Br. Thomas J. Gardipee
Accused in 12/1992 of sexual misconduct with St. Lawrence Seminary High School students. Charged in 1/1993 with enticing a child for immoral purposes and intimidation. A judge dismissed the case, noting evidence that Gardipee disrobed in front of the boy. A lawsuit in 4/1993 said he abused, harassed and stalked a teen; the suit expanded in 1994, accusing the Capuchins of a coverup. The suit is said to have settled and Gardipee was barred from teaching and ministering to minors. His WI teaching license was denied. Gardippe left the Capuchins in 2001 then taught at a private Hawaii High School from 2002. Went on leave in 9/2009; resigned in 11/2009. Included on the Capuchins St. Joseph Province list of those with substantiated allegations against them.
- Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92
- Milwaukee Journal 12.21.92
- Milwaukee Sentinel 12.21.92
- Milwaukee Sentinel 12.24.92
- Milwaukee Journal 12.27.92
- Associated Press 01.06.93
- Christian Century 01.27.93
- Milwaukee Sentinel 03.20.93
- Capital Times 03.20.93
- Milwaukee Sentinel 04.07.93
- Wisconsin State Journal 04.08.93
- UPI 05.27.93
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.29.93
- Chicago Tribune 10.01.93
- Milwaukee Journal 03.10.94
- Sexual Abuse of Children in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee by Isely and Smith 02.10.04
- Honolulu Star-Bulletin 09.25.09
- Honolulu Advertiser 09.26.09
- Honolulu Star-Bulletin 09.27.09
- Honolulu Advertiser 11.14.09
- Capuchin Friars St. Joseph Province List 08.19.21
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