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Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Sacramento in 5/19 on its list of those with credible allegations against them. The abuse is noted to have occurred elsewhere. O'Halloran worked in the diocese 1978-1996. He died in Ireland 12/12/18. Included in 10/21 on the Dominicans Holy Name Province list. Noted to have been removed from public ministry in 2004.

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Joined the Order in 1932. Multiple allegations of abuse occurring while assigned to Xavier University in 1958 and 1971-1982. O'Brien died 2/16/1983. Included in 2/2022 on the Cincinnati Archdiocese's list.

On 1/30/1997, the Jesuits, the NY Archdiocese, and Fordham Prep settled for $25K a suit alleging that O'Brien sexually abused a boy in the early 1970s. O'Brien was principal of Fordham Prep 1960-1980 and of Fairfield Prep in the Bridgeport diocese 1983-1985. He also worked at St. Peter's Prep in the Newark archdiocese 1959-1960, and in 1995-2002 was president of the fundraising foundation for the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Included on the Northeast Jesuits list 1/15/2019. It notes that O'Brien admitted to allegations reported in 1993 of abuse of minors beginning in the 1960s. "Impeded" in 2002. O'Brien died in 2019.

Pleaded no contest in 11/00 to 4th degree sexual assault. Sentenced to 18 months' probation, a $1,000 fine, and ordered to undergo 6 months of psychiatric counseling for indecently touching a 17- year-old boy. He was permanently restricted from ministry in 2000 and laicized 4/3/09. Multiple allegations received against him.

Parish priest and pastor, diocesan CYO director, Young Catholic Adults director, dean, coordinator of deaneries, Priests' Council secretary, diocesan Pastoral Council member. Died in 1/2003. Accused in a 6/2009 civil suit of abusing one anonymous plaintiff in the early 1960s. The Diocese said there had been no previous complaints. Personnel file was to be released in 11/2009. New lawsuit filed in 6/2010 alleges abuse in the 1960s.

Formerly a Christian Brother, " Bro. Firmilian John." Ordained to the priesthood in 1975. The Pittsburgh diocese announced in 2/2019 that it had received an allegation that O'Brien abused a boy when he taught at Central Catholic High in the mid-1960s. He died in 2004. Name included on the diocese's list of accused.

Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed in 2020 of child sexual abuse while assigned to St. Stephen's in Pennsauken and Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill NJ 1964-1966. Arrived in the diocese from Ireland in 1946. Per the Official Catholic Directory, O'Brien was named Monsignor in 1967. He was on sick leave 1970-1973, then on duty outside the diocese. He appears to have resurfaced in 1973 in Athens, AL in the Diocese of Birmingham. He died 11/28/1976.

Made first vows as a Salesian brother in 1966. A suit filed in 3/2005 claimed sexual misconduct by O'Brien in 1978 and 1979 with a student at Mary Help of Christians School in Tampa, where he was principal. Known to have also worked in OH and Boston MA. Died in 1981. Included in 3/2020 on the Salesians' list of credibly accused.

Pastor of a number of archdiocesan parishes; started 'Pilgrimage for Vocations' in 1973, which were week-long walks for youth through northern NM, with sleepovers at parishes along the way. O'Brien died in 1/1993 at age 48 (possibly of AIDS per plaintiff's attorney). In 2012 a man told archdiocese that he had been sexually abused by O'Brien at age 10-11 in mid-1980s when O'Brien was assigned to St. Anthony in Questa. The archdiocese provided counseling for several months but it ceased when plaintiff retained attorney. He filed civil suit 4/2/2013. Three more men filed suits a few weeks later, and six more shortly thereafter. By 12/2015 O'Brien was named as a perpetrator of sexual abuse vs NM boys in the 1970s-1980s in 17 lawsuits, at least 9 of which had been settled. Included on Santa Fe archdiocese list 9/12/2017.

Monsignor. Multiple allegations of the abuse of minors. Chaplain at a Kansas City MO Hospital until he retired in 4/2002. Often worked in schools. Several plaintiffs filed suit in 1/2004 against O'Brien and two other priests. More suits filed 2004-2005. Settlement of one announced in 4/2007. Some claims settled in 8/2008 as part of a $10M settlement involving 12 priests. Named in new suits in 2/2011, 9/2011 and 11/2011. One was a wrongful death suit in the case of the 1983 suicide of a 14-year-old alleged victim. Named in over two dozen lawsuits. Wrongful death suit settled for $2.25M in 7/2013 during jury selection. Died in 10/2013. Settlement in 2014 for $10M with 31 plaintiffs involving 13 priests, including O'Brien. On the Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese's list updated 4/1/2019, which notes allegations of abuse 1950-1954, reported in 2013. On the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph list 9/5/2019.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/26/19. Claims against O'Brien eligible for the IRCP. Died in 2014.

Removed from public ministry in 6/2005. Sued in 4/2006 by two alleged victims. Included on the Archdiocese's list of accused 3/20/2006. Laicized in 7/2006. The Archdiocese settled at least one claim in a 5/2007 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. Included on the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes four "reported survivors," of abuse in Chicago 1975-1981 and in 1983. 

Accused of abuse of a minor in 1965-66, per archdiocesan report addendum. Named in one lawsuit. Pastor at St. Catherine Laboure in Torrance, CA in 2011. Monsignor. Died 1/27/16.

Bishop of Knoxville 1988-98. Bishop of Palm Beach 1998-2002. Resigned 3/02 after admitting inappropriate behavior with minors in MO decades prior. Two claims settled 2004 for $5K each, paid by O'Connell, and more from Jefferson City diocese. Numerous other claims from MO. None known from the Palm Beach diocese. New accusers in MO in 5/12, shortly after O'Connell's death 5/4/12. On Jefferson City diocese's list 11/8/18. Suit in 7/19 claimed abuse, along with Rev. Xavier Mankel, of a boy in the 1990s. Settled in 12/19. On Knoxville diocese's list 3/6/20.

Named publicly in 6/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as the subject of claim(s) of child sexual abuse in the diocese's bankruptcy case. Elevated to Monsignor in 1989. Died 2/29/2008.

Parish priest in Manhattan, Mt. Vernon, Larchmont. Long-time Boys Scouts chaplain; National Catholic Committee on Scouting chair 1973-75; assistant director then director of Archdiocesan Catholic Youth Organizations 1973-78. Msgr. Died 11/21/84 at age 54. Accused of forcefully sodomizing a 12-year-old boy scout in 1973 at Camp Spes Mundi in Hope Falls NY. Accuser received settlement, announced 5/17. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19.

A woman filed suit in 4/2004 alleging she was molested by O'Connell at ages 12-15 at St. Gabriel's in Whitehall, where O'Connell was pastor 1952-1983. O'Connell resigned in 1983 and died in 1986. Three more women filed suit later in 2004, alleging he sexually abused them as children. Claims included in Diocese's 9/2007 $1.25M settlement with 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. One woman alleged abuse at age 7. New suit filed 9/2018. Another filed in 11/2018. Named included on the diocese's list of accused. New suit in 6/2020.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 3/21. It notes abuse allegedly occurring at St. Barnabas in Bellmore, where O'Connell was assigned 10/70-4/77, at a retreat house in upstate NY and in O'Connell's car. He was pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Patchogue 6/89 until his death 3/27/07.

