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Br. Berthold Ascher

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Order: OFM Cap
Status: Accused

Died: 05/20/1967
Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

Capuchin Brother. Named publicly as accused by the Great Falls-Billings diocese on its list 8/21/18. Died in 5/67. Included on the St. Joseph Province Capuchins' list of those with substantiated allegations against them.

Fr. Joseph A. Balfe

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1927
Status: Sued

Died: 09/29/1969
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Died 9/29/1969. Accused of abuse of students at St. Ignatius Mission Boarding School on Flathead Indian Reservation in late 1950s-early 1960s. One man said he arrived early for mass and found Balfe standing naked in the sacristy. Another said that Balfe asked him during confession what bed he slept in. Named in five complaints in a 9/2011 civil suit against the Ursuline Order and Helena Diocese, filed by 45 people against four nuns, six priests and one religious brother. On the Jesuit West Province list 12/7/2018, which notes the sexual abuse of a minor 1934-1940 and 1959-1961.

Fr. James Barry

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Ordained: 1951
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Amended civil suit filed 10/11 refers to Barry as a "credibly accused" sexual abuser. There are 117 plaintiffs in the amended suit. No further information provided. Died 9/8/80. Diocese originally claimed he was Jesuit priest, not Diocesan. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/15 in compliance with the non monetary terms of the 3/5/15 bankruptcy settlement.

Fr. John Joseph Brown

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1948
Status: Accused

Died: 08/26/1987
Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

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, and who have not denied the allegation. Brown's name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him. Native American. Worked in San Francisco, Seattle, Spokane, Baker, Boise City, Helena, and Great Falls dioceses, primarily in Native American mission schools and parishes. Per the Jesuits West list 12/7/2018, alleged abuse of a minor 1953-1959, reported in 2009. Died 8/26/1987. On the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings list 8/21/2018.

Fr. Rudolph Bullman

Ordained: 2000
Status: Charged

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Retired millworker, became a priest at age 55. The diocese announced in 3/12 that Bullman had been arrested and placed on leave without privileges in 12/11 an after investigation found images of nude, underage boys on his computer and game console. He admitted to looking at online gay pornography, but said the sites he visited had disclaimers that images were of those over age 18 only. Charged 2/29/12 with felony child sex abuse. Pleaded not guilty at arraignment 4/19/12. Charges dropped in 1/13 in a plea agreement that was to give him three years deferred adjudication. Bullman was required to undergo counseling, meet with a spiritual support group, have his computer checked every six months for pornography and not to be in charge of anyone under age 18. If he met the conditions for three years prosecution would not be pursued.

Fr. William M. Cawley

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

Harrisburg PA priest working in Great Falls-Billings diocese. On Harrisburg diocese's list released 8/1/18. Accused in a lawsuit filed in WY in 2012 of the sex abuse of a child in MT starting in the early 1970s. Taught at York Catholic High School in Harrisburg PA 1988-2012. On the Great Falls-Billings diocese's list 8/21/18. Great Falls-Billings chancellor said in 3/19 that the allegation was not credible, per an independent investigation.

Fr. Kevin L. Christofferson

Ordained: 1997
Status: Unsubstantiated

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Ordained for the Diocese of Great Falls. Working in the Diocese of Helena by 2000, in Butte parishes. In 10/2022 the Helena diocese announced that it had received an allegation that Christofferson sexually abused a minor in 2001. Placed on leave. On 5/8/2023 Bishop Vetter announced that the allegation could not be substantiated and Christofferson was to be reinstated.

Fr. Augustine M. Dimier

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Order: SJ
Ordained: 1880
Status: Accused

Died: 06/14/1950
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Born in 1864 in Savoy France. Died 6/14/1950. Accused of sexually abusing at least one minor. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/2015 in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/2015 bankruptcy settlement. Assigned to St. Ignatius Mission Parish, St. Ignatius MT 1920­-1950.  On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018.

