Archdiocese of Baltimore MD - BishopAccountability.org

105 Accused in This Diocese

Deacon William Steven Albaugh

Ordained: 1996
Status: Arrested

Deacon of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Nottingham since 1996. Arrested 3/1/13 and released on bail for possession of child abuse images which he stored on thumb drives and on his Verizon Online cloud storage system. Verizon Online reported the presence of the images. Albaugh admitted he stored the images but said he would never harm a child. Suspended from his duties. Died 8/1/16.

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Fr. James Avant

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Order: OFM Cap
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

In 1993 a woman alleged that Avant abused her child in the early 1970s. Allegations reported to the Capuchins. Avant had left the order in 1990. Avant was assigned to Morgan State University starting in 1972, St. Martin (Baltimore) 1972-78 and Charles Lwanga Center 1979-84. Included on the Baltimore archdiocese's 2002 list of accused religious priests and brothers.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Fr. Michael Lowell Barnes

Ordained: 1975
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

A 6/09 suit against the Baltimore AD filed in DE alleged Barnes molested a boy 1977-82 while at St. Clare School in Essex. Baltimore contacted plaintiff in 2002 after a review of files; he denied abuse. He contacted them in 2003 but refused counseling/ mediation. Barnes left the priesthood in 1988; began working for Washington DC as lay member. Civil case dismissed in 4/10 by DE Judge. Arrested in NC in 10/09 on charges of abuse of the same boy. Extradited to MD in 2/10. Pled no contest in 6/10. Sentenced to 6 months in jail. Laicization sought. Died in 2017.

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Fr. Thomas J. Bauernfeind

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Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Accused in 1987 of sexual abuse in the mid-1970s. Retired late 1990s. Faculties removed in 4/02. Included on the archdiocese's 10/02 list of 56 priests accused of molesting children. Died 1/01/03.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Fr. William Vincent Bechtel

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Ordained: 1950
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Diocese of Harrisburg told Baltimore in 2018 of a claim of sex abuse against Bechtel, occurring while at to Mt. St. Joseph High School, where he was assigned 1979-89. More allegations of abuse while at Mt. St. Joseph followed. Bechtel died in 1994.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. Ronald Belschner

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Ordained: 1960
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

The archdiocese announced in 8/19 that it had received an allegation that Belschner sexually abused a child in the mid-1970s, while assigned to St. Gregory the Great. He denied the allegations. Belschner went on leave of absence in 1991 and his faculties were permanently removed.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 07.23.19

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 07.23.19

Fr. Thomas R. Bevan

Ordained: 1963
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Removed 8/09 after allegations that he sexually abused a boy several times at St. John's School in Frederick 1974-1979. Denied the allegations. Archdiocese learned of allegations 6/09 and notified police. Another allegation in 2005 dated back to 1974; review board found "insufficient evidence" and he wasn't removed. Four allegations found credible 11/09. Permanently removed from active ministry 11/09. Criminal charges filed 2/10. Plea agreement 9/10. Received a 10-year suspended sentence and 18 months home detention.

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Fr. Maurice J. Blackwell

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Ordained: 1974
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Placed on leave in 1993 after complaints of abuse of a minor 1989-92. Sent to treatment and reinstated. Permanently placed on leave in 1998 after admitting to a "sexual relationship" with another minor which ended in the 1970s. The1993 accuser shot and injured him in 2002. Archbishop acknowledged abuse. Found guilty during 2/05 criminal trial. Motion for new trial granted. No trial. Laicization announced in 12/04.

Fr. Louis A. Bonacci

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1973
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Accusation received in 4/11 that Bonacci improperly touched a minor in a family home 1978-82 when he was assistant director of campus ministry at Loyola College in Baltimore, MD. During investigation a second accuser was located. Removed 4/11 from duties in Scranton and, in 6/11, head of Order permanently removed him from active ministry. On Scranton diocese's list 8/18; assigned there 2003-2011. On Wheeling-Charleston diocese's list in late 2018, where he was Wheeling Jesuit U. campus minister 6/99-2003. On the MD Province Jesuits' list in 12/18. On the Charlotte diocese's list 12/29/19.

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Fr. William A. Braun

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Ordained: 1942
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Ordained for the archdiocese, joined the Sulpician order in 1949. Allegation in 2002 that Braun sexually abused a minor in the mid-1940s. Braun was assigned to St. Dominic's 1942-49. Died in 1964.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. Frederick C. Brinkmann

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Order: CSsR
Ordained: 1975
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Brinkmann's name is on 9/26/02 list of priests affiliated with Archdiocese of Baltimore who were accused of child sexual abuse. In 1996 an individual alleged sexual abuse during the late 1970s. The Archdiocese told the Redemptorists. Brinkmann was assig

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Fr. Gerard Bugge

Order: CSsR
Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Shown in Catholic Directories as Gerard (Not Gerald). Bugge was named by the Baltimore archdiocese on its 09/02 list of abusers. In 1985 he admitted to inappropriate sexual activities with a minor. Accusations reported to the Redemptorists and his facilities were removed. He was in New York per 1970 Catholic Directory, in the District of Columbia per 1980 Catholic Directory, In Harrisburg PA per 1988 Directory and not in 1990 Directory. Died in 11/04. Also known as Gerard Serafin. Name on Harrisburg diocese's 8/1/18, no known allegations there.