Assigned to four parishes in three years, then became a Navy chaplain 1953-58. Resigned to avoid court martial for "criminal homosexual contact." Reassigned in Providence. Abuse of three boys 1965-72 alleged in suit settled 6/11/93 and 10/31/94 RICO suit. Pled guilty to abuse of three boys 1972-85; sentenced 6/23/86 to five years, four suspended. Sent to St. Luke's for treatment. Retired 1986 to Camden. Pled guilty 12/19/94 to sexual assault and making child porn; got ten years 2/95. Other suits part of 9/9/02 and 3/03 settlements. Died 5/12/96. On the diocese's list 7/1/19.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's 9/20/2019 list of clerics with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. It notes "ministry ended" in 1993. Permanently removed from ministry.

From Ireland. Accused of abuse of three 1959-61, per 2004 archdiocesan report. Placed on leave and then retired in 2002 without faculties. Named in at least one civil suit. Personnel file released in 1/13.

O'Connor's mental stability had been questioned when he was a seminarian. Removed from ministry in 5/2002 after the diocesan officials learned of allegations that he abused an adolescent boy 1967-1970. Allegations were substantiated and O'Connor "acknowledged that the incident had occurred." Other accusers also known. Former police chaplain. Included in 4/2006 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Died in 2011. Revealed 5/16/2013 that even after privileges were removed, he was paid to say mass intentions (stipends). Diocese agreed to release of 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 6 "reported survivors."

Two brothers filed separate suits alleging abuse by O'Connor. One settled in 1989, the other in 1998 for $200K. Bishop Egan suspended O'Connor in 1/1989 and persuaded him to leave the priesthood. Egan personally took the  laicization petition to Rome. O'Connor was removed from ministry and laicized the same year. Egan reportedly paid O'Connor around $17K - $20K to cover personal debts and living expenses when he left the priesthood. A 2019 report commissioned by the diocese states that, during 1977-1985, Gavin abused five boys ages 13-19, four of them brothers. Name included on the Belleville diocese's list 9/20/2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Joined the order in 1946. One allegation of abuse reported after his death, occurring while assigned to Campion High School in Prairie du Chien 1968-1971. O'Connor died 5/29/1981. Added to the La Crosse diocese's list 2/5/2020.

In 8/2002 O'Connor was quietly placed on leave by the San Francisco archdiocese after a recent allegation that he had had improper contact with a boy more than 30 years prior. O'Connor told parishioners at St. Mary's Cathedral that he was going on leave of absence for health and personal reasons. Absent on leave until his death 03/15/2013.

Worked at schools in NJ, PA and NY. Two former students at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx came forward in 4/12 to allege that they were abused in the mid-1980s by O'Connor, then Dean of Discipline. He left the school in 1987 and, as of 2012, left the Irish Christian Brothers "within the past few years." The order filed bankruptcy in 4/11, which opened the doors for the allegations to be made. O'Connor was also a teacher and principal at Power Memorial Academy in New York. Included on the order's list of former and deceased brothers with at least two claims of sexual abuse against them, as required by its bankruptcy settlement in 2014. A lawsuit filed in 9/19 claims O'Connor sexually abused a boy, age 15, in 1986. The boy was a Cardinal Hayes High student. O'Connor reportedly is the subject of "dozens" of allegations and lawsuits. 

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 1/22/2019. Died 12/1/2003, Allegations against him were received after his death.

From Ireland. Ordained in Ireland for the Diocese of Los Angeles and San Diego. Parish priest, military chaplain. Died 10/31/65. Personnel file released 10/22/10 by the San Diego diocese as part of a settlement with survivors of clergy sex abuse.

Removed in 9/2003 after the Diocese's review board found credible a recent claim that O'Connor had sexually abused a child in the late 1980s at St. Joseph's in Cuyahoga Falls (first assignment after ordination). He denied the allegation. Teaching at Borromeo Seminary in 2003. Cleared by the Vatican and returned to active status in 9/2007 with restrictions. "Resigned from priesthood" in 6/2008 after allegations of abuse of a 15-year-old boy in 1997. Indicted in 8/2009. Pleaded guilty in 9/2009. Sentenced to 90 days in jail in 12/2009. Sued by accuser in 7/2011. Laicized, per the diocese's list in 6/2019.

One pending claim against O'Conner is shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for the Fairbanks diocese 1/25/2010. Worked at Pilot Station 1931-1933 and Hooper Bay 1946-1953. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018, which notes claims reported in 2009 of abuse 1951-1955. O'Connor died 3/8/1979.

A man filed suit in 1/2007 alleging he was abused by O'Connor and another priest, Anthony King, as a high school student in the mid-1960s. O'Connor was a teacher at St. Peter the Apostle Seminary in Cowiche. The alleged abuse by O'Connor occurred before the seminary was closed and students and priests were transferred to Seattle. Died in 1989. Case settled in 1/2010 for $150K. On the Diocese's list 7/9/2019.

Ordained in 1993 after retiring from a career in social work. Given senior (retired) priest status in 1997. Was associate pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows, Farmington. Removed without privileges in 10/2012 after two complaints received of abuse dating back to just prior to his ordination. Allegations deemed "substantive" by the archdiocese's review board. Sheriff's office notified. Died 10/14/2015, age 87. Included on the archdiocese's list of credibly accused 6/10/2020.

A man came forward in 1993 to allege that he had been molested by O'Dea in the 1960s in a school basement when he was age 12. The man said he was also abused by James Porter when the two priests were assigned to the same parish. Review board unanimously found "insufficient evidence of improper activity." Bishop O'Malley allowed O'Dea to continue in active ministry until his death in 1/99. Included in 1/21 on the diocese's list of accused.

Accused in a civil suit filed in 1996 of abuse of a youth at St. Viator High School 1980-84 and for four years after the boy graduated. Suit dismissed by court on SOL. A second man came forward in 2002 alleging abuse as a minor in about 1974. The order said in 2003 that it could not substantiate the allegations. Order settled with this man in 2005. O'Dell died in 9/1998.

First indicted by Grand Jury in 1979 for sexual contact with three 14-year-old girls. Case dismissed after six months (when no further complaints received) and Diocese put him back to work. "Absent on sick leave" without privileges as of 1999. Beginning in 2000, four women filed separate suits alleging he abused them in 1980s and 1990s. All settled 1/03 for total of $180K. Living at Vianney Renewal Center in MO in 1/03, apparently subject to severe restrictions. Included on Ogdensburg diocese's list 11/13/18. Named in lawsuit(s) filed in 8/19 under the NY Child Victims Act. By 4/21 there were eight suits naming O'Doherty, one claiming abuse in 1966.

Accused 12/8/2005 of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in 1950 in Washington DC. The girl's mother allegedly discovered O'Donnell in the act of forcibly kissing her daughter as well as touching the girl's breasts and genitals beneath her clothes. O'Donnell was was diocesan secretary or chancellor at the time. The kissing was allegedly repeated by then-Msgr. O'Donnell when the girl was age 18, and he is accused of verbally abusing her at age 27 in a sexual manner. He was then Steubenville's vicar general. He died in 1982.

From Ireland. Ordained in 1916. Monsignor. Died 11/7/69. Accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, age 10, in 1949, while assigned to Immaculate Heart of Mary. Settled in 4/20 in the mid-five figures.

