The Assignment Record Project

Worked in Dioceses of Duluth, Crookston, Belleville IL and St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese. Name released by order in 7/15 as part of 2/15 settlement. Name added 11/3/17 by St. Paul-MInneapolis archdiocese to list of 19 "priests and religious brothers who have served or spent time in the archdiocese and have substantiated claims of sexual abuse of a minor against them." Left the Oblates in 1989. Died 5/31/99.

Named as accused in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Removed from ministry in 1992 and went on leave of absence. Faculties were withdrawn in 2/1994 after the diocese received a report that Kaczmarczyk had sexually abused three boys, ages 17, 14 and 11. The boys were brothers and family friends of Kaczmarczyk. The eldest was "involved" with the priest from the age of 7. When he was 10 he started staying overnight in the rectory. At one point Kaczmarczyk had the boy make a "Consecration of the Mystical Rose" and wear a rosary ring on his left hand. The abuse occurred in the rectory of Holy Name of Mary in Donora PA and at Kaczmarczyk's home in FL. Convicted in the 1990s, along with another priest, of mail fraud for operating a phony foundation since 1987 to raise money to build a shrine. Sentenced in 1/1996 to 27 months in prison. Kaczmarczyk spent $495,000 on a FL home and other luxuries. He also took $75,000 worth of items from Holy Name Parish before it closed in 10/1992. The other priest stated at trial that Kaczmarczyk began a sexual "relationship" when he was age 15 in the 1970s, which continued for years. The younger priest said he allowed it to go on because his family was in need and Kaczmarczyk would give them money. 

Named publicly as accused of the sexual abuse of a minor by the Springfield MA diocese on its list 6/2/21. Worked in the diocese 1970-2001. Abuse allegedly occurred 1973-81. Died in 2016.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Norbertines of St. Norbert Abbey in WI on its list 7/19/19. One allegation noted. Died 1/27/89.

Named in a 2004 civil suit as having assaulting at least one student at St. Anthony Seminary. Two suits filed in Fall 2009. On the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province list 5/31/19. It notes allegations reported in 1993, 2004, 2006 and 2008 of the sexual abuse of minors 1981-87. Removed from ministry in 1993, living under restrictions. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019. Included on the Diocese of Fresno's 8/21 list of credibly accused, where he was assigned 1974-76.

Following a recent court order, on 12/16/13 Bishop Quinn released a list of 13 names of priests who had "credible" accusations of abuse involving minors. Kaiser's inclusion on this list is the first public notice that he had been accused of abuse. Voluntarily resigned in 3/68. Died 1/3/73. Diocese updated its list 6/23/14 with additional information. Criminally charged in 5/68 with sexual abuse of a minor boy (sodomy). Pled guilty same month and was sentenced 7/11/68. In 1/93, diocese received allegations that he abuses a boy and a girl after his 1968 resignation.

Complaint to archdiocese in 2017 that, when he was pastor of St. Kieran in Utica in the mid-1980s, Kalina plied a 12-year-old boy with alcohol, cocaine and marijuana and fondled him during sleepovers in the rectory. Convicted in 1985 on drug offenses, sentenced in 1986 to 6 months jail and 2 years probation. Moved to CA in 1986. Left active ministry in 1993. Ran "a faith-based service program for at-risk young men" and referring to himself as "Fr. Neil." Investigated in 2018 by the MI A.G. Arrested in 5/19 in Littlerock CA, charged with criminal sexual conduct. To be arraigned 2/10/20 on two charges related to alleged incidents involving a teenager in 1984. On Detroit archdiocese's list 6/10/19. Included on the San Bernardino diocese's list in 5/21, where he was assigned 1987-1989 to parishes in Redlands and Riverside. Convicted in 6/22. Sentenced on 7/26/22 to 7-15 years in prison, with credit for 215 days served.

Member of the Apostles of the Interior Life. Assistant at Holy Spirit in Overland Park when suspended 7/17 after two people complained of inappropriate conduct by Kallal, one toward an 11-year-old girl. Per the girl's father, the priest tickled her and touched her breast at a St. Patrick's gathering in the summer of 2015. Kallal denied "moral misconduct or malicious intent." Arrested in MD 7/24/17, where he had been sent for treatment. Charged with two felony counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Pled not guilty. Judge ordered trial. On archdiocese's list 1/25/19. Trial in 9/19 ended in a hung jury. To remain on leave of absence. In 9/21 the District Attorney's Office dismissed the case after determining that a retrial was not in the best interest of the alleged victim. Kallal was to remain on leave pending an investigation by the archdiocese.

Accused in 2005 of abuse in 1959 at St. Alphonsus Parish in Davenport. Died 1977. One claim settled by diocese 2/06 as part of settlement involving four priests. Name appeared on diocese's 7/10/08 list of credibly accused, noting allegations of abuse of three boys. Earliest claimed abuse was in the 1950s.

Named publicly as accused by the Richmond and Arlington dioceses on their lists in 2/19. Died in 1984. Allegation received after Kamerdze's death.

Included on the diocese's list 7/31/20 of those with substantiated allegations. Ministry restricted 10/9/94. Retired 4/28/95. "Charter Suspension" 9/13/02. Died 12/01/18. Reportedly, court records show accusations against Kamlage of the abuse of at least six boys, ages 5-18, during visits to the priest's cabin at Lake Carnico. Journals kept by Kamlage 1981-85 surfaced in 7/20, in which he asked God for forgiveness for "carnal" behavior, and said of a boy's pending visit, "What fantasies and anticipation."

Sued in 1995. Accused of abusing a girl, age 13-16, in 1981-84. He claimed in 2013 that he merely kissed the girl on the lips and gave her a hug on one occasion. Kept in ministry. Retired in 2002. Permanently removed from ministry in 2003. Living in Victoria MN in 2013 at age 81. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations of abuse of minors released by the Archdiocese 12/5/13.

Extern priest from Thailand. Began working in Boston in 1977. Arrested in 1983, charged with molesting a girl, age 9. Also molested her two brothers. Received probation; refused treatment. Cardinal Law asked that he be recalled to Thailand. Cardinal Medeiros had already withdrawn Kanchong's right to say Mass and act as a priest in 1983 after negative letter from bishop in Thailand. Refused to return to Thailand. Living in the Meeting House Hill section of Dorchester in Boston as of 7/5/16. Omitted from Boston archdiocesan list on 8/25/11. Included on the list in 10/18, noted to be AWOL. Status remains the same in 8/22.

Died 5/19/86. Accused by his sister, after his death, of sexually abusing her son; she further alleged that "something was [also] going on with a young man" who lived with Kane in his family home. 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. There was a settlement in 2020, in the high five figures. In this case, Kane was accused of sexually abusing an altar boy, age 11-12, in 1973 or '74, while assigned to St. Mary's in Billerica.

Accused in a 1994 civil suit of abuse of a youth in 1982 at St. Bartholomew's in Cape Elizabeth. Kane had been placed on limited ministry in 1987. Claim settled in 1995. Retired in 1997 from duties as hospital chaplain. In 1/07 it was announced that the Vatican had ordered Kane to lead a life of prayer and penance. Died 11/13/10.

Named publicly by the diocese on its list sometime after 12/18. Categorized under "removed from ministry due to allegation of abuse of a minor before 2002 or, determined to have substantial evidence of abuse of a minor before 2002." Kane died 7/28/09.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 8/19/18. Died in 1985.

Documents released 4/10 show that in 2002 the Vicar General of the diocese found credible an allegation that Kantner had abused a teenage boy. In 2004 the Bishop wrote a letter of recommendation that allowed Kantner to work on mission trip to Mexico. Kantner denied abusing anyone. Worked in Allentown diocese 2001 and 2002, 2003 and 2004. Back in Memphis in 2005. Died 2/17/13.