Fr. Dennis Druggan

Order: OFM Cap
Ordained: 1984
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

Removed as president and rector of St. Lawrence Seminary High School in Mt. Calvary, WI 7/2012 after allegation in 6/2012 that he had sexually assaulted a minor at St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, MT in mid- to late-1980s. He was at the school 1984-91. Druggan denied the allegations. He had worked with St. Lawrence since 1993. No criminal charges due to the statute of limitations. A second complaint received. Order found allegations credible and permanently removed Druggan's privileges. Prayer and penance suggested by the Order. Included on the Great Falls-Billings list in 8/21/2018. On the Capuchins St. Joseph Province list of those with substantiated allegations. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, last name spelled Drugan.

Fr. Father Sullivan

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Order: SJ
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

At least one allegation of abuse by "Fr. Sullivan" (no first name given) at St. Ignatius Mission on Flathead Indian Reservation is included in 9/11 civil suit against Ursuline Order and Helena Diocese filed by 45 people against 4 nuns, 6 priests and 1 brother.

Fr. George Ferguson

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Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Died: 06/12/1986
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

"Fr. Fergie."  Named as an abuser in a claim included in an amended civil suit filed 9/29/2011 against the Helena Diocese and Ursuline Order of Nuns by multiple plaintiffs. No date is given for the alleged abuse. Died 6/12/1986. The Diocese initially claimed he was a Jesuit, not diocesan, priest. Included on the Diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/2015 in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/2015 bankruptcy settlement. Worked in Guatemala for a few years in the 1970s, where he was said to have contracted hepatitis. In 1980 Ferguson took sick leave and resided in Cuernavaca, México. He disappeared in from his home there in 5/1986, and was presumed murdered.

Br. Rene Gallant

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Order: SJ
Status: Settled

Died: 07/23/1975
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

"Br. Charlie." Died 7/23/1975. Accused of abuse of at least 28 individuals. Claims were included in the Jesuits' $166M settlement in 2011 with over 500 plaintiffs. Named in the settlement as among the ten most prolific abusers. Multiple plaintiffs alleged abuse by him at St. Ignatius Mission on the Flathead Indian Reservation in a 9/2011 civil suit against the Ursuline order and Helena diocese, filed by 45 people against four nuns, six priests and one religious brother. Gallant was assigned to St. Ignatius Mission 1940-1975. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/2015 in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/2015 bankruptcy settlement. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes multiple allegations reported in 2009 of abuse spanning three decades.

Fr. Bernard A. Harris

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1947
Status: Settled

Died: 09/7/1972
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

"Father Harry." Accused in a 1/2006 lawsuit of raping 4 of 8 siblings 1968-1972 in OR. (Brother of Rev. James Harris, accused of abusing the same family.) Harris was incardinated in the Helena MT at time of alleged abuse, teaching at Loyola High School in Missoula and working at St. Francis Xavier parish there. He died 9/7/1972. In 3/2011 20 claims were settled by the Jesuits. Named as an abuser of at least one child at St. Ignatius Mission in MT in a 9/2011 civil suit. Name included on the Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. Worked at Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma 1949-1952. On the Jesuit West Province list 12/7/2018, which notes reports in 1993, 2006 and 2009 of abuse 1958-1962, 1962-1966, 1965-1969 and 1971-1972.

Fr. Joseph S. Heretick

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Ordained: 1947
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

A female plaintiff in a civil suit filed by 10 accusers 2/12 alleged abuse by Heretick in mid-1980s when he was assigned to St. Michael's in Absarokee, MT and she was a minor. Also named by man who claimed abuse by Heretick and a Fr. Cawley 1974-1980 beginning when man was age 8. Sent to treatment 1980s; bishop alleged to have ignored recommendation that Heretick not be placed back in ministry. Heretick died 1/16/99. In 4/18 diocese agreed to settle 86 claims of abuse from 1940s-1990s, including those against Heretick, for $20M. Diocese filed for bankruptcy in 3/17, just before jury trials were to begin. Name on diocese's list 8/21/18.