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Fr. John J. Carney

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Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Name appeared on 9/02 list of priests from the Baltimore archdiocese who had been accused of child sexual abuse. In 1991 an individual alleged sexual abuse by Carney in the early 1970s. Carney denied it then but in 1995 he admitted he had engaged in inappropriate conduct. Archdiocese removed his faculties at that time. From 1972 forward he was assigned as chaplain at various nursing homes and hospitals. The 2002 Catholic Directory shows him as retired. Died 10/30/20.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Fr. Douglas Carroll

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Order: SAC
Ordained: 1973
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Removed in 1990 after Order told Diocese that he had admitted soliciting an underage individual in another state. Laicized in 1998. Included on the Baltimore archdiocese's list of accused religious priests and brothers.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Fr. John J. Corbett

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Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Accused in 1993 of abuse of two minors in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Further allegations received in 2002 and 2010. Assigned to St. Brigid's 1909-1922, St. Peter's in Washington DC 1922-1924, St. Margaret's in DC 1924-1943, and St. Mary Star of the Sea in Baltimore 1943-1957. Died in 1957.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. Brian M. Cox

Ordained: 1968
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Priest of the Josephite society from 1968. Joined the Baltimore Archdiocese in 1981. In 1995 a complaint of abuse in 1981 was made to Baltimore. Cox admitted that he had abused during 1979-85. Placed on permanent leave without privileges. Arrested in 2002, charged with abuse of two boys. Sentenced to 15 months in jail and 5 years probation. Served 9 months. Laicized in 2004. Registered sex offender.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Fr. Charles G. Coyle

Ordained: 1965
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Sued in 2002. Accused of abuse of a boy in the 1970s at Newton South High School in Boston. Reportedly, a second youth who was living with Coyle later died by suicide. Coyle was working in New Orleans when accusation made public; placed on leave. Second suit filed in 2003 alleged abuse dating to when Coyle was a seminarian in Baltimore. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. Died 7/1/15. Included on New Orleans archdiocese's list 11/2/18. Taught at New Orleans' Jesuit High 1958-61, when he was a scholastic. On MD Province's list 12/7/18. On Baltimore archdiocese's list.

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Fr. Fernando Cristancho

Ordained: 1985
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

From the Diocese of Istmina-Tado, Colombia. Worked in in the Diocese of Arlington VA 1994 until 1997, when removed for sexual misconduct with a young woman. Cristancho arranged in vitro fertilization of a woman in Colombia using his sperm. Triplets were born in 11/01 (2 boys, 1 girl). He was assigned to the Archdiocese of Baltimore 1999-2002, at St. Ignatius in Forest Hill. The archdiocese revoked Cristancho's faculties in 7/02, reportedly because he refused a new assignment, later learning that he had fathered triplets. In 2006 DSS found that he had sexually abused of both of the boys, including oral sex. Their mother reported a possible third victim. Maryland appeals court gave custody to the mother in 10/08. Cristancho denied abuse. In 9/17 he was arrested, charged with making and possessing child pornography. Detectives found photos of little boys on Cristancho's electronic devices in his home, and on a memory card in a safe. He pleaded guilty 10/4/21 to "coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity" and admitted to creating nude images of four other children. His victim was ages 11-13 when abused 2002 through at least Fall 2003. Cristancho met the boy at St. Ignatius parish. Sentencing scheduled for 12/10/21.

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Detailed BA.org Assignment Record

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Fr. Robert B. Cullen

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Accused on 3/1/07 in testimony before the Maryland legislature of sexually abusing a grade-school girl and others in the 1960s. The girl's mother allegedly reported the abuse repeatedly to another Jesuit in the late 1960s and to another sometime after 1982. Cullen remained in ministry. He died 2/5/05. Worked in many dioceses. On Jesuits Maryland Province list 12/17/19. Allegations of abuse late 1960s-1980s in Maryland. Added to Baltimore archdiocese's list in 2/19. On the Charlotte diocese's list 12/29/19.

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Fr. John Danilak

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Ordained: 1961
Status: Indicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Indicted in 2002. Accused of abuse of a youth in 1978. Charge dropped when Danilak died in 4/03, just prior to trial. At least two other men have also made similar complaints.

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Fr. Joseph A. Davies

Ordained: 2021
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Monsignor. Parish priest, prep school chaplain, prison chaplain, archdiocesan Director of Catholic Boy Scouts, active in Volunteers for America, where he worked at two facilities for children. Died 2/3/92. In 1993 the archdiocese received multiple allegations of child sexual abuse against Davies. One man alleged abuse in the 1960s at St. Joseph's in Hagerstown. The allegations were not announced publicly until 8/13/15 in an archdiocesan press release, which stated a man alleged abuse by Davies as a child in the 1950s. The statement acknowledged there were other allegations, without elaborating. On archdiocese's 12/14/18 list; it notes numerous allegations of child sex abuse received against Davies.

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BA.org Assignment Record

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Fr. Richard Deakin

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Order: OFM Cap
Ordained: 1985
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Convicted in 1990 of molesting a 13-year-old girl 1986-88. Given 15-year suspended sentence and 5 years probation. Civil suit filed in 1/92; settled out of court in 9/93. Archdiocese knew of his history of deviant sexual behavior. In 1987 (after he yelled obscenities and exposed himself to a woman), the Capuchins transferred him to Pittsburgh. Seminary officials knew of use of church money for x-rated movies and porn before ordination. Left priesthood in 1988 and married. Dismissed from clerical state 12/29/92. Became licensed social worker, began work with the V.A. in 1996. Included on the Baltimore archdiocese's 2002 list of accused religious priests and brothers.

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PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18

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Fr. Alfred A. Dean

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Order: SSJ
Ordained: 1989
Status: Indicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Suspended in 2002 after allegations that he molested a 14-year-old boy in 4/02 at St. Francis Xavier parish in East Baltimore. Archdiocese said in 9/02 that the allegation did not "appear...credible" but investigation revealed "significant issues of concern about...fitness for ministry with minors." He resigned and was placed on leave by his Order. Indicted on criminal charges in 5/03; criminal charges dismissed by judge "at the request of the victim's family" in 12/03. On the Baltimore archdiocese's list 7/23/19.

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Fr. Martin H. Demek

Ordained: 1975
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Pastor from 2010 of Corpus Christi in Baltimore. In 4/21 the Archdiocese announced the suspension of Demek from ministry, due to an allegation that he sexually abused a child during 1989-94, beginning when the child was age 11. Demek was pastor of St. Bartholomew's in Manchester, MD during the time of the alleged abuse. The allegation had been received in 1/21. Demek denied the charges.

