Database of Publicly Accused

Accused in lawsuits of sexually abusing boys at St. Augustine's in Oak Harbor, where he was assigned 1978-2000. Ashwell was a state-licensed foster father and some of the the boys alleging abuse were living him as foster children. The Archdiocese settled with one in 1996. Allowed to stay in ministry. Accused in a 2001 lawsuit of sexually abusing an altar boy in the 1970s at St. Joseph's in Vancouver. Placed on leave. Three other men filed suit in 7/2005. Laicized in 2005. New suit filed 8/30/2010. By 2010 there were five known accusers. Included on the Archdiocese's list of credibly accused 1/15/2016. Settlement in 2022 related to sexual abuse occurring in about 1976 at St. Vincent de Paul in Federal Way. Ashwell died 3/27/2020.

In 11/2006, Seattle University announced that it had received a report that Axer sexually abused a minor in 1956.  Professor at Seattle University 1956-1987. Worked in Japan 1950-1955. Died 9/27/1989.  At some point, the University removed his name from an endowed chair in the philosophy department because of the abuse. There was  least one settlement as of 11/2007. Name included on the Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018.

A civil suit filed by a man in 5/2003 alleged abuse when he was a boy in 1956 during a trip to Seattle. Another suit filed by a male plaintiff in 6/2003 alleged abuse in 1957. Abuse allegedly occurred at the Fairchild Air Force Base swimming pool where Beaver had privileges as an Army Reservist. Two more suits were filed in 12/2004 and 7/2005. Beaver was removed from ministry in 1983, retired in 1984. Privileges removed in 2002. Name included on the Archdiocese of Seattle's 1/15/2016 list of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor (first name spelled Reinart). Assigned 1976-1980 to Fort Lewis Chaplain's Office and 1981-1983 to Madigan General Hospital.

A woman filed suit in 2004 alleging that Boulden molested her beginning when she was age 12 and a student at a Spokane parish school in the 1970s and 1980s. The parish pastor was reportedly informed at the time, and his response was to blame the girl and ask why she was threatening the career of a "fine young priest." Boulden denied the allegations. He moved to Seattle in 1983, doing occasional parish ministry. He was working in 1987 for the Mayor's Office for Senior Services and was hired in 1989 by the Police Department. Removed from ministry in 2002. Seattle Police knew of allegations by 2003. Per Spokane's bishop Skylstad in 11/2007, the allegations were credible. Name included on the Archdiocese of Seattle's 1/15/2016 list (first name spelled Gary.) Placed on leave by the Seattle Police Department in 2/2020 after public pressure. Seattle's list in 3/2023 notes that Boulden was laicized.

Died in 12/1987. Accused in a 2005 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy for over ten years, beginning in 1956. Name included on the Seattle archdiocese's list released 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious for whom allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have been admitted, established or determined to be credible. Worked in the archdiocese 1940-1987, in Kenmore, Longview, Everett, Arlington, Sedro-Woolley, Bremerton, Renton, Seattle, and Bellevue. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/2024 of sexually abusing a boy in the 1980s at St. John Catholic School. The plaintiff also claimed he was abused by two of his coaches at the school, John Schade and Terry McGrath. Another lawsuit was filed 9/9/2024 alleging abuse by Boyle of a boy 1983 through 1984 at St. John's.

Named publicly as accused on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019. It notes an allegation of abuse 1974-1976 received in 2007. Assigned at the time of the alleged abuse to St. Francis in Spokane. Bradley left the Franciscans in 1979 and was incardinated into the Diocese of Orange, where he was assigned to parishes in Anaheim, Garden Grove, Dana Point and Capistrano Beach. He was also a member of the diocese's Council of Priests. Retired in 2004. Died in 2020.

In a 1994 lawsuit a woman accused Bradley of using premarital counseling to break up her engagement and start an affair with her. She was 17 when the counseling started. The woman won a settlement. Bradley "retired" in 1995 but apparently was allowed to return to limited ministry. Placed on leave in 2002. Another woman filed suit in 5/2004 alleging that she was sexually abused at age 5 by Bradley in 1969-1970. In 4/2007 he reportedly would continue to draw a pension from the Diocese. No privileges. He died in 1/2023, at age 96.

From Ireland. Arrived in Yakima in 1960, immediately after ordination. A woman filed a civil suit in 9/2008 alleging that Breen abused her 1968-1972, when she was in her teens and a parishioner of St. Paul Cathedral. She had gone to Breen for counseling. He also taught at the diocesan high school. Took a leave of absence in the 1970s, never returned. Married in 1976. Suit settled in 3/2011 for $287.5K. Named in a second suit in 11/2010 as having knowledge of abuse by Rev. Sean Dolan and doing nothing. On the diocese's list 7/9/2019. It notes multiple claims and lawsuits settled. Died in 2023.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/11) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claim filed in the bankruptcy, and who have not denied the allegation. Burris' name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him. Worked in the San Francisco, Seattle, and Spokane dioceses. On the Jesuit West Province list 12/7/2018 (name misspelled "Burrus"). It notes alleged abuse occurring in 1944 or 1945, reported in 2009. Assigned at the time of the alleged abuse to St. Mary's Mission in Omak, WA. May have been dismissed around 1950.

