Database of Publicly Accused

Monsignor. Named in the 3/1/16 PA Grand Jury Report on the Diocese of Altoona Johnstown among priests "alleged to have engaged in sexually abusive acts with children." Abuse alleged 1955-56 of 15 year-old boy at St. Mary's Orphanage in Cresson PA, and included oral and attempted anal rape. Died 8/11/02.

Removed in 3/2009 from parish assignment and position as chaplain at Bishop Canevin High after an allegation that he had sexually abused a minor in the late 1960s in his first assignment. Three accusers known as of 2/2010; the only one deemed credible by the diocese was a woman who alleged he fondled her at Mon Valley HS in the late 1970s. Permanently restricted in 2/2010 to supervised ministry as a convent chaplain; assignment withdrawn after complaints from parents of a nearby school. In the 8/14/18 Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report, the profile of accused priest John J. Huber states that when Huber worked at St. Canice church in Knoxville PA in the Pittsburgh diocese (he was assigned there 1968-1973), a boy in the fourth or fifth grade disclosed in confession with Huber that "another priest by the name of Father Adams had touched him in his genital area." Huber subsequently abused the penitent himself, it is alleged.  The 1970 Official Catholic Directory lists Rev. Alvin J. Adams as one of Huber's colleagues at St. Canice. Adams was assigned to St. Canice in 1967-1972 and was accused in 2009 of abusing a boy during that assignment. It is not known whether the 2009 accuser is the same boy who is mentioned in the Huber entry of the Pennsylvania report. It is also not known whether a redacted entry in the Pennsylvania report is about Rev. Alvin J. Adams.

Accused in a 3/20 lawsuit of sexually abusing a young altar boy decades prior. The boy was allegedly 'shared' with multiple priests. Per the diocese in 2020, Agosta's file was given to the state grand jury in 2016 because of a complaint, but because the accuser was anonymous and Agosta was dead, there could not be an investigation. Agosta died in 1995.

Seminarian. Name included on the diocese's list released 8/1/18. Included in the PA Grand Jury report 8/14/19. Report to the diocese in 1989 from a woman that Allen sexually abused her son in the 1970s. She reported the alleged abuse again in 2002. In 1994 another woman told the diocese her son was molested by Allen in 1974-75, when the boy was a 5th-grader. Allen died 10/16/11.

Per diocesan records, there were concerns about Allen as early as 1970. Reportedly abused multiple young boys in the 1970s-1990s. Sent for evaluation in 1991. Arrested in 1992 for soliciting sex from an undercover police officer. Other allegations in 1985 of sex with several young men from a local college. Resigned in 2002 after confronted with credible allegations of abusing boy, ages 14-18, starting about 1979. Laicization announced in 6/2006. Included on diocese's 8/1/2018 list. Lawsuit in 8/2018 by a 29-year-old former Penbrook altar boy claiming abuse for 3 years, beginning in 1999. Named in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Arrested in 3/2019, on charges related to claims he abused two young Penbrook altar boys 1997-2002. Pleaded guilty 11/5/2020. Sentenced in 2/2021 to five years' probation and to register as a sex offender for life.

Ordained for the Diocese of Palm Beach in 1991. Moved to the Diocese of Erie in 1997 where he was incardinated in 2000. Parish priest, educator, campus minister. Held several Chancery positions. Named publicly as accused by the Erie diocese on its list in 1/2024. "Under investigation." Died in 6/2020.

Vicar General and moderator of the curia 9/11-10/12. Pastor of St. Peter's Cathedral in 4/14 when arrested and arraigned for molesting a 13-year-old altar girl in 112/15/98 after a midnight mass at St. Patrick's. Accuser told police 4/2/14 that Altavilla gave her alcohol in the rectory, then drove her home. She said he he pulled into a parking lot and touched her inappropriately. Police had her call him; he reportedly admitted to giving her alcohol, touching her feet, and moving his hands up her thigh towards her vagina. He admitted to pantyhose, feet, strangulation and chloroform fetish. Diocese removed him and suspended his faculties. After accuser testified at preliminary hearing 5/27/14, magistrate ruled that matter to go forward to trial. Charges dropped 8/1/14 due to SOL. Civil suit filed, settled in 2014.

the Name included on Erie diocese's list released 4/6/2018. Included in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Admitted to the diocese in 1993 that while a seminarian 1974-1975 he molested several boys. Said he admitted this to police at the time, but was not arrested. His superiors knew and had intervened on his behalf. Also admitted to involvement with male prostitutes, many of them minors, while a priest, in Erie, Pittsburgh and Baltimore. One contacted the diocese in 1991 to report involvement with Amy at age 14. Amy was sent to St. Luke's Institute for treatment. Assigned to parishes and high schools. Catholic Scouting Committee chaplain. Sick leave 12/2091. A former Erie Cathedral Prep student told the diocese in 12/2002 that Amy sexually abused him in the early 1980s. Laicized at some point, living in Florida. Added to Baltimore's list in 9/2018.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 4/5/2019. Noted to be under investigation. Died 3/29/2013.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. A man told the diocese in 9/02 that he was sexually abused by Angelo at age 14 in the early 1960s, when Angelo was assigned to Mater Delorosa in Williamsport. Angelo denied the allegations. Bishop Timlin suggested the man contact Angelo and gave him Angelo's contact information. Angelo died in 2009.

First named publicly as accused in the PA Grand Jury report released 8/14/2018. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused. The diocese knew as early as 1990 that Armstrong was accused of giving homeless Pittsburgh boys drugs, alcohol and money in exchange for sex. Sent to St. Luke Institute in MD for evaluation in 5/1991. Placed on leave, sent to inpatient treatment at St. Michael Center in St. Louis 7/1-91-12/1991. Returned to ministry. On leave again 7/2007. In 2009 an alleged victim asked the diocese for counseling in 9/09. He had been a "street kid" and said "Fr. Tom" had him and a "hustler" perform violent sex acts on him for several years when he was a teen in the mid-1980s. Armstrong died in 2012.

On 2/6/16 Bishop Bartchak announced that Arsenault and Rev. James Coveney had been put on leave while the diocese reexamined allegations of abuse. The PA Attorney General's 3/1/16 Grand Jury Report, describes sexual assaults in the early 1980s by Arsenault of a boy age 17-18, while assigned to St. Joseph's in Renovo PA. The priest became chaplain of a local high school's athletics program, hanging out with the boys in the locker room. One boy's parents encouraged their son to spend time with Arsenault, who insisted he counsel the boy at the parish twice a week. During sessions Arsenault would "wrestle" with the boy, then massage him, touching his legs and thighs. At least once he tried to grab the boy's penis. On a trip to D.C. the boy awoke to Arsenault grinding his penis into him and kissing him. The victim went on to attempt suicide twice. Arsenault remained in ministry, even after admitting to diocesan officials in 2005 to "horseplay" with the boy.

Accused of abuse of 16-year-old boy in 1978. Denied abuse; said he didn't know of allegations until 1992. Removed in 1993; reassigned as hospital chaplain. Placed on leave again in 2003. Laicization announced 3/06. Named in new Grand Jury Report on 2/10/11. Accused, along with another priest and a teacher, of abuse of 10-year- old boy in 1998 at St. Jerome. Admitted guilt 3/22/12 just before trial. Sentenced to 2 1/2 to 5 yrs prison. New suits filed in 7/11 and 9/12. Recanted confession in 1/13.

Removed from assignments at two parishes in 11/10 after allegations that he had molested a minor in the late 1990s while at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Matter referred to District Attorney. Ayres was staying at a home for retired priests during investigation. Civil suit filed in 10/11 accused Ayers of abusing another youth while a seminarian, 1996 through 1999 at Incarnation of Our Lord Parish in Philadelphia.

Removed from his ministry with young adults in 1967. On leave for 6 months in 1976, then reassigned. Boy Scout chaplain and campus minister. Retired at age 54 in 1994. Sent to St. John Vianney Center in Downington PA for treatment. Admitted to raping and sexually abusing 14 children, ages 14-16 More people came forward 1994-2016 alleging abuse as children by Bach. Died 3/31/2010 at an assisted living facility in Seaside Point DE. In 2016 a man reported that Bach abused him when the man was was an altar boy in 1960 and Bach was a seminarian. Name included on the Harrisburg diocese's list released 8/1/2018. Named in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Added to Baltimore list in 9/2018; noted to have owned a boat in MD, where abuse occurred. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. (Spelled Balczeniuk.) Told the diocese 3/30/10 that on the previous Friday evening he kissed and hugged the mentally slow young adult son of family friends. He said he came forward because the boy's father was upset and was going to report the incident to the diocese. The father did so the same day, and said the priest kissed the boy - who was age 18 - on the mouth, embraced him, and rubbed his back under his shirt. Removed from ministry and was to be sent to St. John Vianney Center for treatment. In 6/10 Balczeniuk admitted that in the mid-1970s, when he was a seminarian, he touched the genitals of young boys at Camp St. Andrew, where he was a counselor. Requested laicization 3/11; granted 10/7/11. On diocese's list 8/19/18 (spelled Balzceniuk). Died 3/23/18 in FL, where he had worked as a bereavement counselor for a Daytona Beach hospice.

Also know as Jules "Raymond" Balko. Named as credibly accused by the Saint Vincent Archabbey Benedictines in Latrobe PA in 8/2018. The archabbey received an allegation in 2000 that Balko sexually abused a minor in 1963 or 1964, while assigned to St. Mary's in Erie. Included in 9/2018 on the diocese's updated list of credibly accused. Balko died in 1985.

