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. Harold Ehlinger

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Order: CSC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

Accused in multiple lawsuits pending in 11/2023 of sexually boys at Madonna Manor. Subject of previous settlements. A social worker at the facility in 1980 reported Ehlinger to her supervisor after boys in her care disclosed abuse by the Brother, and after she knocked on Ehlinger's dormitory bedroom and saw a "flustered child" there with him. Ehlinger then "disappeared." The social worker saw several years later that Ehlinger was working with children at a Catholic school. One lawsuit alleges a boy was abused by several men, including Ehlinger. He said the men would put a pillow over his face or wear masks during rapes to hide their identities. Reportedly is last known in 11/2023 to be living at a Holy Cross house in Austin, TX.


Deacon William R. Emerson

Status: Settled

Died: 03/4/2018
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Accused in a lawsuit settled in 6/21 in the high five figures of sexually abusing a boy, ages 8-13, over 100 times at St. William's in Tewskbury during 1973-1978. Prior to Boston, Emerson was a deacon in St. Louis, MO and Omaha, NE, where he worked at Boys Town U.S.A. In 2012 he admitted to smuggling drugs into the Middlesex County House of Correction in Billerica, where he was chaplain; he was sentenced to community service and ordered to stay away from jails. Emerson died in 2018.


Fr. I. Brent Eagen

Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Died: 10/14/1997
Diocese: Diocese of San Diego CA

Monsignor. A woman claimed in a 2003 lawsuit that she was raped by Msgr. Eagen in 1972 after he befriended her at Nazareth House (an orphanage run by the diocese). Eagen was assigned as parish priest at a nearby mission. Later became Chancellor of San Diego diocese. Died in 1997. Diocese said he had exemplary record and no previous allegations of misconduct. The woman also alleged prior abuse at orphanage by a nun and a handyman as well as later abuse by Fr. Robert Buchanan. Personnel file released 10/25/10.

Fr. Donald W. Eagleson

Order: CSC
Ordained: 1985
Status: Settled

Died: 10/22/2004
Diocese: Diocese of Oakland CA

Accused in 2002 of abuse in 1971 when he was a Holy Cross brother teaching at Moreau High School in Hayward. Ordained for the Diocese of Santa Rosa in 1985. Suspended in 2002 on new allegation of 1971 abuse; not revealed to parishioners or public until 2006. Partial settlement of 2004 civil suit in 2005. Died 10/22/04. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019. Accused in a lawsuit[s] filed sometime between 2019-2022.

Br. Bill Early

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Order: GHM
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Cincinnati OH

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Glenmary order on its list 10/11/2019. Joined the order 1958, left in 1993. Worked in GA, IL, OH, KY, TN, CA, DC. No indication where or when alleged abuse occurred. (Placing him in the Cincinnati archdiocese, where the Glenmary order is based.) Included on the Atlanta archdiocese's list in 11/2020, where he was at the Glenmary Research Institute in 1991. Noted to be deceased. On the Nashville diocese's list in 11/2021. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report.

Fr. William Eberhardy

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Order: SDS
Ordained: 1977
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Green Bay WI

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse, occurring in about 1983-86. On leave in 1992. Laicized 2002. In 7/18 the Salvatorian Provincial informed the Milwaukee County D.A. that a man had come forward, alleging sexual abuse by Eberhardy sometime during 1978-81, when he was about 11- to 14 years-old and an altar boy at St. Mary's in Chilton. He said the incident involved fondling and masturbation, and occurred during a trip to Six Flags amusement park, overnight in a camper at the priest's parents' home in Milwaukee. Eberhardy reportedly would take such trips with other altar boys, too.

Fr. John W. Eccleston

Ordained: 1955
Status: Convicted

Died: 02/9/2012
Diocese: Diocese of Saint Cloud MN

Included on the Diocese of St. Cloud list of accused 1/03/2014. Prior to joining the St. Cloud diocese, Eccleston worked in the Archdiocese of Washington DC. Began work in St. Cloud in 1962, incardinated in 1973. Died 2/9/2012. On the Washington DC archdiocese's list 10/15/2018, which notes having received a report of sexual misconduct in 1960; Eccleston was sent for evaluation and treatment, then assigned to ministry in St. Cloud. The WDC list also noted that he was arrested and convicted in MN in 1982. On the Charleston diocese's list 3/29/2019, where he was a visiting priest. Noted to be the subject of a settlement.

Fr. Richard Eckroth

Order: OSB
Ordained: 1952
Status: Settled

Died: 05/24/2015
Diocese: Diocese of Saint Cloud MN

Accusations made public in 2002 of abuse of boys and girls in the early 1970s at a cabin owned by the Benedictines. At least one suit was filed in 1993 by two victims. He was ordered back to St. John's Abbey from the Bahamas and sent for treatment. Order may have known since the late 1980s of earlier allegation. Abbey paid $12K to at least one of his female victims. Investigated for the murder of two girls. Living under restriction at Abbey. Name on list of monks likely to have offended against minors released by the Abbey 12/9/13 and on St. Cloud 1/3/14 list. Named in two more lawsuits filed 5/19/14 against the St. Cloud diocese, the order and St. John's Abbey. Both men alleged they were abused by Eckroth when he was assigned to St. Joseph's parish in St. Joseph MN in the early 1970s. Eckroth is said in 2014 to have advanced dementia. New suit expected to be filed 9/19/14. Died 5/24/15.

