Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse

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BishopAccountability.org
Database of Publicly Accused Priests in the United States
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Last
First
Ord
T Status
D/O
Notes
Babcock
Timothy
1968
P Sued
Diocesan
Named in 1994
Detroit, MI
suit filed in Wayne
Co. District Court
along with three
other priests.
Plaintiff says the
four repeatedly
raped and fondled
him over four
years in the 1960s.
Babcock denied
charges. Still
active priest as of
2011. Serves as
adjunct memberof
the Manresa
Retreat Team and
as Chaplain for the
Felician Sisters of
Livonia. Also holds
two part-time
admin. positions
with the
Archdiocese.
Source:
Detroit News 5.24.94; United Press international 5.25.94;
MANRESA Jesuit Retreat House Website, accessed 6.18.11
Babis
Daniel
1949 ? P Sued
Diocesan
In Jan. 2006 civil
Rockville
suit, man says he Centre, NY
and 5 siblings
were abused by
Babis in 1950s and
1960s. Since suit
was filed, others
have also come
forward to allege
abuse by Babis. In
addition to
Rockville Centre,
Babis also worked
in QueensBrooklyn diocese.
Hedied in Dec.
1978 in Florida
where diocese
sent him to "aid
refugees."
Source:
New York Post 1.12.06; Newsday 1.12.06; Newsday 2.06.06;
Newsday 2.07.06; Newsday 10.01.06
Baca
Paul M.
1949
Diocesan
Woman filed suit
Santa Fe,
1/00. Alleged a
NM
sexual relationship
with Baca for one
year beginning
1973 when she
was 15. Suit also
alleged relatioship
Source:
Albuquerque Journal 1.13.00; Albuquerque Tribune 1.13.00;
Albuquerque Tribune 1.14.00; Albuquerque Journal 1.17.00;
Albuquerque Tribune 1.21.00; Albuquerque Journal 6.8.00
Assignments:
Albuquerque Tribune 1.15.00
P Settled
Diocese
Source/Assignments
resumed in 1989
and lasted until
1990s. Woman
had a videotape
and transcript
wherein Baca
admitted "repetitive
sexual contact."
He resigned. Suit
was settled 6/00
for undisclosed
amount of money.
Settlement also
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Settlement also
covered claims by
another woman
who claimed Baca
had a 2 year affair
with her which
ended in 2000.
Baccellieri
Joseph A.
1966
P Sued
Diocesan
Removed from
Portland, OR
active duty in
2002. 2 men filed
suits in 2004
alleging abuse in
1970s at Central
Catholic High
School. One
plaintiff had a
secretly recorded
tape wherein
Baccelliere
seemed to admit
molesting the
Plaintiffs and
indicating that
there were other
victims. Placed on
leave in 1992 after
allegation of abuse
in 1970s involving
teenage males.
Went to rehab &
then reassigned to
several parishes
beginning in 1994.
Supposedly
reassigned on
limited basis under
close supervision.
Retired in 2002.
Source:
The Oregonian 2.23.04; Associated Press 2.23.04; Press
Release by Archdiocese of Portland 2.23.04; The Oregonian
2.24.04; San Francisco Chronicle 7.10.04; The Oregonian
6.24.05; The Oregonian 11.12.06; Oregonian Table 11.12.06;
The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents); Final Report of Document
Arbitration 11.24.08; The Oregonian 4.3.10; Associated Press
4.3.10
Assignments:
BA.org Assignment Record
Bacigalupo
Leonard
1930
P Accused
Franciscan
Died 10/10/94. Per Boston, MA
1/03 articles,
Bacigalupo was
accused of
unspecified abuse
at Our Lady of
Mount Carmel in
East Boston in
1969 or 1970. His
personnel file had
just been released.
Source:
Albany Times Union 10.12.94; Boston Globe 1.31.03; Boston
Herald 1.31.03
Assignments:
Bagert
Matthew
1997
P Convicted Diocesan
Arrested 2005 on
Dallas, TX
charges of
possessing child
porn on his
computer. Trial set
for 6/06. Charges
dismissed just
prior to trial after
Source:
Dallas Morning News 2.03.05; Dallas Morning News 2.07.05;
Dallas Morning News 4.13.09; Fort Worth Star Telegram
4.28.09; Dallas Morning News 4.28.09; Ft. Worth Star Telegram
judge said
evidence of the
porn was obtained
illegally by a
Deacon and
another priest.
Case was referred
to Feds for
prosecution. He
left priesthood and
married. In 11/08
Bagert pleaded not
guilty to federal
indictment of child
porn. In 4/09 he
changed plea to
guilty. On 12/1/09
he was sentenced
to 4 yrs 3 mo. in
prison.
12.1.09; Dallas Morning News 12.1.09
Assignments:
Dallas Morning News 12.2.09 (add'l article)
Bagley
John J.
1960
P Accused
Diocesan
Finished seminary
in Rome. Served
at Vatican 19721974. Placed on
leave 2/02 after
man called
Worcester,
MA
Source:
Telegram & Gazette 2.21.02; Telegram & Gazette 2.22.02;
Sunday Telegram 3.3.02; The Day 3.18.02; Telegram & Gazette
11.15.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.7.03; Telegram & Gazette
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man called
Diocese to
complain of abuse
in 1967 when he
was 17. He had
complained to
Bishop Harrington
in 1994 but nothing
done. At least 1
more accuser
located. Unableto
prosecute in MA
due to SOL but
matter referred to
Canada for
possible
prosecution.
Resigned as
minister 2003 but
still priest. 2nd
man filed civil suit
12/04 re 1963
abuse. Trial set
2006.
2.15.06
Baier
Donald
1975
P Accused
Diocesan
Per 7/02 articles,
Venice, FL
Baier, who retired
in 2000, had his
ministerial rights
permanently
revoked by Bishop
after anonymous
letter with
documentation of
alleged abuse
received by
Diocese in May,
2002. Investigation
found evidence of
at least 2 victims in
separate locations
but no victims
came forward so
Diocese did not
report to law
enforcement.
Source:
Diocese of Venice News Release 5.24.02; Sarasota Herald
Tribune 5 29 02; Bradenton Herald 5.31.02; Naples Daily News
4.28.03; Injury Board 9.5.08
Bailey
George F.
1963
P Accused
Diocesan
Left priesthood in
late1980s. Per
2002 articles, at
least 10 women
have accused him
of abusing them
when they were
grade-school
students at St.
Vincent School in
Akron and St.
Mary's School in
Bedford.
Apparently these
accusations were
made known to
Diocese before
Bailey left the
priesthood.
Source:
Cleveland Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Plain
Dealer 11.23.02
Assignments:
Bailot
Eugene
1939
P Sued
Diocesan
Bailot (or Baillot)
Boston, MA
was one of 16
priests named for
the first time in
numerous sexual
abuse lawsuits
filed in 1/03 in
Boston. Woman
said Bailot abused
her and her
brother in 1950s
after establishing
himself as "a
darling" in the eyes
of their family.He is
listed as
deceased.
Source:
Connecticut 1.18.03; Boston Globe 1.30.03
Assignments:
BA.Org Assignment Record
Baird
Lawrence J. 1969
P Accused
Diocesan
Spokesman for
Source:
Cleveland,
OH
Orange, CA
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Baird
Lawrence J. 1969
P Accused
Baisi
Linda
N Settled
Baker
Michael
Stephen
Balak
Frederick
R.
1974
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Diocesan
Spokesman for
Orange, CA
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:
NBC4 TV 4.1.02; LA Times 4.02.02; LA Times 4.05.02;
Associated Press 4.11.02; LA Times 4.17.02; LA Times
11.07.02; LA Times 11.28.02; LA Times 10.06.03; LA Times
10.11.03; LA Times 3.05.04; Press Democrat 3.22.04; Orange
County Weekly 1.12.09; OC Register 1.12.09; Orange County
Weekly 1.13.09
Accused in 2/8/96 New York,
suit of sexually
NY
abusing a boy for 5
years, starting at
age 12 in 1987.
The abuse
included oral sex.
In 1995,
complainant
mentioned the
abuse to a
counselor, who
reported it to
authorities. Baisi
left her order in
1979 and was
teacherwhen the
abuse began. She
was principal in
1996 when suit
was filed and she
was suspended.
She admitted the
abuse in taped
conversations with
the victim. Her
attorney and the
judge stated that
she had effectively
admitted to the
charges.
Source:
Daily News 2.25.96; Daily News 3.2.96; NY Times 9.15.00; NY
Times 9.19.00; Daily News 9.19.00
Source:
LA Times 5.16.02; LA Times 08.18.02; LA Archdiocesan Report
2.17.04 page 1; KTLA 1.20.06; LA Times 12.2.06; LA Times
12.12.06; KNX 12.12.06; LA Times 12.13.06; Contra Costa
Times 1.4.07; LA Times 1.4.07; Lompoc Record 1.5.07; LA
Times 3.7.07; California Catholic Daily 3.9.07; Monterey Herald
3.16.07; LA Times 7.15.07
Assignments:
Union Tribune 7.30.07 (add'l article); San Gabriel Valley Tribune
11.17.07 (add'l article); LA Times 12.4.07 (add'l article); LA
Times 6.15.10 (add'l article); LA Archdiocesan Report
Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06
P Settled
Diocesan
Accused of abuse. Los Angeles,
2 brothers settled
CA
in 2000 for $1.3M.
Criminal charges
dropped due to
Supreme Court
ruling. LA
archdiocese
counts 23
accusers. Arrested
again 1/06.
Laicized 12/00 per
Addendum to LA
Arch. Rpt. Included
in 12/06 $60M
settlement re 22
priests. Also
included in 7/07
massive $660M
settlement of LA
Arch cases.
Pleaded guity
12/07 to abuse of
2 boys. Sentenced
to 10 yrs 4 mo in
prison. Protected
by ArBp Mahoney.
New suit 6/10.
P Sued
Diocesan
Named as abuser
in Addendum to
Archdiocese
Los Angeles, Source:
CA
LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05
Assignments:
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Archdiocese
Report. 1 accuser
claims abuse from
1967-1968.
Balbin
Victor
Balcom
Gary E.
Balden
Unknown
Balestrieri
Edward
Balfe
Joseph
1972
1959
Assignments:
LA Times Database 4.20.06
P Accused
Diocesan
Accused of abuse
of a teenage girl.
LA archdiocese
counts 1 accuser.
Extern priest from
Philippines
working in
Archdiocese
P Accused
Diocesan
In 1993 lawsuit,
Boston, MA
Balcom was
accused of
showering with an
altar boy, fondling
him, giving him
alcohol and
threatening him in
1970s. Admitted
molesting 8 or 9
children. Placed on
sick leave in 1985,
privileges removed
in 1992 and
laicized in 1998.
Died 10/02.
Source:
Letter to Rev. Richard Lennon 9.15.97; Rev. Richard Lennon
letter to Cardinal Law 4.23.98; Boston Globe 12.10.02; Boston
Herald 12.10.02; Patriot Ledger 12.10.02; Newsday 2.10.03;
Patriot Ledger 10.20.08
Assignments:
Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record
P Sued
Oblate
Fr. Balden was
one of several
religious accused
in 2010 civil suit
against Diocese,
Oblates & Sisters
of the Divine
Savior which
alleged abuse of
students at
Tekakwitha Indian
Mission in
Sisseton SD. In
the suit, one
woman alleges
that Fr. Balden,
Fr.Cholewa and
another unnamed
priest abused her
between 19751982 when she
was 5-11 yrs old.
Source:
MWD et al v. Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls et al, Minnehaha
County Circuit Court 7.30.10; Argus Leader 8.6.10; Sioux City
Journal 8.6.10
P Accused
Trinitarian
Removed by
Trenton, NJ
Belleville Diocese
after woman wrote
to the Order to
complain that he
"inappropriately
touched her son"
(age 11) in 1975 in
Trenton, NJ.
Prosecutors said
SOL had passed.
He was part of the
Order of the Most
Holy Trinity, a
religious
community, at the
time. He officially
became part of the
Belleville Diocese
in 1985. On
1/24/09 Belleville
diocesan website
gave his status as
"Administrative
Leave / Retired."
Source:
Associated Press 5.1.02; Star Ledger 5.2.02; St. Louis PostDispatch 5.2.02; Belleville News Democrat 5.2.02; Asbury Park
Press 5.2.02; Associated Press 5.8.02; Beliefnet.com 6.02;
Belleville News Democrat 3.7.03
P Accused
Jesuit
Accused of abuse Helena, MT
of students at St.
Ignatius Mission
Boarding School in
late 1950s-early
1960s. One man
Source:
The Missoulian 6.5.11
CA
Associated Press 2.8.84; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page
4; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453
Sioux Falls,
SD
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1960s. One man
said he arrived
early for Mass only
to find Balfe
standing naked in
the sacristy.
Another said that
Balfe asked him
during confession
what bed he slept
in.
1993 plea of no
La Crosse,
contest to charge
WI
of sexual contact
w/ 12 yr old boy
during therapy
session. Total of 4
known victims.
Sentenced to 5 yrs
prison; released
3/96. On parole
thru 12/97.
Laicized at his own
request as of
8/11/97.
Settlement of
$100K in 1993(?).
In 1993 La Crosse
diocese told
Baltimore of 2
claims against Ball
during the time he
was a seminarian
for La Crosse in
Baltimore in mid
1970s. Died 2003.
Ball
Bruce E.
1978
Ball
Edward
Lawrence
1966
P Convicted Sacred Heart
Indicted on 4
San
counts of abuse of Bernardino,
minors 9/92; plea
CA
of guilty to 1 count.
Sentenced to 9 mo
jail and 5 yr
probation. Total of
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 from 19791986. He was
sentenced to 3
years in prison.
$4.2M civil
settlement. from
Diocese & Order in
6/03. On Sex
Offender Registry.
Source:
Press-Enterprise 5.2.93; Chicago Tribune 10.10.99; Press
Enterprise 10.11.99; Press Enterprise 10.20.00; Press
Enterprise 12.30.00; Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 7.15.02; San
Bernardino Sun 6.30.03; San Bernardino Sun 6.30.03 (2nd); San
Bernardino Sun 7.2.03; Find Law 7.17.03; Press Enterprise
8.16.03; Press Enterprise 10.17.03; Reno Gazette-Journal
7.30.05
Assignments:
Bals
Jerry
1973
D Sued
Ordained as
Cleveland,
deacon in 1973.
OH
He was accused of
fondling girls in
counseling
sessions at Lake
Catholic High
School (he was
guidance
counselor/librarian)
for 14 years. Total
of 8 Jane Does,
five of whom filed
suit. Suits settled.
Per Nov. 2002
article, criminal
Source:
Cleveland Plain Dealer 9.29.93; Plain Dealer 10.07.93; Plain
Dealer 10.13.93; Plain Dealer 2.11.94; Plain Dealer 11.23.02;
Plain Dealer 3.31.07; Cincinnati Enquirer (AP) 4.01.07
Diocesan
Source:
Wisconsin State Journal 6.21.92; Wisconsin State Journal
7.7.92; Chicago Tribune 10.14.92; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
3.17.96; Wisconsin State Journal 3.22.96; Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel 9.30.98; Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; Washington Post
8.22.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; La Crosse Tribune
1.9.04; Marshfield News-Herald 8.27.04
Assignments:
charges were
dropped in a plea
deal that required
Bals to forfeit his
teaching
credentials.
Diocese paid Bals'
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Diocese paid Bals'
wife $800/mo from
2000-2003 (while
Bals living with
her). This info
revealed in 3/07.
Baltazar
Carmelo
Melchior
""Mel""
1960
An extern priest
Boise, ID
from the
Philappines,
Baltazar has a
history of abuse of
boys over a 20
year period while
serving Diocese of
Cleveland,
Diocese of
Phillippines, US
Navy, Diocese of
Boise, Idaho, and
Diocese of San
Diego. Named in
several civil suits.
Convicted 1984 &
sentenced to 7 yrs.
Released to
treatment after 3
yrs. 2003 civil suit
in San Diego said
that plaintiff lived
with Baltazar and
traveled with him
for 5 years during
military
assignments.
Always introduced
as his nephew.
Deceased.
Source:
United Press International 5.30.84; United Press International
11.19.84; United Press International 1.24.85; United Press
International 3.23.85; San Jose Mercury News 12.30.87; San
Jose Mercury News 12.31.87 (Major Accounts); Associated
Press 3.25.02; San Diego Union Tribune 5.22.03; Associated
Press 10.08.03; Idaho States 2.21.04; Lompoc Record 3.30.07;
Union Tribune 3.31.07; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07
Balthazar
Norman G.
1963
P Accused
Initially charged in St.
1991 in Tampa
Petersburg,
with soliciting lewd FL
act from a male,
undercover police
officer. Charges
dismissed by
court. Sent for
therapy and
returned to duty.
Diocese paid $75K
in 2010 to man
who said he was
abused by
Balthazar at Christ
the King in Tampa
in early 1980s
when he was 17 .
Settlement not
revealed until 1/11.
Tampa police say
in 2002 a man
accused Balthazar
and another priest
of sexually
assaulting him in
Source:
Tampa Tribune 4.22.02; SNAP Statement 1.9.11; WTSP
1.13.11; 2010 Settlement Agreement; My Fox Tampa Bay
1.13.11; St. Petersburg Times 1.14.11
Banach
Edwin
1941
P Accused
Diocesan
Francisan
1971 at age 9.
State did not press
charges.
In 9/02
Rockford, IL
Franciscans began
investigating
allegations that
Banach abused 2
boys between
1963 and 1970 at
St. Anthony of
Padua church.
One person
alleged abuse and
the other alleged
that Banach made
sexual overtures.
Banach spent 9
years at St.
Anthony shortly
Source:
Rockford Register Star 9.5.02; Rockford Register Star 6.21.03
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Anthony shortly
after his ordination
in 1941. He then
went to a church in
California until
1963 when he
came back to St.
Anthony. In 1970
Banach was
transferred back to
California. .Died in
1984,
Banach
Henry S.
1948
P Sued
Diocesan
Allegedly abused a Worcester,
boy age 12 or 13
MA
in 1976 and 1977
when he was
assigned to St.
Hedwig parish in
Southbridge. 2
brothers filed suit
2002. Another man
joined suit 10/02.
4th man later
came forward with
similar allegations.
1 case settled out
of court
&dismissed 5/05.
2nd set for trial
10/06
Source:
Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06
Banaszek
(Bonaszek)
Stanley F.
1970
P Settled
Maryknoll
Accused of
Bridgeport,
sexually assaulting CT
a former altar boy
in 1985 at St.
Anthony of Padua
in Bridgeport, CT.
Case was settled
with others by the
Bridgeport diocese
in 10/03. Name
occasionally
spelled Bonaszek.
Source:
Connecticut Post 10.20.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02;
Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03;
Connecticut Post 12.1.09
Assignments:
Bandle
Ronald J.
1968
P Accused
Diocesan
Bandle died 1/01
Milwaukee,
after suffered heart WI
attack during
evening Mass.
Name appeared
on Archdiocese's
7/04 list of priests
fully restricted from
Source:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.9.01; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
1.10.01; Archdiocese of Wilwaukee List 7.9.04; Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel 7.10.04
Assignments:
ministry (or who
would have been
restricted if still
living) because of
credible
allegations of
abuse. There
appears to be a
gap in
assignments
between 12/92
when he left one
parish and 6/96
when he was
appointed as an
assistant priest at
St. Joseph and St.
Kilian Parishes,
Lyons and to
Nursing Home
Ministry for
Archdiocese.
Banko
John M.
1972
Removed from
Metuchen,
ministry 2000.
NJ
Convicted 2002 on
charges of
molesting 11 yr old
boy in 1993.
Received a 15year sentence.
Included in 1/03
settlement re
Source:
Star Ledger 8.3.01; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; NY Times
1.31.03; New Jersey Times 5.21.03; NY Times 7.16.03; Diocese
of Metuchen 2.27.04; Courier News 9.7.06; The Times (NJ)
9.7.06; Express Times 9.7.06; Star Ledger 9.8.06; Express
Times 9.8.06; Courier News 11.4.06; Express Times 11.4.06;
Express Times 1.27.07; Express Times 5.7.07
Assignments:
Express Times 6.2.07 (add'l article); Home News Tribune
6.30.07 (add'l article); Star Ledger 5.6.08 (add'l article); StarPage 8 of 91
Banner
Russell J.
1967
BaquedanoPech
Theodore
Baranowski
Alexander
Sylvester
1955
Barber
Joseph P.
?
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settlement re
abuse by 5 priests.
9 other alleged
victims have also
come forward.
Additional criminal
charges filed9/06
alleging abuse of 1
victim in 19941995. Pleaded not
guilty 11/06. Trial
started 5/08 and
he was convicted
again as of
5/13/08.
Sentenced 9/08 to
add'l 18 years. In
prison 6/10. Still a
priest, but inactive.
6.30.07 (add'l article); Star Ledger 5.6.08 (add'l article); StarLedger 5.13.08 (add'l article); Home News Tribune 9.5.08 (add'l
article); Star-Ledger 9.6.08 (add'l article)
P Accused
Diocesan
Placed on leave in Cleveland,
2002 pending
OH
review of past
allegations. He
had previously
received
evaluation and
treatment and then
been returned to
active ministry.
Second man came
forward in 2004 to
allege abuse for
two years when he
was 12-14 yrs of
age and aresident
at Parmadale
Childrens' home.
Banner was a
deacon counseling
children at the
home. This man
filed suit 2004.
Source:
Cleveland Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02;
Akron Beacon Journal 4.18.02; Plain Dealer 4.28.04; Bradenton
Herald 4.29.04
Assignments:
P Accused
Diocesan
A visiting priest
San
from Mexico,
Francisco,
Baquedano-Pech
CA
is accused of
sexually molesting
a girl for several
years, beginning
when she was 11.
She reported to
Diocese in 1993
when she was 30
but they said they
were not
responsible since
he was a visiting
priest. He
continued as
active priest in
Mexico for many
years. Still active
in Yucatan in 4/10.
Finally removed
4/26/10.
Source:
San Francisco Weekly 5.21.03; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07;
Boston Globe 4.21.10; Washington Post 4.27.10; San Francisco
Chronicle 4.28.10
P Accused
Diocesan
Newly identified as Chicago, IL
abuser in Chicago
Archdiocesan
report 3/06.
Resigned from
priesthood in 1975.
Laicized 8/1976.
No further
information found.