From Colombia. Assigned to the Harrisburg diocese to assist with the Spanish-speaking population in York and Lebanon. Named as accused by the diocese on its list 8/1/2018. Included in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Personnel file shows that in 1989 there were concerns about past allegations against him of child sexual abuse. The diocese gave Barajas money to return to Colombia in 11/1989. Laicized. Arrested in VA in 2019 for misconduct in 2013 with a minor. No prosecution. Arrested 10/23/2023 in Elyria OH, charged with gross sexual imposition. Barajas, age 76, was staying with families in the area, presenting himself as a retired priest and conducting 'spiritual ceremonies.' He allegedly inappropriately touched a 15-year-old girl while 'blessing' her. The girl was being treated for cancer. A local priest reported the incident to police. Indicted by a grand jury 11/9/2023. Pleaded guilty 2/13/24. To be sentenced 2/27/24.

In 2002 three men told Bishop Trautman they were molested by Barletta ("Barts") when he was a Cathedral Prep teacher in the late 1970s-early 1980s. One man said he told Bishop Trautman in 1994 and that Barletta left Prep within a year. Barletta was moved at the time to St. Patrick/St. Hedwig's parish and given work at the diocesan Catholic Charities office and as chaplain of Holy Family Carmelite Monastery. Not removed from active ministry until 2003. The diocese paid for counseling for one of the men. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report, which showed eight known victims and that Barletta admitted to abusing 25 children and young men 1975-1994. Sent to Southdown in Canada for treatment in 1994. The Diocese knew of his behavior as early as 1968. A lawsuit in 7/2020 claims abuse of a girl in the mid-1970s when she was in grade school at St. Luke's, and in 9th grade, and that she saw him molest boys. Barletta died in late August 2022, age 82.

Retired 1995. One of 21 priests placed on administrative leave by archdiocese 3/7/11 pending investigation for credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. Last assignment was as pastor emeritus of St. Edmond Parish in South Philadelphia. On 5/4/12, Archdiocese found allegations unsubstantiated and he was found suitable for ministry. Died 11/27/14.

Monsignor. Assigned to St. John Cantius in Bridesburg 1930-1946. Pastor of St. Casimir's in Mahanoy City 1946-1960. Pastor of St. Stanislaus in Minderville 1964-1984. Retired in 1984. Died 3/12/1995. Name included on diocese's 8/19/2018 list. Allegation reported to diocese after his death.

First named publicly in the PA Grand Jury report released 8/14/2018. In 10/2013 a man told the diocese that when he was a boy in the late 1970s-early 1980s, Bauer and another priest, Rev. Michael Romero, would give him and other boys alcohol and talk with them about masturbation. He said Bauer would also "wrestle" with him and other boys. Diocese said Bauer was not removed because the alleged victim said Bauer didn't abuse him. The man asked for help with counseling to deal with repressed issues of sexual abuse. Bauer said the alleged victim may have been confusing him with Romero. Placed on leave after allegation received 8/30/2018 of sex abuse of a minor in the early 1980s. Bauer denied the allegations. The diocesan review board deemed allegations against Bauer credible in 11/2019. Case sent to the Vatican. Included on the diocese's list of accused.

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/20 of sexually abusing an altar boy many times over a four-year period until 1978, beginning when the boy was age 12. The abuse allegedly occurred at Transfiguration Parish in Mt. Pleasant and at a church rectory in Clymer. In 1988 Bealko was charged with firing a gun at his 22-year-old housemate in Irondequoit, NY. Bealko was pastor of a Polish National Catholic Church parish at the time. He said he had been in a relationship with the young man for 2 1/2 years, and that the young man moved with him from PA. A 17-year-old boy was also staying with Bealko. The boy was removed by Child Protective Services. By the early 2000s Bealko was active as a traditionalist priest in Latrobe, PA. Per a news report in 2007, Bealko was dismissed by the Greensburg diocese in the mid-1980s, ousted later by a Tridentine church in Greensburg, and dismissed again by another in Unity, PA in 2007.

Pastor in Shippensburg and Harrisburg parishes, chaplain in Lewisburg prison and the state mental hospital. Multiple allegations of sexual abuse of girls against him, including rape, some girls as young as age 6. Some were abused while hospitalized. In 2014 Bishop Gainer asked the Vatican not to defrock Beeman. Died 10/1/16 at age 90. Name included on diocese's 8/1/18 list. Included in the PA Grand Jury Report 8/14/18.

Placed on leave in 4/02 by Raleigh bishop after "credible allegation" of abuse 25 years prior. Behan admitted to the allegations in 2005; convicted and sentenced to 12 years probation. The abuse occurred 1978-1980, when Behan was a Northeast Catholic High teacher in Philadelphia. His victim was a 15-year-old boy and freshman at the school when the abuse began. Incidents took place in the rectory of a Germantown parish and on trips to North Carolina and Quebec. Behan worked in Raleigh 1980-2002. He was the only priest indicted by the Philly Grand Jury. On MD sex offender registry 7/10. On Raleigh diocese's list in 10/18.

Accused in an anonymous letter to Bishop Adamec in 8/1991 of the sexual abuse of a boy "approximately 100 times," in the 1970s. Sent for evaluation. Removed in 7/1992; reason given publicly was "ongoing health issues." Died 8/7/2000. Named in 3 civil suits filed in 2003. At least one plaintiff was a member of St. Joe's Little Singers, a children's choir founded by Bender. In 5/2004 the Diocese paid $3.71M to settle claims by 21 people alleging abuse by 11 priests, including Bender. The PA Attorney General's 3/1/2016 Grand Jury Report calls Bender a serial child predator who abused boys, ages 8-13, throughout most of his ministry. He targeted those whose parents hoped for a vocation for their sons and encouraged them to spend time with the priest. Other children called them "Benderites." Bender would take the boys on overnight trips, insisted they sleep without underwear, then assault them. He would show anger when a child resisted. His acts against boys included kissing, fondling, masturbation and oral sex.

Found by police in 1972 in a car with a teen boy, both without pants. No consequences. Complaint to diocese 1984 of repeated rape of a boy for years. Two more people later accused Bender of sex abuse in the 1960s. Convicted 1988 of abuse of boy. Given seven years' probation. Laicized in 5/2005. New accusations 2006; arrested on charges of online solicitation of detective posing as 14-year-old boy. Pled guilty 7/2006 but asked in 8/2006 to withdraw his guilty plea based on a recent appellate decision. Pleaded guilty to federal charges 2/2007. Sentenced to 10 years prison and lifetime probation 5/2008. Released from prison in 2014. Included in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report and list released by diocese 8/19/2018.

Monsignor. Leaves of absence 1978-80, 2006-2007. Sabbatical 2001-2002. Retired in 2009. First named publicly as accused in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. On Allentown diocese's 8/19/2018 list. Allegation to diocese in 2011 that Benestad abused a boy, including forced oral copulation, beginning at age 9, in the early 1980s. Accuser said the priest squirted holy water into his mouth afterwards "to purify him." Benestad denied the allegations, which were deemed credible by law enforcement. Diocese claims to have tried to have Benestad laicized, but the Vatican said not enough evidence. Living in 2018 in Boca Raton, FL, in the Diocese of Palm Beach.

Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Harrisburg on its list in 4/20. Removed from public ministry. Died in 12/20.

Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn 1980-83. Pittsburgh bishop 1983-87. Archbishop of Philadelphia 1987-2003. Named Cardinal 1991. Retired 2003. Died 1/31/12. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 9/18 by a woman who said he groped her chest behind a partition in the school lunchroom on a visit in the 1980s to St. Gabriel's in Whitehall. She also claimed abuse by Revs. Lawrence O'Connell and Edward Huff, when she was ages 5-13, 1978-1985, at St. Gabriel's.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 8/18 (name misspelled Biena). Alleged to have sexually abused a minor in the early 1980s. Died in 2005. The allegations are noted to have been received after Bienia's death.

Biller was reportedly described in complaints filed in 2003-04 by attorney Richard Serbin as one of 14 diocesan priests "having a sexual interest in children." The others were: Gaborek, Kovach, Luddy, Skupien, Thomas Carroll, Inman, Robert Kelly, Grattan, McCaa, Bunn, John Boyle, McCamley, and Bender. When Biller retired in 2009, he was a monsignor and had been ecumenical minister and pastor of St Patrick's in Johnstown, a parish with an elementary school. As of 3/3/16 he resided in a home for the elderly and disabled run by the Sister Servants of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Cresson, PA. Died 10/31/18. Added at some point to the diocese's list, which notes allegations credible.

Professed vows in 1957. Province of Cincinnati.Assigned to high schools in CIncinnati, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. In 2014, Bro. Bernard Hartman was facing trial in Australia on child abuse allegations, when one person came forward to allege abuse at North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh diocese sought information on other possible victims, which yielded allegations against 7 other brothers, including Binder. Binder was at North Catholic 1961-66, 1975-76, and 1979-89. Died in 2/2000. Head of Marianists apologized in writing to diocese and students. Included on the U.S. Marianists list 6/24/20.

Named in the 3/1/16 PA Grand Jury Report on the Diocese of Altoona Johnstown among priests "alleged to have engaged in sexually abusive acts with children." A man reported to Bishop Adamec in 2002 that Bodenschatz sexually abused him on many occasions when the man was an 8th grader and altar boy, in 1940. Bodenschatz was "associated with" St. Mary's in Nanty-Glo, PA during the time of the alleged abuse. Died 6/10/61.

