BishopAccountability.org has launched a project to gather and post the assignment records of every U.S. Catholic priest who has been accused of sexual abuse since 1940, so that vulnerable communities can be identified and bishops' transfer policies can be determined.

See below for a brief description of assignment records and their importance, easy ways that you can help with this project, and our initial list of assignment records. For a more detailed account of assignment record research and how you can volunteer, see our guide.

Assignment Records: Why They Are Important

An assignment record lists all the diocesan and parish appointments of a priest, including telltale periods of sick leave. A detailed assignment record, like this assignment record of John Geoghan created by the Boston Globe, identifies populations that have been placed at risk, and is also cross-referenced with a list of accusations, so that the transfer policies of the priest's bishops can be evaluated. By identifying a priests' seminary class and the colleagues with whom he has worked, an assigment record can also begin to identify the circle of colleagues who kept the priest's activities secret and who might even have been involved in the abuse themselves.

Assignment records are all around us:
Newspaper accounts of the crisis
Diocesan records
Investigative files
Obituaries and other old newspaper reports

But these records are dispersed and difficult to find, and complete assignment records for most accused priests are not publicly available. We urge the U.S. bishops to publish detailed assignment records with treatment episodes and accusation dates for every abuser. In the meantime, we are undertaking this work of research and collection ourselves. See our initial collection of assignment records below.

Volunteering for the Assignment Record Project

Please send us any assignment records that know about or come across:
* In your daily newspaper reading
* In your personal experience, if you are a survivor of abuse
* In the research that you've done, if you are a lawyer or a reporter working in this area

If you would like to join the Service Record Project as a volunteer -- for a few hours, or a few hours per week, or anything in between -- please read our guide to service record research, and email us to let us know you're interested. This is work that you can do at a local Catholic college library or at most central city libraries, and you can email, snail mail, or even phone us the results.

List of Assignment Records

The staff at BishopAccountability.org has begun to assemble a library of assignment records for accused priests and others who figure in the crisis.Some we have developed ourselves from the Official Catholic Directory, diocesan documents, and investigative reports. Others were created by lawyers and investigative reporters. Others were created by the dioceses themselves and relinquished under subpoena, or were prepared by the dioceses in response to investigation by law enforcement.

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Br. Gary Craanen

Order: SVD
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Trenton NJ

Professed vows for the Society of the Divine Word Chicago Province in 1971. Worked in Bordentown NJ 1973-1977 as vice-principal and disciplinarian at the Divine Word Seminary High School. Left the Order in 1977. Allegations were made public in 1/2012 that Craanen solicited two teenage boys for sex in NJ in the 1970s. Retired from his job of 30 years as a religion teacher at a Catholic school in Racine WI as a result of the allegations. Included on the Order's list of credibly accused.


Br. Samuel Charles Cabot

Order: OFM
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Worked in CA, AZ, the Philippines and in the Archdiocese of Hermosillo in Guaymas, Sonora Mexico. Accused in 2002 of abusing two young girls, who were cousins, 1981-1985. The abuse of one of the girls began when she was age 4; Cabot had helped her family adopt her when she was an infant. Removed from public ministry in 2002. The cousins filed a civil suit in 2003. Settlement announced in 8/2006. Cabot "may be" the perpetrator in an 8/2008 civil suit. Plaintiffs uncertain. (See additional information in two suits filed in Fall 2009.) Personnel file released in 5/2012. Name included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/2019, where he worked 1956-1957. Died in 2019. Included in 8/2021 on the Fresno diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Kenneth J. Cabral

Ordained: 1950
Status: Accused

Died: 03/3/1996
Diocese: Diocese of Oakland CA

Accused of abuse at St. Catherine of Siena in Martinez 1964-65. Absent on sick leave 1987-91. Removed from ministry/retired 6/30/91. Named publicly in 2004 at one of the diocese's apology services. Died 3/3/96. On diocese's list in 2019.

Fr. Roberto Antonio Cadavid Arroyave

Ordained: 1988
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

From Colombia, Diocese of Medellin. Arrived in Brooklyn in 12/12; worked in Brooklyn and Queens parishes until 6/17, returned to Colombia. News in 10/18 that the diocese quietly removed him in 6/17 after learning that, prior to his arrival in Brooklyn, he was accused of molesting at least four boys. Allegations in Colombia began in 2005, when Cadavid was director of a school. He was moved among churches, transferred when new allegations emerged. One accuser said Cadavid paid him 88 million pesos (about $46k) in 2009 to silence him. At least six accusers. Medellin Bishop Tobon gave permission in 11/12 for Cadavid's transfer to Brooklyn. In 3/18 Tobon denied knowing the priest was in the U.S. The Brooklyn diocese didn't inform parishioners for 10 months about Cadavid's history of alleged abuse.

Fr. Lynn Richard Caffoe

Ordained: 1971
Status: Settled

Died: 11/23/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Archdiocese received notice on 1/21/75 that Caffoe sexually abused altar boys at his first parish. Faculty had been concerned during his seminary training at St. John's in Camarillo. File summaries indicate at least 15 victims. Accused in every parish, including St. Callistus in what later became the Orange diocese. Removed after his therapist reported to authorities on 5/8/91. Treated at St. Luke's Institute 1991-92. Laicized 1/06. Settlement 7/14/07. Died in 2009. Personnel files released 1/13.

Fr. William B. Cahill

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1946
Status: Accused

Died: 02/5/1986
Diocese: Diocese of Portland ME

Accused of abuse of at least three boys, who were students at Cheverus High School, between 1950 and 1960, per documents released by Maine AG in 2005. Died 2/5/86. Included on the Northeast Province Jesuits list of credibly accused 1/15/19. It notes incidents reported in 2002 of abuse 1955-56. Included on the Detroit archdiocese's list 6/10/19.

Fr. Gervase Cain

Order: TOR
Ordained: 1957
Status: Charged

Died: 05/12/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Arlington VA

Taught in PA schools, pastor of PA and WV parishes, taught at St. Francis University in Loretto PA for 20 years, VP there 1976-83. Retired to Franciscan retirement facility in Frederick County VA. Arrested 7/26/17, charged with taking indecent liberties with a child by a person in a custodial or supervisory relationship. Complaint was said to have first been filed in 2003 of abuse by Cain of a 15-year-old girl, at her home in Fairfax. First reported in 2004, later withdrawn, reopened in 5/17. Cain died 5/12/18.

Fr. Thomas J. Cain

Ordained: 1945
Status: Accused

Died: 10/1/1984
Diocese: Archdiocese of Detroit MI

Died in 1984. The Archdiocese announced on its website 10/27/2014 that Cain was accused decades after his death of having sexually abused minors, and that the Archdiocesan Board of Review found the allegations to be credible. Cain worked in Pontiac, Monroe, Mt. Clemens, Detroit, and from 1960-1984 in Livonia. Included on the Archdiocese's list of credibly accused 6/10/2019.

Fr. James Cairns

Order: CM
Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Accused of abuse occurring 1971-1973. In 2004 the Los Angeles archdiocese counted one accuser. Added to the Stockton diocese's list in 11/2020, which notes that he was assigned to Sacred Heart in Patterson 1980-1982, Catholic Charities 1982-1986 and Central Catholic High School 1981-1986. Left the order in 2001. Included on the Vincentians list of credibly accused.

Fr. Daniel A. Calabrese

Ordained: 1987
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Convicted 1992 of abuse of a teenage boy. Sentenced to 90 days in jail, five years probation, and one year treatment. Previously transferred twice because of allegations involving youths. Civil suit 1993. Living in New Mexico as of 2003 and listed in Official Catholic Directory as on "leave of absence." Laicized 2005. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Suit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act, claiming abuse of a child, age 13-14, at Blessed Sacrament in West Brighton in 1989-90. Accused in a 12/19 lawsuit of abuse prior to ordination in the showers at St. Joseph's Seminary of a boy, age 13, and that another person attempted a sex act on him at the same time.

Fr. Paul Calamari

Ordained: 1980
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

Removed from ministry in 2003 after credible allegation of abuse, likely in the 1970s, before ordination. Name first appeared on list released by Bishop Saltarelli of Wilmington, DE 11/16/06. Began working in Wilmington diocese in 1997. Was working as field supervisor for Penn State Univ's Center for Survey Research until name released. Also worked for PA Department of Corrections. Wilmington diocese released personnel files 2/12. Name included on on New Orleans archdiocese list 11/02/18. Taken off archdiocesan payroll as ordered by judge in bankruptcy in 5/20. Medical benefits reinstated by same judge after Calamari complained. Accused along with Rev. Michael Fraser in a 6/19 lawsuit of abuse of a boy beginning in the late 1970s. Calamari denied the claim but reportedly admitted to "sin" with a teen prior to priesthood. Settlement in 2018 with a man claiming abuse about ages 7-14 in about 1975-82 by Calamari, who was the man's father's cousin.

Fr. Ernest Dale Calhoun

Ordained: 1968
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Beaumont TX

Ordained for the Beaumont TX diocese. HIs personnel file says he should never have been ordained. Raped a 15-year-old boy in 1969. Served as a US Navy chaplain in the mid-1970s. Transferred to the Yakima diocese in 11/1976; continued to abuse. Faculties revoked in Yakima in about 1986. At least one claim against the Beaumont diocese settled in 1998. Suit filed in WA in 1988 against Calhoun and R. Scully, settled in 1994. At least three known victims in the 1980s in WA. Also worked in Seattle; on its Tribunal 1987-1988. May have gone on to live in TX. A 10/2011 suit in WA settled in 12/2012 for $50K; a  5/2013 suit settled in 2/2014 for $75K. Included on the Seattle archdiocese's 1/15/2016. Name reversed at times in the Official Catholic Directory, as "Calhoun Dale." On the Beaumont diocese's list 1/31/2019. On Yakima's list 7/9/2019.

Fr. James R. Calhoun

Ordained: 1955
Status: Sued

Died: 05/26/1996
Diocese: Diocese of Belleville IL

Permanently removed from ministry in 3/1993. Died 5/26/1996. Believed to have abused several youths. One man said he was forced to "lure sex partners" from a local park for Calhoun and another priest 1981-1983. He also claimed Calhoun was part of a homosexual ring of abusive priests. Named as abuser in a 7/1994 civil suit. Another suit said he covered up abuse by Fr. Robert Vonnahmen. On diocese's list 12/19/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes nine "reported survivors."

Fr. John Walter Calicott

Ordained: 1974
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Suspended in 1994 due to accusations of sexual molestation of two 15-year-old boys in 1976. Sent to treatment; deemed "no significant risk" and allowed to return to assignment in 1995. Removed again 6/2002 after Dallas Bishops Conference. Sued in 2004. Included in 2003 on the Chicago archdiocese list of accused priests. Reportedly teaching sex ed in a parish school by 2004. Canonical court trial pending in 9/2005. Laicization announced 10/27/2009. Personnel file released in 11/2014; one man said at the time that Calicott abused him when he was a 12-year-old altar boy at St. Ailbe's on the South Side in the 1970s. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes seven "reported survivors," of abuse 1976-2002.

Fr. George J. Callaghan

Order: OSA
Ordained: 1956
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Personnel files released in 12/02. Accused of sexual advances in 1983 toward a 17-year-old boy in a rectory bedroom of a Lawrence MA parish. Matter settled. Same youth accused Rev. Alfred M. Murphy O.S.A., assigned to same parish, of repeatedly sexually abusing him a few months later during a cross-country trip. Callaghan was accused also of sexually harassing a 22-year-old male employee of the MA parish. Settled 1993 for $17K. Transferred late 1980s or early 1990s to Augustinian headquarters in PA, then to nursing home due to Alzheimers disease. Died 12/24/08. Name omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was an Order priest.

Fr. Raymond C. Callahan

Ordained: 1963
Status: Convicted

Died: 04/28/1996
Diocese: Archdiocese of Washington DC and MD

Per the Archdiocese, abuse was first reported in 1971. Would take boys to a cabin in VA. Removed from ministry in 1971. Criminally convicted but apparently did not serve prison time. Laicized in 1977. Died in 1996. At least one claim against Callahan was included in a $1.3M settlement with 16 men who alleged abuse 1962-1982. Included on the  Archdiocese's list 10/15/2018.

Fr. Robert C. Callahan

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Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Died: 11/22/2019
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. Sued in 1978 for an affair with a neighbor's wife. Went on leave of absence, never returned to ministry. Married. Report in 1988 to the Archdiocese that Callahan sexually abused a boy, ages 11-18, from 1967-1974. The abuse was said to have included rape and involved alcohol. It occurred in many places, including during overnights at the rectories of St. Rita's in Baltimore and Christ the King in Edgemere. The alleged victim said he was sure others knew about it. A priest assigned to St. Rita's with Callahan 1970-1972 said "Callahan was close to many young people, including the victim and his family" and that he knew Callahan "had kids in his room." Callahan was laicized in 2017. He died 11/22/2019.


Fr. Francis W. Callan

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1946
Status: Accused

Died: 04/19/1991
Diocese: Archdiocese of Portland OR

Worked in San Francisco, Spokane, Great Falls, Boise City, Baker, Seattle, Gallup, Tucson, and Portland OR dioceses. Gallup and Tucson assignments in 1962-1968 were in the CA province, not his home OR province. As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claim filed in the bankruptcy, and who have not denied the allegation. Callan's name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him. Died 4/19/1991. On Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes alleged abuse 1950-1953, reported in 2009. Added in 7/2023 to the Gallup diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Sergio Calle Perez

Ordained: 1998
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Atlanta GA

From Colombia. Named as accused on the archdiocese's list 11/6/2018. Assigned to St. John Neumann 1998-1999, St. Marguerite d'Youville 1998-1999 and Prince of Peace in 1999. Laicized in 2004. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report, which shows multiple teenage and young male victims. Sent to therapy while a seminarian after offering a male parishioner a back massage. Accused of putting his hand down the front of a teenage boy's shirt and squeezing his neck or chest, in the sanctuary behind the altar at St. Marguerite in Lawrenceville, between 1999-1998. Ordered to continue therapy. Sent in Spring 2002 to St. Louis for evaluation due to concerns about boundary violations with a boy, age 17. Removed as pastor of Prince of Peace, placed on leave. One teenage boy complained that Calle-Perez touched him inappropriately during confession. Another said the priest tried to grab his penis while they were swimming. Another accuser said the priest grabbed his crotch while arm wrestling. On one occasion Calle-Perez allegedly took some boys to dinner and a movie, then to his apartment where he gave the boys alcohol then refused to take them home. In 11/2013  a man alleged oral rape by Calle-Perez in 1995, when the man was 15. No prosecution due to the statute of limitations. 


Fr. Rafael Jairo Calle

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Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Denver CO

Extern priest from Ecuador, arrived in Denver in early 1997, assigned to St. Stephen's in Glenwood Springs. Previously was in the Salt Lake archdiocese. Named publicly as accused in the CO A.G. report 10/22/19. It notes reports of recent child sexual abuse to the diocese in 3/97, that Calle tried to fondle a 12-year-old boy in a swimming pool, and that he sexually abused a 17-year-old boy in a car. When confronted Calle fled CO and returned to Ecuador.

Fr. Peter J. Callery

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1972
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Dallas TX

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 10/19 of abuse of a Jesuit College Prep student in the early 1980s. The plaintiff also claimed abuse by former Jesuit Prep president Rev. Patrick Koch. Callery was the boy's teacher and wrestling coach. The abuse is said to have occurred in a hotel room during a team trip to a match. In 10/19 Callery was living and working at Manresa House of Retreats in Convent, LA. The Jesuits stated that Callery would be suspended from public ministry "until this matter is resolved." Another former Prep student joined a suit filed in in 8/19 against the school and diocese, alleging abuse there by Callory and Rev. Vincent Malatesta. It settled in 3/22.

Br. Felix (Raymond) Calonge

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Order: OFM
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Named publicly as accused on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019. Allegation received in 2018 of the sexual abuse of a minor in 1965. Included on the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/2019. First assignment was in 1965 in NM. Left the order in 1966. Included in 8/2021 on the Fresno diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Antonio Camacho

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Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Stockton CA

Extern priest from the Diocese of San Juan de lost Lagos in Jalisco, Mexico working in the Dioceses of Stockton and Oakland CA. Accused of abuse of two high school boys at St. Stanislaus in Modesto 1/11/1982 - 02/1719/84. He was briefly at St. Anthony Parish in Hughson 12/1981 - 1/1982. Removed from ministry and returned to Mexico at request of (then) Bishop Mahony of Stockton. Named in Cardinal Mahony's 2004 deposition and a memo from the Bishop of Stockton to police. Name is included on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/2014 filing in bankruptcy court.

Fr. Pierre Celestin Cambiaire

Ordained: 1898
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

First named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's list 11/2/18. Allegation noted to have been received in 1917, of abuse in the late 1910s. Removed from ministry in 1917. Assignments included Sacred Heart of Jesus in Cameron, St. George in Baton Rouge, St. Joseph's in Grosse-Tete and St. Leon in Leonville. Died in 11/55. On Baton Rouge diocese's list in early 2019 as he worked in the territory in the New Orleans archdiocese which later became the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

Fr. Alvin L. Campbell

Ordained: 1952
Status: Guilty plea

Died: 12/2/2002
Diocese: Diocese of Springfield IL

Ordained for the Diocese of Springfield IL. U.S. Army Chaplain 1963-1977. Resigned from the Army when confronted with "a moral problem with boys/young men." Diocese was informed in 1/1978, yet assigned Campbell as parish pastor. Named pastor of another parish in 1979, where allegations surfaced in 1/1980. Admitted in 12/1981 to abuse of a girl. Reassigned. Worked 1982-1985 at St. Maurice in Morrisonville where he abused 26 children. Arrested in 1985 for abuse of boys, ages 11-15. Owned child porn. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 14 years prison. Released in 1992. Bishop requested laicization in 1989 but was denied by CDF prefect Cardinal Ratzinger because Campbell did not agree. He later agreed and was laicized, possibly in 1992. Died 12/2/2002. At least one civil suit settled in a 2004 mass settlement. Six more victims from 1970s and early 1980s settled with the Diocese in 1/2007 for $625K. On Diocese's list 11/29/18. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. It notes reports that Campbell sexually abused 33 children in the diocese.

Fr. Andrew S. Campbell

Order: OSB
Ordained: 1981
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown PA

Head of the English department at St. Vincent University when placed on leave in 2002. A woman filed suit in 5/03 alleging Campbell and two other priests abused her 16-year-old son at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe 1980-82. Claims against Campbell were dismissed in 5/04, but son had filed individual suit in 2/04. Both suits settled.

Rev. Daniel V. Campbell

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1940
Status: Accused

Died: 11/25/1986
Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis MO

Added in 2/2023 to the Jesuits' Southern and Central Province's list of credibly accused. Campbell was a St. Louis University faculty member in the late 1950s. Abuse estimated to have occurred during 1955-1959. Per his obituary, Campbell taught at St. Louis University High School, SLU's Parks College in Cahokia and Marquette University. He was a member of the Province's Mission Band, preaching at retreats in the 1940s, and for eight years an Air Force chaplain. He died in 1986.


Fr. James D. Campbell

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Order: MSC
Ordained: 1972
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Providence RI

Assigned to a parish in West Warwick, RI and Rhode Island Medical Center 7/1975 -11/1977. Placed on leave by Order in 2002 after allegations of abuse of a boy in Worcester, MA. Indicted in 9/2003. Convicted in 2004 of abuse of two teens, one a girl. Sentenced in 1/2005 to 90 days in house of correction and 10 years probation. Laicization announced in 3/2005. On Diocese of Rockford's list 11/14/2018. Died in 2007. On Providence diocese's list 7/1/2019. Also included on the the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart USA list of credibly accused. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. John F. Campbell

Ordained: 1932
Status: Sued

Died: 04/16/1968
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Accused in a lawsuit filed 3/22/2022 of sexually abusing a girl from about 1960-1966, beginning when she was age 10 and a student at St. Mary's in Long Island City, NY. Campbell was the parish pastor. Per the suit, the abuse began when the girl's father was terminally ill and Campbell was providing spiritual guidance and financial support to her mother. The plaintiff alleges that the nuns and, housekeeper and other priests at the parish knew she was spending inordinate amounts of time with Campbell and enabled it. Further, she told a priest in confession during her freshman year of high school about the abuse, and his response was that she was shameful to lie about Campbell and that she would go to hell. Campbell remained at St. Mary's until his death in 1968.


Fr. John J. Campbell

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1950
Status: Settled

Died: 04/10/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis MO

"Jack." Order paid $185K in 2003 to a former student who alleged abuse by Campbell in the early 1970s in "therapy sessions." Officials said this was the 13th man to bring credible allegations but the first to make allegations public. Not all were minors. Over $575K in settlements and medicals paid in 14-year period. Removed from contact with children in 1987, from public ministry in 1989, and lost priestly faculties in 1993. Order moved him to Denver in 1991. Died 4/10/2009. New suit filed in 6/2012 against the Order and Gonzaga Prep. On Province's list 12/7/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Roy B. Campbell

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1950
Status: Accused

Died: 01/23/1977
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. It notes allegation(s) received in 2010 of abuse in 1955. Roy appears to have spent his career in Kingston, Jamaica. He died in 1977. (Placing him in the NY archdiocese in the database, where the Province is based.)

Fr. Stuart Bede Campbell

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Order: OP
Ordained: 1930
Status: Sued

Died: 09/22/1986
Diocese: Diocese of Monterey CA

A case filed in Fresno County in 2003 or 2004 accused Campbell of abuse 1956-1959, before the Diocese of Monterey was created. Included on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/2018; it notes a report in 2010 of incidents 1956-1959 and 1978-1980, and death year as 1982. On Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018; death year noted as 1986, and and that allegation was established in 2007. On Reno diocese's list 4/5/2019; there 1959-1976. It notes death year as 1988. Per Monterey Bishop Ryan, Campbell died in 1986. On Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/2019. On Columbus diocese's list 12/3/2019. On Covington diocese's list 7/31/2020 with death date 9/22/86; the Official Catholic Directory confirms this date. Included in 8/2021 on the Fresno diocese's list of credibly accused. On the Dominicans Holy Name Province list in 10/26/2021. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Mark A. Campobello

Ordained: 1991
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Rockford IL

Removed from assignment at Aurora Central Catholic High School in 2/2000 due to an "ongoing and public relationship ...with a junior girl." Admitted to some "physical contact." Sent for evaluation and treatment, then assigned to a new parish. Arrested in 12/2002 after an 18-year-old girl alleged he sexually abused her at age 14 when he was assistant principal and spiritual director at her school. Placed on leave. Indicted again in 10/2003 on charges that he molested another girl 1999-2000 in a different county. Pleaded guilty in 2004. Sentenced to 8 years (4 for each girl). Two civil suits filed in 2004; settled in 5/2007 for $2.2M. At least one more credible accuser. Laicized in 6/2005. Released from prison 2/13/2008. Back in prison in 4/2008 on a parole violation; soon released. Back in 4/2009. Released 7/28/2010. Last known to be living in Crystal Lake, IL. On diocese's list 11/14/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. J. Michael Cannon

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1974
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of La Crosse WI

Named publicly as accused by the Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Single allegation alleged to have occurred while assigned to Campion High School in Prairie du Chien 1967-1971. Dismissed from the Jesuits 3/6/1997. Added to the La Crosse diocese's list 2/5/2020.

Fr. John A. Cannon

Ordained: 1948
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

Removed 2003. Accused of abuse of at least two youths in late 1950s and 1960s. By 1964, at least six boys had complained to the Archdiocese that Cannon would sneak into their cabins at camp in the night and molest them. Civil suits filed 2004. As of 2/05, his ministry had been permanently restricted and he was living a life of prayer & penance. Named in 2006 suit which was dismissed by court. Appeal rejected by 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals 11/07. On 1994 secret list. Died 5/31/17.

Fr. Juan Cano

Ordained: 2015
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

From the Archdiocese of Chihuahua, Mexico. Associate pastor of Our Lady of Grace in Encino CA. Placed on leave in 1/2018 pending an investigation by the Los Angeles Archdiocese and City Attorney after reports that Cano engaged in "inappropriate contact" with several women, including a minor, at his parish. The District Attorney declined prosecution. On Archdiocese's updated list of credibly accused 12/6/2018. Incidents alleged to have occurred 2014-2017. Removed from ministry. Reportedly six accusers. Canonical penal process pending as of 12/2018. Per the Los Angeles Archdiocese's list in 12/2021, Cano was on administrative leave. 


Fr. Anthony Michael Canu

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Order: TOR
Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Saint Cloud MN

On 1/03/14 the Diocese of St. Cloud released the names of 33 clergy, including Canu, involved in incidents of likely claims of sexual abuse of minors. No information on the parish where the abuse occurred or when it occurred. Worked at Our Lady of he Angels Boarding School, Belle Prairie. Added to the Richmond diocese's list 6/27/19. It notes that Canu was removed in 1973, was laicized, and died in 2019.

Fr. Vincent Cao

Order: CSsR
Ordained: 1968
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Portland OR

Also known as Vincent Cao Dang Minh or Vincent Dan Minh Cao. arrived in Portland OR from Vietnam in 1972 to pursue a master's degree. He soon began helping the Archdiocese with the Asian community and became very well known. In 3/2001 allegations were made that he had raped a woman in 1983 and molested two young girls in the 1980s. The Order sent him for treatment and later to Redemptorist residences in Chicago IL, then Oakland CA. His priestly functions were permanently removed. Said in 1/2023 to be living at a Redemptorist care facility for the elderly and infirm in MO. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Robert N. Caparelli

Ordained: 1964
Status: Convicted

Died: 12/24/1994
Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

Many allegations. Report to diocese in 8/68 from Hazleton police of abuse of two brothers, who were 11- and 12-year-old altar boys at Most Precious Blood. Mentioned "other situations." Pastor had told Bishop McCormick prior November. Caparelli admitted to acting "too freely" with the boys. Sent to Padua Retreat House, assigned to St. Mary's in Old Forge. Admitted to State Police in 1974 to molesting children. No charges. Made pastor in Milford in  1981. Arrested in 1991 for 1985 abuse of a boy. Pleaded guilty. In 12/91 a man alleged abuse by Caparellii at St. Mary's at age 11 or 12, along with other boys. Suit filed in 12/91 alleging rape of boy 9/85-6/86 at St. Vincent de Paul. Sentenced in 7/92 to 2 1/2 to 5 years in prison. Another charge for abuse of a boy added time to his sentence in 1993. Had AIDS. Died in prison 12/24/94. Two suits settled in 1996. A 2005 suit settled in 1/07. New suit in 7/20 claims abuse of a boy, ages 10-13, starting around 1974.

Fr. Francis J. Capellupo

Ordained: 1975
Status: Arrested

Died: 03/17/2017
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Often held late-night parties in rectory for teenage boys. Bishop Daily was informed of this by at least two priests, but did nothing. Arrested in 2000 for allegedly sodomizing a 14-year-old boy, who was staying at rectory due to problems at home. Charges were soon dropped and case sealed, per spokesman for Brooklyn DA. A second man came forward claiming he was abused in the 1980s. Capellupo was removed from ministry in 2001. Diocese found allegations credible 6/05. Laicized 6/4/12. Died 3/17/17. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. John M. Capparelli

Ordained: 1980
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark NJ

Accused in 7/11 suit of abuse of a youth. Allegedly had boys wrestle in skimpy bathing suits and photographed them. Sold videos on web. Accused of groping plaintiff. Suit names Scouts and Diocese. Left active priesthood in mid-1980s. Privileges removed 1992; sent to treatment. Taught high school in Newark public schools for 20 years. At least 24 other men came forward with same complaints. Given non-teaching job 11/11. Another suit 12/11. Both settled in 2012. Surrendered public schools teaching license in 6/13. Laicized, possibly in 3/14. His appearance at an annual Family Festival at Our Lady of the Valley parish resulted in suspension without privileges by Paterson bishop of the pastor, Chris Di Lella, a long-time friend. On Newark archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Died 3/6/19 of gunshot wound at his home in NV. Homicide investigation initiated. Reportedly had a history of hiring male prostitutes. Alleged shooter had answered Capparelli's add for male wrestlers. New suit(s) in 7/20 claim abuse in the 1980s. By 11/21 accused in 20 lawsuits.

