Fr. Thomas A. Trepanier
In 1998 a man told the Archdiocese he was sexually abused at ages 15-18 in 1977-1979 by Trepanier, at St. Robert Parish in Shorewood. Trepanier resigned from his position in 5/2002 after old allegations were investigated by the Archdiocese. He wrote a letter telling his parishes of his background. As of 5/2002, he was one of six priests with credible allegations of past abuse who were still working in active ministry. He remained fully restricted from ministry as of 3/2012, per the archdiocese website. Archbishop Dolan tried to have him laicized. Trepanier died 7/14/2025.
- Milawukee Journal Sentinel 05.19.02
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 06.13.02
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 09.19.02
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee (rev 1 01.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Wall Street Journal 07.01.13
- Brookfield Patch 07.03.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.20.13
- Hartson Funeral Home 07.14.25
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