FAQ
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Pedestrian Accidents
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What Rights Do Pedestrians Have in California Crosswalk Accidents?In California, pedestrians generally have the right of way in crosswalks, and drivers are expected to exercise reasonable care while operating their vehicles. If a driver fails to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk or is otherwise negligent, such as by speeding or driving distracted, they may be held liable for any resulting injuries or damages. Pedestrians should always be vigilant, but in the event of an accident, they are protected by laws designed to prioritize their safety on the roads.
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How Can a California Pedestrian Accident Attorney Assist Me After an Accident?A California pedestrian accident attorney can provide crucial assistance after an accident by evaluating your case, gathering evidence, and representing your interests in negotiations or court. They can help you understand your rights, determine liability, and pursue the maximum compensation for your injuries and losses. With their legal knowledge and experience, they can guide you through the complex legal process and advocate on your behalf to ensure your voice is heard and your needs are met.
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PI Page
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Lohse v. Lakeland Village Homeowners Association (Oakland, California)$8 million verdict against a resort facility after six-week jury trial for a woman who was rendered a paraplegic following a fall off of an unguarded pier. This case involved the coordination of a team of expert witnesses, including a Board Certified Physical and Rehabilitation Medical Expert, a Rehabilitation Case Manager, a Vocational Rehabilitation consultant, an Economist, a Human Factors Visual Perception Expert, a Photo Engineer, and several others. The success of this case was the result of substantial trial preparation and choice of highly qualified expert witnesses.
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“John Doe” v. Utah Hospital, and Physician$3.75 million structured settlement recovered against a Utah Hospital and physician in a medical malpractice case involving a young man who suffered a blast injury to his hand and was administered excessive amounts of morphine and other central nervous system depressants which left him a brain damaged quadriplegic. The case settled on the doorstep of trial. At the request of the hospital and physician, the settlement has been sealed by the court and the identities of the parties cannot be disclosed. The success of this case involved the strength of the team of experts assembled by Mr. Zalkin which included a Board Certified Anesthesiologist, a Pharmacologist, a Psycho-pharmacologist, a Physiatrist, a Rehabilitation Life Care Planner, and others.
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Obarski v. Kartsub (San Diego, California)$1 million settlement during mediation in a case involving serious fracture to our client’s leg as the result of a motorcycle accident. Our client had just completed a left turn when the defendant attempted a U-turn in front of him. Our client’s motorcycle collided with the defendant’s van. This case was resolved at a mediation for the entire insurance policy limits available.
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“John Doe” v. Neurologist$1 million settlement following a medical malpractice law suit against a California Neurologist involving the misdiagnosis of the cause of the patient’s quadriplegia. The patient had suffered a severe cervical disc herniation following an automobile accident. The neurologist involved in his treatment had diagnosed our client as suffering from Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gherig’s disease. The actual cause of the patient’s quadriplegia was the herniated disc, which, if treated sooner with surgery, could have prevented the paralysis. The case settled after it was discovered the doctor had altered his records. The case settled for the entire insurance policy amount the doctor had. This is a sealed settlement at the request of the physician and as ordered by the court.
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Robinson v. General Construction$1+ million settlement in a maritime personal injury case involving a pile buck (maritime worker) who was severely injured when a portion of a pile driving rigging collapsed on him and crushed his chest. The lawsuit involved several parties, including the employer, the manufacturer of the crane equipment, and a reseller of the pile driving crane. The case ultimately went to trial against only one of the parties. The others settled. Eventually, during trial the remaining party settled. The entire settlement was for $1,035,000.
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Kaye v. AETNA (Key West, Florida)$1.2 million pre-trial settlement over insurance bad faith. This case involved a young woman who slipped and fell off of the deck of a harbor excursion vessel where she worked, which caused a severe brain injury. The employer’s insurance company and the vessel’s insurance company refused to cover the damages. Mr. Zalkin took the case to trial and received a judgment in favor of our client. He then sued the insurance companies to recover the judgment. The companies settled for a combined amount equaling approximately $1,200.000.
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MacDonald v. Pescarias Del Pacifico (San Diego, California)$1.25 million recovery following the crash of a helicopter on a Mexican tuna boat. Our client was the pilot in command of a helicopter that was being delivered to a Mexican tuna boat to conduct fish spotting operations. As our client was attempting to land the helicopter onto the flight deck on top of the pilot house, one of the crew members of the boat caused the arm of a crane on the boat to interfere with the path of the helicopter rotor blades. The entire blade assembly broke off the helicopter and churned through the bell housing of the helicopter cockpit causing our client to suffer severe brain and spinal cord injuries. The vessel attempted to escape U.S. jurisdiction, but Mr. Zalkin was eventually able to obtain a recovery for our client after suing the vessel and its owners.
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New York Page
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Ensure SafetyThe safety and well-being of the victim should be the top priority. If they are in immediate danger, contact law enforcement or emergency services.
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Seek Medical AttentionEncourage your loved one to seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if there are no visible injuries. Medical professionals can document any evidence of abuse and address potential health concerns.
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Report to Law EnforcementReport the sexual abuse to the police. Provide as much information as possible about the incident and any details regarding the perpetrator. Cooperation with law enforcement is crucial for a thorough investigation.
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Connect with Supportive ServicesEncourage your loved one to seek support from organizations and agencies that specialize in assisting sexual abuse survivors. This may include local rape crisis centers, counseling services, or victim advocacy groups.
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Consult with a Sexual Abuse LawyerReach out to a qualified sexual abuse lawyer to explore legal options. A lawyer, especially one experienced in handling sexual abuse cases, can provide guidance on pursuing justice and compensation.
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Document the IncidentEncourage your loved one to document the details of the incident as accurately as possible. This may include writing down what happened, preserving any evidence, and keeping a record of any communication with the perpetrator.
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Understand the Child Victims Act (CVA)If the victim is a child, be aware of the provisions of the Child Victims Act (CVA) in New York. The CVA extends the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases, providing an opportunity for survivors to seek justice.
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Support Emotional Well-BeingEmotional support is crucial. Encourage your loved one to seek counseling or therapy to address the emotional and psychological impact of the abuse. Offer a supportive and non-judgmental presence.
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Follow Legal ProceedingsIf your loved one decides to pursue legal action, support them throughout the legal process. This may involve providing information, attending court hearings, and cooperating with law enforcement and legal professionals.
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Stay Informed about Rights and ResourcesStay informed about your loved one's rights as a survivor and the available resources for support. Knowledge about available services and legal avenues can empower survivors and their families.
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Colorado Page
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Ensure Your SafetyIf you're in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services number. Find a safe place away from the perpetrator.
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Seek Medical AttentionIt's essential to seek medical care as soon as possible, even if you don't have visible injuries. Medical professionals can treat any injuries, provide emergency contraception, test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and collect evidence for forensic examination. Most hospitals have a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) trained to handle these cases sensitively.
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Preserve EvidenceTry to avoid bathing, showering, changing clothes, or washing any part of your body before seeking medical attention, as this could wash away crucial evidence. If possible, preserve any clothing worn during the assault in a paper bag (not plastic) and avoid touching or disturbing the crime scene.
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Report the AssaultYou have the option to report the assault to law enforcement. You can contact your local police department or the county sheriff's office to file a report. Be prepared to provide as much detail as possible about the assault, including the perpetrator's description, location, and any other relevant information.
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Consider SupportSexual assault can be traumatic, and it's essential to seek support from trusted friends, family members, or a counselor. You can also contact organizations such as the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) or local sexual assault hotlines for confidential support and resources.
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Consider Legal OptionsYou may want to explore your legal options, including both criminal and civil avenues. In the criminal process, the state prosecutes the perpetrator for violating criminal laws. In the civil process, you can pursue a lawsuit against the perpetrator for damages. Consider consulting with a qualified attorney who specializes in sexual assault cases to understand your rights and options.
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Cooperate with Law EnforcementIf you choose to report the assault to law enforcement, cooperate with investigators throughout the investigation process. This may involve providing statements, participating in lineups or identifications, and testifying in court if the case goes to trial.
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Follow Up on Medical CareContinue to follow up with medical providers for any necessary follow-up care, such as STI testing, counseling, or additional medical treatment.
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Understand Your RightsFamiliarize yourself with your rights as a survivor of sexual assault. In Colorado, survivors have certain rights, including the right to have a victim advocate present during interviews and court proceedings.
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California page 2
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Sexual Assault and BatteryThese are both defined as any form of nonconsensual touching of another person’s intimate areas with sexual intent. This includes when an abuser forces another person (without their consent) to either touch themselves or touch the abuser’s intimate parts with sexual intent. Some other examples include unwanted kissing, groping, and rubbing.
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RapeNonconsensual sexual intercourse — often involving some form of penetration — achieved through violence or threats of violence, as well as in situations in which the victim is unable to give consent. For instance, by law, people under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not able to consent to sexual acts.
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Child molestationAny lewd acts involving a child under the age of 14, including touching with sexual intent, child pornography, and child prostitution.
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Statutory Rape
Engaging in sexual acts with anyone under 18 years old, which is the age of consent in California. By state law, minors cannot truly “give” consent.
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Sexual HarassmentAn umbrella term for any unwanted sexual advances or comments, as well as soliciting sexual activity through coercion.
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California page 1
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Behavioral Changes
- Sudden and unexplained changes in behavior, mood, or personality.
- Increased aggression or withdrawal from social activities.
- Regressive behaviors like bedwetting, thumb-sucking, or excessive clinging.
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Sexual Knowledge and Behavior
- Age-inappropriate knowledge about sexual acts, anatomy, or language.
- Engaging in explicit sexual play with toys or other children.
- Sexualized behavior that is inconsistent with their age.
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Fear and Anxiety
- Frequent nightmares or night sweats.
- Fear or avoidance of specific people, places, or activities.
- Generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or phobias.
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Changes in Emotional Well-Being
- Sudden mood swings, depression, or suicidal thoughts.
- Emotional numbness or emotional outbursts.
- Low self-esteem, shame, or guilt.
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Sleep Disturbances
- Insomnia or difficulty falling asleep.
- Nightmares or night terrors.
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Changes in Eating Habits
- Loss of appetite or overeating as a coping mechanism.
- Unexplained weight loss or gain.
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Self-Harm and Risky Behavior
- Engaging in self-harming behaviors such as cutting.
- Engaging in risky behaviors like substance abuse or promiscuity.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms
- Flashbacks or intrusive thoughts related to the abuse.
- Hypervigilance, irritability, and a heightened startle response.
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Physical Symptoms
- Unexplained pain, bleeding, or discomfort in the genital or anal areas.
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a child or non-consensual victim.
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Changes in Relationships
- Difficulty forming or maintaining relationships.
- Fear of physical contact or intimacy.
- Difficulty trusting others.
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Campus Sexual Assault 2
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RapeThis is non-consensual sexual intercourse or penetration. It can involve physical force, coercion, manipulation, or incapacitation of the victim through drugs or alcohol.
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Sexual BatteryThis involves unwanted touching or groping of a sexual nature, such as fondling breasts or genitals, without the victim's consent.
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Sexual CoercionThis occurs when someone pressures or manipulates another person into engaging in sexual activity against their will. This can involve threats, intimidation, or emotional manipulation.
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Sexual HarassmentThis includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile or intimidating environment.
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Non-Consensual Sexual ContactThis involves any sexual contact that occurs without the explicit consent of all parties involved. It may include kissing, touching, or other intimate acts.
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Acquaintance RapeThis refers to sexual assault perpetrated by someone known to the victim, such as a friend, classmate, or acquaintance.
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Date RapeThis occurs when sexual assault happens during a social or romantic encounter, such as a date, without the victim's consent.
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Drug-Facilitated Sexual AssaultThis involves the use of drugs or alcohol to incapacitate a victim and facilitate sexual assault. The victim may be unable to resist or may not even be aware of the assault due to being under the influence.
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Gang RapeThis is a form of sexual assault in which multiple perpetrators participate in the assault of a single victim.
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Clergy Abuse Page 2
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Non-Consensual Sexual ContactAny unwanted and non-consensual sexual touching, fondling, or physical contact initiated by a clergy member.
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Sexual AssaultInvolves more severe forms of sexual misconduct, such as rape or coerced sexual acts, where the victim is subjected to sexual penetration without their consent.
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Sexual ExploitationUsing one's position of authority to exploit individuals for sexual gratification or gain. This may involve manipulation, coercion, or emotional abuse.
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GroomingClergy members may engage in a process known as grooming, where they build trust and emotional connection with individuals, often with the intention of later engaging in sexual abuse.
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Child Sexual AbuseIn cases involving minors, clergy sexual abuse may include any form of sexual exploitation or violation against children, ranging from molestation to more serious offenses.
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Sexual HarassmentUnwanted sexual advances, comments, or behavior that creates a hostile or intimidating environment for the victim. This can occur within the context of a religious institution.
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Violation of Pastoral RelationshipBreach of the sacred pastoral relationship, where clergy members exploit the trust and authority bestowed upon them for their personal sexual desires.
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Abuse of Spiritual AuthorityClergy members may use their spiritual authority to manipulate individuals into engaging in sexual acts, claiming that such acts are part of a religious or spiritual practice.
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Psychological and Emotional AbuseClergy sexual abuse is not solely physical; it may also involve psychological and emotional abuse, including manipulation, intimidation, and coercion.
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Clergy Abuse Page
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WithdrawalSudden social withdrawal, isolation, or reluctance to participate in activities they previously enjoyed.
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RegressionReverting to earlier behaviors, such as bedwetting or thumb-sucking, that were previously outgrown.
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Depression
Persistent sadness, changes in mood, or expressions of hopelessness.
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AnxietyUnexplained fears, nightmares, or anxiety related to specific places or individuals.
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NightmaresRecurrent nightmares or night terrors that may be indicative of distress.
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Insomnia or Changes in Sleep HabitsDifficulty falling asleep or changes in sleep patterns.
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Speech Issues
Regression in speech development, sudden reluctance to speak, or difficulty expressing oneself.
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Loss of MilestonesReversal of developmental milestones, such as loss of toilet training skills.
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Physical PainComplaints of unexplained physical pain or discomfort.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)In cases of sexual abuse, the child may contract STIs.
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Avoidance of Specific Individuals
Fear or avoidance of specific individuals, including clergy members or other religious figures.
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DistrustGeneral distrust of adults or authority figures.
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Decline in School PerformanceA sudden decline in academic performance, attention problems, or difficulty concentrating.
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Knowledge Beyond Age LevelDisplaying knowledge of sexual acts or language beyond their developmental stage.
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Inappropriate Sexual BehaviorEngaging in age-inappropriate sexual behavior or expressing sexualized language.
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Reluctance to Attend Religious ActivitiesExpressing fear or anxiety about attending religious services or events.
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Changes in PersonalityRapid and unexplained changes in personality, mood swings, or irritability.
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Child Sex Abuse Page
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What Is Child Sex Abuse?
Child sex abuse can take many forms, and occur in many different settings. It may involve no physical contact at all, such as indecent exposure or exposure to pornography, or may involve nearly any type of unlawful contact, including inappropriate touching, molestation, sexual assault, and rape.
Whether abuse involved a single isolated incident or occurred multiple times, victims have the right to seek justice, hold wrongdoers accountable, and seek compensation from individuals and entities in positions of power that failed to properly handle allegations and keep victims safe, or took steps to willfully shield and conceal the accused.
The Zalkin Law Firm handles all types of cases involving child sexual abuse, including, among others:
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Common Signs of Child Sex Abuse
Child sexual abuse is a sensitive and serious issue that can have profound and lasting effects on a child's physical and emotional well-being. Recognizing the signs of child sexual abuse is crucial in order to protect the child and provide them with the support and help they need. It's important to remember that these signs can vary widely from one child to another, and not all abused children will exhibit the same behaviors.
However, common signs of child sexual abuse can include:
Behavioral Changes
- Sudden and significant changes in behavior, such as withdrawal, aggression, mood swings, or regression to earlier developmental stages.
- Unusual fear or discomfort around a specific person, especially an adult.
- Sleep disturbances, nightmares, or night terrors.
Sexual Knowledge & Behavior
- Age-inappropriate knowledge of sexual acts or explicit language.
- Engaging in sexual play with toys, peers, or younger children that is beyond their developmental stage.
- Demonstrating sexual behaviors or precocious sexual interest.
Emotional Signs
- Sudden and unexplained mood swings or emotional instability.
- Depression, anxiety, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts.
- Emotional numbness or dissociation.
Changes in Relationships
- Difficulty forming or maintaining relationships, particularly with adults.
- Avoidance of physical contact, such as hugging or being touched, even by trusted individuals.
Regression
- Reverting to younger behaviors, such as bedwetting or thumb-sucking, which they had previously outgrown.
Aggressive or Self-Destructive Behavior
- Displaying aggression towards themselves or others.
- Engaging in self-harming behaviors, like cutting or burning.
Changes in Academic Performance
- A sudden decline in school performance or a loss of interest in academic activities.
Physical Symptoms
- Unexplained pain, bleeding, or discomfort in the genital or anal areas.
- Frequent urinary tract infections or sexually transmitted infections.
Fear or Avoidance of Certain Places or Activities
- Fear of being left alone with specific individuals or reluctance to attend certain locations or events.
Eating Disturbances
- Changes in eating habits, such as overeating or under-eating.
- Significant weight loss or gain.
It's important to note that while these signs can indicate child sexual abuse, they can also be associated with other issues or challenges a child may face. If you suspect a child may be a victim of sexual abuse, it is crucial to approach the situation with sensitivity and caution. Contacting the appropriate authorities and professionals, such as child protective services or law enforcement, is essential for ensuring the child's safety and well-being. Additionally, supportive and therapeutic resources should be made available to help the child and their family cope with the trauma.
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What Are the Long-Term Consequences for Victims of Childhood Sex Abuse?
The consequences of childhood sexual abuse are wide-ranging.
Health & Behavioral Problems
Surviving such abuse brings an increased risk of health and behavioral problems. Research conducted by the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in conjunctions with the Centers for Disease Control has proven that children who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences, such as sexual abuse, have an increased risk of developing adverse health issues later in life, including the onset of cancer in adult years.
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse report more symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder than those who have not been abused and are more likely to experience major depressive disorder as adults. Many different forms of addiction can also accompany the survival of childhood sexual abuse.
Challenges in Adulthood & Finanical Difficulties
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse frequently have difficulty in the transition to adulthood, are more likely to suffer financial failure, and are at risk to fail in other areas of life due to problem behaviors and outcomes of the trauma. They often develop meaningful problems in dealing with authority figures.
Extended Consequences to Friends & Family
The effects of childhood sexual abuse extend beyond individual problems as well. The health and behavioral problems faced by survivors have negative consequences within the family and workplace. This downstream effect of the abuse leads to emotional, physical, and financial losses to third-parties involved in the survivor’s life, years, and decades after the abuse. Often public health programs, including Medicaid, the last level of resort in the social safety net, are accessed by the survivor as they struggle in adult life to respond to the impact of what was done to them as children.
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Successes
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Lohse v. Lakeland Village Homeowners Association (Oakland, California)
$8 million verdict against a resort facility after six-week jury trial for a woman who was rendered a paraplegic following a fall off of an unguarded pier. This case involved the coordination of a team of expert witnesses, including a Board Certified Physical and Rehabilitation Medical Expert, a Rehabilitation Case Manager, a Vocational Rehabilitation consultant, an Economist, a Human Factors Visual Perception Expert, a Photo Engineer, and several others. The success of this case was the result of substantial trial preparation and choice of highly qualified expert witnesses.
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“John Doe” v. Utah Hospital, and Physician
$3.75 million structured settlement recovered against a Utah Hospital and physician in a medical malpractice case involving a young man who suffered a blast injury to his hand and was administered excessive amounts of morphine and other central nervous system depressants which left him a brain damaged quadriplegic. The case settled on the doorstep of trial. At the request of the hospital and physician, the settlement has been sealed by the court and the identities of the parties cannot be disclosed. The success of this case involved the strength of the team of experts assembled by Mr. Zalkin which included a Board Certified Anesthesiologist, a Pharmacologist, a Psycho-pharmacologist, a Physiatrist, a Rehabilitation Life Care Planner, and others.
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Obarski v. Kartsub (San Diego, California)$1 million settlement during mediation in a case involving serious fracture to our client’s leg as the result of a motorcycle accident. Our client had just completed a left turn when the defendant attempted a U-turn in front of him. Our client’s motorcycle collided with the defendant’s van. This case was resolved at a mediation for the entire insurance policy limits available.
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“John Doe” v. Neurologist
$1 million settlement following a medical malpractice law suit against a California Neurologist involving the misdiagnosis of the cause of the patient’s quadriplegia. The patient had suffered a severe cervical disc herniation following an automobile accident. The neurologist involved in his treatment had diagnosed our client as suffering from Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gherig’s disease. The actual cause of the patient’s quadriplegia was the herniated disc, which, if treated sooner with surgery, could have prevented the paralysis. The case settled after it was discovered the doctor had altered his records. The case settled for the entire insurance policy amount the doctor had. This is a sealed settlement at the request of the physician and as ordered by the court.
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Robinson v. General Construction
$1+ million settlement in a maritime personal injury case involving a pile buck (maritime worker) who was severely injured when a portion of a pile driving rigging collapsed on him and crushed his chest. The lawsuit involved several parties, including the employer, the manufacturer of the crane equipment, and a reseller of the pile driving crane. The case ultimately went to trial against only one of the parties. The others settled. Eventually, during trial the remaining party settled. The entire settlement was for $1,035,000.
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Kaye v. AETNA (Key West, Florida)
$1.2 million pre-trial settlement over insurance bad faith. This case involved a young woman who slipped and fell off of the deck of a harbor excursion vessel where she worked, which caused a severe brain injury. The employer’s insurance company and the vessel’s insurance company refused to cover the damages. Mr. Zalkin took the case to trial and received a judgment in favor of our client. He then sued the insurance companies to recover the judgment. The companies settled for a combined amount equaling approximately $1,200.000.
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MacDonald v. Pescarias Del Pacifico (San Diego, California)$1.25 million recovery following the crash of a helicopter on a Mexican tuna boat. Our client was the pilot in command of a helicopter that was being delivered to a Mexican tuna boat to conduct fish spotting operations. As our client was attempting to land the helicopter onto the flight deck on top of the pilot house, one of the crew members of the boat caused the arm of a crane on the boat to interfere with the path of the helicopter rotor blades. The entire blade assembly broke off the helicopter and churned through the bell housing of the helicopter cockpit causing our client to suffer severe brain and spinal cord injuries. The vessel attempted to escape U.S. jurisdiction, but Mr. Zalkin was eventually able to obtain a recovery for our client after suing the vessel and its owners.
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Stockton Priests
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Father Francis Arakal
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Carmelite
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Born in India; came to U.S. in 1998. Placed on leave 4/02; reinstated 7/02. Woman filed suit 9/02 claiming Arakal had touched her 13-yr-old daughter on her breasts in a sexual manner in 2001. Also accused of touching the breasts and pelvic area of younger daughter. One girl told another priest who told Arakal; both men confronted the girl. Jury cleared Arakal of sexual battery but awarded family $20K for way the 2 priests responded. In 2009 was parochial vicar at St. Bernard in Tracy, CA.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Record 01.30.05; Record 02.08.05; Modesto Bee 03.10.05; Modesto Bee 03.24.05; Modesto Bee 03.27.05; India Abroad 04.15.05 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Antonio Camacho
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Extern priest from Mexico working in Stockton Diocese and in in Oakland diocese. Accused of abuse of 2 high school boys at St. Stanislaus in Modesto between 1/11/82 - 02/17/84. He was briefly at St. Anthony Parish in Hughson 12/81 - 1/82. He was removed from position and returned to Mexico at request of (then) Bishop Mahony of Stockton. Named in Cardinal Mahoney's 2004 deposition and a memo from Bishop of Stockton to police. Name is included on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony 11.23.04; LA Times 12.10.04; San Francisco Chronicle 12.11.04; LA Weekly 12.17.04; Media Watch 10.12.06; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; SNAP Statement with link to Stockton Diocese Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims in Bankruptcy Court 07.16.14; Mercury News 07.18.14 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Didacus (Didachus) Clavell
- Status: Accused
- D/O: O.F.M.
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Correct spelling of first name is believed to be Didacus. Assigned to St. Mary's High School in approximately 1964. Name first publicly shown on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court. Still active as of 2012-2013. On Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19. It notes "substantial contrary evidence; unable to corroborate allegation."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: SNAP Statement with link to Stockton Diocese Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims in Bankruptcy Court 07.16.14; Mercury News 07.18.14; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Murty M. Fahy
- Ordained: 1958
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Oblates of St. Francis de Sales
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Associate pastor at St. Anne's Church, Lodi 8/85-3/01. Also teacher at St. Mary High School 1970-1985. Accused in 2006 of abuse of a girl in mid-990s at his church's elementary school. Police conducted investigation but were unable to substantiate the allegations. Diocese officials still investigating as of 01/07. Civil suit filed 12/06 by a woman alleging abuse age 5-11. Plaintiff dismissed suit 11/07. Fahy died 3/2/01. Name included on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: News-Sentinel 04.24.06; Amherst Times 04.25.06; The Record 04.25.06; Lodi News-Sentinel 01.03.07; Lodi News-Sentinel 01.04.07; Tracy Press 01.04.07; Stockton Record 01.13.07; News-Sentinel 11.29.07; Stockton Record 11.29.07; California Catholic Daily 12.07.07; SNAP Statement with link to Stockton Diocese Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims in Bankruptcy Court 07.16.14; Mercury News 07.18.14 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Julio Cesar Guarin-Sosa
- Status: Not Guilty
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Visiting priest from Colombia with his Bishop's ok. Worked at St. Anne Church in Lodi, CA. while his brother (parish priest) was on vacation. Arrested 3/13 on charges of molestation of a minor (kissing a 16 yr old girl), sexual battery and illegal entry.Reportedly, he was in town to perform a private Mass for the girl's family. Removed without privileges by Stockton Bishop. Finally released on bail 3/28/13. Felony charges dropped 6/13. Found not guilty by jury of misdemeanor charges 10/11/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Appeal Democrat 03.12.13; CBS Sacramento 03.12.13; News 10 03.12.13; NY Daily News 03.12.13; Sacramento Bee 03.12.13; Worth Adversary 03.12.13; Colombia Reports 03.13.13; The Record 03.13.13; Appeal-Democrat 03.15.13; Lodi News-Sentinel 03.22.13; Appeal-Democrat 03.28.13; Lodi News-Sentinel 03.28.13; National Catholic Reporter 03.28.13; Lodi News-Sentinel 06.10.13; Appeal-Democrat 06.28.13; Lodi News-Sentinel 07.12.13; Appeal-Democrat 10.10.13; Appeal-Democrat 10.11.13 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael E. Kelly
- Ordained: 1973
- Status: Indicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Removed 10/07 after claim he molested 10-yr-old boy in 1984. Denied allegations; reportedly passed polygraph. Reinstated 3/08; claimant wouldn't cooperate. Suit filed 3/27/08. New allegations by 2nd youth in 2011 re 2000-02 abuse. Stayed active. Civil Jury found him liable for abuse 4/6/12. Privileges removed. Trial resumed re Diocese. Fled to Ireland 4/12 after warrant issued for arrest. DA sought extradition; dropped charges 2016 after death of 26-yr-old accuser. Diocese settled suit 4/20/12 for $3.75M. New suits filed 9/12 & 11/12. He denied both. New indictments 1/14/14. Name included on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court. Still wanted in 1/17 by US Attorney for Eastern District of CA for unlawful flight. May have been arrested by federal authorities in Morocco.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Collection of Articles Prior to 09.12.12; The Record 09.12.12; Union Democrat 09.12.12; Irish Times 09.13.12; Lodi News Sentinel 09.13.12; Union Democrat 09.18.12; Union Democrat 09.18.12; Courthouse News Service 10.09.12; John MT Doe v Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton et al 11.07.12; PR NewsWire 11.07.12; Union Democrat 11.07.12; Lodi News Sentinel 11.08.12; Modesto Bee 11.08.12; The Record 11.08.12; Modesto Bee 11.10.12; Modesto Bee 11.11.12; rish Independent 12.31.12; Mercury News 06.15.13; Modesto Bee 06.15.13; Calaveras Enterprise 01.14.14; Merced Sun-Star 01.14.14; Merced Sun-Star 01.14.14; MyMotherLode 01.14.14; The Record 01.14.14; Worthy Adversary 01.14.14; 4-Traders Statements by Plaintiff Attorneys 01.15.14; Irish Central 01.15.14; SNAP Statement 01.15.14; Modesto Bee 02.06.14; SNAP Statement with link to Stockton Diocese Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims in Bankruptcy Court 07.16.14; Mercury News 07.18.14; The Record 09.17.14; Calaveras Enterprise 09.23.16; Union Democrat 01.11.17 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record; Diocese of Stockton Assignments, page 5"
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Father Editho Mascardo
- Ordained: 1983
- Status: Reinstated
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Report made to Stockton police in 2001 of inappropriate conduct by Mascardo toward minor; no charges filed. Claim resurfaced in 7/15. Placed on leave, diocese investigated. In 5/16, review board told bishop it "did not determine sexual abuse occurred." Return to ministry as hospital chaplain in Modesto announced 12/16. Among previous assignments: St. George's, Stockton 1996-99; St. Mary of Assumption 1999-2006; St. Anthony's, Hughson 2006-11; then St. Patrick's, Sonora and in res. at Holy Family, Modesto until 7/15 removal.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: The Modesto Bee 07.11.15; Lodi Nwes-Sentinel 12.01.16; Union Democrat 12.01.16; KCRA 12.02.16; Record 12.02.16; Union Democrat 01.11.17 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Antonio Munoz
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
According to Cardinal Mahony's 2004 deposition, he removed Munoz, a visiting priest from Mexico, after parents met with him and alleged that Munoz sexually abused several high school students during a 1981 trip he organized to Tijuana. When Mahony testified in the 1998 O'Grady trial, he had stated that O'Grady was the only accused priest with whom he dealt in Stockton.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony 1 01.23.04; LA Times 12.10.04; San Francisco Chronicle 12.11.04; SF Weekly 12.15.04; LA Weekly 12.17.04; Media Watch 10.12.06; Monterey Herald (AP) 10.24.06 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Oliver Francis O'Grady
- Ordained: 1971
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Worked in CA for many years. Convicted 1993 in CA. Received 14-year sentence--served 7; deported to Ireland 2000. $7M settlement, among others. Admitted to sexual abuse of 25 boys and girls. Laicized. Fled Ireland 10/06; Suit filed 12/06. Irish Archdiocese settled 12/06 for $3M. New suit 12/07 by woman. Worked in Netherlands; returned to Ireland per 4/10 article. Diocese paid $2M 6/10 to 2. New suit 10/10. Arrested for child porn in Ireland 12/10. Sentenced to 3 years jail in 1/12. New suit 5/12. Four suits dismissed on SOL 6/12. Released from Irish jail 4/14, living unsupervised. Name included on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court. Wanted by Irish authorities for child porn; arrested in Portugal in 10/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 07.17.98; Collection of Articles prior to 12.31.02; LA Times 10.18.03; Sacramento Bee 01.23.04; Mercury News (Ireland) (AP) 05.12.05; Mercury News (AP) 05.19.05; San Francisco Weekly 07.13.05; CNN 06.27.06; Stockton Record 07.01.06; CNN 09.21.06; Mercury News 10.05.06; Irish Examiner 10.11.06; Lodi News-Sentinel 10.18.06; Sacramento Bee 10.18.06; Huffington Post 04.26.10; Irish Sentinel 04.27.10; Radio Netherlands 04.28.10; Manteca Bulletin 06.07.13; Lodi News Sentinel 06.11.13; Turlock Journal 09.06.13; Turlock Journal 01.15.14; Modesto Bee 02.06.14; Irish Mirror 06.22.14; SNAP Statement with link to Stockton Diocese Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims in Bankruptcy Court 07.16.14; Mercury News 07.18.14; Turlock Journal 09.16.14; The Record 09.17.14; CBS Sacramento 09.21.16; Calaveras Enterprise 09.23.16; Turlock Journal 09.24.16; The Sun 10.03.16; Union Democrat 01.11.17; Turlock Journal 01.13.17; Daily Mail 10.24.19; Stockton Record 10.28.19; Union Democrat 10.30.19; Calavaras Enterprise 11.01.19; Munster Express 12.13.19 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record"
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Father Oscar (Oskar) Pelaez
- Ordained: 1994
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Extern priest from Columbia. Had been in Diocese since ordination. Accused of abuse of 1 boy for 3 yrs. Arrested early 2002 and pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 6 yrs prison. Released on parole after 3. Diocese paid $1M settlement after conviction. Name included on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Hartford Courant 02.18.02; Hartford Courant 02.20.02; Associated Press 07.19.02; LA Times 02.22.03; Stockton Record (CA) 03.06.03; KXTV (Stockton) 05.15.05; Stockton Record 01.29.07; California Catholic Daily 11.28.07; SNAP Statement with link to Stockton Diocese Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims in Bankruptcy Court 07.16.14; Mercury News 07.18.14; Turlock Journal 09.16.14; Turlock Journal 01.13.17 Assignments: Diocese of Stockton Assignment Record, page 6"
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Father Eduardo Perez Torrez
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Full name Eduardo De Jesus Preez Torrez. From the Diocese of Palmira, Colombia. Worked in Stockton diocese 1999-2014. Per 2/08/18 news reports, the Modesto CA Police Dept received a report that Perez sexually abused a 15-yr-old girl in 1999. Perez was assigned to St. Stanislaus in Modesto 12/99-4/04. From there worked at parishes in Oakdale, Stockton and Riverbank. The diocesan review board was investigating.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: KCRA 02.08.18; Modesto Bee 02.08.18; Modesto Bee 02.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Leo Suarez
- Ordained: 1988
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Diocese announced 1/10 that Suarez, a native of Mexico, was permanently removed in 2009 after he admitted that he had abused a minor girl during his initial assignment as assoc. pastor at St. Anthony's in Hughson. He left there in 1991. After his removal, Suarez was sent for treatment. Diocese says this was first allegation against him. Police report filed 9/09. No criminal investigation due to SOL. Diocese settled for $300K with one person 9/10. Name included on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Modesto Bee 01.06.10; News 10 01.06.10; CBS 13 01.07.10; Modesto Bee 01.07.10; Stockton Record 01.07.10; Modesto Bee 01.08.10; Stockton Record 01.08.10; Modesto Bee 12.16.10; SNAP Statement with link to Stockton Diocese Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims in Bankruptcy Court 07.16.14; Mercury News 07.18.14 Assignments: Diocese of Stockton Assignment Record, page 6"
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Father Ferdinand (Fernando) Villalobos
- Status: Sued
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
A 2/03 civil RICO suit alleged that Villalobos abused a boy, ages of 12-15 in 1980-83, while at at St. Mary's in Stockton, and that then-Bishop Mahony and other diocese officials covered it up. Another suit filed 11/03 alleged abuse at the same parish. Shortly before died 12/31/85, Villalobos also allegedly attempted to abuse the plaintiff's brother. [Note: this may be two suits by same plaintiff.] Name included on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19, noting allegations received 2004, 2014 and 2018 of abuse 1979-83. Suit filed in 12/19 claiming abuse of a boy, age 16, in 1979.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Associated Press 02.07.03; SF Chronicle 02.09.03; Record 11.06.03; Record 11.15.03; Deposition of Cardional Roger Mahony 11.23.04; SNAP Statement with link to Stockton Diocese Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims in Bankruptcy Court 07.16.14; Mercury News 07.18.14; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: Diocese of Stockton Assignment Record, page 6; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Santa Rosa Priests
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Father Anthony Bolger
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for Diocese of Santa Rosa. Excardinated to Honolulu 6/18/84. Accused of abusing a boy at St Anthony's in Kailua 1978-81. Bolger was teacher at the school. Civil suit filed 5/8/13. Same plaintiff says he was abused by Bishop Ferrario while Ferrario was still priest at St. Anthony's. Possibly named as accused (but not defendant) in original suit against Ferrario. Died 1/7/15 in Tijuana, Mexico, where he had been living. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. It notes he was accused in 1994 of abuse of a minor 1972-73, and that Honolulu was notified in 1994.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: BishopAccountability Nature & Scope Article; Honolulu Star Advertiser 05.09.13; Worthy Adversary 05.09.13; Honolulu Civil Beat 06.15.17; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: Obituary Hawaii Catholic Herald 01.30.15"
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Father John J. Brenkle
- Ordained: 1958
- Status: Cleared
- D/O: Diocese
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Per 9/08 article, Brenkle was placed on leave in 2005 after man complained that he had molested his 7th grade son in approx 1995. Brenkle denied the allegation. Diocese investigated, exonerated him, and returned him to duty. Brenkle says he has a letter from the youth saying that nothing happened. Brenkle has been serving as chairman of diocese's Lay Review Board, SNAP wants him off the board as unable to be impartial.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Democrat 09.16.08; St. Helena Star 09.25.08; St. Helena Star 10.02.08; St. Helena Star 10.10.08; Weekly Calistogan 10.16.08 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John S. Crews
- Ordained: 1971
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Executive Director of Hanna Boys Center in Sebastopol beginning 1984. Resigned 2/6/13 after report of an inappropriate relationship with a minor male 1971-75. Prior to Hanna Boys Center, Crews was assigned to St. Sebastian's in Sebastopol and St. Joseph's in Cotati. Alleged victim is deceased; matter reported by his widow to Sheriff's office prior to notification to diocese. On diocese's list 1/12/19. It notes "no assignment" and that he retired in 2013. In 4/17 two men stated publicly that Crews sexually abused them when they were teenage Hanna Boys Center residents, one 1999-2001, the other 1984-1985. In 4/19 Crews was living in NC.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sonoma News 02.13.13; Statement by Hanna Boys Center 02.13.13; Sonoma News 02.14.13; Press-Democrat 02.24.13; KRON 4 04.17.19; Press Democrat 04.17.19; Hanna Boys Center Letter 04.20.19; Sonoma Valley Sun 04.21.19; Press Democrat 08.19.19; Index Tribune 08.22.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Patrick Gleeson
- Ordained: 1943
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Native of Ireland. Ordained for Diocese of Sacramento. Incardinated into Santa Rosa diocese when it was created in 1962. Retired 8/21/89. Died 4/15/91. Native of Ireland. A man filed civil suit 11/02 against diocese alleging that he was abused as a boy by Gleeson numerous times 1968-1972 as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Calistoga. Diocese said no previous accusations against Gleeson. Two cases settled 6/05 as part of $7.3M deal with 8 people. On diocese's list 1/12/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Democrat 11.15.02; Press Democrat 01.11.04; Press Democrat 01.14.04; Press Democrat 01.19.04; Press Democrat 08.12.04; Press Democrat 08.21.04; Press Democrat 09.14.04; Press Democrat 10.28.04; Press Democrat 01.05.05; San Francisco Chronicle 01.06.05; Press Democrat 01.13.05; Press Democrat 06.30.05; San Francisco Chronicle 07.01.05 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael Emmet Kelly
- Ordained: 1971
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/12/19. Accused in 1999 of abuse occurring 1971-99. Suspended 10/24/99. Laicized 10/15/04.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Donald Wren Kimball
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Placed on leave 1990. Accused of abuse of boys and girls. Civil suit settled 2000 for $1.6M. Other suits also settled. Convicted of child molestation in June 2002; sentenced to 7 years in prison for abuse of a 13 year-old-girl in 1981. Same trial found him innocent of raping another girl. Supreme Court overturned law under which he was criminally convicted. Laicized in 2002; died 9/15/06. Several settlements in 2005 & 2006. On diocese's list 1/12/19. It notes he was accused in 1990 of abuse in the 1980s.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 03.15.00; San Francisco Chronicle 03.25.00; LA Times 03.28.00; San Francisco Chronicle 04.28.00; San Francisco Chronicle 11.09.00; San Francisco Chronicle 11.14.00; San Francisco Chronicle 11.16.00; LA Times 02.18.02; San Francisco Chronicle 03.15.02; San Francisco Chronicle 03.21.02; Press Democrat 03.29.02; San Francisco Chronicle 04.10.02; San Francisco Chronicle 04.17.02; Press Democrat 05.12.02; San Francisco Chronicle 06.08.02; San Francisco Chronicle 01.29.03; Press Democrat 07.03.03; San Francisco Chronicle 07.11.03; LA Times 04.23.05; San Francisco Chronicle 07.01.05; LA Times 09.17.06; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 02.07.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Patrick Joseph McCabe
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Diocese of Dublin, Ireland; abused there. Arrived in CA in 1983 (Santa Rosa, Sacramento and Stockton). Removed when parents complained of children sitting on lap during confession. Faculties removed 1987. Laicized 1988. Interpol found him in Alameda, CA 2003; interviewed by Gardai 2007. Arrested 8/10 for abuse of 6 boys in Ireland 1973-1981. Four US suits in 9/10. Three men settled 3/12 for $550K. Extradited to Ireland 6/5/11. Sentenced 3/13 to 18 months jail in Ireland; released for time served. Subject of 21 complaints, per Murphy Report. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. It notes he abused in the diocese. Worked there 1983-86, removed 2/27/86.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Murphy Report Ch 20; Press Democrat 06.09.02; Irish Central 08.09.10; Irish Times 08.09.10; Irish Times 08.09.10; Mercury News 08.11.10; San Francisco Chronicle 08.11.10; The Journal 08.11.10; KTVU 08.12.10; Press Democrat 08.12.10; San Francisco Chronicle 08.12.10; TheIrishCentral 08.12.10; Washington Post 08.12.10; Press Democrat 08.13.10; Times Standard 08.13.10; Press Democrat 08.15.10; Times Standard 08.17.10; Irish Central 08.19.10; Press Democrat 08.19.10; Press Democrat 08.21.10; Times Standard 08.27.10; Press Democrat 09.01.10; Times Standard 09.17.10; Press Democrat 09.23.10; Press-Enterprise 02.22.11; Press Democrat 02.23.11; Irish Independent 03.22.13; NewsTalk 03.22.13; Times Standard 03.22.13; Press Democrat 03.26.13; Irish Central 07.13.13; Irish Central 07.13.13; RTE News 07.14.13; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 02.07.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John A. Meenan
- Ordained: 1965
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/12/19. Accused in the 1960s, on leave 1971, laicized 5/23/75. Died 4/21/09.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Francis E. Neville
- Ordained: 1973
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. Ordained of the Diocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Worked in Santa Rosa 1983-84. Accused in 1993 of abuse in 1983. Died in 10/02.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Vincent O'Neill
- Ordained: 1972
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
In 9/96 five former altar boys accused O'Neill of abusing them when they were age 13 in the 1970s. O'Neill resigned two months later. Charges were leveled and church officials suspended him during investigation. Diocese settled with the five 1/97 for undisclosed sum. In 3/97 it was announced that O'Neill had brain tumor and had only weeks to live. He died 11/12/98. On diocese's list 1/12/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Democrat 11.20.96; Press Democrat 11.21.96; Press Democrat 11.22.96; Press Democrat 01.16.97; Press Democrat 03.18.97; San Francisco Chronicle 03.19.97; Associated Press 11.17.98; Press Democrat 11.17.98; Press Democrat 04.02.02; Press Democrat 06.09.02; Press Democrat 01.14.04; San Francisco Chronicle 01.18.04; Press Democrat 01.19.04; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Francisco Xavier Ochoa
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Indicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained in Mexico for the Jesuits; began working in the Santa Rosa diocese in 1988, incardinated there 7/11/91. Admitted in 4/06 to a recent incident of sexual misconduct involving boy; placed on leave 5/06. Admitted a past history to bishop. Other accusers came forward. Fled to Mexico before bishop reported to police. Two civil suits filed 10/06. Diocese and bishop settled with 10 plaintiffs 9/07 for a little over $5M. Federal arrest warrant issued 7/27/08. Laicized 6/29/09. Died in Mexico 11/30/09. On diocese's list 1/12/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Contra Costa Times (AP) 06.21.06; Contra Costa Times (AP) 06.22.06; Press Democrat 06.22.06; San Francisco Chronicle 06.22.06; San Francisco Sentinel 06.22.06; Monterey County Herald (AP) 06.23.06; Press Democrat 06.23.06; CBS 5 (Santa Rosa) 06.24.06; Press Democrat 07.01.06; Press Democrat 07.01.06; Press Democrat 07.09.06; Press Democrat 07.14.06; Monteray County Herald 07.27.06; Press Democrat 07.28.06; Press Democrat 07.28.06; Press Democrat 08.23.06; Press Democrat 10.10.06; Press Democrat 09.12.07; Press Democrate 06.03.11; Chicago Tribune 03.11.12; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Ted Oswald
- Ordained: 1984
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Religious brother in Tucson 1976-1977 before entering seminary for priesthood. In 6/1/08, he said he was taking leave due to1/2/08 civil suit which alleged he had sexually abused a teenage boy 1988-1995. He denied allegations. Permanently removed. Two plaintiffs settled 3/09 for $1.3M. A Vietnam vet, Oswald was military and civilian policeman before becoming a priest. Testified in 1999 and 2000 that he had reported abuse by R. Trupia to his superiors in 1976 and provided written statements from his students. Died 7/4/10. New suit 8/13. Suit settled 7/15/14 for $3.5M.On diocese's list 1/12/19. (It shows erroneous death date.)