Source:
Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1; Chicago SunTimes 3.21.06; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06; Chicago Archdiocesan
Report 9.15.08page 1; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 8/16/09
Assignments:
P Sued
Diocesan
Accused of rape of Camden, NJ Source:
girl, age 6, in 1961
The Record 11.2.94; Courier Post 4.14.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03
at Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel parish.
Named along with
about 14 other
priests in RICO
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suit filed in New
Jersey in 1994.
Deceased. All the
RICO claims were
settled 3/03.
Barletta
Michael G.
1966
D Accused
Diocesan
Barmasse
Kevin P.
1982
P Sued
Diocesan
Barnes
Michael
Lowell
1975
At least three men Erie, PA
complained prior to
2002 to Bishop
Trautman that they
were molested by
Barletta when he
was theology
teacher at Erie's
Cathedral Prep
School in late
1970s-1980s. One
man reported he
complained to
Bishop Trautman
in 1994. Barletta
left Prep within a
year and was
allowed only
limited ministry. All
three met with
Bishop again in
2002. Not removed
from ministry until
2003. Diocese
paid for counseling
for 1 of the men.
THIS MAY BE
UNNAMED
PRIEST # 1
Sued 2003.
Los Angeles,
Accused of abuse CA
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.
Tucson says
"removed from
priesthood 2006."
6/09 suit against
Baltimore,
Baltimore AD filed MD
in DE alleged
Barnes molested a
boy 1977-1982
while at St. Clare
School in Essex.
Baltimore
contacted plaintiff
in 2002 after a
review of files; he
denied abuse. He
contacted them in
2003 but refused
counseling/
mediation. Left
priesthood in 1988
but began working
for Wash. DC as
lay member. Civil
case dismissed
4/10 by DE Judge.
Arrested in NC
10/09 on charges
Source:
Erie Times-News 11.13.03; Erie Times-News 11.13.03; Erie
Times-News 11.14.03
Source:
Arizona Daily Star 3.30.03; Arizona Daily Star 10.5.03; Tucson
Citizen 10.6.03; Arizona Daily Star 10.25.03; LA Archdiocesan
Report 2.17.04 page 1; OC Weekly 7.16.04; Arizona Daily Star
7.10.05; LA Times 10.12.05; Thousand Oaks Acorn 11.3.05; LA
Times 4.20.06; Arizona Daily Star 6.01.06; Arizona Daily-Star
7.10.07; Arizona Daily Star 7.17.07; Arizona Daily Star 7.17.07
(2nd); Arizona Daily Star 7.27.07
Assignments:
Fox 11 7.27.07 (add'l article); Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 (add'l
article); LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05;
http://www.bishopaccountability.org/ca_la/LA_Times_Assignments.htm#barmasse;
Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d.; Diocese of
Tucson List of Accused Priests 8.5.11
Source:
Baltimore Sun 6.26.09; The Dispatch 10.2.09; Daily Times
10.3.09; Daily Times 10.6.09; Daily Times 10.8.09; The Dispatch
10.9.09; The Dispatch 11.13.09; The Dispatch 2.26.10; Times
Leader 4.29.10; News Journal 4.30.10; Daily Times 6.4.10; The
Dispatch 9.17.10; Catholic Review 9.28.10
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10/09 on charges
he abused the
same man.
Extradited to MD
2/10. Pled no
contest 6/10. 6 mo
in jail. Laicization
sought.
Barney
H. Stanley
1975
P Accused
Diocesan
1993 Catholic
Directory says
Barney was a
military chaplain
under the Fall
Fall River,
MA
Source:
Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02
River Diocese. His
name appeared on
9/26/02 list of Fall
River priests
investigated by the
Bristol County
District Attorney's
Office. Article
shows there was
one victim but
Barney was not
prosecuted
because beyond
the statute of
limitations.
Barr
Frederick L. 1976
P Accused
Diocesan
Placed on leave
Boston, MA
8/09 from
assignment at St.
Patrick's church in
Watertown after
recent allegation
that he sexually
abused a minor in
the late 1980s. He
was assigned to
St. Luke's Catholic
Church in Belmont
from 1985 to 1990,
when the abuse
was alleged to
have occurred.
Barr
Philip R.
1948
P Accused
Diocese
One of 21 priests
Philadelphia, Source:
placed on
PA
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Press Release 3.8.11; Statement of
administrative
Cardinal Rigali Regarding Administrative Leaves 3.8.11;
leave by
Philadelphia Inquirer 3.8.11; NY Times 3.8.11; Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Inquirer 3.9.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.10.11
archdiocese 3/7/11
pending
investigation for
credible
allegations
involving sexual
abuse or
inappropriate
behavior with
minors. Last
assignment was as
pastor emeritus of
St. Edmond Parish
in South
Philadelphia.
Barrett
John F.
1959
P Accused
Diocesan
Placed on leave
Joliet, IL
5/02 re old
accusations that
he molested an 8th
grade boy in
Catholic cchool in
1968. Original
claim was made in
1991 but the man
says that Diocese
cancelled meeting
with him at last
minute when he
wanted to bring
either his wife or
attorney with him.
The victim let the
matter drop until
Source:
Watertown Tab & Press 5.16.08; WBZ 8.30.09;
TheBostonChannel 8.30.09; Boston Globe 8.31.09; Watertown
Tab & Press (AP) 8.31.09; Watertown Tab & Press 8.31.09;
Metrowest Daily News 9.1.09; Metrowest Daily News 9.2.09;
The Pilot 9.4.09
Assignments:
Source:
Chicago Daily Herald 5.06.02; Chicago Sun Times 5.08.02;
Chicago Tribune 5.08.02; Chicago Sun-Times 5.12.02; Chicago
Daily Herald 6.09.02
Assignments:
Chicago Daily Herald 5.07.02
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matter drop until
2002 when
investigator for
Diocese contacted
him. Cleared by
Diocesan
investigation
6/10/02 and
returned to duty.
Diocese said
claims could not
be substantiated
and victim was not
cooperating.
Barrett
Patrick J.
1959
P Accused
Diocesan
Barrett was placed Gaylord, MI
on admin. leave in
2002 because of
complaint by adult
that Barrett had
molested the
complaintant some
30 years
previously when
complaintant was
a minor.
Misconduct
alleged to have
taken place
outside the
Diocese.
Investigating
committee said
charges were
credible. Died
3/06.
Source:
Associated Press 6.4.02; Traverse City Record-Eagle 6.4.02;
Traverse City Record-Eagle 6.11.02; Traverse City RecordEagle 8.28.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Traverse City
Record-Eagle 4.02.06
Barrett
Robert E.
1963
P Settled
Diocesan
Was working as
Boston, MA
priest and coach of
Framingham MA
church swim team
when he is alleged
to have abused 15
yr old youth for
almost two years
in 1967-1968. First
complaints
received in 1993.
Placed on
disability leave in
1995. Civil suit
filed 4/97 and
settled in 2001.
Laicized in 1998.
Died 3/08.
Source:
Boston Herald 4.7.97; Boston Globe 4.8.97; Letter from Barrett
to Then-Father Lennon 5.19.98; Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston
Globe 12.13.02; Boston Globe 12.17.02; Patriot Ledger
12.17.02; Patriot Ledger 2.11.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08
Assignments:
Barry
Michael O.
1979
P Accused
Jesuit
Barry is one of 4
St. Louis,
priests included in MO
settlement of
lawsuit in 4/07.
Abuse is alleged to
have occurred in
1970s-1980s.
Barry died in 1987.
Source:
John Doe CS v Fr. James Thiel et al, 042-01414, St. Louis
Circuit Court, MO; St. Louis Post-Dispatch (AP) 4.19.07;
Belleville News-Democrat 4.19.07; Kansas City Star (AP)
4.20.07; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.10.07; St. Louis American
6.13.07
Barry
Richard J.
1978
P Accused
Oblate
In 2002, Barry's
personnel file
indicated that he
had allegedly
raped and
assaulted a youth
at Tewksbury's St.
William's parish.
Source:
Letters to Cambridge DA and to Cardinal Law 2002; Boston
Herald 12.17.02; Union Leader 3.4.03
Assignments:
Boston, MA
Barry was later
transferred to
Dallastown, PA.
Name also
included in 3/03
NH Atty General's
report on abusive
priests.
Documents say
same man claimed
that Barry
repeatedly raped
and sexually
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and sexually
abused him
beginning at age
16 or 17 in NH.
Barry
Thomas
Patrick
Bartholomew Carl
Bartles
Bartlett
1939
P Sued
Diocesan
Woman filed suit
Denver, CO
against
Archdiocese of
Denver 10/07
alleging that Barry
had abused her in
approx. 1970. She
was an adolescent
with troubles at
home. He gave her
a place to live
before abusing
her. Barry died in
2003 at age of 97.
Suit still pending
as of 7/08.
Source:
Rocky Mountain News 4.3.03; Denver Post 4.14.03; Denver
Post 10.17.07; Denver Post 7.2.08; Rocky Mountain News
7.2.08
2000
P Accused
Pallottine
In 2002
Venice, FL
Bartholomew was
accused by
woman of
molesting her 16
year old son in
1994 when
Bartholomew was
a chiropractor in
Bradenton, FL.
Venice Diocese is
not investigating
because he is
order priest. In
Oct. 2002 a
committee of Lay
persons
investigatedand
cleared
Bartholomew. He
was returned to full
active status.
Source:
Diocese of Venice article re Ordination 12.07.00; Diocese of
Venice Statement 5.09.02; Sarasota Herald Tribune 5.29.02;
Sarasota Herald Tribune 11.17.02; Injury Board 9.5.08
P Accused
Jesuit
One pending claim Fairbanks,
against Bartles
AK
shown in
bankruptcy
reorganization
documents for
Fairbanks Diocese
1/25/10. Believed
to have taught at
St. Johns-JesuitLoyola prep school
in Shreveport, LA
during 1960-1962
school years. Also
worked in Brazil.
Source:
Times-Picayune 7.30.93; Excerpt from Bankruptcy
Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 2
Charles
Arnold
Lee F.
1972
P Accused
Diocesan
Was working in
New Orleans when
he died 7/93.
Placed on leave
Worcester,
3/02. Accused in
MA
6/02 civil suit of
abusing 2 boys in
1979-1980. He
reportedly fondled
them and made
them participate in
"Greek Olympics"
wherein he got
them intoxicated
and then made
they run naked
through the streets
at night at his
residence on Cape
Cod.. Took nude
photos of boys and
showed them
porno movies. Also
took some boys on
trip to Paris.
Source:
Sunday Telegram 3.17.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.19.02;
Telegram & Gazette 5.11.04
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trip to Paris.
Resigned from
parish 2003 but
still a priest. Will
undergo church
trial.
Bartnikowski Raymond
B.
1963
P Accused
Diocesan
2002. Woman
OH
claimed that he
abused her in
1967 when she
was 12. Two other
femals came
forward to allege
abuse in 1960s.
He is accused of
spanking their bare
bottoms. He died
Nov. 2007.
Source:
Plain Dealer 3.30.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.30.02; Beacon
Journal 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Sunnews.com 4.18.02;
Plain Dealer 5.05.02; Plain Dealer Reporter 2.09.03; Plain
Dealer 5.26.07; Plain Dealer 12.04.07
Assignments:
Bartz
Richard
Barry
"Doc"
1974
P Accused
Diocesan
In 1980s Bartz was Chicago, IL
on faculty of a
seminary where he
allegedly had sex
with a minor male
(may have been
other victims as
well). He went on
leave indefinitely
and was returned
to duty at
Columbus Hospital
in 1988 under
restrictions and
monitoring. Served
there until 2001.
Left position at
another hospital
and resigned from
priesthood 6/02
after Dallas
Bishops'
Conference.
Source:
Chicago Tribune 6.20.02; Chicago Tribune 6.24.02; Modern
Healthcare 7.1.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago Sun-Times
1.17.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06; Journal of Oak
Park and River Forest 11.11.07
Assignments:
Baskett
John C.
1945
P Accused
Diocesan
Accused in 2007 of Kansas City- Source:
seducing 15-yr-old St. Joseph,
Police Report 2.9.07; Kansas City Star 3.06.08; Kansas City Star
Bass
Francis E.
1948
P Sued
Diocesan
girl in 1952 after
MO
using alcohol to
incapacitate her.
Suit filed 3/08.
Abuse included
intercourse &
continued through
1954. He was then
transferred to a
parish now located
in the Jefferson
City MO diocese.
Became Air Force
chaplain in 1955,
first as part of
Kansas City MO,
then as
Springfield-Cape
Girardeau priest.
On duty in Raleigh
diocese 1978-79,
then not listed in
Directory. Died
6/23/95 in Las
Vegas. Civil suit
settled 8/08 in
$10M settlement
re 12 priests.
Served as
Davenport,
diocesan director
IA
of vocations and
served on priest
personnel board.
Accusations of
abuse were
received by
Diocese 6/92;
Bass then retired.
8.20.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; Statement by Plaintiff in
Voice from the Desert 11.2.08
Assignments:
Source:
6.29.92 Letter to Bishop contained in Bass Personnel File; John
Doe III v. Janssen, Bass, Geerts, and Diocese of Davenport:
Statement of Undisputed Facts; Pleadings from John Doe II v.
Father Francis Bass et al; Des Moines Register 10.01.03; QuadCity Times 10.31.03; Quad-City Times 11.24.03; Des Moines
Register 2.06.04 ; Quad-City Times 2.24.04; Des Moines
Register 3.18.04; Quad-City Times 10.29.04; WQAD 1.18.05;
Quad-City Times 5.17.05; Quad-City Times 7.25.05; Des Moines
Register 7.26.05; Des Moines Register (AP) 2.16.06
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Bass then retired.
1st suit filed 10/03
alleged abuse by
Bass and Fr.
James Janssen.
Numerous other
suits also filed.
Settlements in
2004 & 2006.
Allegations were
deemed credible.
Total of 18
accusers. Diocese
requested that he
be laicized but in
01/05 Vatican
ruled he would
lead a life of
penance and
prayer. Living in
nursing home
6/11.
Basso
Septimo or
Settimio
1941
P Sued
Scalabrinians Accused in 2005
civil suit of abuse
of one boy at St.
Lazarus Parish,
East Boston
between 19601961. He was
deceased by the
time the civil suit
was filed. The suit
involved multiple
Batoon
Roberto
1973
P Accused
Diocesan
Battagliola
Alberto
(Orlando)
1963
P Sued
Diocesan
Register 7.26.05; Des Moines Register (AP) 2.16.06
Assignments:
Iowa City Press-Citizen 2.11.08 (add'l article); Quad-City Times
7.10.08 (add'l article); Quad-City Times 7.18.08 (add'l article);
Concise BA.org Assignment Record; Detailed BA.org
Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08
Boston, MA
plaintiffs and
named multiple
priests as
defendants.
Attorney Durso
said that almost all
claims were
settled.
Extern priest from Honolulu, HI
Philippines
working in diocese
since 1997.
Removed 1//03
after he was
accused of abuse
of a minor while
working in home
diocese in
Philippines.
Supposed to return
to Philippines but
had not arrived
there as of
2/21/03. By 5/03,
he had agreed to
be voluntarily
laicized.
In late 1990s
Monterey,
woman told Bishop CA
that Battagliola, a
native of
Argentina, had
sexually abused
her son in 1974 in
San Luis Obispo.
Had worked in
Diocese since
1964 and
frequently visited
the victim's home.
One night
Battagliola took
him for a drive,
gothim drunk, and
had sex with him.
Victim was 14 and
ended up with
sexual disease.
Battagliola was
murdered in 1977
Source:
JOHN DOE Nos. 30 - 68 and MARY ROE Nos. 6 - 8, v. Roman
Catholic Archbishop of Boston, C.A. 05-0006;
BishopAccountability Letter to Dr. Mary Jane Doherty,
Chairperson of the Archdiocese of Boston Review Board
7.27.11; Boston Globe 7.28.11
Source:
Honolulu Advertiser 1.27.03; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 1.28.03;
Honolulu Advertiser 2.21.03; Honolulu Advertiser 5.22.03;
Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04
Source:
Monterey County Herald 3.15.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune
3.16.03; Monterey County Herald 3.24.03; San Luis Obispo
Tribune 3.29.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 4.16.03; San Luis
Obispo Tribune 1.27.04; Monterey County Herald 1.28.04;
Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 2.4.04
Assignments:
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murdered in 1977
in San Francisco.
Diocese sued
3/03. Some
articles refer to him
as "Orlando". Last
name spelled
various ways.
Baudone
Louis
1959
P Accused
Diocesan
"Substantiated"
Grand
charges exist that Rapids, MI
Baudone molested
two children in
1981 in Muskegon
County. He
"retired" from his
duties in 1993
when allegations
first surfaced.
Privileges not
removed until
2002. Additional
allegations of old
abuse became
public 3/08.
Left priesthood in
Los Angeles,
1970. Opened sex CA
shop and adult
book store in
Montana in 1981.
Pleaded no
contest in 1990 in
CA to charges of
making and
participating in
child porn videos
and films in Mexico
and California.
Referred to as
"Priest of Porn."
Sentenced to 8 yrs
prison. Died of a
heart attack in
federal prison in
1992. Unknown if
he was laicized.
Source:
Grand Rapids Press 6.05.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02;
Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; WOOD 3.7.08; Muskegon Chronicle
3.7.08
Bauer
John
1963
Bauernfeind
Thomas J.
1963
P Accused
Diocesan
Per 10/13/02 news Baltimore,
article,
MD
Bauernfeind was
accused in 1987 of
sexual abuse in
mid-1970s. He
retired in late
1990s and in April
2002 his faculties
were removed. His
name appeared on
the Oct. 2002 list
of 56 priests
accused of
molesting children
within the
Baltimore diocese.
Died Jan. 1 2003.
Source:
Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun 10.13.02;
Baltimore Sun 1.03.03
Assignments:
Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02
Bayers
Sydney H.
1937
P Accused
Diocesan
In 1994, 3 sisters
Boston, MA
complained of
inappropriate
behavior and
abuse in 1970s
when they were
young. In 1996 a
man accused
Bayers of
masturbating and
striking him
repeatedly for
years, beginning in
about 1960 when
boy was 11. Boy's
father died then
and Bayers
"practically lived"
at his home and
Source:
Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Notes re 1994 Meeting
with Mother & Sisters; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese:
Memo in 1996 on Meeting with Brother; Docs produced by
Boston Archdiocese: Letter from Brother in 2002
Assignments:
Source:
Associated Press 5.4.81; United Press International 5.30.85;
United Press International 4.11.89; LA Times 4.12.89; Orange
County Register 4.13.89; The Oregonian 12.14.89; LA Times
12.14.89; United Press Internation 9.24.90; Associated Press
6.10.01
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at his home and
went drinking with
his mother. Died
3/79.
Bazalar
Juan
Beale
Robert P.
Beans, Sr.
Pat
Beas
Shamaun
1970
1994
Peruvian. Indicted New York,
1991 for sexually
NY
abusing a 15-yearold altar boy at St.
Peter's Church in
Monticello. He fled
to Canada.
Extradited and
then convicted in
1993. Sentenced
to 5-15 years in
state prison.
Conviction
overturned. Found
not guilty at 2nd
trial. Returned to
Peru.
Source:
Dallas Morning News 2.27.93; River Reporter 8.10.95; Times
Herald-Record 3.19.02; NY Post 4.06.02; USA Today 11.11.02;
Times Herald-Record 2.28.04; Times Herald-Record 1.15.07
P Accused
Diocesan
Removed 7/02
Boston, MA
after "credible"
accusations
surfaced that he
molested a minor
in 1970s. At the
time of his
suspension, he
was director of Our
Lady's Hall, a
rehabilitation
center for prests
accused of
molesting children.
Also worked at
Norfolk Co. House
of Corrections per
2002 Catholic
Directory. Last
known to be living
in Quincy and
Stoughton.
Voluntary
laicization
announced
8/20/10.
Source:
Boston Globe 3.20.02; Associated Press 7.18.02; Boston Globe
7.18.02; Patriot Ledger 7.18.02; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08;
Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 8.20.10;
TheBostonChannel 8.20.10; Patriot Ledger 8.21.10; Boston
Globe 8.24.10; Metrowest Daily News 8.25.10; The Pilot 8.27.10
Assignments:
D Accused
Diocesan
Described as
Fairbanks,
Eskimo Elder and AK
Deacon per 3/03
Alaskan Shepherd,
a newsletter from
Fairbanks
Diocese. Two or
more pending
claims against
Beans shown in
bankruptcy
reorganization
documents for
Fairbanks Diocese
1/25/10
Source:
Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for
Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1
Beas, an extern
Grand
priest from
Rapids, MI
Pakistan, was
arrested 5/04 in an
Internet sting and
charged with
soliciting sex over
the Internet from
someone he
believed to be a 14
yr old girl. Had
previously
exhibited
"questionable
behavior" and sent
for therapy.
Sentenced to 5 to
20 years 3/06
Later sentenced to
1 yr for abuse of 1
Source:
WOOD 5.25.04; Grand Rapid Press 5.26.04; Grand Rapids
Press 5.27.04; Grand Rapid Press 5.28.04; Grand Rapid Press
6.11.04; Lansing State Journal 3.5.06; Grand Rapids Press
7.18.08; Muskegon Chronicle 8.28.08; WWMT 8.28.08; WOOD
8.29.08; Grand Rapids Press 10.16.08; SNAP 12.30.08; Grand
Rapids Press 3.18.09
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1 yr for abuse of 1
girl. Withdrew
guilty plea to add'l
charges in another
county 7/08. Girl's
sister also alleges
abuse. Sentenced
to another 16-24
mo. 10/08 for
abuse of both
sisters.
Beaudet
George
Beaudet
1975
P Accused
Diocesan
Name released by Portland, ME
the diocese in Jan.
2007. Had been
placed on leave in
2000 after
allegation of abuse
dating back to
1979. Additional
complaints were
received in 2002.
Laicization was
announced 5/08.
Source:
Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram 1.28.07;
Sun Journal 1.28.07; WMTC 1.28.07; WCSH 1.28.07; Bangor
Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's Statement in keepMEcurrent
1.29.07; Morning Sentinel 1.31.07; Maine Today (AP) 5.30.08;
Morning Sentinel 6.3.08; News Press 6.7.08
Assignments:
KeepMECurrent 1.29.07
Gerard
P Settled
Diocesan
A man reported
Manchester,
that Beaudet gave NH
him alcohol in
early 1970s when
he was 12 and
then raped him. In
9/04 one woman
alleged Beaudet
gave her alcohol
and made her
perform oral sex in
1972 at age 14 at
St. Albert Parish.
