Fr. William A. Goltz
Accused of abuse of minor boys. Three lawsuits filed in 2005. Earliest alleged abuse was in the 1950s. Former Archbishop Binz apparently held formal church trial, removed Goltz from active priesthood, and sent him for therapy over a 12-year period. Reassigned to active priesthood for 18 years, abused again, and retired in 1991. In 1992 the Vatican removed his privileges and in 2005 ordered him to live a life of prayer and penance. Died 1/7/06. Claims included in 2/06 settlement. Another claim settled 3/08.
- Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06
- WCF Courier 03.02.05
- Courier 03.03.05
- Courier 04.29.05
- Courier 06.20.05
- Des Moines Register 01.06.06
- Des Moines Register 01.06.06
- Globe Gazette 01.06.06
- Sioux City Journal 01.06.06
- Diocese of Dubuque Annual Report 01.06.06
- Quad-Cities Times (AP) 01.18.06
- Globe Gazette 02.21.06
- Herald Telegraph 02.22.06
- Telegraph Herald 03.07.06
- Telegraph Herald 03.07.06
- Telegraph Herald 04.11.08
- WCFCourier 04.11.08
- Telegraph Herald 04.11.08
- Telegraph Herald 04.28.10
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