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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Fr. James Edward Fritsch

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Ordained: 1965
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Covington KY

Accused in a 2002 lawsuit of raping a girl, age 13, in 1966. Complainant demanded release of diocesan file. Settlement in 12/04 revealed Covington diocese had hospitalized Fritsch in 1965 after he had "contact with about 9 to 10 girls," one age 15. He was assigned in 1965 to St. William's in Lancaster, KY. Behavior continued in treatment. Fritsch was returned to work, then suspended. Sent to the Owensboro diocese. Complainant alleges abuse there and in the Evansville IN diocese. Left priesthood; married in 1969. Went on to work in NJ with delinquents and on school board. Included on the diocese's list 7/31/20 of those with substantiated allegation(s). On Lexington diocese's list in 8/20.

Fr. Mario Fabbri

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Ordained: 1931
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown PA

Per the PA Attorney General's 3/1/16 Grand Jury report, in 1950 Fabbri anally raped a 9th-grade boy in his rectory bed at St. John Gaulbert parish in Johnstown PA. It said Fabbri raped the boy further in NY, and in Montreal and Quebec. In 1999 the victim contacted the diocese. He said Fabbri told him, "you are not as cooperative as the others." Last known to be in Italy. Presumed dead.

Fr. Donald S. Fafinski

Ordained: 1966
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Working at St John Vianney in Orchard Park NY in 1988. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement.

Fr. Ernest Faggioni

Order: SDB
Ordained: 1947
Status: Settled

Died: 06/14/2006
Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

Fagione or Faggione. Died 6/14/2006. At least one claim included in almost $5.2M settlement with New Orleans archdiocese in Fall 2009. Included on archdiocese's list 11/2/2018. Noted that allegation received in 2006 of abuse in the 1950s and 1960s. Worked at Archbishop Shaw High School, Hope Haven in Marrero and St. John Bosco in Harvey. Also worked in MA and NY, NJ, IN, FL. Included on the Salesians list of credibly accused in 3/2020.

Fr. Murty M. Fahy

Order: OSFS
Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Died: 03/2/2001
Diocese: Diocese of Stockton CA

Associate pastor at St. Anne's Church, Lodi 8/85-3/01. Also teacher at St. Mary High School 1970-85. Accused in 2006 of abuse of a girl in the mid-1990s at his church's elementary school. Police conducted investigation but were unable to substantiate the allegations. Diocese officials still investigating as of 01/07. Civil suit filed in 12/06 by a woman alleging abuse age 5-11. Plaintiff dismissed suit 11/07. Fahy died 3/2/01. Name included on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court.

Fr. Anthony J. Failla

Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Died: 03/31/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Accused of abusing a youth in the mid-1970s. The boy lived in the rectory because his mother had died. Three nuns say they told diocesan officials of the abuse in 1996. Failla was told to stop working as a priest and to undergo counseling. He left the parish in 1997, citing personal health reasons. Surfaced later in Florida where the Brooklyn diocese told the Palm Beach bishop of allegations. Subject of lawsuit in 10/03 in large suit involving multiple priests. Died 3/31/18. On diocese's list in 2/19. It notes permanent removal from ministry 11/14/02.

Fr. Frank E. Fairbairn

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Ordained: 1969
Status: Sued

Died: 09/13/2000
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Left position as chaplain at Northeastern University to work as a priest in Peru, 1994-1999. Died in 9/00. Reportedly in 1/03, Fairbairn was accused for the first time in a recent lawsuit of abusing a 14-year-old boy in 1970. Per the Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11, no formal determination of guilt either because Fairbairn died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

Fr. Leonard (Jeffrey) Fairfield

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Order: OCarm
Ordained: 1946
Status: Accused

Died: 11/28/2005
Diocese: Diocese of Joliet IL

Worked and/or lived in Ontario Canada, PA, WDC, MA, Lima Peru, TX, IL, FL, NY, CA, VA. Died in 2005. Named publicly as accused by the Carmelite order on its list 11/22/2020. (Location of abuse not noted - placing Fairfield for now in the Diocese of Joliet, where the Province is located.) 


Fr. Justin Joseph Faler

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Order: OSB
Ordained: 1945
Status: Accused

Died: 04/11/1979
Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

First named publicly as accused on the New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/18. Allegation received 2002 of abuse in the late 1950s. Died in 1979. Included on the St Joseph Abbey Benedictines list also in 11/18. It notes that he was alleged to have abused two minors in the late 1950s, reported in 2002 and 2006.

Fr. Francis J. Fallert

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1952
Status: Sued

Died: 06/2/1990
Diocese: Diocese of Fairbanks AK

Spent most of his priesthood in Alaska. Died 6/2/1990. Plaintiffs filed 43 suits in 1/2009 against Jesuits and former provincial alleging that the Order knew of abusive priests in Alaska and did nothing to stop them. One woman in the suit alleged abuse by Fallert at St. Michael's 1956-1957. Two or more pending claims are shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for the Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/2010. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes claims reported in 2009 of abuse 1956-1957 and 1968-1972.

Fr. John J. Fallon

Ordained: 1955
Status: Convicted

Died: 02/5/2005
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Arrested in 9/1985 on charges of mailing child pornography, involving photos of a boy under age 14, to a photo lab for developing. Other photos of boys from the town where Fallon was assigned were found at the rectory. Pleaded guilty in 12/1985; sentenced to 5 years probation, including 6 months of psychiatric therapy. Sent to Via Coeli in Jemez Springs NM. Lived in NM "on sick leave" 1989-2000. Moved to a Syracuse retirement home; remained inactive. Syracuse diocese said it had no knowledge of his past. Died 2/5/2005. On Ogdensburg diocese's list 11/13/2018. Named in 8/2019 lawsuit(s) under the NY Child Victims Act. By 4/2021 there were eight suits naming Fallon. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list 5/19/2021.


Fr. Arthur A. Falvey

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1930
Status: Settled

Died: 02/23/1966
Diocese: Diocese of Sacramento CA

In 6/2009, the Jesuits settled with a man who alleged that Falvey raped him repeatedly over a four-year period, beginning in 1954 when he was age 7 and Falvey was assigned to St. Ignatius in Sacramento. Falvey was the brother of Fr. Mark Falvey who abused at least 10 children in CA and was the subject of a 2007 settlement by the Jesuits. The same man later received settlements from the Jesuits, the Sacramento diocese and Los Angeles archdiocese for claims of abuse in Sacramento by both Frs. Mark and Arthur Falvey 1955-1961. The abuse allegedly occurred during Mark Falvey's visits with Arthur in Sacramento. Arthur Falvey died 2/23/1966. Included on the Sacramento diocese's list 4/30/2019. It notes an allegation received in 2018 of the rape of a boy under age 14 in the early 1960s. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018.

Fr. Mark A. Falvey

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1928
Status: Settled

Died: 05/13/1975
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Accused in 2002 and 2003 by three people of abuse in 1950s-1960s. Named in multiple civil suits. Worked in CA, China, the Philippines. Accused of abusing at least 10 children 1959-1975. Died 5/13/1975. Tentative settlement of $16M reached between 9 plaintiffs and the Jesuits in 5/2007. Philippines presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte said in 12/2015 that Falvey abused him when he was a freshman at Ateneo de Davao High School, and that he molested other students as well. Brother of Fr. Arthur Falvey who also was accused of abuse in a 2009 settlement of a separate case. The same man later received settlements from the Jesuits, the Sacramento diocese and Los Angeles archdiocese for claims of abuse in Sacramento by both Frs. Mark and Arthur Falvey 1955-1961. The abuse allegedly occurred during Mark Falvey's visits with Arthur in Sacramento.


Fr. Eugene Fanelli

Ordained: 1940
Status: Sued

Died: 05/9/2000
Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark NJ

Assigned to Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jersey City until 1953, then Madonna Della Libera (Our Lady of Libera) in West New York until his retirement in 1993. Elevated to monsignor in 1989. Active in retirement at parishes in Mount Carmel, Jersey City, Fort Lee, Newark, West Long Branch. Directed musical theater at parishes. Died 5/9/00. Accused in several lawsuits filed in 2019, 2020 and 2021 of abuse while assigned to Holy Redeemer/Our Lady of Libera, 1975-77. By 11/21 at least four people had claimed abuse by Fanelli as children. One man first told his mother in 2018, who then revealed that his father, who had died by suicide, had also been sexually abused as a child by Fanelli.

Fr. Kenneth Farabaugh

Ordained: 1963
Status: Settled

Died: 12/12/2000
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

The archdiocese learned of allegations from a Catholic Charities counselor in 1993 that Farabaugh sexually abused a girl, age 15, in 1985. The girl was a John Carroll High School student and Farabaugh was a teacher. The alleged victim denied making the allegations and Farabaugh denied abuse, so the matter was dropped. In 2000 the alleged victim met with the archdiocese and provided detailed allegations of sexual abuse. Farabaugh was under investigation by police and the archdiocese when he drove his car into a tree and died 12/12/2000, 10 minutes prior to a scheduled polygraph test. His name appeared on Baltimore's 9/26/2002 list of abusers. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report, which shows further allegations: In 2002 two more women came forward with allegations of abuse as children by Farabaugh, one in 1964 when she was in grades 6 to 8, and the other when she was 16 in about 1970. Both said they told other priests, who did nothing. In 2010 a man reported sexual abuse as a second grader in 1963, every weekend for about a year. He received a settlement of $5K in 2011. Another man reported in 2019 that Farabaugh sexually abused him when he was a John Carroll student.

Fr. Douglas F. Faraci

Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Removed from ministry in 2018. Working at NY General Hospital in Buffalo in 1987-1988. Accused in 2002 of abusing two altar boys in the 1970s. Medical leave in 2003. Admitted to diocese in 2016 to hearing confessions and publicly celebrating mass after removal from ministry. Case sent to Vatican. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of bankruptcy agreement.

Fr. Lawrence T. Fares

Ordained: 1950
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Detroit MI

From Kobayath, Akkar, Lebanon. Ordained in Rome. Arrived in the U.S. in 1969, began work in the Detroit archdiocese. Incardinated in 1977. Retired in 1997. Removed from ministry in 1/2021, at age 96, after the Archdiocese Board of Review deemed credible allegations of child sex abuse dating to early in his priesthood. The Archdiocese was informed in 7/2019 of the allegations, which had been reported to the police. Added to Archdiocese's list of accused in 1/2021.

Fr. David M. Farland

Ordained: 1974
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Springfield MA

Permanently removed from ministry in 2002. Name not publicly released until 3/06. Accusation in the early 1990s of abuse of a minor i1984-88. The matter was handled internally by his superiors who removed Farland from any ministry with access to minors, according to Diocesan spokesman. On medical leave in 1994. Last assignment was St. Michael's Cathedral. Given 'life of prayer and penance.' Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Donald G. Farmer

Ordained: 1963
Status: Arrested

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Left priesthood in the late 1960s. Laicized in 1972. Working as marriage and family counselor in 2003 when arrested for the abuse in 1966 of four preteens. Charged with 14 felony counts. Charges dismissed in 2003 when CA law was overruled by Supreme Court. Named in at least three civil suits.

Fr. John L. Farrand

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1953
Status: Sued

Died: 10/18/2003
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/2019. An allegation of abuse in 1961 was reported in 1961. Farrand admitted to the abuse. He reportedly was teaching at Canisius High School in Buffalo when the abuse occurred. Prior to that assignment he worked at Regis High School in NYC 1957-1961. He was transferred to Brooklyn Prep the year he was accused, and went on to teach at other schools in NY, France and Puerto Rico. His last assignment 1976-1997 was at Loyola School in NY. He died in 2003. Named in a lawsuit filed in 7/2020.

Fr. Thomas Farrell

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Ordained: 1935
Status: Indicted

Diocese: Diocese of Fresno CA

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Fresno on its list in 2021. Noted to have left the diocese in 1945. The Official Catholic Directory shows Farrell as on leave of absence in 1945, then as an assistant at a Bakersfield parish the following year. He is then indexed with a chancery address for several years, and seems to surface later as a priest of the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, NM, which was a treatment center for troubled priests, including pedophiles. He is noted on the Fresno list to have died in 1962. The only Thomas Farrell listed in the Necrology section of the 1963 Official Catholic Directory (which reflects 1962-63) died 6/4/62 at the Servants of the Paraclete's Via Coeli in Jemez Springs, NM.


Fr. William J. Farrell

Ordained: 1947
Status: Sued

Died: 09/18/1999
Diocese: Archdiocese of Milwaukee WI

Farrell retired in 1990 and died in 9/99. His name appeared 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. At least one claim filed during the Archdiocese bankruptcy 2011-12. The plaintiff alleged abuse in 1973 when he was an 11-year-old boy.

Fr. William Patrick Farrell

Order: OP
Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Died: 02/8/1989
Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Taught high school in Chicago and in Dallas TX, assigned in 1971 to a parish in Edina MN. Died 2/8/1989. Allegations surfaced in 2017 that Farrell sexually abused a 16-year-old Chicago boy in 1970, when he was a Fenwick High School faculty member and the boy was a student. Farrell's accuser wrote the Dominicans in 11/2017 and received an apology. He said he knew of at least one other student who had been molested by Farrell. In 2016 a man alleged that Farrell molested him when he was a vulnerable 21 year-old. The man said he met Farrell via a Catholic charismatic organization in MN in the 1970s. When Farrell was assigned to a chaplaincy at Southwestern U. in LA in 1973, he asked the young man to help him move. His accuser said that during stops at hotels on two nights, Farrell awakened him, naked, wanting sex. Name included on the Dominicans St. Albert the Great Province list 4/21/2022, noting that no reliable determination could be made regarding the allegations.

Fr. Clarence Edward Farrelly

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Ordained: 1927
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Sioux City IA

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 2/22/19 list. It notes two allegations received, of abuse of girls, occurring in the 1960s. Retired 1979. Died 1987. Its list updated 9/24/19 shows three allegations.

Br. William C. Farrington

Order: SJ
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of San Jose CA

Removed from Jesuit High in Sacramento in 1987 after two reports of "misconduct." Had worked there since 1976. Removed in 2002 from his administrative job at Loyola Marymount U. after allegations he had abused a Jesuit High student. In 2012 a 1968 graduate of Bellarmine Prep in San Jose told the Jesuits that Farrington sexually abused him at the school in the 1960s. Farrington supervised students who lived on campus. After a letter from the school to alumni, more former students reportedly said they had also been abused. Sent in 2003 to live under supervision at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Los Gatos. In 2012 SNAP said four others had come forward. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes abuse 1963-1970, 1973-1975, 1981-1986, reported in 2003 and 2012. A lawsuit was filed in 1/2020 claiming abuse in the 1960s of a Bellarmine Prep student.

Fr. John V. Farris

Order: CM
Ordained: 1949
Status: Sued

Died: 07/6/2003
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Attended St. John Seminary in Kansas City and worked in nine Missouri parishes. Major issues with alcoholism throughout career. Spent seven years at St. John's and/or Queen of Angels Seminary in CA. Sued in 2003 in CA, accused of abuse of a youth 1951-1954. Died in 2003. Personnel file released 09/09/2013. Also worked in Denver CO and Cape Girardeau and Perryville, MO. On Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese's list updated 4/1/2019. Included on the Vincentians list in 2020. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. James F. Farry

Ordained: 1946
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Died 1990. Sent to live at St. Michael's School for Boys in Hoban Heights in 1/54 after suffering an aneurism. Bishop Hannan moved Farry in 5/60 due to the priest's "intolerable" relations with the guests there. Farry was transferred to Cure of Ars Hospice. He later assisted at St. Mary's in Old Forge, was chaplain at St. Mary's Vialla in Elmhurst, then resided at St. Boniface in Willaimsport 11/76-6/90. He died in 1990. In 2006 a man reported to the diocese that when he was a resident as a child of St. Michael's 1953-54, he was sexually abused by a priest, later identified as Farry. The diocese agreed to take care of the man's counseling co-payments. On diocese's list 8/19/18 (as James E.).

Fr. Richard B. Farwell

Ordained: 1981
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Charlotte NC

Placed on leave in 5/85; diocese announced he was assigned to "a priestly ministry program" in RI; actually sent to House of Affirmation in MA for treatment. Returned to the Charlotte diocese in 7/88. Accused in 2/99 of abuse of a  10- to 12-year-old boy 19 years prior. Sent to Miami FL archdiocese in 2000 with letter of reference from Bishop Curlin. Same accuser resurfaced in 2002. Faculties revoked in 4/02. Indicted in 8/02 on charges of " indecent liberties" with a boy in the mid-1980s. Pled no contest in 11/04; sentenced to 180 days probation, counseling and community service. Civil suit filed 7/19/11. Accused of abuse of an altar boy; grooming began in the early 1980s when the boy was 14, after the boy confided to Farwell that he had been raped by a truck driver while hitch-hiking. Filed suit 4/13/20. On diocese's list 12/29/19.

Fr. Charles Faso

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis MO

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Franciscans' Our Lady of Guadalupe Province on its list as of 1/2024. Noted to have been removed from public ministry in 2008. Member of the Sacred Heart Province. (Placing Faso in the St. Louis archdiocese for now, where the Province is based.)