Fr. Daniel B. Hillen

Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Died: 07/19/2003
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Accused of sexually abusing at least one minor. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/15 in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/15 bankruptcy settlement. Assignments included St. Patrick's, Butte: 1970­-71; St. Ann's, Butte: 1971­-74; Graduate studies 1974 and 1977­-79; Carroll College 1974­-2002; leave to begin art studio 2002. Died 7/19/03.

Fr. Emmett Hoffmann

Order: OFM Cap
Ordained: 1953
Status: Sued

Died: 02/1/2013
Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

Named as abuser in 12/30/11 civil suit filed against Diocese and Order. Plaintiff (a member of Cheyenne tribe) alleged Hoffman molested and raped her between 1955 and 1962 when she was a minor and he was assigned to St. Labre Mission School in Ashland. He started at the school in 1954. The girl was a boarding student. He left the Capuchin order and became a Diocesan priest. He retired from the mission in 1993 and lived in a retirement community on the reservation until his death 2/1/13. Per a 2017 news report, 5 former St. Labre Indian School students accused Hoffman of having molested them between 1955 and 1984. On the diocese's list 8/21/18 (as "Emmitt Hoffman.") On the Capuchins St. Joseph Province list of those with substantiated allegations against them.

Rufina Karges

Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Mother Loyola, who worked at St. Ignatius Mission Boarding School, was accused of abusing at least 24 of the over 500 claimants included in massive $166M settlement with Jesuits in 2011. Abuse occurred in 1950s and early 1960s. She was supervisor of the boys' dorm and would take individual boys back to her room at night for sex. It is believed her last name was Menager. She is deceased. Named in large lawsuit filed 10/11 by multiple plaintiffs. Per diocese's list in 4/29/15, her name was Rufina Karges.

Fr. Paul Kirchen

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Ordained: 1929
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Accused of sexual abuse of at least one minor. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/15 in compliance with the non- monetary terms of the 3/5/15 bankruptcy settlement. Assigned to Carroll College 1929­-1980; retired to residence at Carroll College 7/1/80. Died 4/19/89. On Diocese of Great Falls-Billings list 8/21/18. (Name misspelled Kurchen.)

Fr. Leonard A. Kohlman

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1953
Status: Accused

Died: 09/24/1972
Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

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. Kohlman's name is included on this list. Died 9/24/1972. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes reports in 2009 of abuse 1958-1967, 1962-1976 and 1965-1969.

Giswalda Kramer

Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

First named publicly as accused by the Great Falls-Billings diocese on its list 8/21/18. Born 3/25/1903; entered the School Sisters of St Francis (SSSF/OSF) of St Joseph Convent in 1921. Began teaching in Nebraska and was sent in 1933 with 5 other nuns to teach at the St Labre Mission on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana. In 1936 she was sent as superior and principal of St Paul's Mission School on the Fort Belknap Reservation. She brought the grammar school up to state standard and founded St Paul's Mission High School. Adopted into the Gros Ventre tribe in 1951, given the name Pipe Woman. Earned Masters of Education from Montana State University in 1955. Principal of the Year in 1987 (1 of 20 in the US). Died 11/27/1988.

Fr. Lothar Konrad Krauth

Ordained: 1973
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

From Germany, arrived in U.S. in 1978 to work in Great Falls-Billings diocese. Became U.S. citizen in 1986. Assigned 1989-2014 to Our Lady of Lourdes in Great Falls. Retired. Found by Great Falls police on 10/26/18 to have a large amount of child porn on his computer. Some images were of children as young as ages two or three years. Pled guilty in 4/19 to one count of receipt of child pornography. Sentenced in 10/9 to five years in prison, then five years supervised release.

Fr. Harvey D. Livix

Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 8/21/18. Was College of Great Falls assistant to the president 1966-69. Left to pursue his doctorate in higher education and gerontology at Michigan State. Left priesthood. Married in 1970, settled with his wife in Arizona. Died 9/26/07.