In 4/05 Diocese
said it settled
claims by a man
and woman who
said they were
abused by
Beaudet as
children in the
1970s. Settlement
amount not
disclosed. Another
woman made
accusations 7/05.
Died in 1982.
Source:
Concord Monitor 4.28.05; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09
Assignments:
Beaudet
Sylvio
P Accused
Diocesan
Accused of
Manchester,
fondling and
NH
masturbating one
12 yr old boy at St.
Marie's in
Manchester 196061. Died 1/76.
Source:
NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09
Beaulac
Robert
B Sued
Assumptionist In 1960s Beaulac
was on staff at
Assumption
College, a prep
school.
Supposedly
Worcester,
MA
Source:
Sunday Telegram 11.19.00; Telegram & Gazette 9.7.02;
Telegram and Gazette 1.2.03
pursuaded a
young student to
stay overnight
because of the
weather and fed
him alcohol.
Instead of allowing
student to stay in
infirmary, he had
the boy stay in his
room and allegedly
abused the youth.
Same youth
accuses another
priest at the school
of instituting a
relationship with
him during the
same general time
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same general time
period of 19651967. Died 11/00.
Named in 2002
civil suit.
Alleged in multiple Manchester,
2002-2004 suits to NH
have abused at
least 20 students
over 20 year
period at Bishop
Guertin High
School in New
Hampshire and at
Camp Fatima. He
admitted abuse
during depositions.
Transferred to
retirement home in
RI in 1990.
Complaints made
to school officials
in 1970s and
1990s. Claims
included in 11/02 &
8/03 & 5/04
settlements.
Multiple known
abusers at Bishop
Guertin.
Beaulieu
Guy
B Settled
Brothers of
Sacred Heart
Beauregard
Gerald
P Settled
Diocesan
At least one claim
included in
Diocese's 11/08
$4.5M settlement
with 59 plaintiffs.
Deceased per
2008 Diocese of
Springfield
Directory
(necrology)
Springfield,
MA
Source:
Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08
Beauregard
Thomas J.
1951
P Accused
Diocesan
Public allegations Toledo, OH
in 2002 that he
abused at least 3
teenage girls
between 19641966 while he was
religion instructor
at Central Catholic
High School.
During counseling
sessions he
ordered girls to
strip off their
clothes and
fondled at least 1
girl. Also took
pictures of the
girls. Would
sometimes take off
his clothes also
and lie on top of
the girls. Removed
1994 from parish
assignment after
1st woman
complained.
Served on
Marriage Tribunal
until at least 2002.
Barred from public
ministry. Died
2/05.
Source:
Toledo Blade 8.24.02; Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account);
Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Diocese of Toledo
Status Report 2.17.05; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08;
Diocese of Toledo Status Report 12.31.10
Beauvais
Leon F.
1961
P Sued
Diocesan
Beauvais was one Boston, MA
of 16 newly
identified priests
who were named
in 1/03 litigation as
having sexually
abused minors.
Article says that he
is deceased but
does not detail any
Source:
Boston Globe 3.25.97; Boston Globe 1.30.03
Assignments:
Source:
Portland Press Herald 11.13.97; Associated Press 3.26.02;
Union Leader 3.29.02; Union Leader 5.29.02; Union Leader
5.30.02; Associated Press 7.29.02; Union Leader 7.30.02;
Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; Foster?s Daily Democrat (AP)
2.6.03; Associated Press 2.12.03; Documents from NH Atty
General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Nashua Telegraph
3.14.03; Portsmouth Herald (AP) 5.17.03;
TheChamplainChannel.com 7.3.03
Assignments:
Union Leader 7.9.03 (add'l article); Union Leader 8.30.03 (add'l
article); Union Leader 10.2.03 (add'l article); Union Leader
2.5.04 (add'l article); Union Leader 6.3.04 (add'l article); NH AG
Audit Records 3.26.09
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does not detail any
other information
about the abuse.
[He died 3/97.]
Beaver
Reinard
1956
P Sued
Diocesan
One civil suit filed Spokane,
by a man 5/03
WA
alleged abuse in
1956 during trip to
Seattle. Another
suit filed by male
plaintiff in 6/03
alleges abuse in
1957. This abuse
occurred at
Fairchild Air Force
Base swimming
pool where Beaver
had privileges
because he was in
Army Reserves. 2
more suits filed
12/04 & 7/05.
Removed 1983
amd retired 1984.
Privileges removed
2002.
Source:
Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Spokesman Review 10.24.02
(2nd); Spokesman Review 5.09.03; News Tribune (AP) 5.10.03;
Spokesman Review 6.25.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP)
12.01.04; News Tribune 1.14.05; News Tribune 7.27.05; Seattle
Times 7.27.05; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07;
Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly
Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09
Assignments:
Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Inland Register 11.14.02
Beazley
Francis
"Frank" B.
1940
P Accused
Oblate
Woman came
Corpus
forward 1/04 to
Christi, TX
allege abuse by
Beazley in 1957
when she was
elementary student
in Edinberg (which
later became part
of Brownsville
diocese). Her
therapist told
Brownsville Bishop
in 1990s. Beazley
Source:
Brownsville Herald 1.26.04
Beck
James W.
1969
Becker
Franklyn W. 1964
P Accused
Diocesan
P Sued
Diocesan
also served in San
Antonio, San
Angelo, Amarillo,
Baton Rouge, and
Colorado Springs
dioceses. Died
1992.
Name appears on Milwaukee,
Archdiocese's
WI
7/9/04 list of
priests fully
restricted from
ministry (or who
would have been
restricted if still
living) because of
credible
allegations of
abuse. Case sent
to the Vatican for
review. List says
that Beck "left
priestly ministry"
but no date.
Shown on "Special
Assignment in
1993 Catholic
Directory but is not
in directories after
1995.
Ministry restricted
7/02 for alleged
abuse. Arrested
5/03 on charges
he abused a
teenage boy in
San Diego CA in
late 1970s; case
ended 7/03 by
Supreme Court's
Stogner decision.
Worked in
Wheeing-
Milwaukee,
WI
Source:
Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 7.9.04; Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel 7.10.04
Assignments:
Source:
Articles and Other Sources; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.1.11;
Press Release from Jeff Anderson & Associates 3.1.11; Wall
Street Journal 3.1.11; KRSO 3.1.11; SNAP Statement 3.2.11;
SNAP Statement 3.2.11 (Clohessy); News Buzz 3.3.11
Assignments:
BA.org Detailed Assignment Record
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WheeingCharleston WV
and St. Louis MO
in mid-1970s. Civil
suit filed 12/03 re
abuse in 1982;
dismissed on SOL;
upheld by appeals
court 8/06. A claim
included in
$16.65M
settlement 9/1/06.
Laicized 11/04 per
archdiocese. First
allegation reported
3/63 when Becker
was seminarian.
New suit filed 9/10.
Becker
Robert
Charles
1965
P Settled
Diocesan
Canon lawyer who Chicago, IL
served on
Metropolitan
Tribunal for many
years. At least 1
claim included in
10/03 settlement.
New lawsuit filed
4/06 alleges abuse
by Becker and
another priest in
late 1970s.
Several other
victims known to
Plaintiff's counsel.
Suit included in
5/07 $6.65M
settlement with 14
people alleging
abuse by 12
priests. At least 1
claim included in
8/08 $12.7M
settlement
involving 11 priests
and 16 plaintiffs. At
least one claim
included in 7/09
settlement re 4
priests. Died
10/89.
Source:
Chicago Tribune 10.3.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06
page 1; Chicago Tribune 4.25.06; Chicago Sun-Times 4.25.06;
Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Earthtimes 5.29.07; Chicago SunTimes 11.12.07; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08;
Chicago Tribune 8.13.08; Chicago Sun Times 8.13.08; Earth
Times 7.21.09; Chicago Tribune 7.22.09
Assignments:
Becker
Ronald
1973
P Settled
Diocese
Becker was
Trenton, NJ
arrested 3/07 on
charges that he
molested a young
female family
member for 4
years, from ages
5-11 in 1980s.
Removed from
parish work 1989.
The diocese
removed Becker's
faculties as a
priest in 2002 after
"credible
complaints." 2 prior
settlements.
Pleaded not guilty
in 6/07. Died 1/09
before trial.
Diocese paid
woman $325K to
settle her claim
11/09. Paid 5 men
$1M as settlement
in 6/11
(announced 8/11).
Source:
Trenton Times 10.31.05; Home News Tribune 3.28.07; StarLedger 3.28.07; Cranbury Press 3.28.07; Ashbury Park Press
3.29.07; Sentinel 4.05.07; Cranbury Press 6.22.07; Sentinel
2.5.09; Star-Ledger 11.23.09; Times of Trenton 11.24.09; Times
of Trenton 12.7.09; Times of Trenton 12.21.09; Philadelphia
Inquirer 8.16.11; The Republic (AP) 8.16.11; ABC 30 8.17.11
Assignments:
Courier Post 8.17.11 (add'l article); Times of Trenton 8.17.11
(add'l article); New Jersey Newsroom 8.17.11 (add'l article);
Sacramento Bee 8.18.11 (add'l article)
Bedoya
Hugo
1956
P Sued
Diocesan
Named in massive Brooklyn,
10/03 civil suit
NY
where 27 victims
allege abuse by 24
priests. Suit says
Bedoya abused
one youth between
Source:
Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03
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one youth between
ages of 9 and 11
at the church, in
the rectory, and in
other places. Suit
also says that he
examined the
genitals of his altar
boysin a group to
make sure they
were clean. He
denied all the
allegations.
Another man has
joined the lawsuit
2/04 alleging
abuse by Bedoya
during 1970s.
Beever
Carlton J.
1974
P Sued
Diocesan
Sued 2004.
Indianapolis, Source:
Accused with
IN
Indianapolis Star 7.27.04; Associated Press 7.27.04;
another (former)
Indianapolis Star 3.07.06; South Bend Tribune 3.08.06; Pravda
priest of abuse of 1
3.08.06
youth from 19721977. Spent 18
months on leave
before being
cleared by Review
Board and
reinstated 3/06.
Behan
Hugh
1964
P Accused
Diocesan
Native of Ireland.
Jefferson
Accused in 1993 of City, MO
abuse of 13 yr old
girl in 1983. Also
claim of sexual
misconduct with 18
yr old woman.
Allowed to
continue working
until 1999 when
different Bishop
placed him on
leave. In 2002 he
was working for
Disney World in
Florida as a
greeter.
Parishioners from
MO saw him and
reported to
Diocese. Disney
World fired him
immediately but he
claims he quit for
health reasons.
Behan
James J.
1973
P Convicted Oblates St.
Francis de
Sales
Source:
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.21.02; Orlando Sentinel 6.21.02; Irish
Independent 2.1.09
Placed on leave
4/02 by Raleigh
PA
Associated Press 4.17.02; News & Observer 4.18.02; News &
Bishop after
Observer 4.19.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.14.02; Philadelphia
"credible
Inquirer 4.1.04; News & Observer 4.17.04; KYW TV 6.8.04;
allegation" that he
Philadelphia Inquirer 6.9.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.10.04;
abused youth 25
years before. It
was a long-term
Philadelphia Daily News 12.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.16.11
relationship which
began when
plaintiff was 14
and Behan was
teacher at
Northeast Catholic
High School in
Philadelphia. He
laterworked in
Raleigh. Behan
admitted the abuse
and was convicted
in 2005.
Sentenced to 12
yrs probation
12/05. Only priest
indicted by the
Philly Grand Jury.
On MD sex
offender registry
7/10.
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7/10.
Behnke
Thomas
1948
P Sued
Beine
James A.
1967
Belen
Germain
1950
P Sued
Beltran
Gerardo
1982
P Charged
Discalced
Carmelite
Friars
Franciscan
Diocesan
Suit filed in 10/02
Dallas, TX
by Dallas-area
man who alleged
Behnke abused
him at St. Mary of
Carmel church.
Behnke denied
charges. 2003
article reported he
was living in
Jemez Springs NM
at a Servants of
the Paraclete
facility. Dallas
Diocese denied
sending him there
and the Order
wouldn't comment.
5 more plaintiffs
joined the suit.
Case setted for
$4.65M 10/09 just
prior to trial. All but
$500K of the
settlement came
from the Order.
Also worked in OK.
Behnke died
11/08.
Civil suit filed 1994 St. Louis,
alleged abuse of 2 MO
boys beginning in
1967. 7 other suits
filed. Left
priesthood in 1977.
2 claims settled for
$110K. Beine was
working as school
counselor as of
2002. Convicted
2003 on fed.
charge of
possession of child
porn (later
overturned). Also
convicted 2003 of
exposing himself
to 3 students.
Sentenced to 12
yrs but sentence
overturned by
Court. Laicized
2005. MO
permanently
revoked teaching
license as of
10/07. Reportedly
living in Las Vegas
8/07.
Source:
Dallas Morning News 5.18.03; Albuquerque Journal 2.10.04;
Chicago Tribune 11.16.08; Dallas Morning News 10.17.09;
Statement by Plaintiffs' Attorney 10.17.09; Dallas Morning News
10.21.09; Latin American Herald Tribune 10.23.09; Houston
Chronicle 8.12.10; KFOR 8.13.10; SNAP Statement 8.26.10;
SNAP Statement 12.16.10
Assignments:
Source:
St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.10.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch
6.11.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 10.25.95; St. Louis Post
Dispatch 4.12.03; St. Louis Post Dispatch 4.27.05; St. Louis
Post Dispatch 5.19.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.2.05; St. Louis
Post Dispatch 6.27.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.28.05; St.
Louis Post Dispatch 5.31.06; KLAS (Las Vegas) 5.31.06;
Belleville News Democrat 1.8.07; Orthodox Reform 9.2.07;
News-Leader 10.13.07
Assignments:
Per 2003 lawsuit,
woman says Belen IN
Indianapolis Star 7.29.03; Indianapolis Star 7.31.03; WISH
molested and
8.15.06; Indianapolis Star 8.15.06; Tribune-Star 2.16.07; Journal
raped her several
Gazette (AP) 2.18.07
times in 1970s
when she was 510 yrs old. Abuse
occurred in Terre
Haute in 1970s.
Belen retired in
2001 after stroke
He claimed too
much time had
passed and matter
should be
handledby church
rather than state.
Suit is still active
as of Feb., 2007.
Belen died in
2004.
Warrant issued
Sacramento, Source:
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Beltran
Gerardo
Bemunuge
Prosper
Bench F.
John
1982
1964
8/21/11 5:42 PM
P Charged
Diocesan
Warrant issued
Sacramento, Source:
1992 re abuse in
CA
Sacramento Bee 3.20.92; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05;
1991 of young
Sacramento Bee 3.18.05; Appeal-Democrat 3.19.05; CBS 13
girls. Fled to
2.06.07; Sacramento Bee 2.09.07; CBS 13 3.01.07; Sacramento
Mexico before the
Bee 3.21.07; CBS 13 3.21.07; CBS 13 5.07.07; CBS 13 8.28.07;
warrant could be
Sacramento Bee 8.29.07; News 10 3.14.08; Sacramento Bee
served and was
3.14.08; Sacramento Bee 3.15.08
active priest there.
Assignments:
Reports in 2007
California Catholic Daily 3.21.08 (add'l article); CBS 13 4.01.08
that Mexican
(add'l article); Sacramento Bee 8.21.08 (add'l article);
villagers wanted
Sacramento Bee 11.11.10 (add'l article); Decision in Doe v.
him removed
Bishop The Leagle 11.12.10 (add'l article); California Catholic
because rumors
Daily 8.22.08
about him and
teenage girls for
many years. Never
able to meet with
Bishop. Another
US victim (a male)
came forward in
2/07. Suit filed
3/07. Diocese
sued victim 8/07.
Arrested in Mexico
3/08 but released
8/08 before
extradition.
Another victim
came forward
4/08. Laicization
announced 2008.
P Settled
Diocesan
Accused of
Denver, CO
engaging in
"various sexual
acts" during a
counseling session
in 1988. Out-ofcourt settlement
reached with the
female
complainant in
1989. Bemunuge
was originally from
the Kandy diocese
in Sri Lanka. He
worked in the
Indianapolis
archdiocese 198485 and the New
Orleans
archdiocese 198586, before working
in 2 Denver
parishes 1986-88.
The second
Denver
assignment, where
the abuse is
alleged, is not
P Accused
Diocesan
indexed or listed in
the Directory.
Name spelled
Bemunge in 1985
Directory.
Originally ordained Charleston,
for Pittsburgh
SC
Diocese.
Relocated to
Charleston
Diocese in 1980.
Resigned from
Holy Cross Parish
in Pickens at
request of Bishop
in 12/93 after
accusations that
he had molested
one child (later
revealed to be a
girl). In 2000 he
asked to be
reinstated and
transferred to FL.
Child's parents
Source:
Rocky Mountain News 4.13.93
Source:
Atlanta Journal-Constitution 12.30.93; Post and Courier 4.28.02;
Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 6.09
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Child's parents
were consulted
and strenously
objected. Bishop
then denied
request. Died
6/6/09 in FL.
Bender
Claude J.
1955
P Sued
Diocesan
Boy claimed he
Camden, NJ Source:
was abused by
Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05; Civil Suit: Atlantic Cty, NJ; # ATLBender during
L-004059
1970s. Settled
claim for $25,000
in 1993. Bender
was on sick leave
per 1990 Catholc
Directory and died
10/19/91. Diocese
said it did not know
about Bender's
behavior until after
his death.
Bender
Joseph J.
1957
P Sued
Diocesan
Accused of abuse Altoonain an anonymous
Johnstown,
letter in 8/91.
PA
Actions to have
occurred prior to
1971. Sent for
evaluation.
Removed 7/92.
Died 2000. Named
in 3 civil suits filed
in 2003. At least
one plaintiff was a
member of St.
Joe's Little
Singers, a
children'schoir
founded by
Bender. In 5/04
Diocese paid
$3.71M to settle
claims by 21
people alleging
abuse by 11
priests, including
Bender
Thomas J.
1961
Bendillo
Nicholas
Paul
B Convicted Brothers of
Sacred Heart
Bender.
Convicted 1988.
Abuse of boy. 7
years probation.
New accusations
2006 where he
was arrested on
charges of online
solicitation of
detective posing
as 14 yr old boy.
Bender pleaded
guilty 7/06 but
asked in 8/06 to
withdraw his guilty
plea based on a
recent appellate
decision. Pleaded
guilty to federal
charges 2/07.
Sentenced to 10
yrs prison 5/08.
Laicized in May,
2005.
Source:
Tribune-Democrat 2.7.03; Daily Herald 3.10.03; Tribune
Democrat 3.11.03; Associated Press 8.12.03; Centre Daily
Times 8.13.03; National Catholic Reporter 8.29.03; Associated
Press 11.19.03
Allentown,
PA
Source:
San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87 (Major Accounts); The
Morning Call 3.22.06; Newsday 3.22.06; The Morning Call
3.29.06; Northender 7.14.06; 1010 Wins 7.17.06; The Morning
Call 7.19.06; North Country Gazette 8.23.06; WNBC 8.24.06; am
New York 2.28.07; NEPA News (AP) 3.1.07; Times Leader
4.18.08; WNBC 4.22.08; WBNC 5.15.08; Philly.com (AP)
5.21.08
Assignments:
Newsday 5.22.08 (add'l article); SNAP Statement 12.30.08 (add'l
article)
Known as "Br.
Mobile, AL
Vic." Taught at
McGill-Toolen High
School in Mobile
from 1959-1998.
Verbal complaint
received in 1998
and he was placed
on leave. Received
treatment.
Arrested 4/03.
Tried & sentenced
in 2004 to 5 yrs
Source:
Mobile Register 4.6.03; Mobile Register 4.13.03; Mobile Register
4.25.03; Mobile Register 4.27.03; Mobile Register 5.1.03;
Associated Press 5.12.03; Mobile Register 10.2.03; Mobile
Register 2.17.04; Associated Press 4.9.04; Mobile District
Attorney Release 5.04; Associated Press 5.5.04; Associated
Press 5.27.04; Associated Press 4.6.05; My Fox Gulf Coast
7.27.07; My Fox Gulf Coast 8.9.07
Assignments:
Press Register 8.10.07 (add'l article)
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in 2004 to 5 yrs
prison. Multiple
plaintiffs with
allegations going
back to 1963. Civil
suit filed 2003 by 2
men and settled in
2004. 2 more suits
filed 5/04.
Released from
prison hospital
7/04/07 at age 78
and sent to
Missouri for
treatment. On AL
& MO sex offender
registries.
Bendixen
Arthur
1976
P Settled
Diocesan
Benham
Francis A.
1963
First complaint
Washington, Source:
made in 1979 and DC
Washington Post 7.3.04; Columbus Dispatch 8.20.04;
he was sent for
Washington Times 3.5.05; Gazette.net 3.7.05; The Courier
treatment. Pleaded
3.7.05; Columbus Dispatch 1.13.06; State Journal-Register
guilty in 2005 to
1.21.06; Washington Times 1.22.06; The Courier 1.22.06; The
molesting 15-yearCourier 1.23.06; Washington Post 12.2.10
old boy and
sodomizing a 13year-old girl in the
late 1970s.
Sentenced to 2
concurrent 10 yr
sentences but
suspened all but
18 months.
Released
fromprison 1/06,
followed by 3 yrs
probation. Placed
on sex offender
registry. Previously
worked in
Columbus OH and
in Illinois. In Illinois
he was a certified
child care provider
with Human
Services.
Benham
Michael C.
1976
P Accused
Complaint
Milwaukee,
received by
WI
Archdiocese in fall,
2003. Removed
from duties 01/04
after
"substantiated"
allegation that he
sexually abused a
minor multiple
times in Racine
from 1976-1980,
starting when the
youth was 9. DA's
office says statute
of
limitationsexpired
Diocesan
Chancellor of
Orlando, FL
Diocese of
Orlando from
1984-91 and
Rector of
Seminary 19911993. Seen nude
in bed w/ nude boy
by priest 1978.
Former priest and
a church activist
claim they asked
for investigations
in 1986 and 1992
but nothing done.
Sued 1994.
Accused ofabuse
of several boys.
Several
settlements in
1995.
Source:
Orlando Sentinel 2.15.95; Orlando Sentinel 9.17.95; Palm Beach
Post 4.3.02; Chicago Sun-Times 4.4.02; Lakeland Ledger
4.8.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; 683 So.2d 614
Source:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.1.04; Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Press Release 2.2.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.6.04;
Journal Times 3.3.04; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 7.9.04;
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Archdiocese of Milwaukee
List updated as of 11.26.07; Milwaukee List updated after
11/26/07
Assignments:
Page 26 of 91
8/21/11 5:42 PM
limitationsexpired
so could not
prosecute.