Fr. Richard Wayne Fassbinder

Ordained: 1953
Status: Accused

Died: 05/1/2004
Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Retired in 1997. Privileges were removed in 4/2002 after the archdiocesan review board determined "reasonable cause" to suspect that Fassbinder had sexually abused a male minor during his assignment at Prince of Peace Parish. Abuse was said to have begun in 1974 and ended in the mid-1980s. Allegations were first reported in 12/2001. Died in 5/2004. Name also on the 2003 Archdiocesan list of abusers. Per documents released by the Archdiocese in 11/2014, Fassbinder admitted to taking nude photos of and a "sexual relationship" with a boy, beginning in 1974 when the boy was age 16 and continuing for 15 years; he said he didn't know the boy was a minor. He was kept in ministry for two years after his admission. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Br. Charles George Fatooh

Order: SM
Ordained: 1985
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Accused in a 2006 lawsuit of abuse of a student 1973-74 at Chaminade College Prep in Canoga Park, where he was later principal. Left the Marianists and was ordained a priest on 8/24/85 for the Monterey diocese, where he became monsignor, Chancellor, and Moderator of the Curia. Still listed as an active priest at St. Joseph church in Cayucos in the 2010 Monterey Directory. Marianist personnel file released 7/13 as part of 2007 LA settlement.

Fr. W. Thomas Faucher

Ordained: 1971
Status: Convicted

Died: 10/29/2020
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

Retired in 2015. Canon lawyer, writer. Arrested 2/2/2018 by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children unit, charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (marijuana, LSD and ecstasy) and 12 counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child. Per prosecutor, porn found on Faucher's computer included images of torture and sex abuse of infants and toddlers. Pastor of St. Mary's 2002-retirement. By 2/14/2018 the diocese received an allegation that Faucher sexually abused a child 40-plus years previously. By 4/13/2018 another alleged victim had come forward. One of the two said Faucher abused him 1987-1989 when he was in grades 6 and 7 at Sacred Heart, and Faucher was pastor. Pleaded guilty to child porn in plea deal 9/2018. Sentenced to 25 years in prison with no parole. Laicization announced in 10/2019. Faucher appealed his sentenced; it was upheld by ID court in 4/2020. Died 10/29/2020.

Fr. Gerald Faue

Order: OSB
Ordained: 1951
Status: Sued

Died: 01/30/1988
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Also known as Fr. Mathias. Accused of abuse in 1965-67 at St. Benedict in Montebello CA. Named in at least two civil suits. Died 1/30/88. Some of his personnel files released in 7/13 reference "his problem" or "difficulty." Buried at Saint Gregory Abbey Cemetery in Shawnee, OK. Included on the Archiocese of Oklahoma's list in 10/19 of those credibly accused of abuse of a minor in the archdiocese. 


Fr. Bruce T. Favreau

Ordained: 1980
Status: Accused

Died: 05/18/2022
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

First named publicly as accused by the diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Died in 5/22. Per his obituary, Favreau worked in the Diocese of Ogdensburg for 20 years, then spent the rest of his life in Burlington VT.

Fr. Robert D. Fay

Ordained: 1967
Status: Settled

Died: 02/15/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Fay took "health leave for a heart condition" in 1988; worked as a real estate agent. A woman filed suit in 12/2002 alleging that he abused her as a teen in the 1970s. Said he provided her and others with alcohol and marijuana. Settled in 2003. Per files released in 2/2003, the church knew in 1980 that Fay had been arrested in New Hampshire for "drunkenness and use of narcotics" and there were other allegations of misbehavior with youths. Involuntary laicization announced 2/12/2005. Included in 8/2011 on the Boston archdiocese's list of accused. Settlement in 3/2023 in the high five figures of a claim that Fay sexually abused a boy, ages 8-12 during 1974-1978, while assigned to Incarnation Parish in Melrose. The abuse allegedly occurred in the parish rectory, in a small house behind the church used for CCD classes, and in a trailer in New Hampshire. Fay died in 2009.

Fr. William J. Fedders

Ordained: 1968
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Lexington KY

Ordained for the Diocese of Covington. Incardinated into the Diocese of Lexington when it was established in 1988. A man reported to the Lexington Bishop J. Kendrick WIlliams in 1993 that Fedders abused him three times in 1983 when he was a 14-year-old 8th grader and altar boy at Christ the King in Lexington. The alleged victim suggested a settlement of $200K in 1994, but the diocese offered only to pay for counseling. The man rejected the counseling offer. He filed a civil suit in 6/02. Fedders was suspended. Permanently removed in 9/04, given a 'life of prayer and penance'. Case dismissed on SOL. Not reported to police until 2004. Included on the Covington diocese's 7/31/20 list of those with substantiated allegation(s). On Lexington's list in 8/20. It notes that Fedders admitted to "a single incident of inappropriate sexual behavior with a minor."

Fr. Martin J. Federici

Ordained: 1966
Status: Settled

Died: 05/7/2013
Diocese: Diocese of Bridgeport CT

Placed on leave after a lawsuit filed in 9/1996 alleged that Federici sexually abused a 12-year-old boy in a confessional and rectory in 1981. Two suits filed in 1996 and one in 1999 alleged abuse of 16-year-old, 13-year-old and another teen. One settled in 1999 and others in 2001. Additional claim(s) settled in 2003. Laicization announced in 5/2003. New suit filed in 2010 by a convicted rapist who alleged abuse by Federici 1976-1977. Federici died 5/7/2013. Five cases naming four priests of the diocese, including Federici, settled in 5/2017. Per a 2019 report commissioned by the diocese, there were 19 victims, boys and girls ages 8-17, abused 1967-1994.

Fr. Ralph P. Federico

Ordained: 1952
Status: Sued

Died: 10/19/2007
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Named in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act. Two more lawsuits, filed in 7/20, claim Federico sexually abused boys while assigned to St. John's in Jamestown. Also accused of abusing boys while pastor of Our Lady of Pompeii in Depew. Per two of the suits, Federico's victims were abused at age 10, one in around 1976, the other around 1974. Federico was known for speaking out against pornography and obscenity in literature. He died 10/19/07.  In 8/21 the Diocese announced that the allegations against Federico had been substantiated by its Review Board. (Name misspelled Frederico in some news accounts.) Added to the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. James F. Fedor

Ordained: 1973
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Per the report, Fedor sought counseling for himself 1981-86 due to his desire for contact with young girls. In 1986-87 he underwent psychological evaluation and treatment. He went on Indefinite Leave of Absence 7/91 and was laicized 5/3/94. In 2012 a woman told the diocese that Fedor sexually abused her over a two-year period, beginning in 1978 when she was age 10. On diocese's list 8/19/18. On Richmond diocese's list 2/13/19.

Fr. Vincent Feehan

Ordained: 1977
Status: Settled

Died: 04/19/2010
Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

Feehan was one of four priests accused of abuse of a boy. A civil suit settled and was dismissed in 1991. Included on the archdiocese's list 11/2/18. It notes allegation of received in 1987 of abuse in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and that Feehan then went on leave. He died in 2010.

Fr. Theodore Feely

Order: OFM Conv
Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Died: 09/25/1991
Diocese: Diocese of Rockford IL

Feely worked in IL, CA and NV. In 2002 two men separately alleged Feely abused them as boys in IL 1968-1972. One of the men filed a civil suit in 2/2006 against the Rockford Diocese claiming Feely repeatedly sexually abused him, including rape, at age 13 in 1969. The man said the abuse started on a four-day trip to the Wisconsin Dells. He said he was awakened by the priest choking him, and was then sodomized. Feely's accuser also said he told another priest during confession, who pulled him out of the confessional, said he was evil then pushed him down the stairs. The lawsuit was dismissed on SOL. Feely died in NV in 1991. On Rockford diocese's list 11/14/2018. On Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/2019. On Stockton diocese's list 11/12/2020; worked there at St. George's 1981-1982. Included on the Chicago archdiocese's list in 10/2022 (name misspelled 'Feeley.') Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. 


Fr. John Patrick Feeney

Ordained: 1952
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Green Bay WI

Accused of sex abuse of many boys and girls. Removed 1986. Assigned to 18 parishes in 30 years. Convicted in 2004. Sentenced to 15 years prison; served 8. Released in 11/11. Reportedly living in CA. Laicized in 8/05. Also worked in NV, CA, NE. Claim in $660M L.A. archdiocese settlement 7/07. Suit filed in NV in 1/08. Brothers from criminal case filed fraud case against the Diocese 1/08. WI trial held in 5/12. Jury found Diocese committed fraud and awarded plaintiffs $700K. They dropped punitive damages claims. New Trial set for 5/13; settled in 3/13 for $700K. Another trial in NV in 10/12; $500K against Green Bay. Diocese appealed; NV Supreme Court reversed ruling 05/15. On Omaha archdiocese's list 11/30/19, noting abuse 1962-63 as an extern priest. On Green Bay diocese's list 1/17/19. On Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/19.

Fr. Leonard L. Feeney

Order: OSB
Ordained: 1936
Status: Sued

Died: 01/25/1980
Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

A civil suit filed in 1/2008 alleged Feeney abused a boy in the 1950s at St. Martin's High School in Lacey. The abuse allegedly lasted two years when the boy was in 9th and 10th grades. The same plaintiff also alleged abuse by two Christian Brothers at Briscoe School in Kent when he was in 7th grade. A second suit filed 5/28/2008 by three more plaintiffs alleged abuse by Feeney in the mid-late 1950s. Feeney died in 1980. Name included on Archdiocese of Seattle's list 1/15/2016 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor.

Fr. Thomas J. Feeney

Ordained: 1937
Status: Settled

Died: 07/26/1981
Diocese: Diocese of Davenport IA

Monsignor. Sued at least twice. Accused of abuse in 1950s-60s. Former vicar general of diocese. Died in 1981. Diocese admitted in 5/06 that allegations were credible. Four additional suits filed 5/06. Civil trial began in 9/06 in a suit filed in 2005. A man testified that Feeney abused him for 6 years, beginning when he was age 7. Jury awarded plaintiff $1.5M. A man testified at the same trial that Feeney abused him as a boy in the late 1940s. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused 7/15/08. It notes allegations of abuse of 15 male minors, the earliest known abuse in 1957.


Fr. William Feeser

Ordained: 1977
Status: Accused

Died: 09/4/2012
Diocese: Diocese of Sacramento CA

Retired in 2010 for health reasons. Living at Immaculate Conception Parish in Sacramento when accused in 10/11 of sex abuse of a girl at Our Lady of Assumption in Carmichael, where he was assigned 1977-82. Removed from ministry. Died in 2012. Accused in 2016 of abuse of a boy while at Our Lady of Assumption between 1977 and 1978. Both alleged victims were under age 14 at time of the abuse. On diocese's list 4/30/19. In 2019-21 there were new allegations that Feeser sexually abused two boys under age 18, and a girl younger than 14.

Fr. John Richard Feiten

Ordained: 1948
Status: Accused

Died: 07/9/2001
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. Feiten's inclusion on this list is the first public notice that he had been accused of abuse. He retired from active ministry in 6/2000 and died 7/9/2001. After his death, two separate complaints of abuse of minor boys were received against Feiten. Abuse in 1969 was reported in 2002 and a second, undated complaint was made in 4/2006.

Fr. Thomas F. Feldhaus

Ordained: 1976
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Cincinnati OH

Removed in 2003 after an accusation of abuse of a youth in 1979. A civil suit filed in 3/2004 by a different man alleged he was abused as a boy by Feldhaus 1986-1991, at Our Lady of Victory. On administrative leave until laicization in 10/2014.

Fr. Angelo J. Feldkamp

Order: OPraem
Ordained: 1968
Status: Accused

Died: 03/12/2019
Diocese: Diocese of Green Bay WI

Teacher at Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay since 1990 when placed on leave in 5/02 by the Norbertines, after allegations that he abused a child more than 25 years prior. Abbot Pennings High School faculty member in De Pere WI 1968-90. Director 1971-75 of Camp Tivoli in WI. Died 3/12/19. On the St. Norbert Abbey's list of credibly accused 7/19/19. It notes multiple allegations.

Fr. Philip S. Feltman

Ordained: 1966
Status: Reinstated

Diocese: Diocese of Toledo OH

A woman complained in 2002 that Feltman abused her when she was age 9 in 1972 at St. Thomas Aquinas parish. Diocesan review board found accusations to be credible and Feldman was placed on leave in 1/2003. He denied all charges. A disciplinary panel was scheduled. The woman refused to appear before the local church inquiry board, so the matter was forwarded to the Vatican. In 7/2003 Feltman was returned to ministry after a Vatican council found that there wasn't enough evidence to support the claims. He retired in 5/2009.

Fr. Joseph E. Feltz

Ordained: 1979
Status: Accused

Died: 09/26/2021
Diocese: Diocese of Pittsburgh PA

Placed on leave in 11/2018 after an allegation in a lawsuit that he sexually abused a boy, age 9 or 10, in the mid-1980s. His accuser also alleged abuse by four other priests who were named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury report, accused of being part of a "ring of predatory priests." Feltz denied the allegation. Died 9/26/2021.

Fr. John J. Feminelli

Ordained: 1987
Status: Sued

Died: 01/22/2023
Diocese: Diocese of Corpus Christi TX

Accused of buying presents for a 15-year-old boy in exchange for wrestling matches. Feminelli was a deacon at time; ordained even after charges made by boy and family. Denied the allegations. The family said church did not believe them and drove them away by circulating false information about them. Case dismissed in 1991. Retired 4/16/07. Included on the diocese's list 1/31/19. In 3/19 Feminelli filed a defamation suit against the diocese. He died 1/22/23. 


Fr. Joseph P. Femminineo

Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Died: 05/1/2020
Diocese: Archdiocese of Detroit MI

Assignments included all girls' Ladywood High School in Livonia, MI in 1985-1987. It was announced in 2002 that Femminineo resigned from St. Rita Parish in Holly MI 10/20/1996 after old allegations surfaced of sexual misconduct involving minors. In 5/2005 the Archdiocese announced that the Vatican had permanently barred Femminineo from public ministry. Included on the Archdiocese's list 6/10/2019. Died in 5/2020.

Fr. Keith Fennessy

Ordained: 1984
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Suspended from position at St. Columba's in Manhattan in 6/15, where he'd served since 2011, after pornography discovered on his computer "that violated the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People." Small notice in archdiocesan newspaper after suspension. Archdiocese announced in 3/16 that its Review Board investigated and recommended Fennessy no longer be permitted to serve as a priest. In 5/20 Fennessy filed suit against Cardinal Dolan, claiming he was falsely accused. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Removed from ministry. Per the list in 6/22, Fennessy had been laicized.

Fr. Francis S. Feret

Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

One of 21 priests placed on administrative leave by the Philadelphia archdiocese 3/7/11 pending an investigation for credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. One man reported in 2006 that Feret abused him at age 9 in the early 1970s. Last assignment was at St. Adalbert Church in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section. Archdiocese announced 5/4/12 that allegations were substantiated and Feret would be permanently removed from active ministry. Suit filed 9/18/12.

Fr. Alphonsus P. Ferguson

From Ireland. Per Ames Daily Tribune of 10/29/1941, he had just returned from China after spending 10 years in missions field. Same article refers to him as a member of the St. Columban's Mission Society of Omaha. A 1919 news article places him in St. Louis MO, and announces he was soon to leave for mission work in China. Member of Franciscan Servants of the Sacred Heart out of Omaha, NE per 2014 articles. A man who was an altar boy at Guardian Angels Church in Hastings, MN in the early 1950s filed a civil suit 7/2/2014 alleging anal rape by Ferguson and referring to multiple other victims. Ferguson was at Guardian Angels 1951-1965. Worked in MN, NY, NE, IA and Ireland. Died in the 1973 (apparently in Ireland). Included in 2/2022 on the Columbans' U.S. Province list of credibly accused. It notes two allegations, of abuse 1957-1958 and 1963-1964.

Fr. George Ferguson

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Ordained: 1956
Status: Sued

Died: 06/12/1986
Diocese: Diocese of Helena MT

"Fr. Fergie."  Named as an abuser in a claim included in an amended civil suit filed 9/29/2011 against the Helena Diocese and Ursuline Order of Nuns by multiple plaintiffs. No date is given for the alleged abuse. Died 6/12/1986. The Diocese initially claimed he was a Jesuit, not diocesan, priest. Included on the Diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/2015 in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/2015 bankruptcy settlement. Worked in Guatemala for a few years in the 1970s, where he was said to have contracted hepatitis. In 1980 Ferguson took sick leave and resided in Cuernavaca, México. He disappeared in from his home there in 5/1986, and was presumed murdered.