Fr. Emmett F. Lowney

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Ordained: 1949
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Accused of sexual abuse of at least one minor. Included on the Helena diocese's list, posted to its website 4/29/15 in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/15 bankruptcy settlement. Assignments included St. Paul's, Anaconda 1949­-51; St. Peter's, Anaconda 1951­-54; Chancery and Sacred Heart Mission, Wolf Creek 1954­-56; St. John's, Butte 1956­-57; St. Catherine, Boulder: 1957­-64; St. Michael's, Drummond 1964­-67; Retreat House, Deer Lodge 1967­-68; St. Mary's Mission, Stevensville 1968­-69; leave to Michigan 1969. Died 7/31/75.

Fr. Kevin J. Malee

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Ordained: 1978
Status: Charged

Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

Criminally charged in 11/87 with two counts of deviant sexual conduct. Accused in a 1988 civil suit of assaulting a 15-year-old for two years at a rectory, church, family home and while on vacation with the teen's family. Malee countersued. Helena Diocese had one archival file and the Great Falls Diocese has two secret archives files. In 1990 a judge denied the plaintiff's request for discovery of these files. Malee ended up in San Diego. On diocese's list 08/21/18.

Fr. Egon Mallman

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1929
Status: Accused

Died: 08/20/1980
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (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. Mallman is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him. Worked in Heart Butte MT for over 40 years. Died 8/20/1980. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/2015 in compliance with the non monetary terms of the 3/5/2015 bankruptcy settlement. On the Jesuits West list 12/7/2018. It notes claims in 1980 of abuse in 1958 and 1960.

Fr. Bernard J. McCarthy

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Ordained: 1947
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Accused of sexual abuse of at least one minor. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/15 in compliance with the non- monetary terms of the 3/5/15 bankruptcy settlement. Assignments included Cathedral, Helena 1947­-49; St. Patrick, Butte 1949­-52 & 1971­-78; Sacred Heart, Ronan 1957­-68; St. Lawrence, Walkerville 1968­-71; St. Michael, Conrad 1979­-86; Risen Christ, Kalispell 1986­-89; Catholic Community North, Butte 1989­-90; St. James Community Hospital, Butte 1990­-92; Retired 1992. Died 9/16/03.

Fr. James W. McCormick

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Ordained: 1924
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Accused of sexual abuse of at least one minor. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/15 in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/15 bankruptcy settlement. Assignments included Carroll College 1924­-26 and 1927-­51; St. Lawrence Parish, Walkerville: 1926­-27 and 1951­-56; Immaculate Conception Parish, Butte 1956-­67. Died 6/14/67.

Fr. Thomas McTague

Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Died: 04/27/2008
Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 8/21/18. Native of Ireland. Brother of the Sacred Heart in Belgium beginning 1937, perpetual vows 1942. Left Sacred Heart Brothers in 1946 to study for priesthood at St. Thomas College in St. Paul, MN. Ordained for the Diocese of Great Falls. Parish priest. Died 4/27/08.

Fr. Joseph Mikulich

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Order: OFM
Ordained: 1922
Status: Accused

Died: 03/15/2000
Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

From Croatia. A woman from Great Falls reported in 1985 that Mikulich sexually abused her when she was ages 12-21 in the 1970s. He would visit the family in Great Falls. Mikulich worked in the Archdiocese of Portland 1962-1982, retired, and during 1983-1985 was at the Croatian Center in San Francisco, CA. He returned to Croatia in 1986. The archdiocese refused any assistance to the young woman and did not tell Mikulich (then age 87) of the allegations. He died in 2000 at age 101. Included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019.

