Fr. Ronald W. Roth

Ordained: 1966
Status: Sued

Died: 06/1/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of Santa Fe NM

Worked in the Peoria IL diocese 1966-1968. Worked in NM 1968-1972, returning to IL 1972-1991. Peoria bishop placed him on leave 3/1993 after civil suit filed in NM which alleged he abused at least three boys and one girl there, beginning in 1968. One mother complained to Santa Fe archdiocese in vain. By 6/97 news articles referred to Roth as a spiritual healer and former priest. Died 6/1/2009. Included on Santa Fe archdiocese list 9/12/2017. New suit 5/21/2018 alleging abuse by Roth of a 14-year-old NM boy in 1971. On Peoria diocese’s list by 1/2020. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report.


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