Fr. Drake R. Shafer
Monsignor. Vicar General. Accused in a lawsuit in 2003 of sexually abusing a male minor in 1973 or 1974. Denied the charge, but wrote an email to the victim in 2002 that was an “admission of serious misconduct.” The suit settled in 4/2005. Claims against the diocese were settled in 2004 as part of large settlement. Shafer asked to be reinstated as Vicar General. Name not on the diocese’s 7/2008 list of credibly accused priests. The diocese’s review board found Shafer not guilty of abuse in 11/2008. Reinstated.
- Des Moines Register 07.18.03
- Des Moines Register 03.20.04
- Fort Madison Daily Democrat 05.06.04
- Quad-City Times 04.13.05
- Quad-City Times 05.19.05
- Des Moines Register 11.23.05
- Diocese of Davenport Creditors Committee Website 08.27.07
- Quad-City Times 01.19.08
- Quad-City Times 07.10.08
- Quad-City Times 07.18.08
- Des Moines Register 11.03.08
- WCCO 11.03.08
- Press Release by Davenport Diocese 11.03.08
- Press-Citizen 11.04.08
- Catholic Culture 11.05.08
- Quad-City Times 07.06.12
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.