Fr. John Douglas Edwards

Ordained: 1961
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Atlanta GA

Named publicly on the archdiocese's list 11/6/2018. Assignments included fourteen parishes over the years, often for only a year or two. Leaves of absences 1973-1974 and 1986-1987. Last assignment was 1987-1989. Removed from ministry in 2/1990. Laicized in 1992. Died in 1997. Lawsuit filed in 12/2018 by a man alleging abuse 1976-1978 when he was an altar boy, ages 12-15. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report. Indications in Edwards' personnel file of issues as early as 1962, when he admitted to "charges" involving boys, leading to Archbishop Hallinan prohibiting Edwards from visiting private homes and requiring him to report monthly to the Archbishop. In 2018 a man disclosed that Edwards abused him at ages 12-13 in 1962-1964. The PAC report details reports of abuse of boys in every decade of his career, and that he was sent to treatment and reassigned, despite concern expressed to the Archdiocese from at least one fellow priest, a nun, and parishioners.

Fr. Lawrence A. Edwards

Ordained: 1939
Status: Sued

Died: 03/23/1999
Diocese: Archdiocese of Detroit MI

Accused by a man in a 5/2004 lawsuit of molesting him as a boy, ages 10-12, at St. Mary's in Milford. The suit also said there are numerous other victims. The Archdiocese may have know of Lawrence's behavior in 1967. He retired in 1985 and died in 3/1999.

Fr. William J. Effinger

Ordained: 1960
Status: Convicted

Died: 12/4/1996
Diocese: Archdiocese of Milwaukee WI

Accused of molesting numerous boys and girls from first assignment to last. Plied children with alcohol. Transferred multiple times. At least one incident of abuse reported to the Archdiocese in 1979 - there was a psychological report on Effinger addressed to Archbishop Weakland. Seven men and two women settled out of court with the Archdiocese in 1994. Sentenced to 10 years in jail in 1993 for molesting a 14-year-old boy in 1988. Died of cancer in prison in 12/96. Some of personnel file released in 7/13.

Fr. John F. Egan

Ordained: 1930
Status: Accused

Died: 11/10/1974
Diocese: Diocese of Springfield MA

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 6/2/21. Multiple allegations of abuse occurring 1954-55. Per news in 1970, Egan was ordained for the Trappists, leaving after 19 years due to ill health. Assigned to St. Mary's in Pittsfield MA 1952-1970. Died in 1974.

Fr. Patrick W. Egan

Ordained: 1968
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Lansing MI

From the Diocese of Westminster, England. Worked for many years in the Diocese of Lansing. Egan is the subject of multiple allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse and improper sexual contact. An allegation in the early 1990s received by the Diocese was not investigated until the case was reopened in 2003. Egan's alleged victim was age 25 at the time of the incidents. Egan was restricted from ministry in the Lansing diocese and, in 3/2019, his faculties were revoked after additional allegations. Investigators hired by the diocese in 2019 determined that none of Egan's accusers were minors at the time of the alleged abuse. However, in 7/2003 a man reported to MI State Police that Egan sexually assaulted him repeatedly in 1987, when he was age 17. No charges, due to the statute of limitations.

Fr. Milton Eggerling

Ordained: 1954
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Austin TX

Ordained for the Sioux Falls SD diocese. Worked in a number of archdioceses and dioceses: St. Paul-Minneapolis, Bismarck ND, Oakland CA, Austin TX, San Jose CA, Lima Peru via the Boston-based Society of St. John the Apostle, and Boston MA. Accused in a 3/16 lawsuit of sexual abuse of a boy over five years, beginning when he was an 11-year-old student and altar server at St. Louis parish in Austin in the 1970s. Eggerling was assigned to Austin 1973-79. He reportedly plied the boy with alcohol and took him on trips. Died 2/29/08, per the 2009 Official Catholic Directory. On Sioux Falls diocese's list 3/21/19 (it erroneously notes his death dated as 3/7/2008). On Austin diocese's list 1/31/19.

Fr. Christopher T. Eggleton

Order: OP
Ordained: 1988
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Miami FL

Removed in 8/2002 from his assignment in the Baton Rouge, LA diocese after a civil suit was filed in Miami alleging sexual abuse by Eggleton 1990-1991 in FL. Also worked in New Orleans in 1993. The Archdiocese announced in 7/2004 that Eggleton was found "innocent of all charges by a Miami court" and was to begin work as prior for the Dominican House in Raleigh, NC.

Fr. William J. Ehrman

Ordained: 1922
Status: Accused

Died: 08/7/1983
Diocese: Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend IN

In 2002, a woman alleged abuse by Ehrman as a girl beginning in 1953 or 1954. Her son said he reported the abuse in 1998 but diocesan officials claimed they never received it. Both mother and son met with officials again in 2002 but received no official response. Another woman said Ehrman exposed himself to her in 1968 and kissed her while another woman says he fondled her. In 11/02, Bishop D'Arcy admitted that accusations of abuse against Ehrman "appear to be credible." Ehrman retired in 1970 and died 8/7/83. On diocese's 9/18/18 list, noted to have eight credilbe allegations against him, received after his death.