Placed on leave in 1/16 pending diocesan investigation into allegations of child sex abuse 30 years prior. Per the PA's 3/1/16 GJ Report, in 2003 a woman reported to the diocese that in 1971, when she was age 16 and in foster care, Bodziak had sexual intercourse with her repeatedly. She said he would pick her up in his car and take her to a place where teens would "make out." She was blamed for having a "love affair" with a priest and removed from foster care. Bodziak was assigned to St. Agnes in Lock Haven at the time. Lawsuit in 6/16 by two sisters, ages 47 and 49, alleging sexual abuse by Bodziak when one was in grades 2-6, the other when she was ages 8-14 during 1974-81. Bodziak was assigned to St. Leo's in Altoona at the time. He denied allegations. Suit dropped 12/17 due to 2-year statute of limitations. Revived in 6/19. It claims diocese received complaints in 1993 and 2003 and kept them in their "secret archive." In 7/21 the state Supreme Court dismissed the suit, citing the statute of limitations.

Monsignor. Died 7/7/66. Longtime pastor of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Conewago Township. Name included on diocese's list released 8/1/18. Accused after his death of having sexually abused a child.

Accused of abuse of at least 11 boys, ages 16-17, in 1990-1991. Evaluated at St. Luke Institute. Reassigned. Died in 1/2004. Name included on a secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released 2/27/2012) regarding priests in secret archives who were accused of sexual misconduct with a minor with no conclusive evidence. The Archdiocese later said the allegations were credible.

Parents from St. Gregory Thaumaturgus parish in the town of North East PA complained to the D.A. that Bolton had molested their daughter for two years. The Redemptorists had promised that he would not work with children but the parents learned he was teaching at a school in NY. Bolton was charged in 11/1986 with one count each of indecent assault and corruption of minors. He pleaded guilty and received three years probation in 2/1987. Bolton had been transferred from St. Gregory's to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Brooklyn NY, which maintained a grammar school and a high school, and then in 1987 to do promotional work at Holy Family Retreat House in Hampton VA. Bolton agreed to enter a treatment program. Police knew of other victims but stated that the statute of limitations had run. Also worked in Brazil and in other U.S. dioceses including New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Brooklyn and Albany NY, Orlando FL, and Richmond VA. He died 10/27/2006.

Pastor of Holy Family in West Newton and St Edward's in Herminie in 8/18 when suspended due to an allegation that he sexually abused a minor 28 years prior. A canonical investigation deemed the allegation unsubstantiated, as announced in 10/19. The review board did find "inappropriate conduct in the workplace." Bonafed resigned from his parishes and was to go on leave of absence. (Per news in 2010 Bonafed was struck in the head with a blunt object by a burglar in the rectory.)

In a lawsuit filed in 8/10, parents of a 19-year-old girl alleged that Bonilla (high school chaplain) started a 'relationship' with her when she was a 17- or 18- year-old senior in 2008-09. The 'relationship' continued after the parents complained. He was removed from his parish in 11/09; sent to treatment. 'Relationship' continued while he was in treatment. The girl gave birth to his daughter in 7/10. He left therapy at some point and was living with the girl and baby. Diocese asked that he be laicized. Judge ruled case could proceed in 1/11.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. On diocese's list 8/19/18. Retired in 1998. Report to the diocese in 5/02 that Bonner molested a boy in 1975. The boy and his family were visiting from Arizona and stayed the night in the rectory. Bonner allegedly got into bed with the sleeping boy who awakened while the priest was fondling him. Bishop Timlin said the diocese was not responsible and that the accuser should contact Bonner. Settlement in 1/03 for $25K with confidentiality agreement. In 11/04 a 47-year-old man alleged sex abuse by Bonner at age 14-16. Diocese agreed to pay for 20 counseling sessions for the accuser. Bonner died in 2007.

Ordained for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Appointed Pittsburgh Auxiliary Bishop in 1970. Bishop of Greensburg PA 1987 until his 2004 retirement. Died in 2/2013. Accused in 2018 of inappropriately touching a nursing student in the late 1960s, while chaplain and instructor at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh. Included on the Pittsburgh diocese's list of those with allegations against them of child sexual abuse.

One of 21 priests placed on administrative leave by Philadelphia archdiocese 3/7/11 pending investigation for credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. Last assignment: He was in residence at St. Joseph rectory in

Arrested in 1999 on charges of downloading internet child pornography. Charges were later dropped on a legal technicality. Resigned from priesthood in 4/2002 after a newspaper reported on his 1999 arrest. Three women said they had spoken with Bishop Michael Murphy in 1982 to complain that Bower had been receiving porn at church, but no action. One of them was fired from her job as Bower's secretary. These women filed suit in 4/2003 against the Diocese, Bishop Trautman and retired Bishop Murphy, alleging slander after Trautman disparaged the women in a 2002 public letter and instructed priests to sermonize against them. The complaint was dismissed by a court; the dismissal was upheld in 7/2004. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Died 7/25/2020.

Suspended on 4/1/2016 after an 18-year-old male reported sex abuse at age 8 by Boylan. The accuser said the incident occurred at St. Vincent's Camp in Honesdale and that it included anal penetration. Boylan denied the allegation. Sent to St. John Vianney Center for treatment. State police investigated; they closed the case in 8/2017 because the young man refused to testify. Included in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. On diocese's list 8/19/2018. Accused in 1993 of sexual harassment of a male Marywood College student. On leave 6/1993-1/1994, sent to Downington for treatment, then made Administrator of St. Rita's in Gouldsboro. Per the Diocesan Review Board in 1996, Boylan often requested of Bishop Timlin that he be made a pastor, and that the Board repeatedly objected. Timlin was appointed Boylan pastor of St. Rita's in 1997, after which he was pastor of 7 other parishes. Laicization announced in 10/2024.

Per PA Attorney General's 3/1/2016 Grand Jury Report, Boyle abused 5 boys 1958-1982. In 1969 a father reported to the Diocese and PA State Police that Boyle abused his 12-year-old son. Per Bishop Hogan's notes there was sufficient evidence for charges, but Boyle "could move." Boyle was put on "sick leave" then reassigned. He abused another boy, age 15, in 1971. In 1973 he plied a 14-year-old boy with alcohol to the point of unconsciousness, then raped him for the first of numerous times over 2 years. In 1982 he began a year of sexual assaults on a 16-year-old boy, giving him alcohol and lavish gifts. In 1992 the Diocese received a report that Boyle abused a 10- or 11-year-old boy 1958-1960. Abuse included fondling, masturbation and oral intercourse. Not until 1995 did Bishop Adamec send Boyle to treatment and allow him to retire. Boyle was the subject of 3 lawsuits in 2003. In 5/2004 the Diocese paid $3.71M to settle claims by 21 people alleging abuse by 11 priests, including Boyle. He died 12/14/2011.

Principal of Holy Family School in Harrisburg beginning 1958, and administrator of the parish. Died 1997. Name in included on the diocese's list released 8/1/18. Accused after his death of inappropriate behavior toward a child over several years.

Removed from ministry in 1/2006. Name released in 1/2007 when the Order admitted that he had engaged in "sexual misconduct" with an adult woman in the early 1980s in Baltimore. Another 2006 allegation involved a minor at Gonzaga College High School in Washington DC in 1973. First two allegations involving minors were made in 1993; reported to have sexually abused two boys, age 15, between 1968 and 1988. Sent for treatment and returned to ministry by the Order in 1995. Assigned to St. Joseph University as campus minister and basketball team chaplain until 1/2006. Also worked in NC, Philadelphia and India. Five more complaints received as of 3/2007. On the Jesuits' MD Province list in 12/2018. Left the Order in 2007. Police report filed in Charlotte NC 3/5/2019 by a man alleging Bradley and Fr. Damian Lynch each abused him as a teen in NC in the 1990s. Added to Baltimore archdiocese's list in 2/2019. On Charlotte diocese's list 12/29/2019. Included in the 4/5/23 MD Attorney General's Report. 

Monsignor. Worked in Lancaster, Gettysburg York, and Mount Carmel. At Our Lady of Mount Carmel 1963-1996. Diocese announced 8/6/18 that Bradley's name was added to its list first released 8/1/18, due to an allegation against him of child sex abuse. Deceased. Allegation reported after his death.

Named in a 2/05 lawsuit. Accused of abuse of 16-year-old boy in late the 1970s, when Brady was his teacher at Bishop Carroll High School in Ebensburg. Also worked in MN, VA and WV. Reportedly removed from ministry in 1972. Died in 3/03 in the Wheeling WV diocese. (The plaintiff in the 2/05 suit had become a priest; the diocese placed him on leave after he filed suit; he resigned from active priesthood in 4/06.) A second man came forward in 2012 to report a confidential settlement with the Order and Barry Robinson High in 2003 and 2004. Diocese refused to settle. Brady's name is included on the Richmond diocese's list 2/15/19.

In 1988 Bishop Timlin learned that Brague was involved in 'sexual relationship' with girl starting when she was age 17. Brague denied initially but confessed when the girl got pregnant. Civil suit filed. Settled in 1995. Brague moved to the Venice FL diocese and continued as a priest until his death in 1997. Named in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Named Wheeling-Charleston bishop 2005. Accused of abuse of boys in testimony in 4/12 trial of Lynn/ Brennan in PA. Bransfield denied. Resigned 9/13/18 after Pope ordered investigation into allegations of sexual harassment of adults and financial misdoings. Ministry restricted 3/19. Suit filed 3/22 by former personal altar server and secretary claimed Bransfield sexually harassed him for years and sexually assaulted him in 2014. Also, that he sexually abused J.E. and other adolescent and adult males, and diocese was aware in 2007 but no action. Settled 8/19. In 6/19 diocese said Bransfield sexually harassed young priests and misused funds. Gave large sums of money to cardinals, bishops and priests over the years. In 7/18 Pope said Bransfield must make amends, can't live in the diocese or celebrate liturgy publicly. Suit filed 9/19 by recent seminarian. Allegation 10/19 of inappropriate touch in 2012 of a 9-year-old girl. He denied.