Removed from ministry in 6/2002 after a man told the archdiocese that Champagne abused him as a boy in 1979. The alleged victim told another priest, who in 1986 informed Archbishop Hunthausen that Champagne had "momentarily" molested a boy once in 1979. No action. The Vatican permanently removed Champagne from public ministry in 9/2006, giving him "a life of prayer and penance." On archdiocese's list of credibly accused in 1/15/2016. Worked in Kenmore, Seahurst, Seattle, Tacoma, Snohomish and Lakewood. In 1/2020 the archdiocese settled for $1.7M with someone claiming abuse in the 1980s. Another settlement 7/16/2020.

Seminarian. Named publicly as accused by the Helena diocese on its list 4/29/2015. Per the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018, Charlo was assigned 1961-1963 to Mount St. Michael's in Spokane, and was dismissed in 1963.

Admitted in 1988 to sexually abusing about 20-40 prepubescent girls and 1 boy, most recently several years prior. His personnel file shows multiple male victims. The Seattle archdiocese was informed in 1962 that Cody had molested at least 8 girls and was sent to Institute of Living in CT for treatment. Assigned to 6 parishes during the next 15 years, 1964-1979, then put on leave as unassignable. Moved to FL in 1988. Sought ministry in the Orlando diocese; faculties denied by Seattle. He proposed laicization but Seattle did not pursue. Moved to the Las Vegas NV area. On recommendation of the Review Board, laicized in 2005. One suit settled for $1.2M on 5/17/2015 during trial. The Archdiocese settled with 8 women for $9.1M as announced 3/23/2016. Of them, Cody abused 6 when assigned to a Burlington WA parish 1968-1972, and 2 while assigned in Bellingham 1972-1975. He died in 2015. Included on archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. Another settlement was announced by the Seattle archdiocese 11/2018.

In 5/1988 Conn was charged with five felony counts of indecent liberties with minors. In 7/1988 he pleaded guilty to molesting six boys ages 11-13. Admitted to abuse of others police did not know about. Sentenced to four years in prison. Released from prison in 6/1991, required to register as a sex offender. Former supervising priest of another abuser, James McGreal. Civil suit settled with archdiocese in 1996. Laicized. Included on archdiocese's 1/15/2016 list. Another settled suit announced 11/2018. Included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list. It notes that Conn was a pre-novitiate candidate at St. Anthony Seminary, and left in 1980 to become a diocesan priest. Settlement 11/19/2020 in the 1988 case. Another settlement announced in 4/2022.

Franciscan brother. Died in 1999. Lawsuit filed in 1993 by a woman alleging abuse in the early 1970s in the Spokane diocese, when she was a Marycliff High School student. Connolly was sent to therapy. Transferred to CA. Accused of abuse 1985-1987 at St. Anthony Seminary in the Los Angeles archdiocese. Settlement of suit in that case announced 8/10/2006. Name has been spelled both Connelly and Connolly, Berard and Bernard. Personnel file released in 5/2012. Included on the Oakland diocese's list 6/1/2019. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019, which notes alleged sex abuse of minors 1960-1963, 1982-1984 reported in 1993, 2003, 2004, 2014. Included on the Tucson diocese's list of credibly accused.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Worked in the San Francisco, Helena, Boise City, Seattle, Spokane, and Great Falls dioceses. Conway was dismissed from the Jesuits circa 1950. Joined the Servants of the Paraclete, worked in OH reportedly from the early 1960s. Retired in 1976 to Holy Spirit Retreat in Canton OH. Died 3/20/1980. Included on the Great Falls-Billings diocese's list 8/21/2018. Per the Jesuits West list 12/7/2018, sex abuse of a minor 1945-1949 was reported in 2009.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/11) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Corkery's name is included on this list. Worked in the San Francisco, Seattle, Spokane, and Yakima dioceses. Died 5/10/1959. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes reports in 2009 of abuse 1948-1953, 1954, 1955-1959, 1957-1958.

Alias John Cornelius McKenna. Seminarian in Boise ID, ordained for the Archdiocese of Seattle. Accused of molesting a boy in eastern Oregon in 1968, while a student at Mt. Angel Seminary. Worked in the Seattle archdiocese 1975-2002. Adopted several youths. Accused by at least 20 of them of abuse when they were minors in the 1970s-1980s. Laicized in 2004. In 2006 two brothers settled with the archdiocese for $1M. Several other cases pending at the time. Included on archdiocese's list released 1/15/2016 of clergy or religious with admitted, established or credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. On the Boise diocese's list in 10/2019. Settlement in 2022. Per Seattle's list in 3/2023, Cornelius is deceased.