Fr. Paul Eichhoff

Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Died: 06/3/2022
Diocese: Diocese of Tulsa OK

Suspended in 8/2002 after a man alleged that Eichhoff sexually abused him and another boy when they were third- or fourth-graders at a parish school in the late 1970s. Eichhoff filed a slander suit against the man and his father. They countersued. Eichhoff was cleared by the diocese's review board in late 2002 and returned to ministry. In 10/2004 a jury found that Eichhoff did not abuse the plaintiff; it also found he was not slandered by either the plaintiff or plaintiff's father. In 7/2006 they sued the bishop, alleging a conspiracy to invade the plaintiff's privacy and prevent him from pursuing his earlier suit. Dismissed by court, upheld by OK Court of Appeals in 1/2014. In 8/2010 another man came forward with allegations that, when he was age 9 in the late 1970s, he and two other boys were sexually abused by Eichhoff, including the man who came forward in 2002. The review board deemed his allegations unsubstantiated. In 11/2020 Eichhoff was pastor emeritus in residence at Christ the King parish. He died 6/3/2022.

Fr. John Eidenschink

Order: OSB
Ordained: 1941
Status: Accused

Died: 06/19/2004
Diocese: Diocese of Saint Cloud MN

As of 2002, Eidenschink, a former Abbot of the abbey, was living under restrictions at St. John's Abbey. He admitted to sexually abusing two monks who had not yet taken their final vows. One victim was molested prior to 1971 and the other was molested during Eidenschink's tenure as Abbot. He died in 6/04, at age 89.

Fr. Edward J. Eilert

Ordained: 1964
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark NJ

Accused in 2002 of abuse of a teenage girl in the early 1980s. The allegations were deemed credible by the archdiocese. His accuser said she was also abused by two other priests. No prosecution, due to the statute of limitations. Living without restrictions at St. John Vianney Residence for Retired Priests in Rutherford, NJ for several years as of 11/13. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Multiple alleged victims noted. Permanently removed from ministry. A lawsuit filed by a man in 11/21 claims Eilert abused him in 1978. 


Fr. John Elder

Ordained: 1941
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Louisville KY

Accused in three suits filed in 2002 of abuse of at least two minor females in 1959, and of abuse of a woman in 1973. A fourth woman filed suit in 4/03, alleging abuse when she was a minor in 1959. Elder died in 1993. Included on the archdiocese's list of accused in 2019.

Fr. Jean-Level Eliscard

Ordained: 1990
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Trenton NJ

Ordained in Haiti in 1990. Working in New Jersey when arrested in 11/1994 for the recent sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. He was at the airport awaiting a flight to Haiti when arrested. Convicted in 1995; received a three-year probated sentence. Returned to Haiti. In 2003 he was working in a Canadian diocese. Prior to offense, he had worked in the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Fr. Virgilio Elizondo

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of San Antonio TX

Accused in a lawsuit filed 5/22/15 of the sexual abuse of a teenage boy in 1983 in San Antonio. The accuser said Elizondo kissed and fondled him after he told Elizondo that former seminarian and then-Rev. Jesus Armando Dominguez had sexually abused him. Elizondo denied abuse. Longtime University of Notre Dame professor, known as founder of Latino theology in the U.S. Still in ministry 6/8/15. Died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound 3/14/16. On San Antonio archdiocese's list 1/31/19.

Fr. Michael Ellifritz

Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Died: 11/27/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Columbus OH

Retired in 2002 for "health reasons." Ellifritz had acknowledged improper contact with a boy between late 1970s-early 1980s. Diocese had known of allegations for some time and Ellifritz had been under supervision for years. Laicization announced 2/18/2005. Died in Kissimmee, FL in 11/2021, where, per his obituary, he had lived since 2004.

Fr. Wallace G. Ellinger

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Ordained: 1953
Status: Accused

Died: 02/14/2007
Diocese: Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau MO

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 3/15/19. Allegedly abused a minor in the 1960s. Ellinger was laicized in 1976 and went on to marry, settling in Austin, TX. He died in 2007.

Fr. Jude T. Ellinghausen

Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Detroit MI

"Retired" with restricted ministry in 6/2002 because of old allegations found in his personnel file by a County Prosecutor. Allegations too old for criminal charges. After Ellinghausen retired, a male complainant came forward to allege that Ellinghausen abused him as a child for three years in the 1970s. Named in a civil suit. Laicization announced in 2005. Included on the archdiocese's list of credibly accused 6/10/2020.

Fr. Walter M. Emala

Ordained: 1952
Status: Settled

Died: 02/20/2008
Diocese: Diocese of Memphis TN

The Diocese of Nashville  knew in at least 1959 of Emala's behavior with boys. (The Memphis diocese was created from Nashville in 1970.) In the 1960s parents were told by a diocesan official to keep their boys away from him. Given an ultimatum in 1968 to leave TN on an extended leave of absence or retire and leave TN. Emala went on leave and to Baltimore MD. Memphis told Baltimore that Emala was a priest in good standing and he was assigned in 1972 to a parish. Removed in 1975 from the Baltimore assignment after allegations of child sexual abuse. Requested faculties in the Diocese of Wilmington DE, with recommendation from Memphis Bishop Dozier (who was later credibly accused of child sexual abuse). Request denied. Allowed part-time work in the Diocese of Harrisburg PA in 1978, although faculties had not been granted. Complaints in 1985 of his behavior with boys. Removed. Prior to 1988 Emala presented himself as a priest for 20 years in East Baltimore, despite having no faculties. Involved as a chaplain with many organizations and counseled children, mostly boys. Multiple individuals alleged sexual abuse, including rape, by him in the 1970s-1980s. At least one boy was as young as age 7. At least one settlement. Included on 9/2002 Baltimore list. Died 2/20/2008 in Baltimore. Name included on Harrisburg diocese's list 8/1/2018, noted to have been seen kissing a minor on the lips in the early 1980s. On Knoxville's list as of 3/6/2020. (Knoxville diocese was created from Nashville in 1988.) Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.


