Diocese of Boise ID – BishopAccountability.org

18 Accused in This Diocese

Fr. Francis Arokiam

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Order: SIOL
Status: Accused

Priest of the Secular Institute of Our Lady, from India. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Boise diocese on its list in 10/2019. It notes an incident in 1996 while assigned to St. Mary Immaculate in St. Maries, reported the same year. Arockima was expelled from the diocese and sent back to India.

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Diocese of Boise List 10.24.19

Fr. Carmelo Melchior Baltazar

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Ordained: 1960
Status: Convicted

Died: 1/26/2003
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

Extern priest from the Philippines' Diocese of Malolos. Abused boys over a 20-year period while assigned in the Philippines, the Diocese of Cleveland, US Navy, Diocese of Boise, and Diocese of San Diego. Named in several civil suits. Convicted in 1984; sentenced to seven years. Released to treatment after three years. A 2003 civil suit in San Diego said that plaintiff lived with Baltazar and traveled with him for five years during military assignments. Always introduced as his nephew. Deceased. Included in 3/2007 on the Diocese of San Diego's list of credibly accused. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/2019, where he was a hospital chaplain 1981-1982. On the Reno diocese's lit 4/5/2019, where he was assigned in 1980. On the Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/2019. On the Boise diocese's list in 10/2019; incidents in the late 1970s and 1985 while assigned to St. Alphonsus Hospital, reported in 1985.

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Fr. W. Thomas Faucher

Ordained: 1971
Status: Convicted

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

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

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Fr. Augustine J. Ferretti

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1941
Status: Settled

Died: 6/29/1982
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

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

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Fr. Patrick J. O’Sullivan

Ordained: 1942
Status: Sued

Died: 4/7/1993
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

From Ireland, where he was ordained in 1942. Arrived in the U.S. later that year. Spent his entire priesthood in the Diocese of Boise, assigned to parishes in Salmon, St. Anthony, Preston, Ferdinand, Moscow, and Kellogg. Retired in 1982, returned to Ireland in 1985. Died 4/7/1993. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 3/2021 of raping a 9-year-old boy in 1968, while assigned to St. Mary's in Moscow. The family were St. Mary's parishioners and the boy attended the parish school. The rape allegedly occurred when O'Sullivan was babysitting the boy. The priest was a friend of the boy's parents and frequent visitor to their home. Arguments in the case were heard by the state Supreme Court in 4/2026 after the district court granted summary judgment in favor of the Diocese and St. Mary's.

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Fr. Ruben Idalio Garcia

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Ordained: 1972
Status: Settled

Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

Boise diocese priest working in Santa Fe NM in the mid-1970s. Accused in a 1994 lawsuit of abuse of a boy in while in NM, after treatment by the Paracletes in Jemez Springs. Settled. Also alleged to have abused in 1981 in ID. On Santa Fe archdiocese list 9/12/2017. On San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/2018; worked 1986-1987 at a Chino parish. Per San Bernardino diocese, it was aware in 1986 of allegations. Garcia left San Bernardino in 2/1987. Noted to be deceased, although the Santa Fe archdiocese's list in 3/2019 notes him to be living. Incardinated into the Diocese of Tijuana Mexico upon recommendation in 1990 from Bishop Tod Brown. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/2019, assigned there beginning 11/1973. On Boise diocese's list in 10/2019, which has the notation "imprisoned."

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Archdiocese of Santa Fe List 03.08.19

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Fr. William R. Gould

Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Died: 9/30/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

Removed from St. George's in Post Falls in 5/2010 after an allegation of sexually inappropriate behavior with a male under age 18 in about 1981 in Idaho Falls. The Diocese admitted that Gould had been sent for therapy in 2005 after a relationship with an adult. Gould denied the latest allegation. A few days later, the Diocese said that Gould had also been sent for treatment in 1989 after an allegation by an adult. No longer able to function as a priest in 12/2010, per Vatican decision. Gould died 9/30/2018. His name is included on the Boise diocese's list of credibly accused in 10/2019.

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Deacon Robert Howell

Status: Guilty plea

Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

Ordained for the diaconate in 2001. Pleaded guilty in 11/2004 to viewing child pornography in 2002 on a computer at the Boise office of Seattle's Casey Family Programs, a foster child counseling service. Bishop Driscoll knew of the investigation in 6/2004; removed Howell in 1020/04 and informed Howell's parish in 2/2005. Sentenced in 1/2005 to 18 months in prison. Reportedly laicized in 2006. On ID sex offender registry 620/11. Included on the Diocese's list of credibly accused in 10/2019.