Per a statement released by the Diocese of Spokane in 11/2007, Coughlin was the subject of an allegation that was found to be credible or proven. Died 9/27/1965. Name included on the Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of the sexual abuse of a minor. Worked at Seattle Prep 1952-1957. Per the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018, allegations were reported in 2006 of abuse 1949-1950.

Accused of abuse of at least 55 boys. Order knew in 1960s about abuse yet allowed Courtney to teach in IL, MI, NV, NY and WA. Removed from Order in 1983. Worked in public schools in WA until accusations surfaced. Pleaded guilty 1988 in WA to indecent liberties; got two-years' probation. Five plaintiffs settled for $1.9M in 2/2007. Suit filed 2006 for abuse in 1980 at St. Alphonsus School in Seattle and at O'Dea; settled for $1.1M in Fall 2007. Suits filed in 3/2009, 11/22/2011 (7 claims) and 3/2013 (15 claims). Order agreed to $16.5M settlement with 400 plaintiffs for abuse by multiple order brothers in 5/2013. Allegations against Courtney by 52 of 400 claimants. Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers in 2014 as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. On 6/25/2014, Archdiocese announced $12.1M settlement of 30 claims against order, Archdiocese, Briscoe School and Seattle's Bishop O'Dea High School. Eleven were claims of abuse by Courtney. Known in 2/2016 to have been living in HI. Included on the Seattle Archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. Subject of settlement(s) with the Chicago Archdiocese in 2/2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Crosby entered the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) in 1952. She was an elementary school principal for 30 years, working in Spokane, Edmonds, Tacoma, Seattle and Everett. In 1999 she surrendered her teaching credentials after an allegation surfaced against her of sexual abuse in the 1980s.  She died in 7/2007. Her name was included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible accusations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. In 7/2021 the archdiocese announced that it had settled two cases with claims of sexual abuse by Crosby in the 1980s, while she was principal of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in Seattle. 

Ordained a permanent deacon in 1986, assigned to Christ the King in Richland. Volunteer with middle and high school students at the parish beginning 1978. In 6/2017 a 15-year-old girl told her youth group leader that Davalle molested her when she was younger. Davalle was arrested 6/27/2017, and charged with molesting the girl and her sister 8 or 9 years prior, when they were ages 8-12. Davalle admitted to the abuse, and said he sexually assaulted another girl, about age 10. Pleaded guilty in 5/2018. Sentenced in 9/2018 to a minimum of more than five years in prison. Included on the diocese's list 7/9/2019. It notes the abuse was in "non-ministerial settings."

Ordained in Ireland. Worked in the Yakima diocese until the mid-1970s when he left the priesthood. Two women filed suit in 11/2010 alleging abuse by Dolan between 1967 and 1975 at St. Paul Cathedral when they were about 16 years old. Both had gone to Dolan for counseling. He died in 2007. The suit also named the parish pastor, Rev. Christopher Breen - also later accused - as having known of the abuse and doing nothing. Included on the diocese's list 7/9/2019. It notes multiple claims and lawsuits settled.

Died 7/24/1993. Included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Worked in archdiocese until 1993, in Kenmore, Seattle, Seahurst, Longview, Tacoma, Sedro Woolley, Bellingham and Lynnwood. Named in a lawsuit filed 5/17/2016.

Sued in 2002 by a woman who alleged he began an improper relationship with her when she was 15 and he was nearly 60. She attended a horse camp he ran on Kalispel Indian Reservation and said his involvement progressed from innocuous physical contact to wrestling to overt sexual activity. Relationship continued into her adulthood. He died in 2005. Diocese said in 2007 that the allegation was credible.

Named Monsignor in 1963. Superintendent of Catholic schools 1947-1968. Died in 1987. Included on the archdiocese's list in 8/2018. Report to the archdiocese in 2016 that Duffy sexually abused a minor in 1959 or 1960.

A civil suit filed in 1/2008 alleged Feeney abused a boy in the 1950s at St. Martin's High School in Lacey. The abuse allegedly lasted two years when the boy was in 9th and 10th grades. The same plaintiff also alleged abuse by two Christian Brothers at Briscoe School in Kent when he was in 7th grade. A second suit filed 5/28/2008 by three more plaintiffs alleged abuse by Feeney in the mid-late 1950s. Feeney died in 1980. Name included on Archdiocese of Seattle's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor.