Fr. Nicholas J. Capua

Ordained: 1956
Status: Accused

Died: 08/2/2010
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Placed on leave without privileges in late 5/07, after diocese deemed credible allegations that he had abused several minors in the mid-1970s. Capua denied the allegations. Matter was to be referred to the Vatican for further review. Died 8/2/10 at Our Lady of Consolation Rehabilitation Center. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Seminarian Francisco Cardona

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Order: LC
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

Seminarian. Rector and staff member at Immaculate Conception Apostolic School in Center Harbor, NH. Left the order in 1987, before ordination. Deceased. On 10/27/16 the Legionaries announced that Cardona was credibly accused of abusing two teenage students at Immaculate Conception in the 1980s.

Fr. Richard J. Carelli

Ordained: 1953
Status: Settled

Died: 12/9/2000
Diocese: Diocese of Worcester MA

Diocesan chancellor 1985-1987. Made Monsignor in 1992. Died 12/9/2000. Accused in a 4/2003 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy in 1964 while headmaster of Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester. Carelli's accuser said Carelli would call him into the principal's office and abuse him there. Further, he said that he failed only one subject that year but that Carelli kept him back, because he had refused Carelli's advances. Retired in 1993 and died in 2000. Three suits were settled out of court by 2/2006.

Fr. Michael John Carew

Order: SVD
Ordained: 1946
Status: Accused

Died: 08/6/2015
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Worked in the Archdiocese of Accra, Ghana, from the late 1957 until his transfer to Boston in 1957. Incardinated into Boston in 1964. Voluntarily laicized in 1971. Went on to marry and raise a family. Accused in 2002 of sexually abusing two girls in the early 1960s. There may also be a third female victim. Carew was assigned to Immaculate Conception in Newburyport 4/1960-2/1963. Per the Boston archdiocesan list on 8/25/2011, he was publicly accused after his laicization on other grounds. Carew died in 2015. Included on the Order's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Dennis G. Carey

Ordained: 1998
Status: Arrested

Died: 05/20/2013
Diocese: Diocese of Norwich CT

Resigned from position at St. Paul in Chains in Waterford in 6/2012 after police began investigation into 275 child porn images and 63 videos on church computer. Worked for 25 years as a CPA before ordination. Arrested; arraigned 7/3/2012. Admitted addiction to child porn for two years but denied any improper touching of a child. Pleaded not guilty. In treatment in 9/2012 at St. John Vianney. Died 5/20/2013. Included on the diocese's list in 2/2019.

Fr. Edward B. Carley

Ordained: 1948
Status: Settled

Died: 01/25/1998
Diocese: Diocese of Wilmington DE and MD

Accused of abuse of boys in the 1950s-1980s. A parent complained in 1957; nothing done. Another complained in 1995. Suit filed in 1997; dismissed due to the statute of limitations. Name publicly released when one man settled for $65K in 2005. Retired in 1993; died in 1998. Name on list of abusive priests released by the Diocese 11/16/2006. More suits filed in 12/2006 and 7/2008. A 2006 suit settled in 4/2009 for $1.5M. The plaintiff died day after signing the settlement agreement. At least three other settlements in 2010 and 2011. Personnel files released in 2/2012.


Fr. Albert L. Carman

Ordained: 1945
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Dubuque IA

Accused of abusing a teenage boy at Loras Academy, Dubuque, in 1954. Died in 1980. Claims included in 2/06 settlement with diocese. At least one more claim of abuse 1965-66 included in $4.7M settlement with Archdiocese in 3/08 involving 9 priests.

Fr. Joseph D. Carne

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Ordained: 1971
Status: Accused

Died: 05/13/2019
Diocese: Diocese of Marquette MI

Resigned in 7/2002 following a credible allegation of sexual misconduct involving a minor 27 years prior. Placed on a health-related leave of absence. Permanently removed from ministry in 4/2002, per the Diocese's list 12/13/2018.  Per the MI Attorney General's Report in 10/2022, there were multiple allegations against Carne of the sexual abuse of boys ages 8-17 and male college students, and an attempt to forcibly kiss at least one teenage girl. Carne said he had been sexually abused by Fr. Michael Hale, which caused him "life-long troubles." Carne died 5/13/2019.


Fr. John J. Carney

Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Died: 10/30/2020
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Name included on the Baltimore archdiocese's 9/2002 list of priests who had been accused of child sexual abuse. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. Parish priest, teacher at Archbishop Keough High School early in career. Assigned from 1972 forward as chaplain at various nursing homes and hospitals. In 1991 a woman reported that on numerous occasions Carney fondled and kissed her when she was age 10, in 1970 or 1971, when he was assigned to Our Lady of Victory. Also at the parish was later credibly accused priest Fr. John Peacock, who  was told of an incident. He told the parish only that Carney was going on retreat. The woman said that when she was between 18-20 she reported the abuse to Baltimore County Police and that Carney admitted the abuse on a phone call. No prosecution. She said she met with the Archdiocese but they wouldn't discuss the abuse. They settled with her for $50K. In 1991 Carney admitted kissing the girl, but denied inappropriate behavior. His faculties were removed in 1995 after the woman again contacted the Archdiocese and he admitted to having engaged in 'inappropriate conduct.' Discovered in 2014 to be wearing a Roman collar and presented himself as a priest; Archdiocesan officials were to tell him to stop. Accused in 2017 of physically abusing a 6th grade boy in the 1960s. Carney was friends with accused priest Joseph Maskell; one Maskell victim told the A.G. that Carney was present during her abuse. The man physically abused by Carney stated that he was sexually abused by Maskell. Carney died 10/30/2020.

Fr. Robert A. Carpentier

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Ordained: 1967
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Providence RI

Removed in 1992 after a man filed a civil suit alleging abuse at age 13 in 1973-1974. Questions in case about statute of limitations referred to R.I. Supreme Court, which ruled against plaintiffs. (See 1996 R.I. Lexis187, 7/11/96.) Claims against this priest were settled 9/02 as part of a $13.5M mass settlement involving 36 victims of priest abuse in the Providence diocese. Died 5/9/12.

Fr. Charles T. Carr

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Ordained: 1980
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Bridgeport CT

Accused in 1995 of molesting two boys in separate incidents years prior. Placed on leave. Civil litigation filed. Four claims against Carr settled in 3/2001 as part of a settlement of claims by 26 victims against the Bridgeport Diocese and six priests. Per a 2002 article, Carr spent more than 10 years with the Carmelite Order; he took perpetual vows in 1974 but was not allowed ordination because of emotional immaturity. The Bridgeport diocese then allowed him to study and be ordained. Removed from ministry in 2002. Laicized in 2005. Per a 2019 report commissioned by the diocese, there were 12 victims, ages 9-15, of abuse 1979-1990, mostly boys, at least one girl.

Fr. Cornelius J. Carr

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1951
Status: Accused

Died: 10/11/2013
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Per news in 1/2006, Carr was being investigated by his Order for allegations of child abuse. Member of the New York Province. Held Jesuit leadership positions; appointed Provincial 1966. High school principal, including McQuaid in Rochester 1960-1964. Principal of St. Peter's Prep in NJ. Theology department head 1977 at Jesuit High in New Orleans LA. Worked in the St. Augustine, FL diocese 1981-2005. Accused in 2012 of walking in on janitor Peter Modica raping a teen boy at Jesuit High in the 1970s, and proceeding to masturbate during the rape. Jesuit High settled with Carr's accuser. Carr died in 2013, at age 93. He had been living at Murray-Weigel Hall in the Bronx, NY. Name included on the New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/2018. It noted notification of allegations via media reports in 2018. On Jesuits Central and Southern Province's list 12/7/2018, citing multiple allegations. On Jesuits Northeast Province list 1/15/2019, noting report in 2005 of abuse 1989-1990. On St. Augustine list 11/6/2020, abuse noted in 1991.

Fr. Gary M. Carr

Ordained: 1982
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau MO

In 4/2020 the diocese announced that its review board had determined that there was a "semblance of truth" to a recent allegation that, 30 years prior, Carr engaged in inappropriate contact with a boy, ages 10-13. Carr had been placed on leave with restricted ministry in 2008 due to "boundary violations." Reportedly, parents reported to church authorities for years behavior including Carr's parading around in a makeshift diaper at a grade school Mardi Gras party and wrestling shirtless with 5th grade boys. He retired in 11/2019, a month after an allegation was reported. By 7/2020 there were new credible allegations by three men that Carr sexually abused them as children in the 1980s and 1990s. In 7/2020 Carr was living in St. Louis. On the Diocese of Little Rock's list in 12/2020, where he filled-in 10/2020-10/2030 at St. John the Baptist Latin Mass Community. Included on the Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese's 4/13/2021 list of accused. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list 6/19/2021, where he was assigned 1/2006-11/2006 and assisting while on health leave 8/10/2006-7/11/2008.

Br. Michael T. Carr

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Order: CFC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Carr is deceased. The Christian Brothers did not provide assignment information; until we are able to establish assignments and location of the alleged abuse, we have placed Carr in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Christian Brothers state that the merits of most of the claims settled in the bankruptcy were not tested.

Fr. Francisco Carrera

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Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Miami FL

Visiting priest from Spain. A former altar boy sued Carrera in 2002 alleging that the priest molested him in 1981 at Our Lady of Divine Providence Church in west Miami-Dade when he was 13. He also said the Diocese transferred Carrera back to Spain when it learned of the abuse. A second suit filed in 5/2011 alleged abuse of a 10-year-old boy in 1976 at the same parish. Appeals court upheld lower court's dismissal due to the statute of limitations 4/17/2013. Carrera had lived in Spain since the early 1980s.

Fr. Joseph E. Carrico

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Ordained: 1967
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Louisville KY

Sued in 2003 by four women who alleged abuse as children by Carrico. Left the priesthood in 1973, having moved through three different parishes in six years. Laicized in 1974. Working at the time of the lawsuit filing as a lay religious educator in the Louisville archdiocese. Placed on leave with pay. Carrico denied the charges in the first two lawsuits but did not comment on others. Included on the archdiocese's list of accused in 2019.

Fr. Paul Carrier

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1977
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Bridgeport CT

Sued 10/17/2014 in federal court in CT by man accusing Carrier of sexually abusing him as a teen 10 years prior at Project Pierre Toussaint School in Haiti. The school was a charity supported by Fairfield University, where Carrier was chaplain. Plaintiff also claimed abuse by Doug Perlitz, a school founder supervised by Carrier, who was convicted in 12/2010 of sexually abusing boys there. In 10/2014 Carrier was residing at Weston Jesuit Center in MA.

Fr. David Carriere

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1963
Status: Settled

Died: 08/4/2000
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Also known as Laurian Carriere). Accused of abuse occurring 1978-1979. Two accusers, per the L.A. archdiocese in 2004. Its errata says only one accuser. At least one civil suit filed. Named in a 8/2006 settlement. Personnel file released in 5/2012. Included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 7/23/2019. It notes the sexual abuse of a minor 1977-1979, reported in 2004 and 2006. Carrier died in 2000. Added to the Stockton diocese's list, where he worked 1982-1985 at St. Mary of the Assumption.

Fr. Arthur Carrillo

Order: CP
Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of San Diego CA

The Passionists announced in a letter on 3/7/19 that the Holy Cross Province had recently received an allegation that Carrillo sexually abused a female minor in the early 1970s. Removed from public ministry pending investigation. Carrillo was assigned to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre 1970-75 and 1987-94.

Br. Francis C. Carroll

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Order: CFC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Carroll is deceased. The Christian Brothers did not provide assignment information; until we are able to establish assignments and location of the alleged abuse, we have placed Carroll in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Christian Brothers state that the merits of most of the claims settled in the bankruptcy were not tested.

Fr. John P. Carroll

Ordained: 1953
Status: Unsubstantiated

Died: 07/8/2021
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Removed from Boston assignment in 1963 after "true allegation of sexual misconduct with an adult woman." Sent as extern priest to the Pittsburgh PA diocese and worked in at least six parishes. Returned to Boston in 1972. Accused in 1997 of raping a boy in the early 1960s at St. Michael's in Elizabeth PA. Carroll denied the allegation, told Cardinal Law. Kept in ministry until December 2003. Pittsburgh Diocese waited 11 years after learning about allegations before notifying parishioners in 2014. In 9/15 Carroll remains on administrative leave while steps being taken toward laicization. Living at a private assisted-living facility. In 9/20 the Boston archdiocesan website shows the allegation was unsubstantiated, and Carroll's status was senior priest, ministry restricted. Carroll died 7/8/21, at age 92.

Fr. Michael A. Carroll

Ordained: 1985
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Placed on leave in Spring, 2002 from his assignment as chaplain at Mercy Medical Center after accusation of abuse. Cleared by Vatican and reinstated in 2004. Identified as Priest P in Suffolk Cty Grand Jury Report. of 2003. Report indicates that he left several parishes suddenly and had complaints against him of inappropriate sexual contact with a teenage boy as well as young men over the age of 18. Included on the diocese's list in 3/21.

Fr. Michael J. Carroll

Ordained: 1967
Status: Sued

Died: 05/27/2011
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

From Ireland, ordained in Los Angeles. Assignments included St. Anselm's, St. Michael High School, St. Brendan, St. John the Baptist de la Salle, St. Luke the Evangelist, St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, then pastor of at St. Lorenzo Luis in Walnut. Also St. Mary Magdalen Blessed Junipero Serra, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Julie Billiart. Sued in 2003. Accused in 1995 of abuse of teen girl 1968-71 while he was at St. Anselm's. Allegations deemed unfounded and Carroll remained in ministry. Died 5/27/11.

Fr. Michael R. Carroll

Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Green Bay WI

Placed on leave in 2002 after accusations he abused a boy more than 20 years prior. Carroll denied the allegation. The Vatican found him guilty and in 9/16 he was sentenced to a life a prayer and penance. On diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have had multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse in about 1978-85.

Fr. Thomas M. Carroll

Ordained: 1971
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown PA

Named in PA A.G.'s 3/1/16 Grand Jury Report among priests of the Altoona-Johnstown diocese "alleged to have engaged in sexually abusive acts with children." In 1/88 Bishop Adamec confronted Carroll about rumored behavior. Carroll admitted to "homosexual" behavior with a 17-year-old boy. Adamec suggested counseling. Carroll died 10/1/88. Two lawsuits filed in 2/03 included allegations against Carroll and 8 other "predator priests." In 2004 a man told the diocese that Carroll fondled and anally raped him after plying him with alcohol in 1971, when the man was an altar boy, age 12-13, at St. John Gaulbert's in Johnstown. The once devout boy and good student spiraled downward and struggled with alcoholism. In 7/15 a fellow priest testified it was "common knowledge" that Carroll molested children and that he was always " in the company of young boys."

Fr. Brian Carsten

Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Died: 03/27/2009
Diocese: Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend IN

"Fr. Skip." First named publicly as accused on diocese's 9/18/18 list. One known credible allegation. "Terminated as Pastor and Resigned as Member of the Roman Catholic Church" 5/9/87. Laicized 6/23/07. In 1991 became pastor of a St. Mary Magdala Spiritual Center in Ft. Wayne, part of a non-Roman Catholic "Orthodox-Catholic Church of America." Died 3/27/09.

Fr. Daniel E. Carter

Ordained: 1979
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of San Francisco CA

A woman filed a police report in 2002 accusing Carter of sexually abusing her when she was an 8-year-old student at Notre Dame des Victoires School in the late 1970s. Carter was then a Marist brother. The archdiocese investigated, found the allegations inconclusive and allowed Carter to remain active. The woman filed a civil suit in 8/2002 and Carter was placed on leave. In 4/2008 the archdiocese allowed him to return to active ministry, saying again that the charges were inconclusive. Carter retired in 7/2021. In lawsuits filed under the CA Child Victims Act between 2020 and 2022, six other people - male and female - claimed abuse as children by Carter.

Fr. Frederick J. Cartier, Jr.

Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Died: 03/12/2020
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Personnel file released in 1/03. Accused in a recent letter of repeatedly molesting a teenage boy at St. Barbara's rectory in Woburn and on overnight camping trips to NH in about 1970. Name on list of MA priests revealed as abusers in the 3/03 report on the Manchester Diocese issued by the NH AG's office. Also named in the NH AG Audit Report 3/7/09. Voluntary laicization announced 2/11/11. Per Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11, case concluded canonically. Died in 2020. Per his obituary, Cartier "changed careers" in 1979, working in the computer industry then as a dog groomer.

Fr. Raul Carvajal Hernandez

Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report received 2009 of incident(s) in 1976. Carvajal Hernandez noted to have left the archdiocese in 1982. Name on Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19 (under the category of those not previously in the public domain.) Diocese received a report in 2005 of abuse by Carvajal 1984-85. Faculties removed.

Fr. Joseph D. Casaclang

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese in 10/19. Allegedly sexually abused a girl, ages 10-13, during 1979-82. The girl's family attended St. Joseph's Parish in King's Park, where Casaclang was assigned. The abuse is said to have occurred during the priest's visits to the family's home. Casaclang left the parish after the diocese learned of the allegations, and was assigned to two more parishes. He is not indexed in the Official Catholic Directory after 2000. His accuser sued, and in 10/19 received a "low six-figures" settlement from the diocese. Included in 3/21 on the diocese's list of accused.

Br. Albert Casale

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Order: CFC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

In civil suit filed 8/26/2010, one of three plaintiffs alleged that he was groomed and sexually abused by Casale in 1955 at Briscoe Memorial School in Kent. Suit also claims same man was later abused by Br. Croke. Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers in 2014 as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Name included on Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. At Briscoe Memorial 1956-1960; 1962-1969.

Fr. John J. Casey

Ordained: 1984
Status: Accused

Died: 08/1/2008
Diocese: Diocese of Metuchen NJ

Placed on leave in 7/2005. Accused of abuse of a minor in approximately 1987. No criminal prosecution because statute of limitations expired. Reportedly in 5/2007, canonical trial of Casey was in its "early procedural stages." Died 8/1/2008. Obituary referred to him as pastor of St. Joseph's Church. Bishop Bootkoski performed burial mass. On diocese's list 2/13/2019.

Fr. John Joseph Casey

Order: CM
Ordained: 1932
Status: Sued

Died: 12/7/2000
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Accused of abuse 1944-1945 in at least one civil suit. The Los Angeles archdiocese counts one accuser in its 2004 report. Died in 2000, age 96. Included on the Vincentians Western Province list of credibly accused. Named in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Martin J. Casey

Order: SJ
Status: Accused

Died: 12/10/2006
Diocese: Archdiocese of Washington DC and MD

Included on the Maryland Province Jesuits list in 12/2018 of those with a "reasonable possibility" of having abused a minor. It notes that the allegation was made after Casey's death in 2006 of abuse in 1959 while pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Washington, DC. Reportedly the Jesuits were first told of the allegation in 2002.


Fr. William Claude Casey

Ordained: 1969
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Knoxville TN

Incardinated into the Knoxville diocese in 9/1988. Retired. Removed in 4/2010 when a criminal complaint was filed in NC by a man who said Casey abused him as a child for 5 years, beginning in 1975 while at St. Dominic's in Kingsport; accuser said abuse also occurred during a trip to NC. Casey acknowledged the abuse. Arrested in 4/2010 on NC charges. Pleaded guilty in 7/2010. Sentenced to three years in prison, suspended to 24 months probation. Charged also in VA and TN. Found guilty in 7/2011 in TN. Sentenced 11/2011 to 35-40 years. Appeal denied in 6/2012. Appealed conviction to TN Supreme Court as of 3/27/2014; denied as of 6/23/2014. Laicization announced 2/7/2013. Appealed in 2015 to have DA General's office recused from case; failed 10/30/2015. Petitioned to have conviction set aside; denied in 5/2017. Included on the Nashville diocese's list 11/2/2018. On Knoxville list 3/6/2020.

Fr. Joseph C. Cashman

Ordained: 1960
Status: Settled

Died: 07/4/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Winona-Rochester MN

Following a recent court order, on 12/16/2013 Bishop Quinn released a list of 13 names of priests who had credible allegations of abuse involving minors against them. Cashman's inclusion on this list is the first public notice that he had been accused of abuse. Further information released by the Diocese 6/23/2014. Accused of making sexual advances toward several minor males prior to 1986, and of actual sexual contact with minor students and some seminarians. Sent to St. Luke's Institute. Cashman's privileges were suspended in 9/1992. Laicization pending as of 6/2014. Living at the time in Dallas, TX. Died in 2018. Accused in a 7/2023 lawsuit against Lourdes High School, Rochester Catholic Schools and the Diocese of Winona of sexually abusing a male Lourdes High School student, ages 14-16, in the early 1970s. Cashman worked at the school 1970-1977. The high school and Rochester Catholic Schools settled; the suit against the diocese was to continue, with a trial date of 7/22/2023.

Fr. Santino Anthony Casimano

Ordained: 1975
Status: Settled

Died: 08/8/2005
Diocese: Diocese of Orange CA

Ordained for the Gallup diocese. Moved to the Diocese of Orange in 1976, on loan from Gallup. Navy Chaplain 1980-2000. Accused in 2004 of abuse of two brothers while in Orange. Principal of St. Bernard High School in Uncasville, CT in 2004 when allegations made. Name sometimes spelled Casamino. Orange diocese paid the brothers $4.2M in a 2005 settlement. Died in 2005. On Norwich diocese's list 2/22/2019. On Gallup diocese's list in 12/2018.

Br. Dominic Casiraghi

Order: SDB
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Made profession as a Salesian brother in 1940. Worked at school in NJ, LA, MA, CA, FL. Died in 1998. Included on the Salesians list in 3/2020 of those with credible accusations against them. Details as to where or when the abuse occurred not given. (We're placing Casiraghi in the NY archdiocese for now, which is where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Fr. John Lloyd Caskey

Ordained: 1982
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Saint Cloud MN

Caskey admitted in late 2007 to writing "inappropriate letters" to an 18-year-old male who had reported them to police in 9/07. Resigned from parish. Not placed on leave by the diocese until 1/08 when arrested and charged with possessing child pornography; police found the child porn on his computer during investigation of the letters. Pled guilty in 8/08. Sentenced in 5/09 to 1 month in prison and 5 years probation.

Fr. Bernard J. Casper

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Ordained: 1955
Status: Sued

Died: 11/4/1991
Diocese: Diocese of Pueblo CO

Ordained for the Diocese of Pueblo, CO. Included in the CO A.G. report 10/22/19, as "Father I." It notes "strong evidence he abused children in the Pueblo diocese 1955-63. Took "health" leave of absence in 1963. Underwent treatment at Paracletes in NM. Began working in NY in 1970s. In 2002 twin brothers accused Casper of molesting them for years, starting when they were altar boys in Albany. They met Casper in early 1970s; in 1973 he became their guardian. When the two came forward in 2002, both Albany and Rochester dioceses contended that Casper never had authority to act as priest in New York state. Faculties suspended. The two brothers sued in 5/03; dropped suit in 2005. One of them was offered financial support from the Pueblo diocese. In 2006 and 2009, Pueblo asked Bernard to seek laicization; he refused, denying allegations. Pueblo initiated laicization in 2015-16.

Fr. Robert Casper

Order: SDS
Ordained: 1944
Status: Accused

Died: 05/10/1988
Diocese: Diocese of Sacramento CA

Given name Berthold Rudolph Caper. Named publicly as accused by the Sacramento diocese on its list 4/30/19. It notes allegation received in 1986 of abuse of a boy in 1962. Assigned to the diocese 1959-86. Faculties withdrawn and left the diocese in 1986. Died 5/10/88.

Fr. Thomas P. Casper

Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Died: 11/4/1991
Diocese: Archdiocese of Louisville KY

Accused in a 6/02 lawsuit of forcing a boy, age 10-11, to perform oral sex in 1964-65 in the cathedral rectory. Also accused in a 4/03 suit of abusing a youth at Christ the King Church around 1955-56. Had been an Army chaplain 1960-62. Was superintendent of Louisville Catholic schools 1967-74. Died 11/4/91. Included on the archdiocese's list of accused in 2019 (name spelled Caspar).

Fr. Charles Cassetta

Order: OMI
Ordained: 1970
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Miami FL

Worked in the Buffalo, NY diocese prior to transfer to Florida. Accused in a 2003 lawsuit of sexually abusing a female student at least ten times in 1971-1972 at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach. Settled in 5/2004 for $220K. Cassetta left the priesthood, married and was last known to be living in Maryland.

Fr. Patrick J. Cassidy

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Ordained: 1947
Status: Accused

Died: 09/28/2003
Diocese: Diocese of Richmond VA

From Ireland. Arrived in the Diocese of Richmond VA in 1957 from the Diocese of Clifton, England. Retired in 1981, per his obituary. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 6/27/19. Died in 2003.

Fr. Terry Cassidy

Ordained: 1984
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Peoria IL

Diocese announced Cassidy's removal from public ministry 8/26/2015 due to accusations of sexual misconduct with a minor nearly 30 years prior. Assigned to 16 parishes 1984-2001, with leave of absences 1989 and 1992. Spiritual advisor for Teens Encounter Christ 2006-2013. Pastor of St. Ann's in Peoria 1999-2015. Shown on the diocese's list of accused in 1/2020. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Walter Edward Cassidy

Ordained: 1942
Status: Settled

Died: 05/12/1994
Diocese: Archdiocese of Santa Fe NM

A man and woman filed separate suits in mid-2013 alleging abuse by Cassidy, who worked in parishes in Albuquerque, Taos and Mora. The suits were reportedly settled at some point before 5/2014. Another man filed suit in 5/2014 alleging abuse by Cassidy at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in northwest Albuquerque in the late 1960s. The plaintiff says he was abused between 50-80 times as a 10-year-old boy. In a suit filed in 11/2014, Cassidy was accused of molesting an 8- to 10-year-old girl in the late 1960s on a church bus. The Archdiocese knew of allegations against Cassidy by 1994 but never made them public. He died in 1994. Included on the Archdiocese's list of accused 9/12/2017.

Seminarian Kenneth Joseph Cassity

Order: MS
Status: Guilty plea

Died: 06/10/2006
Diocese: Archdiocese of Atlanta GA

Seminarian of the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette. In 11/1999 a woman told Cassity's supervising priest at St. Ann's in Marietta GA that Cassity was behaving inappropriately with her son, age 8. Sent to St. Luke's Institute for evaluation. Arrested in 4/2002 in Lake Wales, FL, where he had been working since 11/01/2001 as Director of Youth Ministry at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Charges related to allegations of abuse of three boys in 7/1999-12/2000 while working at St. Ann's in Marietta. Pleaded guilty in 7/2003 to molesting 12-year-old twin boys. The third boy was age 16 when allegedly abused. Sentenced to six years in prison and nine years' probation The family sued; settled in 12/2003 for $10M. Cassity died in 2006. Included on the archdiocese's list 11/6/2018. Also reportedly worked 1994-1999 in Silver Spring MD as a youth minister at St. John the Baptist, and briefly as Coordinator of Youth Ministry at Sacred Heart in Glyndon, MD between his assignments in GA and FL. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report.

Fr. John J. Castaldo

Ordained: 1987
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Bridgeport CT

Arrested in 6/2001, charged with explicit sexual conversations on internet with undercover police he thought was a 14-year-old boy. Wanted to meet for sex. Spiritual adviser at Trinity H.S. Removed. Admitted charges in court 9/2001. Sentenced 11/2001 to a weekend in jail and 5 years probation. Suit filed 10/2001 claiming abuse in 1991. Suit filed 4/2002; settled 2005. Laicized 2007. Suit filed 1/2009; decided for plaintiff by judge when diocese failed to produce docs. A third suit filed 3/2010; diocese said plaintiff was not abused. Per 2019 report commissioned by the diocese, there were 14 victims, ages 6-14, of abuse occurring 1987-2001. Mostly boys, at least one girl.