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Arizona Daily Star 02.17.02; Lake County News 06.03.08; Press Democrat 06.04.08; Press Democrat 06.04.08; Lake County News 06.06.08; Record-Bee 06.06.08; Lake County News 06.19.08; Seattle Times 03.17.09; Lake County News 03.19.09; Press Democrat 03.19.09; Lake County News 07.07.10; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests 08.05.11; Digital Journal 08.21.13; San Francisco Chronicle 08.21.13; Lake Country News 08.22.13; Press Democrat 08.22.13; Insurance News Net 07.16.14; Insurance News Net 07.16.14; Catholic World Report 07.17.14; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Xavier Pallathuparambil
- Ordained: 1952
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/112/19. Ordained for the Diocese of Vijayapuram, India. Worked in Santa Rosa diocese 2/2/84 until he was dismissed 4/13/84. Died in India 5/29/04.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John K. Rogers
- Ordained: 1976
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Rogers, noted religious scholar and former campus minister at Humboldt State University died by suicide 11/8/95 in Belgium upon being ordered back to the US to face accusations that he molested a 15-year-old boy in 1976. Suicide note declared innocence but said pain and embarrassment too much to handle. Accuser said he first complained in 1989 and again in 1995; he died of drug abuse about six years after Rogers' death.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Democrat 11.05.95; Press Democrat 11.14.95; Press Democrat 11.15.95; Press Democrat 11.17.95; Press Democrat 11.21.95; Press Democrat 11.23.95; LA Times 12.18.95; Press Democrat 04.02.02; Plain Dealer 05.25.02; Press Democrat 06.09.02; San Francisco Chronicle 01.18.04; Press Democrat 01.19.04; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Wilfred L. Sheehy
- Ordained: 1960
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for the Pallotine Fathers in WI. Worked in Fargo ND until 1966. Taught for a year in Milwaukee, WI. Moved to the Diocese of Santa Rosa in Summer 1966. Retired 1989. Accused of sexually abusing a minor 1972-77. Died 10/21/14.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Democrat Obituary 10.26.14; Press Democrat 04.17.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Alfredo Sobalvarro
- Ordained: 1971
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for the Archdiocese of Washington DC. Worked in the Santa Rosa diocese 1972-76. Named publicly as accused on the Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. It notes he has been "out of ministry since 2003."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Gary Timmons
- Ordained: 1967
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Founded Camp St. Michael in Leggett. Two 1994 civil suits alleged abuse by Timmons of 8 boys. Arrested 10/31/95 on 17 counts involving two victims. There were 18 others known but dropped because of statute of limitations. Admitted in 1970 diary entry that he was a child molester. Sentenced in 9/96 to two concurrent 8-year prison terms. Released from prison in 2000. Laicized 5/15/01. Other civil suits filed in 2003 and in 2007. On Sex Offender Registry. On diocese's list 1/12/19. It notes he worked in the diocese 6/67-3/94.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: SF Chronicle 05.24.94; SF Chronicle 05.24.94; Chicago Tribune 11.01.95; Chicago Tribune 11.02.95; SF Chronicle 11.11.95; LA Times 12.18.95; SF Chronicle 03.22.96; SF Chronicle 03.23.96; SF Chronicle 07.11.96; SF Chronicle 09.07.96; SF Chronicle 09.21.96; Press Democrat 05.12.02; Press Democrat 06.09.02; Press Democrat 07.03.03; Press Democrat 01.11.04; North Coast Journal 01.23.04; SF Chronicle 07.01.05; Associated Press 07.06.05; Press Democrat 04.03.08; Press Democrat 04.23.08; Press Democrat 03.27.10; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19; North Coast Journal 02.07.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father James Walsh
- Ordained: 1943
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Incardinated into the Santa Rosa diocese when it was established in 1962. Died 12/3/93. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/12/19. It noted that he was accused in 2005 of abuse in 1965.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Bernard (Bernie) Ward
- Ordained: 1977
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Society of Precious Blood
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Left priesthood in 1979 or 1980. Went on to marry and have children. Became a radio talk show host. Indicted in 12/07 on federal internet child porn charges. His attorney said the images were for a book Ward was researching three to four years prior. He reportedly emailed child porn images to a woman who immediately turned him over to police and the FBI. Originally pled not guilty. Pled guilty in 5/08 to one count. Per 5/08 articles, abuse was alleged when he was an active priest. Sentenced 8/08 to seven-plus years. Released from prison in 12/14. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: KCBS 12.06.07; KGO 12.06.07; San Francisco Chronicle 12.06.07; San Jose Mercury News (AP) 12.06.07; TransWorldNews 12.06.07; San Francisco Chronicle 12.07.07; NBC 11 01.24.08; SFist 02.14.08; Huffington Post 02.15.08; SF Chronicle 02.16.08; CBS 5 04.28.08; NBC 11 05.07.08; San Jose Mercury News 05.07.08; KGO 05.08.08; NBC 11 05.08.08; ABC News 05.09.08; San Francisco Chronicle 05.09.08; Press Democrat 05.10.08; KGO 05.15.08; ABC 7 News 08.27.08; San Jose Mercury News 08.28.08; KGO 01.26.18; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Ron Wiecek
- Ordained: 1971
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Holy Order of the Most Precious Blood
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Allegations made public in 1/10. Placed on leave. Per news reports, Wiecek's privileges were removed after accused of having "overzealously spanked" a boy in the 1970s while working in the Santa Rosa diocese, and he attempted to pick up a gay man about 30 years prior. Had been in Monterey for 20 years. Order recalled him to Ohio immediately. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Fox 35 KCBA 01.25.10; The Californian 01.25.10; The Californian 01.26.10; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: N/A"
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San Jose Priests
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Father Thomas Bettencourt
- Ordained: 1976
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
First named publicly as accused on the diocese's 10/18/18 list. Allegation reported in 1997 that Bettencourt engaged in sexual misconduct with a child while assigned to St. Justin's in 1982. Bettencourt died 2/25/90.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Edward Thomas Burke
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Admitted to Jesuit superior in 2000 that he sexually abused a dependent adult man living/working at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos. Jesuits moved Burke but did not report accusation to police. Charged 5/9/02, pled guilty. Sentenced 6/28/02 to 2 years in prison at age 80. Claims against Burke and Br. Charles Leonard Connor SJ settled 6/4/02 by Jesuits for $7.5M. Died 2/27/09. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18. It notes sexual abuse of vulnerable adults 1990-2000.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 03.24.02; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.02; San Jose Mercury 04.01.02; LA Times 04.03.02; LA Times 05.10.02; LA Times 05.24.02; San Jose Mercury News 05.24.02; LA Times 06.29.02; LA Times 09.05.02; California Jesuits 03.02.09; Dallas Blog 03.21.12; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Brother Charles Leonard Connor
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused 1995 and 1997 of abusing two dependent adult men living/working at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos. Admitted inappropriate touching; restricted but not reported to police. Case reopened 2000; search warrant revealed documents; abuse may have lasted 1970-2000. Connor sent to live at a school. Pled no contest 2001; got no jail time. Settled 9/4/02 for $7.5M. Accused 2002 of abusing Jesuit; complaint deemed unproven. Accusing priest died, an apparent suicide, after Connor was housed at center with him again. Died 7/11/11. On Jesuits West Province list 12/718.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: BillionGraves site; LA Times 03.24.02; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.02; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.02; San Jose Mercury News 05.24.02; LA Times 09.05.02; Complaint 05.17.05; LA Times 08.06.05; California Catholic Daily 12.26.07; Los Gatos Patch 01.11.11; Dallas Blog 03.21.12; KGO 09.20.12; The Patch 09.20.12; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father L. Joseph Dondero
- Ordained: 1946
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
First named publicly as accused on diocese's list 10/18/18. Allegation in 2002 that Dondero sexually abused a child in the 1960s, while at St. Joseph's. Dondero died 6/28/97. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18. It ntoes sexual abuse of a minor 1961-65, reported in 2003 and 2005.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Raymond V. Dunn
- Ordained: 1957
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits West Province on its list 12/7/18. It notes an allegation reported of the sexual abuse of a minor in 2002. It is unclear when the report was made. Dismissed 6/15/01. Died 6/3/12.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Una Voce America Obituary 09.14.12; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother William C. Farrington
- Status: Accused
- D/O: S.J. (Jesuit)
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Removed in 2002 from his administrative job at Loyola Marymount University after allegations he had abused a Jesuit High student in Sacramento, where he worked 1976-87. Removed from Jesuit High in 1987 after two reports of "misconduct." In 2012 a 1968 graduated of Bellarmine Prep in San Jose told the Jesuits that Farrington sexually abused him at the school in the 1960s. Farrington supervised students there living on campus. After a letter went out from the school to alumni, more former students reportedly said they had also been abused. Sent in 2003 to live under supervision at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Los Gatos. In 2012 SNAP said four others had come forward. On Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18. It notes abuse 1963-70, 1973-75, 1981-86, reported in 2003 and 2012.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: CBS Sacramento 09.11.12; NBC Bay Area 09.11.12; San Jose Mercury News 09.11.12; Mercury News 09.12.12; Mercury Register 09.12.12; The Patch 09.12.12; UPI 09.13.12; Los Angeles Loyolan 09.17.12; Los Angeles Loyolan 09.17.12; Los Angeles Loyolan 09.20.12; Sacramento Bee 09.20.12; The Patch 09.26.12; Los Angeles Loyolan 09.27.12; Los Angeles Loyolan 09.28.12; Los Angeles Loyolan 10.01.12; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18; Fox 40 04.30.19; Sacramento Bee 05.01.19; CBS 13 05.03.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Don D. Flickinger
- Ordained: 1964
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for Diocese of Fresno. Civil suit filed 8/9/11 accused Flickinger of sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy at St. Frances Cabrini in San Jose in 2001. It also claimed abuse in San Francisco and Fresno dioceses over a period of 40 years, and that church authorities were aware. Suit included statements by many other witnesses and alleged victims. A woman also sued. Another lawsuit filed 9/12. All three cases settled 9/13. In 10/18 still a priest of the Fresno diocese. Permanently banned from ministry in 2006, except for participation in funeral masses for other priests. On San Jose diocese's list 10/18/18. It notes allegations reported in 2002, 2005 and 2006. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. Christian Brothers Novitiate chaplain there 1981-83.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: KGO 08.10.11; KTVU 08.10.11; Fresno Bee 08.12.11; Huffington Post 08.12.11; Fresno Bee 08.16.11; KMPH 08.16.11; ABC 30 08.17.11; CBS 47 08.17.11; KMPH Fox 26 08.17.11; Mercury News 09.09.11; Michelle S v Roman Catholic of San Jose and Bishop of Fresno and Flickinger, CGC-11-51593, First Amended Complaint 03.20.12; John FD Roe 1 v Bishops of San Jose and San Francisco and Flickinger, Complaint, 09.28.12; Courthouse News Service 10.01.12; Monterey Herald 10.23.12; Marin Independent Journal 11.28.12; SNAP Statement 09.26.13; Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18; San Francisco Chronicle 10.18.18; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Robert A. Gray
- Ordained: 1988
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Convicted of sexually abusing a teenage boy while teaching him karate in 1993. Charges regarding two other boys were dismissed. Sent to jail for 160 days and given 5 years probation. Received psychiatric treatment before being returned to job in the Diocese in 1995. Removed as head of cemeteries department and placed on permanent leave in June 2002. On diocese's list 10/18/18. It notes allegations of sexual misconduct with children while at St. Justin's 1991-93.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Jose Mercury News 05.26.02; San Jose Mercury News 06.01.02; Dallas Morning News 06.12.02; San Jose Mercury News 06.22.02; SF Chronicle 06.23.02; San Jose Mercury News 11.12.02; Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18; San Francisco Chronicle 10.18.18; KPIX 10.19.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Arthur Harrison
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Charged in 2003 in a Marin County for sex abuse of 10-year-old girl in 1961 at Our Lady of Loretto parish. Case dismissed 7/03 after ruling by US Supreme Court. Accused in 1988 of molesting two San Jose girls, and having affair with their mother. Not charged. Retired in 1992. Two claims settled in 6/05 as part of $21.2 mil settlement with SF Archdiocese involving 5 priests. Died 11/06. On San Jose diocese's list 10/18/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Marin Independent Journal (CA) 05.10.03; Marin Independent Journal 07.02.03; Mercury News 02.15.04; San Jose Mercury News 06.11.05; SF Chronicle 06.11.05; Valley Catholic 12.19.06; Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Laurent Largente
- Ordained: 1959
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
First named publicly as accused on diocese's list 10/18/18. It notes report received in 1994 that Largente engaged in sexual misconduct with a child while assigned to St. Patrick's Cathedral 1980-83. Removed from ministry 1994. Permanently banned from ministry 2002. Died 4/13/15.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Alexander C. Larkin
- Ordained: 1967
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Placed on leave in 12/004 after allegations that he had abused two youths between 1975 and 1980 at Our Lady of the Rosary in Palo Alto. Another individual said he was abused at St. William church in 1981. At least 1 civil suit filed 12/03. Suit had settled by 4/06. Larkin remained on leave as of the same date. No criminal charges filed. On diocese's list 10/18/19. It notes that he was put on restricted ministry in 2005 and Permanently banned from ministry in 2009.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Saratoga News 09.11.96; San Jose Mercury News 01.08.05; Mercury News 04.01.06; Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Angel Crisostomo Mariano
- Ordained: 1992
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Mariano was a cross-dresser who was convicted of child molestation in 1998 for performing oral sex on a teenage boy while posing as a 25-year-old woman. Served 5 months in jail. Jesuit leaders had reprimanded Mariano for sexual misconduct at least 5 years prior to the 1998 incident. Jesuits had apparently been moving him around since 1988. After release from prison he moved to a Jesuit community at Los Gatos where other priests abused two mentally disabled residents. Permanently banned from ministry 1998. On diocese of San Jose list 10/18/18. Noted to have been dismissed from the Jesuits 11/25/02. On Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 03.24.02; San Jose Mercury 03.27.02; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.02; MetroActive 05.09.02; Dallas Blog 03.21.12; Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Brother John Rodrigues Moniz
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Convicted in 1995 of lewd conduct with a young girl and sentenced to three years probation. Probation ended in 1998. Also ordered to pay victim's uninsured medical expenses and psychological treatment. At the time of the abuse Moniz was living at Sacred Heart Retirement Center in Los Gatos, CA. Other priests convicted of abuse also lived there. Later moved to Vianney Renewal Center in Dittmer, MO. Died 4/7/08. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18. It notes sexual abuse of a minor in 1991, reported in 1995.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Jose Mercury News 04.23.94; San Jose Mercury News 05.20.94; St Louis Post Dispatch 03.03.02; LA Times 03.24.02; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.02; Dallas Blog 03.21.12; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father George Moss
- Ordained: < 1943
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
First named publicly as accused on San Jose diocese's list 10/18/18. Accused of sexual misconduct with children while assigned to St. Joseph's in Mountain View 1963-76. (The parish was part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, prior to the establishment in 1981 of the Diocese of San Jose.) Reports to the diocese 2002, 2004 and 2012. Moss retired in 1976 and died in 1986.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Leonel C. Noia
- Ordained: 1973
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Per 5/02 article, two boys testified in 1976 that Noia showed them pornography, and rubbed their genitals during a camping trip. Boys told a family camping nearby, and police were called. Noia pled no contest to one felony charge; sentenced to jail for six months, five years probation and psych treatment. Returned to duty in 1978. Permanently banned from ministry 6/02. Two new allegations in 7/02, followed by civil suit filed 3/03. Both claims included in 6/05 $21.2M settlement with SF Archdiocese involving five priests. Died 6/3/05. Included on diocese's list 10/18/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Jose Mercury News 05.26.02; San Jose Mercury News 06.01.02; Dallas Morning News 06.12.02; San Jose Mercury News 06.22.02; SF Chronicle 06.23.02; San Jose Mercury News 07.14.02; San Jose Mercury News 11.12.02; San Jose Mercury News 03.01.03; San Jose Mercury News 02.15.04; San Jose Mercury News 08.31.04; San Francisco Chronicle 06.11.05; San Jose Mercury News 06.11.05; The Valley Catholic 08.16.05; San Francisco Chronicle 10.18.18; San Jose Diocese list 10.18.18; KPIX 10.19.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Joseph T. Pritchard
- Ordained: 1948
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse by at least 19 children, including his nephew. Dates of abuse ranged from 1956 to late 1970s. During 2002-2003, 23 suits were filed. Several settlements, including 10 claims in 6/05 $21.2M settlement with SF Archdiocese and another 12 claims in 7/05 $16M settlement. Died 10/17/88. On diocese's list 10/18/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Jose Mercury News 04.25.02; San Jose Mercury News 08.07.02; San Jose Mercury News 01.01.03; SF Chronicle 01.02.03; San Jose Mercury News 05.13.03; San Jose Mercury News 05.25.03; San Jose Mercury News 12.29.03; SF Chronicle 03.17.05; SF Chronicle 03.22.05; San Luis Obispo Tribune 03.25.05; SF Chronicle 04.21.05; San Jose Mercury News 06.11.05; SF Chronicle 06.11.05; SF Chronicle 07.10.05; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Noel Senevirante
- Ordained: < 1970
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
First named publicly as accused on the San Jose diocese's list 10/18/18. From the Diocese of Trincornalee-Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. San Jose received a report in 2002 that Senivirante sexually abused a child whil at St. Leo the Great School 1971-72. Permanently banned from ministry in 2002. He died 6/16/09.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Edward M. Stretch
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits West Province on its list 12/7/18. It notes an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor, reported in 2012. No location noted; year of the alleged abuse "TBD." Worked in San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. U.S. Army Chaplain 1942-46. At Bellarmine Prep. in San Jose 1940-42 and 1954-70. Died 5/13/70.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Phil Sunseri
- Ordained: < 1986
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
First named publicly as accused on the San Jose diocese's list 10/18/18. Diocese received reports in 1987 and 2018 that Sunseri sexually abused children at St. Christopher's in 1986 and while assigned to Holy Family in 1987. Permanently banned from ministry 1988. He denied the allegations. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18. It notes an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor in 1986, reported in 2018. Dismissed from the order in 1988.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18; KRON 10.19.18; NBC Bay Area 10.19.18; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Hernan Toro
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
First named publicly as accused on the San Jose diocese's list 10/18/18 list. Noted to be from the Archdiocese of Popayan, Colombia. Sexually abused a child while assigned to Our Lady Star of the Sea in Alviso in 1983. Convicted. Registered sex offender. Kept in parish ministry. Banned in 1990. Missing in the diocese's 10/18 report was the fact that Toro was currently in jail, since 10/17, accused of molesting two girls - one age between age 4 and 6 in 2011, the other age 11 in 2016. Suit filed 2/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18; KPIX 10.19.18; San Francisco Chronicle 10.19.18; San Jose Mercury News 10.20.18; Daily Caller 10.22.18; KRON 10.22.18; Bay Area News Group 02.21.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Benedict Van der Putten
- Ordained: 1992
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Society of St. Pius X
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Member of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, which is not recognized by Roman Catholic Church nor overseen by the San Jose diocese. Retreat master at St. Aloysius Retreat House in Los Gatos 1995- 2000. Accused of molesting a teen girl there in 2000, and attempting to molest another. Sent by Society to its Switzerland headquarters. Worked briefly in the Diocese of Scranton in 2001, applied to be a priest of the diocese; denied after Vatican alerted the diocese to the Los Gatos allegations. Sent to Southdown Institute in Canada for treatment; admitted to molesting a teen girl in 2001 in Europe. Laicization announced 8/05. Last known to be living in Hawaii. On Scranton diocese's list 8/19/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Letter by Fr Benedict Van der Putten 08.25.01; San Francisco Faith 01.31.04; Diocesan Communicator 08.08.05; San Fransico Faith 10.31.05; PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18; Diocese of Scranton List 08.19.18; Mercury News 09.03.18 Assignments: PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18"
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San Diego Priests
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Father John Beatty
- Ordained: 1950
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Parish priest, high school teacher, hospital chaplain. Ordained for the Viatorian order (c.s.v.). Worked in the Diocese of Peoria until 1963, when he transferred to San Diego. Died 7/97. First named publicly as accused on diocese's 9/14/18 list.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18"
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Father James T. Booth
- Ordained: 1946
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Woman filed suit 2/03 alleging that Booth abused her when she was age 15 in late 1960s. A second woman filed suit 12/03 alleging that he molested her 1965-1967. He left priesthood in 1971 after 25 years to marry a 19-yr-old university student. Later became an Episcopal priest, living in California. Denied all allegations. Name appears on list released by San Diego Diocese 3/07. Personnel file released 10/24/10. Died 1/24/12.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Associated Press 02.11.03; San Diego Union Tribune 02.12.03; San Diego Union Tribune 12.24.03; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07; California Catholic Daily 04.03.07; Documents released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; Desert Sun 10.27.10; Needles Desert Star via Legacy com 03.14.12 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 03.30.07"
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Sister Bridgette
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Poor Sisters of Nazareth
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused in 2003 suit of sexually abusing a girl at the Nazareth House Orphanage 1971-72. Suit also alleged abuse by Rev. Robert Buchanan and Msgr. I. Brent Eagan. Complainant filed suit again in 2006 when San Diego diocese stopped paying for therapy after one year. Sr. Bridgette was reportedly deceased as of 2003.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: NBCSanDiego.com 10.14.03; San Diego Union-Tribune 10.15.03; San Diego Union-Tribune 06.16.06 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Robert Buchanan
- Ordained: 1968
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of girl in 1972 at University High School. "Retired" just about the time the allegations became public. Had been working in Reno, Nevada for years but still part of San Bernardino diocese when he retired. 2006 article says he is "no longer in the ministry."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press-Enterprise 08.19.93; Press Enterprise 01.06.94; San Diego Union Tribule 10.15.03; Reno Gazette Journal 11.12.03; Reno Gazette-Journal 07.30.05; San Diego Union Tribune 06.16.06; Reno Gazette-Journal 10.22.10 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Arthur Carrillo
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Passionist Fathers
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
The Passionists announced in a letter on 3/7/19 that the Holy Cross Province had recently received an allegation that Carrillo sexually abused a female minor in the early 1970s. Removed from public ministry pending investigation. Carrillo was assigned to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre 1970-75 and 1987-94.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Passionists Letter 03.07.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Jose Chavarin
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Chavarin, a native of Mexico, was accused in 6/08 of abusing three boys in San Diego in the 1980s. Placed on leave by San Francisco archdiocese, where he worked for 11 years in the Metropolitan Tribunal. Chavarin denied the allegations when confronted, then fled to Mexico. Name added to San Diego diocese's list 9/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of San Francisco Press Release 07.12.08; KCBS 07.12.08; San Francisco Chronicle 07.17.08; Times-Standard (AP) 07.18.08; Chicago Tribune 03.11.12; San Diego Union-Tribune 09.13.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Edito D'Amora
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
D'Amora was a priest of the Dipolog diocese in Philippines. His name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. Personnel file released 10/24/10. Accused in 1991 of abusing a 10 yr old girl on 2 occasions approx. 8 yrs before while acting as navy chaplain. He was part of 2005 settlement. His current status is unknown but Dipolog diocese says he is still part of Navy.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Diego List 03.30.07; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; Documents Released by San Diego Docese 10.25.10; Orange County Register 10.28.10 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John Joseph Daly
- Ordained: 1951
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 16 yr old boy in 1977. Arrested. 2 prior arrests for sexual molestation in other states (counties) were found on NCIC search. Case dropped after bishop visited DA. Died 10/17/89. Civil suit filed 2002. Moved several times by diocese. Case set for trial 3/07 but dismissed by Judge 1/07. Name WAS NOT on list of abusive priests released by San Diego Diocese 3/07. Personnel file released 10/25/10.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Diego Union Tribune 08.16.02; San Diego Union Tribune 08.20.02; LA Times 08.10.05; Union Tribune 05.27.06; Union Tribune 06.22.06; Union Tribune 10.18.06; Union Tribune 01.16.07; Union Tribune 01.24.07; City of Anges 03.31.07; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Nelson Damasco
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Damasco was a priest of the Nueva Segovia diocese in Philippines. He served in San Diego from 9/80 - 1/82 and then returned to his home diocese. He died in 1988. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Diego List 03.30.07; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Luis Eugene De Francisco
- Status: Arrested
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
De Francisco was a member of the Cali diocese. He worked in San Diego Diocese from 1962 -1963. Accused of abusing children of migrant workers Arrested 8/63. Left diocese & returned to Colombia. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. Personnel file released 10/24/10. Also worked in TX and FL. Believed to have died in early 1990s.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Memo from Steve Callahan 8.3.07 (from personnel file); Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Canadian Press 10.25.10; Colombia Reports 10.25.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; Desert Sun 10.27.10; U.S. Catholic 10.27.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Donald F. Doxie
- Ordained: 1952
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused in 12/11/03 suit of sexually abusing boy 1969-72 starting at age 15. Diocese stated this was the only allegation. Was secretary to Bishop Charles F. Buddy 1955-57. Worked as Navy chaplain 1957-61. Was vice chancellor 1961-68. Died 11/16/76. Personnel file released 10/25/10.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Diego Union-Tribune 12.12.03; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union-Tribune 03.31.07; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego list 3.30.07"
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Father I. Brent Eagen
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named in 2003 suit. Woman alleged that she was raped by Msgr. Eagen in 1972 after he befriended her at Nazareth House (an orphanage run by the diocese). Eagen was assigned as parish priest at a nearby mission. Later became Chancellor of San Diego Diocese. Died in 1997. Diocese said he had exemplary record and no previous allegations of misconduct. Woman also alleged prior abuse at orphanage by a nun and a handyman as well as later abuse by Fr. Robert Buchanan. Personnel file released 10/25/10.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Enterprise 10.17.97; NBCSanDiego.com 10.14.03; San Diego Union-Tribune 10.15.03; San Diego Union-Tribune 06.16.06; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Herman Francis Flynn
- Ordained: 1929
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Congregation of the Holy Ghost
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Born in Canada. Flynn, an order priest, served in SC, MI & VA before working in San Diego Diocese from 1963-1977. His name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. Died 4/13/77. Personnel file released 10/25/10.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Diego List, 03.30.07; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael French
- Ordained: 1964
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
First named publicly as accused by the San Diego diocese in 9/18. It received a report in 2003 of abuse of a boy in 1980. Victim received settlement. In San Diego since 1973 for study at the CA School of Professional Psychology. Per 1988 Catholic Directory, was a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn, "Released from Diocesan Assignment." Chaplain in 1975 at a Benedictine Convent. Director of Catholic Community Services, and diocesan director of Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Died 1995.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Diego Union-Tribune 09.13.18; Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18"
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Father Rudolph Galindo
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Galindo accused of sexual improprieties with Vietnamese altar boy. He denied accusations but Archdiocese settled w/ boy's family for $75K in 1985 after civil suit filed. Removed from duty before suit filed and later reassigned but retired 5/86. Permanently removed 2002 after admitting abuse of 3 youths. Sued by 7. Named on San Diego list of 3/31/07. Personnel file released 10/25/10.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union Tribune 08.10.02; San Diego Union Tribune 11.02.02; KFMB 10.10.03; Union Tribune 11.12.03; Union Tribune 12.24.03; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07; Union Tribune 04.30.07; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; News Blaze 10.28.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego list 3.30.07"
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Father James A. Ganahl
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Name appears on list of accused priests with credible allegations from San Diego/San Bernardino dioceses released by San Diego 3/30/07. Retired 1987. Privileges removed 11/98. Per personnel file released 10/25/10, he was accused of abusing 4 girls between 1961-1963. They told San Bernardino in 1999 & reached settlement. San Diego Diocese reported to police 2002 but family chose not to pursue criminal charges then. Ganahl died 2/13/10.
Source: "Source: Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribule 03.31.07; Press Democrat (Obituary) 02.17.10; Records Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Paul Gill
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Civil suit filed Sept. 2002 alleged Gill molested a 14 yr old boy in 1977 in rectory and on trip to New Hampshire. Victim did not tell parents until 2002 and they then told the Diocese. Gill, who retired in 1998, was barred from public ministry at that time. Another man filed suit in June 2003 alleging abuse in 1975. Name appears on list of priests released by San Diego Diocese 3/07.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union Tribune 09.05.02; San Diego Union Tribune 09.06.02; San Bernardino Sun 10.01.02; San Bernardino Sun 03.22.03; Union Tribune 06.08.03; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Michael Higgins
- Ordained: 1964
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Higgins was removed from active priesthood after he was accused of soliciting sex in a confessional. He denied the allegations and appealed his case to the Vatican. In 1987 Higgins sued Bishop Maher and others alleging that he was falsely accused of sexual misconduct. Higgins has said that Vatican reversed Bishop's decision and he is a "retired priest". Diocese denies this, saying that Pope affirmed decision to remove his privileges.
Source: "Source: LA Times 08.11.89; Press Enterprise (CA) 07.30.04 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Gary Michael Holtey
- Ordained: 1984
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Holtey placed on leave in May, 2004 during investigation of international child pornography ring. Police and federal agents searched the offices at St. Charles Borromeo Church and seized computers. Pleaded guilty 2/05 to 10 misdemeanor counts of possession of child porn and received 3 yrs probation. No longer listed on Diocesan website. Name located on MD Sex Offender Archive but not found on National Register. May be living in MD.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 05.13.04; Union Tribune 05.14.04; Union Tribune 12.22.04; Union Tribune 12.23.04; 10News 02.10.05; Union Tribune 03.11.05; North County Times 09.15.05 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Richard L. Houck
- Ordained: 1965
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
First named publicly as accused on San Diego's 9/18 list. Houck reportedly molested a 10-year-old altar boy in 1968 while assigned to Most Precious Blood in Chula Vista. Victim came forward in 2004 and received a settlement. Houck died in 2/02.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 09.13.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Patrick J. Hughes
- Ordained: 1953
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Native of Ireland. Accused of abuse of 12 yr old boy there in 1974. He settled with boy & family. Transferred to San Diego in 1988 w/ recommendation from Irish Bishop. Served in San Diego between 1988 and 1992 (3 assignments) before being transferred to Seattle for 1 year. Whereabouts unknown until 2007. Pled guilty in Ireland 2/10 to abuse of 1 between 1979-1983 and sentenced to 1 yr in jail. His history matches that of "Fr. Ioannes" in the Murphy Report.
Source: "Source: Independent 10.05.95; Independent 10.10.02; Irish Times 10.17.02; Cardinal Connell Statement 10.18.02; Independent 10.18.02; Irish Times 10.24.02; Catholic World News 02.04.03; Murphy Report 11.26.09; Independent 02.02.10; RTE 02.02.10; RTE 02.02.10; Irish Times 02.03.10; Irish Times 07.13.10; Independent 07.14.10; Irish Independent 07.18.10 Assignments: Directory Listings"
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Father John Charles Keith
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Orig. ordained as Jesuit. Came to San Diego in 1957. Incardinated 1961. Man named him as abuser in 1985 lawsuit. Suit settled in 1999 for $95K. No admission of wrongdoing on Keith's part. Mother says she complained repeatedly to Diocese and nothing done. Keith denied all charges. He admitted to being recovering alcoholic. Retired in 1990; died 5/03. Shown on list released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. New suit filed 2008. Settled 4/10. Personnel file released 10/10.
Source: "Source: Associated Press 5.9.02; Copley News Service 5.9.02; San Diego Union Tribune 5.7.03; The Patch 3.5.12; Voice of San Diego 4.5.10; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07; Desert Sun 04.11.07; Desert Dispatch 04.21.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; LA Times 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Robert S. Koerner
- Ordained: 1937
- Status: Accused
- D/O: O.M.I. Oblate
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Worked in TX (1937-41), MT (1956-63) and at St. Patrick's church in CA (1963-90). In 10/02 San Diego Bishop learned Koerner had molested several minors during his 27-year tenure there. His history was known in parish for years. Brom apologized to parishioners. Died in 1999 in San Antonio. Name on 3/30/07 San Diego diocese list of priests with credible allegations. Diocesan Personnel file released 10/25/10. Order's personnel files released 7/13 show he admitted fondling and kissing boys and girls.
Source: "Source: Associated Press 03.03.03; San Diego Union Tribune 03.03.03; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; Contra Costa Times 07.31.13; SNAP Statement 08.12.13 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Adalbert (Albert) J. Kowalczyk
- Ordained: 1938
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Congregation of the Resurrection
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of at least 1 girl in suit first filed in 1993 and dismissed on limitations. Also served in Chicago when first ordained. Died 7/72. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. Personnel file released 10/25/10.
Source: "Source: San Bernardino Sun 5.7.02; San Diego Union Tribune 1.1.03; San Diego Union Tribune 11.16.93; San Bernardino Sun 12.06.02; San Diego Union Tribune 12.07.02; New York Times 03.10.03; Diocese of San Diego List 03.30.07; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father William Armstrong Kraft
- Ordained: 1951
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of several youths and at least 1 girl from 1953-1970s. 1 civil suit settled in 2001 for $250K. Numerous civil suits filed 2003. Retired 1991. Died 2001. First suit involved allegations of abuse of 1 boy for 5 yrs beginning in 1969. Name included on list of priests released by San Diego diocese 3/07. Claims settled 9/07 as part of massive $198.1M settlement. Personnel file released 10/25/10.
Source: "Source: Uniion Tribune 9.8.07; Union Tribune 6.8.03; Union Tribune 7.4.02; San Diego Union Tribune 09.17.01; San Diego Union Tribune 07.28.02; Union Tribune 05.27.06; Union Tribune 06.22.06; Union Tribune 10.18.06; Union Tribune 01.16.07; Union Tribune 02.28.07; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07; NBC San Diego 10.17.07; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Lawrence Kurlandski
- Ordained: 1942
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Resurrectionist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Woman claims he molested her at St. Joseph's Church in Fontana from 1947 to 1949
Source: "Source: San Diego Union Tribune 12.24.03 Assignments: N/A
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Father George Lally
- Ordained: 1968
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for the Diocese of Providence RI. Transferred to San Diego diocese around 1970. Man filed civil suit August 2002 alleging abuse by Lally on several occasions in 1971, when Lally was assigned to St. Mary's in El Centro. Then 9 years old, the boy reported the matter to the church's pastor and Lally was transferred. The diocese agreed to pay college costs for the boy. By the mid-1970s, Lally was no longer listed in Catholic Directories. He left the priesthood in 1979, married a former nun, and was living in California.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union Tribune 08.16.02; Union Tribune 08.20.02; San Diego Union-Tribune 09.13.18; Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18"
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Father Justin Langille
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Suspended in 10/18 due to credible allegation of 'sexual misconduct' with a teenage girl in the early 1990s. Diocese first received the allegation in the mid-1990s. In 2002 the diocese again reviewed the case, and Langille passed a polygraph test. He was unassigned 1996-2007,,working at Contemplative Outreach Inernational in New Jersey, then returned to active ministry in San Diego. In 2018 the Review Board found 'significant new information' that led to Langille's removal.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 10.09.18; Times of San Diego 10.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael Victor Marron
- Ordained: 1930
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Marron, a priest of the Clogher Diocese in Ireland, is named on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. He served in the diocese at 5 parishes between 1961-1963 and then left diocese at Bishop's request. Personnel File released 10/10. 1963 letter says he was overly-familiar with children, particularly girls. He is deceased. Brother of accused abuser Peter J. Marron.
Source: "Source: Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Peter Joseph Marron
- Ordained: 1936
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Augustinian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Born in Ireland but came to US at age 16. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. Navy Chaplain 1945-1969. Died 3/98 at age 91.Brother of Michael V. Marron, also accused abuser.
Source: "Source: Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Untion Tribune 03.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Records Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Malachy M. McGinn
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Member of Salesian order in Ireland prior to ordination. Ordained in Ireland for San Diego Diocese. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. Also worked in San Bernardino diocese. Accused in 1993 of sexual relationship with a 21-year-old female at Our Lady of Solitude in Palm Springs in 1968, per personnel file released 10/24/10. Died 12/97. On San Bernardino list 10/9/18. It notes diocese aware in 2002 of alleged abuse in 1969 and 1981.
Source: "Source: Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07; Desert Sun 04.11.07; Desert Sun 01.14.08; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; Desert Sun 10.27.10; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Patrick Carl McNamara
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Received law degree prior to ordination. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations as released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. Took Sabatical 1993 for studies. Took leave of absence in 1994 and left priesthood in 3/95. Later married. No specific information found as to alleged abuse. Personnel file released 10/25/10.
Source: "Source: Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07; Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Mark/Marc A. Medaer
- Ordained: 1950
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
First named publicly as accused on San Diego diocese's 9/18 list. Medaer was a c.i.c.m. priest (Immaculate Heart of Mary) until around 1959, when he transferred to the San Diego Diocese. Had worked in the Dioceses/Archdioceses of Richmond VA, San Antonio TX and Philadelphia PA. Died in 6/93. In 2002 an allegation surfaced that Medaer molested a boy in 1982 while pastor of Our Lady of Guadelupe in Calexico. The diocese agreed to pay for his alleged victim's counseling.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 09.13.18; Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18 Assignments: Kenedy & Sons Official Catholic Directory 1951-1963; Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18"
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Father Ricardo Mejia
- Ordained: 1977
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Name appears on list of priest with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. He took a health sabbatical 5/98 and retired 2/06. List refers to him as "removed." No specific info found as to allegations.
Source: "Source: Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Thomas Moloney
- Ordained: 1943
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Native of Ireland. Ordained for San Diego Diocese but spent first 3 yrs after ordin. working in England (until war was over). One man filed civil suit 12/03 against Diocese alleging that he was molested by Moloney at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Riverside in 1963. Moloney died in 1986. Area is now part of San Bernardino Diocese. Personnel file released by San Diego 10/10. Contained 2002 letter from woman to Bishop re sexual harassment at Our Lady of Grace at El Cajon in 1950s.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union Tribune 12.24.03; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Paolino Montagna
- Ordained: Unknown
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
First named publicly as accused on San Diego diocese's 9/18 list. Worked in the diocese 1972-1975. Accused at some point of molesting two girls. Thought to be deceased.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 09.13.18; Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18"
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Father Robert Daniel Nikliborc
- Ordained: 1955
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 12/03 re abuse in 1963-1965. Sued 2005 abuse of an 11 yr old boy at Boys Town of the Desert. Spent time at Paraclete center in Jemez Springs in 1956. Convicted of tax evasion in 1968 and spent 97 days in jail. Reassigned to St. Anne's Church in San Diego (poorest parish in Diocese) from 1971 - 2001 when he retired. Died 3/19/06. No other charges reported. See Personnel File released 10/24/10.
Source: "Source: Las Vegas Sun 5.2.02; Redlands Daily Facts 1.9.69; Charleston Daily News 10.10.68; Cedar Rapids Gazette 10.12.68; News and Tribune 10.13.68; Lethbridge Herald 11.28.68; San Diego Union-Tribune 12.29.85; Press-Enterprise 07.24.05; San Diego Union Tribune 04.25.06; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Canadian Press 10.25.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; LA Times 10.25.10 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Patrick J. O'Keeffe
- Ordained: 1959
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Native of Ireland. Allegation in 1989. Left active priesthood 1994. "Retired" 1999. Accused of abusing several girls in 2003 suits, some of which named both San Diego & San Bernardino. Criminally charged in 2002 w/ abuse of 17-year-old girl. Fled to Ireland. Charges dropped due to Supreme Court ruling. S.D. Diocese filed bankruptcy day before trial. Name on list released by San Diego 3/07. Laicized. Claims settled 9/07 in $198.1M Diocese settlement. Personnel file released 10/10.
Source: "Source: San Bernardino Sun 08.15.02; San Bernardino Sun 08.16.02; Press Enterprise 08.17.02; San Bernardino Sun 08.26.02; Press Enterprise 08.28.02; Press Enterprise 09.28.02; Press Enterprise 07.12.03; Press Enterprise 01.17.04; Press Enterprise 06.22.06; Union Tribune 10.18.06; Press Enterprise 01.12.07; Press Enterprise 02.12.07; Press Enterprise 02.27.07; Union Tribune 03.11.07; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Press Enterprise 09.07.07; Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; Orange County Weekly 10.27.10; Chicago Tribune 03.11.12; San Diego Tribune 09.10.17 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego 03.30.07"
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Father Emmanuel O. Omemaga
- Ordained: 1983
- Status: Charged
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Originally from the Philippines. Came to San Diego in 1990. Charged in 1993 with 40 counts of abusing a 14-yr-old girl just after returning from Pope John Paul II's Mass in Denver 8/93. Mom told diocese and he confessed. Surrendered faculties 10/93 and fled to Philippines. Considered a fugitive from criminal charges. Civil suit also filed. Name appears on 3/07 San Diego list of priests with credible allegations. Still a fugitive in 2010. Personnel file released 10/10.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union Tribune 11.15.93; San Diego Union Tribule 11.16.93; San Diego Union Tribune 11.18.93; San Diego Union Tribune 11.21.93; Metropolitan News Enterprise 03.01.96; Dallas Morning News 06.12.02; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; Chicago Tribune 03.11.12; Raw Story 12.07.15 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Daniel Polizzi
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for the Santa Rosa diocese. Transferred 5/30/70 to the Diocese of San Diego. Suspended in 1996 after a hospitalized 16-year-old boy (ventilator dependent) managed to let hospital workers know he had been fondled by a priest. Hospital reported to CPS, diocese and police. No criminal charges pursued. In 1997 he was "permanently impeded from priestly ministry" per diocese statement. Polizzi denied all accusations. Died 2003. Name is on list of priests with credible allegations by San Diego Diocese 3/07.On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 04.26.02; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Nicholas Reveles
- Ordained: Unknown
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse. (Possible secret settlement).
Source: "Source: New Times (LA) 05.16.02 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Franz Robier
- Ordained: 1936
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Native of Austria. Came to San Diego 1955; incardinated 1957. In Jemez Springs NM for treatment 1957. Several suits filed 2003. Accused of abuse, including rape, of as many as 24 girls in late 1950s-early 1960s,. Area was part of San Diego Diocese but later became part of San Bernardino. Died in 1994. First suit set to go to trial 3/07 involved allegations by 4 sisters but SD diocese filed bankruptcy 2/07. Name on list released by San Diego 3/07. Claims settled 9/07 as part of massive $198.lM settlement. Personnel file released 10/10.
Source: "Source: San Bernardino County Sun 02.11.03; Union Tribune 11.08.03; Union Tribune 12.11.03; Union Tribune 12.12.03; Press Enterprise 11.10.05; Union Tribune 05.27.06; Union Tribune 06.22.06; Union Tribune 10.18.06; Union Tribune 01.17.07; Union Tribune 02.28.07; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07; Union Tribune 06.03.07; Union Tribune 09.08.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; San Diego Tribune 09.10.17 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 03.30.07"
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Father Edward Anthony Rodrigue
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abusing over 100 children. Sentenced to probation in 1979 for abuse of a boy. Sentenced in 1998 to 10 years' prison for abuse of boy in 1997. Civil suits filed in 2003 by at least 19. Admitted to abuse of "four or five" boys every year of his 22-year career. Laicized 1992. Released from prison 1/06. Name on 3/30/07 list of San Diego/San Bernardino priests accused of abuse. Died in 2009. One suit settled 4/10. Personnel file released 10/10. On San Bernardino list 10/9/18. Suit filed 12/19 under newly expanded SOL on behalf of "several people" claiming abuse as children by Rodrigue.
Source: "Source: Press Enterprise 01.21.98; San Bernardino Sun 06.02.03; San Bernardino Sun 06.23.03; Press Enterprise 09.25.03; Washington Post 01.03.04; Press Enterprise 04.01.04; Union Tribune 04.01.04; LA Times 08.10.05; Union Tribune 01.26.06; Press Enterprise 03.31.06; Union Tribune 05.27.06; Press Enterprise 06.05.06; Union Tribune 01.18.07; Union Tribune 02.28.07; Diocese of San Diego List 03.30.07; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Voice of San Diego 04.05.10; Poway Patch 10.23.10; Documents released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18; KGTV 12.11.19 Assignments: Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18; Diocese of San Diego List 03.30.07"
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Father David Roll
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Name appears on list of priets with credible allegations of abuse released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07.List says he is "removed". Faculties withdrawn 6/86 and placed on medical leave 7/86. At St. Luke's in 1986 & at Paraclete Center in 1987. Disability retirement 3/93 Personnel File released 10/25/10. Contains notes re various allegations in 1976, 1986-1987 thru 1993/1994 and in 2002. At least two involved young women.
Source: "Source: Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Joseph (Jose) Rossell
- Ordained: 1930
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Born and ordained in Spain as member of Sons of Holy Family. Arrived in CO. in 1947. Came to San Diego in 1953 and incardinated there in 1954. Frequent transfers 1st 3 yrs then spent 16 yrs at St. Anthony in National City. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations of abuse as released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. No specific information found as to actual allegations. Retired to Spain in 1972 and died in 1982. Personnel file released 10/25/10.
Source: "Source: Lampoc Recort 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father William R. Savord
- Ordained: 1957
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations as released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information found as to actual allegations. Became part of San Bernardino Diocese in 1984. Out of active priesthood 10/88 without privileges& sent to Paracletes. Resigned 8/90 because of problems in his "past life." Died 7/04. Personnel file released 10/24/10.
Source: "Source: Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Dan Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Edward Augustine Sheehy
- Ordained: 1940
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Paulist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for the Diocese of Portland, ME. Joined Paulists in 1950. Died 1988. Named publicly as accused by the Paulist Order on its list 3/19/19. Allegation received in 2003 of abuse in San Diego 1955-57. Worked in Boston, San Francisco, Johannesburg, S.A., Los Angeles, New York and Baltimore. On Baltimore archdiocese's list 5/7/19.
Source: "Source: Paulist Fathers List 03.19.19; Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19; Findagrave accessed 05.07.19 Assignments: Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19"
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Father Gregory Sierra Sheridan
- Ordained: 1935
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Spain. Ordained for the Augustinians. Worked in KS, TX, NE & CA. Arrived in San Diego 10/48; incardinated there in 1952. Monsignor. Retired 1983 with letter of recommendation to Spanish diocese. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. A woman reported 1/06 that Sheridan abused her at age 8 in 1969. Sheridan died 2/91 in Spain. Personnel file released 10/24/10. Two more women came forward in 5/19 alleging abuse as girls by Sheridan over 30 years prior, at St. Jude's Shrine of the West in Southcrest. Three women filed suit in 10/19 against the diocese alleging Sheridan abused them as young girls in the early 1960s.
Source: "Source: Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; Diocese of San Diego List 09.14.18; NBC San Diego 05.10.19; TV 7 NBC 05.24.19; NBC San Diego 10.18.19; Yahoo News 10.18.19 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father William D. Spain
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. He retired in 1986 due to "ill health" and died 7/93. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. San Diego Personnel Files released10/25/10.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union Tribune 07.24.93; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Brother Thomas
- Ordained: Unknown
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Brothers of Charity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued. Accused of abuse. called "Brother Thomas"
Source: "Source: Press-Enterprise 07.24.05 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Matthew J. Thompson
- Ordained: 1928
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations of abuse released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. He retired in 1975 and died 10/76. One man came forward in 2002 to allege abuse when he was altar boy in late 1950s-early 1960s. There was anotherallegation as well. Claims included in $200M settlement in 2007. At request of San Bernardino Diocese & victims, in 2009 City of Corona finally renamed the street it had named in his honor. Personnel file released 10.24.10.
Source: "Source: Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; Press-Enterprise 01.25.09; San Jose Mercury News (AP) 01.25.09; California Catholic Daily 01.29.09; LA Times 01.29.09; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Diocuments Released by San Diego Diocese. 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.31.07"
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Father Victor Uboldi
- Ordained: 1945
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Woman filed 1992 suit alleging abuse by Uboldi (spelled Ubaldi in some articles) from age 12-17. At least one other victim came forward. Uboldi retired in 1982 because of ill health. Apparently moved to Italy. Died 2001. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. Personnel file released by San Diego 10/24/10.
Source: "Source: LA Times (AP) 03.20.92; LA Times 09.09.05; LA Times 12.23.05; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father William Valverde
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named in 12/03 civil suit filed by 2 men who alleged that in mid-1970s Valverde exposed them (and others) to "alcohol, drugs, cigarettes and deviant sex." Included on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. Also worked in San Bernardino diocese. Left active priesthood in 1983. Through clerical errors, these 2 plaintiffs were NOT included in 2007 San Diego settlement and their lawsuit still existed until settlement reached 4/08.
Source: "Source: Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07; Union Tribune 11.12.07; Union Tribune 04.20.08 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Barry Vinyard
- Ordained: 1975
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
One man filed suit in 2003 alleging that he was abused by Vinyard in 1978 and 1979 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Calexico. Vinyard denied the allegations. While not currently assigned to a parish, Vinyard was referred to as the first actively serving priest in diocese to be named in lawsuit. Bishop accepted Vinyard's request for retirement status effective Jan. 1, 2004. San Diego personnel file released 10/25/10.