Fr. Ivan Ferguson

Ordained: 1970
Status: Settled

Died: 12/16/2002
Diocese: Archdiocese of Hartford CT

Ordained an Auxiliary Priest of the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles in an Apostolic Vicariate in the Diocese of St. Joseph of the Amazon, Peru. Incardinated in 1979 into the Archdiocese of Hartford. Removed from ministry 3/4/1993. Three men claimed in 1993 civil suits abuse as minors by Ferguson in the 1970s. One suit was withdrawn, two were settled. Still a priest in 3/2002, but no ministerial or teaching duties. Died 12/16/2002. At least two claims were included in a 10/2005 $14M settlement with the Archdiocese involving 14 priests. Separate suits were filed by three brothers in 8/2007 and 11/2007 alleging abuse in the late 1970s. In 7/2008 two more suits were filed claiming abuse in 1981. The Archdiocese was found negligent in a 2012 civil trial before jury. Judgment of $1M for one plaintiff. Archdiocese asked supreme court to overturn the verdict as of 9/12/2014. Included on the Hartford Archdiocese's list 1/22/2019. On the Norwich Diocese's list 2/22/2019.

Fr. Stephen A. Fernandes

Ordained: 1976
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Fall River MA

Arrested in 11/04 and placed on leave after a computer repair technician found child pornography involving men and boys on his laptop computer and reported it to the Diocese. Assigned to Our Lady of Fatima in New Bedford at the time of his arrest. Also charged with exhibiting or posing at least one child engaged in a sexual act. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced in 11/05 to 8 months in prison, 4 years probation and a $20K fine. Included in 1/21 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Noted to have been laicized in 2008.

Fr. Federico Fernandez Baeza

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1977
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of San Antonio TX

Chicago-St. Louis Province Franciscan, in San Antonio 1981-1987. Accused in a 1988 lawsuit of abusing two boys. Church promised to investigate and asked parents to keep quiet. Sent to treatment. The boys' older brother said the priest abused him, too. Previously arrested for public indecency. Criminal charges dismissed. Civil suit settled in 7/1988. In 2002 a man said he told Archbishop Flores in 1983 about seeing Fernandez naked in a swimming pool with two girls, ages 10 and 11. Active priest in 5/2011 in Bogota, Colombia. One alleged victim who said Fernandez Baeza molested and raped him as a 5th-grader was convicted of rape and murder in 1995; he was executed in 2011 by the State of Texas. Fernandez Baeza was working in 2015 at Universidad de San Buenaventura in Cartagena, and posting "Sunday Reflections" on a Bogota church's website. On San Antonio archdiocese's list 1/31/2019. It notes eight allegations. Removed in 2015 in Colombia by the Franciscans, case referred to the Vatican. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes at least eight "reported survivors." Included on the Franciscans' Our Lady of Guadalupe Province list of credibly accused as of 1/2024. (Member of the Sacred Heart Pronvince.)

Fr. Luis J. Fernandez

Order: CFC
Ordained: 1971
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

Reportedly in 10/2020, a man reported to the archdiocese in 2007 that he was abused in the mid-1970s as a St. John Vianney Prep student by Fernandez and Rev. Robert Cooper. The archdiocese offered to pay for the man's therapy. A second accuser came forward in 2020 with allegations of abuse by Fernandez in the 1980s. The archdiocese deemed the allegations credible. Fernandez left New Orleans in 1978 to be a military chaplain, returning to parish work in 1985. He retired in 2003 in Miami FL, where he was still living in 10/2020.

Fr. Manuel R.M. Fernandez

Ordained: 1959
Status: Accused

Died: 08/1/2006
Diocese: Diocese of Trenton NJ

From Spain. Monsignor. Placed on leave in 2002 after he was accused of inappropriate conduct with a young girl in 1982. DA's office said matter was beyond statute of limitations. A Diocesan committee recommended he be removed. Returned to Spain where he was an active priest in the Diocese of Ourense. Died at age 71 in 8/2006. On the Trenton diocese's list 2/13/2019. Multiple alleged victims noted.

Fr. Miguel A. Fernandez

Ordained: 1950
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Miami FL

Accused in a 2005 civil suit against the Archdiocese of Miami of abuse of a young teenage boy in a West Palm Beach parish rectory. The boy had arrived in FL from Cuba in 1980 in the Mariel Boat Lift and was living at a church-operated refugee facility. He also alleged abuse by multiple other priests in the Archdiocese and elsewhere. The suit settled in 2007. Fernandez died in 4/2004.

Fr. Walter Fernando

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Ordained in 1973 in Sri Lanka. Visiting priest in Los Angeles in 1981. Incardinated into the archdiocese in 1986. Sued in 2003, accused of abusing of girl, age 17, in 1980-81 while assigned to St. Hilary's in Pico Rivera. Placed on leave in 2004.

Fr. Ralph N. Ferraldo

Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Report to diocese 12/74 from a woman that Ferraldo molested her 16-year-old son and other altar boys and hospital orderly. Timlin denied the allegations. Evaluated in 1985 after an allegation of inappropriate behavior with a hospital patient. In 2/86 Ferraldo was accused of sexual advances toward a 23-year-old male patient. He admitted to the behavior, and said he didn't know "what comes over him." Was told to go for evaluation and treatment. Granted Indefinite Leave of Absence 11/30/88. Died in 1997. In 2002 the diocese received a report from the Archdiocese of New York that a man alleged sexual abuse by Ferraldo when he was age 16 or 17 in 1982-83. On diocese's list 8/19/18.


Fr. Leonard A. Ferrante

Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Cleveland OH

Listed by the diocese in 4/2002 as as no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. Assigned to Borromeo Seminary High School and College 1967-1976, and to Lake County Catholic High School 1972-1973. The Official Catholic Directory shows Ferrante to have been on leave 1976-1979, does not index him 1980-1986, and shows him as Absent on Leave 1986-1988. He is not indexed beyond 1988. Laicized, per the diocese's list in 6/2019.

Fr. Philip Ferrara

Ordained: 1990
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

Ferrara, a member of the Melkite Greek-Catholic Eparchy of Newton. With permission from Bishop Timlin, in 2001 established the Society of the Annunciation of Our Lord retreat within the diocese. Arrested 3/11 after a14-year-old boy alleged that Ferrara had sexually abused him at the Our Lady of Solitude retreat house in Little Meadows. The boy said Ferrara had him massage Ferrara's private parts with his feet on several occasions. Removed without privileges 4/11 and criminally charged. Pled no contest. Sentenced 10/11 to 6 monts to 2 years prison and a fine. Included in teh 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. On Scranton diocese's list 8/19/18.

Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario

Order: SS
Ordained: 1951
Status: Sued

Died: 12/12/2003
Diocese: Diocese of Honolulu HI

Ordained for the Sulpician order in in 1951. Started his career in Mountain View, CA. Moved to Hawaii in 1957 and became bishop in 1982. Accused in 1985 of abuse of a 15-year-old boy beginning in 1975. A 1991 civil suit was dismissed due to SOL. Allegations "found to be groundless by an internal church investigation." Retired in 1993; died in 2003. New civil suit filed in 2012 claimed abuse in 1973. Accuser reported to diocese in 1991 but no action. Named in three suits filed in 2013. Accused in 2014 suit of abuse of a minor in 1968 or 1969, after the youth told him he had been abused by Fr. William Queenan. Accused in a 4/20 lawsuit of abuse of a boy, about ages 12-14, in 1975-78.

Fr. Gino S. Ferraro

Ordained: 1930
Status: Accused

Died: 07/27/1976
Diocese: Diocese of Marquette MI

Named in the 10/2022 MI Attorney General's Report as the subject of allegations of child sexual abuse. In 2008 a woman told the diocese that Ferraro molested her when she was ages 8-17, and that others were also molested. The woman said she first told Rev. Raymond Hoefgan who responded that "Fr. Gino would never have done that." A second priest she told said "that couldn't have happened," and a third priest said there was nothing in Ferraro's file to support her claim. The case went before the Diocesan Review Board in 2008; the bishop offered the woman an apology and counseling. Ferraro died in 1976. The Official Catholic Directory shows that Ferraro began his priesthood in the Diocese of Rockford in 1930, then in Milwaukee as a priest of the Pious Society of the Missionaries of St. Charles (p.s.s.c.b.) by 1934 or 1935. He appears to have joined the Marquette diocese in 1938.


Fr. Romano J. Ferraro

Ordained: 1960
Status: Convicted

Died: 01/21/2023
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

Arrested 4/1/02; convicted and sentenced 5/20/04 to life in prison for repeatedly raping a boy 1973-80 in Billerica, MA starting when the boy was age 7. Admitted at trial he was pedophile who abused perhaps dozens of boys. Earliest abuse alleged in civil suits was 1964-68. Navy chaplain in FL 1968-71; dishonorably discharged; sued 1/06 for FL abuse. Reassigned. Allegedly abused in Brooklyn, Rockville Centre, St. Louis, and Metuchen dioceses. Suspended in 1988. Diocese apparently knew much earlier. Name quietly added among 7 others to diocesan website 11/17 of priests laicized by the Vatican office "authorized to deal with cases involving sexual abuse of minors by a cleric." Per Brooklyn diocese's list in 2/19 laicized 12/16/11. On St. Louis list 7/26/19. Lawsuit in 12/19 claims abuse of a boy, age 11 or 12 in 1984 or '85. Plaintiff was an altar boy at a Middlesex, NJ parish. Subject of settlement(s). Died 1/21/23.

Fr. Joseph A. Ferreira

Ordained: 1959
Status: Settled

Died: 12/21/2014
Diocese: Diocese of Oakland CA

In a lawsuit filed in 11/06, a woman alleged she was molested by Ferreira at Our Lady of Good Counsel in San Leandro in 1973 and 1974 when she was in her teens. She also claimed that Ferreira continued to harass and stalk her throughout the years. Case later settled out of court. A second woman filed suit 6/09 alleging abuse by Ferreira 1970-1972 at Our Lady of Good Counsel in San Leandro. On diocese's list in 2019. It notes that Ferreira was removed from ministry/retired 12/28/98. Died 12/21/14.

Fr. Augustine J. Ferretti

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1941
Status: Settled

Died: 06/29/1982
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

A woman filed suit in 10/2008 against the Jesuits alleging abuse by Ferreti in the 1970s, beginning when she was 8 and he was assigned to Lapwai Catholic Church, Nez Perce. Ferretti died in 6/1982. The suit was dismissed in 1/2009 and refiled, adding the Boise Diocese as a defendant. Several other women came forward with similar complaints. At least two claims (one by a man) were settled in a massive Jesuit settlement 3/25/2011. Named in a civil suit against the Ursuline order and Helena MT diocese in 9/2011 for abuse at St. Ignatius Mission. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/2015 in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/2015 bankruptcy settlement. On the Great Falls-Billings List 8/21/2018. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes abuse of a minor 1952-1958, 1960-1969 and 1971-1976, reported in 2009.

Fr. Robert A. Ferro

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Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Died: 05/21/2004
Diocese: Diocese of Brooklyn NY

In massive civil suit filed in 10/03, 27 plaintiffs alleged abuse by 24 priests, including Ferro. One plaintiff said Ferro sexually abused him 1977-78. Ferro was responsible for the teen center and altar boys at the boy's church. Per suit, Ferro's whereabouts unknown. The 2002 Catholic Directory shows him Absent on Leave. Per diocese's list in 2/19, removed from ministry 9/23/03. Died 5/21/04.

Br. Salvatore A. Ferro

Order: CFC
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Named by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Ferro was still listed as a brother as of 6/11/14. The Christian Brothers did not provide assignment information. They stated that the merits of most of the claims settled in the bankruptcy were not tested. Lawsuits filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act includes claims by several men of sexual abuse by Ferro as boys. One said he was abused by Ferro at age 16 in the 1970s, at Iona Prep School in New Rochelle, NY. Two other men claim abuse in the 1970s while students at Msgr Farrell High School on Staten Island. One said he told three teachers who said to keep it quiet.

Fr. John F. Ferry

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Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Providence RI

Died 4/11/88. A man accused Ferry, then an editor of the diocesan newspaper, of drugging and abusing him in the late 1960s when accuser was a high school student working at the paper. The man wrote to the diocese at some point; his letter, along with complaints from more than 35 other alleged clergy abuse victims, were forwarded to police. Information was not released to public until 11/13, after an NBC 10 investigation. Accuser had correspondence from the diocese. On diocese's list 7/1/19.

Fr. Joseph Fertal

Order: SVD
Ordained: 1959
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of San Bernardino CA

Working in the Philippines in 1989 when suspected of abuse. Returned to his order's seminary in Riverside, CA, then assigned to parishes. Accused in 1995 of molesting a 16-year-old boy from a catechism class. Civil suit filed in 1996; later settled out of court. Criminal investigation dropped for lack of evidence. Forced by church officials to leave a CA retirement home in 2002 after it learned of his past history. In treatment several times. Added to Scranton diocese's list in 12/2018. Living in Chicago at the time. Reportedly died in 2021. Included on the Society of the Divine Word Chicago Province and the Western Province's lists of credibly accused. Noted to have been assigned in the Philippines 1960-1967, Techny IL 1967-1972, Philippines 1972-1989, California 1990-2004, Dittmer MO 2004-2016, Techny IL 2016-2021. Abuse occurred in Techny IL in 1968, Niles IL 1971, Scranton PA 1972 and Corona CA 1995. On the Archdiocese of Chicago's list as of 4/5/2023. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes at least two "reported survivors."

Fr. Gerald B. Fessard

Ordained: 1972
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Accused in 1987 to sexually abusing children. Sent to Servants of the Paraclete for treatment. Pled no contest to battery and assault of students at San Fernando Mission minor seminary. Sentenced to three years probation. May have had conviction expunged after probation ended. Worked at Tribunal 1987 until his removal by the archdiocese in 2002. In 1994 sent to St. Luke's institute for treatment after parishioners complaint he would show up at youth group meetings, at times drunk. Accused in 1997 by a man of abusing him as a boy, age 8 or 9. Accused of abuse by at least eight people. Reportedly abused more than twenty. Fessard was one of six accused priests assigned to Santa Clara Parish in Oxnard 1962-96. Personnel file released 1/13. Laicized 12/19/07.

Fr. Joseph N. Fete

Ordained: 1974
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Columbus OH

Monsignor. Accused of the sex abuse of a teenage boy for four years, 1976-1979, ending when the boy reached adulthood. Fete apparently admitted the 'relationship' in 1999 after his accuser contacted the diocese. A financial settlement was negotiated in 1999. Removed from pastoral duties in 4/2002. Laicized in 2005 or 2006. Included on the diocese's list 3/1/2019.

Fr. John M. Fiala

Order: SOLT
Ordained: 1984
Status: Convicted

Died: 07/20/2017
Diocese: Archdiocese of Omaha NE

Ordained for Omaha. Joined the SOLT Order 1996. Worked in NE, MO, KS, TX. Privileges removed in 10/08 after allegations of abuse in the San Antonio archdiocese. A 4/10 TX suit alleged Fiala raped a 16-year-old boy at least twice, at gunpoint, in 2007-08. In 4/10, Omaha said it knew in 2002 of his advances toward a minor in the mid-1980s. Indicted in 8/10 in TX. Arrested 9/3/10 in KS; returned to TX. Released on bail. Settlement of lawsuit with San Antonio and Omaha archdioceses, Corpus Christi diocese and Order in 01/2011. Arrested in Dallas 11/18/10 for trying to hire a hit-man to kill accuser. Convicted in Dallas on solicitation of murder 5/17/12. Sentenced to 60 years in prison. Died in 7/17. On Omaha archdiocese's list 11/30/18. It notes two victims. On Kansas City KS list 1/25/19. On Corpus Christi and San Antonio lists 1/31/19. The 11/21 NE A.G. report counts four known victims, one of whom died by suicide.

Fr. Robert C. Fichtner

Ordained: 1955
Status: Sued

Died: 06/7/2013
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Monsignor. In 1/05 A 27-year-old man filed suit alleging Fichtner abused him at age 9 at St. Joseph's school in Holbrook. Fichtner was assigned to St. Joseph's 1981-90. He retired in 2002. Placed on leave in 2003 when the allegations were made. In 6/05 the Archdiocese lifted all restrictions after its Review Board could not verify the allegation. Prior to retirement, Fichtner was a member of the College of Consultors for the Archdiocese. He died 6/7/13. Accused in a 3/22 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, ages 6-12, 1982-89, at St. Joseph's. The abuse allegedly occurred during confession and in other places at the parish school. The lawsuit also alleged abuse, including rape, by Rev. Anthony Rebeiro also at St. Joseph's. His status on the Archdiocese's list in 8/22 remains unsubstantiated.

Fr. Donald Fiedler

Ordained: 1959
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Dodge City KS

Ordained for the Diocese of Wichita. Became a Dodge City diocesan priest in 8/1964, where he worked 1/1961- 1/1988. Worked in the Diocese of Tucson 1989-2000. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Dodge City diocese on its list 10/1/2019. Noted to not have been permitted to function as a priest since 2007. Allegations of abuse occurring in the mid-1980s were substantiated. Included on the Diocese of Tucson's list of credibly accused. Deceased.

Fr. Nicholas J. Figliola

Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. Ordained for the Capuchin Franciscans (OFM.Cap.) Appears to have left the order around 1980, working thereafter as a Rockville Centre priest. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 3/21. Abuse allegedly occurred at Holy Name of Mary in Valley Stream, where Figliola was assigned 5/79-6/85.