Fr. Juan Carlos Castano-Mejia

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Order: CO
Ordained: 1991
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Charleston SC

Priest of The Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Ipiales, Colombia. Arrived in the U.S. in 1999; investigated before being granted visiting priest status. Arrested and indicted in 4/02 on charges that he abused a 4-year-old girl in 2000. She told her brother who told another relative. Incident was not reported to the diocese until 2002. In 4/03, he admitted fondling the child and was sentenced to 2 years in jail, 2 years probation, and required to pay restitution. There may have been similar allegations in South America. On Charleston diocese's list 3/29/19. Deported after release from prison. On the Charlotte diocese's list 12/29/19.

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Fr. Ricardo Castellanos

Ordained: 1970
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Miami FL

Placed on leave in 2002 due to allegations in a lawsuit that he sexually abused a boy, ages 14-16, in the early 1970s. The abuse allegedly occurred at St. Kieran Church and LaSalle High School in Miami and during overnight trips to Disney World. Criminal charges were not pursued due to the statute of limitations. At least four civil suits named Castellanos. Two claims settled 9/22/2004. Retired in 2005 when a new suit was filed. Another suit filed in 5/2012 claims Castellanos abused a youth more than 150 times in about 1995 at San Isidro Church in Pompano Beach.

Fr. Robert J. Castelucci

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Pittsburgh PA

Accused 1994 of abuse of boy ages 13 -17 in the 1970s. Psych eval at St. Luke's. Refused to undergo inpatient treatment. Granted Leave of Absence until removed from active ministry in 3/02. Suit filed in 2004. Plaintiff's brother also was allegedly abused by Castelucci at around age 8 in about 1978. Claims included in the Diocese's 9/07 $1.25M settlement with 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. Accused in 1999 of abuse of a 17-year-old boy in Ohio. Placed on leave. A fourth accusation in 2/02, by a man claiming abuse beginning age 17, 1974-77. A fifth accuser in 10/02 alleged he was abused in the 1970s as a 12- or 13-year-old altar boy. In 5/11 a man said the priest sexually abused him at age 15 or 16, in the late 1970s, and that his friend was also a victim. Castelucci was named in the PA Grand Jury report released 8/14/18, and on the diocese's list of credibly accused. On the Youngstown diocese's list 1/29/18. Per Pittsburgh's list in 10/22, Castelucci is deceased.

Fr. Alejandro Jose Castillo

Order: SVD
Ordained: 1981
Status: Guilty plea

Diocese: Diocese of San Bernardino CA

From Mexico City. Ordained in 1981 for the Society of the Divine Word, assigned in Los Angeles, CA. Transferred in 1988 to the Diocese of San Bernardino. Removed from Our Lady of Guadalupe in Ontario CA in 6/2010 after allegations that he abused two brothers within the previous two years. The Review Board found the allegations credible in 9/2010. Subject of a prior complaint involving two adults and one youth; no arrests due to the statute of limitations. Arrested 10/25/2010. Pleaded guilty in 4/2011 to a lewd act with a minor. Sentenced 8/31/2011 to a year in jail and sex offender registration. Released 4/21/2012; re-arrested 5/9/2012 for probation violation; released. Two lawsuits filed 9/22/2011 settled in 2/2014 for $3.8M. Third suit filed in 2012. On the San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/2018. Included on the Divine Word Missionaries' Western Province list in 2021; noted to have left the order in 2010.


Fr. Alexander Q. Castillo

Ordained: 2011
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Oakland CA

From Costa Rica. Arrived in the U.S. in 2008. Assignments included parishes in Oakley and Fremont. Teacher at St. Junipero Serra Catechetical Institute and academic dean of Escuela de Ministerios Pastorales. Director of Dept. of Faith Formation and Evangelization and episcopal master of ceremonies. Castillo was informed on 1/30/19 that he had been placed on leave during an investigation of sexual misconduct toward a minor. Leave publicly announced in a 1/31/19 press release; police were notified of the allegation 5 hours later. Fled the country. Denied the allegation. Wrote a letter to to other Oakland priests saying the situation was a "misunderstanding" and that he was "not strong enough" to prove his innocence. Diocese filed a missing persons report 2/22/19. In 12/22 the Diocese claimed to have had no contact with Castillo and to not know where his whereabouts. Police said there were actually two possible victims, abused between 2011 and 2014.

Fr. Richard Castillo

Ordained: 1983
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee FL

Admitted to abusing four boys. Reported to police in 1996. No prosecution due to the statute of limitations. In order for the boys to received therapy, their parents had to file a release saying they would not file suit. Two brothers said they had previously told the Diocese of their abuse but were ignored. Castillo was permanently barred from ministry, sent for treatment, and barred from contact with children. Included on the Diocese's 2021 list of credibly accused.

Fr. Rolando Castillo

Ordained: 1994
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Miami FL

Accused in a 10/2007 civil suit of sexually abusing a 17-year-old youth in 2001. Placed on leave. Denied all allegations. Cleared by the archdiocese in In 4/2009. Was to be returned to active status and reassigned to a different parish. Civil suit was unclear as to whether the plaintiff was actually a minor at the time of the alleged abuse in 2001. Lawsuit was "mutually resolved."

Fr. Willebaldo Castro

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Ordained: 1953
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Extern priest from the Archdiocese of Tlalnepantla, Mexico. Assigned  in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA in 1956, then returned to Mexico. Returned to Los Angeles in 1969, assigned there to a parish in 1972. Had been the subject of a "morals charge" in Mexico. Accused in 1975 of abusing a 16-year-old boy. Was moved to another parish. Accused in a lawsuit of molesting another minor in 1977.  Per the  archdiocese in 2005, there were four accusers. Arrested for approaching a security guard in a store bathroom, apparently for sex. Reportedly returned to Mexico in 1980. Personnel file released in 1/2013.


Br. John Casula

Order: SDB
Status: Sued

Died: 08/2/1994
Diocese: Diocese of St. Petersburg FL

From Italy, where he made his profession as a Salesian brother in 1941. Arrived in the U.S. in 1947. Worked in WV, NB Canada, FL and NY. Died in 1994. Accused in a 3/2016 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of boy, ages 12-14, at Mary Help of Christians boarding school for disadvantaged children in Tampa FL, 1976-1978. Per the suit, another student accused Cosula in 1977, but the Salesians did not call police. Between 2002-2016, about 10 other former students alleged abuse by priests and brothers at the school, which closed in 2006. Included on the order's list of credibly accused in 3/2020.

Fr. Pasquale R. Catullo

Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

Accused in 1969 of abuse of a female high school student. He self-reported the incident and requested transfer Archdiocese knew of abuse but continued to reassign him for 15 years. In late 2004, Catullo agreed to permanent removal of faculties and supervised life of prayer & penance. Archdiocese found allegations credible. Name is included on secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. James Molloy (released 2/27/12) re priests in secret archives who were guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor.

Fr. Mauro J. Cautela

Ordained: 1974
Status: Settled

Died: 12/12/2005
Diocese: Diocese of Pittsburgh PA

Placed on leave in 8/2005 after a young man told the diocese that Cautela sexually abused him when he was ages 12-19 from 1998 to 2005, under the guise of helping him to lift weights and massaging him. The man said this also happened to other boys. Cautela reportedly gave the boy alcohol, money and gifts and showed him gay porn. Allegedly used church funds for his "relationships" with the boys and porn. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused. At least three known alleged victims. Abuse said to have occurred on church property and on overnight trips. At least one reported incident of oral copulation. FBI agreed to file charges in 12/9/2005 related to incidents outside of PA; Cautela died of a heart attack 12/12/2005, so the investigation was closed. Civil suit filed 6/1/2006 by one person, settled in 11/2006 for $250K.

Fr. Camillus Charles Cavagnaro

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1946
Status: Accused

Died: 03/14/2011
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Named publicly as accused by the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province on its list 5/31/2019. Allegation received in 2004 of the sexual abuse of a minor 1962-1965. Worked in Spokane WA 1961-1964. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/2019 (misspelled Cavagaro), where he worked 1971-1973 and 1989-1990. Added to the Gallup diocese's list in 8/2019; assigned there 9/1/1978-5/1984. On the Phoenix diocese's list, where he worked in 1985. Also included on the Diocese of Tucson's list of credibly accused; there 2002-2005 and 2006-2007. Assigned to Casa Franciscana, Guaymas, Sonora in the Diocese of Ciudad Obregon Mexico 1990-2002. Cavagnaro died 3/14/2011.

Fr. Guido Caverzan

Order: CS
Ordained: 1950
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Accused in a 7/18/77 letter to Order of sexually abusing three boys. A 10/11/94 memo refers to two other allegations. In 1/03 a man brought suit claiming abuse in the mid-1970s. Those documents were publicly filed later in 2003, and on 2/26/04 Caverzan was accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, age 10-12, in the NY archdiocese, beginning in 1966. Removed from parish in Venice FL. Died 9/28/94 in Caracas at Order's headquarters. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was Order priest.

Fr. Peter R. Cebulka

Order: CO
Ordained: 1993
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Trenton NJ

Named publicly in 11/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. In 11/2021 the website of St. Ann's Parish in Raritan, NJ (Diocese of Metuchen) shows Cebulka as Head of School and teacher. His name is no longer on the school's site in 12/2022.


Fr. Robert J. Cedolia

Ordained: 1978
Status: Acquitted

Diocese: Diocese of Pittsburgh PA

Placed on leave in 8/19 after an allegation was made to the IRCP that he sexually abused an 8-year-old boy in 1998 while pastor of Our Lady of Joy in Plum. His alleged victim said he was training for first communion when the priest abused him twice. Cedolia denied the allegations. He was criminally charged in 6/2021. IN 10/2022 the diocese's list shows his status as "faculties restricted/canonical case pending." Found not guilty at trial in 11/2022. The diocese announced on 12/20/2022 that Cedolia would be assigned to Replacement Ministry and reside at St. John Vianney Manor. 


Fr. Stanislaus Ceglar

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Order: SDB
Ordained: 1943
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

First named publicly as accused on the New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/2018. Allegation received in 2010 of abuse in the 1960s. Reportedly worked at Hope Haven in Marrero. Also worked in MA and ON Canada. Died in 1994. Included in 3/2020 on the Salesians list of credibly accused.

Fr. Hermy Dave O. Ceniza

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Ordained: 1977
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Fresno CA

Ordained for the Archdiocese of Davao, Philippines. A civil lawsuit filed in 4/10 alleged Ceniza abused and stalked a youth while at St. Francis Church in Bakersfield around 1991. In 1993 his accuser called Bishop Steinbock, who met with him and promised Ceniza would no longer be a priest. The accuser later learned that Ceniza was living in the Philippines and still an active priest. The suit alleges fraud on the part of the diocese. Ceniza's name was included in 2021 on the Diocese of Fresno's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Joseph D. Cernich

Ordained: 1983
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Springfield IL

Assigned to parishes, active in Teens Encounter Christ, taught summer school at Griffin High, and was a Christian Family Camps staff member. Faculties removed in 4/1995. Worked in Catholic Charities administration offices until 2002. Laicized in 6/2003. Went on to work for the city of Springfield. First named publicly as accused on the diocese's list released 11/29/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes 4 "reported survivors."

Fr. Robert H. Chabak

Ordained: 1972
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark NJ

Removed from St. Valentine in Bloomfield in 11/2004 due to an allegation that he abused a boy for three years, starting when the boy was age 15 and Chabak was assigned to St. Mary of the Assumption in Elizabeth. Named Monsignor in 1998. Retired per 2009-2012 Catholic Directories. Had been living in a rectory after Hurricane Sandy with permission from the Archdiocese until public pressure forced his removal in 2/2013. On Archdiocese's list 2/13/2019. Multiple allegations noted. Permanently removed from ministry. Accused in a 12/2019 suit of abusing a boy, age 13 or 14, at Christ the King in Hillside 1983-1984.

Fr. John C. Chaisson

Ordained: 1966
Status: Unsubstantiated

Died: 12/27/2019
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

 Allegations made in 1974; kept in active ministry. Exonerated after church investigation. After review of case files in 2003, Archbishop O'Malley decided the case warranted further review and placed Chaisson on leave, pending a new investigation. Per the 10/15 Boston archdiocese list, the Review Board found the accusations unsubstantiated or Chaisson was acquitted by canonical process. Retired, privileges still restricted. His status is the same on the list in 8/22, although he died 12/27/19. 


Fr. Gerald F. Chalifour

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Ordained: 1952
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

Diocese knew of at least one instance of sexual misconduct with a minor in 1969. Police were involved in 1982 investigation after report he attempted to molest a boy in the 1960s. Retired in 1992 (after therapy) but continued to work part-time until 2002. Sued 5/02. Diocese paid three men a total of $85,000 in 2003. At least one claim in 11/05 settlement involving 28 priests. Per the diocese's list 7/31/19, Chalifour was assigned to a life of prayer and penance.

Fr. Gerard W. Chambers

Ordained: 1934
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

Three brothers sued in 2004 alleging abuse by Chambers in 1954. Another 2004 suit alleged abuse of one youth. At least two other alleged victims known. Died 1974. During forty years as priest, was on "health leave" seven times.

Fr. Leonard R. Chambers

Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau MO

Bernard Law, then Bishop of the Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese, responded to a 1981 allegation against Chambers by sending him for extended treatment and then reassigning him to two other parishes. Chambers was placed on restrictions in the mid-1990s by Bishop Leibrecht. Permanently removed from ministry in 1998 after violating the order forbidding him to be alone with any child. He had worked in a total of 22 parishes. Not indexed in the Official Catholic Directory after 2002, and is last known to have been living in Joplin. Per the diocese's list in 11/18, Chambers was laicized in 2006. Its updated list in 4/21 shows his laicization to have been on 12/9/05.


Fr. Dennis Champagne

Ordained: 1971
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

Removed from ministry in 6/2002 after a man told the archdiocese that Champagne abused him as a boy in 1979. The alleged victim told another priest, who in 1986 informed Archbishop Hunthausen that Champagne had "momentarily" molested a boy once in 1979. No action. The Vatican permanently removed Champagne from public ministry in 9/2006, giving him "a life of prayer and penance." On archdiocese's list of credibly accused in 1/15/2016. Worked in Kenmore, Seahurst, Seattle, Tacoma, Snohomish and Lakewood. In 1/2020 the archdiocese settled for $1.7M with someone claiming abuse in the 1980s. Another settlement 7/16/2020.

Fr. David Paul Chandler

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Order: CSP
Ordained: 1975
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Named as accused by the Los Angeles archdiocese in its "Final Addendum to the Report to the People of God" in 10/2008. Included on the Paulists' list 3/8/2019. It notes allegations received in 1986 and 2004 of abuse in 1982 at St. Paul the Apostle in Los Angeles. Chandler went on leave of absence 1981-1982, then left the Paulists. Included on the Diocese of Tucson's list of credibly accused.

Br. John B. Chaney

Order: CFC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark NJ

Listed on 6/11/14 by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers (CFC) as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. The order states that the merits of most of the claims settled in the bankruptcy were not tested. Chaney was added to a list of accused on the website of Boston attorney Garabedian on 10/31/14 after a settlement had been reached in the year previous. Assignments included Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell NJ, where the abuse alleged in the Garabedian case is said to have been committed. The 2014 Official Catholic Directory shows Chaney living at a Christian Brothers residence in West Park, in the NY archdiocese. Convicted abuser Bro Ronald Justin Lasik CFC and accused Bro John Laurence Heathwood CFC are also listed as residing there. Lawsuits in 3/21 by three former students allege abuse in the 1960s and '70s. Living in 3/21 in a CFC residence in New Rochelle.

Br. Francis P. Chapman

Order: SJ
Status: Sued

Died: 11/30/1990
Diocese: Diocese of Sioux Falls SD

Per 2003 article Chapman was accused of fondling at least one student at St. Francis Indian School on Rosebud Reservation. Principal of school remembered seeing him with a boy on his lap, and said "I didn't like the possibilities. We asked him to leave." Chapman died 11/30/90 and was buried at St. Francis. A 2011 article links him to abuse of multiple girls. By mid-2010, 6 plaintiffs were participating in litigation re Chapman. Cases dismissed by court 1/14. On Rapid City diocese's list in 3/19. On Jesuits Midwest Province list 12/17/18.

Fr. Raymond Chappa

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1975
Status: Settled

Died: 01/25/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Covington KY

Included on the Diocese of Covington's 7/31/2020 list of those with substantiated allegation(s). Assigned 1984-1986 to Our Lady of Good Counsel in Hazard, KY. Married in 1995. Laicized 1/29/1996. Included on the Lexington diocese's list in 8/2020. One known victim, abused 1984-1986, in Hazard. Settlement with the Order in 12/2008. Added to the New Orleans archdiocese's list in 12/2020. Included on the Cincinnati archdiocese's list 2/14/2022. Included in 6/2022 on the St. John the Baptist Franciscans list. Chappa died in 1/2021.

Fr. Jordan H. Charbonneau

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1950
Status: Accused

Died: 09/20/1984
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Charbonneau's name is included in 10/2021 on the Franciscans' Holy Name Province's list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. No details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. He died in 1984. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)


Fr. Edmund P. Charest

Ordained: 1960
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Accused in a lawsuit filed 1/03 of repeatedly molesting a 15-year-old boy in about 1971. Allowed to continue working by Bishop Lennon but placed on indefinite leave by Archbishop O'Malley, as announced 8/23/03. Reportedly sued by two additional men alleging Charest molested and raped them as boys. Charest was living in Boston's Back Bay area near an elementary school as of 5/08. Included on the archdiocese's list 8/25/11. "Dismissed" in 2015. 


Fr. Michael Joseph Charland

Order: OMI
Ordained: 1971
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN

Report to the Archdiocese in 2002 that Charland sexually assaulted a boy, age 17, during confession while on Teens Encounter Christ retreat at a St. Paul parish in 1981. Charland was then campus ministry director at St. Thomas College in St. Paul MN. Left the order in 1984, married. Laicized 11/10/1989. Order released name as credibly accused 7/7/2015, and part of a 2/2015 settlement. In 7/2015 he was working as a therapist at a Woodbury MN counseling center. No longer listed on center's site 9/2015; professional license revoked. On Duluth diocese's list 12/3/2015; Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese's updated list 4/1/2019. It notes abuse in the 1970s, reported in 2018. Charland's file shows that he was removed from his position of Assistant Principal and counselor at St. Henry's Prep Seminary in Belleville IL in 1/1977 because the rector learned he had fondled a boy during counseling while the boy was sitting naked on his lap, and had touched him sexually during other counseling sessions. Charland admitted the abuse. He was quickly and quietly transferred to St. Thomas College. Involved in Teens Encounter Christ in the St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese, among other dioceses, with the role of spiritual director. Continued to abuse boys during counseling sessions. Other documents created during the laicization process refer to additional victims and state that Charland's misconduct began before ordination. (The Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese's list erroneously states that Charland died in 2004; it was accused priest Peter Charland who died in 2004.) On the Belleville diocese's list 9/20/2022. Included on the Diocese of Superior's list in 11/2022; multiple allegations noted, occurring outside of the diocese in the 1970-1980s. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. 


Fr. Peter Charland

Ordained: 1972
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

In 2/18 it was announced that eight people had filed claims with the diocese's IRCP, alleging sex abuse as children by Charland in the early 1970s. The eight were members of St. Phillip and James parish's "PJ Folk Singers". One man said the abuse started when he was age 11, and that it occurred in the rectory, Charland's car, and on a choir trip to Romania. Some families reportedly complained to the diocese about Charland's behavior in the mid-1970s. Appears to have left ministry by 1976. Went on to marry a woman with three sons and to work as a psychotherapist with children. Died in 2004. Accused in a suit filed in 8/19 of abuse 1972-76 of a boy, ages 13-18, who attended St. Phlliip and James. On diocese's list of accused in 3/21.

Fr. Charles J. Charron

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Order: sP
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Santa Fe NM

From Canada. First identified publicly as accused on Santa Fe archdiocese's list 9/12/2017. Worked at St. Peter's church in Gentilly MN in the Crookston diocese in 1960; Madre de Dios Novitiate in Santa Fe 1960-1961; the order's house in Santa Cruz, Bolivia 1961-1963; Jemez Springs NM 1963-1965; the order's minor seminary and novitiate in the Burlington VT diocese 1965-1971; the order's Canton retreat house in the Youngstown OH diocese 1971-1973. Retired in 1973. Last listed in the 1978 Directory.

Fr. Louis Charvet

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Order: OSB
Ordained: 1945
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Portland OR

Monk of Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon. Worked at some point in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Accused by at least 15 people, women and men, of sexually abusing them as children in the late 1950s to the early 1970s. Accused in a 2002 lawsuit of abuse of a 7-year-old girl nearly 30 years prior. Sued also by a man claiming Charvet masturbated in front of him and used sexually explicit language when the man was age 14 in 1958. By 2006 the archdiocese had settled 13 cases. Charvet was recalled to the Abbey when the first allegation surfaced in 2002. Died in 10/2007. One case was to go to trial 2010.

Fr. Geoffrey Chase

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Order: OSB
Ordained: 1959
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Providence RI

Started work at Portsmouth Abbey School in 1960. In 11/16 the school reached out to alumni regarding past sex abuse, hiring a law firm to investigate. Learned that Chase was housemaster of dorm in mid-1960s. Taught math and later computer science until 2002 when he was "sent away" to treatment and then long-term care, due to past sexual abuse of a student. He admitted to abuse of 3 others at the time in early 1970s-early 1980s. In his late 80's and ill in 8/17.

Fr. Terrence R. Chase

Ordained: 1984
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Gary IN

Placed on leave 4/15/10 after recent allegations that he had engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor in around 1991 while he was an associate priest at St. Patrick church in Chesterton. Chase denied the accusations in a written letter to parishioners. Diocesan response team said allegation appeared to have merit. Laicized 1/4/16. Name included on Gary list released 8/27/18.

Fr. Gerard J. Chasse

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Ordained: 1971
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused in a 1994 civil suit of repeatedly sexually abused a youth from 1/69 through 12/76 in Brentwood, NY. Dismissed on statute of limitations. Chasse moved to Montana in 1977, where he was in ministry for three years. Left the priesthood in 1980. Identified as Priest I in the 2003 Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Report. Claim settled in 4/20 in the low six figures. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 3/21.

Fr. Victor Lucien Chateauvert

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Order: MSF
Ordained: 1973
Status: Convicted

Died: 03/3/1999
Diocese: Diocese of Duluth MN

Accused of molesting two boys over a three-year period at a Bull Dog Lake parish. Boys were 14 and 19 when Chateauvert was arrested in 12/1992. Immediately removed from ministry and returned to Order. Sentenced to six months in jail in 2/1993. Also worked in Ottawa, Ontario Canada at Our Lady of the Visitation from 1974 to 1978 and again in 1982. Died in 3/1999. Name included on diocese's 12/31/2013 list of 17 clergy who had been credibly accused of sexual abuse of young persons while serving in the diocese. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Charles J. Chatt

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Pittsburgh PA

May have sexually abused "dozens" of boys, per one alleged victim. Placed on leave in 7/1992 after allegations he sexually abused a 7th or 8th grade boy in 1970 or 1971. Chatt admitted to sexual contact with the boy and said it ended when the boy was age 20; admitted to "sexual relationships" with "five other youngsters" in the 1970s. Abuse said to have included oral and anal sex. Numerous people reported to the diocese abuse by Chatt as boys. First victim said Chatt gave him gifts, showed man/boy porn. Said to have taken nude photos of boys, also of a 6-year-old girl, with whom he allegedly took showers. Treated at St. Michael's in St. Louis MO. Hired to work there and at Vianney Renewal Center after treatment until about 1999. Later became a social worker. Formally withdrew from ministry in 1/2003. One, possibly two civil suits filed in 2004. Claims included in the diocese's 9/2007 $1.25M settlement involving 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report and included on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Jose Chavarin

Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of San Diego CA

From Mexico. Accused in 6/2008 of abusing three boys in San Diego in the 1980s. Placed on leave by the San Francisco archdiocese, where he worked for 11 years in the Metropolitan Tribunal. Chavarin denied the allegations when confronted, then fled to Mexico. Name added to San Diego diocese's list in 9/2018.

Fr. Albert Chavez

Ordained: 1947
Status: Sued

Died: 11/20/1997
Diocese: Archdiocese of Santa Fe NM

Monsignor. Accused in a 10/2018 lawsuit of the sexual abuse, including rape, of an altar boy 1972-1977 in Peralta, when Chavez was pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Chavez allegedly would ply the boy with alcohol. Transferred to the Diocese of Las Cruces where he worked in parishes 1977-1985. He died in 1997. On Diocese of Las Cruces list 11/8/2018. It noted a report received in 2002 of an incident in 1984. On Santa Fe's list 3/8/2019.

Fr. Ricardo Chavez

Ordained: 1963
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Oakland CA

Accused in a lawsuit settled in late 2020 for $3.5M of sexually abusing an altar boy at St. Peter Martyr in Pittsburg CA, beginning when the boy was age 10 in 2003 and continuing for over ten years. The plaintiff's attorney said that Chavez had been accused of molesting minors in the 1990s while pastor of St. Leander in San Leandro, and that the diocese did not investigate. Further, she said Chavez was allowed to continue in active ministry for months after it received the new allegations in 10/19. Chavez's accuser, a former seminarian, alleged in 2019 rape several years prior by Rev. Michael Van Dinh, and abuse as a seminarian in OR by Rev. Luis Lopez.

Fr. Seby Shan Chemmampallil

Order: CMI
Ordained: 2014
Status: Charged

Diocese: Diocese of Shreveport LA

From the Carmeites of Mary Immaculate St. Joseph's Province in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Working in the Diocese of Shreveport LA when removed from ministry in 5/21 for violating the diocese's Policy Concerning Sexual Abuse of Minors. Chemmampallil was criminally charged on 4 counts of the possession and distribution of images and videos of the sexual abuse of children, and 2 counts of the sexual abuse of animals. He was an associate priest at Christ the King Church.

Fr. Michael A. Cherup, Jr.

Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee FL

The Diocese learned on 7/19/2013 of an allegation that Cherup sexually abused a 15-year-old boy in 8/1993, while assigned to Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Pensacola. His conduct was described as  lewd and lascivious in nature, like "groping." The Diocesan Review Board found the allegation credible. Removed without privileges from St. Mary's in Fort Walton Beach 8/29/2013. Cherup denied all allegations. Included on the Diocese's list of credibly accused. Noted to have been permanently removed from ministry in 2013.

Fr. John R. Chess

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Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Died: 10/20/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Pittsburgh PA

Named publicly as accused by the diocese sometime after the release of the 2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Noted to have been removed from ministry in 1991. Died in 2011. (His obituary does not refer to him as "Rev." or "Fr."; it does note that he had served as a priest. It also mentions his son, who had a different last name.) Abuse reported to the DA's office in 2014.


Fr. Ronald Chiasson

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Order: OMI
Ordained: 1976
Status: Accused

Died: 04/22/1999
Diocese: Diocese of Harrisburg PA

In later 2018 a man told the PA A.G. that Chaisson sexually abused him beginning when he was a 12-year-old altar boy at St. Margaret Mary in Harrisburg in the 1970s. He said the priest groomed him with gifts and special attention and that the abuse occurred over a three-year period, in the rectory and on a road trip to Novia Scotia. He said Chiasson rubbed his body with oil, plied him with alcohol, possibly drugged him, and took photos of him nude. Chaisson died in 4/22/99. Per his obituary, Chaisson was "heavily involved in youth ministry" at St. William's in Tewksbury, MA 1980-85, was a Navy chaplain 1987-90 and, for eight years until his death, was chaplain at Donovan State Prison in San Diego, CA. He was also assigned to Most Precious Blood parish in Chula Vista. Included on the Harrisburg diocese's list in 4/20.

Fr. James Chiosso

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Order: SDB
Ordained: 1949
Status: Accused

Died: 01/31/2011
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

From Italy. Arrived in the U.S. in 1953. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Salesian order on its list 3/31/2020. Worked in NJ, CA, LA, NH, Italy. Died in 1/31/2011. No details as to when or where the abuse occurred. (We're placing Chiosso for now in the NY archdiocese, where the Salesians' Eastern Province is based.)

Fr. Thomas C. Chleboski, Jr.

