is based.) Worked in Cedar Lake IN, Toledo OH, Canton MA, Saginaw MI, Grand Rapids MI, Perrysburg OH. Died in 1976, age 60.

Initially an Augustinian Brother, Paduch was working as a religion instructor and coach when he allegedly abused a freshman boy at St. Rita High School in Chicago in 1980-1981. Assigned in 1988 to St. Charles Borromeo in Nederland, TX. Ordained a priest for the Beaumont TX diocese 1989. A civil suit was filed in 1997 in IL and settled around 1999. Left Beaumont in 2000. Several complaints were received there. Faculties were revoked in 10/2001. There are at least four known accusers. Began working for the city of Berwyn, IL in 2005. Placed on leave from his city job 1/15/2010. Laicized in 1/2005. On Beaumont diocese's list 6/11/2019. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Monsignor. Ordained for the Springfield diocese, prior to the time Worcester was formed. Accused by a nephew in a 2005 lawsuit of abuse in the 1950s, beginning when the boy was age 9. Page allegedly introduced the boy to four other priests who also abused him. Died in 1998. Accuser's brother expressed doubt that the allegations were true. Page was Vicar General of Worcester in 1983. As Vicar General he was given information on abuse by Revs. Jean Paul Gagnon, Thomas Teczar and Robert Kelley, among others, but no action.

Accused in a 1995 lawsuit of sexually abusing two young boys, who were brothers, when he was their counselor in the late 1980s-early 1990s. The diocese put Pagni through school for a mental health counseling career in 1986 in exchange for leaving the priesthood. The lawsuit says the Diocese lied to the state about Pagni's background. The Diocese agreed it helped him change careers but denies deceiving the state. Also sexually abused girls. Arrested in 2/1995 and again in 6/1995, facing charges of molesting the two brothers and another boy. Two more suits were filed in 1996. Pleaded no contest in the case of the third boy in 1/1996. Sentenced to 10 years in prison. Released in 7/2000. On sex offender registry. Per the FL Attorney General's report 11/6/2020, Pagni is deceased. Included on the Orlando diocese's 10/6/2021 list of credibly accused .

First named publicly as accused on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list 9/12/2017. From Belgium. Was priest of Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (C.I.C.M.); sent by Order to the U.S. in 1954. Incardinated in the Santa Fe archdiocese. Transferred to San Antonio TX archdiocese in 1968, where he taught high school for 22 years. Died 10/5/2014. Named in suit filed 11/2018, accused of abuse of a 10-year-old girl at St. Thomas in Abuquiu, beginning in 1969.

Accused in a lawsuit filed 1/31/12 of abusing a boy 1982-1987 while assigned to All Saints in Fort Worth and to Nolan Catholic High School, where he was a religion teacher and the boy was a student. Removed from ministry in 1/12 by his order. Paiz left the Fort Worth diocese in about 1987 and went on to work in CA and NV for many years. Worked in the Diocese of Fresno during much of 1995-2010. Transferred to his order's Provincial house in the Chicago area in 2010 after his alleged victim's complaints to Fort Worth. Lawsuit settled 11/21/12. Name included on the Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese's list updated 4/1/19. On the San Bernardino diocese's list in 5/21, where he was assigned to parishes 1998-2002. Also on the Diocese of Fresno's 8/21 list of credibly accused.

Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a boy, age 12 or 13, in about 1966-68, at St. Anthony of Padua on Staten Island. The boy was an organist for the parish; some of the abuse allegedly occurred during mass while the boy was alone in the choir loft.

From India. Arrested in 6/04; charged with sexual assault of a young boy in 1990-91 in Milwaukee. Working at time of arrest in South Amboy, NJ, Metuchen diocese. Left WI 1991 and lived in India for some time before living and working in several U.S.states 1993-2004. Diocese knew in 1993 when youth testified about abuse by his uncle, Fr. Dennis Pecore, and by Palathingal. Also abused in LA. Sentenced to 16 years prison in 2004. Released in 12/11. Noncompliant on Sex Offender Registry 1/12. On Lake Charles diocese's list 4/11/19. Multiple victims noted of abuse in 2000. Allegations received 2000 and 2002.

Extern priest from India. Member of (Indian) Vincentian of Syro-Malabar Rite of Kerala Province. Arrived in Chicago in 1955 to study education. Worked in seven parishes until 6/66. Accused by at least one woman of abuse when she was a child in 1966 and he was at St. Mary's in Buffalo Grove. Died 02/17/78 in India. Personnel file is one of 30 files of priests credibly accused of sexually abusing minors produced by Archdiocese in 1/14 and released by plaintiffs' counsel.

Accused of sexual abuse of a boy while at Holy Ghost Parish 1984-1985, beginning when the boy was age 12. The abuse ended when Palmese was transferred to FL. Archdiocese said it received the allegation 12/30/13 and informed law enforcement. Assignments included parishes in New York NY, Topeka KS, Omaha NE and Orlando FL. Retired in 2009. Palmese died 2/2/12. On Omaha archdiocese's list 11/30/18. Added to Kansas City KS archdiocese's list as of 3/6/20. Included in the NE A.G.'s 11/21 report.

Name appears on a list of priests with credible allegations of abuse of minors released by the Minneapolis-St. Paul archdiocese 12/5/13, where he worked 1956-82. Moved to San Diego Diocese 1982 -88. Excardinated from St. Paul in 1988 and joined San Diego. Retired in 1998, on limited duty until 2012. In 2013, no longer in ministry, living in the San Diego area. St. Paul learned of allegations in 1990 and told San Diego. Sent for eval and counseling, restricted him from being with boys and young men. Name not on San Diego diocese's 2007 list.

Retired. Diocese announced 6/28/2018 that Palys's name was added to its list of credibly accused, and that he was on leave. Removed from the diocesan payroll 5/1/2020 as part of bankruptcy agreement. As of 1/2022, his case was sent to the Vatican. In 2/2023 the Diocese announced that an additional allegation against Palys was deemed substantiated. In 2/2023 there were reportedly three lawsuits naming Palys.

Diocese announced 3/27/11 that it had placed Panepinto on administrative leave without privileges from St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish in Rochester. after a "credible" allegation. Accused of sexual abuse of a minor in the late 1960s, shortly after ordination. Was assigned at the time of the alleged abuse to St. Philip Neri in Rochester and St. Anthony's in Elmira. Also charged in 7/11 with theft of $10K from his parish several years prior. He claimed blackmail. Sentenced by the Vatican to a life of prayer and penance, per the diocese in 10/18. Accused in a lawsuit in 2019 of sexually abusing a boy over a decade, beginning when the boy was age 5 in 1960 and Panepinto was a seminarian.

First named publicly as accused on the New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/2018. Allegation received in 2006 of abuse in the 1940s and 1950s. Worked at Hope Haven in Marrero. Also worked in NY and NJ. Died in 1981. Included in 3/2020 on the Salesians' list of credibly accused.

Removed from active ministry in 12/06 and sent for treatment. Original story says that he admitted in 1998, prior to ordination, that he had sexually abused a minor in the early 1970s. Bishop Delaney conducted an investigation and decided that sufficient time had passed and Pansza could be ordained. Allegation discovered after a review of priest files per newly appointed Bishop Vann. Conflicting stories in 2/07 as to when abuse occurred and if it was once or ongoing.

"Chevy." Ordained for the Claretian Missionaries in Mexico. Left the Claretians in 1973. After working in Chicago, Pantoja had assignments in NJ and TX, then spent nearly a decade working as priest in Mexico. Found in 1994 and 1996 in Guanajuato, México, Diocese of Celaya, Archdiocese of Leon. Placed on leave by Diocese of Claya in 2004 after a lawsuit was filed in 2003, claiming abuse of a 14-year-old boy in the 1970s at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Chicago. Settled. Added to Chicago archdiocese's list 11/28/2018. On Corpus Christ diocese's list 1/31/2019. On San Antonio's list 1/31/2019; noted to have been accused in 2002 of abuse of two children in the in the early 1970s. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which shows four "reported survivors."

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. It notes allegations received in 2002 of abuse of a minor in around 1953. Paone was working in 1953 at Brooklyn Prep. He died 12/31/90.