Fr. Daniel Emerine

Order: OFM Conv
Ordained: 1941
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Louisville KY

Named in six lawsuits filed against the Louisville archdiocese in 2002. Allegedly abused five boys and one girl as grade school students. Several plaintiffs said they told church officials and/or teachers but no one believed them. Two additional suits filed in 4/03. Also worked in dioceses of Lansing MI, Cleveland OH, Grand Rapids MI, Fort Wayne-South Bend IN, and Indianapolis IN. Included in massive 6/03 settlement with the Louisville archdiocese. Died in 1986. On Louisville's list in 2/19.

Fr. Richard A. Emerson

Ordained: 1978
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Orlando FL

Litigation alleges the Gary IN Diocese knew of Emerson's abusive history when he was allowed to begin work in Orlando in 1986. In 1992 he was ordered to return to Gary after allegations in Orlando. In 2004 a man from Orlando filed a civil suit. A second civil suit filed in 2/2008 in FL alleged a long-term 'relationship' with Emerson, beginning when the plaintiff was age 9. A suit filed in IN in 12/2008 claims abuse after Emerson returned to Gary. Laicized in 2006. New FL suits filed in 5/2010 and 7/2010. Emerson filed bankruptcy in 2/2011. Included on the Gary diocese's list released 8/27/2018. Included on the Orlando diocese's list of credibly accused 10/6/2021.

Fr. Eugene G. Emo

Ordained: 1961
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Multiple allegations, transferred six times in 14 years. Removed from his parish in 1993 after covering up for young men who had stolen church funds, and after a housekeeper found handcuffs and pornography in the rectory. Sent to residential treatment. Arrested in 2/1996; sentenced to six months in prison and five years probation in 5/1997 for abusing a 31-year-old mentally disabled man. On restrictions for prior sexual abuse allegations. Many other complaints after his arrest. Charged in 1999 with violating probation by having contact with a 16-year-old boy; sentenced to 1-3 years in prison. Released from prison in 2002. Involuntarily laicized per diocese 6/7/2012. Reported in 6/2018 to be a registered sex offender living in Bushnell FL. Accused in a suit filed in 8/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexual abuse while assigned to St. Mary's in Danville. Six more suits were filed in 12/2016 claiming abuse of boys at the parish. Another suit was to be filed with an allegation that Emo molested a minor in the 1950s while in seminary. By 8/2020, Emo was named in 12 CVA lawsuits. New suit in 8/2020 claims abuse in 1968 of a boy, age 17. The diocese's list in 8/2022 shows Emo to be deceased.


Fr. Neil J. Emon

Order: OSC
Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Died: 07/28/2019
Diocese: Diocese of Saint Cloud MN

Worked in NE, MI and MN before moving to Phoenix in 2000. Admitted in 1991 to abusing boys in the early- to mid-1970s in Onamia, MN. Removed without privileges in 5/2002 after additional information was received. Had been working under restrictions for some time; Phoenix knew of his history when he arrived. Name also appeared on list of Phoenix priests complied by the Arizona Republic. As of 2014, was living under a safety plan in Phoenix. Included on the Crosier's list 2/8/2014. Added to the St. Cloud diocese's list 3/14/2014. Included on the Detroit archdiocese's list 6/10/2019. Died 7/28/2019.

Br. Daniel K. Emrich

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Order: OSF
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Davenport IA

 Emrich (or Embrich) was a teaching brother at Holy Family, an elementary school. Charged in 1988 with touching the inner thigh of girl on mulitlple occasions in 1985-86. Allegedly would place the girl on his lap and touch her under her underwear. Complaints also received from other children at the school. Suspended by his order. Found not guilty by jury trial in 1989. Included in 7/13 on the diocese's list of those against whom there are credible allegations. The diocese's list in 2/22 notes that Emrich was "accused by one male minor."


Fr. George S. Endal

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1932
Status: Settled

Died: 11/15/1996
Diocese: Diocese of Fairbanks AK

Spent most of his priesthood in AK. Died 11/15/2996. Accused in a 2005 lawsuit of sexually abusing a girl over a 3-year period, beginning in 1966 when she was age 9. Two men joined the suit in 2/2006. Endal was the supervisor of two other accused Jesuits, Lundowski and Smario, and did not act when he received complaints against them. Claims included in 11/2007 settlement with the Jesuits. In 1/2009 43 suits were filed against Jesuits; many named Endal as abuser. Two or more pending claims are in bankruptcy reorganization docs for the Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/2010. In 2/2012 the Fairbanks diocese noted 26 reports of abuse by Endal. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes allegations of abuse 1955-1960, 1964-1968, 1973-1976 and 1978-1982, reported in 2004, 2008 and 2009. 