Fr. Oscar Figueroa

Ordained: 2000
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Sacramento CA

From Mexico. Ordained for the Sacramento diocese. Faculties removed n 2008  after an allegation of sexual misconduct 1993-2006 with a young adult male. Faculties restored in 2009 then removed again the same year after further investigation, which yielded discovery of sexual abuse of a minor while Figueroa was a seminarian at Seminario Conciliar, Archdiocese of Mexico in Mexico City. Another report of sexual misconduct with a young adult male was reported to the Diocese in 2016. Included in 2019 on the Diocese's list of credibly accused.


Fr. Elwood F. Figurelle

Ordained: 1963
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown PA

Per PA AG's 3/1/16 Grand Jury report, Figurelle was arrested in 1973 for indecent exposure. He was moved to another parish In 10/03 Figurelle resigned from his parish position and was federally charged with downloading child pornography from the Internet. Had been on leave since 3/03 when FBI searched the rectory and seized a computer containing child porn. Investigators would not permit Diocese to release information while investigation was ongoing. Figurelle pled guilty 10/03. Sentenced 2004 to 15-21 months. Given retirement status after release. Died in farming accident 7/08.

Fr. Ambrose R. Filbin

Ordained: 1939
Status: Accused

Died: 02/5/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN

One of 17 priests listed on 8/02 memo to Archbishop Flynn regarding priests with known abuse histories, but his name was omitted from the archdiocesan list released in 12/13. Two women came forward in 2013 with separate allegations that he abused them at St. Pius X school in White Bear Lake. Abuse for both allegedly began when they were in grade school and lasted several years. Name was included on the archdiocese's list in 10/14. Filbin died 2/05/90.

Fr. James Aubrey Finan

Ordained: 1959
Status: Guilty plea

Diocese: Archdiocese of Washington DC and MD

Removed from ministry in 1996 after a report of abuse. Pleaded guilty in 1997 to sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy in 1966. Also accused of abuse of a 6-year-old girl in 1966. Sentenced in 3/1997 to 18 months in prison. Pleaded guilty in 2003 to sexually abusing a 7- or 8-year-old boy in 1966. Sentenced to a 5 year suspended sentence and 5 years probation. At least one claim settled in a $1.3M settlement with the Archdiocese in 12/2006. Laicized in 1996. On Sex Offender Registry 12/2010. Died in 2013.


Fr. Mark A. Finan

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1948
Status: Accused

Died: 11/18/1993
Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Multiple allegations of abuse occurring while assigned to St. Ignatius Prep in Chicago in 1944 and St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, OH 1964-1965. Dismissed from the Jesuits 4/13/1973. Died 11/18/1993, age 77. Per his obituary, Finan "spent his later years serving in the Los Angeles [CA] area." The Province's list revised 2/21/2020 shows dates of abuse in Cincinnati as 1963-1965. Included on the Cincinnati archdiocese's list in 2/2022. Included on the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. 


Fr. Joseph Finch

Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Omaha NE

Named publicly as accused by the Archdiocese on its list 11/30/2018. Report to the Archdiocese in 1996 of abuse of a 17-year-old male high school student in Phoenix for several years, beginning in 1971. Finch left Omaha in 1963 for a military chaplaincy. Moved in 1969 to the Diocese of Phoenix. Became chaplain in 1992 to a cloistered convent in the Diocese of Albany. Left there in early 2018. Added to Albany's list 12/3/2019. Included in the NE Attorney General's 11/2021 report.

Fr. Paul J. Finegan

Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Accused in 1980 of abusing two girls; renewed complaint in 1989 regarding same girls, including details of skin-to-skin sexual touching and names of three other possible victims; treated at Southdown and returned to ministry; removed in 2002 after nun reported to Cardinal Law that a "credible young man" had said he had been abused as a minor. Voluntarily laicized in 2005. Last known to be living in Randolph. In 2009 another woman filed a police report which alleged abuse when she worked in rectory as a young teen. Finegan's name was included on the archdiocese's list in 8/11.

Fr. Fred G. Fingerle

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Died: 01/25/2002
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed on 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Died 1/25/02; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Sole priest at both St. John's in Whitesville and Blessed Sacrament in Andover 1983-2002. By 8/21 Fingerle was named in 27 lawsuits under the NY Child Victims Act.

Fr. John P. Finke

Order: SM
Ordained: 1937
Status: Accused

Died: 11/29/1983
Diocese: Archdiocese of Cincinnati OH

Priest of the Marianist Province of Cincinnati. Teacher, military chaplain, parish priest. Worked in Cleveland, Dayton, and Cincinnati, OH and Houma-Thibodaux, LA. Died in 1983. Named publicly as accused of child sexual abuse by the US Province Marianists on its list 6/24/2020. (The Catholic Directory and Finke's obituary show his middle initial as P.; the Marianist's list shows it as J.) Included on the Cincinnati archdiocese's list in 2/2022.

Fr. William A. Finnerty

Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Died: 10/7/2009
Diocese: Archdiocese of Kansas City KS

Graduate of Conception Abbey. Accused at some point of abusing a girl more than 30 years prior. Archdiocese recommended that he remain at a care facility due to his poor health, with restrictions. Died in  10/09 at age 82. On the archdiocese's list 1/35/19. It notes multiple allegations of abuse, occurring in the early- to mid-1960s.

Deacon Joseph P. Firlie

Status: Accused

Died: 10/20/2000
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. Assigned to St. Peter and Paul School in Cumberland MD in the 1980s and 1990s. Long-time probation officer for the MD Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). Made permanent deacon in the mid-1970s. Allegation reported to Bishop Murphy in 1991 that Firlie had made sexual advances at DJS toward a 17-year-old boy. A police detective said that Firlie had been seen in an area of Cumberland where men pick up young men. Firlie admitted "his problems" to the State's Attorney and was sent to the Johns Hopkins Sex Clinic. He died in 10/2000. In 2010 a man reported to the Archdiocese that he was sexually abused by Firlie at St. Peter and Paul Catholic School at ages 10-14, during 1979-1983.


Fr. John H. Fischer

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Jefferson City MO

Per 3/2002 news, a man alleged in 1996 that he had been molested as a boy by Fischer at a Catholic school. The man said that when he was 11 Fischer pulled him over and kissed him on the lips during confession, and that Fischer continued to molest him for two more years. Diocese gave the accuser $125K in settlement for claims against Fischer, Fr. Manus Daly and (future) Bishop Anthony J. O'Connell. Removed from priesthood in 1993 after allegations involving other children. On diocese's list 11/8/2018. Died in 2023.

Fr. Lowell E. Fischer

Ordained: 1954
Status: Settled

Died: 06/19/2006
Diocese: Diocese of Joliet IL

Ordained for the Trappists. Incardinated into the Diocese of Joliet. Moved to Hawaii in 1975 for an "18 year leave of absence." Worked as a hospital chaplain for a year. Became a parish priest in 1977. One person filed suit in 1994 in Hawaii alleging abuse by Fischer in 1992. Settled out of court. Returned to the Joliet diocese in 1993 on a restricted basis. Removed from ministry in 2002. Died in 6/2006 in Illinois. Included in 2006 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Named in a new civil suit filed against the Joliet diocese 04/30/2014. Included in the 5/23/2023 Illinois Attorney General's Report, which notes 4 "reported survivors."

Fr. Tarsicius (Laverne) Fischer

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1946
Status: Accused

Died: 02/20/1998
Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis MO

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Franciscans' Our Lady of Guadalupe Province on its list as of 1/2024. Member of the Sacred Heart Province. (Placing Fischer for now in the St. Louis archdiocese, where the Province is based.) Longtime pastor of St. Peter's in Chicago. Assigned for a short time to Sacred Heart in St. Paul, MN. Musician. Died in 1998.


Fr. Kevin R. Fisette

Ordained: 1981
Status: Indicted

Diocese: Diocese of Providence RI

Placed on leave and resigned from his Pawtucket parish in In 8/09, after a 3/09 complaint of sexual abuse of a boy 1981-82. State police found allegations to be credible. No criminal charges due to the statute of limitations. On diocese's list 7/1/19. Fired from his job at Goodwill after his name appeared on the list. Indicted 5/25/22 by the Statewide Grand Jury, charged with one count of first-degree sexual assault allegedly occurring in Burrillville between 1/1/81 and 12/31/82. Fisette was a deacon at Our Lady of Victory in Hopkinton and chaplain at RI Hospital during the time in question. He was ordained for the priesthood 11/21/81.

Bishop Carl A. Fisher

Order: SSJ
Ordained: 1973
Status: Settled

Died: 09/2/1993
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/24/2019. It notes multiple allegations of abuse, occurring in the 1970s. Appointed auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 1987. Died in 1993. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's report, which shows reports of abuse of boys and girls, the youngest a 7-year-old boy and the oldest a 16-year-old girl. The abuse included rape, and sometimes payment to the children. The Baltimore Archdiocese knew in 1990 of Fisher's sexual involvement with young men. In 2003 Cardinal Keeler told Cardinal Mahony that he was aware in about 1995 that Fisher was accused of sexually abusing a minor. Two of the victims are known to have received settlements. 


Judith R. Fisher

Order: CSJ
Status: Settled

Died: 01/11/2004
Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis MO

Name is spelled both Fischer and Fisher. Accused in a 2003 suit of sexually abusing a female student, beginning at age 12 in 1971 and continuing until 1979. Abuse is alleged in the parish school, the convent, the church, the Cenacle Retreat House, other places in St. Louis, and on trips to CO and KS. Fisher left the order in 1977. She died in 2004 prior to her deposition. The case was settled by The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 2004.

Fr. Merle Joseph Fisher

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Order: SM
Ordained: 1960
Status: Settled

Died: 11/26/2001
Diocese: Diocese of Honolulu HI

Accused in a lawsuit that settled in 2020 in the low six figures of sexually abusing a boy, ages 8-11, during 1967-70. The abuse allegedly occurred in the rectory of Holy Cross Parish in Kalaheo, HI. In addition to the Diocese of Honolulu, Fisher had assignments in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, the Diocese of Boise, the Diocese of Christchurch New Zealand and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He died 11/26/01.

Fr. Paul R. Fisher

Ordained: 1977
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Harrisburg PA

Admitted to visiting some websites possibly with images of unclothed minors. FBI found no criminal images. Reinvestigated, some images turned over to the D.A., who concluded Fisher's computer did not contain criminal images. Name included on diocese's list released 8/1/18. Included in the PA Grand Jury Report 8/14/19.

Fr. Robert J. Fisher

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Ordained: 1980
Status: Guilty plea

Diocese: Diocese of Toledo OH

Convicted of a sexual offense committed against a 14-year-old girl in 1987 (referred to as misdemeanor charges of sexual imposition and contributing to sexual abuse of a minor). He served 30 days in jail in 1988 and underwent four years of therapy, after which he was reinstated. Placed on leave in 7/2002 after the Dallas Bishops' Conference. Permanently removed from public ministry in 2005. Included in the Diocese's status report in 2008.

Fr. Edward Fitz-Henry

Ordained: 1985
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Monterey CA

Ordained in Ireland. Worked in Monterey for over 20 years. Removed after complaint received 1/11 of abuse at Madonna Del Sasso parish. More info received on allegation of abuse involving a minor made about 20 years prior. Review Board found earlier allegation to be credible. Civil suit filed 2/15/11 by recent accuser. Fitz-Henry denied all allegations. Civil suit settled 2/12 for $500K. Fitz-Henry also sued Diocese 2/12. Settled in 3/13. Left priesthood and requested laicization. Docs to be released in 1/14. On diocese's list 1/2/19. It notes 1990 abuse reported to diocese in 1991. Laicized.

Fr. Edmund Fitzgerald

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Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Providence RI

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 7/1/19. Removed from ministry 8/27/98. A man told the diocese in 1998 that Fitzgerald sexually abused him over several years in the 1960s, beginning when the man was an 8-year-old altar boy. Faculties removed in 2002. Years later, in the 2010s, the man's brother also alleged abuse as a boy by Fitzgerald, at age 9.

Fr. Howard E. Fitzgerald

Ordained: 1978
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Des Moines IA

Removed without privileges from his assignments at Simpson College, St. Thomas Aquinas parish in Indianola and Immaculate Conception in St. Marys 6/30/14 after Diocese declared decades-old child sex abuse allegation to be credible. On diocese's list 4/4/19. It notes two allegations received of abuse of males in the late 1970s-late 1980s. Laicized.

Fr. James Vincent Fitzgerald

Order: OMI
Ordained: 1950
Status: Settled

Died: 09/7/2009
Diocese: Diocese of Sioux Falls SD

Also known as James V. Fitzgerald. Died 9/07/2009. Accused in a in 2010 lawsuit of abuse at Tekakwitha Indian Mission, Sisseton SD. A man and woman alleged sexual abuse as children in the late 1960s. Worked in the Duluth diocese off and on 1957-1983; also Crookston and New Ulm. Suits filed 11/19/2013 and 2/2014. One accuser known in Crookston. Named on the 12/31/2013 Duluth list. Included on New Ulm list released by Attorney Jeff Anderson 8/04/2014. Names from 1/2014 deposition of Rev. Francis Garvey, former New Ulm official. Judge ordered Crookston diocese in 8/2015 to turn over to "John Doe 19" all records of sexual abuse by priests prior to 1985. Doe 19 claimed sexual abuse as boy by Fitzgerald in the mid-1980s in Naytahwaush MN, on the White Earth Indian Reservation. In 11/2014 a jury awarded $8.1M to a man alleging abuse as a boy in 1978 in the Duluth diocese; he had met Fitzgerald in the New Ulm diocese. Included on the order's list 7/6/2015. Name released in 3/2016 by New Ulm. At least 17 accusers; may be dozens, per attorney. Settlement with Doe 19 in 4/2016. On the Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese's list updated 4/1/2019. On the Belleville diocese's list 9/20/2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. John D. Fitzgerald

Ordained: 1933
Status: Accused

Died: 11/6/1984
Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Monsignor. Pastor of Ascension Church in Oak Grove 1951-1973. A woman contacted the Archdiocese in 2005 to report that she was sexually abused by Fitzgerald in 1964 when she was a teenage parishioner. Fitzgerald died in 1984. No public information released about Fitzgerald's abuse until the woman came forward at a 7/31/14 news conference after her mother, a diocesan employee, had passed away. The Archdiocese paid for her counseling.

Fr. John J. Fitzgerald

Order: CSC
Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Named publicly as accused by the Congregation of the Holy Cross on its list 6/12/2019. It notes an allegation in 1992 of abuse in the 1970s in IL. Removed from ministry in 1992, left the order in 1997. On the Phoenix diocese's list. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. 


Fr. John P. Fitzgerald

Ordained: 1974
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Pittsburgh PA

Pastor of Our Lady of Peace in Conway when removed without privileges 7/31/2014 after allegations he sexually abused a boy in 1996. He denied the allegations. Criminal authorities in two counties investigated. Was chaplain at Pittsburgh International Airport for 15 years and residing at Holy Trinity parish until 2009 when he moved to Our Lady of Peace. Some of the alleged abuse occurred at the airport. Vatican ruled abuse "not proven." Fitzgerald allowed to retire in 3/2017. Living at St. John Vianney Manor. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the diocese's list of accused.

Fr. Matthew Fitzgerald

Ordained: 1968
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused of abuse of a teenage boy in the Rockville Centre diocese in the mid-1980s. Transferred to the Palm Beach, FL diocese in 1989. At least four separate allegations in parishes in Florida. Privileges were removed by Palm Beach in 2002. Named in a 2003 civil suit in New York. Also sued in Florida. Identified as Priest B in the Suffolk Co Grand Jury Report. Included in 3/21 on the Rockville Centre diocese's list of accused. It notes alleged abuse at St. Pius X in Plainview NY, where he was assigned 10/74-5/78, among other places.

Fr. Joseph L. Fitzharris

Ordained: 1962
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Criminally convicted in 1987 of child sexual abuse, sentenced to one year of supervision. Returned to limited ministry. Removed from public ministry in 1991. Resigned from the priesthood in 1/1995. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in a 5/2007 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. Another man settled his claims for $875K in 7/2007 just prior to filing suit. He had alleged abuse by Fitzharris in the 1970s between ages 7-10. Laicized in 5/2009. Additional settlement with at least one man announced 8/30/2011. Personnel file released in 1/2014 as part of that settlement. Admitted by 2005 to abuse of at least 9 boys. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes at least 20 "reported survivors," of abuse in Puerto Rico, Chicago, Kansas City MO, IN, CA, CO and other unknown locations.

Fr. Terence Fitzmaurice

Order: OSB
Ordained: 1963
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Multiple allegations of abuse of boys and girls. Accused of molesting at least 15 boys in the early 1970s. Three settled with the order and the Chicago archdiocese in 2006. In 2007 negotiations continued with other claimants. Many were participants in a job-training program run by the city of Chicago where Fitzmaurice was a supervisor. As many as 75 other claimants. Allegedly raped a girl, age 14, in 1978 who gave birth in 1979. One woman alleged abuse over a 6-year period. A suit filed 1/07 alleged abuse in Superior diocese. Other plaintiffs added 5/07. Original plaintiff settled 10/07. Died in 2009.