The "Polka Padre." Accused in a 1989 lawsuit of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy for two years, 1973-74, after the boy sought counseling. Accused of sexual battery and clergy malpractice. Suit settled in 1990. In 1995 four men filed lawsuits claiming abuse as minors by Kapoun 1966-81. In 2/96 a jury awarded $550K in damages and $600K punitives to one victim. Decision overturned on SOL. A second case settled and in a third the jury found outside SOL. Permanently removed 2002. Admitted to at least three allegations. On the archdiocese's list in 2013 of credibly accused. Still receiving funds from the Archdiocese for medical pension as of 2014. Died 12/10/20 in Palmetto, FL.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 6/21. Allegedly abused a minor 1967-68 while assigned to St. Anthony's (Maronite Rite) in Springfield. Died in 2013.

Publicly accused in the Monterey diocese in 2003 of abuse of an 11-year-old boy in 1973-74. Three other alleged victims corroborated the charges. Criminal charges dismissed in 2003 due to Supreme Court ruling. Kareta also admitted abusing a youth in the 1960s in WI. Accuser told L.A. archdiocese in 1985; Kareta was kept active. Died 10/4/06. Personnel file released in 1/13. On the Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19. It notes a report received in 2002 of abuse in the 1970s. Included on the Fresno diocese's 8/21 list of credibly accused. Included in 10/22 on the Chicago archdiocese's list.

Resigned 3/02 after allegations that he had abused at least two teenage girls in the 1960s-1970s. The 9/02 list of Fall River priests accused of sexual misconduct reported that there were four allegations against Kaszynski, all beyond the statute of limitations. Another woman made separate allegations in 5/02. Included in 1/21 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Died 2/7/14.

A woman contacted the Archdiocese of Detroit in 1/09 alleging that Kaucheck had engaged in sexual misconduct with her in 1976 when she was 16 and in counseling with him at Guardian Angels in Clawson. At that time, a friend learned the two had traveled to FL together and told deacon who told pastor. Girl's father met with pastor; Kaucheck was transferred. After the 2009 events, Kaucheck was placed on leave effective 4/23/09; Review Board determined complaint was substantive. He resigned his positions as pastor of St Mary's in Royal Oak and St James' in Ferndale. Not prosecuted because girl was older than the MI age of consent at the time. In 2015, with a nun, Kaucheck founded Gianna House Pregnancy and Parenting Residence, a facility for pregnant teens in Eastpointe. According to the archdiocese, Kaucheck resigned from the center on 4/17/16. Kaucheck filed suit v SNAP and two newspapers 1/30/17 alleging defamation; he 'vehemently maintained his innocence'.

Removed in 2002. Accused of improper relationship with a minor male, including inappropriate touching. Denied allegation. Vatican ordered a church trial in 2006. In 9/06 plaintiff produced letter written to him by Kavanagh in 12/84 which appeared to substantiate the abuse. Two Church trials held. Laicization announced in 12/10 after appeal denied. Kavanagh filed suit in 3/11 against accuser. In 9/12, he sued the NY Archdiocese for libel, stating that his accuser had recanted and apologized. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Accused in 2002 of abuse in about 1973-74, while assigned to Cathedral Chapel. Placed on leave. Police investigation. Named in 2004 archdiocesan report.

From India, born in 1941. Carmelite of Mary Immaculate (CMI) priest. Arrived in Gary 1978. First named publicly as accused on Gary diocese list released 8/27/18. Noted to have six allegations against him. Report to diocese in 3/02 of abuse by Kavungal in 1982. He was assigned 1981-84 to Ss Peter and Paul in Merrillville. Reportedly returned to India by 11/85. Worked in schools 1991-2000. Went to Sweden 9/00, where a woman accused him of sexual harrassment; left Sweden 1/04. Moved to Kenya. Back to India 2005. Last known to be in India and removed from public ministry.

From Poland. Ordained for the Greenburg diocese. Placed on leave in 5/19 pending investigation by law enforcement of an allegation that he sexually abused a minor fifteen years prior. Pastor of St. Joseph in Everson and St. John the Baptist in Scottdale at the time of his suspension. Arrested in 8/20, charged with indecent assault and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with an altar boy for three years, beginning in 2004 when the boy was age 11. The abuse  occurred at St. Cyril and Methodius Church in Fairchance. Kawecki pleaded no contest on 10/25/21. Required to register as a sex offender for ten years. Sentenced in 3/22 to 2 1/2 to 5 years in state prison.

In 9/13 a parent reported to the diocese concerns that Kayda was having inappropriate interactions with their minor daughter on Facebook. The diocese confronted Kayda and had his computer forensically examined. Pornographic images of adolescents were found, as well as internet visits to child porn websites. Kayda died by suicide 10/3/13 at age 27. He wrote several suicide notes which alluded to his having been an abuse victim. He did not name his abuser. Named as accused by the diocese on its list 8/1/18. Included in the PA Grand Jury Report 8/14/18.

Named publicly as accused by the Brooklyn diocese on its list updated in 2/19. Kayser died 6/3/10.

Monsignor. Died 6/3/01. Accused in a 2019 lawsuit of sexually abusing a 12-year-old for about a year, beginning in 1975. His alleged victim attended St. Casimir parish in Kaisertown. In 8/21 the Diocese announced that its Review Board had determined that the allegations against Kazmierczak were substantiated.

In 2018 a man told the Buffalo diocese that Kealy humiliated him as a youth by making him expose his private parts. Kealy worked in the diocese at Bishop Timon High School 1951-1958. He died in NJ 10/17/14.

Retired by 1984. A man told the Archdiocese and Order in 1989 that Kealy, a teacher at O'Dea School in Seattle, had physically accosted him "in a sexual manner" in the early 1960s. Order said Kealy was living in supervised, church-run retirement facility in Ireland with no access to children. Same man filed suit in 2003. Kealy died 10/22/96. Named in a new 11/22/11 suit by 6 of 7 plaintiffs. On 6/25/14 the Archdiocese announced a $12.1M settlement of 30 claims against the Order and the Archdiocese, Briscoe School in Kent Valley and Seattle's Bishop O'Dea High School. Five of the claims involved abuse by "Feely Kealy." Name included on archdiocese's list 1/15/16 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor. Worked at Briscoe Memorial School summers 1958 & '59, O'Dea High 1954-63; 1977-80.

Lawyer who handled sex abuse cases against priests. Resigned from parish position in 3/02 and went to live in a restricted monitored setting after an allegation that he engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a 15- or 16-year-old boy in the 1970s. First reported in 2001; no action by review board until complainant came forward again in 2002 with more information. Admitted to smoking marijuana and drinking with boys in the 1970s. Kealy had served as chancellor of the archdiocese and then as judicial vicar of the Chicago province's Court of Appeals. Permanently removed from ministry in 9/05. Resigned in 4/06. As of 2014 was still a priest, working as a lawyer. Laicized in 12/18.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Included on the Allentown diocese 8/19/18 list. of credibly accused. Report to the diocese in 12/92 that Kean abused a boy over several years, starting when he was age 12 and Kean was pastor of SS Peter and Paul in Tower City. Kean was at the parish 1/77-1/83. Kean acknowledged the abuse and to abusing the boy's friend. May have been sent to Paracletes in NM for treatment. More victims identified by the Grand Jury, found in secret archives. A second man contacted the diocese in 1999 claiming abuse as a teenage altar boy in the 1970s in Tower City. A third man came forward in 4/02, saying that Msgr. William Jones sexually abused him then introduced him to and "shared" him with Kean. He said Kean performed oral sex on him and other boys in his Tower City bedroom. Reports in 2005 of abuse of two more: a Tower City altar boy ages 10-15 and an Ashland boy 1987-88, who went on to be heroin-addicted and suicidal. Kean retired in 2002. Laicized 6/26/07.

Pleaded guilty in 2/08 to indecent assault and battery on a person under age 14 and three counts of assault and battery. Charged with assaulting a girl between 1981 and 1983 when he was at St. Elizabeth Parish in Milton and/or Our Lady of the Rosary in Stoughton. Sentenced to 30 days in jail and probation. Transferred to another church in 1987. Absent from the archdiocese without leave from 1989. Moved to FL. Registered sex offender. Involuntary laicization in 2009 announced 6/13/11. Included on the Boston archdiocese's list of accused 8/25/11. Died 5/17/21.