Ordained: 1987
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Washington DC and MD

Also known as C. Thomas Chleboski. Began to abuse boys prior to ordination. Removed from ministry 1990 after an allegation. Criminal charges in DC, VA and MD for the sexual abuse of two 13-year-old boys. Convicted in all three states. Sentenced to prison for 22 years and 15 years probation in 1991 in VA; also sentenced in MD. DC sentence unknown. Abused a child again after he was reported. The mother of a youth filed a civil suit. Voluntarily laicized in 1996. Out on probation and registered as sex offender as of 10/3/2010. Included on the harchdiocese's list 10/15/2018. Per his Linkedin account accessed in 12/2022, Chleboski went on to found a paralegal service.

Fr. Robert Chlopecki

Ordained: 1974
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Belleville IL

Suspended from active ministry in 3/1993 due to allegations that he sexually abused multiple boys in the early 1980s. Accused of being part of a sex ring involving Fr. James Calhoun and other priests. In original petition, name was spelled "Kolpecki." On 1/24/2009 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave." Included on the diocese's list 12/19/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report

Fr. Dennis C. Chludzinski

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Ordained: 1976
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Erie PA

Name included on the Erie diocese's list 4/6/2018. Included in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Diocese knew of concerns as early as 1984. On leave 1/1978-6/1979. Unassigned 1979-1980. Assigned 1980-1984 to three high schools. Admitted in 1991 to sexual contact in 1984, along with a friend, with an 18-year-old male student at Mercyhurst High, where he was chaplain. Also admitted to sex with a 14-year-old boy over nine months in 1984. Admitted in 2004 to abuse 1983-1985 of an Our Lady of Mercy altar boy, and abuse of another altar boy at the same parish. Laicized.

Fr. Stanislaus T. Chmura

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Ordained: 1970
Status: Settled

Died: 01/13/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Bridgeport CT

Chmura's name was included on the diocese's list 3/22/2019 of clergy on whose behalf settlements were paid related to allegations of sexual abuse of minors. The allegations against Chmura were deemed not credible. Per a 10/1/2019 report commissioned by the diocese, there was one victim, age 13, abused 1995[sic]-76. Ordained for the Diocese of Richmond, VA. Worked in CT as a visiting priest beginning in 1975. Per his obituary, worked in Korona, FL for 15 years until his death 1/13/2011.

Br. Thomas M. Chmura

Order: OSB
Ordained: 1982
Status: Indicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Assigned to St. Benedict's Abbey in Benet Lake, WI on IL border. Arrested in 4/2013, charged with trying to abduct a 14-year-old girl in Antioch IL, and with disorderly conduct. Police saw him stop near three other girls. He fled and they arrested him the next day. Admitted approaching several girls over previous six weeks. Arrested again 5/3/2013 after children found at Abbey. Pleaded guilty 12/5/2013 to one count of child abduction. Sentenced to six months of periodic imprisonment, plus 24 months of felony probation. Had been sent previously to St. Luke institute for treatment related to viewing internet pornography. Living in 10/2022 in MO at a facility for troubled clergy. Included 1/24/2023 on the St. Benedict's Abbey list of credibly accused. 


Br. Damien Chong

Order: OCarm
Status: Settled

Died: 10/21/2014
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Name quietly added, along with 23 others, to the Los Angeles archdiocese's Final Addendum posted on its website 1/31/2013. Accused in lawsuit settled in 3/2015 of abusing a boy at Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino CA, 1984-1986. Plaintiff said Chong would sexually abuse him after football practice in Chong's living quarters, sometimes plying him with alcohol. Also worked in the dioceses and archdioceses of Cleveland, Washington DC, Chicago. He was assigned 1997-2014 to a Carmelite Chapel at a Boston area mall. Died 10/21/2014. Included on the Carmelites' list 11/22/202. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Joseph L. Chotin

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Died: 05/13/2008
Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

Accused, along with three other priests, in a 12/87 lawsuit of making sexual advances on a teenage boy. Chotin allegedly showed the boy pornographic movies. The suit settled and was dismissed in 1991. Chotin countersued in 1987 for the "unwarranted slanderous attack." Elevated at some point to Monsignor. Died 5/13/08.

Fr. William Anthony Christensen

Order: SM
Ordained: 1973
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis MO

Sued 2002 by a man alleging sexual abuse by Christensen and Bro. John J. Woulfe at Chaminade Prep in St. Louis, when the boy was ages 15-17 in 1973-75. Abuse allegedly included oral sex, anal sodomy, and viewing porn. Christensen not served with suit until 10/07. Plaintiff died in 2008; his family settled in 2011. Lived and worked in Bangladesh for 20 years, where he allegedly abused 30 Muslim children. Laicized in 2010; he appealed laicization. Reportedly still in Bangladesh in 6/18, running an NGO he founded in 2012. He had filed defamation lawsuits against one of his accusers and against a former nun who had reported him to his provincial.

Fr. Norman H. Christian

Ordained: 1961
Status: Arrested

Died: 10/29/2004
Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis MO

Sent to Paraclete Center for treatment in 1986. Arrested in St. Louis in 2003 on sexual abuse charges. Named in several civil suits filed in 2004 and 2005. The archdiocese admitted that it removed Christian from ministry in 1995 after at least eight boys had come forward with allegations of abuse. He lived in a "monitored environment" until his death 10/29/2004 and was buried as a priest in good standing. One suit settled in Fall 2004. Included on the archdiocese's list of those with substantiated allegations 7/26/2019.

Fr. Kevin L. Christofferson

Ordained: 1997
Status: Unsubstantiated

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

Ordained for the Diocese of Great Falls. Working in the Diocese of Helena by 2000, in Butte parishes. In 10/2022 the Helena diocese announced that it had received an allegation that Christofferson sexually abused a minor in 2001. Placed on leave. On 5/8/2023 Bishop Vetter announced that the allegation could not be substantiated and Christofferson was to be reinstated.


Fr. Velanmarukudiyil Christudasl

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Order: OSB
Status: Acquitted

Diocese: Diocese of Trenton NJ

Also known as Rev. V.J. Christudas. From India. Visiting priest at Church of the Visitation in Brick from 2001. Arrested 7/14/2012 and charged with criminal sexual contact of both an adult woman, her 5-year-old daughter, and her 13-year-old son. The woman complained to police on 7/13/2012 after the priest paid a visit to her home. Detectives found probable cause to file charges. Privileges removed by diocese. The woman filed civil suit 7/3/2014 on behalf of herself and her two children. Acquitted at criminal trial in 10/2014 of child molestation, found guilty of groping the woman. Sentenced to two years probation.

Br. Gerald T. Chumik

Order: OFM
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Accused of forcing a boy at ages 12 and 15 to perform oral sex during the 1970s in Canada. Criminal charges were filed in 1990. Lived in a Franciscan retirement home in Santa Barbara CA for many years. Retired. Reportedly in 2005, was living at Wounded Brothers (RECON), a Franklin County, MO home for troubled priests. Included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans' list 5/31/2019. It notes the sexual abuse of a minor in 1973 reported in 1990, and that Chumik was living in an 'elder care facility' in MO since 2004. Included in 8/2021 on the Fresno diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Meinrad Richard Chung

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Order: OSB
Ordained: 1982
Status: Sued

Died: 03/20/1992
Diocese: Diocese of Pueblo CO

From Hawaii. Had aught religion at St. Mary's High School in Colorado Springs for four years when accused of "inappropriate touching" of a male student in 1992. Chung died by suicide 3/20/92, a day after he was informed that the diocese was investigating the allegation. Named in a 2004 civil suit by a man who alleged Chung abused him when he was a 14-year- old student in 1982 at Holy Cross Abbey, a boarding school in Canon City, CO.

Fr. Paul Peter Ciangetti

Ordained: 1942
Status: Settled

Died: 06/19/1995
Diocese: Diocese of Covington KY

Died 6/19/95. Named in a 2002 employment suit by a father and son. The son alleged that, as an altar boy, he was physically and sexually abused in 1971-72 by Ciangetti and that, as an adult, he was abused by Rev. J. Kendrick Williams, who later became bishop. Suit settled in 2003. Diocese paid $50K for the abuse claim. Accused of abuse in two additional suits filed in 2003. One accuser said the abuse occurred when he was an altar boy, ages 7-13, at Mary Queen of Heaven in Erlanger. Another claimed abuse at the same parish, 1967-69, starting at age 12. Included on the diocese's list 7/31/20 of those with substantiated allegation(s).

Fr. Charles Cichanowicz

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1980
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Gallup NM

A man filed suit in 11/2007 in Navaho Nation District Court alleging Cichanowicz had given him alcohol and sexually abused him twice 1984-1985, when he was teen and Cichanowicz was assigned to Shiprock, NM. Shown in the Lafayette, IN diocese per 1989 OCD. Left Order in 1991; laicized in 1994. Worked as a counselor at Alpine Counseling in Lafayette, IN. Two more suits filed in 2009. Judge dismissed the 2007 suit; Navajo Superior Court reinstated it in 9/2011. All Plaintiffs settled in 7/2012. Agreed never to work with or around minors. Included on the Gallup diocese's list in 2015. On Lafayette IN list 9/28/2018 which notes, "Chuck Cichanowicz credible and substantiated in Gallup NM." Included in 6/2022 on the St. John the Baptist Province Franciscans list.

Fr. Benjamin Cieply

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Order: LC
Ordained: 2008
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Miami FL

Named publicly as accused by the Legionaries on 9/6/2018. Ordained in Dallas TX in 2008, transferred to the Archdiocese of Miami in 2015. Report to Child Protective Services in late 2016 of child sexual abuse. CPS could not substantiate the allegations. The Archdiocese removed Cieply from ministry after their internal review. Returned to the Legionaries. Cieply would not participate in the Order's investigation, claiming innocence. In 6/2018 the Order determined a "high probability" that abuse occurred and Cieply was not to return to ministry. He was dismissed from the Legionaries. Case sent to the Vatican, which in 2023 determined that it could not "reach moral certainty that abuse occurred." In 4/2023 Cieply remains a priest, but without faculties.

Fr. Joseph (Mark) Ciganovich

Order: OCarm
Ordained: 1966
Status: Guilty plea

Died: 01/13/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Evansville IN

Arrested in a nationwide child pornography sting in 5/1996. Removed from public ministry and placed under supervision by his Order. Had been a moral theology professor at St. Meinrad School of Theology for 17 years before resigning in 8/1996. Pleaded guilty in 12/1996 to a federal charge of receiving child pornography in the mail. Sentenced to one year and one day in a federal penitentiary, a $3000 fine, and two years' supervised release. Name appears on the Carmelites' 11/22/20 list of accused. Separated from the Order in 1996. From 1997-2011 he had no ministry, chose exclaustration and was a Federal Facility Prisoner in KY. He died 1/13/2011. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which shows at least one "reported survivor," of abuse.

Fr. Charles Michael Cikovic

Ordained: 1986
Status: Guilty plea

Died: 05/2/2022
Diocese: Diocese of Venice FL

Placed on leave in 1993 after allegations of a sexual "relationship" with a 13-year-old girl 6/1992-2/8/1993. Pleaded guilty in 1993 on four counts of sexual battery and/or lewd acts; sentenced to 6 months in jail and 20 years probation with mandatory treatment and forced retirement. Released from jail in 12/1995. A civil suit was filed and settled out of court in 1997, reported in 2002 to have been $550K. Previous allegations in the 1980s.On Sex Offender Registry. Settled in MO, married in 2001. Per his obituary, Cikovic "accepted [his wife's] three daughters as his own." Died 5/2/2022.

Fr. Mario Cimmarrusti

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1956
Status: Settled

Died: 11/23/2013
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Minor seminary faculty member in OR and CA 1958-1970. Parish priest. Assigned 1970-1981 to a medical dispensary in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico in the Diocese of Ciudad Obregon. Treated at Servants of the Paraclete center 1981-1982. Admitted to mental health professionals to sexually abusing hundreds of boys. Accused in 1993 of abuse of boys at St. Anthony Minor seminary in Santa Barbara. Per the L.A. archdiocese, there were 12 accusers claiming abuse 1962-1969. One former St. Anthony's student said he reported attempted rape by Cimmarrusti to the seminary rector in 1965 and was expelled. Cimmarrusti is said to have required students to submit to his "examining" their genitalia for proper development, and hernia checks. He used embarrassment, humiliation and threats. His accusers describe violent spankings during which Cimmarrusti was clearly sexually aroused, after which he would pray for his victims while pressing their faces into his groin. They said he would then threaten them with eternal damnation. Named in a 2003 civil suit. Ccivil settlements in 3/2006.  Last known address was San Damiano Retreat House in Danville CA. Personnel file released in 5/2012. Died 11/23/2013. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019. It notes allegations of the sexual abuse of minors 1962-1969 reported in 1993 and 2004. On the Diocese of Stockton's 12/2020 list, where he worked 1982-1985.

Fr. Dino Cinel

Ordained: 1966
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

Historian and teacher at Tulane, living at St. Rita's in 1988 when fellow priest found him with child porn and tapes he made of himself having sex with teen boys in the rectory. Not known publicly for over two years. Cinel admitted to several years of sexual activity with minor boys, particularly in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Criminal charges filed in 1991 for possession of child porn; acquitted in criminal trial 8/95 on a technicality. Had married a woman and had two children, taught at City U. of NY on Staten Island until suspended. Separated from wife. Ended up in Colombia. Laicized in 2010, divorced in 2015. One civil suit settled. In 2011 he surfaced in Italy, claiming sexual abuse as a child and petitioning the Vatican for justice. Murdered 2/1/18 in Medellin, Colombia by an 18-year-old male who said he was Cinel's lover. On archdiocese's list 11/2/18.

Fr. Joseph Cinesi

Ordained: 1980
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Miami FL

Per news in 9/1999, a man told police in 7/1998 that Cinesi had had sexual contact with him about 100 times when he was between 12- and 15-years-old in the late 1970s- early 1980s. The Diocese settled at least five claims and/or lawsuits against Cinesi between 1999 and 2001. Another civil suit was filed in 5/2004 alleging abuse of a boy in 1978-1979. It settled in 9/2004.

Fr. Martin A. Cingle

Ordained: 1973
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown PA

Per the PA A.G.'s 3/1/16 Grand Jury Report, in 1979 Cingle fondled a sleeping 15-year-old altar boy who awoke and struck him, as told to Bishop Adamec by the victim in a 6/02 meeting. Adamec met with Cingle in 7/02, who said he couldn't remember why, but acknowledged the boy struck him. Adamec sent Cingle for a psych evaluation; it yielded "no evidence of psychopathology." He did not report the matter to law enforcement. Cingle was returned to ministry. Adamec asked the victim to put in writing what occurred in 1979; the victim did not comply and case was closed 6/03. In 9/15 Cingle admitted to the Grand Jury that he was lying next to the boy on a cot in his underwear and a t-shirt on the night in question, and indicated he could have accidentally touched the boys genitals. Per the A.G.'s request, Bishop Bartchak removed Cingle from active ministry in 10/15.

Fr. Christopher Ciomek

Ordained: 1998
Status: Reinstated

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

From Poland. Arrived in the U.S. in 1988, ordained 1998. Worked at St. Monica's in Chicago, St. Theresa in Palatine and Mundelein Seminary. Pastor of St. Peter Damian in Bartlett when suspended in 4/21 due to allegations received by the archdiocese of the sexual abuse of a minor, occurring about 30 years prior. The archdiocese announced in 10/21 that Ciomek would be reinstated due to insufficient evidence of abuse.

Fr. Daniel P. Cipar

Order: MSC
Ordained: 1961
Status: Accused

Died: 02/2/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Youngstown OH

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Youngstown diocese when added to its list in 3/2020. Arrived in the diocese in 1993, incardinated in 2002. (Was ordained for the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.) Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in East Palestine 1993 until his 2010 retirement. Member of the diocese's Priests' Personnel Board, Priests' Council and Priests' Retirement Board. Died 2/2/2018. Added to the Diocese of Rockford's list 10/21/2020. Included on the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart U.S. Province list of credibly accused. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Anthony J. Cipolla

Ordained: 1972
Status: Settled

Died: 08/30/2016
Diocese: Diocese of Pittsburgh PA

In 1978 a woman told police Cipolla abused her sons, ages 9 and 12. Charges dropped after harassment of mother and pressure by church. Reassigned. Accused in 1988 of abuse for over four years of a 13- to 17-year-old boy. Diocese said allegations unfounded. Accuser filed report with D.A. Cipolla was suspended and sent to St. Luke's for evaluation; he refused recommended treatment at St. John Vianney Center. Went to St. Michael's in NYC as an outpatient. Accuser filed suit in 10/1992; settled in 9/1993. Bishop Wuerl removed Cipolla's faculties in 9/1990. Cipolla appealed to Rome; Wuerl was ordered to reinstate him. Wuerl appealed; decision reversed in 1995. Cipolla continued to present as a priest against orders. He was laicized 9/19/2002. Continued to act as a priest. Died 8/30/2016 in Warren OH, where he had been living. On the Youngstown diocese's list 10/29/2018. Included on the Pittsburgh diocese's list of credibly accused. Two claims settled in 2020 in the low six figures.

Fr. Bonaventure M. Ciufoli

Ordained: 1924
Status: Accused

Died: 07/20/1987
Diocese: Diocese of Erie PA

Name included on the Erie Diocese's list released 4/6/2018 of priests, lay employees and volunteers accused of sexually abusing minors. From Italy, where he was ordained. Arrived in the U.S. in 1947, assigned to parishes in the Diocese of Buffalo. Professor of art and music at Gannon College in Erie from 1950, incardinated into the Diocese in 1953. Elevated to Monsignor in 1963. Retired to Rome in 9/1967. Died 7/20/1987.

Fr. Harlan B. Clapsaddle

Ordained: 1977
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockford IL

Removed from ministry in 2002. Accused of inappropriately touching three brothers over three years, beginning in 1977. Their mother reported the abuse to the Diocese in 1993. Clapsaddle denied the allegations, which the Diocese accepted. The brothers contacted the Diocese in 12/1996; he was removed from his parish in 1/1997 and sent for treatment. Reassigned in 11/1997, as chaplain to a nursing home in a "monitored setting." The Diocese paid the three victims a total of $80K. In 3/2002 he was removed from the nursing home assignment after a new claim, of abuse over three years in the mid-1980s. Nursing home officials said they knew nothing about his past record. On diocese's list 11/14/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes 6 "reported survivors."

Fr. Eugene F. Clarahan

Ordained: 1952
Status: Sued

Died: 05/26/1999
Diocese: Diocese of Wilmington DE and MD

Name released by Bishop Saltarelli on 1a 1/16/2006 list of abusive priests. At that time, a woman said she reported to his associate pastor in 1967 that Clarahan had abused a male friend of hers on a school trip. He did nothing and told her no one would believe her. Clarahan transferred to another parish in 1978 and then to MD in 1983. Removed from ministry in 1993. Died in 5/1999. Three separate suits filed in 10/2008 alleged abuse in the 1950s and 1960s. Two brothers filed suit in 12/2008. Personnel file released in 2/2012.

Fr. Daniel C. Clark

Ordained: 1980
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Louisville KY

Removed from ministry in 1988 after pleading guilty to having abused two boys in the early 1980s. Sentenced to 15 years probation and 90 days in jail. Allowed to volunteer and wear clerical collar. Litigation settled in 1989 and 1997. Named in 19 suits in 2002-2003, of which 18 settled in 6/03 and one in 4/06. Convicted in 2003 of abusing two brothers, starting when they were ages 11 and 12, from 1998 to 5/02. Sentenced to 10 years in prison. Laicization announced in 11/04. Sentence overturned in 5/07. Pleaded guilty in 11/07 in return for release from prison, with 5 years probation and 5 years court supervision. Included on the archdiocese's list of accused in 2019.

Fr. David Joseph Clark

Order: CMF
Ordained: 1954
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Gallup NM

Worked in Los Angeles, CA; Prescott, AZ; Ft. Worth, TX; Yuma, AZ; Alexandria, Monroe, Cottonport and Marksville, LA. Accused in 1994 lawsuit of abusing two brothers in Prescott, AZ in 1959 and 1960. Case dismissed on statute of limitations and affirmed by US Court of Appeals in 12/1996. Included on the Gallup diocese's list of credibly accused. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese list 9/12/2017. On Baton Rouge diocese's list in early 2019. It notes a report to diocese 12/15/2018 of abuse 1964-1965 while assigned to St. Thomas More. Clark left the diocese in 1965. Died in the 2000s.

Fr. Henry A. Clark

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Ordained: 1931
Status: Accused

Died: 07/25/1957
Diocese: Archdiocese of Santa Fe NM

First identified publicly as accused in Santa Fe archdiocese list on 9/12/2017. Worked at St Anne's in Santa Fe 1952-1957 and at missions in Agua Fria, Cienega, and Cieneguilla. In those years identified in the Official Catholic Directory index as a Santa Fe priest and a Franciscan, but not identified as OFM in parish entry. Assigned as a Syracuse priest to Immaculate Conception cathedral in Mobile AL diocese 1936-1939. In all other years he is not indexed in the Directory (1946-1952) or is listed as 'absent with permission' (1932-1936; 1940-1945). Died on 7/25/1957 in Albuquerque at age 56. Syracuse and Utica assignments are mentioned in the obituary but not indexed in the Directory.

Fr. James A. Clark

Ordained: 1947
Status: Settled

Died: 07/27/1989
Diocese: Diocese of Oakland CA

Arrested and convicted in 1963 on felony charge of oral copulation with a 19-year-old man in Santa Cruz. Given probation. Transferred to Corpus Christi parish in Fremont in 1965, where he allegedly abused "numerous" children. Retired 4/29/84. Two brothers filed suit in 12/03 alleging abuse by Clark 1968-1972. Third plaintiff filed separate suit. Clark died 7/27/89. At least one claim included as part of a $56.4M payout to 56 childhood sexual abuse survivors in 8/05.

Fr. James W. Clark

Ordained: 1984
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Greensburg PA

Suspended 6/29/18 after the diocese received an allegation of abuse against Clark. The abuse was said to have occurred 50 years previously at St. James School in Apollo, where Clark was working as a janitor prior to entering seminary. The diocese provided no further details about the allegation in its statement about Clark's removal, but it did refer to awareness "of the signs of child sexual abuse and how to report it." Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused in 8/18.


Fr. Robert Clark

Ordained: 1984
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of New Ulm MN

Name among four released for first time by Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis 10/23/14, on list of 17 accused of sexual abuse. Ordained for New Ulm; worked there until 1997. Religion teacher, St. Agnes High in St. Paul 1998-2002. Substantiated claims of abuse occurred outside of St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese. Removed from active ministry 3/26/02. Living in Arizona in 10/14. Name among 16 on New Ulm diocese list of credibly accused priests released 3/29/16.

Fr. Thomas R. Clark

Ordained: 1962
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Louisville KY

In 2002 it was revealed that the diocese paid $30K in 1998 to settle allegations against Clark. He was investigated and cleared by Louisville County Police. Based on that and a psychological assessment of Clark, the diocese decided no abuse occurred, but offered the alleged victim a financial settlement because of "difficulties he was facing in his life" and because Clark had cared for him for years after juvenile court placed the boy in his custody.

Fr. Hugh Clarke

Ordained: 1950
Status: Settled

Died: 12/16/2002
Diocese: Diocese of Corpus Christi TX

Monsignor. Ordained in Ireland. Arrived in Corpus Christi diocese in 1968, incardinated in 1975. Suit filed in 4/10 alleged Clarke molested three altar boys 1972-1975 while assigned to Christ the King in Corpus Christi. He would frequently drive through the low-income housing near the parish and pick up altar boys to help him do projects at the church. Some of the abuse occurred during these "projects." Documents show allegations of child sexual abuse in the mid-1980s, and that he would take three teens to Mexico where there was sexual abuse, drugs, alcohol and visits to brothels.  Sent to treatment, diagnosed with pedophilia, then returned to ministry. Later elevated to monsignor.  Retired in 1997 and moved to Ireland, where he died 12/16/02. Suit settled for $1.2M 7/12/11. On Corpus Christi diocese's list 1/31/19. Added to Raleigh diocese's list on 5/29/19; arrived in the US as a Carmelite priest in 1965 and assigned to Immaculate Conception in Hendersonville NC, now in the Charlotte diocese. Added to Charlotte diocese's list in 2/20.

Fr. Joseph Gibbs Clauder

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Madison WI

Placed on leave without privileges in 1999 after an allegation of sexual misconduct with an adult woman. She sued the diocese for negligent supervision for not monitoring his conduct after misconduct with another woman. In early 2009, a 20-year-old woman alleged that Clauder sexually abused and threatened her in 2003-04. In 8/10 the diocesan review board found her allegations "credible and probable." Rome ordered a canonical trial at the conclusion of civil matters. Sentenced to a life of prayer and penance. Acquitted in 12/11 criminal trial.

Fr. Joseph L. Clauss

Ordained: 1956
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Evansville IN

Removed 1990 after allegations that he abused a youth in OH. Had been living for 11 years in the Servants of the Paraclete treatment facility in Jemez Springs, NM; not allowed to leave without supervision. Per one source in 2002, Clauss was an "incurable pedophile" and had recently been soliciting money from former parishioners who believed he was doing mission work on Indian reservations. Another allegation surfaced 5/02. Clauss died 10/11/03. On the diocese's list 2/22/19. It notes 10 credible allegations and that he admitted to at least 1. Administrative leave 12/90, removed from public ministry 7/92.

Br. Didachus Clavell

Order: OFM
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Stockton CA

Correct spelling of first name is believed to be Didacus. Assigned to St. Mary's High School in approximately 1964. Name first publicly shown on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/2014 filing in bankruptcy court. Still active as of 2012-2013. Included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019. It notes "substantial contrary evidence; unable to corroborate allegation."

Br. Peter Claver

Order: SC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Providence RI

Took final vows in 1923. Worked as a teacher and administrator in schools of the Sacred Heart Brothers in New England and Canada. Became superior of Sacred Heart School in Andover, MA in 1970. Died in 4/75. In 4/12, attorney Mitchell Garabedian announced settlement of at least one claim of abuse regarding Claver, of abuse at a school in Rhode Island.

Fr. Christopher R. Clay

Order: SSJ
Ordained: 1998
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

Removed in 2002 from Bishop Hafey High School after victim in the Society of St. John case (see Urrutigoity and Ensey) alleged Clay had molested him after a dinner in Monroe County. Clay denied allegation. Civil authorities investigated but never charged him. In 7/04 he was working in church in Arlington TX. One Bishop said he was cleared to work but Bishop Martino said he was still suspended pending investigation. In 1/12, Bishop Vann of Ft Worth said he was barred from all church property and had no faculties in TX. Included in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Fr. Donald M. Cleary

Ordained: 1971
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Omaha NE

Permanently removed from ministry in 10/18. Name included on the archdiocese's list 11/30/18. Per the list updated 3/1/19, Cleary had multiple allegations against him. The NE A.G.'s report in 11/21 notes five victims, all altar boys, ages 8-16, abused in the 1970s and 1980s. All five reported their abuse to the diocese in 2018. Cleary stated that the abuse "likely" occurred. No prosecution due to the statute of limitations. Laicized in 2019.

Fr. Edward James Cleary

Ordained: 1940
Status: Accused

Died: 11/10/1997
Diocese: Diocese of Nashville TN

First named publicly as accused on the Nashville diocese's list 11/2/2018. Incardinated into the Memphis diocese in 1971. Cleary died 11/10/1997. Included on the Knoxville diocese's list as of 3/6/2020; the diocese was established in 1988 from the Diocese of Nashville.

Fr. Vincent Paul Cleary

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Ordained: 1944
Status: Accused

Died: 03/14/1989
Diocese: Diocese of Bridgeport CT

Named publicly in 9/2019 by the diocese as credibly accused of abuse of two minors, more than 50 years prior. Cleary was pastor of Our Lady of Peace in Stratford 1963-1989. He died in 1989. (Not to be mistaken for Bridgeport priest Vincent P. Cleary in the diocese ordained in 1939 and who died in 1965.) Included on the diocese's list updated 1/22/2020. Per a 2019 report commissioned by the diocese, there were two victims, both girls ages 8-10, of abuse 1945-1954.

