Fr. Edwin J. Scherzer
Retired in 1995. Removed from ministry in 5/02 after lawsuit filed. Two more suits filed by 1/03. Chancellor 1966-82 admitted he had been approached by a parent claiming Scherzer had acted inappropriately with his son, but made no record of the complaint. A fourth suit filed in 4/03 alleged abuse 1963-64. Indicted 2005. Pled guilty 11/05 to abuse of four boys in late 1950s-early 1960s. Sentenced to five years house arrest. Claims included in 6/03 mass settlement with archdiocese. Ordered to life of prayer and penance. Died 8/13/17.
- Courier Journal 05.22.02
- Courier Journal 07.06.02
- Courier Journal (Major Account) 09.29.02
- Courier Journal 10.04.02
- Courier Journal 10.20.02
- Courier Journal 01.22.03
- Courier Journal 04.16.03
- Courier Journal 02.24.05
- Courier Journal 10.25.05
- Courier Journal (AP) 11.11.05
- WAVE 3 01.09.06
- The Gleaner 01.10.06
- Courier Journal 06.12.07
- Courier Journal 06.15.07
- Courier Journal 07.13.08
- WDRB 01.27.11
- Courier Journal 01.29.11
- WHAS 04.21.11
- Bosse Funeral Home 08.13.17
- WDRB News 09.27.17
- Archdiocese of Louisville List 02.11.19
- Archdiocese of Louisville List 07.11.19
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