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Catholic Review 04.19.21

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Baltimore Sun 04.19.21
WBFF 04.19.21
Catholic Review 04.19.21
Corpus Christi Parish website accessed 04.20.21

Br. Donald Dimitroff

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Order: FSC
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Name appears on Baltimore archdiocese's 9/02 list of religious priests and brothers accused of sexual abuse. Had been with his order about 26 years. Order told the Archdiocese in 1997 that an individual alleged sexual abuse by Dimitroff in the early 1980s, possibly at Bishop Walsh High School. Dimitroff lived at Christian Brothers residence at Calvert Hall High School 1992-2002. Adjunct faculty member at Loyola College, per 5/08 website.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Br. Francis E. Dolan

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Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Bro. Fabian. Joined the Xaverians in 1939. Died in 1975. Named publicly as accused by the order on its list 7/12/19. Allegation reported in 1995 of abuse in Baltimore in 1945. Included on the Baltimore archdiocese's list 7/23/19.

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Xaverian Brothers List 07.12.19

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Xaverian Brothers List 07.12.19
Archdiocese of Baltimore List 07.23.19

Fr. James H. Dowdy

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Ordained: 1969
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Accused in 1993 of sexual abuse in the late 1970s-early 1980s. Admitted to sexual abuse involving two minors. Removed from his position, faculties removed. Still on leave per 2002 Catholic Directory. Name appeared on 9/02 list of 50+ priests and brothers from the Baltimore Archdiocese accused of sexually abusing minors.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02
Baltimore Sun 10.13.02

Fr. Robert W. Duerr

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Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Report to archdiocese in 2002 of abuse in the early 1950s. Allegation in 2012 of abuse early 1950s-early 1960s. Died in 1982.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. John H. Duggan

Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

After training in Boston MA and then Albany NY, was in Scranton diocese, Archdioceses of Baltimore, Philadelphia, Chicago, Nigeria, Diocese of Camden, then back to Scranton. Worked in high schools and parishes. Sent for psych eval 1993; admitted to sex abuse of young children in early priesthood. Returned to ministry, restricted. Report 12/96 of sex abuse by Duggan of a teen boy in the 1970s at the Jesuit house in Scranton. Restricted by Scranton Bishop Timlin to convent and prison ministry. Allegation in 2002 to Archdiocese of Baltimore of sex abuse of a child late 1960s - early 1970s. Assigned to Loyola Blakefield High those years. Included on archdiocese's 9/02 list. Per Official Catholic Directory he was at a Jesuit residence at the U. of Scranton 1995-2005, but Provincial in 5/02 assured a victim that Duggan had been removed from the Jesuit Community in Scranton. Included in 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report, as John M. Duggan. Died 1/10/04. On Scranton diocese's list 8/19/18.

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Fr. Frederick H. Duke

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Ordained: 1942
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

In 1988, the archdiocese received an allegation against Duke of sexualy abuse. At that time Duke admitted to sexually abusing numerous minors 1949 -61. He died in 1992. Name appeared on 9/02 list of priests and religious brothers in the Baltimore archdiocese who had been accused of child sexual abuse. Worked at Shrine of the Little Flower school.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

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Fr. Luigi Esposito

Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Ordained in Italy. Assigned to Our Lady of Pompei in Highlandtown since 1964, pastor since 1987. Taught, coached and was Athletic Director of the parish school 1964-1987. Incardinated into the Archdiocese in 2000. Suspended from ministry in 5/18 after the diocese received an allegation that he had abused a 14-year-old on multiple occasions in the 1970s. He denied the abuse. Baltimore police were investigating. On archdiocese's list 12/14/18. It notes another allegation of abuse of a teenage minor and another teen girl. Removed from ministry, faculties removed.

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Fr. Alfred Ewanowski

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Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Allegation to archdiocese in 2003 of abuse in 1967 of an Archbishop Curley High School student. Additional allegations followed of abuse while Ewanowski was a Curley High faculty member, where he was assigned 1968-76. Died in 1990.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. Kenneth Farabaugh

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Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Archdiocese learned of allegations from a third party in 1993. Individual denied making the accusations and Farabaugh also denied, so matter dropped. In 2000 the same individual met with the archdiocese and provided detailed allegations of sexual abuse. Farabaugh was under investigation by police and the archdiocese at time of his death in car accident in 12/00. (His car ran off the road and struck a tree). Name appeared on Baltimore's 9/26/02 list of abusers.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Bishop Carl A. Fisher

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Ordained: 1973
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. It notes multiple allegations of abuse, occurring in the 1970s. Appointed auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 1987. Died in 1993.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Br. Robert Flaherty

Ordained: 2021
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Joined Xaverian Brothers 9/79, took vows in 1980s. Suspended from ministry in 8/18 during investigation by state's attorney of allegations Flaherty sexually abused a minor in the mid-1980s. Baltimore Police initiated an investigation in 4/18. Taught at Mount St. Joseph school 1972-1993 and 2008-2010. Taught in KY 1994-1999. Teaching at St. John's Prep in Danvers MA when suspended; was there 1999-2007, returning in 2010.

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Fr. Sylvan Fondriest

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Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Assigned to Ss. Peter and Paul in Cumberland 1956-1976. Allegation to the archdiocese in 2007 of abuse in the late 1950s-early1960s. A second allegation received in 2008 of abuse in the late 1950s. Died in 1976.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. Daniel Free

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Ordained: 1952
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Allegations to the archdiocese in 1998 and 2012, reported to law enforcement and the Passionists. Free died 6/11/16.

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Fr. Joseph J. Gallagher

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Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Former editor of The Catholic Review. Retired in 1985. Name on archdiocese list of accused priests 9/02, which notes accusation in 1986 of abuse of a 14-year-old boy in 1980. Accuser met with officials in 1993. "Gallagher admitted inappropriate conduct and his faculties to perform ministry were removed." Gallagher objected to his inclusion on the list, saying the "incident involved only a massage of a 14-year-old boy that occurred 21 years ago but involved "no genital touching.'" Died in 2015.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02
Baltimore Sun 09.26.02

Fr. Joseph Gerg

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Order: OSB
Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

In 1997 an individual alleged sexual abuse by Gerg in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The archdiocese reported this to the Benedictines. Gerg was assigned to Baltimore 1967-1969. On Baltimore's list of accused priests 9/02.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Fr. Steven P. Girard

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Ordained: 1975
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

In 4/04 a man alleged abuse by Girard when he was a boy in the early 1990s. Police notified; archdiocese investigated. Girard denied allegation. Not on archdiocese's list of active priests in 2008. Received one year probation in 2002 after telling police he was the victim of a car jacking. Instead, he had picked up a male prostitute and the man stole his car. Accuser died by suicide in 2005; his parents sued in 12/07. On archdiocese's list 7/23/19. Deceased.