Fr. James J. Fitzpatrick

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Ordained: 1954
Status: Accused

Died: 01/31/2019
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Ordained for the Dallas-Ft. Worth diocese. Accused of abusing in Los Angeles 1967-68. Described in L.A. archdiocesan report as extern priest from TX. Worked 1969-73 at a parish in the Ft. Worth diocese. Died 8/6/73. On Dallas diocese's list 1/31/19.

Fr. Joseph F. Fitzpatrick

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Named publicly as accused on the Northeast Province Jesuits list 1/15/2019. It notes a report received in 1999 of abuse of a minor in the 1980s. Deemed credible. Permanently removed from ministry in 2002. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/2019 of abuse of a St. Mary's in Manhasset altar server, age 10-11, in 1982-1983. Included in 3/2021 on the Rockville Centre diocese's list of accused.

Fr. Kevin M. Fitzpatrick

Order: OSM
Ordained: 1954
Status: Sued

Died: 06/5/1997
Diocese: Diocese of Orange CA

Accused in a 2022 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, beginning when the boy was age 13 in 1976 and continuing throughout his time as a student at Servite High School in Anaheim. Fitzpatrick was assigned to the high school 1970-1992, where he was a teacher and swim coach. He was transferred in 1993 to a parish in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, then in 1994 to a parish in Portland OR. Also worked in Milwaukee WI. He died in 1997. Four more former Servite students filed claims of abuse against Fitzpatrick in 9/22, and three more were filed several months later.


Fr. Robert Fitzpatrick

Ordained: 1973
Status: Reinstated

Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN

Placed on leave 8/27/15 after archdiocese received a credible allegation that Fitzpatrick sexually abused a minor in the 1980s. Pastor of Corpus Christi in St. Paul and St. Rose of Lima in Roseville. In 1980s was associate pastor of Holy Spirit in St. Paul and pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Little Canada. Archdiocese announced 3/17/16 Fitzpatrick would be returned to ministry, saying law enforcement cited "a lack of evidence and the statute of limitations." Archdiocese stated, too, their Review Board said no "reasonable basis to find that the alleged abuse occurred."

Br. Eugene T. Fitzsimmons

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Order: SM
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of San Antonio TX

Professed vows as a Marianist brother in 1947. Worked at high schools in IL, TX, WI, CA, MO, HI. Per news in 2002, Fitzsimmons was accused of sexually abusing Michael Rodriguez 20 years prior when Rodriguez was a student at Catholic High School in San Antonio. Rodriguez, who was one of the "Texas Seven" prison escapees who shot and killed a police officer 12/24/2000, claimed in the penalty portion of his trial for this murder that Fitzsimmons abused him. Defense attorney brought Fitzsimmons to TX to testify at trial. Fitzsimmons invoked the Fifth Amendment and did not testify. Withdrew from the Order in 2000. Died in 2011. Name included on the Marianists' list 6/24/2020. Included on the Belleville diocese's list 9/20/2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. 


Fr. Paul N. Flad

Ordained: 1942
Status: Accused

Died: 02/19/1987
Diocese: Diocese of La Crosse WI

Ordained for the Diocese of La Crosse, where he worked in parishes 1942-1954, then in the Diocese of Yakima 1954-1965. Per his obituary, Flad returned to La Crosse in 1965 and retired in 1975 due to "ill health." Named publicly as the subject of multiple substantiated allegations by the diocese on its list 7/29/20. Died 2/19/87, age 70.

Fr. James J. Flaherty

Ordained: 1980
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee FL

Monsignor. Parish priest, Judicial Vicar, Director of the Office of the Tribunal, Director of lay formation and priestly formation. Asked to "step down" for "non-specific concerns" in 2018. Report to police and the Diocese in 2023 that Flaherty sexually abused a boy, age 12 or 13 to 14, beginning in 2011. Flaherty was pastor at the time at St. John the Evangelist and the boy was a student at the parish school. No criminal prosecution due to the statute of limitations.


Br. Robert Flaherty

Order: CFX
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Joined the Xaverian Brothers in 9/1979, took vows in the 1980s. Suspended from ministry in 8/2018 during an  investigation by the state's attorney of allegations that Flaherty sexually abused a minor in the mid-1980s. Investigation initiated by Baltimore Police in 4/2018. Taught at Mount St. Joseph School 1972-1993 and 2008-2010. Taught in KY 1994-1999. Was teaching at St. John's Prep in Danvers MA when suspended; was there 1999-2007, returning in 2010. Included on the Order's list in 3/2021, which shows allegations of inappropriate touching and fondling in the 1970s and 1984-1985. Living in a restricted and supervised environment on a safety plan.

Fr. Austin E. Flanagan

Ordained: 1966
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. In 9/80 a parishioner told Bishop McCormick that Flanagan would not let anyone into the rectory, that he was sleeping with boys, and that parishioners were disgusted. Moved in 9/80 from St. Thomas in Elkland to St. Francis in Mildred. Sick Leave 4/90-6/90. Treated at St. Vincent's in Harrison NY. Flanagan reportedly was sent to treatment after accusations he had fondled two boys at a summer camp two years prior. He did not deny the accusations. Removed from active ministry 7/02. In 6/05 a man reported to the diocese that Flanagan sodomized him in St. Mary's rectory when he was age 11 in 1973. Flanagan denied wrongdoing. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Fr. Bernard A. Flanagan

Ordained: 1982
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Allentown PA

Diocese announced 9/26/2010 that Flanagan had been removed from his assignments as pastor of Annunciation, St. George, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Shenandoah and St. Mary Magdalen in Lost Creek; sent for treatment. Review Board found credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor dating back about 25 years, when he was assigned to Reading Central Catholic High School. May be other accusers. Chaperoned an unsanctioned international trip which included Bishop McDeviit High School students, Diocese of Harrisburg. Name on Harrisburg's 8/1/2018 list. Named in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report and on Allentown diocese's 8/19/2018 list. Diocese claims it tried to have Flanagan laicized, but Vatican denied laicization.

Fr. Edward Flanagan

Order: MM
Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Died: 09/25/2016
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Accused in a 6/19 court filing of sexually abusing a boy 1962-1970, beginning when the child was age 4, including an incident in the Bahamas, where the priest had accompanied the victim's family. The court filing on behalf of the victim's estate sought discovery from the Maryknoll order after the victim took his own life on 1/14/19. Flanagan had reportedly joined the Maryknolls in 1956 as a religious brother, was ordained in 1964, and worked at St John and St Mary church in Chappaqua NY in the 1960s, when he received psychological counseling but was allowed to continue working with children and families. His connection with the parish is documented as early as 1962, when Flanagan was a seminarian. He reportedly left the order in 1971, became a follower of Meher Baba, worked as a 'writer-actor and bioenergy healer,' and died on 9/25/16.

Fr. Michael T. Flanagan

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Ordained: 1961
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Dallas TX

Removed and retired in 1999 after accusations that he had been arrested on charges of public lewdness involving adults in 1993 and 1997. Suspended by Dallas diocese in 5/02 after an accusation of sexual misconduct involving a minor in the early 1980s. By 5/03, three to four men had alleged that they were abused as minors by Flanagan. One claim was settled out of court. Flanagan died in 2008. On diocese's list 1/31/19.

Fr. Joseph D. Flannery

Ordained: 1953
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Diocese received reports in 1964, 1965 and 1966 that Flannery was having affairs with women, and had gotten a young girl pregnant. Died 2005. Per the Grand Jury, Flannery was on a list in 5/16 sent to each D.A. office within the diocese of names of all priests with complaints against them of sex abuse of minors. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Br. Malachy Flavin

Order: OSB
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Paterson NJ

Accused of abuse of a teenage boy in 1981. Alleged victim told the Benedictines in 1992 and said the Order knew of another victim. Per Order, Flavin left active status in 1987 after he was found drinking with another boy. When Flavin would not voluntarily leave the Order, in 2003 it asked the Vatican for laicization. Named in lawsuit(s) filed in 7/20 under the NJ Child Sexual Abuse Victims Act.

Br. Roman Fleischhacker

Order: OSC
Status: Accused

Died: 09/14/2013
Diocese: Diocese of Saint Cloud MN

Named publicly as accused by the Crosier Order on its list 12/6/2023. Professed vows in 1949. Assigned to Crosier Seminary in Onamia MN 1949-1985, Crosier Provincialate 1986-1987, Crosier Community of Hastings NE 1987-2000, Crosier Community of Onamia MN 2000 until his death 9/14/2013. Allegation received after his death. No information as to when or where alleged abuse occurred.


Fr. Mark Fleming

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Ordained: 1980
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

Accused in a 2002 civil suit of abusing three brothers in the early 1980s. Assaults were reported in 1983 and case went to AG's office; not prosecuted. Admitted to the abuse. Per diocese, Fleming was not defrocked but his right to minister was revoked. Sent to therapy for two years. Left priesthood in 1986. Diocese did not include him on list of accused priests released in 2/02 because it was thought he had died in 1997. He was, however, alive. Said to have gone on to become a Unitarian minister in Charlestown NH. Included on the diocese's list released in 7/19. Laicized. Added to St Louis archdiocese's list in 8/19.

Fr. Martin J. Fleming

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Ordained: 1898
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Died 1950. Report to the diocese in 4/06 that Fleming sexually abused a 6-year-old girl in 1940. His accuser said she was in heart failure, wanted "all of her ducks in a row," including being counted as a victim of a priest in the diocese. She said this "deepest secret" kept coming back to "trouble her spirits and cause her emotional distress." Fleming's name was included on a list the diocese sent to each D.A.'s office in within the diocese in 5/16 of all priests with allegations of child sex abuse against them. On diocese's list 8/19/18.

Fr. Francis J. Flemming

Ordained: 1961
Status: Settled

Died: 02/18/1986
Diocese: Diocese of Camden NJ

Accused of abusing a boy, age 12, beginning in 1960. His accuser said two other priests also abused him. Further, he said that when he was age 16 Flemming put a gun to his head and threatened to kill him if he told. Flemming denied the allegations when confronted by the church in the 1960s. In a 1994 RICO civil suit a second man claimed Flemming abused him at age 14. One suit was dismissed in 1/2003 because of the accuser's credibility. Both accusers were among 23 plaintiffs included in a 3/2003 $880K settlement. Flemming died in 1986. Name included on the diocese's list 2/13/2019.

Fr. James K. Flemming

Ordained: 1986
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Miami FL

A man filed suit in 1/2004 alleging that he was abused by Flemming and his brother, Rev. Neil Flemming, beginning in 1969 at Boystown, a Miami-area orphanage. At the time of the alleged abuse, James Flemming was not yet a priest. The suit alleges that both men used him as their "personal sex servant." James Flemming was a tutor at the school at the time of the alleged abuse.

Fr. Neil Flemming

Ordained: 1958
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Venice FL

Placed on leave in 2002 after allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. Incident was alleged to have occurred more than 30 years prior. Permanently removed in early 2004 after man filed a civil suit alleging Flemming and his brother James abused him at Boystown, a Miami-area orphanage, where Flemming was named director in 1965. At least one suit settled in 9/2004 as part of large Archdiocese of Miami settlement. Two new suits were filed 9/30/2009 against the Archdiocese of Miami; settled in 2011. Three new suits were filed by three men in 8/2011.

Fr. William J. Fletcher

Ordained: 1944
Status: Settled

Died: 04/14/1988
Diocese: Diocese of Bridgeport CT

Died in 4/1988. In 7/2006 a woman filed suit, alleging Fletcher abused her at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque parish in Shelton in the early 1960s, beginning when she was age 7. The Diocese said that there were no other allegations against him. Settlement(s). Per a 2019 report commissioned by the Diocese, the abuse occurred in 1964 and involved digital penetration under the girl's dress at school.

Fr. Don D. Flickinger

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of San Jose CA

Ordained for the Diocese of Fresno. Accused in a civil suit filed 8/9/11 of sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy at St. Frances Cabrini in San Jose in 2001. It also claimed abuse in the San Francisco and Fresno dioceses over a period of 40 years, and that church authorities were aware. The suit included statements by many other witnesses and alleged victims. A woman also sued. Another lawsuit filed 9/12. All three cases settled 9/13. In 10/18 was still a priest of the Fresno diocese. Permanently banned from active ministry in 2006, except for participation in funeral masses for other priests. On San Jose diocese's list 10/18/18. It notes allegations reported in 2002, 2005 and 2006. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. Christian Brothers Novitiate chaplain there 1981-83. On the Diocese of Fresno's list of credibly accused in 8/21. Accused in one or more lawsuits filed between 2019-2022. Per news in 12/22, Flickinger is deceased.

Fr. Gregory Flohr

Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Greensburg PA

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Report in 11/04 of sex abuse 1967-69 of an Immaculate Conception in Irwin altar boy and parish school student, beginning when the boy was age 10 or 11. The abuse allegedly included tying the boy up in a confessional, then the priest sticking his penis in the boy's mouth to silence his screams. He also allegedly sodomized the boy with a crucifix. Flohr died in 2004.

Fr. J. Michael Flood

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Ordained: 1968
Status: Indicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

A lawsuit filed in 9/09 in DE accused Flood of abuse of a youth at St. John Neumann High School in the late 1970s. The archdiocese let him continue as pastor since the plaintiff's identity was not known. Flood denied the allegation; agreed to avoid unsupervised ministry to youth. One of 21 priests placed on leave 3/7/11 pending an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of minors. The suit was withdrawn in 12/11 due to inconsistencies in the plaintiff's deposition. In 5/12 the archdiocese deemed the allegation unsubstantiated and determined that Flood was suitable for ministry.

Fr. Joseph E. Flood

Order: CSS
Ordained: 1949
Status: Accused

Died: 10/31/1996
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Died in 1996. Accused in 8/02 of having abused two or more students at Elm Bank minor seminary in Wellesley in the late 1950s. Added to the Springfield MA diocese's list 6/2/21. Worked in the diocese 1971-85. Noted to have multiple credible allegations of abuse against him, occurring 1971-1984.

Fr. Alejandro Flores

Ordained: 2009
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Joliet IL

From Bolivia. Ordained for the Joliet Diocese in 6/2009. Removed 1/4/2010 from First Family after a couple accused him of abusing their 13-year-old son for five years while a seminarian. Flores attempted suicide 1/6/2010 by leaping from the balcony of an abandoned church, sustaining serious head injuries. Arrested upon release from hospital 1/20/2010. Charged in 4/2010 with attempted abuse of the first victim's brother. Pleaded guilty in 9/2010 to the first allegations. Sentenced to four years in prison. Paroled in 6/2013. Arrested by Immigration and deported to Bolivia 8/6/2013. Out-of-court civil settlement in 2012. Per the diocese's list in 12/2018, Flores was permanently removed from ministry. Laicized in 2020. Lawsuit filed 3/1/2023 claims abuse by Flores, including rape, of a boy ages 8 and 9, at St. Raymond Nonnatus Cathedral 2008-2009. The alleged victim died at age 21 in 2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Miguel Flores

Ordained: 1994
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Fresno CA

From Guadalajara, Mexico. Ordained in Bolivia. Ministered and taught in Chile. Studied in Argentina and Australia. Taught in Peru, studied in Colombia. Arrived in the Fresno diocese from Mexico in 1999. Accused by a 16-year-old girl in 2002 of sexual assault 1/2002-2/2002. She was his office assistant at parishes in Tranquility and Hanford. Acquitted by jury in 8/2002 on three counts of forcible rape, three counts of sex with a minor and charge of making threats and intimidating a witness. Returned to active ministry. Case reopened in 2019 after new information deemed credible. Placed on leave in 2/2019. HIs alleged victim filed suit against the diocese in 2/2020 under the CA Child Victims Act.

Fr. Laurence A. Florez

Ordained: 1959
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Phoenix AZ

Ordained for Gallup NM diocese. Priest of the Phoenix diocese when it was when established in 1969. Two men, one of them his nephew, claimed abuse over a period of several years by Florez, J. Giandelone, and Henry Perez. Abuse of both boys allegedly occurred while Florez was under treatment at St. Joseph's Center. Civil suit filed 6/30/1993. On 5/16/1996 the AZ Supreme Court ruled that one plaintiff's case was barred by the statute of limitations. No mention of second plaintiff in ruling. Florez left the priesthood before the suit was filed. He died in 2002. Added to the Gallup diocese's list in 12/2018.

Fr. James Vincent Flosi

Ordained: 1971
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Sued in 2005. Accused of abuse of a Quigley Theological Seminary student in 1980 while assigned to Holy Name Cathedral. Multiple reports of the sexual abuse of minors dating to the 1970s. Accused in 1991 of teaching several middle school age boys to masturbate. Resigned from the priesthood in 7/1992. Later became founder and CEO of AIDScare in Chicago. Laicized in 10/2010. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes 7 "reported survivors."

Fr. Frank Flynn

Ordained: 1967
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Palm Beach FL

From Ireland. Working in FL since at least 1978. Accused in 4/2002 of kissing and groping a young girl 1979-1986 when she was ages 12-18. Police closed its investigation in 9/2002. Accused of making unwanted sexual advances toward at least three women, an "affair" with at least one woman. The Diocese was notified about Flynn's behavior toward women at least four times 1982-1997. He left the Diocese in 1997 and returned to Ireland because of a "weak heart." Was working at a seminary in Dublin in 2002. Retired by 2004. The Diocese paid at least two settlements involving Flynn. Named in a lawsuit.

