Fr. Leonard Bernard Nienaber
Ordained for the Diocese of Covington, which then encompassed Lexington. (The Lexington diocese was established in 1988.) Assigned 1960-1979 to Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary in Lexington. Indicted in 1993 at age 86. Convicted in 1994 on 10 counts of the sexual abuse of as many as 18 minors. Sentenced to 10 years (probated) and admittance to St. Jean Vianney Renewal Center in Dittmer, MO. In 2002 and 2003 17 women and a man filed suit. In a 12/2003 settlement, 20 of 24 claims against the Diocese were Nienaber victims. Age 97 and still living at the Vianney Center in 12/2003; ordered by Diocese to remain there after his 10 year sentence ended. Died 11/19/2006, age 99. Included on the Diocese of Covington’s list 7/31/2020. On the Lexington diocese’s list in 8/2020.
- Courier Journal 04.08.93
- St Louis Post Dispatch 03.03.02
- Lexington Herald Leader 08.10.02
- Courier Journal 08.17.02
- Courier-Journal 08.24.02
- Courier-Journal 04.23.03
- Courier-Journal 10.12.03
- Courier-Journal 12.10.03
- Lexington Herald Leader 03.04.06
- Cincinnati Enquirer 11.27.06
- Diocese of Covington List 07.31.20
- Lexington Herald Leader 08.15.20
- Diocese of Lexington List 08.17.20
Assignments:
Sources:
Return to main database page. See abbreviations and posting policy. Send corrections.
Our Database of Publicly Accused does not state or imply that individuals facing allegations are guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. The reports contained in the database are merely allegations. The U.S. legal system presumes that a person accused of or charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff proves otherwise. Admissions of guilt or liability are not typically a part of civil or private settlements. For more information, see our posting policy.