First named publicly as accused in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Concerns raised while in seminary. In 1962 St. Monica's pastor told Bishop Wright that he prevented Paone's arrest for "molesting young boys...and illegal use of guns with even younger parishioners." In 1964 D.A. told Bishop Leonard he "halted all investigations [of Paone] involving young boys." Leave of absence 1966. Moved to L.A. archdiocese, then San Diego diocese. Remained Pittsburgh priest "in good standing," allowed to minster in CA, and to work as a public school teacher. New report 1994 of abuse of PA boy in 1960s. Sent to St. Luke's for evaluation. Kept in ministry until faculties removed 5/2002. Another allegation 6/2002 of abuse in 1962-1963 of PA boy. Resigned from ministry 2/2003. A 2/2006 memo showed Paone was hearing confessions for confirmation-age children in San Diego. Died 5/10/2012. Suit announced in 11/2018. On L.A. list updated 12/6/2018. Included on the Pittsburgh diocese's list of credibly accused. On Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/2019.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 8/21/18. Died 10/26/06 in Michigan. Per his obituary, Papes was ordained for the Diocese of Great Falls where he worked in parishes as an assistant and pastor. At some point he returned to his native Michigan, working in the Diocese of Lansing.

Ordained for Fall River; faculties removed 1963. Serial abuser of boys. Sent to treatment in IN, worked in Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese. After 7 years, accepted into Burlington diocese; sent to treatment 1974 and '78; faculties removed 1978; per internal memo diocese could no longer could keep lid on things. Allegations in MA, IN and VT, including of abuse of a hospitalized male teen quadriplegic. First VT suit settled for $965K in 4/06. Named in 3/07 suit. Jury awarded $8.7M to one plaintiff 5/08. One suit settled 7/08. Another tried to mistrial 8/08. Third trial 12/08 awarded $3.6M. Laicization announced 5/09. Fourth trial 10/09 awarded $2.2M. In 5/10, 19 of 26 cases settled. Three on appeal also settled. Living in Westfield MA in Springfield diocese at the time. Four more suits filed 2010. Eleven settled 1/13. On Ft. Wayne-South Bend IN diocese's 9/18/18 list. Suit filed 8/19. On Burlington diocese's list 8/22/19. On Fall River list in 1/21.

Pled guilty in 12/02 to 3 counts of child rape; sentenced to 12-15 years prison. At least 18 complaints reported to Archdiocese over a 20-year period; not permanently removed until 2000. Placed on leave in 1990, reinstated in 1998. Six claims settled by church for over $500K. Named in report by NH Attorney General. Laicization announced in 5/04. Name included in 8/11 on the Boston archdiocese's list. Announcement 10/2/15 that prosecutors' bid to have Paquin civilly committed to a facility for sexual predators was denied, after "qualified experts" deemed him not sexually dangerous. Released same day. Indicted in 2/17 in ME on 29 counts of sexual misconduct with two boys in late '80s, some at camps in ME. Pled not guilty. Extradited to ME jail. Reindicted in 11/17; pled not guilty to 31 counts. Found guilty 11/29/18 on 11 counts related to abuse of one boy. Found not guilty of abuse of the other. Sentenced in 5/24 to 16 years in prison. Appealed conviction to Maine Supreme Court in 2/20. Court upheld conviction in 4/20.

A woman filed suit in 5/2005 against the Claretians, alleging they protected Paramo after he abused her when she was ages 11-15, beginning in 1966. Paramo was assigned to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Chicago at the time of the alleged abuse. He died in a nursing home in 2004; the woman had confronted him there before his death. Civil suit settled. A second accuser reportedly also contacted the plaintiff's attorney. Included in 10/2022 on the Chicago archdiocese's list of credibly accused. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

A man told Archdiocesan officials in 1995 that Paraniuk abused him in 1983. The Archdiocese investigated and deemed the allegations unsubstantiated. The man complained again in 2004. Paraniuk was placed on leave in 3/2005 after was payment made to his accuser from the Archdiocese's victims' compensation fund. He was reinstated in 10/2005 after the Archdiocese investigated and again deemed the allegation unsubstantiated. Paraniuk denied all allegations and said he had himself been fondled by two Franciscan priests when he was in his 20s in the 1970s.

Pastor of St. Cecila's in Oak Cliff for 27 years. On Priest Personnel Board per 2009 Catholic Directory. Diocese announced in 8/18 that Paredes was being investigated after allegations in 2/18 that he had molested three teen boys over 10 years prior. Investigated in 2017 after allegations he stole from the parish; admitted to financial misconduct; suspended in 6/17. Fled at that time, possibly to his native Philippines. Arrest warrant in 1/19 after a fourth accuser surfaced. On diocese's list 1/31/19. In 5/19 Dallas police raided diocesan headquarters and other church properties; the raid was related to the Paredes case, and four others.

Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Malverne NY for 11 years. Suspended in 6/16 due to allegation of "inappropriate behavior with a minor " 20 years previously at another parish.

Named publicly as accused in 12/18 by the Jesuits' Central and Southern Province. Abuse allegedly occurred in the 1960s. Worked in El Paso, TX; San Antonio, TX; Miami, FL; Grand Coteau, LA; Tampa, FL; New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX; Greenville, SC; Kinder, LA; Shreveport, LA; Mobile, AL; Puerto Rico; Oakdale, LA. Died in 2013. On San Antonio archdiocese's list 1/31/19. A family member reported in 2013 that Park had abused two children in the archdiocese in the late 1950s-early 1960s. On Charleston diocese's list 3/29/19. On Lake Charles diocese's list 4/11/19.

A man filed suit against the Diocese and Bishop in 2004 alleging abuse by Parme in 1954 when he was a 13-year-old altar boy at St. Aloysius in Wilmerding. Parme retired in 1989 and died 3/28/2002 at age 78. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25M settlement with 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. Named in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report and on the Diocese's list. Accused in a claim settled in 2020 in the low five figures of sexually abusing an altar boy, ages 13-14, in 1958-1959, while assigned to Most Holy Name in Pittsburgh.

Included in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury report. Included on the Greensburg diocese's list of credibly accused in 8/18. Per Greensburg diocese file, there was a complaint in early 1985, then counseling with a Fr. Benedict. Evaluated in 5/85 at St. Luke's in MD. Sent to Paracletes in NM for treatment in 7/85. Admitted to molesting about 35 boys over 17 years. NY archdiocese requested the Greensburg PA diocese accept Parrakow; worked in Greensburg diocese 1986-89, without restrictions. Complaint in 1/89 of behavior in PA with a teen boy, suspended in 2/89. NY archdiocese located him at Green Haven Correctional Facility in 1993. Laicized in 2004. Accused in a 2/26/04 suit of abuse of two brothers in the early 1970s. One claimed the abuse, including oral rape, began when he was age 10, and that Parrakow plied him with alcohol and porn. Suit accused Parrakow of transporting a third boy to PA in 1975 and abusing him there. On NY archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Ordained for the Vincentians. Incardinated in 1974 into the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Allegation in 2010 that Parrott molested a boy over two years, beginning when the boy was age 14 in 1966 and a student at St. John's Minor Seminary in Kansas City. Parrott was his spiritual advisor and confessor. Parrott's accuser settled with the Vincentians. Parrott retired from Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese in 1987 and moved to Florida. He died in 1/1996. Included on the Springfield-Cape Girardeau list 4/1/2019. Also on the Vincentians list in 2020, which notes multiple allegations of abuse occurring in the late-1950s to mid-1960s, reported in 2002. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

A 6/2011 lawsuit alleged Parry, then a Benedictine priest and boys' choir director at Conception Abbey in northwest MO, sexually abused a boy in 1987 at summer choir camp. Parry had been affiliated with the abbey since 1973. He admitted to the Abbot in 1981 that he had been involved in three "inappropriate relationships" 1973-1979. Dismissed in 2002. Became an Episcopal priest in Las Vegas 10/15/2004. Resigned in 2011 after the suit was filed. Admitted to abuse of several. A second suit filed 7/2011. Died 11/27/2013. Included on the Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/2019. (No known allegations there.) On the Conception Abbey Benedictines' list 8/5/2019. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list 5/19/21, which notes assignments there in 1978, 1990 and 1992.