Retired in 2002. Permanently barred from ministry in 7/2005 on previously undisclosed credible allegations of child sexual abuse. A woman settled claim with the archdiocese in 2004, alleging Gandrau abused her 30 years prior when she was about 16. Included on archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Gandrau died in 2012. New suit filed vs the archdiocese 5/17/2016, claiming cover-up of alleged sexual abuse of a boy in 1967 at St. Mark's in Shoreline. The suit says Gandrau was caught with the boy by pastor Rev. Theodore Sullivan, who did not report it.

From Guadalajara ,Mexico, ordained in Yakima. Removed from public ministry 5/5/2017, as reported by the Diocese 6//12/2017, for the "forcible fondling" of a teenage boy five or six years prior. Church deemed allegation credible. Gomez Santos denied the allegation, but admitted to giving alcohol, massages and gifts to minors, including trips to Disneyland. He also allowed teens to sleep over in his parish residences. Said by the Diocese to be living in a supervised setting. No criminal charges due to a three-year statute of limitations in WA. Lawsuit v Diocese filed in 10/2017 alleging abuse of a teenage boy at St. Juan Diego parish in Cowiche in 2012. On the Diocese's list 7/9/2019, which notes laicization process underway. Per the list updated in 2023, the 2017 lawsuit was settled in 2022 and Gomez was laicized.

Assigned in Waterville, Chelan, East Wenatchee and Leavenworth 1958-1979. Lawsuit filed in 3/2010 alleged Graaff abused a girl, ages 9-11, in 1972-1974, while he was assigned to St. Joseph's in Waterville. He died in 1990. The suit was dismissed 2/6/2013 after the Diocese argued there was "insufficient evidence to allow the claim to go to trial." On the Diocese's list 7/9/2019, which notes a small settlement in lieu of appeal.

Ordained for the Society of St. Sulpice. At some point became a priest of the Diocese of Manchester, NH. Suspended in 12/2002 after a woman alleged that Gregoire sexually abused her as a minor in Seattle in the 1970s. Allegations deemed credible. After investigating, the Vatican authorized Gregoire's return to active status in 8/2003. Died in 12/2022.

Laicized. Hays' name was included on the archdiocese's 1/15/2016 list of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Worked in the archdiocese 1976-1989, in Bremerton, Olympia, Sedro Woolley, Burlington, Seattle and Des Moines.

Former director of seminarians for archdiocese. Jaeger approved known abuser Paul Joseph Conn for duties as archdiocesan priest. As part of 1996 or 1997 lawsuit against Conn, Jaeger himself admitted to improperly touching 8-10 boys at a CYO camp in the 1970s. In 1988 the archdiocese settled with one victim. Restricted from working 1:1 with minors in 1989 and sent for treatment. Another claim settled 12/2004. Voluntarily laicized in 11/2005. Died 07/22/2014. Buried with full rites. On the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. Named in suit filed 5/17/2016. Settlement 3/23/2021 of claims of abuse in 1979 while in residence at Sacred Heart in Seattle.

Retired by 1984. A man told the Archdiocese and the Order in 1989 that Kealy, a teacher at Bishop O'Dea High School in Seattle, had physically accosted him "in a sexual manner" in the early 1960s. The Order said Kealy was living in a supervised, church-run retirement facility in Ireland with no access to children. The same man filed suit in 2003. Kealy died 10/22/1996. Named in a new 11/22/2011 suit by 6 of 7 plaintiffs. On 6/25/2014 the Archdiocese announced a $12.1M settlement of 30 claims against the Order and the Archdiocese, Briscoe School in Kent Valley and Seattle's Bishop O'Dea High School. Five of the claims involved abuse by "Feely Kealy." Name included on the Archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Worked at Briscoe Memorial School in the summers of 1958 and 1959, O'Dea High 1954-1963; 1977-1980.

Placed on leave in 7/2007 from St. Monica's on Mercer Island after allegations of inappropriate conduct with a 12-year-old boy. The incidents allegedly took place over about 6 months. No criminal charges filed. The Archdiocese concluded its own investigation and and recommendation to the Vatican. In 2/2010 the Vatican announced Kemp's permanent removal from active ministry. On the Archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of child sexual abuse. Status is 'permanent prayer and penance.'

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the Province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Keys' name is included on this list. Died 1/6/2005. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes claims in 2009 of abuse 1956-1964.

A man filed a lawsuit in 1/2007 alleging he was abused by King and another priest, Richard O'Connor, as a high school student in the mid-1960s. Abuse by King may have occurred in Spokane after several priests and students were transferred there from Yakima when St. Peter the Apostle Seminary in Cowiche closed. King died in 2001. Settled in 1/2010 for $150K. Included on the Yakima diocese's list 7/9/2019.

Worked in Seattle, Yakima and Tacoma, WA and in Portland, OR. Accused in a 2004 lawsuit of abusing of a 13-year-old boy in the early 1950s at Marquette High School for Boys in Yakima. Left Jesuit High School in Portland in 1993. Died 7/31/2002. Civil suit dismissed in 7/2006 due to "lack of activity." Per the Jesuits West list 12/7/2018, there were reports in 1999 and 2009 of abuse in 1966-1970 and 1968-1971. Included on the Yakima diocese's list 7/9/2019.