Fr. John Anthony Mary Engbers

Ordained: 1949
Status: Settled

Died: 09/3/1989
Diocese: Diocese of Lafayette LA

Accused of abuse of at least nine young girls in the early 1950s to the 1970s. Four known lawsuits. Suit in 1985, settled in 2001 claimed abuse in Lake Charles of two girls, ages 3 and 6 or 7 in the early 1950s. Parents reportedly confronted Engbers, who admitted the abuse with the pastor present. Engbers was moved to another church. Another 1985 suit claimed abuse beginning 1957 of sisters ages 5 and 7, lasting into their teens. Fled to Holland in 1985 after removal from his position when Church learned of suits. Per 1989 suit, abused 3- or 4-year-old girl in Gueydan the early 1970s. Settled 1996. Engbers died in 1989. On diocese's list in 4/19.

Fr. Thomas J. Engbers

Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Miami FL

Resigned from his parish in 4/2002 citing health reasons. The Archdiocese confirmed in 6/2002 that Engbers' resignation was because of a complaint in his file of child sexual abuse 22 years prior. Notes in the file showed the boy's name and a reference to Engbert's treatment for a foot fetish. The alleged victim said that his father reported the abuse to church authorities at the time but nothing was done; he came forward again in Spring 2002.

Fr. Ronald Engel

Ordained: 1977
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Milwaukee WI

Placed on leave in late 4/04 after the Archdiocese learned that Engel was being investigated by police for possession of child pornography on a computer. Still on leave as of 8/04. Per Archdiocesan website accessed 2/25/11 and again 2/11/21 Engel was "fully restricted from ministry."

Fr. Charles F. Engelhardt

Order: OSFS
Ordained: 1977
Status: Convicted

Died: 11/16/2014
Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

Named in report and presentment by Philadelphia Grand Jury 2/10/11. Accused, along with another priest and a teacher, of orally sodomizing and molesting a 10-year-old boy in 1998 or '99 at St. Jerome's in Philly. Remained at another parish for two years after 2009 complaint and order from Archdiocese to leave assignment. Surrendered to police 2/10/11. Refused plea agreement 6/11. New civil suit filed 7/11. Criminal trial started 1/7/13. Defendants did not testify. Found guilty 1/30/13. Arrested. Request for new trial filed with PA Superior Court 7/14 by counsel for Engelhardt and for teacher Bernard Shero, based on new evidence about a new witness who could have supported defense and discredited the main witness. Engelhardt died in prison 11/16/14.

Fr. Francis Engels

Ordained: 1962
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Peoria IL

Engels and two other priests were accused of abusing a boy in 1973. The victim complained directly to Bishop Myers in 1992. Engels was not placed on leave until the family went to the media in 1993. Engels also admitted to abusing a boy in the 1980s. Bishop tried to reinstate him in 2002 but did not after second victim complained. Named in a 2004 civil suit which settled in 2005. Pleaded guilty in 4/2005 to sexually abusing a teenage altar boy during trips to Milwaukee in the early 1980s. Sentenced in 6/2005 to 10 years in WI prison. On Peoria's list in 12/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes 5 "reported survivors."

Fr. Simeon Engl

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Ordained: 1930
Status: Accused

Died: 01/4/1989
Diocese: Diocese of Green Bay WI

Also known as Samuel. Named publicly as the subject of multiple substantiated allegations by the Diocese of Green Bay on its list in 1/19. Abuse of several boys allegedly occurred around 1950. Was on leave of absence 1950-1952 and 1954-1961, and incardinated in 1961 into the Diocese of San Diego. Engl reportedly worked in the San Diego diocese 1955-1969. He died in 1989. Included on the San Diego diocese's list of accused.


Fr. Wilfred Englert

Ordained: 1986
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Evansville IN

Arrested and then placed on leave 8/05 after allegations he sexually molested a 19-year-old man who had the mental capacity of a 9-year old. Abuse occurred numerous times in early 2005. Englert claimed the sex was consensual. He later pleaded guilty to 2 counts of abuse. Sentenced in 10/06 to 2 terms of 1.5 yrs in Dubois County Jail. Received another 3 years in 2/07. Released 1/08. On sex offender registry. Not in compliance 2/10. Listed as on "administrative leave" per diocesan website 2/2/09. On diocese's list 2/22/19. It notes that he was laicized 10/1/09.

Fr. Eric Ensey

Order: SSJ
Ordained: 1995
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

In 12/01 it was revealed that Ensey and Fr. Carlos Urrutigoity had been accused of sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old male student. They were suspended 1/02. The student sued in 3/03; suit was settled for $455K in 2005. Ensey living in Paraguay as of 3/06. As of 12/11, Diocese reported that his faculties were removed in 2005. Ensey continued to function as a priest on some occasions, particularly for fundraising. Reportedly defrocked in 2014. Last known to be living in Redding, CA. Included in 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. On Scranton diocese's list 8/19/18.

Fr. Andrew M. Eordogh

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1959
Status: Settled

Died: 04/11/2020
Diocese: Diocese of Fairbanks AK

From Hungary. Assigned to parish work in Canada for several years, spent 1966-1971 in Alaska, then back to Canada. Returned to Hungary in 1991. In 2008 returned to Canada, where he died 4/11/2020 at age 92. Accused in a 2006 lawsuit of abuse of a boy beginning in the late 1960s when the boy was age 4, in the village of Holy Cross in Alaska. Claims included in 11/2007 settlement with the Jesuits. One pending claim shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/2010. On the Jesuit West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes a report in 2006 of alleged abuse of a minor 1967-1970.