Br. Clarence Moreau

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Order: SJ
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

Clarence Talks Different grew up on Fort Belknap Reservation. Changed name to Clarence Moreau when he became Jesuit brother working on the reservation. In 2009 a man alleged abuse by Moreau at age 11 in the early 1960s. He said Moreau would take him and other youths to movies and on overnight trips and would give them alcohol and cigarettes. Moreau died by suicide 3/21/71 at age 36. As of 4/11, the diocese had denied that he was a Jesuit brother or that he completed training in any order. Named in an amended lawsuit filed in 6/12. Named in a 2017 suit against the diocese as having sexually abused 4 children at St. Paul in Hays 1959-71.

Mother Camilla

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Order: OSU
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

One woman alleged abuse by Mother Camellia, Mother Henrietta, and Sister John at St. Ignatius Mission on Flathead Indian Reservation. Allegations are included in 9/11 civil suit against Ursuline Order and Helena Diocese filed by 45 people against multiple nuns, 6 priests and 2 brother. On diocese's list 4/29/15 as Sister Camilla, OSU.

Mother Henrietta

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Order: OSU
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

One woman alleged abuse by Mother Henrietta, Mother Camellia and Sister John at St. Ignatius Mission on Flathead Indian Reservation. Allegations are included in 9/11 civil suit against Ursuline Order and Helena Diocese filed by 45 people against multiple nuns, 6 priests and 2 brother. On the diocese's list 4/29/15, as Sister Henrietta.

Fr. Robert J. O’Donnell

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Ordained: 1966
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Accused in 3/13/13 civil suit of "multiple instances of unpermitted, harmful and offensive sexual conduct'" with a teenage boy in about 1974, while co-pastor of the Cathedral of St. Helena, where he was named coordinator in 1977. Chancellor of Helena diocese 1981-85. Placed on leave 1985. Moved to Hawaii 6/86, working in a Honolulu parish and at St. Anthony's in Kailua. Incardinated in Honolulu diocese in 1989. Assigned to Holy Trinity in Honolulu in 1989 where he became pastor in 1992. Died 7/29/95. Buried with credibly accused priest Msgr. William D. Spain in Kaneohe HI.

Fr. Joseph L. Obersinner

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Died: 03/1/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Accused of sexual abuse of at least one minor. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/2015 in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/2015 bankruptcy settlement. Retired to Spokane's Jesuit community at Gonzaga University in 1999, moved in 2015 to Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, CA. Died 3/1/2018. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018.

Fr. Martin H. Philipsen

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Order: OPraem
Ordained: 1942
Status: Accused

Died: 08/21/1998
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Accused of sexual abuse of at least one minor. Included on the Helena diocese's list, posted to its website 4/29/15 in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/15 bankruptcy settlement. Assigned to St. William's in Shelby MT  1971-78. Other assignments included Southeast Catholic High School in the Green Bay archdiocese 1939-43 and 1948-58, Green Bay's Central Catholic 1943-48 and counselor at Camp Tivoli 1939-41. Also worked at Abbot Pennings High in De Pere, WI 1967-69. Transferred in 1992 to his order's priory in Jackson, MI. Philpsen died 8/21/98. On the St. Norbert Abbey in WI list 7/19/19. Multiple allegations noted.

Fr. Peter P. Pritzl

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Order: OPraem
Ordained: 1929
Status: Accused

Died: 10/3/1993
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Accused of sexual abuse of at least one minor. Included on the Helena diocese's list, posted to its website 4/29/15 in compliance with the non- monetary terms of the 3/5/15 bankruptcy settlement. Died 10/03/93. On the St. Norbert Abbey in WI list 7/19/19. Multiple allegations noted.

Fr. Edmund J. Robinson

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1955
Status: Sued

Died: 05/22/2014
Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

At least one of the plaintiffs in a civil suit filed by 10 accusers in 2/2012 alleged abuse by Robinson when he was assigned to St. Paul's Mission in Hays, MT. Also accused of abuse of at least one girl in 1963 at St. Ignatius Mission in the Helena diocese. Last known to have lived at Regis Community in Spokane, WA. Died 5/22/2014. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/2015 in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/2015 bankruptcy settlement. By 2017 Robinson had been accused in lawsuits of the sexual abuse, including rape, of 9 children - boys and girls - on Indian reservations in the 1950s and 1960s. Included on the Great Falls-Billings diocese's list 8/21/2018. On the Jesuit West list 12/7/2018.