Source: "Source: San Diego Union Tribune 12.24.03; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: N/A"
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San Bernadino Priests
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Father Saul Ayala
- Ordained: 1971
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
In 6/02 an allegation of "sexual harassment and misconduct involving a minor" was filed with the church by a woman. Placed on leave. In 9/02 two sisters filed suit alleging Ayala abused them in 1988 and 1989 when they were ages 7 and 9, and he baby-sat them. Diocese settled with them for $30,000 in 2004. Moved to Mexico shortly after he was placed on leave; possibly in active ministry there. On San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Enterprise 06.25.02; San Bernardino Sun 09.18.02; Press Enterprise 09.20.02; San Bernardino Sun 09.25.02; San Bernardino Sun 12.16.02; Press-Enterprise 04.23.04; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Edward Lawrence Ball
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Sacred Heart
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Indicted 9/92 on 4 counts of abuse of a minor; pled guilty to 1 count. Sentenced to 9 months jail and 5 years probation.Three victims. Family of two boys settled out of court 1994. Ball criminally charged in 1999 with 31 counts of sexually abusing two other boys 1979-1986. Sentenced to 3 years in prison. Settlement of $4.2M from Diocese & Order in 6/03. On Sex Offender Registry. On San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18. Deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press-Enterprise 05.02.93; Chicago Tribune 10.10.99; Press Enterprise 10.11.99; Press Enterprise 10.20.00; Press Enterprise 12.30.00; Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 07.15.02; San Bernardino Sun 06.30.03; San Bernardino Sun 06.30.03; San Bernardino Sun 07.02.03; Find Law 07.17.03; Press Enterprise 08.16.03; Press Enterprise 10.17.03; Reno Gazette-Journal 07.30.05; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Roberto Barco
- Ordained: 1983
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
From Argentina, Diocese of Chascomus. Assigned to San Salvador parish in Colton, CA 2009 and St. Louis parish in Cathedral City, CA 2011-2014. Included on San Bernardino diocese list 10/9/18. Accused in 4/16 of child sex abuse in 2009-10. Police report filed. Was working in Los Angeles archdiocese at time of report. Removed in 5/16. Returned to Argentina. On Los Angeles archdiocese's list updated 12/6/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18; Palm Springs Desert Sun 10.14.18; Angelus News 12.06.18; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Joseph Bell
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Benedictine
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
First named publicly as accused on the San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18. Assigned to St. Peter and St. Paul in Alta Loma 1985-86. Died in 1/87. Per diocese, it was first aware in 1985 of allegations in the 1960s-70s. Abuse reportedly occurred in IN, KY and NY.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Gustavo Benson
- Ordained: 1972
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Arrested in San Bernardino for abuse of two boys in 1/87. Pled no contest 1/87 regarding one; given three years' probation and treatment in NM. Per 6/02 article, moved to Mexico and was assigned to a diocese there. CA Bishop told Tijuana Bishop of Benson's history and that he should never have access to adolescents. Two filed civil suit 12/03. Listed on 3/07 list released by San Diego Diocese. Personnel file released 10/10. He was at the time an active priest in Ensenada, Mexico. On San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 05.06.87; San Bernardino Sun 04.29.02; San Bernardino Sun 05.08.02; Press Enterprise 05.10.02; Dallas Morning News 06.12.02; Press Enterprise 01.01.04; Press Enterprise 01.14.04; Press Enterprise 11.10.05; Diocese of San Diego List 03.30.07; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07; 10 News 10.25.10; Canadian Press 10.25.10; Documents released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; San Diego 6 10.25.10; SNAP Statement 10.25.10; KBPS 10.26.10; Desert Dispatch 10.29.10; Diocese of San Diego/San Bernardino list 09.14.18; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 03.30.07"
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Father Michael Bucaro
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Man sued in 2004 alleging he was abused by Bucaro at St. Matthew's Church in Corona and in San Diego in the 1980s. Suit names both dioceses, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and his former Order, the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. San Bernardino denied any record of past complaint of any kind. Bucaro had been working in prison ministry since 1983. He countersued for slander in 2005. Original suit settled in 2008. On San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press-Enterprise (CA) 10.04.04; Press-Enterprise 02.14.05; San Bernardino Sun 03.16.05; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Alejandro Jose/Alex Castillo
- Ordained: 1981
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Removed from Our Lady of Guadalupe in Ontario CA 6/10 after allegations he abused two brothers within previous 2 years. Review board found allegations credible 9/10. Subject of prior complaint involving 2 adults and 1 youth, but no arrests due to SOL. Arrested 10/25/10. Pled guilty 4/11 to lewd act with a minor. Sentenced 8/31/11 to 1 year jail and sex offender registration. Released 4/21/12; re-arrested 5/9/12 for probation violation; released. Two lawsuits filed 9/22/11 settled 2/14 for $3.8M. Third suit filed 2012. On San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Enterprise 09.13.10; KTLA 09.14.10; LA Times 09.14.10; San Jose Mercury News (AP) 09.14.10; Contra Costa Times 09.15.10; Daily Bulletin 09.15.10; KACB 09.15.10; Contra Costa Times 09.28.10; Press-Enterprise 10.14.10; The Sun 10.16.10; KTLA 10.26.10; LA Times 10.26.10; Contra Costa Times 11.02.10; Mercury News 11.09.10; Press-Enterprise 11.23.10; Daily Bulletin 04.25.11; SNAP Statement 05.04.11; San Bernardino Sun 06.16.11; San Bernardion 08.31.11; Contra Costa Times 09.01.11; Press-Enterprise 09.01.11; Press-Enterprise 09.15.11; Daily Bulletin 09.22.11; Press-Enterprise 09.23.11; Worthy Adversary 09.17.12; Press-Enterprise 09.18.12; San Bernardino Sun 09.18.12; Press-Enterprise 09.20.12; Contra Costa Times 01.23.13; Press-Enterprise 02.09.14; Worthy Adversary 02.09.14; Redwood Times 02.10.14; San Bernardino Sun 02.10.14; Daily Bulletin 02.12.14; SNAP Statement 02.12.14; San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments:"
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Father Peter Covas
- Ordained: 1957
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Covas retired from parish 4/02 amid accusations of sexual misconduct with minors. Resigned in 1983 as 1st financial director of Diocese after he loaned $225K of diocesan money to man who had been convicted of fraud. Sexual accusations came to light after internal diocesan review of files. Civil suits filed 2003. Arrested twice (1987 and 1988) for public sexual misconduct. Died 5/9/04. Personnel file released 10/25/10.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Enterprise 04.29.02; San Bernardino Sun 04.29.02; Daily Bulletin 04.18.03; San Bernardino Sun 04.30.03; Press Enterprise 05.01.03; Press Enterprise 01.16.04; Press Enterprise 04.21.04; Press Enterprise 05.19.04; Press Enterprise 11.10.05; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Owen da Silva
- Ordained: < 1936
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
A man filed a 2004 amended pleading in his civil suit against Fr. Matthew Kelly alleging that at least 31 clergymen abused youths in Santa Barbara, CA and at St. Anthony's Seminary. Pleadings name da Silva as the first Santa Barbara perpetrator of child sexual assault and says that he abused an altar boy in 1936-37 at the seminary. The source cited is a statement by the alleged victim. Fr. da Silva Died in 1967. Reportedly, most of the priests mentioned in the article are Franciscans. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/19, where he worked 1957-64.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California; Santa Barbara News-Press 09.27.04; First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v Franciscans, Cause No 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 08.06.08; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Las Cruces List Updated 06.24.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Daniel De Dominicis
- Ordained: < 1951
- Status: Accused
- D/O: C.S.Sp. (Spiritan)
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
First named publicly as accused on the Diocese of San Bernardino's list 10/9/18. Order and diocese learned of allegations 8/94, which allegedly occurred 1975-85. Assigned to Notre Dame High 1958-68, Our Lady of the Valley in Hemet 1976-78. Left the San Bernardino diocese in 1978. Deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Jesus Dominguez
- Ordained: 1983
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Name appears on list of accused priests and religious released by the Los Angeles Archdiocese 2/17/04. List reflects 6 accusers and 1973-1988 as time of incidents. Worked in San Bernardino diocese 1978-1993. Placed on leave. Pled no contest in 2001 to misdemeanor child molestation. Laicized in 2000. Charged in 2005 with abusing 2 boys in 1988-1989. Fled to Mexico before he could be arrested. Six men filed civil suits. On San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18. It shows diocese aware in 1988 of abuse occurring 1983 and 1988.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Press-Enterprise 12.14.04; Press-Enterprise 12.18.04; Press-Enterprise (CA) 02.02.05; Press-Enterprise 03.08.05; Reno Gazette Journal 07.30.05; Press-Enterpriest 08.02.05; Press-Enterprise 02.08.06; OBS 2 10.02.07; InjuryBoard 01.28.08; City of Angels 03.19.08; South Bend Tribune 03.15.16; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Robert J. Donat
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Donat worked in San Diego Diocese from 1966-69. From 1969-1993 he taught at Aquinas High School in San Bernardino. After leaving Aquinas, he was pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Montclair until 2006. He has lived in Los Angeles since 2006. Diocese first learned in 12/10 that Donat allegedly abused a student at Aquinas in 1973. At least 4-5 other accusers have contacted attorneys re abuse. Privileges were removed 8/11 after review board found allegations credible. Sentenced by Vatican to Prayer and Penance. On diocese's list 10/9/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Bernardino Press Release to Former Students 09.12.11; Press-Enterprise 09.15.11; LA Times 09.16.11; Mercury News 09.16.11; SNAP Statement 09.16.11; Press-Enterprise 09.17.11; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Kevin Dunne
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
One of several religious accused in 1993 of abuse of students at St. Anthony Seminary. Per 2002 article, he was living with Order at St. Mary's Basilica in Phoenix, serving as their treasurer, doing housework and without contact with children. As of 2007, he was living in a retreat house near Monterey CA, in failing health and with dementia. (See additional information in two petitions filed Fall 2009.) On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. It notes accusations in 2002 for abuse elsewhere in 1993. Died in 2010. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19. It notes a report in 1993 of alleged sexual abuse of a minor 1970-73. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/19 (misspelled Dunn), where he worked 1955-61.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California; Dallas Morning News 08.08.02; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Las Cruces List Updated 06.24.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Brother Clifton Raymond Etienne
- Ordained: 1979
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Divine Word Missionaries
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Civil suit alleged abuse by Etienne at Divine Word Seminary in Riverside when he was a religious brother. He was ordained in 1979 and later served at St. Patrick parish and St. Anthony's parish in Oakland Diocese. Died May, 1998. Personnel file released10/25/10. On San Diego diocese's 9/18 list.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Enterprise 05.27.98; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; San Diego Union-Tribune 09.13.18; Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18"
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Father Joseph (Joe) Fertal
- Ordained: 1959
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Society of the Divine Word
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Left Philippines in 1989 under cloud of suspicion re abuse. In 1995 Fertal was accused of molesting a 16-year-old boy from a catechism class. Civil suit filed in 1996; later settled out of court. Criminal investigation dropped for lack of evidence. Forced by church officials to leave a California retirement home in 2002 after it learned of his past history. In treatment several times. Added to Scranton diocese's list in 12/18. Living in Chicago at the time.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Enterprise 06.29.96; Press Enterprise 11.03.97; Press Enterprise 04.27.02; Dallas Morning News 06.12.02; Reno Gazette-Journal 06.19.02; Press Enterprise 09.30.02; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18; Diocese of Scranton List 12.22.18; Citizens Voice 12.23.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Anthony Martinez Garduno
- Ordained: 1990
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accusations that Garduno asked an adult man to strip during premarital counseling surfaced in about 1993. Sent for treatment. Church trial for heresy after Garduno founded a separate Catholic sect in 1996. He was "removed from the clerical state." Arrested 12/09 and charged with abuse of a 17-year-old boy 4 years before and continued sale of drugs from the church. Accuser said he knew of other minor victims who had been abused at that location. Sentenced 3/10 to 2 years prison on drug and gun charges.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Enterprise 01.06.94; Press Enterprise 04.02.94; Press Enterprise 12.30.94; Press Enterprise 01.14.95; Press Enterprise 08.18.95; Press Enterprise (Riverside, CA) 06.03.02; Press Enterprise 12.13.05; Press Enterprise 09.17.09; Press Enterprise 10.30.09; My Fox LA 12.30.09; Riverside County Sheriff's Dept 12.30.09; San Jose Mercury News 12.30.09; Southwest Riverside News Network 12.30.09; Daily Bulletin 12.31.09; Desert Sun 12.31.09; Press Enterprise 12.31.09; Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 01.04.10; KPSP 01.04.10; Valley News 01.14.10; Press Enterprise 03.02.10 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Rudi Gil
- Ordained: 1978
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Order of the Holy Trinity
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Gil went to San Bernardino diocese from Canada in 1987. Accused in 1993 of sexual misconduct with a minor boy in 1987. Treated at Retreat in California (run by Servants of Paraclete) for "sexual identity issues;" admitted during counseling that he had sexually abused a child. Left after about two weeks because treatment was ineffective. No criminal charges. Still performing ministry in 2002 even though privileges were removed in 1993. On San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18. It noted that police were informed in 2002, and that Gil was removed from the priesthood.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Enterprise 04.21.93; Press Enterprise 05.01.93; Press Enterprise 05.02.93; Press Enterprise 01.06.94; Press Enterprise 05.10.02; Press Enterprise 05.20.02; Press Enterprise 06.03.02; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Maximiliano Gomez Macouzet
- Ordained: 1946
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Native of Mexico. Ordained for San Diego in 1946. Graduate studies in Rome 1948-1951. Began working in San Bernardino diocese in 8/53. Left diocese in 1966 and was incardinated in Diocese of Tlalnepantla, Mexico 6/67. One civil suit filed 1966 alleged assault & battery of 17 yr old boy in 1962. $35K judgment 6/68. Name appears on list of priests w/ credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/07. Personnel file released 10/25.10 by San Diego.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Lompoc Record 03.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 03.31.07; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Ernest J. Hayes
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
First named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 10/9/18. It notes diocese aware in 6/87 of alleged abuse 1978-83, 1981 and 1987. Hayes died in 1990.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18"
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Father Joseph Jablonski
- Ordained: 1976
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
First named publicly as accused on the San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18. Abuse allegedly occurred in 2014. Reported to diocese and police in 5/14. Per diocese, Jablonski was visiting and did not have faculties there.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Dennis Raymond Jost
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Raised in San Angelo TX Diocese. Spent years in CA training to be deacon before being removed from program. Served as vol. coord. of altar boys. Named in 1992 suit re abuse of one boy. Arrested in 1992 on charges that in 1990 he took minor from CA to AZ & NM to abuse him. Convicted & sentenced 1993 to six months' jail and 2 years' probation. Worked in Dallas Diocese 1995-1997 until past uncovered. Personnel file released by San Diego Diocese 10/25/10 references prior conviction from 1970s.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Dallas Morning News 8.2.97; Press Enterprise 5.2.93; Press Enterprise 01.21.93; Press Enterprise 01.21.93; Dallas Morning News 08.13.97; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Timothy F. Keppel
- Ordained: 1977
- Status: Accused
- D/O: C.R. Congregation of the Resurrection
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
On 1/12/13, the Order announced Keppel had been removed after it had received (in summer 2012) an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a teenage boy in the diocese in the late 1970s. The boy was not a member of either Our Lady of the Lake or St. Anne's in the Mountains where Keppel was assigned for many years. Diocese investigated and both diocese and order found reasonable cause to believe that the behavior did occur. Was to be referred to Vatican. On diocese's list 10/9/18. On Mobile archdiocese's list 12/6/18. It notes "misconduct" occurred 1977-81, doesn't say where. Worked at some point at Resurrection parish in Montgomery.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Mountain News 01.24.13; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18; Archdiocese of Mobile List 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Robert Kurilec
- Ordained: 1968
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Priests of the Sacred Heart S.C.J.
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
First named publicly as accused on the Diocese of San Bernardino's list 10/9/18. Abuse reportedly occurred in 1970 and 1972 in IN, IL and MD. Worked at Notre Dame High School in Riverside 1980-83. Became Navy chaplain in 1984. San Bernardino diocese aware of allegations in 1987. Reported to U.S. Navy in 1988 and to police in 2002. Sentenced by Vatican to Prayer and Penance.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Peter H. Luque
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Placed on leave 04/02 on old allegations of sexual abuse. Criminally charged in 04/03 with sexually assaulting two teenage boys in 1960s. Luque's name included on list of 20 priests turned over to police in April, 2002. Other accuser later came forward. Criminal charges dismissed 7/03 after US Supreme Ct. ruling. Civil suit filed 12/03. Name included in list released by San Diego diocese 3/07.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Enterprise 04.29.02; San Bernardino Sun 04.29.02; Dallas Morning News 06.12.02; Press Enterprise 06.13.02; San Bernardino Sun 03.01.03; Press Enterprise 03.02.03; San Bernardino Sun 04.22.03; San Bernardino Sun 05.22.03; LA Times 05.23.03; San Bernardino Sun 07.02.03; San Bernardino Sun 07.10.03; Press Enterprise 12.13.03; Press Enterprise 04.23.04; Lompoc Record 03.30.07; Union Tribune 03.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07"
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Father Peter McCormick
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Servants of the Paraclete
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
First named publicly as accused on diocese's list 10/18. Assigned to Sacred Heart parish 1984-2000. Admitted to "sexual acts" with a juvenile while at Sacred Heart. Per diocesan records, McCormick abused a boy at a church near L.A. in 1990, starting when the boy was age 13 and into the boy's adulthood.The diocese received the allegations in 2000 and removed MCormick from ministry. Diocesan officials contacted law enforcement two years later.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Bernardino 10.09.18; Palm Springs Desert Sun 10.14.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Howard Melzer
- Ordained: 1958
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Priests of the Sacred Heart S.C.J.
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
First named publicly as accused on the San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18. Diocese noted to have become aware of allegations 10/17/93 of abuse 1976-80. Reported to Order. Melzer was assigned during that time to St. Matthew's in Corona. Deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Paul Nguyen
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Ordained in Oslo, Norway. Vietnam native. To Rome 1989, then San Bernardino, CA. Resigned as parish pastor 09/93 after accused of sexual misconduct with minor in 01/93. Placed on leave. Police began an investigation, which was soon dropped. Went to Helsinki, Finland diocese. To Sweden 2003, worked with Vietnamese Mission. Returned to Norway 8/04, then to the U.S. in 2005, per bio on "Den katolske kirke" website. On San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press-Enterprise (CA) 04.23.93; Press-Enterprise 04.24.93; Press Enterprise 01.06.94; Press Enterprise 04.27.02; Den katolske kirke 11.10.05; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Joseph R. Nunez
Father Joseph R. Nunez
- Ordained: 1922
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Ordained in Mexico. Moved to San Diego in 1926, returned to Mexico 1929-1932, but then returned to San Diego and incardinated there in 1937. Named in 12/03 suit where one man accused Nunez of molesting him at a San Bernardino Catholic School in 1956-1957. Man was 12 at the time. He told another priest but nothing done. to stop the abuse. Nunez died in 1968 after nearly 40 years as a priest. Personnel file released by Diocese of San Diego 10/25/10.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press-Enterprise (CA) 01.17.04; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Louis G. Perreault
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: Accused
- D/O: C.S.Sp. (Spiritan)
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
First named as accused on the San Bernardino diocese's list 11/17/18. Per diocese, it was made aware in 9/11 of alleged abuse occurring 1990-92. Assigned to Our Lady of the Valley in Hemet 1986-95. Reported to police 9/11. Perrault was retired without faculties. On Lake Charles LA list 4/11/19 (spelled Perrault). Deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18; Diocese of Lake Charles List 04.11.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Esteban Trujillo
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Order of St. Augustine
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Visiting priest from Mexico, in San Bernardino diocese beginning mid-2001. Removed by diocese 6/02. Order told the diocese in July 2002 that it had investigated and cleared Trujillo of an allegation of past sexual misconduct. Trujillo is believed to have returned to Mexico. On San Bernardino list 10/9/18. It notes Trujillo had no faculties or assignments there and that he had been residing in the area with his family. Abuse allegedly took place in Mexico 1998 and 2001.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 01.14.03; Press Enterprise 01.15.03; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Bernard Waltos
- Ordained: 1974
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Franciscan OFM Conv
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
First named publicly as accused on the San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18. Assigned to Queen of Angels in Riverside 1981-91. Abused alleged to have occurred 1984-90. Waltos died 12/16/92. Per diocese, it was made aware of the allegations in 1994. Named in 1992 lawsuit by victim of convicted priest Dennis Jost.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Waltos Personnel File; Dallas Morning News 08.02.97; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: Waltos Personnel File"
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Sacramento Priests
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Father Thomas G. Allender
- Ordained: 1971
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Sacramento on its list 4/30/19. Worked at Jesuit High School 1970-75. Report from Jesuits West to the diocese in 2019 of allegation deemed credible of abuse of a boy 1970-75.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Deacon Alejandro Arroyo
- Ordained: 1991
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Deacon. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 4/30/19, Assigned to St. Anthony's in Winters 1991-2012. Two allegations received by the diocese in 2012 of abuse of girls under age 14, occurring 1977-83. One of the allegations had been reported to the parish in 2009, but not to the diocese. Removed from ministry and faculties withdrawn in 2012.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Gerardo Beltran Rico
- Ordained: 1982
- Status: Charged
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Warrant issued 1992 for alleged abuse in 1991 of young girls in Sacramento. Fled to Mexico before warrant could be served ; became active priest there. Reports in 2007 that Mexican villagers wanted him removed because rumors about him and teen girls for many years. Another US accuser (male) came forward in 2/07. Suit filed 3/07. Diocese sued accuser 8/07. Arrested in Mexico 3/08; released 8/08 before extradition. Another alleged victim came forward 4/08. Laicization announced 2008. More accusations surfaced. On Sacramento diocese's list 4/30/19, showing twelve female accusers and three male, all abused under age 14. Remains a fugitive in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sacramento Bee 03.20.92; Dallas Morning News 03.16.05; Sacramento Bee 03.18.05; Appeal-Democrat 03.19.05; CBS 13 02.06.07; Sacramento Bee 02.09.07; CBS 13 03.01.07; CBS 13 03.21.07; Sacramento Bee 03.21.07; CBS 13 05.07.07; CBS 13 08.28.07; Sacramento Bee 08.29.07; News 10 03.14.08; Sacramento Bee 03.14.08; California Catholic Daily 03.21.08; CBS 13 04.01.08; Sacramento Bee 08.21.08; California Catholic Daily 08.22.08; Sacramento Bee 11.11.10; Decision in Doe v Bishop The Leagle 11.12.10; Chicago Tribune 03.11.12; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Mario Blanco
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Originally from Costa Rico. In 2002 lawsuit 9 men alleged that Blanco abused them when they were teens. May have been ordered out of the Diocese in 1973 after an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse. At least 1 settlement in 1991. By 1/04 at least 17 men had accused him of abuse. Civil trial set for 7/05 but 16 cases settled just prior to trial. Name included on the Archdiocese of Seattle's 1/15/16 list of clergy and religious with established, admitted or credible allegations against them of sexual abuse of a minor.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sacramento Bee 06.12.02; Sacramento Bee 04.25.03; News Tribune 05.06.03; Sacramento Bee 12.20.03; Catholic Herald 01.10.04; News Tribune 06.28.05; New Tribune 07.01.05; City of Angels 03.19.08; California Catholic Daily 08.22.08; Archdiocese of Seattle List 01.15.16; The Stranger 01.15.16 Assignments: Archdiocese of Seattle List 01.15.16"
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Father Edward Boyle
- Ordained: 1939
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Redemptorist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
In suit filed in 2002 a woman alleged she was molested by Boyle in 1967 at age 17. Per news article, her mother reported the incident to another priest in the diocese. Boyle was later transferred to Reno and then to Hawaii. He died in 1998. The woman said she reported abuse to the Sacramento diocese in 4/02. On Sacramento diocese's list 4/30/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sacramento Bee 07.09.02; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Vincent Brady
- Ordained: 1967
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for Sacramento. In 1999 a woman alleged abuse by Brady in the 1970s when she was in her early teens. She filed suit 2000; settled for $350k. Brady was sent for therapy and reassigned. In 2002 another woman alleged abuse as a girl in the 1970s. Allegation deemed credible. She filed suit; settled in 2/04. A third woman also sued. First alleged victim filed a new suit claiming defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress after Brady revealed her suit. On diocese's list 4/30/19. It shows reports in 2000 and 2003 of abuse of girls in the 1970s. Also, faculties withdrawn 2002, and retired 2004.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sacramento Bee 04.01.02; Dallas Morning News 06.12.02; Sacramento Bee 06.16.02; Sacramento Bee 08.11.02; Sacramento Bee 12.03.02; Sacramento Bee 04.01.03; Sacramento Bee 06.26.03; Sacramento Bee 02.05.04; Sacramento Bee 06.30.05; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father James Casey
- Ordained: 1933
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for Sacramento. Retired 1974. Died in 1992. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 4/30/19. Allegation to docese in 2011 of abuse of a boy in the 1950s.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Robert Casper
- Ordained: 1944
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Salvatorian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Sacramento diocese on its list 4/30/19. It notes allegation received in 1986 of abuse of a boy in 1962. Assigned to the diocese 1959-86. Faculties withdrawn and left the diocese in 1986. Died in 1998.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Andrew Coffey
- Ordained: 1947
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Incardinated into Sacramento diocese 1953. Retired 1994. Died in 2010. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 4/30/19. Accused in 2002 of inappropriately kissing a 10-year-old girl in 1972.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento Coffey Profile 04.30.19; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19; Sacramento Bee 05.01.19; Yolo County News 05.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Sacramento Coffey Profile 04.30.19"
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Father Malachy Conway
- Ordained: 1995
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for the Sacramento diocese. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 4/30/19. Accused in 1997 of "nudity in the presence of minors and attempted sexual touching." Faculties withdrawn in 1997.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Hector Coria Gonzales
- Ordained: 2011
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Approximately age 42 when ordained in 1/2011. Arrested 5/9/14 on charges of statutory rape and oral copulation of a teen girl beginning in 2013, while assigned to St. James in Davis. Released on bond 5/10/14. Removed without privileges pending further investigation by police. Arraigned 6/10/14 on three felony counts of unlawful sexual intercourse and a misdemeanor charge of oral copulation with a person younger than 18. Pled guilty under agreement with DA to one count of sexual intercourse with the girl. Sentenced 8/29/14 to 90 days in jail, three years probation and sexual offender counseling. Forbidden to contact the girl until she turned 18. Girl admitted during hearing that the sex was consensual and that she did not want matter prosecuted. Laicized 12/14. Felony reduced to misdemeanor and dismissed 12/17. On diocese's list 4/30/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: CBS Sacramento 05.10.14; Daily Democrat 05.10.14; Fox 40 05.10.14; KCRA 05.10.14; KFBK 05.10.14; News 10 05.10.14; Press Release and Statement by Diocese of Sacramento 05.10.14; Sacramento Bee 05.10.14; CBS Sacramento 05.11.14; KTVU 05.11.14; The Republic (AP) 05.11.14; KCBA 05.12.14; Modesto Bee 05.12.14; News 10 05.12.14; SNAP Statement 05.12.14; Merced Sun-Star 06.06.14; CBS SF Bay Area 06.07.14; Daily Democrat (AP) 06.07.14; Daily Democarat 06.11.14; Daily Democrat 06.27.14; KFBK 06.27.14; Sacramento Bee 06.27.14; Woodland Daily Democrat 06.28.14; Daily Democrat 08.29.14; CBS Sacramento 08.30.14; Diocese of Sacramento Coria Profile 04.30.19; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19; Yolo County News 05.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Sacramento Coria Profile 04.30.19"
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Father Pablo Cortes
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Salesians of Don Bosco
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From El Salvador. Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Sacramento on its list 4/30/19. Worked in the diocese 1970-73. Allegation to diocese in 1990 of abuse in 1970 of a girl younger than 14.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John Crowley
- Ordained: 1971
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for Sacramento. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 5/22/19. Allegation in 1988 of abuse, possibly between 1965 and 1985, of a girl under age 14. Faculties removed in 1988.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Rodolfo Delgado
- Ordained: 1982
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Allegations in 5/06 of assault of a 15-year-old boy 1983-1985. Placed on leave. Diocese said there was a "semblance of truth" which warranted further investigation. Abuse was alleged to have occurred at St. Joseph's in Rio Vista and at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento. Same accuser filed civil suit 3/09. On diocese's list 4/30/19/ Permanently removed from ministry in 2006.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sacramento Bee 05.08.06; WCRA (Sacramento) 05.08.06; Sacramento Bee 03.15.09; The Oregonian 03.15.09; Sacramento Bee 03.16.09; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Thomas Dermody
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: none
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for Sacramento. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 4/30/19. Reports to the diocese in 1992 by two separate women of abuse as minors, occurring 1973-85. Dermody left the Sacramento diocese in 1992 and was assigned to prison ministry elsewhere. Retired, faculties withdrawn in 2002. Died in 2017.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A
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Father John Dowling
- Ordained: 1943
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for the Diocese of Savannah-Atlanta. Worked in the Sacramento diocese 1947-81. Faculties withdrawn and dismissed from Sacramento diocese after report in 1981 of child pornography. Allegation to diocese in 1983 of assault of a boy. Dowiing died in 2000. Three allegations of abuse of boys under age 14, occurring 1954-81, received by the diocese 2002, 2004 and 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Arthur A. Falvey
- Ordained: < 1930
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
In 6/09, the Jesuits settled with a man who alleged that Falvey raped him repeatedly over a four-year period, beginning in 1954 when he was age 7 and Falvey was assigned to St. Ignatius in Sacramento. Falvey died in 2/23/1966. On the Sacramento diocese's list 4/30/19. It notes an allegation received in 2018 of rape of a boy under age 14 in the early 1960s. Falvey was the brother of Fr. Mark Falvey who abused at least 10 children in CA and was the subject of a 2007 settlement by the Jesuits. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sacramento Bee 06.05.09; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father William Feeser
- Ordained: 1977
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Retired 2010 for health reasons. Living at Immaculate Conception Parish in Sacramento when accused 10/11 of sex abuse of a girl at Our Lady of Assumption in Carmichael, where he was assigned 1977-82. Removed from ministry. Died in 2012. Accused in 2016 of abuse of a boy while at Our Lady of Assumption between 1977 and 1978. Both alleged victims under age 14 at time of abuse. On diocese's list 4/30/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sacramento Bee 10.24.11; The Patch 10.25.11; CBS Sacramento 11.01.11; KCRA 11.01.11; The Patch 11.01.11; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.03.11; Diocese of Sacramento Feeser Profile 04.30.19; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19; Sacramento Bee 04.30.19; Yolo County News 05.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Sacramento Feeser Profile 04.30.19"
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Father Oscar Figueroa
- Ordained: 2000
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Mexico. Ordained for the Sacramento diocese. Allegation in 2008 of abuse 1993-2006. Report in 2016 of sexual misconduct with a young adult male. Investigation into misconduct with the adult yielded discovery of sexual misconduct with a minor while in seminary in Mexico City.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father J. Patrick Foley
- Ordained: 1973
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on San Diego diocese's 9/18 list. San Diego priest, in Northern CA since 1991. Suspended in 7/10, accused of sex abuse of two boys in the Sacramento area. Canonical trial, which ended in 1/11, yielded an "unclear" verdict. Faculties restored 1/12, again removed in 8/15. In 5/17 was offering retreats and spiritual counsel. In 7/18 led a "cluster mission" at a parish in Dubuque IA. Bio on the Oakland diocese's website in 3/14 said Foley had worked in parishes, campus ministry, administration, and in high schools and colleges as a teacher, and that missions and retreats were his focus since 1995. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19, where he led " Missions and Parish Retreats 1998-2006." On Sacramento list 4/30/19. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019. Foley filed a defamation suit against the San Diego diocese in 9/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: The Catholic Voice (Oakland) 03.24.18; San Diego Union-Tribune 09.13.18; Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18; Mercury News 09.16.18; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19; Newsweek 09.17.19 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18"
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Father Francisco Javier Garcia
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Mexico. Ordained fo the Diocese of Acapulco. Incardinated into the Diocese of Sacramento in 1989. Fled to Mexico in 1995 after accusations and charges of abuse of a boy younder than age 14. Accused in 2002 of abuse of a boy 1970-1975. Diocese settled at least 8 claims. Four new lawsuits were expected to be filed 6/06 by men alleging abuse 1987-1994. Laicized in 10/07. Two men filed civil suit 9/16/14 in Sacramento. On Sacramento diocese's list 4/30/19. By 2015 there were 24 known alleged male victims of sex abuse by Garcia, occurring 1973-1995. Remained a fugitive in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sacramento Bee 06.12.02; Sacramento Bee 08.06.02; Dallas Morning News 12.05.04; Sacramento Bee 06.26.06; Richard Sipe Website 04.17.07; CBS 13 05.07.07; Sacramento Bee 03.15.08; California Catholic Daily 03.21.08; Sacramento Bee 08.21.08; California Catholic Daily 08.22.08; Chicago Tribune 03.11.12; SNAP Statement 09.16.14; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John Hannan
- Ordained: 1955
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for the Diocese of Sacramento. Retired in 2004. Allegation to the diocese in 2011 of abuse of a minor female in 1977. Faculties withdrawn. Died in 2017.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Jerome M. Henson
- Ordained: 1977
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Dominican
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Caught in "compromising position" in 1981 in a graveyard at night with 13-year-old boy in Sacramento. Sent to Reno under Bishop McFarland, who sent him to Orange in 1984. (McFarland became bishop of Orange in 1986.) Placed on leave in 2002. Two separate suits filed 2002. Also worked in Oakland diocese. Claims included in 2005 $35M settlement to 33 victims. Order's insurance company did not want to pay $1.5M to reimburse Diocese for settlement. Status per Orange diocese in 8/16 was "Life of Prayer and Penance". On Sacramento diocese's list 4/30/19. It notes two reports received in 2003 of abuse of boys under age 14, occurring 1978-81.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Contra Costa Times 04.24.02; LA Times 05.07.02; USA Today 11.11.02; OC Weekly 12.10.03; Diocese of Orange Press Release 01.01.04; OC Weekly 07.09.04; OC Weekly 11.18.04; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Sacramento Bee 09.17.08; California Catholic Daily 09.25.08; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father David Hernandez Cota
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Mexico. Ordained for Sacramento. Excardinated from Sacramento and incardinated into the Diocese of Nuevo Casas, Mexico in 1985. Named publicly as accused by the Sacramento diocese on its list 4/30/19. Allegation to the Sacramento diocese in 2009 of abuse of a male minor in 1974. Diocese in Mexico informed.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Francisco Hernandez-Tovar
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Mexico. Ordained for Sacramento. Placed on permanent leave 1/08 after diocesan review board deemed credible allegations of abuse. A man had alleged in 7/07 that Hernandez molested him 1986-87 at age 13, while Hernandez was assigned to Our Lady of Lourdes in Colusa. On diocese's list 4/30/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Appeal Democrat 01.29.08; Sacramento Bee 01.29.08; California Catholic Daily 02.01.08; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father William B. Hold
- Ordained: 1977
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse at Holy Rosary in Woodland in 1982. In 2002 Diocese of Sacramento acknowledged receiving the allegation approximately 3 years previously. Also worked in Diocese of Oakland. Faculties withdrawn in 1998. Moved to Central Point, OR. Died 3/26/12. On diocese's list 4/30/19. It notes two separate allegations received in 1998 of abuse of boys under age 14, occurring 1976-78.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sacramento Bee 04.12.02; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Gunter Klingenbrunner
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits West Province on its list 12/7/18. It notes a report in 2006 of the sexual abuse of a minor in 1981-84. Dismissed in 1986. Assigned to Jesuit High School in Carmichael, CA 1984-85.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael Lynch
- Ordained: 1952
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for Sacramento. Retired 1993. Died 1993. Allegation to diocese in 2003 of sexual assault, including rape, of a girl in 1965.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Deacon Jesus Magallanes
- Ordained: 1995
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Deacon. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 6/3/19. It notes allegations received in 1995 of two females, at least one of them under age 14. The abuse allegedly occurred 1975-80. Removed from ministry and faculties withdrawn in 1996.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Robert (Bob) Marsicek
- Ordained: 1968
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: S.D.S. Salvatorian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Assigned to St. Pius X parish in Wauwatosa WI in 2001. Removed 3/28/13 when teacher reported questionable behavior with a student at school. Ordered to stay away from children and under the supervision of his Order pending police investigation. Similar incidents in Sacramento diocese 1980s-90s were reported to WI in 5/13 and police late 2012. Charged in 2/17 with felony child sexual assault re alleged incidents of abuse of a girl at St. Pius X parish and school 2007-2010, starting when she was age 6. Pled guilty in 10/17 to reduced charges. Sentenced 12/17 to 1 year in House of Corrections. On Sacramento diocese's list 4/30/19. It notes two reports in 2012 of abuse of boys under age 14 and report in 2019 of abuse of girl under age 14. Alleged abuse occurred 1988-95. Worked in diocese 1987-2000.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: 620 WTMJ 03.29.13; Excerpt from History of St Pius Parish accessed 03.30.13; WISN 03.30.13; Wauwatosa Patch 03.31.13; Fox 6 04.01.13; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.01.13; Divine Savior Parish Announcement 04.12.13; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.12.13; Wauwatosa Patch 04.12.13; Fox 40 04.15.13; KCRA 04.15.13; News 10 04.15.13; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.16.13; Wauwatosa Patch 04.16.13; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.18.13; Wauwatosa Patch 04.18.13; Journal Times 04.19.13; Sacramento Bee 04.19.13; LaCrosse Tribune 07.15.13; Kenosha News 10.19.13; Berger's Beat 07.07.14; CBS 58 02.23.17; Fox 6 02.23.17; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 02.23.17; WISN 02.23.17; CBS 58 03.07.17; Wauwatosa Now 03.14.17; Fox6 News 10.23.17; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.23.17; FOX6 Now 12.15.17; Journal Sentinel 12.15.17; Azcentral 05.17.18; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment"
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Father James Mennis
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for Sacramento. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 4/30/19. Allegation received in 1969 of abuse of a girl 1967-69. Mennis became a Navy chaplain for thirty years after the accusation in 1969. Faculties withdrawn in 2004. Died in 2009.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Vito Mistretta
- Ordained: 1942
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 4/30/19. Allegation received in 1993 of abuse of a boy under age 18 in 1989. Allegation in 2018 of abuse of a male - investigation pending. Retired in 1990. Died in 2009.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father James Thomas Monaghan
- Ordained: 1946
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Convicted 1992 of fondling a girl, age 7, while pastor of St. Ignatius in Sacramento. Sentenced to 5 years probation and 120 hours community service. Sent to live at Sacred Heart retirement center in Los Gatos, along with several other sex offenders. Died 10/18/04 at age 89. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18, noting allegation reported in 1992 of sexual abuse of a minor 1988-89. On Sacramento diocese's list 4/30/19. It notes allegation received in 1988 of sex abuse of a girl under age 14 1988-89. Worked in the diocese 1962-63 and 1975-91.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sacramento Bee 02.23.93; LA Times 03.24.02; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.02; National Jesuit News 05.01.05; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19"
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Father Jorge Moreno
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Mexico. Ordained for Sacramento. Report to diocese in 1995 of abuse of a boy under age 14. Fled to Mexico while criminal charges were pending. Accusation made public in 4/02. Included in 6/05 settlement. On Sacramento diocese's list 4/30/19. It shows another accusation, received in 2003, of abuse of a boy under age 14. All of the known abuse occurred 1970-75. Moreno died in 2014.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Associated Press 04.06.02; Sacramento Bee 06.12.02; Sacramento Bee 06.30.05; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Cornelius F. O'Connor
- Ordained: 1946
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in 2008 of sexually abusing a boy at Our Lady of the Assumption in Carmichael CA, beginning in 1987 when the victim was 8 years old. Parents say diocese admitted there were other victims. O'Connor was a dean 1968-72, held diocesan offices 1972-86, and was made monsignor in 1979. He died in about 1990.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: KFBK 01.31.08 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Uriel Ojeda
- Ordained: 2007
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Born in US; raised in Mexico. Attended seminary in Oregon 1998-2007. Arrested 11/30/11 on 2 counts of felony lewd and lascivious acts with teen girl 2007-2009. Family told diocese 11/29/11. Police and CPS notified. Assigned to Our Lady of Mercy in Redding at time of arrest. Released on bail 01/19/12. Pled not guilty 4/13/12. On 7/5/13 pled no contest to one count of molesting the 13-year-old girl in her bedroom. Sentenced to 8 years in prison 8/2/13. Per diocese in 8/17, Ojeda "removed from priesthood" in 2016. On diocese's list 4/30/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: CBS Sacramento 12.01.11; Fox News 12.01.11; News 10 12.01.11; Sacramento Bee 12.01.11; National Catholic Reporter 12.02.11; Record Searchlight 12.02.11; Sacramento Bee 12.02.11; Statement by Diocese of Sacramento 12.03.11; Sacramento Bee 12.04.11; Record Searchlight 12.06.11; Sacramento Bee 12.20.11; Sacramento Bee 01.06.12; Sacramento Bee 01.10.12; Record Searchlight 02.03.12; The Oregonian 08.25.12; Sacramento Bee 09.07.12; Modesto Bee 10.10.12; Record Searchlight 11.30.12; Record Searchlight 04.05.13; SNAP Statement 04.05.13; Modesto Bee 06.22.13; Merced Sun-Star 06.25.13; Merced Sun-Star 06.26.13; Sacramento Bee 07.02.13; Sacramento Bee 07.02.13; Modesto Bee 07.03.13; Record Searchlight 07.03.13; Sacramento Bee 07.03.13; SNAP Statement 07.03.13; Daily Democrat 07.04.13; CBS Sacramento 07.05.13; Fox 40 07.05.13; KCRA 07.05.13; KRCR 07.05.13; Merced Sun-Star 07.05.13; Merced Sun-Star 07.05.13; News 10 07.05.13; Record Searchlight 07.05.13; Sacramento Bee 07.05.13; Daily Democrat 07.06.13; Merced Sun-Star 07.07.13; Daily Democrat 08.02.13; KRCR 08.02.13; New York Daily News 08.02.13; Record Searchlight 08.02.13; Sacramento Bee 08.02.13; SNAP Statement 08.02.13; Modesto Bee 08.03.13; Merced Sun-Star 08.11.13; Merced Sun-Star 08.17.13; USA Today 08.23.17; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19; Diocese of Sacramento Ojeda Profile 04.30.19; Yolo County News 04.30.19 Assignments: Diocese of Sacramento Ojeda Profile 04.30.19"
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Brother Charles A. Onorato
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Jesuit brother. Joined the order in 1961. Professed final vows in 1977. Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits West Province on its list 12/7/18. Allegations reported in 1980 and in 2003 of the sexual abuse of a minor in 1980. Was reportedly removed from assignment at Jesuit High School in Carmichael in 1980. Reassigned to Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose. Removed from ministry in 2003, sent to live under a safety plan at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Really Right blog 08.26.18; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Z. Enrique Perez
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Accused
- D/O: null
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Colombia. Ordained for the Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri (Oratorian). Named publicly as accused by the Sacramento diocese on its list 4/30/19. Two allegations, received in 2001 and 2002, of abuse of young males, ages 18-25. Worked in the diocese beginning in 1999. Faculties removed after allegations. Retired in 2003, returned to his Order.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Vernon Petrich
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Salvatorian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Sacramento on its list 4/30/19. Petrich was assigned to St. Basil in Vallejo 1980-83. Remvoed from ministry in 1983, returned to Salvatorians in Wisconsin. Allegation received in 1987 of abuse in the 1980s of a boy.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Jose Antonio Pinal Costellanos
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Mexico. Ordained for Sacramento. Accused in 1989 of twice sodomizing a 14-year-old boy in 1983 and fondling the boy on a trip to Mexico. Fled to Mexico. According to prosecutors, Costellanosl "made admissions" in a 1991 letter to a bishop and asked whether he would face criminal prosecution if he returned to the US. Incardinated into Cuernavaca, Mexico diocese 1991. Criminal charges dropped in 2003 after Supreme Court ruling. Fraud suit against diocese filed 7/10. Working in Cuernavaca as of 2010. On diocese's list 4/30/19. It shows three more allegations of abuse of boys, received in 1989, and an allegation in 2016 of abuse of a girl. All known abuse allegedly occurred 1981-86. New suit 10/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Chico Enterprise-Record 06.28.03; RichardSipe com 04.17.07; KCRA 07.20.10; KFBK 10.26.10; SNAP Statement 10.26.10; Chicago Tribune 03.11.12; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19; Capital Public Radio 10.15.19; KTXL 10.15.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Mario Blanco Porras
- Ordained: 1960
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Salesians of Don Bosco
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Sacramento diocese on its list in 4/30/19. Worked in the diocese 1969-73. Allegations of sexual abuse of 20 boys, occurring 1968-81. Earliest reports to the Sacramento diocese in the 1980s. Porras died in 2008.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.20.19; Diocese of Sacramento Porras Profile 04.30.19; ABC 10 05.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Sacramento Porras Profile 04.30.19"
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Father Michael Prouix
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Trinitarian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Sacramento on its list 4/30/19. Allegation received in 2011 of rape of a boy under age 14 in the 1950s. Prouix was assigned to Sacred Heart in Alturas 1945-59.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father William Storan
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for Sacramento. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 4/30/19. Allegation to diocese in 2001 of abuse of a female between age 18 and 25 in 1974. Faculties retired/faculties withdrawn in 2001.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Simon Twomey
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for the Diocese of Sacramento. Allegation to the diocese in 2018 of abuse of a female 1975-76. Investigation pending.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Jose Luis Urbina
- Ordained: 1979
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Mexico. Ordained for Sacramento. Pled guilty 1989 to committing lewd acts with a child under 14. Skipped bail and fled to Mexico before sentencing. Accused in 2003 lawsuit against Diocese and Urbina of sexual abuse of boy, age 9-17 in 1980s. Found working in Navojoa, Mexico in 2005. Laicization announced 8/21/08. A 2008 civil suit dismissed 11/10 on SOL.On Sacramento diocese's list 4/30/19. It notes allegations received 1989 and 2007, each of abuse of a boy in the 1980s.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sacremento Bee 07.01.03; Dallas Morning News 03.16.05; Sacramento Bee 03.18.05; Appeal-Democrat 03.19.05; Dallas Morning News 04.13.05; CBS 13 05.07.07; Sacramento Bee 03.15.08; California Catholic Daily 03.21.08; Sacramento Bee 08.21.08; California Catholic Daily 08.22.08; Sacramento Bee 11.11.10; Decision in Doe v Bishop, The Leagle 11.12.10; Chicago Tribune 03.12.11; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.20.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Murrough Wallace
- Ordained: 1960
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for Sacramento. Monsignor. Retired pastor of St. Theresa's in South Lake Tahoe. Suspended in 12/18 after a man alleged that when he was age 17 in 1985 Wallace sexually abused him on a camp work trip. Wallace was the Director of Camp Pendola. On diocese's list 4/30/19. It shows two allegations to diocese in 1995, each of abuse of young adult males, and the 2018 allegation. Investigation pending.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: KCRA TV 12.06.18; South Tahoe Now 12.27.18; Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael Walsh
- Ordained: 1971
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for Sacramento. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on list 4/30/19. Allegation to diocese 1985 of sexual misconduct with a young adult male, and another of same received 1992. Retired and faculties withdrawn in 2006.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John "Casper" Watts
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Passionist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Sacramento on its list 4/30/19. It notes four allegations received in 1994 of abuse in 1972 of boys under age 14. Worked at Christ the King Retreat Center in Citrus Heights, may have filled in at times in Maxwell and Corning parishes. Left the diocese in 1973.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Sacramento List 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Orange Priests
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Father Andrew Christian Andersen
- Ordained: 1982
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Convicted 1986 of 26 counts of felony molestation of 4 boys. Sentenced to 5 yrs probation after treatment at Servants of Paracletes. Continued to molest boys while in therapy. Arrested in New Mexico in 1990 for abuse of another youth. Sentenced to 6 yrs prison for violating CA probation. Laicized mid-1990s. Prior to 2005 there were $4.62M in settlements regarding Andersen.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 04.26.86; LA Times 09.30.86; Altoona Mirror (UPI) 11.25.86; LA Times 11.25.86; OC Register 01.04.87; San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87; San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87; OC Register 05.03.90; OC Register 07.19.90; LA Times 01.11.04; OC Weekly 02.05.04; OC Weekly 04.12.04; OC Register 05.17.05; NY Times 05.19.05; LA Times 05.25.05; OC Weekly 05.27.05; California Catholic Daily 10.12.07; Orange County Weekly 02.10.16; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16 Assignments: Orange Diocesan Personal Record; Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly"
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Father Sofronio A. (Pon) Aranda
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
In 2004 Diocese named him as one of six priests accused of the sexual abuse of minors. Allegations against all six were received during 2003 and deemed credible by Diocese. Per March 1996 obituary, he was born in the Philippines; came to the states in1975. Worked in Corona for 5 years and moved to Texas in 1992 or 1993. In Texas he served the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. Chaplain at county Hospital. Subject of $1.55M settlement in 2005. Died 3/1996.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Enterprise 03.26.96; OC Weekly 07.09.04; OC Weekly 03.04.05; OC Register 05.17.05 Assignments: Orange Diocesan Personal Record; Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly"
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Brother Gregory Atherton
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Servite
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 1993. Accused of abuse of 3 boys.. LA archdiocese counts 5 accusers alleging abuse between 1967-1986. Also abused in Orange Diocese. 2 suits filed there 1/03. Orange made 2005 settlement for $4,169,325 but did not include him in list of abusive priests. Per 2002 article, he is still part of Order and works at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother in Portland, Ore. under close supervision.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 (article); LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 7; LA Times 04.22.93; OC Register 04.23.93; OC Register 06.03.97; OC Register 05.05.02; OC Weekly 03.04.05; OC Register 05.17.05 Assignments: Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Lawrence J. Baird
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Spokesman for Diocese for many years. Accused in 2002 of abusing a girl who came to him for advice after being abused by Rev. John Lenihan. Baird countersued plaintiff 4/02 but his suit was dismissed in 2002 and he was ordered to pay atty fees for plaintiff. 2nd woman also alleged abuse as a child. Still active as of 8/07 per Diocese website.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: NBC4 TV 4.1.02; LA Times 04.02.02; LA Times 04.05.02; Associated Press 04.11.02; LA Times 04.17.02; LA Times 11.07.02; LA Times 11.28.02; LA Times 10.06.03; LA Times 10.11.03; LA Times 03.05.04; Press Democrat 03.22.04; OC Register 01.12.09; Orange County Weekly 01.12.09; Orange County Weekly 01.13.09 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Franklin Buckman
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse between 1962 and 1981. LA archdiocese counts 3 accusers. Named in 1 civil suit. Resigned in 1984 from parish in Orange Diocese "because of the burden of administration." Later revealed that he resigned because of abuse allegation. Later transferred to Baker, Oregon Diocese. Woman in California complained of abuse of son in 1989. Removed from ministry at some point and retired to Arizona in 2002. 2005 settlement in Orange for $1,959,700. Status as of 8/16 was "Life of Prayer and Penance."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Orange Press Release 01.10.04; LA Times 01.11.04; OC Register 01.13.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Times 02.18.04; OC Weekly 07.09.04; Orange County Register 05.17.05; LA Times 05.18.05; Monterey Herald 05.25.05; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16; LAist 11.02.17 Assignments: Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Santino Casimano (Casamino)
- Ordained: 1975
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for the Gallup diocese. Moved to Orange diocese in 1976, on loan from Gallup. Navy Chaplain 1980-2000. Accused in 2004 of abuse of two brothers while in Orange. Principal of at St. Bernard H.S. in Uncasville, CT in 2004 when allegations made. Name sometimes spelled Casamino. Orange diocese paid the brothers $4.2M in a 2005 settlement. Died in 2005. On Norwich diocese's list 2/22/19. On Gallup diocese's list in 12/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: St Bernard High School Alumni Page, 06.04.03; Diocese of Orange News Release 01.10.04; LA Times 01.11.04; OC Register 01.13.04; The Day 01.21.04; The Day 01.22.04; Gallup Independent 01.24.04; OC Weekly 07.09.04; Associated Press 04.16.05; Orange County Register 05.17.05; Gallup Independent 08.03.05; Gallup Independent 07.21.07; Gallup Independent 05.27.11; Gallup Independent 11.11.13; Diocese of Gallup [downloaded 02.28.15; Gallup Independent 06.06.17; Diocese of Gallup List 12.10.18; Diocese of Norwich List 02.22.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record with Links to Articles; Orange Diocesan Assignment Record; Orange Diocesan Note with Assignment Record"
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Father John V. Coffield
- Ordained: 1941
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse by one man at Dolores Mission in Los Angeles from 1960 to 1962 when accuser was a minor. Named in 1 civil suit filed 12/03. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. LA report says that he molested in Orange Diocese but he is not on diocesan list of abusers. A second accuser came forward after civil suit filed. Died 2/2/05 in California.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 02.18.04; OC Weekly 03.04.05; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 10.23.05 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Richard Delahunty
- Ordained: 1965
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Jan. 2004 articles say that Delahunty had just been placed on leave pending investigation of allegations that he sexually molested a boy in 1981. Civil suit filed. Delahunty denies the allegation. Plaintiff says he notified an administrator at the time of the abuse. Delahunty's name appears on list released by Orange Diocese of six priests accused in 2003 of sexual abuse of minors. Settled 2005. Diocese returned him to ministry 11/04 after review board found "no credible evidence" against him.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 1.4.05; OC Register 01.02.04; OC Register 01.08.04; LA Times 11.09.04; NBC 4 11.09.04; OC Register 04.13.05; Associated Press 04.16.05; OC Register 05.17.05 Assignments: Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly"
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Father Sinon F. Falvey
- Ordained: 1945