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Fr. Marion Francis Helowicz

Ordained: 1974
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Pleaded guilty in 1988 to abusing a learning-disabled teenage boy for 18 months (7/82 - 2/84). Sentenced to 6 months in jail, suspended for 2 years, and 200 hours community service. Privileges were removed. In 2/90 a civil suit was settled out of court; terms not revealed. Between 1990 and 1993 two other individuals came forward to allege abuse in the early 1980s. Named on Baltimore's 9/26/02 list.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Fr. George L. Hopkins

Ordained: 1939
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused in the Baltimore archdiocese's revised list 4/24/19. Allegation to archdiocese in 2002 of abuse in the early 1950s (Hopkins was promoted from assistant chancellor to vice chancellor in 1952). The Los Angeles archdiocese informed Baltimore in 2007 that Hopkins was also accused of sexually assaulting an adult in the early 1950s. Hopkins was Chancellor of the archdiocese 1954-1965, was given the title monsignor in 1956, and was also an archdiocesan Consultor, and Rural Dean 1965-1968. According to the archdiocese's list, 'Hopkins left the priesthood in 1969 and later died.'

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Fr. Joseph H. Hopkins

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Ordained: 1936
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Assigned to St Ambrose church 1936-1943 and St Cecilia church 1943-1949. Transferred to Wheeling WV in 1949, when Francis P Keough was archbishop of Baltimore (1947-1961) and John J Swint was bishop of Wheeling-Charleston (1922-1962). Later incardinated into Wheeling-Charleston diocese, where he worked at St Peter's in Wheeling and St Xavier in Moundsville. Died 8/19/61, when he was absent on leave. Allegation in 1995 of abuse in 1948.

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Cumberland News 08.21.61
Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. Robert F. Hopkins

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Ordained: 1948
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

In 1995 two individuals alleged sexual abuse by Hopkins in the 1970s. Eight others also came forward. When confronted, Hopkins admitted to sexual misconduct with minors from 1950s to early 1980s at five different parishes. Faculties removed. Named on Baltimore's 9/26/02 list of abusive priests. Died in 12/06.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Br. Thomas F. Kelly

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Order: CFX
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Bro. Benedict Joseph. Joined the Xaverians in 1933. Died in 1976. Named publicly as accused by the order on its list 7/12/19. Allegation reported in 1995 of abuse in Baltimore in 1945.

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Xaverian Brothers List 07.12.19

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Xaverian Brothers List 07.12.19

Fr. Joseph A. Kenney

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Ordained: 1943
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 12/14/18. 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.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 12.14.18

Fr. Simon E. Kenny

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Ordained: 1938
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Allegation received in 2017 of sex abuse in the early 1980s. Retired 1985. Died 1999. Assigned to parishes in Hagerstown, Randallstown and Pylesville.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. Paul Knapp

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Order: CSsR
Ordained: 1972
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Name appeared on Baltimore's 9/02 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 1981-83 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.

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Diocese of Toledo Assignment Record

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02
Diocese of Toledo List downloaded 01.28.20
Toledo Blade 02.04.20

Fr. Michael Kolodziej

Order: OFM Conv
Ordained: 1970
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Ordained for the Buffalo diocese before joining Order in 1978. Former Minister Provincial of the Order. Worked in MD, NY, MA and GA as teacher, including in Springfield MA diocese. Principal of Cardinal O'Hara High in Buffalo diocese 1982-88, and assistant principal at St. Francis High 1979-82. In 11/13 a former student of Archbishop Curley High in Baltimore alleged that Kolodziej abused him on several occasions 1975-79 while "wrestling." Suspended by order from public ministry; archdiocese removed his faculties. Police were investigating. On Atlanta archdiocese's list 11/6/18. On Buffalo diocese's list updated 11/5/18. On Baltimore's list 9/5/19.

Fr. William Earl Krouse

Ordained: 1973
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Former pastor of St. Francis Catholic Deaf Center in Prince George Co., MD. Arrested in FL 3/96 after former student accused him of abuse 1968-72. He admitted the abuse and was jailed in FL while awaiting extradition. Voluntarily left active priesthood about 1986 but still shown on leave per 1990 Catholic directory. Also known as Jay Krouse. Sentenced 11/96 to 10 years in prison for abusing 6 deaf boys 1970-78. Included on Archdiocese of WDC's 10/15/18 list. Added to Baltimore archdiocese's list in 2/19.

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Fr. Joseph Kruse

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Ordained: 1983
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Admitted in 1987 to sexual abuse mid- to late- 1980s. Removed from his parish. Received treatment, assigned to hospital ministry. Left ministry in 1989. Shown as absent on sick leave in 1988 Catholic Directory and "absent on leave" per the 1990 and 1995 editions. Name is on Baltimore's 9/26 list of abusive priests.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Deacon Thom Kuhl

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Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Ordained as deacon in 1988. Taught religion at Our Lady of Pompeii High School andTowson Catholic High School. In 2006 a man alleged abuse by Kuhl and another teacher for two years when he was an Our Lady student in the early- to mid-1990s. Both men were immediately placed on leave.

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Br. Xavier Langan

Order: FSC
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Accused in 2003 of sexually abusing a Calvert Hall College High School student in 1969. In 2004, the school acknowledged the accusation and another by an older alumnus. Aka Br. Geoffrey Xavier. Added to the Baltimore archdiocese's list 4/24/19. It notes having received an allegation in 2002 and receipt of allegations of abuse from additional former Calvert High students. Langan was at the school 1942-1952 and 1960-1985. He died in 1985.