A man told church authorities in 1994 of repeated abuse when he was a teenager in the early 1980s by Keane in a Metairie rectory. Keane was sent for treatment, left priesthood. Archdiocese did not apologize or notify parishes. Keane admitted the abuse in a sworn deposition in 1999. Settlement in 2003. On archdiocese's list 11/2/18. Noted to have been removed from ministry in 1995, after report in 1994 of abuse in the 1980s.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Columbans U.S. Province on its list in 2/22. Multiple allegations noted, of abuse occurring in the 1980s. Per the Official Catholic Directory, Keaney was assigned in the Philippines in the 1980s. (We are placing him in the Omaha archdiocese, where the Columban Fathers' foreign missions office was headquartered.) Keaney died in 2018 in Winchester, MA.

Removed as head of San Lorenzo Seminary in Santa Ynez in 2002 due to accusations of abusing boys 1971-84. At least two civil suits filed. Archdiocesan report shows 11 accusers. Inactive status. Lawsuit filed in 12/19 under the CA Child Victims Act, claiming abuse of a boy, ages 15-17, in 1984-86. The boy was a student at St. Francis High School in La Canada Flintridge, and an altar server. Kearney taught at St. Francis High 1970-95. Removed from the school in 1995 after allegations. Would allegedly sexually abuse boys under the guise of wrestling. Five more suits to be filed naming Kearney, per attorneys in 12/19.

Francis Maurus Kearns. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a minor in about 1965-67 at St. Joseph's in Dannemora. Died 2/4/90.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Kearns eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1985.

Ordained at age 46. A woman filed suit 10/14/13 alleging he sexually abused her in the late 1990s for 2-3 years, beginning when she was 13 and he was in seminary and would visit her family for meals. She told her family in 2006 and went to the archdiocese. After investigating, the archdiocese found insufficient evidence but placed him under certain restrictions. Took leave 10/13/13 from the University of St. Thomas. Police reports indicate possible abuse of a 14-year-old girl in Italy. Denied all allegations. Not on list released by archdiocese 12/5/13. Keating resigned 9/17/14 from his position at St. Thomas.

Ordained in 1911. Born in Austria, educated in Slovenia, ordained for the Diocese of Pittsburgh after attending seminary in Latrobe PA. Pastor of Sacred Heart in McKeesport 1916-1934 then St. Mary's 1934-1966. Died 9/19/1969. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 10/2022.

Personnel file released in 12/02. Accused in 1995 of a sexual attack on a 15-year-old altar boy. He maintained his innocence and refused for three years to undergo psychological assessment. Removed from his parish assignment in 1995 for "health reasons." Several efforts were made by archdiocesan staff to have Keefe returned to active ministry. Left the priesthood in 1999. Voluntary laicization in 2009 announced 8/20/10. Boston archdiocese list in 8/11 says case concluded canonically.

Ordained for San Francisco. Worked in the Santa Rosa diocese 1976-81. Complaints of abuse of children to archdiocese as early as 1965. May have abused at least 80 children in CA. Stripped of duties by SF archdiocese in 1982. Moved to Mexico, worked as a priest in an orphanage. Civil suit in 1994 alleged abuse of a boy at St. Eugene's in the Santa Rosa diocese. Settled in 1995 for $450K. Living in Oceanside, CA when indicted 9/02, charged with the molestation and sodomy of two boys, ages 10 and 14, in the late 1960s. Fled to Mexico. Arrested there in 3/03, charged with 75 counts of abuse of three Sonoma County children. Charges dropped in 2003 due to Supreme Court ruling. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. On Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/19, where he worked in 1991. Died 10/22/21. Named in new lawsuit(s) in 2022.

Allegations against Keehan of sexual misconduct date back to 1967-1974, during his first assignment at St. Basil. Removed from public ministry in 6/02. Keehan said he would appeal the decision. The archdiocese had determined years prior that there was "reasonable cause to believe" that Keehan had abused children.  Computer taken away from Keehan in 9/10 as he was accessing numerous social networking sites, most child-oriented. In 1/13 the archdiocese recommended he enroll in a technology course to prevent his continued reliance on his "ignorance" of technology to avoid accountability re internet use. Last known to be living at a Catholic Charities nursing home in Palos Park, IL.

Named publicly as accused on the Buffalo diocese's list updated 11/5/2018. Accused in a lawsuit filed under the NY Child Victims Act 9/13/2019 of sexually abusing a boy, ages 15-17, in 1983-1985. The boy was a Bishop Turner High School student and Keeler was Vice-Principal and Dean of Discipline. Keeling allegedly took the boy on overnight trips and gave him alcohol and cigarettes. Keeling taught 1974-1979 at Bethlehem Catholic High School in the Diocese of Allentown PA. Keeling was transferred in 1981 to the Buffalo NY diocese.

Accused in 1998 of masturbating two boys, one age 13 and the other mentally challenged, in Keenan's family home in Malden in 1977. Also insisted that they masturbate him. Died in 1995. Omitted from the 2011 Boston AD database.

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 6/20 of sexually abusing a group of four or five boys at St. Mary's in Waterford in the early 1980s. The boys, who were as young as 7 or 8, were Sunday school students. Keffer allegedly took them to a back room under the guise of selecting altar boys, had them put their heads down, then fondled their genitals. He is said to have warned the boys that, if they told, God would punish them. Keffer died 2/6/05.

First named publicly by the Mobile archdiocese as accused on its list 12/6/18. Mobile spelled his name Kiel. Worked in the 1950s at St Joseph's in Maysville AL. On the Galveston-Houston archdiocese's list 1/31/19, which gives Kyles as an alternate spelling. Keil worked in Houston before his assignment in the Mobile archdiocese and again in the 1960s. As a Josephite, his ministry was in African-American churches. He worked in Tampa FL in the 1930s and was transferred to Baton Rouge LA in 1938. Worked at a New Orleans parish 1930-31 and 1953-55. In Tampa he was an organizer of the African-American Boy Scout movement and a director of the Urban League. Keil was born on 8/12/1893, ordained in 1/1927, and died on 5/11/1969.

Ordained for the Jesuits. Incardinated into the San Diego diocese in 1961. Accused in a lawsuit of molesting a 12-year-old boy in 1985. Settled in 1999 for $95K. The alleged victim's mother said she complained repeatedly to the diocese, but no action. Keith denied all charges. He admitted to being a recovering alcoholic. Retired in 1990. Died in 5/03. Included on list released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. New suit filed in 2008. Settled in 4/10. Personnel file released in 10/10.

Retired in 1981. Died 6/9/93. Pastor of St. Mary's in Seekonk 1956-1971, among other assignments. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused in 1/21.

From Ireland. Trappist monk in Ireland and New Zealand for many years prior to leaving Order. Incardinated into Raleigh diocese in 1966, then Charlotte diocese when it was created in 1971. Retired 7/99. Removed 7/10 from assignment as chaplain at Bishop McGuinness High School after accusation of sexual misconduct with a 14-year-old boy in 1977 in Albemarle, NC. Assigned there 4/73 - 8/77. Police notified 9/09 and told diocese shortly thereafter. Charges filed 7/10. Arrested, released on bail 7/8/10. Second accuser a week later. No criminal charges filed. Both men sued 9/11. Kelleher admitted to 1977 abuse. Multiple other accusers. Two more men filed suit 2012; dismissed on SOL 6/20/14. Criminal charges to which Kelleher had confessed were dismissed 7/1/14 due to his dementia. Died 8/20/14. Charlotte bishop was to preside at memorial mass. On Raleigh diocese's list in 10/18. On Charlotte list 12/29/19. Suit filed 4/13/20.

Name included on list released by St. John's Abbey 12/9/13 of monks likely to have offended against minors. Keller died 11/26/78. In a letter dated 6/7/2011, sub-Prior Licari acknowledged abuse allegations made by one man of abuse as a boy in 1956-57, and noted other credible allegations against Keller.