Fr. John A. Flynn

Ordained: 1952
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of San Antonio TX

From Ireland. Monsignor. Admitted in 10/1997 to a "sexual encounter" with a female adolescent more than 20 years prior. She had written to the Archdiocese in 9/1997, alleging he abused her as a teenager in the 1960s and sexually assaulted her as a young adult in the 1970s. Removed from ministry and sent to a MD treatment center for evaluation. Resigned the same year from ministry in the San Antonio archdiocese. Allowed by Bishop Carmody in 1998 to minister in the Tyler TX diocese. Retired in 2002; continued active ministry. In 2005 the San Antonio archdiocese gave new information to the Tyler diocese showing a possible credible allegation of the sexual abuse of a girl occurring in the 1960s-1970s. Removed from ministry. Case sent to the Vatican. Returned to restricted ministry in 2008. After a review in 2018, again removed from ministry. Included on the San Antonio archdiocese's list 1/31/2019. On the Tyler diocese's list of credibly accused in 4/2019.

Fr. John H. Flynn, Jr.

Ordained: 1955
Status: Settled

Died: 01/30/2011
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Accused in a 1/03 civil suit of fondling a 6-year-old girl in 1978. Flynn denied the accusation. Settled by arbitration with the archdiocese in 2003. Reinstated in 10/05 by the archdiocese, which stated that the allegation could not be substantiated. Included on the archdiocese's list in 8/11. Died 1/30/11. Status in 8/22 remains 'unsubstantiated.'

Fr. James M. Flynt

Ordained: 1985
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Milwaukee WI

Parishioners and staff at Flynt's first two parish assignments complained to the bishop about Flynt's behavior. Known for inappropriate expressions of affection for young men. Known in 1992 to be legal guardian of a 6th-grade boy. Name included on the Archdiocese's 7/9/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry because of credible allegations of abuse. Shown as laicized per the Archdiocese's list updated 11/26/07. Laicization date 6/24/04 per personnel file released in 7/13.

Fr. Edmund F. Fogarty

Ordained: 1945
Status: Sued

Died: 08/2/1996
Diocese: Archdiocese of New York NY

Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a girl at the The Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto orphanage. His accuser, who was a resident of the orphanage, said Fogarty would force her to have sex, beginning when she was about age 11. She said she was also sexually abused by Sisters Helen, Joachim, and Georgine. Fogarty died 8/2/96. Per his obituary, he "devoted almost his entire career to the cause of children."

Fr. Leonard R. Foisy

Order: SS
Ordained: 1957
Status: Sued

Died: 04/29/2016
Diocese: Archdiocese of Detroit MI

Foisy's education and career took him from his native New Hampshire to New York, Montreal, Washington DC, Maryland and Michigan. He held leadership positions as a Sulpilcian and in the diocese of Manchester, where he also did parish and hospital work. Accused in a 1994 lawsuit of abusing a boy over four years in the 1960s in Michigan, when he was administrator of St. John's Seminary in Plymouth. Placed on sick leave in 1996. Died 4/29/2016.

Fr. Gerald K. Foley

Ordained: 1961
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Crookston MN

"Jerry." Foley admitted, some time before 2005, to sexual misconduct in the 1970s and early 1980s with women in his pastoral care. By 2005, Vicar General McDonough of St. Paul and Minneapolis was aware that at least one of those women was 'as young as 17,' and that some of the women whom Foley 'exploited' were known to Foley through Retrouvaille, a marriage renewal program. Foley had been a leader of Retrouvaille at least from 1984 to 2005. He was laicized on 9/22/06. In the 1960s and 1970s, he was Director of Crookston's Catholic Social Services Association, and for a year or two in the late 1970s he was the Executive Director of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, based in Des Moines IA. Foley was transferred in 1985 from the Diocese of Crookston to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, where he was a chaplain at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul until about 2004. In these years he was listed by Crookston as 'on duty outside the diocese.' Name included in 10/23 on the St. Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese list of accused.

Fr. James D. Foley

Ordained: 1960
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Sent to the Calgary diocese because of a relationship with a 19-year-old woman. Calgary sent Foley back to Boston in 1968 after more trouble with the woman and "others." Foley admitted to Law and McCormack in 1993 that he had fathered two children with a woman and later abandoned her during a fatal drug overdose. But Foley continued to serve until the notes of that meeting were revealed in 12/02. Shortly thereafter Law resigned. Wrongful death suit settled 2004.

Fr. James J. Foley

Ordained: 1978
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Boston priest, worked in the Santa Fe archdiocese 11/1997-.1999. Personnel file released in 12/2002 showed Foley was placed on leave in 1999 for allegedly fondling a 14-year-old boy's genitals under pretense of measuring him for body building training. Foley claimed he was guilty only of "gross stupidity and indiscretion." Sent to Southdown Institute in Toronto, Canada for treatment. Reassigned in Boston. Banned from ministering to minors in 2000. On administrative leave with canonical case in progress per the Archdiocese's list in 8/2011. A second man came forward 2011, alleging abuse at Holy Name from 1984 or 1985 to 1996. His allegations were made public in 9/2012. Died in 2016, canonical case not completed. Included 5/19/2021 on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list.

Fr. James Patrick Foley

Ordained: 1973
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Sacramento CA

Named publicly as accused on San Diego diocese's 9/18 list. San Diego priest, in Northern CA since 1991. Suspended in 7/10, accused of sex abuse of two boys in the Sacramento area. Canonical trial, which ended in 1/11, yielded an "unclear" verdict. Faculties restored 1/12, again removed in 8/15. In 5/17 was offering retreats and spiritual counsel. In 7/18 led a "cluster mission" at a parish in Dubuque IA. Bio on the Oakland diocese's website in 3/14 said Foley had worked in parishes, campus ministry, administration, and in high schools and colleges as a teacher, and that missions and retreats were his focus since 1995. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19, where he led " Missions and Parish Retreats 1998-2006." On Sacramento list 4/30/19. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019. Foley filed a defamation suit against the San Diego diocese in 9/19. On Stockton's list, where he worked 10/25-30 2014.

Fr. Peter J. Foley

Ordained: 1967
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 11/21 of sexually abusing a boy, age 16, in 1981. The abuse allegedly occurred at Cardinal Dougherty High School, where Foley was on faculty and the boy was a student, and on a trip to a beach house. The priest gave the boy alcohol during the trip and allegedly sexually assaulted him. Foley admitted to giving the boy alcohol but denied abusing him.


Fr. Robert C. Foley

Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Orange CA

Per 2002 report, in 1985 then-chancellor of the Orange diocese, Michael Driscoll, who was later Bishop of the Diocese of Boise, wrote to a priest in Liverpool, England, begging him to take Foley. Foley had just admitted to molesting an 8-year-old boy during a camping trip organized by St. Justin Martyr parish. The boy's mother threatened to go to the police; Foley was in jeopardy of arrest and possible imprisonment in he stayed in the U.S. Foley left for England and never faced prosecution for the molestation. Civil suit settled. Per the diocese's website in 8/16, Foley's status was "voluntary permanent leave". The diocese's list updated 4/2/19 notes that he is living a life of prayer and penance. Its list in 12/20 shows that Foley was seeking laicization.

Fr. Stephen C. Foley

Ordained: 1967
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Hartford CT

Named in multiple civil suits by men claiming abuse when they were teenagers. Allegedly used his position as fire and police chaplain to meet victims and to lure them into 'relationships.' One accuser's father reported Foley to the Archdiocese in the 1960s. Not removed until 1993 after a man told police. Removed from position as state police chaplain around the same time. Settlement of $500K in 3/2007. Settlement of $600K in 3/2008. A $750K settlement in 1/2009. Total of 13 settlements in all by 2009. Laicized 4/29/2016.

Fr. Sylvan Fondriest

Order: OFM Cap
Ordained: 1932
Status: Accused

Died: 04/29/1976
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/24/2019. Assigned to Ss. Peter and Paul in Cumberland 1956-1976. The archdiocese received an allegation in 2007 of abuse in the late 1950s-early 1960s. A second allegation was received in 2008 of abuse in the late 1950s. Died in 1976. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Bryan James Fontenot

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Order: OP
Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

Named publicly as accused on the New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/18. It notes he was removed from ministry by the archdiocese in 2002 for alleged abuse occurring elsewhere. On Baton Rouge diocese's list in early 2019. Multiple allegations received in 4/84 of abuse in 1983, while assigned to St. Joseph's in Ponchatoula, LA. Removed by diocese in 1984, sent to Order for supervision in 1984.

Fr. Joseph Clarence W. Forand

Ordained: 1945
Status: Settled

Died: 05/9/2005
Diocese: Diocese of Springfield MA

A man told the diocese in 1993 that Forand molested him for several years, beginning when he was age 8 or 9. Misconduct Committee did nothing because Forand had already retired. Forand continued to assist as retired priest until 2002 norms were issued. His privileges were removed at age 85. One claim settled as part of 2004 $7.5M settlement reached between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield, involving 18 priests. Placed under prayer and penance until his death in 5/05. In 2018 a 67-year-old man told the Diocesan Review Board that he was abused as a boy by Forand, Rev. Edward Authier and Bishop Weldon. The allegations were deemed credible. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Joseph Thomas Forcelle

Ordained: 1980
Status: Reinstated

Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN

Worked in St. Paul-Minneapolis 1980-84, then Sioux Falls diocese beginning 1984; became its Director of Office of Youth Ministry. Incardinated into Sioux Falls 1988. Assigned to St. Leo's in Tyndall and St. Vincent's in Springfield when accused in 9/16 of sexual abuse of a minor late in the 1970s-early 1980s, while at St. Mark's in St. Paul. Police department said it would not investigate. Forcelle denied the allegations. Put on Administrative Leave by Sioux diocese pending independent investigation. The Diocesan Review Board determined that the "facts asserted do not substantiate this allegation." Forcelle was reinstated in 11/16.

Fr. Francis John Ford

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1951
Status: Settled

Died: 10/21/1984
Diocese: Archdiocese of Portland OR

Ordained for the Franciscans. Left the order and was incardinated into the Diocese of Santa Rosa in 1/1971, where he was head of Catholic Social Services. Accused in a 2002 lawsuit against the Portland archdiocese and Franciscans of abuse of a boy for two years, beginning when the boy was age 12 in 1961. Ford apparently moved back and forth between the Portland archdiocese and positions in CA. Died 10/21/1984. Suit settled in 2003 or 2004. He signed documents John E. Ford when chaplain at Napa State Hospital 1/1973 - 3/1977. Included on the Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/2019. It notes abuse in the diocese in 1974 and that he went on leave 1/1/1979. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019. On Santa Barbara Province Franciscans' list 5/31/2019. Accused in one or more lawsuits between 2019-2022.

Fr. James H. Ford

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Ordained: 1973
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph MO

A civil suit filed in 2/12 alleges that Ford abused a boy in the 1970s. He worked as associate pastor in three parishes in the Kansas City area 1973 - 1983, completed an advanced degree and then worked for a religious training center for adults. Resigned from ministry in 1986. Died in 1992, possibly of AIDS. One accuser went to the diocese in 1995. Accepted counseling and settlement. Included on the diocese's list 9/5/19, with multiple substantiated allegations.

Fr. James Michael Ford

Ordained: 1966
Status: Settled

Died: 05/22/2011
Diocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles CA

Accused in a lawsuit in L.A. of abuse of a boy 1968-71 at Mater Dei High School and Holy Family Cathedral, beginning when the boy was age 14. Archdiocese investigated and found no basis for the allegation. Accuser received $225K from the Orange diocese (established in 1976) and more from L.A. He told Archbishop Mahony of many other victims. Ford was sent to Santa Barbara in 1971 even after his accuser told two priests (both accused) that he was abused. Retired 6/05. Faculties removed 2006 and restored in 2008. Died 5/22/11. Personnel file released 1/13.

Fr. Richard J. Ford

Ordained: 1960
Status: Sued

Died: 05/18/2005
Diocese: Diocese of Allentown PA

In 2000 the U.S. Navy reported twice to the diocese that Ford sexually abused one of its enlistees when the enlistee was a 12-year-old student at Holy Guardian Angels Regional School in Muhlenberg Township in 1989. The alleged victim was undergoing mental health treatment at the time of the reports. Per Navy officials, the diocese did not respond to the reports. Ford died in 2005. The man filed suit against the diocese in 8/2018. Included on the Allentown diocese's 8/19/2018 list of credibly accused.

Br. Thomas Cuthbert Ford

Order: CFC
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark NJ

Irish and U.S. citizen. Accused of beating and sexually abusing five boys at Mount Cashel orphanage in Newfoundland 1956-59. Worked as Dean at Damien Memorial School in HI 1972-75. Taught at Bergen Catholic in Newark archdiocese 1986-96. Indicted in Canada in 1996. In 2000 he agreed to return to Canada. Charges reduced. He pled guilty to brutally beating one of the boys in a shower and was sentenced to five months in jail in 8/00. Died 12/24/08. Named in a civil suit 4/4/14 as having abused one boy at Damien Memorial in about 1970. Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers in 2014 as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings.

Fr. Stephen T Forish

Ordained: 1972
Status: Sued

Died: 12/13/2006
Diocese: Diocese of Allentown PA

In early 1990s six parents complained about Forish "luring" their children. Accused in 1996 of soliciting sex from 22-year-old man. Acquitted 1998. Sued in 2004. Still a priest as of 2006 but not active. Arrested in 9/2006 for soliciting sex from 26-year-old man on a street corner in Greensburg PA. Forish had been working as a non-church affiliated psychologist at the time of his arrest. Plea deal (terms undisclosed) reached in 11/2006. Died in a car accident in 12/2006. Name included on the Allentown diocese's 8/19/2018 list of credibly accused.

Fr. Bruce Forman

Ordained: 1974
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis MO

A 14-year-old boy wrote to the Archdiocese in 1983 complaining of assault on several occasions by Forman, and said "I know it's happened before." The priest allegedly gave the boy pornography and beer. No response from Archdiocese. The boy said he gave another priest a list of 10-15 names of boys who said they believed that Forman had been inappropriate with them. In 1995 the same person sued the archdiocese; it was dismissed on statute problems. Forman remained an active priest in 1/16. Founder and director in the archdiocese of Young Catholic Musicians.

Fr. Salvatore Formusa

Ordained: 1935
Status: Accused

Died: 12/23/2006
Diocese: Diocese of Joliet IL

Ordained for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Became a priest of the Diocese of Joliet when it was established in 1948.  Named publicly as credibly accused by the Joliet diocese on its list 4/10/2006. Retired in 1985. Removed from ministry without privileges in 2002. Died in 2006. Diocese agreed to release his personnel files in 3/2013 as part of a settlement. Files released 4/30/2014. Included in 10/2022 on the Chicago archdiocese's list of credibly accused. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. It shows that Formusa admitted to the Diocese in 1962 that he had sexually abused a 9-year-old girl. Sent to WI for treatment. Police chief at the time said he knew of two prior incidents. Moved to another parish. Allegation in 5/1964 of abuse of a 15-year-old girl. Returned to ministry. Accused of abuse of a girl, age 9, in 7/1968. Criminally charged. In 1/1969 no longer allowed to hear children's confessions. Became a psychotherapist. Accused in 1985 of abusing a woman during therapy. Settled. In 2002 another woman alleged abuse by Formusa while he was her therapist in the 1970s and she was in her 20s.

Fr. John C. Forrester

Order: OSB
Ordained: 1954
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Davenport IA

"Fidelis." Included on the on the Davenport diocese's in 7/2008 list of credibly accused, noting allegations against him involving three minor males beginning in 1955. Several 2002 and 2003 suits in Seattle claimed Forrester abused boys in the mid-1970s on church outings and overnight trips. Worked in the Seattle archdiocese from 1971 until he was removed in 1979. Died in 2002. Seven plaintiffs participated in a $2.6M settlement in 2005 involving St. Benedict's Abbey, Kansas City KS archdiocese. Settlement in 11/2006 of Seattle claims. New suit in 12/2010. Name included on the Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. Another settlement announced by Seattle archdiocese 11/2018. Settlement of a case in 6/2019 for $225K with the Seattle archdiocese, St. Benedict Abbey and the American Cassinese Congregation. Claim settled by the Seattle archdiocese in 7/2023.

Fr. Thomas P. Forry

Ordained: 1966
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

In 1984, therapists suggested that Forry be sent for long-term hospitalization and treatment; he refused to go.  Archdiocese knew of allegations of sexual abuse and beatings of a preteen boy by Forry and affairs with women, yet he was allowed to serve as an army chaplain 1988-1992. (See history in personnel file.) Abuse matter settled for $30K in 12/93. Placed on leave in 2002. Laicized in 2006. Living in South Boston in 10/08. Per Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11, case concluded canonically.

Fr. Albert J. Forster

Ordained: 1926
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Dubuque IA

Accused of abuse of several boys in the 1960s. Died 3/26/90. Named in at least two civil suits filed against diocese in 2004, which settled in 2004 and 2005.