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Died 2/7/05 at age 85. Pastor of St. Norbert Church in Orange 1976-1989. Supervised abusers John Kenney and John Lenihan while there. He, himself, was named as abuser in civil suit file 6/25/09. Allegedly abused an altar boy from 1990-1992 after he retired. SNAP reports being contacted by other victims.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Obituary from FindAGrave 02.07.07; Orange County Weekly 06.29.09; Orange County Register 06.30.09 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Robert Foley
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Per 2002 report, in 1985, Michael Driscoll, then chancellor of the Orange diocese, later Bishop of the Diocese of Boise, wrote to a priest in Liverpool, England, begging him to take Foley. Foley had just admitted to molesting an 8-year-old boy during a camping trip organized by St. Justin Martyr parish. Boy's mother threatened to go to the police; Foley was in jeopardy of arrest and possible imprisonment in he stayed in U.S. Foley left for England and never faced prosecution for the molestation. Civil suit settled. Per the diocese's website in 8/16, Foley's status was "voluntary permanent leave". The diocese's list updated 4/2/19 notes that he is living a life of prayer and penance.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: OC Register 04.30.87; OC Register 08.11.87; LA Times 10.10.87; OC Register 08.16.88; OC Register 05.04.93; OC Register 04.17.02; Dallas Morning News 06.12.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Diocese of Orange News Release 01.10.04; LA Times 01.11.04; OC Register 01.13.04; OC Weekly 07.09.04; OC Weekly 03.04.05; LA Times 01.11.06; OC Weekly 03.18.09; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16; LAist 11.02.17; Diocese of Orange List Updated 04.02.19 Assignments: OC Weekly 03.04.05"
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Father Michael A. Harris
- Ordained: 1972
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Removed 1/94 after Mother of one youth who died of AIDS made allegations against Harris to diocese. Accused of abuse of another male student at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana in 1991 per 1994 civil suit which was later dropped. 3rd accuser settled for $5.2M in 2001. Laicized 11/13/01. Several other victims filed suits filed in 2003. Harris served in both Orange & Los Angeles and is on lists released by both. Personnel file released 5/12. Civil suit settled with Orange for $2M just before trial 6/12.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Orange County Register 03.05.94; LA Times 10.16.94; OC Register 10.17.94; OC Register 10.18.94; OC Register 08.22.01; OC Register 12.07.01; LA Times 01.11.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; City of Angels 11.03.07; Orange County Register 05.23.12; Worthy Adversary 06.04.12; Orange County Register 06.06.12; Digital Hairshirt 06.07.12; Orange County Weekly 06.19.12; Worthy Advisor 06.19.12; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16 Assignments: Orange County Register 6.19.12 (add'l article); The Patch 6.19.12 (add'l article); KYPost 6.26.12 (add'l article); LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Bertrand W. Horvath
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of altar boy at Mission Viejo in early 1970s. Order turned around and sued Archdiocese to force them to share responsibility. Left Archdiocese 1974. Worked in several dioceses. Ended up in Amarillo Diocese in Texas for many years. Retired (placed on leave) in 2001 after Orange Diocese notified Amarillo about abuse. Deceased. On Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: OC Register 06.04.02; USA Today 11.11.02; LA Times 04.05.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Times 02.18.04; OC Weekly 03.04.05; OC Weekly 10.28.05; District Weekly 07.27.07; Diocese of Las Vegas List 04.12.19 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05"
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Father Edgardo Arrunataegui Jimenez
- Ordained: 1983
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained in Peru. Worked in Honduras for a time, arrived in Orange Diocese in 1987. Left to perform "missionary work" in Peru early 1990s. First public identification 1/04. Diocese dealt with the allegations "years ago" but didn't tell police until 2004. As of 2009 he was found to be working as priest in Madrid but still listed as part of Diocese of Chimbote in Peru. Found in 2017 by news team, working as a hospital chaplain for the diocese in Chimbote. Since leaving Orange in early 1990s had "bounced around the world" using different versions of his name (e.g. Horacio Jimenez, Edgardo Arrunategui, etc.) Chimbote bishop said the 2017 news story was false, and Orange diocese list was irrelevant.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Orange News Release 01.10.04; LA Times 01.11.04; OC Register 01.13.04; OC Weekly 03.04.05; OC Weekly 03.18.09; LA Taco 01.05.18 Assignments: OC Weekly 3.04.05"
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Father John Knoernschild
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Carmelite
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused by former Crespi Carmelite High School student of sexually abusing him in 1977-78. Knoernschild was in LA archdiocese before Orange was established in 1976. Left archdiocese in 1996, came back in 1998, and left again 2001. At least 1 claim against Knoernschild included in $10M settlement with Order and LA Archdiocese 10/06. Died 11/14/10.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Carmelite Review 2011; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 Errata 1; CBS 2 10.27.06; LA Times 10.27.06; Press-Telegram 10.27.06; Catholic Key 11.10.06 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John Peter Lenihan
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Irish. Told church officials in 1991 that he sexually abused a teenage girl in the 1970s. Church paid $25K to settle lawsuit; allowed him to continue to work. Removed 9/01 after he revealed several past sexual relationships to a LA Times columnist (under pseudonym). In 12/01, he was accused in 2nd lawsuit of molesting a 2nd teenage girl starting in the late 1970s. Civil suit settled for $1.2M. Criminal charges dropped 2003 due to Supreme Court ruling. Laicized 5/28/02. Personnel file released 11/23/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Orange County Register 02.04.91; Orange County Register 02.04.91; Orange County Register 02.04.91; LA Times 06.13.93; LA Times 03.29.02; NBC4 04.01.02; LA Times 04.02.02; Dallas Morning News 06.12.02; National Catholic Reporter (corrected) 04.11.03; Amazing Connections 07.18.03; LA Times 01.11.04; OC Weekly 04.12.04; OC Register 05.17.05; Long Beach Press Telegram 10.23.05; Orange County Register 09.14.07; BishopAccountability Posting of Lenihan Personnel File 11.23.13; OC Weekly 01.09.14; Worthy Adversary 01.09.14; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16; Beach Reporter 11.09.17 Assignments: OC Weekly 3.6.09 (add'l article); OC Weekly 6.2.08 (add'l article); Tribune 2.7.10 (add'l article); OC Weekly 3.4.05"
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Father John "Jack" W. Lord
- Ordained: 1983
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Diocese of Orange named Lord as one of six priests accused in 2003 of sexual abuse of minors. Lord died from complications of AIDS in Feb. 1989 at age 46. Also known as Father "Jack". He had been at St. Columban Church for 6 yrs before his death. Shown as absent on sick leave per 1988 Catholic Directory. Civil suit was filed in Dec. 2003 by one Plaintiff. No date given for alleged abuse or info on parish where it occurred. $3,739,842 settlement in 2005.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 02.18.89; OC Register 12.24.03; OC Register 05.17.05; Orange County Weekly 12.08.08 Assignments: OC Weekly 3.04.05"
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Father Alexander Manville
- Ordained: 1953
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Man filed suit 6/09 which alleged abuse by Manville and another priest, Gus Krumm, at Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in 1992-1993 when he was 8 yrs old. From 1960-1973 Manville was on faculty of Bishop Diego High School. He was a "non-practicing priest" in 2009 and currently lives in retreat house. Plaintiff's brother joined in suit 1/11 alleging abuse by both priests between 1990-1994. Diocese settled 8/11; order didn't. Jury found in favor of Order 10/11.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Mercury News 8.4.11; Orange County Weekly 2.5.11; OC Register 06.11.09; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.03.09; Orange County Register 01.20.11; Orange County Register 10.12.11; Orange County Register 10.21.11; Sacramento Bee 10.21.11; Orange County Register 05.23.12 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Thomas Joseph Mohan
- Ordained: 1935
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Monsignor. First accused publicly in a lawsuit filed 10/2/18 by a man who said Mohan sexually abused him as a child over a two-year period, beginning in 1978, when the man was age 10 and Mohan was in residence at his parish. Mohan was a priest of the Chicago archdiocese who retired in the early 1970s to St. Anthony's in Anaheim, where the boy was allegedly abused. The man said he had heard from another Mohan victim. Chicago archdiocese received a second complaint of misconduct in CA. The suit named all bishops in CA and the Archdiocese of Chicago. Mohan died in 2002. Included on the Los Angeles archdiocese's list 12/6/18. It notes a report in 2018 of incidents 1974 or 1975 and 1978-1980.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: CBS LA 10.02.18; Chicago Sun-Times 10.02.18; KSBW 10.02.18; NBC Chicago 10.02.18; AP via WGNTV 10.03.18; Crux Now 10.03.18; National Catholic Reporter 10.03.18; The Daily Beast 10.03.18; Insurance Journal 10.04.18; Ventura County Star 10.08.18; KQED-TV 10.13.18; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Updated List 12.06.18; National Catholic Reporter 04.30.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Dominic Nguyen
- Ordained: 1995
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sent from the Orange diocese to Idaho in 2002 after he had an affair with a woman. Was returned in 2003 to Orange after a repairman found child porn on his computer at the church in Idaho. Orange immediately placed him on leave. Idaho authorities later determined there was not sufficient evidence of a criminal act. Status per the Orange website in 8/16 was "voluntary permanent leave". Per the diocese's list updated 4/2/19, Nguyen was seeking laicization.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: OC Register 07.29.03; LA Times 07.30.03; LA Times 07.30.03; LA Times 09.16.03; OC Register 05.29.05; OC Weekly 12.14.05; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16; Diocese of Orange List Updated 04.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Gordon John Pillon
- Ordained: 1979
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Placed on leave 5/06 by Peoria diocese after it learned of allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to early 1980s in the Diocese of Orange. He joined the Peoria diocese in 1990s. Also worked in Charlotte NC 1996-99. In 4/09 a former priest filed suit alleging abuse by Pillon when he was a teenager in CA. This plaintiff forced out of priesthood after he told the Peoria diocese about the abuse in 2006. There was also complaint by 1 in Peoria. Reported in 2009 to be teaching at Univ. of Northern VA in Prague. On Peoria diocese's list in 12/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: WQAD 05.24.06; Belleville News-Democrat (AP) 05.25.06; My Web Times 05.25.06; News Tribune 05.25.06; Peoria Journal Star 05.25.06; LA Times 04.20.09; San Jose Mercury News 04.20.09; Catholic Culture 04.21.09; Journal Star 04.21.09; Orange County Register 04.21.09; Whittier Daily News 04.21.09; News Tribune 01.15.19 Assignments: Partial Assignment Report--Pantagraph 05.25.06; OC Weekly 04.24.09"
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Father Timothy Ramaekers
- Ordained: 1982
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
In 10/10, church bulletin noted that one man had recently made allegations of abuse against Ramaekers when he was assigned as parochial vicar at St. Justin Martyr Church in 1986. Ramaekers had served as pastor of St. Joseph Church in Placentia, since1997. Diocese never placed him on leave. Review board found no credible evidence to support the allegation. Same accuser filed 2009 suit alleging abuse by 3 former priests and lay employee. Ramaekers given new parish 5/12. He has denied allegations.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: The Patch 7.9.12; San Antonio Catholic Church Bulletin 10.03.10; SNAP Statement 12.21.10; The Patch 05.12.12; Orange County Weekly 07.11.12; Worthy Adversary 07.11.12 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Luis Eduardo Ramirez
- Ordained: 2003
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Augustinian Recollects
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Arrested 1/08 after he took a 17 yr old boy to a motel room to "counsel" him. His order bailed him out and in 6/08 he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery and burglary; other misdemeanor charges were dismissed. Admitted inappropriately touching the youth. His lawyer said it was "bad judgment." Sentenced to 6 months in jail 8/08 and 3 yrs probation. Released from jail 3/09. All privileges removed.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Orange County Register 4.7.09; Orange County Register 08.19.08; KTLA 08.20.08; CBS 2 08.21.08; Las Vegas Sun (AP) 08.21.08; Sacramento Bee 08.21.08; Orange County Register 08.22.08; Orange County Weekly 09.22.08; Orange County Register 09.24.08 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John (Jon) E. Ruhl
- Ordained: 1964
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Vincentian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Incardinated 1983 into Diocese of Orange. Diocese knew of one allegation in 1992. Accused of abuse of at least three minors 1970-82. Named in archdiocesan report. On list of abusers in Orange diocese. Named in at least one civil suit. One $500K settlement in 2005. Personnel file released 9/9/13. Also worked in Cape Girardeau and Perryville, MO. Personnel file released 10/26/13. Per Orange diocese website 8/12/16, Ruhl's status was "Life of Prayer and Penance." Named in 10/18 lawsuit. Deceased, per diocese's list updated 4/2/19. On Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese's list updated 4/1/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: OC Register 04.15.92; LA Times 01.15.93; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Times 02.18.04; LA Times 12.04.04; OC Register 04.13.05; Detroit Free Press 05.19.05; LA Times 05.19.05; OC Register 05.19.05; LA Daily News 09.09.13; Orange County Weekly 09.11.13; Worthy Adversary 09.11.13; SNAP Statement 09.16.13; East Missourian 09.20.13; SNAP Statement re Personnel File 10.25.13; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16; KHTS 10.17.18; Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau List 04.01.19; Diocese of Orange List Updated 04.02.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05"
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Deacon Cesar Salazar
- Ordained: 1993
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Per July 2003 articles, Salazar had just been placed on leave while the diocese investigated charges that he downloaded child pornography. Charges first surfaced in 2001. Police found over 100 images but declined to file charges because of lack of evidence. FBI also investigated. Salazar was sent for counseling. Laicized at some point.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: OC Register 07.20.03; LA Times 07.26.03; LA Times 07.26.03; OC Register 07.29.03; LA Times 07.30.03; LA Times 07.30.03; OC Weekly 12.29.03; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John A. Sheahan
- Ordained: 1960
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 4 from 1961-1965 per archdiocesan report. Civil suit filed 12/03 includes allegations that he abused 3 during the relevant time frame. Note that name is spelled Sheehan in the civil suit. Brain surgery in early 1970s and then medical retirement.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocosan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 02.18.04; OC Weekly 03.04.05 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05"
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Father Gerardo Jarencio Tanilong
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Per 7/03 articles, Tanilong was arrested after a 15-yr-old girl complained that he had molested her earlier in the week. Diocese placed him on leave. Had been part of Diocese for 17 years. Came from the Philippines in 1986; incardinated into the Diocese in 1990. Entered a plea of guilty on 1/30/04 and in 4/04 was sentenced to six months in jail and 3 yrs probation. Diocese permanently suspended his privileges. On sex offender registry 2/12. In violation of registration requirements since 10/09. Died sometime before 8/12/16, per diocesan status list.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 07.15.03; OC Register 07.15.03; OC Register 07.16.03; City News Service 08.12.03; Associated Press 11.13.03; LA Times 01.31.04; OC Register 01.31.04; OC Weekly 02.19.04; LA Times 04.03.04; OC Register 04.03.04; OC Weekly 04.12.04; Associated Press 06.05.04; OC Weekly 03.04.05; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16 Assignments: Assignment Records OC Weekly 3.04.05"
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Oakland Priests
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Father Jeffrey N. Acebo
- Ordained: 1986
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
As a newly ordained priest, Acebo confessed to Bishop Cummins in 1986 that he had molested a 16-year-old girl. He wanted to make the 'relationship' public but Bishop refused. He sent Acebo for treatment and reassigned him. Acebo served in four parishes over the next 15 years. Named in civil suit and apology service. On the diocese's list in 2019. It notes abuse 1986-88, and that he was removed in 4/02. Given a life of prayer and penance.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Jose Mercury News 03.31.08; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Thomas Duong Binh-Minh
- Ordained: 1987
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 2019. It notes abuse in 1987. Removed from ministry in 4/02.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Vincent Ignatius Breen
- Ordained: 1936
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Forced at age 70 in 1982 to retire, seek treatment, and leave area to avoid prosecution for fondling eight girls over a 1 1/2 year period. May have been as many as 100 victims, 1950s-1980s. In 1967 one girl disclosed abuse by Breen to a nun, who was her school principal; the nun is believed to have informed the diocese. Vicar General Macchi stated in 1982 that he had first heard "rumors" about Msgr. Breen three years prior. Died 12/31/86. Civil suit filed in early 2000s. New suit filed 11/10 claiming abuse in 1980-81. On diocese's list in 2019. Another suit in 10/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: United Press International 01.11.82; San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87; San Jose Mercury News 05.23.04; Tri-Valley Herald 03.30.05; The Argus (Freemont, CA) 05.09.05; The Argus 05.10.05; The Argus 05.11.05; Pioneer News 05.19.05; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 03.31.08; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Alameda County Superior Court Complaint 11.09.10; Contra Costa Times 11.09.10; Sacramento Bee 11.10.10; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19; Mercury News 10.16.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Donald Eugene Broderson
- Ordained: 1968
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in a 4/03 lawsuit of molesting an altar boy many times in the 1970s. Broderson was "forced into retirement" in 1991 and officially retired later. Diocese knew of complaints against him in 1991. Became a marriage family therapist/licensed hypnotist in Richmond, CA. Settlements in 2003. Admitted to abuse. Laicized 3/21/05. Six brothers sued in 2007. Case dismissed then reinstated 2/09 by appeals court. CA Sup Court dismissed 3/29/12. Broderson died 9/19/10. On diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Oakland Apology Services 2004; Contra Costa Times 04.03.03; Oakland Tribune 04.03.03; San Jose Mercury News 05.23.04; Alameda Times Star 09.09.04; Oakland Tribune 11.16.04; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 03.31.08; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; CBS 5 02.10.09; SF Chronicle 02.12.09; California Court Opinions 06.07.09; SF Chronicle 06.11.09; Contra Costa Times 09.27.10; Muscatine Journal 01.05.12; ABC News 01.06.12; The Leagel 03.20.12; Contra Costa Times 03.29.12; San Francisco Appeal 03.29.12; The Patch 03.29.12; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Kenneth J. Cabral
- Ordained: 1950
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse at St. Catherine of Siena in Martinez 1964-1965. Absent on sick leave 1987-1991. Removed from ministry/retired 6/30/91. Named publicly in 2004 at one of the diocese's apology services. Died 3/3/96. On diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Oakland Apology Services 2004; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Alexander Q. Castillo
- Ordained: 2011
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Costa Rica. Arrived in U.S. in 2008. Assignments included parishes in Oakley and Fremont. Teacher at St. Junipero Serra Catechetical Institute and academic dean of Escuela de Ministerios Pastorales. Director of Dept of Faith Formation and Evangelization and episcopal master of ceremonies. Castillo was informed on 1/30/19 that he had been placed on leave during an investigation of sexual misconduct toward a minor. Leave publicly announced in a 1/31/19 press release; police notified of the allegation 5 hours later. Fled the country. Diocese filed missing persons report 2/22/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: CBS SF 01.31.19; San Francisco Chronicle 01.31.19; Bay Area News Group 02.04.19; Mercury News 03.02.19; Newsweek 03.04.19; KPIX 5 04.16.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father James A. Clark
- Ordained: 1947
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Arrested and convicted in 1963 on felony charge of oral copulation with a 19-year-old man in Santa Cruz. Given probation. Transferred to Corpus Christi parish in Fremont in 1965, where he allegedly abused "numerous" children. Retired 4/29/84. Two brothers filed suit in 12/03 alleging abuse by Clark 1968-1972. Third plaintiff filed separate suit. Clark died 7/27/89. At least one claim included as part of a $56.4 million payout to 56 childhood sexual abuse survivors in 8/05.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Alameda Times Star 12.12.03; Daily Review 12.26.03; Daily Review 03.21.04; Tri-Valley Herald 03.22.04; Tri-Valley Herald 04.02.04; San Jose Mercury News 05.23.04; Tri-Valley Herald 07.28.04; Oakland Tribune 02.24.05; The Argus 04.11.05; Inside Bay Area 11.22.05; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 03.31.08; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Pacific Standard 10.26.18; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Phillip Colloty
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans on their list 5/31/19. It notes sexual abuse of a minor in 1955, reported in 2010. Colloty died in 1976. On the Oakland diocese's list 6/1/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Barbara Province Francisans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Francisans List 05.31.19"
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Father Hilary Cooper
- Ordained: 1965
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Oakland diocese on its list in 2019. Ordained for the Benedictines in Kansas CIty. Incardinated into the Oakland diocese 10/1/76. Abuse noted to have occurred in 1978. Removed from ministry in 1995. Given life of prayer and penance.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Virendra Coutts
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Salesians of Don Bosco
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Oakland diocese on its list in 2019. Doesn't specify if priest or deacon.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Mercury News 02.20.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Sidney J. Custodio
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Alleged in a lawsuit to have abused one girl at St. Gregory parish in San Mateo between 1960-1963. Last known address was in Menlo Park.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Bay Area News Group 4.1.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Pearse P. Donovan
- Ordained: 1943
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in a 2003 civil suit of molesting a boy beginning in 1978 at St. Clement, and of later passing him on to an abusive Holy Cross brother, Lawrence O'Brien. During this same time period, Donovan was being treated for alcoholism at two treatment centers. He served as Superintendent of Schools 1963-1972. Removed from ministry/retired 1983. Died 9/12/86. On the diocese's list in 2019. It notes abuse having occurred 1978-80.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Jose Mercury News 03.30.08; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Dennis Duffy
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans on its list in 5/31/19. Unclear if priest, brother, or deacon. First assignment in 1968. Allegations in 1990 of sexual abuse of minors in 1975. Removed from ministry, put on a safety plan. Also on the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Barbara Province Francisans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Donald W. Eagleson
- Ordained: 1985
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Holy Cross
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in 2002 of abuse in 1971 when he was a Holy Cross brother teaching at Moreau High School in Hayward. Ordained for the Diocese of Santa Rosa in 1985. Suspended in 2002 on new allegation of 1971 abuse; not revealed to parishioners or public until 2006. Partial settlement of 2004 civil suit in 2005. Died 10/22/04. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: CBS 5 07.21.06; Press Democrat 07.21.06; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Joseph A. Ferreira
- Ordained: 1959
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
In a lawsuit filed in 11/06, a woman alleged she was molested by Ferreira at Our Lady of Good Counsel in San Leandro in 1973 and 1974 when she was in her teens. She also claimed that Ferreira continued to harass and stalk her throughout the years. Case later settled out of court. A second woman filed suit 6/09 alleging abuse by Ferreira 1970-1972 at Our Lady of Good Counsel in San Leandro. On diocese's list in 2019. It notes that Ferreira was removed from ministry/retired 12/28/98. Died 12/21/14.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Inside Bay Area 11.14.06; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Oakland Tribune 06.15.09; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Patrick Finnegan
- Ordained: 1952
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Oakland diocese on its list in 2019. It notes abuse in the 1960s and 1973. Removed from ministry 2/6/73. Died 9/28/80.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father George J. Francis
- Ordained: 1937
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of having raped a 7-year-old girl in 1959. His alleged victim filed a lawsuit in the early 1990s; settled in 1993. Officials denied any wrongdoing by Francis. Another suit filed 11/02 by a woman who alleged that Francis abused her 1979-1982, when she was ages 5-11. Settled in 1/04 for $3 million. Both victims went public in 2002; diocese admitted abuse and that there were other victims. At least nine known victims. On the diocese's list in 2019. It notes abuse occurring in the 1960s and 1972. Removed from ministry/retired 4/4/86. Died 5/4/98.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Oakland Apology Services 2004; Daily Review 11.15.02; Oakland Tribune 12.23.02; LA Times 01.24.04; SF Chronicle 01.26.04; Tri-Valley Herald 03.03.04; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 03.31.08; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Robert E. Freitas
- Ordained: 1972
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sent to treatment and placed on "restricted ministry" in 1985 after two boys alleged sex abuse. In 2002, a man told the diocese that Freitas molested him in 1979. Police notified. Accuser wore a wire during meeting; Freitas admitted abuse and was arrested. Accuser filed suit. Police believe there were at least four more victims from about the same time frame. Pled guilty 12/02; sentenced to six months jail and five years probation. Released 6/03 after US Supreme Court ruling. Settlement 11/03. On diocese's list 2/17/19. Laicized 2007. Died 11/14/11.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Oakland Apology Services 2004; Oakland Tribune 04.10.02; San Jose Mercury News 04.10.02; San Francisco Chronicle 04.11.02; San Francisco Chronicle 04.12.02; San Jose Mercury News 04.18.02; San Jose Mercury News 12.07.02; San Jose Mercury News 01.23.03; Tri-Valley Herald 02.02.03; Oakland Tribune 11.25.03; San Jose Mercury News 11.26.03; KGO 10.28.04; Tri-Valley Herald 03.30.05; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 03.31.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.02.08; Diocese of Oakland List 02.17.19; Lamorinda Weekly 03.04.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record"
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Brother Adrian Furman
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Brother. Named publicly as accused by the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province on its list 5/31/19. Allegations reported in 2002 and 2010, of sex abuse of minors 1959-1965. Furman died in 2003.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father William S. Green
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Redemptorist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Arrested 4/99 along with 5 other individuals for sending sexually explicit messages and pornography to a 14 yr old boy in chatroom on the Internet. Pleaded guilty 7/99 to two counts of oral copulation and one charge of attempting to send harmful material to a minor and was sentenced to two years in prison.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Fransicso Chronicle 04.14.99; San Francisco Chronicle 07.24.99 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Joseph (Jesse) Gutierrez-Cervantes
- Status: Settled
- D/O: FSC - Brothers of the Christian Schools
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Left the Order in 1985. Worked at the Hanna Boys Center in Sonoma as a counselor. Dismissed from there in 1986. Accused in a 2003 civil suit of abusing a boy who was a student at De La Salle High School. Plaintiff received $4M in settlement in late 2004. Gutierrez was working as a consultant in Sonoma in the 2000s, known as Jesse Gutierrez-Cervantes. New allegations of abuse in 1986 against Gutierrez surfaced in early 2019. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019. Lawsuit filed in 10/19 by another De La Salle alumnus claiming he was drugged and abused by Gutierrez several times 1968-72.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Contra Costa Times 01.23.05; Sonoma News 01.25.05; San Francisco Chronicle 01.28.05; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Press Democrat 04.17.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19; KRON 10.23.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Stephen M. Kiesle
- Ordained: 1972
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Left priesthood 1981. Laicized 1987. Convicted in 1978 of abuse of 2 boys. Got 3 years probation. Arrested 2002 after 3 women for assault of a male. Possibly up to 10 female victims. Kiesle said that if girls said abuse happened then he was sure it did. Charges dropped 7/03. Sentenced 2004 to 6 years prison for abuse in 1995. Released 2009. Civil suits filed. Registered sex offender, living in Walnut Creek, CA. Two more suits with 7 accusers 8/10. Accused in a 10/18 suit vs the Vatican of abuse 1972-74 of a girl, ages 11-13. On diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Oakland Apology Services 2004; Cardinal Ratzinger letter re Laicization Request 10.31.85; LA Times 01.03.03; LA Times 06.29.03; Mercury News 01.04.04; Oakland Tribune 02.01.04; Oakland Tribune 07.16.04; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 03.31.08; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.02.08; In York 04.09.10; LA Times 04.09.10; LA Times 04.09.10; Mercury News 04.09.10; NY Times 04.09.10; Santa Cruz Sentinel 04.09.10; Oakland Tribune 08.18.10; News 10 02.12.13; Fresno Bee 01.15.17; California News Wire Services 10.25.18; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Ronald J. LaGasse
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Arrested
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Arrested in 1984 on suspicion of molesting a 17-year-old boy at St. Raymond in Dublin. Sent to treatment. Placed on leave for a year then reassigned. Later became a chaplain in the Army Reserve. Last known to be serving as abbot of an independent Benedictine monastery in Hawaii. On Oakland diocese's list 2/17/19. Excommunicated 6/14/08.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Jose Mercury News 03.31.08; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 02.17.19; Lamorinda Weekly 03.04.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Tarcisio D. Lanuevo
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
In 12/79, parents of two girls, ages 7 and 2, reported to police that Lanuevo had molested their daughters at St. John the Baptist in San Lorenzo. Incardinated into the Oakland diocese 4/2/85. Girls filed civil suit in 1993. Suit claimed that Lanuevo's pastor had promised their parents that he would receive treatment and never be around children if they dropped the criminal charges. Suit eventually settled. Lanuevo continued to work in diocese until 1991. Removed from ministry 7/29/92. In 1993 he was working at V.A. domiciliary in Portland, OR. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 02.26.93; San Jose Mercury News 03.31.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Cornelius P. Leehan
- Ordained: 1948
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Redemptorists
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Full name Cornelius Patrick or Pedraig Leehan. Accused in a 12/03 lawsuit of raping a 5-year-old boy at St. Alphonsus Liguori in San Leandro. Also allegedly fondled the boy 7 years later, after he was reassigned to the parish. Leehan's accuser said he told his father and that his father, a friend of Leehan, told him to tell no one and to never speak about a priest that way. Leehan died in 1996. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Argus (CA) 08.31.04; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Gary M. Luiz
- Ordained: 1977
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Society of Precious Blood
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Assignments included St. Barnabas in Alameda, CA and St. Edward's in Newark, NJ (1980-1985). Accused in a (2003?) civil suit of abusing a boy at St. Edward's 1980-86. The boy's parents said they complained to St. Edward's pastor in 1984, but Newark diocesan officials said they did not learn of the abuse until about 1990, and that they placed him immediately on leave. Luiz earned a canon law degree from Catholic University in DC in 1993. He was reportedly sent to a Berkeley, CA monastery by 1995. Per the 2017 Official Catholic Directory, Luiz was working as a canon lawyer in the Diocese of Reno. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: The Argus 04.24.05; The Argus 03.30.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Bede McKinnon
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province on its list 5/31/19. It notes an allegation reported in 2010 of the sexual abuse of a minor 1978-79. Assigned at the time of the alleged abuse to St. Elizabeth's in Oakland. Died 1998. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Barbara Province Francisans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Daniel McLeod
- Ordained: < 1970
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Oakland diocese on its list in 2019. Incardinated into the diocese 4/16/70. Abuse noted to have occurred in 1969. Removed from ministry/retired 1/18/87. Died 12/17/01.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Hector David Mendoza Vela
- Ordained: 2013
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From El Salvador. Arrived in the U.S. in 2008. Pastor of Corpus Christi in Fremont CA when arrested in 3/19. Accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 14 or 15, over 18 months in 2016-17. Placed on administrative leave. Pled not guilty in 7/19 to 30 criminal counts; pled no contest in 8/19 to 5 counts in a plea agreement. Sentenced 9/27/19 to 4 years, 8 months in prison. Canonical process initiated.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 03.31.19; KRON 04.01.19; Bay Area News Group 08.21.19; Patch 08.23.19; Bay Area News Group 09.27.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Joaquin Moreno
- Ordained: 1981
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province on its list 5/31/19. Allegation noted in 1996 of the sexual abused of a minor. Left the order in 2008. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Barbara Province Francisans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Brother Lawrence O'Brien
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Holy Cross
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in a 2003 civil suit. Abuse was said to have occurred in 1970s and 1980s, of at least one youth, at Hayward's Moreau High School. O'Brien is deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Albany Times Union 08.06.00; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.08; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father William Odom-Green
- Ordained: 1991
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for the Diocese of Owensboro, KY. Worked in the Oakland diocese 12/97-4/99. Faculties removed. Convicted of abusing in the Diocese of Oakland, sent to prison. Named publicly as accused by the Oakland diocese on its list 2/17/19. On Owensboro's list 4/12/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Oakland List 02.17.19; Diocese of Owensboro List 04.12.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Robert F. Ponciroli
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Arrested
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Removed from ministry 2/9/95 and sent to therapy due to an allegation. Accused in an 8/02 suit of sexually abusing a boy, age 11, in 1975 in Antioch, CA. Arrested 2/03 for abuse of two brothers. Charges dropped 6/03. They filed suit in 3/03. $2M verdict 4/05. At least 7 other known victims per plaintiff's attorney. Ponciroli admitted he was a sex addict. Laicized in 2005. Died 1/19/09. On the diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Contra Costa Times 08.09.02; San Jose Mercury News 08.09.02; Tri-Valley Herald 08.09.02; Contra Costa Times 02.27.03; SF Chronicle 02.27.03; West County Times 03.01.03; Contra Costa Times 03.06.03; Contra Costa Times 03.11.03; San Jose Mercury News 06.27.03; Oakland Tribune 03.06.05; Contra Costa Times 03.10.05; LA Times 03.22.05; Tri-Valley Herald 03.30.05; SF Chronicle 03.31.05; Alameda Times Star 04.05.05; SF Chronicle 04.06.05; KPIX 04.15.05; San Jose Mercury News 08.06.05; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 03.31.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father James E. Prindeville
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Prindeville left the priesthood at some point after 1961 and married.He continued his association with the religious world, assisting former priests and religious in resume preparation and job networking. Per 2003 civil suit, Prindeville was accused of molesting a 16 yr old girl at Bishop O'Dowd High School between 1952-1953 (prior to creation of Diocese). Prindeville, who died in 2004 at age 85, denied the allegations prior to his death.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Bay Area News Group 4.1.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Corpus.org 10.04.04; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.08 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Arthur A. (Arturo) Ribeiro
- Ordained: 1950
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
On sick leave in 1982. Removed from ministry/retired 1/1/92. Confronted in 1996 by two priests about his sexual misconduct. As of 1/03, three men had filed suit alleging Ribeiro sexually abused them in 1960s at All Saints in Concord. Per 7/04 article, four plaintiffs in two lawsuits. One plaintiff said he told his pastor during confession within two weeks of abuse and that Ribeiro was then transferred and promoted. Died 10/18/00. On diocese's list 2/17/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Oakland Apology Services 2004; Oakland Tribune 01.17.03; Contra Costa Times 01.18.03; Daily Review 07.16.04; San Francisco Chronicle 08.26.04; Tri-Valley Herald 09.03.04; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.08; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 02.17.19; Lamorinda Weekly 03.04.19 Assignments: Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Anthony Slane
- Ordained: 1942
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Redemptorist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named in lawsuit as having abused at St. Alphonsus Ligorui in San Leandro, CA. Also served in the Seattle archdiocese, including 1981-88 at Our Lady of Good Help in Hoquiam. and Sacred Heart in Seattle 1988-2002. Died 4/2010, age 94, at St. Clement Health Care Center in Liguori, MO. Name included on Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/16. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Redemptorists of Denver Website 4,5,19; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; The Stranger 01.15.16; The Daily World 01.18.16; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Gary B. Tollner
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
In 1982, Tollner's sister accused him of molesting his special needs nephew, age 22, who had the mental age of 12. Parishioners told of "suspicious behavior" involving young boys, alcohol and drugs in the hot tub Tollner had installed on the rectory roof. Reportedly abused six children. One alleged victim is said to have become an addict by age 12 and died by suicide years later, citing abuse by Tollner in his suicide note. Removed from ministry 1995. In 2/04, Bishop Vigneron publicly apologized to the parish community of St. Philip Neri, Alameda. Tollner died 2/17/99. On diocese's list 2/17/19. Abuse noted 1960s, 1970s, 1980s.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Oakland Apology Services 2004; Tri-Valley Herald 03.30.05; San Jose Mercury News 03.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 03.31.08; Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 02.17.19; Lamorinda Weekly 03.04.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Ramon Varela
- Ordained: 1949
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province on its list 5/31/19. It notes allegations received in 1994 of the sexual abuse of minors 1949-79. Varela's first assignment was in 1949, in AZ. He died in 2002. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Barbara Province Francisans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Brother John Vas
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Woman came forward in 2/08 to accuse Vas of molesting her for nearly 7 years, beginning in 1960s when she was age 7. Vas, then a brother in the Salesian order, was the band instructor at Salesian High School, where her brother was a student. Vas is last known to have in Florida with his wife. Per a 2/28/08 article, this is second public accusation against Vas.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: City of Angels 09.25.07; San Jose Mercury News 02.28.08; Inside Bay Area 03.03.08; California Catholic Daily 03.04.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; joeypiscatelli website 11.25.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Francis Verngren
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Brothers of Christian Schools
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
A man filed suit in 5/03 alleging abuse by Verngren 1966-70, when Verngren was principal and head dorm resident at a Catholic school in Berkeley. The man said he told another staff member in 1969, that Verngren was temporarily removed, returning later to his position. Suit settled 9/03. Vergren died 12/12/03. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. Worked there at Mont LaSalle 1969-84 and at Justin Siena in 1984. Math tutor at St. Apollinaris 1990-2002. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Napa Valley Register 05.13.03; Napa Valley Register 12.04.03; Napa Valley Register 01.06.04; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Stephen (Steve) Whelan
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Editor of Salesian Bulletin in 1997. Civll suit filed 2003 by a man alleging abuse by Whelan when he was a student at Salesian High School 1969-early 1970s. Still active in 8/05. Civil trial started 7/7/06. On 7/19/06 jury awarded plaintiff $600K. Whelan was removed from his position after the verdict and resided at the provincial house. CA Appeals Court upheld verdict 8/08. Removed from ministry. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: ABC 7 03.23.05; San Francisco 09.22.05; SF Weekly 01.05.06; Contra Costa Times 07.08.06; West County Times 07.11.06; Contra Costa Times 07.12.06; ABC30 07.19.06; Contra Costa Times 07.24.06; Renew America 12.01.06; San Francisco Weekly 08.15.07; City of Angels 03.19.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Renew America 08.26.08; Huffington Post 11.04.10; Bay Citizen 04.23.11; Joey Piscitelli Blog 07.01.12; Bay Area News Group 10.11.18; KTVU 10.11.18; NBC Bay Area 10.11.18; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19; CNN via San Jose Mercury News 12.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Gordon Wilcox
- Ordained: 1955
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Congregation of Holy Cross
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named in a 2004 suit against Rev. Donald Eagleson, which was partially settled in 2005. Wilcox was named as an abuser of a male student in 1971 at Moreau High School in Hayward. Died 10/4/84. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019. On the Congregation of Holy Cross list 6/12/19. It notes multiple allegations in 2003 and 2012 of abuse in CA in the 1970s. Suit filed in 11/19 by man claiming abuse in the 1970s as a Moreau Catholic High student, by both Wilcox and Rev. John Moriarty.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Press Democrat 07.21.06; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19; Mercury News 11.07.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Terrence Wong
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Marianist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in a civil suit of abuse at St. Joseph High School in Alameda 1967-70. Died 4/19/97. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Monterey Priests
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Father Phillip Abinate
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/2/19. Incidents of abuse in 1970, 1971, 1975 were reported to the diocese 2003. Abinate died 6/27/08.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Alberto (Orlando) Battagliola
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Had been in LA since 1964. In late 1990s woman told Bishop that Battagliola, a native of Argentina, had sexually abused her son, who was an altar boy, in 1974 in San Luis Obispo. He frequently visited the victim's home. One night Battagliola took him for a drive, got him drunk, and had sex with him. Victim was 14 and ended up with sexual disease. Battagliola was murdered in 1977 in San Francisco. Diocese sued 3/03. Some articles refer to him as "Orlando". Last name spelled various ways. Personnel file released 1/13. On Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Monterey County Herald 03.15.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 03.16.03; Monterey County Herald 03.24.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 03.29.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 04.16.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 01.27.04; Monterey County Herald 01.28.04; Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 02.04.04; New Times 03.28.13; Cal Coast News 01.03.19; Diocese of Monterey List 07.01.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Stuart Bede Campbell
- Ordained: 1930
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Dominican
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Case filed in Fresno County in 2003 or 2004 accused Campbell of abuse 1956-59, before Diocese of Monterey was created. Included on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18; it notes a report in 2010 of incidents 1956-59 and 1978-80, and death year as 1982. On Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018; death year noted as 1986, and and that allegation was established in 2007. On Reno diocese's list 4/5/19; there 1959-76. It notes death year as 1988. Per Monterey Bishop Ryan, Campbell died in 1986. On Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Monterey County Herald 01.28.04; Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 02.04.04; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18; Dominicans St Joseph Province List 12.21.18; Diocese of Reno List 04.05.19; Diocese of Las Vegas List 04.12.19; WOSU Radio 08.27.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Brother Marcos Capistran Chavira
- Status: Accused
- D/O: CFC - Congregation of Christian Brothers
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abusing at least one male student at Palma High School in Salinas. No other information found but lawsuit may be filed 1/1/14 if Calif. SB 131 goes into effect. Died at age 70 in 5/02.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Chicago Tribune 05.21.02; Monterey Herald 09.06.13; Monterey Herald (AP) 10.12.13 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Thomas Condon
- Ordained: 1942
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Franciscan Friars of the Atonement
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Monterey diocese on its list 1/2/19. It notes a report received in 2003 of abuse in 1959, and that Condon died 7/29/83.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey List 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19; Findagrave accessed 01.17.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Antonio Cortes
- Ordained: 1996
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Arrested 4/16/09 for unlawful sexual behavior with teenage boy and giving him alcohol. Counseled the boy for 2 years. Removed by Diocese from St. Mary of Nativity in Salinas. Child porn found on his computer. Pled no contest 3/11 to 14 counts. Sentenced to 1 year in jail & probation. Released 12/12. Warrant issued when failed to register as sex offender. Fled to Mexico. Civil suit filed 7/11/11. Settlement with Diocese 3/13. Court struck Cortes original answer 6/13 and Plaintiff to seek default judgment. On diocese's list 1/2/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Contra Costa Times 04.17.09; The Californian 04.17.09; The Californian 04.18.09; The Californian 04.20.09; Monterey Herald 04.21.09; Monterey Herald 04.22.09; The Californian 04.23.09; KION 06.05.09; Monterey Herald 10.24.09; The Herald 01.08.10; The Californian 03.16.11; KSBW 05.04.11; The Californian 05.05.11; Monterey County Herald 08.02.11; The Californian 12.15.11; Monterey Herald 12.16.11; Monterey Herald 02.18.12; Monterey County Herald 06.16.13; Diocese of Monterey List 01.02.19; KSBW 01.02.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Edward Crews
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19. Noted to have received a report in 2002 of abuse in 1954. Died in 1985.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Patrick Daly
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19. Report to diocese in 2002 of abuse in 1958. Died 11/14/66.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Vincent Dwyer
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Trappist/Cistercian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Dwyer, a trappist monk from Worcester MA, entered into an on-again, off-again affair with woman, beginning when she was a 15 year old student at Santa Catalina School in Diocese of Monterey and ending 13 years later. In 1995 the woman reached a $75K settlement with his superiors at St. Joseph's Abbey in MA. Woman sued the Monterey Diocese & school 12/03 for failing to prevent the abuse. Dwyer had receive numerous awards and honors for his writings. May still be active priest.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 2.4.04; Monterey County Herald 1.1.04; Monterey County Herald 06.23.02; National Catholic Reporter 11.08.02; Monterey County Herald 01.28.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Seminarian Juan Carlos Esquivel
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/2/19. Seminarian. Accused in 2007 of abuse the same year.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Carl Faria
- Ordained: 1988
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/2/19. Incidents in 1968-1971 and 1973-1976 reported to the diocese in 2002. Faculties removed in 2002.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Edward Fitz-Henry
- Ordained: 1985
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained in Ireland. Worked in Monterey for over 20 years. Removed after complaint received 1/11 of abuse at Madonna Del Sasso parish. More info received on allegation of abuse involving a minor made about 20 years prior. Review Board found earlier allegation to be credible. Civil suit filed 2/15/11 by recent accuser. Fitz-Henry denied all allegations. Civil suit settled 2/12 for $500K. Fitz-Henry also sued Diocese 2/12. Settled 3/13. Left priesthood and requested laicization. Docs to be released 01/14. On diocese's list 1/2/19. It notes 1990 abuse reported to diocese in 1991. Laicized.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Collection of Articles prior to 04.15.11; KION 08.09.11; Monterey County Weekly 08.11.11; KION 02.17.12; KSBW 02.17.12; Santa Cruz Sentinel 02.17.12; Morgan Hill Times 02.18.12; Monterey County Weekly 03.28.13; Monterey County Weekly 09.12.13; Monterey County Weekly 09.12.13; Monterey County Weekly Timeline 09.12.13; Monterey County Herald 11.13.13; Monterey County Weekly 11.13.13; Monterey County Weekly 11.21.13; Contra Costa Times 12.10.13; Monterey Herald 02.10.14; SNAP Statement 02.12.14; KSBW TV 01.02.19; Diocese of Monterey List 07.01.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Seminarian Luis Garcia
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Seminarian. Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/2/19. Abuse in 1982 reported to diocese in 2009.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Edward T. Haskins
- Ordained: < 1934
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the Monterey diocese's list 1/17/19. Report to diocese in 1996 of abuse in the 1950s and 1960s. Haskins died 2/22/81.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Seminarian Manuel Jimenez
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Seminarian. Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/2/19. Report of abuse 1994 reported to the diocese in 1999.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Gregory Kareta
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Conventual Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Publicly accused in Monterey diocese in 2003 of abuse of 11-year-old boy in 1973-1974. Three other alleged victims corroborated the charges. Criminal charges dismissed 2003 due to Supreme Court ruling. Kareta also admitted abusing youth in 1960s in WI. Accuser told LA archdiocese in 1985; Kareta was kept active. Died 10/4/06. Personnel file released 1/13. On Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19. It notes report received in 2002 of abuse in the 1970s.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: FindAGrave; San Luis Obispo Tribune 02.07.03; Press Enterprise 02.08.03; San Bernardino Sun 02.11.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 03.21.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 03.25.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 04.16.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 07.02.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 01.27.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; New Times 03.28.13; Diocese of Monterey List 01.02.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Scott McCarthy
- Ordained: 1974
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/2/19. Report to diocese in 2002 of abuse in 1976. Retired. Allegation initially deemed non-credible, changed to credible and faculties removed in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael McDonald
- Ordained: 1958
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
In 2004 Diocese reached a settlement of more than $760,000 in civil suit filed in summer 2003. One man alleged that he was sexually abused many times by McDonald at St. Mary of the Nativity Church between 1964 and 1967, starting when he was 10. McDonald died 11/3/71. On diocese's list 1/2/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Monterey County Herald 01.28.04; Santa Cruz Sentinel 01.28.04; Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 02.04.04; Diocese of Monterey List 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Albert (Alberto) Mengon
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Mengon, a former teacher at Salesian High, Richmond, was named as an abuser, in court documents in 2 C.C.C. court depositions taken in 2006. He allegedly abused youth at a Salesian camp. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. In 1998 and in 2005 he was working in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Last known to be working at Our Lady Help of Christians in Watsonville as of 2011.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Salesian Bulletin 4.98; City of Angels 09.25.07; City of Angels 10.18.07; City of Angels 03.19.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Gilbert Meyer
- Ordained: 1942
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19. Abuse in 1961-1964 reported to the diocese in 2010. Meyer retired, not in ministry.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Felix Migliazzo
- Ordained: 1949
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for the Maryknoll Order. Arrived in Monterey in 1967, retiring there in 1987. Monsignor. Died 5/21/05. Named publicly as accused on the Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19. Report received in 2007 of abuse in the 1970s.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Monterey Herald Obituary 05.30.05; Diocese of Monterey List 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Charles L. Moore
- Ordained: 1964
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
"Fr. Charlie." Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/2/19. Abuse in 1974 reported to the diocese in 2003. Moore died 12/9/07.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Monterey Herald Obituary 12.14.07; Diocese of Monterey List 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Thomas Neary
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/2/19. Report to the docese in 2013 of abuse in 1958. Neary died 5/5/83.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Colman O'Connor
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/2/19. Report of 1979-1980 abuse to diocese 1993. O'Connor died 3/3/96.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Joseph Pacheco
- Ordained: 1957
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of one youth in 1960s at parishes in Tulare and Merced. Died 1992. In Dec. 2006 diocese agreed to pay plaintiff $750,000 to settle the lawsuit. Diocese says it is aware of several other victims.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 2.4.04; Fresno Bee 12.16.03; Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Monterey County Herald 01.28.04; CBS13 12.22.06; Fresno Bee 12.22.06; Mercury News (AP) 12.22.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father John Pierson
- Ordained: 1972
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/2/19. Report received in 1995 of abuse 1973-79. Pierson died 12/14/92.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Joseph Sheehan
- Ordained: 1960
- Status: Accused
- D/O: C.S.Sp. (Spiritan)
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19. Diocese received a report in 1992 of abuse 1971-1975. Deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Monterey list 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Paul R. Valdez
- Ordained: 1982
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Reported in 2002 that 11-year-old girl told a nun in 1999 that Valdez had placed his hand on her groin during confession 12/98. Teacher and the principal embarrassed the child in class, played down the incident to CPS and warned students not to tell anyone. Police conducted a six- month investigation; no charges filed. Parents sued the diocese in 12/99; suit settled out of court. Valdez was still active in 2010. On diocese's list 1/2/19. It notes allegation reclassified in 2019 from non-credible to credible and faculties removed.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Monterey County Herald 05.05.02; Monterey County Herald 05.17.02; Dallas Morning News 06.12.02; Monterey County Herald 03.29.03; Diocese of Monterey List 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father John Velez
- Ordained: 1988
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Marist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Left El Paso TX diocese in 1990 under a cloud. In 1991 Monterey Diocese learned of the abuse of a youth by Velez and another priest, and met with the victim and his family. Diocese expelled Velez and notified his Order. Order recalled Velez to Mexico, sending an escort to ensure his return. Diocese says civil authorities were notified in 1991. Sued 2003 by this plaintiff. Accused of abuse in Monterey and Tucson. Monterey case settled 5/09 for $1.2M just before trial. On Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19. It notes he is deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Monterey County Herald 06.06.03; Monterey County Herald 01.28.04; Bishop Ryan's February Pastoral Letter 02.04.04; RichardSipe site 04.17.07; OC Weekly 12.07.07; Monterey Herald 05.17.09; KSBW 05.26.09; KSBW 05.29.09; Salinas Californian 05.29.09; Monterey Herald 05.30.09; Yuma Sun 06.01.09; Arizona Daily Star 06.03.09; Monterey Herald 07.19.09; Monterey Herald 07.19.09; Diocese of Monterey List 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Brother James Wisecaver
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Marianist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Professed perpetual vows in 1967. Taught math and science at high schools in San Jose CA, Gardena CA, Wialuko, Maui HI. Also, Dean of Students at Chaminade University of Honolulu, Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the San Antonio TX Archdiocese, and Education Professor at Cal State University in Northridge. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/2/19. Report in 1997 of abuse the same year. Died 10/17/15 in San Antonio.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Mercury News Obituary 10.23.15; Diocese of Monterey List 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Fresno Priests
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Father John Bradley
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Per 12/03 article, woman had filed suit alleging that when she was 17 and pregnant in the early 1960s, her family sent her to live with friends in Fresno. Suit says that Bradley, a priest at St. Agnes Mission, abused her for five months while she was pregnant. He is not indexed in Official Catholic Directory after 1970.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony 11.23.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Tod D. Brown (Bp)
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Bishop of Boise City ID 1989-98; Bishop of Orange CA 1998-2012. Retired. Man came forward in early 2007 to allege abuse in Bakersfield in 1965 by when he was approximately 12 yrs old. The man produced copies of correspondence to and from the Fresno diocese in 7/97 re the alleged abuse. He also wrote to Cardinal Mahony in 2002. Brown admitted in deposition 9/07 that he had been accused and that church had investigated. He denied the abuse. Retirement announced 9/12.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Collection of Articles prior to 2008; Orange County Weekly 07.20.10; Worthy Adversary 07.02.12; Orange County Register 09.20.12; Times-Standard 09.20.12; Statement by Diocese of Orange 09.21.12; Church Militant 08.08.18 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Hermy Dave O. Ceniza
- Status: Suez
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Civil suit filed 4/10 alleges that the priest abused and stalked one youth while at St. Francis Church in Bakersfield around 1991 In 1993 Accuser called Bishop Steinbock who met with him and promised Ceniza would no longer be a priest. Now Accuserhas learned that Ceniza is living in Philippines and is still a priest. The suit alleges fraud on part of Diocese.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Bakersfield Californian 4.8.10; Fresno Bee 4.8.10; KERO 4.7.10; KMJN 4.7.10; Fresno Bee 07.11.10; Fresno Bee 07.31.10 Assignments: N/A"
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Father James Collins
- Ordained: 1939
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Woman filed suit 12/03 alleging abuse by Collins for five years in early 1960s when she attended St. Mary's Church in Buttonwillow. Collins also served at churches in Avenal and Lemoore. Suit settled 8/06 for $875,000. (Appears to be different person than James Collins of NY).