Fr. John W. Clemens

Ordained: 1972
Status: Reinstated

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Placed on leave in 9/2022 pending the investigation of allegations against Clemens of the sexual abuse of minor(s), occurring about 50 years prior. Reinstated in 6/2023 after the Archdiocesan Review Board determined there was "no reasonable cause to believe" the allegations.


Fr. Innocente Clementi

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1949
Status: Settled

Died: 03/19/1999
Diocese: Diocese of St. Petersburg FL

Accused of sexually abusing at least two boys at Mary Help of Christians school, East Lake, FL (boarding school for troubled boys). Claim vs the Eastern U.S. Province of Salesians said to be quietly settled. Also worked in NJ and NY. Died in 1999. Included on the Salesians List of credibly accused in 3/2020.

Fr. George H. Clements

Ordained: 1957
Status: Settled

Died: 11/25/2019
Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Pastor of Holy Angels in Bronzeville 1969-91. Assigned to the Diocese of Naussau, Bahamas 1991-93, then Washington DC 1993-2006. Retired in 2006. Clements admitted to a reporter in 1994 that he had been the subject of rumors of sexual misconduct. In 8/19 he was suspended from ministry pending the investigation of an allegation that he sexually abused a child, ages 7-12, 1974-1979. Clements died in 11/19. The alleged victim received a settlement from the archdiocese in 2/22. Another man who accused Clements of sexually abusing him as a boy  received a settlement, as announced in 4/22 by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian. 


Fr. Delma Clemons

Ordained: 1966
Status: Settled

Died: 02/6/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Owensboro KY

Accused along with two other priests of abuse of a girl in the 1960s. The alleged victim settled with Diocese in 1999 for $41K. In 2003 she died by suicide. Her family returned the settlement and filed suit on her behalf, saying she didn't have the capacity to enter into settlement. She had been hospitalized several times. The diocese said she was 18 at the time of the 'relationship' and that it was consensual. Clemons was retired as of 11/09. He died in 2/21.

Fr. Theophilus Clerx

Order: OMI
Ordained: 1957
Status: Sued

Died: 12/17/2003
Diocese: Archdiocese of San Antonio TX

Worked in San Antonio 1959-1992. The archdiocese revealed in 2019 that there were seven allegations, six of the in 2011, dating to the 1990s. In 2002 Clerx was accused of sexually abusing a child in the early 1960s. He admitted to the abuse. Died 12/17/03. In 1/11, four sisters filed suit against the San Antonio archdiocese, alleging that Clerx molested them; one said he raped her repeatedly 1988-1992. The girls were minors and he was assigned to St. John Berchman's in San Antonio. Their mother worked for parish. Clerx gave the girls special privileges and visited them when mother was at work. One of the women reported the abuse to the Archdiocese in 2010. On archdiocese's list 1/31/19.

Fr. Paul M. Clogan

Ordained: 1999
Status: Charged

Diocese: Diocese of Austin TX

Had lived in TX, married. Ordained at age 66 for the Diocese of Portland, ME after his wife died. Returned to TX. Worked in Diocese of Austin beginning 1/01. Arrested 2005 in TX, charged with groping a 16-year-old boy in a movie theater. Criminal trial in 9/08 ended in mistrial. New trial was to be held 12/08, but did not take place. Died in Austin 7/29/12. On diocese's list 1/31/19.

Fr. Paul I. Cloonan

Ordained: 1954
Status: Sued

Died: 10/17/2015
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Name included on the Rochester diocese's 6/7/12 list of priests removed 2002-2012. Voluntarily laicized. The 1989 Official Catholic Directory shows him as "unassigned." Died in 2015. Named in suit(s) in 2020 under the New York Child Victims Act. Reportedly named in nine separate cases.

Fr. John A. Close

Ordained: 1969
Status: Settled

Died: 03/6/2018
Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

Monsignor. One of 21 priests placed on leave by archdiocese 3/7/2011 pending investigation for credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. Last served as pastor at St. Katharine of Siena in Wayne. In 1998, a man who was in prison for murder accused Close of abusing him as a boy on several occasions in 1969-1970. No action. Close denied the allegations. In 4/2011, another man claimed abuse in 1992-1994. Found suitable for ministry 7/6/2012 after the Review Board determined misconduct claims against him were unsubstantiated. Died 3/6/2018. In 8/2023 the Archdiocese agreed to a $3.5M settlement with a man, age 30, who claimed Close sexually assaulted him at age 14 in 2006. The man said the rape occurred during confession at St. Katherine's of Sienna, and that Close threatened him with eternal damnation if he told.

Fr. Edmond G. Cloutier

Ordained: 1946
Status: Sued

Died: 04/9/2003
Diocese: Archdiocese of San Francisco CA

Ordained for the Diocese of Portland, ME. Accused in lawsuits of sexually abusing four boys at Star of the Sea in San Francisco late 1940s-1957. Became a priest of the Oakland diocese when it was created in 1962. Removed/retired 12/31/1980. Died 4/9/2003. Included on the Oakland diocese's list in 2019, abuse noted to have occurred in the 1950s-1960s. On the Stockton diocese's list, which notes he was a supply priest in approximately the mid-1980s, and that his faculties were revoked there 12/20/1990.

Fr. William J. Cloutier

Ordained: 1975
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Accused of sexually abusing at least three boys in 1979. Kept in ministry. Removed in 1991, sent to an archdiocesan retreat house at Mundelein Seminary. A civil suit filed in 1991 claimed abuse in 1979. Admitted abuse and that after 14 years of therapy still used his position to abuse. New allegation in 2002. Part of a large 2003 settlement involving 12 priests. Left the priesthood in 1994. Died in 8/2003. Also included in a 10/2005 settlement by the Archdiocese involving multiple priests. Personnel file released in 1/2014. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes 23 "reported survivors."

Br. Robert Coakley

Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark NJ

A/k/a Br. Edmund. Scoutmaster and teacher. Accused of abuse of of two brothers, one of whom died by suicide at age 12. Coakley died in 1988. Civil suit filed and appealed to NJ Supreme Court. Dismissed because of NJ Charitable Immunity Act. Coakley's name appeared in the Boy Scout Perversion files released in 2012.

Br. Alan S. Cobb

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Order: CFC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Cobb was listed as a 'former' brother as of 6/11/14. The Christian Brothers did not provide assignment information; until we are able to establish assignments and location of the alleged abuse, we have placed Cobb in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Christian Brothers state that the merits of most of the claims settled in the bankruptcy were not tested.

Fr. Richard J. Cochrane

Order: OSA
Ordained: 1972
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

Arrested in 1999 for assault of a 14-year-old boy during a trip to the Poconos. Cochrane was a teacher at Malvern Prep School. Another person came forward to allege the same type of abuse in 1990. Pleaded no contest to statutory rape charge in 1/03 regarding the first boy after PA appellate court ruled that the second student could testify at trial. Sentenced in 7/03 to 18-48 months in jail. In 7/03, the archdiocese settled a civil suit filed by the first youth. New suit 2/14/11.

Fr. Carlos B. Cocio

Ordained: 1981
Status: Sued

Died: 01/1/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Tucson AZ

Per a 6/2002 statement from the Diocese, Cocio was suspended form ministry in 1993 after allegations of sexual misconduct with an adult. Also in 1993, a parent made an allegation to the Diocese concerning child sexual abuse that had been reported to the sheriff in 1989. The sheriff decided not to prosecute, but a report was given to the Diocese at that time. Still on leave per the 2002 Catholic Directory. Accused in a federal lawsuit filed in 12/2020 against the Diocese of Tucson, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and St. John's Seminary in Camarillo CA of raping a teenage boy repeatedly over several days in 1980. The boy allegedly told his parish priests in Nogales and one of them, Msgr. Walter Rosensweig, laughed at him and later also abused him. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Laicized in 2012. In 4/2021 Cocio is reportedly deceased.


Fr. J. George Cody

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Order: IC
Status: Accused

Died: 12/31/1964
Diocese: Diocese of Peoria IL

Born in Wales, U.K. Worked in Peoria for many years as a chaplain at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria , and  on faculty of Corpus Christi High School in Galesburg. Died in 1964. In 2011 a woman publicly alleged that Cody abused her and other girls in the 1950s when she was a 12-year-old polio patient at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. She said that when she complained to the nurses, she was told to be quiet or the nurse could lose her job. At some point in the past she refused an offer of $17K in exchange for gag agreement.

Fr. Michael J. Cody

Ordained: 1958
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

Admitted 1988 to sexually abusing about 20-40 prepubescent girls and 1 boy, most recently several years prior. File alleges multiple male victims, some in Pittsburgh diocese. Seattle archdiocese informed in 1962 that Cody had molested at least 8 girls; sent to Institute of Living for treatment. Assigned to 6 parishes during next 15 years, 1964-1979, then put on leave as unassignable. Moved to FL 1988. Sought ministry in the Orlando diocese; faculties denied by Seattle. He proposed laicization but Seattle did not pursue. Moved to the Las Vegas NV area. On recommendation of the Review Board, laicized in 2005. Hubbard suit settled for $1.2M on 5/17/2015 during trial. Archdiocese settled with 8 women for $9.1M as announced 3/23/2016. Of them, Cody abused 6 when assigned to a Burlington WA parish 1968-1972, and 2 while serving in Bellingham 1972-1975. Died in 2015. Included on archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. Another settlement announced by Seattle archdiocese 11/2018.

Fr. Robert G. Cofenas

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Died: 12/14/2013
Diocese: Diocese of Allentown PA

First named as accused publicly in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Educator, guidance counselor, campus minister. Held prominent diocesan positions. Diocese knew as early as 1979 of concerns about Cofenas' behavior with boys. Admitted in 2000 to abuse of a 17-year-old boy in 1986, while assigned to a Sinking Spring parish and moderating the Youth Group. Treated 1989-1990 at Paracletes in NM and in 2000 at St. John Vianney in Downington PA. Removed in 2000. Laicized in 2005. Died 12/14/2013. Included on diocese's 8/19/2018 list. Added to Baltimore's list 9/2018. Lawsuit in 3/2020 claims abuse of a 7-year-old altar boy at a Reading parish, continuing until the alleged victim was in his 30s. Accused also of 'sharing' the boy with other priests. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Fr. John V. Coffield

Ordained: 1941
Status: Sued

Died: 02/2/2005
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Accused in 5/02 of abusing a boy at Dolores Mission in Los Angeles 1960-62. Named in a civil suit filed in 12/03. Per archdiocese in 2004, there was one accuser. L.A. report says that he molested in the Orange diocese but he is not on diocesan list of abusers. A second accuser alleged abuse, also at Dolores Mission, after civil suit filed. Died 2/2/05 in California.

Fr. Richard Colbert

Order: CPPS
Ordained: 1969
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Omaha NE

Per news reports in 2003, Colbert was accused of abuse of a boy in 1988 at Boys Town. The priest reportedly left Boys Town for MO abruptly and quietly in 1988 during an investigation of the allegation. He had been a Boys Town teacher and counselor for three years. Per his order, the case was reviewed in 2002; Colbert was allowed to remain in ministry after a determination that the incident was not sexual misconduct. A civil suit filed in 10/2005 claimed Colbert sexually abused a boy in the mid-1980s at Boys Town, and that he also abused other boys there. Placed on leave by the Jefferson MO diocese where he was working. The suit was dismissed by court in 5/2006 after the plaintiff's attorney withdrew. [Some earlier news articles had Richard as first name; others had Robert. Richard is correct, per the 1989 Official Catholic Directory].

Fr. Kevin Cole

Order: OFM Conv
Ordained: 1952
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Louisville KY

At least five suits filed in 2002. Accused of abuse of girls. Died in 1990 or 1991. May have also abused in Ohio prior to arrival in Kentucky. On the Louisville archdiocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Dennis E. Coleman

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Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown PA

Per PA A.G.'s 3/1/16 Grand Jury Report, in 1979 the parents of a 10-year-old boy told Bishop Hogan of concerns about son's behavior and comment about Fr. Coleman. Hogan met with boy, who said Coleman invited boys to sleep over in the rectory, would 'hypnotize' them, and sniff and then rub his penis against their feet. Also, Coleman asked boy if he could photograph him in his underwear. Hogan told Coleman to talk with parents, including boy if needed. If it went badly, might need transfer. Transferred; similarly abused boy age 12-13, and at least three more at next parish. Details noted by Hogan in "secret archives." Coleman refused treatment. Suspended by Bishop Adamec in 1987, who got him job at county courthouse. Coleman boasted publicly about it and judge involved in helping Adamec rescinded offer, saying "it would be a disaster for the Church." Suspended in 7/88 for refusing treatment. Named in a 2003 lawsuit against the diocese. Laicized in 2004. Died 3/12/14.

Fr. Joseph K. Coleman

Ordained: 1981
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Admitted to molesting two boys at Mattapan's St. Angela's parish in the early 1980s. A 1987 church memo from Rev. John B. McCormack (who went on to become Manchester NH bishop) said Coleman admitted to a strong attraction to boys and that he had touched other young boys. Coleman was treated at Institute for Living, then allowed to work at two hospitals. Privileges removed in 1996 and 2003. Voluntarily laicized in 2005. Boston archdiocese list in 8/11 says case concluded canonically. Reportedly there was a settlement for $72K with one alleged victim in 2018.

Fr. Walter Phillip Coleman

Ordained: 1959
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Bridgeport CT

Diocese knew of complaints in the 1970s; investigated in 1994. Per a 1994 lawsuit, Coleman abused a boy for five years, giving him gifts and money. Allowed to function for several months before "retiring." Went on to work as a priest in the Miami FL archdiocese. Suit resolved for undisclosed sum in 1995. Another suit in 1996. Claims also settled in 2001 and 2003. Faculties removed in 2002. New suit 9/27/2010 claimed abuse of a 10-year-old boy in 1972. Died in 10/2016. Five cases involving four priests, including Coleman, settled in 5/2017. New lawsuits in 9/2018 with claims of abuse by Coleman of two altar boys at St. Patrick's in Bridgeport in the 1970s and 1980s. A third man claimed Coleman abused him as a child at St. Joseph's in Brookfield in the 1980s. Settlement in 3/2019. Per a 2019 report commissioned by the diocese, there were 12 victims, all boys ages 6-14, abused 1969-1982.

Fr. James C. Collery

Order: CSSp
Ordained: 1948
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

From Ireland. First named publicly as accused by the New Orleans archdiocese on its list 11/2/2018. It notes an allegation received in 2013 of abuse in the early 1980s. Per the Official Catholic Directory, Collery was transferred in 1983 from Metarie LA to a chaplaincy at Good Samaritan Hospital in Pottsville PA. He died in 1987. A lawsuit filed in 4/2020 claims abuse in the early 1980s of a St. Ann's in Metarie altar boy, beginning when the boy was age 10. Per the plaintiff's attorneys, the archdiocese knew in 1983 of an allegation that Collery had abused at least one boy. Multiple others reportedly came forward with allegations of abuse as children by Collery after news of the 4/2020 lawsuit.

Fr. Joseph A. Colletti

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Ordained: 1971
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Lafayette IN

On diocese's list 9/28/2018 of those accused of sex abuse of minors. Removed from public ministry 7/1990. Faculties removed in 2004. Went on to minister as a priest in the "Old Catholic" church, which is not part of the Roman Catholic church, in Orange, CA. Diocese sent alert to USCCB regarding Colletti in 2016, after discovering he was presenting himself as a priest in Chicago and Southern CA. The USCCB then alerted all U.S. dioceses. Laicization in process in 10/2018. Included in 10/2022 on the Chicago archdiocese's list of credibly accused. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Melory Joseph Collier

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1945
Status: Accused

Died: 09/27/1972
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Collier's name is included in 10/2021 on the Franciscans' Holy Name Province's list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. No details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. He died in 1972. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)


Br. Donald Cecil Collins

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Order: CFC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Collins is deceased. The Christian Brothers did not provide assignment information; until we are able to establish assignments and location of the alleged abuse, we have placed Collins in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Christian Brothers state that the merits of most of the claims settled in the bankruptcy were not tested.

Fr. Edwin J. Collins

Ordained: 1954
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Palm Beach FL

In 1998, Collins, a retired priest from Rockville Centre, NY, made advances toward a teenager in Palm Beach. The boy fought him off and immediately told the Diocese; Collins resigned. The vicar general wrote a letter and placed it in Collins' file. The Diocese of Rockville Centre was notified. Name not released publicly in 2002 with other accused clergy. Family immediately complained to the Diocese about the omission. The Diocese said it "missed" the file. Included on the Rockville Centre Diocese's list of accused in 3/2021. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. William the Abbot in Seaford NY, where he was assigned 1968-1976, and at Collins' house in Wellington FL.

Fr. James Collins

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Ordained: 1933
Status: Settled

Died: 10/13/1977
Diocese: Diocese of Fresno CA

Ordained in 1933 for the Diocese of Derry, Ireland. Appears to have arrived in the Diocese of Monterey-Fresno in 1947, where he was incardinated in 1949. Retired to Donegal and died 10/13/77. Accused in a 12/03 lawsuit of sexually abusing a girl for five years in the early 1960s, while assigned to St. Mary's in Buttonwillow CA. It settled in 8/06 for $875K. Accused in another lawsuit of sexually abusing girl multiple times 1958-60 when she was about ages 8-10, also while assigned to St. Mary's. The suit settled in 2020 in the low six figures. Collins name is included on the Fresno diocese's list released in 8/21 of credibly accused.

Fr. James P. Collins

Ordained: 1979
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

One of 12 priests and one brother named in a 10/02 lawsuit claiming sexual abuse. Accused of abuse of four boys; he denied charges. Served as chaplain at an all girls school for 17 years, beginning in 1984; placed on leave by diocese in 2002. Named as abuser of one person in a suit filed in 10/03 by 27 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 24 priests. Another man was to claim abuse but died by suicide just before suit filed. On diocese's list in 2/19.

Fr. Jeremiah J. Collins

Ordained: 1939
Status: Sued

Died: 01/2/1982
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Died in 1982. Named as an abuser in a suit filed in 2002. A man said Collins molested him when he was about 13 in 1968 in Waltham MA and at a cottage in NH. Collins was NOT named as a MA abuser in the report released 2/03 by NH Attorney General's office. Served as assistant at St. Joseph's in Amesbury MA 9/52-2/58. Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11 reported no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

Fr. S. Joseph Collova

Ordained: 1976
Status: Sued

Died: 01/4/2013
Diocese: Archdiocese of Milwaukee WI

A 1993 civil suit claims "hundreds of occasions" of abuse of a youth 1980-87. Collova was barred from public ministry in 1994. Still "on leave" per 2002 Catholic Directory. Fully restricted from ministry per 2004 list. Collova cut his ties with the Catholic Church by joining another denomination or sect. He was "excommunicated" per Archdiocesan website updated after 11/26/07. In 6/09 the Chicago-based American Apostolic Church installed Collova as a bishop in Milwaukee. Died 1/4/13.

Fr. Eugene J. Colosimo

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1943
Status: Accused

Died: 04/26/2006
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits West Province on its list 12/7/2018. It notes sexual abuse of a minor 1957-1959, reported in 1993. On Los Angeles archdiocese list 12/18/1208. Report in 2016 of an incident in 1978. Taught at Jesuit high schools in San Jose CA, Phoenix AZ, Santa Barbara CA, and Los Angeles CA. Did some parish work as well, including many years at St. Leander in San Leandro, per his obituary. Lived at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos 1994 until his death 4/26/2006.

Fr. Felix R. Colosimo

Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Syracuse NY

Diocese confirmed in 6/17 that Colosimo was permanently removed in 2014 due to credible allegations. His accuser, who contacted the diocese in 2013, filed suit in CT in 6/17, claiming Colosimo sexually abused him there 1987-90, when he was ages 12-15. He said the abuse began when he was age 4 in 1978 or '79, in the Syracuse diocese, and that the priest threatened to harm him if he told. He said another boy was abused with him at a CT hotel in 1987. Abuse also said to have occurred on trips to PA, NJ, MA. Colosimo denied the abuse. He died 10/26/17. The suit also accuses Robert Ours of abusing the boy, when Ours was a deacon. (Ours pled guilty in 8/14 to child porn possession. Suit filed in CT because NY SOL had expired.) On diocese's list 12/3/18. By 2/14/20, three claims filed under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Leonard Colston

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Ordained: 1980
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Duluth MN

On 12/31/13, the diocese released its list of 17 clergy, including Colston, who had been credibly accused of sexual abuse of young persons while serving in the diocese and another five who had been accused while residing in the diocese at some time. Ordained at 55, Colston served only 6 years before being removed 9/6/86 and resigning from diocese. Died 11/4/04.

Fr. Bennett Colucci

Order: OFM Cap
Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Denver CO

A woman reported to the Capuchin Franciscans in 2/15 that Colucci sexually abused her in the 1980s, when she was a student at Marycrest High School. The order deemed the allegations credible. The Archdiocese of Denver was investigating, per its 3/3/16 statement. Colucci worked in Denver 1970 until 1993, when he was removed for "reported misconduct." His assignments included Marycrest High School, Annunciation Parish and Samaritan House. The woman and the archdiocese reported the allegations to law enforcement. Colucci was living in a Hays KS parish as of 1994. Retired in 2005, living in a Victoria KS parish at least until 2014. On Capuchin Province of Mid-America list 3/1/19.

Deacon Charles J. Comito

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Ordained: 1998
Status: Accused

Died: 08/16/2015
Diocese: Diocese of Trenton NJ

Ordained for the permanent diaconate in 1998.  Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Removed from ministry in 2007. One alleged victim noted. Former coordinator of the diocesan Family Life Education Counsel. He and his wife held seminars in the 1970s and into the 1980s for parents on teaching sexuality to their children. Died in 8/16/2015 in FL.

Fr. Joseph T. Conboy

Ordained: 1953
Status: Accused

Died: 02/4/2008
Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 10/2020. Assignments included St. Michael's School in Hoban Heights and parishes in Hazleton, Ashley, Great Bend, Wilkes-Barre, Nicholson. Retired in 1992. Conboy died 2/4/2008.

Fr. John C. Condit

Ordained: 1945
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Jefferson City MO

Assigned to the St. Louis area and southern MO parishes until 1953. Navy chaplain 1953-1973. Pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul in Boonville until 1977, when named pastor of St. Francis Xavier in Taos. Died in 1994. In 6/2020 the Archdiocese of St. Louis informed the Jefferson City Diocese that it had substantiated allegations that Condit had engaged in sexual misconduct with minors. The alleged abuse reportedly may have occurred while Condit was a military chaplain. Added to the Jefferson City Diocese's list in 12/2020.

Fr. Eugene L. Condon

Ordained: 1956
Status: Convicted

Died: 05/24/2014
Diocese: Diocese of Charleston SC

Indicted in 7/96 on charges of 1970s abuse of minor. Resigned immediately after Diocese learned of charges and allowed "early retirement" without privileges. Ordered not to be alone with minors. Police also found child porn in his possession. In 4/98 he received 5 years probation for committing lewd acts with boys in 1970s. Arrested again in 1/06 on similar charges. Retired in 2006. Charges dropped in 2/09 because victim's extensive legal, mental and sobriety issues did not allow him to testify. Died 5/24/14. Buried 05/28/14. On diocese's list 3/29/19.

Br. Eugene Laurence Condon

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Order: CFC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Condon listed as former brother as of 6/11/14; cf. Charleston diocesan priest, Eugene L. Condon, who died on 5/24/14. Christian Brothers did not provide assignment info; until we establish assignments, we have placed Condon in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Christian Brothers state that the merits of most of the claims settled in the bankruptcy were not tested.

Fr. James A. Condon

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1939
Status: Accused

Died: 03/28/1993
Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis MO

Named publicly as accused on the Jesuits Central and Southern Province list 12/17/2018. From the Chicago (Midwest) Province. Died 3/28/1993. Accused after his death of abuse in the 1960s. On the Midwest Province's list 12/17/2019. Allegation of abuse in 1965 in Cincinnati, OH while assigned to St. Xavier High School. On the Cincinnati archdiocese's list in 1/2020. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Louis Condon

Ordained: 1948
Status: Sued

Died: 02/17/2009
Diocese: Diocese of Peoria IL

Diocese statement of 11/30/2005 said Condon was removed from active ministry in 1986 "due to circumstances not related to abuse of a minor." His death notice said he "retired" then. He was accused in a 2005 civil suit of improperly touching and fondling a girl between 1958 and 1960 when she was ages 6-9. He denied the allegations. Suit dismissed in 6/2007 by Court as filed beyond SOL. Died 2/17/2009. On Peoria's list in 12/2018.

Fr. Basil Peter Congro

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Ordained: 1978
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused in 4/14/03 suit of groping and sodomizing a boy 1980-83, starting when the boy was age 15, in the Rockville Centre diocese. Some abuse in confessional. Excardinated to Fresno CA diocese and was a Navy chaplain 1983-94. Excardinated to Charleston SC diocese; worked as pastor; also in Navy Reserves. Charleston said it learned of allegation in 6/02, deemed it credible and put Congro on administrative leave 9/23/02. Bishop Robert Baker wrote letter to priests in 4/03 after suit was filed. On Charleston diocese's list 3/29/19.

Fr. Robert P. Conlin

Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Died: 12/9/1997
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused 3/23/18 of sexually abusing a boy age 15 in 1980 at St. Mary's rectory in the small farming community of Pavilion NY. Conlin was pastor and sole priest at St. Mary's from 1977 until his death 12/9/97. The boy reportedly told his mother that evening: 'Mom, he was touching me everywhere, and he wouldn't stop.' The mother is said to have reported the abuse to the diocese. Suit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act. Conlin's name was included on the diocese's list of credibly accused 1/10/22.

Fr. Timothy C. Conlon

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Order: OSC
Ordained: 1979
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Fargo ND

Removed from two AZ parishes by Gallup Diocese 1/27/2014 after two credible allegations were received from the Fargo ND diocese regarding abuse prior to ordination. He was a Crosier brother at the time in question. Had been working in Gallup Diocese since 11/2011 and was in the process of becoming incardinated. Also worked in NY, NE and Phoenix, AZ. Name included on 3/8/2014 Crosier list. Included on Included on the Gallup diocese's list of credibly accused. On Fargo's list 1/2/2020. On the Phoenix diocese's list. Per the Crosiers' list in 12/2023, Conlon may be deceased.

Fr. Anthony P. Conmy

Ordained: 1953
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

Died 3/12/79, age 51. First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. On diocese's 8/19/18 list. in 4/08 a 49-year-old woman told the diocese that Conmy sexually assaulted her when she was age 10. She said he drove her to a wooded area where he grabbed her, put his hand over her mouth and his knee in her stomach, and that she begged him not to kill her. She said he disrobed her, touched her, made her touch him, then performed oral sex on her. The diocese first knew of concerns about Conmy in 1955. In a letter Msgr Dennis Kane sent to Bishop Hannan, Kane suggested Conmy be moved to a "remote parish" due to the danger of a "friendship which is not good for him and which is the occasion of gossip." Kane wrote that this "will mean much for his protection." On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Fr. Paul Joseph Conn

Ordained: 1985
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

In 5/1988 Conn was charged with five felony counts of indecent liberties with minors. In 7/1988 he pleaded guilty to molesting six boys ages 11-13. Admitted to abuse of others police did not know about. Sentenced to four years in prison. Released from prison in 6/1991, required to register as a sex offender. Former supervising priest of another abuser, James McGreal. Civil suit settled with archdiocese in 1996. Laicized. Included on archdiocese's 1/15/2016 list. Another settled suit announced 11/2018. Included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list. It notes that Conn was a pre-novitiate candidate at St. Anthony Seminary, and left in 1980 to become a diocesan priest. Settlement 11/19/2020 in the 1988 case. Another settlement announced in 4/2022.