Fr. Anthony Joseph Eremito

Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

In 1991 NJ priest John Bambrick told the archdiocese that Eremito sexually abused him as a 15-year-old altar boy in NJ in 1980, when Eremito was a NYC priest. Eremito may have had "dozens" of victims. He was removed from active assignments in 1992. Faculties removed in 2002. Filed legal action against alleged victim. Worked in NJ 1997-1998. Allowed to work in Lubbock, TX 1998-2002. Working as grief counselor at a PA hospice as of 2006 until removed. On NY archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Laicized.

Fr. Thomas Edward Ericksen

Ordained: 1973
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Superior WI

Accused of molesting three boys in 1983 while assigned to St. Peter's in Winter, WI. Two accusers sued; settled in 1989 for nearly $3M. Removed from priesthood 1988. In 6/10 two men claimed rape. Efforts underway 7/10 to extradite him from MO. Left WI in 1983. Lived in MN, MO and Indonesia. Denied allegations. Included in 10/14 on the St. Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese's list of accused. "Partially confessed" in 2016. Charged 11/16/18 with sexually assaulting altar boys at St. Peter's 1982-83. In 12/18 judge ordered trial. Three new accusers 1/19 alleging abuse late 1970s-early 1980s. Pleaded not guilty 3/19 to four open cases. Convicted. Sentenced in 9/19 to 30 years in prison. Accused of abuse of a boy, age 9, in the hospital in the late 1970s. Included in 11/22 on the Diocese of Superior's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Ryan Erickson

Ordained: 2000
Status: Sued

Died: 12/19/2004
Diocese: Diocese of Superior WI

Accused of abuse of at least one young boy and possession of child porn in about 1992. Identified as a murder suspect in a double homicide in 2002. Died by suicide during investigation in 2004. Special hearing in 2005 found there was probable cause to rule he was probably the murderer. Parents filed two suits (one naming ALL bishops) and a separate wrongful death suit against the diocese. Suit against diocese dismissed in 9/08. Included in 11/22 on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Harold H. Ernsdorff

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1943
Status: Accused

Died: 08/21/1958
Diocese: Diocese of Baker OR

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. Ernsdorff's name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him. Worked in San Francisco, Seattle, and Baker dioceses. Died 8/21/1958. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes claims in 2009 of sexual abuse of a minor 1949-1951. Assigned during the time of the alleged abuse to St. Andrew's Mission in Pendleton, OR.

Fr. David A. Ernst

Ordained: 1954
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark NJ

Multiple accusers over the years. Sex education teacher for boys at Our Lady Help of Christians parochial school in East Orange, where he was assigned 1954-69. Died 3/26/88. At least one claim against Ernst included in 10/04 $1M settlement between archdiocese and individuals who claimed abuse by 9 priests. Also worked in parishes in Ridgefield Park, Rutherford, Union City and Wyckoff. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Two new suits filed in 1/20 naming Ernst.

Fr. Francis P. Ernst

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Died: 04/17/2004
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. Worked in PA, MD and VA. Parish priest, teacher, campus minister. Report to the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 2011 that Ernst sexually abused and raped a boy, ages 12-14, at St. Augustine in Elkridge MD, where he was assigned 1998-2004. The person reporting believed that other children were abused as well. In 9/2022 a family member of the alleged victim told the MD Attorney General's office that the abuse began when the boy was age 6-7, and that Ernst kept a book of photos of naked boys. Ernst died in 2004.


Fr. Mark C. Ernstmann

Ordained: 1951
Status: Accused

Died: 08/7/2013
Diocese: Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau MO

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 11/19/18. Alleged to have had "sexual interactions" with a 17-year-old in the early 1970s. It was first reported to the diocese in 2002, and again in 2018. Ernstmann retired in 2004 and died 8/7/13. Included on the Kansas City-St. Joseph diocese's list 9/5/19.

Fr. Robert J. Erpenbeck

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1944
Status: Accused

Died: 12/6/1986
Diocese: Archdiocese of Cincinnati OH

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Multiple allegations noted, occurring while assigned to the Jesuit Novitiate in Milford, OH in 1961 and while at the Milford Retreat Center in 1964. Erpenbeck died 12/6/1986. Included on the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's list in 2/2014. On the Chicago archdiocese's list in 10/2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Rafael Escala

Ordained: 1957
Status: Settled

Died: 01/27/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of Miami FL

Ordained in Cuba. Expelled after the Castro revolution. Spent some time in the Dominican Republic, and ended up in the Miami area in 1977. In late 2011, a man notified the Archdiocese that he had been sexually abused by Escala in the late 1980s when he was 16. Escala caught him stealing from the collection plate, threatened to tell the boy's father but abused him instead. Escala died 1/27/2009. The claim was settled in 1/2013.

Fr. Ronald S. Escalante

Ordained: 1995
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Arlington VA

Pastor of St. Francis de Sales in Purcellville when placed on leave in 12/18 during investigation of possible boundary violations with a minor and adults. Denied allegations. Sheriff's Office investigated; no criminal charges filed, as announced 12/14/18. Diocese was to do an internal investigation in relation to its Code of Conduct for Clergy.  Bishop Burbridge announced in 9/19 that Escalante admitted to "unbecoming" behavior with the adults, and that the priest resigned from his parish and was on leave of absence. Also, the diocese's review board found the minor to be believable but that Escalante's behavior wasn't sexual abuse as defined by Canon Law and Diocesan child protection policies. 