In 1962 a 12-year-old altar boy at St. Therese's in Kingston Township alleged that in 1961 Brennan sexually abused him, including sodomy. He said he told a priest at his school, Fr. Michael Rafferty; Brennan was reassigned to a convent, then assigned in 1970 to a parish. Civil suit filed 2005; court ruled in 2006 that the plaintiff waited too long to file suit. In 4/10 a 65-year-old man told the diocese that Brennan molested him at age 15 or 16. Brennan died 7/28/74. Included in 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Accused in 1/06 of abuse 8 years prior; removed. Permanently removed 8/06, case referred to Vatican. Named in Philadelphia Grand Jury report 2/10/11. Charged in 2/11 with attempted rape of a 14-year-old boy in 1996, whose report led to Brennan's 2006 removal. Denied guilt. Tried with Msgr. Lynn, who was charged with child endangerment. Jury deadlocked on Brennan 6/22/12. Lynn convicted. Retrial of Brennan scheduled and delayed several times. Brennan freed on bail. In a 10/16 plea deal, pled no contest to second-degree misdemeanor assault. Given two years' probation. Laicization pending.

Many complaints about inappropriate or suspicious behavior with more than 20 boys dating to 1988. Remained active as chaplain at a nursing home for nuns until the 2005 Grand Jury Report. Removed by the Archdiocese. Additional complaint, of abuse in the 1960s, was substantiated; placed on permanent leave in 8/2007. Laicized in 2017. New suit in 5/2011. Included on a secret Archdiocesan list in 1994. Arrested 9/25/2013 after a report of abuse for four years in the late 1990s of a boy, beginning when the boy was age 11. Released on bail. Charges dropped. The alleged victim died 10/16/2013 at age 26 of a drug overdose. Family filed a civil suit in 11/2013. Settled in 6/2018. Arrested in 9/2019, charged with lying to the FBI when he said he didn't know the victim who had died or his family. Pleaded guilty in 11/2021. Sentenced in 3/2022 to five years probation.

Ordained for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Joined the Carmelite order in 1984. Accused of abuse of two youths. Archdiocese notified in 1993 and 1995. Assigned as a Carmelite in NJ and Niagara Falls, Ontario. Died in 1998. 

Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Harrisburg on its list in 4/20. Last shown in the Official Catholic Directory as at St. Joseph's in Milton PA 1977-78. Deceased.

Accused in 2002 of the sexual abuse of a 15-year-old boy in 1974. Also accused of receiving porn in 1989. Placed on leave 2002. Matter sent to Vatican. Laicization announced 6/06. Died 9/4/10. Accused in lawsuit of abuse of a boy 1972-76, ending when the boy was age 12. The boy was a St. Anne's in Phoenixville parishioner. The abuse allegedly occurred in Chester County, at the boy's parents' beach house in Brigantine and other NJ locations. The boy reportedly told the parish pastor who said "these things did not happen" and not to speak of it. Also, after a nun got involved Brugger was moved to another parish.

Accused of abuse of at least one boy in 1980s per 6/2006 class action suit. Philly Grand Jury report referred to him as one of the diocese's most brutal abusers. May have abused over 100. Removed 1984; left active ministry 1985. Laicized 3/21/2005. Suit in 2006 dismissed 11/2007. Name on secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released 2/27/2012) as "diagnosed pedophile." Reportedly moved around in later years through VA, WI, CA then TX. Found living in Dallas, TX 1/2014, always surrounded by boys. Found dead in a Ft. Worth TX motel 9/13/2017, surrounded by pills and bottles of vodka. Several known suicides of victims. Suit 12/2019 claiming abuse of boy 1978-1982 .

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. In 1/71 the parents of a 10-year-old boy told the diocese that Bucolo molested their son the previous summer during a two-day trip to the Jersey shore. Bucolo admitted the abuse. Sent to St. John Vianney for treatment and moved to another parish. Removed from active ministry in 7/02. In 9/10 a 64-year-old man alleged abuse by Bucolo as an 8-year-old altar boy. The diocese arranged for a meeting between Bucolo and the man. Bucolo admitted he "did wrong" and asked for forgiveness. Settled for $20K. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

PA Attorney General's 3/1/16 Grand Jury found that Bunn "engaged in sexual intercourse" repeatedly with a boy, ages 10-13, in the 1960s. Bunn had befriended the boy's family, parishioners of St. Andrew's in Johnstown, and visited often after his move to Sacred Heart in Altoona. Victim and his parents reported Bunn to Bishop Hogan in 1982. Bunn was kept in ministry. When Bunn became principal of McCort High School in 1984 and, along with accused priest Martin McCamley, continued corresponding with the victim, the family again approached Hogan. Hogan moved Bunn to another parish. When Adamec became Bishop they contacted him. Adamec met with Bunn, who admitted to "one incident." He sent Bunn for an evaluation; based on Bunn's self-report of no "pedophilic" interests, he was kept in ministry. There was another complaint in 2001. Bunn was removed from public ministry in 2002.

Publicly accused in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the Diocese's list of credibly accused. Diocese knew in 1967 of claims Burchianti abused at least eight young boys. May have been evaluated and treated at St. Luke and/or St. Michael's Institute at least three times in 1989, 1993 and 2012. Reportedly told boys he wanted to rape them. Admitted in 1980 to all allegations except those "concerning abuse." Leave of absence 1993. Settlement 3/18/1994. No further assignments granted. Early retirement in 10/1994. At St. John Vianney Manor 2/1995 until at least 2012. Permanently removed from ministry in 1/2003. Admitted in 2007 to past "sexual contact" with an eighth grade boy, and that he had a sexual relationship with the boy's mother. Diocese gave this accuser $24K for counseling in 2008. Burchianti admitted that he and Revs. Bob Castelucci and Rudy Smoley would take boys to the seminary pool and brag about them. Died in 2013. Claim settled in 4/2020 in the low five figures.

Monsignor. A man told the Diocese in 2005 that Burkhardt sexually abused him when he was age 9, and Burkhardt was pastor of St. Mary Immaculate Conception in Altoona. The abuse included fondling, digital penetration of the boy's anus, and the priest forcing the boy to orally copulate him. Bishop Adamec's response was to have the Review Board hire private detectives to investigate the victim; he also relied on the input of "child predator" Rev. William Rosensteel, who told him the family didn't attend church often and he couldn't imagine Burkhardt doing "anything like [that]." The Diocese did not report the allegations to law enforcement. Died 3/19/2000.

Monsignor. First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Allegation to the Diocese in 1994 that Burns sexually abused an altar boy for years in the 1950s at St. John's in Honesdale. Burns denied the abuse. He retired, per Bishop Timlin's suggestion. The Diocese and Burns paid for counseling for the alleged victim. Burns died in 1999. Included on the Diocese's list 8/19/2018. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 11/2020 of repeatedly abusing a boy, age 11, in 1972.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 8/19/18. Died in 1988.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of 21 priests placed on leave 3/7/11 after allegations involving minors. Was living at Ascension of Our Lord in Philadelphia when removed. Archdiocese said in 5/12 that allegations were unsubstantiated; found suitable to return to ministry. New allegation received in 5/12 of abuse 30 years prior. Again placed on leave in 9/12. Found by review board in 12/13 to be unsuitable for ministry. Permanently barred.

Chair of Villanova University's Theology Dept. Resigned in 5/03 amid allegations that he sexually abused a teenage seminary student 1975-76. Chappell was the youth's spiritual advisor. The alleged victim reported abuse in 1977 to a Villanova psychologist who told the Order. The Order counseled Chappell at the time but no written record of the complaint was made and no other actions were taken. Beginning in 2005 he was working as executive director of Augustinian Press.

May have sexually abused "dozens" of boys, per one alleged victim. Placed on leave in 7/1992 after allegations he sexually abused a 7th or 8th grade boy in 1970 or 1971. Chatt admitted to sexual contact with the boy and said it ended when the boy was age 20; admitted to "sexual relationships" with "five other youngsters" in the 1970s. Abuse said to have included oral and anal sex. Numerous people reported to the diocese abuse by Chatt as boys. First victim said Chatt gave him gifts, showed man/boy porn. Said to have taken nude photos of boys, also of a 6-year-old girl, with whom he allegedly took showers. Treated at St. Michael's in St. Louis MO. Hired to work there and at Vianney Renewal Center after treatment until about 1999. Later became a social worker. Formally withdrew from ministry in 1/2003. One, possibly two civil suits filed in 2004. Claims included in the diocese's 9/2007 $1.25M settlement involving 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report and included on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Placed on leave in 2002. A woman filed suit in 5/2003 against Cherry and two other priests, the Benedictine Archabbey and the Altoona-Johnstown diocese alleging that her son had been abused by all three priests at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe. Claims against Cherry and one other priest were dismissed in 5/2004. The son had filed an individual suit in 2/2004. The mother's remaining claims settled in 2/2005 but the son's did not.

Name included on the Erie diocese's list 4/6/2018. Included in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Diocese knew of concerns as early as 1984. On leave 1/1978-6/1979. Unassigned 1979-1980. Assigned 1980-1984 to three high schools. Admitted in 1991 to sexual contact in 1984, along with a friend, with an 18-year-old male student at Mercyhurst High, where he was chaplain. Also admitted to sex with a 14-year-old boy over nine months in 1984. Admitted in 2004 to abuse 1983-1985 of an Our Lady of Mercy altar boy, and abuse of another altar boy at the same parish. Laicized.