Accused in 2002 of giving a 16-year-old boy wine, then fondling him in bed during a trip in the early 1980s. Keller also wrote "love letters" to the boy. Keller denied abuse but admitted holding the youth in a "manner inappropriate for a priest." Archdiocese said conduct did not fit definition of sex abuse. Kept in ministry, including during the archdiocese's investigation. Pastor in 2019 of Prince of Peace parish in Houston, there since 1999. In 12/18 another man alleged abuse as a minor by Keller. Suspended 1/31/19 pending investigation. Bishop allowed him to celebrate one last mass prior to suspension. On archdiocese's list 1/31/19. In 5/19 Keller requested retirement "for age and medical reasons." In 6/19 a third man alleged abuse by Keller at age 15.

Initial allegation of past abuse at St. Rita's in Lowell made in 11/97. Diocesan Review Board found no credible evidence and Kelley agreed to move. In 4/02, Personnel Committee learned of a second allegation against Kelley. A woman said she reported it to Sr. Rita McCarthy at the time and that McCarthy said there were no other allegations against Kelley. Per the 8/11 Boston archdiocese's list, the allegations were unsubstantiated. Retired without restrictions. In 10/15 was 'senior priest' and in residence at All Saints in Haverhill. Accused in suit filed in 4/16 of abuse of boy, age 10-13, 1973-76 at St.Thomas Aquinas in Jamaica Plain. Alleged abuse include oral sex and sodomy. Kelley denied abuse. Settled in 1/18. Reportedly died 3/17/20 in Lawrence, MA although his death is not indicated on the archdiocese's list in 8/22.

At least 38 men have filed suit alleging forced oral sex, rape, and other abuse by Kelley when they were minors. At least 4 complaints in 1983 prompted transfer to new parish. After complaints in 1986, Pilarczyk sent Kelley to Paracletes, then assigned him to hospital chaplaincy with parish residence and ministry. Allegations 1993-94. Removed 2002. Allowed to be counselor until 2003 suits were reported. Suit withdrawn after 5/31/06 ruling by Ohio Supreme Court. Kelley died 6/09.

In 1977 police spotted Kelley in a car with a 17-year-old boy during an apparent sex act and told the archdiocese. Also accused of taking boys from Boston to Camp Fatima in NH and abusing them. One man told the archdiocese in 1992 that Kelley fondled his genitals at age 11 in 1968 and 1969. Matter settled for $10K in 1995. Placed on sick leave 1993-96. Named in several suits, beginning in 2002. One 2005 suit against Kelley and two others settled for $475K in 12/08. Assigned to a life of prayer and penance in 2005. Died 8/10/2011. Included on the archdiocese's list 8/25/11.

Accused in 1989 of abuse of a youth who had just turned 18. Had known the boy since he was a child. Youth reported it to Archdiocese immediately but nothing done. Complained again in 2002; Kelley sent to St. Luke's in MD for treatment. Placed on leave 8/02. Diocesan investigation did not clear Kelley who did admit to misconduct with adults. On archdiocese's 10/12/18 list. Noted to have two victims, allegedly abused in 1990 and 1992.

Name included on Erie diocese's list 4/6/18 and 814/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Parish priest, "Special Ministry" at St. Mark's Seminary, and 9/85-6/89 Dean of North American College in Rome, Italy. On Diocesan Review Board 3/92-6/94. Accusations of "inappropriate sexual contact" with at least five males; victims were high school or seminary students, ages 18-25. Sent to Southdown in Canada for treatment 9/95, and 4/96-9/96. Returned to ministry as parish pastor in Stockton, TX, Diocese of San Angelo. Died 2/21/05. Settlement in the high five figures in 2020 of a claim of abuse of an altar boy, age 12, at least three times in 1968, at St. Peter's Cathedral.

Ordained for the Buffalo diocese. On leave from the priesthood 1986-2002 before receiving permission to return to active ministry. Per the NY AG in its 11/23/20 complaint against the Buffalo diocese, Kelley [referred to as "Fr. L."] left ministry in FL for 16 years, working for a state child services agency. Named in a civil suit filed in 9/03 in FL. Accused of abuse of a 13-year-old youth in 1983 during trip from Buffalo to FL. Some dispute as to whether Kelley was part of the Buffalo diocese at time of abuse or St. Petersburg FL diocese. In 11/03 a second man alleged abuse before Kelley left Buffalo. Kelley resigned. Included on 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.

Placed on leave 2/04 after archdiocese investigated allegations that he sexually abused a minor boy about 30 years prior. Matter reported to civil authorities in 2003. Review committee found the allegations "substantive." Had gone on leave of absence in 1973 and sabbatical in 1992. Army National Guard chaplain for 12 years; spent 8 months overseas during Persian Gulf War in 1991. Sued 5/04 by man who alleged abuse in third grade. Permanently removed from public ministry in 2005. Included on the archdiocese's list 6/10/19. Died 1/3/21.

Ordained for the Diocese of Charleston S.C. Left the priesthood prior to the late 1960s. Married. Accused in 1998 of abusing his two stepchildren during 1972-1976. Pleaded no contest to criminal charges in 1998. Received a 3-year probated sentence with registration as a sex offender.

Name released by St. John's Abbey 9/19/17 as having been added to its list of monks "likely to have offended against minors." Taught music at colleges, including St. John's University. Worked in Collegeville, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Stillwater, Ball Club, Wayzata MN, and in AL during 1961-62. Left the priesthood in 1973. Died in 2011.

Named publicly in 11/21 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. Joined the Irish Christian Brothers in 1948 and professed final vows in 1956. Taught at schools in the Archdiocese of New York and in New Jersey, California and Canada. Principal of Bergen Catholic High in Oradell, New Jersey 1968-1974. Kelly died 11/10/17, at age 90.

A former St. John's Prep student accused Kelly of abusing him over a 3-year period. In 1982 the student told the school's counselor, who told the abbot. Suit filed in 1992 and settled in 7/93. As of 2002 Kelly had taken a leave of absence from the brotherhood. A 4/02 article referred to allegations as credible and said that he has acknowledged wrongdoing and sought treatment. Named in new suit in 12/09. Name on list of monks likely to have offended against minors released by Abbey 12/9/13. Was no longer a St. John's monk.

Monsignor. Retired in 2006. Among assignments were Boys Town in NE, Project Hope, Camp St. Andrew (Director), and St. Michael's School in Falls Township (Director in the 1970s). Taught for 25 years in diocesan schools. Named publicly by the diocese in 10/20 as accused, with seven allegations against him, four of them deemed credible. All were from men who had been committed as boy's to St. Michael's. Added to the diocese's list. Kelly denied the allegations. Placed on leave when the allegations were received via the diocese's Independent Survivors Compensation Program. Settlement in the mid-five figures in 2020 of a claim of abuse of a boy, age 13, in 1978 at St. Michael's.

Parishioners complained of Kelly's behavior as early as 1970. He was transferred to two other parishes before he retired 1989. Named in 2003 and 2004 lawsuits. At least 7 plaintiffs alleged abuse as boys in the 1960s-1970s at a cabin in the Santa Ynez Mountains. Died 4/05/02. Claims included in massive $660M L.A. archdiocese settlement of 7/07.

From Ireland. Removed in 10/07 after claim he molested 10-year-old boy in 1984. Denied allegations. Reinstated in 3/08; claimant wouldn't cooperate. Suit filed 3/27/08. New allegations in 2011 of abuse 2000-02. Stayed active. Found liable by a civil jury of abuse 4/6/12. Privileges removed. Fled to Ireland in 4/12 after warrant issued for arrest. DA sought extradition; dropped charges in 2016 after death of 26-year-old accuser. Diocese settled suit 4/20/12 for $3.75M. New suits in 9/12 and 11/12. He denied both. New indictments 1/14/14. Name included on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court. Still wanted in 1/17 by US Attorney for Eastern District of CA for unlawful flight. May have been arrested by federal authorities in Morocco.

Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's list 11/30/18. It notes reports to archdiocese in 1998 of abuse 1956-1996. Kelly retired in 1995 and was removed in 2002. He died in 2003. Per the NE A.G.'s report in 11/21, Kelly allegedly sexually abused a boy 1956-1966, beginning when the boy was age 6. His victim received a settlement in 2003.

Per the PA AG's 3/1/16 Grand Jury report, Kelly sexually abused a boy, age 12-13, in 1975-77 while assigned to a State College parish. He reportedly groomed the boy with drive-in movies, drives to the mountains and offers of beer. Victim notified diocese in 1993; Bishop Adamec sent Kelly to treatment then reassigned him, despite being assessed as "pedophilic" and the recommendation he avoid young people. Victim sued in 2003. Report said Kelly also made advances on a 14-year-old boy in 1978. Kelly was identified as one of 9 "predator" priests known to the diocese per lawsuits filed by 5 people against 2 other priests in 2/03. In 5/04 the diocese settled claims for 21 plaintiffs for $3.7M, including claim against Kelly. Remained in ministry until 2/27/15, when removed during internal investigation after review of previous allegations. On Charleston diocese's list 3/29/19. Was visiting priest there.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against Kelly eligible for the IRCP. Died in 1993.

Accused of abuse in 1973 while at St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus in Chicago. Died 6/15/90. Included in Archdiocesan settlement of 10/28/05. At least one claim included in the 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. Personnel file released in 1/14. Name included in list released by Chicago 1/21/14.

Abbot of St. John's Abbey in the St. Cloud diocese 1992 -2000. Died in 2010. A man filed suit 6/11 alleging that Kelly sexually abused him in 1966 at St. Anselm's Church in the Bronx. Abbot of St. John's issued a statement saying he had just learned of the accusations in 6/11 and was investigating. Plaintiff said he told the order in 12/10. Multiple alleged victims around the U.S.

Placed on leave in 7/07 from St. Monica Roman Catholic Church on Mercer Island after allegations of inappropriate conduct with a 12-year-old boy. The incidents allegedly took place over about 6 months. No criminal charges filed. Archdiocese concluded its own investigation and and recommendation to the Vatican. In 2/10 the Vatican announced Kemp's permanent removal from active ministry. On archdiocese's list 1/15/16 of clergy and religious with admitted, established or credible allegations against them of child sexual abuse. Status is 'permanent prayer and penance.'

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.  Per the diocese's updated list in 1/22, Kemp was removed from ministry in 2004 and died 3/7/19.

First identified publicly as accused by the Santa Fe archdiocese on its list 9/12/17. Died 11/23/93. Included in the Diocese of Memphis report 2/28/20, where he worked at some point two parishes in West TN. On the Knoxville diocese's list as of 3/6/20. Included on the Diocese of Nashville's list in 11/21.

Taught at Dowling Catholic 27 years. Allegation in 2003 of "decades-old" abuse, but insufficient evidence to conclude sex abuse, per diocese in 2018. Accused in 2005 suit of kneading and fondling the buttocks of 15-year-old boy at a diocesan high school, and of exposing himself to the boy while talking about "receiving the Body of Christ." Suit filed after diocesan board determined insufficient evidence. Board recommended Kenkel take "appropriate boundaries" training, which he did. Kept in parish ministry. Retired 2008. Diocesan Website on 8/3/13 showed him living in West Des Moines; possibly still working as supply priest. Report to diocese 9/6/18 of child sex abuse by Kenkel decades prior. Reportedly living in 2018 in a nursing facility. On diocese's list 4/4/19. It notes one substantiated allegation of abuse of a boy, occurring in the early 1980s, and unsubstantiated allegations in 2003 and 2005.

Named publicly as accused by the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans on its list 5/31/19. It notes alleged sexual abuse of a minor 1962-64, reported in 1991. Assigned to the Academy of American Franciscan History in Washington DC at the time of the alleged abuse. Died in 1991.

Included on the US Province Marianists' list 6/24/20 of members "found to have sexually abused a minor." Professed vows as a Marianist brother, Province of St. Louis, in 1947. Worked in TX, MO, IL. Died 4/22/95.

Placed on leave in 1991 and sent for treatment after accusations of abuse of young boys. Paid $20K in 1994 to settle sexual abuse charge. All rights removed in 2002. Named in at least three suits filed in 2003 and 2004. One plaintiff was included in a 2004 settlement with the Diocese. Laicization announced 12/01/06. One claim settled as part of a $4.5M settlement in 11/08. Reportedly died 11/2/18. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

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 10/18/90. Named in lawsuit(s) in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/29/19. Noted to be the subject of a settlement. Died 6/9/17.

Named as accused in the CO Attorney General's report released 10/23/19. Allegation received in 9/19 that Kennedy sexually abused a boy, ages 13-15, during 1967-69. The priest was assigned to St. Mary's in Montrose at the time of the alleged abuse. He is said to have wrestled with altar boys, one at a time, on a mattress behind a curtain in the church basement. His accuser said that Kennedy would grab him and grind his genitals against him. Kennedy retired in 2011. He was assisting at a Pueblo parish when accused. Removed.

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 8/11/79.

Included on the diocese's 7/08 list of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse. Accused of abuse of two minor males and a minor female. Earliest claimed date of abuse was 1960. Died in 1989.

Named publicly as accused by the Omaha archdiocese on its list 11/30/18. Report noted to have been received in 2012 of abuse 1985-87. Per the NE A.G. report in 11/21, Kenney's victim was a boy, age 13 or 14. Removed in 2002. Included on the Jesuits Midwest Province list 12/17/18. Multiple allegations of abuse, occurring while assigned to Creighton Prep 1980-87. Permanently removed from public ministry. Living in a Jesuit community from 2003. The province's list revised 2/21/20 shows years of alleged abuse while at Creighton Prep as 1978-87. Laicized 11/3/2020.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 12/14/2018. Accused in 2002 by two people of abuse in the late 1940s - early 1950s. Died in 2001. Archdiocese stated it realized in 2018 that it knew in 1985 of allegations of abuse in the early 1950s.

One of 12 priests named as abusers in a lawsuit filed in 9/02 against the Boston Archdiocese, Cardinal Law and others. Suit alleges that church officials failed to respond to complaints of sexual abuse, protected the perpetrators and sought to cover up the evidence. Kenney died in 1992. No information on victims or when abuse occurred. 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. (Name on list is Joseph F.; other sources show his as Joseph W.)

Worked in Brazil 18 years, then Baltimore, Washington DC and New York. May have been at an Opa Locka FL parish 1993-94 as Fr. John 'Kenning', C.Ss.R. In 1989 a teenage girl told her mother Kennington sexually abused her and her younger brother 1984-87, beginning when the girl was 11 and the boy was 8. Kennington was a close family friend who stepped in to help the mother after a divorce, including with childcare. They attended the Manhattan parish where he was assigned. The brother filed suit in 1993, settled in 2001. The sister could not sue, due to NY statute of limitations. Kennington was sent around 1995 to Order's monastery in Esopus, NY, assigned to archive Shroud of Turin research. He was honored in 2009 on the 50th anniversary of his ordination. Living in Brooklyn by 2010. Still active in 2016. Named in new lawsuit 2/19.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/24/2019. Allegation received in 2017 of sex abuse in the early 1980s. Army chaplain 1941-1967, parish priest. Pastor of St. Mary's in Pylesville 1968-1985.  Retired in 1985. Died in 1999.

Given name Margaret Agnes. Took first vows in 1938. Accused in a 2005 suit by a woman of abuse when she was a child 1962-67. Two more women filed suit in 2006. They claim the order knew Kent was mentally ill and had behaved questionably with children. Allegedly abused in Chicago IL and MN. Died in 2003. In 4/07 Court dismissed one suit on SOL, parts of a second and left the third intact. Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal 4/30/08. Claims settled in 9/08. Two women received $400K total. Other accusers have come forward. Suit filed in Winona MN in 4/16 alleging sexual abuse by Kenan of two minors 1958-61.