Named publicly as accused, with substantiated allegations, on the Franciscans' St. John the Baptist Province's list 10/9/2020. It notes that Partee had left the order and was laicized. It does not reveal where or when the abuse took place. (Placing Partee in the Cincinnati archdiocese, where the province is based.) Died in 2010. Added to the New Orleans archdiocese's list in 2020. On the Gallup diocese's list in 11/2021.  Included on Cincinnati's list in 2/2022. On Peoria's list in 6/2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Accused in a lawsuit settled in 4/2016 of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy, who was a student at St. Stephen's Diocesan Seminary in Kaneohe, HI. The plaintiff also claimed abuse by Fr. William Queenan and, in earlier years, by Fr. Francis Daubert, MM. Pascale died 1/9/2003, age 85.

From Poland, where he was ordained. Worked in the Netherlands before moving to the US in 1968. Moved in 1972 from the Diocese of Trenton NJ to the Diocese of Bismarck ND. In 1984 a young man told a priest that he had been sexually molested by Patejko in 1976 in ND. Patejko had been moved in 1981 to the Diocese of Austin TX. In 1994 Fargo quietly settled with the alleged victim. Patejko returned to Poland in 1993 and died in 1996. His accuser said he knew of at least two other victims. Included on the Fargo diocese's list 1/2/20. Allegations substantiated.

In 1992 a woman told the Archdiocese Pater sexually abused her beginning when she was age 14 in the early 1980s at St. Charles Borromeo in Kettering. Pater left for Rome to study in 1982 and became a Vatican diplomat in Africa, Australia, Vatican City and India. He admitted the abuse, which continued until late 1991 or early 1992 on his trips back to the U.S. His victim and a second woman accusing Pater of abuse as a teen in the early 1980s sued in 2004. The suit was withdrawn after a 6/2006 ruling by Ohio Supreme Court. On 2/21/2014 it was announced that the Vatican sentenced Pater to life of prayer and penance as of 1/21/2014. Soon hired as a bus driver for the county and by an Episcopal church in Lincoln Heights as music director. Fired from that church in 10/2019 after inquiries by a news outlet.

From Ireland. Monsignor. Worked in the Mobile AL diocese until 1942. Army chaplain 1942-1946. Priest of the St. Augustine FL diocese 1967-1974. In Pensacola-Tallahassee 1975-1977. Died 2/11/1977. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Pensacola-Tallahassee diocese on its list in 2020.

Three men filed two separate suits in Allentown in 2004 alleging abuse by Patil when they were ages 7 to 9, 1978-1980, at Bethlehem Catholic High School. The boys lived in the neighborhood. Cases dismissed in 2005. Patil was promoted to Provincial Superior of his Order in 1990. Reportedly working as pastor of a church in Ontario Canada as of 2004. Went on to work in Buffalo NY, Youngstown NY, then India. Included in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Accused in a claim settled in 2020 in the low five figures of sexually abusing an altar boy, age 8, in 1992. The abuse allegedly occurred one time, at Assumption of the BVM in Northampton, where Patil was a fill-in priest. Patil is accused of reaching inside the boys pants and fondling him under the guise of helping him put on his altar boy robes.

Seminary student in 2003 when the parents of a youth reported abuse by Patino-Arango. Reportedly returned to his native Colombia, or possibly to Florida, when the investigation began. Indicted in 2004 for the abuse of two boys in 1996 while a seminarian. Civil suit filed in 2004 by three; moved to federal court in 2005. Defendants named include Pope Benedict (then Cardinal Ratzinger). Pope dismissed 12/05. Settled in 2/08.

In 2003 a man said he and at least 9 other other teenage boys were sexually abused by Patnode in the 1930s, 1940s and early 1950s. In 1951 Patnode was removed from his parish assignment and transferred to Sisters of Mercy Novitiate in Iowa. He retired in 1964 and died 12/30/1977. At least one claim was included in a $2.6M settlement with the Archdiocese in 3/2007 and at least one in an 8/2013 $5.2M out-of-court settlement involving 10 priests and 26 victims.

From Sri Lanka. Began work in the Portland OR diocese in 1998. On Tribunal. Worked in several parishes. Named pastor of St. Wenceslaus in Scappoose OR in 2012. Charged in 3/15 with luring for attempting to get a 14-year-old girl into his car as she walked home from school in Vancouver OR. Girl fled and was able to describe the man and provide police his car license number. He denied the allegations. Arrested at Los Angeles airport 4/8/14 upon return from a visit to Australia. Archdiocese removed him from duties when he was arrested. Pled guilty 5/6/16 to attempted luring. Sentenced to 1 year in jail; given credit for 23 days served and 244 days were suspended. Was to serve remaining time in a work-release program.

One allegation of abuse of a minor. No information on where or when. Served as rector of the newly established St. Thomas Aquinas Preparatory Seminary in Hannibal, MO from 1957 to early 1960s. Held many different positions within the Jefferson City Diocese. Retired in 2005. Died 5/6/10 at age 86.

Accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, age 10, in 1969 at Our Lady of Good Counsel. Settled in 5/20 in the mid-six figures. Died 1/18/08.

Placed on leave in 5/2002 after allegations that he fondled at least two adolescent boys in the early 1970s. Both incidents are believed to have occurred while Paturzo was still in seminary. One youth's parents reported the abuse to police in 1993. Police investigated but could not prove anything. Sent for a psychological evaluation and treatment, then reassigned. Removed without privileges in 2002. Named in a 10/2005 settlement between the archdiocese and 43 plaintiffs involving 14 priests. Sued in 2/2008. Included on the archdiocese's list 1/22/2019. On the Norwich diocese's list, 2/22/2019. Laicized in 2008.

Named publicly as credibly accused by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian 5/1/19. Accused of having sexually abused a 10-year-old boy in 1961. Paul died 8/13/07. Per his obituary, he was laicized in 8/68 and went on to marry and raise a family. Included in 3/21 on the Rockville diocese's list of accused. Allegedly abuse at St. Joseph's in Hewlett, where he was assigned 6/57-6/63 and at Holy Family in Hicksville, where he worked 6/63-6/64.

The Order in DE and PA announced a settlement on 8/4/2011 with 40 victims of sexual abuse who filed suits in DE. Plaintiffs to share in a $24.8M settlement and 150 victims who settled earlier with the Wilmington Diocese. One of terms was that Order release the names of 12 Oblates with substantiated allegations of abuse. Paul was one. Assignments included Salesianum School in DE;  also worked in Dioceses of Erie, Allentown, Buffalo, and the Archdioceses of Philadelphia and New York. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Report in 4/1979 to the Allentown Diocese that Paul was molesting little girls at Sacred Heart in New Philadelphia. Another allegation was made a few months later, that Paul molested a young girl. Left the diocese, assigned to St. Joachim in Philadelphia. Died in 1982.

Archdiocese received two allegations in 2013 that Paul allegedly abused children approximately 40 years prior, while in seminary. Reported to police; no charges filed. Placed under restrictions. Parish and school informed 11/7/13 after he voluntarily resigned. He denied all allegations. Spent many years as teacher and school minister. Faculties removed 12/15/13. Additional accusations surfaced. Found not suitable for ministry and permanently removed 02/23/14. Laicized in 2015. Lawsuit filed in 12/19 in NJ claims abuse in the early 1980s of a girl, starting when she was a high school sophomore in PA and continuing into her college years. Abuse allegedly occurred at an Ocean City NJ hotel and Christian Brothers retreat in NJ. Accused in a claim settled in 2020 in the low six figures of sexually abusing a boy, age 8, in 1967, while a seminarian. The abuse allegedly occurred on a trip to NJ and included sodomy.

Ordained for the Dioceses of Marquette MI. Worked also in the Archdiocese of New York, the Dioceses of Brooklyn, Richmond and Trenton, and the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Several leaves of absence. Named publicly as accused on the Atlanta archdiocese's list 11/6/2018. Assigned there for a few years in the 1970s in to St. Jude the Apostle. Accused in 1993 of sexually abusing two sisters, ages 11 or 12 and 13, while assigned to St. Jude. Died in 1997. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report.

