1974, Ordination year: Deceased. The Catholic Church has been criticized for protecting abusers over victims. For example, many dioceses and religious orders have left abusers off their lists. The Associated Press discovered 900 clergy members accused of child sexual abuse were unaccounted for on these lists. Thus, you can sue an abusive priest who is not on our list. He denied all charges. Would target troubled adolescent males, then molest them. Navy chaplain 1983-1990. Placed on leave 2002 after allegations he abused 2-3 youths in 1970s. Per court documents, Wright tried to adopt a baby from Mexico in 2014. A few months later Rebovich transferred to Byzantine Catholic diocese of Parma. On dioceses list 10/31/18. Sent to Canada for treatment and later assigned there. Removed from active ministry in 1991. Cleared by the Vatican and returned to active status 9/07 with restrictions. He was sent for therapy and returned to limited duty as chaplain at a home for the aged 7/97 and as administrator of two parishes. He said that the touches were accidental. Case settled for $115K in 2002. Review board found allegations credible. Accused in 2005 of abusing a boy during a rectory overnight in 1970. Diocesan archivist 1988-2008. Accused of abuse of girls more than 50 yrs previously. Died 12/72. Ordained a permanent deacon in 2008. First (in their public one). Named publicly by the diocese as accused on its list 3/9/19. Died 11/25/91. Substantiated by Review Board (2019). First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Requested and granted leave of absence (1987). Died 4/14/16. As of 4/12, SNAP reports he may be attempting to join Blessed John Catholic Church in Perrysburg,OH. Assignments included St. Nicholas in Struthers, Immaculate Conception in Wellsville, Mother of Sorrows in Ashtabula and St. Therese in Brewster. A disciplinary panel was scheduled. details. Retired, per 5/02 article. Status: Placed on Administrative Leave. Died 9/8/08. Accused of molesting a 14-year-old altar boy in 1981. Placed on leave in 2002 from Parmadale Family Services home after a man alleged sexual abuse there as a minor. Dr. Robert Hadden Sexual Assault: Victims Urged To Contact, Sarah Lawrence College Lawrence Ray Lawsuit, New Jersey Child Victims Act (Bill S-477), Prison Sex Abuse New York Adult Survivors Act, New York Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law. actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff A group of former students alleged he physically, sexually and verbally abuse up to 275 female students. Trial set for 3/04. Monsignor. Given 11-year sentence. Initially a priest of the Order of St. Joseph (O.S.J.). The 1988, 1990 &1993 Catholic Directories show him absent on leave; he is not indexed in either 1995 or 2002 editions. Laicized 3/06. Retired in 1990. Later had same position in Detroit. Pled no contest in 2000 to urinating on a tree; paid fine. Abandoned ministry (1987). First named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 10/31/18. If the problem persists, then check your internet connectivity. Substantiated by Review Board (2019). TheArchdiocese of Indianapolis list of credibly accused clergydoes not list any accused deacons. Clergy banner), Sylvia Demarest (in her private database), and Survivors Brown is alleged to have abused 3 of the boys cousins on other occasions. Found guilty at trial 2/13 of sexual touching of a boy. Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Toledo. In 1970 Schaefer moved to new parish where he allegedly abused again 1970-1975. Criminal charges were filed in Minnesota in 1987. Accused of abuse of minor between 1982- 1984. Sentenced to life in prison without parole 12/30/08 on charges he raped an 8-year-old boy in 1992. McLaughlin served in four parishes before he was barred from serving as a priest in 1990. Noted to have been accused after his death. Died (2005) while his case was pending with the Holy See. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Permanently removed from public ministry. Case appealed. WebWelcome to the Diocese of Toledo Office of Priestly Vocations! Weber, a member of Bishop Pillas inner circle, was placed on leave in 4/02 because of past allegations that he sexually abused a 16-year-old boy. Prior to ordination, Sprenger was a Marianist brother and taught at Chaminade High School in Dayton, OH and North Catholic High in Pittsburgh, PA. The Catholic Diocese of Richmond urges individuals who have been sexually abused by a priest, deacon, religious, lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese to report abuse directly to law enforcement, including Child Protective Services (CPS) at 1-800-552-7096, and by calling the Attorney Generals Clergy Abuse Hotline at 1-833-454-9064. Robert (or Paul) Hayden (also known as Brother Declan) sentenced to one year in prison in 1986 for sexually abusing mentally retarded men at a group home. A woman approached the Ft. Worth, TX diocese for help in early 2008, claiming that Monaghan had groped and kissed her as a girl at the rectory where she worked after school and on Saturdays. Plaintiff dropped suit because of statute of limitations issues. The identity of the 2nd priest is not specified due to confusion as to exact person. Diocese paid for his treatment at St. Lukes. In 1992 three more plaintiffs filed suit. Still under care of Archdiocese as of 4/07 because of ill health. Archdiocese knew of complaints as early as 1971 when Cooley in Seminary and again in 1978. Digital Marketing powered by ClearBox Law Firm Digital Marketing. OH Sup Court ordered Court to release records 7/10. First allegation in 1975 involved soliciting an altar boy for oral sex. She also declined to specify the parish or parishes where the clergy members were assigned at the time of the incident or incidents, saying that the diocese does not discuss individual cases. Per 4/02 article, diocese did not include Muzics name on its list of accused clerics because officials did not believe the allegations against him were credible. We've attached a copy of your submission to this email. Sentenced 7/1/16 to 16 years in federal prison and lifetime supervision. postingpolicy. One parishioner said she wrote Schnurr and Binzer in 8/18 about red flags. Drew was was kept in ministry under monitoring; St. Ignatius parish and school leaders were not informed of the previous complaints or monitoring. Added to Scranton dioceses list 12/18. All three were deceased prior to the allegations. Dismissed from the clerical state (2007). #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt-eform-width-restrain, Bishop: Daniel E. Thomas, installed Oct. 22, 2014 ODonnell was diocesan secretary or chancellor at the time. In 11/18 a man told news outlets that in 2005 he first reported to the diocese that when he was age 13, Schmelzer fondled, drugged and raped him in the St. Wendelin rectory. The new additions are priests Richard Miller and Frank Nieset and deacon Bernabe Romo. He left priesthood in 1987 and was allowed to return to the lay state. Took leave when suit filed. only be used as a historical snapshot of the lists published by dioceses and Not reported, Ordination year: We faced problems while connecting to the server or receiving data from the server. Sent for treatment in 1985 then worked in MD. Prohibited from public ministry by the Society of Jesus (2004). Noted to be on administrative leave pending further investigation of the allegation against him by the Review Board. He was director of admissions at Borromeo Seminary College in Wickliffe (1981-91). A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below. Settlements exceed $1.2M. He died 7/31/88, at age 51. Moved to Minnesota where he abused six other boys. He retired in 2006 and died in 2019. First abuse occurred in Ohio and Michigan. Diocese stated this was first allegation against Loyd. On dioceses list 3/1/19. Reportedly eft the priesthood in 1991, yet placed on administrative leave in 2002 due to the allegations against him. Clergy who have been Permanently Dismissed from the Clerical State. After their father died, Reidy would take them on extended trips and sexually abuse them. He retired in 1984. Csaszar took his own life 12/2017. Louis indicted on rape charges in 1992; sentenced in 1993 to 5-25 years in prison. Another man made similar allegations in 2003 or early 2004 re abuse when he was 15. Laicization announced 2/18/05. Died 3/23/95. Removed 2003. Claim settled 2/15. He told his family in 1993 and they reported it to Palm Beach Bishop Symons and to police. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_message_restore, Accused in 2003 of abuse of one girl at St. Rita School for the Deaf in 1970s. Accused 2005 of ritual abuse of a girl in 1968-75. No evidence of abuse in Tucson. By 1953 he was still on leave from Natchez, in the Diocese of Steubenville. At least 9 civil suits. After 2002 article, several dozen women called to said they too had been abused by Kickel. ; the time-period for that is unclear. On Sex Offender Register 1/21/12. Deacon. It notes McCarthy died in 1986, and allegation established in 2018. Nelson Beaver. Placed on leave. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Served 18 months. Voluntarily dispensed from the clerical state (1994). In a 1994 civil suit, a man claimed Rupp abused him several times as a teenager in the late 60s-early 70s, and that Rupp was an alcoholic who had committed sexual improprieties with other members of parish. Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1971. Ohio Priest Sex Abuse List: A list of Roman Catholic Priests & Clergy members of the Ohio Diocese accused of sex abuse and/or sexual assault of minors. Review board deemed allegations credible. Grace Haley, accused person. Charges resulted from investigation of Parmadale residential treatment facility, operated by Cleveland Catholic Charities for children with history of delinquent behavior and emotional problems. He denied the allegation. Pled guilty in 1994 to molesting a boy in 1983-84. Assignments included parishes in Geneva, Austintown, Struthers, Boardman, Hubbard, Alliance, Youngstown, Columbiana, Warren, Canton and North Canton. Had been warned in 1997 by archdiocese after anonymous complaint that he showed odd behavior toward a boy; was kept in ministry. Convicted in 2003 and sentenced to 21 months prison. Removed 7/12 from assignment at St Cecelia in Columbus after recent allegation that he had abused a boy age 11 at St Nicholas in Zanesville 1969-1973. Noted to have left ministry. Mangen had acknowledged being sexually active with adults and minors but denied womans claims. A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below. Per a 1993 article, McDonough was no longer a member of the order. Rochester diocese and hospital knew of past allegations. On medical leave of absence beginning 3/14. Allegation noted to have been received after his death. Mother of one was given a condo, a car and a job. The victimthat came forward, I am completely grateful for their courage, Ms.Vercellotti said. Spencer Norris, On dioceses list 3/1/19. Another accuser then surfaced alleging abuse as an 8th-grade boy, on a trip to New York with Albrecht. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Abandoned ministry (2016). Placed on leave in 2002 pending review of past allegations. If you continue to use this site, you agree with it. The Police learned of the marijuana from an informant who also said he had been in a sexual relationship with Arko since he was 15 and that the priest would give him gifts, money and drugs in exchange for sex. Youngstown told Boston not to let him be around children. Believed to be terminally ill (debilitating heart attack) in prison as of 6/3/14. Not on Boston archdioceses list. Permanently removed from public ministry. Bishop Murray removed Warner from his assignment as pastor of Saints Philip and James Parish in Canal Fulton in 10/11 after allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor more than 30 years previously. Per dioceses list in 6/19, Mulican is deceased. The eight women filed suit in 9/03, alleging abuse 1953-67. Laicization announce 3/19/15. Diocese paid his salary while he was in prison. Removed 1994 from parish assignment after 1st woman complained. Deceased. Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo in Parma 1923-1967. Suit filed1999. Assisted area parishes. One woman said that Doerger also abused her deceased brother from late 1960s to 1980. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/31/18. Laicized. Numerous male victims. Accused in 1995 of the sexual abuse, including rape, of a 3- to 6-year-old girl in 1967-70. When suit was filed, Geiger was working near Charlotte, NC but the 2002 Catholic Directory shows him assigned to a Pennsylvania church in the Harrisburg diocese. Sentenced in 1989 to 18 months in prison for sexually molesting a 12-year-old boy. Allegations substantiated. Toledo police investigation in 1985 into priests financial interest in two gay bars uncovered the allegation from his past. 1952, Ordination year: Diocese announced 10/08 that Varney, who retired in 2002, had been placed on leave and barred from public ministry after Review Board found allegations that he had engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor almost 30 years ago (late 1970s) to be credible. Retired 2005. Lawrence Charles Scharf. facing allegations are guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. Liston died 1/94. Deceased. Reportedly, during the 1980s several teenage boys accused him of sexually abusing them. prior to 1995 ordination. The Cincinnati archdiocese denies authority over Hendricks, but says it did raise money for his Philippines mission. Their efforts were We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Per the dioceses list in 6/19, Jacoby is