Fr. David Connell

Order: OCarm
Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Allentown PA

Named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Report to diocese 5/76 Connell made a sexual advance on a male high school student. In 10/07 a man told the Carmelites that when he was a Nativity High student, Connell abused him at least twice. He said he and his brother, whom he said was also abused, were living at the Order's priory after their house burned down, and that Connell drugged him and he woke up with a bleeding rectum. He said he told Bro. Timothy Johnson who then beat him, warning that he would beat him worse if he told police. The man said he had also been sexually abused in sixth grade in the 1970s by a basketball coach, Jim Gross, at St. Patrick's in Pottsville. Connell reportedly left the Order and became a diocesan priest in San Antonio TX in 1976. He worked at Antonian College Prep until 1988 as teacher, vice-principal, principal. Pastored St. Thomas More parish. Died in 1995. Two San Antonio accusers came forward after publicity in 2018. On San Antonio's list 1/31/19.


Fr. John Kevin Connell

Ordained: 1965
Status: Settled

Died: 11/23/2007
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Accused in a 2002 lawsuit of abusing a 12-year-old boy during a trip to FL in 1975 or 1976 and in Plymouth, MA. Removed as St. John's Prep school chaplain by the Archdiocese 1994 or 1995 after church officials received a complaint against him. More allegations in 1997. The suit settled for $45K in 6/98. Another accusation, of abuse in 1982. Connell received treatment and was reassigned in 1984. Retired in 11/01. Voluntary laicization announced in 6/05. Died in 2007. Per Boston archdiocese list in 8/11, case concluded canonically. Named in a lawsuit settled in 11/21 in the high five figures. The suit also named Rev. Brian Gallagher.

Fr. James E. Connelly

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Ordained: 1943
Status: Settled

Died: 10/8/1985
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Included on a list of accused priests and religious posted by the Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian on 01/19/11. Garabedian said he had settled at least one claim with the Boston Archdiocese regarding allegations against Connelly. Died 10/8/85. The 8/11 Boston archdiocese list reports no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

Fr. Norman T. Connelly

Ordained: 1965
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Camden NJ

Accused of abuse of at least three boys. Suspended in 1993 and later permanently removed from ministry. One lawsuit settled in 1993 for $25K. Named in a 1994 RICO suit; dismissed on SOL in 6/2002, but the plaintiffs shared in an $880K settlement in 3/2003. On the diocese's list of accused 2/13/2019. Accused  in a 12/2019 lawsuit of abuse of a boy, ages 14-15, in 1978-79.

Br. Berard William Connolly

Order: OFM
Status: Settled

Died: 04/29/1999
Diocese: Diocese of Spokane WA

Franciscan brother. Died in 1999. Lawsuit filed in 1993 by a woman alleging abuse in the early 1970s in the Spokane diocese, when she was a Marycliff High School student. Connolly was sent to therapy. Transferred to CA. Accused of abuse 1985-1987 at St. Anthony Seminary in the Los Angeles archdiocese. Settlement of suit in that case announced 8/10/2006. Name has been spelled both Connelly and Connolly, Berard and Bernard. Personnel file released in 5/2012. Included on the Oakland diocese's list 6/1/2019. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019, which notes alleged sex abuse of minors 1960-1963, 1982-1984 reported in 1993, 2003, 2004, 2014. Included on the Tucson diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Paul G. Connolly

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Ordained: 1956
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Fall River MA

Accused in 1992 of abusing at least 11 altar boys in the 1960s. One boy's parents told the Diocese in 1966 and Connolly was transferred to another assignment. Remained an active priest until 1992 when charges surfaced and he was suspended. Named as "Paul Connelly" on list of Fall River Diocesan priests investigated by the D.A.'s office in 2002. It showed 8 alleged victims, all beyond the statute of limitations. Included in 1/21 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. It notes that Connolly's faculties were removed and that he died in 2007.

Fr. Thomas E. Connolly

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Portland OR

Most of Connolly's career was spent among Native Americans, for a time in WA state and for many years at Sacred Heart Coeur d'Alene mission in Desmet ID. Retired in 2010 to Regis Jesuit Community at Gonzaga University in Spokane. As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, OR Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Connolly's name is included on this list. On the Boise diocese's list in 10/2019, which notes early 1980s incident(s) while at Sacred Heart Mission in DeSmet, reported in 2012. On Jesuits West list 12/7/2018. Living from 2016 under a safety plan at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, CA.

Br. Charles Leonard Connor

Order: SJ
Status: Convicted

Died: 07/11/2011
Diocese: Diocese of San Jose CA

Accused 1995 and 1997 of abusing two dependent adult men living/working at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos. Admitted inappropriate touching; restricted but not reported to police. Case reopened in 2000; search warrant revealed documents; abuse may have lasted 1970-2000. Connor was sent to live at a school. Pled no contest in 2001; got no jail time. Settled 9/4/2002 for $7.5M. Accused in 2002 of abusing a Jesuit; complaint deemed unproven. Accusing priest died, an apparent suicide, after Connor was housed at the center with him again. Died 7/11/2011. On Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018.

Fr. John P. Connor

Ordained: 1962
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Camden NJ

Arrested in Camden in 1984 for abuse of a boy, age 14. Admission. Placed in special court program under which his arrest was expunged after one year if no more problems. Spent eight months in treatment. Transferred to Pittsburgh in 1985, then to Philadelphia 1988-1993. His 1984 victim received a settlement the same year. Returned to Camden in restricted ministry. Removed in 2002. Named in the Philadelphia Grand Jury report 2/10/2011. Settlement related to alleged abuse of a 12- to 14-year-old boy, 1985-1988 in the Pittsburgh PA diocese. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. On Camden diocese's list 2/13/2019. Per the updated list in 9/22, Connor is deceased.


Fr. Richard W. Connors

Ordained: 1969
Status: Settled

Died: 11/14/1999
Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

Died in 11/99. Scandal involving circumstances surrounding his death. Was wearing a "leather sexual device on his genitals" when he suffered a heart attack. Other priests sent to his apartment after his death removed pornography and threw it away before authorities could enter. Conflicting reports about whether child porn was found. Diocese denied coverup. At least one claim included in an 11/02 settlement involving multiple priests. Included on the diocese's list 7/31/19.

Fr. John F. Conrad

Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Died: 02/12/2017
Diocese: Diocese of Green Bay WI

Admitted in 2002 to a sexual 'relationship' with a teenage girl more than 25 years prior. Resigned his parish position. Placed on leave. On the diocese's list 1/17/19. It noted he was ordered to live a life of prayer and penance after a canonical trial. He died 2/12/17.

Fr. J. Peter Conroy

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1971
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named publicly as accused by the Buffalo diocese on its list updated 11/5/18. Named as accused by Jesuits 1/15/19. Taught at Canisius High School 1965-68 and Canisius College 1981 for three years and again 1994-2002. Was at a retreat house in Syracuse 1985-94. Removed 2002 after allegations to diocese of abuse of two girls, who were relatives, 1972-75, while he was assigned to Fordham University. Reportedly also accused by a young woman who "encountered" him on a college campus. He acknowledged the abuse. Living at a retreat center since 2002 as of 1/19. Lawsuit filed in 2/19 by the two relatives Conroy admitted abusing. Sued also in 7/20.

Fr. Thomas Considine

Ordained: 1966
Status: Accused

Died: 03/31/1988
Diocese: Diocese of Rockford IL

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 11/14/2018. Noted to have been removed from ministry in 4/1980. Died in 3/1988. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes 5 "reported survivors" and that the Diocese claims it first received a report in 2002. Sexually abused three brothers in the 1970s, whose father had recently died. Plied them with alcohol. One died by suicide in 1978. One called the Diocese several times in the late 1980s to report the abuse, but no response. The Attorney General's Report states "Considine was a serial abuser who preyed on young boys in vulnerable circumstances."

Fr. Alfred J. Constant

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Ordained: 1916
Status: Settled

Died: 09/16/1973
Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

Monsignor. Two lawsuits were filed in 5/02 with accusations that Constant sexually assaulted a girl 1945-48 and a boy 1959-62. Name first appeared with eight others on diocese's list in 5/02. At least one claim included in an 11/02 $5M settlement involving 62 victims and 28 priests. Died in 1973.

Fr. Denis A. Conte

Ordained: 1975
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Personnel file released in 12/2002. Removed from active ministry in 1994 after the Archdiocese received a demand letter from the attorney for a man who said Conte had sexually abused him when he was 11 or 12. He admitted sharing a bed with the boy and kissing him on the lips but denied sexual abuse. Settled in 1995 for $150K. Also accused of abuse in NH. Voluntary laicization in 2004 announced in 6/2005. Boston archdiocese list in 8/2011 says case concluded canonically. Settlement in 11/2022 in the high five figures of a claim that Conte sexually abused a boy, ages 12-15 during 1978-1981, while assigned to St. Anthony's in Revere. The abuse allegedly occurred in St. Anthony's rectory and in a house in New Hampshire.

Fr. Anthony J. Conti

Ordained: 1976
Status: Sued

Died: 10/9/2016
Diocese: Archdiocese of Detroit MI

Previously known as A. J. "Anthony" Helinski through at least 1988. Removed in 2002 after allegations of sexual misconduct with a boy under 18 more than 20 years previously. Permanently banned from ministry. Named in a 2004 civil suit. Laicized in 6/2006. Died 10/9/2016. Included on the archdiocese's list of credibly accused 6/10/2019.

Fr. Joseph A. Conti

Ordained: 1967
Status: Sued

Died: 07/30/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

First named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of credibly accused. Died 7/30/18. Accused in a 6/30/20 lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act of abusing a minor, ages 10-14, at St. John's Academy in Plattsburgh. The plaintiff also accused Rev. John J. Fallon. Accused in a suit filed 4/1/21 of abusing a boy in 1969, along with Rev. Roland St. Pierre. The abuse allegedly took place in a wooded area and included sodomy. The priests are said to have taken turns abusing the boy, while the other watched.


Fr. Jose Luis Contreras

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Order: CMF
Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of San Antonio TX

Ordained in the Diocese of Tepic, Mexico, for the Claretians. Named publicly as accused by the San Antonio Archdiocese on its list 1/31/2019, where he was assigned 1983-1988. Accused in 1987 of touching the genitals of a 17-year-old boy, who was a patient at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, where Contreras was chaplain. Removed, sent to treatment. Faculties in the Archdiocese removed. Per the Archdiocese, Contreras said he was returning to his native Guadalajara to live with his sister. Returned to the states, worked in the Santa Rosa 1995-2000, on recommendation from the Diocese of Tepic. Spent a short time in 1998 as a chaplain at the WA State Reformatory near Seattle. Returned to Mexico in 2000. Celebrated the 50th anniversary of ordination in a parish in Colima, Mexico in 2017. Retired.

Fr. Jules Convert

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1940
Status: Settled

Died: 07/28/1995
Diocese: Diocese of Fairbanks AK

Ordained in France. Worked in AK 1942-1978. Returned to France in 1979. Multiple allegations, spanning most of the length of his career. Died 7/28/1995. In 2003 8 men filed suit alleging abuse from 1955 to about 1977. Most settled claims against the order; claims against the diocese were pending in 2003. Two settled completely and other plaintiffs joined the case. Total of 16-18 plaintiffs made accusations. The AK Supreme Court ruled in 8/2006 that case could proceed. Claims included in a 11/2007 settlement with the Jesuits. Another 19 claims settled in 3/2011 as part of aJesuit settlement. Included on the Jesuit West Province list 12/7/2018. The Fairbanks diocese shows on its list updated in 2/2022 38 reports of abuse by Convert.

Fr. Neil P. Conway

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Cleveland OH

Admitted to molesting at least eight boys 1968-1985. Caught in 1985 and sent for counseling. Left church on total disability in 1987; psych reports showed he could not function effectively. At least two victims sued him prior to 4/2002. Name released by diocese in 4/2002. A third suit was filed in 3/2004. No criminal prosecution. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Patrick J. Conway

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1934
Status: Accused

Died: 03/20/1980
Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Worked in the San Francisco, Helena, Boise City, Seattle, Spokane, and Great Falls dioceses. Conway was dismissed from the Jesuits circa 1950. Joined the Servants of the Paraclete, worked in OH reportedly from the early 1960s. Retired in 1976 to Holy Spirit Retreat in Canton OH. Died 3/20/1980. Included on the Great Falls-Billings diocese's list 8/21/2018. Per the Jesuits West list 12/7/2018, sex abuse of a minor 1945-1949 was reported in 2009.

Fr. Louis G. Cook

Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Died: 11/26/2004
Diocese: Diocese of Winona-Rochester MN

Following a recent court order, on 12/16/2013 Bishop Quinn released a list of 13 names of priests who had credible allegations against them of abuse involving minors. Cook's inclusion on this list is the first public notice that he had been accused of abuse. Further information released by the Diocese 06/23/2014. Complaint received in 10/2097 of the sexual abuse of a minor female. In 6/2014, the Diocese reported that the complainant withdrew the allegation approximately four days later. Cook retired 07/01/1998. Died 11/26/2004. No further allegations found in his file.

Fr. George Cooley

Ordained: 1976
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Cincinnati OH

Archdiocese knew of complaints as early as 1971 when Cooley was in seminary, and again in 1978. Numerous male victims. Pleaded guilty in 1991 to abuse of four boys; spent three months in jail. Sent to jail for 15 months in 1994 for  stalking one of his victims. Arrested in 1996 for soliciting sex from a police decoy posing as a male prostitute. Given house arrest and three years probation. At least nine civil suits. Permanently removed in 1990. Laicized in 1998 after a church trial. Still had teacher's license as of 10/2006. License revoked in 12/2006. In 2019 was living near Sharonville, OH and working as a bartender for parties and receptions.

Fr. James J. Coonan

Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

Accused 1/22/02 of abusing two boys, age 14 and 15, in 1966 or 1967. After 2-year term as pastor 1983-85 and 3-year demotion, was USAF chaplain 1988-96. Then worked in parish and as hospital chaplain. Restricted 1/02 to saying Mass privately. Retired 2/2

Fr. Joseph A. Coonan

Ordained: 1989
Status: Accused

Died: 10/7/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Worcester MA

Accused by as many as 15 men of psychologically manipulating and sometimes sexually abusing them as boys in the 1970s, prior to his ordination, when he was a teacher at Oxford High School and camp counselor in Oxford. Placed on leave in 2002. Denied the accusations. Arrested twice in 2006 on charges he physically abused his mother and sister, with whom he was living. Charges dismissed. Fought to be reinstated as pastor until 2/2008. Appealed to the Vatican. Died 10/7/2011.

Fr. Arthur Cooney

Order: OFM Cap
Ordained: 1976
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Detroit MI

Identified in 6/18/2013 Capuchin audit report as a current friar with confirmed reports of the sexual abuse of minors. Cooney's name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him except that he was removed from public ministry and living under supervision. On the Saginaw diocese's list 8/9/2019.

Fr. Donald J. Cooper

Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Died: 12/16/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Erie PA

Name included on the Erie diocese's list 4/6/2018. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Report to the Diocese in 2005 of inappropriate sexual contact 1981-1982 of a 16-year-old boy, while assigned to St. Charles in New Bethlehem. Allegations included fondling the boy and masturbating in front of him, occurring on overnight trips and at the rectory. Cooper's accuser said another priest in the rectory knew but did nothing. Alllegations deemed credible. Cooper agreed to retire. Died 12/16/2011.

Fr. Hilary Cooper

Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Oakland CA

Named publicly as accused by the Oakland diocese on its list in 2019. Ordained for the Conception Abbey Benedictines in MO. Worked in at Mount Marty College in Sioux Falls, SD 1970-1972, Archbishop Rummel High School in Metarie, LA 1973-1975. Incardinated into the Oakland diocese 10/1/71976, where he was assigned to parishes in Oakland, Richmond and Concord. Abuse noted to have occurred in 1978. Removed from ministry in 1995. Given a life of prayer and penance.

Fr. Robert K. Cooper

Ordained: 1971
Status: Accused

Died: 10/11/1989
Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

A man reported in 2007 to the archdiocese that he was sexually abused in the mid-1970s by Cooper and Rev. Luis Fernandez while a student at St. John Vianney Prep. Cooper was a school counselor and disciplinarian. The archdiocese offered the man therapy. Archbishop Aymond had been a teacher at the school as a young priest, had helped the boy and other students when they complained about sexually suggestive letters they had received from Cooper. Cooper was removed from the school. Retired in 1985. Died 10/11/89. Added in 12/20 to the archdiocese's list.

Fr. Ronald C. Cooper

Ordained: 1983
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Cincinnati OH

Placed on leave in 1/2004 after a man came forward to allege that Cooper had touched him inappropriately several times in Bridgetown in 1983-1984 during Cooper's first assignment after ordination. Cooper admits contact with the youth but claims no sexual intent was involved. Referred to Review Board for further action. Laicization announced in 10/2014.

Fr. John Copenhaver

Ordained: 1988
Status: Accused

Died: 04/4/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Lincoln NE

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 4/2/2019. Per the 11/2021 NE Attorney General's report, there are two known victims. One reported to Bishop Bruskewitz in 2003 that Copenhaver sexually abused him at ages 15-16 in the early 1990s; the other was an adult male in his mid-20s who reported his recent abuse by Copenhaver to a parish priest in 2004. Copenhaver was allowed to stay in ministry until 2012, when his faculties were revoked and public ministry restricted. Copenhaver died in 4/2021.

Fr. John W. Coppinger

Order: SA
Ordained: 1972
Status: Accused

Died: 10/22/2018
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Initially "Fr. Clifford Coppinger." Per his obituary, was ordained for the Archdiocese of New York in 1972. Worked in the Amarillo TX diocese 6/18/72 - 8/16/75. Also had assignments in Canada. Removed from active ministry in 5/02, after allegation of "improper behavior" in the past. On the Amarillo diocese's list 1/31/19.  Died 10/22/18.

Fr. Paul R. Coppola

Ordained: 1951
Status: Accused

Died: 11/17/2006
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/18. Ordained a Franciscan priest. Began work in the Buffalo diocese in 1962. Taught and coached sports at Bishop Turner High School and assisted at St. Francis of Assisi parish. Incardinated into diocese in 1966. Pastored Sacred Heart in Portville and St. Anthony in Lackawanna. Retired in 1983. Musician. Involved in a number of organizations, including the Boys Club of America. Died 11/17/06.

Fr. Augustine Cops

Order: OFM Cap
Ordained: 1986
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Detroit MI

From the Netherlands. Joined the Capuchin Order as a friar in 1959. Ordained in 1986. Named publicly as the subject of substantiated allegations by the St. Joseph Province Capuchins on their list in 10/2020. (Placing Cops' entry under Detroit, where the Province is based.) Included on the Chicago archdiocese's list in 10/2022, where he was assigned to a parish 1986-1988. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Eugene D. Corbesero

Order: IMC
Ordained: 1962
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Charlotte NC

Worked as a priest in five states. Left his order in 1979 or 1981. Laicized in 1983. Married. Pled guilty in 6/07 to sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in 8/06 in New Jersey. Sentenced in 10/07 to five years prison. Prosecutors tried to obtain his personnel records from time as priest alleging that he may have had similar troubles in the 1970s; court denied the motion. On the Charlotte diocese's list 12/29/19. It notes a report in 1995 of abuse of a teenage boy sometime between 1973 and 1975 while assigned to Our Lady of Consolation in Charlotte. Corbesero died in 2016.

Fr. John J. Corbett

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Status: Accused

Died: 03/12/1957
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

From England. Ordained for Baltimore in 1909. Monsignor. Assigned to St. Brigid's 1909-1922, St. Peter's in Washington DC 1922-1924, St. Margaret's in DC 1924-1943, and St. Mary Star of the Sea in Baltimore 1943-1957. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/24/2019. Accused in 1993 of abuse of two girls at St. Mary Star of the Sea, one as a third grader in 1949-1950, the other in 1952 or 1953. In 2002 a woman reported abuse by the priest as a first grader, also at St. Mary's. Another 2002 report of abuse of a girl in 1946; she told her mother who told the principal. No action. Further similar allegations received in 2002, 2010, 2018 and 2020. One victim said Corbett "molested all the little girls at the school [St. Mary's]. Died in 1957. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Thomas Corbett

Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Died: 04/29/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Charged in 2002 with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse in 1991. The charge, later dismissed, involved a woman. Working in the diocese's legal services office for the diocesan marriage tribunal. Removed from this position 5/02. Another woman complained in 4/02 that Corbett abused her when she was a minor 1974-75. She said her parents told another priest and Corbett was transferred. Per the diocese in 2012, Corbett was sentenced by the Vatican to a life of prayer and penance. He died in 4/21.

Fr. Andre Anthony Corbin

Ordained: 1961
Status: Convicted

Died: 05/13/2008
Diocese: Diocese of Raleigh NC

Criminally charged in 1988 with abusing a boy in 1966 when parish was in Raleigh diocese. Sentenced to 3 years jail; served about 60 days. Probation for 5 years, ordered to St Luke Institute for treatment. Dressed young boys in loin cloths to depict crucified Christ. Charlotte diocese removed faculties in 1988. Also named in 12/03 suit in Springfield MA; settled 8/04. Died in fire 5/14/08, age 79. On the Raleigh diocese's list in 10/18; it notes report in 1988 of 1966 abuse. However, was put on sick leave 1962-64 after one year at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton Grove NC and missions. Rest of NC assignments were in future Charlotte diocese. On leave 1970-93; whereabouts unknown. In 2002, the Springfield MA diocese had been planning to assign Corbin as a supply priest, when the allegation was received that became the 12/03 suit. Died in 2008. On the Fall River MA diocese' list in 1/21. On Springfield MA list 6/2/21.

Fr. Jorge Washington Cordova Hernandez

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Ordained: 1982
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Tucson AZ

From the Diocese of Quito, Ecuado. Accused in 2005 of abusing two teenage girls during his assignment to St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Yuma from 1988 to 1991. Indicted. Fled to Ecuador before he could be arrested. Arrested by police in Spain in 6/2007 and was expected to be extradited to the US. Indicted in two counties. Included on the Tucson diocese's list of credibly accused. Included on the Diocese of Phoenix list in 2019; noted to have died in 2018.

Fr. Hector Coria Gonzales

Ordained: 2011
Status: Guilty plea

Diocese: Diocese of Sacramento CA

Approximately age 42 when ordained in 1/2011. Arrested 5/9/2014 on charges of statutory rape and oral copulation of a 16-year-old, girl beginning in 2013, while assigned to St. James in Davis. Released on bond 5/10/2014. Removed without privileges pending further investigation by police. Arraigned 6/10/2014 on three felony counts of unlawful sexual intercourse and a misdemeanor charge of oral copulation with a person younger than 18. Pleaded guilty under agreement with DA to one count of sexual intercourse with the girl. Sentenced 8/29/2014 to 90 days in jail, three years probation and sexual offender counseling. Forbidden to contact the girl until she turned 18. Girl said during hearing that the sex was consensual and that she did not want the matter prosecuted. Laicized in 12/2014. Was facing deportation to Mexico in 2015. Felony reduced to misdemeanor and dismissed in 12/2017. On diocese's list 4/30/2019.

Fr. Paul F. Corkery

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1923
Status: Accused

Died: 05/10/1959
Diocese: Diocese of Spokane WA

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/11) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Corkery's name is included on this list. Worked in the San Francisco, Seattle, Spokane, and Yakima dioceses. Died 5/10/1959. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes reports in 2009 of abuse 1948-1953, 1954, 1955-1959, 1957-1958.

Fr. James F. Corley

Ordained: 1966
Status: Sued

Died: 10/5/1990
Diocese: Diocese of Santa Rosa CA

Accused in a lawsuit sometime between 2020-2022 of the sexual abuse of a minor. Plaintiff claimed Corley sexually assaulted him twice at age 7 in 1977 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Windsor. Died of AIDS in 1990. Per his obituary, Corley was assigned to St. Eugene's 1966-67, St. Bernard's in Eureka 1967-71, Holy Spirit in Santa Rosa 1971-74. He was pastor of St. Anthony's in Mendocino 1974-77, administrator of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Windsor (1977-83) and pastor until 1989 of Our Lady, Queen of Peace in Clearlake.


Fr. John Cornelius

Ordained: 1975
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

Alias John Cornelius McKenna. Seminarian in Boise ID, ordained for the Archdiocese of Seattle. Accused of molesting a boy in eastern Oregon in 1968, while a student at Mt. Angel Seminary. Worked in the Seattle archdiocese 1975-2002. Adopted several youths. Accused by at least 20 of them of abuse when they were minors in the 1970s-1980s. Laicized in 2004. In 2006 two brothers settled with the archdiocese for $1M. Several other cases pending at the time. Included on archdiocese's list released 1/15/2016 of clergy or religious with admitted, established or credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. On the Boise diocese's list in 10/2019. Settlement in 2022.

Fr. Leonard Cornelius

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Marquette MI

Per the MI Attorney General's Report in 10/22, Cornelius abused a minor, possibly a 16-year-old boy, in the 1980s while chaplain at The Carmelite Monastery in Iron Mountain. He was removed by his Order, sent to treatment, then assigned outside of the diocese. In 10/2022 he was a homilist for the Byzantine Catholic Church in Pittsburgh PA.


Mr. Robert Cornigans

Order: SJ
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. It notes a report in 2003 of abuse in 1976. Cornigans was a teacher at Boston College High School at the time of the alleged abuse. He later taught at Fairfield Prep in CT, and left the Jesuits in 1981. On the faculty of a private school in Dobbs Ferry, NY from 2004 until forced to resign in 1/19 after news of the allegations. (Referred to as "Mr." on the Jesuits' list; although news accounts say he is a former priest, he is not found as such in the Catholic Directory. May have been a scholastic.)

Fr. Joseph Correnti

Ordained: 1972
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Little Rock AR

First named publicly as accused on the diocese's 9/10/18 list, noting two known victims. Died by suicide 4/3/02. Accused in a lawsuit in 8/19 of sexually abusing a boy, ages 14-15, during 1995-2002. Per the suit, there were at least five known victims. A sixth man accused Correnti in a suit filed in 8/20 of sexually abusing him as an altar boy, age 13 or 14, in around 1983-84. Correnti allegedly forced the boy into oral and anal sex on multiple occasions. Another priest was said to have discovered the boy in Correnti's living quarters, chastised the boy and took no action against Correnti. The suit was settled.

Fr. Robert F. Corrigal

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1959
Status: Accused

Died: 05/20/1988
Diocese: Diocese of Fairbanks AK

From Alaska, where he spent his priesthood. Left the priesthood in 1979. Started a counseling program for native Alaskans and later worked for the housing authority in Anchorage. Returned to the Jesuits when he became terminally ill. Died 5/20/1988. One pending claim against Corrigal is shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for the Fairbanks diocese 1/25/2010. On the Jesuit West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes claims reported in 2009 of abuse in 1959 and 1968-1972.

Br. Edmund Corrigan

Order: CFC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

One of 10 brothers and two laymen accused by more than 30 men in a 5/2013 civil case of abuse at three Chicago schools run by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers' North American Province. Order agreed to massive $16.5M settlement in late 5/2013 with 400 plaintiffs claiming abuse by multiple order priests and brothers. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Ronald E. Corriveau

Ordained: 1971
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

Placed on leave 3/02 when first allegations surfaced. Civil suit filed 5/02. Plaintiff said he was one of several minors drinking at party at rectory 2/82. He passed out and woke to find Corriveau fondling him. Suit settled summer 2002. Police investigated Corriveau in 2003 for possession of Internet porn. At least one claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement involving 62 claims. Laicization announced 6/05.

Fr. John J. Corry

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Ordained: 1952
Status: Accused

Died: 07/11/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Rapid City SD

From Ireland. Retired in 1992. Admitted in 2002 to sexually abusing a boy, ages 10-14, in the 1960s. The bishop forced him to move from the monastery where he had lived for ten years because it housed a child day-care center. A second person made similar allegations. Laicized in 2004. Died 7/11/18. Included on the Rapid City diocese's list in 3/19, which notes the diocese first received an allegation in 1970, and that the first reported abuse occurred in 1953, the last in 1979.

