Fr. James Moeglein

Order: OSC
Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Died: 01/21/2023
Diocese: Archdiocese of Detroit MI

In 2002 Moeglein was one of eight Crosiers barred from public ministry and living under restriction after allegations of sexual misconduct. He worked in the Riverview, MI area 1989-1990. One 2000 news article refers to Moeglein as prior of a Crosier Monastery in NE until mid-2000. Living in a Crosier Community in Onamia MN beginning in 2000. No faculties since 6/2002 and as of 2014 was living under safety plan. Named as credibly accused by the Diocese of St. Cloud in 3/2014. Name added 11/2017 to the St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese’s list of “priests and religious brothers who have served or spent time in the archdiocese and have substantiated claims of sexual abuse of a minor against them.” Included on the Detroit Archdiocese’s list of credibly accused 6/10/2019. Per the Order’s list in 12/2023 Moeglin died 1/21/23.


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