Removed in 1985. Abused at least 65 boys in the 1970s-1980s in Spokane and Seattle. Worked as a psychologist for teens in Bellevue after leaving active priesthood. Sanctioned in 1984 for abuse while a priest. Sanctions lifted in 1986. License permanently removed in 1/04. At least two victims died by suicide. Named in new suit filed in 2/08 by four plaintiffs. Admitted guilt and settled in 11/08 for $5M but unable to pay. Two plaintiffs settled before a 5/09 trial; last two plaintiffs settled during trial. Settlements in 5/12. Name included on archdiocese's list of credibly accused 1/15/16. Laicized. In 2019 living in Mt. Vernon, WA.

First named publicly as accused in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Living in the Fort Myers area of FL in 8/2018. Complaints in 1988 from parents about O'Donnell's behavior with their sons, about age 12. Said to make the boys shower after basketball games, then weigh the boys while they were naked. Had been ordered by Diocese in 6/1987 to stay out of the boys' locker rooms. Appointed by Bishop Wuerl in 6/2000 to the Marriage Tribunal, and relieved of his parish assignment. Complaints from parents about O'Donnell continued through mid-3/2002. Assigned by Wuerl in 11/2005 to a parish; its school principal soon reported complaints from families about O'Donnell; one man said he reported concerns in 1981 but nothing done. Alleged in a 1/1/2019 lawsuit to have taken a 13-year-old boy in 1976 to the Super Bowl in Miami, where he sexually abused the boy repeatedly. His accuser said the abuse started when he was age 12 and included anal and oral intercourse. Included on the diocese's list of accused in 2019, showing faculties were restricted. Per the list in 10/2022 he was removed from ministry. 

Retired in 1984. Placed on leave in 1994 after a man filed suit in alleging that O'Donoghue sexually assaulted him at age 13 in 1978. The suit referenced two previous allegations. It settled in 1999 for $300K. O'Donoghue was transferred 12 times in his first 15 years as priest. A 1999 civil suit by a second plaintiff who alleged abuse in 1962 settled in 2001. Additional suits filed in 2002 and 2004. Died 08/26/2014.

A 7/2009 civil suit claimed abuse of a 7-year-old girl and her 8-year-old brother by a John O'Donoghue at St. Catharine's in Spring Lake during 1972-1974. Per the Diocese, Rev. Charles O'Donoghue was assigned there 1969-1974; there were no records of "John." The Diocese had been informed of abuse by Charles O'Donoghue in 2002. Another letter received 7/10/2009 named John. A member of an Irish religious order, Charles O'Donoghue returned to Ireland in 1975 and is believed to have died in 1986.

From Ireland. Ordained in Ireland for the San Diego diocese. Personnel file released 10/22/10 as part of a settlement with survivors of clergy sex abuse. Parish priest, Army chaplain. Left the diocese 4/10/61, faculties revoked. A 4/7/61 letter from the bishop to O'Donohue states "Serious complaints, indi[c]ting your conduct, have come from Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Twentynine Palms, San Diego and Chicago," and mentions "grave scandal." The bishop, however, tried to convince O'Donohue not to resign. Assigned to parish work in Tucson, AZ. Died 8/9/67.

Ordained in Ireland for the Diocese of Grand Island, NE. Later transferred to the Diocese of Orlando, FL. Investigated in 1977 for fondling two 12-year-old girls; no charges filed after he apologized and said he meant no harm. Arrested in 1983 for fondling another girl, age 12. Those charges dropped after he agreed to psychiatric treatment. Reportedly had an affair with the girl's mother. A civil suit settled in 1986 for $250K and files sealed. Still an active priest until he "retired" without privileges in 1995 after news of the 1983 incident became public. Died 11/29/2009 in Dublin, Ireland. Included on the Orlando diocese's 10/6/2021 list of credibly accused.

From Ireland. Accused of abuse of a minor in 1959, per 2004 archdiocesan report. Died in 1971. One civil suit filed.

From Cuba. Sought political asylum in the US in 1959. Retired in 1983. A 4/2011 civil suit alleged that in 1988 O'Farrill sexually molested a 16-year-old boy from Nicaragua who sought counseling from him at St. Michael the Archangel in west Little Havana. O'Farrill allegedly gave the boy alcohol in orange juice and performed oral sex on him. O'Farrill died in 1994. Just before his death he was arrested and charged with giving an alibi to a robber in exchange for sex.

Accused of abuse of a minor and placed on leave in 8/92. Police investigated; no charges filed. "Officially resigned" from priesthood in 1994. In 2004 it was learned that O'Gorman was working as a speechwriter for husband of Anne Burke, head of the U.S. Catholic Bishops' oversight board on sex abuse.

From Ireland. Worked many years in CA. Convicted 1993 in CA. Received 14-year sentence, served 7; deported to Ireland 2000. Settlement of $7M, among others. Admitted to sexual abuse of 25 boys and girls. Laicized. Fled Ireland 10/06; Suit filed 12/06. Irish Archdiocese settled 12/06 for $3M. New suit 12/07 by woman. Worked in Netherlands; returned to Ireland per 4/10 article. Diocese paid $2M 6/10 to 2. New suit 10/10. Arrested for child porn in Ireland 12/10. Sentenced to 3 years jail in 1/12. New suit 5/12. Four suits dismissed on SOL 6/12. Released from Irish jail 4/14, living unsupervised. Name on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court. Wanted by Irish authorities for child porn; arrested in Portugal in 10/19. Convicted. Sentenced to 22 months in jail. Released in 3/21.

From Ireland, where he was ordained in 1933. Reportedly was in WY when he first arrived in the U.S. Later joined the Jesuits' OR Province, making his final vows in 1950. Worked in parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle and Diocese Spokane WA, Great Falls and Helena MT, Boise City ID and Portland OR. A woman filed suit in 1/2004 alleging sexual abuse by O'Grady at Jesuit House in Spokane when she was 12. O'Grady was providing supply work to parishes in Spokane at that time. He died 06/16/1993. The suit names the Jesuits' Portland Province and Bishop Syklstad. Settled in 12/2004. The Diocese said allegations were proven or credible. Included on the Boise diocese's list in 10/2019. It notes incidents in 1984 and 1985 while assigned to Sacred Heart in Boise, reported in 2003. Per the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018, there were claims in 2003 and 2009 against O'Grady of abuse in 1981.

Two women filed suit in 9/2008 accusing O'Hara of sexually abusing them as girls between 1971 and 1978 while he was assigned to St. Kevin's Catholic Church in Rosewood Heights. He died in 4/2006 at age 90. Included on the diocese's 1/29/2018 list of those with substantiated allegations. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes 5 "reported survivors."

Named publicly as accused by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart USA Province on its list of credibly accused in 2020. It notes allegation(s) reported in 2005. It does not reveal when or where the abuse took place. O'Hara died in 5/17/2008. Per his obituary, he entered Sacred Heart Mission Seminary in 1957 and professed final vows in 1969. He taught in Geneva and St. Charles IL early on, then spent many years in Papua New Gunea, Diocese of Kavieng. He returned to the U.S. in 2004 "due to poor health" and soon "took up residence" at the Paraclete's Vianney Renewal Center in MO.

Laicized in 1993. Accused in 2/26/04 suit of sexually abusing a boy in 1980 at Cardinal Hayes H.S. in the Bronx. O'Herlihy had learned that the boy was being abused by a Catholic counselor, and allegedly used the knowledge to gain access. Suit claims that other boys were abused by O'Herlihy at the school. Dismissed on SOL 2006. In 3/09 he was found working as assistant principal at Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day H.S. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Died in 2013.