Spent five years as a missionary, mostly in Peru. One of 16 priests named for the first time in lawsuits filed in 1/03 by 70 plaintiffs. Accused of fondling a teenage boy at St. Rose of Lima in Chelsea MA. Archdiocese did not place him on leave until 8/03 because it said the lawsuit did not contain enough information to justify removal. Accuser received a six-figure settlement; Keohan was exonerated by the review board and returned to active status in 3/05. Per the 8/11 Boston archdiocese's list, Keohan was retired with no restrictions. He died 9/12/15.

Koehane was placed on administrative leave in 3/11 after an old allegation surfaced during a review of his personnel file. He was accused of abusing a 17- year-old girl in the late 1970s, while assigned to Church of the Epiphany. Archdiocese said the allegation was credible and needed further investigation. DA was informed. Keohane denied the allegation.

Resigned in 3/82 to marry. Accused of abuse of both men and women. Accused in 2002 of kissing and fondling an 11-year-old girl in the 1960s, then "sex" after she graduated high school. Included in 10/03 $8M archdiocesan settlement with 15 individuals who alleged abuse by 12 different priests. Laicized 11/2008.

On 1/12/13, the Order announced Keppel had been removed after it had received (in summer 2012) an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a teenage boy in the diocese in the late 1970s. The boy was not a member of either Our Lady of the Lake or St. Anne's in the Mountains where Keppel was assigned for many years. Diocese investigated and both diocese and order found reasonable cause to believe that the behavior did occur. Was to be referred to Vatican. On diocese's list 10/9/18. On Mobile archdiocese's list 12/6/18. It notes "misconduct" occurred 1977-81, doesn't say where. Worked at some point at Resurrection parish in Montgomery. On the Stockton diocese's 11/12/20 list, noting he was a visiting priest at Mammoth Lakes during Lent 2012. Sentenced in 2012 by the Vatican to a life of prayer and penance.

First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Listed as having died in 2011; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. Listed in 1988 Official Catholic Directory as working at St. Bridget's in Bergen NY. In 4/18 a 68-year-old man alleged publicly that Keppeler abused him and other boys at Notre Dame High School, where the priest was Dean of Boys. Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/14/19 of molesting a 14-year-old at All Saints in Buffalo in 1957. Another 8/14/19 suit claims Kepeller sexually abused a 16-year-old Notre Dame High School student in 1972. Accused in a 7/21 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, ages 10-15, during 1985-90 while assigned to St. Brigid. The plaintiff also alleged that Auxiliary Bishop Grosz groped him repeatedly in 1990 after his confirmation ceremony at the parish, and that Grosz commented to Keppeler that he was right about the boy's good looks.

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Regional director for three CYO groups, chaplain for Appalachian Trail Scouting Council. In 1985-86 parishioners wrote to Bishop Welsh with concerns about Kerestus' close and inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old boy. In 10/92 an 18-year-old male told the diocese that Kerestus sexually abused him for five years. Assessed by St. John Vianney Center in 2005 to be in the "moderate-high range" for "sexual re-offense." A third man reported in 4/16 that Kerestus abused him 1975-80 when the man was a 15-year-old Holy Name High School student in West Reading. Removed 2002, given retirement status. Died in 2014. A 7/20 lawsuit claims abuse of a boy, ages 11-18, in the 1970s-early '80s. At least one settlement.

Kern abused a boy in 1977 in a seminary swimming pool. In 1993 the victim went to the the vicar general and learned that archdiocese had a file on Kern dating back to 1969, when he was accused of grabbing the genitals of two boys. Kern was transferred after the boys' mothers complained. The man filed a lawsuit which later settled. Other accusers known. Kern was supposed to never to work in another parish, but he was an active parish priest until 2002 when he took medical disability leave. Sued in 11/13. In a 4/14 deposition, Kern denied that his actions constituted abuse but that it consisted of nonsexual horseplay, hugging and wrestling. Also said that the archdiocese never warned him he could go to jail for his actions and never disciplined him. Included on the archdiocese's list of credibly accused.

A man filed a report with the Santa Fe police in 1997 alleging abuse by Fr. Kerr and Br. Dennis Huff at St. Catherine Indian School. Allegedly Kerr (a teacher) fondled him once in 1980 or 1981 and Huff raped him several times in the early 1980s. Kerr was working in the Cincinnati archdiocese in the late 1980s. He left the priesthood in the early 1990s. In 1997 he was was living in Houston, TX. He died in 4/18. Included on the Franciscans' St. John the Baptist Province list of those with substantiated allegations against them. Added to the Gallup diocese's list of credibly accused in 11/21. Included in 2/22 on the Cincinnati archdiocese's list.

Bro. Ricardo/Richard. Joined the Xaverians in 1932. Accused in a 9/22/94 demand letter of sexually abusing a student who had been injured during hazing at St. John's Prep, where Bro. Ricardo was Headmaster. Alleged to have orally sodomized the boy in the school infirmary. Previously worked at a HS in the Worcester diocese, and was later an education official at the US Catholic Conference in the Washington archdiocese. Also worked in Boston as a family counselor. Died 9/19/97. Omitted from the 2011 Boston AD database. Included on the order's list 7/12/19. It notes allegations reported in 1994 and later of abuse in Danvers, MA in the mid-late 1960s. Died in 1997.

Accused of sexually abusing at least one minor. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/15 in compliance with the non- monetary terms of the 3/5/15 bankruptcy settlement. Died 7/21/84.

Accused of abusing a female minor beginning in 1954, while chaplain of Ottumwa Heights College, where he also taught. Was also pastor of St. Mary's in Eddyville. Laicized in 1975. Died in 1988. Included on the diocese's list in 5/09 of credibly accused.

A lawsuit filed in 8/05 alleged abuse of a 13-year-old boy in 1981 at All Saints in St. Peter's, MO. Kertz was reportedly transferred several weeks after the 1981 incident. Another suit filed in 5/06 claimed abuse 1976-79 at the same parish. Kertz died in 1985. In 11/08 the MO Appeals Court dismissed the 2005 suit due to the statute of limitations. Included on the archdiocese's list 7/26/19. Allegations substantiated.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/11) the province agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Keys' name is included on this list. Died 1/6/05. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18. It notes claims in 2009 of abuse 1956-64.

Visiting priest from Kenya. Kiarie (also spelled Kiare in some news reports) was arrested in 6/02 on charges of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy during an outing at a park. Kiarie was in New York on a speaking tour to raise money for Kenya churches. The boy told his mom Kiarie molested him; she told church officials, who told DA. In 8/02 Kiarie rejected a plea bargain that would have given him 90 days in jail, and demanded a trial. Jury found him not guilty in 4/03. Kiarie said he would return to Kenya immediately.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation of abuse, occurring 1969-71, reported after his death. Died in 1992.

 In 6/2014 the diocese received a report that at least one boy was abused by Kiefer at Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School (formerly North Catholic High) between 1956-1962. Kiefer married in 1970 and died in 2012 in Dayton OH. In 2014 he is one of 9 Marianists accused of abuse at Cardinal Wuerl since initial announcement of abuse by Br. Bernard Hoffman.

Accused in 2002 of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy in 1963 at St. John's in Burlington. Also worked in the Kansas City, KS archdiocese. Died in 1990. Allegations deemed credible. Included on diocese's 7/08 list of credibly accused. Allegedly abused two boys.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse in the 1950s. Died in 1967.