Suspended and faculties revoked 5/25/02. Sued. Accused of abuse of a teenage boy in the 1980s. Reported to the diocese in 1987; no action. Resigned as pastor 1/1/03; later found playing organ for two other churches. Settlement in 2003. Another suit filed in 9/04. Diocese admitted in 8/06 that it found 27 years' worth of files on Paulin, which the church had previously said didn't exist. Settlement with second plaintiff in 4/07 for $135K. Another claim settled in 2008. Included on the Springfield MA diocese's list. (From Greenfield, MA.)

Assigned to 16 parishes over 25 years. Worked at Lourdesmont, a facility for troubled teen boys and girls in 1983, prior to ordination. After return from 8-month leave of absence - his 4th since ordination - in 7/13, assigned as assistant pastor to Prince of Peace parish in Old Forge. Found in car 9/19/13 on local college campus having sex with 15-year-old boy he met on internet. Arrested. Said boy told him he was 18. Released on bail 9/24. Bishop removed his faculties and placed him on leave. Pled guilty 1/22/14. Sentenced 6/3/14 to 8-23 months in jail. Included in 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Lawsuit filed 11/18 alleging Paulish abused a teen boy while pastor of St. Mary's in Old Forge 10/06-5/07. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Gallup on its list in 11/2021. Also known as "Johann." Died 1/8/1996.

Included on Santa Fe archdiocese's list of accused on 9/12/2017. Ordained for the Los Angeles CA archdiocese, where he was Archdiocesan Director for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Sent to Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs NM "On Sick Leave" in 1955. Remained there until his death 1/27/1971.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Order 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. Pauson's name is included on this list. Died 8/25/1971. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes claims in 2009 of abuse 1967-1968. Pauson was assigned to Sacred Heart in Culdesac, ID during the time of the alleged abuse.

Allegations to diocese in 8/18 that Pavlicek sexually assaulted a child in the late 1980s. Suspended in 10/18. On the archdiocese's list 1/31/19. Case referred to the Vatican for possible laicization. Prohibited from ministry in the archdiocese.

Placed on leave in 2000 without privileges after archdiocese substantiated claims that he engaged in sexual misconduct. The archdiocese had also investigated in 1994 but could not substantiate an allegation of sexual abuse in the 1970s. In 2002 a man said he met Pavlik in Japan in 1970 when he was 17. When he returned to the states at age 18 and visited Pavlik in St. Louis, Pavlik tried to molest him at a rectory until he threatened to get a knife and use it on the priest. Pavlik was named in an 8/05 civil suit. On the archdiocese's list 7/26/19. Died in 2015.

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Per Directories, 'awaiting assignment' 1985-86, 'absent on leave' 2002-03, then 'retired.' Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement. A suit filed in 7/20 claims abuse 1973-74 of a 7- to 8-year-old. As of 1/22, case sent to the Vatican.

Pawlaczyk's name was added to the Diocese's list 5/18/2018. Died 3/8/1982. Abuse noted to have been reported after his death. Included in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Taught at Erie Prep 1962-1971, then became an Army and hospital chaplain. In 4/2011 a man told the Diocese that Pawlaczyk sexually abused him when he was a student at Erie Prep and Pawlaczyk was a teacher, and during a visit to Pawlaczyk in DC, when he was a Walter Reed Hospital chaplain.

In 8/20 the diocese announced that Payer had credible and substantiated allegations against him of abusing multiple minors and vulnerable adults in the 1980s, and was added to its list. He denied wrongdoing. The diocese learned of the allegations from law enforcement in 10/18. In 2014 Payer pleaded guilty to theft from a South Huntingdon parish; sentenced to probation.

A woman told the diocese in 1989 that Pcolka had abused her son. Sent for treatment in 1989; allowed to return to ministry. Doctors were not told that a girl previously reported abuse by the priest in 1983. Named in several 1993 suits claiming abuse of 16 boys and girls. Suspended, sent for evaluation in 1993. Pcolka walked out of a psychiatric treatment center. A woman settled 2001. Many claims settled in 10/2003 $21M settlement. Laicized in 2004. Died in  11/2009. Per a 2019 report commissioned by the diocese, there were 28 victims, boys and girls ages 5-14, abused 1965-1990.

First named publicly as accused on the New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/18. Allegation received in 2003 of abuse in the 1960s. Jesuit High School Spanish teacher 1960-61, prefect of discipline 1961-65, and president 1965-68. Died 5/7/16. On the Jesuits' Central and Southern Province list 12/7/18. Multiple allegations.

Accused in 1995 of the sexual abuse of a minor in about 1972. Kept in ministry. Removed in 12/02 due to a credible accusation and his admission of having sexually abused an adolescent 30 years prior. Two other men then came forward to allege abuse by Pease. The Vatican had not yet ruled on his case as of 2007. Bishop Gainer asked Vatican to impose a 'life of prayer and penance.' Pease's name included on the diocese's list released 8/1/18. Included in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Abused throughout his career, at 10 parishes. Gainer decided to request laicization for Pease in light of the GJ report.

Removed in 2002. Admitted to molesting a teenage boy 19 years previously. Accused of abusing four minors 1974-84, per L.A. archdiocesan report. Also on list of accused released by Orange diocese. Named in at least one civil suit. Laicized. Accused in a claim settled in 2020 in the low five figures of sexually abusing an altar boy, ages 9-10 in 1977-78, while assigned to St. Edward the Confessor in Dana Point.

Accused in a 2008 lawsuit in NC of abusing an altar boy in the late 1970s. The boy, age 15 or 16, was from Philadelphia, and said Fr. John McCole abused him there, then took him to Ashville, NC where Pechulis and McCole forced the boy to participate in group oral sex while a third man watched. The suit also alleged that Cardinal Krol was told of the abuse but dismissed the allegations saying "That's just how men behave with each other." The Charlotte diocese found the allegations credible in 2008. The suit was dismissed in 2010. Pechulis died 4/30/83. Included on the Charlotte diocese's list 12/29/19. Added to the Raleigh diocese's list in 3/21.

Accused of abuse of a minor in 1996, per 2004 archdiocesan report.

In 12/10 testimony before NJ Senate Judiciary Committee a man said he was abused by Pecklers and then-deacon Thomas Stanford while a teenager in 1976 at St. Paul's in Jersey City. Pecklers was 17 or 18 himself at the beginning and was music director. Abuse went on for almost a year. Pecklers went on to be a Jesuit scholar on staff at Pontifical Gregorian University Rome. Plaintiff settled with diocese in 2008. When asked about allegation, Pecklers said there was no abuse because he was a minor himself at the time. Remained active priest as of 7/14. Included on the Northeast Jesuits list of credibly accused 1/15/19. It note report received in 2008 of abuse of a minor 1976-77, prior to entering the Jesuits. Ministry restricted in 2009.

Worked in MD, AZ, WI. Convicted in Milwaukee WI in 1987 of sex assault of a teenage boy 1984-1985. Placed on probation and ordered to serve year in jail on work-release program. Settlement with the victim for $595K in 1988. Some teachers had told Archbishop Weakland of the abuse, who did nothing. The teachers were fired. Convicted in 1994 in WI of molesting a second boy, 1989-1992 (his nephew) during work-release. (Pecore worked at a care center for elderly priests). The boy was age 8 when the abuse started. Pecore introduced the boy to Fr. Simon Palathingal, who was convicted in 2004 of abusing him 1990-1991. Pecore was sentenced to 12 years prison and probation. On sex offender registry. Laicized in 1995. Released from prison in 2/2002. Accused in 3/2002 of abuse in MD in about 1973 of a boy, age 10. Included on the Baltimore archdiocese's list of accused in 9/2002. New lawsuit filed 10/6/2016 v Phoenix diocese, Salvatorians and St. Mark's in Phoenix AZ, claiming abuse of a boy in the early 1980s. In 2018 another suit was filed, claiming abuse of another child in Phoenix.