Archdiocese says
Benham admitted
abusing the youth.
Laicized per
Archdiocesan list
updated 11/26/07.
Benish
Robert
Benjamin
Harry S.
Bennett
Andre
Bennett
Joseph R.
B Accused
1968
1966
Jesuit
Took vows as
Fairbanks,
Jesuit brother in
AK
1943. Came to
Alaska in 1946 and
left in 1989. Died
in Spokane 4/91.
Two or more
pending claims
against Benish
shown in
bankruptcy
reorganization
documents for
Fairbanks Diocese
1/25/10.
Removed from
Detroit, MI
duties in 1989 after
accusations he
abused a 14 yr old
boy during
overnight pizza
and beer parties at
the rectory and on
trip to Europe.
Admitted the
abuse in 11/89
resignation letter.
Name not released
until 5/02. Criminal
charges filed in
2002; sentenced
after 2003 plea
agreement to 1 yr
prison. Laicized in
1992 but continued
to say mass
without permission
thru 2005. On VA
Sex Offender
Registry as of
7/10.
Source:
Seattle Times 4.26.91; Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization
Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1
Source:
Detroit Free Press 5.7.02; Detroit Free Press 6.10.02; AP
8.27.02; Detroit Free Press 8.29.02; Detroit Free Press 9.12.02;
Detroit Free Press 11.1.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit News
1.29.03; Detroit News (AP) 3.4.03; Detroit Free Press 8.9.05
B Accused
Benedictine
At least two
St. Cloud,
students at St.
MN
John's Abbey
accused Bennett,
who ran the
infirmary, of
abusing them.
Abbey officials say
that Bennett had
problems with
alcohol and was
later treated for
abuse of
prescription drugs.
Lived at Abbey
under restriction
until his death
1/15/07. The
victims may have
settled as part of
massive
settlement
announced 10/02
regarding approx.
11 St. John's
Abbey priests and
Monks. Another
settlement 3/11.
Source:
Associated Press 6.7.02; Star Tribune 9.29.02; St. Cloud Times
10.2.02; St. Cloud Times 10.2.02; St. Cloud Times 7.6.03; St.
John's Abbey Website 1.07; Star Tribune 3.30.11; St. Cloud
Times 4.1.11
P Settled
Diocesan
Archdiocese
received
allegations by
Source:
Chicago Sun-Times 2.1.06; Chicago Sun-Times 2.2.06; Chicago
Tribune 2.2.06; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; The
Chicago, IL
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Bennett
Richard L.
1972
P Sued
Diocesan
Benson
Gustavo
1972
allegations by
11/12/02 that
Bennett had
sexually abused 3
boys in 1976-78.
Oral sex was
alleged. Despite
polygraph
confirmation,
Review Board
found 'no
reasonable cause
to suspect'.
Alleged on 12/3/03
to have abused 2
girls in 1967-69,
including rape.
Board
recommended
removal on
10/15/05; Cardinal
George kept
Bennett in ministry
until McCormack
case broke.
Removed 1/31/06;
then at least 10
other allegations
were received.
Settlement 8/12/08
released some
documents.
Tribune 2.2.06; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; The
Times (AP) 8.13.08; Beacon News 8.13.08; Chicago Tribune
8.13.08; ABC 7 8.13.08; Chicago Sun-Times 8.13.08; Jeff
Anderson & Assoc. News Release 8.14.08; Cardinal George
Deposition 1.30.08; Table of Allegations; Documents
Assignments:
Diocese learned of Joliet, IL
abuse allegation in
2004. Bennett said
to have abused
youth once in 1976
after learning of
abuse by another
priest. Review
board said
allegation
unfounded.
Bennett still active
as of 4/06 but
under supervision.
Civil suit filed by
plaintiff in 5/06 but
dismissed by the
Court in Oct. 2006.
All supervision of
Bennett was
removed in May,
2007.
Source:
NBC5.com 4.27.06; Herald News 4.28.06; Chicago Tribune
4.28.06; Chicago Sun-Times 5.03.06; Naperville Sun 6.05.07;
Chicago Tribune 6.06.07; Catholic Explorer 6.14.07
Assignments:
Herald News 4.28.06
Arrested in San
San
Bernardino for
Bernardino,
abuse of 2 boys.
CA
Pleaded no
contest 1/87 re 1
and given 3 yrs
probation and
treatment in New
Mexico. 6/02
article says he
moved to Mexico
and was assigned
to a diocese there.
Calif. 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
Source:
LA Times 5.6.87; San Bernardino Sun 4.29.02; San Bernardino
Sun 5.8.02; Press Enterprise 5.10.02; Dallas Morning News
6.12.02; Press Enterprise 1.1.04; Press Enterprise 1.14.04;
Press Enterprise 11.10.05; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union
Tribune 3.31.07; Canadian Press 10.25.10; SNAP Statement
10.25.10; 10 News 10.25.10; San Diego 6 10.25.10; Documents
released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10
Assignments:
KBPS 10.26.10; Desert Dispatch 10.29.10 (add'l article);
Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07
Diocese.
Personnel file
released 10/10. He
is currently
working for church
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Bentley
David G.
Berbena
Bergin
1975
8/21/11 5:42 PM
working for church
in Ensenada,
Mexico.
In 1994 one man
Albany, NY
rec'd $150K
settlement for
abuse in the 1970s
at the Albany
Home for Children.
In 1997, his
brother received
$70K settlement
and 3rd brother
rec'd unspecified
amount.
Allegations from
others. Bentley
continued to serve
in Africa, OH and
NM. Finally placed
on leave 4/02.
1994 Plaintiff rec'd
another $225K in
2002. A civil suit
was filed in 2002
and later
dismissed by
Court. Civil suit
also filed in Boston
5/05.
P Settled
Diocesan
Christopher 1980
P Sued
Franciscan
Accused of abuse Los Angeles,
in 1980. LA
CA
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:
LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; John Roe 4 vs. Does,
Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Contra Costa
Times 3.18.06; Santa Barbara Independent 8.10.06; CBS 5
2.25.08; KTVU 2.25.08; San Jose Mercury News 2.27.08;
California Catholic Daily 2.29.08; Trading Markets 3.01.08; San
Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08;
Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara
Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No.
1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09
Assignments:
James J.
P Sued
Diocesan
Accused of abuse
of at least two
individuals. Died
1992. 1 claim
settled for $25K in
Source:
Newsday 5.14.02; Newsday 6.03.02; Suffolk County Grand Jury
Report 1.17.03; Newsday 4.15.03
Assignments:
BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info
1961
Rockville
Centre, NY
Source:
Albany Times Union 2.14.98; Albany Times Union 4.30.02;
Albany Times Union 6.5.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02;
Albany Times Union 6.27.02; Albany Times Union 6.29.02;
Albany Times Union 8.16.02; Albany Times Union 10.30.02; NY
Times 1.19.03; Albany Times Union 1.20.03; Albany Times
Union 1.21.03; Albany Times Union 2.2.03; Albany Times Union
2.21.03; Albany Times Union 2.23.03; NY Times 2.23.03
Assignments:
Albany Times Union 3.5.03 (add'l article); Daily Gazette 4.6.03
(add'l article); Albany Times Union 4.29.03 (add'l article);
Albuquerque Journal 12.25.03 (add'l article); Albany Times
Union 5.4.05 (add'l article); Boston Globe 5.4.05 (add'l article)
fall, 1993. Weeks
later, plaintiff was
dead of heroin
overdose. Parents
furious that Alan
Placa (for diocese)
agreed to cash
settlement with
person who was
an active addict.
Suffolk County
Grand Jury's
description of
Priest E matches a
public allegation
against Bergin.
Named in 2003
civil suit.
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Berko
Matthew
1962
Berko, a member
St.
of Ukrainian
Petersburg,
Catholic Diocese
FL
of St. Josaphat of
Parma, was
working in Toronto,
Canada when he
abused a 14 yr old
girl. Pleaded guilty
1985 to
molestation charge
and served a year
of probation in
Connecticut. Girl
and family sued
and won judgment
(never paid). Berko
turned up as
pastor of Ukrainian
Catholic church in
St. Petersburg FL.
Removed from
these duties in
4/02 when
Ukrainian Bishop
was informed of
his past. Died
5/08.
Source:
ABC 4.3.02; St. Petersburg Times 4.3.02; St. Petersburg Times
4.4.02; Tampa Tribune 4.4.02; St. Petersburg Times 4.10.02;
Tampa Tribune 4.11.02; Canadian Encyclopedia 7.22.02;
Mississauga News 5.15.08
Bernabe
Polienato
1966
P Indicted
Ordained by
St.
Lingayen-Dugapan Petersburg,
archdiocese in the FL
Philippines.
Worked in St.
Petersburg
diocese 1975-89.
Accused of
repeatedly raping
girl there 1978-86,
starting when she
was 8 years old.
Listed as Army
chaplain in
Ogdensburg NY
diocese 1989-91.
Listed in Palm
Beach FL diocese
as parish priest
1992-94. Fled
country after
allegations
became known in
2002. In 1/03 the
Source:
St. Petersburg Times 5.24.02; Tampa Tribune 5.24.02; Tampa
Tribune 7.01.02; St. Petersburg Times 7.17.02; USA Today
7.24.02; Tampa Tribune 1.23.03; Letter by Bishop Lynch
12.11.03.; St. Petersburg Times 4.12.06
Diocesan
Bernard
Andre M.
1973
P Accused
Diocesan
Bernard
John P.
1962
P Sued
Diocesan
Diocese of St.
Petersburg
reached $33,500
out-of-court
settlement with the
woman.
Announcement
4/06 that Bernabe
died in 2004.
Served as Air
Worcester,
Force Chaplain
MA
from 1975 - 1991.
Bernard's name
listed on Privilege
Log provided by
Military Vicariate in
Robert Peebles
matter in Diocese
of Dallas. Listed as
"absent on leave"
per 1993 and 1995
Official Catholic
Directories.
Accused of abuse
of one youth for 5
years, beginning
1972. 1994 RICO
lawsuit settled in
2003. 2 other
claims settled for
Source:
Military Vicariate Privilege Log from Doe v. Peebles, Dallas, TX
Camden, NJ Source:
Courier Post 4.14.02; Courier Post 7.20.02; Philadelphia Inquirer
7.21.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05
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claims settled for
$50,000 in 1993.
Left parish ministry
in 1977 to be
military chaplain.
Retired in 1992
and permanently
removed from
ministry.
Berning
John B.
1934
P Accused
Diocesan
Berthiaume
Gary D.
1968
Berthiaume
George A.
1945
P Sued
Diocesan
Berthold
George C.
1963
P Sued
Diocesan
Several suits filed Cincinnati,
in 2003 by at least OH
7 plaintiffs. Berning
admitted in 2002
letters to abuse of
one youth. May
also have admitted
abuse of others.
One accuser said
he told an
archdiocesan
employee in 1963
but nothing done.
He retired in 1970
and moved to
Florida. Privileges
removed in 2003.
Died at age 97 in
2004.
Source:
Cincinnati Enquirer 8.29.03; Dayton Daily News 9.23.03; Dayton
Daily News 9.18.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 10.8.03; WCPO
10.18.03; Dayton Daily News 3.12.04; St. Petersburg Times
11,20,04; Beacon Journal (AP) 6.29.05
Removed from
Detroit, MI
duty. Convicted of
abuse of 2 in 1978
in Detroit. Served
6 months in jail
then transferred to
Cleveland diocese
where he offended
again and then
moved in 1987 to
Joliet Diocese.
Detroit victim filed
civil suit 1983.
Another suit filed in
1999 which
alleged abuse in
1980s. Living in
Illinois retreat
house as of 2002.
Laicization
announced 11/07.
Berthiaume (now
Springfield,
deceased) was
MA
accused of abuse
by one man, who
also alleged abuse
by other priests
and two bishops in
Springfield and
Worcester
dioceses.
Complainant
reportedly passed
two polygraph
tests. Worcester
diocese
investigated
"several years
ago" and deemed
claims not
credible.
Springfield diocese
stated that nothing
in its files
corroborates the
allegations.
Plaintiff currently in
a Texas prison for
an unrelated
murder.
Berthiaume died
12/3/85.
Source:
Associated Press 9.3.77; Associated Press 9.22.77; Detroit
News 5.24.94; United Press International 5.25.94; Plain Dealer
2.16.02; Detroit Free Press 3.2.02; Plain Dealer 3.10.02; Akron
Beacon Journal 4.9.02; Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Herald News 5.5.02;
Chicago Tribune 5.16.02; Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report
11.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago Tribune 2.4.06; Daily
Southtown 2.23.06 (Imesch deposition excerpt)
Assignments:
The Herald News 4.11.06 (add'l article); The Times 4.12.06
(add'l article); Herald News 5.17.06 (add'l article); News Journal
(AP) 12.1.07 (add'l article); Plain Dealer 12.4.07 (add'l article)
Sued 2000.
Lawsuit accused
him of sexual
Source:
Documents Released by Boston Archdiocese: Memo 8.6.96;
Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Globe 5.15.02; Tulsa World
Boston, MA
Source:
Complaint in Burnett v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield, et
al, C. A. No. 05-0331, 3.29.05; (Springfield MA) Republican
3.31.05; Telegram & Gazette 3.31.05; Catholic Observer
3.31.05; Telegram & Gazette (AP) 3.31.05
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Bertke
Marlene
Bertolucci
John
Patrick
1965
Berube
Albert
< 1960 P Accused
8/21/11 5:42 PM
N Sued
Erie
Benedictine
P Sued
Diocesan
Diocesan
him of sexual
assault and battery
in 1976.
Archdiocese said it
learned of
allegations in
1999. While dean
af St. John's
undergraduate
college in Brighton
in 1995, he was
accused of
improper advances
towards a
freshman
seminarian.
Cardinal Law
dismissed him but
then allowed him
to teach in NC in
1997. Archdiocese
finally withdrew
permission and he
was fired.
Personnel file
released 12/02.
Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Globe 5.15.02; Tulsa World
5.16.02; Charlotte Observer 5.16.02; Charlotte Observer
5.16.02; Boston Globe 5.16.02; Charlotte Observer 5.17.02;
Charlotte Observer 5.18.02; Boston Globe 5.18.02; Charlotte
Observer 6.14.02; Boston Globe 12.10.02; Boston Herald
12.10.02; Boston Globe 3.5.03
Assignments:
Former student
Covington,
nun filed a lawsuit KY
10/02 alleging that
she was abused in
1959 in her first
year at St.
Walburg Convent
by Sister
Christopher,
whose real name
is Marlene Bertke.
She was 18 at the
time. In same suit,
woman also
alleges that she
had been
previously abused
at Villa Madonna
Academy (a girls'
school) by another
nun and that a
third nun also
fondled her. Still
active nun in 2008.
Lives in Erie PA
area.
2002 suit says
Albany, NY
Bertolucci abused
a man from 1976
to 1979 when
plaintiff was 12.
Suit filed after
Plaintiff said that
priest harassed his
parents by phone
so that they would
retract the claims
against the priest.
Bishop and
Diocese dismissed
from suit in7/03;
suit against priest
dismissed 10/03.
Bertolucci admitted
sexually abusing
teenagers in 1970s
but not how many.
Active until spring
of 2002 and then
asked for early
retirement.
Diocese
permanently
removed his
facilities in 6/02.
Source:
Lexington Herald Leader 10.11.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 9.25.04
Berube's name
Source:
Fall River,
Source:
Times Union (NY) 6.29.02; Times Union 7.14.02; Times Union
7.21.02; Times Union 10.10.02; Newsday.com 2.4.03; Times
Union 9.24.03; Times Union 10.24.03; Troy Union 7.15.04;
Evening Telegram 11.09.04; Times Union 8.16.05; Albany Times
Union 3.19.11; Albany Times Union 3.25.11; WNYT 3.26.11;
Albany Times Union 8.13.11; WNYT 8.16.11
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Berube
Albert
Berube
John
Berube
Louis F.
Berumen
Beutner
< 1960 P Accused
8/21/11 5:42 PM
Diocesan
Berube's name
Fall River,
appeared on list of MA
21 priests accused
of abuse which
District Attorney
released 9/02. List
says one alleged
victim but provides
no other
information. Died
6/26/73 at age 80.
Source:
Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News
9.27.02
P Sued
M.S.
Four men filed suit Baton
spring 2003
Rouge, LA
alleging that they
were abused by
Berube over a 6
month period in
1965 when he was
assigned to St.
Theresa of Avila
parish. Parents
complained and
Berube was
transferred shortly
thereafter. Settled
4/04 just before
trial. Berube was a
member of
Missionary Fathers
of La Sallette (or
Missionaries of
Our Lady of La
Sallette??). Died.
Source:
The Advocate (LA) 4.13.04; Saturday State Times/Morning
Advocate 4.24.04
1947
P Accused
Diocesan
Accused of abuse Portland, ME Source:
of girls in 1954,
Maine AG Document Production 7.8.05 PDF page 8-15;
1961-1962, and
Boston.com (AP) 2.28.06; Portland Press Herald 3.01.06
1971. He retired in
1992 and died in
2002. Bishop
announced in 2006
that Berube's
name would
appear on a "list of
deceased priests
who, based on
available
information, would
likely be removed
from theministry if
they were alive
today."
Matthias A.
1986
P Sued
Diocesan
Accused of abuse
from 1985-1988.
LA archdiocese
counts 1 accuser
claiming abuse in
1990. Also named
in civil suit.
Edward F.
1965
P Sued
Diocesan
Placed on leave in Superior, WI
2002 when
allegations first
surfaced. Accused
by 1 man in
11/21/06 civil suit
re abuse of 4 boys
in late 1960s.
Plaintiff says his
abuse occurred
during an
overnight trip to
MN so suit filed in
that state. Beutner
served at
Cathedral of Christ
the King from 1966
to 1968 and Holy
Assumption
Church from 1975
to 1978 as well as
numerous other
churches & Univ.
Woman also says
she told Diocese 4
CA
LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 8.18.02
Assignments:
Source:
John Doe 113 Complaint 11.21.06; Profile 2006; West Central
Tribune (AP) 11.22.06; Todays TMJ4 11.22.06; Pioneer Press
11.23.06; River Falls Journal 11.24.06; River Falls Journal
11.29.06; Medicine Hat News 4.27.07; Berger's Beat 5.14.10
Assignments:
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she told Diocese 4
yrs ago that
Beutner had
abused her 10 yrs
previously.
Retired.
Bevan
Thomas R.
Bhaskar
Godugunuru
Vijaya
"Vijay"
Bialkowski
David W.
1963
1988
Removed 8/09
Baltimore,
after allegations
MD
that he sexually
abused a minor
boy several times
at St. John's
school in Frederick
between 19741979. He denied.
Archdiocese
learned of
allegations 6/09
and notified police.
Another allegation
made in 2005
dated back to 1974
but review board
found "insufficient
evidence" and he
wasn't removed. 4
allegations found
credible 11/09.
Perm. removed
from active
ministry 11/09.
Criminal charges
filed 2/10. Plea
agreement 9/10.
10 yr susp.
sentence & 18 mo
home detention.
Source:
Statement by Archdiocese of Baltimore in Catholic Review
8.23.09; Baltimore Sun 8.23.09; Frederick News Post 8.23.09;
Cumberland Times-News 8.23.09; Baltimore Sun 8.24.09;
Frederick News Post 8.25.09; Frederick News Post 8.30.09;
Cumberland Times-News 11.22.09; Catholic Review 11.23.09;
News-Post 11.24.09; Baltimore Sun 11.24.09; Frederick News
Post 2.5.10; Cumberland Times News 2.5.10; Frederick NewsPost 3.27.10; Washington Post 9.24.10
Assignments:
News-Post 9.24.10 (add'l article); Baltimore Sun 9.25.10 (add'l
article); News-Post 9.25.10 (add'l article); Catholic Review
9.28.10 (add'l article)
P Sued
Diocesan
Bhasker, a priest
Pensacolafrom India, was
Tallahassee,
visiting friends in
FL
Florida and
assisting a local
parish when he
was accused of
sexual abuse of a
15 yr old girl at
Blessed Trinity
Church in 6/06.
Arrested. Later
pled guilty to
aggravated
assault. Did not
serve prison time
but was forced to
return to his home
country of India as
part of his plea
deal. Civil suit filed
2/08 by girl's
parents. He was
working as priest
in Sarteano, Italy
until 4/18/10.
Source:
Statement from Pensacola Diocese 7.09.06; Gainsville Sun (AP)
7.15.06; The Ledger 7.16.06; Tallahassee Democrat 2.11.08;
WJHG 2.11.08; Associated Press 4.14.10; Mercury News
4.14.10; nwfDailyNews.com (AP) 4.18.10; SNAP Fact Sheet
6.9.10
P Accused
Diocesan
Removed from
Buffalo, NY
current assignment
at St. John
Gualbert parish in
Cheektowaga 2/11
after man came
forward to allege
Source:
Buffalo News 3.3.11; WKBW 3.3.11; WIVB.com 3.3.11; WGRC
3.3.11; WKBW 3.8.11; Buffalo News 3.10.11
that Bialkowski
had touched his
upper thigh and
made suggestive
statements to him
10 yrs previously
when the accuser
was a teenager.
Diocese first said
he was on medical
leave and then
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leave and then
admitted that it
was administrative
leave 3/11. Two
additional
accusers have
come forward as of
3/8/11.
First complaints
Covington,
received in 1961.
KY
May have abused
as many as 100
boys. Convicted of
abuse of 6 boys in
1993 and received
20-year sentence.
Died in prison
2005. Sued in both
KY and NM. 1
case in 1995 went
to Jury verdict of
$700,000 in
punitive
damagesafter
Diocese accused
of failing to reveal
abuse of other
victims. Another
suit settled in
2003.
Bierman
Earl
1957
Biesinger
Robert J.
1956
P Settled
Diocesan
1995 law suit filed Buffalo, NY
in Chicago alleges
Biesinger sexually
assaulted and
abused a 15 year
old girl on trip to
Chicago for drill
team competition
as well as at other
times. Biesinger
allowed to resign
as pastor and later
resigned. Suit
settled in 1996
when Diocese paid
$125,000. A
second woman
came forward to
allege that he had
abused her in
1965 when she
sought counseling
as a "young adult."
Source:
Buffalo News 3.04.95; Buffalo News 3.12.95; Buffalo News
7.06.95; Buffalo News 11.17.95; Buffalo News 8.13.96; The
Record 8.14.96; Buffalo News 5.10.02
Bietighofer
Alfred J.