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Fresno Bee 08.26.06 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Raul Diaz
- Ordained: 1997
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Assigned to St. Catherine's in Dinuba when placed on leave in 5/19 during an investigation of allegations of the sexual abuse of minors. Diocese informed by law enforcement.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: KFSN 05.22.19; Visalia Times-Delta 05.22.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John Esquivel
- Ordained: 1968
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused publicly in 6/19 of sexually abusing a 17- or 18-year-old girl in the mid-1980s at St. Joseph's in Bakersfield. His accuser worked as his secretary at the time, and said that he groped, open-mouth kissed and verbally abused her. She said her work with the priest started after she joined the parish's youth group. SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) stated that three other women told them in recent years that Esquivel sexually abused them, two at age 16. Two of the alleged victims reportedly told another priest in around 1992, but no action.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Californian 06.17.19; Fresno Bee 06.17.19; Reedley Exponent 06.19.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Miguel Flores
- Ordained: 1994
- Status: Acquitted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Guadalajara, Mexico. Ordained in Bolivia. Ministered and taught in Chile. Studied in Argentina and Australia. Taught in Peru, studied in Colombia. Arrived in the Fresno diocese from Mexico in 1999. Accused by a 16-year-old girl in 2002 of sexual assault 1/02-2/02. She was his office assistant at parishes in Tranquility and Hanford. Acquitted by jury 8/02 on three counts of forcible rape, three counts of sex with a minor and charge of making threats and intimidating a witness. Returned to active ministry. Case reopened in 2019 after new information deemed credible. Placed on leave in 2/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Fresno Bee 03.13.02; Associated Press 04.09.02; Fresno Bee 04.10.02; Fresno Bee 05.01.02; Fresno Bee 06.05.02; Fresno Bee 06.21.02; Fresno Bee 07.23.02; Fresno Bee 08.21.02; Fresno Bee 08.22.02; Fresno Bee 08.23.02; Fresno Bee 08.24.02; The Bakersfield Californian 03.04.19; Visalia Times-Delta 03.04.19; Visalia Times-Delta 05.08.19; Visalia Times-Delta 05.22.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Benjamin Gabriel
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Originally from Philippines. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of one youth at St. Jude Parish in Earlimart for two years in the mid-1970s Not in parish assignment after 1980. Apparently retired in 1986. Not in 1989 Catholic Directory.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony 11.23.04 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Robert Gamel
- Ordained: 1990
- Status: Sentenced
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Removed 8/15/14. Investigated by police for alleged internet-related sex crimes involving at least one teenage boy. Computers and hard drives seized from rectory of St. Joseph's in Los Banos where he had worked since 2009. Police said parishioners were uncomfortable with Gamel's behavior with young males, including rubbing the back of a sleeping teen, and hugging a youth in a single-person restroom. Pled no contest 3/11/16 to possessing child porn. Sentenced in 5/16 to 11 months in jail and 4 years probation. Ordered to register as a sex offender. Assignments included Christ the King and St. Joseph's Mission in Oildale, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bakersfield, St. Ann's in Ridgecrest, St. Joseph's in Boron and Our Lady of Lourdes in California City. Released from jail in 12/16. Arrested again 4/12/17 on child porn possession. Pled not guilty 5/17. Pled no contest 11/28/17, sentenced to 4 years in state prison. Released 4/13/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Fresno Bee 08.18.14; Statement by the Diocese of Fresno 08.18.14; ABC 30 08.19.14; Modesto Bee 08.19.14; SNAP Statement 08.20.14; Fresno Bee 09.02.14; Bakersfield Californian 09.22.14; Merced Sun-Star 11.18.14; ABC 30 03.11.16; Fresno Bee 03.11.16; Merced Sun-Star 05.24.16; Your Central Valley 05.24.16; Bakersfield Now 05.25.16; Fresno Bee 05.04.17; ABC 30 05.12.17; Sun Star 06.28.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Louis Aloysius Garcia
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abusing several developmentally disabled patients 5/79-8/80 at Porterville State Hospital where he was Chaplain. Civil litigation and criminal charges filed. Matters taken to California's Court of Appeals. Sentenced to 6 years in 1983. Garcia was on sick leave per 1988 Catholic Directory. Listed on CA sex offender registry as of 5/15/11.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: People vs Garcia; Appellate Court No F2401; Associated Press 02.17.83; Associated Press 04.26.83 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Craig Harrison
- Ordained: 1987
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Monsignor. Sheriff's Office and Police Dept. chaplain, parish priest. Father of eight adopted children. Placed on leave in 4/19 pending investigation that he inappropriately touched a boy, ages 14-16, decades prior in Firebaugh. Report made to diocese 4/12; diocese contacted police three days later. Harrison denied the allegations. The Bakersfield community responded with overwhelming support for Harrison. Two more men came forward in late 4/19 to allege abuse as minors by Harrison. One of the two had reported in 1998 and again in 2002 that Harrison abused him in Firebaugh in 1998. The diocese deemed the allegation unsubstantiated in 2002. Bakersfield police closed the case in 6/19. The Fresno diocese was continuing to investigate. Harrison filed a slander lawsuit in 8/19 against the Roman Catholic Faithful, a group publicizing claims that Harrison abused in Firebaugh. Merced County D.A. said in 11/19 that it would not file charges due to the SOL.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Bakersfield Californian 04.25.19; Diocese of Fresno Statement 04.25.19; Merced Sun Star 04.25.19; Bakersfield com 04.27.19; Bakersfield Californian 04.29.19; KGET TV 04.29.19; ABC 23 05.01.19; KQED 05.01.19; ABC 23 05.02.19; Bakersfield Californian 05.05.19; Bakersfield Californian 05.06.19; ABC 23 05.07.19; ABC 23 05.08.19; Visalia Times-Delta 05.08.19; KGET 05.09.19; Fresno Bee 05.13.19; KQED 05.19.19; Bakersfield com 05.20.19; Californian 05.20.19; KGET 05.21.19; Bakersfield com 05.23.19; Bakersfield Californian 06.10.19; Bakersfield Californian 07.16.19; KBAK KBFX 07.25.19; Californian 08.22.19; Valley Public Radio 08.27.19; The Californian 11.02.19; ABC 23 11.15.19; Fresno Bee 11.15.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Anthony G. Herdegen
- Ordained: 1946
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Retired 1995. Sued 12/03. Accused of abuse of two brothers, 5-19 and 10-15, in starting in 1959. No criminal charges due to statute of limitations. Appeals Court ruled 5/08 that lawsuit could go forward because Cardinal Mahony's testimony indicated the church was or should have been aware that Herdegen might have been an abuser. Cal. Sup. Ct. declined to hear appeal on decision to go forward. Trial began 3/09. Jury found for Diocese on SOL 4/3/09. One plaintiff to get new trial. The younger brother received a settlement.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony 11.23.04; LA Weekly 12.15.04; LA Weekly 12.17.04; Deposition of Anthony Herdegen 06.08.06; Ruling by Cal Court of Appeals 05.21.08; Central Valley Business Times 05.22.08; Metropolitan News-Enterprise 05.22.08; San Jose Mercury News (AP) 05.22.08; California Catholic Daily 05.27.08; Metropolitan News-Enterprise 08.14.08; Fresno Bee 03.12.09; LA Times 03.17.09; SF Chronicle 03.17.09; CBS 47 03.18.09; ABC 30 03.20.09; ABC 30 04.03.09; Fresno Bee 04.03.09; Fresno Bee 06.15.09; Metropolitan News-Enterprise 01.09.12; Bakersfield Now 02.01.13; Bakersfield Californian 02.03.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Vincent A. O'Connell
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Holy Ghost Fathers
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Native of Ireland. Worked in Nigeria. Came to Fresno as visiting priest between assignments in 1970. Assigned to St. Anthony of Padua in Fresno. Accused in 2013 civil suit of manually raping a 16 yr old girl. Her father died suddenly and O'Connell spent a lot of time with family before raping her. He currently lives in home for the Holy Ghost Fathers in Dublin, Ireland. In 2012, same woman filed separate suit against Arch of San Francisco for not doing anything when told of the abuse in 2003.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Fresno Bee 05.08.13; The Journal (Ireland) 05.14.13 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Eric Swearingen
- Ordained: 1987
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2002; briefly placed on leave. Accused of abusing a teenage altar boy at Our Lady Of Guadalupe in Bakersfield 1989-93. Diocese deemed allegation to be not credible. Allowed to return to ministry after DA's office did not pursue criminal charges 11/02; said no evidence and no witnesses. Mistrial in civil case 12/20/06 due to split decision: jury ruled Swearingen did likely abuse the boy, but diocese did not have prior knowledge. The suit required both claims to be true. Case went to binding arbitration 5/07. Decision to be secret. Named rector of diocesan high school in 12/07. Still active as of 3/09 at Holy Spirit Parish in Fresno. In 6/14, named pastor of the Catholic Church of Visalia, CA. Placed on leave 6/5/19 due to information from a 2009 civil case. Reportedly ill with brain cancer.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Fresno Bee 10.04.02; Fresno Bee 11.13.02; Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Fresno Bee 11.29.06; St Luis Obispo Tribune (AP) 11.30.06; ABC 30 12.04.06; Fresno Bee 12.05.06; ABC 30 12.06.06; Fresno Bee 12.06.06; Fresno Bee 12.07.06; Fresno Bee 12.08.06; Fresno Bee 12.12.06; Fresno Bee 12.21.06; Fresno Bee 12.21.06; Fresno Bee 01.15.07; Fresno Bee 05.05.07; California Catholic Daily 12.27.07; Mercury News 12.28.07; SNAP Statement 11.12.08; Injury Board 03.19.09; NPR 03.31.10; SNAP Statement 12.10.10; Visalia Times-Delta 07.10.14; SNAP Statement 07.11.14; Visalia Times-Delta 07.18.14; Visalia Times-Delta 07.18.14; Visalia Times-Delta 05.08.19; Visalia Times-Delta 05.22.19; KGET TV 06.10.19; Sun Gazette 06.19.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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San Francisco Priests
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Father Peter Gomez Armstrong
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
At some point between 1992 and 2002. a teenage Marin County boy accused Monsignor Peter Armstrong, former chaplain of the San Francisco 49ers, of having improper contact with him. Armstrong had already retired at the time the complaint was received. Died 11/17/09.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 08.29.02; San Francisco Weekly 05.21.03; San Francisco Chronicle 11.21.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father James W. Aylward
- Ordained: 1964
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse (one article spelled name Elward) of 1 youth in 1997. Another priest saw them "wrestling" and notified authorities. Youth denied but then parents sued. Settled for $750K in 2000. Supported by Archbishop until Aylward admitted in 1999 depo that he inappropriately touched numerous youths over 12 yr period. Placed on leave in 2000 and retired 2005.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: NY Times 5.5.10; Contra Costa Times 05.22.00; San Francisco Chronicle 11.24.00; Dallas Morning News 06.12.02; San Francisco Chronicle 11.27.02; San Francisco Weekly 05.21.03; SF Weekly 01.14.04; San Francisco 09.22.05; Associated Press 05.14.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Theodore Baquedano-Pech
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Visiting priest from Mexico. Accused of sexually molesting a girl for several years, beginning when she was 11. She reported to diocese in 1993 at about age 30; was told diocese not responsible because he was a visiting priest. He continued as active priest in Mexico for many years. Still active in Yucatan in 4/10. Removed 4/26/10.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Weekly 05.21.03; Sipe Website 04.17.07; Boston Globe 04.21.10; Washington Post 04.27.10; San Francisco Chronicle 04.28.10 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Salvatore Billante
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Abused as many as 25 boys 1969-89. Pled guilty to abuse of one; sentenced to eight years' prison in 1989. Released 1994. Registered sex offender. Left the Salesians. Arrested again in 2002 for abuse of one; charges dropped after CA Supreme Court decision. Named in 2003 civil suit. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 11.09.89; San Jose Mercury News 04.25.94; San Jose Mercury News 09.20.02; SF Chronicle 09.20.02; San Jose Mercury News 06.27.03; Times 07.02.03; San Francisco Chronicle 09.22.05; SF Weekly 01.05.06; Contra Costa Times 07.08.06; West County Times 07.11.06; City of Angels 03.19.08; City of Angels 03.25.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; joeypiscatelli website 11.25.18; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19; CNN via San Jose Mercury News 12.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Roberto Bravo
- Ordained: 1998
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Dominican
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 6 teenage girls in 1999 in Antioch. He was reported to police but girls refused to testify and charges dropped. He was transferred to Utah and had similar problems there. Transferred to San Francisco and then to St. Albert's Seminary in Oakland in 2002. Several other abusers lived at the Seminary. Bravo was allowed to come and go freely. Left St. Albert's in 2/05 when they placed restrictions on him. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: ABC7 04.06.05; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Associated Press 0 04.07.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Daniel E. Carter
- Ordained: 1979
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Woman filed police report in 2002 accusing Carter of a sexual impropriety when she was a student at Notre Dame des Victoires elementary school in late 1970s and he was a religious brother. Diocese investigated, found allegations inconclusive and allowed Carter to remain active. Woman filed civil suit 8/02 and Carter placed on leave. Archdiocese later allowed him to return to active duty in 4/08 saying again that charges were inconclusive. Still active priest 9/11.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 8.9.02; San Jose Mercury News 8.9.02; San Mateo County Times 4.8.03; Tri-Valley Herald 8.9.02; San Francisco Chronicle 08.29.02; San Mateo County Times 04.10.03; San Francisco Chronicle 04.14.03; SF Weekly 05.21.03; San Francisco Chronicle 06.17.03; SF Weekly 07.30.03; SF Weekly 08.27.03; San Mateo Daily Journal 12.30.03; St. James Catholic Church Bulletin accessed 09.24.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Edmond G. Cloutier
- Ordained: 1946
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for the Diocese of Portland, ME. Cloutier attended seminary with former Bishop Cummins of Oakland. Cloutier was named in lawsuits. Alleged to have abused four boys at Star of the Sea in San Francisco late 1940s-1957. Became priest of Oakland diocese when it was created in 1962. Removed/retired 12/31/80. Died 4/9/03. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019, abuse noted to have occurred 1950s-1960s.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Bay Area News Group 04.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Diocese of Oakland Assignment Record"
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Father Arthur Manuel Cunha
- Ordained: 1984
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Arrested 6/86 after police investigation of report by restaurant waitress of suspicious behavior involving a man and boy. The boy was 11 and Cunha was in first assignment after ordination. Sentenced to 60 days jail and 4 mo counseling center for abuse of two boys. At least three civil suits filed re abuse of boys in 1986. One suit settled for $640K. May have left priesthood.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Navota Advance 05.31.86; San Francisco Chronicle 04.28.94; Diocese of Marquette 12.10.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Bernard Dabbene
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Suspended 11/00 after found in a car with 17-year-old boy. Sentenced to 3 years probation and community service. Named in 2003 civil suit which alleged he was part of a ring of child molesters at Salesian High School 1969-73. Allegation said to have been reported to Province in 1959 of abuse at the Salesian seminary in Richmond. Dabbene went on to be a high school teacher and principal at Salesian schools, and an official with the SF archdiocese. Allegations reported to the Diocese of Oakland (formerly party of SF archdiocese) also in 1971. Lived at the Salesian provincial headquarters for years. Died 9/9/10. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Contra Costa Times 11.15.00; San Jose Murcery News 11.17.00; SF Chronicle 11.17.00; SF Chronicle 12.01.00; San Jose Mercury News 03.01.01; Contra CostaTimes 07.02.03; San Francisco 08.22.05; SF Weekly 01.05.06; City of Angels 03.19.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; SF Chronicle 09.12.10; Bay Area Observer 09.15.10; joeypiscatelli website 11.25.18; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19; CNN via San Jose Mercury News 12.02.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Harold Danielson
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Danielson, associate pastor at Saints Peter and Paul parish, was accused in lawsuit of child sex abuse. Danielson has denied the allegations. Claims may have been investigated in 2004 by review board and deemed unsubstantiated, which corroborated the Salesians' findings that the claims were "unsubstantiated." Still active priest at same parish per website accessed 7/11/11.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: History of St John Bosco Parish; SNAP Press Release 05.16.05; SF Weekly 01.05.06; City of Angels 09.25.07; City of Angels 03.19.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Charles Durkin
- Ordained: 1955
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Per 8/03 article, Durkin retired in 4/02 just after San Francisco DA's office requested church records related to years of allegations of abuse. He was the subject of a "recent child molestation complaint" stemming from conduct that allegedly occurredmore than 30 years ago. Received treatment at Southdown in 2002. No other info available. Died 4/18/06.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 08.29.02; San Francisco Chronicle 04.19.06; IndyBay.org 08.19.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Brother Hal Ellis
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named as abuser in law suit filed on behalf of 2 mentally disabled men living at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center, a retirement home for priests. Men were abused for many years by at least 2 priests. Settled 9/03 for $7.5M. At the time of settlement, Ellis was ill and unable to communicate. Have no specific information re his role in abuse of the 2 men.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: New York Times 9.6.02; The Guardian (England) 9.7.02 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John P. Heaney
- Ordained: 1953
- Status: Indicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Heaney, who was retired, was placed on leave 8/02 when allegations arose that he abused 2 brothers in early 1960s. In 2003 Heaney, a former senior chaplain for the San Francisco Police Department, was charged with molesting one of the brothers; charges dropped 7/03 after Supreme Court Ruling that statute was unconstitutional. Died 1/29/10.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 08.16.02; Marin Independent Journal 08.22.02; San Francisco Chronicle 08.29.02; San Francisco Chronicle 01.24.03; San Francisco Chronicle 01.30.03; San Francisco Chronicle 02.01.03; San Francisco Chronicle 03.31.03; SF Weekly 05.21.03; SF Weekly 06.25.03; SFGate 06.28.03; San Francisco Chronicle 11.12.04; San Francisco Chronicle 01.31.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Gregory G. Ingels
- Ordained: 1974
- Status: Charged
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Widely known church legal scholar and former vicar of priests of the SF Archdiocese. Accused in 1996 of having oral sex with a 15-year-old boy. Archbishop Levada allowed Ingels to remain in public ministry and flourish for years as a force in church legal matters. Ingels continued as a church official even after a second charge by a woman. Placed on leave in 2002. Criminally charged 5/03; charges dropped 7/03 due to U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Included in 6/05 settlement.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 05.23.03; Daily Bulletin (AP) 05.24.03; LA Times 05.25.03; San Francisco Chronicle 05.29.03; SF Weekly 06.09.03; San Francisco Chronicle 11.12.04; SF Weekly 01.19.05; SF Weekly 01.19.05; San Francisco Chronicle 06.11.05; San Francisco Chronicle 06.14.05; SF Weekly 07.13.05; AveWatch 12.22.08; NY Times 05.05.10; Associated Press 07.29.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father John P. Kavanaugh
- Ordained: 1948
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named in a lawsuit filed 11/27/19 by a 53-year-old who claimed Kavanaugh sexually abused him over three years, beginning when he was age 7 and Kavanaugh was assigned to St. Finn Barr. The boy allegedly told two nuns and his teacher of the abuse at the time, but there was no action. HIs accuser said he reported the abuse to the archdiocese in 2004, but it was not reported to police and Kavanaugh was kept in ministry. He died 6/28/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: KRON 12.05.19; The Examiner 12.05.19 Assignments: BishopAccountability Assignment Record"
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Father Austin Peter Keegan
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for SF. Sent to Santa Rosa diocese 1976-81. Complaints of abuse of children to archdiocese as early as 1965. May have abused at least 80 children in CA. Stripped of duties by SF archdiocese 1982. Moved to Mexico, worked as a priest in an orphanage. Civil suit in 1994 alleged abuse of a boy at St. Eugene's in the Santa Rosa diocese. Settled 1995 for $450K. Living in Oceanside, CA when indicted 9/02, charged with the molestation and sodomy of two boys, ages 10 and 14, in the late 1960s. Fled to Mexico. Arrested there 3/03, charged with 75 counts of abuse of 3 Sonoma County children. Charges dropped 2003 due to Supreme Court ruling. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. On Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/19, where he worked in 1991.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 05.24.94; San Francisco Chronicle 05.25.94; San Francisco Chronicle 11.09.94; San Francisco Chronicle 08.10.95; San Francisco Chronicle 03.22.96; Press Democrat 06.09.02; San Francisco Chronicle 09.20.02; Union Tribune 11.23.02; San Francisco Chronicle 03.02.03; Union Tribune 03.05.03; San Francisco Chronicle 03.30.03; San Francisco Chronicle 03.31.03; San Francisco Chronicle 06.27.03; Press Democrat 07.11.03; Press Democrat 01.19.04; San Francisco Chronicle 11.12.04; Press Democrat 07.01.06; Chicago Tribune 03.11.12; KGO TV 10.21.18; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19; Diocese of Las Cruces List Updated 06.24.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Daniel T. Keohane
- Ordained: 1978
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Koehane was placed on administrative leave 3/11 after old allegation surfaced during review of his personnel file. He was accused of abusing a 17 yr old girl in late 1970s while assigned to Church of the Epiphany. Archdiocese said allegation was "credible" and needed further investigation. DA was informed. Keohane has denied the allegation.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: St. Cecilia Parish Bulletin 03.20.11; KTVU 03.21.11; FOX Reno 03.22.11; SF Chronicle 03.22.11; Catholic San Francisco 03.23.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Jerome Leach
- Ordained: 1976
- Status: Arrested
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Leach was accused in 1993 of molesting an altar boy in 1976, when he was a deacon. Placed on leave then but incident not reported to police until 5/02. Arrested in 2002 and charged with molestation of a separate altar boy in 1979. Those charges dropped because of a U.S.Supreme Court ruling declaring the CA law invalid. Other allegations have also surfaced. Leach died 10/15/17.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: SF Chronicle 11.21.02; Marin Independent Journal 01.23.03; Marin Independent Journal 06.27.03; San Jose Mercury News 06.27.03; Marin Independent Journal 07.02.03; Marin Independent Journal 07.03.03; San Francisco Chronicle via Legacy com 10.17.17 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Epiphanius Lewis
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans on its list 5/31/19. It notes reports of the sexual abuse of minors 1964-68 received 1993, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Assigned at some point to St. Paul Shipwreck in San Francisco. Left the Province in 1965.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Philip E. McCrillis
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Two sisters filed suit in 2004 alleging that McCrillis had abused them and had a sexual relationship with their divorced mother in the 1960s, while he was at St. Albert the Great in Palo Alto. The women won a low six-figure settlement with SF Archdiocese (the parish was part of the Archdiocese at the time). The San Jose diocese acknowledged that it found the accusations credible. McCrillis retired 7/03 due to Parkinson's. Privileges removed 2004. Died 2/2/07. On diocese's list 10/18/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Jose Mercury News 02.21.07; San Jose Mercury News 05.13.07; Diocese of San Jose list 10.18.18 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Brother John Moriarty
- Status: Settled
- D/O: FSC - Brothers of the Christian Schools
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in a 2003 lawsuit of abusing a 17-year-old boy 1975-76 at St. Helena retreat house, where he was assigned 1974-78. Plaintiff settled in late 2004 for $1.2M. Moriarty was at Wounded Brothers Project treatment center in MO as of 1/05. Per 5/06 newsletter by San Francisco District of Christian Brothers, he was based at Mont La Salle in Napa. Died 5/9/13 at Mt. La Salle. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. Suit filed in 11/19 by man claiming abuse in the 1970s as a Moreau Catholic High student in Hayward, by both Moriarty and principal Rev. Gordon Wilcox.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: De La Salle Christian Brothers 2001 Brother Jubilarians; Contra Costa Times 01.23.05; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Mercury News 11.07.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Guy Anthony Murnig
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued. Accused of abuse of 15 yr old girl between 1970-1974. Claim included in June 2005 settlement w Archdiocese. Arrested and charged 10/02. Charges dropped 7/03 due to Supreme Court ruling. Left priesthood in 1978 to marry. Laicized by Pope John Paul II.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Marin Independent Journal 7.3.03; San Francisco Chronicle 10.16.02; Marin Independent Journal 01.23.03; SF Weekly 01.19.05; San Francisco Chronicle 06.11.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father William S. Myers
- Ordained: 1988
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Myers, of St. Raymond Church in Menlo Park, was removed by archdiocese 5/11 after accusations of "boundary violations" re 17 yr old boy (followed him into store's dressing room). Boy's father made original complaint to police in 4/11. Archdiocese learned of charges 5/11 No physical contact involved. No criminal charges filed. In mid-1990s he sought treatment for sexual identity issues. Currently in treatment for sexual addiction to adults. Privileges removed 12/11 after Board evaluated his case.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: California Catholic Daily 1.9.12; Catholic San Francisco 6.8.11; Menlo Park Patch 6.2.11; Mercury News 6.2.11; Modesto Bee 1.6.12; Modesto Bee 6.8.11; SF Weekly 6.2.11; The Almanac 6.1.11; The Almanac 6.6.11; WTVU 6.2.11; SF Weekly 06.16.11; Catholic San Francisco 07.15.11; Mercury News 07.15.11; The Almanac 12.23.11 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father John J. O'Connor
- Ordained: 1960
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
In 8/02 O'Connor was "quietly" placed on leave by San Francisco Archdiocese after recent allegation that he had had improper contact with a boy more than 30 years ago. O'Connor told parish at St. Mary's Cathedral that he was going on leave of absence for health and personal reasons. He has been shown as absent on leave since 2005 Catholic Directory. Died 03/15/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 08.29.02; SF Weekly 05.21.03; San Francisco 09.22.05; San Francisco Chronicle 03.20.13 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Patrick J. O'Shea
- Ordained: 1958
- Status: Arrested
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Criminally charged in 1994 re abuse of at least 9 youths from 1960s and 1970s. 2 civil suits filed 1994 by 4. Archdiocese settled with two plaintiffs in 8/95 for $500,000 and in 6/96. Archdiocese paid out $2.5M to 15 men abused by O'Shea and two other priests. Arrested and spent 2 yrs in jail waiting for trial; charges withdrawn after the 2003 Supreme Court ruling. Also served time for theft of over $200,000 from Archdiocese. Laicized in 1994.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: SF Chronicle 2.3.04; SF Chronicle 6.6.96; SF Chronicle 03.26.94; SF Chronicle 05.24.94; SF Chronicle 01.24.95; SF Chronicle 01.25.95; SF Chronicle 03.22.96; SF Chronicle 04.15.00; SF Chronicle 04.22.00; SF Chronicle 06.16.00; SF Chronicle 06.17.00; SF Chronicle 03.15.02; SF Chronicle 03.29.03; SF Chronicle 06.29.03; New Oxford Review 06.17.05 Assignments: SF Chronicle 9.22.05 (add'l article); Chico Enterpriese Record 10.24.05 (add'l article); SF Chronicle 4.4.06 (add'l article); Huffington Post 8.20.11 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record"
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Brother Dan (Danilo) Pacheco
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Pacheco was accused of molestation at two different Catholic high schools in Southern California. He also worked in the Oakland Diocese. Died 7//25/05.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 07.29.05; City of Angels 09.25.07; City of Angels 03.19.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Richard P. Presenti
- Ordained: 1968
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Admitted in 2003 that he abused a 14-year- old in 1973. Youth immediately told his parents and archdiocese, but Presenti remained active. Sued by three men alleging abuse as teenagers. Remained the provincial's treasurer, entrusted with directing the order's financial affairs until 7/05, when he stepped aside. Sued by another in 6/07. Appeals court ruled in 1/08 that the Salesians didn't know he presented a risk of sexual abuse prior to his assault of the victims. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: SF Weekly 01.05.06; Associated Press 07.18.07; CBS 47 (AP) 07.18.07; KCBS 07.22.07; Doe v Salesian Society (Cal Court of Appeals) 01.29.08; Summary of Findings in Doe v Salesian Society (CA Court of Appeals) 01.29.08; Metropolitan News Enterprise 01.30.08; San Francisco Chronicle 01.30.08; City of Angels 03.19.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Jose F. Ribeiro
- Ordained: 1965
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Portugal. Worked in Santa Clara (1975-81), Sacramento (1982-91) and San Francisco, CA (1991-94). Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits West Province on its list 12/7/18. It notes an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor, without specifics as to time or place. Dismissed from the order and returned to Portugal.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Miles O'Brien Riley
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Riley, an author, actor, and former spokesman for the church who was well-known for his radio ministry and as a fixture on the old God Squad TV show, was the target of a complaint by a female parishioner who accused him of having consensual contact shortof intercourse with her in the early 1970s, beginning when she was 16. Matter referred to DA's office 8/02 and Riley was allowed to "resign."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 08.29.02; San Francisco Chronicle 09.16.02; SF Weekly 05.21.03; International Speakers Bureau 02.01.11; SNAP Press Release 12.05.13 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Carl Anthony Schipper
- Ordained: 1968
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Arrested 3/00 after he held a series of explicit sexual conversations with what he thought was a 13 yr old boy in an Internet Chat Room. He was immediately placed on leave from position as academic dean at Menlo Park's St. Patrick's Seminary. Pled no contest 8/00. Sentenced to 6 mo. jail and 3 yrs probation and to register as sex offender. Retired in 2003.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Guardian 5.8.02; San Jose Mercury News 3.4.00; SF Chronicle 3.4.00; SF Chronicle 08.23.00; San Jose Mercury News 11.22.00; Religion News Service 07.18.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Jose Superiaso
- Ordained: 1985
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained in Philippines. Came to US in 1989. Left San Francisco in 1998 to work on Native American reservation in Santa Fe Archdiocese. Arrested there in 2003 on charges of abuse of girl in 1994-1995. Has acknowledged engaging in intercourse between 20-30 times with young girl. Mistrial in 2004. Pleaded guilty 2005 and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Released 1/12; deportation to Philippines pending.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Albuquerque Journal 8.1.03; New Mexican 2.5.09; Mercury News 06.11.03; San Francisco Chronicle 06.11.03; New Mexican 06.12.03; San Mateo Daily Journal 12.30.03; San Francisco Examiner 08.24.04; San Mateo County Times 08.24.04; San Mateo County Times 09.18.04; San Mateo County Times 10.07.04; San Mateo County Times 02.19.05; New Mexican 03.12.06; SNAP 01.28.09; San Mateo County Times 02.13.09; ABS-CBN 02.14.12 Assignments: SNAP Statement 2.14.12 (add'l article); New Mexican 2.14.12 (add'l article); GMA News 2.16.12 (add'l article); ABS-CBN News 2.16.12 (add'l article); GMA News 2.16.12 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Henry J. Trainor
- Ordained: 1973
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Trainor was placed on leave in summer 2002 from his position as chaplain at Lagunda Honda Hospital. He had previously taken a leave from the priesthood after earlier allegations of abuse. Arch. Levada brought him back in 2000 but he was suspended in 2002 after prosecutors were given info about the allegations, some of which were about 10 years old.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 08.29.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Leo Donald Tubbs
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Dominican
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of non-genital touching over clothing of a 14- to 17-year-old boy in mid-1980s in Oregon. In 2005, because of some other instances of boundary violations with adults and because of disobedience issues since that time not relating to sexual misconduct, he was reportedly not permitted to leave the Dominican residence unattended or without permission. He had no public ministry, nor does was he allowed contact with youngsters. Included on the Archdiocese of Los Angeles' updated list 12/6/18; report in 2014 of incident(s) in 1983.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Renew America 03.03.05; ABC 7 04.06.05; Associated Press 04.07.05; Statement from Order 10.14.05; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Archdiocese of Los Angeles List Update 12.06.18 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Robert M. Van Handel
- Ordained: 1975
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Founding director of Santa Barbara Boys' Choir and principal of St. Anthony's Seminary High School. May have sexually abused 150 boys, ages 8-12. Charged 1994 with abuse of students. Sentenced 8/94 to eight years prison for abuse of one. Released in 2002. Named in several civil suits. Reportedly abused six 1970-82. Four claims settled 2006. Registered sex offender. Personnel File released 5/12; may have been laicized 7/23/97. On sex offender register 1/12. On Santa Barbara Province Franciscans' list 5/31/19. It notes report in 1992 of abuse of minors 1977-84. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Link to additional articles prior to 12.31.11; Fox News 05.22.12; CBS Los Angeles 05.23.12; LA Times 05.23.12; Personnel file posted on BishopAccountability 05.23.12; San Antonio Express News 05.23.12; Christian Post 05.24.12; San Antonio Express News 06.01.12; The Patch 06.01.12; Daily Mail (UK) 06.02.12; KVOR 06.02.12; LA Times 01.15.13; Get Religion 01.16.13; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19; SNAP 11.13.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; LA Times Database 4.20.06; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Milton T. Walsh
- Ordained: 1978
- Status: Charges Dropped
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in 1984 of abuse of a 13-year-old boy. Reported immediately to Archbishop Quinn. Cardinal Levada later allowed Walsh to remain active as teacher at seminary at Menlo Park until 8/02. Criminal charges filed 10/02; dropped 7/03 after U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Walsh had admitted his behavior and apologized to his victim during a phone call secretly taped by police. Victim filed suit; settled in 2003. Discovered by news outlet in 9/19 at a a celebration officiated by the archbishop of the opening of a proposed Benedictine monastery on the grounds of a parish in Taos NM. Walsh reportedly had been planning to move into the monastery, which is across the street from a public elementary school.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Francisco Chronicle 10.05.02; Marin Independent Journal 06.10.03; Marin Independent Journal 07.02.03; San Francisco Chronicle 11.12.04; San Francisco 09.22.05; Associated Press 04.28.10; Times 04.30.10; NY Times 05.05.10; Albuquerque Journal 09.21.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Brother Peter Yost
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Dominican
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of inappropriate physical contact on one occasion with a boy around the age of 12 some 45 years previously (early 1960s). Alleged victim received a settlement. No other victims located by a private investigator. Yost , who in 2005 was elderly,in poor health, and unable to drive, has been judged to be no danger to children by a full clinical professor of psychiatry.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: ABC7News.com 4.6.05; Associated Press 4.7.05; Statement by Western Dominican Province 04.07.05; ABC 7 10.14.05; Statement from Order 10.14.05; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08 Assignments: N/A"
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Los Angeles Priests
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Father Rubin Abaya
- Ordained: < 1977
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
One of seven priests named as defendants in 1984 civil suits filed by a 16 yr old girl seduced by Santiago (Henry) Tamayo and then by six other Filipino priests in Los Angeles. All fled the country (with support from Archdiocese) after suits filed. Others include Henry Caboang, Valentine Tugade, Sylvio Lacar, Victor Balbin, and Angelo Cruces. One of the priests (not Abaya) fathered the girl's child. Archdiocese contributed to support of child after dismissal of one suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: United Press International 02.08.84; United Press International 03.08.84; United Press International 11.16.84; United Press International 02.17.87; Milla v Tamayo, 187 Cal App 3d 1453 03.04.87; LA Times 03.28.91; Daily Breeze 12.05.07; LA Times 12.05.07; SNAP Statement 08.09.13; SNAP Statement 09.06.13 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Nicolas Aguilar-Rivera
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Charged
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained Mexico. Extern priest in LA 1987. Warrant issued 1988 re abuse of at least 2. Fled US after warrant issued. Abused at least 26 boys in 10 months. (See Dallas Morning News Article.) In 9/06, some survivors filed suit in Los Angeles accusing a Cardinal from Mexico of covering up Aguilar's past and helping him transfer to US before abuse. Laicization announced 7/09. New suits 6/09, 8/10 & 12/10 and 3/13. Personnel files released 1/13. 11 claims settled 2/18/14 as part of $13M settlement. Suit filed 6/14 by 2 brothers claiming Aguilar-Rivera sexually abused them at St. Agatha's in L.A. in 1987, when they were ages 9-11; settled 12/15.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Los Angeles Personnel File; Collection of articles prior to 02.23.13; LA Times 02.23.13; LA Daily News 02.24.13; Courthouse News Service 03.14.13; Fresno Bee (AP) 05.13.13; KMPH (AP) 05.14.13; Worthy Adversary 05.14.13; LA Times 12.01.13; KPCC 02.18.14; LA Times 02.18.14; SNAP Statement 02.18.14; Star Tribune (AP) 02.18.14; Aguas Digital 02.19.14; BishopAccountability Documents Page on Aguilar created 02.19.14; La Opinion 02.19.14; LA Times 02.19.14; Los Angeles Daily News 02.19.14; NBC Los Angeles 02.19.14; AM 02.20.14; Catholic Online 02.20.14; Cardinal Roger Mahony Blog 02.23.14; Catholic Culture 02.24.14; SNAP Statement 03.10.14; SNAP Statement 03.19.14; The Patch [Culver City] 12.18.15; Jornada Oriente 02.24.16 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Deacon Arturo Ahumada
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Deacon. Pleaded no contest in 3/02 of providing pornographic material to 2 boys and misdemeanor sexual battery on one of them between 1999-2000 at Epiphany Church in South El Monte. Taken into custody 5/02 pending sentencing Sentenced 6/02 to 1 ys in county jail, a 44-month suspended state prison term, 5 yrs felony probation, and required to register as sex offender.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; LA Times 04.16.02; City News Services 05.24.02; LA Times 06.28.02; LA Times 08.18.02; Religion News Service 07.18.07 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Pierre Albalaa
- Ordained: 1995
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocese
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Maronite Rite priest with authority to practice within Maronite and Latin Rite churches. Suspended from ministry at a Columbus OH parish in 5/18 due to an investigation in Los Angeles of a credible allegation that he has sexually abused a minor in 2004. On the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18; noted to have left the archdiocese in 2007.On Columbus diocese's list 3/1/19. Removed from ministry.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Columbus Dispatch 06.04.18; 10TV (CBS) 06.25.18; Archdiocese of Indianapolis list 10.12.18; Diocese of Columbus List 03.01.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Sebastian Altamirano Torres
- Ordained: 1979
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Nayarit, Mexico. Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. It notes a report made in 2018 of incidents 1986-92, and that he left the archdiocese in 1990.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Joseph F. Alzugaray
- Ordained: 1967
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for Los Angeles, incardinated into Diocese of Santa Rosa 6/17/96. Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of girl, age 8. He sued her for defamation of character (also sued SNAP and woman's attorney); his suit dismissed 4/06. Diocese said he was absolved of wrongdoing in 1995 and again in 2005. SNAP sued him for malicious prosecution and settled. Diocese reopened the investigation 2/08. Bishop ignored Review Board's advice; he was still active as of 4/10. Retired 10/31/11. Died 01/31/14. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. Noted to have been accused in 1993 of abuse 1967-93 in L.A.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Napa Valley Register 12.26.03; The Wanderer 02.06.04; LA Archdiocesan Report, page 3, 02.17.04; Press Democrat 03.21.04; NBC 4 05.21.04; LA Times 09.21.04; Napa News 09.23.04; Register 03.14.05; Napa Valley Register 04.10.06; Pasadena Weekly 06.15.06; LA Times 09.19.06; Napa Valley Register 09.23.06; City News Service 04.15.08; Press Democrat 09.16.08; Press Democrat 04.24.10; Press Democrat 04.28.10; Press Democrat 05.03.10; Treadway & Wigger Funeral Home 02.01.14; SNAP Statement 02.04.14; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father David E. Anderson
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report to archdiocese in 2015 of incidents alleged to have occurred 1987-92. Died 2013.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Roger Anderson
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Capuchins
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse from 1981-1983 at Old Mission Santa Ines. LA archdiocese counts 2 accusers. Named in at least 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Aloysius Antlitz
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans on its list 5/31/19. No indication whether he was a priest or brother. Not indexed in 1958 or 1940 Directories, so may have been a brother. List notes sexual abuse of minors 1934-50s, reported in 1934 [?]. Left the order in 1966.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Andreas Arias
- Ordained: < 1936
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Civil suit alleges abuse in 1936 in Lompoc.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times Database 04.20.06 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Juan (Bp.) Arzube
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Native of Ecuador.Ordained for Archdiocese. In 2003 allegations arose re abuse of an 11 yr old boy between 1975-1976 when he was pastor at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in East Los Angeles. LA archdiocese listed only 1 accuser. He denied allegations.Arzube retired 1993. Named in civil suit which was included in massive $660M settlement with Archdiocese in summer, 2007. Died 12/25/07. Limited personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Tidings 01.11.08; LA Times 01.12.08; BAorg list of US Bishops Accused of Abuse 04.14.08; CNN 02.23.13; Media Report 06.27.13 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; LA Times Database 4.20.06; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05"
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Father Edmund Austin
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
One of several religious assigned to Santa Barbara who were named as abusers in civil suit filed 8/08 which alleged that the Franciscans constituted "an ongoing public nuisance as a result of their practice of shuttling pedophile priests among communities without warning members of the public that a sexual predator might be in their midst." Abuse allegedly took place in 1970s.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 08.06.08; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.03.09 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Delfin Babilonia
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Lucena City, Philippines. Named publicly as accused by the Los Angeles archdiocese on its updated list 12/6/18. Noted to have received a report in 2010 of incident(s) in 1962, and that Babilonia left the archdiocese in 1963.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael Stephen Baker
- Ordained: 1974
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
As many as 23 accusers. Two brothers settled in 2000 for $1.3M. Criminal charges dropped due to CA Sup Ct ruling. Arrested again 1/06. Laicized 12/00. Included in 12/06 $60M settlement re 22 priests. Also included in 7/07 massive $660M settlement. Pled guilty 12/07 to abuse of 2 boys. Sentenced to 10 yrs 4 mo in prison. New suit 6/10. Released on parole 10/11. Arrested for probation violations 11/11 & 9/12. Some personnel files released 1/13. Settlement with 4 in 3/13 for $9.9M.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 12.01.02; Collection of Articles prior to 01.01.12; Corona del Mar Today 09.11.12; Daily Pilot 09.11.12; Orange County Weekly 09.11.12; The Patch 09.12.12; LA Daily News 10.12.12; Huffington Post (AP) 01.21.13; LA Times 01.22.13; Santa Barbara Independent 01.24.13; LA Times 02.04.13; CBS 12 02.06.13; Worthy Adversary 02.07.13; BBC News 03.12.13; CNN 03.12.13; Democrat and Chronicle 03.12.13; Grand Forks Herald 03.12.13; LA Times 03.12.13; LA Times 03.12.13; NBC News 03.12.13; CBS Los Angeles 03.14.13; LA Times 03.14.13; NBC Southern California 03.14.13; LA Times 03.15.13; National Catholic Reporter 03.28.13; LA Times 12.01.13; Raw Story 12.03.13; Beach Reporter 11.09.17 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father Frederick R. Balak
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named as abuser in Addendum to Archdiocese Report. 1 accuser claims abuse from 1967-1968.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Victor Balbin
- Ordained:
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of a teenage girl. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Associated Press 2.8.84; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Felipe Baldonado
- Ordained: 1938
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans on its list 5/31/19. Allegation received in 2003 of abuse in 1959. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/19, where he worked at Holy Cross Retreat Center in 1969. Died in 2003.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Las Cruces List Updated 06.24.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Kevin P. Barmasse
- Ordained: 1982
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2003. Accused of abuse from 1982-1988. (Also allegations in Tucson, AZ). LA archdiocese counts 8 accusers. Settlement in AZ in 2005/2006 under bankruptcy plan for 5 claiming abuse by Barmasse. These individuals also sued LA Arch and were included in massive $660M settlement 7/07. Criminal investigation reopened in Arizona 7/07. Laicized 5/2/06 per LA Personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Arizona Daily Star 7.17.07 (2nd); LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; Arizona Daily Star 03.30.03; Arizona Daily Star 10.05.03; Tucson Citizen 10.06.03; Arizona Daily Star 10.25.03; OC Weekly 07.16.04; Arizona Daily Star 07.10.05; LA Times 10.12.05; Thousand Oaks Acorn 11.03.05; LA Times 04.20.06; Arizona Daily Star 06.01.06; Arizona Daily-Star 07.10.07; Arizona Daily Star 07.17.07; Arizona Daily Star 07.27.07 Assignments: Fox 11 7.27.07 (add'l article); Arizona Republic 2.4.13 (add'l article); Arizona Daily Star 2.24.13 (add'l article); LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests 8.5.11"
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Father John Bauer
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Worked as priest in MT. Left active priesthood in 1970. Opened sex shop/adult book store in Bozeman, MT in 1981. Referred to as "Priest of Porn." On the run for 8 months after drug-related arrest in 1988.Sold store prior to his 12/89 arrest. Pled no contest in 1990 in Los Angeles to charges of making child porn videos and films in Mexico and California. Sentenced to 8 yrs prison. Died of a heart attack in federal prison in 1992. Believe he was removed from priesthood after he opened the book store. Included on the Helena diocese's list posted to its website 4/29/15 in compliance with the non monetary terms of the 3/5/15 bankruptcy settlement.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Associated Press 05.04.81; United Press International 05.30.85; United Press International 04.11.89; LA Times 04.12.89; Orange County Register 04.13.89; LA Times 12.14.89; The Oregonian 12.14.89; United Press Internation 09.24.90; Bozeman Daily Journal 10.29.92; Associated Press 06.10.01; Diocese of Helena List 04.29.15 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Gaspar Bautista
- Ordained: 1975
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Huejutla, Mexico. Incardinated into Diocese of Fresno in 2004. Placed on leave by the Diocese of Fresno in 3/16 due to allegations of inappropriate behavior with a minor when he was assigned to the L.A. archdiocese. Allegations not made public until 10/18. On the L.A. archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Noted to have received a report in 2016 of incidents in 1999 or 2000.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Merced Sun Star 10.29.18; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Christopher Berbena
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse in 1980. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser on list of accused priests posted on their website in 2004. Working in Oakland when he was placed on leave and then returned to duty within 1 month when Archdiocese could not supply info on the accuser. Named in 1 civil suit as one of 10 Franciscan abusers. Settlement announced 8.10.06. Placed on leave again in 2006. Returned to duty 2/08 in former assignment after Archdiocese could not substantiate the accusation.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Contra Costa Times 03.18.06; Santa Barbara Independent 08.10.06; CBS 5 02.25.08; KTVU 02.25.08; San Jose Mercury News 02.27.08; California Catholic Daily 02.29.08; Trading Markets 03.01.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.03.09 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Matthias A. Berumen
- Ordained: 1986
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse from 1985-1988. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser claiming abuse in 1990. Also named in civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 08.18.02 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Honesto Bayranta Bismonte
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From the Philippines. Arrived in CA 1981. Removed from ministry in 4/02 due to allegations of abuse of two sisters, ages 12 and 8, 1997-2003 at St. Joseph's in Pomona. Arrested. Pled guilty to misdemeanor battery in 2003. Received two years probation. Accused in a lawsuit 11/19 of sexually abusing a girl, ages 8-12, beginning in 1993. The abuse allegedly occurred at the girl's aunt's home while Bismonte was assigned to St. Anthony's in Gardena.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocese Report Errata Notice # 1; LA Times 04.24.02; Press Enterprise 04.24.02; LA Times 04.25.02; San Bernardino Sun 04.29.02; San Bernardino Sun 04.29.02; Press Enterprise 05.22.02; LA Times 08.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 09.06.03; Press Enterprise 09.06.03; LAist 11.19.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Robert Boley
- Ordained: 1975
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Carmelite
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Suit filed in 2006 in LA accused Boley of "accosting" a young girl at a Los Angeles parish in early 1980s. At the time suit was filed, Boley was working as parochial vicar in Darien, IL. He left the assignment in Oct. 2006 and currently resides at a Carmelite house in Joliet. Case included in massive 7/07 $660 mil settlement by LA Archdiocese with 508 plaintiffs.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Darien Suburban Life 07.20.07 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Robert Bond
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly by the archdiocese as accused on it's list updated 12/6/18. Allegations of abuse in the 1970s reported to the archdiocese in 2010. Noted to have died in 2007.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Leland Boyer
- Ordained: 1949
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2003. Accused of abuse from 1973-1982. LA archdiocese counts 2 accusers. Retired 1/15/94 and died 1/14/03. Personnel file released 1/13 revealed 3 complaints between 1990 and 2002. Placed on restricted ministry in 1995 after one accuser came forward to allege that Boyer had molested him in the rectory at least twice between 1982-1983 as a 13 yr old and file revealed another complaint from early 1980s involving open-mouth kissing of a young man. 3 more complainants known.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 12.18.03; LA Times 04.20.06; City of Angels 12.07.07; Worthy Adversary 02.22.13; KCET 03.14.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John Lawrence Brennan
- Ordained: 1932
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse between 1954-1956. Died 1983. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Lawrence Brown
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Carmelite
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accuded of abuse between 1955-1956 by 1 accuser. Also named in lawsuit. At least one claim included in 11/06 $10M settlement with Order, LA Archdiocese and 7 people alleging abuse by 5 priests and religious.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Catholic Key 11.10.06 Assignments: LA Times Database 04.20.06"
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Father Michael Daniel Buckley
- Ordained: 1955
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse 1965-1975. LA archdiocese counts 8 accusers. Lawsuit filed. As part of 2007 $660M settlement with 508 plaintiffs, Archdiocese was to release personnel files. Buckley's files released 1/13. Complaints about his morals were received from parents in the mid-1960s. Died 5/1/07.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Times 04.20.06; LA Daily News 10.12.12; Exhibit 49-Personnel Files Released 12.31.12; Orange Countly Weekly 01.22.13; Findagrave accessed 02.26.19 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 04.20.06"
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Father Ronald Francis Burt
- Ordained: 1951
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Paulist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Paulist order on its list 3/8/19. It notes allegations reported in in 1986 and 2018 of abuse at Good Shepherd Parish in New York 1973-79. Burt died 10/24/94.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19 Assignments: Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19"
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Ed Byrom
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Pre-novitiate candidate, left the program in 1988. Accused in a 2004 civil suit of abusing at least one minor at Saint Anthony Seminary. Included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19. It notes his name may have been Ed "Byron" rather than "Byrom," and that an allegation of sex abuse of minors in the 1980s was received in 1993.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Honorato (Henry) Caboang
- Ordained: 1960
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 1984. Caboang & six other priests accused of abuse of 1 girl. LA archdiocese report shows 1 accuser. Extern priest from Phillipines working in Archdiocese. Claims against Caboang and the other 6 priests resolved for $500,000 as part of $660 mil settlement in Fall, 2007.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Milla v Tamayo, 187 Cal Ap 3d 1453; UPI 02.08.84; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Times 12.05.07 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Samuel Charles Cabot
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse 1980-85. Removed from public ministry in 2002. L.A. archdiocese noted two accusers. Two female cousins filed a civil suit in 2003. Claim settlement announced 8/06. Cabot "may be" the perpetrator in 8/08 civil suit. Plaintifis uncertain. (See additional information in two suits filed fall, 2009.) Personnel file released 5/12. On Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/19, where he worked 1956-57. Died in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California; Associated Press 10.02.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Santa Barbara Independent 08.10.06; Santa Barbara Independent 06.21.07; First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v Franciscans, Cause No 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 08.06.08; Santa Barbara Independent 08.15.08; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; Opinion in John Doe 1 et al V Franciscan Friars of California, Inc 09.30.10; Metropolitan News Enterprise 10.02.10; CBS Los Angeles 05.23.12; LA Times 05.23.12; Personnel file posted on BishopAccountability 05.23.12; San Antonio Express News 05.23.12; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Las Cruces List Updated 06.24.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 04.20.06; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Lynn Richard Caffoe
- Ordained: 1971
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Archdiocese received notice on 1/21/75 that Caffoe sexually abused altar boys at his first parish. Faculty had been concerned during his seminary training at St. John's in Camarillo. File summaries indicate at least 15 victims. Accused in every parish, including St. Callistus in what is now the Orange diocese.. Removed after his therapist reported to authorities on 5/8/91. Treated at St. Luke's Institute 1991-92. Laicized 1/06. Settled 7/14/07. Died in 2009. Personnel files released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: BishopAccountability Summary of Caffoe Reports; Exhibit 52 Caffoe Documents; Selected Caffoe Documents from 1975; LA Times 08.18.02; LA Archdiocesan Report page 1 02.17.04; LA Times 04.20.06; LA Times 09.09.06; LA Times 03.20.07; The Tidings 03.21.07; Orange County Weekly 10.11.12; LA Daily News 10.12.12; Huffington Post 01.21.13; Orange County Weekly 01.24.13; God Discussion 02.01.13; LA Times 12.01.13 Assignments: BA.org Detailed Assignment Record with Links; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05"
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Father James Cairns
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Vincentian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse between 1971-1973. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Felix (Raymond) Calonge
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans on its list 5/31/19. Allegation received in 2018 of the sexual abuse of a minor in 1965. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/19. First assignment was in 1965 in NM. Left the order in 1966.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Las Cruces List Updated 06.24.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Juan Cano
- Ordained: 2015
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Chihuahua, Mexico. Associate pastor of Our Lady of Grace in Encino. Placed on leave in 1/18 pending an investigation by the archdiocese and City Attorney after reports that Cano engaged in "inappropriate contact" with several women, including a minor, at his parish. On archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Incidents alleged to have occurred 2014-17. Removed from ministry. Reportedly 6 accusers, per 12/18 news.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Los Angeles Daily News 01.29.18; Angelus News 12.06.18; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18; Los Angeles Times 12.06.18; LA Daily News 12.07.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Cleve W. Carey
- Ordained: 1960
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse between 1963-1966. LA archdiocese says 2 accusers. Named in at least 1 civil suit. Retired 1976; died 5/31/88. His "personnel file" proffer was released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; The Patch 2.4.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father (Laurian) David Carriere
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse 1978-1979. Two accusers, per the L.A. archdiocese. Its errata says only one accuser. At least one civil suit filed. Named in 8/06 settlement. Personnel file released 5/12. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 7/231/9. It notes the sexual abuse of a minor 1977-79, reported in 2004 and 2006. Carrier died in 2000.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata # 1; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Santa Barbara Independent 08.10.06; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; CBS Los Angeles 05.23.12; LA Times 05.23.12; Personnel file posted on BishopAccountability 05.23.12; San Antonio Express-News 05.23.12; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 04.20.06; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Michael J. Carroll
- Ordained: 1967
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland, ordained in Los Angeles. Assignments included St. Anselm's, St. Michael High School, St. Brendan, St. John the Baptist de la Salle, St. Luke the Evangelist, St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, then pastor of at St. Lorenzo Luis in Walnut. Also St. Mary Magdalen Blessed Junipero Serra, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Julie Billiart. Sued 2003. Accused in 1995 of abuse of teen girl 1968-71 while he was at St. Anselm's. Allegations deemed unfounded and Carroll remained in ministry. Died 5/27/11.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: City News Service (Los Angeles, CA) 01.29.04; Los Angeles Times 02.07.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Ventura Star Death Notice 05.28.18 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Raul Carvajal Hernandez
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report received 2009 of incident(s) in 1976. Carvajal Hernandez noted to have left the archdiocese in 1982. Name on Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19 (under the category of those not previously in the public domain.) Diocese received a report in 2005 of abuse by Carvajal 1984-85. Faculties removed.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18; Diocese of Monterey List 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Edward J. Casey
- Ordained: 1960
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Sacred Heart
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 3 between 1974-1979. LA archdiocese counts 3 accusers. Named in at least 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John Joseph Casey
- Ordained: 1932
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Vincentian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse betweem 1944-1945. in at least 1 civil suit. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Michael Joseph Casey
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its updated list 12/6/18. Allegations noted to have been received in 2010 of abuse in the 1960s. Casey died in 1978.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Willebaldo Castro
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse between 1973-1978. LA archdiocese counts 4 accusers. Extern priest from Mexico working in Archdiocese as of 1956. Named in at least 1 civil suit. Also arrested for approaching a security guard in a store bathroom, apparently for sex. Returned to Mexico. Personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; New Times 03.28.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Camillus Cavagnaro
- Ordained: 1946
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans on its list 5/31/19. Allegation received in 2004 of the sexual abuse of a minor 1962-65. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/19 (misspelled Cavagaro), where he worked 1971-73 and 1989-90. Died in 2011.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Las Cruces List Updated 06.24.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Vincent V. Cavalli
- Ordained: 1948
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Dominican
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse between 1966-1968. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Named in at least 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father David Paul Chandler
- Ordained: 1975
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Paulist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Paulist order on its list 3/8/19. It notes allegations received 1986 and 2004 of abuse in 1982 at St. Paul the Apostle in Los Angeles. Chandler went on leave of absence 1981-82, then left the Paulists.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19 Assignments: Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19"
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Brother Damien (Patrick) Chong
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Carmelite
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in lawsuit settled 3/15 of abuse of boy at Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino CA, 1984-86. Plaintiff said Chong would sexually abuse him after football practice in Chong's living quarters, sometimes plying him with alcohol. Also worked in dioceses and archdioceses of Cleveland, Washington DC, Chicago, Boston. Died 10/21/14.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Salem News Obituary 11.01.14; BishopAccountability 03.28.16; Boston Globe 03.28.16; Boston Globe 03.28.16; Bostoncom 03.28.16; Los Angeles Daily News 03.28.16; The Patch 03.28.16; WBUR 03.28.16; WBUR 03.28.16; The Patch 03.30.16 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Brother Gerald Chumik
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of enticing a boy at ages 12 and 15 to perform oral sex during the 1970s in Canada. Criminal charges filed in 1990. He was wanted in Canada but lived in a Franciscan retirement home in Santa Barbara CA for many years. Retired. Per 2005 article, living at Wounded Brothers or RECON, a Franklin County, MO home for troubled priests. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans' list 5/31/19. It notes sexual abuse of a minor in 1973 reported in 1990, and living in an 'elder care facility' in MO since 2004.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California; CanadaEast 07.12.04; Dallas Morning News 07.12.04; LA Times 07.15.04; KCOY 07.21.04; LA Times 09.08.04; St Louis Post-Dispatch 09.13.04; Santa Barbara News-Press 09.27.04; Dallas Morning News 12.07.04; St Louis Post-Dispatch 02.28.05; Voice from the Desert 08.18.08; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Mario Cimmarrusti