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Fr. Colman H. King

Ordained: 1923
Status: Accused

Died: 9/22/1973
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

First named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese in its 10/24/2019 revised list. It notes a report in 1993 of an incident in the 1960s while King was assigned to St. Rita's in Kellogg. King was born and educated in Ireland and was first assigned in 1923 to Immaculate Conception in Buhl ID. Among other assignments, he was pastor of St. Anthony's in Pocatello 1928-1939 and pastor of St. Rita's in Kellogg 1950-1970, after which he retired. He died 9/22/1973 in Ireland.

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Spokesman Review 05.13.70

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Fr. Keith Michael Kuiper

Ordained: 1974
Status: Accused

Died: 10/9/1990
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 10/2019. It notes "incident(s)" reported in 1994, occurring 1974-1975 while assigned to Sacred Heart in Boise and St. Edward's in Twin Falls. Kuiper died 10/9/1990, at age 46.

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Fr. Morse Later

Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Died: 6/1/2000
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 10/2019 (first name misspelled Morris). It notes reports received in 2003 of incidents in the 1960s and 1970s while assigned to St. Bernard's in Blackfoot, Blessed Sacrament in Aberdden, St. Mark's in Boise and St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise. Later died 6/1/2000.

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Fr. Robert Mendez Esquivel

Ordained: 2016
Status: Charged

Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

From Costa Rica. "Fr. Toto." Associate pastor of St. Paul's Parish in Nampa since 2022 when arrested 8/27/2025. Charged with rape and two counts of sexual battery of a minor child 16 or 17 years of age. The two met on the dating app Grindr. Mendez pleaded not guilty on 10/31/2025.

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Fr. Lucien J. Meunier

Ordained: 1939
Status: Convicted

Died: 1/20/1990
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

Also known as Pedro Luke, Luke Munier, Lucien Muernier, Pedro Luc de la Pierre, etc. From Canada. Bishops there allegedly knew of his abuse of at least one child as early as 1966. 'Pilgrim priest' went from diocese to diocese. Accused of molesting 10-year-old CO boy in 1972. Pueblo bishop arranged for treatment at Servants of Paraclete in NM; Meunier didn't show up. USCCB president Cardinal Bernardin was said to have been warned. Assigned in the Diocese of Gallup to a Winslow AZ parish 8/1972-6/1973. Granted faculties in Tucson in 1974. Convicted in 1976 of abusing two boys there. Spent two years at AZ mental health facility, released; apparently charges dropped, guilty charge vacated. Charged in 10/1989 with abuse of six boys in British Columbia in the 1950s and 1960s. Also accused of abuse of a girl. Died 1/20/1990, days before scheduled extradition to Canada. Many law suits 1998-2004. Included on the Tucson diocese's list. Included on the Gallup diocese's 12/2014 list. On Hartford list 1/22/2019; there 1981-1982. On Boise list 10/2019; abuse in 1971 reported in 1993.

Br. William J. Nash

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Order: SJ
Status: Accused

Died: 4/7/1984
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

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 who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Nash's name is included on this list. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018, which notes claims in 2009 of abuse 1953-1959. Nash was assigned 1934-1958 to Sacred Heart Mission in Desmet, and 1958-1961 to Mount St. Michael's in Spokane, WA. He died 4/7/1984.

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Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18

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Fr. Richard J. Pauson

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Died: 8/25/1971
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

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 who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the Bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Pauson's name is included on this list. Died 8/25/1971. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes claims in 2009 of abuse 1967-1968. Pauson was assigned to Sacred Heart in Culdesac, ID during the time of the alleged abuse.

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Fr. Martin J. Schuck

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Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Died: 10/19/1991
Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

Diocese of Brooklyn NY priest. Named publicly by the Boise diocese as credibly accused on its list in 10/2019. It notes incidents 1974-1976 while assigned to St. Catherine's in Kamiah ID, reported in 2003. Schuck died 10/19/1991.

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Diocese of Boise List 10.24.19

Fr. Donald W. Simmons

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Ordained: 1943
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 10/2019. It notes reports in 2002 of incidents in 1950 and 1956, while assigned to St. John's Cathedral in Boise and St. Alphonsus in Wallace. Deceased.

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Diocese of Boise List 10.24.19

Fr. James Worsley

Ordained: 1972
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Boise ID

Accused in 1993 of molesting a boy for four years while assigned to St. Paul's Catholic Center. Police investigated but no charges filed because the statute of limitations had expired. Admitted the abuse. Left active priesthood in 1994. Laicized. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused in 10/2019. It notes incidents occurring 1976-1981 reported in 1992. Assignments at time of "incident(s)" were St. Mary's in Caldwell, St. Paul's Student Center in Boise and St. Augustine's Student Center in Moscow.

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