Monsignor. Pastor of Pearl River NY parish. Educator most of career in Bronx and White Plains. Suspended 12/15 after allegation of sex abuse of a boy in early 1980s. O'Keefe was a teacher and guidance counselor at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx at the time, and his accuser was a student. Abuse alleged to have occurred twice - once in NY and once in VA. O'Keefe denied allegations. Investigations by DAs in NY and VA led to removal. Two more male accusers, allegations found credible. No charges due to SOL. Investigation by church initiated. Permanent removal by the archdiocese announced 9/16 by plaintiff's attorney. Settlements with alleged victims 5/17 and 10/17 as part of archdiocese's compensation program. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Laicized.

Monsignor. From Ireland. Allegation in 1989. Left active priesthood in 1994. 'Retired' in 1999. Accused of abusing several girls in 2003 lawsuits, some of which named both the Dioceses of San Diego and San Bernardino. Criminally charged in 2002 with abuse of a 17-year-old girl. Fled to Ireland. Charges dropped due to Supreme Court ruling. San Diego diocese filed bankruptcy day before trial. Name on list of credibly accused priests released by San Diego in 3/07. Laicized. Claims in a 9/07 settlement of $198.1M. Personnel file released in 10/10.

Professed religious vows as a Dominican in 1955 and ordained in 1985. Accused by two people of abuse when they were boys in Southern CA 1974-77. Order acknowledged the accusations. Also worked in the Oakland diocese. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. Chaplain 1993-2002 at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Permanently removed from ministry 3/30/02. Included on the Dominicans Holy Name Province list in 10/21. Noted to have died in 2021.

Joined Order in 1977 and ordained in 1990. O'Liddy pleaded guilty in 1999 to sending a lewd photo of himself to a 14-year-old girl over the Internet. Mother reported photo to police; he was arrested at meeting site. Sentenced in 8/2000 to 10 years probation and 200 hours of community service. On leave from the Jesuits at the time of the offense. After the court sentence he resigned from the Order. On Colorado Sex Offender Registry. On Jesuits Central and Southern Province list 12/7/18.

Accused of abuse of a minor 1965-68, per 2004 archdiocese 2004 report. Active in Myanmar and Philippines in 2004. In 2011 removed from from assignment at Holy Name of Mary in San Dimas, where he had been for two years. Archdiocese admitted it "did not fully consult records" that showed he had admitted to a sexual 'relationship' with a high school girl in the 1960s. The vicar of clergy in charge of checking records resigned. HIs victim settled the civil suit with the order and priest in 1999 for $100K.

Named publicly as accused by the Galveston-Houston archdiocese on its list 1/31/19. Died in 1998. Per his obituary, O'Loughlin worked with Spanish-speaking families in Houston, Detroit, Mexico and Colombia, and was "a giant to kids."

Worked at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester 1966-1986, and Fordham Prep in the Bronx 1986-2012.  Appeared in the 1973 film, "The Exorcist." Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually assaulting a McQuaid student multiple times in 1985-1986. In 2019 he was living at Fordham University's Murray-Weigel Hall. Two other former students accused O'Malley in subsequent lawsuits. One was filed in 7/2020, claiming abuse in 1975 or 1976. Per the Fordham University newspaper in 12/2020, O'Malley was removed from Murray-Weigel after he was accused. He died 7/15/2023 in Massachusetts, age 91.

Accused in a 2004 lawsuit of abusing a 14-year-old boy who was living at the Stetson Home for Boys in Barre in 1975. O'Neil was assigned to St. Joseph Church at the time. He was retired when the suit was filed. Died in 2/2005. Civil suit was set for trial in 11/2006.

Removed from ministry in 2003. Accused in a 2004 DE lawsuit of abuse of a youth 1976-1985. Moved to Philadelphia in 1985 after complaint. Working in Charlotte, NC when the suit was filed. In 12/2006, a court ruled that the suit could go forward but not on the original claim from 1985. O'Neill did not appear for a deposition because he was working in South Africa. He admitted the abuse. The Order settled in 3/2008. The Diocese settled in 5/2008. O'Neill's name was released as part of the Order's 8/2011 $24.8M settlement with 40 individuals. Was living in a monitored setting. Included on the Charlotte diocese's list 12/29/2019.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 8/19/18. Died in 1978.

From Ireland. Sued in 10/2002 by a woman who alleged he abused her for approximately three years when she attended St. Charles Borromeo School and Church in Tacoma in the early 1960s. She dropped the suit in 2003 after the Seattle archdiocese countersued her. O'Neill retired in 1999. May have moved to AZ. He denied the allegations. The Archdiocese's Review Board was still reviewing the case in 9/2003. O'Neill died in Ireland in 8/2011.

Parish priest, counseler to boy scout troops. Complaints received in 1970s. Sent to treatment. Parents of boys complained about behavior and drinking for several years. Removed in 1973 from parish, appointed to Marriage Tribunal. Reassigned in 1980 to a parish. "Retired" due to health in 2001, continued working at tribunal. Privileges removed 5/02. Sued in 2002 by 10 men. Allegedly abused young teens in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including on trips to his Jefferson County cottage. Suit dismissed due to SOL in 2003 and 2004. Died 12/05. Canonical proceedings not complete at time of death, per 6/7/12 statement from Diocese. Accused in lawsuit filed under NY Child Victims Act in 9/19 of abuse of a boy, age 16, in 1994. By 8/20 24 lawsuits by 24 alleged O'Neill victims.

Accused 4/25/02 of sexually abusing a boy 1963-67 in the early 1960s, while assigned to Judge Memorial School in Salt Lake City. O'Neill was at the school 1957-70, principal 1962-70. Principal of St. Mary's HS in Stockton CA diocese 1970-78. Removed 5/02 from St. Francis de Sales HS in Toledo OH diocese where he moved in 1978. Taught at Father Judge HS in Philadelphia PA in late 1950s. Named in 2003 suit as having knowledge of abuse by James Rapp. Suit dismissed on SOL 8/03. Died 09/21/15. On Diocese of Salt Lake City's list 12/4/18. Added to Stockton's list 11/12/20.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Order agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the Province identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the Bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. O'Reilly's name is included on this list. Died 5/26/1958. Included on the Great Falls-Billings diocese's list 8/21/2018. On the Jesuits West list 12/7/2018. It notes abuse 1945,1947, 1949, reported in 2009.

Accused of abuse of a minor in 1968 at Loyola High School, per an archdiocesan report addendum. Worked in San Francisco and Los Angeles CA, as well as in Phoenix AZ, where he was assigned to Brophy Prep from 1975 until his death 1/1/1993. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes the sexual abuse of a minor in 1969, reported in 2003.