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Fr. James V. Lannon

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Order: SS
Ordained: 1931
Status: Accused

Died: 03/19/1984
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

First named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's list 10/15/18. Archdiocese first received report of abuse in 1953. Suspended in 1953 and 1954. Returned to ministry after evaluation. Permanently removed from parish ministry in 1958. Died in 1984. On Baltimore archdiocese's list 4/24/19. It notes a woman alleged in 2002 abuse by Lannon in the mid-1930s. Assigned to Baltimore parishes 1933-1943. Became priest of Washington DC archdiocese when it was established in the 1940s.

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Fr. Ross A. LaPorta

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Ordained: 1951
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

LaPorta was on 9/25/02 Keeler list as having been accused by one person in 1999 of sexual abuse in 1960s. He denied but faculties removed. List has LaPorta recently retired when allegation made. The 1999 Directory is first that reports him as retired and also lists him as monsignor. Later Directories show him retired in Little River SC, not a monsignor, and pastor emeritus at St. Mark's in Catonsville; 5 other priests who worked there are accused. Still in SC in 2007; not in 2009 Directory. Per Baltimore list 7/23/19, deceased.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Fr. Regis F. Larkin

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Ordained: 1945
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

First named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/16/19. The archdiocese received an allegation in 1992 of abuse by Larkin in the late 1970s to early 1980s, when he was pastor at St Patrick's in Cumberland. Another allegation was received in 2002 of abuse in the mid-1950s at Larkin's first assignment, St Michael's in Frostburg. Worked in archdiocesan parishes 1945-1980. Died on 6/23/81.

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Fr. Thomas B. Lee

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Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

From Korea. In 1993 an individual alleged sexual abuse by Lee in the early 1970s. Baltimore informed the Archdiocese of Seoul, South Korea of the charges. Lee had been studying at Johns Hopkins University at the time of the alleged abuse. Lee's name appears on a 9/02 list of priests from other dioceses who were accused of abuse in the Baltimore archdiocese.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Fr. Francis J. Lefevre

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Ordained: 1971
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Faculties removed in 1987 after an allegation of abuse. LeFevre admitted to having engaged in sexual misconduct with numerous minors in the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to work as a statistics expert for the archdiocese until 1995, when a lawsuit alleged LeFevre abused a minor, age 11 until high school. This abuse was reported to the archdiocese in 1992.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

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Fr. Robert F. Lentz

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Ordained: 1964
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Baltimore officials placed Lentz on leave in 12/02 after allegations surfaced that he abused two boys in mid- to late-1960s. Lentz denied the accusations. The alleged victims came forward after the archdiocese published names of 56 other priests and brothers accused of abuse. Not on list of active priests in the Baltimore archdiocese per its website 5/25/08. Died 09/18/07.

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Fr. John L. Lippold

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Ordained: 1957
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Retired in 2009. Archdiocese learned in 10/10 of allegation that he had abused a minor female over a two-year period in the late 1960s, while assigned to Saints Phillip & James Parish. Archdiocese notified police who told them not to pursue investigation or contact Lippold during police investigation. In 4/11, investigation stalled; archdiocese was allowed to talk with accuser and with Lippold, who denied the allegations. He was removed at that time. On archdiocese's list 9/5/19. Deceased.

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Fr. Robert J. Lochner

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Ordained: 1956
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

First named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/16/19, where it is stated that multiple allegations of abuse were received starting in 2002. But in the 4/24/19 list, that account has been revised to state that multiple allegations began arriving in 1993. Abuse alleged to have occurred in the 1950s and 1960s. Assigned to archdiocesan parishes 1956-1967. Died on 12/9/67.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

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Fr. Anthony Lorento

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Order: SAC
Ordained: 1972
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

In 1994 an individual alleged to the archdiocese that Lorento had abused him. Archdiocese told the Pallotines. Lorento does not appear in the 2002 Official Catholic Directory. In the 1993 Directory, he is shown working in New York. Name appeared on 9/02 Archdiocese of Baltimore list of religious priests and brothers who had been accused of child sexual abuse.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Fr. George B. Loskarn

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Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Accused in 2002 of sexual abuse in the late 1960s of a teenage boy. Admitted the abuse, placed on leave. Abuse occurred during Loskarn's first assignment after ordination and apparently took place during an out-of-state trip. Name appears on the Baltimore archdiocese's 9/02 list. Per the archdiocese's updated list 7/23/19, Laskarn is deceased.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Fr. E. Neil Magnus

Ordained: 1963
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

A woman received "acknowledgment of crimes" and financial assistance for counseling from the archdiocese in 11/16 due to her claims of rape by Magnus and another priest, Rev. Joseph Maskell. Magnus was Keough High School's Religious Services Director, Maskell was chaplain and counselor. Per the woman they raped her at a CYO picnic in 9/70, when she was age 14 and a new Keough student. She said Magnus showed up in a police car and that the rape occurred after she was given a drink that weakened her. She said Maskell watched, then also raped her, and that his assaults continued through her high school years. She claimed, too, that on one occasion a Baltimore police officer joined Maskell and, after paying the priest, raped her. Magnus died 11/27/88. Magnus has been accused by at least one other former student, and Maskell by many. Both men have been implicated in the unsolved 1969 murder of Sr. Cathy Cesnik, to whom girls had confided abuse. On archdiocese's list 12/14/18.

