Died (2007). min-width: 240px; She wrote in an email that to be added to the clergy status report, there must be a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse of a minor or a crime associated with child pornography.. Sentenced to 3 yrs prison. Civil suit filed 1993 accused Hayden and Br. Weber, a member of Bishop Pillas inner circle, was placed on leave in 4/02 because of past allegations that he sexually abused a 16-year-old boy. Froehlich denied the allegation. In addition to many parish assignments, he was a teacher and official at Guernsey Catholic Central HS in Cambridge 1972-1977 and a chancery official, including a stint as dean and long tenure as a judge in the tribunal. It alluded to his struggle of the past nine years, and that he resisted the assistance offered by Bishop Griffin, which led to his suspension. The girls mother allegedly discovered ODonnell in the act of forcibly kissing her daughter as well as touching the girls breasts and genitals beneath her clothes. He said he asked Ritchey how many other kids he did that with, and Ritchey told him I have several special friends from my parish. The mans mother was a cousin of newly ordained and later Bishop Nienstedt, who introduced Ritchey to him. On Jackson dioceses list 3/19/19. Given house arrest and 3 yrs. Given 11-year sentence. Ordained a permanent deacon in 2008. At some point he moved to CA. Teaching certificate revoked 11/06. Sentenced to 5 years probation. On 2/21/14 it was announced that Vatican sentenced him to life of prayer & penance as of 1/21/14. First named publicly on the Youngstown dioceses list updated 11/9/18. Placed on leave in 2004 after allegations Unwin sexually abused a male minor more than 15 yrs previously. Said to have likely abused dozens of teen African American boys and girls 1975-1995. He was reinstated in 10/05 after archdiocese investigated and again deemed allegation unsubstantiated. 1974, Ordination year: first diocesan list on Mueller also allegedly abused a woman in 1977. Sentenced 11/18 to 12 years in prison and required to register as a sex offender. If you continue to use this site, you agree with it. Civil suit named Harsham and Cardinal Joseph Bernardin as abusers. Died 3/15/91. for more In 3/86 Botty was sentenced to 7 1/2 years for molesting four teenage boys; 12 felony counts dismissed. Worked in Chile, SA 1984 and later in Peru. Had received evaluation and treatment and was returned to ministry. He died in 2015. In 2001, a civil suit was filed alleging Louis also abused a young man. The Sexual Assault team at Merson Law specializes in Catholic Clergy and Priest Sex Abuse and Sexual Assault cases. Died 11/07. and to Rome. Still under care of Archdiocese as of 4/07 because of ill health. Links are provided to the publicly filed Confidential settlements pre-1992. On Youngstown dioceses list 10/29/18. Took leave when suit filed. Died 2007. On the dioceses list 6/21/19. He was director of admissions at Borromeo Seminary College in Wickliffe (1981-91). She told parents and church; he was transferred. Allegation received 9/13 that he had abused a minor between 1971 and 1980 while pastor of St. Agnes Church on the Hilltop. Cooper admits contact with the youth but claims no sexual intent was involved. Vincent denied all allegations.Returned to duty 10/12/05 after archdiocese investigation. Man complained in 1995 to Archdiocese that Paraniuk had abused him in 1983. Laicization announced 7/20/15. FAX: 347-441-4171, 1525 Locust Street, 19th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, Female Inmates Abused by Correctional Officers Gain Path to Justice, Important News Bulletin for Sex Abuse Victims NY Archdiocese Independent Reconciliation Compensation Program (IRCP), Merson Law in News Media Filing Lawsuit against Peter Rofe. Denied allegations. Laicized, per the dioceses list in 6/19. Allegation noted to have been received after his death. Mangen had acknowledged being sexually active with adults and minors but denied womans claims. Glen Franklin Shrimplin. On dioceses list 10/31/18. Died 4/17/11. During counseling sessions he ordered girls to strip off their clothes and fondled at least 1 girl. Accusations deemed credible. In 1992 a woman told the archdiocese Pater sexually abused her beginning when she was age 14 in the early 1980s at St. Charles Borromeo in Kettering. Placed on administrative leave 8/06 after man made allegations that Reilly had improper contact with him in 1970s when he was 13 or 14 yrs old. McCool left the priesthood two years ago. He is not listed in the Official