Arrived in diocese in 2013 from Colombia. Worked in Hispanic Ministry and in two Aurora parishes. Arrested 2/11/2016, charged with criminal sexual abuse of two girls between 1/2009 and 11/2014. The girls were under the age of 6. Under investigation since 10/2014, when allegations were reported to civil authorities and the Diocese of Rockford IL. Suspended from ministry 10/30/2014. Pleaded not guilty in 9/2016. Trial scheduled for 9/18/2017. Delayed, set for 11/27/2017. Delayed, set for 2/2018. Detained by US immigration and faced deportation to Columbia in 7/2017. Police looking to charge him also with fondling a 3-year-old girl when he worked in DeKalb. In a 2/9/2018 plea deal, not required to register as sex offender; pleaded guilty to misdemeanor. Released from jail 2/10/2018. Deportation expected. Deported to Colombia 2/26/2018. Included in the 6/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Accused in 9/3/93 suit of raping a 14-year-old boy in 1984 at Ft. Benning, GA. Peebles was an Army chaplain 1982-84. Settled 2/10/98 in 3 other cases. In 1984 Peebles confessed to the assault and resigned from the military in lieu of prosecution, and was reassigned to a parish by the Dallas diocese. Records show he sexually abused 15-20 boys before, during, and after chaplaincy, starting in 1979. Worked at 5 assignments, twice after the diocese had knowledge. Removed and retired 1986. Laicized 1989. Died 4/04. On diocese's list 1/31/19.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 1/21. Died in 1996.

Monsignor. Accused in a civil suit filed 6/30/10 of molesting three sisters, one as young as age 4, and their brother in the 1970s. Pegureo was assigned to Our Lady of St. John's in Houston at the time. He is said to have used threats, including that he would to kill their sisters. The siblings complained to the Church in 2007. They were offered, but refused, church-sponsored counseling. Peguero retired in 1993 and died in 11/00 at age 79. Another woman filed suit in 11/10 claiming abuse in the 1960s. On the archdiocese's list 1/31/19.

Extern priest from Colombia. Had been in Stockton diocese since ordination. Accused of abuse of a boy for three years. Arrested in early 2002; pled guilty. Sentenced to six years prison. Released on parole after three. Diocese paid $1M settlement after conviction. Name included on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court.

Surrendered to police in 2000 after being charged with abusing two brothers 12/1998-4/1999. Had been removed and in treatment at St. Luke's Institute prior to surrendering. Assigned to a parish in NY state 1995-1999; apparently was visiting in CT at time of assaults. Convicted. Sentenced to 3 years suspended sentence and 10 years probation. Listed on sex offender registry in Washington, D.C. as of 8/2009. Included on the Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018. On the Hartford archdiocese's list 1/22/2019. On the Norwich diocese's list 2/22/2019. Laicized in 2011. Died in 2015. Added to the Columbus diocese's list 12/3/2019.

Placed on leave in 10/02 after an allegation was reported to the Archdiocese of abuse occurring more than 20 years previously. Apparently one alleged victim. Included in 8/11 on the Archdiocese's list. Still on administrative leave as of 10/15 and canonical proceedings still in process. Dismissed from the clerical state in 2019.

Per the MI Attorney General's 10/2022 report, a man reported to the diocese in 2005 that he and a friend were sexually abused over two years, at ages 16 or 17, by Pelletier in the late 1950s and early 1960s in Alpha MI. He said the priest would take them fishing and hunting and give them alcohol and money. Police caught the boys in a cabin drinking beer with two girls. When questioned they told the police Pelletier had given them the beer, but said no when asked if the priest had done anything to them. Pelletier was soon removed from his parish. Pelletier's personnel file shows "moral concerns" and "unpriestly conduct" in 1950 and concerns in 1956 about drinking and association with minors. Went on leave in 1960 and in 1965. Sent to Jemez Springs NM in 1961, where there was a treatment center for troubled priests. There was a warrant for his arrest in Jemez Springs in 1962 for contributing to the deliquency of a minor. Assigned by 1971 to Bishop Noa Home and as pastor of a Chasselle parish. Died in 1973.

Pellettieri (also spelled Pelletieri) was suspended by the Order and by the New Orleans Archdiocese 4/02 after allegation that he sexually abused a minor in 1967. Abuse allegedly occurred when Pellettieri was teacher and principal at Notre Dame High School in Crowley, LA. At time of suspension he was in charge of Ave Maria Retreat House. Also worked in Wisconsin, Baton Rouge and Alexandria. Sued 3/03. In 12/08 Appeals Court upheld dismissal of suit on SOL. On New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/18. Died in 2018. On Baton Rouge diocese's list in early 2019.

Worked as deacon 11/1991-10/2000 at Immaculate Conception Church in Cottonwood. Retired in 2000. Arrested 10/09 and charged with molesting a 10-year-old boy for several months. Faculties revoked by bishop. Named in civil suit filed 5/10. Died 11/11/10 before final charges filed.

Ordained for the Diocese of Steubenville. Navy chaplain 1984-1987, including in Iceland in 1985, where Peltz allegedly forced a 12-year-old boy to drink whiskey, then raped him. Transferred many times. Federal suit filed in 1991 alleged the Steubenville diocese should have known that Peltz had a drinking problem, yet it certified him as fit for service. Suit settled by the diocese in 1993 for $25K. Although Peltz's obituary states that he was incardinated into the Kalamazoo diocese in 1990, the Official Catholic Directory indicates he was incardinated there in 2002. "Exonerated" in 2003 by the Kalamazoo diocesan review board, which cited it found no credible evidence. Died 12/26/2015.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Ordered to psychiatric treatment by Bishop McCormick in 10/68, but did not comply. Left the diocese without permission. Diocese of Jefferson City contacted the Scranton diocese "years later" to say that Pender was ministering there. Assigned to parishes in Crocker MO in the 1970s and 1980s. Died 2009. Included on list from diocese to D.A. in 5/16 of priests against whom there were accusation of child sex abuse. Pender's name was included with reference to an allegation in 2014 by a "John Doe." On Jefferson City diocese's list 11/8/18.

Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in about 1987-89 at St. Mary's in Massena. Died 5/21/98.

Named among seven clerics by the diocese in 8/19 as having allegations of sexual misconduct against them involving minors or vulnerable adults. Pastor of St. Gregory's in Sitka when alleged in 11/10 to have viewed child abuse images. Suspended. Law enforcement informed. Sent to treatment. Returned to ministry. Placed on leave in 5/19 after review by the diocese's Independent Commission.

The diocese reviewed an allegation in 2018 by a man who reported that Penkaul sexually abused him when the man was age 14 or 15. Penkaul died in 2008.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Order 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. Penna's name is included on this list. Died 1/08/1974. On Diocese of Great Falls-Billings list 8/21/2018. On Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018, noting sexual abuse of a minor: 1951-1957?, reported in 2009.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Our Lady of Guadalupe Province Franciscans on its list as of 1/2024. Member of the Assumption Province. (Placing Pepowski in the Milwaukee archdiocese for now, where the Province is based.) Died in 2017.

Allegations of sexual misconduct began while Peralta was a seminarian in Chile in the 1980s. Other allegations followed in Guatemala and Peru. Accused in 1991 and 1995 in Peru of the sexual abuse of boys. Sent to Argentina for sex offender treatment 1997, then transferred to Chicago in 1998. Peralta arrived with permission papers from a top Salesian official in Peru saying Peralta "enjoys a good reputation and has no problem working with minors." In Chicago, he was accused of abusing four children in one family in 1998-1999. Order again transferred him before any investigation could begin, first to a treatment facility in VA, then to a monitored residence in NJ. After a year he returned to the Salesian Provincial House in Mexico City. Allowed active ministry in Mexico in 2001. Sued in 2002. In 2004 he was still working as priest in Mexico. Laicized in 2006, per the Salesians list of accused in 3/2020. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. It notes evidence that Peralta may have molested many other minors in Chicago.

From La Barca, Jalisco, Mexico, Archdiocese of Guadalajara. Attended seminary in Mexico, then in Oregon, where he was ordained for the Archdiocese of Portland. Arrested 8/13/2012 after a 12-year-old boy told police Perez touched him inappropriately and took pictures of him the night before. Charged with first degree sex abuse, using child in display of sexually explicit conduct and furnishing alcohol to a minor. Removed without privileges from St. Luke's in Woodburn after arrest. (Perez' best friend in seminary was Uriel Ojeda, convicted in 7/2013 of molesting a girl.) Perez pleaded guilty 4/1/2013. Sentenced to 75 months in prison. Civil suit filed in 4/2014. Archdiocese settled in 12/2015.