Fr. Antonio Cortes

Ordained: 1996
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Monterey CA

Arrested in 4/2009 for sexual assault and providing alcohol to 16-year-old boy, as well as child porn possession. Removed from assignment at St. Mary of Nativity in Salinas. Pleaded no contest in 3/2011 to 14 counts. Sentenced to one year in jail and probation. Released in 12/2012. Warrant issued when failed to register as a sex offender. Fled to his home state of Jalisco, Mexico. Civil suit filed 7/11/2011. Settlement with the Diocese in 3/2013. Court struck Cortes original answer in 6/2013; plaintiff to seek default judgment. On diocese's list 1/2/2019; noted to have been laicized.

Fr. Augusto Cortez

Order: CM
Ordained: 2003
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Arrested in 6/08, charged with touching the breast of a 12-year-old girl 5/29/08. Worked at St. John the Baptist School in Bushwick. Had been working at Centro de Evangelizacion San Vicente de Paul; was to return to his order 12/31/08, to not present as priest, and ordered to register as Level 1 sex offender. Also worked at St. Rosalie's in Hampton Bays NY. Sentenced to 6 years probation 7/09. Accused 6/14 of sexual abuse of 6-year-old girl in Hampton Bays. Girl contracted STD. Cortez questioned by police, but let go. Fled country. Girl's family sued Order and Rockville Centre diocese 11/15. Found by Interpol in Guatemala, extradited to U.S., arrested in NY 4/22/17. Per officials, had fled to South America, lived in several countries. Pled not guilty 4/17. Convicted. In NY prison until at least 2023.

Br. John L. Malachy Cosgrove

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Order: OP
Status: Accused

Died: 02/25/2011
Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

Religious brother. Professed solemn vows 1959. Named publicly by the Dominicans St Joseph Province on its list in late 2018. It notes an allegation was established in 2018, but not where or when abuse was said to have occurred. Cosgrove became a part of the Province of St. Martin de Porres when it was formed in 1979. (We're placing him in the New Orleans archdiocese, where Province is based.) Per his obit, worked in Somerset, OH, Philadelphia, PA, Chimbote, Peru, New Haven, CT, New York, NY, St. Dominic Priory New Orleans (1980), Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Humble, TX and Providence, RI. Died 2/25/11 in New Orleans, where he had lived since 2000.

Fr. Raymond Cossette

Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Duluth MN

On 12/31/13, the diocese released its list of 17 clergy, including Cossette, who had been credibly accused of sexual abuse of young persons while serving in the diocese and another five who had been accused while residing in the diocese at some time. Retired 1/1/95. Worked in High Schools and as diocesan Superintendent of Schools. Diocese began new investigation of allegations when name released. Died in Brainerd 6/25/16.

Fr. Eugene E. Costa

Ordained: 1976
Status: Accused

Died: 11/2/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Springfield IL

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 11/29/2018. Worked at Holy Family in Decatur 1987-1993. Beaten by two males, ages 15 and 17 in a Springfield park in 12/2004 after he propositioned them for sex. Removed from ministry. Laicized 10/12/2007. Died 11/2/2021. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Bernard B. Costello

Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Pittsburgh PA

Removed in 8/2018 after the diocese received an allegation that Costello sexually abused a minor in the mid-1960s. His last assignment was in 2011 at Mary, Mother of the Church in Charleroi. Allegations deemed credible by the diocesan review board in 11/2019. Case sent to the Vatican. Included on the diocese's list of accused.

Fr. John M. Costello

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1984
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Removed by the Jesuits from his job at McQuaid High School in the Rochester diocese in 11/03 after an allegation that he sexually abused a 15-year-old male student in 1980 at Regis High School in the New York archdiocese, prior to ordination. He had also been principal of Canisius High School in the Buffalo diocese 1989-1992. Reinstated in 1/04 because, per theJesuits, the accuser had recanted. Costello was moved in 2005 to Murray-Weigel Hall, a Jesuit residence in the Bronx.

Br. George A. Costigan

Order: FSC
Ordained: 1974
Status: Accused

Died: 09/21/2015
Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

Also known as Br. Daniel Eliseus. Left the Christian Bros; ordained in 1974 and incardinated into the Paterson NJ diocese. Accused 1993 of sexually abusing a girl, ages 9-15, starting in the mid-1960s when he was a Christian Brother at West Catholic Boys High School in the Philadelphia archdiocese. Worked as a hospital chaplain. Retired in 1993; lived at a convent attached to a youth retreat center. No privileges. Named auxiliary contract chaplain in 2006. Presented himself as an active priest in 2007 and 1/2009. Died in 9/2015. Included on the Paterson diocese's list 2/13/2019 which notes one allegation. Also noted to have been removed from ministry 4/28/1994. Included on the Diocese of Tucson's list.

Fr. Aaron Joseph Cote

Order: OP
Ordained: 1986
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Washington DC and MD

An 18-year old male filed suit in 11/2005 alleging abuse in 2001-2002 while attending Mother Seton parish in Germantown MD. Suit said abuse occurred in both MD and DC. Cote transferred to RI. Alleged to have abused a second youth in OH in the 1980s. Case settled 8/2007 for $1.2M paid by Order. Also worked in Springfield MA. Woman filed suit 4/2008 claiming abuse of her children. First criminal charges filed 7/2008 claiming 2003 abuse. Found guilty 7/2009. Received 10 years probation 11/2009. Died in 2012. On Archdiocese of Washington DC list 10/15/2018. On Columbus diocese's list 3/1/2019. On Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018. On the Springfield MA list 6/2/2021.

Fr. David P. Cote

Ordained: 1968
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Portland ME

One of three priests accused in a 4/2023 lawsuit of abusing four Native American children, ages 7 to 16, at St. Ann's on Indian Island between 1972 and 1987. Cote told a news outlet, "I don't see myself as abusing anybody." One woman said Cote abused her in the rectory kitchen in the summer of 1978. She said her father witnessed the abuse and confronted Cote, and the family soon moved.


Fr. Joseph A. Cote

Ordained: 1951
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

One of 14 active and retired priests named as abusers 2/02 in the Manchester Diocese. Cote lost his right to minister at the time the allegations against him were originally made. Named in the 2003 NH Attorney General Report. Per the diocese's list 7/31/19, Cote was assigned to a life of prayer and penance. Deceased.

Fr. James H Cotter

Ordained: 1950
Status: Settled

Died: 07/14/1991
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Active priest in the Buffalo diocese until he retired in 1978 and moved to San Diego. Allegations of abuse in Buffalo surfaced in the mid-1990s. His name was on a 3/30/07 list of priests with credible allegations in the San Diego diocese. A civil suit filed in 2003 in CA named the San Diego and Buffalo dioceses, and alleged abuse for four years. Buffalo did not participate in payment of settlement with San Diego (but was released from suit). At least two other alleged victims in CA. Personnel file released 10/25/10. Included in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Died in 1991; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation.

Fr. John M. Cotter

Ordained: 1960
Status: Settled

Died: 02/23/1989
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

First accused publicly in a 1993 lawsuit of repeatedly molesting a boy 1968-1975 from age 7, including oral, digital and anal rape. Boy Scout leader William Reynolds was also accused of abusing the boy. Many other victims came forward, male and female. The Archdiocese is alleged to have known by 1974. CYO, Boy Scouts and confession were used in abuse. In 1994, the first plaintiff sent a letter about the abuse to Pope John Paul II. In 1995-1998, 7 settled for $575K; 4 others for $361K. Cotter died in 1989. Victims continued to come forward. Included in 8/2011 on the Archdiocese's list.

Fr. John A. Coughlin

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1934
Status: Accused

Died: 09/27/1965
Diocese: Diocese of Spokane WA

Per a statement released by the Diocese of Spokane in 11/2007, Coughlin was the subject of an accusation that was found to be credible or proven. Died 9/27/1965. Name included on Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/1206 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Worked at Seattle Prep 1952-1957. Per the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018, allegations were reported in 2006 of abuse 1949-1950.

Fr. Kenneth F. Coughlin

Ordained: 1990
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Lansing MI

Removed in 5/2014 from Church of the Holy Family in Grand Blanc MI after allegations he had inappropriately touched the hands and legs of two students. Coughlin denied the allegations. Investigation by MI CPS. Matter turned over to Grand Jury. Went on leave of absence, entered treatment/evaluation at the bishop's request. In 10/2014 the county prosecutor said there was no basis for criminal charges; the Diocese announced that Coughlin would remain on administrative leave. In 11/2023 he is shown on the Diocesan website as pastor of a Clio parish.

Fr. Richard T. Coughlin

Ordained: 1953
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Coughlin went from Boston to the Diocese of Orange in 1965 and established the All American Boys Chorus. Excardinated to Orange 1971. Allegations in 1993 that he abused several boys who were members of the choir 1970-83; at least 3 suits filed 1993 and 1994. L.A. Archdiocese report says 6 accusers. Also accused of abuse in Boston MA and NH before time in CA. Named in 2002 Boston suit. Over $3M in settlements. Permanently restricted from ministry per Boston AD database 8/15. Included on Attorney Garabedian's list 3/28/16 of accused clerics named in civil claims resulting in settlements or arbitration awards. One plaintiff, from Boston, said Coughlin abused him 1957-62. Suit filed in Orange County 2/3/17 alleged abuse of Boys Choir member beginning age 10. Status as of 8/16 was "Life of Prayer and Penance." The Diocese of Orange list in 12/20 shows that Coughlin had been laicized.

Fr. Leo J. Courcy

Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Santa Fe NM

Priest of the Burlington VT diocese. In a civil suit filed in 1994 Courcy and Rev. Joseph Anthony Gallegos were accused of abusing an altar boy in NM, after Courcy's first trip to the Servants of the Paraclete treatment facility in Jemez Springs. Sent to the Paracletes in 1967 and 1969. Faculties removed in 2/1993 when assigned in NYC. Laicized in 6/2009. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese list 9/12/2017. Accused in a 5/2019 suit against the Paracletes of abusing two boys during an overnight the rectory of St. Anthony's in Questa in 1969. One of the accusers claimed he was raped. Per the suit, Courcy was sent by the Paracletes to St. Anthony's as a supply priest four days after his arrival for treatment. On the Burlington diocese's list 8/22/2019. News suit in 5/2021 claims abuse of a boy in VT in 1978, starting when the boy was age 5 or 6.

Br. Edward C. Courtney

Order: CFC
Status: Guilty plea

Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

Accused of abuse of at least 55 boys. Order knew in 1960s about abuse yet allowed Courtney to teach in IL, MI, NV, NY and WA. Removed from Order in 1983. Worked in public schools in WA until accusations surfaced. Pleaded guilty 1988 in WA to indecent liberties; got two-years' probation. Five plaintiffs settled for $1.9M in 2/2007. Suit filed 2006 for abuse in 1980 at St. Alphonsus School in Seattle and at O'Dea; settled for $1.1M in Fall 2007. Suits filed in 3/2009, 11/22/2011 (7 claims) and 3/2013 (15 claims). Order agreed to $16.5M settlement with 400 plaintiffs for abuse by multiple order brothers in 5/2013. Allegations against Courtney by 52 of 400 claimants. Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers in 2014 as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. On 6/25/2014, archdiocese announced $12.1M settlement of 30 claims against order, Archdiocese, Briscoe School and Seattle's Bishop O'Dea High School. Eleven were claims of abuse by Courtney. Known in 2/2016 to have been living in HI. Included on the Seattle Archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. Subject of settlement(s) with the Chicago Archdiocese in 2/2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Philip J. Coury

Order: CM
Ordained: 1971
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph MO

Worked in TX, MO, IL, CO. The Diocese of KC-St. Joseph announced on 4/6/2017 that it had received a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by Coury while he was on staff at St. John Minor Seminary 1975-1978. The Order restricted Coury's public ministry prior to notifying the Diocese. Included on Diocese's list 9/5/2019. Permanently removed from ministry. On the Vincentians list in 2020, which notes abuse in the 1980s reported in 2010, and that he was removed from ministry and living under supervision. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Joseph Coutu

Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Gallup NM

Name included on Gallup diocese's 12/2014 list of credibly accused clerics. Assignments include St. Mary's, Farmington NM 05/1981 - 12/1981; Our Lady of Guadalupe, Holbrook AZ, 12/1981 - 1983; Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gallup NM 1983 - 06/1984.

Fr. Peter Covas

Ordained: 1957
Status: Sued

Died: 05/9/2004
Diocese: Diocese of San Bernardino CA

Resigned in 1983 as first financial director of the diocese after he loaned $225K of diocesan money to a man who had been convicted of fraud. Arrested twice, in 1987 and 1988, for public sexual misconduct. Covas left his parish in 4/02 amid accusations of sexual misconduct with minors. Sexual accusations came to light after internal diocesan review of files. Civil suits filed in 2003. Died 5/9/04. Personnel file released 10/25/10. Included on the San Diego diocese's list of accused.

Fr. James B. Coveney

Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown PA

Per the PA AG's 3/1/6 Grand Jury Report, Coveney fondled the genitals of a 10-year-old boy while assigned to St. Joseph's in Portage PA in the 1980s, as reported to Bishop Adamec in 1996. Adamec sent Coveney to treatment then returned him to ministry. Also accused in 1988 of fondling the genitals of five 7th-grade boys; sent to treatment by Adamec. No reports to police either time. Coveney retired in 2011. Placed on leave in 2/16 during re-examination by diocese of previous allegations against clergy.

Fr. Francis A. Cowgill

Ordained: 1952
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau AK

Named among seven clerics by the Juneau diocese in 8/19 as having allegations of sexual misconduct against them involving minors or vulnerable adults. Monsignor. Sexual misconduct with minors 1956-64 alleged. Died 10/16/2000. Included on the Anchorage archdiocese's list 1/16/20, where he was assigned 1966-2000.

Bishop Leonard P. Cowley

Ordained: 1938
Status: Sued

Died: 08/18/1973
Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN

Identified 2/11/15 as accused of abusing a minor. A man reportedly filed a claim alleging he was molested as a child by Cowley in 1968 when the boy was 15, on a trip to northern Minnesota. Cowley was a pastor at the Basilica of St. Mary in the 1960s and a bishop from 1957 until his death in 1973.

Fr. Brian M. Cox

Order: SSJ
Ordained: 1968
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Ordained for the Josephites in 1968. Joined the Baltimore archdiocese in 1981. Parish priest; chaplain 1975-1978 at Archbishop Keough High School. Admitted in 1994 to a church secretary to touching the genitals of a 13-year-old boy. The secretary told others in authority, who did nothing. Another person she told in 1995 did tell the Archdiocese, who reported it to the State's Attorney's Office. No charges. In 1995 a complaint was made to the Archdiocese of sexual abuse of a boy, age 16, in 1981. Cox admitted only to "sexual talk" with the boy, and said he had made a sexual suggestion to another boy. All occurred during 1979-1985. Placed on permanent leave without privileges. Sent to St. Louis for treatment. Although the Archdiocese recommended he stay there to avoid charges, Cox returned to MD. Report in 2002 of abuse of a fifth-grade altar boy over six months in 1980. Arrested, charged with the abuse of two boys (the third and fourth reported victims), one of whom said he went to the Archdiocese in 1984 to no avail. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 15 months in jail and 5 years probation. Served 9 months. Included on the archdiocese's list in 2002. Laicized in 2003. Registered as a sex offender. Report in 2017 of abuse of an altar boy, age 10 or 11, in 1987-1988. Cox said he told a Church official sometime 1985-1990 about his "struggles" with pedophilia, whose response was "You're a fine priest. Don't worry about it." Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Harold T. Cox

Ordained: 1944
Status: Sued

Died: 08/13/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Accused in a massive civil suit filed in 10/03 in which 27 people alleged abuse by 24 priests. One man claimed that when he was ages 11-14 in 1956-58 or 1959, Cox sexually abused him 30 to 50 times. Cox died 8/13/11. On the diocese's list in 2/19. Accused of abuse of a boy in a lawsuit filed in 9/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. Charles G. Coyle

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Died: 07/1/2015
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Worked in LA, MD, MA, TX, AL, GA. Accused in a 2002 lawsuit of abuse of a boy in the 1970s at Newton South High School in Boston, where Coyle was a guidance counselor. Reportedly, a second boy who was living with Coyle later died by suicide. Coyle was working in New Orleans in 2002 when the allegation was made public and was placed on leave. A second suit, filed in 2003, alleged abuse of two brothers while Coyle was a seminarian in Baltimore in the 1960s. The older of the two brothers was abused after he was sent to Coyle for counseling at age 16 in 1965. The younger brother was abused at ages 11-13. Coyle died 7/1/2015. Included on the New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/2018, where he taught at Jesuit High 1958-1961, when he was a scholastic. On MD Province's list 12/7/2018. On Baltimore archdiocese's list in 2018. On the Atlanta archdiocese's list, where he was assigned to Ignatius House 1992-1995. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Finbar Coyle

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Died: 02/6/1991
Diocese: Archdiocese of Santa Fe NM

"Barry." First identified publicly as accused on Santa Fe archdiocese list 9/12/2017. Assigned to Santa Fe Cathedral 1959-1974; worked from there as Franciscan vocations director for the Southwest. Later worked in the New Orleans archdiocese and the Baton Rouge diocese. Died 2/6/1991. Last listed in the 1988 Directory; death entry in the 1992 Directory shows his location as St. Mary of the Angels, a Franciscan parish in New Orleans. The 1989-1991 Directories do not show him as assigned to that parish. During his time in Santa Fe a/k/a Finbar. Listed in Directory as Barry thereafter. On the Baton Rouge diocese's list in early 2019. Added to New Orleans' list in 2020. On the Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese's list in 12/2020; one credible allegation of abuse there; assigned 2/1973-6/1974 to St. Therese in Fort Wayne. On Las Cruces list in 11/2020; at St. Peter's in Roswell in 1965. On the Cincinnati archdiocese's list in 2/2022. Included in 6/2022 on the St. John the Baptist Province Franciscans list.

Fr. James M. Coyle

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Ordained: 1983
Status: Accused

Died: 06/11/2007
Diocese: Diocese of Orlando FL

Accused in 1996 of sexual molestations over five years in the 1980s at St. Peter's in DeLand, and of plying boys with marijuana and alcohol. Suspended and sent for treatment. News not released to the public by the Diocese until 2/1997. Bishop Dorsey promised in 1997 that Coyle would never be returned to diocesan duties. Died 6/11/2007. Included on the diocese's 10/6/2021 list of credibly accused.

Fr. Jerome Paul Coyle

Ordained: 1959
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Sioux City IA

Per news in 11/18, Coyle admitted in 1986 to Bishop Soens to having had sexual contact or attraction to about 50 boys in IA over 20-plus years. The diocese removed him from ministry and sent him to the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs NM for treatment. He stayed in NM for 30 years. The Sioux City diocese did not notify police or the public. (Bishop Soens was himself later credibly accused of the sex abuse of students as a priest and school principal.) Coyle was moved by the Sioux City diocese in 6/18 to a Fort Dodge IA care facility, next to a Catholic School. Diocese admitted in 10/18 to hiding Coyle's identity for decades. On diocese's list 2/22/19.

Fr. Richard T. Craig

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Ordained: 1988
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Marquette MI

Named publicly as accused by the Diocese on its list 12/13/2019. Permanently removed from ministry in 9/1993. Per the MI Attorney General's Report in 10/2022, in 1991 a boy, age 12, told his counselor that he had been sleeping in bed with Fr. Craig. When informed, Bishop Schmitt asked the counselor to meet with Craig, who provided "damaging information" which led to a report to CPS. Craig was sent to St. Luke's Institute and a few months later to Rogers Memorial Hospital for treatment. He attended aftercare treatment at St. Barnabas Center in WI. In 9/1993 Craig was asked to resign after the diocese's review board learned that the boy stated that the priest touched his [the boy's] penis during a camping trip. Bishop Garland also asked him to seek laicization. In 5/2018 Bishop Doerfler invited Craig to seek laicization and told him that he had a substantiated claim against him of sexual misconduct with a minor. In 10/2022 Craig's status is leave of absence from the diocese.

Fr. Robert Craig

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Ordained: 1974
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Accused per Archdiocesan List 3/20/2006. Removed 1990 and resigned from priesthood 10/1993. Suit filed 4/2006. Several known victims claim abuse between 1982 and 1990. Previous settlement made in 1989. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/2007 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. At least one claim included in an 8/2008 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. Laicized in 10/2009. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes 9 "reported survivors."

Fr. Walter G J Craig

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Ordained: 1923
Status: Accused

Died: 12/16/1971
Diocese: Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau MO

Ordained for the Archdiocese of St. Louis; became priest of Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese when it was established in 1956. In late 2012, the diocese announced it had received a credible complaint that Craig sexually abused a boy in the mid-1960s. Craig was assigned to Immaculate Conception in New Madrid at that time. He died 12/16/71. On Springfield-Cape Girardeau's list 11/19/18. On the St. Louis archdiocese's list 7/26/19.

Fr. Donald W. Cramer

Ordained: 2001
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Harrisburg PA

Name included on diocese's list released 8/1/18. Included in the PA Grand Jury Report 8/14/19. Investigated by Homeland Security for possible child porn and federal law violations. Investigation dropped when child porn not found on Cramer's computer. Cramer did reportedly tell someone online in CT who was charged with child porn possession that he wanted to go to Mexico to "rent" boys. Dispensed from the priesthood in 11/14.

Fr. William N. Cramer

Ordained: 1977
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Paterson NJ

Accused of abusing two young brothers in 1984. Their mother told the diocese, which then transferred him. Reported to police in 1985; convicted in 1988 and received three years probation. Each child received $38K in civil suit. Worked as hospital chaplain beginning 1991. Placed on leave 2002. Cramer hired a canon lawyer to fight his suspension. Name is included on the "Perversion Files," a national list of Boy Scout Leaders accused of being molesters which was released 10/12. On Paterson diocese's list 2/13/19.

Fr. Thomas Anthony Crandall

Ordained: 1981
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee FL

Assigned to St. Rose of Lima in Milton when arrested in 1/2002 for dealing drugs and taking money from the parish. Sentenced to 51 months in federal prison. Out on probation in 2005 when he was arrested on child pornography charges. Convicted by a jury in 6/2006. Sentenced to 10 years in prison. On the sex offender registry. Included on the Diocese's list of credibly accused. Permanently removed from ministry in 2002.

Fr. Kevin E. Cray

Order: SDS
Ordained: 1949
Status: Accused

Died: 01/31/1999
Diocese: Diocese of Erie PA

Cray's name was added 5/18/2018 to the diocese's list of credibly accused priests, lay employees and volunteers. Allegations were reported after his death. Musician, composer, teacher, parish priest. V.A. hospital chaplain in Erie 1976-1999. Also worked in the Archdioceses of Washington DC, Baltimore, and Chicago and the Dioceses of Camden, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Sacramento, and Sioux City. Died 1/31/1999 in Milwaukee.

Fr. Robert J. Creager

Ordained: 1954
Status: Accused

Died: 10/25/2008
Diocese: Diocese of Peoria IL

Creager was one of seven priests asked to step down from public ministry in 5/2002 because of allegations of sexual abuse. Allegations were brought to the diocese's attention within the preceding two months. On diocese's list 12/2018. Died 10/25/2008. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes two "reported survivors."

Fr. Thomas P. Creagh

Ordained: 1967
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Louisville KY

Archdiocesan officials knew of abuse of a teenage boy in 1983 and contributed $10K to a settlement with the victim. Four suits filed in 2002 alleged abuse 1983-97; removed from parish. Spent some time in a Florida parish after the first settlement. Permanently removed from active ministry as of 10/02. Laicized in 2004. Died in 2008. Included on the archdiocese's list of accused in 2019.

Fr. Hubert E. Creason

Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Died: 09/1/2006
Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis MO

Creason resigned from St. James Church in Catawissa in 2002 after allegations that he had sexually abused a minor about 25 years previously. Another complaint alleged abuse from about 30 years previously. Church substantiated both allegations and asked for his resignation. He left an earlier assignment at Our Lady Queen of Peace abruptly in late 1989 or early 1990. His next assignment was in 1/1991. Died 9/1/2006. Included on the archdiocese's list 7/26/2019.

Fr. James Creaton

Ordained: 1940
Status: Settled

Died: 07/28/1964
Diocese: Diocese of San Diego CA

From Ireland. Arrived in San Diego in 1947, assigned to Mary Star of the Sea. Died in 1964. Creaton's personnel file was among documents released in 2010 concerning priests of the diocese accused of child sexual abuse. The release was ordered by a judge in 8/08, as part of a large settlement.

Fr. C. Patrick Creed

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Ordained: 1951
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Louisville KY

Died in 2001. Accused in a 2002 lawsuit of making sexually inappropriate comments to a teen in 1951 when the youth sought counseling after abuse by Fr. Louis Miller. In 2003 four or five other suits were filed by women claiming abuse by Creed when they were school girls.Three claims settled in 6/03 as part of massive settlement by the archdiocese. One other was dismissed by court in 2004 on SOL. Included on the archdiocese's list of accused in 2019.

Fr. Gerard E. Creighton

Ordained: 1951
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

A 1973 memo to Cardinal Medeiros complained that Creighton had been transferred 17 times in 22 years and that the man was sick. In 1977 a woman told the archdiocese that she had seen two girls imitating oral sex and that they said they were imitating Creighton and their mother. Creighton retired in 1985. Creighton was placed on leave in 1997. A woman filed suit in 1998 claiming abuse by Creighton as a 17-year-old; dismissed in 5/03 due to the statute of limitations. Creighton died in 2004. His name was included in 8/11 on the Boston archdiocese's list. 


Fr. George E. Crespin

Ordained: 1962
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Oakland CA

Chancellor and/or vicar general at various times 1979-94. Accused in a 2005 lawsuit of molesting a boy in 1975 while pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary in Union City. He denied all charges. Diocese investigated; Review Board found "insufficient evidence" to support allegations. Diocese paid plaintiff $600K as part of global settlement in 8/05. Crespin admitted not reporting incidents of abuse involving other priests. Privileges as retired priest were restored in 6/05. Lawsuit in 12/19 under the CA Child Victims Act by two men vs the diocese, claiming cover-up of abuse by Crespin and Rev. Stephen Kiesle at Our Lady of the Rosary in the 1970s. The man accusing Crespin said the abuse started when he was age 11, and that the priest also abused his best friend, who had recently died by suicide.

Fr. John S. Crews

Ordained: 1971
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Santa Rosa CA

Executive Director of Hanna Boys Center in Sebastopol beginning 1984. Resigned 2/6/13 after report of an inappropriate relationship with a minor male 1971-75. Prior to Hanna Boys Center, Crews was assigned to St. Sebastian's in Sebastopol and St. Joseph's in Cotati. Alleged victim is deceased; matter reported by his widow to Sheriff's office prior to notification to diocese. On diocese's list 1/12/19. It notes "no assignment" and that he retired in 2013. In 4/17 two men stated publicly that Crews sexually abused them when they were teenage Hanna Boys Center residents, one 1999-2001, the other 1984-1985. In 4/19 Crews was living in SC. Accused in new lawsuit(s) in 2022. Settlement in 2022 with a man who claimed abuse by Crews and other Hannah Center staff over three years, beginning when he was age 11.

Fr. Robert R. Crisp

Ordained: 1975
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Dallas TX

In 4/10 Crisp told Sacred Heart in Rowlett parishioners via letter that the diocese had granted his request for a 6-month leave of absence. A week later the bishop told parishioners he had removed Crisp because several women, including 2 teens, complained of inappropriate and unwanted touching. Privileges removed. Pled no contest 3/11. Sentenced to 6 months deferred adjudication and $650 fine. In 7/14 it was learned that Bishop Farrell had reassigned Crisp to prison ministry. He may also have been ministering at St. Joseph Village, a retirement home, in Coppell, TX. On diocese's list 1/31/19. Noted to be retired with faculties suspended. Accused in a suit filed by multiple plaintiffs in 8/19 regarding multiple priests of abusing a boy in the 1980s at St. Pius X School. The suit settled in 3/22.