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Fr. Ronald Mardaga

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Ordained: 1980
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Faculties removed in 1986 after admitting to sexually abusing a minor in the late 1970s. Name appeared on the Archdiocese of Baltimore's 9/02 list of priests accused of abuse.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Fr. A. Joseph Maskell

Ordained: 1965
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Parish priest, Keough High chaplain & counselor, police chaplain. Per 1994 lawsuit, abused girls at Keough, late 1960s-early 70s. Subject of investigation into 1969 murder of Sr. Catherine Cesnik. Student said she told Sr. Cathy of abuse by Maskell; Sr. Cathy soon missing, later found murdered. The former student said in 1994 that Maskell drove her to a remote area and showed her the body. Archdiocese settled with her 1/17. Another former student said two police officers sexually abused her while Maskell looked on. Said to have drugged victims and shown gun. Placed on leave 1992; reinstated 1993-94. Removed again 1994 after new allegations. Fled to Ireland; worked as psychologist, including with children. Died 2001. By 5/17 archd paid $472K to 16 people with accusations vs Maskell. One man said Maskell sexually abused him as an 8th grade altar boy and his mother told archdiocese 5/67; Maskell was then moved to Keough. An Irish accuser surfaced 5/17. HSE investigating 6/17.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

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Fr. Arthur R. Maurer

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Order: SSJ
Ordained: 1947
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Maurer pleaded guilty in 1993 to federal charges of fondling a 12-year-old boy in 1992 on a cruise ship based in Port Canaveral, FL. Before plea, he was sent to Toronto for treatment. He was apparently retired and living in Baltimore 1992-93, but the 1993 Catholic Directory shows he was affiliated with Galveston-Houston Diocese. He died in 1993. Obit was in Houston TX newspaper. Worked in New Orleans 1949-58. Name on 9/02 list from Archdiocese of Baltimore of religious priests and brothers accused of sexual abuse of children.

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Br. William F. McCarthy

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Order: CFX
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Bro. Constantine. Joined the Xaverians in 1940. Left in 1947. Named publicly as accused by the order on its list 7/12/19. Allegation reported in 2002 of abuse in the mid-1940s in Baltimore. On the Baltimore archdiocese's list7/23/19.

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Xaverian Brothers List 07.12.19

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Fr. M. Francis McGrath

Ordained: 1978
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Attended seminary in Baltimore MD 1972-74 and again 1976-77. Ordained in 1978 for the Diocese of Trenton NJ. In 1995 a man told the Baltimore archdiocese McGrath sexually abused him as a minor in the 1970s, while McGrath was in seminary. Baltimore informed Trenton; McGrath acknowledged he sexual abused "three or four victims" during his time in Trenton. His status from then was "leave of absence" until 2002, when another person alleged abuse in the 1970s. On Trenton diocese's list 2/13/19. Removed from ministry. Per news in 6/20, McGrath was named in two lawsuits, one alleging abuse in 1983 of a boy, age 17, at St. Anthony's in Hamilton NJ, the other claiming abuse of a boy, age 11, in 1978. A 7/29/20 suit alleged abuse in the early 1980s of a Red Bank Catholic High student.

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BA.org Assignment Record

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Fr. Eugene Ambrose McGuire

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Order: CP
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Allegation received in 1993 of abuse in the 1960s. Another allegation in 2002 of abuse in the late 1940s. McGuire died in 1984.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Br. Lawrence C. Meegan

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Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Bro. Luanus. Joined the Xaverians in 1941. Died in 1977. Named publicly as accused by the order on its list 7/12/19. Allegation reported in 1995 of abuse in 1945 in Baltimore. On the Baltimore archdiocese's list 7/23/19.

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Xaverian Brothers List 07.12.19

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Xaverian Brothers List 07.12.19
Archdiocese of Baltimore List 07.23.19

Fr. Romuald Meogrossi

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Order: OFM Conv
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

On 5/2/21 the archdiocese announced that it had suspended Meogrossi from ministry after receiving an allegation that he had sexually abused a minor. The abuse allegedly occurred during a clinical therapy session in 2006; Meogrossi was working as a licensed therapist. He denied the allegation.

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Fr. Ronald N. Michaud

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Ordained: 1973
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

A man reported to the Baltimore archdiocese in 1979 that Michaud abused him as a minor in the mid-1970s. Michaud had worked in MD in 1973-78, before transferring to the Diocese of Portland, ME. Name released by Portland bishop in 1/07. Michaud had been placed on leave in 1989. Bishop recommended laicization but matter was still pending with the Vatican. Suit filed in 9/07 by a man alleging abuse as a boy in the early 1980s. Judge awarded plaintiff $4.4M judgment against Michaud (who had no assets) in 7/09. Plaintiff had earlier settled with the diocese.

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Fr. William J. Migliorini

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Ordained: 1959
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

The archdiocese announced on 11/4/19 that it was adding Migliorini to its list of accused clergy. A first accuser came forward to the archdiocese in 1995, alleging abuse as a child by Migliorini in the 1960s. In 2019 a second person alleged abuse by the priest while he was assigned to Shrine of the Sacred Heart 1965-73. Migliorini died in 1992.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List updated 11.04.19

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List updated 11.04.19
Archdiocese of Baltimore 11.04.19

Fr. John Joseph Mike, Jr.

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Ordained: 1975
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Several individuals came forward beginning in 1987 to allege physical and sexual abuse by Mike. In 1987 his faculties were removed by Archdiocese. Also in 1987 criminal charges were brought against him for whipping a 17-year-old youth, hanging the youth upside down from a basketball backboard and striking him on the buttocks with a table tennis paddle. Pleaded guilty 9/87. Sentenced to 5 years of supervised probation.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Fr. Jerome A. Moody

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Order: CSsR
Ordained: 1974
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Baltimore City Police informed the archdiocese in 2002 of allegations of abuse of several people. Archdiocese informed Redemptorists. Another allegation in 2005 of abuse in the 1970s. Moody died in 2006.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. Timothy Murphy

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Order: OSST
Ordained: 1967
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

In 1999 an individual alleged sexual abuse in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Archdiocese of Baltimore informed the order; Murphy's faculties were removed. Per the 2002 Catholic Directory, he was still assigned to Holy Trinity Monastery in Baltimore, where he has been assigned since 1991. Name appeared on Baltimore's 9/02 list of abusive priests. Per Baltimore's list 7/23/19, Murphy is deceased.

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Fr. James Glenn Murray

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1979
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Initial report made in 2005 that Murray had improperly touched a minor in the 1980s, while assigned to St. Frances-Charles Hall, later known as St. Frances Academy; allegations could not be verified. Permanently removed from active ministry by Jesuits in 6/11 after new investigation. Taught at Gonzaga College High School 1974-76 and had recently been assigned to St. Aloysius Parish. Last known to be living in a monitored residence within the Jesuit Community. On the Raleigh diocese's list in 10/18. On the MD Province Jesuits' list in 12/18. On Baltimore's list 7/23/19.