Catholic Directory beyond 1997. Suspended by the diocese and sent for treatment. Later married. Retired/Senior Status (2005). #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_message_success, of civil or private settlements. Laicization announce 3/19/15. Removed 7/16/13 without faculties after 7/15/13 allegation received of sexual abuse at Bishop Ready High School and/or St. Stephen the Martyr and St. Peter parishes in Columbus between 1976 and 1979. Lang had received treatment and was allowed to return to work, per the list. In 8/11, Jesuit Province of Chicago-Detroit announced that former student of St. Ignatius High School had come forward to allege abuse by Burrill between 1952-1956 when he was on staff at the school. Retired 5/09. Allegations noted to have been reported after his death. details. Accused of molesting at least one young girl during confession. Deacon. Forced from priesthood in 1992 and laicized in 1997. Placed on leave in 2002 from Parmadale Family Services home after a man alleged sexual abuse there as a minor. Still a priest but no privileges. First named publicly as accused on the Diocese of Steubenvilles list 10/31/18. An estimated 515 priests have worked in the diocese since it was established. Another accuser then surfaced alleging abuse as an 8th-grade boy, on a trip to New York with Albrecht. Pled guilty. Documenting the Catholic Sexual Abuse and Financial Crisis Data on bishops, priests, brothers, nuns, Pope Francis, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Documenting the Abuse Crisis in the Roman Catholic Church Established June 2003, https://www.toledoblade.com/news/religion/2023/02/27/diocese-of-toledo-adds-3-names-to-list-of-clerics-credibly-accused-of-sexual-abuse/stories/20230228032. Per 2002 articles, Kickel had nickname of The Feeler for molesting girls during religion class. Worked in Diocese of Youngstown 1975-81. Still on payroll of Archdiocese as of 4/07. Named publicly as accused by the Columbus diocese on its list 3/1/19. A list of their assignments or service in the Diocese can be found by clicking on their name below. postingpolicy. Civil authorities notified. Given name was Guy Dale Shaffer. Parents first complained in 1968 or 69; diocese said he would receive treatment but instead he was transferred to a new high school. Woman filed police report 6/10 accusing Katarskis of abusing her on several occasions in 1960-1961 when she was 10 and 11 yrs old and he was assigned to St. Albert the Great Parish in Kettering. Professor at Salve Regina University in RI from 2003 until her 2018 removal. Has been dismissed from the clerican state. All three were deceased prior to the allegations. In 2003 Weithman was told to ask for laicization or Bishop would ask Vatican to laicize without consent. He denied allegations of abuse. Accused of sending inappropriate text messages to at least one boy at the parish school. Admissions of guilt or liability are not typically a part of civil or private settlements. Per the Official Catholic Directory, Goschke was Absent on Leave from the Diocese of Steubenville after 1957, and by 1966 was working at parishes in the Diocese of Stockton. The Merson Law website uses cookies to improve your experience. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ, Go to the fulllist of names in state order: Clergy who were Deceased Prior to an Allegation. Removed from position as parochial vicar at St. Paul in Akron as of 8/26/11 and placed on administrative leave after civil suit filed in Cuyahoga County. Died (2020). A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below. Permanently removed from public ministry (2006). Per a 1993 article, McDonough was no longer a member of the order. The names in this list are only those that have been found to be credible, however it is likely that there are names missing, due to the sheer number of accounts and the historical aversion to transparency by the Catholic Church. Cleared by the Vatican and returned to active status 9/07 with restrictions. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_logo img, You Have Rights! Granted leave of absence by his religious order (1993). He told his family in 1993 and they reported it to Palm Beach Bishop Symons and to police. Abandoned the priesthood (1995). He died 6/22/64. She said she was in 7th grade and Hovanec touched and patted her in a very sexually inappropriate way before inviting her to basement to count Sunday envelopes. First named publicly as accused on the Diocese of Youngstowns list 10/29/18. Placed on administrative leave (2002). Nelson Beaver. A group of former students alleged he physically, sexually and verbally abuse up to 275 female students. Criminal charges also filed in 2005 but dismissed by judge during trial 11/05. Noted to have worked St. Aloysius in East Liverpool, St. Josephs in Canton and St. Charles in Boardman. Arrested at least three times for improper sexual activity. Resigned from priesthood 6/08 after allegations of abuse of 15-year-old boy in 1997. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Believed to be terminally ill (debilitating heart attack) in prison as of 6/3/14. By 1948 he is shown as a priest of the Diocese of Steubenville, apparently having left his Order. Laicized early 1990s. Diocesan review board found accusations to be credible and Feldman was placed on leave 1/03. Per 2004 article, attys for diocese reached settlement with 1 victim of alleged abuse. interested persons, to the names of all U.S. Catholic clergy accused of Schmelzer permanently removed after Review Board found the claims credible.Teaching certification revoked 11/06. Published Jan. 28, 2020. He denied all charges. Although supposedly retired, he was found to be working at St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield Beach, FL. He was returned to active status 2/09 after church tribunal found the allegations could not be proven. Father Nieset was ordained in 1956 and served at 13 parishes, schools, and other institutions before retiring in 1995. Labbes name was included on a list of priests placed on leave in 4/2002 by the Cleveland diocese because of recent allegations of past abuse. It notes removal from public ministry in 2008 due to credible allegation in 1975, before ordination. Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Toledo. Did admit that he had been sexually active with two parishioners during the same time. He said Schmelzer began touching him when he was 16 and then molested him at age 19 after giving him alcohol. Permanently removed from ministry by Vatican 10/05 but not laicized. & 2003. Civil suit filed 2003. Case withdrawn but plaintiff settled claims re Harsham in 1994. First allegation in 1975 involved soliciting an altar boy for oral sex. Gallen sent another letter in 1994. Accused in 2004 of abuse of 16-year-old youth in 1980 in Toledo, OH and California. Not reported, Ordination year: Worked in nursing home until 2002 when placed on leave. Noted to be deceased. Robert (or Paul) Hayden (also known as Brother Declan) sentenced to one year in prison in 1986 for sexually abusing mentally retarded men at a group home. The college dismissed him after his arrest. Lucas did not deny the accusations. Left active priesthood in 1965 without permission and became certified social worker in 1974. Removed 2003. Seminatore denied the allegations. On dioceses list 3/1/19. Allegations noted to have been received after Hennesseys death. On Administrative Leave until his death 1/12/15. Retired in 1989. Noted to be deceased. Archdiocese knew of complaints as early as 1971 when Cooley in Seminary and again in 1978. Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1971. dioceses that published early lists, are precursors too. Appealed conviction in 4/19, arguing that his sentence was excessive. Accused of abusing two brothers almost 20 years apart. This man filed suit in 2004. Allegations surfaced after he moved to Florida in 1960 and abuse apparently occurred in Florida. Retired in 2002 for health reasons. Ellifritz had acknowledged improper contact with a boy between late 1970s-early 1980s. Placed on administrative leave (2015). Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 6/21/19. leave. Filled in at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception parish in Monroe MI. Included on the dioceses list 6/21/19. Substantiated by Review Board (2019). Also assigned to schools in UT and Ontario, Canada. Listed by the diocese in 4/02 as as no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. Laicized. Name first appears on Archdiocese of St. Paul list of accused priests 5/22/14. Deceased. Nienstedt reportedly was told of the abuse, and did nothing. Caught in 1985 and sent for counseling. Pled not guilty. Monsignor. Abandoned ministry (1987). One woman filed a class action suit 6/02 alleging that Rooney abused her and about 20 of her female classmates after the 1984-1985 school year. Search lists of U.S. Catholic clergy that have been deemed credibly accused of sexual abuse or misconduct. Died (2009). Allegations substantiated. 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