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Treated at Servants of the Paraclete center 1981-82. Known to have abused minor boys prior to that time. Accused in 1994 of abuse at St. Anthony seminary. Named in 2003 civil suit. Also civil settlements in 3/06. LA archdiocese counts 12 accusers with accusations 1962-1969. Last known address was San Damiano Retreat House in Danville. (See further accusations in attached petition filed 11/09.) Personnel files released 5/12. Died 11/23/13. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019. On the Santa Barabara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19. It notes allegations of the sexual abuse of minors 1962-69 reported in 1993 and 2004.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 v Does Cause No 1156450 Superior Court of California; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Santa Barbara News-Press 09.27.04; Santa Barbara News-Press 02.26.06; LA Times 03.08.06; LA Times 03.14.06; Santa Barbara Independent 08.10.06; Santa Barbara Independent 06.21.07; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Clover v Franciscans Cause No 1338070 Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; Opinion in John Doe 1 et al v Franciscan Friars of California 09.30.10; Metropolitan News Enterprise 10.02.10; CBS Los Angeles 05.23.12; LA Times 05.23.12; Personnel file posted on Bishopaccountability 05.23.12; San Antonio Express News (AP) 05.23.12; Christian Post 05.24.12; Mission and State 07.15.13; Announcement by Franciscan Friars, Province of Saint Barbara 11.23.13; Santa Barbara Independent 12.05.13; Room with a View 09.11.14; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; LA Times Database 04.20.06; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Eugene J. Colosimo
- Ordained: 1943
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits West Province on its list 12/7/18. It notes sexual abuse of a minor 1957-59, reported in 1993. On Los Angeles archdiocese list 12/18/18. Report in 2016 of incident in 1978. Taught at Jesuit high schools in San Jose CA, Phoenix AZ, Santa Barbara CA, and Los Angeles. Some parish work as well, including many years at St. Leander in San Leandro, per his obituary. Lived at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos 1994 until his death 4/26/06.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Jose Mercury News via Legacy 05.01.06; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Ozias Bailey Cook
- Ordained: < 1940
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly by the Los Angeles archdiocese on its updated list 12/6/18. Allegations reported in 2010 of incidents in 1974 or 1975. Cook died in 1984.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Andres S. Corral
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse in 1981. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John V. Cosgrove
- Ordained: 1955
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse between 1979-1980. Died 1989. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Named in at least 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Patrick J. Cotter
- Ordained: 1957
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2003. Accused of abuse between 1963-1964. LA archdiocese counts 2 accusers.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 08.18.02; Pasadena Star-News 11.21.03 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father R. David Cousineau
- Ordained: 1972
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse between 1970-1973. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Named in at least 1 civil suit. Suspended from ministry in 1994 after he married.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Daniel J. Cremins
- Ordained: < 1965
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse between 1965-1971. Died. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Sean Cronin
- Ordained: 1973
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Native of Ireland. Moved to LA Archdiocese 1972 and was ordained there. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse between 1972-1980. LA archdiocese counts 2 accusers. Personnel file released 1/13 reveals he provided liquor to an underage teen he was counseling, asked the boy sexual questions and took him to see a movie with homosexual sex scenes. On admin. leave between 2004-2011. Laicized 1/26/11 per personnel file.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; Los Angeles Times 2.7.04; Patch 2.3.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Angel Cruces
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 1983. Accused of abuse of 1 girl. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese since 1978. Died 1996. As part of 2007 $660M settlement with 508 plaintiffs, Archdiocese was to release personnel files. Personnel files finally released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Associated Press 2.8.84; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453; LA Daily News 10.12.12; Daily Breeze.com 01.26.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Jose Luis Cuevas
- Ordained: 1974
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Former Combonian Missionary. Incardinated into the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2006. Arrested 7/12 after two women and a 17-year-old girl complained that he had sexually assaulted them. Arrest took place in Mexico; he was immediately extradited to Los Angeles. Charged with 8 misdemeanors plus one felony count involving lewd acts with a child. Removed from St. Athanasius parish. Archdiocese said allegations appeared credible. Pled 'no contest.' Sentenced 1/13 to 5 years probation and to register as sex offender. Ordered by Vatican in 2018 to a life of prayer and penance On archdiocese's list updated 12/6/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Contra Costa Times 07.24.12; Gazettes 07.24.12; Long Beach Post 07.24.12; LA Times 07.25.12; LA Weekly 07.25.12; NBC Los Angeles 07.25.12; LA Times 07.26.12; Orange County Weekly 07.31.12; KABC 08.07.12; Contra Costa Times 08.08.12; SNAP Statement 08.21.12; Long Beach Post 12.05.12; SNAP Statement 12.05.12; The Patch 12.06.12; Press Enterprise 12.07.12; Angelus News 12.06.18; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18; Los Angeles Times 12.06.18 Assignments: NBC Southern California 1.23.13 (add'l article); Press-Telegram 1.23.13 (add'l article); Worth Adversary 1.23.13 (add'l article); LA Times 1.23.13 (add'l article); Daily Bulletin 1.26.12 (add'l article)"
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Father Christopher Cunningham
- Ordained: 1989
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Removed from parish 3/04, sent to another by Cardinal Mahoney. No explanation until 5/04 when Mahoney said move due to Cunningham "emotionally unstable, harsh in exercising authority and interfered with an internal church investigation." Cunningham had been outspoken critic of Mahoney's handling of sex abuse cases. Removed 2006 from active ministry. Included 10/08 on list quietly posted on archdiocese website 1/13 of clergy with credible accusations. Accused in 5/7/15 lawsuit of sexual abuse 2001 and 2002 of a 12-13 year-old boy, while pastor of Covina parish. Suit alleged he often had boys with him in his living quarters. Settled 1/19. Accused in 2017 lawsuit of abuse of 4 boys, ages 10-15 mid-1990s-early 2000s at 3 different parishes; suit claims reports made to superiors in each case, to no avail. Cunningham denies all allegations. In 11/17 was found to be psychologist with youth counseling specialty in Rhode Island.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Pasadena Star downloaded 03.18.04; Pasadena Star downloaded 05.21.04; Pasadena Star-News 08.30.04; Archdiocese of Los Angeles 09.30.08; John CJ Doe v LA Archdiocese Cunningham et al 05.07.15; My News LA 05.09.15; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 10.31.17; Palos Verdes Patch 11.01.17; Beach Reporter 11.09.17; Providence Journal 11.18.17; Daily Breeze 04.27.18; City News Service 01.23.19 Assignments: BIshopAccountability 01.31.13"
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Father Wallace J. Daley
- Ordained: 1955
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in 2002 of abuse of a boy between 1957-1963. Excardinated from LA Archdiocese in 1976. Apparently remained active in another diocese (Orange) as well as in Baja and other out- of-the-way places. Named in at least 1 civil suit which settled in 2006. Died 4/8/2000 per personnel file released by LA Archdiocese 1/13. Lots of sporatic assignments and leaves.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; The Patch 2.3.13; Orange County Weekly 02.21.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John H. Dawson
- Ordained: 1967
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Placed on sick leave in 1993 after allegations. Sent to Paracletes to therapy. On inactive leave in 1995. Accused of abuse of at least 10 in 1970s-1980s. Archdiocese supported him for many years but never reported to police. Named in at least 1 lawsuit. As part of 2007 $660M settlement with 508 plaintiffs, Archdiocese was to release personnel files. Personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Times 08.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02; LA Archiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Daily News 10.12.12; Wall Street Journal 02.01.13; LA Times 02.02.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 04.20.06"
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Father John P. Deady
- Ordained: 1939
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused 4/23/02 of sexually abusing one person 1956-57. Complainant filed suit. Deady had served as Navy chaplain 1943-46. Died 3/7/89.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Harold J. DeJonghe
- Ordained: 1957
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of 1 person from 1980-1982. Died 1998. Archdiocese says it has investigated and allegations are unfounded.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Burbank Leader 2.7.04; La Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Donald DeFore
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Holy Cross Father
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Harold F. DeLisle
- Ordained: < 1967
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 2 between 1967 and 1977. Absent on leave as of 1980. Dead per 2004 Archdiocese list. Reader notified BishopAccountability 6/10 that DeLisle is not dead--that he is living in Twentynine Palms, CA.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father James Devaney
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: S.T. (Trinatarian)
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in (2003?) lawsuit of abusing one person in 1968-70.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Joseph B. Di Peri
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Marianist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of student at Chaminade High School in Canoga Park in 1977-78. He was a priest from Newark NJ working in LA archdiocese. He reportedly removed himself from active priesthood and was living under supervision in a retirement home for priests in NJ. Died 3/07. Marianist personnel file released 7/13 as part of 2007 LA settlement.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Record/Herald News 03.09.07; Contra Costa Times 07.31.13; Personnel File releaed by Order 07.31.13; SNAP Statement 08.01.13; Star Ledger with Documents 08.01.13; SNAP Statement 08.09.13; SNAP Letter to NJ Schools 08.12.13; SNAP Statement 09.06.13 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; BA.org Assignment Record"
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Father William L. Diamond
- Ordained: 1942
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Publicly named as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Allegations received in 2016 of incidents 1965-74. Diamond died 9/11/82.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Findagrave Obit 09.11.82; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Arwyn N. Diesta
- Ordained: 1978
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese between 1978-1988. Returned to Philippines. Accused in 1992 of abuse of several students from 1982-1988. Mahony wrote in 1993 to his Bishop in Philippines and to the Vatical. In 2001, Mahony found him working as a U.S. Navy chaplain and at a seminary in the Philippines. Mahony wrote again to Vatican and also informed US Military, LA Police and authorities in Philippines. Still active priest there as of 2013. LA personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; LA Times 02.16.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Frederick Dittmar
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued. Accused of abuse.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Luis Obispo Tribune 1.1.04 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael Son Trong Doan
- Ordained: 2000
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Redemptorist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1999 (before ordination?). 2002 Catholic Directory lists name as Doan Trong Son (with Son as last name) and shows him assigned to the Vietnamese Redemptorist Mission but does not show that he is a member of the Redemptorist Order.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Dan Dobbins
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Congregation of the Holy Cross
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named in 2006 LA Times Database of abuse from 1979-80 at Rancho San Antonio in Chatsworth. Included in at least 1 civl suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times Database 04.20.06 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Edward J. Dober
- Ordained: 1976
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in 5/21/02 letter to archdiocese of improperly hugging a boy in 1990-91. Dober denied the charge and the archdiocesan review board deemed the accusation unfounded on 10/9/02. The complainant filed suit in 2003 and was included in the global $60M settlement in 12/06 with 44 other complainants. Beginning in 1976, Dober was a reserve chaplain in the U.S. Air Force. As of 12/11/07, Dober was pastor of St. John of God in Norwalk CA.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Los Angeles Times 02.07.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Times 12.02.06; Ventura County Star 12.02.06; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Roger Doherty
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Congregation of the Sacred Hearts
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SS.CC.). Named publicly as accused by the Los Angeles archdiocese on its list updated 12/6/18. It notes a report received in 2014 of an incident in 1962. Doherty died in 1970.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John B. Doherty (Dougherty)
- Ordained: 1939
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 from 1967-1969. Suit filed 12.2003. (Name in suit is spelled Dougherty.) Retired 1987, died 2002.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father James E. Dolan
- Ordained: 1925
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1962. Died 1974. Named in civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Thomas J. Dove
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Paulist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Los Angeles archdiocese on its list updated 12/6/18. It notes an allegation received in 2014 of incidents 1972-77. Accusations were reportedly of the sexual abuse of a minor female at the Catholic Information Center in L.A. He worked in L.A. 1965-74. Assigned to the Paulist Center in Boston 1961-62. Removed from ministry in 2014, living at a Paulist residence in San Francisco then and still in 2019. On the Paulists' list 3/8/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Boston Globe 12.05.18; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18; Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19 Assignments: Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19"
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Father Francis Dowd
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Redemptorist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in a 12/03 civil suit of abuse of a girl from 1963 to 1964.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Thomas Duffin
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: CFC - Congregation of Christian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
One of 10 brothers and two laymen accused by more than 30 men in 5/13 civil case of abuse at three Chicago schools run by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers North American Province. Order agreed to massive $16.5M settlement w 400 plaintiffs re abuse bymultiple order priests & brothers late May, 2013. Unclear if the order has substantiated any of the allegations against the eight newly-accused brothers, including Duffin.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Chicago Tribune 05.24.13 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Donald J. DuFour
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Brothers of Holy Cross of Texas
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused by 1 of abuse from 1977-1979. Named in 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Albert Joseph Duggan
- Ordained: 1932
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused to LA police in 2001 of sexually abusing a boy aged 12 in 1969 at St. Frances in Azusa CA. Accused in 11/21/03 suit of abusing a boy 1963-67 at same parish. LA archdiocesan report on 2/17/04 counted 3 alleging abuse 1963-71, presumably the 2001 and 2003 complainants and one other. The 2001 complainant was included in $660M LA settlement on 7/14/07. Retired 1976; died 9/79. Personnel file "proffer" released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; Patch 2.4.13; Pasadena Star-News 11.24.03; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 02.18.04; Des Moines Register 08.12.07; New Times 03.28.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Joseph Dunne
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Per archdiocese in 2004, accused of abuse of one person in 1993. Extern priest from the Glasgow, Scotland diocese. Archdiocese confirmed in 1/19 that Dunne's alleged victim was a girl and that the abuse was reported in 1/93. He had been working without permission since summer 1992 at OLPH parish in Newhall. Law enforcement did not press charges. Archdiocese contacted Glasgow diocese, which revealed that there were previous allegations against Dunne. He may have returned to Scotland.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; KHTS Radio 01.14.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Donald Duplessius
- Ordained:
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Order of Friar Servants of Mary
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse by 1 between 1968-1970. 1 lawsuit filed.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Sebastian C. Elanjimannil
- Ordained: 1983
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Los Angeles archdiocese on its list updated 12/6/18. Report noted in 2018 of an incident in 2018. Also noted to have left the archdiocese in 2007.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Andrew Gabriel Encinas
- Ordained: 1990
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its updated list 12/6/18. It noted that a report was made in 2009 regarding alleged incidents in 1993-94. Encinas went on inactive leave in 1998.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Thomas Patrick English
- Ordained: 1927
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2003. Accused of abuse in 1969. Died 1975. The archdiocese concluded the allegations were unfounded.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; Tribune 2.7.10; Pasadena Star-News 11.21.03 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Mark Epperson
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Salesians
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued. Accused of abuse of 1 between 1980-1982. Named in Addemdum to LA Archdiocese report.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; InjuryBoard.com 01.28.08; City of Angels 03.19.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Mark A. Falvey
- Ordained: 1928
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused 2002 and 2003 by three people of abuse in 1950s-60s. Named in at least one civil suit. Worked in CA, China, Philippines. Accused of abusing at least 10 children 1959-75. Died 5/13/1975. Tentative settlement of $16M reached between 9 plaintiffs and Jesuit order in 5/07. Brother of Fr. Arthur Falvey who also was accused of abuse in 2009 settlement of a separate case. Philippines presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte said in 12/15 Falvey abused him when he was a freshman at Ateneo de Davao High School, and that he molested other students as well.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Fresno Bee 05.17.07; LA Times 05.18.07; Sacramento Bee 06.05.09; Coconuts Manila 12.01.15; Philippine Daily Inquirer 12.01.15; ABS-CBN 12.02.15; Philippine Star 12.02.15; The Rappler 12.03.15; Manila Times 12.05.15; American Conservative 05.01.17; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Clint Farabaugh
- Ordained: 1955
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Precious Blood
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse. Deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Donald G. Farmer
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Arrested
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Left priesthood in late 1960s and was laicized in 1972. Was working as marriage and family counselor in 2003 when he was arrested for 1966 abuse of 4 preteens. Charged with 14 felony counts. Charges dismissed in 2003 when CA law was overruled by Supreme Court. Named in at least 3 civil suits.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Bernardino Sun 02.26.03; Press Enterprise 02.27.03; Fresno Bee 02.28.03; LA Times 07.02.03; San Bernardino Sun 07.02.03; Press-Enterprise 07.12.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John V. Farris
- Ordained: 1949
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Vincentian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Attended St. John's seminary in Kansas City and worked in nine Missouri parishes. Major issues with alcoholism throughout career. Spent seven years at St. John Seminary and/or Queen of Angels Seminary in CA. Sued in 2003 in California, accused of abuse of a youth 1951-1954. Died 2003. Personnel file released 09/09/13. Also worked in Denver and Cape Girardeau and Perryville, MO. On Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese's list updated 4/1/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: The Wander 01.08.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Daily News 09.09.13; SNAP Statement 09.12.13; SNAP Statement 09.16.13; East Missourian 09.20.13; SNAP Statement re Personnel File 10.25.13; Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau List 04.01.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Charles George Fatooh
- Ordained: 1985
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Marianist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in a 2006 lawsuit of abuse of a student 1973-74 at Chaminade College Prep in Canoga Park, where he was later principal. Left the Marianists and was ordained a priest on 8/24/85 for the Monterey diocese, where he became monsignor, Chancellor, and Moderator of the Curia. Still listed as an active priest at St. Joseph church in Cayucos in the 2010 Monterey Directory. Marianist personnel file released 7/13 as part of 2007 LA settlement.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Contra Costa Times 07.31.13; Personnel File released by Marianist Order 07.31.13 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Gerald Faue
- Ordained: 1951
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Benedictine
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Was at St. John's Abbey as religious brother in 1950. Ordained in 1951. Accused of abuse 1965-1967. Named in at least 2 civil suits. Abuse was alleged at St. Benedict in Montebello CA. Died 1/30/88. Some of his personnel files released 7/13 reference "his problem" or "difficulty." Buried at Saint Gregory Abbey Cemetery in Shawnee, OK.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Behind the Pine Curtain - nd; FindAGrave 1988; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Contra Costa Times 07.31.13; LA Times 07.31.13 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Arthur (Arturo) N. Fernando
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 between 1973-1975. Named in at least 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Walter Fernando
- Ordained: 1973
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained in 1973 in Sri Lanka. Temp. priest in Los Angeles 1981. Incardinated in LA 1986. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of girl, age 17, from 1980-1981. Placed on leave 2004.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 08.18.02; Los Angeles Times 01.14.04; Los Angeles Times 02.07.04 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Gerald B. Fessard
- Ordained: 1972
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Pled no contest 1987 to battery and assault of students at San Fernando Mission minor seminary. 3 years probation. May have had conviction expunged after he finished probation. Worked at Tribunal from 1987 to 2002. Listed as abuser in 2003 but not accused by any of plaintiffs. At least 8 people have accused him of abuse. He was 1 of 6 accused abusers assigned to Santa Clara Parish in Oxnard. Personnel file released 1/13. Laicized 12/19/07.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 08.18.02; LA Times 08.18.02; National Catholic Reporter 08.30.02; National Catholic Reporter 03.21.03; LA Times 10.28.03; LA Archdiocesan Report, page 1 02.17.04; LA Archdiosecan Report to the People, page 18 02.17.04; City of Angels 12.07.07; LA Daily News 10.12.12; Ventura County Star 02.09.13; LA Times 12.01.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father James J. Fitzpatrick
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for Dallas-Ft. Worth diocese in 1954. Accused of abusing 1967-68 in Los Angeles. Described in L.A. archdiocesan report as extern priest from TX working in archdiocese. Worked 1969-73 at a parish in the Ft. Worth diocese. Died 8/6/73. On Dallas diocese's list 1/31/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Diocese of Dallas List 01.31.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; Diocese of Fort Worth List of Accused Priests accessed 1.12; Diocese of Dallas Priest Details"
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Father Thomas Q. Fitzpatrick
- Ordained: 1976
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 individual in 1987.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Patrick Flannery
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Allegations reported to the archdiocese in 2010 of incidents 1955-1960. Flannery died in 1973.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Vincent Stephen Flynn
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Allegations reported in 2016 of incidents in 1961. Flynn died in 1969.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father George Foley
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Sacred Heart
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained in Ireland. Accused in 2002 of abuse of 1 girl from 1971-1974 while he was sexually involved with her mother. Archdiocese knew in 1974 of allegations re involvement w/ women. Left Order and Archdiocese in 1974. Named in 1 civil suit 2003.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father James Michael Ford
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 14-yr-old boy from 1968-1971 at Orange Co. Mater Dei High School and Holy Family per suit in L.A. Archdiocese investigated and found no basis for allegation. Accuser received $225K from Orange Diocese and more from LA. Accuser told ABp Malony of many other victims. Sent to Santa Barbara in 1971 even after accuser told two priests (both accused abusers) about the abuse. Did not retire until 6/05. Faculties removed 2006 & restored 2008. Died 5/22/11. Personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; Los Angeles Times 1.4.05; Los Angeles Times 2.7.04; Santa Barbara News-Press 09.27.04; Press-Enterprise 09.19.05; The Tidings 05.31.11; Orange County Weekly 10.11.12; LA Daily News 10.12.12; KEYT 01.24.13; Los Feliz Ledger 02.28.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.4.05"
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Father Dominic T. Gaioni
- Ordained: 1967
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Divine Word Miss.
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of one in 1977 per LA Archdiocese report. Still active in 1993. Included on San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18. Worked in the diocese 1986-92 at St. Catherine of Siena in Rialto.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18 Assignments: LA Times Database 04.20.06"
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Father George Michael Gallagher
- Ordained: 1928
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 2 per LA Report. 1 woman alleges abuse from 1953-1962 in 2003 civil suit. Retired 1979. Died 1983. Personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; New Times 03.28.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Jesus Garay
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of 1 girl in 1997. May have been extern priest from Argentina. Named in archdiocesan report addendum.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Luis Obispo Tribune/AP 10.05.04; LA Archdiocesean Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Christobal Garcia
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Dominican
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Arrived in Los Angeles 1983 and left 11/85. Sued 1988 for abuse of two boys between 1983-1986. Accused of abuse and boundary violations. He was suspended by Dominicans in 1985 and later expelled from Order. Fled to Philippines. Became part of the Archdiocese of Cebu. 2nd allegation in civil suit filed 2003. Removed without privileges 6/12 by Cebu Archbishop on Calif. allegations. Also linked to ivory smuggling. Personnel files to be released fall, 2012.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Cebu Sun-Star 7.3.06; Cebu Sun-Star 7.4.06; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; LA Times 06.20.88; Dallas Morning News 03.16.05; Mercury News 04.14.10; Dallas Morning News 09.18.12; Philippine Daily Inquirer 09.24.12; Dallas Morning News 09.25.12; National Geographic 09.25.12; CBS News 09.26.12; Manila Bulletin 09.26.12; Philippine Daily Inquirer 09.26.12; Philippine Daily Inquirer 09.26.12; Philstar 09.26.12 Assignments: National Geographic 9.26.12 (add'l article); Philippine Daily Inquirer 9.26.12 (add'l article); Dallas Morning News 9.27.12 (add'l article); Sun.Star 9.27.12 (add'l article); Philippine Daily Inquirer 9.27.12 (add'l article); LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Peter E. Garcia
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
On Leave 1984-2006. Laicized 1/3/06; Died 7/29/09. Diocese knew of past abuse by at least 1988. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of at least 12 from 1961-1983. At least 1 claim settled as part of 2007 $660M settlement with 508 plaintiffs. Personnel files finally released 1/13 reveal that Garcia often targeted boys who were illegal immigrants, He would threaten to have them deported if they told. He admitted abusing boys from ordination. Received treatment in NM in mid-1980s and also worked there.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: CalCoast News 1.21.13 (with links to personnel files); LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; Mercury News 2.8.13; New Mexican 2.7.13; The Wanderer 1.8.04; LA Times 04.20.06; City of Angels 12.07.07; LA Daily News 10.12.12; CBS News 01.22.13; Huffington Post (AP) 01.22.13; LA Times 01.22.13; Lez Get Real 01.22.13; AlterNet 01.29.13; Santa Fe New Mexican 01.30.13; LA Prensa Grafica 02.10.13 Assignments: Albuquerque Journal 2.13.13 (add'l article); LA Times Database 4.20.06; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05"
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Father Ramon Garcia
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named in 1 civil suit and 2005 addendum to LA Archdiocesan Report. 1 accuser claiming abuse from 1950-1952. Deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Richard Francis Garcia
- Ordained: 1958
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Complaint received in 2002 that he abused a male between 1961-1963. Left priesthood 1967.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Sergio E. Garcia
- Ordained: 1994
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's list updated 12/6/18. Per the Official Catholic Directories, Garcia was a member of the Canons Regular of the Immaculate Conception (C.R.I.C.). Reports to the archdiocese in 2013 and 2015, of incidents alleged to have occurred in 1995 and in 2013. Faculties removed 2013.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Denis Ginty
- Ordained: 1927
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained in Ireland. Came to Los Angeles 1928. Died 1985. Accusations in 1993 of abuse in 1932. 1997 allegations of abuse from 1978-1980. Civil suit filed in 2003 re abuse in 1932. Archdiocesan report says 4 accusers.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father David F. Granadino
- Ordained: 1981
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Placed on leave in 2002 after being accused of abuse of 1 boy in 1980s. Denies allegation. Others have also made allegations. No claims re Granadino were included in the 12/06 settlement of cases involving 22 prieswts.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 08.18.02 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Philip L. Grill
- Ordained: 1943
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Retired in 1989. Entered retirement home in 1998. Accused of abuse in from 1965-1966. At least 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father James Grimes
- Ordained: 1942?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 person from 1958-1959. Retired 1974. Died 1978. At least 4 instances of "sick leave."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Matteo (Mateo) Guerrero
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
One of several religious assigned to Santa Barbara who were named as abusers in a civil suit filed 8/08, which alleged that the Franciscans constituted "an ongoing public nuisance as a result of their practice of shuttling pedophile priests among communities without warning members of the public that a sexual predator might be in their midst." Abuse allegedly took place in 1970s, 1990s-2000s. (See information in two petitions filed fall 2009.) On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscan's list 5/31/19. It notes an allegation in 2006, but the "purported victim" was not forthcoming with information despite numerous attempts. Credibility and details "unconfirmned."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v Franciscans, Cause No 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 08.06.08; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Roderic M. Guerrini
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained in Ireland for the Jesuits. Arrived in L.A. archdiocese 1975, incardinated 1988. In 1992 a woman told archdiocese Guerrini sexually abused her at age 15 at Santa Clara in Oxnard. Her two sisters also alleged he abused them. Police investigated. Referred to a therapist, allowed to remain in ministry. Retired 6/02 after allegations public. Named in massive suit filed 2003. Claims settled in 7/07 when archdiocese agreed to $660M settlement with over 500 plaintiffs. Named in 10/18 lawsuit. On Jesuits West list 12/7/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Los Angeles Times 08.18.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Times 04.20.06; Ventura County Star 07.14.07; KHTS 10.17.18; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 04.20.06"
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Father George A. Gunst
- Ordained: 1950
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sick Leave 1974; Military leave on 2 occasions. Died 1995. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse in 1955.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; Pasadena Star-News 11.24.03; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 02.18.04; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Vincente Guzman
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse from 1931-1941. Extern priest from Mexico working in Archdiocese. Dead. Named in civil suit 2003.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John Joseph Hackett
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Died 12/7/88. Accused of abuse of 1 person in 1969 per a (2003??) civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Clinton Vincent Hagenbach
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
1 civil suit settled 2002 for $1.5M. Also accused of abuse of 2 other people. Died 1987. Abuse ranged from 1960s to 1980s. Per 2007 article, he molested more than a dozen victims at two parishes between late 1960s-early 1970s. There are 16 plaintiffs intrial set for mid-2007. Massive LA archdiocese settlement for $660 mil for 500+ cases 7/14/07 just prior to this trial.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 7.15.07 (2nd); LA Times 08.18.02; LA Times 12.11.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 10.30.04; LA Times 10.16.05; San Luis Obispo Tribune 06.17.06; LA Times 07.09.07; California Catholic Daily 07.13.07; Guardian 07.14.07; LA Times 07.15.07; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Bernard Brian Hanley
- Ordained: 1958
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained in Ireland and came to LA in 1958 to work. Returned to Ireland in 1965 and is still active priest. Allegations made in 2002 or 2003 by one woman alleging abuse when she was 4. Named in 2004 suit alleging he abused 2 victims in 1965. Church did not believe allegations. Personnelfile released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California 08.27.04; New Times 03.28.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Michael Joseph Haran
- Ordained: 1945
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse. Died 1973. One victim alleged abuse in 1948. 2003 civil suit alleges abuse of 1 from 1949-1957. Archdiocese released only one page from Haran's personnel file 1/13 when it released personal files from over 200 accused priests.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; Personnel File from Archdiocese of Los Angeles 01.31.13; MediaReport 04.11.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Paschal Hardy
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's list updated 12/6/18. Allegations reported in 2008 of incidents 1958-1961. Hardy died in 1989.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Charles Harman/Harmon
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Spelled 'Harmon' in the 1988 Official Catholic Directory.Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list updated 12/6/18. Allegations reported 2009 of incidents 1967-1974. Harman died in 2006.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Richard A. Hartman
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse in 1958-1959. At least 1 civil suit filed. Deceased. On Los Angeles list of abusers and on Orange Co. Diocese list. Personnel file released by LA 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Orange County Weekly 5.4.03; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; New Times 03.28.13 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; Orange County Weekly 3.04.05"
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Father Thomas E. Havel
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Marianist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained into LA Archdiocese. Became Marianist priest in 1972. Continued in LA until 1980. Requested laicization and became doctor/psychiatrist. 1989 Civil suit dismissed due to SOL. Accused by woman in 2002 of abuse from 1968-1973. Order settled with victim. Another suit filed 2003. LA says laicized prior to 7/5/02. Personnel file released by Order 7/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Jose Mercury News 04.19.89; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; City of Angels 12.07.07; Contra Costa Times 07.31.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Benjamin Hawkes
- Ordained: 1950
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Served as administrative officer and treasurer for Archdiocese until Mahoney became Archbishop in 1985. Died 9/85. Accused in 1995 of abuse of 2 boys from 1973 to 1985. Claims settled. As part of 2007 $660M settlement with 508 plaintiffs, Archdiocese was to release personnel files. Personnel files on 25 priests, including Hawkes released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Chicago Tribune (AP) 09.29.85; LA Times 12.24.88; LA Times 12.24.88; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Addendum to LA Archdiocesan Report 10.12.05; LA Daily News 10.12.12; LA Times 05.12.13; LA Times 05.12.13; LA Times 05.13.13; Courthouse News Service 06.06.16 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Gerald Heather
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: null
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused with Rev. Robert Van Handel, OFM in a 2004 suit of abusing two choir boys at St. Anthony's Seminary in Santa Barbara 1989-94. Called a priest in the article we cite but not listed in Directory. Provisionally listed here as a brother. Per the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans on its list 5/31/19, "No record of this individual being a Friar. No files or complaint information available."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 12.30.04; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Richard Allen Henry
- Ordained: 1972
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Archbishop Mahony warned in writing in 1988 about his behaviour around young bosy. Removed 1991. Pled guilty 12/91 to abuse of 4 boys between 1985-1991. Received treatment. Sentenced 1993 to 8 years in prison. Removed from active ministry 1993. New accusations in 2002. Civil suit 2003 by 3 plaintiffs. A total of 13 accusers per archdiocese list. Included in 12/06 $60M settlement re 22 priests. Personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: KTVN 2.1.13; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 06.25.92; LA Times 04.29.93; LA Times 06.17.02; LA Times 08.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Pasadena Star News 11.24.03; LA Times 02.18.04; LA Times 04.20.06; LA Times 12.02.06; LA Daily News 10.12.12 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Alfred Hernandez
- Ordained: 1955
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Monsignor. Work included chaplaincies at juvenile detention facilities. Accused in lawsuit filed 10/14 of repeatedly sexually abusing a 6-year-old boy, who was first grader at his parish school, in 1993. Hernandez was pastor of St. Ignatius in Highland Park at the time, having been there for 18 years when he retired in 1996. The suit claimed the boy's teacher would send him to the rectory, where the abuse occurred. Plaintiff said the priest made him read bible passages while sodomizing him. Settled in 3/17. Hernandez died 5/26/14.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Angelus News 06.05.14; MyNewsLA 03.21.17; NBC Los Angeles 03.22.17 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Stephen C. Hernandez
- Ordained: 1982
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Retired 1997. Placed on leave 4/02. Multiple victims before 1985. One suit filed 10/03 alleged he abused a girl at Santa Clara Parish in 1970s. Another suit filed 12/03 accused him of abuse from 1998-2002 at Eastlake Juvenile Hall. Arrested 6/04. Sentenced to 3 yrs probation 1/25/06 for misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1; LA Times 08.18.02; Los Angeles Times 01.25.06; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Patrick J. Hill
- Ordained: 1968
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse by 1 sometime between 1979-1981. Diocese investigated and found no reason to remove him. Still Active.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father William Hollinger
- Ordained: 1946
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Name quietly added to archdiocese's list 10/08. Reported in 9/18 to have sexually abused a girl, including rape, in Torrance 1954-58, when the girl was ages 6 through 9. Hollinger died 10/18/88.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles 09.30.08; Digital Journal 02.14.13; Orange County Weekly 02.28.18 Assignments: BishopAccountability,org"
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Father Michael A. Hunt
- Ordained: 1939
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of one girl in 1957-1958. Died 1984. 1 civil suit filed.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John J. Hurley
- Ordained: 1928
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Native of Ireland ordained in Ireland for LA Archdiocese. Accused of abuse in 1949 and named in 1 civil suit filed 12/03. Died 1992.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Richard Hurley
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Brothers of Holy Cross of Texas
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named in Archdiocesan Report Addeumun with 1 accuser and abuse in 1993-1994. 1 civil suit filed.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Joseph James
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Carmelite
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 person in 1958 per Archdiocesan Report in 2004.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Luis Jaramillo
- Ordained: 1976
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Capuchin
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained Colombia, South America. Began working in Los Angeles. Accused of abuse of 2 between 1986-1988 per Archdiocesan Report. and Civil suit filed 12/03. Left Archdiocese in 1988. Also accused of abuse in Baker Oregon diocese after leaving LA. As part of 2007 $660M settlement with 508 plaintiffs, Archdiocese was to release personnel files. Personnel files on 25 priests, including his, to be released fall 2012 after CA Supreme Court rejected appeal by the priests. Named in one civil suit field 9/14 against Baker Diocese. Suit alleged abuse of one youth from 1988-1989 while Jaramillo worked at Our Lady of Angels Parish in Hermiston, OR. He was sent for treatment and then returned to Mexico because he was not responding to treatment. worked in Argentina, Philippines, and Mexico after that.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Daily News 10.12.12; KVEW 09.04.14; Oregonian 09.04.14; SNAP Statement 09.04.14; Catholic Sentinel 09.05.14; Hermiston Herald 09.06.14; SNAP Statement 09.10.14 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Tilak A. Jayawardene
- Ordained: 1972
- Status: Indicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Extern priest from Sri Lanka working in Archdiocese since 1987. Indicted 1991 for alleged abuse in 1990. Fled to Sri Lanka in 1990 or 1991 before police could arrest him. Still a fugitive as of 2012.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 08.18.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Chicago Tribune 03.11.12 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Emmanuel Jimenez-Pelayo
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 person in 1975 per 2004 archdiocesan report.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04 Assignments: N/A"
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Father David (Dave) E. Johnson
- Ordained: 1984
- Status: Sued
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of two minors 1978-79 at St. Anthony Seminary and another location, per archdiocesan report. Civil suit filed 2003. Settled 8/06. Three new suits filed Fall 2009 alleged that Johnson and Philip Wolfe abused three others when they were students at St. Anthony's beginning in 1979. Personnel file released 5/12. Believe he was laicized 2/2001 per personnel file. Name included on Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/16. Worked at St. George in Seattle 1986-88. On the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province list 5/31/19. It notes reports 1993, 2006, 2007 and 2009 of abuse of minors 1978-82, and that he left the order 2001. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Santa Barbara News-Press 09.27.04; Santa Barbara Independent 08.10.06; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; Santa Barbara Independent 11.25.09; Redacted v Franciscans, Cause No 1338630, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 12.11.09; KEYT 03.23.10; Opinion in John Doe 1 et al v Franciscan Friars of California, Inc 09.30.10; Metropolitan News Enterprise 10.02.10; CBS Los Angeles 05.23.12; New York Times 05.23.12; Personnel file posted on BishopAccountability 05.23.12; San Antonio Express-News 05.23.12; Archdiocese of Seattle List 01.15.16; The Stranger 01.15.16; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Brother Anthony Juarez
Ordained: ?
Status: Accused
D/O: SalesianSexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 person between 1958-1958 per 2004 archdiocesan report.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; InjuryBoard.com 01.28.08; City of Angels 03.19.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Robert Jesus Juarez
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's list updated 12/6/18. Reports to the archdiocese 1992 and 2009, of incidents alleged to have occurred in 1980-81. 'Lifetime of Prayer and Penance ' imposed in 2017.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Stephen Kain
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named in 2004 civil suit as having assaulting at least one student at St. Anthony Seminary. See additional information in two suits filed in Fall 2009. On the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province list 5/31/19. It notes allegations reported in 1993, 2004, 2006 and 2008 of sex abuse of minors 1981-87. Removed from ministry in 1993, living under restrictions. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; KQED-TV 10.13.18; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Philip Kavanaugh
- Ordained: 1973
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in 2002 of 1973 abuse and placed on leave. Police investigation. Named in archdiocesan report.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 08.18.02; National Catholic Reporter 08.30.02 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Christopher Kearney
- Ordained: 1968
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Capuchin
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of boys at least twice in 2002. Allegations dated back to 1971-1984. At least two civil suits filed. Archdiocesan report shows 11 accusers. Inactive status.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; Los Angeles Times 08.18.02; Pasadena Star News 11.24.03; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 02.18.04 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John Keeney
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Premonstratensians
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Patrick M. Kelly
Ordained: 1950
Status: Convicted
D/O: Jesuit - Irish ProvinceSexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Visiting Priest from Ireland. In 1991 returned to Ireland after allegation he abused a girl. Promised to return to face charges but did not. Pleaded no contest in 1992 to charges and received 3 yr Probation without returning to US. Civil suit filed 1992. Archdiocese report says 4 accusers from 1991.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: BA.org Site: Irish Priests who have worked in the U.S; LA Archdiocese Report 2.17.04 page 5; LA Times 09.23.92; LA Times 08.18.02; National Catholic Reporter 08.30.02; Chicago Tribune 03.11.12 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John M. Kenney
- Ordained: 1975?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse in 1976-1977. Name spelled Kenny in LA Archdiocesan Report. Appears on both LA and Orange Diocese list of abusive priests. Subsequently abused in Baker Diocese in Oregon. Civil suits filed in LA archdiocese and Baker diocese.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 01.11.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05"
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Father John F. Killeen
- Ordained: 1950
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list updated 12/6/18. Report in 2011 of incidents in 1960. Killeen died in 1991.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Sister Mary Joseph Killeen
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Took final vows in 1929. Very limited personnel file released 7/13 (12 pages). Worked as nurse in Idaho, Arizona and Washington. No information on abuse allegations but article says the nun and others were accused in civil lawsuits of molesting children while working within the Los Angeles archdiocese. Died 10/71. The accusation came after her death. Order said it found nothing to substantiate the claims.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Contra Costa Times 07.31.13; Huffington Post 07.31.13; Personnel Files Released by Order 07.31.13; National Catholic Reporter 08.09.13 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Thomas F. King
- Ordained: 1964
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in 2004 of sodomizing an 11-year-old boy in 1967-68 while associate pastor at St. Louise de Marillac parish in Covina CA. Diocese says charges unfounded; King is still an active priest.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Pasadena Star-News 12.02.04; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Bruce J. Klikunas
- Ordained: 1972
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Servite
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Archdiocese report says 1 accuser and abuse in 1976-1977. Current whereabouts unknown. Named in at least 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05"
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Frank Kohlbeck
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 4 persons from 1981-1983. He was a seminary student at the time of the abuse. Named in at least 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 7 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John Kohnke
- Ordained: 1937
- Status: Arrested
- D/O: Norbertine
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Arrested in CA in 1974 for oral copulation of a minor 1973-74. Also two arrests for lewd behavior in restrooms in CA. Worked in multiple parishes in WI, MT, PA, TX and CA even after his arrests. Died 9/2/87. Named in 2003 civil suit. Personnel file released by Order 09/09/13. Included on the Helena diocese's list 4/29/15, in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/15 bankruptcy settlement. On St. Norbert Abbey list 7/19/19. It notes multiple allegations.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Pasadena Star-News 11.24.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Orange County Weekly 10.28.05; LA Daily News 09.09.13; SNAP Statement 09.10.13; Helena Diocese Bankruptcy Settlement 03.04.15; Diocese of Helena 04.29.15; St Norbert Abbey List 07.19.19; Norbertines Obituary accessed 08.02.19 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 04.20.06"
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Father Gustave R. (Gus) Krumm
- Ordained: 1982
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused as seminarian in 1981 of sexual abuse of boy in 1980 at a minor seminary in LA. Order said not credible. Ordained. Worked in Reno, L.A. and Orange. Same accusation deemed credible in 1993 (not by Order). Settlement 1995. To Portland OR 1998. Accused 2002 of more 1980 abuse. Admitted 'indiscretions' in 1970s-80s. To Sacramento; removed 2003. Settlement 3/06. New suit 6/09. Diocese settled with 2 brothers 8/11. Jury found for Order 10/11. Personnel file released 5/12. Laicized 2/06. On Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/19. On Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Mercury News 08.04.11; Articles and Documents through 10.21.11; Orange County Register 10.21.11; CBS Los Angeles 05.23.12; LA Times 05.23.12; Orange County Register 05.23.12; Personnel file posted on BishopAccountability 05.23.12; San Antonio Express-Times (AP) 05.23.12; Diocese of Las Vegas List 04.12.19; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record and older articles; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Sylvio Lacar
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of a teenage girl in early 1980s. Civil suit filed 1984. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Associated Press 2.8.84; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Michael Lalor
- Ordained: 1930
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Founding pastor of St. Cyril's parish in Encino 1949. There until his death 4/9/67. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list updated 12/6/18. Report in 2012 of incidents 1959-1962.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18; St Cyril Website accessed 12.18.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Timothy R. Lane
- Ordained: 1995
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Josephite
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old girl in 6/06 just after she graduated from high school. Archdiocese did not tell police until 9/06 after it completed its own investigation. Lane was transferred to Missouri. A 7/07 article says no criminal charges to be filed due to insufficient evidence. Named as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Maria Times 12.22.06; Lompoc Record 07.27.07; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father David LaPierre
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Capuchin
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 person in 1983-1984 per LA Archdiocesan report. At least 1 civil suit filed. Status unknown.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Fergus Lawless
- Ordained: 1933
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Capuchin
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in 2004 or 2005 of abusing one person 1952-53. Named in 1 civil suit. Listed as Franciscan by archdiocese and LA Times database, but listed in Directory as Capuchin.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Modesto Leon
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Claretian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 youth between the ages of 14-16 in 1996-1999 per civil suit filed 2008. Archdiocesan report said abuse occurred betwen 1995-1996. Leon was the incorporating executive director of Soledad Enrichment Action (SEA) and abuse took place during retreats at Camp Unity in the Angeles National Forest. Civil case settled at some point between 2006 and 2010.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; Mountain Enterprise 12.18.11 Assignments: LA times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Jerold W. Lindner
- Ordained: 1976
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Civil suit alleging abuse of two brothers in 1975 settled for $625K in 1998. Named in at least one more civil suit in 2003 with two accusers alleging abuse 1973-83. Article references ten victims; the three youngest were five years old. Also abused nieces and nephews. Living at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center at Los Gatos from 2001. Beaten 5/10 at Los Gatos by one of his accusers. Accuser was acquitted of felony assault and elder abuse at trial 7/5/12. Lindner's testimony stricken. On the Oakland diocese's list 2/17/19. On the Jesuits West list 12/7/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Collection of Articles prior to 06.29.12; KGO 06.29.12; KTVU 06.29.12; Marin Independent Journal 06.29.12; CBS San Francisco 07.02.12; KGO 07.02.12; KTVU 07.02.12; Mercury News 07.02.12; Modesto Bee 07.02.12; CBS San Francisco 07.05.12; Mercury News 07.05.12; NBC Bay Area 07.05.12; San Francisco Chronicle 07.05.12; Mercury News 07.06.12; Mercury News 07.06.12; Santa Cruz Sentinel 07.11.12; Jesuits West List 12.07.18; Diocese of Oakland List 02.17.19 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record; LA Times Database 04.20.06"
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Father Theodore Llanos
- Ordained: 1974
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse years ago by numerous individuals (30+) in 1995. Sued by 6 in 1996. Committed suicide 1997. Cases dismissed due to SOL in 1996. Another civil suit filed 1997. 2 more in 2003. Llanos had as many as 21 victims. # 4 on Archdiocese's listof top 10 abusers. All included in massive LA archdiocese $660 mil settlement 7/07.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Times Picayune 12.18.94; City News Service 11.29.95; Reuters 11.29.95; City News Service 02.05.96; New Times (LA) 05.02.02; Cleveland Plain Dealer 05.25.02; LA Times 08.18.02; Pasadena Star News 11.24.03; LA Archdiocesan Report, page 2 02.17.04; Orange County Register 07.16.07; City of Angels 12.07.07; LA Times 12.01.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Charles Loofborough
- Ordained:
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Redemptorist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse between 1978-1981. Named in 2003 suit by one accuser. Status unknown.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Richard A. Loomis
- Ordained: 1976
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Monsignor. Prior to ordination, Loomis was known as Brother Beckett. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of 1 1968-71. Another incident in 1974 alleged in 2004. Placed on leave 2/04 but still shown as pastor of Saints Felicitas and Perpetua Church in San Marino, CA thru 6/30/09. Loomis served as canonical investigator for allegations of abuse beginning 2001. In a 2009 deposition, Loomis revealed how Cardinal Mahoney failed to properly deal with abuser Michael Baker. Personnel file released 1/13. Archdiocese announced in 11/14 that a Vatican Tribunal determined that allegations of sexual misconduct against Loomis had not been proven. The archdiocese lifted its restrictions on Loomis and called him a priest of the archdiocese "in good standing."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Los Angeles Times 02.07.04; LA Archdiocese Report, page 2, 02.17.04; City of Angels 03.20.07; City of Angels 09.25.08; Bulletin of Saints Felicitas & Perpetua Church, page 4, 06.07.09; WilliamLobdell 09.18.09; Associated Press 09.19.09; LA Times 09.19.09; LA Times 02.01.13; LA Times 12.01.13; CBS Los Angeles 11.08.14; KPCC 11.10.14; NBC Los Angeles 11.10.14; The Record 11.11.14; Neepawa Press 11.12.14; Beach Reporter 11.09.17; Los Angeles Times 11.09.17 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Joseph Lopez
- Ordained: < 1963
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Claretian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of a girl 1962-1966. Archdiocese informed of this in 1992 by the Order. Lopez left priesthood in 1970.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Fernando Lopez
- Ordained: 2000
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Arrested 2004 re abuse of 1. Other victims found. Sent from Rome Italy to St. Thomas the Apostle church in LA in 2001. Citizen of Colombia. 2005 conviction/prison sentence overturned 4/06 by appeals court. In 1/08 the CA. Supreme Ct. overturned the appeals court decision and returned case to the court which upheld conviction 4/08. CA Supreme Ct. refused to hear appeal. 20 yr old man filed suit 5/09. Deported per CA Sex Offender Registry. News reports 6/11 say he was convicted in Rome in 2000.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: FishBowlLA 7.1.11; LA Times 5.7.09; SNAP Fact Sheet 6.9.10; Desert Sun (CA) / AP 09.29.04; ABC News 04.14.06; NY Times (AP) 01.28.08; KNBC 04.04.08; Press Telegram 07.10.08; PR Newswire 06.28.11; KTLA 06.29.11; LA Times 06.29.11; Sacramento Bee 06.29.11; KPCC 07.01.11 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Larry Lorenzoni
- Ordained: 1951
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Born in Italy 5/12/1923. Joined the Salesians in 1939 in the U.S. Taught 1957-67 at Salesian high schools in the Los Angeles archdiocese in Bellflower, San Gabriel and Los Angeles. Also worked in parishes. Lectured at Southern IL University 1966-71. Worked in Rome 1985-90 as Director of Documentation for Caritas Internationalis, and later at the Salesian Provincial Office. Per 1/06 article, worked at Vatican Press Office for four years in the 1990s. Accused in 2002 of abuse in 1957-58 of a student; his accuser sued the Order. Another former student publicly alleged abuse by Lorenzoni when he was a high school student during 1959-60 in Watsonville CA. Lorenzoni died 9/5/17.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; San Francisco Weekly 01.05.06; SF Weekly 01.05.06; InjuryBoard 01.28.08; City of Angels 03.19.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; San Francisco Chronicle 09.11.17; joeypiscatelli website 11.25.18 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; Official Catholic Directory Entries"
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Father Lawrence Joseph (LJ) Lovell
- Ordained: 1951
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: CMF-- Claretians
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Convicted in 1986 (Los Angeles--3 yrs probation) for abuse of 14 yr old boy and in 2004 for abuse of several boys in 1970s-1980s (Phoenix--14 yrs prison). Placed on leave 1985 and laicized 1992. Married woman with 3 boys in 1995.She knew he had been a priest but never knew of past allegations until his arrest in 2003. He was a counselor and worked for U of NM health center. Civil suits filed 1996 and 12/03. Limited personnel files released 1/13. Still in prison 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Arizona Republic 2.5.13; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; Associated Press 03.26.03; LA Times 03.26.03; Pasadena Star-News 11.24.03; Associated Press 08.31.04; Albuquerque Tribune 12.29.06; LA Daily News 10.12.12; The Republic 01.25.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Denis Lyons
- Ordained: 1958
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Removed 2002 after allegations of abuse in 1979. Arrested 2003; charged with abuse of teens. Charges dropped 2003 after Supreme Court ruling re SOL. Sued several times. On both LA & Orange diocese lists of abusive priests. Suit 3/08 re abuse in 1994/1995 settled 2/09. Prior to this settlement, Orange had already paid $4M plus in settlements. Arrested on new charges 7/09. Plea bargain of guilty 3/23/12 before trial. Sentenced 8/24 to 1 yr jail, 5 yrs probation & register as sex offender. New suit filed 3/27/12. Status per Orange diocese website 8/12/16 was "Life of Prayer and Penance."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 04.30.02; Orange County Register 04.30.02; Long Beach Press Telegram 04.26.03; OC Register 04.26.03; OC Register 07.19.03; OC Register 01.13.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; OC Weekly 03.04.05; OC Register 05.17.05; Orange County Register 02.10.09; Daily Pilot 02.11.09; LA Times 02.11.09; Orange County Register 02.27.09; Orange County Register 07.21.09; Orange County Register 07.22.09; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16 Assignments: Orange County Register 6.10.10 (add'l article); Orange County Register 3.23.12 (add'l article); The Patch 3.23.12 (add'l article); The Patch 8.24.12 (add'l article); Orange County Register 8.24.12 (add'l article); LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Juan Macias
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Dominican
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 1988. Accused with Rev. Cristobal Garcia, O.P. of providing an altar boy with drugs and sexually abusing him in 1983-86.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 06.20.88 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Eugene MacSweeney
- Ordained: 1927
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Died 3/26/75. Accused of abuse of 1 in approx. 1959 per archdiocesan report. Civil suit filed 12/03.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Roger Mahony (Bp)
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Twice accused of abuse. Never substantiated so no action taken. Retired 2011. Shown in 2013 release of documents to have "maneuvered behind the scenes to shield molester priests, provide damage control for the church and keep parishioners in the dark about sexual abuse in their parishes." As of 2/1/13, his successor, Archbishop Gomez, stripped Mahony of all administrative or public duties. Still Bishop in Good Standing & will help elect new Pope.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report, page 2, 02.17.04; NBC Southern California 01.02.13; The Media Report 01.28.13; ABC 6 01.31.13; Catholic News Agency 01.31.13; BBC News 02.01.13; CNN 02.01.13; Coshocton Tribune 02.01.13; LA Times 02.01.13; National Catholic Reporter 02.01.13; NY Times 02.01.13; Redlands Daily Facts 02.01.13; St Augustine Record 02.01.13; Statement by Archbishop Gomez 02.01.13; Statement by Archbishop Gomez in Spanish 02.01.13; LA Daily News 02.15.13; National Catholic Reporter 02.15.13; Vatican Insider 02.15.13; LA Times 12.01.13; LA Times 12.01.13 Assignments: LA Weekly 2.1.13 (add'l article); Religion News Service 2.1.13 (add'l article); Cardinal Roger Mahony Blogs 2.1.13 (add'l article); National Catholic Reporter 2.1.13 (add'l article); Statement by Archbishop Gomez 2.1.13 (add'l article); LA Times 2.9.13 (add'l article)"
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Father Eugene A. Maio
- Ordained: 1960
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing a minor at Marymount High School in Los Angeles, while a Loyola University faculty member 1963-67. Trained in the Kansas City, KS archdiocese, then on faculty of St. Louis University in St. Louis for two years. Living in Akron, OH area in 2003. On the Jesuits' Central and Southern Province list 12/7/18. It notes that Maio left the Jesuits in 1970 and the priesthood in 1971. On Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18. It notes the abuse in L.A. was in 1963-64 and was reported in 1964 and 2003.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Times Database 04.20.06; St Louis American 05.13.09; Jesuits Central and Southern List 12.07.18; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Jesuits Central and Southern Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Sylvester E. Mancuso
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans on its list 5/31/19. First assignment was in 1942. Allegations received in 1999 and 2004 of the sexual abuse of minors 1961 and in the 1970s. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/19, where he worked 1952-55. Died 1979.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Las Cruces List Updated 06.24.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Brother Mark
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Order?