Removed in 2004 after credible allegations of sex abuse while assigned to Loyola Academy in Wilmette; worked there almost continually 1958-1992. The Jesuits' Chicago-Detroit (Midwest) Province settled in 2013 for $750K with a man alleging O'Shaughnessy abused him 1977-1979 at the school. O'Shaughnessy was the boy's advisor and reportedly pulled him out of class daily. Died 7/8/2013, age 89. Settlement announced in 2015 for $950K with another former Loyola student. Also worked in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Milford OH, Indianapolis IN, Oakland CA, and Clarkston MI. Settlement with another former Loyola Academy student for $925K announced 5/2017. On Indianapolis archdiocese's list 10/12/2018. On Jesuits Midwest Province list 12/17/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

 Monsignor. Criminally charged in 1994 for abuse of at least nine boys in the 1960-1980. Charges dismissed. Two civil suits were filed in 1994 by four. The Archdiocese settled with two plaintiffs in 8/1995 for $500K and in 6/1996. The Archdiocese paid out $2.5M to 15 men abused as minors by O'Shea and two other priests. Arrested in 2002 on charges that he abused a boy, beginning at age 11  in 1968, when the boy was a Mission Dolores altar server and school student. Charges added in 2003 that he abused two boys, ages 11-13, at Lake Berryessa in the 1970s. Spent two years in jail waiting for trial; charges withdrawn after 2003 Supreme Court ruling regarding the statute of limitations. Convicted in 2004 of theft of over $200K from the Archdiocese. Laicized in 2005. On the Stockton diocese's list 11/12/2020, where worked 1/31/1970-9/17/1971.

Complaint to Cardinal Cushing in 1964 that O'Sullivan abused an altar boy. Multiple allegations at first parish; transferred to three other parishes, each time because of multiple complaints. Convicted in 1984 of raping an altar boy. Given five years' probation on condition that he be kept away from children. Instead, sent by Cardinal Law to Metuchen, where he worked in four more parishes. Recalled to Boston in 1992; retired, given senior priest status. Involuntary laicization announced in 2005. Name included on the Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11. Died in 2019.

From Ireland, where he was ordained for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. On 1/29/2012 the archdiocese posted a Public Notice on its website stating that it had recently received an allegation that O'Sullivan abused a child in the 1960s. Per the archdiocese on its list 1/2019, there were ten known allegations, of abuse beginning in 1962. Removed in 1964 and sent for treatment in GA. Not allowed to return to the San Antonio archdiocese. Accepted by the Savannah diocese in 1965. Removed in 1971 for abuse of a child. Returned to Ireland, more allegations there. Case sent by the San Antonio archdiocese in 2006 to the Vatican for possible laicization. Died in 2013. His obituary refers to him as "Fr. Mikey Joe O'Sullivan." On the Savannah diocese's list 11/8/2018. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report.

Included on Attorney Garabedian's list 3/28/16 of accused clerics named in civil claims resulting in settlements or arbitration awards. Allegedly abused a minor 1972-73 at Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell NJ. Another man claimed publicly in 10/16 that O'Sullivan abused him at the school when he was age 14 in the early 1970s. Settlement of $1.9M in 8/16 of suit with 21 men alleging Bergen High staff of sexual abuse when they were young. Seven more former students subsequently came forward as of 7/17, several vs O'Sullivan.

Accused of sexual abuse of at least one minor. 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. Retired to Spokane's Jesuit community at Gonzaga University in 1999, moved in 2015 to Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, CA. Died 3/1/2018. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 7/26/2019. Allegations substantiated. Removed from ministry. Died in 2000.

Placed on leave in 9/2021 after the Archdiocese received a report that O'Brien abused an altar boy in the early 2000s. His accuser filed a lawsuit in 12/2021, alleging that O'Brien sexually assaulted him over four years, beginning in 2004 when he was age 7. O'Brien would allegedly beat the boy if he did not comply with his sexual demands. O'Brien was assigned to St. Mary's in Aspen 2002-2011, went on sabbatical for 6 months for health reasons, then was assigned as pastor to St. Anthony's in Julesburg. He denied the allegations. In 4/2023 the Archdiocese announced that law enforcement had determined that the allegations were "baseless" and the criminal case was closed. After the Archdiocese's investigation concluded it was announced that O'Brien would be returned to ministry 7/1/2023. A civil trial scheduled for 12/2023 was cancelled in 7/2023.

Ordained in 1895. Elevated in 1922 to monsignor. In 2018 an 82-year-old woman reported to the diocese that O'Brien sexually abused her when she was 10 in the 1940s, at Annunciation Parish in Buffalo. O'Brien died in 1963, at age 101.

Named publicly as accused by the Pittsburgh diocese on its list in 2019. Died in 1992.

Full name Francisco Xavier Ochoa Perez. Ordained in Mexico for the Jesuits; began working in the Santa Rosa diocese in 1988, incardinated there 7/11/1991. Admitted in 4/2006 to a recent incident of sexual misconduct involving a boy; placed on leave in 5/2006. Admitted past history to bishop. Raped a 14-year-old boy when living in Carichi, Chihuahua, Mexico. Fled to Mexico before bishop reported to police. Others came forward to allege rape and molestation as children by Ochoa. Victims were former altar boys and girls. Two civil suits filed in 10/2006. Diocese and bishop settled with 10 plaintiffs in 9/2007 for a little over $5M. Federal arrest warrant issued 7/27/2008. Charged with 10 counts of forced sodomy and forced oral copulation. Never returned to the U.S. to face charges. Laicized 6/29/2009. Found dead in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico 11/30/2009. On diocese's list 1/12/2019. Suit filed in 12/2019 under the CA Child Victims Act. Lawsuit(s) in 2022 allege abuse at the Hanna Boys Center.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse, occurring in 1958. Left the priesthood in 1970, laicized 1971. Died in 1984.

Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/13/2020 under the NY Child Victims Act of sexually abusing an altar boy, beginning in 1996 when the boy was age 12. A resulting review board investigation yielded an allegation in 3/2000 that O'Connor had engaged in inappropriate communications with teenagers via the internet while assigned to St. Athanasius in Brooklyn. He was placed on leave 5/2000, underwent treatment, and returned to ministry in 8/2001. In 1/2022 he was removed from ministry and added to the Diocese of Brooklyn's list of credibly accused priests. At the time of his removal O'Connor was pastor of St. Gregory the Great in Bellerose.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 2022. O'Connor died in 2002.

Ordained for the Diocese of Owensboro, KY. Worked in the Oakland diocese 12/97-4/99. Faculties removed. Convicted of abusing in the Diocese of Oakland, sent to prison. Named publicly as accused by the Oakland diocese on its list 2/17/19. On Owensboro's list 4/12/19.

Ordained for the Maryknoll order. Worked in Guatemala for four years. Air Force chaplain. Left the Maryknolls and became a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, where he worked in parishes and as a Metropolitan Tribunal judge. Retired in 2009. Accused in 2016 of raping two adolescent boys over a two-year period. (Time-period unclear.) The Archdiocesan Review Board deemed the allegations credible and the victims received settlements of $125K and $100K. Archbishop Aymond, however, said the allegations had "no semblance of truth" and did not add him to the Archdiocese's list of credibly accused. In 2018 another allegation was received, that O'Donnell spanked teenagers.

Per the Brooklyn diocese on 2/22/19, Offenheiser had been accused, but he was not included on its list because the diocese 'found the allegations to be unsubstantiated.' Offenheiser's accuser was, however, included in the IRCP (Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program). Died in 1988.

Monsignor. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 2/22 of sexually abusing a boy, beginning when the boy was age 6 or 7, between 1966 and 1968. O'Hanlon was assigned to St. Theresa's in Shreveport during the time of the alleged abuse. He died in 2001.

Taught at Our Lady of the Lake Seminary in Wawasee IN for 16 years, and at Crosier Seminary in Onamia, MN for three years. Moved to Phoenix in 1987. Helped out at area churches after retirement in 1992. One of 8 Crosier priests removed from public ministry in 2002 due to abuse allegations. Alleged incident at least 15 years prior. Member of Crosier Community of Phoenix until his death 7/29/2005.