Long history of sexually abusing boys and girls. Convicted in 1978 of lewd conduct for tying up and sexually abusing two boys; sentenced to three years probation. Left the priesthood in 1981. Laicized in 1987. Volunteer youth minister in the mid-1980s at St. Joseph's in Pinole. Arrested in 2002 on 13 counts of child molestation; all but two dropped in 2003 due to the statute of limitations. Sentenced in 2004 to six years in prison for abuse of a girl in 1995. May have abused at least ten girls. Kiesle said that if girls said abuse happened then he was sure it did. Released in 2009. Civil suits filed. Registered sex offender, living in Walnut Creek, CA. Two more suits with seven accusers in 8/10. Accused in a 10/18 suit against the Vatican of abuse 1972-74 of a girl, ages 11-13. On diocese's list in 2019. Lawsuit in 12/19 alleges abuse of boy, age 10-11, in the 1970s. Suit filed 3/2/20 claimed abuse a of 5-year-old boy for over a year in Pinole in 1985. Accused in two 2/21 suits, of abuse of a girl in one and a boy in the other, 1972-75, in Pinole. A lawsuit filed against the diocese in 1/22 claims abuse 1972-75 of a young boy in Pinole. Kiesle would give the boy wine, then molest him. The victim's adult children filed the lawsuit; their father had filed suit in 3/20, but he died a few days later of cirrhosis and the suit was dismissed. Arrested in 4/22, charged with killing a pedestrian while driving drunk.

In 2002 a man accused Kiffmeyer of abusing him when he was senior in high school and later. County prosecutors said the statute of limitations had expired. The church said the man was over 18 at the time in question. After this allegation was made, it was revealed that Kiffmeyer had been accused in 1997 of a similar offense, again by a male who was at least 18. Archdiocese paid to settle the claim. Vatican ordered Kiffmeyer returned to ministry as of 12/06. Appointed as pastoral administrator of Holy Family Parish 4/30/08. Remained in active ministry until 7/12 when he requested personal leave. He told Bishop Schnurr that he did not intend to return to ministry.

Suspended from ministry 1/19/15 after credible allegations of abuse of a male minor about 30 years prior. Few months prior to removal archdiocese notified D.A. of concerns about possible past incidents. Kihm denied allegations. At least one more person came forward later to alleged abuse, also 30 years before. Assigned to Our Lady of Lourdes High School 1987-92; abuse said not to have happened there. Assisted and pastored a number of parishes. Sent to supervised setting for evaluation and risk assessment. No criminal charges due to 5-year statute of limitations. Laicization announced 3/16. Moved out of New York state. Settlements with alleged victims 5/17 and 10/17 as part of archdiocese's compensation program. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

Accused of sexually abusing one boy dozens of times in his apartment in the rectory of St. Joseph Church, West Orange, NJ in the 1960s, when that boy was between 13 and 15 years of age. The Archdiocese of Newark, NJ paid this victim a settlement through its IVCP in 2020. Publicly accused of abusing a second boy in a press conference held by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian on 8/7/2019. Kilcarr moved to Seton Hall Prep in 1968, where he had close access to thousands of young boys for multiple decades. Died 6/22/2017.

On diocese's list 10/1/18 of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. Removed from public ministry in 7/12. Laicized 4/17/21.

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 9/93 of abusing a girl, ages 6-7, in 1954 and 1955. The girl was a student at Most Sacred Heart Elementary School during the time of the alleged abuse. Kilcullen was a frequent guest at the girl's aunt's home, where the abuse allegedly occurred. Per the complaint, on one occasion, when Kilcullen was babysitting the girl, he got into the bathtub while she was in it, had "intercourse" with her, then prayed with her and asked for her forgiveness. A year later Kilcullen allegedly grabbed her arm when she was leaving the bathroom, and another time said to her, "once a slut, always a slut." Another (unknown) priest was also accused in the complaint of sexually abusing the girl when she was ages 6-14. The lawsuit was dismissed in 1994. Kilcullen died 12/13/98.

Entered the Order in 1942, professed final vows in 1951. Died 6/15/15. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 7/20 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing a child 1974-76, beginning when the child was age 14. The abuse allegedly occurred while Killelea was assigned to Bishop Kearney High School in Irondequoit.

Removed in 8/08 when civil suit(s) alleged abuse of four boys at Salesianum High in Wilmington in the mid-1980s. Two reported abuse at the time; Order did nothing. Worked in MD and in Ft. Meyers FL at Bishop Verot High 2006-2008. Had just been assigned to St. Bedethe Venerable in Holland PA when allegations were made. More suits filed 9/08-4/10. All claims with the diocese settled in 2/11. Two men settled with the Oblates in 2/11 for $700K each. Name released as part of 8/11 Oblate $24.8M settlement with 40 individuals.

Placed on leave 1990, accused of abuse of boys and girls. Civil suit settled 2000 for $1.6M. Other suits also settled. Convicted of child molestation in June 2002; sentenced to 7 years in prison for abuse of a 13 year-old-girl in 1981. Same trial found him innocent of raping another girl. Supreme Court overturned law under which he was criminally convicted. Laicized in 2002; died 9/15/06. Several settlements in 2005 and 2006. On diocese's list 1/12/19, noting allegations in 1990 of abuse in the 1980s. Suits filed in 12/19 under the CA Child Victims Act claiming abuse of two minors, ages 16 and 17.

Worked in Seattle, Yakima and Tacoma, WA and in Portland, OR. Accused in a 2004 lawsuit of abusing of a 13-year-old boy in the early 1950s at Marquette High School for Boys in Yakima. Left Jesuit High School in Portland in 1993. Died 7/31/02. Civil suit dismissed in 7/06 due to "lack of activity." Per the Jesuits West list 12/7/18, there were reports in 1999 and 2009 of abuse in 1966-70 and 1968-71. On the Yakima diocese's list 7/9/19.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Laicized 6/1/74.

In 2018 a man reported to the diocese that Kinmartin fondled him in 1982, when he was a freshman and Kinmartin was a guidance counselor at Bishop Turner High School. Kinmartin died in 1989.

Personnel file released in 1/04. Church spokesman said Kirchmeyer and two other priests were allowed to remain in service because the allegations were either anonymous or withdrawn. A subsequent news release from the Archdiocese said that Kirchmeyer had retired and been granted senior priest/retired status as of 2/27/04. Died 2/26/08 in FL. Included on the archdiocese's 8/11 list.

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/19. It notes a single allegation of abuse reported after his death, occurring while assigned to St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago in 1979. Kirk died 8/11/06. The provinces's list revised 2/21/20 shows multiple allegations of abuse while at St. Ignatius as 1978-79. Included in 1/20 on the Cincinnati archdiocese's list.

Priest of the Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy. Worked in Bismarck ND, Chicago IL Houston TX and possibly elsewhere prior to arrival in MA. Native of MA. Assigned 2001-03 to the Springfield diocese at Sts. Patrick and Raphael in Williamstown. Included on the diocese's list, with multiple credible allegations of abuse noted. The alleged abuse occurred 1998-2000; the list does not indicate where the abuse occurred. Removed from public ministry in 2003.

From NY. Trained as Jesuit. Ordained for Gallup. Transferred to Santa Fe. Archdiocese became aware of behavior and sent him to counseling several times; each time would transfer him to new parish. Kirsch allegedly sexually abused a girl at St. Thomas Apostle in Abiquiu NM beginning when she was age 15 in 1973-77, leading to pregnancy and an abortion. She filed a civil suit in 1991. He admitted sex but said she was 19 by then. Suit dismissed in 1993 on SOL; dismissal upheld by NM Court of Appeals. Died 11/3/05. Included on Santa Fe archdiocese list of accused 9/12/17. On Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/19, where he worked 1965-67.

Accused of abuse. Resigned in 5/91 per Archdiocesan list updated in 2009. Original date of resignation was 1/93. Included in a 10/03 settlement of claims of 15 men and women who alleged abuse by 12 priests. Total settlement was more than $8M. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. Laicized in 8/10. Died in 4/11.

At least one claim included in almost $5.2M settlement with the New Orleans archdiocese in Fall, 2009. Kita died in 2008. On New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/18. Allegation received 2006 of abuse in the 1960s and 1970s. Worked at Hope Haven in Marrero. Also worked in NY, MA, Tampa, NJ. Included on the Salesians' list in 3/20 of credibly accused.