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Fr. Robert Victor Newman

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Order: SC
Ordained: 1981
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

The Baltimore archdiocese learned in 1987 that Newman had admitted to sexually abusing several minors in the 1970s-1980s and then told his Order. Order removed him from his assignment, which he had had since 1982. Police investigated in 1987; no charges filed. Newman was working in the Hartford CT diocese in 2002 when he was placed on leave after the past allegation was found a during review of Baltimore priest files. Newman had been at the parish since 1990. Included on the Baltimore archdiocese's list in 9/02 of accused religious priests and brothers.

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Fr. Henry O’Toole

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Order: CSsR
Ordained: 1944
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

O'Toole is alleged to have abused one individual during early the 1970s. Archdiocese told the Redemptorists. O'Toole had served in the Baltimore Archdiocese 1962-83. Name appears on Baltimore Diocese's 9/02 list of accused religious priests and brothers. Shown in Venice Diocese per 1988 Catholic Directory, in Miami per 1990 edition, and in Orlando per 1995 and 2002 editions.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Seminarian Brian Keith Olkowski

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Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Olkowski, a 22-year-old seminarian in Scranton PA, was dismissed from seminary in 1/95 when he pleaded guilty to charges that in 1994 he plied a 14-year-old boy in the Baltimore area with beer then molested him. Olkowski had been working for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Sentenced in 1995 to 5 years in jail (all but one suspended), counseling, 500 hours community service, and 5 years probation after release from prison.

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Fr. John B. Peacock

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Ordained: 1934
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Allegation in 2005 of abuse in the mid-1960s. Another allegation received in 2015 of abuse in the late 1950s. Retired in 1973. Died in 1995.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. Dennis A. Pecore

Order: SDS
Ordained: 1982
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Convicted in 1987 of sex assault of a teenage boy over 3-year period. Placed on probation and ordered to serve year in jail on work-release program. Convicted in 1994 of molesting a second boy 1989-92 (his nephew) during work-release. (Worked at a care center for elderly priests). Sentenced to 12 years prison and probation. Accused in 2002 of abuse in Baltimore 1975-76 when he was a religious brother. Named in at least two civil suits. Released from prison in 2/02. On sex offender registry. Laicized" in 1995. New lawsuit filed 10/6/16 v Phoenix diocese, Salvatorians and parish where early 1980s abuse of boy alleged.

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BA.org Assignment Record

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Fr. Adrian Poletti

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Order: CP
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Allegation to archdiocese in 2006 of abuse at Camp Gabriel in the 1950s. Another allegation in 2007 of abuse in the mid-1940s. Poletti died in 1980. Assigned to St. Joseph Monastery Church 1937-42 and 1951-59.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. Thomas Rochacewicz

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Order: CSsR
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Worked in Baltimore 1975 -86. Per archdiocesan files, in 1987 an individual alleged sexual abuse by Rochacewicz in the early 1980s. The archdiocese informed the Redemptorists. Additional allegations received of abuse in the mid-1970s to mid-1980s. Name included on the Baltimore archdiocese's 9/02 list of accused religious priests and brothers.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Fr. Charles O. Rouse

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Ordained: 1976
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Rouse admitted in 1995 that he had engaged in sexual misconduct with minors in the 1970s. Facts came out in 1995 during Rouse's second leave of absence for treatment of alcoholism; the Attorney General's office was notified. His privileges were removed as well. A 7/97 news article referred to him as a priest on leave from the archdiocese doing graduate work at Washington University in St. Louis.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

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Fr. Thomas A. Rydzewski

Ordained: 1998
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Arrested for possession of child pornography and internet child pornography in 12/01. Sent to St. Luke's Institute for treatment. Pleaded guilty in 7/02. Sentenced to 27 months in prison in 11/02. Released 11/15/04. Caught in "Operation Candyman" sting. Name appeared on Baltimore Archdiocese's 9/02 list of priests accused of abuse. On MD sex offender registry as of 1/12.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Br. John J. Shea

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Order: CFX
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Bro. Jeron. Joined the Xaverians in 1953. Left in 1970. Named publicly by the order as accused on its list 7/12/19. Allegation reported in 2004 of abuse in Leonardtown in the late 1960s.

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Xaverian Brothers List 07.12.19

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Xaverian Brothers List 07.12.19

Fr. William Q. Simms

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Ordained: 1962
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Removed from parish work in 1985. Two separate civil suits filed in 1988 accused Simms of forcing altar boys to dress in skimpy, sexually provocative briefs, act out religious fantasies and wrestle with him. One suit claimed abuse in 1982, the other in 1984-85. Police investigated in 1985 but agreed not to press charges if Simms received counseling and was removed from contact with minors. Allowed to serve on the Archdiocesan Tribunal. Received therapy at St. Luke Institute in Suitland, MD. Both cases settled in 1989 or 1990. In 1988 the archdiocese acknowledged Simms molested boys, saying there were "only two" victims. Cardinal asked Simms to resign/retire from his administrative job with the archdiocese in 5/02. Died in 9/05.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Fr. David G. Smith

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Ordained: 1973
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

In 7/02 Smith was charged with perverted practice after a man claimed that Smith abused him at age 16 at a parish rectory, 1973-76. In 10/02 Smith pleaded guilty to engaging in sex acts with the the boy. Smith had taken an unrelated leave of absence in 2000 and had no faculties to perform ministry.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

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Fr. Richard E. Smith

Ordained: 1966
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Removed from active ministry in 3/07 after allegations by two women that he sexually abused them when they were teens between 1966-67, at former Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Woodlawn. Smith confirmed some of the allegations. Claims reported to State Attorney's office. Prior allegations of abuse a youth 1979-83 were made in 5/06 but not publicized. On the archdiocese's list 7/23/19. Deceased.