Br. John I. Ryan

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Order: SJ
Status: Sued

Died: 08/3/1986
Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

Named in a lawsuit against the diocese in 2017 as sexual abusing minors 1955-1966 at St. Paul Mission in Hays, on the Fort Belknap Indian reservation. Included on the Great Falls-Billings diocese's list 8/21/2018 and on the Jesuits West list 12/7/2018. Died 8/3/1986.

Frances Seymor

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Order: OSU
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Three allegations of abuse by Mother Cecelia (also referred to as Sister Cecilia, given name Frances Seymor) at St. Ignatius Mission on the Flathead Indian Reservation are included in a 9/11 civil suit against the Ursuline order and Helena diocese, filed by 45 people against 4 nuns, 6 priests and 1 brother. On the Helena diocese's list 4/29/15.

Fr. Frederick Simoneau

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Order: SJ
Ordained: 1941
Status: Sued

Died: 04/21/1984
Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

Named in a lawsuit against the diocese in 2017 by five plaintiffs as having repeatedly abused them as children during 1955-1974 at St. Paul Mission in Hays, on the Fort Belknap Indian reservation. Born 1/21/1908. Died 4/21/1984. Buried in Mt. St. Michael Cemetery in Spokane WA. Included on the Great Falls-Billings diocese's list 8/21/2018. On the Jesuits West list 12/7/2018.

Sister John

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Order: OSU
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Accused of abuse of two in 9/11 civil suit against Ursuline Order and Helena Diocese filed by 45 people against 4 nuns, 6 priests and 1 brother. On the Helena diocese's list 4/29/15. Worked at some point at St. Ignatius Mission between 1940 and 1975.

Sister Marion

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Order: OSU
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Two allegations of abuse by Sister Marion at St. Ignatius Mission on Flathead Indian Reservation are included in 9/11 civil suit against Ursuline Order and Helena Diocese filed by 45 people against 4 nuns, 6 priests and 1 brother. On the Helena diocese's list 4/29/15.

Fr. Wilson F. Smart

Ordained: 1957
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Diocese knew of Smart's attraction to boys by 1959. Received treatment in 1959 and 1969. Admitted molesting more than 30 boys 1957-78. A 1990 civil suit alleged Smart abused plaintiff at age 12 in 1967, and that the abuse continued until 1975. Settled in 1993, possibly for $1.7M. Named in at least three other suits which later settled. In 1993 the bishop admitted removing two letters from file which documented abuse. Named as abuser in amended suit in 10/11. Died 9/10/06. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/15 in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/15 bankruptcy settlement.

Br. John Sorisio

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Order: SJ
Status: Sued

Died: 07/20/1957
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

One woman alleged abuse as a child by Br. "Seoriso" on multiple occasions at St. Ignatius Mission on Flathead Indian Reservation. Allegations are included in a 9/2011 civil suit against Ursuline Order and Helena Diocese filed by 45 people against multiple nuns, 6 priests and 2 brothers. Br. "John Sorisio" named as accused by the Helena diocese on its list 4/29/2015. Worked at St. Ignatius Mission 1915 until his death 7/20/1957. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018.

Fr. Theodore F. Szudera

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Ordained: 1977
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT

One of the plaintiffs in a civil suit filed by 10 accusers 2/12 has alleged that Szudera abused him in 1978 and 1979 while Szudera was a priest in Livingston. Accuser says he reported the abuse in 2006 but nothing was done. Independent investigator found

Fr. Louis J. Taelman

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1898
Status: Accused

Died: 12/24/1961
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Accused of sexual abuse of at least one minor. Included on the Helena diocese's list, posted to its website 4/29/2015 in compliance with the non- monetary terms of the 3/5/2015 bankruptcy settlement. Died 12/24/1961. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018.