Born in the U.S., raised in Mexico. Attended seminary in Oregon 1998-2007. Arrested 11/30/2011 on two counts of felony lewd and lascivious acts with teen girl 2007-2009. Family told the Diocese 11/29/2011. Police and Child Protective Services notified. Assigned to Our Lady of Mercy in Redding at the time of his arrest. Released on bail 01/19/2012. Pleaded not guilty 4/13/2012. On 7/5/2013 pleaded no contest to one count of molesting the 13-year-old girl in her bedroom. Sentenced to eight years in prison 8/2/2013. Per the Diocese in 8/2017, Ojeda was removed from the priesthood in 2016. Released from prison in 2019. On the Diocese's list 4/30/2019. Accused in 2020 of the "sexual touching" of a girl under the age of 18.

Prohibited from contact with minors in 8/19 due to allegations of "boundary violations and grooming" involving teenage girls. Sent to St. Luke's Institute for treatment, then reassigned to a Brooklyn parish in 6/21. Again suspended in 10/21 after he was seen with a teenage girl at the parish. Brooklyn auxiliary bishop Raymond Chappetto allegedly had not informed Okrokoto's new pastor of the prohibitions against him. Also, the pastor of Okrokoto's previous parish complained in a memo to Chappetto in 9/20 that the priest continued to spend time with teenage girls, despite his treatment at St. Luke's. Chapetto retired in 2/22 and is the subject of a Vos estis investigation, initiated in 12/21, due to his alleged mishandling of the Okrokoto case, including failing to inform diocesan officials of the 9/20 memo.

The Scranton diocese announced in 10/2019 that Oldfield had been credibly accused of child sexual abuse and was being added to its list. Died in 8/22/2019, age 85. 

Oligny's name is included in 10/2021 on the Franciscans' Holy Name Province list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. No details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. He died in 1986. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)

Accused of abuse at St. Mary's in New Hampton 1957-1958. Claim settled in 2/2006. Olinger died 4/19/1993.

Monsignor. Reportedly 2002, in 1967 Oliver was alleged to have picked up a 14-year-old boy who was hitchhiking home. Instead of taking him home, the boy said Oliver drove him to a house, gave him alcohol and molested him. The Diocese said Oliver pleaded guilty, but it is unclear what plea was involved. Sentenced to 6 or 7 years' probation. Sheriff's report from case included a comment suggesting prior cover-ups by the Diocese. Retired in 2000; placed on leave 5/2002. Supervised accused priest R. Trupia. Died 3/26/2011.

Monsignor. Named as accused in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. Phone call to the Diocese in 5/1993 from a man alleging sexual abuse by Olowin when he was young; possibly one or two other victims. Details vague. Retired to Sun City AZ in 10/2016. Ministry restricted in 11/2016 due to past allegation. Included on the Diocese's list 12/3/2018; noted to be under investigation. The list updated 1/2/2023 shows Olowin to be credibly accused and that Olowin is forbidden to function as a priest.

From Lithuania. Arrived in Chicago in 1958. Assigned to St. Michael's Lithuanian Church in Chicago, then chaplain  1961-1974 in the Diocese of Grand Rapids MI at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. First named publicly as accused on the Diocese of Gaylord's list 11/10/2018 (name erroneously spelled "Olschaysken.") Noted to have been removed from the diocese and returned to his Order in 1974. Per a parish history for St. Mary of the Assumption in Coal City IL, diocese of Joliet, Olschausken was assigned there 1974 until his death 7/21/1987. Further, "Father Leo endeared himself to the Altar Severs. These boys were his special charge. They became very close to him and he to them." Included in the MI Attorney General's 1/8/2024 Gaylord report. 

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/17/19. (Name misspelled "Olshowski.") Noted to have a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse, occurring in 1952, reported after his death. Olschowlski died in 1991.

Accused of sodomizing his foster son starting when the boy was age 11. Found guilty by jury 12/18/2002 of indecent liberties with a minor, innocent of sodomy charges; sentenced 1/30/2003 to three years probation. New trial denied 3/13/2003. Civil suit filed 12/22/2003 in FL alleging abuse there. Conviction reversed 12/8/2005 by MI Supreme Court: Olszewski "was deprived of an impartial jury." Prosecutor did not retry because his sentence was mostly served. Removed from MI and FL sex-offender registries. Ministry continued to be restricted. Included on the Detroit archdiocese's 6/10/2019 list of credibly accused.

Per 4/18/13 news, a man stated in 2012 NJ SOL testimony that as a teenage boy he was repeatedly raped by Omarini, a Pauline Father, in the early- to mid-1960s. The boy was a parishioner at St. Bernard's church in Plainfield NJ, where Omarini said Mass in Italian on Sundays at least until 1977. The priest would travel from the Society of St. Paul's abbey and seminary on Staten Island in the NY archdiocese. He was assigned to the order's facility on Staten Island for his entire career, except for a two-year stint at St. Paul's Monastery in Canfield OH 1950-52. In Omarini's early years as a priest, the Society of St. Paul had a connection with nearby St. Rita's church on Staten Island. The complainant states that there were other victims and that Omarini abused in Plainville and also on Staten Island at the Society's abbey there. Omarini died 11/4/95. A lawsuit filed 7/13/20 claims abuse of three siblings at St. Bernard's in the late-1950s and early-1960s.

Parish priest, helped establish covenant community Lamb of God in the 1970s, which has been characterized as a cult. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report, name redacted. Referred to as #155. Allegedly would kiss girls and mothers on their mouths, among other behaviors. One woman said that when she was age 7, O'Meara would try to slide his hand up her leg toward her genitals under the table while having dinner with her family. Further, she said two of her friends said he did the same thing to them. Removed from active ministry in 12/2019 after three woman reported that he touched them inappropriately. O'Meara was retired at the time and living at St. Agnes/St. William of York. Sent to St. John Vianney Center in PA for treatment, but left against advice.

From the Philippines. Arrived in San Diego in 1990. Charged in 1993 with 40 counts of abusing a 14-year-old girl just after returning from Pope John Paul II's Mass in Denver in 8/93. The girl's mother told the Diocese and he confessed. Surrendered faculties in 10/93 and fled to the Philippines. Considered a fugitive from criminal charges. Civil suit also filed. Name included on 3/07 San Diego list of credibly accused priests. Still a fugitive in 2010. Personnel file released 10/10.

Retired in 2005. Removed in 11/2018 from public ministry due to allegations deemed credible of sexual misconduct about 55 years prior. Onderko adamantly denied the allegations and, as of 3/2020, was suing the diocese. Shown in 1/2020 on the diocese's list of accused. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes two "reported survivors."

Monsignor. Named publicly in 11/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. Pastor Emeritus in 11/2021 of St. John Vianney Parish in Colonia NJ.

Jesuit brother. Joined the order in 1961. Professed final vows in 1977. Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits West Province on its list 12/7/2018. Allegations reported in 1980 and in 2003 of the sexual abuse of a minor in 1980. Was reportedly removed from assignment at Jesuit High School in Carmichael in 1980. Reassigned to Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose. Removed from ministry in 2003, sent to live under a safety plan at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos.