Fr. Fernando Cristancho

Ordained: 1985
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

From the Diocese of Istmina-Tado, Colombia. Worked in in the Diocese of Arlington VA 1994 until 1997, when  removed for sexual misconduct with a young woman. Cristancho arranged in vitro fertilization of a woman in Colombia using his sperm. Triplets were born in 11/2001 (2 boys, 1 girl). He was assigned to the Archdiocese of Baltimore 1999-2002, at St. Ignatius in Forest Hill. The archdiocese revoked Cristancho's faculties in 7/2002, reportedly because he refused a new assignment, later learning that he had fathered triplets. In 2006 DSS found that he had sexually abused of both of the boys, including oral sex. Their mother reported a possible third victim. Maryland appeals court gave custody to the mother in 10/2008. Cristancho denied abuse. Included in 4/2016 on the archdiocese's list of accused. Arrested in 9/2017 and charged with making and possessing child pornography. Detectives found photos of little boys on Cristancho's electronic devices in his home, and on a memory card in a safe. He pleaded guilty 10/4/2021 to "coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity" and admitted to creating nude images of four other children. His victim was ages 11-13 when abused 2002 through at least Fall 2003. Cristancho met the boy at St. Ignatius parish. Sentenced in 5/2011 to 22 years in federal prison. Laicized in 2022. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. 


Fr. Jorge Cristancho

Ordained: 1978
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Atlanta GA

Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's list 11/6/2018. Assigned to seven parishes over his career. On leave of absence 1987-1988. On the diocesan Hispanic Liaison Personnel Board 1991-1997. Laicized in 2003. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report, which shows multiple male victims, teenagers and men. It also notes a long history of sexual misconduct with men and women, and that he had been in and out of treatment 1981-2004. In 1979 a man reported that Cristancho had molested his 19-year-old son in the sacristy of Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) parish. Parish leaders allegedly told the man to keep it quiet and not return to the parish. Accused in 1981 of soliciting a 14-year-old boy. In 1989 a man, who was in spiritual direction with Cristancho, reported that the priest sexually assaulted him. In 2005 another man reported abuse at age 15 by Cristancho, at IHM.

Fr. Edmund W. Croke

Ordained: 1928
Status: Sued

Died: 04/21/1971
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Croke's personnel file was one of 16 released in Boston in 1/03. Accused in a 2003 lawsuit of sexually abusing at least one child. Died in 1971. The 8/11 Boston archdiocese list reported no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

Br. Patrick Croke

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Order: CFC
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

In a civil suit filed 8/26/2010, two of three plaintiffs alleged that they had been abused by Croke after they had already been abused by other religious brothers at Briscoe Memorial School in 1955 and in 1963-1964. Croke worked at the school 1951-1970. Name included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible accusations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Deceased.

Fr. John P. Cronin

Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Fall River MA

Name on a list in 9/02 of priests investigated by the D.A'.s office for allegations of sexual misconduct. Reportedly there were three victims, all beyond the statute of limitations. In 10/02 he admitted that a woman went to the Bishop in 1991 alleging an inappropriate sexual relationship when she was a teenager and that "there was some truth" to what she said. Sent for evaluation and found not to be a threat. Placed in charge of cemeteries with some restrictions. Bishop O'Malley ordered further restrictions after two more allegations surfaced in the mid-1990s. Died 4/28/14. Included in 1/21/ on the diocese's list of credibly accused. It notes that his faculties were removed.

Fr. Sean Cronin

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

From Ireland. Arrived in L.A. archdiocese in 1972. Sued in 2003, accused of abuse between 1972-80. In 2004 the archdiocese counted two accusers. Personnel file released in 1/13 reveals he provided liquor to an underage teen he was counseling, asked the boy sexual questions and took him to see a movie with homosexual sex scenes. On administrative leave 2004-11. Laicized 1/26/11.

Fr. Thomas Cronin

Ordained: 1969
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph MO

A woman filed suit 10/10 in MO alleging she was abused by both Cronin and Fr. John Tulipana at separate times.T old diocese in 2009 that in 1979, at age 17, she confessed to Cornin that she was being sexually abused by a relative. She said Cronin molested her on multiple occasions. He left KC in 1996 to work as a hospital chaplain in Reno NV. "Retired" in 2004. Worked as Administrator of St. Mary in the Mountains in NV in 2010, per their bulletin. Removed 10/22/10. Involved with Rachel's Sanctuary (for homeless women) in NV. Included on KC-St. Joseph diocese's list 9/5/19, deemed "unsuitable for ministry out of concern for the safety of our youth."

Fr. David G. Crook

Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Belleville IL

Placed on leave in 3/1993. Permanently removed from active ministry in 1/1995 over allegations of sexual misconduct with a teenager "some years ago." As of 2002, Crook had left the Illinois area. On 1/24/2009 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave/Retired." Included on the diocese's list 12/19/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes two "reported survivors."

Sr. Dolores Crosby

Order: SNJM
Status: Settled

Died: 07/22/2007
Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

Crosby entered the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) in 1952. She was an elementary school principal for 30 years, working in Spokane, Edmonds, Tacoma, Seattle and Everett. In 1999 she surrendered her teaching credentials after an allegation surfaced against her of sexual abuse in the 1980s.  She died in 7/2007. Her name was included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible accusations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. In 7/2021 the archdiocese announced that it had settled two cases with claims of sexual abuse by Crosby in the 1980s, while she was principal of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in Seattle. 


Fr. Charles V. Cross

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Ordained: 1960
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Birmingham AL

Removed 5/02. Alleged to have molested at least 4 male teenagers in the early 1960s. Had not served as parish priest since 1985 because of "unrelated claims of sexual misconduct." Main duty was to oversee maintenance at diocese headquarters. Forced to retire 6/02 without privileges. One man sued Cross in 1995, claiming abuse 1960-1964. He had reported the allegations to the diocese in 1993. Case dismissed on SOL. Died 4/24/10. Referred to as "retired priest." On diocese's list 12/14/18.

Fr. William S. Crouse

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Order: FSCJ
Ordained: 1959
Status: Accused

Died: 07/11/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark NJ

Worked in Ethiopia, GA, OH, NJ, Vietnam, MD, Puerto Rico and PA. Per the PA Attorney General's 3/1/16 report, Crouse sodomized a 14-year-old boy in the late 1960s while assigned to his order's monastery (Sons of the Sacred Heart, or "Verona Fathers") in Montclair, NJ. Victim told Altoona's Bishop Adamec in 2002. (Crouse was assigned to Altoona-Johnstown diocese at the time.) Alleged a "Fr Ben" also molested him, and both gave him alcohol. Crouse admitted "inappropriate relationship." Medical retirement 2002. Died 07/11/09.

Fr. Alex Crow

Ordained: 2021
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Mobile AL

Assigned to Corpus Christi Parish in Mobile when placed under restrictions 7/26/2023 after fleeing to Italy with an 18-year-old woman on 7/24/2023. In a Valentine's Day letter to the girl when she was 17, Crow professed his love to her and said they were married. The girl was a student at a Catholic high school at the time, where Crow reportedly sat in on classes and heard confessions. The girl's family said that she did not want to go to Italy with Crow and that she relented after pressure from him. Crow told the Archdiocese he would never return to America. Allegedly groomed other young girls. Parents had complained that he was rumored to give teens alcohol at bonfires and perform exorcisms on students; he was nonetheless allowed in 6/2023 to travel with students to Europe. The Archdiocese reported the situation to the District Attorney. Laicization to be initiated. In 11/2023 the girl's parents' attorney said that Crow and the girl had returned to AL. The District Attorney closed its investigation. The two married 11/17/2023. Laicization announced on 1/8/2024.


Fr. Thomas F. Crowe

Ordained: 1947
Status: Settled

Died: 04/13/1958
Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

In 12/02 the Manchester diocese settled with six people claiming abuse by five priests, including Thomas Crowe. Crowe allegedly abused a 13-year-old boy 1949-50 while assigned to Blessed Sacrament. The abuse was said to have included one incident of oral sex and many of kissing and grooming. Crowe died in 1958.

Fr. Clarence J. Crowley

Ordained: 1937
Status: Accused

Died: 03/19/1986
Diocese: Diocese of Lincoln NE

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 4/2/2019. Died in 1986. Per the 11/2021 NE Attorney General's Report, there are seven known victims, all boys, ages 11-16. The abuse spanned Crowley's entire priesthood. One victim sent a letter in 2001 or 2002 to Bishop Bruskewitz - it was returned and the diocese did not respond.

Fr. John David Crowley

Ordained: 1954
Status: Accused

Died: 02/25/2006
Diocese: Diocese of Pittsburgh PA

First named publicly as accused in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Complaint to the diocese in 1992 from a mother that Crowley sexually abused her and her twin daughters; one was age 16 when allegedly abused. Kept in ministry. Sent for a week evaluation at St. Michael's Community in 9/1992; returned to same assignment. The women renewed their complaint in late 2001. In 8/2002 it was sent to the D.A.; Diocesan Review Board deemed the allegations credible in 12/2002. Crowley resigned in 1/2003. Bishop Wuerl allowed him to tell the parish he was retiring early, without mentioning the reason. Ministerial faculties withdrawn 5/30/2003. Vatican confirmed 6/9/2004 that Crowley was to remain in retirement with no public ministry. He died in 2006. Another allegation in 6/2008 that he abused a boy, age 11-12, in the 1970s.

Deacon Joseph I. Crowley, Jr.

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Ordained: 1980
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Ordained as permanent deacon in 1980; assigned to St Anne's in Readville 1980-1992. Also worked as a chaplain at Franciscan Children's Hospital in Brighton (1989-1994) and Children's Hospital in Boston (1994-1998). Arrested 8/26/98. Pleaded guilty in 2/99 to six counts of rape and seven counts of indecent assault and battery on a child younger than 14. His victims were two family members. Sentenced to three successive 2 1/2-year terms and 10 years probation. Voluntarily laicized per 3/18/06 article and Archdiocese of Boston list released 8/25/11.

Fr. Stephen L. Crowley

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Ordained: 1955
Status: Settled

Died: 08/11/2016
Diocese: Archdiocese of Hartford CT

Claim(s) against Crowley were settled as part of the $22M settlement in 10/2005 with the Hartford archdiocese. Retired in 1991. Per the archdiocese's list 1/22/2019, Crowley was removed from ministry 6/11/2002 and was sentenced to a life of prayer and penance by the Vatican 10/21/2015. He died 8/11/2016.

Fr. Timothy M. Crowley

Ordained: 1976
Status: Guilty plea

Diocese: Diocese of Lansing MI

Ordained in 1976 for the Holy Ghost Fathers. Incardinated in 1982 into the Diocese of Lansing. Accused of sexually abusing an altar boy, age 10, beginning in 1982 and continuing until 1990. Allegedly threatened to kill the boy if he told. Removed from his Lansing parish in 1993. The Diocese settled with the victim in 1993 for $200K. Sent to rehab for two years. Allowed in 1995 to work in Anchorage, AK with full approval of Archbishop Hurley. Removed in 2002 after the Dallas Bishops Conference. Criminal charges considered in 2003 in MI, but not filed. Laicized in 2015. After a MI A.G. investigation, arrested in 5/2018 in Tempe, AZ. Charged with eight counts of criminal sexual conduct. Charges were dropped in 10/2019 due to the statute of limitations. On the Lansing diocese's list 9/27/2019. On the Anchorage archdiocese's list 1/16/2020. Criminal charges were reinstated in 2022 after the MI A.G. filed an appeal. Pleaded guilty in 9/2023. Sentenced in 11/2023 to one year in jail, five years' probation and to register as a sex offender for life.

Fr. Angel Cruces

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Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Sued in 1983. Accused of abuse of 1 girl. L.A. archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese since 1978. Died in 1996. As part of 2007 $660M settlement with 508 plaintiffs, Archdiocese was to release personnel files. Personnel files released 1/13.

Fr. Thomas J. Crum

Ordained: 1975
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Youngstown OH

Removed in 6/2009 after newly reported allegations of sexual misconduct with a teenage student more than 30 years prior. When confronted, Crum admitted the allegations were true and was sent to a treatment facility. Assigned to Cardinal Mooney High School as well as to St. James in Warren and St. John the Baptist during the relevant time period. Three additional allegations were received within one month. Laicization announced 07/19/2010. Included on the diocese's list 10/29/2018. Accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, age 12, in 1981 while assigned to St. Christine's in Youngstown. The abuse allegedly occurred during a trip to Colorado and included Crum plying the boy with alcohol. The suit settled in 2020 in the low five figures.

Fr. J. Peter Crynes

Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

Monsignor. In 3/06 the diocese received a report that Crynes had sexually abused a girl 1974-77, beginning when she was age 17. Another woman soon came forward, alleging sex abuse by Crynes as a teen. He admitted to his behavior, saying he "always saw his physical behavior with women as gestures of loving paternal affection." Removed from active ministry 5/06. By 6/06 four other women had reported abuse as teens by Crynes. One of them said that in 2002 she told diocesan Vicar for Priests, Fr. Kopacz, about her abuse, but he did nothing. Crynes lived at Villa St Joseph in Dunmore per diocesan website 9/1/09. Ordered by Vatican to live a life of prayer and penance. Another report in 1/16 of abuse 1972-73 of a girl, age 16-17. Named in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Found in 9/18 to be a member of a private golf club. On diocese's list 8/19/18 (as Peter G. Crynes).

Fr. James Csaszar

Ordained: 1999
Status: Accused

Died: 12/20/2017
Diocese: Diocese of Columbus OH

Pastor of Resurrection in New Albany, previously long-time pastor of St. Rose in New Lexington. Placed on leave 11/7/2017 by the diocese due to "excessive and questionable text and telephone communications with a minor and potential misuse of church funds." The minor was a 16-year-old boy. Police were investigating. Csaszar took his own life in 12/2017. In 4/2018 investigators said he left suicide notes. He denied sexual contact with any child or adult. The boy denied a sexual relationship, but said he felt manipulated and threatened by Csaszar. The diocese said text messages between the two referenced a nude photo of the boy.

Fr. Paul Csik

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Order: SDB
Ordained: 1932
Status: Accused

Died: 06/20/1970
Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

First named publicly as accused by the New Orleans archdiocese on its list 11/2/2018. Allegation received in 2010 of abuse in the 1960s. Reportedly worked at Hope Haven in Marrero. Also worked in NY, FL, LA. Csik died in 1970. Included on the Salesians list in 3/2020 of credibly accused.

Fr. Stephen D. Cude

Ordained: 1969
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Oklahoma City OK

A man claimed in a lawsuit filed in 11/10 that Cude sexually abused him as a boy St. Joseph Old Cathedral in Oklahoma City. Cude left the priesthood in 1998. Cude's personal website in 2010 said he was a parish priest for 13 years, a hospital chaplain for about 16 years at OK Health Center in OK City, and a part-time chaplain at BIshop McGuinness High School. On the archdiocese's list of credibly accused 10/3/19. It notes that Cude's faculties were removed 5/15/19.

Fr. Nicholas V. Cudemo

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

Accused of abuse of 11-16 young girls in the 1960s and '70s. Archdiocese first learned of abuse in 1991. Sued in 1992. Placed on leave 1996. Laicized 3/21/05. Named in Grand Jury report 2/10/11. Cardinal Bevilacqua admitted in 2003 deposition that Cudemo was allowed to remain active because a priest "has rights"; "If we tried to remove him, he could bring action." Named as diagnosed pedophile in secret 1994 memo from Wm. Lynn to Msgr. Molloy (released 2/27/12). Discussed in testimony in 2012 trial of Msgr. Lynn.

Fr. Gustavo DeJesus Cuello

Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Tyler TX

Colombia native. Ordained for the Guayaquil archdiocese in Ecuador. Arrived in the Tyler diocese in 1995. Arrested in 1997; charged with having sex with 13-year-old girl. Released on bail and fled the country. Arrested in Ecuador in 7/2003 and extradited to Texas. Found guilty at trial in 10/2003. Sentenced to 50 years in prison. Cuello rejected the judge's sentence and opted to have a jury decide his sentence. In 10/2003 a jury sentenced him to life in prison. Civil suit settled for less than $100,000. Laicization announced in 11/2006. Included on the Tyler diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Jose Luis Cuevas

Ordained: 1974
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Former Combonian Missionary. Incardinated into the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2006. Arrested in 7/2012 after two women and a 17-year-old girl complained that he had sexually assaulted them. Arrest took place in Mexico; he was immediately extradited to Los Angeles. Charged with 8 misdemeanors plus one felony count involving lewd acts with a child. Removed from St. Athanasius parish. Archdiocese said allegations appeared credible. Pleaded no contest. Sentenced in 1/2013 to 5 years' probation, community service, sex offender counseling and to register as sex offender. Ordered by the Vatican in 2018 to a life of prayer and penance. Reportedly there were at least 16 other sexual battery allegations against Cuevas, but no prosecution due to the statute of limitations. Name included on  the Archdiocese's list updated 12/6/18.

Fr. Robert B. Cullen

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Died: 02/5/2005
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Accused on 3/1/2007 in testimony before the Maryland legislature of sexually abusing a grade-school girl, between ages 8 and 14, and others in the 1960s. The girl's mother allegedly reported the abuse repeatedly to a Jesuit in the late 1960s and to another sometime after 1982. No action. Cullen remained in ministry. The victim reported her abuse in 2005, and the Jesuits made the mandated report. Cullen died 2/5/2005. He had worked in many dioceses. Name included Jesuits Maryland Province list 12/17/2019, which notes allegations of abuse late 1960s-1980s in Maryland. Added to Baltimore archdiocese's list in 2/2019. On the Charlotte diocese's list 12/29/2019. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Fr. William J. Cullen

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Died: 05/25/2010
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Named publicly as accused by the Northeast Province Jesuits on its list 1/15/19. Credibly accused in 2016 of abuse of a minor 1995-96, while assigned to Nativity Prep in Boston. Cullen died 5/25/10. On the Norwich diocese's list 2/22/19. No known allegations there. Noted to have been removed from ministry in 2005. Included on the Fall River diocese's list in 1/21.

Fr. John J. Cullinan

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1939
Status: Accused

Died: 06/4/1974
Diocese: Diocese of La Crosse WI

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 12/2022. Multiple allegations, substantiated. Died in 1974. Per his obituary, Cullinan worked in the La Crosse diocese for 21 years. He also taught at Loyola Academy in Chicago IL, Xavier High School in Cincinnati OH, and St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland OH.


Fr. William J. Cummings

Ordained: 1968
Status: Settled

Died: 05/21/1994
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Member of the Singing Priests; died of AIDS in 5/94. Personnel file released in 1/03; contained allegations that he abused a 10-year-old boy in Somerville, MA in 1982. Lawsuits filed in 6/02 and 8/02. Both later settled, one in massive Boston settlement in 2003 and the other in a private settlement in 12/03. A pending third suit in 12/03. Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11 reported no formal determination of guilt because he died prior to a canonical investigation.

Fr. Arthur Manuel Cunha

Ordained: 1984
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of San Francisco CA

Prior to ordination Cunha was a teacher in the Fremont CA school system. Arrested in 6/1986 in Novato CA after a  waitress in a restaurant reported suspicious behavior involving a man and a boy, age 11. Cunha was in his first assignment after ordination. Pleaded guilty to molesting two boys. Sentenced to 60 days in jail and 4 months at a counseling center. At least three civil suits were been filed claiming abuse by Cunha of boys in 1986. One suit settled for $640K. May have left the priesthood.


Fr. Christopher John Cunningham

Ordained: 1989
Status: Charged

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Removed from his parish in 3/2004, no explanation. Sent to another by Cardinal Mahony. Had been an outspoken critic of Mahony's handling of sex abuse cases. Removed in 2006 from active ministry. Included on a list of credibly accused quietly posted on the archdiocesan website in 1/2013. Per a 5/7/2015 lawsuit, abused a boy, age 12 or 13, in 2001-2002. The suit claims Cunningham often had boys with him in his living quarters. Settled in 1/2019. Cunningham denied all allegations. The Archdiocese allegedly knew of Cunningham's behavior with boys as early as 1994. Accused in a 2017 suit of abuse of four boys, ages 10-15, in the mid-1990s - early 2000s at three parishes; the suit claims reports were made to superiors in each case, to no avail. Found in 11/2017 to be a psychologist with youth a counseling specialty in RI. Arrested in 4/2021 in RI, charged with the sexual assault in the 1990s-early 2000s of four Los Angeles boys, ages 10-12. Pleaded not guilty 4/30/2021.

Fr. John Curley

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Ordained: 1966
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Braintree in the late 1960s. Started the Pilgrim Center for troubled youth. Worked with later convicted priest Paul Shanley 1967-69. Died in 11/99. One of nine priests previously not known to have been accused whose names were released in 3/11 by BishopAccountability.org. Names were in a little-known archdiocesan report from 2001 which summarized accusations against priests and their treatment, and the cost of victims' treatments and settlements. Settlement in the high five figures in 11/20 with a man alleging sexual assault by Curley at age 12 in 1981, while the boy was living at the Pilgrim Center.

Fr. John J. Curran

Ordained: 1927
Status: Sued

Died: 01/18/1976
Diocese: Diocese of Portland ME

Curran retired in 1972 and died in 1976. In 1994 a man testified at a legislative hearing that he had been molested by Curran in the 1950s. The diocese forwarded the information to police in 5/2002. Another man had notified the police in 3/2002 that he had also been molested by Curran in the late 1950s. Another man complained in 2007 of abuse as a boy, age 12, in 1962. The bishop noted in 7/2008 that if Curran were alive, the diocese would remove him from ministry pending investigation. Personnel file released in 1/2014. Suit filed in 6/2022. Three new lawsuits filed in 12/2022 by men alleging abuse by Curran as boys, ages 11-14, in the 1960s. 


Fr. John William Curran

Ordained: 1957
Status: Settled

Died: 03/28/2000
Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

 Accused anonymously in 1990 and 1991 of abuse 18 to 30 years prior. Removed in 2/1993 after an internal investigation. Parishioners were told that he had taken "a sabbatical." Accused in 8/1994 of abuse 1986-1990 of two boys, who were students at Chicago's Quigley South Seminary. Sued. In 11/1994 the Archdiocese told parishioners the truth; by then the statute of limitations had expired for the plaintiffs. Curran died in 3/2000. At least one claim was included in a 10/2005 settlement by the Archdiocese. Name included on the Archdiocese's list in 2006, allegations substantiated. Named in two 4/2012 civil suits by two men who alleged abuse in 1987. Personnel file released in 1/2014. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes 40 "reported survivors," of abuse 1949-early 1980s.


Fr. Thomas M. Curran

Ordained: 1970
Status: Unsubstantiated

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Removed by the archdiocese in 8/02 due to a recently received allegation of abuse of a minor in the 1970s. A second allegation of abuse was made in 2004. The archdiocese announced in 3/07 that it could not substantiate either of the allegations. Curran's status then changed from "on leave" to "permanent disability" but he was limited to family only when celebrating sacraments. New allegations raised in 9/10; all privileges removed. Still on administrative leave as of 8/11 and canonical proceedings still in process per Boston the archdiocese's list. In 8/22 Curran's status is "Found unsubstantiated; Restricted; Senior Priest."

Fr. James Curry

Ordained: 1949
Status: Settled

Died: 07/15/1986
Diocese: Diocese of Norwich CT

A civil suit filed by a woman in 2/2008 accused Curry of sexually abusing her for 8 years, beginning in 1966 when she was age 8 and Curry was assigned to St. Mary's. She said that after each assault he would tell her to ask God to forgive her sin and for tempting Curry. The filing of this suit exposed a 1983 suit in which Curry was accused of abusing his housekeeper's 11-year-old daughter in 1980-1981 at the same church. That suit settled in 1986. Police were notified in 1981; no action. Curry died in 1986. In 4/2019 a 60-year-old man testified before the CT Judiciary Committee that, when he was age 8, Curry sexually assaulted him four Sundays in a row at St. Joseph's in Noank. Included on the diocese's list in 2/2019.

Fr. Samuel Thomas Curry

Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Indianapolis IN

Two sisters filed suit in 1/04 alleging sexual abuse by Curry 1976-79, when they were ages 9-12 and 12-15. The abuse allegedly occurred while he was assigned to St. Jude's in Spencer, IN. Assigned to Tell City, Indianapolis, Shelbyville parishes; pastor St. Jude in Spencer 1976-86. Transferred in 1986 to the Pensacola-Tallahasse FL diocese. Died 2/7/91. On the Indianapolis archdiocese's list 10/12/18. It notes seven known victims. Included on the Pensacola-Tallahassee list of credibly accused.

Fr. William D. Curtis

Ordained: 1947
Status: Accused

Died: 04/10/2001
Diocese: Diocese of Winona-Rochester MN

Following a recent court order, on 12/16/2013 Bishop Quinn released a list of 13 names of priests who had credible allegations against them of abuse involving minors. Curtis's inclusion on this list is the first public notice that he had been accused of abuse. The Diocese updated his information 6/23/2014. Complaints of child sexual abuse were made against Curtis in 10/1988 and 6/1990. Sent to St. Luke Institute for treatment 7/1990. Ministerial privileges suspended in 1/1991 while at St. Luke's. Died 4/10/2001.

Sr. Linda Cusano

Order: ASCJ
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Hartford CT

Accused in a 5/23/2003 lawsuit of sexually assaulting a female high school senior repeatedly in 1991-1992 and pressuring her to join the order. Parents say they complained about Cusano's closeness with their daughter at the time but were brushed off. Cusano was reportedly sent to treatment in 2002.

Deacon Narciso Marquez Custodio

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Status: Convicted

Died: 06/30/2003
Diocese: Diocese of Dallas TX

Custodio, a deacon at St. Paul the Apostle in Richardson, was arrested in 6/1984 and charged with aggravated sexual assault of an 11-year-old boy. Sentenced in 4/1985 to 8 years in jail. A civil suit was filed in 1986 against the parish, the Dallas Diocese, the San Antonio Archdiocese, and Custodio. It settled at some point.
    Sources:
    • San Antonio Light 06.21.86

Br. Fernando Cutanda

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Order: LC
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

Named publicly as accused by the Legionaries in 8/15, of abusing two boys in the 1980s at the order's Immaculate Conception Apostolic School in Center Harbor. Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/17/17 of sexually abusing a boy repeatedly over a 3-year period, beginning when the boy was a 13-year-old student in 1984 at Immaculate Conception Apostolic School. The abuse allegedly included rape. The suit claims another boy was also abused. Plaintiff said he told Rev. Patrick O'Carroll at the time, who did nothing but tell him to pray "five rosaries for his sins." Included on the order's list 12/21/19, as "former member now laicized."

Br. Leon Cyr

Order: SC
Status: Accused

Died: 07/19/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

A man came forward in 4/03 to allege that he was abused by Br. Cyr, a teacher at Bishop Guertin High School, in the early 1980s. Cyr denied the accusation. Attorney for Four plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit against the school and the Order, alleging abuse. One man (not original complainant) alleged abuse by Cyr multiple times from 1981 to 1983. Suit still pending in 2004. Cyr died in 2021.

Fr. Norman J. Czajka

Ordained: 1961
Status: Accused

Died: 10/26/2012
Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

In 5/2005 the  Archdiocese received an allegation of child sexual abuse 1992-1995 by Czajka. Deemed substantiated by the  Review Board. Removed from public ministry in 6/2006. Died in 10/2012. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. James H. Coffey

Ordained: 1945
Status: Settled

Died: 08/4/2004
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Accused in a lawsuit settled in 6/2023 in the high five figures of sexually abusing a boy, age 10, in 1949. The abuse allegedly occurred in Coffey's jeep in Lynn MA. Coffey was assigned at the time in question to Sacred Heart in Lynn, where the boy was a parishioner.


Fr. Arthur P. Craig

Order: OMI
Ordained: 1955
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Portland ME

Accused in a lawsuit filed against the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Easter Province in 12/22 of sexually abusing a girl, ages 4-8, at a Bar Harbor seminary and Bucksport retreat house. The plaintiff claims that she lived in a Massachusetts orphanage affiliated with the Order and was brought to Maine, where she was abused by Craig and other priests.


Mother Camilla

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Order: OSU
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

One woman alleged abuse by Mother Camellia, Mother Henrietta, and Sister John at St. Ignatius Mission on Flathead Indian Reservation. Allegations are included in 9/11 civil suit against Ursuline Order and Helena Diocese filed by 45 people against multiple nuns, 6 priests and 2 brother. On diocese's list 4/29/15 as Sister Camilla, OSU.