From Ireland, where he was ordained. Arrived in the U.S. in 1944. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 6/21/19. Kitt died in 2017, age 100, in Ireland. Per his obituary, Kitt's full name was Canon William Liam Kitt.

After ordination worked in New Ulm and Shakopee. Assigned in 1965 to Hampton, then St. Paul. In 1975 transferred to Miesville and New Trier. Retired in 2002, continued to help out in parishes until 6/14. Klaers' name was included on the archdiocese's 2/15 list of accused, due to alleged abuse of an adolescent boy in the late 1970s. Lawsuit served 5/12/16. Klaers denied the allegations. He died 3/12/22.

Named publicly as accused by the Cleveland diocese on its list 6/21/19. Abuse substantiated. Included on the Cincinnati archdiocese's list in 1/20. Parish priest, missionary in El Salvador, family medicine physician. Died 4/19/09 at age 57.

Monsignor. Pastor for 45 years of St. John the Baptist parish in Kenmore. Died 9/16/72. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 11/5/19. It notes multiple substantiated allegations.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 6/12/94.

Accused in 8/11 of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl in the 1970s while principal of St. Benedict High School in Chicago. Archdiocese said he was retired as of 7/10. Per SNAP, restrictions had been placed on him but he had not been removed as active priest. In residence at St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Northfield. Worked at St. Gregory the Great High School in the 1960s. Board determined conduct was not sexual abuse but was inappropriate. Died in 2020.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 6/21. Allegedly sexually abused a minor 1963-70. Died in 1974.

Accused in a claim settled in 2020 in the low six figures of sexually abusing a boy, ages 14-16, in 1968-70, while assigned to the Aquinas Institute in Rochester. The abuse allegedly occurred at least three times, at Klem's residence, at a house around Greece, NY and on a trip to Quebec, Canada. Klem was at the Institute 1958-84. Transferred to the Basilian Mission Center in Sugar Land, TX in the late 1980s. Retired in 2013, living at the Dillon House in Houston through at least 2019. He died in 1/21.

Named publicly as accused on the Diocese of Harrisburg's list in 4/20. Had already been laicized for other reasons when diocese received allegations. Left the priesthood after nearly 25 years and married. Died 1/17/20, age 95.

On 1/03/14 the Diocese of St. Cloud released the names of 33 clergy, including Klimek, accused of the sexual abuse of minors. No information on the parish where the abuse occurred or when it occurred. Klimek held many positions within the Diocese, including Spiritual Director of Cathedral High School and Director of Catholic Charities. He died 8/7/94. Included in 10/22 on the Chicago archdiocese's list, where he had worked briefly in the late 1940s as an extern priest.

In 2014 fellow Marianist Bro. Bernard Hartman was facing trial in Australia on child abuse allegations when a man came forward to allege abuse while he was a student at North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. After the Pittsburgh Diocese sought information on other possible victims, allegations were made against seven other brothers, including at least one against Kline. Kline was at North Catholic 1940-1947. Also worked in OH, DC and Puerto Rico. He died in 12/1997. Head of Marianist Order apologized in writing to the diocese and students.

 Chancellor. Founder of the diocesan newspaper. Accused of abuse of a 14-year-old boy in Superior in the early 1950s. Transferred in 1955 to the Diocese of El Paso. Sent in about 1966 to St. Vincent Hospital in St. Louis, then to Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs NM for treatment. Allowed ministry in the diocese (Santa Fe). A man from OR filed claim in 2013 in NM alleging abuse at age 7 or 8 by Klister at St. Vincent de Paul parish in Maxwell in the early to mid-1980s. Settled in 4/14. Klister was convicted in 1990 on child pornography charges. Named in civil suit filed in El Paso in 1995. Died 4/19/97. Included on Santa Fe archdiocese list of accused on 9/12/17. On Las Cruces diocese's list 11/8/18. On El Paso's list 1/31/19. On the Superior diocese's list in 11/22, which notes he was a priest of the diocese until incardinated in 1984 in the Diocese of Santa Fe. 

Placed on leave in 6/02 after an allegation that he had abused a boy, age 13, 27 years prior. Placed on leave pending investigation by Review Board. A second man came forward in 8/02, alleging the priest abused him at age 16 in 1968. Klubertanz denied all allegations. In 1/03 a third man filed suit alleging he was abused as a boy by Klubertanz in 1969-70 on weekend trips to a cabin. The Diocese denied that it knew of any allegations against Klubertanz before 2002. Found guilty by Church trial per 6/07 news release. Sentenced to life of prayer and penance.

Left priesthood to marry in 8/68. Laicized in 1/69. Died in 7/02. Accused of having abused 1960-63. Name first became public when a claim was included in a 10/05 settlement by the Archdiocese involving 24 accusers and 14 priests. Archdiocese also settled at least one claim in 5/07. $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests.

Name appeared on Baltimore's 9/2002 list of priests, religious priests and brothers accused of sexual misconduct. The Archdiocese learned from the Redemptorists in 1993 that an individual alleged sexual abuse by Knapp about 20 years previously. Knapp was associate pastor at St. Mary (Annapolis) from 1973 to 1981. Assigned 1981-1983 to a parish in the Toledo diocese. He left the priesthood in 1995 and was laicized in 2006. Added to the Toledo diocese's list in 2019.

Personnel file released in 1/04. It revealed "a father-son" relationship with a child, sexual misconduct with three women and "hundreds of incidents" with a victim between 1979 and 1984. He was first accused of child sexual abuse in 1985. Left the archdiocese without permission in 1988. Voluntary laicization in 2010 announced 6/13/11. Living in Maine at the time. Boston archdiocese list in 8/11 says case concluded canonically.

A man filed a civil suit in 3/07 alleging that Knelleken molested him at age 13 multiple times in 1956 or 1957. Per news in 1968, Knelleken was leave for missionary work with the Maryknoll Missioners in South America. Placed on leave in 1988 after suspicions he was abusing children. Laicized in 1996. Died in 2003. Archdiocese said he was 1 of 49 priests included in a 2004 investigation. One claim settled in Seattle in 10/07 for $110K. A second claim settled in 8/09 for $350K. Included on the archdiocese's list 1/15/16 of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of child sexual abuse. Settlement of a claim of abuse in the early 1960s on 12/28/20.

Charged in 6/02 with sexual assault of a teenage boy more than 10 years prior. In 1993 the alleged victim's father complained to Knighton who went to the diocese and asked for investigation. Jury found him not guilty in 8/03 but Review Board later deemed allegations credible. In 4/04 Bishop asked Vatican to laicize him. Two other allegations were made against Knighton. Laicized in 2011. Claimed Milwaukee owed him about $450K in past wages and benefits. Personnel files released 7/1/13. Worked in AZ schools for almost 20 years.

Accused by former Crespi Carmelite High School student of sexually abusing him in 1977-78. Knoernschild was in LA archdiocese before Orange was established in 1976. Left archdiocese in 1996, returned in 1998, and left again in 2001. At least one claim against Knoernschild included in $10M settlement with Order and LA Archdiocese 10/06. Died 11/14/10.

Assigned to St. James Parish in Menomonee Falls 1968-72, where he was later accused of 'involvement' with young girls. Other allegations dated to the 1950s. He denied the allegations. Retired in 1988. Name included on Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry because of credible allegations of abuse. Living life of prayer and penance as of 11/6/04. Died 1/6/06. Personnel file released in 7/13.

Resigned in 2003 as president of Loyola University in New Orleans after allegations he sexually abused a student at Brebeuf Jesuit Prep in Indianapolis, where he was principal 1986-88. Prior to New Orleans Knoth worked at universities in Washington DC and Chicago. The abuse is alleged to have occurred in 1986. He denied it. Order deemed complaint credible. Privileges removed. As of 1/07 he was working in private business in Sarasota, FL. Laicized 8/29/09. On Indianapolis archdiocese's list 10/12/18. On New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/18. On Jesuits Central and Southern Province list 12/7/18. On Jesuits Midwest list 12/17/18. Multiple allegations noted.