Fr. David Espitia

Ordained: 1994
Status: Settled

Died: 06/13/2003
Diocese: Diocese of San Angelo TX

Espitia spent several years as a Brigittine monk before attending St. Mary's seminary. Ordained for the San Angelo diocese. In early 6/03 Espitia told Bishop Pfeifer that someone was accusing him of sexually abusing a minor. Espitia denied the abuse but said he would step aside temporarily. On 6/13/03 he was found hanged in the rectory. Police investigation of suicide found child pornography on his computer. His accuser filed a civil suit in 12/09, claiming Espitia abused him over eight years, until 2002. Settled at mediation in 11/11. On the diocese's list 2/13/19.


Fr. Anthony Esposito

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1948
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

First named publicly as abused on the New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/2018. Allegation received in 2006 of abuse in the 1950s and 1960s. Reportedly worked at Hope Haven in Marrero. Also worked in NY and IN. Included on the Salesians list of credibly accused in 3/2020. Laicized in 1973. Died in 1987.

Fr. Luigi Esposito

Order: CM
Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Died: 01/28/2021
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Ordained in Italy. Assigned to Our Lady of Pompei in Highlandtown 1964-2018, named pastor in 1987. Taught, coached and was Athletic Director of the parish school 1964-1987. Incardinated into the Archdiocese in 2000. Suspended from ministry in 5/2018 after the diocese received an allegation that he had sexually abused a girl, beginning when she was about 14 in 1973 and continuing through her high school years. He was said to have begun grooming the girl when she was about ages 5-7. Admitted to having a "crush" on her and to some hugging and kissing, but denied abusing her. Baltimore police were investigating. Included on archdiocese's list 12/14/2018. It notes another allegation of abuse of a a girl, age 16, in 1972-1973. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Fr. John L. Esquibel

Ordained: 1966
Status: Indicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Santa Fe NM

Esquibel (also spelled Esquivel) is alleged to have molested boys in several parishes before he was placed in a Chancery office job. Reoffended after treatment. Indicted in 10/1993 and charged with abusing a 15-year-old altar boy in 1983; charges dropped by judge in 2/1995 for lack of evidence. Worked as an Army Reserve chaplain from 1979. At least two civil suits filed in 1994. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list of accused 9/12/2017.

Fr. John Esquivel

Ordained: 1968
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Fresno CA

Accusation publicly in 6/19 of sexually abusing a 17- or 18-year-old girl in the mid-1980s at St. Joseph's in Bakersfield. Suspended for a few months during investigation. Esquivel's accuser said that he groped, open-mouth kissed and verbally abused her. She was working at the time as his secretary. SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) stated that three other women told them in recent years that Esquivel sexually abused them, two at age 16. Two of the alleged victims reportedly told another priest in around 1992, but no action. Suit filed in 1/20 by two of the women, each claiming abuse as teenagers by Esquivel. Remained in active ministry in 1/20.

Fr. Miguel Esquivel

Ordained: 1982
Status: Arrested

Diocese: Diocese of San Angelo TX

Accused in 2002 of sexually assaulting a girl in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Removed from active ministry in 4/02. Arrested by the sheriff's office in 6/02 and charged with eight felony counts. Civil suit filed in 7/02. "On duty outside the diocese" per the 2002 Official Catholic Directory. He had been serving as chaplain in a federal prison out of state until allegations surfaced. Criminal charges dropped in 1/04 due to SOL. Civil suit settled. On Las Cruces diocese's list 11/8/18. Noted to have worked in the Las Cruces diocese in 1996, as a La Tuna Prison chaplain. On San Angelo's list 2/13/19.

Fr. Domingo Gonzales Estrada

Order: OMI
Ordained: 1972
Status: Settled

Died: 09/21/2009
Diocese: Diocese of San Angelo TX

Arrested and indicted 5/04 on charges that he had molested a boy 6/90 in Midland TX. Estrada was assigned to Midland from 1986 to 1996. He was living in San Antonio at the time of his arrest. Acquitted in criminal case by jury 12/04. Named in civil suit which settled. Still shown as priest when he died in San Antonio 9/21/09. On San Angelo diocese's list 2/13/19.

Fr. Bernard T. Etienne

Ordained: 1993
Status: Unsubstantiated

Diocese: Diocese of Evansville IN

"Bernie." Parish priest, Teens Encounter Christ chaplain, diocesan vocations director, vicar general, administrator. Placed on administrative leave in 4/22 due to an allegation of sexual misconduct dating to more than 20 years prior. Etienne denied the allegation. Returned to active ministry in 11/27 after the diocesan Review Board determined that the allegation was unsubstantiated.


Fr. Clifton Raymond Etienne

Order: SVD
Ordained: 1979
Status: Sued

Died: 05/22/1998
Diocese: Diocese of San Bernardino CA

Accused in a civil suit of abuse at Divine Word Seminary in Riverside when he was a religious brother, prior to ordination. Assigned as a priest to St. Patrick's parish in the Oakland diocese 1979-1980, St. Anthony's in San Bernardino 1981-1988, then back to Divine Word Seminary 1988-1998. Died in 5/1998. Personnel file released10/25/2010. Included on the San Diego diocese's 9/2018 list. Included on the Society of the Divine Word Western Province list on 7/2021.

Fr. George A. Etzel

Ordained: 1942
Status: Accused

Died: 04/11/2003
Diocese: Archdiocese of Milwaukee WI

Etzel retired in 1984 and died in 2003 at age 85. His name appears on the Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse.