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2003. Accused of abuse from 1979-1983. Alleged victim committed suicide.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Pasadena Star-News 04.23.03 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Thomas Reon Paul, Jr Marshall
- Ordained: 1959
- Status: Charged
- D/O: Paulist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Charged with 20 counts lewd acts upon child under 14 1959-1963. At least 3 accusers. Moved to Canada; DA was attempting to extradite as of 2003. Named in 12/03 civil suit. In residence at Paulist Centre for Catholic Evangelization Toronto, ON, Canada, per Paulist website accessed 9/19/09. On Buffalo diocese's list updated 11/5/18. On Paulists list 3/8/19. It notes allegations reported 2002, 2003, 2008, 2018, of abuse in Los Angeles 1959-60, 1960-62, 1961-62; 1956 and 1959 in Lake George NY, and in Buffalo NY 1982. Marshall died 12/24/12.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Associated Press 03.26.03; LA Times 03.26.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Diocese of Buffalo Updated List 11.05.18; Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 04.20.06; Anderson and Associates file accessed 02.12.19; Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19"
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Father James Aloysius Martin
- Ordained: < 1934
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 between 1934-1938 per Archdiocesan report. Retired 1954. Died per report.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Ernest Martinez
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 from 1965-1966 per archdiocesan report. He was assigned to St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower at the time. Working at Bishop Mora High School per 1989 Official Catholic Directory. Named in at least 1 civil suit. He was last known to be at Salesian provincial headquarters in San Francisco.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; InjuryBoard.com 01.28.08; City of Angels 03.19.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Ruben D. Martinez
- Ordained: 1968
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of seven minors in 1970-81, per archdiocesan report. At least two civil suits filed 12/03. Working in Oakland diocese in 2003. Eight lawsuits settled 2007. Personnel files released by Order 7/31/13 show some allegations written in Japanese characters to disguise references to admissions of homosexuality and relations with boys. Admitted in 2005 to abusing as many as 100 boys. In 2013 possibly living in Catholic center in Missouri or in Oakland. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report page 5 02.17.04; Calgary Herald 07.31.13; Contra Costa Times 07.31.13; LA Times 07.31.13; Personnel File released by Order 07.31.13; Yahoo! News 07.31.13; Daily Mail (UK) 08.01.13; International Business Times 08.01.13; Kansas City Star 08.01.13; LA Times 08.01.13; SNAP Statement 08.01.13; DFW Catholic 08.02.13; The Salon 08.02.13; KGO 08.06.13; SNAP Statement 08.06.13; Univision 14 08.08.13; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Richard M. Martini
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of a boy 1990-91 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Seminary, per archdiocese. Suit filed 12/03. Archdiocese says it had investigated and allegations were unfounded. Suit settled as part of 12/06 $60M settlement re 22 priests. Recently transferred to new assignment and parishioners not told of past allegations. Named in suit filed 10/18. Still active parish priest in 10/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Palisadian-Post 12.06.02; Los Angeles Times 02.07.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Ten-Minute Activist 04.02.06; LA Times 12.02.06; Ventura County Star 12.02.06; City of Angels 12.07.07; Our Lady of Perpetual Help website 04.08.10; The Signal 04.08.10; The Tidings 04.12.10; Santa Barbara Independent 01.16.14; KHTS 10.17.18 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Leonardo G. Mateo
- Ordained: 1959
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Extern priest from Philippines. Arrived in L.A. 1959. A 2003 lawsuit alleged abuse in CA in 1959. Left L.A. 1960. In Joliet diocese by 1977 where allegations made in 1983 and 1991. Left Joliet 1984, worked in Chicago and later returned to Archdiocese of Cebu. Died 2004. Name on 3/13 Joliet list of priests with credible allegations. Joliet diocese agreed to release of personnel files 3/13 as part of settlement in Rudofski v Joliet & Bennett. Files released 4/30/14. Also named in new civil suit filed 4/30/14. Additional suit filed by 3 men against Joliet Diocese re 1980 abuse 9/18/14. Settled 8/18 for $1.4m. On Richmond diocese's lsit 6/27/19. (It notes ordination year as 1956).
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 04.09.06; Chicago Sun-Times 04.11.06; Chicago Tribune 04.11.06; Herald News 05.17.06; Joliet Diocese List of Prests with Credible Allegations 03.12.13; My Suburban Life 03.12.13; Anderson Advocates Timeline 04.30.14; Chicago Sun Times 04.30.14; Diocese of Joliet List of Priests with Credible Allegations 04.30.14; Joliet Patch 04.30.14; Mateo Personnel Files from David Rudofski Archives 04.30.14; NBC Chicago 04.30.14; SNAP Statement 04.30.14; WLS 04.30.14; Daily Journal 05.01.14; My Suburban Life 05.08.14; My Fox Chicago 09.19.14; SNAP Statement 09.19.14; Voices 09.19.14; USA Today 08.31.18; Associated Press 09.01.18; Diocese of Richmond List 02.27.19; Diocese of Richmond Mateo Profile 06.27.19 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 04.20.06"
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Father Francisco Mateos
- Ordained: 1958
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Vincentian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained in Spain 1958. Arrived in LA 1974. Accused of abuse of 1 between 1976-1979 per archdiocesan report. Sued Dec. 2003. Archdiocese investigated and says no grounds to remove. Still active priest.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; LA Times 2.9.04 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Charles Patrick Mayer
- Ordained: 1996
- Status: Charged
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Arrested in 8/18, after sending nude photos of himself online to undercover police, thinking he was sending them to a 14-year-old boy. Pled not guilty. Had been removed from active ministry in 9/00 for "failure to adhere to Archdiocesan policies concerning ...youth and young adults." Mayer was Dean of Students at a Banning middle school when arrested. On L.A. archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 08.23.18; California News Wire Services 08.24.18; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Joseph McAsey
- Ordained: 1945
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Los Angeles Archdiocese on its Final Addendum to the Report to the People of God in 10/08. On the Jesuits West Province on list 12/7/18. Sexual abuse of a minor in about 1977-82 reported in 2007, while assigned to St. Thomas More in Alhambra. Died 1/3/91.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles 09.30.08; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Vincent McCabe
- Ordained: 1946
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its updated list 12/6/18. Report in 2018 of incidents in the 1970s. Died 2/15/15.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Kevin McCarthy
- Ordained: 1948
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained for the Diocese of St. John, Newfoundland, Canada. Arrived in Los Angeles in the early 1960s, assigned to a Pico Rivera parish. Went on sick leave in late 1964, reassigned as hospital chaplain in Inglewood. Worked next in Fresno, which was established as a diocese in 1967, from L.A. Assigned 1971-92 in the Diocese of Little Rock. Died in 1992. Named publicly as accused by the Los Angeles archdiocese on its list 1/31/13. On the Little Rock diocese's list updated 2/8/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles 01.31.13; Diocese of Little Rock List Updated 02.08.19 Assignments: Anderson Advocates Partial Assignment History"
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Father Angus R. McDonald
- Ordained: 1965
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
McDonald was the first priest to be ordained for the Diocese of Fairbanks. Worked in Barrow 1966-71. Also worked in Baker and Portland, OR dioceses. Retired in 1986. Died 12/88 at age 65. Two or more pending claims against McDonald shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. Included on the West Province Jesuits' list 12/7/18. It notes an allegation reported in 1957 of sexual abuse of a minor in 1956, while assigned to Loyola High School in Los Angeles, CA. Dismissed in 1957. [May have been a Jesuit seminarian.]
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: The Oregonian 12.21.88; Excerpt from The Alaska Shepherd 07.31.06; Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 01.25.10; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Forrest McDonald
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
One of several religious assigned to Santa Barbara who were named as abusers in civil suit filed 8/08 which alleged that the Franciscans constituted "an ongoing public nuisance as a result of their practice of shuttling pedophile priests among communities without warning members of the public that a sexual predator might be in their midst." Abuse allegedly took place in 1960s-1970s. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19. It notes "The Province has received no allegation involving a minor."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v Franciscans, Cause No 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 08.06.08; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Daniel McDonough
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: CFC - Congregation of Christian Brothers
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
One of 10 brothers and two laymen accused by more than 30 men in 5/13 civil case of abuse at three Chicago schools run by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers North American Province. Order agreed to massive $16.5M settlement w 400 plaintiffs re abuse bymultiple order priests & brothers late May, 2013. Unclear if the order has substantiated any of the allegations against the eight newly-accused brothers, including McDonough.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Chicago Tribune 05.24.13 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Thomas McElhatton
- Ordained: < 1943
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Dominican
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 from 1943-1945 per archdiocesan report. One civil suit filed 11/03 with allegations by 1 person.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother James McGloin
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Marianist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of one in 1963 per archdiocesan report. Named in 1 civil suit re abuse at Junipero Serra High School in Gardena when he was an instructor. Dispensed from Perpetual vows 4/11/70. He was working in HI at the time. Personnel files released by Order 7/13 do not actually specify child abuse but he does admit that celibacy had always been an issue for him.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report page 6 02.17.04; Contra Costa Times 07.31.13; Personnel File Released by Marianist Order 07.31.13 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Seán John McGrath
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Society of St. Columban
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
From Ireland. Ordained for the Columban Fathers (s.s.c.). Worked in the Philippines after ordination until about 1974, then in London, England until about 1984. Beginning in 1986 he spent ten years in Belize, after which he was sent to the United States. He returned to Ireland in 2014 and died 4/27/18. McGrath was named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Columban Missionaries Obit 04.29.18; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Patrick McHugh
- Ordained: 1943
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Per archdiocesan report, one person alleged abuse 1972-1974. Papers say at least seven sued in 2003 alleging abuse in 1960s. Civil suit dismissed by Court 2005 but six plaintiffs settled with the Diocese of Monterey in 9/06 for $1.5M, and lifetime counseling. Died 3/24/79. On Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19. It notes report received in 2002 to abuse in the 1960s.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Jose Mercury News 03.01.03; Monterey County Herald 03.04.03; Santa Cruz Sentinel 03.04.03; Monterey County Herald 01.28.04; Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 02.04.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Santa Cruz Sentinel 03.16.04; Santa Cruz Sentinel 01.08.07; Santa Cruz Sentinel 09.21.08; Mercury News 11.01.10; Diocese of Monterey List 01.02.19; KSBW TV 01.02.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 04.20.06"
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Father Martin McKeon
- Ordained: 1952
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of two 1962-65, per L.A.archdiocesan report. At St. Anthony's Seminary at the time of alleged abuse. One accuser included in a civil suit filed 12/03. Claims included in $28M settlement by the Franciscans in Santa Barbara. Died in 2/86. (Also see references in two petitions filed Fall, 2009.) Personnel File released 5/12. On the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province list 5/31/19. It notes allegations reported in 1993 and 2004 of the sexual abuse of minors in the 1960s. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Diego Union Tribune 03.05.86; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; John Roe 4 v Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California 08.27.04; Contra Consta Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; CBS Los Angeles 05.23.12; LA Times 05.23.12; Personnel file posted on BishopAccountability 05.23.12; San Antonio Express-News 05.23.12; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; LA Times Database 4.20.06; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Patrick H. McNamara
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Report in 2003 to the archdiocese that McNamara sexually abused a minor in 1961. Dismissed from the Jesuits in 1968. Wrote several books. Died 11/16/2001. Named in a civil suit. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report, page 5 02.17.04; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; LA Times Database 4.20.06; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Jose Mejia Gonzales
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Reported publicly as accused on the archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report to the archdiocese in 2015 of incidents alleged to have occurred 1983-85. Noted to have no faculties, and investigation pending in 2015.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Jose J. Mendez
- Ordained: 1983
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Augustinian Recollects
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 from 1985-1987 per archdiocesan report. Left archdiocese in 1993. At least 1 civil suit filed. Spent time at St. Augustine's Monastery in Kansas City, Kansas Personnel file released 09/09/13. Fathered at least one child and threatened with a separate paternity suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Los Angeles Daily News 09.10.13; SNAP Statement 09.10.13; SNAP Statement 09.12.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father William P. Messenger
- Ordained: 1977
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1980 per addendum to archdiocesan report. Placed on leave in May, 2005. At that time he was chaplain at USC.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Los Angeles Times 04.03.05; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Louis L. Meyer
- Ordained: 1945
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Congregation of Holy Cross
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused in a 2003 civil suit of abuse of a girl in 1968. Named in archdiocesan report addendum. On his order's list 6/12/19. It notes allegation in 2007 of abuse in the 1960s in CA, handled by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Withdrew from order in 1974. Deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Congregation of Holy Cross List 06.12.19; South Bend Tribune 07.13.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 04.20.06"
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Father Titian Jim (Athos?) Miani
- Ordained: 1955
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Arrested 2003 and charged with abusing 2 girls. Charges dropped in 2003 due to CA. Supreme Court ruling. Archdiocesan report says 4 accusers and abuse from 1957-67. At least 1 civil suit filed. Left archdiocese in 1967 for San Francisco and, later, Stockton. Incardinated in Stockton 9/74. 3 siblings filed suit 1/08 against Salesians alleging abuse in 1960s. Personnel file says he also abused in Brazil, Italy and Canada. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. Included in Salesian $19.5 mil settlement with 17 in 5/08. Named in 6/10 suit. Name is included on list of claimed abusers attached to Stockton Diocese's 5/9/14 filing in bankruptcy court.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Contra Costa Times (AP) 06.20.03; Associated Press 07.15.03; LA Archdiocesan Report page 5 02.17.04; LA Weekly 12.05.04; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 10.12.05; LA Times 01.24.08; Injury Board com 01.28.08; California Catholic Daily 02.01.08; City of Angels 03.19.08; City of Angels 03.19.08; City of Angels 03.24.08; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; LA Times 05.09.08; LA Times 05.15.08; Pacific Daily News 10.20.09; Associated Press 06.30.10; Herald Sun 06.30.10; LA Times 06.30.10; Modesto Bee 07.02.10; The Record 07.02.10; SNAP Statement with link to Stockton Diocese Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims in Bankruptcy Court 07.16.14; Mercury News 07.18.14; Union Democrat 01.11.17 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father George Michael Miller
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Removed from active ministry 1997. Accused of abuse of boy 1970s and 1980s. Arrested 2002; charges dropped 2003 due to US Supreme Court ruling. Six accusers, per archdiocese. Named by 2 in 10/03 civil suit. Some claims settled in 12/06 $60M settlement re 22 priests. In 7/07, 4 claims settled for $660M re 508 priests. Laicized 5/05. Arrested 7/23/07 for molesting a boy 1988-1991. Pled guilty 12/08. Admitted abuse of 3 more. Sentenced 3 years 1/09. Personnel file released 1/13. Claims settled 2/18/14 as part of $13M claim.May have died in 6/18. Named in 10/18 suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 08.18.02; LA Times 12.11.02; Ventura County Star 03.16.03; LA Times 10.28.03; Ventura County Star 12.07.03; LA Archdiocesan Report, page 2 02.17.04; LA Times 04.20.06; Pasadena Weekly 04.20.06; Ventura County Star 12.02.06; LA Archdiocese Statement 07.24.07; LA County DA's Office Statement 07.24.07; LA Times 07.24.07; Reuters 07.24.07; LA Daily News 07.25.07; San Francisco Chronicle 10.23.07; LA Daily News 10.12.12; Personnel File Released 01.31.13; Boston Globe 02.02.13; LA Daily News 02.09.13; LA Times 02.18.14; KHTS 10.17.18 Assignments: Union Tribune 12.2.08 (add'l article); LA Times 12.3.08 (add'l article); Press-Enterprise 1.30.09 (add'l article); NY Times 02.01.13; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John Dennis Mitchell
- Ordained: 1938
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Paulist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused by one person of abuse in 1968 per Errata to the Los Angeles archdiocesan report. Died 12/18/96. On Diocese of Charleston's list 3/29/29. On the Paulists' list 3/8/19. It notes the one allegation received in 1994 of abuse in Los Angeles in 1968.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 3; Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19; Diocese of Charleston List 03.29.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 04.20.06; Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19"
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Father John Ralph Moholy
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits West Province in its list 12/7/18. It notes a report in 2003 of the sexual abuse of a minor in 1960. Assigned 1949-64 to Loyola University in Los Angeles. Died 11/15/97.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Vincent Molthen
- Ordained: 1951
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Redemptorist
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse 1 from 1961-1962 per archdiocesan report. Deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Alfred J. Monte
- Ordained: 1940
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Augustinian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse in 1947 by 1 accuser per archdiocesan report. Shown as deceased. Named in at least 1 suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Michael Andre Moody
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Brothers of St. Francis
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 2 in 1980 per archdiocesan report. Named in Dec. 2003 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Raymond D. Morales
- Ordained: 1981
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Reports to the diocese in 2005 and 2018 of incidents alleged to have occurred in 1968. Faculties removed in 2018.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Ralph Murguia
- Ordained:
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 between 1957-1960 per archdiocesan report addendum. Named in 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; InjuryBoard.com 01.28.08; City of Angels 03.19.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Francis J. Murphy
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Vincentian
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Allegations reported to archdiocese in 2008 of incidents 1964-1965. Murphy died in 1970.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Joseph L. Murphy
- Ordained: 1936
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Oblate
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 at St. Ferdinand's in San Fernando 1957-1960, per Archdiocesan report addendum of 11/05. Also served in Oakland Diocese. Died 3/75. Personnel file was released by Order 7/13 but does not include information on alleged abuse.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Daniel J. Murray
- Ordained: 1973
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Sued 2003. Allegations of abuse of a youth 1973-1979. A $500,000 settlement in late 2003, kept secret for a year. Placed on leave. Former vocations director of Orange Diocese. Also accused of sexual misconduct in 1991, but diocese could not substantiate. Named in Los Angeles archdiocesan report addendum. In canonical penal process per diocesan website 8/16. Laicized, per the Diocese of Orange's list, updated 4/2/19.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Diocese of Orange Press Release 09.13.03; LA Times 09.28.03; Daily Pilot 09.08.04; OC Weekly 03.04.05; Orange County Register 05.17.05; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Orange County Weekly 01.05.09; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16; Diocese of Orange List Updated 04.02.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 04.20.06; OC Weekly 03.04.05"
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Father Jeffrey Newell
- Ordained: 1990
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
20 year old man came forward in approx. 1994 tell the Archdiocese that he had been abused by Newell. Archdiocese promised that Newell would never work in youth ministry again. Rmoved from ministry "for other reasons" in 1993 but in 2010, he was found working with young men as a priest in Tijuana, Mexico. Accuser filed suit 6/10 accusing LA Arch. of fraud. After extended investigation, Newell was one of 7 priests of the Tijuana, Mexico Archdiocese who were removed without privileges as of 6/20/14. Final decision on his future is in the hands of Rome.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Associated Press 06.23.10; Associated Press 06.23.10; USA Today 06.29.10; Sacramento Bee 06.30.10; Comunicado de Archdiocese of Tijuana 06.17.14; 20 Munitos 06.18.14; El Solde Tijuana 06.19.14; Noticieros 06.19.14; UNO TV 06.19.14; Republic 06.20.14; SNAP Statement 06.20.14; Star Media 06.20.14; UT-San Diego 06.20.14; Fox 5 06.24.14; National Catholic Reporter 06.24.14; e-Consulta 06.25.14 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael Stephen Nocita
- Ordained: 1977
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 3 1975-1985 per Archdiocese. Named in at least 1 suit. One allegation (occurred 1980-1982) reported to police 1988. Removed 1991. Faculties revoked 2000. Claims included in $660M LA settlement 07/07. Named in new 9/12 suit re abuse of 1 girl in 1980 at St. Paul High in Santa Fe Springs. She claimed counseling paid for by the Church prevented her from filing suit in 2003 during CA. window. Laicized 2006. Personnel file released 1/13. Claims included in 2/18/14 $13M settlement.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report, page 2 02.17.04; LA Times 11.17.05; Random Lengths News (LA) 01.12.06; LA Times 04.20.06; LA Daily News 07.17.07; LA Times 07.17.07; KPCC 09.06.12; LA Daily News 10.12.12; Personnel File Released 01.31.13; KABC 02.01.13; NY Times 02.01.13; LA Times 02.18.14; Los Angeles Daily News 02.19.14; Worthy Adversary 02.20.14 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Cyril Nwankwo
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Josephite Father
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1997 per archdiocesan report. He also left archdiocese in 1997.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John F. O'Byrne
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1965-1966 per archdiocesan report addendum. Named in one lawsuit. Pastor at St. Catherine Laboure in Torrance, CA in 2011. Monsignor. Died 1/27/16.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; The Daily Breeze 02.07.16 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Charles W. O'Carroll
- Ordained: 1922
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Ordained in Ireland; working in LA in 1923. Incardinated in LA 1929. Accused of abuse of 1 from 1956-1958 per archdiocesan report. Died 1987. Named in 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Donal P. O'Connor
- Ordained: 1955
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Native of Ireland. Accused of abuse of 3 from 1959-1961 per archdiocesan report. Placed on leave and then retired 2002 without faculties. Named in at least 1 civil suit. Personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; The Patch 02.03.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 10.12.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Patrick O'Dwyer
- Ordained: 1924
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1959. Died 1971. 1 civil suit filed.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father James F. O'Grady
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegation Notes:
Retired to Ireland. Investigated by police re 1997 allegation of girl years before.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 08.18.02 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Mark O'Leary
- Ordained: 1985
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Dominican
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse in Southern CA 1974-1977 by two people. Order acknowledged the accusations. Also worked in the Oakland diocese. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. Chaplain 1993-2002 at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Permanently removed from ministry 3/30/02.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 2; ABC7News 04.06.05; ABC7 10.14.05; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Martin O'Loghlen
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Sacred Heart
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 from 1965-1968 per Archdiocese 2004 report. Active in Myanmar & Philippines in 2004. In 2011 Archdiocese removed him from current assignment at Holy Name of Mary Church in San Dimas that he had held for 2 yrs and admitted it "did not fully consult records" that showed he had admitted to sexual relationship with a high school girl in 1960s. The vicar of clergy in charge of checking records resigned. Woman settled civil suit w/ order & priest in 1999 for $100K.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: BA.org Assignment Record and Supporting Documents; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; LA Times 02.11.11; Contra Costa Times 02.12.11; Dialogue 02.12.11; NY Times 02.12.11; UPI 02.12.11; Wall Street Journal 02.13.11; Altadena Patch 02.14.11; California Catholic Daily 02.14.11; KPCC 02.14.11; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 02.14.11; The Laist 02.15.11; The Tidings 02.17.11; LA Times 02.20.11 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Thomas E. O'Rourke
- Ordained: 1943
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1968 at Loyola High School, per archdiocesan report addendum. Worked in San Francisco and Los Angeles CA, as well as in Phoenix, AZ where he was assigned to Brophy Prep. from 1975 until his death 1/1/93. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18. It notes sexual abuse of a minor in 1969, reported in 2003.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; BA.org Assignment Record; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Javier Ochoa
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Allegations reported in 2017 of incidents 1995-2002. Ochoa died in 2014.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Samuel Orellana Mendoza
- Ordained: 1968
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Ordained in El Salvador. Working in LA 1981; incardinated 1987. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of one girl in 1987. Named in archdiocesan report. Archdiocese investigated and found no grounds to remove. At least one claim included in 12/06 $60 mil settlement re 22 priests which covers all of the cases involving molestations that occurred since Mahony was named head of the diocese in 1985.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 2.7.04; LA Times 12.02.06 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Miguel Angel Ortiz
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits West Province on its list 12/7/18. It notes sexual abuse of a minor in 2005, reported in 2005. Dismissed from the order. Assigned at the time of the alleged abuse to Vrebum Dei High School in Los Angeles.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Gary Pacheco
- Ordained: 1974
- Status: Settled
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Two early suits filed. One settled 1994. Denied allegations. Removed 1987. Named in L.A. archdiocesan report as having abused one minor in 1975. Also named by Orange diocese on its list of abusive priests. May also have been named in other litigation. Per his personnel file released 5/12, he was laicized 3/12/94. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19. It notes allegations of abuse occurring 1975, and 1978-83 received 1988, 1992, 2004 and 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: OC Register 04.17.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Fresno Bee 12.17.03; LA Times 01.11.04; OC Register 01.13.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; OC Weekly 03.04.05; Monteeay Harold 05.25.05; OC Weekly 09.27.07; Opinion in John Doe 1 et al V Franciscan Friars of California, Inc 09.30.10; Metropolitan News Enterprise 10.02.10; LA Times 05.23.12; Orange County Register 05.23.12; Personnel file posted on BishopAccountability 05.23.12; San Antonio Express-News 05.23.12; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 04.20.06; OC Weekly 03.04.05; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Mario Pacheco
- Ordained: 1976
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's list 12/6/18. Report to the diocese in 2013 of incidents estimated to have allegedly occurred 1993-95. Faculties removed 2013.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael P. Pecharich
- Ordained: 1973
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Removed in 2002. Admitted to molesting a teenage boy 19 years previously. Accused of abusing four minors 1974-84, per L.A. archdiocesan report. Also on list of accused released by Orange diocese. Named in at least one civil suit. Laicized.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Documents from Complaint File of Orange Diocese; Letter from Mother of Victim to Bishop Brown 03.30.02; LA Times 01.11.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Times 05.18.05; Orange County Register 05.18.05; LA Times 05.25.05; Random Lengths News 01.12.06; Orange County Register 09.13.07; Orange County Weekly 09.27.07; Orange County Weekly 09.27.07; Diocese of Orange 08.12.16 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 04.20.06; OC Weekly 03.04.05"
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Father Daniel P. Peck
- Ordained: 1965
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Franciscans
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1996 per archdiocesan report. Current status unknown.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Robert H. Peguero
- Ordained: 1975
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of two minors. On the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province list 5/31/19. It notes allegations reported in 1990 of the sexual abuse of minors 1987-88. Left the order in 1995. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Amado Pena
- Ordained:
- Status: Charged
- D/O: Piarist
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Seminary student who left before ordination. Charged in CA in 2003 with molesting 2 14-yr-old boys between 1980-1982. [per archdiocesan 2004 report he abused only 1]. Arrested in MA in 2003 on outstanding 1987 warrant from MA for alleged abuse of a 12 yr old boy. Believe CA. charges dropped 2003 after CA Supreme Court ruling. Results of MA charges unknown.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 7; Associated Press 03.26.03; LA Times 03.26.03; Associated Press 03.29.03; Associated Press 03.30.03 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Francisco Javier Perez
- Ordained: 1973
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abusing 1 from 1985-1998 per archdiocesan report addendum.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: N/A"
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Father James Person
- Ordained: 1979
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report to the archdiocese noted in 2013 of incidents alleged to have occurred 1984-87. Went on inactive leave in 1989.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Louis V. Pick
- Ordained: 1939
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1947 per archdiocesan report. Died 1969. Named in at least 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Joseph D. Pina
- Ordained: 1972
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of girl in 1970s. Police investigation in 2002. Also another female accuser. Sent to Paracletes for treatment. Named in civil suit filed 2003. Placed on permanent inactive leave 1999. Named on archdiocesan report in 2004. Laicized in 2006. Worked for Los Angeles Unified School District from at least 2002 until 2011-12 and part-time until 2013. Archdiocese knew as early as 2009 that he was working for the school district. Personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: CBS Los Angeles 2.3.13; CBS Los Angeles 2.4.13; Chicago Tribune 2.4.13; Contra Costa Times 2.5.13; KCET 2.2.13; KCET 2.4.13; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 2.2.13; LA Times 2.3.13; LA Times 2.4.13; The Patch 2.3.13; LA Times 08.18.02; National Catholic Reporter 08.30.02; Ten Minute Activist 02.04.06; LA Times 04.20.06 Assignments: KTLA 2.5.13 (add'l article); LA Times 2.6.13 (add'l article); CBS Los Angeles 2.12.13 (add'l article); LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Bernard Thomas Pleimann (Plieman)
- Ordained:
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Marianist
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Spent much of his early career teaching in Hawaii. Accused of abuse of 1 in 1963 when he taught at Junipero Serra High School in Gardena, CA. Called Ploughman in 2.17.04 Los Angeles report; name corrected to Pleimann in Errata 1. Personnel file released by Order 7/13 show he took perpetual vows 7/40, was dispensed from vows 5/73 (while teaching in Japan) and died 6/14/86.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Contra Costa Times 07.31.13; Personnel File released by Order 07.31.13 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Gerald John Plesetz
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Excardinated to Orange Diocese in 1976. Arrested in 2002. Accused of abuse of a teenage girl 1973-77, and fathering her child. Charges dropped after CA Supreme Court ruling 2003. Adult woman also accused him of fathering her child. Left priesthood in 1977 to marry. Laicized in 1978. One known civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: USA Today 11.11.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; OC Weekly 03.04.05; Diocese of Orange List Updated 04.02.19 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 04.20.06; OC Weekly 03.04.05"
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Father Stanislaus Poon
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report noted in 2013 of incidents estimated to have allegedly occurred in 1977. Poon was incardinated into the Oakland diocese in 1982, and retired in 1996.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Thomas A. Porter
- Ordained: 1965
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 from 1966-1968 per archdiocesan report. On inactive leave 1968-1973. Laicized 1973. Named in civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Joseph/Josef Prochnow/Procknow
- Ordained: 1963
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
One of several religious assigned to Santa Barbara who were named as abusers in civil suit filed 8/08, which alleged that the Franciscans constituted "an ongoing public nuisance as a result of their practice of shuttling pedophile priests among communities without warning members of the public that a sexual predator might be in their midst." Abuse allegedly took place 1970s - 1980s. On the Franciscans Santa Barbara Province list 5/31/19. It notes abuse of a minor 1972-75, reported in 1993. Removed from ministry, put on a safety plan. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v Franciscans, Cause No 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 08.06.08; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; KQED-TV 10.13.18; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Patrick Purcell
- Ordained: < 1950
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Dominican
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of one minor male from 1950-51. He is deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata # 1; Udo ...v. Defendant..; LA Cty, CA; # B0308395 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father John C. Quatannens
- Ordained: 1936
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its updated list 12/6/18. Report in 2009 of incidents 1971-1972. Quatannens died in 1994.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Celestine Quinlan
- Ordained: 1957
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Capuchin
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of four St. Francis of Assisi parish altar boys 1957-1962, per 2003 civil suit. HIs accusers said he also abused other altar boys, and that he "rushed through mass" so he could molest them. One mother reportedly told authorities, after which Quinlan was transferred to WIllitis CA. (Part of the San Francisco archdiocese until the Santa Rosa diocese was established in 1/62.) Plaintiffs' attorney said that the Church told them that Quinlan had been sent to an Indian reservation in Arizona to pay penance for his sins. Quinlan died in 1970. Listed in LA Archdiocesan report. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. Assigned there 1962-1968.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: City News Service 10.01.03; Associated Press 10.02.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Times 02.18.04; Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Eleuterio Ramos
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Admitted to abuse of at least 25 boys. Los Angeles CA archdiocesan priest, later Diocese of Orange. In and out of treatment, kept in ministry. Placed on leave 1985. Sent to a Tijuana Mexico parish in 1985 and put in charge of a children's ministry. Removed 1991. Died 2004. Personnel file released 1/13. Wrongful death suit 3/17 vs Orange and L.A. dioceses by widow of alleged victim who committed suicide in 2015. Abuse said to have been at St. Joseph's in Placentia, 1975-78, and victim was altar boy who met Ramos at age 10.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: NY Times 02.06.13; Collection of Articles prior to 02.07.13; KCET 03.14.13; Orange County Weekly 03.15.13; Orange County Weekly 03.18.13; Patch 03.15.17; LA West 03.16.17; MyNewsLA 03.16.17; Orange County Register 03.16.17; Record-Bee 03.17.17; LAist 11.02.17; Church Militant 08.08.18 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record"
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Brother Joseph Franklin Reagan (Regan)
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Brothers of the Holy Cross
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
"Brother Joseph" is named as abuser of 1 in 2003 civil suit against Los Angeles Archdiocese. Abuse alleged to have occurred in 1965 when he was working at Rancho San Antonio in Chatsworth, CA. He died approx. 1989. Later identified as Joseph Reagan. Hejoined the order at age 18 and left in 1966 at age 22 to pursue a career in baseball. He never took final vows.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; BishopAccountability posting of Personnel File 11.23.13 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Patrick Reilly
- Ordained: 1958
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Sued 2003 by 1. Accused of abuse from 1980-1984. In late 2004 archdiocese said allegations were unfounded and allowed him to continue as functioning (but retired) priest.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Burbank Leader 2.7.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; Los Angeles Times 02.07.04 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Terence John Reilly
- Ordained: 1959
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Dominican
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused in 2002 of abuse in 1976. Civil suit filed 12/03. Per LA archdiocesan report, there were 4 accusers claiming abuse 1959-76. Reilly was reportedly in residence for several years at St. Dominic's in San Francisco, which had a school. Also worked in Oakland diocese. On San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18. Worked there at Notre Dame High School in Riverside 1988-93. SB diocese list notes abuse took place in Eugene OR in 1983, that it was made aware in 5/93 and that Reilly left the diocese 5/93. Died in 2016. On Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018. It notes transfer in 1974 to the Province of the Holy Name.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; ABC7 10.14.05; Contra Costa Times 04.01.08; San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18; Dominicans St Joseph Province List 12.21.18 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 04.20.06"
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Father Nicholas Reina
- Ordained: 1978
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Salesians of Don Bosco
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report to archdiocese in 2018 of incident(s) in 2000. Removed from ministry in 2018. The Salesians reportedly had received an allegation in 2000 that Reina molested a child in 1975, prior to ordination. In 2012 an adult told the order Reina made an "improper advance" toward him in 2000. In 2013 Reina was awarded Salesian High School in Richmond's Educator of the Year.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: SF Weekly 01.05.06; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18; CNN via San Jose Mercury News 12.02.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Loren Riebe
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
After ordination, Riebe spent 4 yrs at St. Anne's Parish in Santa Monica. In 1974 he moved to Mexico and spent next 21 yrs ministering to Indians. He was expelled by the Mexican govt. in 1995. LA Archdiocese began notifying dioceses throughout the country in early 2008 that it had several credible allegations against him of sexual misconduct with minors dating from early 1970s. Worked in Diocese of Phoenix in 1996-1997. Currently incardinated in the Diocese of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Cleveland Diocesan Memorandum 2.08; Diocese of Phoenix Statement 7.7.08; San Francisco Chronicle 09.10.95; Arizona Republic 01.28.09; Arizona Republic 06.15.11; Phoenix New Times 06.15.11; East Valley Tribune 09.22.11; East Valley Tribune 01.10.12; Diocese of Phoenix Community Notification Statements 10.15.12 Assignments: N/A"
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Father James Richard Robinson
- Ordained: 1971
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Multiple alleged victims in UK, beginning when Robinson was in seminary. The first complaint was reportedly made in 1973. Transferred suddenly in 1986 from archdiocese of Birmingham (UK) to LA archdiocese. Reportedly worked in 5 LA parishes 1986-93.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: News of the World (UK) 10.12.03; Sunday Mercury (UK) 10.12.03; Birmingham Post (UK) 08.02.05; Birmingham Mail (UK) 02.18.08; BBC News 02.25.08; ICCoventry 02.27.08; Coventry Telegraph 07.24.08; Birmingham Post (UK) 02.10.09; BBC News 06.09.09; Press Association 08.07.09; Washington Post 08.07.09; BBC 08.08.09; Mirror 08.08.09; Coventry Telegraph 08.10.09; Coventry Telegraph 11.11.09; BBC News 10.22.10; Sunday Mercury 05.06.12 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Ernest Rodie
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Brothers of Holy Cross of Texas
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1964-1965. Named in Archdiocesan Report Addendum. Named in 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Carlos Rene Rodriguez
- Ordained: 1986
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Vincentian
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
First abuse report 1987. Placed on leave 1993. Convicted 2004 of abuse of 2 teen boys 1988-93. Sentenced to 8 years' prison. Accused of abuse prior to 1994 in civil litigation. Laicized 1993 (or 1998 per L.A. Archdiocese). Included in 12/06 $60M settlement re 22 priests which covered all of the cases involving molestations that occurred since Mahony was named head of the diocese in 1985. Released from prison 1/08. Personnel file released 1/13. Order file released 9/9/13. Found in 10/16 ministering at an L.A. church not affiliated with the archdiocese, using the name Carlos Ramirez. Removed after publicity. Lawsuit filed 10/18 by 2 brothers alleging abuse in the 1990s in Riverside, when they were ages 12 and 7. Warning in 6/19 from archdiocese that Rodriguez reported to be saying mass in homes, and that he is not a priest and is convicted abuser.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1; USA Today 11.11.02; Los Angeles Daily News 07.01.03; Ventura County Star 12.07.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Contra Costa Times (AP) 03.13.04; John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California 08.27.04; Ventura County Star 01.09.05; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 04.20.06; LA Times 12.02.06; Ventura County Star 12.02.06; City of Angels 12.07.07; City of Angels 01.22.08; Ventura County Star 10.04.09; LA Daily News 10.12.12; LA Times 02.01.13; NY Times 02.04.13; SNAP Statement 09.08.13; Los Angeles Daily News 09.09.13; Sun Herald 09.09.13; Gallup Independent 12.10.13; My News LA 11.01.16; KPCC Radio 10.25.18; San Bernardino Sun 10.25.18; Palm Springs Desert Sun 11.01.18; KEYT 3 TV 06.21.19; Ventura County Star 06.25.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael M. Roebert
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 youth from 1969-1970. Sued in 11/2003. Named in archdiocesan report. Archdiocese investigated in 2004 and decided allegations were unfounded.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Donald Patrick Roemer
- Ordained: 1970
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Convicted 1981. Privileges removed. 2 yrs mental hospital and 10 yrs probation. Abuse of boys. 1 girl also alleges abuse. Suits filed 1984, 2003 & 2004. He is # 8 on Archdiocese list of 10 priests with most accusations of abuse (with 13). He admitted to at least 30. Still on Calif. Sex Offender Register as of 1/2/10 and is shown to be living in Anaheim. Personnel file released 1/13. Laicized 5/9/06.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 v Does Cause No 1156450 Superior Court of California; United Press International 03.12.81; United Press International 05.30.81; LA Times 10.28.03; Ten Minute Activist 02.06.04; LA Times 02.18.04; LA Archdiocesan Report page 10.17.05; City of Angels 12.07.07; LA Daily News 10.12.12; Ventura County Star 02.09.13; LA Times 06.26.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father William Roper
- Ordained: < 1968
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Claretian
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused in 2002 of abuse of 1 girl from 1968-1969. Named in 1 civil suit and in archdiocesan report. Worked in Gallup diocese 1964-65. Included on Gallup 12/14 list of clerics credibly accused of abuse of minor(s). Deceased.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Diocese of Gallup Downloaded 02.28.15 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Fidel Rosas Flores
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report noted to have been received in 2008 of incidents 2001-05, and "no record of priest serving in archdiocese."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Dorian G. Rowe
- Ordained: 1964
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
2003 civil suit alleges abuse of one youth from 1967-1968. Archdiocese report says 2 accusers with incidents from 1967-1979. Died 1991.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Efrain Rozo Rincon
- Ordained: 1953
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Confessed under oath in 2/06 to sexually abusing nephew and showing him porn in 1967-69 while working in LA parish and studying at Loyola Marymount. Also confessed to fondling a 14-year-old seminarian in Colombia previously. When the taped confession was broadcast on 9/28/06 in Bogota, the seminarian claimed that Rozo had raped him, and that other priests and a bishop had abused him too. Colombian church tribunal cleared Rozo on canonical SOL grounds on 7/23/07, commending his youth apostolate.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; Catholic Online 10.06.06; Catholic News Service 07.26.07; Colombia Reports 01.24.11 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father George Neville Rucker
- Ordained: 1946
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Record of abuse began shortly after ordination. First investigated by police in 1967. 1st civil suit filed 1994. Arrested 2002 on charges involving 12 girls. Criminal charges dropped 2003 due to Supreme Court ruling. Named as #1 on list of top 10 abusive priests in LA Archdiocese with 38-41 known accusers. Some claims settled in 12/06 $60 million settlement re 22 priests. Other claims settled in 7/07 $660M settlement. Laicized 2/8/08. Personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 08.18.02; WALB 07.08.03; Mercury News 12.10.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Weekly 02.26.04; San Jose Mercury News 10.18.05; Daily Breeze 10.19.05; LA Times 04.20.06; Mahony Laicization Request 11.28.06; LA Times 12.02.06; Ventura County Star 12.02.06; Palisadian-Post 12.06.06; Daily Breeze 05.05.07; Northwest Florida Daily News 07.19.07; LA Times 07.30.07; Daily Courier 10.29.07; SNAP Statement 12.30.10; KTVN 02.01.13; Seattle Weekly 02.23.16 Assignments: LA Archdiocese Database 2012; Laicization Request Summary 11.28.06; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Joseph Francis Ryan
- Ordained: 1936
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Native of Ireland. Placed on leave numerous times from 1945 through 1960. Excardinated to Philadelphia Archdiocese 1965, died 12/3/76. Accused in 2002 of abuse of brother and sister in 1945-1946. Named in 1 civil suit. Personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; The Patch 02.03.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Thomas Ryan
- Ordained: 1942
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Accused
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused on the archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report to diocese of incidents in 1957. Ryan died in 1988.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Alexander Salazar
- Ordained: 1984
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Elevated to Auxiliary Bishop in 2004. Per news in 12/18, investigated by law enforcement 2002 for an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor in the 1990s, when he was a parish priest. Salazar denied wrongdoing. The archdiocese said it didn't learn of the allegation until 2005. Vatican investigated and reportedly imposed precautionary measures. Salazar appears Archdiocesan oversight board reviewed the case and deemed the allegation credible. Pope Francis accepted Salazar's resignation 12/19/18.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Statement 12.19.18; Associated Press 12.19.18; Bishop-Accountability 12.19.18; Catholic News Service 12.19.18; CNN 12.19.18; Reuters 12.19.18; Orange County Regiester 12.20.18; Associated Press 12.30.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Armando Salazar
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list updated 12/6/18. Report to archdiocese in 2016 of incidents in about 1967. Salazar died in 1972.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John Anthony Salazar-Jimenez
- Ordained: 1984
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Piarist
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Sued 1986. Convicted 1987of molesting 2 boys in Los Angeles. Sentenced to six years-served four. Banned for life from L.A. Moved to Amarillo diocese in 1991. Two 2002 CA criminal charges dropped 2003. Charged 2003 with assault of 18-year-old in Dallas. Convicted 7/1/05. Life sentence. New trial ordered 9/11. Accepted plea bargain 2013; released for time served. Laicization announced 2/05. Claims settled in CA & TX 2007-08. CA Personnel files released 1/13. Pled guilty 12/30/13 to more charges in TX. 10-year sentence. On Amarillo diocese's list 1/31/19; worked in diocese 7/91-7/02.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 12.14.86; San Jose Mercury News (Major Accounts) 12.31.87; LA Times 06.20.88; Amarillo Globe 06.27.02; Amarillo Globe 07.09.02; Los Angeles New Times 08.15.02; LA Times 08.18.02; NY Times 08.24.02; LA Times 11.26.02; LA Daily News 07.01.03; Dallas Morning News 01.19.04; LA Archdiocesan Report page 6 02.17.04; Amarillo Globe 02.06.05; Dallas Morning News 06.23.05; Dallas Morning News 06.24.05; Dallas Morning News 07.01.05; Dallas Morning News 07.06.05; LA Times 07.18.07; Dallas Morning News 10.31.11; LA Daily News 10.12.12; Mercury News 04.15.13; Washington Post 04.15.13; My Plain View 04.20.13; The NECN 06.19.13; Amarillo Globe News 07.23.13; Amarillo Globe-News 08.27.13; MyHighPlains 08.27.13; LA Times 12.30.13; LA Times 12.30.13; Amarillo Globe-News 12.31.13; Lubbock Avalanche Journal 12.31.13; My High Plains 12.31.13; U-T San Diego (AP) 12.31.13; Diocese of Amarillo List 01.31.19 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Gabriel Salinas
- Ordained: 1916
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Augustinian Recollects
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Native of Spain. First Augustinian Father to come to the U.S. Worked in Nebraska from 1917 - 1948. Accused of abuse of 1 at Cristo Rey in Los Angeles Archdiocese between 1958-1960 Died 11/18/72. Personnel File released 09/09/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Daily News 09.09.13; SNAP Statement 09.10.13 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Jose L. Sanchez
- Ordained: 1996
- Status: Accused
- D/O: CMF-- Claretians
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report to archdiocese in 2014 of incident(s) in the 1990s. Noted to have left the archdiocese in 2009.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Juan Francisco Sanchez
- Ordained: 1957
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1992 per archdiocesan report.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; City of Angels 03.19.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Manuel Ontiveros Sanchez
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Ordained in Spain 1954. Working in LA archdiocese 1971; incardinated 1976. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of 1 from 1978-1981 per archdiocesan report. Archdiocese, after investigation, said evidence did not support the charges. He consistently denied theallegations. Retired and returned to Spain 2000. Claim included in 7/07 massive $660 mil settlement by LA Arch.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; Los Angeles Times 02.07.04; Daily Bulletin 03.27.06; News Busters 07.20.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Lawrence Sandstrom
- Ordained:
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Holy Cross Father
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 5 youths between 1955-1969 per archdiocesan report. 2 filed civil suit 12/03 alleging abuse between 1967-1969. Accusations involved children at Maryvale Catholic orphanage in Rosemead. Later went on to work at La Salle High in Pasadena and other Catholic schools in Hayward and New Orleans. Accusations made in 2003 re abuse at Rancho San Antonio in Chatsworth in 1960s. 2007 settlement with two men. Left order in 1997. Personnel file to be released in 2013.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report, page 7, 02.17.04; Documents posted by LA Times 07.06.13; LA Times 07.06.13 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Juan (John) Santillan
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Piarist
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Removed 2002. Accused of abuse of boy (between age of 12-17) in 1970s. Civil suit filed 1998 but dismissed. Police investigating in 2002. Archdiocesan report says two accusers between 1977-1985. Serving as priest in Bolivia since 1998.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; LA Times 08.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Sister Agnes Santomassimo
- Ordained:
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus aka The Cabrini Sisters
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Worked in hospitals in Chicago, New York, and Montreal Canada from 1950-1969. Served as Provincial Office secretary.treasurer from 1969 - 2001. Retired 2001 or 2002. Died 9/7/05. Very limited personnel file released 7/13 (2 pages). No information on abuse allegations but article says the nun and others were accused in civil lawsuits of molesting children while working within the Los Angeles archdiocese.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Contra Costa Times 07.31.13; Huffington Post 07.31.13; SNAP Statement 07.31.13; Personnel File Released by Order 08.01.13; National Catholic Reporter 08.09.13 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Richard Satterthwaite
- Ordained:
- Status: Sued
- D/O: CFC - Congregation of Christian Brothers
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1961-1962 at Cantwell High School in Montebello per Archdiocesan report addendum. Named in 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Arulappan Savrianandam
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Removed 2002. Accused of abuse of girl. Left for India.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 08.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Emmett Gilroy Schaller
- Ordained:
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of one person 1979-1980 per Archdiocesan report. May have left priesthood. Accused in one civil suit of abusing one boy at St. Ferdinand's parish. Admitted during treatment that he had been in trouble due to his sexual behavior. Order released his personnel file 7/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Contra Costa Times 07.31.13 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Maurice Scheier
- Ordained: 1927
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of one in 1948, per L.A. archdiocesan report in 2004. Died 1991. Added to Buffalo diocese's list 11/5/18. Worked at St. Bonaventure University 1928-86, including as math department head and dean of science. Pastor of Sacred Heart in Knapp Creek 1961-88. Per the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans on its list 5/31/19, they had no information on Scheier, and the order's Holy Name Province in NY "handled the 2004 allegation."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Diocese of Buffalo Updated List 11.05.18; Olean Times Herald 11.07.18; Olean Times Herald 11.09.18; Olean Times Hearld 11.15.18; Olean Times Herald 04.11.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Father George M. Scott
- Ordained: 1925
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abusing both a boy and a girl (each about 7 or 8) between 1947-1958. Named by 2 plaintiffs in civil suit filed 12/03. Died 1986. Claims included in massive $660 mil settlement by LA archdiocese of over 500 claims July 14, 2007.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; Press-Telegram (San Pedro, CA) 01.12.04; LA Times 07.15.07; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Louis Selmo
- Ordained: 1939
- Status: Accused
- D/O: null
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Ordained for the Congration of St. Joseph (c.s.j.). Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report to archdiocese in 2014 of incident(s) around 1982. Died in 2005.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Avdon (Audon) Serratos
- Ordained:
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Priest visiting from Colima diocese in Mexico. Sexually abused a 15-year-old girl on 8/10/03 during confession, was arrested, pled no contest, and in 2004 was sentenced to a year in jail. Archdiocese could not determine whether Serratos had been granted faculties to minister. Sex offender register in CA shows on 1/21/12 that he had been deported.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 08.12.03; LAPD 08.12.03; Associated Press 02.10.04 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother Joe Sharkey
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Servite
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 from 1967-1968 per archdiocesan report. Named in civil suit.. Also on the Orange Diocese list of abusers.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 7; OC Weekly 03.04.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05"
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Father Joseph F. Sharpe
- Ordained: 1943
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Sued 2003. Accused in 1971 of abuse of 1 between 1958-1964 per archdiocesan report. Complainant was a junior and Sharpe was his confessor. Excardinated from LA and incardinated in Orange 1976. Also on that Diocese's list of abusive priests. Died 11/2/99. LA's personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; The Patch 2.3.13; The Wanderer 1.8.04; LA Times 12.18.03; Ten Minute Activist 02.06.04; OC Weekly 10.28.05- 11.03.05; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05"
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Father John R. Shepherd
- Ordained: 1951
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report to the archdiocese of incident(s) in the 1970s or 1980s. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18. It notes sexual abuse of a minor in 1978 and the 1980s, reported in 2007 and 2015. Assigned to Jesuit high schools in CA and AZ until 1958. Assigned 1959-91 to Manresa Retreat House in Azusa, CA. Died 10/23/91.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Edward E. Shimmaly
- Ordained: 1961
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 between 1961-1963 per archdiocesan report addendum. Named in at least 1 civil suit. Deceased. Name is spelled Shimmaly in Directory but Schimmaly in archdiocesan Addendum.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Fidencio Simon Silva-Flores
- Ordained: 1978
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Missionaries of Holy Spirit
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
From Mexico. Left archdiocese without privileges 5/1/95. Sued by many in 2002. Accused of abuse of as many as 28 boys 1979-85. Criminal charges dropped due to Supreme Court ruling. Likely returned to Mexico. LA archdiocese referred to him as Fidencio Flores Silva. As part of 2007 $660M settlement with 508 plaintiffs, archdiocese released personnel file 1/31/13. One alleged victim filed suit in 10/18 against the Vatican. On San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/18. Assigned 1998 to St. Philip Neri in Lynwood. Removed 11/98. Reported in 5/19 to be working at a church in Mexico.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: KCBS 05.03.02; LA Times 08.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02; AP 03.28.03; National Catholic Reporter 04.17.03; Ventura County Star 04.27.03; Ventura County Star 12.07.03; Ten-Minute-Activist 02.06.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Ventura County Star 01.09.05; City of Angels 12.07.07; LA Daily News 10.12.12; Ventura County Star 01.05.13; Ventura County Star 01.23.13; 0LA Times 02.04.13; Ventura County Star 10.04.18; Diocese of San Bernardino list 10.09.18; Legal Reader 05.17.19; Brinkwire 05.22.19 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 04.20.06"
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Father Francis (Raymond E). Simon
- Ordained: 1943
- Status: Accused
- D/O: O.S.B.
