1964, Status: Voluntarily dispensed from clerical state, Ordination year: After accusation of abuse in late 1980s, he received evaluation and treatment and then was returned to ministry without incident. Laicization announced 10/14. Noted to be deceased. Permanently removed from ministry by Vatican 10/05 but not laicized. Permanently removed from public ministry. Diocese says he left ministry without requesting laicization. Permanently removed from ministry. Left priesthood in late1980s. Would target troubled adolescent males, then molest them. Sued 2002. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Was serving in Tucson diocese at time accusation became public. The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg released a list of 71 names of clergy members accused of sexually abusing children on August 1. Laicized 3/06. 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.. Nevertheless, the religious order priest is still under the authority of his religious superior. until proven guilty. We update our accused priest database as we discover new information. Currently, 41 Catholic dioceses and religious orders in the United States have not released lists of priests credibly accused of abuse. These dioceses serve 9 million Catholics in the United States. The Catholic Church has been criticized for protecting abusers over victims. Ordered to register as sex offender. Varney was instructor at Toledo Central Catholic High School at the time of the alleged abuse. Per news in 2012, a 1997 diocesan memo said that Weaver engaged in sexual exploitation of teen boys, waiting until they were 18 years old to make sexual advances toward them. Named publicly as credibly accused by Franciscan University in 4/19. Died 12/26/15. She added that its never too late to do the right thing, noting that that means both the bishops actions to protect children and victims in coming forward. Name included on the Harrisburg dioceses 8/1/18 list; no known allegations in that diocese. He said that the touches were accidental. Settlements exceed $1.2M. Subsequently is said to have worked in a non-church job in Europe. Contact Sarah Readdean at:sreaddean@theblade.com. Admitted to molesting at least eight boys 1968-1985. Convicted 5/11/06 of 1980 ritual murder of nun at Mercy Hospital; sentenced to 15 years in prison. McCool left the priesthood two years ago. He is not listed in the Official Catholic Directory beyond 1997. He died in 2009. Ministry restricted due to an allegation which had not yet been substantiated. On dioceses list 10/29/18. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Allegations noted to have been received after Lyons death. She again reported the abuse to the diocese in 1/18. Still active priest 12/11. 1951, Status: Dismissed from the clerical state, Birth Year: Member of the traditionalist Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter. The U.S. legal We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Per 12/02 article, Garand was murdered in Florida in 1982. This information found in this list is compiled from the Database of Publicly Accused Priests and does not state or imply that individuals facing allegations are guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. Denied allegation and threatened to sue accuser. Some lived with him and were allegedly abused during baths with Hendricks. The Sexual Assault team at Merson Law specializes in Catholic Clergy and Priest Sex Abuse and Sexual Assault cases. Laicized, per the dioceses list in 6/19. Archdiocese investigated and decided allegations were unsubstantiated. The man provided new information in 2008 which Bishop Pilarczyk said had a semblance of truth. Stricker was restored to ministry in 7/08 when archdiocese investigation determined the claim could not be substantiated. Absent on leave per 1988, 1990 and 1995 Catholic Directories. Pled not guilty in U.S. District Court 2/25/16. Placed on administrative leave (2008). Laicized in 2005. Diocese removed plaque and his name from church building 6/15/11. Weaver asked for a leave in 2002. Laicization announced 7/20/15. By 1948 he is shown as a priest of the Diocese of Steubenville, apparently having left his Order. Applegate, who promised Schaefer would get help. Placed on leave 3/05 and died in 9/05 before investigation complete. Cooper admits contact with the youth but claims no sexual intent was involved. Monsignor. Had previously been accused of an inappropriate relationship with agirl in her late teens in the mid-1970s, while in Cleveland. Law enforcement closed their investigations due to the statute of limitation. Father Nelson Beaver is accused of sexual abuse of a minor 25 At least 4 complaints in 1983 prompted transfer to new parish. Per a 1993 article, McDonough was no longer a member of the order. 1996, Ordination year: Continued to abuse. Arrested in Naval, Biliran Province, Philippines in 12/10. Retirement announced by diocese 7/1/19. Retired in 1998. Claims involved 4 boys and 1 girl. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Placed on leave 11/7/17 by diocese due to excessive and questionable text and telephone communications with a minor and potential misuse of church funds. Minor was a 16-year-old boy. Last name is Mangen in 2002 & 1993 Catholic Directories. He took sick leave in 1982 and a leave of absence in 1994. He taught high school and served in parishes as an assistant and then pastor in the Cincinnati archdiocese. Get Justice & Compensation Now! Stricker, 84 and retired, was placed on leave by the archdiocese 5/01/08 pending an investigation of claims that he sexually abused a boy in the 1950s at St. William parish, Price Hill. He admitted in therapy to abusing as many as 90 (diocese said really 14-16). 3/04 report from Diocese says that Lucas was one of 10 priests permanently removed frompublic ministry because of credible or substantiated allegations. Two other suits filed in Minnesota in 1988. Teachers certificate was been revoked as of 11/06. Removed 2002 after admitting to abuse of an altar boy 1980-1983. Died 12/7/75. He was also finance officer of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Barnesville and prominent in the Rotary Club. Died (1982). Accused in 12/05 of 1977 abuse of a youth. Matter sent to D.A. reflected here. Moved to Minnesota where he abused six other boys. 1966, Ordination year: All three were deceased prior to the allegations. Was an O.S.F.S. Cleared by the Vatican and returned to active status 9/07 with restrictions. Status changed to Retired. Katarskis died in 1993. Placed on administrative leave (2004). Requested and granted leave of absence (1965). On the Oakland dioceses list in 2019. Three additional men joined in thesuit 9/02. Vatican ordered permanent removal from ministry as of 6/14/07. Weithman did not consent until 2004. This was after a tribunal of three canonists determined the charges were not confirmed. Pastor of Resurrection in New Albany, previously long-time pastor of St. Rose in New Lexington. Suit dismissed by Court 1998. Substantiated by Review Board (2019). Still under care of Archdiocese as of 4/07 because of ill health. Diocesan review board found allegation credible. Indicted on 11 courts of public indecency and providing alcohol to minors 11/01-1/02. Police notified. They haveno idea what healing that they have set in motion.. In 2002 Man accused Kiffmeyer of abusing him when he was senior in high school and later. Laicization announced 12/26/08. Sentenced to 5 years probation. Our Bishop and Diocese Bishop Administrator of home for mentally handicapped, run by the order. Romansky received probated sentence; sent to St. Lukes for treatment. First abuse occurred in Ohio and Michigan. At least one parent had complained to the diocese earlier. She also alleged that at least two other orphans, including one he abused, knew of Doyles alleged abuses. Died (2005) while his case was pending with the Holy See. from the clerical state, Ordination year: In prison 11/11. At least two civil suits filed; settled in 1991. Learned in 2011 that he was working in Detroit area as late as 1/11 as church organist. Laicized 2014. Prosecutor stated that Foxhoven had been grooming the girl for three years, and the sexual contact started in 8/18. He is accused of spanking their bare bottoms. Laicization announced 5/11/07. Grace Haley, Girl filed civil suit in 1991; settled in 1992. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Links are provided to the publicly filed Placed on administrative leave (2015). Her father had confronted Wernet and he admitted abuse. Prayer and penance. 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. Clergy who have been Permanently Dismissed from the Clerical more State, Ordination year: Per his obituary, McClory served on a number of diocesan boards, committees and commissions.. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Personal leave of absence (1988-1991). Gray has finally surrendered his teaching certificate. Per court document, casewas dismissed with prejudice 4/04. Left church on total disability in 1987; psych reports showed he could not function effectively. In 10/08, Grand Jury did not indict, citing lack of probable cause. WebBishop Joseph Schrembs of the Diocese of Toledo was appointed bishop of Cleveland in 1921 by Pope Pius XI.In 1925, Pope Pius XI presented the relics of St. Christine to Schrembs. Died (2015). Glen Franklin Shrimplin. This database was last updated in January 2020 and should only be used as a historical snapshot of the lists published by dioceses and religious orders. In 12/02 Pucci was accused by two women of molesting them when they were young teenagers in the 1950s. Substantiated by Review Board (2020). Put on leave in 2002 due to accusation of abuse of boy in 1980. Denied allegations. Never publicly identified until 2003 when he was placed on admin. Died 2/6/13. Toledo police interviewed two youths at Child Study Institute who said they were abused by Garand and that there were other victims. In 1985 there were allegations that Shaffer and other religious had abused residents of the home. Two other females came forward to allege abuse in the 1960s. On dioceses list 10/31/18. Deceased. Allegations noted to have been received after Hennesseys death. Retired 5/09. Has been laicized. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Deceased. This info revealed in 3/07. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Lawrence Charles Scharf. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Go to the fulllist of last names in alphabetical order: Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. Burrill, faculty member and counselor at Loyola Academy in Wilmette for 25 years, died in March, 1987. 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. Anyone who has made a substantiated allegation of abuse against a cleric or other representative of the Church is offered the compassionate care of the Victim Assistance Coordinator, the pastoral and spiritual support of the Church, and counseling assistance with a counselor of their choosing, for as long as it is helpful, Ms. Donaghy wrote. The following are extern clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was substantiated, or who have been convicted of a crime associated with child pornography, while serving in the Diocese. On dioceses list 10/29/18. Accused of abuse 1956-60 at St. Stephen in Toledo. Died 11/29/04. Another former student came forward by 11/18, saying Bennett molested him when he was a junior in 5/81. Reassigned to non-parish work in 1987 after newspaper investigation and charges against other priests. In 7/03 Feltman was returned to duty after a Vatican council found that there wasnt enough evidence to support the claims. Javascript is disabled on your browser. Convicted in 2003 and sentenced to 21 months prison. Labbe denied the charges. On leave beginning 1990. When suit was filed, Geiger was working near Charlotte, NC but the 2002 Catholic Directory shows him assigned to a Pennsylvania church in the Harrisburg diocese. 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. This man filed suit in 2004. Resigned 1993. Exact details of abuse allegation not released by Diocese per victims request. Placed on administrative leave (2003). Meiring asked to leave the priesthood in 1983 and worked as a licensed counselor and clinical supervisor with transgendered people and youths with gender-identity problems. Still a registered sex offender as of 1/2/10. No criminal prosecution. Lost appeal in 5/16. Zuccarelli taught at Fisher High 1980-85. According to a 2002 news report, McDonough was sued in 1993 for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year old student 20 years prior. Laicized by Vatican 3/06. The victimthat came forward, I am completely grateful for their courage, Ms.Vercellotti said. Two priests said in 2002 that they had reported him to the Cleveland diocese in 1975. Said to have abused boys at his cabin with a pond in Bono, OH. As of 4/12, SNAP reports he may be attempting to join Blessed John Catholic Church in Perrysburg,OH. Zalenskis attorney threatened to sue if she spoke publicly. Suit dismissed by Ohio Supreme Court on statute of limitations 6/06. As of 2018, he is last indexed in the Official Catholic Directory in 2001. Welch reportedly was transferred after other victims came forward. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Died 12/21/14. Please enable it in order to use this form. Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. HTTP Error: undefined. sexually abusing children and/or possessing child abuse images, commonly In 7/04 Arko also lost his state license to perform massage therapy, based on the felony conviction for growing pot. Director of academic enrichment and student life until 2003. First named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Steubenville on its list 10/31/18. Retired/Senior Status (2005). He retired in 2006 and died in 2019. Placed on administrative leave (2002). In 1981 Stephney was assigned to a Cincinnati parish and was chaplain at a Cincinnati jail. Placed on leave in 7/02 due to allegations that he sexually abused a 16-year-old girl in 1962. Lilia Saul. Per 2004 article, attys for diocese reached settlement with 1 victim of alleged abuse. Placed on leave 7/02 for allegations of misconduct with minors. Diocese announced in 3/15 that Lieberth was given a life of prayer and penance.. In late 2003 Schuttes privileges were removed after allegations arose that he sexually abused a minor several decades before. He was director of admissions at Borromeo Seminary College in Wickliffe (1981-91). Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. 1977, Ordination year: Deacon Romo was assigned to St. James Parish in Toledos Old South End from 1980 to 2005, before moving to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Per the dioceses list 6/21/19, Lucas was on administrative leave pending the Vaticans decision regarding laicization. Early release denied 7/3/14. Still had teachers license as of 10/06. Friar John McGuire, formerly Gather Conrad McGuire. Laicized in 1988. One woman was denied counseling in 2000 because diocese said could not find facts to support her claim. Froehlich denied the allegation. Accused in 2003 of abuse of one girl at St. Rita School for the Deaf in 1970s. Per a 1990 news report, Ruglovsky admitted to molesting numerous boys over a 20-year period. 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