1965
P Settled
Diocesan
At least 4 men
Bridgeport,
allege in 2002 that CT
Bietighofer abused
them in late 1970s
and early 1980s at
Blessed
Sacrament Parish.
Sent to St. Luke's
for treatment 5/02
but hung himself in
room. Served in
Peru in 1974 and
1986. A diocesan
official knew of a
complaint against
Bietighofer in
1996. Claims
against Bietighofer
settled by Diocese
as part of massive
settlement in 10/03
where. Diocese
paid $21M to 40
people who claim
that they were
abused by 16
priests. Another
accusation rec'd
12/09.
Source:
Hartford Courant 4.30.02; Washington Post 5.17.02; Hartford
Courant 5.17.02; Associated Press 5.20.02; Cleveland Plain
Dealer 5.25.02; Hartford Courant 6.23.02; Connecticut Post
11.13.02; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press
10.17.03; Connecticut Post 12.1.09; Hartford Courant 12.1.09;
Connecticut Post 12.3.09; WTNH 12.3.09
Assignments:
Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm
Bigelin
Charles
1915
P Accused
Diocesan
Died in 1962. He
was accused of
Source:
Cincinnati Enquirer 12.12.92; Cincinnati Enquirer 2.23.93;
Cincinnati Enquirer 2.27.93; Courier Journal 4.1.93; Cincinnati
Enquirer 5.5.93; United Press International 6.24.93; TimesPicayune 7.3.93; Cincinnati Enquirer 11.10.95; Cincinnati
Enquirer 11.18.95; Cincinnati Enquirer 11.22.95; Santa Fe New
Mexican 1.11.96; Cincinnati CityBeat 8.15.02; Cincinnati
Enquirer 2.28.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 9.20.03; Cincinnati Post
10.13.03
Assignments:
Kentucky Post 6.14.05 (add'l article); Lexington Herald-Leader
6.16.05 (add'l article); Cincinnati CityBeat 7.20.05 (add'l article);
Cincinnati Enquirer 7.28.06 (add'l article); Lorenz Testimony
3.1.07 (add'l article); BA.Org Assignment Record
Portland, ME Source:
Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05
Page 35 of 91
Biggers
Clarence
Bik
Billante
1950
8/21/11 5:42 PM
was accused of
abuse in 2002 per
documents
released by the
Maine Atty
General office
5/05. Man reported
to Archdiocese
and Atty Gen. in
2002 that Bigelin
had attempted to
molest him at age
13 (in approx.
1953) at St. Mary's
Parish in Old
Town.
Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05
P Accused
Marist
In 2002 several
Atlanta, GA
women accused
Biggers of
molesting them in
Marietta GA in
early 1960s. He
was transferred to
another diocese
outside Georgia in
1964 (possibly
Louisiana) where
he abused again.
[This victim
complained to the
Order in 2000]. He
was transferred
back to Atlanta in
1967. In 1969 he
began living in
monastery. In
2003 10 women
settled for $25,000
each. Personnel
file had letter from
early 1960s where
parents of some of
the women had
complained to the
Order.
Source:
Monastery of the Holy Spirit Newsletter 3.08.02; Atlanta Journal
Constitution 4.02.02; WXIA TV (Atlanta) 4.25.02; Atlanta Journal
Constitution 6.12.02; Atlanta Journal Constitution 10.25.03
Michael
P Accused
Benedictine
Allegations against St. Cloud,
Bik were made in
MN
1997 and include
"inappropriate
sexual conduct
with two teenagers in the
1970s" before he
joined the abbey
and before his
ordination. Even
after allegations
known, he
continued to teach
at St. John's prep
school until 2002.
Name only made
public 7.29.06. He
currently resides at
St. John Abbey
and works under
restrictions.
Source:
St. Cloud Times 07.29.06; Star Tribune 8.2.06; St. Cloud Times
Cloud Times 8.24.06; Pioneer Press 9.1.06; KSTP 9.4.06; The
Record (Minnesota) 9.7.06; St. Paul Pioneer Press 9.8.06; St.
Cloud Times 9.10.06; Star Tribune 9.15.06; Star Tribune
3.30.11; St. Cloud Times 4.1.11
Salvatore
""Br. Sal""
B Convicted Salesian
Abused as many
as 25 youths
between 19691989. Pleaded
guilty to abuse of
1--sentenced to 8
yrs prison in 1989.
Released 1994.
Registered sex
offender. Left the
order. Arrested
again in 2002 for
abuse of 1 but
charges dropped
after Calif
Source:
San Francisco Chronicle 11.9.89; San Jose Mercury News
4.25.94; San Jose Mercury News 9.20.02; SF Chronicle 9.20.02;
San Jose Mercury News 6.27.03; Times 7.2.03; San Francisco
Chronicle 9.22.05; SF Weekly 1.5.06; Contra Costa Times
7.8.06; West County Times 7.11.06; City of Angels 3.19.08; City
of Angels 3.25.08; San Jose Mercury News 4.1.08; Contra Costa
Times 4.1.08
San
Francisco,
CA
Page 36 of 91
8/21/11 5:42 PM
after Calif
Supreme
Courtdecision.
Named in 2003
civil suit.
Biller
Harold N.
Biondo
Gael N.
1970
P Sued
Diocesan
As of 3/04 Biller
Altoonaand 14 other
Johnstown,
priests had been
PA
named in a series
of 13 lawsuits as
priests having a
"sexual interest in
children" and being
known to the
diocese for that
tendency. Unable
to identify specific
allegations against
Biller. Still active
aspastor of St.
Patrick School per
diocese website
1/09.
Source:
Tribune-Democrat 3.28.04
N Settled
Adrian
Dominican
Sisters
As a nun, Biondo
Detroit, MI
was known as Sr.
Mary Gael. In 1996
Archdiocese and
Order settled 1
civil suit filed in
1995 in which
woman alleged
she was abused
by Biondo as a
Source:
Detroit Free Press 6.22.95; Boston Globe 6.22.95; Times of
Acadiana 8.7.02; Gambit Weekly 8.13.02
Birmingham
Joseph E.
1960
P Sued
Diocesan
Bismonte
Honesto
Bayranta
1954
student in a
Catholic high
school in 1960s 1972 (abuse
continued into the
woman's college
years). Biando
eventually left the
Order and married.
She denied all
accusations.
Accused of
Boston, MA
abusing more than
50 boys and 1 girl,
beginning in
seminary.
Archdiocese first
learned of abuse in
1964 when he
admitted abusing 2
boys. After transfer
he reoffended and
was transferred
again. Sent for
treatment in 1987
after he admitted
abusing a boy
same year. Died
1989. Paul
Cultrera located
other victims in
1995 and filed suit.
Claim settled 1996
for $50K. Hogan
complaint filed
2002 by 53
victims; settled
2003. Another
lawsuit naming
Birmingham & 2
others was settled
for $475K 12/08.
Accused of abuse
between 19972001 while at St.
Joseph Church in
Pomona.
Convicted 2003.
Battery
Source:
Boston Globe 3.24.02; Concord Monitor (NH) 12.18.02; Boston
Herald 1.10.03; Union Leader 1.11.03; Boston Globe 1.14.03;
Union Leader 1.24.03; Lowell Sun 3.11.03; Boston Globe
11.15.04; Lowell Sun 5.29.06; Telegram & Gazette 11.10.06;
Toledo Blade 1.13.07; Cherry Hill Courier-Post 1.13.07; Concord
Monitor 1.18.07; Statement by Paul Cultrera 1.28.03; Boston
Herald 4.18.08
Assignments:
Boston Globe 4.19.08 (add'l article); The Republican 1.16.09
(add'l article); Patriot Ledger 1.17.09 (add'l article);
Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Detailed BA.org Timeline;
Personnel File
CA
Press Enterprise 4.24.02; LA Times 4.24.02; LA Times 4.25.02;
San Bernardino Sun 4.29.02; San Bernardino Sun 4.29.02;
Press Enterprise 5.22,02; LA Times 8.18.02; LA Archdiocese
Report Errata Notice # 1; USA Today 11.11.02; Press Enterprise
9.6.03; Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 9.6.03
Assignments:
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Battery
(misdemeanor) of
two sisters, age 12
& 8 when abuse
occurred.
Received 2 yrs
probation.
Remains on
inactive status as
of 2006. Not a
registered sex
offenderas of
2010.
Bissonette
Bernard W.
(Bissonnette)
1958
P Sued
Diocesan
Bistricky
Frederick J. 1965
P Accused
Diocesan
Bjorklund
Brian
P Accused
Diocesan
1966
Worked in CT, MI
MN, and NM.
Accused of abuse
of numerous
youths just about
everywhere he
served. One
alleged victim
Assignments:
Norwich, CT
Source:
Rocky Mountain News 4.13.93; Santa Fe New Mexican
12.29.98; Santa Fe New Mexican 2.18.99; Telegram & Gazette
3.17.02; NY Times 3.24.02; Telegram & Gazette 4.20.02;
Associated Press 5.24.02; Telegram & Gazette 9.01.02;
Telegram & Gazette 3.07.06; Norwich Bulletin 3.08.06; The
Advocate 7.17.06; Hartford Courant 7.18.06; Hartford Courant
7.24.06; The Day 5.13.07; Hartford Courant 12.31.08
committed suicide.
Named in 1997
civil suit. Another
victim filed civil suit
2002 and in 7/06,
CT Supreme Court
ruled that the suit
was timely filed
and sent it back
down to lower
court to be tried.
Laicized 5/20/05
but not announced
until 3/06. Cited in
11/08 RICO suit.
Died 1/09.
Man alleged he
Milwaukee,
was abused for
WI
approx. 3 years by
Bistricky.
Archdiocese
notified and
Bistricky retired on
disability 1995.
Archdiocese told
man then that
Bistricky would
have no contact
with children. In
2002 man learned
that Bistricky was
helping outat
weekend masses
and complained to
Sklba. Sklba
immediately
restricted Bistricky
from active
ministry. In 2003
review board found
allegations
credible.
Deceased. One
settlement for
$75K is known.
Assignments:
New Mexico State Council Newsletter 2.09 (add'l article); The
Slate 7.22.11 (add'l article); The Bulletin 8.6.11 (add'l article)
Bjorklund, a Navy Detroit, MI
Chaplain, was
removed from
active duty in 2003
after allegations he
abused one
individual in the
early years of his
career as priest.
Man came forward
in 2003. No
criminal charges.
Review board
found charge to be
substantive.
Reinstated as
active priest in
Source:
Detroit Free Press (online) 7.04.03; TheBostonChannel.com
10.10.03; Archdiocese of Detroit Press Release 4.21.04; Fresno
Bee 9.01.04; Detroit Free Press 6.02.05
Source:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.23.02; Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel 7.03.03; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.01.04;
Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel 7.10.04; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List updated
11.26.07; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List updated after 11/26/07;
TMJ4 1.6.11
Assignments:
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8/21/11 5:42 PM
active priest in
2/04 after Vatican
ruled that, per
canon law in place
in 1975-1976, the
alleged action "did
not constitute the
crime of sexual
abuse of a minor
under the age of
16." Navy did not
take him back.
Blackwell
Maurice J.
1974
Placed on leave in Baltimore,
1993 after
MD
complaints of
abuse of 1
between 19891992. Sent for
treatment and
reinstated. In 1998
he was
permanently
placed on leave
after admitting to a
sexual relationship
with another minor
which ended in
1970s. 1993
accuser shot and
injured him in 2002
but abuse
acknowledged by
Archbishop. Found
guilty during 2/05
criminal trial but
motion for new trial
granted. Trial
never held.
Laicization
announced in Dec.
2004.
Source:
Washington Times 12.5.93; Baltimore Sun 10.21.98; Baltimore
Sun 5.15.02; Washington Post 5.15.02; Washington Post
5.17.02; Baltimore Sun 5.19.02; Washington Post 5.21.02;
Baltimore Sun 5.22.02; Baltimore Sun 5.24.02; Baltimore Sun
8.9.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun
12.17.02; Baltimore Sun 12.18.02; Baltimore Sun 5.8.03;
Baltimore Sun 12.23.04
Assignments:
Baltimore Sun 1.4.05 (add'l article); WBAL 2.9.05 (add'l article);
Baltimore Sun 2.14.05 (add'l article); Baltimore Sun 2.18.05
(add'l article); Washington Post 2.18.05 (add'l article); Baltimore
Sun 7.2.05 (add'l article)
Blackwell
William
1957
P Sued
Diocesan
Blackwell, who
died in 1990, is
IN
Indianapolis Star 2.06.04; Indianapolis Star 2.07.04; Palladiumaccused in Feb.
Item 2.10.04; Indianapolis Star 8.11.04
2004 civil suit of
sexually abusing
one man at St.
Mary School in late
1950s. Suit alleges
abuse occurred at
the school and on
trips to home of
Blackwell's parents
in Indianapolis.
2nd civil suit filed
in Aug. 2004
alleged that
Blackwell abused
another youth
between 1956 and
1961 at St. Mary's
in sacristy and the
rectory and in
other places.
Blanchard
Albert J.
"Al"
1966
P Accused
Diocesan
Woman told
Springfield,
diocese in 1993
MA
that she sought
counseling from
Blanchard in 1971
at age 15. He was
30; there was a
four-year
"relationship" with
her. He left
priesthood in 1977,
was laicized 6/80
& married. In 1993
Source:
Boston Globe 6.6.10; WWLP 6.7.10; iobserve 6.9.10; The
Republican 6.10.10; WWLP 6.15.10; CBS 3 6.15.10; Catholic
Culture 6.15.10
Assignments:
the woman, the
diocese and
Blanchard settled.
He agreed to stay
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Blanco
Mario
P Settled
Bland
Felix
B Convicted FSC Brothers of
the Christian
Schools
Pleaded guilty in
St. Louis,
1995 to
MO
sodomizing an 11
yr old boy in 1988.
Assault occurred
at LaSalle Institute
in Wildwood.
Police knew of
assault prior to
1995 but Bland
was serving as
missionary in
Africa. Upon his
return, his victim
wore a wire and he
was arrested.
Sentenced to 15
yrs prison with all
but 1 yr
suspended. The
year was spent in
work release
program so he
only spent nights
in jail. One man
filed suit alleging
abuse of 5 of his
sons; suit settled
on eve of trial in
1997.
Source:
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 4.25.95; St. Louis Post-Dispatch
4.29.95; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.10.02; St. Louis Beacon
5.15.08
Blankenship
John P.
Admitted in 1988
Source:
1963
Salesian
He agreed to stay
away from people
under 18. In 2009
she learned he
was working as
volunteer "social
worker/ spiritual
care coordinator"
for diocese
resource group &
complained. It took
diocese a year to
finally remove him.
Originally from
Sacramento, Source:
Costa Rico. In
CA
Sacramento Bee 6.12.02; Sacramento Bee 4.25.03; News
2002 lawsuit 9
Tribune 5.06.03; Sacramento Bee 12.20.03; Catholic Herald
men allege that
1.10.04; News Tribune 6.28.05; New Tribune 7.01.05; City of
Blanco abused
Angels 3.19.08; California Catholic Daily 8.22.08
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 Jan
2004 at least 17
men had accused
him of abuse. Civil
trial set for 7/05
but 16 cases
settled just prior to
trial.
Richmond,
that he sexually
VA
abused a 14 yr old
male in 1982. He
apologized to the
victim and paid for
his college
education and
counseling.
Worked at the
Petersburg Fed.
Correctional
Center as chaplain
for many years.
1989 note says
that the Catholic
chaplain regional
superintendent for
Virginia Pilot 8.10.02; Richmond Times Dispatch 8.10.02;
Associated Press 8.20.02; Richmond Times Dispatch 8.21.02;
Daily Press 8.21.02; Associated Press 8.31.02; Associated
Press 1.31.03; Richmond Times Dispatch 2.1.03; WAVY
5.17.03; Richmond Times Dispatch 2.28.04
Page 40 of 91
Blanpied
Robert D.
Blaszczynski R. Henry
Blazek
Eugene E.
Blea
Rudy
8/21/11 5:42 PM
1948
P Accused
Diocesan
1941
P Sued
Diocesan
1976
P Sued
Diocesan
P Sued
Benedictine
superintendent for
prisons knew of
history. Forced to
retire 8/02 after
victim came
forward. Criminally
indicted; pled guilty
to sodomy 1/03
and sentenced to
indefinite
supervised
probation. On Sex
Offender Registry.
Blanpied &
Wichita, KS
Diocese sued in
1995 by a man
who said Blanpied
abused him from
age 10-15 yrs. Suit
dismissed on SOL
and dismissal
upheld by the state
Court of Appeals in
1997. Blanpied
admitted in 1994
meeting w/ man
and his family that
he improperly
touched the man
30 years before.
Worked in Wichita
Diocese from 1948
until 1969. Worked
in Pueblo 19691994. Removed
1994 but later
reassigned since
he received honors
in 1998 upon
retirement after 50
yrs as a priest.
Died 10/03.
Accused in 1993
civil suit of abuse
of girl in 1950s or
1960s. Settled suit
for $176,000.
Named in the
RICO pleading
filed 1994 in New
Jersey. Died
10/31/86 per 2011
New Jersey
Provincial
Camden, NJ Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05; New Jersey Provincial Directory,
2011, p. 205
Directory. Same
source refers to
him as R. Henry
rather thanHenry
S. Blaszczynski.
Man filed civil suit Honolulu, HI
3/08 accusing
Blazek of sexually
abusing him for
over a year "during
or after 1979." Suit
also mentions
abuse of other
youngsters.
Blazek, although
still part of
Honolulu Diocese,
had been serving
as a military
chaplain for over
20 years. He
retired 6/1/07 and
lives in Houston,
TX per Catholic
Herald.
Blea was monk at Santa Fe,
Pecos Benedictine NM
Monastery. Civil
suit filed 6/10/94
alleges abuse of at
Source:
Wichita Eagle 7.24.95; Wichita Eagle 7.26.95; Wichita Eagle
(AP) 7.4.97; Durango Herald 4.6.02; Durango Herald 10.03;
Lawrence Journal-World 6.23.10
Source:
Honolulu Star Bulletin 3.10.08; Honolulu Advertiser 3.11.08;
Hawaii Catholic Herald 4.4.08
Assignments:
Source:
Bernalillo Cty, NM; # CV-94-05042
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alleges abuse of at
least one youth
during counseling
sessions from
1969-1970.
Blizard
David L.
1974
P Sued
Diocesan
Left active
Worcester,
priesthood in 1988. MA
By 2002 several
people had
accused him of
abuse. 7/02 civil
suit alleged that
Blizard abused
one man in 19781980 as part of a
"child sex" ring that
operated out of the
former House of
Affirmation.
Arrested 8/03 on
charges of assault
in 1988. In 8/04
Court found
Blizard not guilty of
one charge of
indecent assault
and battery on a
person over age
14.
Source:
Telegram & Gazette 7.24.02; Telegram and Gazette 8.28.03;
Telegram & Gazette 8.28.04; WorcesterVoice.com 8.30.04
Blong
Delbert
1952
P Settled
Diocesan
Accused of
Pueblo, CO
molesting boy for
20 years (19711992) and infecting
him with HIV.
Plaintiff lived in the
rectory while he
was a minor. 1993
civil suit settled
12/94. Blong
admitted a
Source:
Reuters 9.7.93; PR Newswire 9.7.93; Newsday 9.8.93; Chicago
Tribune 9.10.93; Denver Post 12.16.94; Dallas Morning News
6.12.02
Blum
Orville
1962
P Accused
Diocesan
Blume
James R.
1980
P Sued
Diocesan
relationship with
the Plaintiff but
countersued
alleging that
Plaintiff had given
him AIDS. The
Diocese removed
all privileges. He
was not even
allowed to enter
onto any property
of Diocese without
Bishop's
Permission
Removed 5/02.
Amarillo, TX
Told his
congregation in
Hereford, TX that a
former student at
Alamo Catholic
High School had
accused him of
molesting her in
the mid-1970s.
Resigned as priest
7/02. Later found
working as
groundskeeper at
Amarillo Country
Club
Originally a
Fort Waynemember of the Brs South Bend,
of Holy Cross
IN
Order; later
ordained. Man filed
suit 1991 alleging
abuse from 19821985. 2002 article
said man originally
complained in
1988 or 1989;
Bishop forced
Source:
Amarillo Globe 5.4.02; Associated Press 5.4.02; Amarillo Globe
5.10.02; Amarillo Globe 7.2.02; Dallas Morning News 7.4.02;
Amarillo Globe 7.9.02; Amarillo Globe 8.6.02; Dallas Morning
News 10.27.02
Source:
News-Sentinel 11.13.91; News-Sentinel 11.14.91; United Press
International 11.15.91; News-Sentinel 12.3.91; News-Sentinel
12.5.91; News-Sentinel 4.11.92; Indianopolis Star 4.13.92;
News-Sentinel 7.23.92; Indianapolis Star 10.92; News-Sentinel
11.22.93; South Bend Tribune 1.3.94; South Bend Tribune
4.1.02; Today's TMJ 8.31.09; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
8.31.09; Today's TMJ 9.1.09
Assignments:
WISN 10.2.09 (add'l article); WISN 1.15.10 (add'l article);
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.15.10 (add'l article); WANE
1.18.10 (add'l article); St. Augustine Record 1.22.10 (add'l
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Blumeyer
Robert
1956
P Accused
8/21/11 5:42 PM
Benedictine
Bishop forced
Blume to resign in
1989 after he
completed therapy.
Suit settled 11/92.
2nd man filed suit
in 1992 alleging
abuse at different
assignment from
1985-1987. Also
worked in
Milwaukee in
1970s. Laicized
6.23.07. Criminal
charges filed 8/09.
Convicted in WI
1/10; sentenced to
20 yrs prison.
1.18.10 (add'l article); St. Augustine Record 1.22.10 (add'l
article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.27.10 (add'l article)
In 2005,
St. Cloud,
allegations made
MN
that he molested a
teenage boy many
years ago.
Blumeyer worked
in St. Cloud
diocese from
1965-1968. Died of
heart attack 10/83,
Source:
St. Cloud Times 5.25.06; St. Cloud Times 7.29.06; Star-Tribune
Cloud Times 8.24.06; The Record 9.7.06; St. Cloud Times
9.10.06
He was a member
of St. John's
monastic
community. Name
not made public
until 7/06. Two
more accusers
came forward after
1st allegations.
In 2002 man
Lansing, MI
alleged he was
raped by Fr.
