Fr. Stephen Francis Gallenstein
Ordained for the Diocese of Covington. Incardinated into the Lexington diocese when it was established in 1988. Permanently removed from ministry in 2003. Accused of abuse of a girl for four years, beginning when she was 13 in 1980 at Holy Family in Ashland, and then stalking her for another 10 years. Name was revealed in support of allegations in a court case regarding abuse by another priest. In 3/06 the diocese announced that the allegations were credible. Vatican has been asked to laicize him. Included on the diocese’s list 7/31/20 of those with substantiated allegation(s). On the Lexington diocese’s list in 8/20. One known victim, who sued in 2003; settled. Gallenstein admitted to the abuse.
- Diocese of Covington List 07.31.20
- Diocese of Lexington List 08.17.20
- Cincinnati Enquirer 09.19.03
- Cincinnati Enquirer 09.20.03
- Lexington Herald-Leader 09.20.03
- Courier Journal 09.20.03
- Kentucky Post 05.22.04
- Lexington Herald-Leader 03.23.06
- Lexington Herald-Leader 04.09.06
- Diocese of Covington List 07.31.20
- Lexington Herald Leader 08.15.20
- Diocese of Lexington List 08.17.20
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