A man filed a civil suit in 3/2007 alleging that Knelleken molested him at age 13 multiple times in 1956 or 1957. Per news in 1968, Knelleken was to leave for missionary work with the Maryknoll Missioners in South America. Placed on leave in 1988 after suspicions he was abusing children. Laicized in 1996. Died in 2003. The Archdiocese said he was 1 of 49 priests included in a 2004 investigation. One claim settled in Seattle in 10/2007 for $110K. A second claim settled in 8/2009 for $350K. Included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of child sexual abuse. Settlement of a claim of abuse in the early 1960s on 12/28/2020.

From Germany. Ordained for the Diocese of Spokane. Author. First named publicly as accused on 3/1/2017 by the Spokane diocese, as required by bankruptcy guidelines. Assigned to Assumption parish 6/1/1988-6/30/2002. Included on the Archdiocese of Seattle's 3/3/2017 list (name spelled Koltzenberg). Worked at St. Mark's in Shoreline 2002-2006, and Holy Family in Auburn 2006-2008. Noted to be permanently barred from ministry.

Full name John Bartholomew Lackie. Three men filed a civil suit in 1/2004 against the Archdiocese and Order alleging they were beaten and sexually abused at Briscoe Memorial School in Kent. The school closed in 1970. The suit alleges that seven religious brothers abused the three boys in the 1940s-1960s. Claims believed to be included in settlements reached with the Archdiocese and Order in 11/2008 and 1/2009. Lackie died 2/5/1992. He also worked at Damien High in Honolulu at some point. Name included on the Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Worked at Briscoe Memorial 1939-1950.

Arrested in 5/2007 for the sexual battery of teenage boys at a school for troubled boys ID, where he was a counselor. Admitted to being a sex addict. Order revealed two past allegations of "inappropriate relationships." Sent to treatment both times. Placed on restricted leave in 1993. Laicized in 1996. Pled guilty in 11/2007 just before trial. Sentenced to five years in prison in 3/2008. Worked in dioceses of Stockton (twice), Tucson, Portland, El Paso, Spokane, Seattle, Sacramento, Reno, and Phoenix; aka Wayne 1963-1974, aka Louie. Name included on the Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 (spelled Ladenberger). Worked at St. George in Seattle 1980-1984. New accusation in 5/2018 of abuse in 1973 in Stockton. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 11/8/2018. On Las Vegas' list 4/12/2019. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019. On Phoenix list 10/29/2019.

Worked at St. Martin's Abbey/ University in Lacey 1955-1981 and 1988-1991. Taught high school in WA, the Bahamas, Los Angeles and San Diego. Name included on Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Given 'Permanent Prayer and Penance' status. Lamm died in 2018.

First allegations in 1966. In 1969, police ordered Leary, then President of Gonzaga University to leave Spokane in 24 hours or be arrested for sexually abusing teenage boys. Jesuits approved and Leary left. Reassigned to posts in Massachusetts, Utah, Nevada, New York and California. Died 12/21/1993. Jesuit officials admitted in 2006 to two recent settlements with victims. There may have been as many as 12 victims. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes reports in 2006 and 2009 of abuse 1965-1966.

From the Ferns diocese in Ireland. Monsignor. Also known as Michael. Accused of the sexual abuse of boys in Ireland. The Ferns report details concerns about Ledwith's sexual behavior. Lived in Rainier WA 1994-2000s. Name included on the Seattle archdiocese's 1/15/2016 list of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Noted to be laicized.

On sabbatical from his job as an elementary school teacher for the Diocese of Cleveland, studying at Gonzaga University, when arrested in Spokane in 5/94. Allegedly showed a 13-year-old boy a $20 bill in a mall bathroom, then had the boy perform oral sex on him. Released on bail posted by his Order. Died by suicide 5/29/94 before he could be arraigned. In the 1970s and early 1980s Lent taught at St. Charles Borromeo School in Albuquerque,NM.

Died 12/12/2000. Low's name was included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of the sexual abuse of a minor. Worked in the archdiocese until 1987 in Tacoma, Longview, Seahurst, Seaview, Vashon, Seattle and Arlington.

Laicized. Marmo's name included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. Worked in archdiocese until 1992 in Kenmore, Everett, Seahurst, Federal Way, Seattle and Olympia. Alleged in suit filed 5/2017 of abusing child in 1970s, and of ignoring parents concerns that youth minister Jim Funnell was molesting their son. Marmo was living in Palm Springs, CA in 5/2016. Settlement announced 11/2018.

