Its territory spans Avoyelles, Rapides, Vernon, . Counseling and pastoral care have been offered to all who have come forward and in some cases, financial settlements were made. Franklin left the diocese in 1973. Pamela Delrie Phone: 504-522-5019, Dr. Lee Kneipp, Clinical Psychologist | Victims Assistance Coordinator On June 14, 2021, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed House Bill 492 (HB 492) into law. In the 1980s, the public prosecution of Fr. Fr. Fr. Claire Lemoine Pastoral Administrator and Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Alexandria. Additionally, survivors have named Allison in abuse allegations in New Mexico, California and Arizona. Father Jose Pallipurath is appointed Pastor of Holy Cross Church, Natchitoches. The allegations were deemed credible. An allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a female minor dating back to the early 1960s was reported to the Diocese of Alexandria in February 2019. Reverend Maurice M. Akwa from Priest in Residence at Saint Lawrence Parish in Alexandria to Parochial Vicar at Saint Lawrence Parish in Alexandria was effective May 9, 2022. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in May 2019 and the allegation was deemed credible. In 2021, Louisiana lawmakers passed House Bill 492 (HB 492). Incidents of child abuse, including child sexual abuse, can be reported to the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Conway died 1996. They were not born that way! 2023 Diocese of Alexandria. In 1985, Gauthe confessed to sexually abusing 37 children in Louisiana. Died: 12/6/1987. If asking a question about a church, school or ministry, please state the name. In 1985, Louisiana became one of the first states to publicly acknowledge the priest abuse scandal in the Catholic Church. If you are looking for basic needs assistance, please contact Catholic Charities of Central LA. Nearly 30 lawsuits against the Archdiocese of New Orleans were paused when the archdiocese filed for bankruptcy protection. Fr. Rogge was arrested on a charge of Sexual Battery of a male minor in Florida. If you or a loved one have suffered from the physical, mental and emotional effects of institutional sex abuse, youre entitled to legal representation and possible financial compensation.Receive your response in 24 hours. Fr. Sexual abuse is a serious crime and must be treated as such. Bresslers file in 2019 showed evidence corroborating the allegations. Shreveport Times. To make a donation to the Annual Diocesan Appeal click here. If you are looking for basic needs assistance, please contact Catholic Charities of Central LA. If you would like more information or are in need of assistance, please contact our Victims Assistance Coordinator, Dr. Lee Kneipp, at (318) 542-9805. Sepsi was born in 1930 and would be 88 at the time of this letter. ARLINGTON, VA A retired Catholic priest who led the Arlington Diocese Office of Child Protection and Safety has been indicted by a grand jury in Fairfax County on sexual assault charges. The Most Reverend Robert W. Marshall, Jr., Bishop of Alexandria, has made the following clergy appointments, effective on July 1, 2022: Father John Brocato, formerly Pastoral Administrator, is appointed Pastor of St. Joseph Church, Colfax, and St. Patrick Church, Montgomery, while retaining his position as Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana. Because of this practice, many settlement awards remain unknown to the general public. Friend died 1977. (N.D.) Report Abuse. Fr. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. Retrieved July 22, 2021. The Lafayette Diocese paid millions to settle claims with Gauthes victims. +JMJ+ Sure, every single diocese in the United States is required by Rome to have at least one Exorcist (other than the Bishop who is automatically the chief exorcist for the diocese.) Msgr. Hannon died in 2000. Since the adoption of the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsCharter for the Protection of Children and Young Peoplein 2002, the Dallas Charter, our diocese has urged victims of clergy sexual abuse of minors to come forward and many have. To aid in the healing process, in August of 2018, I ordered an examination of all our files dating back to the establishment of the Diocese of Natchitoches in 1853. Weve linked those stories below. (N.D.) Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. However, several of the other Catholic dioceses in Louisiana still face active lawsuits. Coptic Diocese of Alexandria Egypt. Robert Dvorak Enfinger, E. (2020, July 19). Allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of female minors dating back to 1956 was brought before the Permanent Review Board in 2004 and after investigation the allegations were deemed credible. Tremblays file in 2019 showed further evidence of sexual misconduct and abuse of male minors. This represents all existing records of clergy who have served in the diocese since its establishment to the date of this publication. This line goes directly to a voicemail that is addressed only to the Bishop. Child USA. Please know that I am ready to meet with any victim in this healing process. Call the departments reporting hotline at 855-4LA-KIDS (52-5437). These 27 cases represent roughly 5% of the number of clerics who have served in central Louisiana. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. Andries was removed from active ministry. Chapter 11 bankruptcy is used to protect businesses that are struggling financially. Monsignor William O'Hanlon Diocese of Alexandria Ordained: 1949 Died: 2001 Assignment History: 1949 - 1974: St. Francis Xavier Cathedral (Alexandria, LA) 1960s - 1974: St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church (Shreveport, LA) 1974 - 1989: Holy Trinity Church (Shreveport, LA) 1989 - 2001: St. Joseph Cemetery (Shreveport, LA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Monsignor William O . 0:06. Contact us today at 855-485-1673 or send an email to find out your legal options. Viviano is currently suffering from the advanced stages of dementia and was not capable of participating in the review of this most recent allegation. Senesacs file in 2019 showed evidence of an allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor dating back to 1945. Review of Fr. With the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Aid to Church in Need (ACN), Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace-Caritas Canada (DPCC) are launching an emergency aid campaign in response to the destructive earthquake that hit Turkey and . Additionally, the bill creates a three-year look back window. https://www.diocesealex.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Diocesan-Policy-Concerning-Sexual-Abuse-of-Minors1-2.pdf, For the Diocese of Alexandrias Code of Pastoral Conduct for Priests, Deacons, Pastoral Ministers, Administrators, Staff and Volunteers: Below you will find the entire text of the Bishop's letter, as posted on the diocese website here. An allegation was made of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor in 1994. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. Review of Fr. Once the window closes, their claim may be time-barred and subject to the previous statute of limitations. Gilbert Gauthe of the Diocese of Lafayette shined a light into the darkness of this evil in the life of the Church. Review of Fr. They join a sixth priest identified in January by the Diocese . The evidence was present to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. Father Johannes Busch will be on a temporary leave as parochial vicar of Saint Maria Goretti Parish in San Jose to work in his home Diocese of Mainz, Germany.. Father Jonathan Cuarto - parochial vicar of Saint Clare Parish in Santa Clara will go on a temporary leave of absence effective April 10, 2022. https://www.diocesealex.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Code-of-Pastoral-Conduct.pdf, For the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People: Phone: 337-298-2987, Mary Katherine Arcement | Victim Assistance Minister Fr. Fr. 7. Fr. Phone: 318-542-9805, Amy Cordon | Child and Youth Protection Officer The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. St. Joseph Catholic Center | 4400 Coliseum Blvd. This action has been done to offer the people of this diocese a complete record of those clerics that have been credibly accused of the sexual abuse of minors. Someone will review your message soon. An allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor dating back to 1954 was brought before the Permanent Review Board in 2004. 1990 to 2002 One case. Someone will review your message soon. Father Wade DeCoste is appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Winnfield. Lyons case was referred to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome and ecclesiastical penalties were imposed in 2013. The priest, the Rev. This form goes to the Diocese of Alexandria Communications Office. Sepsi left the diocese and active ministry in 1967. He retired in 1998 and his facilities for ministry were not extended to him since that time. 32. . Adrian Molenschot (name added June 21, 2019). Thank you for reaching out to us. Bressler died in 1990. (2020, February 13). 1970 to 1979 Two cases All Rights Reserved. Archdiocese of New Orleans filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Catholic dioceses that have filed for bankruptcy, nationwide searchable database of accused clergy members, FBI is investigating clergy abuse in the New Orleans Archdiocese, FBI Opens Investigation Into Sex Abuse in New Orleans Archdiocese, Louisiana Legislature Passes Bill For Child Sex Abuse Survivors, How To Report Sexual Abuse of a Minor by a Cleric or Church Worker/Volunteer of the Diocese of Alexandria, Lawsuit against Diocese of Shreveport claims priest sexually abused boy in the 70s, Archdiocese of New Orleans pushed confidential settlements with victims of monstrous deacon George Brignac, FBI opens sweeping probe of clergy sex abuse in New Orleans, 17 north Louisiana priests accused of sexually abusing children prior to 1986. HB 492 eliminates the prior statute that required a survivor of child sex abuse to file an abuse claim before they turned 28 years of age. Father James Ferguson is granted a two-year extension to his term as Pastor of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. A careful examination of this publication will show that most of these clergy were deceased before any investigation of allegations against them could be made according to the standards implemented by theCharter for the Protection of Children and Young People(2002). Fr. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, please contact your local law enforcement agency. Viviano died on February 27, 2020 at the age of 91. Learn more about child sexual abuse statutes in Louisiana here >. Fr. 1980 to 1989 Five cases Yves Robitaille (name added June 21, 2019), Fr. Nino Viviano (name added June 21, 2019), Fr. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in May 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. Seventeen priests who served in north Louisiana were accused of sexually abusing minors before 1986. Birth Year: Not reported. The Louisiana Catholic dioceses face hundreds of priest abuse lawsuits and legal claims. What we see in examining the written records is that there was no standard response on the part of our past bishops and clergy to the allegations made. Hannon was incardinated in the Diocese of Brooklyn in New York in 1982. Gagns file in 2019 showed evidence of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of male minors dating back to the 1980s. Fr. After you report incidents of clergy abuse to the DCFS, you can also report the abuse to the applicable diocese. Fr. The . Fr. Fr. Andries was laicized in 2007. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. According to a Shreveport Diocese administrator, there have been no credible allegations of abuse against any of the dioceses clergy members since June 1986. Allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of male minors dating back to the 1960s were reported to the Diocese of Alexandria in February 2019. Fr. These 27 cases represent roughly 5% of the number of clerics who have served in central Louisiana. No allegations have been made against the priest or clergy member yet. Leo Van Hoorn, was among 27 named in a February 2019 letter from Bishop David P. Talley as having credible accusations of sexual abuse against minors. Were You Abused by a Priest in Louisiana? After completion of the investigation, Fr. How To Report Sexual Abuse of a Minor by a Cleric or Church Worker/Volunteer of the Diocese of Alexandria [PDF]. Father Charles Ray is re-appointed Pastor of St. Augustine Church, Isle Brevelle and St. Anne Church, Old River. Fr. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The CHURCH TODAY, P. O. Communications Office Diocese of Alexandria, et al is now pending in Nineteenth Judicial Circuit . Ordained for Diocese of Alexandria LA. After the look back window expires, older abuse claims may be time-barred and subject to the old statutes 28-years-of-age cutoff. Donohoe died in 1983. Most Reverend David P. Talley, M.S.W., J.C.D. Carol Hirchak, PRB Member Settlements were made with the victims in 2006 and 2017. 1910.08.06: Established as Diocese of Alexandria / Alexandrin(us) (Latin) (from the suppressed Diocese of Natchitoches and became suffragan of New Orleans) Died in 1987. The investigation may also signal a change in the federal governments willingness to look into cases of church sex abuse. The archdiocese is facing a growing number of clergy abuse lawsuits. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. 42 priests (diocesan), 2 deacons, 187 lay religious (39 brothers, 148 sisters) (2020) History. Chad Partain, Chancellor (N.D.) How To Report Abuse. You will find our stories about the Baton Rouge, Houma-Thibodaux and New Orleans lists on that page, as well as all of our stories related to this issue. Bishop Greco asked for and received Fr. While we live with the reality of evil, it is my hope that none of us will ever lose sight of the victory that has been won for us by Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Hannons file in 2019 showed evidence of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of male minors dating from the 1960s. Fr. Joseph Tisch died in 2007 publically separated from the Church. FBI opens sweeping probe of clergy sex abuse in New Orleans. You may be unable to find the priest you are looking for within our Louisiana list of accused clergy members for several reasons: Even if you are unable to locate your abuser in our database, you may still be able to file a lawsuit against them. Thank you! Father Daniel Hart is appointed Pastoral Administrator of St. Mary Church, Jena and St. Edward Church, Fishville. Franklin left the diocese in 1973. Mathews died in 2008. I believe, together with all the members of the Permanent Review Board, that we have done what we can to present as truthful and as thorough a record of the alleged instances of sexual abuse by clerics against minors during our long history. Contact the Diocese of Alexandria! The allegations were deemed credible. A priest of the Congregation of Capuchin Religious Tertiaries of Our Lady of Sorrows. We must never forget the damage that has been done to the victims, their families and to the whole Body of Christ which is the Church. Diocse catholique d'Alexandria-Cornwall Catholic Diocese 220, ch. Thank you! With more than 40 years of experience, he represents clients across the country on a variety of complex legal matters, including personal injury due to institutional sexual abuse, unsafe pharmaceutical drugs and other practice areas. The following appointment is effective on August 1, 2021. of Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana, Chief Financial Officer, DOA Business Office/Director of Human Resources, Curriculum Specialist for Elementary Grades /Child Nutrition Supervisor, Secretary/Bookkeeper and Safe Environment, Parish Manager/Religious Education Director, Curriculum Specialist for Middle and High Schools/Adminstrative Secretary for the Catholic Schools Office, Organist/Director of Music and Adult Faith Formation, Lectors, Pastor and Judicial Vicar for the Diocese, Cathedral Rector and Defender of the Bond for Tribunal, Multimedia Manager, Website