Priest of the Diocese of Phoenix 1976-84. Incardinated into the Diocese of Orange in 1989. Placed on leave in 1991 after the diocese learned of allegations in AZ. Sued twice in Phoenix 1993. Accused of taking boys on trips from AZ to CA, giving them drugs and forcing them into orgies with other priests. Appears on both L.A. archdiocese report errata and on Orange report of abusive priests. Two civil suits 2003. Left priesthood to marry. Indicted in Phoenix 2003 for abuse of two in the 1970s-early 1980s. Working in 2002 with children as a "self described Anglican Catholic priest." Died of a heart attack at age 63 in 2003.

Full name Eduardo De Jesus Preez Torrez. From the Diocese of Palmira, Colombia. Worked in Stockton diocese 1999-2014. Per 2/08/18 news reports, the Modesto CA police received a report that Perez sexually abused a 15-year-old girl in 1999. Perez was assigned to St. Stanislaus in Modesto 12/99-4/04. From there worked at parishes in Oakdale, Stockton and Riverbank. The diocesan review board was investigating.

Accused of molesting more than a dozen boys 1951-1956 in OR. Accused in 1956 of molesting a boy in Casper, WY. Died 5/5/1992. Accused in lawsuits filed in 2001 and 2002. Also accused of abuse in Austin, TX where he worked 1957-1988. Sent to treatment. Worked in other dioceses across the country. The Portland OR archdiocese paid more than $2.8M in 2003-2004 to settle most claims. Included on the Beaumont diocese's list updated 4/24/2019. On the Cheyenne diocese's list 6/12/2019. On the Paulists' list 3/8/2019. It notes multiple cases 1950-1956 in OR, reported in 2002, a report in 2018 of alleged abuse in OK 1958-1962 and a report in 2019 of alleged abuse in TX 1968-1970. On the Oklahoma City archdiocese's list 10/3/2019. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Ordained for the Archdiocese of Hartford. Sent to NM for treatment in 1966 and Canada in 1992. Air National Guard chaplain. Allegedly abused at least 10 children, boys and girls; some took their own lives. Fled the U.S. in 1992. Multiple lawsuits in 1992 and 1994. One settled in 11/1993 for $600K. Four settled in 1995. Named in at least one suit filed in 8/2014. A man who filed suit in 8/2014 against the Santa Fe Archdiocese said Perrault abused him dozens of times beginning in 1991, when he was an altar boy, age 10, in Albuquerque. Perrault was found in 4/2016 working in Morocco, at American Language Center in Tangier; he had been living there off and on for 30 years. Resigned in 5/2016, the school notified police. A suit was filed 8/4/2016 claiming abuse of a NM boy 1975-1977. Another suit was filed in 12/2016. One plaintiff said there were 38 victims. Judgment of $16M in 2/2017. Included on the Santa Fe list 9/12/2017. Arrested by the FBI in 9/2018, returned to NM. Pleaded not guilty to charges of abuse of an 11-year-old boy while chaplain at Kirtland AF Base 1991-1992. New suit in 11/2018. Found guilty 4/10/2019. Sentenced in 9/2019 to 30 years in prison.

Worked in Phoenix, AZ (HS teacher 1963-71); Lake Charles, LA (parish priest/pastor); Hemet CA (parish priest/pastor 1986-2000); and Henderson NV (hospital chaplain 2000-08). First named publicly as accused on the San Bernardino diocese's list 11/17/18. It notes the diocese was made aware in 9/11 of alleged abuse occurring 1990-92, while assigned to Our Lady of the Valley in Hemet. Reported to police in 9/11. Perrault was retired without faculties in San Bernardino. On Lake Charles LA list 4/11/19 (spelled Perrault). Suit filed 12/19 under the CA Child Victims Act claiming abuse of a boy, ages 13-15, in the early 1990s. Died 5/15/20. Per his obituary, Perreault moved in 2012 to the Spiritans' Libermann Hall in Bethel Park PA, serving as Superior from 2015.

Placed on leave in 10/04 after a review of Perretta's personnel file showed an allegation in 1996 of abuse 1979-86 of a boy, ages 9-16. Allegations deemed not credible after a church trial; returned to ministry 8/07. His accuser filed suit in 12/19.

"Fr. Jeff." From Canada. Worked in diocese since early 1970s. Removed from public ministry in 1992. Convicted 1993 of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of boy, age 14, in rectory at St. John's in Walnut, IL during the summer and fall of 1992. Served three years. Also accused of abusing a 16- to 17-year-old boy 1982-1984 while at St. John's in Galva. Civil suit filed in 11/2005 by second victim, later dropped and refiled in 1/2007. Settled in 5/2008. Perron died 8/23/2011 in Quebec City. Included by 1/2020 on the Peoria diocese's list of accused. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's report.

Pastor for 25 years at Assumption of the BVM. Suspended 7/5/2019 after the Archdiocese found an allegation of sexual abuse of a boy decades prior had "a semblance of truth." Denied the allegation. Allegedly would invite altar boys to a lake house, wrestle with them in the water, sometimes groping them. A second former altar boy came forward after Perrone's removal alleging the priest rubbed his genitals in 1981. Case sent to the Vatican; declined to pursue. Perrone was a co-founder in 2002 of Opus Bono Sacerdotii, a group formed to support priests accused of abuse. A woman whose father co-founded Opus Bono spoke out about his alleged abuse of boys, and said Perrone gave her alcohol in the rectory beginning when she was age 12. He sued her for defamation. His parishioners sued the archdiocese in 2/2020, claiming it "fabricated" a rape charge against Perrone. In 7/2020 an arbitration panel found that Perrone was the target of defamation; he was awarded $125K. In 9/2020 he also sued Msgr. Michael Bugarin.

"Drew." Ordained at age 53 in 1998. Placed on leave 4/02 for lying on application, after diocese learned he had been accused of abuse of a 4-year-old female relative when he was a teenager in 1961. He also had been accused by a teenage boy of taking indecent liberties with him about 15 years prior. Charges dropped when boy refused to testify. Admitted abuse of girl; denied other charges. Appealed to Vatican for review of case. On diocese's list in 10/18.

Pastor since 2001 of St. Francis of Xavier in Missoula MT when removed in 10/2019 after a Missoula woman alleged "inappropriate contact." Sent to the Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, CA. In 2/2020 another woman alleged that Perry sexually abused her when she was a Seattle Prep School student 1979-1983. Perry's name was added in 7/2020 by the Jesuits West Province to its list of credibly accused. He was permanently removed from public ministry and was to remain at the Sacred Heart Jesuit Center under a safety plan.

Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's list 11/30/18. It notes reports received in 1993 and 2010 of abuse in 1967.  In 1993 Peschel denied the allegation; in 2010 he admitted to it. He retired and was removed in 2010. Per the NE A.G.'s report in 11/21, Peschel sexually abused a girl over several years, beginning when she was age 17 in the late 1960s. She informed a Texas diocese in 1992, and the Omaha archdiocese in 1993 and in 2010. He appears to have been kept in ministry until the report and his admission of the abuse in 2010. The Archdiocesan Review Board deemed the allegations credible.

Permanent deacon in Brooklyn, transferred to the Diocese of Las Vegas in 1987. Ordained for the priesthood in 1991. Accused in 2009 NY civil suit of abusing a boy for four years, beginning in 1985 when the boy was age 9. Suit dismissed due to the statute of limitations 6/23/2009. On administrative leave from the Las Vegas diocese per its website accessed 2/9/2013. On the Brooklyn diocese's list in 2/2019, which notes permanent removal from ministry 9/10/2015. On the Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/2019, noting that complaints were from the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Diocese of Las Vegas. Removed from ministry in 2008.

Retired in 2002. Died 4/17/17. In 2018 a man reported to the diocese that Peter sexually abused him in the 1970s, when he was an 8-year-old altar boy at St. Edmund's in Tonawanda. He said the abuse first occurred on a boat ride for altar boys on the Niagara River, with another man present. The man said Peter also abused him after mass when the priest insisted they take a shower together, and that the pastor knew and did nothing. He also alleged that Peter threatened to harm his brother if he told. Peter's accuser said Bishop Grosz told him his complaint wasn't valid, that he was the only person to complain, and "Let's be real: he's dead, he can't defend himself." Lawsuit filed 8/19.