Boardway when he
was 16. He told
Franciscans in
1985. They sent
him $650. He
contacted them
again in 1988 with
little progress. In
1992 he contacted
the Diocese of
Lansing but there
is no record of
meeting. Settled
with the Order in
1994 for $107.8K.
Boardway served
in several states,
inc. TX, and at
least one other
person made
allegations. He
was murdered in
1997 while living in
Arizona.
Boardway
Alphonse
1967
P Settled
Francisan
Bober
Marjan L.
1963
P Sued
Diocesan
Accused of abuse
of one youth per
the 1994 RICO
petition. Still
believed to be an
active priest.
Bocciarelli
John
1945
P Accused
Congregation
of Missionary
Fathers of St.
Charles
Accused in 1997 of Boston, MA
performing oral
sex on a boy in
late 1960s. Same
plaintiff also
alleged abuse by
Joseph Fugulo in
the same time
period. Only first
name and parish
noted in Boston
documents but
Source:
Lansing State Journal 8.5.02; Lansing State Journal 8.24.10
Camden, NJ Source:
Atlantic Cty, NJ; # ATL-L-004059
Source:
Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: 1997 memo describing
allegations; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: 1997 letter
by Fugulo denying allegation
Assignments:
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documents but
identity of priest
confirmed through
Official Catholic
Directory.
Boganina
Sister
N Sued
Sisters of the
Diving Savior
Sister Boganina
Sioux Falls,
was one of several SD
religious accused
in 2010 civil suit
against Diocese,
Oblates & Sisters
of the Divine
Savior which
alleged abuse of
students at
Tekakwitha Indian
Mission in
Sisseton SD. In
the suit, one man
alleged abuse by
Sr. Boganina and
a Br. Jim between
1944-1945 when
he was 9 & 10 yrs
old.
abuser in Chicago
Archdiocese report
3.20.06. Accused
1983. Allegation
withdrawn 1986.
Retired from
Kalamazoo
Diocese 6.30.00
and moved to AZ.
Accusation was
reasserted in 8/01
and deemed
credible in 9/01.
Privileges removed
3/02.
Source:
County Circuit Court 7.30.10; Argus Leader 8.6.10; Sioux City
Journal 8.6.10
Bogdan
Leonard
Adolph
1960
P Accused
Diocesan
Bohl
Ronald
1980
P Accused
Conventual
Franciscan
Accused of single Louisville,
incident in 1986 in KY
Toledo OH
diocese in which
he allegedly made
a sexual advance
to a minor. In
treatment 1986-87.
The 1993
settlement
contained a
confidentiality
agreement.
Removed from
Louisville KY
parish in 6/02. Also
worked in
Dubuque and
Indianapolis
archdioceses.
Source:
Courier Journal 7.9.02; News-Messenger 7.9.02; CourierJournal 8.26.02
Assignments:
Bohlinger
Kenneth
1976.
P Accused
Diocesan
Took church boys Lafayette, IN
on camping trips,
supplied alcohol
and pornography,
and played sex
games with them.
Bishop learned in
1988 that
Bohlinger had
abused young
relative years
earlier. Bohlinger
then admitted
abusing the church
youths. Sent for
therapy in 1988.
Says quit abusing
in 1986. Admits
being addicted to
children. Has not
been an active
Source:
Indianapolis Star 2.16.97; Indianapolis Star 2.16.97; Indianapolis
Star 2.16.97; Indianapolis Star 2.16.97; Indianapolis Star
2.17.97; Journal and Courier 2.1.04
Source:
Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1; Chicago Sun
Times 3.21.06; Kalamazoo Gazette 3.22.06
Assignments:
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been an active
priest since 1980s.
Boisselle
Aime
1959
Boivin
Phillip J.
< 1920 P Accused
Bokulich
Dominic (Br
Leopold
Boland
John
1975
P Settled
Diocesan
Three men came
Manchester,
forward 5/02 to
NH
allege that
Boisselle had
sexually abused
them at Ste. Marie
Church in
Manchester in
early 1960s. Docs
released by Atty
General 3/03 show
a college student
had complained
that Boisselle had
seduced him in
1983, there
werecomplaints in
1995 or 1996 re
youths at rectory,
and diocese knew
about encounters
with adults at gay
bars & parks. At
least some claims
in 11/02 settlement
with Diocese.
Accused of abuse Portland, ME
of one man at age
9 or 10 in 1941 or
1942 at St. John
Parish in Rumford
per documents
released by Maine
AG 7/05. Died
1953.
Source:
Associated Press 5.19.02; Union Leader 5.21.02; Union Leader
5.24.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; Manchester Report by NH Atty
General 3.3.04; Documents released with NH Atty Gen Report
3.3.04; Concord Monitor 3.4.03; Concord Monitor 2.18.05; NH
AG Audit Records 3.26.09
Assignments:
B Convicted Franciscan
Friars of the
Renewal
Bokulich, also
New York,
known as Br.
NY
Leopold, was
arrested 10/07 and
pleaded guilty 3/08
to abuse of 4 boys
from one family
between 2006 and
2007. Sentenced
to 7 yrs state
prison in 6/08,
along with 5 yrs
post-release
supervision.
Required to
register as sex
offender. In prison
as of 7/10.
Source:
Journal News 3.21.08; Journal News 6.10.08; Journal News
6.11.08; Yonkers Tribune 6.11.08
P Accused
Accused of
sexually abusing
14 yr old boy 2/83
in Winslow AZ.
Arrested; charged
with 4
misdemeanors/1
felony. Plea
agreement 6/93; 3
misdemeanors
dropped.
Sentenced 9/83 to
probation on
misdemeanor;
felony dropped.
Boy and family
Source:
KOAT.com 2.11.09; Gallup Independent 2.12.09; Gallup
Independent 2.22.09; Gallup Independent 2.24.09; Gallup
Independent 3.20.09; KOAT 5.13.09; Gallup Independent
5.24.11; Gallup Independent 5.26.11; Gallup Independent
5.27.11
Diocesan
Diocesan
Gallup, NM
Source:
Maine AG Document Production 7.8.05 PDF page 2-3
never testified and
never informed of
results except that
charges were
being dismissed
and he would be
transferred. Name
given to diocese in
2005 but
information
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information
"discovered" in
2009 file review.
Removed 2/09.
Returned to
Ireland in 2010.
Settlements
pending.
Accused on
Boston, MA
8/21/02 of sexually
abusing a minor in
approximately
1961. Put on
administrative
leave 8/27/02 by
Cardinal Law.
Bolduc
Paul J.
1960
P Accused
Diocesan
Source:
Garabedian Letter 8.21.02; Morrissey Press Release 8.27.02;
Law Letter 8.28.02; Boston Globe 8.28.02; Patriot Ledger
8.28.02; Patriot Ledger 2.11.03; Boston Globe 2.11.03
Assignments:
Bolesta
Michael C.
1989
P Accused
Diocesan
Accused of abuse Philadelphia, Source:
of at least 11 male PA
Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05
teenagers ages
Assignments:
16-17 in 1990Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile
1991. Evaluated at
St. Luke's
treatment center.
Reassigned. Died
Jan. 2004.
Boley
Robert
1975
P Sued
Carmelite
Suit filed in 2006 in Los Angeles, Source:
LA accused Boley CA
Darien Suburban Life 7.20.07
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.
Bolton
Donald
1952
P Accused
Redemptorist
Parents from St.
Erie, PA
Gregory parish
complained to
District Attorney
that Bolton had
molested daughter
for two years. The
Redemptorists had
promised that he
would not work
with children but
parents learned he
was teaching at
school in New
York. Bolton
Source:
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 8.25.87
charged in 11/86
w/ two counts. He
pleaded guilty and
received three yrs
probation in 2/87.
Bolton agreed to
enter treatment
program (??).
Other victims
found but statute
of limitations had
run.
Boltz
Henry A.
1920
P Accused
Diocesan
Ordained for
Portland, ME Source:
Diocese of Calgary
Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Portland Press Herald
in 1920. Came to
7.31.05
Portland in 1931
and incardinated
1935. Per 2005
documents
released by Maine
Atty General, he
was accused of
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was accused of
abuse by three
men who alleged
abuse in late
1940s - early
1950s. Retired
1966 and died at
age 79 in 1970.
Bombardier
Wilfred
(Wilfrid) F.
1943
P Settled
Diocesan
Ordained as
Manchester,
member of
NH
Congregation of
Blessed
Sacrament Fathers
in Cleveland. Lots
of missionary
work. Became
member of
Manchester
Diocese in 1970
and was working in
Albuquerque, NM
when he was
accused in 1993 of
abuse of two boys
at St. Charles
Parish between
1966-1970. Also
accused of abuse
in Manchester in
1975. Admitted to
short-term
relationship with a
male in
Philippines. Shown
as retired in 1989
Catholic Directory.
He died in 2000.
Source:
North Adams Transcript 11.29.63; Hartford Courant 9.18.00;
Union Leader 11.27.02; Manchester Report by NH Atty General
3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.3; Union
Leader 3.4.03
Bonacci
Louis
1973
P Accused
Jesuit
In 4/11, accusation Baltimore,
was received that MD
Bonacci improperly
touched a minor in
a family home in a
period from 19781982 when he was
Assistant director
of campus
ministry, Loyola
College, Baltimore,
MD During
investigation, a
second accuser
was located.
Bonacci was
removed 4/11 from
duties in Scranton
diocese and in
6/11, head of
Order permanently
removed him from
active ministry. .
Source:
Fox 19 6.7.11; Statements by Society of Jesuits and Diocese of
Scranton 6.7.11; Citizens Voice 6.8.11; Times Leader 6.8.11;
SNAP Statement 6.7.11; Cincinnati City Beat 6.8.11; Baltimore
Sun 6.9.11; Baltimore Sun 6.23.11
Bongers
Herman
1939
P Accused
Diocesan
Accused in 2005 of Davenport,
abuse of 5 youths IA
at St. Vincent's
orphanage in
1966. Died 1971.
Case settled
2/17/06. Earliest
known abuse was
1948.
Source:
Quad-City Times 7.25.05; Des Moines Register 7.26.05; QuadCity Times 2.17.06; Diocese of Davenport Creditors Committee
8.27.07; Quad-City Times 7.10.08
Assignments:
Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; Concise BA.org Assignment
Record
Bonilla
Margarito
Luis A.
2000
P Sued
Diocesan
In lawsuit filed
Allentown,
8/10, parents of a PA
19 yr old girl allege
that Bonilla (school
chaplain) started a
relationship with
her when she was
a 17 or 18 yr old
senior in 20082009. Relationship
continued after
parents
complained. He
was removed from
Source:
Catholic Culture 8.27.10; Reading Eagle 8.27.10; Morning Call
8.27.10; Lebanon Daily News 8.27.10; Reading Eagle 8.28.10;
CBS News 8.30.10; WFMZ 8.30.10; Morning Call 8.31.10;
Reading Eagle 8.31.10; Reading Eagle 8.31.10; WFMZ 8.31.10;
Canadian Press 8.31.10; Reading Eagle 9.24.10; Philadelphia
Inquirer 9.26.10; Morning Call 9.28.10
Assignments:
Reading Eagle 11.5.10 (add'l article); Reading Eagle 1.21.11
(add'l article)
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was removed from
parish 11/09; sent
to treatment.
Relationship
continued while he
was in treatment.
Girl gave birth to
his daughter girl
7/10. He left
therapy at some
point and is living
with the girl &
baby. Diocese
asked that he be
laicized. Judge
ruled case can
proceed 1/11.
Bonin
David L.
Bonzagni
John J.
Booth
James T.
P Sued
Diocesan
21 yr old man filed Rochester,
suit 11/08 against NY
Bishop and
Diocese alleging
that Bonin (who
died at age 53 in
3/02) abused him
weekly from 19982001 when he was
ages 9-12. Man
first made his
allegations known
in 2007. A second
individual has also
made allegations.
Bonin was
assigned to St.
Mary's on the Lake
at the time. In 4/09
NY Sup. Court
denied diocese
motion to dismiss.
Source:
Hartley v. Bishop Matthew Clark et al, Cause No. 08-326A,
Supreme Court, NY State, Schuyler County; Star Gazette
11.12.08; News 10 Now 11.12.08; Democrat & Chronicle
11.13.08; Ithaca Journal 11.13.08; Catholic Courier 11.14.08;
WENY 11.18.08; Press & Sun-Bulletin 11.19.08; Star Gazette
11.19.08; WETM 4.28.09
1980
P Settled
Diocesan
Woman filed suit in Springfield,
2003 alleging that MA
she was fondled
by Bonzagni on 3
occasions while
she was 16 and
preparing for
confirmation.
Woman said that
she notified the
diocese on 2
occasions (first in
2002). Her claims
settled as part of
8/04 $7.5M
settlement reached
between 45
claimants and the
Springfield diocese
involving 18
priests. Cleared by
diocese 11/04.
Named monsignor
12/06. Head of the
pastoral planning
office in 2008.
Source:
Berkshire Eagle 9.24.03; Springfield Republican 9.24.03;
Catholic Observer 10.5.03; Springfield Republican 3.1.04;
Springfield Republican 4.25.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04;
Springfield Republican 8.17.04 (2nd); Associated Press
11.12.04; Springfield Republican 9.8.05; Berkshire Eagle
9.25.08; Berkshire Eagle 11.7.08; Press Release by The Office
of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08
1946
P Sued
Diocesan
Woman filed suit
2/03 alleging that
Booth abused her
when she was 15
in late 1960s. A
second woman
filed suit 12/03
alleging that he
molested her
between 19651967. He left
priesthood in 1971
after 25 yrs to
marry a 19 yr old
university student.
Later became an
Episcopal priest
Source:
Associated Press 2.11.03; San Diego Union Tribune 2.12.03;
San Diego Union Tribune 12.24.03; Lompoc Record 3.30.07;
Union Tribune 3.31.07; California Catholic Daily 4.03.07; Desert
Sun 10.27.10; Documents released by San Diego Diocese
10.25.10
Assignments:
Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07
San Diego,
CA
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Episcopal priest
living in Calif. Has
denied all
allegations. Name
appears on list
released by San
Diego Diocese
3/07. Personnel
file released
10/24/10.
Bordenca
Charles
1955
P Accused
Diocesan
Borman
Ronald
1992
P Convicted Conventual
Franciscan
Bornbach
Raymond
H.
1941
P Accused
Diocesan
Accused of
molesting a 12 yr
old boy in 1960s.
"Retired" in 1991
but continued to
work part time in
Mobile
Archdiocese until
removed by
Bishop Foley in
2002 after Dallas
Bishops
Birmingham, Source:
AL
Mobile Register 6.08.03; Birmingham News 1.07.04
Conference. Also
accused of
inappropriately
touching several
men during
counseling
situations. Other
minor victims
known.
Borman was
Louisville,
arrested 10/11/06 KY
on charges of
Internet child
seduction.
Employed by
Louisville KY
archdiocese as
teacher 1978-85.
Worked as priest
1992-98 in the
Lansing MI and
Toledo OH
dioceses and the
Indianapolis IN
archdiocese. Left
the priesthood in
1998. Then taught
in Louisville
archdiocesan
schools until 2001,
and in Louisville
public middle
schools until his
arrest. Pleaded
guilty 2/09 to 1
count of
possession of child
porn. . Sentenced
to 30 mo. prison.
Woman told the
La Crosse,
Diocese 1/03 that WI
Bornbach had
molested her for
over a year and a
half in 1971,
beginning when
she was 8 years
old. Another
person complained
about Bornbach
3/01 and the fact
that he still visited
sick patients at a
hospital in
Marshfield. He
would grope and
kiss women in
psych unit. Board
substantiated 2003
claim in 2004 and
his privileges as a
priest were
Source:
Courier-Journal 10.13.06; WHAS 10.13.06; Courier-Journal
10.14.06; States News Service 10.29.08; States News Service
2.2.09
Assignments:
Source:
Riverfront Times [MO] 8.25.04; Associated Press 8.27.04;
Marshfield News-Herald 8.27.04; Associated Press 9.07.04;
Daily Tribune 9.18.04; Wausau Daily Herald 9.18.04; WSAW
11.19.04; Marshfield News-Herald 7.17.05; Marshfield News
4.26.05; Stevens Point Journal 1.15.06; SNAP Statement
12.30.08; WKBT 1.7.09; LaCrosse Tribune 1.8.09; WEAU
1.7.09; LaCrosse Tribune 11.17.10
Assignments:
LaCrosse Tribune 3.8.11 (add'l article); LaCrosse Tribune 3.9.11
(add'l article); LaCrosse Tribune 5.7.11 (add'l article); Marshfield
News 1.23.06
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priest were
removed. Died
2006. Accuser filed
civil suit 12/31/08.
Borycz
Edmund S.
1968
Boschetto
Laurence
Bossa
Barry F.
1981
Bostwick, III
John R.
1969
P Accused
Diocesan
Removed 2002.
Detroit, MI
Accused of abuse
of 5 youths
between 1963 and
1987. Police knew
of 1 allegation in
1987 but file
sealed. In 6/06
Vatican placed him
on permanently
inactive status with
no privileges.
Source:
Archdiocese of Detroit Press Release 6.30.02; Detroit Free
Press 7.1.02; Detroit Free Press 7.2.02; Detroit Free Press
10.19.02; Detroit Free Press 6.6.06; Detroit Free Press 6.6.06
(2nd); News Herald 6.11.06
B Sued
CFC Congregation
of Christian
Brothers
Became religious
New York,
brother in 1974.
NY
Named in 2005
civil suit which was
refiled in 2007
Accused of abuse
as a novice brother
and also of offering
drugs to plaintiff.
Abuse alleged
against other
defendants as well
as claims of sexual
harrassment and
other issues.
Plaintiff's appeal
was dismissed by
the NY Supreme
Court 10/09.
Source:
US District Court, Southern District New York, No. 05-CV-10467;
Renew America 5.17.06; Supreme Court of the State of New
York, County of New York, No. 07-102959; Hoatson v. New York
Archdiocese, NY Supreme Court Decision 102958/07 10.26.09
P Convicted Pallotine
Bossa pleaded
Boston, MA
guilty in 1974 to
charge of
misdemeanor
sexual abuse of a
12 yr old boy.
Served no jail time.
Order knew; still let
him be ordained. 2
victims filed suit in
Boston in 2002
They allege he
performed oral sex
on them as 8 and
10 yr olds in
Bridgewater in
1970s when he
was a "parish
brother." Worked
in NY archdiocese
in 2002.
Transferred to
Rome after NY
Archdiocese
learned of 1974
charges and pulled
his privileges. MA
charges filed and
attempts made to
extradite him. Died
5/07.
Source:
First Amended Complaint 10.21.02; Boston Globe 1.30.03;
Boston Globe 1.31.03; Dallas Morning News 9.12.04; Dallas
Morning News 9.12.04; BA.org Boston List 2.2.07;
RichardSipe.com 4.17.07
Assignments:
BA.org Assignment Record; Partial Boston Assignment Record
P Accused
Ordained in the
Harrisburg,
Baltimore Diocese, PA
transferred to the
Richmond Diocese
and was on loan to
Mt. St. Mary's
College in
Maryland at the
time of the alleged
abuse of one youth
in 1980-82 in
Harrisburg, PA He
was assigned to
the Lafayette, LA
Diocese from 1992
-1996 at request of
Source:
The Advocate 4.24.96; Richard Times Dispatch 5.9.96
Diocesan
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-1996 at request of
his friend, the
Lafayette Bishop.
When charges
surfaced he was
suspended from
duties in Louisiana
and asked to
return to Richmond
and be scheduled
for evaluation.
Botty
Paul
B Convicted Marianist
Case reported at
Cleveland,
State V. Botty,
OH
1988 WL 86954
(Ohio App.).
Convicted of
sexual battery. In
3/86 Botty was
sentenced to 7 1/2
years for molesting
four teenage boys.
12 felony counts
dismissed Died
12/27/07 in CA.
Marianist
Newsletter of
1/8/08 referred to
him as a "former
Marianist."
Source:
Case # CR-206651; Criminal Appeal, Cuyahoga County, OH;
Chronicle-Telegram 3.5.86; Chronicle-Telegram 3.14.86;
Chronicle-Telegram 3.27.86; Chronicle-Telegram 3.28.86;
FamilyOnline--Newsletter of Society of Mary 1.8.08
Boucher
Clarence R. 1940
P Accused
Diocesan
Woman gave
Boston, MA
public testimony in
2/07 that Boucher
had touched her
inappropriately
when she was 13.
Events occurred at
St. Jean the
Baptiste in Lynn.
His behavioral
habits with young
girls were wellknown within the
parish. Boucher
was never
punished by the
Archdiocese. He
died in 2001.
Source:
Roslindale- West Roxbury Transcript 02.28.07
Assignments:
Boudreau
Paul T.
1955
P Settled
Diocesan
1 claim included in Springfield,
2004 $7.5M
MA
settlement
between 45
claimants and the
Diocese of
Springfield
involving 18
priests. First public
mention of his
name. Suspended
in 1991 after being
on leave for
several years but
not in 1989
Catholic directory.
Supposedly
"abandoned
Source:
Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04;
Berkshire Eagle 8.18.04; Press Release by The Office of
Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08
Boudreaux
Claude P.
1955
P Accused
Jesuit
priesthood."
Boudreaux, an 80 New
yr old teacher at
Orleans, LA
Jesuit High, was
placed on leave in
Jan. 2005 after the
Order received a
complaint of abuse
some 30 yrs
previously. The
Order found the
allegations
credible and he
was sent out of
state for treatment.
In nearly 50 yrs as
Source:
Times-Picayune 1.05.05
Assignments:
Times-Picayune 9.27.96
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In nearly 50 yrs as
a priest, he served
as a missionary in
Sri Lanka and
India, worked at
the order's
headquarters in
Rome, worked in
ministry to other
Jesuits in Mobile
and New Orleans,
and taught at
Jesuit high schools
in Dallas and
Shreveport
Boulanger
Albert L.
Boulanger
Maurice R.
Boulanger
Raymond
Boulanger
Xavier
(Br. Leonard) Leonard
1962
P Settled
Diocesan
P Accused
1951
Multiple allegations Manchester,
made against
NH
Boulanger
between early
1960s and 2003.
Repeatedly
admissions by
Boulanger, he was
sent for therapy
and then returned
to active ministry
multiple times.
Also received
treatment for
alcohol abuse.
Retired 2000 and
finally placed on
leave 2/02 when 3
additional
accusations were
made against him.
Died 6/02. At least
one claim included
in 11/02 settlement
re 28 priests.