Admin, Graphic Artist, Religious Education Director/Youth Director, Clinical Psychologist/Assessor/Expert Witness, Pastoral Administrator and Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Alexandria, Director of Office of Religious Education and Faith Formation, Vice Chancellor/Director of the Diaconate/Director of Stewardship and Public Relations, Religious Education Director, Youth Ministry, RCIA/Hospitality for Inquiry Into the Catholic Faith, Executive Secretary to the Vicar General/Chancellor, Pastor/Vicar Forane for the Central Deanery, Pastor and Ecclesiastical Judge for the Diocese of Alexandria, Secretary/Director of Religious Education, Publications Manager, Office of Communications/Coordinator of Steubenville South, Coordinator of the Annual Appeal and Special Events, Director, Religious Ed and Youth Ministries, Chaplain, Federal Correction Complex Beaumont, Administrative Secretary, Office of Child Nutrition. Rogers was born in 1930 and would be 88 at the time of this letter. Reverend Paul A. Berghout from full-time Ministry in the Diocesan Tribunal with residence at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Queen of Apostles . We have been handling clergy abuse cases for decades and have the experience you need to seek justice for what happened to you. However, the great majority of the names listed below are of clergy who were deceased at the time allegations were made or their files were reviewed. For people abused as children before the law changed, Louisiana has an open look back window that revives most child sexual abuse claims. Viviano is currently suffering from the . The Meneo Law Group157 Church Street, 19th FloorSuite 1949New Haven, CT 06510Call us at:1-866-371-8506, All information is secure and will never be released. On May 1, 2020, the Archdiocese of New Orleans filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Prior to 1986, the parishes that make up the Shreveport Diocese were part of the Alexandria Diocese. Review of Fr. Fr. (2022, July 1). Fr. In Louisiana, there is no civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegation was deemed credible. Couvillion died in 1978. Fr. Rogers was laicized in 1974. An allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor dating back to 1966 was brought before the Permanent Review Board in 2004 and after investigation, the allegations were deemed credible. Fr. The allegation was deemed credible. In 2002, the archdiocese removed him from work involving regular contact with community members. Rogers file in 2019 showed evidence of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of minors. Beginning in August of 2018, a group of lay leaders and a group of our clergy have assisted me in a complete study of our records of all the clergy that have served in our parishes, missions, institutions and schools. If asking a question about a church, school or ministry, please state the name. An allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor dating back to the mid-1970s was reported to the Diocese of Alexandria on February 6, 2019. The Diocese of Alexandria has posted their list of clergy with credible allegations of abuse. Archdiocese of New Orleans pushed confidential settlements with victims of monstrous deacon George Brignac. 1950 to 1959 Four cases Sexual abuse is a serious crime and must be treated as such. Father Kenneth Michiels is granted a two-year extension of his term as Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Leesville. He subsequently left the diocese. An allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor dating back to 1967 was brought before the Permanent Review Board in 2014. At least one diocese has already filed for bankruptcy under a growing number of abuse lawsuits. The window will close on July 31, 2024. However, some experts believe he may have abused more than 100 victims before he was criminally charged. St. Catharine of Alexandria, BK; St. Rose of Lima, BK: Removed from ministry 7/22/2002 Laicized 11/25/2011: Deceased - 1/25/2019: O'Brien, James T. . Link to the Diocese of Alexandria, LA Credibly Accused List. The allegation was deemed credible. The work has been a painful but necessary examination of the past. The number is (318) 219-7222. (3) Priests with the Lafayette diocese who had credible accusations filed by an adult victim Paul Metrejean (Acadia, Calcasieu, Iberia, St. Landry, St. Martin, Vermilion Parishes) Grady J . Kenneth Wasmer Review of Fr. Fr. Father Luke LaFleur is appointed Pastoral Administrator of St. Juliana Church, Alexandria, while retaining his position as Director of Vocations. Tisch left the diocese and active ministry in 1968. Fr. 2023 Diocese of Alexandria. | Alexandria, LA 71303, Pastor/Vicar Forane for the Central Deanery, Chaplain, Federal Correction Complex Beaumont, Pastor and Ecclesiastical Judge for the Diocese of Alexandria, Chaplain, CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Chaplain, VAMC/Diocesan Boy Scouts Chaplain, Pastor and Exec. Fr. Carol Hirchak Hannon was incardinated in the Diocese of Brooklyn in New York in 1982. It is our continued hope that anyone who has been abused will come forward to speak the truth and seek the healing that all desire. Couvillions file in 2019 revealed multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of male minors dating back to the 1950s. Fr. Rogers was laicized in 1974. | Alexandria, LA 71303, Office of Religious Education and Faith Formation, The Joy and Promise of the Holy Eucharist, Applying for Jobs in the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Alexandria, Msgr. Five priests with ties to Monroe are on a list of priests accused of sexual abuse of minors in the Diocese of Alexandria. Fr. His whereabouts are unknown. Allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of male minors dating back to the 1960s were brought before the Permanent Review Board in 2009. Franklin died in Alabama in 1986. While we live with the reality of evil, it is my hope that none of us will ever lose sight of the victory that has been won for us by Our Lord, Jesus Christ. St. Joseph Catholic Center | 4400 Coliseum Blvd. Nearly all of them had ties to the Shreveport-Bossier City area, according to a . 