Marsh resigned from active priesthood in late 1988. He admitted to molesting about 10 boys. Named in a 2002 civil suit by three brothers and their mother. The brothers accused him of abuse between 1969-1973. Settled in  12/2003 for $425K. The youngest brother of the three original plaintiffs filed his own suit in late 1/2005. Marsh may have been laicized in 1989. He was deposed in the Fr. Paul Conn case, who pleaded guilty in 1988 to abuse of boys. Named in new suit in 6/2011. Name included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Deceased.

Per a statement released by Diocese of Spokane in 11/2007, McDonald was the subject of an accusation that was found to be credible or proven. He died 10/07/1985. Most of his career was spent at Bellarmine Preparatory High School in Tacoma, WA. During the late 1940s through the 1950s he was assigned to St. Mary's Indian Mission in Omak, WA, which was part of the Spokane diocese. Included on the Jesuits West list 12/7/2018. It notes claims in 2009 of abuse 1948-1953, 1953-1960 and 1959-1965.

Admitted to molesting hundreds of boys. It was revealed in 1988 that McGreal had a history of abuse (known by the Archdiocese) going back 40 years to ordination. Was moved many times and sent for treatment. Supervised for a time by another abuser, Fr. Paul Conn. A 1994 lawsuit settled and sealed. In 5/2002 sixteen new plaintiffs filed four suits. The Archdiocese settled 15 claims in 9/2003 for $7.87M. A final one settled in 4/2004. In 11/2006 three more cases settled for $1.25M. The Vatican decreed permanent suspension in 3/2004. Named in another suit in 7/2008. Died at a "church facility" in MO (likely the Vianney Renewal Center in Dittmer) in 8/2011. Name included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. Another settlement announced in 11/2018.

Entered the Jesuit novitiate in Florissant, MO in 1957 and took final vows 2/2/68. Per statement released by the Diocese of Spokane in 11/07, Melia was named in accusation that was found to be admitted, credible or proven. He worked as a cook at philosophate in Spokane as well as in AK and OR. Died 5/30/08.

The bishop announced in 2002 that Mertens had been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors and had been removed from ministry in 1989. One man filed suit in 7/04, alleging abuse by Mertens in the 1980s in several locations. A priest complained about Mertens in 1984 or '85. Another claim settled in 1994. Mertens also abused in Guatemala between 1961-1977. Reportedly in 4/07 Mertens was to continue to draw a pension. No privileges.

Ordained in Colombia. Brought two impoverished teen boys from Colombia to live with him at St. John's in Seattle where he worked 1985-1986. Promised them US citizenship via adoption, then allegedly sexually abused them for years. One of them filed a civil suit in 2004. The Archdiocese knew of Mitchell's history in 1986 or 1987 but did nothing legally because the abuse was thought to have occurred only in Colombia. Sent for treatment, then removed from archdiocesan assignments. A second suit was filed in 2005. Name included on archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor.

Accused in a 2002 lawsuit of abuse of a boy, ages 11-13, in the early 1970s. Moffat was assigned to Holy Family Church in Kirkland at the time. Placed on leave summer, 2002. Plaintiff died by suicide shortly after the suit was filed and his parents joined the suit. Suit settled in 6/2005. A second suit was filed in 9/2003 and later settled. Permanently barred from active ministry in 2/2006. Accused in a new suit filed in 6/2011. Name included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor, status 'permanent prayer and penance.' The list in 3/2021 shows Moffat to be deceased.

Died in 1992, at age 89. Name included on Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor (first name Gerald). Worked at St. Leo's in Tacoma 1952-1983 and Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma 1984-1991.

Accused of the sexual abuse, including rape, of mostly girls and at least 1 boy, all students at St. Mary's Mission and School on the Colville Indian Reservation late 1950s-1960s. Some of the children were as young as age 5. Allegations also from his time at St. Joseph's in Yakima, and St. Ignatius Mission in MT. Removed from ministry in 2006. Sent to live at Jesuit residence in Spokane. On list of priests with admitted, proven or credible accusations issued by Spokane Diocese 11/2007. Jesuits announced $4.8M settlement in 1/2008 with 16. There were 38 other claims as part of 3/25/2011 settlement with Jesuits. New Suit filed by 8 11/2011. Over 66 claims against Morse of sexual abuse by 2011. Died 08/09/2015. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018.

Accused in a civil suit filed in 6/2011 of abuse of a boy while assigned to St. Anne parish in Queen Anne. Director of Catholic Charities. Reportedly often had a foster child with him. Medical leave in 1989. Retired in 1993. Died in 1994. Name included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of the sexual abuse of a minor. Accused in a suit filed 5/17/2016 of abuse of child in the 1970s.