Sr. Mary Eucharistica

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Order: SHCJ
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Portland OR

A woman filed suit in 2/07 against the order alleging abuse by Mother Mary Eucharistica and Mother Mary Freddrick between 1958-1962 at Holy Child Academy and St. Rose's Catholic School. Plaintiff had already settled with the Portland Archdiocese. Mary Eucharistica died in 2002 at the age of 100.

Fr. Terence J. Evans

Ordained: 1936
Status: Accused

Died: 04/13/1984
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. In 2018 a man reported that Evans sexually abused him as a boy, about age 14, in the late 1950s, when pastor at St. Margaret's. The boy was on the CYO softball team. Evans had fallen during a game while walking on the field, and the boy helped him get up. Later, Evans asked to see the boy in the rectory to thank him. Per the report, Evans grabbed the boy's hand and forced it onto his [Evans'] crotch, rubbing the boy's hand against it. The boy left as soon as Evans released his hand, and never returned to CYO. Evans died in 1984.


Fr. Timothy Joseph Evans

Ordained: 1993
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Denver CO

Issues with "relational dynamics" evident during seminary; ordination delayed until an evaluation said "problems were fixed." Charged with two counts of sexual abuse of three teenage boys 1995-97 and 1999. Removed from active ministry in 2003. Judge was to allow other accusers to testify. Pleaded innocent to all charges. Found guilty in first trial in 3/07 and again in another county in a second trial in 4/07. Named in first civil suit 4/07. Sentenced to 14 years to life in prison in 5/07 with four more years added a day later in another case. Suit settled in 4/08. Laicized in 2013. Included in CO A.G.'s report 10/22/19. Up for parole in 12/19; denied. Granted parole in 7/20. New lawsuit in 1/23 claims abuse 1999-2003 of a teenage boy, beginning when he was 14.

Fr. Timothy Wayne Evans

Ordained: 1994
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Mobile AL

Placed on leave in 12/2005 after allegations of sexual and substance abuse involving a teenage boy up to 6 years previously. One priest said rumors had circulated for at least three years before the Archdiocese investigated. A 7/2006 article said he remained in treatment in Alabama. On the Archdiocese's list 12/6/2018. "Misconduct" noted to have occurred in 1998. Assigned to parishes in Daphne, Monroeville, Bayou La Batre. Director of Office of Youth Ministry. Prohibited from ministry in the archdiocese.

Fr. Patrick Evard

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1967
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Publicly named as accused on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans' list in 11/2023. Subject of allegation(s) of child sexual abuse in pending litigation. No determination as to credibility of claim(s). Noted to not be in ministry. Prior to entering the seminary in the midwest, Evard worked at an advertising agency in Los Angeles.


Fr. Thomas A. Evatt

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Ordained: 1976
Status: Charged

Died: 07/18/2003
Diocese: Diocese of Charleston SC

Placed on leave in 5/02 after accused of performing a lewd act on a boy, age 9, during a rectory overnight stay in 1977. The alleged victim told his father in 1991 and informed police and Diocese in 2002. Evatt said the 1977 incident was a "singular horrible event" that never happened again. Trial pending in 7/03 when Evatt was found dead in his home 7/18/03. Death ruled accidental, due to massive blood loss when Evatt cut his leg on a piece of furniture. Alcohol abuse contributed to his death. On diocese's list 3/29/19.

Fr. Richard C. Evrit

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Ordained: 1973
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Youngstown OH

First named publicly as accused on the Youngstown diocese's list 10/29/2018. Allegations date to the early 1970s. (The Catholic Directories consistently spell his name 'Evrit'; it is spelled 'Evritt' on the diocese's list.) Assigned to St Paul in Salem, Holy Family in Poland, St Paul in Canton, St Patrick in Kent, St Pius X in Warren. Absent on Sick Leave 1985-1987, then assigned 1987-1989 to St Charles in Morganton NC in the Charlotte diocese, after which Youngstown again lists him as on leave. Reportedly died in 2019. On the Charlotte diocese's list 12/29/2019.

Fr. Alfred Ewanowski

Order: OFM Conv
Ordained: 1967
Status: Settled

Died: 10/18/1990
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Name also spelled Evanowski or Evanoski. Included on the Baltimore archdiocese's list of accused 4/24/2019, noting an allegation reported to the archdiocese in 2003 of abuse in 1967 of an Archbishop Curley High School student. Additional allegations followed of abuse while Ewanowski was a Curley High faculty member, where he was assigned 1968-1976. He died in 1990. Included in the 4/6/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. It shows that the man who had come forward in 2003 initially reported his abuse in 1999 in a letter to the former Curly High president, and said that he had told a faculty member at the time period of the abuse. The Archdiocese and High School settled with the man in 2009. A second former student reported abuse by Ewanowski in 1969, and a settlement record in 12/2015 indicates another allegation of abuse by the priest in about 1972 at Curley High. 


Fr. Bruce O. Ewing

Ordained: 1974
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Louisville KY

Left priesthood in 1977. Civil suit filed 4/02; charged in 2003 with abuse of plaintiff in early 1970s, beginning when she was age 14. He denied the allegation. Civil suit settled through mediation in 3/03. Criminal trial ended in mistrial in 2004. New criminal trial held in 3/07; found guilty of one count on 3/22/07. Sentenced to 5 years probation in 5/07. Laicized in 2004. Led parish council in 2010; terminated in 2/11. On Sex Offender Registry. On Louisville's list of accused in 2019.