255 or 264 0:20. This window gives people abused as children before HB 492 passed three years to file a claim, no matter how long ago the sex abuse occurred. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegations were deemed credible. The names that are published below are those of clergy, diocesan and religious, living and deceased, whom the Permanent Review Board unanimously believes have been or could be credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor. Fr. When this occurs, the police are notified and our Victims Assistance Coordinator begins his service to the victim while an assessor begins an investigation for the Permanent Review Board. the Diocese in elementary and high schools, six general hospitals, St. Ann's Foundling Home and St. Mary's Home for Retarded Children and other in stitutions. Allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of male minors dating from the 1970s were brought before the Permanent Review Board in 2004. Thank you! The priests identified by the diocese are: Father Edward Allen; St. Theresa in Shreveport and St. Lucy in Hodge. According to his obituary, he was a native of Rayne. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegation was deemed credible. A priest of the Congregation of Capuchin Religious Tertiaries of Our Lady of Sorrows. The Diocese of Albany, New York, has at least temporarily banned the Traditional Latin Mass at two parishes to comply with an order issued by the Vatican . Privacy Policy | Disclaimer. There are state and local resources available to abuse survivors. After completion of the investigation, Fr. Msgr. We must never forget the damage that has been done to the victims, their families and to the whole Body of Christ which is the Church. An allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor dating back to 1954 was brought before the Permanent Review Board in 2004. Van Hoorn died in 2006. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The Most Reverend Robert W. Marshall, Jr., Bishop of Alexandria, has made the following clergy appointments: The following appointments are effective on July 1, 2021. In publishing this list, it is not our intent to re-victimize those who have already been so wounded by the actions of some clerics who served in our diocese over the past one hundred sixty-five years. Deacon Jones was suspended from active ministry when the allegation was made known in 1986. Speak with our attorneys today to learn more about the options available to you. I know that this list may be incomplete, not because we have held anything back, but because this kind of evil is perpetrated in secret and out of fear and shame some may not have been able to come forward. If you or a suspected victim is in danger, call 911 immediately. If asking a question about a church, school or ministry, please state the name. 2. Montreal Rd, Cornwall ON K6H 1B4 * 613-933-1138 Login. The work has been a painful but necessary examination of the past. powered by . This form goes to the Diocese of Alexandria Communications Office. Donohoes file in 2019 showed evidence of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of male minors dating from the 1960s. Fr. Fr. Review of Msgr. The three-year window opened on August 1, 2021. Rogges file in 2019 showed evidence of an allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor dating back to 1985. 2023 Diocese of Alexandria. Prior to 1986, the area was part of the Alexandria Diocese. The Louisiana dioceses are facing numerous allegations of priest abuse. The evidence was presented to the Permanent Review Board in 2019 and the allegation were deemed credible. Hammer, D. (2020, December 18). All Rights Reserved. Contact the Diocese of Alexandria! Like many of you, I was horrified and scandalized to read the results of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report published in the summer of 2018 detailing the history of sexual abuse perpetrated by Catholic clergy against minors over so many decades. An allegation of sexual misconduct and abuse of a male minor dating back to 1966 was brought before the Permanent Review Board in 2004 and after investigation, the allegations were deemed credible. A system of examination was established by which every file held by our Diocese of Alexandria would be reviewed by two sets of examiners: one comprised of the chancellor and vice-chancellor and one comprised of laity from our Permanent Review Board and other lay readers appointed by me. His whereabouts are unknown. Father Luke LaFleur is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Church, Marksville, while retaining his position as Director of Vocations. Gremillion retired from active ministry in 1969. 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