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Catholic Review 3.27.07

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Fr. Thomas W. Smith

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Ordained: 1950
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Accused in 1993 of molesting a 10-year-old boy in 1983. Smith was scheduled to leave parish and go for evaluation and treatment but killed himself with shotgun the day before. He denied the allegations and left a note referring to depression from his mother's death. Smith did admit to molesting several other boys at another assignment in the 1960s. After his death five men came forward accusing him of molesting them when they were in 7th-8th grades.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

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Fr. Michael J. Spillane

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Ordained: 1968
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

A person came forward in 1991 to allege abuse by Spillane. Spillane acknowledged the abuse and admitted to molesting at least six youths 1975 -86. Church may have settled with this person. Privileges removed in 1991. In 2002 Spillane was director of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions which advised the USCCB. He had been employed for 16 years by the Commission. Another allegation was made in 2002 of child sexual abuse in the late 1960s.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

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Fr. Edmund F. Stroup

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Ordained: 1949
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Individual complained in 1992 of abuse in 1960. Stroup's faculties were removed. Stroup had retired in 1990. Previous accusations had been raised against him in 1975 and 1981 and in 1981 he went for residential therapy. He was a hospital chaplain from 1982-1990. Stroup died in 2001. Numerous complaints received in 2002; name appeared on Archdiocese 9/02 list.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Fr. Francis Michael Sweeney

Order: CSP
Ordained: 1961
Status: Accused

Died: 08/31/2013
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

The Baltimore archdiocese announced in 12/93 that it had removed Sweeney from the chaplaincy of Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville because of 'inappropriate sexual contact with minors'. The Community was informed on 12/5/93. Cardinal Keeler's 9/25/02 list stated that in 1993 Sweeney had 'disclosed that he had sexually abused two individuals during the late 1970s and early 1980s'. Keeler provides a partial assignment history for Sweeney, failing to include his position as adjunct faculty 1986-1994 at St. Mary Seminary, where Keeler was Chancellor. Sweeney was sent for evaluation and treatment in 1993, then transferred to Boston, where the Directory lists him as working at the Paulist Center faith community 1997-2002. In the 2003-2004 Directories, after Keeler released his list, Sweeney's name is adjusted from Francis M to Frank M, and he is listed as residing at the Paulist Generalate in the NY archdiocese. He died in the NY archdiocese on 8/31/13.

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Fr. Alcuin W. Tasch

Order: OSB
Status: Accused

Died: 04/17/1982
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Ordained in 1918. Died in 1982. Named publicly as accused by the Baltimore archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Accused in 1994 of abuse in the late 1950s at Fourteen Holy Martyrs in Baltimore, where he was assigned 1954-64. Accused in 2003 of abuse 1955-56.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. Jerome Toohey

Ordained: 1977
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Accused in 1993 of sexually abusing a male high school student who had sought counseling. Suit filed in 1994 but dropped in 1996 after ruling in another case on recovered memories by MD Court of Appeals. On leave without faculties from 1993. Convicted in 2005 of abusing another male minor in the late 1980s. Sentenced to 5 years prison (18 months in jail and balance suspended). Laicization announced in 5/08. On sex offender registry.

Fr. James J. Toulas

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Order: CSsR
Ordained: 1954
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

In 1993 an individual alleged sexual abuse late 1960s-early 70s. Toulas admitted the abuse, which occurred while he was visiting Baltimore. Archdiocese contacted the order and Toulas' faculties were removed. Died in 2000. Name appeared on list released by Baltimore Archdiocese in 9/02 of accused religious priests and brothers.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Fr. Gerald Tragesser

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Ordained: 1956
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Accused in 1958 of abuse in the mid- to late-1950s. Sent for treatment in New Mexico and never returned to assignment in Maryland. Reportedly worked in Maryland for three years (1956-58). Name appeared on Baltimore's 9/02 list of accused priests and religious.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

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Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02

Fr. Jorge Antonio Velez-Lopez

Order: OFM Cap
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Tertiary Capuchin. Colombian. Worked in Colombia and U.S. Suspended from ministry in Diocese of Alexandria in 2/16 pending investigation of allegations of sexual misconduct with a female minor during 8-year period while assigned to Baltimore archdiocese. Left Baltimore in 2010. Admitted the allegations. The two had a child together, later married. On Alexandria diocese's list 2/6/19 (name spelled "Valez-Lopez.") Case sent to Vatican. On Baltimore's list updated 7/23/19.

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Fr. William C. Wehrle

Order: SJ
Ordained: 1950
Status: Accused

Died: 08/25/1995
Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Archdiocesan files show Wehrle was accused of sexual abuse in Baltimore in the mid-1980s and removed from his parish. Wehrle worked in Baltimore 1982-85. Also worked in the archdioceses of Washington DC and Omaha NE, and the Pittsburgh and Denver dioceses. He died 8/25/95. Included on Baltimore's 9/02 list of accused priests and religious.

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BA.org Assignment Record

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Fr. John T. Wielebski

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Ordained: 1978
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Ordained for Trinitarians. Incardinated into the Baltimore archdiocese in 1988. Removed 12/18/09 from assignment at Resurrection of Our Lord in Laurel after reports by three that he abused them mid- to late-1980s. Abuse apparently occurred before and after incardination in Baltimore. Archdiocese delayed announcement until 1/10/10 to allow police to complete investigation. On Baltimore's list 7/23/19.

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Br. John F. Wilson-Shine

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Order: CFX
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Bro. Marius. Joined the Xaverians in 1919. Named publicly as accused by the order on its list 7/12/19. Allegation reported in 2003 of abuse in Baltimore in the late 1940s. Died in 1974. On Baltimore's list 7/23/19.

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Xaverian Brothers List 07.12.19

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Fr. Howard F. Yeakle

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Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 4/24/19. Two allegations to diocese of abuse of minors by Yeakle in the 1960s. Another allegation received in 2018. Worked in archdiocesan parishes 1951-1971. Left the priesthood in 1972. Died in 1988.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19

Fr. Raynor Ziemski

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Order: OFM Conv
Ordained: 1939
Status: Accused

Diocese: Archdiocese of Baltimore MD

Named publicly as accused by the Archdiocese of Baltimore on its list updated 6/8/20. Two people alleged sexual abuse by Ziemski in the 1960s and 1970s. He died in 1981.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore List 11.03.20

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