Source:
Union Leader 2.16.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; Manchester
Report by NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty
General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Union Leader
3.4.03; Concord Monitor 3.4.03; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09
Accused of
sodomy (once)
and mutual oral
sex (6-7 times)
with one boy aged
14-15 in 19781979. Died 4/03.
Source:
NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09
Manchester,
NH
P Accused
Marist
His personnel file
Boston, MA
was one of several
released to public
12/02 because it
contained
allegations of
sexual abuse.
Boulanger, then
81, said he used to
give girls
affectionate hugs
and believes that
one of the mothers
must have
misinterpreted
what he wasdoing
and filed
complaint. He
denied any
accusation of
misconduct. No
clear accusations
found in file per
another article.
Died 2/12/10.
Source:
Boston Globe 12.17.02; Boston Herald 12.17.02; NDPMA.com
(accessed 10.27.10)
Assignments:
B Sued
Marist
In 2005 civil suit,
one man alleged
that he was
abused by Br.
Leonard Xavier, a
teacher at Central
Catholic High
School, Lawrence,
during the years
1967 - 1968 when
he was a minor.
Source:
Marists All - Obiturary 8.26.87; JOHN DOE Nos. 30 - 68 and
MARY ROE Nos. 6 - 8, v. Roman Catholic Archbishop of
Boston, C.A. 05-0006; BishopAccountability Letter to Dr. Mary
Jane Doherty, Chairperson of the Archdiocese of Boston Review
Board 7.27.11; Boston Globe 7.28.11
Boston, MA
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he was a minor.
The suit involved
multiple plaintiffs
and named
multiple priests as
defendants.
Attorney Durso
said that almost all
claims were
settled. Br.
Leonard died in
1987. His obituary
gave his name as
"Xavier Leonard
Boulanger"
Boulden
Garry
1977
P Sued
Diocesan
Woman filed suit in Spokane,
2004 alleging that WA
Boulden had
molested her
beginning when
she was 12 yrs old
and a student at a
Spokane parish.
Article says that
parish priest was
informed at the
time and all he did
was blame the girl
and ask why she
was threatening
the career of a
"fine young priest."
Left active ministry
in 1983 and moved
to Seattle where
he worked for
Police Dept. Still
priest in 2002.
Bishop admitted
11/07 that
allegations were
credible.
Source:
Spokesman-Review 5.21.04; KXLY 11.21.07; Statement by
Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP)
11.21.07; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or
Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09
Boulet
Norman J.
1969
P Accused
Diocesan
Berube's name
Fall River,
appeared on list of MA
21 priests accused
of abuse which
District Attorney
released 9/02. List
says two alleged
victims but
provides no other
information. Both
1993 and 2002
Catholic
Directories show
him "on sick
leave."
Source:
Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02
Boumeister
Alphonsus
< 1915 P Sued
Fathers of the Accused in 2002
Honolulu, HI
Sacred
civil suit of abuse
Hearts
of 11 yr old boy in
1961. Case
dismissed by
Judge 3/05 who
said Plaintiff had
presented no
evidence to
support his claim.
No other
accusations
known. Boumeister
died in 1972 (30
yrs before suit) at
age 84. He took
hisvows in Belgium
and came to
Hawaii in 1915.
Source:
Honolulu Star-Bulletin 8.1.02; Honolulu Advertiser 8.1.02;
Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 3.25.05
Bourque
Real (Ray)
1954
Oblate
Source:
Boston Herald 1.15.04; Bishop Hart; Victim; Links to Other
Bourque Documents; News Democrat 4.13.06; SNAP Statement
8.16.08
Assignments:
Detailed BA.org assignment record
P Accused
Accused of abuse.
Bourque was
reassigned by
Cardinal Medeiros
after allegations in
1981 and
Boston, MA
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1981 and
continued in
ministry until
admitting abusing
teens in the 1990s.
5/12/06 article
says he has been
laicized.
Diocesan
Detailed BA.org assignment record
Bowe
John F.
1973
P Accused
Bowen
Donald J.
1964
Woman was 9
Fall River,
when first sexual
MA
abuse occurred
and it continued
until she was 16.
He wrote letters
saying that he
would leave the
priesthood to
marry her. She told
Diocese 1990 and
accepted $200K
settlement 1992.
Bowen served in
Bolivia for 28 yrs
before Boston
indictment in 2002.
Charged with
indecent assault &
battery of person
under 14 &
lascivious acts on
a person under 16.
Pled guilty 2005; 2
yrs jail and 10 yrs
probation &
registration as sex
offender. Not
found on list 2/10. .
Source:
Sun Chronicle 4.27.02; Providence Journal 9.27.02; Boston
Herald 9.27.02; Boston Globe 9.27.02; Standard Times 10.2.02;
Boston Herald 10.2.02; Boston Globe 7.2.03; The
BostonChannel.com 7.3.03; Boston Globe 7.26.03; Herald News
8.6.03; Herald News 7.13.05; Boston Globe 7.14.05; Boston
Globe 7.16.05; Herald News 7.16.05
Bower
Robert F.
1959
P Arrested
Arrested 1999 on
Erie, PA
charges of
downloading
internet child
pornography.
Charges later
dropped on legal
technicality.
Resigned from
priesthood 4/02. 3
women spoke with
previous bishop in
1982 to complain
that Bower had
been receiving
pornography at
church. These
women filed suit
4/03 against
current and past
Bishops alleging
slander. Complaint
dismissed by court
and dismissal
upheld 7/04.
Source:
Erie Times-News 3.11.99; Erie Times-News 2.6.01; Erie TimesNews 4.17.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; GoErie.com
5.22.03; Erie Times-News 6.29.03; WNEP 8.25.04
Diocesan
One of 21 priests
placed on
PA
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Press Release 3.8.11; Statement of
administrative
Cardinal Rigali Regarding Administrative Leaves 3.8.11;
leave by
Philadelphia Inquirer 3.8.11; NY Times 3.8.11; Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Inquirer 3.9.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.10.11
archdiocese 3/7/11
pending
investigation for
credible
allegations
involving sexual
abuse or
inappropriate
behavior with
minors. Last
assignment: He
was in residence
at St. Joseph
rectory in
Warrington, Bucks
County.
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upheld 7/04.
Bowles
Richard J.
1961
P Sued
Diocesan
Bowles resigned in St.
2003 after
Augustine,
admitting he
FL
molested a boy 34
years before.
Someone had
contacted Diocese
in 8/03 and
Diocese began
investigation. A
psychiatrist
examined Bowles
shortly after the
abuse of the victim
in 1969. A 2nd
Source:
Pensacola News Journal 9.8.03; Florida Times Union 9.9.03;
Pensacola News Journal 9.11.03; Florida Times Union 9.12.03;
Pensacola News Journal 2.27.04; Tallahassee Democrat (AP)
5.24.05; Pensacola News Journal 5.25.05; News4Jax 5.25.05;
Pensacola News Journal 8.09.05; Pensacola News Journal
10.14.05
victim came
forward toallege
abuse in same
time-frame on outof-state trip. His
parents
complained to
Diocese in 1971
when abuse
occrred. Same
person filed suit
5/05 and settled
10/05 for $30K.
Bowling
Robert A.
1954
P Sued
Diocesan
Left Louisville in
Louisville,
1969 and
KY
transferred to
Reno NV. In 2002
at least 9 women
claimed that he
molested or
abused them at
various times
between mid1950s and 1963
when they were
minors in
Kentucky. He is
also accused of
molesting adult
women in Reno.
Louisville settled
with 11 victims
6/03 as part of
$25.7M settlement.
Bowling died 6/03.
Source:
Courier Journal 5.22.02; Reno Gazette Journal 5.23.02; Reno
Gazette Journal 5.29.02; Courier Journal 5.31.02; Courier
Journal 6.1.02; Reno Gazette Journal 6.15.02; Reno Gazette
Journal 6.19.02; Courier Journal 6.27.02; Reno Gazette Journal
6.29.02; Associated Press 7.31.02; Courier Journal 8.23.02;
Courier Journal 9.29.02; Courier Journal 1.22.03; Reno Gazette
Journal 6.15.03; Reno Gazette-Journal 8.19.07
Assignments:
Reno Gazette-Journal 10.22.10 (add'l article); Assignment
Record Compiled by Law Firm
Bowman
Robert
Peter
1955
P Accused
Diocesan
Former Vicar for
Chicago, IL
Admin. Retired in
2001. Removed
from duties 5/02
after allegations of
sexual misconduct
with a minor more
than 45 years
previously
surfaced 4/02.
Another allegation
of inappropriate
behavior was
apparently made 1
or 2 years ago but
wasfound
unsubstantiated by
the Fitness Review
Board who termed
it "horseplay that
might have been
misinterpreted."
Vatican ordered
permanent
removal from
public ministry
9/05. Died 4/11.
Source:
Chicago Daily Herald 5.27.02; Chicago Daily Herald 5.27.02;
Chicago Sun-Times 5.28.02; Chicago Tribune 5.28.02; Chicago
Tribune 5.29.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; USA Today
11.11.02; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Tribune 9.26.05;
Daily Herald 9.27.05; Chicago Daily Herald 2.11.06; Chicago
Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1; Chicago Daily Herald
4.18.11
Assignments:
Chicago List of Priests with Substantiated Allegations accessed
7.5.11; BA.org Assignment Record
Boxelaar
George
P Accused
Carmelite
D.A.'s office says it New York,
has received
NY
complaints against
Boxelaar by 2 men
Source:
Times Herald-Record 4.21.02; Times Herald-Record 6.13.02;
Times Herald-Record 2.28.04
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Boxelaar by 2 men
and 2 parents per
4/02 article.
Order's provincial
has acknowledged
several
complaints. 6/02
article reported at
least 24 victims,
many of whom
would not have
been abused if
either diocese or
order had acted
when a parent first
complained about
Boxelaar's
behavior. First
complaint received
13 yrs before he
was sent back to
Holland. He died
there in 1990.
Boyce
Thomas
Boyd
John
Boyd
Richard
(Rick)
1966
?
1979
P Sued
Diocesan
Woman filed civil
Jackson, MS
suit in 2002
alleging that Boyce
abused her for
several years in
1970s-1980s. She
was between 1318 during the time
of the abuse. Suit
dismissed by MS
Appeals Court on
SOL 6/06. Boyce
died 2002.
Diocese
acknowledged
abuse in 2003.
In1/07 MS
Supreme Court
declined to hear
Plaintiff's appeal.
Source:
Boston Herald 6.7.02; Boston Herald 6.10.02; SunHerald.com
4.10.05; Sun Herald (AP) 3.8.06; Clarion-Ledger (AP) 6.7.06;
Clarion Ledger 1.25.07
P Settled
Diocesan
Diocese settled
Manchester,
one case 4/05 for
NH
an undisclosed
amount after a
woman alleged
that Boyd had
molested her when
she was between
ages of 7-8 in
1957 at St.
Joseph's school in
Laconia. He would
make her perform
oral sex on him.
Happened over 25
times. Sometimes
he would give her
$1.50 after the
abuse. Died in
1968.
Source:
Concord Monitor 4.28.05; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09
Convicted in 1984 Crookston,
of possession of
MN
magazines
containing child
pornography. Two
yrs probation and
6 mo. therapy.
Police investigated
in 2003 and did
find adult porn on
website he built.
He took indefinite
leave of absence
and resigned from
parish in 2003
saying "innuendo
and gossip" about
the 1984
conviction
destroyed his
Source:
Grand Forks Herald 7.18.03; Grand Forks Herald 7.19.03; Grand
Forks Herald 7.22.03; Grand Forks Herald 7.23.03; Grand Forks
Herald 8.06.03; Grand Forks Herald 8.17.03; Grand Forks
Herald 8.30.03; Catholic Online 4.25.07
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destroyed his
credibility as
minister. 2007
article says he was
"subsequently
laicized" and that
Boyd has
appealed the
dismissal.
Boyea
David J.
1973
Accusations that
Green Bay,
he abused 9-12
WI
boys over 5 yrs.
One woman said
she told Aux.
Bishop in 1979
that Boyea had
molested her son.
$12M civil suit filed
11/86 on behalf of
three victims but
suit is believed to
be sealed; In 8/85
Boyea pleaded
guilty to 1 criminal
charge and was
sentenced to 10
years in jail.
Petition to reduce
sentencing denied
9/88. Released
1995. Lifetime
listing on sex
offender registry.
Source:
United Press International 7.08.85; United Press International
11.22.86; United Press International 11.25.86
Boyer
Gerald F.
< 1960 P Accused
Diocesan
in 9/03 man
Lansing, MI
accused Boyer of
raping him in 1961
at age 12. Man
was altar boy and
helped at weekday
mass. Boyer asked
him to stay and
talk and then
raped him. Man
told his parents
and they asked
him to keep matter
quiet. Per the man,
Boyer shot and
killed himself in
approx. 1973.
Source:
Tuscon Weekly 9.11.03
Boyer
Leland
1949
P Sued
Diocesan
Sued 2003.
Los Angeles,
Accused of abuse CA
from 1973-1982.
LA archdiocese
counts 2 accusers.
Deceased.
Source:
LA Times 12.18.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA
Times 4.20.06; City of Angels 12.07.07
Assignments:
LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times
Database 4.20.06
Boylan
Dennis A.
1974
P Accused
Diocesan
Removed in 2002
because of sexual
abuse allegations.
Source:
Amarillo Globe 7.2.02; Dallas Morning News 7.4.02; Amarillo
Globe 7.9.02; Amarillo Globe 7.20.02; Dallas Morning News
No specific
information found
on actual
allegations.
Received
treatment at
Jemez Springs at
some point. 1993
Catholic Directory
shows him on sick
leave from
Kalamazoo
Diocese. In 2004
he was apparently
active again
because he was
conducting
funerals in
Amarillo.
Boyle
Edward
< 1960 P Sued
Redemptorist
In suit filed 2002
woman alleges
that she was
Amarillo, TX
10.27.02; Dallas Morning News 5.8.04; Dallas Morning News
5.22.04
Sacramento, Source:
CA
Sacramento Bee 7.09.02
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that she was
molested by Boyle
in 1967 at age 17.
News article says
her mother
reported the
incident to another
priest in the
diocese. Boyle,
who died in 1998,
was later
transferred to
Reno and then to
Hawaii. The
woman says she
reported abuse to
Diocese in April,
2002.
Boyle
John J.
1956
P Sued
Boyle (in
Seattle)
Edmund J.
1944
Bradley
Charles V.
1968
Diocesan
In 4/03 suit man
Altoonaaccused Boyle of
Johnstown,
abusing him in
PA
1970s when he
was a teenager.
Said Boyle would
get him to drink
until he was
unconscious and
then rape him.
Second suit filed
8/03. Plaintiff said
Boyle abused him
from 1958-1960. A
third suit filed
11/03 alleged
abuse of Plaintiff
from 1958-1963.
Boyle retired and
was removed from
public ministry. In
5/04 Diocese paid
$3.71M to settle
claims by 21
people alleging
abuse by 11
priests, including
Boyle.
Source:
Associated Press 4.3.03; Pittsburg Post Gazette 4.4.03;
Associated Press 8.12.03; Centre Daily Times 8.13.03; National
Catholic Reporter 8.29.03; Associated Press 11.6.03
Convicted 1987.
Lewdness with
child in Reno, NV.
Sued 2003.
Accused of abuse
in 1960s in
Portland. In 2005
three siblings (2
girls and 1 boy)
settled claims
against Seattle
Archdiocese for
$1.1 million. Other
claims still
pending. Boyle is
accused of
molesting at least
9 boys and girls in
Oregon,
Washington, and
Nevada. Died
1995. One claim
settled in Seattle
10/07 for
$270,000. Four
others settled in
2009.
Source:
Seattle Times 4.26.03; Deseret Morning News 8.26.04; Seattle
Times 6.10.05; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian
6.07.07 (Documents); HeraldNet 10.26.07; Seattle PostIntelligencer 10.26.07; Seattle Times 5.30.09; Seattle Post
Intelligencer 6.7.11
P Accused
Accused of
Paterson, NJ Source:
abusing
The Record 4.14.02; NY Times 4.16.02
youngsters in 1981
per 4/02 articles.
1993 Catholic
Directory showed
him working at a
Catholic High
School. Removed
from his
Diocesan
Seattle, WA
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from his
assignment in
1995 and "has
never again
functioned as a
priest" per Bishop
Rodimer in the
April article
Bradley
H. Cornell
Bradley
Bradley
1969
P Accused
Jesuit
Removed from
duties 1/06. Name PA
Philadelphia Inquirer 1.31.07; KYW 1.31.07; WJLA 2.06.07; NBC
released 1/07
4 2.06.07; WBAL 2.06.07; Baltimore Sun 2.07.07; Washington
when Order
Post 2.07.07; Baltimore Sun 2.08.07; Washington Post 3.18.07;
admitted that he
The Examiner 4.13.07
had engaged in
"sexual
misconduct" with
an adult in the
early 1980s in
Baltimore, Another
2006 accusation
involved a minor at
Gonzaga College
H.S. in Wash. DC
in 1973. First 2
accusations
involving minors
made in 1993.
Sent for treatment
and returned to
ministry by Order
in 1995. He
worked at St.
Joseph Univ. until
01/06. Also served
in North Carolina,
Philadelphia and
India. 5 more
complaints rec'd as
of 3/07.
John
"Jack"
P Sued
Jesuit
Per 12/03 article,
Fresno, CA
woman had filed
suit alleging that
when she was 17
and pregnant in
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.
Source:
Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony
11.23.04
Theodore F. 1958
Xavier
P Accused
Diocesan
In 1994 suit
Spokane,
woman accused
WA
Bradley of using
premarital
counseling to
break up her
engagement and
start an affair with
her. She was 17
when counseling
started. The
woman won a
settlement of
unknown amount.
Bradley "retired" in
1995 but
apparently was
allowed to return to
limited ministry.
Placed on leave
2002. Another
woman filed suit
5/04 alleging that
she was sexually
abused as a 5 yr
old by Bradley
from 1969-1970.
He will continue to
Source:
Spokesman Review 10.13.02; Spokesman Review 10.24.02;
Spokesman Review 5.21.04; Spokesman Review 4.22.06;
Spokesman Review 3.27.07; KXLY 4.20.07; Spokesman Review
5.5.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Diocese of
Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused
Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09
Assignments:
Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Inland Review 11.14.02
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He will continue to
draw pension from
Diocese per 4/07
article. No
privileges.
Bradunas
Ernan
Brady
John
Joseph
Brady
Martin A.
Brady
Timothy
Brady
Vincent
B Sued
Xaverian
Woman filed suit
5/03 against the
Xaverians alleging
that she was
abused in early
1960s by
Bradunas. He was
a teacher at St.
Xavier high school
in 1951-61. Order
denied any
knowledge of past
allegations.
Bradunas died in
1985.
?
P Sued
Diocesan
Per 2/04 article,
New York,
woman says she
NY
was abused every
Sunday from 19441948 by Brady, a
former pastor at
St. Catherine's of
Genoa parish in
Manhattan. She
says that her sister
and other girls
were also abused
by Brady. Claims
are included in suit
filed 2/26/04 by
woman and 14
other victims of
abuse by total of
11 priests.
Deceased.
Source:
Perez et al v. Parrakow, et al, Supreme Court of NY, County of
NY, 2.26.04; Daily News (NY) 2.27.04
1956
P Sued
T.O.R.
(Franciscan)
Named in 2/05
Altoonasuit. Accused of
Johnstown,
abuse of 16 yr old PA
youth in late
1970s. Brady was
his teacher at
Bishop Carroll
High School in
Ebensburg.
Accuser became a
priest but diocese
placed him on
leave after he filed
the lawsuit so he
resigned from
active priesthood
4/06. Brady also
worked in MN,
Virginia and WV.
He died 3/03. ing
in Wheeling WV
diocese.
Source:
Associated Press 2.18.05; Franciscan Friars Website 2003;
Centre Daily / AP 4/12/06
B Charged
Marist
Has been a Marist New York,
brother since
NY
1964. Accused of
abuse of 3 boys in
1987. Arrested and
charged 1988.
Sentenced to
prison. Records
were sealed. Still
Marist brother as
of 6/10 per their
website.
Source:
United Press International 5.13.88; NY Times 5.14.88
P Settled
Diocesan
One woman came Sacramento, Source:
forward in 1999 to CA
Sacramento Bee 4.01.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02;
allege abuse in
Sacramento Bee 6.16.02; Sacramento Bee 8.11.02; Sacramento
1970s when she
Bee 12.03.02; Sacramento Bee 4.01.03; Sacramento Bee
was in early teens.
6.26.03; Sacramento Bee 2.05.04; Sacramento Bee 6.30.05
She filed suit 2000
and it settled for
$350,000. Brady
1967
Louisville,
KY
Source:
Associated Press 5.13.03; Courier-Journal 5.14.03
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$350,000. Brady
sent for therapy
and reassigned
until 2nd woman
came forward in
2002 re abuse in
1970s. Diocese
found her
allegation credible.
She filed suit and it
settled in Feb.
2004. 3rd woman
also sued. First
victim filed a new
suit alleging
defamation and
intentional infliction
of emotional
distress after
Brady revealed her
suit.
In 1988 bishop
Scranton,
learned that
PA
Brague was
involved in sexual
relationship with
girl starting at age
17. Brague denied
initially but
confessed when
girl got pregnant.
Civil suit filed.
Settled 1995.
Brague moved to
Venice FL diocese
and continued as a
priest until his
death in 1997.
Brague
Robert J.
1970
P Sued
Diocesan
Source:
Sarasota Herald-Tribune 12.20.97; Times-Leader 7.9.06
Assignments:
Times Leader 7.9.06
Branconnier
Gerard L.
1978
P Sued
Diocesan
Accused in 1993
Worcester,
(?) civil suit of
MA
abusing 16 yr old
boy at North
American Martyrs
Parish, Auburn
some years
previously.
Removed from
active duty in
1993. Suit settled
for approx. $35K.
In 2006 same
Plaintiff alleged
that Branconnier
was continuing to
function as a priest
(without
authorization from
Diocese) and
asked that he be
laicized.
Source:
Telegram & Gazette 12.14.05; Telegram & Gazette 3.22.06
Brassard
Ronald E.
1974
P Sued
Diocesan
Plaintiff claims he Providence,
was 13 and
RI
student at St.
Henry's Seminary
in Illinois in 1970s
when abuse
began. Said
Brassard and
several other
priests abused him
Sued 1995.