Per the PA A.G.'s 3/1/16 Grand Jury Report, in 1979 Cingle fondled a sleeping 15-year-old altar boy who awoke and struck him, as told to Bishop Adamec by the victim in a 6/02 meeting. Adamec met with Cingle in 7/02, who said he couldn't remember why, but acknowledged the boy struck him. Adamec sent Cingle for a psych evaluation; it yielded "no evidence of psychopathology." He did not report the matter to law enforcement. Cingle was returned to ministry. Adamec asked the victim to put in writing what occurred in 1979; the victim did not comply and case was closed 6/03. In 9/15 Cingle admitted to the Grand Jury that he was lying next to the boy on a cot in his underwear and a t-shirt on the night in question, and indicated he could have accidentally touched the boys genitals. Per the A.G.'s request, Bishop Bartchak removed Cingle from active ministry in 10/15.

In 1978 a woman told police Cipolla abused her sons, ages 9 and 12. Charges dropped after harassment of mother and pressure by church. Reassigned. Accused in 1988 of abuse for over four years of a 13- to 17-year-old boy. Diocese said allegations unfounded. Accuser filed report with D.A. Cipolla was suspended and sent to St. Luke's for evaluation; he refused recommended treatment at St. John Vianney Center. Went to St. Michael's in NYC as an outpatient. Accuser filed suit in 10/1992; settled in 9/1993. Bishop Wuerl removed Cipolla's faculties in 9/1990. Cipolla appealed to Rome; Wuerl was ordered to reinstate him. Wuerl appealed; decision reversed in 1995. Cipolla continued to present as a priest against orders. He was laicized 9/19/2002. Continued to act as a priest. Died 8/30/2016 in Warren OH, where he had been living. On the Youngstown diocese's list 10/29/2018. Included on the Pittsburgh diocese's list of credibly accused. Two claims settled in 2020 in the low six figures.

Name included on the Erie Diocese's list released 4/6/2018 of priests, lay employees and volunteers accused of sexually abusing minors. From Italy, where he was ordained. Arrived in the U.S. in 1947, assigned to parishes in the Diocese of Buffalo. Professor of art and music at Gannon College in Erie from 1950, incardinated into the Diocese in 1953. Elevated to Monsignor in 1963. Retired to Rome in 9/1967. Died 7/20/1987.

Suspended 6/29/18 after the diocese received an allegation of abuse against Clark. The abuse was said to have occurred 50 years previously at St. James School in Apollo, where Clark was working as a janitor prior to entering seminary. The diocese provided no further details about the allegation in its statement about Clark's removal, but it did refer to awareness "of the signs of child sexual abuse and how to report it." Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused in 8/18.

Removed in 2002 from Bishop Hafey High School after victim in the Society of St. John case (see Urrutigoity and Ensey) alleged Clay had molested him after a dinner in Monroe County. Clay denied allegation. Civil authorities investigated but never charged him. In 7/04 he was working in church in Arlington TX. One Bishop said he was cleared to work but Bishop Martino said he was still suspended pending investigation. In 1/12, Bishop Vann of Ft Worth said he was barred from all church property and had no faculties in TX. Included in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Monsignor. One of 21 priests placed on leave by archdiocese 3/7/2011 pending investigation for credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. Last served as pastor at St. Katharine of Siena in Wayne. In 1998, a man who was in prison for murder accused Close of abusing him as a boy on several occasions in 1969-1970. No action. Close denied the allegations. In 4/2011, another man claimed abuse in 1992-1994. Found suitable for ministry 7/6/2012 after the Review Board determined misconduct claims against him were unsubstantiated. Died 3/6/2018. In 8/2023 the Archdiocese agreed to a $3.5M settlement with a man, age 30, who claimed Close sexually assaulted him at age 14 in 2006. The man said the rape occurred during confession at St. Katherine's of Sienna, and that Close threatened him with eternal damnation if he told.

Arrested in 1999 for assault of a 14-year-old boy during a trip to the Poconos. Cochrane was a teacher at Malvern Prep School. Another person came forward to allege the same type of abuse in 1990. Pleaded no contest to statutory rape charge in 1/03 regarding the first boy after PA appellate court ruled that the second student could testify at trial. Sentenced in 7/03 to 18-48 months in jail. In 7/03, the archdiocese settled a civil suit filed by the first youth. New suit 2/14/11.

First named as accused publicly in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Educator, guidance counselor, campus minister. Held prominent diocesan positions. Diocese knew as early as 1979 of concerns about Cofenas' behavior with boys. Admitted in 2000 to abuse of a 17-year-old boy in 1986, while assigned to a Sinking Spring parish and moderating the Youth Group. Treated 1989-1990 at Paracletes in NM and in 2000 at St. John Vianney in Downington PA. Removed in 2000. Laicized in 2005. Died 12/14/2013. Included on diocese's 8/19/2018 list. Added to Baltimore's list 9/2018. Lawsuit in 3/2020 claims abuse of a 7-year-old altar boy at a Reading parish, continuing until the alleged victim was in his 30s. Accused also of 'sharing' the boy with other priests. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Per the PA Attorney General's  3/1/2016 Grand Jury Report, in 1979 the parents of a 10-year-old boy told Bishop Hogan of concerns about their son's behavior and a comment about Fr. Coleman. Hogan met with the boy, who said Coleman invited boys to sleep over in the rectory, would 'hypnotize' them, and sniff and then rub his penis against their feet. Also, Coleman asked the boy if he could photograph him in his underwear. Hogan told Coleman to talk with the parents, including the boy if needed. If it went badly, he might need to transfer. Transferred; similarly abused boy a age 12-13, and at least three more at his next parish. Details noted by Hogan in "secret archives." Coleman refused treatment. Suspended by Bishop Adamec in 1987, who got him a job at the county courthouse. Coleman boasted publicly about it and the judge involved in helping Adamec rescinded the offer, saying "it would be a disaster for the Church." Suspended in 7/1988 for refusing treatment. Named in a 2003 lawsuit against the diocese. Laicized in 2004. Died 3/12/2014.

Died 4/7/2007. Per the diocese, it received an allegation of child sex abuse against Coleman after his death.

Placed on administrative leave without privileges 5/26/13 after an allegation that he sexually abused a minor approximately 40 years prior. Taught at Holy Family University from 1976 to retirement in 2013 and was living at St Martha's rectory. Archdiocese investigated and said this was the first allegation against Collins. Matter reported to the police. May have been working at Roman Catholic High School for Boys during time of alleged abuse. Found Not Suitable for Ministry 02/23/14 and permanently removed.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 10/2020. Assignments included St. Michael's School in Hoban Heights and parishes in Hazleton, Ashley, Great Bend, Wilkes-Barre, Nicholson. Retired in 1992. Conboy died 2/4/2008.

Died 3/12/79, age 51. First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. On diocese's 8/19/18 list. in 4/08 a 49-year-old woman told the diocese that Conmy sexually assaulted her when she was age 10. She said he drove her to a wooded area where he grabbed her, put his hand over her mouth and his knee in her stomach, and that she begged him not to kill her. She said he disrobed her, touched her, made her touch him, then performed oral sex on her. The diocese first knew of concerns about Conmy in 1955. In a letter Msgr Dennis Kane sent to Bishop Hannan, Kane suggested Conmy be moved to a "remote parish" due to the danger of a "friendship which is not good for him and which is the occasion of gossip." Kane wrote that this "will mean much for his protection." On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Report to diocese 5/76 Connell made a sexual advance on a male high school student. In 10/07 a man told the Carmelites that when he was a Nativity High student, Connell abused him at least twice. He said he and his brother, whom he said was also abused, were living at the Order's priory after their house burned down, and that Connell drugged him and he woke up with a bleeding rectum. He said he told Bro. Timothy Johnson who then beat him, warning that he would beat him worse if he told police. The man said he had also been sexually abused in sixth grade in the 1970s by a basketball coach, Jim Gross, at St. Patrick's in Pottsville. Connell reportedly left the Order and became a diocesan priest in San Antonio TX in 1976. He worked at Antonian College Prep until 1988 as teacher, vice-principal, principal. Pastored St. Thomas More parish. Died in 1995. Two San Antonio accusers came forward after publicity in 2018. On San Antonio's list 1/31/19.

Deacon. Assigned to Sacred Heart in Royersford 6/94-10/02, when he was removed from ministry due to "known sexual misconduct involving a minor." In 3/07 the archdiocese announced Conroy's laicization.

Accused 1/22/2002 of abusing two boys, ages 14 and 15, in 1966 or 1967. After a 2-year term as pastor 1983-1985 and a 3-year demotion, Coonan was a U.S. Air Force chaplain 1988-1996, after which he worked in a parish and as a hospital chaplain. Restricted in 1/2002 to saying mass privately. Retired 2/26/2002. Evaluated at St. John Vianney Hospital in 3/2002. Additional restrictions were placed on his ministry 9/10/2004. Faculties removed 10/8/2004; supervised.

Name included on the Erie diocese's list 4/6/2018. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Report to the Diocese in 2005 of inappropriate sexual contact 1981-1982 of a 16-year-old boy, while assigned to St. Charles in New Bethlehem. Allegations included fondling the boy and masturbating in front of him, occurring on overnight trips and at the rectory. Cooper's accuser said another priest in the rectory knew but did nothing. Alllegations deemed credible. Cooper agreed to retire. Died 12/16/2011.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 10/2020. Assigned to parishes in Tunkhannock, Shohola, West Hazleton, Weston, Luzerne, Jackson. Died 8/11/1996.

Removed in 8/2018 after the diocese received an allegation that Costello sexually abused a minor in the mid-1960s. His last assignment was in 2011 at Mary, Mother of the Church in Charleroi. Allegations deemed credible by the diocesan review board in 11/2019. Case sent to the Vatican. Included on the diocese's list of accused.