Retired in 1993 shortly after the Sheboygan County D.A. received an anonymous report of sexual abuse by Peters. He denied the allegation but the Archdiocese prohibited him from unsupervised contact with minors. Admitted in 2002 that he took graphic sexual photos of at least four teenage boys. One also accused him of fondling. Name included on the Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry. Laicized 10/6/07 per personnel files released 7/13. Died in 12/18 at age 93.

Accused of abusing boys in 1962 at St. Joseph's in Harpers Ferry. Died 5/31/1997. Accused in a 2004 lawsuit of abusing an altar boy in 1962. In 2005 the archdiocese requested that the suit be dismissed on the statute of limitations. The claim settled in 2006.

Accused in a 12/19 lawsuit of sexually abusing a girl over five years, beginning when the girl was age 10 in 1963, at St. Joseph's parish school in Middletown. Peterson denied the allegation.

Accused in a civil lawsuit in 1999 of abusing a boy for 10 years, beginning when the boy was brought to him at age 14 for counseling related to abuse by a Catholic Boy Scout leader. Peterson was the Archdiocese's Special Youth Services director and chaplain at a county juvenile detention home. Placed on leave, allowed to live at a parish. Two brothers and their sister also joined the suit, alleging abuse by Peterson in the 1970s. The suit was dismissed in 3/2000 due to the statute of limitations. In Fall 1999 the Harris County Grand Jury refused to indict Peterson on a charge that he sexually abused the original boy; the boy died at age 30 in 2003 of a drug overdose. Accused in a 2005 lawsuit of abusing and raping a 7th grade boy in 1983. Peterson was laicized in 2005; allowed to live at a priests' retirement home. Died 7/12/2007. Included on the archdiocese's list of credibly accused 1/31/2019. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 3/2024 of abusing a boy, beginning in 1995 when the boy was age 8 and he and his father were homeless. Peterson allegedly plied the boy with money and gifts, then sexually abused him after giving him communion wine. The abuse is said to have continued for months until the boy's family left TX.

Accused of molesting a teenage boy sometime 1992-1994. Stepped down voluntarily in 1/1994 during investigation. Permanently removed in 11/1995 from active ministry by the Fitness Review Board. Not enough evidence for police to prosecute. By 7/2002 he had requested a "third stage review" by Bishop Gregory, who found no reason to return him to active ministry. Peterson appealed to the Vatican. On 1/24/2009 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave/Retired." Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused 12/19/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes two "reported survivors."

Petit's name appeared in 2020 on the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart USA Province list of those with credible allegations of the sexual abuse of minors. It notes allegation(s) against Petit reported in 1993. He retired in 2001. Died 3/21/2014. Per his obituary, Petit taught for 14 years at Sacred Heart Seminary, was director in communication/vocation positions, and did mission work in Colombia, South America. Added 10/21/2020 to the Diocese of Rockford's list. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Worked short-term as an assistant in a number of parishes, and as a hospital chaplain and campus minister. There are several gaps in Petracca's assignment history: 1988-1989 (not indexed in the Catholic Directory), 2000-2010 (Absent on Leave), 2010-2012, 2014-2015 (not indexed in the Catholic Directory). He is listed as in residence at a Salt Lake City, UT parish while on leave 2004-2005. Placed on leave 7/5/2017 due to an allegation of an incident of misconduct with a minor in the mid-1980s. Law enforcement notified, per the diocese. Included on diocese's list as of 1/16/2020, noting that he remained on leave pending the Diocese's decision. Arrested 10/11/2023 at his home in Hollidaysburg, charged with child pornography possession and criminal use of a communication facility.

Accused of abuse of a boy in the early 1960s when Petraitis was 'filling in' at St. Mary's parish in Norwich. The alleged victim said he told Rev. Donat Jette during confession and that Jette then abused him, too. Per the 2002 Official Catholic Directory, Petraitis was Provincial of the Marian's Office in Chicago. One article refers to him as Superior of the Marians St. Kazimierz Province in the USA, and former General of the Congregation. Denied the allegations. Died 6/12/2012. Not included on the Norwich diocese's list 2/22/2019.

Per the Archdiocese, a first report of abuse was received in 1966. Alleged to have raped two brothers. Sent to treatment, returned to ministry. Sent for treatment three times. Permanently removed 1989 after more allegations. Indicted and convicted 1997 for the sexual abuse of 10-year-old boy in the late 1970s. Sentenced to six months in jail, reduced to seven days. Convicted in 2003 for abuse of three. Sentenced to 18 months in prison. Laicized in 4/2003. At least one claim was included in a $1.3M settlement with the Archdiocese in 12/2006. At least 25 accusers. Living at his mother's home in North Arlington, MD as of 9/2008. Included on the Archdiocese's list 10/15/2018.

Removed from ministry 8/22/2002. Accused in a lawsuit of abuse of a boy in the late 1980s. Court denied the Diocese's Motion to Dismiss Negligence Claims on 9/20/2007. Claim settled in 8/2008 as part of a $1.326M settlement by the Diocese. On the Diocese's list 7/1/2019. In 10/2020 a lawsuit against the diocese by a man alleging abuse as a boy by Petrocelli was dismissed, the judge ruling that church leadership cannot be labeled "perpetrators." The RI Supreme Court affirmed the ruling in 6/2023. Petrocelli was indicted 11/2/2020 by a statewide grand jury on charges of abuse of three young boys, occurring 11/1981-10/1990 while assigned to Holy Family in Woonsocket. Pleaded not guilty.

Retired in 1994 from the Omaha archdiocese. Working as a part-time priest in FL when he was placed on leave in 2002 after an allegation that he had sexually abused a teenage boy in Omaha in the 1970s. His accuser said Petrusic would take nude photos of him when he was showering or changing at a lake cabin, and grope him. A second man also made allegations of abuse during the same time period. Placed on permanent leave in 8/02. Died in 2/10. On Omaha archdiocese's list 11/30/18. Per the NE A.G.'s report in 11/21, one of the two victims reported his abuse to the archdiocese in 1987, and from 1993-1995 the archdiocese received three anonymous letters, the senders alleging sexual abuse as minors by Petrusic. After the 1987 allegation, Petrusic was sent to MA for treatment, then reassigned to an Omaha parish.

Accused of molesting students at Xaverian Missionary Faith High School during late '60s and early '70s. Students complained in 1993 but Pezzotti had been working in Brazil since early 1970s. One civil suit filed 1993. Order admitted knowledge of 2 other

Named publicly as accused by the Archdiocese of Louisville on its list in 2/2019. Died 3/6/2002. (Brother of accused priest, Roman Pfalzer, O.F.M who allegedly abused in New Mexico.) Included 10/15/2020 on the Wichita diocese's list, where he worked 1947-1972 and 1983. Added in 2020 to the New Orleans archdiocese's list, where he was assigned at one point. On the Gallup diocese's list in 11/2021. On the Cincinnati archdiocese's list in 2/2022. Added to Peoria's list in 6/2022. Included on the St. John the Baptist Province Franciscans list of those with substantiated allegations against them. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes at least one "reported survivor."

First identified publicly as accused in Santa Fe archdiocese list on 9/12/2017. Assigned to St. Francis in Gallup in the early 1950s. Santa Fe's updated list in 3/08/2019 shows Pfalzer as having been assigned to the Cathedral of St. Francis in Santa Fe in 1966. Also worked in Roswell and Clovis.  On the Archdiocese of Indianapolis list 10/18/2018. Noted to have two victims, allegedly abused 1954-1954. On the Gallup diocese's list of credibly accused in 8/2019. (Brother of accused priest, Juvenal Pfalzer, O.F.M.) Included 10/15/2020 in the Diocese of Wichita's list, where he worked in 1964. On the Las Cruces diocese list 11/13/2020. On Cincinnati's list in 2/2022. Added in 6/2022 to Peoria's list. Included on the St. John the Baptist Province Franciscans list. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes at least one "reported survivor." Pfalzer died 12/26/2011.

