Fr. Michael G. Skoblik
Ordained for the St. Paul archdiocese; incardinated in 1957 into the New Ulm diocese when it was formed. A civil suit in 1993 claimed sexual abuse by Skoblik of a grade school student 1976-80. Pastor of St. Joseph’s in Silver Lake 1965-88. Died in 1989. Name included on New Ulm list released by Attorney Jeff Anderson 8/04/14. Names from deposition of Rev. Francis Garvey, a former top New Ulm Diocese official, taken in 1/14. Two men filed a new suit 9/10/14 claiming abuse 1967-71; tried to force the New Ulm diocese to disclose names of accused priests. At least 14 alleged victims. Diocese released 16 names 3/29/16 of credibly accused priests, including Skoblik. Two new suits filed in 5/16 vs New Ulm diocese; one alleged abuse by Skoblik at St George in Glencoe 1953-66, the other at St. Joseph in Silver Lake. In 3/16-5/16. Three suits were filed accusing Skoblik of abuse at Holy Family and St. Pius X. Name added 11/3/17 to the St. Paul-Minneapolis list.
- FindAGrave 01.01.89
- The Journal 05.22.94
- Fr Grancis Garvey Deposition 01.24.14
- KSTP 08.04.14
- Star Tribune 08.04.14
- Pioneer Press 08.04.14
- Jeff Anderson & Assoc Media Release 09.09.14
- National Catholic Reporter 09.10.14
- KEYC 09.10.14
- KEYC 03.29.16
- Mankato Free Press 03.29.16
- Diocese of New Ulm List 03.29.16
- Bemidji Pioneer 03.29.16
- BishopAccountability Lists 03.29.16
- CBS Minnesota 03.29.16
- Minnesota Public Radio 03.29.16
- Star Tribune 03.29.16
- Hutchinson Leader 03.31.16
- Mankato Free Press 05.25.16
- Journal 05.29.16
- Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis Statement 11.03.17
- Catholic Spirit 11.03.17
- Star Tribune 11.04.17
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