Fr. Roger Armand Fortier

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Ordained: 1980
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

By 1984 Fortier had admitted to the Chancellor that he watched pornographic films and abused minor boys after plying them with alcohol. Arrested 1997 for molesting two boys at the rectory in the mid-1990s. Also charged with possession of child porn. Convicted 7/98 and sentenced to 30-60 years in prison for abuse of two boys. Pled guilty 11/97 to attempted abuse of a third youth; received concurrent sentence of 5-10 years. Other victims came forward 2002-2003. Defrocked 2005. Granted parole 7/6/17, parole board citing his terminal cancer. Told to live with his sister on house arrest. Release pending parole officer's review of Fortier's living conditions. Laicized, per the diocese's list 7/31/19.

Fr. Douglas F. Fortner

Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Covington KY

Placed on leave in 11/06 due to a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a child dating back at least 25 years. "Charter suspension" in 2/09. Laicized 1/27/10. Died 1/30/15. Per his obituary, he was a retired priest of the diocese. Included on the diocese's list 7/31/20 of those with substantiated allegation(s).

Fr. Michael Smith Foster

Ordained: 1980
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Top Canon lawyer in Archdiocese. Accused in lawsuit in 8/02  of abusing a male teenager in the 1980s. Suspended from ministry. After a number of people raised serious doubts leveled about the veracity of the accuser, the plaintiff dropped the case. Cardinal Law first agreed to reinstate Foster, then withdrew. Reinstated in 11/02. Investigation reviewed in 9/03. Living in FL as of 6/07. No restrictions. Included on the Boston archdiocese's 8/11 database of accused priests. Status in 8/22 remains 'unsubstantiated.'

Fr. Dennis Fountain

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1981
Status: Arrested

Died: 12/29/2013
Diocese: Archdiocese of Santa Fe NM

Dean of Students at St. Catherine's Indian School. Indicted in 1/1987 on more than 170 counts of sexual abuse (most charges from 1 of 3 accusers). Indictments dismissed because a DA was alleged to have tampered with the Grand Jury. Reindicted in 9/1987 on other charges. Apparently found not guilty because he became pastor of St. Helena Parish in Hobbs, NM (Las Cruces Diocese). A 4/25/2010 church bulletin requested prayers for him as he was ill; he was no longer shown as pastor. Died 12/29/2013. On Las Cruces diocese's list 11/8/2018. Noted to have worked in Las Cruces diocese 1992-2008. Report made in 2009 of an alleged incident in 1960. On the Gallup diocese's list 12/10/2018. Included 5/19/21 on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list.

Fr. Donal Fox

Order: OSB
Ordained: 1966
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Paterson NJ

Named in five 2015 lawsuits vs Delbarton School (prep school for boys grades 7-12), St. Mary's Abbey and The Order of St. Benedict among 5 priests who allegedly sexually abused Delbarton students 1972-84. Per St. Mary's Abbey the complaints "are not new." In 2012 the plaintiffs' attorney filed one lawsuit putting all claimants in multi-plaintiff complaint. It was dismissed. Named in 7/20 lawsuit(s) filed under the NJ Child Sexual Abuse Act. Reportedly in 7/20 "believed to be dead." New suit in 12/20.

Fr. John J. Fox

Ordained: 1960
Status: Accused

Died: 05/14/2015
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

In 2018 the diocese reviewed an allegation from a woman that Fox sexually abused her when she was age 15. Per Fox's obituary, he resigned in 1992 from St. Vincent in Attica, where he had been pastor since 1980, for medical reasons. He was then in residence at St. Pius X in Getzville and retired in 1997. He died 5/14/15.


Fr. John P. Fox

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1927
Status: Accused

Died: 05/6/1983
Diocese: Diocese of Fairbanks AK

One pending claim against Fox is shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for the Fairbanks diocese 1/25/2010. Worked in a Hooper Bay parish 1931-1946 and in a Pilot Station parish 1946-1965. Assigned to St. Mary's Mission under accused priest James Poole 1963-1964. Died 5/6/1983. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018, which notes claims in 2009 of abuse 1951-1955, 1956-1959 and 1963. Stationed during those years in Mountain Village (Pilot Station was one of its mission), Holy Cross Mission and St. Mary's.

Fr. Christopher Foxhoven

Ordained: 2004
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Steubenville OH

Pastor of Holy Cross and St. Mary of the Hill. Suspended in 10/2018 after admitting to "sexual contact with and abuse of a minor." Admitted to impregnating a 17-year-old girl, who was a Holy Cross altar server. Arrested, charged with eight counts of sexual battery. Prosecutor stated that Foxhoven had been grooming the girl for three years, and the sexual contact started in 8/2018. The baby was born in 6/2019. Foxhoven pleaded guilty. Sentenced in 11/2018 to twelve years in prison and required to register as a sex offender. On the diocese's list 10/31/2018. Appealed conviction in 4/2019, arguing that his sentence was excessive. Laicization announced in 6/2020. The victim filed suit in 3/2021. It was revealed that Foxhoven was suspended for a week in 2017 and ordered to counseling after a report that he had taken the girl to a wedding reception, where he was seen inappropriately touching her.

Fr. Dermot Foyle

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Ordained: 1952
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Seattle WA

From Ireland. Worked in the Seattle archdiocese 1952-1969. Name included on the archdiocese's 1/15/2016 list of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of the sexual abuse of a minor[s].

Fr. Alphonsus Figlewski

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Order: OFM Conv
Status: Settled

Died: 12/5/1948
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Also known as Alphonse. Ordained in 1905. Worked in Shamokin PA, Milwaukee WI, Chelsea MA, Bridgeport CT, Baltimore MD, Ellicott City MD, Loretto Italy, and Hamburg NY. Named publicly as accused in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. Assigned to St. Stanislaus in Fells Point, Baltimore 1924-1939. Died in 1948. In 1997 and again in 2002 a man reported to the Archdiocese that he was sexually abused as a boy in the 1930s by Figlewski. The man said Figlewski would take altar boys one at a time on trips on the streetcars, instructing them to wear short pants for the trips. The priest provided the shorts from a "sizable wardrob[e] he maintained for this purpose." Figlewski would reach into the boys' pants and fondle them during the streetcar rides. The man eventually received a settlement from the Archdiocese.


Fr. Joseph G. Fiorentino

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Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Appears in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report as # 148. Assigned in the 1960s and 1970s to Our Lady of Pompei in Highlandtown. In 2018 a woman reported to the Archdiocese that Fiorentino pressed himself against her breasts and buttocks multiple times during 1973-1977, when she was in elementary and middle school. Another woman said that when she was a student in 1975 or 1976, she confronted Fiorentino for grabbing students' butts; she was suspended and the priest was sent away. Fiorentino is not listed in the Official Catholic Directory after 1976.


Fr. Bento R. Fraga

Ordained: 1956
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Fall River MA

Retired in 2005. In 1/08 the Diocese received a report that Fraga molested a minor on one occasion in 1979 at Holy Ghost Parish. He denied all allegations. After investigation, the Review Board found the allegations credible. His removal from ministry was announced 3/16/08. As of 4/08, his accuser had decided not to press criminal charges. Fraga died 4/8/12. Included in 1/21 on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Kenneth France-Kelly

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Order: OP
Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Died: 06/21/2015
Diocese: Diocese of Columbus OH

Named publicly as accused by the Columbus diocese on its list 3/1/2019. Abuse allegedly occurred elsewhere. Prior to ordination taught at Eastern Senior High School in the DC public school system 1968-1975. Worked in Youngstown OH, Nairobi, Kenya, New York City, Columbus OH, Washington DC, Jersey City NJ, Louisville KY. Died 6/21/2015 in Columbus. On the Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018. It notes removal from public ministry in 2008 due to a credible allegation in 1975, before ordination.

Fr. George J. Francis

Ordained: 1937
Status: Settled

Died: 05/4/1998
Diocese: Diocese of Oakland CA

Accused of having raped a 7-year-old girl in 1959. His alleged victim filed a lawsuit in the early 1990s; settled in 1993. Officials denied any wrongdoing by Francis. Another suit filed 11/02 by a woman who alleged that Francis abused her 1979-1982, when she was ages 5-11. Settled in 1/04 for $3 million. Both victims went public in 2002; diocese admitted abuse and that there were other victims. At least nine known victims. On the diocese's list in 2019. It notes abuse occurring in the 1960s and 1972. Removed from ministry/retired 4/4/86. Died 5/4/98.

Fr. Joseph Arthur Francoeur

Order: MSC
Ordained: 1939
Status: Sued

Died: 12/2/1988
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Referred to as J. Arthur or Joseph A. Longtime pastor of Sacred Heart in Watertown, NY. Also known to have worked in the Dioceses of Providence, RI and St. Petersburg, FL. Died 12/2/1988. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act. Included on the Missionaries of Sacred Heart USA Province list of credibly accused.

Fr. Edward L. Franklin

Ordained: 1962
Status: Sued

Died: 04/16/2005
Diocese: Diocese of Ogdensburg NY

Ordained for the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Was moved often among parishes and through several dioceses, including Hartford, Newark and San Bernardino. First named publicly as accused by the Hartford diocese on its 11/13/18 list of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor or vulnerable adult. Attended Trinity College on a study leave while living at Our Lady Of Mercy in Plainville. Removed from ministry by the Ogdensberg diocese in 1996. Per the Official Catholic Directory, had been working in the Diocese of San Bernardino while Absent on Sick Leave from the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Died 4/16/05. Accused in a lawsuit filed 6/20/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor 1963-64 at Holy Family in Watertown NY. Accused in another CVA lawsuit, filed in 8/19, of sexually abusing an altar boy, about age 13 in around 1967, at Our Lady Star of the Sea on Staten Island. (Referred to as "Edwin" Franklin.) By 4/21, Franklin was accused in four lawsuits.

Fr. Jonathan W. Franklin

Order: OSB
Ordained: 1956
Status: Charged

Died: 08/1/1986
Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

Ordained for Savannah diocese. Multiple allegations of abuse over three decades. Worked in New Orleans and Alexandria LA, Savannah and Atlanta GA, Pensacola FL, Cullman AL. On New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/18. It noted allegation received in 1959 of recent abuse; removed from ministry in the archdiocese. Accused of abuse in LA in 1966; settlement in 2005. Moved to St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, AL in 1975. Accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in 1985 when temporarily assigned to St. Anne's in Pensacola, FL. Franklin died by suicide 8/1/86, just before trial was to begin. On Birmingham AL diocese's list 12/14/18. On Alexandria, LA list 2/6/19. On Baton Rouge diocese's list in early 2019. On Pensacola-Tallahassee list of credibly accused.

Fr. Burton J. Fraser

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1935
Status: Accused

Died: 05/6/1971
Diocese: Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph MO

Ordained for the Missouri Province, member of the Wisconsin Province when it was formed in 1955. Educated in MO and KS. Assigned in WI, SD, CO, NE. Studied Spanish 1950-1951 in Coyoacan, Mexico in the Archdiocese of Mexico City. Died 5/6/1971. Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Central Province on its list 12/7/2019. Allegation of abuse in the 1950s reported after his death; unclear as to where the alleged abuse occurred. On the Midwest Province list 12/17/2019. It notes a single allegation reported after his death of abuse while a military chaplain 1953-1957.

Fr. Michael B. Fraser

Ordained: 1975
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of New Orleans LA

Accused in a 1998 lawsuit of molesting a 17-year-old boy in Pearl River in 1991. Fraser (at times spelled Frazier) denied the allegations and was allowed to remain in ministry. Suit settled in 2004. Placed on leave in 2004 after an allegation of sexual abuse of a child in the mid-1980s at Sts. Peter and Paul in Pearl River. Also accused of molesting a boy while assigned to St. Raphael the Archangel in about 1983. Credible, per Review Board. Settlement(s) in 2009. Church trial ordered. Fraser sued the archdiocese in 1/05. On the archdiocese's list 11/2/18. Lawsuit in 8/19 claimed abuse over 10 years beginning 1982 of an altar boy, age 10 or 11. Another suit alleged abuse in the late 1970s by Fraser and Rev. Paul Calamari. Died in 2019.

Fr. Joseph P. Fratic

Ordained: 1964
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

A man filed suit in 2/04 alleging that he was molested by Fratic, then assigned to St. Paul's in Cambridge, after another priest lured him to Fratic's home. The suit says the other priest, Paul Hurley (another alleged abuser), gave the 13-year-old boy pornography and alcohol and that Fratic molested him on one occasion. Privileges removed in 2004 by the Archdiocese. Still on administrative leave as of 8/22 and canonical proceedings still in process, per Boston archdiocese list.

Fr. Richard Frazier

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Ordained: 1996
Status: Settled

Died: 09/16/2020
Diocese: Diocese of Covington KY

Worked at Camp Marydale and the Campbell Lodge Boys Home as a lay person. Removed from ministry in 1/2006 after allegations of abuse in the late 1970s-early 1980s, prior to ordination. Also accused of abuse of a child in the late 1990s, while a priest. Allegations were made as part of a settlement of a class action suit against the diocese. Frazier denied abuse. Laicized 10/11/2010. Included on the diocese's list 7/31/2020 of those with substantiated allegations. Died 9/16/2020.

Fr. James M. Frederick

Ordained: 1959
Status: Accused

Died: 08/6/1988
Diocese: Diocese of Joliet IL

Included on the Joliet diocese's 4/10/2006 list of priests with substantiated allegations. Died in 1988. Per 2013 articles and personnel files, Frederick was dean of students at the former St. Charles Borromeo [minor] seminary in Romeoville in the mid-1960s. Several students complained to the seminary rector in 1967; Bishop removed Frederick. He later was assigned as CFO for the Diocese. The Diocese agreed to release Frederick's personnel files in 3/2013 as part of a settlement in Rudofski v Joliet & Bennett. Files released 4/30/2014. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes 2 "reported survivors."

Fr. Ronald P. Frederick

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Ordained: 1969
Status: Settled

Died: 05/18/1999
Diocese: Diocese of Rochester NY

Reportedly in 2019, Frederick was accused in a lawsuit filed in 1997 of sexually abusing a boy in 1990. The abuse allegedly occurred during an overnight trip to Niagara Falls. Frederick was assigned at the time to St. Mary's in Canandaigua. The suit was settled shortly before Frederick died in 1999.

Fr. Albert A. Fredette

Order: MS
Ordained: 1952
Status: Accused

Died: 06/26/2000
Diocese: Diocese of Fall River MA

Priest of the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette (M.S.) Named publicly by the Fall River diocese in 1/21 on its list of accused (as Alfred, other sources show his name as Albert A). Assigned to the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro. Per his obituary, Fredette had many assignments across the US, the Philippines and Canada. Died in 6/26/2000 in Attleboro MA.

Fr. Joseph Albert Fredette

Order: OSA
Ordained: 1960
Status: Convicted

Died: 06/13/2010
Diocese: Diocese of Worcester MA

Fled to Canada in 1974 after accusations he sexually abused 2-3 boys, including rape, at a halfway house for delinquents. Indicted in 1992. Arrested in 1994 and extradited from Canada. Civil suit filed in 1993 in NH by another man. Settled for $100K in 10/1994. Convicted in 1995. Sentenced to three concurrent 4-5 year sentences in prison. Served his time and was released. MA Supreme Court overturned the conviction in 10/2002, citing procedural errors. Named in D.A.'s report on the Worcester Diocese. Died in MI 6/13/2010. (Per Directories, was Joseph R., AA. There is a Joseph P. MS, ordained in 1957- not the same priest.)

Fr. Conran Free

Order: CP
Ordained: 1945
Status: Settled

Died: 11/23/1983
Diocese: Diocese of Scranton PA

Named publicly as accused in 5/21 by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian. Free was the subject of a claim that was settled in 2021 in the low five figures. Allegedly sexually abused a boy, ages 13-14, multiple times during 1970-71, while assigned to St. Ann's Passionist Monastery in Scranton. Died in 11/23/83. Brother of accused Passionist priest Daniel Free.

Fr. Daniel Free

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Order: CP
Ordained: 1952
Status: Accused

Died: 06/11/2016
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/24/2019. Allegations to the archdiocese in 1998 and 2012, reported to law enforcement and the Passionists. Removed from ministry in 2000. Died 6/11/2016. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report, which shows that both victims were girls and both reported that the abuse involved torture and other men who were wearing masks, and that Free was not wearing a mask. One said she was abused in the mid-1950s at about age 5, and the other at age 13-14 in the mid-1960s.

Fr. Michael R. Freeman

Ordained: 1972
Status: Sued

Died: 01/17/2010
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Buffalo priest. First named publicly as accused on 3/20/18 diocesan list. Worked in Erie diocese in 1980s, in both NY and PA. Admitted to "violating children" in five of his six assignments. Treated twice at Southdown in Canada. Died in 2010; list included deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Working at St. Mary of the Assumption church in Lancaster NY in 1987-88. Named in 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Faculties revoked in 3/89. Suit filed 4/30/19. One alleged victim stated in 6/19 that as a teen in the early 1980s he told then Msgr - later Bishop - Trautman of abuse by Freeman, and that Trautman told him, "You should never have put yourself in that position." Freeman was kept in ministry. Named in a suit in 8/19. Accuser said Freeman "brandished a .38 caliber pistol" during at least one abuse incident. A suit filed in 9/19 alleged abuse at Sacred Heart in Niagara Falls of a boy for two years, beginning in when the boy was 15 in 1980. By 1/20, Freeman was named in lawsuits of abuse of at least seven minors.