Also known as Br. Daniel Eliseus. Left the Christian Bros; ordained in 1974 and incardinated into the Paterson NJ diocese. Accused 1993 of sexually abusing a girl, ages 9-15, starting in the mid-1960s when he was a Christian Brother at West Catholic Boys High School in the Philadelphia archdiocese. Worked as a hospital chaplain. Retired in 1993; lived at a convent attached to a youth retreat center. No privileges. Named auxiliary contract chaplain in 2006. Presented himself as an active priest in 2007 and 1/2009. Died in 9/2015. Included on the Paterson diocese's list 2/13/2019 which notes one allegation. Also noted to have been removed from ministry 4/28/1994. Included on the Diocese of Tucson's list.

Per the PA AG's 3/1/6 Grand Jury Report, Coveney fondled the genitals of a 10-year-old boy while assigned to St. Joseph's in Portage PA in the 1980s, as reported to Bishop Adamec in 1996. Adamec sent Coveney to treatment then returned him to ministry. Also accused in 1988 of fondling the genitals of five 7th-grade boys; sent to treatment by Adamec. No reports to police either time. Coveney retired in 2011. Placed on leave in 2/16 during re-examination by diocese of previous allegations against clergy.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2019. Died in 1991. Coyle was accused after his death.

Name included on diocese's list released 8/1/18. Included in the PA Grand Jury Report 8/14/19. Investigated by Homeland Security for possible child porn and federal law violations. Investigation dropped when child porn not found on Cramer's computer. Cramer did reportedly tell someone online in CT who was charged with child porn possession that he wanted to go to Mexico to "rent" boys. Dispensed from the priesthood in 11/14.

Cray's name was added 5/18/2018 to the diocese's list of credibly accused priests, lay employees and volunteers. Allegations were reported after his death. Musician, composer, teacher, parish priest. V.A. hospital chaplain in Erie 1976-1999. Also worked in the Archdioceses of Washington DC, Baltimore, and Chicago and the Dioceses of Camden, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Sacramento, and Sioux City. Died 1/31/1999 in Milwaukee.

First named publicly as accused in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Complaint to the diocese in 1992 from a mother that Crowley sexually abused her and her twin daughters; one was age 16 when allegedly abused. Kept in ministry. Sent for a week evaluation at St. Michael's Community in 9/1992; returned to same assignment. The women renewed their complaint in late 2001. In 8/2002 it was sent to the D.A.; Diocesan Review Board deemed the allegations credible in 12/2002. Crowley resigned in 1/2003. Bishop Wuerl allowed him to tell the parish he was retiring early, without mentioning the reason. Ministerial faculties withdrawn 5/30/2003. Vatican confirmed 6/9/2004 that Crowley was to remain in retirement with no public ministry. He died in 2006. Another allegation in 6/2008 that he abused a boy, age 11-12, in the 1970s.

Monsignor. In 3/06 the diocese received a report that Crynes had sexually abused a girl 1974-77, beginning when she was age 17. Another woman soon came forward, alleging sex abuse by Crynes as a teen. He admitted to his behavior, saying he "always saw his physical behavior with women as gestures of loving paternal affection." Removed from active ministry 5/06. By 6/06 four other women had reported abuse as teens by Crynes. One of them said that in 2002 she told diocesan Vicar for Priests, Fr. Kopacz, about her abuse, but he did nothing. Crynes lived at Villa St Joseph in Dunmore per diocesan website 9/1/09. Ordered by Vatican to live a life of prayer and penance. Another report in 1/16 of abuse 1972-73 of a girl, age 16-17. Named in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Found in 9/18 to be a member of a private golf club. On diocese's list 8/19/18 (as Peter G. Crynes).

Accused of abuse of 11-16 young girls in the 1960s and '70s. Archdiocese first learned of abuse in 1991. Sued in 1992. Placed on leave 1996. Laicized 3/21/05. Named in Grand Jury report 2/10/11. Cardinal Bevilacqua admitted in 2003 deposition that Cudemo was allowed to remain active because a priest "has rights"; "If we tried to remove him, he could bring action." Named as diagnosed pedophile in secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. Molloy (released 2/27/12). Discussed in testimony in 2012 trial of Msgr. Lynn.

Retired priest of the diocese when accused in a lawsuit filed in 11/20 of sexually abusing a boy, age 7, in 1971.

Ordained at age 57, after a career in the U.S. Army. Prior to seminary spent over seven years as a brother of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, leaving that order to join the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary for several years. Died 4/28/96. Accused after his death of the sexual abuse of a child. Name included on the Harrisburg diocese's list of accused released 8/1/18.

Ordained a permanent deacon in 2011. Arrested 4/10/2018 on charges related to sending and soliciting obscene images from an undercover police officer he thought was a 14-year-old boy. Suspended from assignments at All Saints parish in Etna and Allegheny County Jail. Taught in OH in the 1960s and 1970s at Steubenville Catholic Central High. Pleaded guilty in 10/2018. Sentenced in 1/2019 to two years' probation and 100 hours of community service. Ordered to register as a sex offender for 25 years. Included on the diocese's list of accused.

Parish priest, diocesan vice-chancellor, headmaster of Bradford Central Christian High School 1960-1962,  assistant headmaster of Cathedral Prep 1962-1971, director of home for retired priests. Died 10/09/1982. Name included on the diocese's list updated 7/18/2018. Abuse reported after his death.

In 10/20 the archdiocese announced that Dean had been found unsuitable for ministry, due to an allegation received in 10/19, found substantiated, of the sexual abuse of a minor in the 1970s. Dean was assigned to SS. Philip & James in Exton at the time of the abuse. No criminal charges due to the statute of limitations. Had been chaplain and in residence since 2012 at a retirement home for nuns in Malvern. In 10/20 he had been moved to a place for priests in a prayer and penance program.The diocese had also received a report in 2014 of possible inappropriate behavior with a minor at SS. Philip & James; unclear if same victim. Archdiocese decided after the 2014 report to limit Dean's ministry.

Assignments included principal at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School in Shamokin 1979-86, principal at Lebanon Catholic High 1986-96, Gettysburg College campus minister. Worked at parishes in York, Mt. Carmel, Harrisburg, Gettysburg (Bonneauville). Died 2/25/06, age 57. Name included on diocese's list released 8/1/18. Accused after his death of having sexually abused a child.

"Denny." Allegations 1983 of abuse of two teen brothers 1981-82, in their home and on trips with the family. Admitted the abuse. Also accused of abusing their friend. Sent to Spencer Abbey in MA for treatment. Suit filed in 1983 by the two families; settled for $375K in 1986 and sealed at request of diocese. Families refused to pursue criminal charges in 1983. The suit also alleged that Bishop Connare failed to discharge Dellamalva after being confronted by the plaintiffs and others. Included in 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. It notes "numerous allegations." Accused of abuse of a 9th to 12th grade Mother of Sorrows in Murrysville altar boy during annual mountain retreats. Sued; settled 2004 for $25K. A fifth man alleged abuse at ages 13-15 in the Mother of Sorrows rectory. Sued; settled for $25K. Per GJ report, Dellamava last functioned as a priest in the diocese in 1984 and resigned from the priesthood in 1986. Moved to Baltimore, where he died of complications from AIDS in 1994.

In 3/1998 the Archdiocese received an allegation that Delli Carpini sexually abused a boy 1977-1983, beginning when the boy was 13. Placed on leave, sent to St. John Vianney Hospital for evaluation. Returned to ministry in 9/1998 as chaplain for a senior sisters residence and part-time at Archdiocesan headquarters. In 3/2002 an allegation surfaced that Delli Cabrini sexually abused a boy for four years prior to seminary, beginning when the boy was 9. Removed from chaplaincy. Placed on leave again in 4/2004, further restrictions in 9/2004. Laicization announced in 2005.

Ordained for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Retired to WV in 1985, where he worked at a Middlebourne parish 1985-1986. Died 8/4/1989. Allegation received in 2004 of abuse of a minor at some point in the Pittsburgh diocese. Named publicly as accused on the Wheeling-Charleston diocese's list in late 2018.  Included on the Pittsburgh diocese's list in 2019.

First named publicly as accused in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. At least four alleged victims. A man told the diocese 3/18/2002 that Demsher sexually abused him at age 13-14 during 1975-1976 at St. Mary of the Assumption. He was working at the parish for Demsher doing odd jobs. In 3/2012 the diocese received a report that Demsher molested a boy in the late-1970s to early-1980s. In 2/2015 a man told the diocese that he was abused by Demsher as a 14-year-old Central Catholic High School freshman. A 2/1/2016 memo in Demsher's personnel file revealed that another person said Demsher fondled him when he was a 10- to 11-year-old altar boy at Resurrection parish. Another person alleged abuse by the priest as noted in a 5/2016 memo. He said the abuse occurred in the mid- to late-1960s. Demsher died in 1983. Included on the diocese's list of accused.

Convicted in 1986 of possession of child porn. Received a one-year suspended sentence. Continued "extremely restricted ministry" until 2002 but did more than allowed because of "communications breakdown." Accused in 2002 of abuse of a 14-year-old girl in 1970. Placed on leave. Allegations found credible in 2004. Laicized 8/11/04. Nun testified in Msgr. Lynn trial 4/12 that she was fired after she sent one of his porn magazines to then-Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua.