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accusations against Simon surfaced in personnel File of Fr. Mathias Faue released 7/13. In 2002, one man alleged he was abused by Faue and Fr. Simon between 1963-1967 at St/ Benedict's Church in Montebello. CA. Simon died 12/18/95.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: FindAGrave 12.18.95; Letter from Accuser to Cardinal Mahoney 04.10.02; Letter from Archdiocese of Los Angeles to St Greggory Abbey 05.14.02; St Gregory Abbey Letter to Arch of Los Angeles 05.30.02 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Michael Sintef
- Ordained: 1981
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Included on archdiocese's list 1/31/13. Assigned 1981-85 to St. John the Baptist in Baldwin Park, 1985-1988 to St. Genevieve's in Van Nuys. 'Involved' sexually with a teen girl when he was age 30 and she was 17. He acknowledged in a 2018 interview that when she was 15 she "caught his eye." The girl disclosed the situation to her therapist, who called police. No criminal charges. Police informed the archdiocese which gave Sintef a warning. The 'relationship' continued for several more years. Sintef was sent to treatment in MD, then left the priesthood. He went on to practice hypnotherapy in Marin County. He is married and has a daughter.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA list Final Addendum 01.31.13; KGO TV 10.31.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Robert William Spader
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese's list 12/6/18. Reports 2007-2008 to archdiocese of incidents 1972-1973. Spader died 8/3/82.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18; Findagrave accessed 12.18.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Stephen Emmett Speciale
- Ordained: 1985
- Status: Settled
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse 1985-86. Settled 1993 for $60K. Another suit filed 2003. Named in archdiocesan report. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18. It notes a report in 1991 of sexual abuse of a minor, occurring "TBD." Dismissed from the order in 12/89.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Case # 185 561 c/w 167 938 Superiot Ct Santa Barbara County; John Roe 4 vs Does Cause No 1156450 Superior Court of California; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Matthew Michael Sprouffske
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Arrested
- D/O: Carmelite
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused in 1986 of abuse of female relative under 14 in 1950s. Arrested 12/02. Criminal charges dropped 7/03 due to CA Supreme Court ruling. Died 1/05. At least one claim included in 11/06 $10M settlement with Order, LA Archdiocese and 7 people alleging abuse by 5 priests. As part of 2007 $660M settlement with 508 plaintiffs, Archdiocese was to release personnel files. Personnel files on 25 priests (including his) to be released fall 2012 after CA Supreme Court rejected appeal by the priests.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Carmelite Newsletter April-June 2005; Carmelite Review 5.05; City News Service 7.3.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 7.3.03; LA Times 11.26.02; Chicago Tribune 12.04.02; Chicago Tribune 01.14.03; Contra Costa Times (AP) 06.20.03; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; The Catholic Key 11.10.06; LA Daily News 10.12.12 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother William (Br Joseph) Stadtfeld
- Ordained: 1944
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Passionist
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 2 sisters between 1958 and 1966. Temporary profession 7/9/44; perpetual profession 7/9/47; died 8/23/01. Last name spelled as per personnel file. His LA archdiocesan obit misspelled name. The 2/17/04 archdiocesan report states 1 civil suit filed. Both sisters settled as part of $660M settlement in 7/07.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Connolly Funeral Homily 08.27.01; The Tidings 08.31.01; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Times 07.30.07 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; Passionist Assignment List"
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Father Louis G. Stallkamp
- Ordained: 1967
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 2 from 1974-1979. Died 1994. Named in archdiocesan report. Civil suit filed 12/03. Also worked in Orange Diocese.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; OC Weekly 03.04.05; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05"
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Father Thomas J. Sullivan
- Ordained: 1944
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Abuse in 1953 alleged in 2002. Sued 2003 by a man who claimed abuse 1956-58, while he was a student at Loyola High School and Sullivan was attached to Jesuit faculty residence. Per LA Archdiocesan report, three accusers reported incidents 1952-1958. Worked in San Francisco, Santa Clara, Azusa and Los Angeles. At the Jesuit Curia in Rome 1968-69, then assigned to Univ. of Hawaii Newman Center 1969-78. Died 2/2/1992. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18. It notes sexual abuse of a minor 1956-58, reported in 2009.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 12.28.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 12.02.06; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; LA Times Database 4.20.06; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father Carl Maurice Sutphin
- Ordained: 1958
- Status: Arrested
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accusation in 1991 that he abused 1, possibly 2, youths from 1964-1970. Report in 1994 that he abused 2 brothers, aged 10-11, years ago. Retired & faculties removed 2/02. Arrested 2003. Charges dropped 7/03. Accused of abuse of 17 from 1958-1978 in archdiocesan report. # 6 on archdiocesan list of 10 most prolific abusers w/ 23 accusers. Named in several civil suits. Laicized 12/16/05 per personnel file released 1/13.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA New Times 5.2.02; LA Times 1.6.04; LA Times 4.5.03; RICO Petition Naming Sutpin; LA Times 04.29.02; LA Times 04.30.02; LA Times 08.18.02; LA Times 08.18.02; LA Times 04.10.03; LA Times 04.23.03; LA Times 05.13.03; SignOnSanDiego.com 05.27.03; San Bernardino Sun 06.30.03; LA Times 10.28.03; LA Times 12.23.03 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report 4.17.04 page 3 (add'l article); National Catholic Reporter 3.18.05 (add'l article); Associated Press 3.7.11 (add'l article); LA Times 2.16.13 (add'l article); LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Joseph Tacderas
- Ordained: 1979?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1983 per archdiocesan report.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Santiago L. Tamayo
- Ordained: 1959
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Ordained in Philippines. Working in archdiocese 1968 and incardinated 1978. He and six other priests accused of abuse of girl in 1984 civil suit. Girl had daughter in 1982. He fled to Philippines. Died 1996 (1999?). Archdiocesan report says abuse of 1 between 1978-1984. Claims against all 7 priests settled for $500K in $660M settlement in Fall, 2007. Personnel Files finally released 1/13 show he was also alleged to have abused one male.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Archdiocese documents re Tamayo; LA Times 1.22.13 (with links to Documents); Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453; RICO Complaint against LA Archdiocese, p. 14; LA Times 05.07.02; LA Times 08.18.02; Balita 12.17.05; Daily Breeze 12.05.07; International Herald Tribune (AP) 12.05.07; LA Times 12.05.07; Mercury News 04.14.10; LA Daily News 10.12.12; Asian Journal 01.25.13; Daily Breeze.com 01.26.13 Assignments: Worthy Adversary 2.7.13 (add'l article); The Radar 2.28.13 (add'l article); Annenberg TV News 3.1.13 (add'l article); LA Times Database 4.20.06; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05"
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Father Lukas Bao Teluma
- Ordained: 1975
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Divine Word Missionaries
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 in 1995 per archdiocesan report. Still active priest in 2004.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Raymond (Jose) Tepe
- Ordained: 1931
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 2 between 1958-1968 per archdiocesan report. Died 1969.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Michael Terra
- Ordained: 1978
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused in 2002 of sexual misconduct against a 16-year-old girl 1979-1880. Left ministry and was placed on inactive leave 1991. Current status unknown. Named in archdiocesan report. Also named in civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Archdioesan Report 02.17.04; Santa Barbara News-Press 09.27.04 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Tom Thing
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Settled
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Pre-novitiate candidate, later a religious brother. Accused in 2004 CA civil suit of abusing at least one student at Saint Anthony Seminary. One of several named in 1995 suit; settled. New suit filed 3/11 in NV re alleged abuse of a 7th-grade boy at St. Christopher Elementary School in North Las Vegas. Suit settled 6/12. Personnel file released by Order. Officially released from Order in 2004. On Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/19. On Province's list 5/31/19. It notes reports 1993, 2004 and 2014 of abuse of minors 1982-84. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: John Roe 4 v Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; Coonce v Franciscans, Cause No A-II-63711-C, Nevada 03.14.11; Review-Journal 03.21.11; 8 News Now 03.22.11; Fox 5 03.22.11; Personnel File posted on BishopAccountability 05.23.12; Settlement Agreement & Release, NV case 05.31.12; KSNV 06.26.12; Whittier Daily News 07.07.12; MyNews 3 08.14.12; Pasadena Star-News 08.17.12; Diocese of Las Vegas List 04.24.19; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19; Diocese of Oakland List 06.01.19 Assignments: Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father Vance Zebulon Thorne
- Ordained: 1954
- Status: Sued
- D/O: SDV--Divine Word Missionaries
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of one person in early 1970s per LA archdiocesan report in 2004. Also worked in dioceses of Austin TX (1961-1971), Jackson MS (1980-1987), and Trenton NJ. At least 3 civil suits and 2 criminal indictments filed 1986-87 in MS. One plaintiff claimed abuse by Thorne 1980-86 beginning when he was age 14 in at Holy Ghost church in the Jackson diocese. Another alleged abuse at the same parish as a 9-year-old boy. Thorne died 11/04. On Jackson diocese's list 3/19/19. It notes alleged abuse in 1986 reported same year, removed from diocese 1987.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Doyle/Mouton Report Exec Sum, by Tom Doyle; United Press International 03.04.87; United Press International 06.30.87; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.03.04; City of Angels 11.23.08; Our Weekly 11.28.08; Diocese of Jackson List 03.19.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Carl D. Tresler
- Ordained: 1991
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Removed 1998. Accused of abuse of boy. Still active in Peru per 3/05 article. Named in archdiocesan report.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 08.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Dallas Morning News 03.16.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Valentine Tugade
- Ordained:
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Sued 1984. Accused of abuse (along with 6 other priests) of 1 girl from 1978-1984. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese. Returned to Philippines. Named in archdiocesan report. Located in Fremont, CA in 2002; in 2003 was proved to be the father of child born of the abuse. Claims against Tugade and the other 6 were settled for $500K as part of $660 mil settlement in 2007.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453; UPI 2.8.84; KESQ (AP) 12.04.07; International Herald Tribune 12.05.07; LA Times 12.05.07; Balita 12.17.07; Daily Breeze.com 01.26.13 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Jerome Turba
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list updated 12/6/18. Report noted to have been received in 2011, of incidents alleged to have occurred in the 1960-1970s. Turba went on inactive leave in 1973.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Jose I. Ugarte
- Ordained: 1971
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Native of Spain. Incardinated in LA Archdiocese 5/71 when he was ordained. Name revealed for first time in Personnel Files released by Archdiocese 1/31/13. Reported to Archdiocese by Doctor in 1993 (?) for drugging and raping a boy in Ensenada. Inactive leave with no ministry as of 11/1/93. Also accused of 1983 abuse of 17 yr old. Sexually involved with three other young men. He was ordered to return to Spain and not to return w/o permission for 7 years, not to celebrate Mass in public and to find a secular job.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Ugarte Personnel Files released 01.31.13; KTVN 02.01.13; LA Times 02.01.13; NY Times 02.01.13; St Augustine Record 02.01.13; WSAU 02.01.13; LA Times 02.02.13 Assignments: N/A"
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Father Christopher Van Liefde
- Ordained: 1973
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
In 1992 woman reports inappropriate sexual conduct by Van Liefde in 1973 and 1974. Placed on leave 2002. Another allegation 2003. Sued 2003. 2 accusers per LA Report with incidents from 1971-1975.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; The Wander 1.8.04; LA Daily News 06.20.02; LA Times 08.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Vincent Van ter Toolen
- Ordained:
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Carmelite
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse between 1962-1964. Left archdiocese 1970. Accuser came forward in 2002 to allege abuse in approx 1961 (when he was aged 3-5). Deceased. Named in archdiocesan report. Named in 1 civil suit. At least one claim included in 11/06 $10M settlement with Order, LA Archdiocese and 7 people alleging abuse by 5 priests and religious.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; Catholic Key 11.10.06 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Brother Pedro Vasquez
- Ordained:
- Status: Accused
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
One of several religious assigned to Santa Barbara who were named as abusers in civil suit filed 8/08 which alleged that the Franciscans constituted "an ongoing public nuisance as a result of their practice of shuttling pedophile priests among communities without warning members of the public that a sexual predator might be in their midst." Abuse allegedly took place in 2000s. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19. It notes "The Province has received no allegation involving a minor."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v Franciscans, Cause No 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 08.06.08; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: N/A"
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Brother John Verhart
- Ordained:
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
1 person accused him of abuse from 1957-1958 per archdiocesan report. Named in at least 1 civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 7; InjuryBoard.com 01.28.08; City of Angels 03.19.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Henry Xavier Vetter
- Ordained: 1938
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Passionist
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused in 1993 of abuse in early 1960s. Several other accusations later received of abuse in 1960s and early 1970s. Deceased. May have worked in Mexico after leaving archdiocese. Archdiocesan report says 7 accusers with incidents from 1953-1973. Named in at least 1 suit in 2003.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; RichardSipe.com 04.17.07; CityofAngels 07.05.07 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Gillmero Nemoria Villa Gomez
- Ordained: 1957
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 person from 1964-1965 per archdiocesan report. Name is also spelled "Gillmero Nemorio Villagomez" in certain Official Catholic Directories. Retired. Named in a civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Ernesto Corral Villaroya
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse from 1981-1983. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese. Civil suit filed 2002 but dismissed later in year. He was working in Dallas TX diocese when suit filed. Bishop reassigned him to parish after suit dismissed but parishioners forced him to quit in 2003. 2010 Catholic Directory shows him to be retired in the Dallas Diocese.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Amarillo Globe News 08.25.02; Dallas Morning News (in collection of articles) 05.14.03; Dallas Morning News 05.19.03; Dallas Morning News 05.25.03; Houston Chronicle (AP) 05.26.03; Dallas Morning News 06.02.03; Catholic World Report 07.02.03; LA Archdiocesan Report, page 4, 02.17.04 Assignments: N/A"
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Father William S. Vita
- Ordained: ?
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 from 1947-1953 per archdiocesan report addendum. Named in civil suit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Rudolph T. Vorisek
- Ordained: 1956
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Paulist
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused on the Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. Report in 2013 of incidents 1966-70. Per his obituary, Vorisek was a campus minister at U.C. Santa Barbara (Isla Vista) 1968-76. He died 5/18/11. On Baltimore archdiocese's list 4/24/19, where he was assigned to St. Peter's Minor Seminary 1957-68. On the Paulists' list 3/8/19. It notes the report in Los Angeles in 2013 of abuse in 1970.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Paulist Fathers Obituary 05.18.11; Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18; Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19; Archdiocese of Baltimore List 04.24.19 Assignments: Paulist Fathers List 03.08.19"
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Father John H. Wadeson
- Ordained: 1969
- Status: Reinstated
- D/O: Divine Word Missionaries
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 2 from 1973-1977 per archdiocesan report. Also worked in New York and/or Brooklyn, Trenton NJ and Portland OR diocese. Banned from working in Los Angeles archdiocese; in 2014 was found working as priest in Guam, apparently since at least 2000. Idenitrified himself as an "Australian priest of the Archdiocese of Agana in Guam, Micronesia." Guam Archdiocese Directory indicated he was incardinated in the archdiocese but assigned to Neocatechumenal Center in San Francisco, CA. Removed from active ministry 07/22/14; archdiocese admitted it knew of past allegations in 2000 when he was incarnated. As of 7/23/14, left Guam, possibly to San Francisco. Denied all allegations. SF Archdiocese withdrew privileges as of 07/21/14. Reinstatement to Agana archdiocese announced 4/15/15 after Los Angeles archdiocese reviewed case and said, since there appeared to have been no settlement and Wadeson was not convicted, Wadeson was "a priest in good standing."
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Sydney Morning Herald 10.17.82; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; LA Times 02.18.04; Pacific News Center 07.18.14; SNAP Statement 07.18.14; Jungle Watch 07.19.14; Marianas Variety 07.21.14; KUAM 07.22.14; Pacific Daily News 07.22.14; Pacific News Center 07.22.14; Statement by Archdiocese of Agana 07.22.14; KUAM 07.23.14; Marianas Variety 07.23.14; Pacific Daily News 07.23.14; Pacific Daily News 07.23.14; Pacific Daily News 07.23.14; SNAP Statement 07.23.14; Jungle Watch 07.24.14; KUAM 07.24.14; Marianas Variety 07.24.14; Neocatechemunal Way - An Insider's View 07.24.14; Pacific Islands Report 07.24.14; Houston Chronicle 07.25.14; SFist 07.25.14; SNAP Statement 07.25.14; SNAP Statement 07.25.14; CBS SF Bay Area 07.26.14; Jungle Watch 07.26.14; KUAM 07.27.14; Pacific News Center 07.27.14; KUAM 07.28.14; Pacific News Center 07.28.14; Worthy Adversary 07.28.14; Pacific Daily News 07.29.14; Pacific News Center 07.29.14; Pacific News Center 08.07.14; SNAP Statement 08.07.14; Pacific News Center 08.08.14; QUAM 08.08.14; KUAM 11.24.14; Pacific News Center 04.15.15 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father James Joseph Walsh
- Ordained:
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named in (2003?) lawsuit by 1 person alleging abuse in 1967-1968. Died in 1984. Named in archdiocesan report, Errata notice # 1.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father A. Thomas Warren
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 5 in 1991 per archdiocesan report. Warren's name has also been added to list of abusive priests affilited with Diocese of Tucson per June 2004 article. Article says Warren died in 2001. Tucson says no known victims there.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; Arizona Daily Star 07.10.04 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d."
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Father Francis J. Weber
- Ordained: 1941
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 2 in 1959 per archdiocesan report. Died 1989. (DOB: 2/11/14).
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Wilfred Weitz
- Ordained: 1936
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Benedictine
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 1 from 1959-1961 per archdiocesan report. Died 1991. Named in at least 1 lawsuit.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Michael Edwin Wempe
- Ordained: 1966
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Accused of abuse of 13 from 1972-1995 per Archdiocese. Sued several times in 2002-2003. Original criminal charges dropped due to CA Sup Ct ruling. Re-arrested 2003. Convicted 1 count 2006. Sentenced to 3 yrs prison 5/06. Included in 12/06 $60M settlement.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Official Catholic Directory Story re Wempe 2006; LA Times 08.18.02; LA Times 06.27.03; Contra Costa Times (AP) 06.30.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04; Tribune (AP) 08.17.04; National Catholic Reporter 03.18.05; Pasadena Star-News 11.20.05; LA Times 01.25.06; LA Times 02.23.06; KTLA 05.05.06; Desert Press 05.06.06 Assignments: LA Daily News 10.12.12 (add'l article); Huffington Post (AP) 1.21.13 (add'l article); LA Times 1.22.13 (add'l article); null; LA Times Database 4.20.06; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05"
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Father Gerald Wertz
- Ordained: 1988
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Salesian
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Civil suit filed 2/24/11 accuses Wertz of abuse of a 15-year-old youth at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower 1993-1994. Wertz was a teacher and counselor at the school at the time of the alleged abuse. Boy reported the abuse at the time; Wertz was not disciplined. Said to be to be living in 2011 at the Salesian Provincial Residence in San Francisco (1 block away from Cathedral school). On Los Angeles archdiocese's updated list 12/6/18. It notes report to the archdiocese in 2018 of incident(s) 1993-94.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Contra Costa Times 02.24.11; John Doe FD civil suit filed in Los Angeles Co Superior Court 02.24.11; Statement by SNAP 02.24.11; Archdiocese of Los Angeles List Update 12.06.18 Assignments: N/A"
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Father John W. Wishard
- Ordained: 1962
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Pled no contest 1980 to charge of Oral copulation of child. 5 yr probation. Probation was terminated in 1982, the felony reduced to misdemeanor in 1991 and later dismissed. Returned to active ministry in 1987. Retired in 1997 or 1998. Served as policechaplain prior to dismissal in 2002. Laicized 8/02 per USA Today article. Named in archdiocesan report.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: LA Times 08.18.02; LA Times (chart) 08.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02; LA Archdiocesan Report, page 3 02.17.04; John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California 08.27.04 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06"
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Father Philip Mark Wolfe
- Ordained: 1980
- Status: Convicted
- D/O: OFM Franciscan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Convicted in 1989 of abuse of a boy. Sentenced to 1 year in jail and 5 years probation. Died by suicide in 1994. Named in Los Angeles Archdiocesan report with three accusers and incidents 1975-89. A 1991 civil suit settled 1992. He was at St. Anthony Seminary. A man sued Franciscans of CA in 2001 alleging that he was abused as a minor by Wolfe in 1982 in Portland, OR when Wolfe visited his family. Suit was settled 5/02 for $10K. Named as abuser in two suits filed fall 2009. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19. It notes allegations of the sex abuse of minors 1978-86 received 1988, 1993 and 2009, and that he left the order in 1991.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: 1993 Report on Investigation of St Anthony's Seminary; John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California; Undated letter--Independent Board of Inquiry re St Anthony Seminary; New York Times 12.01.93; LA Times (AP) 11.11.94; Sunday Oregonian 07.07.02; LA Archdiocesan Report, page 6 02.17.04; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09; Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09; Redacted v Franciscans, Cause No 1338630, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court, 12.11.09; KEYT 03.23.10; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19"
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Father William J. Wood
- Ordained: 1965
- Status: Accused
- D/O: Jesuit
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits West Province on its list 12/7/18. It notes a report in 2002 of the sexual abuse of a minor the same year. Assigned 2000-2002 to Verbum Dei High School in Los Angeles. Moved to Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos 2002-2004, to Colombiere House in Los Angeles 2004-2008, then back to the Jesuit Center in Los Gatos 2008-2014. He died 6/29/14.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18 Assignments: Jesuits West Province List 12.07.18"
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Father G. Patrick Ziemann (BP)
- Ordained: 1967
- Status: Sued
- D/O: Diocesan
Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Resigned as Bishop of Santa Rosa Diocese 1999 after priest sued him over sexual relationship. Ziemann left the diocese in financial debt of over $30M. A 2002 suit alleged abuse of youth in 1968 and lasting several years. Named in 12/03 civil suit alleging conspiracy by 28 priests to cover up abuse in the Los Angeles Archdiocese. Named in LA Archdiocesan report as abuser of 3 between 1967-1986. Lived in Tucson without faculties until his death10/09.
Source: "BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY - News: Collection of Articles prior to 09.01.09; Press Democrat 09.28.09; Press Democrat 10.03.09; LA Times 10.22.09; Bakersfield Californian 10.24.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; LA Times Database 04.20.06; OC Weekly 03.04.05"
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Sexual Abuse
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What is child sexual abuse?Sexual abuse has been defined under federal law. It has been defined under state law. Basically, if you have circumstance where a child is being subjected to some sexual acts or conduct by an adult, which would include showing them pornography for example, or even not necessarily touching the child but an adult exposing themselves to a child. Anything beyond that with actual touching, from the slightest touching to the most severe touching with some sexual intent, essentially, that is sexual abuse of a child.
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What should I do if I have information that a group is covering up child sexual abuse?If you have any information that an institution you are either employed by or a volunteer with, is covering up child sexual abuse, has information or knowledge that children are being abused, you need to report that immediately to law enforcement. Every major city in this country has a law enforcement task force that is dedicated to dealing with claims of child sexual abuse. Report it to them and let them handle it.
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What should I do if I have a reasonable suspicion that child is being sexually abused?
If you have a reasonable suspicion that a child is being sexually abused, report that abuse to law enforcement. Virtually, every city or major city is this country has a special child abuse or child sexual abuse unit, task force, that is associated with law enforcement agency, whether it's a police department or a sheriff's department. Contact that agency, tell them of your concern, and let them handle it. They are experts in this field, they know how to respond, and they will do the right thing. In some cases, if you have a concern about being anonymous you can even report that anonymously. They will know how to respond, but do something. Don't let this continue, if you have concerns
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What is the statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases?
Almost every state now recognizes that there is a long delay in coming to terms with childhood sexual abuse. That it is often not until well into adulthood that we start to realize the problems associated with childhood sexual abuse.
Today there are statutes of limitations that have extended the time to bring a lawsuit, to pursue a claim for damages that occurred as a child. If you are an older individual or are well into middle age and this is something that you are dealing with, you should seek some type of counseling for therapy and talk with a lawyer knowledgeable in this type of area.
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What is the difference is between a civil and a criminal lawsuit?
In a criminal lawsuit, you have state authorities that are bringing a legal action against the perpetrator in an attempt to punish the perpetrator, putting that perpetrator potentially in jail or under some other government supervised probation to protect the public and other children.
In a civil lawsuit, that is a proceeding where by the victim is trying to obtain some sort of monetary compensation for the harm that's been done to them and to try to make them whole in some way for the suffering they've incurred since they were a child. A civil case is for monetary compensation. It's brought by a private party, private lawyers and a criminal proceeding is a proceeding brought by the state public authorities to prosecute the wrongdoer and put them away.
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What is a mandatory report?Since the 1960's, every state has adopted laws that requires certain individuals that have relationships with children, either as a teacher, or a therapist or a doctor for example, to report reasonable suspicions of child abuse to law enforcement authorities. These laws have come about because of the lack of reporting that historically has been the case when it comes to the abuse of children. The states adopted law requires certain care providers and certain people involved with children as professionals to report any suspicion of child abuse to law enforcement.
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What if I suspect a loved one was abused as a child?If you have some concern or suspicion that someone you love or someone you are close to was abused as a child and you do not know what you should do, you should ask them. It is not an easy subject for a victim of childhood sexual abuse to talk about it but if you notice some type of behavior or something about them that makes you think that might have been the case then there is a chance that it was. If you are close to them and feel they trust you, you should ask them up front, "Did something happen to you as a child?" or "Were you ever sexually abused as a child?" You can tell them that they can talk about with you. You can make them feel comfortable in discussing with you what happened.
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Where should I start if I feel my child has been abused?If you don't know where to go, the best place to start is usually any children's hospital. Most children's hospitals have expert therapists on staff that know how to respond to your concerns, even as an adult. If you are an adult and you are now dealing with problems that relate back to your childhood and having been abused sexually as a child, I would still contact those children's hospitals and talk to a staff member. They are knowledgeable and can direct you to an adult therapist as well.
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What can I do if I was abused by a family member?Most circumstances in childhood sexual abuse involve what we call acquaintance abuse. The victim knows their abuser and in a great number of those cases that involves a family member. It can be very difficult to report a family member because it affects the entire family dynamic. But there is no excuse not to report. That person must be reported to law enforcement for the safety of the child and the protection of the other children that might be at risk. It's a difficult thing to do but it must be done for the safety and welfare of children.
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What can I do if I was molested years ago?If you were molested years ago and you want to pursue criminal proceeding or criminal charges against that perpetrator, you need to go to law enforcement and you need to go to the sex crimes unit associated with the local police force or sheriff's department. Report the crime and they will investigate the crime. If they find support for your allegations, the prosecutors will likely prosecute that individual. Depending on the state you live in and the circumstances at hand, you may have the right to pursue civil legal action as a means to recover damages.
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What if I was abused as a child, but feel like I am the only one?
The problem of childhood sexual abuse is very pervasive, if prevalent unfortunately, in our society. Statistics show that one in four girls has been abuse or will be abused before the age of 18. One in six boys will be abused before the age of 18. Forty percent of kids that are abused are abused by a family member, and another fifty percent of kids that are abused by someone they know, an acquaintance abuse.
Sexual abuse is unfortunately too common in our society and victims often feel like they are alone. They are made to feel that way. They are intimidated. They feel ashamed. A part of the grooming process by a skilled perpetrator is to make them feel that way.
If you've been abused as a child and are struggling with the issues of that abuse, you need to come forward. You need to report what happened to you. You need to get psychological help before this can get worse in your life. It's very difficult to report and most people don't report it and they live with it. But it can have horrible consequences.
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I was abused as a child I want to get help, where do I start?If you are a middle-aged person and you are now coming to grips with the reality of having been abused as a child, and you don't know where to turn, you should first and foremost try to get psychological help. You need to see a therapist. You need to see a counselor. If you don't know where to find a therapist or a counselor that can help you, contact a lawyer who does work in this field, who represents victims of childhood sexual abuse. I can almost guarantee you that the lawyer will know of experts in the field in your area and will be able to guide you to somebody, a therapist that can help. The lawyer can be of help as well. Lawyers who do this kind of work have a certain sensitivity of it, have a certain understanding of the issues and can be of tremendous help in your dealing with this issue in your life.
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I believe my child was recently abused at school, what do I do?
If you believe your child was abused at school, first and foremost, you should go to the school authorities. You should talk to the principal, the head master, or whoever is in charge of the school. Report it to the proper individuals or authorities in the school. You should also report this to law enforcement and specifically what you should do is call your local police department or sheriff's office. Ask to speak to someone in their child sex abuse unit. Most law enforcement agencies have a designated child abuse unit that have people and officers involved who are very skilled in how to interview a child and how to conduct an investigation of these types of allegations.
You should also seek psychological help for your child to be interviewed. If you don't know a psychologist, we recommend you contact a children's hospital. Most children's hospitals have experts in child abuse. They have therapists and physicians who are trained and skilled on how to handle allegations by a child of being sexually abused. So contact law enforcement, contact the school, and contact the local children's hospital.
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We were told by our child's school that our child was sexually abused by another child. Apparently, the other child had problems
If you have learned your child was sexually abused by another child, that is something to take very seriously. The sexual abuse of a child by another child or by an adult can have life-altering consequences. It is very important you have your child evaluated and interviewed by a professional psychologist or psychiatrist who is skilled in handling issues with childhood sexual abuse.
You should also make sure the school has taken proper steps to protect other children and has made the parents of the abuser child aware of what's going on. Even though a child committed the abuse, schools are legally obligated to report to law enforcement, who will take necessary steps to protect others.
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We have noticed that our child has been acting very strange lately and suspect that maybe he / she was sexually abused what shouIf you are noticing there are behaviors that have changed in your child, that your child is acting out in what appears to be a sort of sexual way, and you have a concern whether they've been sexually abused in some way, consult with a professional. It's very important that your child be interviewed by someone who is very skilled and knowledgeable, so there is no question of putting something in their head that wasn't there. This is often a concern when children are being interviewed. They tend to want to please the interviewer, especially if it's a parent. They may say something to please you, which isn't accurate. So it's very important that a professional conduct the interview and ask the right questions.
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I was sexually abused when I was a child and have been living with shame ever since. I am confused about my sexuality and don't
First of all, you should realize you have nothing to be ashamed about. You were not in control of what happened to you as a child. If you were sexually abused by an adult, it wasn't your fault. So you should first of all come to recognize that you should not be ashamed. It is very normal for a child who was sexually abused to struggle with their sexual identity, because they don't know "Was this right?" "Was this wrong?"
These are legitimate concerns and it would be very helpful for you to talk with a professional. To have this conversation with someone who really understands what happens to children who are sexually abused and help you through personal self-reflection and moving forward in your life.
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With all the news about the sexual abuse of children, I have been struggling with my own memories. What do I do?First, you should know you are not alone. It is very common for people to start focusing on issues with sexual abuse in their past when they are in their later adulthood. Something triggers that memory and now they are focused on that. It's very helpful to get counseling. There are expert counselors who are very comfortable and knowledgeable in treating people who have suffered from sexual abuse and understand the delayed reaction that occurs. So first and foremost, get help, get counseling.
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I am an Orthodox Jew and I was sexually abused as a child. Everyone tells me I should forget about it and move on. I can't, but
There is a real problem with the cover up of childhood sexual abuse within certain seeded communities, principally in Brooklyn and elsewhere in New York and throughout the United States. Rabbis within in these communities often put tremendous pressure on families not to report abuse.
It is vital for the benefit of the child who has been sexually abused to get professional help, and to go to law enforcement and have law enforcement conduct an appropriate and lawful investigation. You cannot allow yourself to be intimidated, there are support groups that are available to help, and there are groups such as survivors for justice, Jay Safe. These organizations can help and provide support.
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I am a Jehovah's Witness. Our child was sexually abused by an Elder. I was told that I should not tell anyone but the Body of El
If your child was abused by a Jehovah witness, a ministerial servant, a pioneer, or even a publisher, you should immediately report that to law enforcement. The Jehovah witnesses have policies and procedures for how they conduct an investigation, and they follow a very rigid rule that is almost impossible to meet. It is going to be the extremely rare case where there will be two eyewitnesses to the abuse of a child or where a perpetrator will confess. According to Jehovah Witnesses, those are the only times when they can take some sort of action.
The action they would take is that they would form a judicial committee and they either reprove an individual or they dis-fellowship the individual. But that's not the end of the problem. The real problem is getting your child into counseling, into proper counseling, into proper intervention now because there will be a lifelong history of problems, if they don't get help immediately. Go to law enforcement, they're the ones qualified to do an investigation.
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I am Mormon and was abused as a child by an Elder of our local church. As I grew older I felt very un- chaste. I went to see my
The Mormon Church, as in the case of Jehovah's witnesses and many other religious denominations, prefers to keep matters of child sexual abuse quiet and under wraps. They want to keep it cloaked with religious confidentiality or penitential privilege from exposure to law enforcement. They are not equipped to deal with the consequences of childhood sexual abuse, nor are they motivated to deal with it. They would prefer to keep this information confidential and leave this to God’s will and to the child to deal with. Well that's not good enough.
The consequences of childhood sexual abuse are lifelong and life-altering, and can be severe throughout a person's adult life. That person needs to get professional help, and this situation needs to be reported to law enforcement. Do not allow yourself to be dissuaded from going to law enforcement under some threat of some religious consequence. It is the law, it is against the law, it's a criminal act and it cannot be covered up. For the safety of others, it needs to be reported.
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Our daughter received very sexual text messages from an assistant choir director at our church. She is fifteen and he is twenty
Inappropriate sexual communications or conduct by a choir director or other volunteer of a church to a young vulnerable child is sexual abuse. It is inappropriate and is unlawful. It is something that needs to be dealt with immediately and stopped. Children are very vulnerable and impressionable and they look up to adults in organizations, like a church or school and they are susceptible to being exploited and taken advantage of through grooming and other means, which can lead to actual physical sexual abuse.
The grooming of a child, preparing them for being sexually abused is in itself sexual abuse. That child needs to get some help and some intervention, professional intervention and this situation needs to be reported to law enforcement. It needs to be investigated properly.
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I was in the United States as a foreign exchange high school student. My host father did inappropriate sexual acts with me. I no
First of all, you should contact the U.S. Department of State. Ask for the division that handles the exchange of high school students in the United States and report this to them because the State Department has oversight and enforcement authority over the placement agencies. Immediately report this to the State Department. Also contact the local law enforcement of the city where this abuse occurred. You need to report that to them immediately and you can ask for their Child Sexual Abuse Unit. They should have one or the police officer in charge of investigating child sexual abuse claims. Report to them what happened.
You can also go online and look up the committee for the safety of foreign exchange students. It's a private, non-profit organization. An attorney in the United States who knows how to represent foreign exchange students in the United States can also help.
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If I want to bring a case against the person who abused me or the institution that allowed this to happen, do I have to go to coIf a lawsuit is going to be filed by you against someone who has sexually abused you or against an institution that is somehow responsible for the sexual abuse you suffered, you should be prepared to go to trial. You should be prepared to go to court, but most of these cases do not go to court. For most of these cases, there is a financial settlement before the matters ever take place in a courtroom.
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If I tell my story of what happened as a child abuse survivor, does the lawyer have to report it?No. Lawyers are not mandated reporters. In fact, there are very strict laws in all states that require lawyers to maintain confidential information communicated to them by a client or a potential client. Without the permission of that client, the lawyer cannot make any revelation of any of those communications. There's a strict confidentiality requirement. So telling a lawyer your story does not mean that the lawyer will then go and report that story. That lawyer cannot do that.
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How can I protect my privacy in a sexual abuse or assault case?If you are interested in pursuing legal action as a result of childhood sexual abuse, but you have concerns about the protection of your privacy and you don't want your name out in the public, in most courts, in most states there are privacy protections that would allow you to proceed with a fictitious name, so as a John Doe, or a Jane Doe. As such, your name would not be public. You could still be in a courtroom and not identified by your true or real name even to that kind of public proceeding.
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I was abused, but love my church. What should I do?It's very common for a victim of childhood sexual abuse by a member of their church to feel very conflicted about what to do. On the one hand, they are upset, hurt, they realize this was wrong but they don't want to hurt their church. They feel ashamed and they're afraid if they say something, it's going to hurt their church. That's not real, that's not fair to you as the victim. If your church really cares about you and you report this to someone in your church. They will and should respond by coming to your aid, and they need to know if there is somebody in their church causing harm to children. They need to know, and law enforcement needs to know because as much as you may love your church, you also don't want to see others getting hurt. It needs to be reported. If there is someone employed by a church that's causing harm to children but if your church really cares about you and loves you, they'll be there for you and they won't be there to hurt you or be against you for coming to them.
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When I was in high school I had sex with one of my teachers. I am now a middle aged man and she was about ten years older than mFor a young boy or a young teenage boy to have sex with an older woman is not a badge of honor. It is sexual abuse. It is a serious problem. It is no different than child sexual abuse by anybody else. It is important for that person to get help immediately, to get psychological help because the lifelong consequences of childhood sexual abuse can be devastating. You should also report that abuse to law enforcement. It's important to protect other children from having the same problem and going through the same experience. So get help and go to law enforcement.
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I was in band during high school. My band instructor sexually abused me. Is there anything I can do now?
A band instructor is very much like a teacher or is a teacher in most instances. And in some circumstances, they are what's called an outside contractor to the school, but the rules apply to them equally. First and foremost, this should be reported to law enforcement; they need to know what happened and they need to conduct a proper investigation. It should also be reported to the school. As a survivor, it is also in your best interests to get counseling.
There may be issues related to when the abuse happened and if this was a public or private school. Depending on the circumstances, you have legal options if you're interested in some sort of compensation for what happened to you from the school. That would require more detail, more information about what school, what type of school and so on.
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When I was a kid, I was sexually abused by my scout master. I have heard of sexual abuse cases against the Boy Scouts. Is there
Well unfortunately, the Boy Scouts have maintained confidential files on known perpetrator scout masters and other leaders within the scout organization. They have actually written very good policies, procedures, and handbooks on this issue, but they fail to properly enforce that in many situations. As a result, children throughout the scout organization have been sexually abused over the years.
You should report this immediately to law enforcement. You should report this to the scouting organization, the Boy Scouts local chapter, and you should get help. You should immediately seek some psychological intervention because the consequences of childhood sexual abuse can be devastating over a person's lifetime. The earlier you can get professional intervention the better.
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I am middle aged, Catholic, and was abused by our parish priest when I was an altar boy. I never said anything because I thought
With the amount of media attention that's been drawn to the problem of child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, it's very common now for people to come forward and realize that they weren't the only ones who were abused. It's the norm rather than the exception for a perpetrator, a pedophile, to have multiple victims. They are prolific in abuse, and if you were an altar boy and you were abused by a priest, there's a very strong likelihood there were others in similar situations.
You should report this to law enforcement immediately. You should seek psychological help immediately. And it's probably helpful if you report this to the victims’ assistance coordinator of the diocese that has the jurisdiction for that parish.
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Campus Sexual Assault
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What is Title IX?
Title IX is a federal law enacted in 1972 that prohibits all educational institutions that receive Federal financial assistance from engaging in conduct that discriminates on the basis of gender.
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Doesn’t Title IX Deal with Sports?
Yes. Title IX has been used to ensure educational institutions do not discriminate against women in their athletics programs. But Title IX is not limited to instances of gender discrimination in athletics.
Title IX is much broader, covering discrimination based on sex in all education programs or activities at universities and institutions which receive federal funding, as well as matters of sexual violence, harassment, and misconduct involving students, teachers, and/or faculty.
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What Does Title IX Have to Do with Campus Sexual Assault?
Both the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Supreme Court have recognized that students must be afforded an equal opportunity to education, regardless of sex.
When a student experiences sexual assault or sexual harassment, and a school fails to address it, that school is interfering with the victim’s right to an equal opportunity in education. Both the Education Department and SCOTUS have recognized that a school’s failure to address sexual misconduct on campus amounts to discrimination on the basis of gender, which is prohibited by Title IX.
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How Common is Sexual Misconduct on Campus?
There is quite a bit of research on the frequency of sexual violence in education. The research is not unanimous, but is fairly consistent:
- 23.1% of female undergraduates and 5.4% of male undergraduates experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation (RAINN).
- Among graduate and professional students, 8.8% of females and 2.2% of males experience sexual violence.
- Only 20% of female student victims ages 18-24 report to law enforcement, compared to 32% of non-student females the same age who report.
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I Was the Victim of Sexual Misconduct, Who Can I Report to?
If you have been the victim of sexual misconduct on campus, there are several options for reporting your crime. First, you can report to your campus, or local police department. The police will investigate, and pass your case on to the local district attorney who will then decide whether or not to file criminal charges against your assailant.
You may also report to your college’s Title IX office. The U.S. Department of Education requires schools to maintain an office for responding to reports of sexual misconduct that occur on or off campus.
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What Happens When I Report to the Police?
Reporting to police will begin a criminal justice process. First, police will conduct an investigation, which includes interviews of the complainant, assailant, and any witnesses.
Law enforcement will then present their findings to the local district attorney’s office. The district attorney will decide if it wants to bring criminal charges. If a criminal indictment is filed and the assailant is convicted, they could face penalties such as probation or incarceration.
It’s important to remember that the criminal process does not involve a school who may have failed to prevent or respond to your sexual assault. Only a civil lawsuit can address that.
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What Happens When I Report to My School?
Every school has a federal obligation to respond to a report of sexual misconduct. Often, the school will initiate a formal investigation into your report. This may include interviews of you and your assailant, as well as any witnesses.
After a formal investigation, the school will usually hold a formal hearing to determine whether to sanction your assailant.
The U.S. Department of Education has published guidance documents that schools must follow while conducting an investigation and ultimately adjudicating a report of sexual misconduct under Title IX.
Schools must also take interim measures to ensure a complainant’s safety and wellbeing on campus throughout the course of an investigation and adjudication process. Often, this means a school will issue a “no-contact order” restricting the assailant’s ability to interact with the complainant.
Other measures include academic and housing accommodations to ensure that the process does not interfere with the complainant’s right to an educational experience free from sexual discrimination.
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What Are My Civil Rights Under Title IX?
If you are the survivor of sexual assault, abuse, or misconduct on or off-campus, you have civil rights and may be able to file a civil lawsuit for monetary damages. Title IX requires colleges and universities receiving federal funds to respond to reports of sexual misconduct in a way that is not “clearly unreasonable.”
If your school did not respond reasonably to your report of sexual misconduct, or if it ignored sexual misconduct being committed on campus, you may be entitled to compensation for these failures. The best way to learn about your civil rights is to contact an experienced attorney at The Zalkin Law Firm for a free consultation.
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What’s the Difference Between a Civil and Criminal Case?
A criminal case is brought on behalf of the government by the district attorney’s office, whereas a civil lawsuit is brought by a private individual with private attorneys.
In a criminal case, the prosecutor must be able to prove the case beyond any reasonable doubt, the highest burden of proof. The outcome for the defendant if found guilty in a criminal trial is imprisonment and/or probation.
In a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff seeks liability for their damages. In a civil claim, Plaintiffs must prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence - in other words, was it more likely true than not, a much lower burden of proof than beyond a reasonable doubt.
In criminal cases, only the individual alleged to have committed the crime is prosecuted. In a civil lawsuit, a Plaintiff can sue not only the accused individual, but also any individuals or entities that may have failed to prevent or respond appropriately. A Title IX lawsuit is a civil lawsuit.
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