Fr. Robert E. Freitas

Ordained: 1972
Status: Convicted

Died: 11/14/2011
Diocese: Diocese of Oakland CA

Sent to treatment and placed on "restricted ministry" in 1985 after two boys alleged sex abuse. In 2002, a man told the diocese that Freitas molested him in 1979. Police notified. Accuser wore a wire during meeting; Freitas admitted abuse and was arrested. Accuser filed suit. Police believe there were at least four more victims from about the same time frame. Pled guilty 12/02; sentenced to six months jail and five years probation. Released 6/03 after US Supreme Court ruling. Settlement 11/03. On diocese's list 2/17/19. Laicized 2007. Died 11/14/11.

Fr. Michael French

Ordained: 1964
Status: Settled

Died: 06/21/1995
Diocese: Diocese of San Diego CA

First named publicly as accused by the San Diego diocese in 9/18. It received a report in 2003 of abuse of a boy in 1980. Victim received settlement. Had been in San Diego from 1973 for study at the CA School of Professional Psychology. Per 1988 Catholic Directory, was a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn, "Released from Diocesan Assignment." Chaplain in 1975 at a Benedictine Convent. Director of Catholic Community Services, and diocesan director of Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Died in 1995.

Br. Paul A.V. Frey

Order: SJ
Status: Sued

Died: 04/11/1986
Diocese: Diocese of Sioux Falls SD

Jesuit Brother. Accused in civil suit(s) filed in 2010 by at least two people of abusing them as children at church-run Native American boarding schools in South Dakota. Entered Jesuits 12/7/41. Died 4/11/86. On Midwest Province Jesuits list 12/17/18. On Rapid City diocese's list in 3/19.

Fr. Ross S. Frey

Order: BSO
Ordained: 1974
Status: Settled

Died: 06/20/2014
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Melkite priest. Accused of molesting numerous adolescent boys 1973-1984 during weekend retreats at St. Basil Salvatorian Center in Methuen. Received treatment. Sent to Lebanon in 1995 after a police officer warned the order of impending "bad publicity," and was later placed on leave. In active ministry in 12/02 at Notre Dame University - Louaze. Lawsuit with 12 plaintiffs settled in 1999 for $240K. Personnel files released in 12/02. New accusers came forward as of 2012. Accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy 1986-1991 in Lawrence, MA. Frey died 6/20/14.

Fr. Michael A. Freymuth

Ordained: 1979
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis MO

Suspended in 12/04 from duties as chaplain at Cardinal Ritter High School and as part-time associate pastor at a parish after allegations against him were raised in lawsuit against another priest. Another man also made allegations to the archdiocese in 2002, but no action. Freymuth was quietly allowed to return to parish work at some point. In 1/09 he was again removed after a third man notified the archdiocese that he planned to sue, alleging abuse by Freymuth as a grade-schooler in the 1980s. The man first complained in 2005. He filed suit in 7/09.

Fr. Joseph P. Friel

Ordained: 1957
Status: Sued

Died: 08/19/1995
Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Accused in 1970 of repeatedly molesting a teen boy at a West Seneca church. When the boy and his parents reported abuse to their pastor, he accused them of lying and threatened to excommunicate them. Civil suit filed 1994; dropped due to SOL. Friel died in 1995. Included on 3/20/18 diocesan list, which includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation against them. By 2/19 at least eight alleged victims had come forward. Three people, including the man whose suit was dropped in 1994, filed suit under the Child Victims Act in 8/19, claiming Friel abused them in the 1960s. Suit filed by a woman in 1/20, claiming Friel sexually abused her as a child at St. Patrick's, where he was assigned in the late 1970s-early '80s. She said he threatened her not to tell, that if she did "the devil would get her." New suit filed 8/1/20 by a man, age 52, claiming abuse as a teen by Friel, Rev. Louis Hendricks and a Franciscan," Bro. Dale".

Fr. Mark M. Friel

Ordained: 1963
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Listed in the 1988 Official Catholic Directory as in residence at St. Mary of the Cataract in Niagara Falls NY; the 1988 Directory index does not provide his year of ordination, although the ordination year was routinely provided in the Directory beginning in that year. Accused in a 9/19 lawsuit of assault, including sexual, of a boy, ages 17-18, at Ss. Peter and Paul 1985-86. Removed from the diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of a bankruptcy agreement. Accused in a lawsuit filed 9/17/19 of abusing a child, ages 9-11, in 1971-73 while assigned to Assumption of the BVM in Lackawanna.

Fr. Robert D. Friese

Ordained: 1978
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Teacher/counselor at Maryville Academy for at-risk youth in Des Plaines. Charged in 1984 with the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old boy he met at Maryville. Victim said abuse was from 1982 to 1984 and included fondling and oral sex. At the time of indictment, Friese was on leave from the Chicago Archdiocese and working as a researcher at the University of IL- Chicago's child care program. He was convicted in 1985, placed on probation for 4 years and sent to the House of Affirmation. Resigned from the priesthood in 8/1985. Laicized in 7/1987. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Camillus Frigo

Order: OPraem
Ordained: 1955
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Green Bay WI

Accused of molesting several children over at least 30 years. Church had knowledge for many years and continued to transfer him from place to place. Two civil suits filed 1986 and five in 1989. On the Saginaw diocese's list 4/10/19; assigned to an Essexville parish in 1968. On St. Norbert Abbey's list of credibly accused 7/19/19. It notes that Frigo left the abbey and ministry.

Fr. Richard A. Fritz

Ordained: 1975
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Kalamazoo MI

In 2/2020 the Diocese announced that it had received credible allegations of sexual abuse against Fritz dating back to the late 1970s-early 1980s. In 2016 Fritz was charged with embezzling from his parishes.The charges were dropped. He retired in 2015 after the embezzlement allegations.

Fr. Mark J. Froehlich

Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Steubenville OH

Named a monsignor in 1987, retired on 1/31/2014. Accused in 1/2018 of sexually abusing a girl in the late 1980s or early 1990s. Reportedly in 6/2018, the alleged victim had tried since her teens to report abuse by Froehlich, but was told by priests and others in the diocese that it was her fault. Froehlich denied the allegation. In a letter to parishioners at Mass on 5/27/2018, the Steubenville diocese announced that it had received credible allegations of sexual abuse by Froehlich and had removed him from active ministry. In addition to many parish assignments, he was a teacher and official at Guernsey Catholic Central HS in Cambridge 1972-1977 and a chancery official, including a stint as dean and long tenure as a Tribunal judge. He was also finance officer of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Barnesville and prominent in the Rotary Club. On 3/3/2023 the diocese announced that Froehlich's name was added to its list of accused.


Fr. Francis J. Fromholzer

Ordained: 1958
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Allentown PA

In 2002 a woman alleged sex abuse by Fromholzer, including on trip to the Poconos, in 9/1965 when she was a 13- to 14-year-old student and he was a young priest. Suit filed 1/2004. Second woman sued in 7/2004, alleging abuse on the same 1965 trip. No criminal prosecution due to the statute of limitations. Left active ministry in 9/2002. Last known to be living in FL. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Per the report, one girl told her school principal about abuse by Fromholzer in the 1960s and was then expelled. Another alleged victim said she told several priests in the 1980s who didn't want to hear it and did nothing. She learned through the GJ report that after she came forward in 2002 to law enforcement the diocese investigated her. She filed suit against the diocese in 9/2018 alleging it caused the intentional infliction of emotional distress and defamation.

Fr. Dennis A. Fronczak

Ordained: 1975
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo NY

Fronczyk aka Franczak aka Fronczak. Our Lady of Pompeii in Lancaster pastor when placed on leave in 10/15 for unspecified reasons. Denied misconduct. After a 6/18 publicity, a woman told the Buffalo News that Fronczak fondled her repeatedly when she was ages 9-12 in the 1990s, at St. Stephen's on Grand Island. Also per news in 6/18, a couple told the diocese in 2003 that Fronczak showed inappropriate behavior toward their 3-year-old daughter. They said the diocese said they would look into it, but heard nothing more. Diocese said in 6/18 the allegations were substantiated. To remain on leave pending Vatican decision. Accused in a lawsuit 8/19 of abuse of a child, age 10-11, in 1986-88 while assigned to a Lockport parish. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/20 as part of a bankruptcy agreement. Added to diocese's list of credibly accused.

Br. Edmund Frost

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Order: OP
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN

Assigned to St. Albert the Great Parish in Minneapolis 1964-1975. Left the archdiocese in 1975. Dispensation from vows in 1978. Died in 1995. Named as abuser of one or two boys 1972-1973 in a lawsuit in 2000; dismissed by the Minnesota Court of Appeals due to the statute of limitations. Lawsuit filed in 2005. Accused of abuse of a boy and giving him alcohol and marijuana. Case settled for $450K plus past therapy just before trial. Included on the St. Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese's list in 2014. Per the Dominicans' St. Albert the Great Province list 4/21/2022, Frost was accused in Fall 1974 of abuse 1972-1973 and was removed from ministry at his parish.

Fr. Peter J. Frost

Ordained: 1970
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Became a military chaplain in 1971, one year after ordination. Placed on sick leave by 1974. Was back in parishes three years later. Working at St. Anne's in Readville when removed in 1992. In 1994, Frost wrote to Cardinal Law describing himself as a 'sex addict' and saying he was ashamed of the pain he had caused his victims. Allegation of abuse had surfaced in 1980. Admitted abusing as far back as 1969 as a deacon. Also admitted one victim died by suicide. Named in three civil suits beginning in 2002. Voluntarily laicized in 6/05. Boston archdiocese list in 8/11 says case concluded canonically.

Fr. Michael C. Fugee

Ordained: 1994
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark NJ

Accused in 2001 of fonding a boy in 1999, beginning when the boy was age 13. Admitted behavior. Placed on leave. Found guilty 4/03 of aggravated sexual contact. Given lifetime parole, ordered to register as sex offender. Conviction overturned on appeal 2006. Signed agreement never to work unsupervised with children and to go to sex offender therapy. Back in ministry by 2009 as hospital chaplain and in parishes. Given chancery work. In 4/13 was found to be helping with overnight teen retreats in a parish. Parents upset. Resigned from active ministry 5/2/13. As part of criminal case against him for contempt of court based on recent behavior, agreed 11/1/13 to voluntarily seek laicization. Laicization announced 3/17/14. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19.

Fr. Joseph Fugolo

Order: CS
Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Accused in 1997 of taking nude photographs in the late 1960s of a boy who was, at other times, being abused by Fr. John Bocciarelli, pastor of same church. Denied allegations. As of 4/08 he was Administrator of St. Charles Seminary/Residence in Dongan Hills, NY. Resigned as superior of the Province in 2009. In Montreal in 2010. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. Per parish website in 10/15, was pastor of Madre die Cristiani in Lasalle, Quebec, Canada.

Fr. Nicholas Fuhrmann

Order: OSB
Ordained: 1954
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Little Rock AR

Long-time Engilsh teacher at Subiaco Academy, and boxing coach. Suit filed 1994 alleging abuse at Subiaco 1978-79. Dismissed by Court on SOL. Another complaint filed 2002 alleging abuse 1976-79. Same person sued 2005 after receiving no response from diocese. Dismissed 5/05 on SOL. Worked in Fort Worth TX diocese 1981-93. Permanently removed from active ministry 2002. Working in 2005 at Subiaco Abbey farm. Included on Diocese of Little Rock list 9/10/18. Eight known victims. Died 8/20/19.

Fr. Gerald Funcheon

Order: OSC
Ordained: 1965
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN

Worked in MN, NE, IN, FL, HI, CA, SO, TX. Banned from IN for "planning" to molest. Suit filed in 9/2003 claiming abuse in the 1970s in MN. A second person alleged abuse in the late 1970s, given $30K for counseling. Allegations while Air Force chaplain in HI 1982-1984 and Palma High in Salinas CA 1984-1985. Another suit in IN 2007. Three claims were in a 2/2009 settlement with the Crosiers in MN. Terminated from the order in 1987, incardinated in the Lafayette IN diocese the same year. Removed in 1993. Multiple new suits 2012-2013. Admitted to abuse of as many as 50. Six claims settled in a 5/2013 Christian Brothers settlement. Named on revised St. Paul and Minneapolis list 2/17/2014. Included on the Crosiers' list in 3/2014. Also assigned to the St. Cloud diocese. Two suits were filed in 11/2014 by five men claiming abuse, including sodomy, by Funcheon in the 1970s and 1980s, four of them in MN, one in CA. Removed from the priesthood, living at Vianney Renewal Center in Dittmer MO as of 11/2014. Two suits were filed in 7/2015. Included on the Lafayette IN list 9/28/2018. Added to the Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese's list in 11/2018.

Fr. John M. Furdek

Ordained: 1984
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Milwaukee WI

Priest of the Joliet Diocese. Arrested in WI in 2/2000 on charges of using the internet to set up a meeting with a 14-year-old boy, who was actually an undercover police officer. Privileges removed. Pleaded guilty in WI in 3/2003. Sentenced to 15 years in prison on attempted sexual assault. Served three years. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused in 4/2006. Paroled in 5/2006. Forced in 2/2007 to move from a condo because a daycare was on the first floor and a school was next door. On Sex Offender Registry. Permanently removed from ministry. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Fr. Gregory P. Furjanic

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Order: OFM
Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Erie PA

Chicago-based Croatian Franciscan Friar. Worked at Kennedy Catholic High School in Hermitage, PA in 1985, and St. Anthony parish in Sharon. In 7/1996 the Congregation for Institutions of Consecrated Life and of Societies of Apostolic Life removed Furjanic's "priestly authority." Accused in 2005 of sexual abuse in the early 1970s and mid-1980s. Another report to the Diocese in the 1990s. Sent to Erie Ecclesia Center for treatment, then St. Luke's in MD. One alleged victim is  known to have died by suicide.  In 2005 was in St. Petersburg, FL, working or attempting to work at Lutheran Social Services. Had tried to obtain priestly credentials in FL and in Mobile, AL. Included on the Archdiocese of Mobile's list 12/6/2018. On the Erie diocese's list 4/5/2019. Laicized.

Br. Adrian Furman

Order: OFM
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Oakland CA

Named publicly as accused by the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province on its list 5/31/2019. Allegations reported in 2002 and 2010, of the sexual abuse of minors 1959-1965. Furman died in 2003. Included on the Tucson diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fr. Leonard A. Furmanski

Ordained: 1959
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Philadelphia PA

Removed 2003. Accused of abuse of 3 minor males and 1 minor female. Ministry permanently restricted in 2004 and he was ordered to live a supervised life. Died 10/27/09 per Archdiocese website accessed 8/4/10.

Fr. Stephen R. Furtado

Ordained: 1973
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Fall River MA

Pastor of Holy Ghost Parish when placed on leave in 4/02 due to allegations dating back about 20 years. Had worked as a hospital chaplain previously. Name appeared on a list of 21 accused priests. Per list, there was one alleged victim but D.A . had no jurisdiction. Died in 2016. Included in 1/21 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. It notes that his faculties had been removed.

Fr. Dale J. Fushek

Ordained: 1978
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Phoenix AZ

Vicar General 2000-2004. Named Monsignor 2/02. Civil suit settled 2002. Accused of sexual harassment by a Life Teen staff member. Criminal charges filed 11/05 claiming abuse of five youths 1985-94. Another civil suit filed in 2005 alleged that he gave a youth alcohol and masturbated while the youth was molested by Mark Lehman. This suit settled in 12/06 for $100K. In 2007 Fushek established the Praise and Worship Center in Chandler, AZ. Executive Director. Excommunicated by Bishop 12/08 for offering his own non-denominational services. Laicization announced 2/16/10. Pled guilty to one count in 4/10. Sentenced to 364 days probation.

Fr. Joseph A. Fusoni

Ordained: 1960
Status: Accused

Died: 07/3/1988
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Records show leave of absence 1978-79. Accused in 1993 of molesting a 15-year-old altar boy during the summer of 1985. His alleged victim claimed that the pastor, Fr. O'Sullivan, had been told of the abuse and that O'Sullivan said there had been a previous allegation against Fusoni by the parents of another boy. Died 7/3/88 at age 55 of lung cancer. 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.

Sr. Theonilla Flood

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Order: SSND
Status: Settled

Died: 12/1/1988
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Given name Mary Margaret Flood. Named publicly as accused in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.(Name misspelled Theonella.) In 2006 a man reported to the Archdiocese that Flood sexually abused him when he was age 11-12 in about 1956-1957 at St. Joseph Passionist Monastery School. He also alleged abuse at the school by Fr. Adrian Poletti. Flood died in 1988. The man received a settlement in 2012 of $38K from the Archdiocese, the Passionists and the School Sisters of Notre Dame.