Suspended 12/30/19 after taking "disturbing" photos of high school wrestlers at a tournament 12/27/19. The photos included closeups of the boys' buttocks. Diocese investigating. Police investigated - no charges because the boys were clothed. An adult spectator noticed Derzack's behavior and told a police officer at the tournament. Derzack was not dressed in clerical garb at the time. The officer had him delete the photos and leave the school.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. The diocese received a report in 1994 from a woman who said Deviney was sexually inappropriate with her when she was a teen. She said that later, after losing a baby and husband, Deviney violated her. The woman said she contacted Bishop Timlin in 2001 to ask if Deviney had ever received treatment, and that the bishop responded that Deviney hadn't and that he hoped she could put it all behind her. She pressed again in 10/02; Timlin said Deviney agreed to treatment. The diocese indicated that the allegations were unsubstantiated. On diocese's list 8/19/18. Permanently removed from ministry.

Per the 2011 Grand Jury Report II, a woman reported in 2005 that DiGregorio sexually abused her in 1967 or 1968 at Our Lady of Loretto in Philadelphia when she was 16. The Review Board found the allegation to be credible but reversed itself in 2006. Placed on leave from job as parochial vicar at Stella Maris Rectory after release of Grand Jury Report. He denied all allegations. Reinstated in 10/12. Board said he violated priestly conduct standards but was eligible to return to ministry.

Head of diocesan Worship Office when put on leave in 4/2002. No explanation. Accused in three lawsuits, in 2004 and 2005, of abuse in the early- to mid-1970s. Withdrew from ministry in 3/2003. Claims included in the diocese's 9/07 $1.25M settlement with 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. Named in the PA Grand Jury Report 8/14/2018 and on the diocese's list of credibly accused. In 2004 a man alleged abuse as a minor by Diskin in the mid-1970s at a Butler church. In 10/2002 a woman told the D.A. Diskin molested her as a child in the mid-1970s in Butler. In 6/2004 a man said he was abused when ages 12-13 by Diskin at St. Paul's in Butler 1976-1977. Accused in 11/2004 of abuse of a boy in the 1970s at St. Paul. Two men in 2/2009 reported mid-1970s abuse by Diskin when they were ages 11 and 14. In 1/2015 a man told the D.A. Diskin sexually abused him at ages 15-16 in Butler in 1976-1977. A woman reported in 1/2015 that Diskin sexually abused her as a minor in the mid-1970s. Diskin admitted in 2003 to a "sexual relationship" with a male minor for a few years while a priest in Butler.

Name included on Erie diocese's list released 4/6/2018 of priests, lay employees and volunteers accused of sexually abusing minors. Died 12/28/1985. Per the diocese, allegations were made after Dobrowolski's death.

Parish priest, diocesan Scouting Director. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Pittsburgh diocese on its list in 2019. Noted to have been removed from ministry, reportedly in 1986. Allegations against Doherty were not reported to law enforcement until 2007.

Dolan, age 31, was placed on leave in 1/05 by the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. He later pleaded guilty to charges of possession of internet child pornography. Sentenced to 30 months prison and lifetime probation in 2/06. Released on probation in 7/08. On Sex Offender Registry.

A woman spoke before Archbishop Rigali and clergy in 9/06 about being raped by Dolan for 18 months, beginning when she was 14. Dolan left active ministry in 1981 and was laicized 5/31/00. Name not included in the 2005 Grand Jury Report. Name is included on secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released 2/27/12) regarding priests in secret archives who were accused of sexual misconduct with a minor with no conclusive evidence.

Sued in 2003. Accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy 1982-1983. The Archdiocese was notified in 2002. Donofrio was working in Peru. He was removed from that assignment in 2003 and placed on restricted leave. Donofrio submitted a petition for voluntary laicization to the Vatican. He was laicized in 7/2007.

Named publicly as accused by the Pittsburgh diocese on its list. Allegation(s) noted to have been reported after Doody's death. Per his obituary, Doody worked in the Diocese of El Paso TX for 15 years, until 1970. He died in 1979. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list 5/19/2021, where he spent time at Via Coeli in Jemez Springs and St. Rita in Carrizozo.

Accused 1994 of abuse of a 13-year-old boy. On leave in 8/1994, sent to St. Luke's in MD for evaluation in 10/1994. Convicted 4/1995. Sentenced to 11 1/2 - 23 months jail; released on parole after one week in 6/1995. Returned to St. Luke's. A second man in 12/1994 reported abuse at age 10 in 1981, occurring many times until he was in 8th grade. Dorsch withdrew from ministry in 1996. Accused 2/2004 of abuse 1982-1985 of an All Saints in Etna altar boy. Victim died by suicide in 5/2010 after the Diocese quit paying for therapy. Family sued. Dorsch was named in at least two civil suits in 2004. Claims included in Diocese's 9/2007 $1.25M settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. Superior Court dismissed appeal in 9/2011. A man in 1/2012 reported abuse by Dorsch as a 7th-8th grader at All Saints. A fifth report in 7/2012 of abuse of a 12 to 14-year old St. Coleman in Turtle Creek altar boy; had been reported to Diocese in 1994 or 1995. A man in 6/2016 reported abuse at St. Coleman's at ages 10-12. Named in the 8/28/2018 PA Grand Jury Report and on the diocese's list of accused.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Faculties withdrawn 2/59 after complaints of his involvement with a high school girl and females in the town. Sent to a hospice, then assigned to a parish 10/59. Sent to the hospice again in 12/60. Faculties revoked 6/64. Bishop Hannon responded to inquiries from the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Burlington that Dorsey was an "incorrigible recidivist." Withdrew from the diocese 1975. Died 2007.On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Deceased. Name included on diocese's list released 8/1/18. Accused after his death of having sexually abused a child. Lawsuit filed in 7/19 claiming Dougherty and another priest, Walter Sempko, of raped an altar boy repeatedly at St. Joseph's in the early 1960s.

Accused 4/3/02 of sexually abusing a female HS student. No date or description of abuse given. Had been placed on administrative leave 9/1/99. On 4/15/04 archdiocese accepted review board assessment that allegation was credible. On 6/14/04 his ministry was restricted and archdiocese said Vatican was reviewing laicization. On 9/10/04 ministry was further restricted. Laicized 7/06. Had been assigned to HS 1970-94. Was chaplain with the USAF Reserves 1976-78.

Admitted to a newspaper reporter in 2005 that he had inappropriately touched one girl. The paper was investigating allegations that he abused two sisters. Placed on leave. Another set of sisters also came forward to accuse him of abuse. Given a life of prayer and penance in 2005. Died in 1/22.

In 2002 the Latrobe PA St. Vincent Archabbey Benedictines received an allegation that Downey sexually abused a minor in 1981, while assigned to St. John the Evangelist in Bellefonte. A woman filed suit in 2003 alleging that Downey and two other priests sexually abused her son in 1980-81 when he was 16. She alleged that the knowledge put her in counseling and her son in the hospital. Court ordered that the woman's suit against the two other priests be dismissed. Her son filed a separate suit in 2/04 against the same defendants. Both settled in 2/05. Included in 8/18 on the St. Vincent Archabbey's list of credibly accused. Downey died in 2010.

Navy chaplain, assistant in SC, Washington DC, PA and MA. Pastored in SC, FL, GA and NY. Died 4/13/76 in New Smyrna Beach, FL, Name included on Harrisburg diocese's list released 8/1/18. Accused after his death of having sexually abused a child.

Accused of abuse of three teenage boys and one boy of unknown age. The archdiocese learned of abuse in 1986. Sent for treatment then reassigned. Reportedly paid one victim $40K for his silence. Retired in 1995. In 2004 he was placed on permanently restricted ministry with no faculties. Accepted a supervised life of Prayer and Penance. Died 4/17/10. A civil was suit filed in Iowa in 2008. Named as diagnosed pedophile on secret 2/94 memo from Msgr. Lynn to Asst. Vicar for Admin released 2/27/12.

Named in Philadelphia Grand Jury Report as having watched Fr. John Schmeer sexually abuse teenage boys. Left the priesthood in 1987 to marry. Accused in a 2004 lawsuit of molesting a boy. Was working as guidance counselor at a Catholic school in Florida in 2006 when someone told authorities about his past. He then "retired."

Accused of abuse of eight mostly pre-teen boys 1964-66. Left active ministry in 1968. Laicization announced in 2005.

Pastor of Prince of Peace in North Cambria when placed on leave in 6/2019 due to an allegation that he engaged in sexual misconduct in the 1980s with a "young person."

Accused of abuse of many children, mostly boys. Accused in 1985 of possession of "inappropriate material" which was destroyed. "Retired" in 1994. Ministry restricted in 1995. In 2004 allegations found credible; ministry was permanently restricted. Lived a supervised life. Diagnosed in 1965 as sexually deviated. Name is on secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released 2/27/12) regarding priests in secret archives who were guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor. Died 11/4/06.

Removed in 6/2009 after an allegation that he sexually abused a boy between 1979-1984. Wife of the alleged victim said he told her before dying by suicide in 4/2009. Dzermejko denied the allegation. A second man in 6/2009 reported abuse 1979-1982 as a 5th to 7th grade altar boy. Review Board found the allegation credible in 8/2010. A third man in 1/2012 reported abuse in the late 1980s at ages 15-16. File sent to Rome. Indicted in 5/2013 on federal charge of child porn possession. Pleaded guilty 11/7/2013. Sentenced 4/25/2014 to 3 years in federal prison followed by 12 years probation. At sentencing, he denied sexual improprieties while a priest. Laicized 10/31/2015. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury report which states, "Dzermejko was reported to have had inappropriate contact with several young boys, conduct which included anal and oral sexual assaults of young minors." Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Died 1991. A woman told the diocese in 11/05 that Dzurko sexually abused her when she was age 11 in 1957. The diocese deemed the allegation credible and paid for the woman to receive art therapy. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

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

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

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

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Died 1990. Sent to live at St. Michael's School for Boys in Hoban Heights in 1/54 after suffering an aneurism. Bishop Hannan moved Farry in 5/60 due to the priest's "intolerable" relations with the guests there. Farry was transferred to Cure of Ars Hospice. He later assisted at St. Mary's in Old Forge, was chaplain at St. Mary's Vialla in Elmhurst, then resided at St. Boniface in Willaimsport 11/76-6/90. He died in 1990. In 2006 a man reported to the diocese that when he was a resident as a child of St. Michael's 1953-54, he was sexually abused by a priest, later identified as Farry. The diocese agreed to take care of the man's counseling co-payments. On diocese's list 8/19/18 (as James E.).