From Kenya. Pastor of St. Bernard in Albers and St. Damian in Damiansville when suspended in 10/2020 after an allegation of "inappropriate conduct" with a minor. Included in 9/2022 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Laicized 4/13/2022. Added the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Faculty member, registrar, vice-rector, counselor and facilities director at Crosier Seminary in Onamia MN 1969-1986. In Minneapolis 1986-1994 as provincial treasurer. Superior of Anoka MN Crosier Community 1993-2000. Founder of Central MN Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Program in Andover MN, involved 1978-2008. Died 4/6/2011. The Crosiers released a statement 5/4/2016 that Opat was accused in a lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a minor. As of 6/7/2017 Opat's name was not included on the Crosiers' list of credibly accused clerics, published 1/27/2017. Included on the Orders 12/6/2023 list, noting that the allegation surfaced after Opat's death, so it could not be investigated.

O'Reilly's name is included in 10/2021 on the Franciscans' Holy Name Province list of those with substantiated allegations against them of child sexual abuse. No details provided as to when or where the abuse occurred. He died in 1995. (Placing him for now in the New York archdiocese, where the Province is based.)

First named publicly as accused in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report. Included  on the diocese's list of credibly accused in 8/18. Died in 2007. A woman told the diocese in 4/02 that Oris sexually abused her beninning when he was assigned to St. Hedwig in Smock, PA and she was ages 4 or 5. The abuse continued until she was 12.  She said Oris also abused her older sister when she was in third or fourth grade until fifth grade. Oris was a close friend of the girls' parents. He would have each girl stay over in the rectory, sharing his bed. After the allegation in 2002, Oris was removed from public ministry. He said he had been "....asking god that they forgive me, asking all these girls to forgive me... ." In 2014 another woman came forward, alleging that when she was age 10 or 11 in 1977 or 1978, Oris kissed her on the mouth on about five occasions. She said she was a student at St. Mary's in Uniontown and that the abuse would occur when she was sent to the rectory by the school principal for counseling.

Orlando's name was one of eight released 6/18 by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian of priests accused of sexually abusing minors. Retired in 1993. Died 1/27/06.

Working at Jesuit High School in Tampa FL in 4/02 when accusation surfaced that he had abused a young man (not a student) in 1984 while assigned to Strake Jesuit Prep in Houston. Suspended. Resided at Ignatius Residence in New Orleans 2003-12. On Jesuits Central and Southern Province list 12/18/19. On Galveston-Houston archdiocese's list 1/31/19. Living under supervision.

"J.B." Removed from ministry in Louisville, KY in 12/2002 after allegations by four people of abuse in Chicago 1978-1981. Accused by a fifth person in a 2003 lawsuit of molesting him as a boy in Chicago in 1983. Per the lawsuit, the boy told his parents about the abuse in 1993 and they met with the Passionists' provincial, who said Ormechea had been removed in 1988 after another allegation. They said the provincial decided the boy was abused by a priest, but not Ormechea. Sent to Rome in 2003 to work in the Passionists' archives. Included on the Louisville archdiocese's list in 2/2019. In 3/2021 Ormechea remained in Rome, and was still a priest. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes five "reported survivors," of abuse 1963-1966 and in the late 1970s-early 1980s.

Monsignor. First revealed in 3/20/18 diocesan list as 'removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.' Died in 1997; diocesan list includes deceased priests only if they have more than one allegation. In addition to the two or more allegations indicated by Ormsby's inclusion on the diocesan list, he reportedly molested a boy, age 12, during a pastoral visit in 1960 to the boy's home after the death of his father. He also allegedly touched and kissed an altar boy in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/14/19 of abusing a boy, age 13, in 1975. Ormsby was at St Teresa's in South Buffalo 1957-87, after working in 10 parishes in his first 15 years as a priest. Retired in 1987. Monsignor 1988/1989. Died 6/14/97. Claims in a lawsuit 8/19 of abuse of a child, ages 9-12, 1950-53 in Cheektowaga. By 8/21 there were 19 lawsuits filed under the NY Child Victims Act with accusations against Ormsby.

Suit filed against Ornowski and his Order in 5/2009 alleged that he abused a young girl in the village of Stebbins at least three times 1990-1994. Bishop removed him in 6/2009 after learning of the suit. Order recalled him for testing and evaluation. Had worked at St. Mark's University Parish and Catholic Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks since 1997. Ornowski denied the allegations. Suit dismissed by court in 5/2010 after plaintiff withdrew her claims.

In 10/2003 a Georgetown Prep student report to the school that Orr had sexually abused him in 2002. The school did not report the abuse to police until 5/2004. Suspended at that time. Orr had been on sabbatical in 2003 for "unrelated health issues." Assigned in 4/2004 as chaplain at Loyola University. Despite suspension, was allowed ministry without 1:1 with students 2004-2005. Terminated from Loyola in 10/2006. Investigation by the Jesuits in 2006 found the allegations "substantially true." Allegation in 2009 of abuse in 1989 at Georgetown Prep. Arrested 1/2011 and charged with abuse of two, one of them the student who reported abuse in 2003. Indicted 2/23/2011. Pled guilty 9/12/2011. Sentenced 11/10/2011 to five years probation and registration as sex offender. Laicized in 2008. On Maryland Province Jesuits list 12/17/2018. Added to Baltimore archdiocese's list in 2/2019. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Accused in a 1994 RICO pleading of having engaged in repeated criminal sexual contact with a minor boy on several occasions beginning in 1967. All RICO claims were settled 3/2003. On diocese's list 2/13/2019. Died 7/6/2010.

Suspended in 2003. Admitted in 2/2018 he abused "probably dozens" of adolescent boys in late 1970s-early 1980s. A man said Orsolits abused him during a ski trip in 1979 or 1980 at age 13 or 14. Orsoiits said he was sent to Canada for treatment in the 1980s by Bishop Head, then reassigned, including as a teacher at Walsh High School. Name included on the diocese's list 3/20/2018. Suit filed in 8/2019 under the NY Child Victims Act claimed abuse of a 13- or 14-year-old in 1968. Moved to another parish after the boy's parents complained. Another suit alleged abuse of a boy early- to mid-1970s. Removed from diocesan payroll 5/1/2020 in bankruptcy agreement. Suit in 6/2020 against the Boy Scouts alleged abuse in 1966 by Orsolits, who was a Scout leader. By 8/2021 there were 20 suits filed under the NY Child Victims Act naming Orsolits. He died 3/25/2021.

Former Legionaries of Christ priest, incardinated into the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2/2021. The Archdiocese received an allegation in 6/2023 that Alejandro sexually abused a teenager. Removed from ministry in 8/2023. A private investigator informed the Archdiocese on 7/27/2023 that there was "sufficient evidence" of the abuse. It also found that Ortega had engaged in "sexually inappropriate and unwanted physical touch, usually with adult women." Ortega was assigned to St. Monica's in Converse at the time of his removal. Matter referred to the Vatican. No criminal charges.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in early 2019. One allegation noted to have been received in 8/2008, of abuse in the early 1970s, while assigned to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in St. Amant. Left the diocese in 1981. Removed from priestly ministry.

Accused in a 2005 civil suit of abuse of a 16-year-old boy in 1992 at St. Thomas Aquinas in Storrs. Settled in 5/2007 for $1.2M. Diocese to pay 1/4 and Order to pay remainder. The plaintiff's sister had notified the Diocese in 2003 of abuse of two other youths but did not mention her brother. Orteneau left the parish in 1994. Dismissed from the Order in 2003. Died 4/8/2009 in Huntersville, NC. Included on the Jesuits Northeast Province list of credibly accused 1/15/2019. It notes allegations received in 2005 of abuse of minors 1992-1995. On the Norwich diocese's list in 2/2019. Included on the Fall River diocese's list in 1/2021, where he had been assigned at some point to Bishop Connolly High School.