Pastor of St. Sabina's on Chicago's south side from 1981. Prominent anti-violence and social justice advocate. Suspended in 1/21, accused of abusing a boy 40 years prior. The accuser's brother soon also said the priest abused him as a boy. The brothers said the abuse occurred for years, starting when they were ages 12 and 13 in the 1970s and Pleger was a seminarian and their choir director at Precious Blood parish. In 3/21 a third man said Pfleger made an unwanted sexual advance toward him when the man was 18 in 1979. Pfleger "strongly denied" all accusations. Pfleger wrote to the Auburn Gresham community that he would "seek other ways...to minister" to them. In 3/21 a fourth person reportedly may have come forward. Reinstated after the Review Board said in 5/21 there was "insufficient reason to suspect.... Pfleger is guilty... ." Again suspended in 10/22 due to a new allegations of abuse of a boy in the late 1980s. Pfleger denied the accusation. Reinstated in 12/22 after the Review Board "found no reason to suspect" Pfleger was guilty.

Monsignor. Parish priests, diocesan director of camps. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at Notre Dame in New Hyde Park, where Pfundstein was pastor 6/48 until his death 8/11/73.

Chair in 2006 of Federation of Vietnamese Catholics in the U.S.A. Removed from active ministry at St. John's, Dinwiddie, in 7/11 after a recent complaint of sexual abuse of a minor more than 30 years prior, reportedly while attending St. Joseph Seminary in St. Benedict, LA. Diocese investigated. Pham "admitted the accusation is true and the incident did occur." There is a possible gap in his assignments between 1988 and 1991. On Richmond diocese's list 2/13/19.

Named publicly as accused by the Chicago archdiocese on its list in 10/2022. Died in 1995. Allegations substantiated after Phelan's death. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Seattle archdiocese on its list 3/31/2023. Pastor 1973-1983 of St. Ann's in Tacoma. Died in 2012. Claims against Phelan of child sexual abuse at St. Ann's in about 1978 were settled in 12/2022.

Attorney Garabedian announced a settlement on behalf of one person in 9/13. Although Phelan spent most of his career in the African countries of Burkina Faso and Ghana as a member of the "White Missionaries," he was assigned for at least one year (1977) in Plainfield in the Newark Archdiocese. Not indexed in Official Catholic Directory after 1992.

Named publicly as accused by the Richmond diocese on its list 2/13/19. Born 7/17/1918. Died 1/20/1994.

Professed vows as a Benedictine brother in 1970. Placed on "restriction" under a "safety plan" at St. John's Abbey in 2002 after allegations by two youths of abuse in the late 1970s. No privileges. Article of 7/10 reports that Phillips continued to come and go from the Abbey and associated freely with woman whose family includes an autistic grandson. Name included on list of monks likely to have offended against minors as released by Abbey 12/09/13. Name added to St. Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese list 11/3/17 of "priests and religious brothers who have served or spent time in the archdiocese and have substantiated claims of sexual abuse of a minor against them."

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its revised list 11/30/18. Died 12/21/01.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Phillips eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2000.

In a 5/2004 civil suit filed by four men against four priests, a man alleged that Physician had abused him at Precious Blood parish from age 14 to 17 in the early 1970s. Physician, who had retired in 2002, was placed on leave 1/3/2004. Police investigated but no charges filed. The Archdiocese said charges were "serious and substantive." Physician died 8/23/2004. Included on the Archdiocese's list of credibly accused 6/10/2019.

Name included on Erie diocese's list released 4/6/2018. Included in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Assigned to St. Stanislaus Koska in Erie/Tyler PA 1935-1948, and Assumption in Sykesville 1948-1970. Died 11/16/1970. Multiple allegations. Letter to the Diocese in 3/1955 that Piatkowski had repeatedly sexually abused a 12-year-old altar boy. Another letter in 10/1959 from a parishioner requested a new priest to replace Piatkowski because Piatkowski was molesting little boys, who were afraid to talk. In 12/2009 Bishop Trautman met with a man who said Piatkowski repeatedly molested him in the 1940s, when the man was age 7 or 8 at a parish in Tyler. Accused in a claim settled in 2020 in the mid-five figures of sexually abusing a boy, ages 8-12, during 1949-1953. The boy was a CCD student at Assumption of the BVM in Sykesville, where Piatkowsi was assigned. Piatkowski died in 1970.

Per records released in 2/03, Picardi was accused in 1992 of raping a 29-year-old male youth minister on a trip to FL. Incident was reported to the Boston archdiocese. A 1995 internal memo said he admitted the act. Placed on sick leave; sent to counseling. Sent in 9/92 to Paterson, NJ. In 1995 a 12-year-old girl said he abused her. Placed on leave but review board could not substantiate. Transferred in good standing to Phoenix in 1997. Placed on leave in 2/03. As of 8/11 he was on medical leave with no restrictions. Per the Boston archdiocese's list in 10/15, Picardi's status was "found unsubstantiated; not restricted; On medical leave." Died 4/30/20 in Haverhill, MA.

Accused of abuse of a mnor in 1947, per 2004 archdiocesan report. Died in 1969. Named in at least one civil suit.

Died 1/26/1998. Named publicly as accused on the Jesuits Central and Southern Province list 12/7/2018. Multiple allegations after his death of abuse, occurring in the 1970s. Unclear as to where. Also on Midwest Province Jesuits list 12/17/2018. On the Rapid City diocese's list in 3/2019. Accused in a lawsuit of abuse at St. Francis Mission on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, where he worked 1950-1957. Added 2/7/2020 to the Diocese of Wichita's list, where he was assigned 1957-1959.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA GJ Report. Included on the Greensburg diocese's 2018 list of credibly accused. Died in 2009. In 1997 a woman told the diocese that Pierce sexually abused her at ages 12-20, beginning in 1968 at St. Gertrude's in Aultman. In 1972 Holy Family parishioners complained to the diocese about young women staying overnight at the rectory. Parishioners from most assignments told diocese about Pierce's relationship with a "particular female." Pierce acknowledged but minimized the "relationship." She sued in 1997; received a $30K settlement. Pierce was treated 11/97-5/98 at the Anodos Center. Retired in 8/98, faculties removed. Moved to the Erie diocese where he may have helped out. Allegation to Greensburg diocese in 2002 from a man alleging abuse for three years, beginning at age 10 in 1969. Suit in 10/19 claiming rape of a girl 1973-78, starting when she was age 11.

Monsignor. Pastor of St. Michael and Resurrection Parishes (East Side Parishes) when placed on leave due to an allegation of 'sexual misconduct' with a minor, occurring decades prior. Resigned. Pierce admitted to the misconduct.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Order 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. Pierre's name is included on this list. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes claims in 2009 of abuse 1962-1965. Pierre was assigned to Mount St. Michael's in Spokane, WA during the years of the alleged abuse. He died 8/17/1979.

Allegations were made public in 2/2020 of psychological and sexual abuse by Pigott while assigned to St. Xavier High School between 1992 and 1994. Per the school, an independent investigation showed the allegations to be "established." Pigott was part of the St. X community 1969-2018. The allegations surfaced after the school released in 2018 a list of Jesuits with established allegations. Added to the Jesuits Midwest Province list 2/21/2020. It notes multiple allegations of abuse, occurring 1992-1995 while at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati. The Order's list updated 1/30/2023 shows abuse alleged to have occurred 1973-1977, 1982-1983, 1986-1990, 1992-1997. Included on the Cincinnati archdiocese's list in 2/2022. Pigott died 12/27/2020.

Accused in a lawsuit announced in 11/2018 of abuse of a minor, ages 15-16, during 1966-1967, while assigned to Resurrection parish. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 2022. Pilarski died in 2017. Included on the diocese's list of accused.

Ordained for the Saginaw diocese; became a priest of the Gaylord diocese at its creation in 1971. Retired in 1998. In 2/2007 the Diocese announced that Pilarski had been permanently removed from ministry in 2006 due to allegations of abuse a 13-year-old girl and a 22-year-old woman, both in the mid-1970s. The Vatican agreed with the decision to permanently remove him from active ministry. He died 10/19/2017 in Alpena, MI. Name included on the Diocese's list 11/10/2018. On the Saginaw Diocese's list 4/10/2019. Included in the MI Attorney General's 1/8/2024 Gaylord report, which shows multiple allegations of abuse of girls and adult women, occurring as early as the 1950s and continuing for decades.