Fr. Thomas Sellentin
Removed from ministry in 4/2002 after an allegation; admitted to sexually abusing boys over 30 years. Parishioners said church authorities knew about the abuse for many years. Sellentin was transferred in the 1960s after allegations; the matter was discussed at a meeting with parishioners and the parish pastor. Sellentin was transferred again in about 1980 after complaints to the Archdiocese from the parents of about five boys. There were allegations of abuse in at least four parishes between 1968 and 1974. Named in civil lawsuit(s) filed in 3/2003. Name included on the Archdiocese’s list 11/30/2018, which notes reports 1968-present of abuse 1968-1989, and 20-35 victims. Its 3/1/2019 updated list notes 20-38 victims. Included in the NE Attorney General’s 11/2021 report. Sellentin was laicized in 2019.
- Omaha World-Herald 04.08.02
- Omaha World-Herald 04.09.02
- Omaha World-Herald 04.10.02
- Omaha World-Herald 04.11.02
- Omaha World-Herald 04.29.02
- Omaha World-Herald 06.02.02
- Omaha World-Herald 06.09.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Omaha World-Herald 06.16.02
- Associated Press 08.16.02
- Omaha World-Herald 08.17.02
- Associated Press 03.06.03
- The Catholic Voice 12.03.18
- Archdiocese of Omaha List updated 03.01.19
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