First accused in 1992. Removed, sent to treatment. Indicted in 1993 for abusing three altar boys over a two-year period. Convicted in 1994. Sentenced to three 20-year jail sentences (to run concurrently). At least ten civil suits were filed, four in 1993 and six in 1994. One victim died by suicide. Settlement for $4M with seven victims in 6/1998. A 1974 report from his Mexican college to the archdiocese warned that Ortiz-Dietz suffered from "marked sexual conflict," paranoia and delusions. Laicized in 2005. Released in 2014, deported to Mexico. In 2015 San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, MSpS sent notice of Ortiz-Dietz' laicization to the Mexico Bishop' Conference and to the Archbishop of Puebla. Ortiz-Dietz was believed to be living in Puebla. Included on the archdiocese's list 1/31/2019, which notes 16 allegations.

Worked at Jesuit High in New Orleans in the 1970s. Accused in 2007 lawsuit of repeated molestation of a Jesuit High student 1974-1977, beginning when the boy was age 14. Settled. Accused repeatedly of abuse while assigned to Jesuit High School in Dallas; removed 1994. Moved in 1995 to Mobile, AL. In 2000 moved to Baltimore's Loyola College campus, where he was in charge of managing the Jesuits' residence hall until 2007. In 9/2018 may be living in at a Jesuit residence in Baltimore. On the Jesuits' Central and Southern list 12/7/2018. On Maryland Province Jesuits list 12/17/2018. Added to Baltimore archdiocese's list in 2/2019. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2/19. Died 9/8/05.

First named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 10/29/2018. Assignments included parishes in Geneva, Austintown, Struthers, Boardman, Hubbard, Alliance, Youngstown, Columbiana, Warren, Canton and North Canton. Died 10/23/2012.

Accused of abuse of teenage boys in at least four lawsuits in 2002. Two plaintiffs among 16 in civil suits against Diocese which settled in 2002. Allegations against Osgood began to surface within months of his ordination. Transferred several times because of behavior. Sent for treatment to NM. Left active ministry in 1968. Last listed in 1975 Official Catholic Directory. Part of NH AG's investigation, with numerous docs from personnel file in 2003 and 2009. Included in Santa Fe archdiocese list of accused on 9/12/2017; assigned to a parish in Albuquerque in 1963. Laicized, per the Manchester diocese's list 7/31/2019. Died 3/19/2018 in Georgia, age 90.

Arrested in 1997. Pleaded guilty in 1998 to the sexual assault of a boy for seven years in the 1980s, beginning when boy was age six. Sentenced to 10 years. The victim filed suit against Osinski, Bishop Rodimer and the diocese. Osinski and Rodimer shared a vacation home for over 20 years, where the boy was abused. Settled in 1999. Osinski may have been living in the Shenandoah, PA area as of 2009. On sex offender registry. Laicized in 2003. On the diocese's list 2/13/2019. Deceased.

Also known as Dan. Died in 2009. Named publicly as accused on the St. Albert the Great Province Dominicans list 4/21/2022. It notes that an allegation was received in 2016 of abuse of a minor in 1983-1984. Shown as credibly accused in the Chicago archdiocese's list in 10/2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Included on the diocese's list 7/31/2020 of those with substantiated allegation(s). Died 4/27/1973, age 40.

In 2010 a woman reported to the Franciscans' Province of St. John the Baptist that Ostmeyer molested her as a child, beginning when she was in third grade at St. Mary's Parish School in Bloomington IL, and continuing for about four years. Ostmeyer died 9/11/1970. Included on the Franciscans' list as the subject of substantiated allegations. Included in 2/1022 on the Cincinnati archdiocese's list. Added to the Peoria diocese's list in 6/2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Oswald was a religious brother (Bro. John) of the Brothers of Our Lady of the Poor in Tucson 1976-1977 before entering seminary. He was ordained for the Diocese of Santa Rosa in 1984. In 6/1/2008, he said he was taking leave due to a 1/2/2008 civil suit which alleged he had sexually abused a teenage boy 1988-1995. Oswald denied the allegations. Permanently removed. Two plaintiffs settled in 3/2009 for $1.3M. A Vietnam vet, Oswald was a military and civilian policeman before becoming a priest. He testified in 1999 and 2000 that he had reported abuse by R. Trupia to his superiors in 1976 and provided written statements from his students. Died 7/4/2010. Included on the Diocese of Tucson's list of credibly accused. New suit in 8/2013. Suit settled 7/15/2014 for $3.5M. Included on the Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/2019. (It shows an erroneous death date.) Accused in one or more lawsuits between 2019-2022.

Accused publicly in 8/18 of the sexual abuse of a 10- or 11-year-old boy in the summer of 1977 or '78, when the boy attended St. Joan of Arc summer camp in Jackson Heights.The abuse reportedly included ordering the boy to strip and photographing him naked, and forced oral copulation. Otero was arrested in 1979 for selling child porn; he avoided jail by helping the NYPD as an informant. Transferred to Hartford CT 1988 where he worked at St. Francis Hospital until 1995. Died 1/15/98. Otero's accuser refused $200k the diocese offered in 6/18 via its compensation program for victims of clergy sex abuse. Lawsuit filed in 10/18 on behalf of accuser against the eight NY dioceses. On Brooklyn diocese's list in 2/19.

Ouellette (sometimes spelled Ouelette) had a reputation for "seducing young ladies," per a 1972 letter to his superiors. Accused in 1994 of improperly touching young girls while an assistant priest in the early 1960s. He denied the allegations and received a psychological assessment. Cardinal Law said that he would be allowed to continue in ministry "with your pastor being aware of the concerns that have been raised." Retired in 12/96. Died in 9/00. Name included on the 8/11 Boston archdiocese list of accused.

Per the MI Attorney General's 10/22 report, the diocese received an allegation in 7/2004 from a relative of Oulette's that the priest sexually abused him at age 13 during a trip to MN. Oullette died in 1998.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/22/2019. It notes that he resigned, and was appointed in 1999 as Parochial Vicar with restricted ministry. Died 2/16/2002. Per his obituary, Ouimet worked in many parishes, and was "very active with many fire companies in the state." Suit filed in 11/2019 with claims that Ouimet plied a teenage boy with alcohol and engaged in grooming behaviors toward him sometime prior to 1988. Ouimet allegedly invited the teen to share a bed with him, talked about sex and masturbation, and disrobed and stood naked in front of the boy, demanding that he disrobe and join him in a hot tub.

Arrested 5/21/14 and charged with possession of six images of a sexual performance by a child. Diocese had reported allegations to D.A.'s office "a few months ago." Retired in 2012 and was living at a home for retired priests. Not in active ministry after leaving for unrelated personal reasons. Diocese denied any previous allegations against him. Pleaded guilty to all six charges in 8/14 in a plea agreement. Received 10 years' probation and ordered to register as a sex offender. Accused in a 6/17 suit of abusing a boy decades prior, when Ours was a deacon. On diocese's list 12/3/18. Accused in a lawsuit filed 8/2/21 of fondling a boy, age 8, in the confessional on multiple occasions, 1982-83.