deceased. Lawsuit filed in 2003 by two men accusing Schetter of sexual abuse when they were boys in the early 1960s. Retired in 1980. Died 10/23/12. When confronted, he admitted the allegations were true and diocese sent him to a treatment facility. Allegations were made after Cunninghams death. Another woman complained in 1989 that he had romanced her in 1970s when she was in high school. Allegations noted to have been reported after Parillos death. Named in 2002 among 12 Cleveland priests no longer in active ministry due to past allegations of abuse of minors. At least 11 suits allege abuse of boys 1975-1987. Co-founder of Youth Homes for teenage wards of the court and county children services. Claudia Vercellotti, a local leader with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, said the diocese should publicly announce what she calledthe most violating thing that you can do to a child, just as she said the diocese does for its fund-raisers. He admitted the abuse, which continued until late 1991 or early 1992 on his trips back to U.S. His victim and a second woman accusing Pater of abuse as a teen in the early 1980s sued in 2004. Per 2002 articles, at least 10 women have accused him of abusing them when they were grade-school students at St. Vincent School in Akron and St. Marys School in Bedford. Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1956. Kelley died 6/09. Review board found allegation credible and warranted further investigation. Matter sent to Rome. Berning retired in 1970 and moved to Florida. On dioceses list 10/29/18. Assistant Director of the Over-the Rhine Youth Club in 1966. Katarskis died in 1993. Stallings broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and started his own Imani Temple. In 1990 Stephney was known to be assisting Stallings there. Placed on administrative leave (2002). Accuser had just recently come forward. Spent a year at Hocking Correctional Facility. At least 7 known victims in two parishes from 1980s. On Youngstown dioceses list 10/29/18. Teaching certificate revoked 11/06. He had been accused of abusing a deaf boy of about age 13 in the late 1980s, while still a priest. On Harrisburg dioceses list released 8/1/18, accused of sex abuse of a child. Had been an ordained Lutheran minister 1969-72 before converting to Catholicism. Accused of abuse of several youths. Retired in 1997. In 2002 Man accused Kiffmeyer of abusing him when he was senior in high school and later. Substantiated by Review Board (2020). Convicted again 2005. Bishop Mussio allegedly learned of the abuse in 1972 and transferred Rothbauer to another parish. Died 11/29/04. Case dismissed 3/08 re Meiring on SOL issues but diocese and church remain as defendants. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Useful changes in this revised See our overview. 1951, Status: Dismissed from the clerical state, Birth Year: Maintained administrative leave status until he was laicized in 2006. A second man alleged in 2/06 that Ritchey gave him drugs and alcohol in 1978 when he was senior in high school and attempted to molest him. In 10/15 the diocese announced Seminatores administrative leave had ended, and he was granted retirement. Member of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S). Removed 2003 after accusation of abuse of youth in 1979. Go to the fulllist of last names in alphabetical order: We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Denied allegation and threatened to sue accuser. He was also finance officer of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Barnesville and prominent in the Rotary Club. Jacoby left the diocese and the priesthood in 1982. Laicization announced 5/11/07. On staff at Pontifical College Josephinum Seminary in Columbus OH 1958- 5/61. On the dioceses list 3/1/19. 0:04. Civil suit filed alleging abuse of youth 1995-1997. Accused in a 2002 lawsuit of abuse of at least two boys 1959-1961 while assigned to Immaculate Conception in Bellevue. In 1946-47 Plimmer was at St. Marys Seminary in Baltimore. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Died 12/7/75. Jesuit Provincial in NY wrote to the man in 1993 and enclosed a letter of apology from Gallen. Were You Sexually Abused or Sexually Assaulted by a Ohio Catholic Diocese Priest or Clergy Member? You cant fix a problem in secrecy; you cant protect kids in secrecy; you cant bring healing in secrecy.. He was assigned to Cardinal Mooney High School as well as to St. James in Warren and St. John the Baptist during the relevant time period. On leave beginning 1990. On the dioceses list 6/21/19. Indicted 8/09. WebThe Diocesan Directory is currently being updated and moved to an electronic version. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Found in 2002 living at a retirement home for priestsin the same building as a pre-school. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 6/21/19. Placed on leave after he admitted in 2001 that he had sexual encounters with boys between 1984 and 1999. The woman refused to appear before the local church inquiry board so matter was forwarded to the Vatican. Placed on administrative leave in (2002). First named publicly as accused on the Youngstown dioceses list 10/29/18. Our Database of Publicly Accused does not state or imply that individuals 1965, Status: Permanently removed from public ministry, Appeared under the heading: Placed on administrative leave (1992). Pastor of Resurrection in New Albany, previously long-time pastor of St. Rose in New Lexington. Noted to be deceased. It notes removal from public ministry in 2008 due to credible allegation in 1975, before ordination. Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1986. Teachers certificate was been revoked as of 11/06. Teaching certificate revoked by state 11/06. Abuse alleged to have occurred elsewhere. On OH sex offender registry. Removed 9/03 after review board found credible a recent claim that he had sexually abused a child in late 1980s at St. Josephs in Cuyahoga Falls (1st assignment after ordination). Two other females came forward to allege abuse in the 1960s. Lawsuit filed 9/02 by three plaintiffs from the Youngstown diocese and one youth from the Saginaw diocese. Cooper admits contact with the youth but claims no sexual intent was involved. Abuse occurred at SS Peter & Paul church in South Toledo. Said to have plied boys with alcohol, marijuana and pornography. Per his obituary, McClory served on a number of diocesan boards, committees and commissions.. sexually abusing children and/or possessing child abuse images, commonly Woman filed suit 10/02 saying Doyle sexually abused her in his office at St. Anthonys Orphanage. Diocese announced 4/09 that it had received a substantiated allegation that Nadzam abused a minor in the 1970s. Twenty-one more accusers, women and men, came forward. previously. Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. It said the bishop lifted the suspension the day before Geiger died of cancer, at Geigers request. Assignments included parishes in Youngstown, Warren, Ravenna, Conneaut, Struthers, McDonald, Canton, Summitville, Salineville, Dungannon and Rootstown. Seminatore denied the allegations. In 2005 the women said that the diocese failed to satisfy the terms of the settlement that stipulated each would receive a written apology and the diocese would make a public apology. One accuser said he told an archdiocesan employee in 1963 but nothing was done. Second man came forward in 2004 to allege abuse for two years when he ages 12-14 and a resident at Parmadale Childrens home. This database was last updated in January 2020 and should Suspended 11/17/07 after credible accusation he sexually assaulted girl, age 9-11, 1989-1991 in Lore City, OH. Retired/Senior Status (2005). Bishop ordered Loyd to refrain from all public ministry pending investigation. Given house arrest and 3 yrs. Placed on administrative leave 8/06 after man made allegations that Reilly had improper contact with him in 1970s when he was 13 or 14 yrs old. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. In addition to many parish assignments, he was a teacher and official at Guernsey Catholic Central HS in Cambridge 1972-1977 and a chancery official, including a stint as dean and long tenure as a judge in the tribunal. Abandoned the priesthood (1995). A previous allegation revealed soon after the first became known, by a person unwilling to cooperate with investigators. On Jackson dioceses list 3/19/19. Plaintiff was 15 at the time. Substantiated by Review Board (2023). Per news in 4/02, Tomicky was not in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. Gallen sent another letter in 1994. Documenting the Catholic Sexual Abuse and Financial Crisis Data on bishops, priests, brothers, nuns, Pope Francis, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Documenting the Abuse Crisis in the Roman Catholic Church Established June 2003. Laicized 1999. Civil suit filed 3/04 by a different man alleging abuse from 1986-1991 at Our Lady of Victory. He died in 2015. Deceased. Civil suit filed by at least one man. Laicized. Reidy was removed from the ministry and retired as of 4/02 and sent for counseling. Allegations noted to have been received after Hennesseys death.