A man filed suit in 1/2007 alleging he was abused by O'Connor and another priest, Anthony King, as a high school student in the mid-1960s. O'Connor was a teacher at St. Peter the Apostle Seminary in Cowiche. The alleged abuse by O'Connor occurred before the seminary was closed and students and priests were transferred to Seattle. Died in 1989. Case settled in 1/2010 for $150K. On the Diocese's list 7/9/2019.

Removed in 1985. Abused at least 65 boys in the 1970s-1980s in Spokane and Seattle. Worked as a psychologist for teens in Bellevue after leaving the active priesthood. Sanctioned in 1984 for abuse while a priest. Sanctions lifted in 1986. License permanently removed in 1/2004. At least two victims died by suicide. Named in new suit filed in 2/2008 by four plaintiffs. Admitted guilt and settled in 11/2008 for $5M but unable to pay. Two plaintiffs settled before a 5/2009 trial; last two plaintiffs settled during trial. Settlements in 5/2012. Name included on the archdiocese's list of credibly accused 1/15/2016. Laicized. Living in 2019 in Mt. Vernon, WA.

From Ireland, where he was ordained in 1933. Reportedly was in WY when he first arrived in the U.S. Later joined the Jesuits' OR Province, making his final vows in 1950. Worked in parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle and Diocese Spokane WA, Great Falls and Helena MT, Boise City ID and Portland OR. A woman filed suit in 1/2004 alleging sexual abuse by O'Grady at Jesuit House in Spokane when she was 12. O'Grady was providing supply work to parishes in Spokane at that time. He died 06/16/1993. The suit names the Jesuits' Portland Province and Bishop Syklstad. Settled in 12/2004. The Diocese said allegations were proven or credible. Included on the Boise diocese's list in 10/2019. It notes incidents in 1984 and 1985 while assigned to Sacred Heart in Boise, reported in 2003. Per the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018, there were claims in 2003 and 2009 against O'Grady of abuse in 1981.

From Ireland. Sued in 10/2002 by a woman who alleged he abused her for approximately three years when she attended St. Charles Borromeo School and Church in Tacoma in the early 1960s. She dropped the suit in 2003 after the Seattle archdiocese countersued her. O'Neill retired in 1999. May have moved to AZ. He denied the allegations. The Archdiocese's Review Board was still reviewing the case in 9/2003. O'Neill died in Ireland in 8/2011.

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

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

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Order agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the Province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the Bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Pierre's name is included on this list. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes claims in 2009 of abuse 1962-1965. Pierre was assigned to Mount St. Michael's in Spokane, WA during the years of the alleged abuse. He died 8/17/1979.

Name included on archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. Settlement announced by the Archdiocese with a man claiming sexual abuse as a boy by Pitsch over a three-year period, at St. Patrick's in Tacoma. The abuse allegedly began when the boy was age 8 in about 1966. The man came forward after seeing Pitsch's name on the Archdiocese's list in 2016. Pitsch died in 1978.

From Belgium, where he was ordained in 1901 for the Nesqually diocese, which ultimately became the Diocese of Spokane. Elevated to monsignor in 1941. Pastor of St. Ann's for 46 years, starting in 1906.Vicar general of the diocese 1939-55. Died in 1957, age 78. Named publicly on the Diocese of Spokane's list of priests with admitted, proven or credible accusations of abuse. The list was released in 11/2009 as part of non-monetary provisions of bankruptcy process.

Died in 1986. Name included on the Archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of the sexual abuse of a minor.

Allegation in the late 1990s. Settled. Kept in ministry. The Review Board Report of 6/2004 identified Quigg as one of four priests for whom there was insufficient evident to support an allegation of abuse of a minor. The Board admitted that there was sufficient evidence to prove he did sexually abuse a 17-year-old; church age of consent at the time was 16. The Board stated Quigg's actions were so egregious that he was unsuitable for the priesthood. Supposedly removed from ministry, but the Archdiocese admitted that he continued to perform baptisms and other services and priestly duties at local parishes. Laicization reported in a 7/5/2015 church bulletin. Died in 11/2015. Name included on Archdiocese's 1/15/2016 list of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible accusations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Named in suit filed 5/17/2016.

Laicized. Name included on the Archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor.

Placed on administrative leave by his superior at St. Martin's Abbey in 3/2011 after a recent allegation that he had abused a minor while assigned 1984-1986 to Sacred Heart Parish in Lacey. Most recently, he had been serving as a supply priest for the archdiocese. Spokesman for the archdiocese said this was first and only accusation against Receconi.

A woman sought counseling in 1988, alleging abuse by Renggli when she was in high school; she was referred by the Seattle archdiocese to a counseling agency. In 2005 she filed suit, alleging she did not understand the relationship between the counseling agency and the archdiocese. Renggli left the priesthood, married, and went to work with a group called Rent-a-Priest. Name included on the Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Worked at St. Martin's Abbey in Lacey 1971-1976.

Accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl at a boarding school in Colton WA. Order settled the case in 2004 for about $120K. Schweich admitted to the "sexual relations." Another another claim settled in 2003 for $30K. Schweich died in 3/12.

Proof of Claims was filed in 2006 as part of the Spokane Diocese's bankruptcy. Accused of abuse of a teen girl at St. Patrick's Parish and at Gonzaga University 12/61-12/64. He denied the allegations and later said an investigation found no evidence that the allegations were true. Retired in 6/10.

Monsignor. Seattle priest until Yakima diocese formed in 1951. Per 6/2003 news articles, Sondergeld was accused of abusing at least three minors. One man filed suit in 2003 alleging abuse in Yakima 1967-1968, and that Sondergeld would give him money after each act. The Diocese claimed Sondergeld, then in his 80s, was senile. Two other men came forward to claim abuse in the 1940s in Spokane. Songergeld died in 1969. A new lawsuit was filed 7/1/2013 against Yakima and Seattle. Included on the Yakima diocese's list 7/9/2019, which  notes multiple claims and lawsuits settled. One victim stated in 2022 that Sondergeld abused at least 35 in the Spokane diocese and at least 11 in Yakima.

Started Seattle's Catholic Youth Organization in 1950. Died 9/25/1995. Name included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor.

A man told the Diocese in 1997 that Tholen groomed him and then assaulted him once in the early 1960s at Holy Redeemer Parish. The Bishop apologized and offered a settlement. Tholen retired the same year, for medical reasons. In 1999, a brother of the original complainant filed a civil suit claiming abuse by Tholen when he was a minor. Settled in 2000. Tholen died in 1/2012. Included on the Diocese's list 7/9/2019.

Died in 1957, age 78. Civil suit filed by three men 8/26/2010 claimed abuse at Briscoe Memorial School, including an allegation that Toner abused a boy there in 1944. The youth allegedly fled the school and reported the abuse to the Archdiocese in the same year, but no action. Toner was at St. Benedict's Mission (later called Our Lady Queen of Heaven) in Tacoma 1939-1946. His ordination date is unclear; he arrived in WA state in 1925 from Vancouver. Name included on the archdiocese's 1/15/2016 list of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor.

Assigned to Seattle University 1951-1976. Philosophy professor. Died 6/13/1976. Accused in a 2005 lawsuit of abusing a 12-year-old boy in 1968. Investigation also uncovered allegations of abuse in 1947 in Spokane. Allegations reported to church in 1965. Complaint to Order in 1993 and Archdiocese in 2004. The suit settled in 11/2006 for $350K. A new suit was filed by 8 men in 7/2007. A 10th man filed suit in 10/2008. Included in a 3/25/2011 settlement. Name included on the Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018, which notes abuse in the 1950s, 1961-1973, 1963-1967 and 1968-1969 reported 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Died 3/9/2013. Name included on the archdiocese's 1/15/2016 list of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor.

Professor of music at Gonzaga University. Office and apartment raided by federal agents in 4/2013; warrant showed he spent over $1600 over three years on child sex abuse images. Went on leave. Removed from job at Gonzaga and sent to live under a safety plan at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, CA. Pled guilty in 2/2018. Sentenced in 5/2018 to six months in jail. Included on the Jesuit West Province's list 12/7/2018.

Accused in 2005 of abuse of two boys in the 1970s and '80s at Morning Star Boys Ranch. Resigned as head of the Ranch in 4/06. Denied all allegations. Reportedly took a lie detector test and passed. Abuse alleged by 19 plaintiffs against Weitensteiner, Marvin Lavoy and others at the Ranch. In 11/09 Ranch transferred bulk of assets to nonprofit Morning Star Foundation. Jury decided in favor of defendant 2/11/10. Some plaintiffs received settlement from the Diocese earlier. A second trial was set for 6/10. Settlements in 5/12. Reinstated in 4/15 after each claim was denied or deemed non-credible by a retired federal judge hired by the Diocese.

Retired in 7/02. Placed on leave in 11/02 after allegation that he molested a boy in 1966. Wetzler denied the charges and passed a polygraph. Investigation by the Church and a former Spokane police detective determined that Wetzler was innocent. Reportedly the boy had indeed been abused by a counselor but Wetzler had never acted as a counselor. Returned to active statusin 2/03. Placed on leave againin early 2014 during an investigation of accusations of past sexual abuse of another child. Per recommendation of the Diocesan Review Board, permanently removed in 10/14 and submitted to a monitoring program.

Placed on leave in 12/2007 and moved from his residence at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, CA to Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, CA. Order investigated "an alleged recent incident of improper touching involving a 17-year-old boy while on a pastoral assignment" in White Salmon, WA. Often filled in along the western coast states for priests on vacation or leave. Included on the Jesuit West Province list 12/7/2018. Noted to be still living at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center, on a safety plan. Died 12/10/2020.