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Per the report, Fedor sought counseling for himself 1981-86 due to his desire for contact with young girls. In 1986-87 he underwent psychological evaluation and treatment. He went on Indefinite Leave of Absence 7/91 and was laicized 5/3/94. In 2012 a woman told the diocese that Fedor sexually abused her over a two-year period, beginning in 1978 when she was age 10. On diocese's list 8/19/18. On Richmond diocese's list 2/13/19.

Placed on leave in 11/2018 after an allegation in a lawsuit that he sexually abused a boy, age 9 or 10, in the mid-1980s. His accuser also alleged abuse by four other priests who were named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury report, accused of being part of a "ring of predatory priests." Feltz denied the allegation. Died 9/26/2021.

One of 21 priests placed on administrative leave by the Philadelphia archdiocese 3/7/11 pending an investigation for credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. One man reported in 2006 that Feret abused him at age 9 in the early 1970s. Last assignment was at St. Adalbert Church in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section. Archdiocese announced 5/4/12 that allegations were substantiated and Feret would be permanently removed from active ministry. Suit filed 9/18/12.

One of 21 priests placed on administrative leave by Philadelphia archdiocese 3/7/11 pending investigation for credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. Last assignment was at St. Agnes Church in Sellersville, Buck

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Report to diocese 12/74 from a woman that Ferraldo molested her 16-year-old son and other altar boys and hospital orderly. Timlin denied the allegations. Evaluated in 1985 after an allegation of inappropriate behavior with a hospital patient. In 2/86 Ferraldo was accused of sexual advances toward a 23-year-old male patient. He admitted to the behavior, and said he didn't know "what comes over him." Was told to go for evaluation and treatment. Granted Indefinite Leave of Absence 11/30/88. Died in 1997. In 2002 the diocese received a report from the Archdiocese of New York that a man alleged sexual abuse by Ferraldo when he was age 16 or 17 in 1982-83. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Ferrara, a member of the Melkite Greek-Catholic Eparchy of Newton. With permission from Bishop Timlin, in 2001 established the Society of the Annunciation of Our Lord retreat within the diocese. Arrested 3/11 after a14-year-old boy alleged that Ferrara had sexually abused him at the Our Lady of Solitude retreat house in Little Meadows. The boy said Ferrara had him massage Ferrara's private parts with his feet on several occasions. Removed without privileges 4/11 and criminally charged. Pled no contest. Sentenced 10/11 to 6 monts to 2 years prison and a fine. Included in teh 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. On Scranton diocese's list 8/19/18.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 10/2020. Assigned to parishes in Lake Silkworth, Nanticoke, Scranton, Dickson City, Plains. Died 4/29/2008.

Per PA AG's 3/1/16 Grand Jury report, Figurelle was arrested in 1973 for indecent exposure. He was moved to another parish In 10/03 Figurelle resigned from his parish position and was federally charged with downloading child pornography from the Internet. Had been on leave since 3/03 when FBI searched the rectory and seized a computer containing child porn. Investigators would not permit Diocese to release information while investigation was ongoing. Figurelle pled guilty 10/03. Sentenced 2004 to 15-21 months. Given retirement status after release. Died in farming accident 7/08.

Died in 1966. Allegation reported to diocese after his death. First named publicly as accused on the diocese's 8/19/2018 list.

Admitted to visiting some websites possibly with images of unclothed minors. FBI found no criminal images. Reinvestigated, some images turned over to the D.A., who concluded Fisher's computer did not contain criminal images. Name included on diocese's list released 8/1/18. Included in the PA Grand Jury Report 8/14/19.

Pastor of Our Lady of Peace in Conway when removed without privileges 7/31/2014 after allegations he sexually abused a boy in 1996. He denied the allegations. Criminal authorities in two counties investigated. Was chaplain at Pittsburgh International Airport for 15 years and residing at Holy Trinity parish until 2009 when he moved to Our Lady of Peace. Some of the alleged abuse occurred at the airport. Vatican ruled abuse "not proven." Fitzgerald allowed to retire in 3/2017. Living at St. John Vianney Manor. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the diocese's list of accused.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. In 9/80 a parishioner told Bishop McCormick that Flanagan would not let anyone into the rectory, that he was sleeping with boys, and that parishioners were disgusted. Moved in 9/80 from St. Thomas in Elkland to St. Francis in Mildred. Sick Leave 4/90-6/90. Treated at St. Vincent's in Harrison NY. Flanagan reportedly was sent to treatment after accusations he had fondled two boys at a summer camp two years prior. He did not deny the accusations. Removed from active ministry 7/02. In 6/05 a man reported to the diocese that Flanagan sodomized him in St. Mary's rectory when he was age 11 in 1973. Flanagan denied wrongdoing. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Diocese announced 9/26/2010 that Flanagan had been removed from his assignments as pastor of Annunciation, St. George, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Shenandoah and St. Mary Magdalen in Lost Creek; sent for treatment. Review Board found credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor dating back about 25 years, when he was assigned to Reading Central Catholic High School. May be other accusers. Chaperoned an unsanctioned international trip which included Bishop McDeviit High School students, Diocese of Harrisburg. Name on Harrisburg's 8/1/2018 list. Named in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report and on Allentown diocese's 8/19/2018 list. Diocese claims it tried to have Flanagan laicized, but Vatican denied laicization.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Diocese received reports in 1964, 1965 and 1966 that Flannery was having affairs with women, and had gotten a young girl pregnant. Died 2005. Per the Grand Jury, Flannery was on a list in 5/16 sent to each D.A. office within the diocese of names of all priests with complaints against them of sex abuse of minors. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Report in 11/04 of sex abuse 1967-69 of an Immaculate Conception in Irwin altar boy and parish school student, beginning when the boy was age 10 or 11. The abuse allegedly included tying the boy up in a confessional, then the priest sticking his penis in the boy's mouth to silence his screams. He also allegedly sodomized the boy with a crucifix. Flohr died in 2004.

A lawsuit filed in 9/2009 in DE accused Flood of abuse of a boy at St. John Neumann High School in the late 1970s. The archdiocese let him continue as pastor since the plaintiff's identity was not known. Flood denied the allegation; agreed to avoid unsupervised ministry to youth. One of 21 priests placed on leave 3/7/2011 pending an investigation into allegations of the sexual abuse of minors. The suit was withdrawn in 12/2011 due to inconsistencies in the plaintiff's deposition. In 5/2012 the archdiocese deemed the allegation unsubstantiated and determined that Flood was suitable for ministry.

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 11/21 of sexually abusing a boy, age 16, in 1981. The abuse allegedly occurred at Cardinal Dougherty High School, where Foley was on faculty and the boy was a student, and on a trip to a beach house. The priest gave the boy alcohol during the trip and allegedly sexually assaulted him. Foley admitted to giving the boy alcohol but denied abusing him.

In 2000 the U.S. Navy reported twice to the diocese that Ford sexually abused one of its enlistees when the enlistee was a 12-year-old student at Holy Guardian Angels Regional School in Muhlenberg Township in 1989. The alleged victim was undergoing mental health treatment at the time of the reports. Per Navy officials, the diocese did not respond to the reports. Ford died in 2005. The man filed suit against the diocese in 8/2018. Included on the Allentown diocese's 8/19/2018 list of credibly accused.

In early 1990s six parents complained about Forish "luring" their children. Accused in 1996 of soliciting sex from 22-year-old man. Acquitted 1998. Sued in 2004. Still a priest as of 2006 but not active. Arrested in 9/2006 for soliciting sex from 26-year-old man on a street corner in Greensburg PA. Forish had been working as a non-church affiliated psychologist at the time of his arrest. Plea deal (terms undisclosed) reached in 11/2006. Died in a car accident in 12/2006. Name included on the Allentown diocese's 8/19/2018 list of credibly accused.

Named publicly as accused by the Diocese on its list in 2019. Parish priest. Chaplain 1949-1957 at the Pennsylvania Training Center (later called the Youth Development Center) at Canonsburg. Died in 1966.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Harrisburg on its list in 4/20. Died 2/11/20.

Named publicly as accused in 5/21 by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian. Free was the subject of a claim that was settled in 2021 in the low five figures. Allegedly sexually abused a boy, ages 13-14, multiple times during 1970-71, while assigned to St. Ann's Passionist Monastery in Scranton. Died in 11/23/83. Brother of accused Passionist priest Daniel Free.

In 2002 a woman alleged sex abuse by Fromholzer, including on trip to the Poconos, in 9/1965 when she was a 13- to 14-year-old student and he was a young priest. Suit filed 1/2004. Second woman sued in 7/2004, alleging abuse on the same 1965 trip. No criminal prosecution due to the statute of limitations. Left active ministry in 9/2002. Last known to be living in FL. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Per the report, one girl told her school principal about abuse by Fromholzer in the 1960s and was then expelled. Another alleged victim said she told several priests in the 1980s who didn't want to hear it and did nothing. She learned through the GJ report that after she came forward in 2002 to law enforcement the diocese investigated her. She filed suit against the diocese in 9/2018 alleging it caused the intentional infliction of emotional distress and defamation.