Diocese said that,
due to
inconcistencies,
Brassard would
remain active at
Immaculate
Conception Parish
in Cranston
Source:
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2.07.94; St. Louis Post-Dispatch
4.07.95; Providence Journal 5.5.95
Assignments:
pending further
investigation. Still
active pastor at
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Braun
David
Francis
Braun
1954
8/21/11 5:42 PM
active pastor at
same church per
diocesan website
accessed 9/22/07.
abuser in
Archdiocesan
Report of 3.20.06.
Deceased as of
12/97. No other
information found.
P Accused
Diocesan
Eugene
P Accused
Diocesan
Accused in 2005 of Reno, NV
abuse of at least 23 girls in mid1960s at Little
Flower Church. He
denied all
allegations. One of
the girls told her
mother who
alerted another
priest. This priest
promised that
Braun would be
"put in a mental
hospital.
Instead,he left the
priesthood "on his
own" about 1975.
One of the women
settled her claim
prior to 8/07.
Source:
Reno Gazette-Journal 10.09.05; Reno Gazette-Journal 3.31.06;
Reno Gazette-Journal 8.19.07; Reno Gazette-Journal 10.22.10
Bravo
Roberto
P Accused
Dominican
Accused of abuse San
of 6 teenage girls
Francisco,
in 1999 in Antioch. CA
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.
Source:
ABC7 4.6.05; Associated Press 4.7.05; San Jose Mercury News
4.1.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08
Bredemann
George V.
Attended 3
Phoenix, AZ
seminaries; one
said he should
never be a priest.
Former executive
for the Boy Scouts.
He abused 15
boys before
becoming a priest
and at least 8
after. Arrested
1988. Sentenced 1
yr jail in 1989 and
lifetime probation
(after intervention
by Bishop
O'Brien). Victims
were 8, 10 and 14
yrs old. Arrested in
Miami attempting
to flee to Brazil.
Sentenced to 45
years. Civil suits
filed in 1990 and
1992; settled 1991
& 1994. Bishop
Source:
Phoenix New Times 10.25.89; Phoenix New Times 3.7.90;
Phoenix Gazette 5.23.93; Arizona Republic 7.10.93; Arizona
Republic 8.1.94; Phoenix Gazette 8.5.94; Phoenix Gazette
8.5.94; Arizona Republic 8.5.94; Arizona Republic 4.1.02;
Associated Press 6.21.02; Arizona Republic 6.22.02; Arizona
Republic 6.2.03; City of Angels 6.9.08; Arizona Republic 2.27.10
1983
Source:
Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1; Chicago SunTimes 3.21.06; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06
Assignments:
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& 1994. Bishop
knew of past
allegations prior to
ordination.
Laicized 2003.
Breen
Christopher 1960
P Sued
Diocesan
Woman filed civil
Yakima, WA
suit 9/08 alleging
that Breen abused
her from 19681972 when she
was a teenager
attending St. Paul
Cathedral Church
& went to him for
counseling. Breen,
a native of Ireland,
came to Yakima
immediately after
ordination. He also
taught at the
diocesan high
school. He took a
one-yr leave of
absence in 1978
but never returned
and later left the
priesthood and
married. Suit
settled 3/11 for
$287.5K. Also
named in 2nd suit
11/10 as having
knowledge of
abuse by Sean
Dolan and doing
nothing.
Source:
Seattle Post-Intelligencer 2.27.96; Yakima Herald-Republic
9.5.08; Yakima Herald-Republic 7.4.10; Yakima Herald-Republic
11.8.10; Yakima Herald-Republic 3.25.11
Breen
Vincent
Ignatius
P Sued
Diocesan
In 1982, Breen,
Oakland, CA
then age 70,
agreed to retire
(resign), seek
treatment, and
leave area to avoid
prosecution for
fondling eight girls
over 1 1/2 yr
period. May have
been as many as
100 victims. Vicar
General Macchi of
the Diocese stated
that he had first
heard "rumors" of
Msgr. Breen's
activities 3 years
Source:
United Press International 1.11.82; San Jose Mercury News
12.31.87; San Jose Mercury News 5.23.04; Tri-Valley Herald
3.30.05; The Argus (Freemont, CA) 5.9.05; The Argus 5.10.05;
The Argus 5.11.05; Pioneer News 5.19.05; San Jose Mercury
News 3.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 3.31.08; Contra Costa
Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08; Contra Costa
Times 11.9.10; Sacramento Bee 11.10.10; Alameda County
Superior Court Complaint 11.9.10
Assignments:
Brenkle
John J.
1936
1958
P Cleared
Diocese
before. Died in
1986. Civil suit
filed in 2003(?).
New suit filed
11/10 re abuse in
1980-81.
Per 9/08 article,
Santa Rosa,
Brenkle was
CA
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,
Source:
Press Democrat 9.16.08; St. Helena Star 9.25.08; St. Helena
Star 10.2.08; St. Helena Star 10.10.08; Weekly Calistogan
10.16.08
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Review Board,
SNAP wants him
off the board as
unable to be
impartial.
Brennan
Edward C.
Brennan
Francis
1963
P Sued
Diocesan
Named in 2002
Brooklyn,
suit against 12
NY
priests where 1 girl
accused him of
abuse when she
was 11. Also
named in massive
civil suit filed 10/03
where 27 victims
allege abuse by 24
priests. In the suit
two sisters
accused Brennan
of sexually abusing
them from 19651969 and 1967
through 1974. Girls
were 9 and 7 when
abuse began.
Believed to have
died in 2000.
Source:
USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 10.02.03
P Sued
Diocesan
Civil suit filed 2005 Scranton,
alleging abuse in
PA
1961. Abuse
reported at the
time to bishop,
who moved him to
a convent. He was
reassigned to
Parish in 1970.
Court ruled in 2006
that plaintiff waited
too long to file suit.
A 2nd victim came
forward to allege
abuse in same
Source:
Times-Tribune 4.21.06; Times Leader 7.9.06; Times Leader
7.9.06; Times-Tribune 7.10.07
Assignments:
Times Leader 7.9.06
Brennan
George
1987
P Sued
Diocesan
Brennan
James J.
1989
P Charged
Diocesan
time period.
Brennan died1974.
In 7/07 the
Superior Court of
PA upheld the
2006 ruling that
SOL had run.
Civil suit filed
Venice, FL
11/05 accuses
Brennan of
abusing an 11 yr
old boy in early
1980s when
Brennan was
seminary student
at Incarnation
Catholic Church.
Brennan pleaded
no contest in 1991
to exposing
himself to
undercover deputy
at a highway rest
stop. Retired 9/08
but continued to
assist at
Incarnation Parish.
Died 1/20/11.
Source:
NBC 15 (AP) 11.9.05; Bishop's Letter to the People 11.10.05;
Injury Board 9.5.08; Diocese of Venice statement 1.11
Accused in 1/06 of Philadelphia, Source:
abuse in 1998.
PA
Phiadelphia Inquirer 1.26.06; 6ABC 8.28.06; Philadelphia
Placed on leave. In
Inquirer 8.29.06; PhillyBurbs 8.29.06; Archdiocese of
8/06 Archbishop
Philadelphia Website; Announcement of Investigation by the
deemed there had
Philadelphia District Attorney 2.10.11; Statement by Philadelphia
been abuse and
District Attorney 2.10.11; Philadelphia Grand Jury Final
permanently
Presentment 2.10.11; Philadelphia Grand Jury Final Report II
removed him..
2.10.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 2.10.11; Island Crisis 2.10.11;
Matter referred to
Washington Post 2.10.11; NBC Philadelphia 2.10.11; CBS Philly
the Vatican.
2.10.11; Statement of Cardinal Justin Rigali 2.10.11
Named in report
Assignments:
and presentment
CNN 2.10.11 (add'l article); Times Leader 2.10.11 (add'l article);
Page 64 of 91
8/21/11 5:42 PM
by new
Philadelphia Grand
Jury on
2/10/11.Accused
of raping a14 yr
old boy in 1986 at
St. Jerome.
Defense attorney
is casting doubt on
veracity of Plaintiff.
Refused plea
agreement 6/11.
NY Times 2.11.11 (add'l article); Philadelphia Inquirer 2.11.11
(add'l article); Daily Times 2.16.11 (add'l article); Philadelphia
Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile
Brennan
John
Lawrence
1932
P Sued
Diocesan
Accused of abuse
between 19541956. Died 1983.
LA archdiocese
counts 1 accuser.
Brennan
Robert L.
1964
P Accused
Diocesan
Brennan was
subject of
PA
Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.23.05;
numerous
Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Daily News 9.27.05;
complaints about
The Reporter 9.27.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.27.05;
"inappropriate or
Philadelphia Daily News 8.10.07; Anderson & Associates 5.9.11;
suspicious
Main Line 5.9.11; John Doe 172 v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia
behavior" with
et al, Case No. 110500870, Court of Common Pleas of
more than 20 boys
Philadelphia Co. 5.9.11; Reuters 5.9.11; My Fox Philly 5.9.11;
dating to 1988, He
Beaumont Enterprise 5.9.11; Daily Times 5.10.11; Philadelphia
was allowed to
Inquirer 5.10.11
remain active as
Assignments:
chaplain at a
Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile
nursing home for
nuns until he was
named in the 2005
Grand Jury Report.
The archdiocese
then removed him
because he could
not be effective in
ministry after the
publicity. Add'l
complaint of abuse
in 1960s was
substantiated and
he was placed on
permanent leave
as of 8/07. New
suit filed 5/11.
Brennan
Timothy J.
1978
P Convicted Benedictine
Pleaded guilty in
Paterson, NJ
1987 to
aggravated sexual
contact with a 15
yr old boy in 1983
at Delbarton
School. Received
1 yr suspended
sentence and sent
for therapy.
Officials at St.
Mary's Abbey
admitted he was
then allowed to
continue working
at churches in New
York state for more
than a decade, He
was working in
Rochester NY in
2002 when he was
placed on leave.
Additional
complaint filed
2002. Order sent
him to
rehabilitation
center for rest of
his life.
Source:
Bergen Record 3.20.87; Star-Ledger 6.28.02; Rochester
Democrat & Chronicle 6.28.02; Daily Record (NJ) 10.6.02; Daily
Record 8.5.04; Star-Ledger 8.6.04
Brennan
William B.
1953
P Accused
Placed on leave in
2003 after
allegations of
sexual misconduct
during early years
of ministry. Three
Source:
Archdiocese of Detroit News Release 3.4.03; MLive.com (AP)
3.5.03; Detroit Free Press 3.6.03; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03;
Detroit News 9.16.05
Diocesan
CA
LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1
Assignments:
Database 4.20.06
Detroit, MI
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female
complainants
made separate
allegations.
Archdiocese
investigated for 9
months before
determining that
allegations were
credible. Vatican
permanently
removed from
active ministry per
9/05
announcement..
No criminal
charges because
of statute of
limitations.
Served in 14
Boston, MA
parishes. Placed
on leave 3 times-1950, 1951, and
1957--and
returned to
ministry 3 times.
Retired in 1978.
Died 1984.
Personnel files
released 12/02.
Accused of
abusing altar boys
in both Boston, MA
and Manchester,
NH dioceses. 4
claims included in
the NH 10/02
settlement for
$950K. Abuse
dates back to early
1950s and Boston,
at least, knew
then.
Breton
Philip C.
1936
P Settled
Diocesan
Brett
Lawrence
F. X.
1962
P Accused
Diocesan
1993 lawsuit
Bridgeport,
claimed Brett
CT
abused a teenage
altar boy from
1961-1963.
Diocese received
complaint in 1964
re abuse of a 19 yr
old that Brett
admitted to. He
also attempted to
molest a high
school student.
Insurance
company paid
$250K settlement
in 1994 to two
victims Brett
molested after he
transferred to
Sacramento, CA.
Also abused in
Baltimore, MD. He
fled to Caribbean
in 1993; located in
2002 but fled
again. Named in
2008 civil suit.
Laicized. Died
12/10.
Source:
Hartford Courant 8.12.97; Hartford Courant 8.13.97; Associated
Press 8.27.97; New York Law Journal 11.12.99; Orlando
Sentinel 4.05.00; Hartford Courant 3.17.02; NY Times 5.12.02;
Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Hartford Courant 8.29.02;
Hartford Courtant 8.30.02; Connecticut Post 9.01.02; Baltimore
Sun 9.15.02; Hartford Courant 9.19.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore
9.25.02; Baltimore Sun 3.06.05
Assignments:
Baltimore Sun 6.17.05; Baltimore Sun 3.02.07 (add'l article);
Connecticut Post 12.16.08 (add'l article); Hartford Courtant
1.5.11 (add'l article); Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm;
Breuning
Walter A.
1954
P Sued
Diocesan
5/02 news articles Peoria, IL
say Breuning (who
retired in 1999)
and six other
priests in Peoria
Diocese were
asked to step
down from public
ministry.The article
referemces "recent
Source:
Diocesan Press Release 5.30.02; Copely News Services
5.30.02; Chicago Tribune 5.31.02; Catholic Post 6.9.02; WEEK
11.30.05; Copely News Service 11.30.05; Peoria Journal Star
12.1.05; LincolnCourier.com 12.2.05; Catholic Post 12.4.05;
Peoria Journal Star 4.14.07; Peoria Jounal Star 10.13.07;
Journal Star 1.21.09
Assignments:
Copely News Services 5.30.02
Source:
Letter from Eckert Law Firm to Archdiocese of Boston 9.27.93;
Associated Press 5.31.02; Manchester Union Leader 10.12.02;
Boston Globe 12.20.02; Boston Herald 12.20.02; Milford Daily
News 12.22.02; Gloucester Times 4.14.09
Assignments:
Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Boston Archdiocesan
File Search Showing Assignments and Accusations; Boston
Globe Obituary 4.15.84
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referemces "recent
allegations of
sexual misconduct
involving minors"
Diocesan
against all seven.
Three separate
suits filed 12/05
alleged abuse
when they were
children. Name is
sometimes spelled
Bruening but it is
Breuning per the
Official Catholic
Directories
consulted. Suit
dismissed by lower
cour but reinstated
by Appeals Court
1/09.
In 1990 Brewer
Kansas City- Source:
allegedly fondled
St. Joseph,
Kansas City Star 9.14.94; Kansas City Star 10.14.94; Kansas
young man who
MO
City Star 3.6.96; Kansas City Star 8.20.97
was spending
night at rectory.
When diocese
informed, answer
was "this happens
to young men all
the time" and that
Plaintiff "would get
over it." Trial court
dismissed 6 of 9
counts against
Defendants.
Appeals court
allowed claims of
negligent
supervision.
Missouri Supreme
Court ruled in 1997
that judges and
juries should not
question how the
church supervises
its clergy.
Brewer
Michael
1986
P Sued
Briceno
(Brecino)
Joseph
Cervantez
1981
Placed on leave in Phoenix, AZ
1992 after
accusations he
abused a young
brother and sister
in early 1980s.
Privileges not
permanently
removed until
2002. Indicted
2003. Left for
Mexico in 1992
and was an active
priest there.
Diocese asked him
to return but he
refused. Finally
waived extradition
and was returned
to Phoenix in Jan.
2006. Trial started
10/11/06. Pleaded
guilty 10.16.06.
Sentenced to 2 yrs
prison and 3 yrs
probation.
Source:
Associated Press 6.21.02; Arizona Republic 6.22.02; Associated
Press 6.2.03; Arizona Tribune 6.11.03; Arizona Republic
8.10.03; West Valley Tribune 1.4.06; Arizona Daily Star 1.4.06;
Arizona Republic 7.29.06; KVOA 9.13.06; Arizona Daily Star
(AP) 9.15.06; KOLD 10.12.06; Arizona Republic 10.12.06;
Arizona Republic 10.12.06 (2nd); Arizona Daily Star 10.13.06;
Arizona Republic 10.18.06
Assignments:
Tucson Citizen 12.16.06 (add'l article); Arizona Republic 2.27.10
(add'l article)
Brickley
John J.
1935
P Sued
1999 lawsuit
Dubuque, IA
alleging Brickley
abused a man
from 1966-1971
(beginning when
the man was 8 yrs
old) settled in
2000. Another man
said that Brickley
abused him at age
12 and that he
Source:
Telegraph Herald (Dubuque) 3.2.99; Telegraph Herald 8.05.00;
Des Moines Register 4.04.04; Sioux City Journal 1.06.06;
Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; Des Moines Register (AP) 3.28.07
Assignments:
Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Information
9.22.06
Diocesan
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12 and that he
complained to
archbishop at
some time after
1994. Brickley
placed on leave in
1998 and died
same year. At
least 1 claim
included in $2.6
mil settlement with
Archdiocese 3/07
Brickman
Donald P.
Bridgette
Sister
Brinker
Brian J.
1981
1988
P Sued
Diocesan
After accusation of Cleveland,
abuse in late
OH
1980s, he received
evaluation and
treatment and then
was returned to
ministry without
incident. Brickman
had been serving
as the Diocese's
judicial vicar and
was one of highest
ranking priests in
diocese. Obvious
promotions within
Diocese after he
abused and was
returned to duty.
Placed on leave in
2002 and named
in 2003 civil suit.
Laicization
announced
12/26/08.
Source:
Cleveland Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02;
Diocese of Cleveland News Release 12.26.08
Assignments:
N Sued
Poor Sisters
of Nazareth
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.
San Diego,
CA
Source:
NBCSanDiego.com 10.14.03; San Diego Union-Tribune
10.15.03; San Diego Union-Tribune 6.16.06
P Accused
Diocesan
Woman filed
complaint in 1996
with police and
diocese accusing
Brinker of
inappropriately
touching her son
on trip to San
Francisco and
showing him
pornographic
movies in Las
Vegas. Psychiatric
report was
completed but
Brinker allowed to
continue working.
In March, 2002 he
was placed on
leave but then
allowed to resume
work. In 2005 the
Vatican founds
claims against him
to be
unsubstantiated.
Rockville
Centre, NY
Source:
Newsday 4.10.02; Newsday 1.25.05
Assignments:
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8/21/11 5:42 PM
unsubstantiated.
Brinkman
Terence P.
"Terry"
1973
P Sued
Diocesan
Man filed civil suit Galveston7/10 alleging that
Houston, TX
Brinkman had
molested and
raped him between
1974-1976 while
assigned to St.
Charles Borromeo
Church in
Houston. Plaintiff
alleged that in at
least two incidents,
Brinkman used
chloroform to
render him
unconscious
before raping him.
Suit was dismissed
on Motions for
Summary
Judgment (as to
SOL) 11/10.
Plaintiff has
requested new
trial. Still active
priest in Baytown
at St. John the
Evangelist Parish
as of 12/10.
Apparently never
placed on leave
during case.
Source:
John Doe I v. Roman Catholic Arch of Galveston-Houston,
Harris Co. District Court, Cause No. 2010-41180, 7.2.10;
Houston Press 11.9.10
Brinkmann
Frederick
C.
1975
P Accused
Redemptorist
Brinkmann's name Baltimore,
is on 9/26/02 list of MD
priests affiliated
with Archdiocese
of Baltimore who
were accused of
child sexual abuse.
In 1996 an
individual alleged
sexual abuse
during the late
1970s. The
Archdiocese told
the Redemptorists.
Brinkmann was
assigned to
Baltimore from
1977-1978. Both
1993 and 2002
Catholic directories
show him assigned
to the New York
Archdiocese.
Source:
Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02
Brisson
Pascal
B Accused
Benedictine
Brisson is one of
St. Cloud,
10 individuals
MN
included in 3/11
settlement by St.
John's Abbey of
Collegeville. All of
the accused taught
at St. John's
Preparatory
School or were
assigned to
parishes in St.
Cloud. He
reportedly "left the
abbey." As part of
settlement, the
Abbey will release
the names of 17
individuals with
credible
allegations against
them.
Source:
Star Tribune 3.29.11; Star Tribune 3.30.11; St. Cloud Times
4.1.11
Brizzolara
Andrew
P Accused
Missionaries Brizzolara
of St. Charles resigned from his
parish assignment
in New Haven, CT
1976
Boston, MA
Source:
New Haven Register 1.18.04; Boston.com 1.18.04; Hartford
Courant 1.19.04; Boston Globe 1.19.04; Boston Herald 1.19.04
Assignments:
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8/21/11 5:42 PM
in New Haven, CT
1/04 after
allegations
surfaced that he
had molested a
child in early
1980s when he
was working in
Boston
Archdiocese. He
was ordered to
leave CT and to
reside with
members of his
order in NY state.
Assignments:
Broderick
John W.
1989
P Acquitted
Diocesan
Arrested 2/08;
Albany, NY
charged with
abusing 4 children
(ages 5-11) from
one family in 2007
in Nicolville
(Albany diocese) .
He was assigned
to Syracuse
diocese. Privileges
removed earlier in
2008 by Syracuse
for "incidents
unrelated to sexual
abuse." Staying at
Holy Name of
Jesus Academy
when he was
arrested. At least 1
more possible
victim. He filed suit
against accusers
11/08 Suit
dismissed 1/10.
Found guilty of 1
misdemeanor but
acquitted on 2
felony charges
2/09. Court
vacated conviction
4/09.
Source:
Post-Standard 2.27.08; Daily Gazette 2.28.08; Watertown Daily
Times 2.28.08; WSYR 2.27.08; Press and Sun-Bulletin 2.29.08;
Watertown Daily Times 3.01.08; Press & Sun Bulletin 3.01.08;
Post-Standard 3.05.08; Post Standard 9.4.08; Advocate 9.5.08;
Post-Standard 9.24.08; Daily Gazette 10.9.08; Leader-Herald
10.11.08; Leader-Herald 11.10.08; Schenectady Gazette
11.20.08
Assignments:
Leader-Herald 11.30.08 (add'l article); Daily Gazette 1.6.09
(add'l article); Albany Times Union 2.18.09 (add'l article);
Schenectady Gazette 2.19.09 (add'l article); 10 News Now
3.28.09 (add'l article); Albany Times Union 4.8.09 (add'l article)
Broderson
Donald
Eugene
1968
P Sued
Diocesan
4/03 suit alleged
Oakland, CA
Broderson
molested one man
many times while
he was an altar
boy. Broderson
was "forced into
retirement" in 1991
and officially
retired later.
Diocese knew of
complaints against
him in 1991. He
was officially
restricted but still
appeared in 2002
OCD. Became a
marriage family
therapist/licensed
hypnotist in
Richmond CA.
Settlements in
2003. Admitted to
abuse in 1970s. 6
brothers sued '07.
Case dismissed
and reinstated
2/09 by Appeals
Ct. Died 9/19/10.
Source:
Contra Costa Times 4.3.03; Oakland Tribune 4.3.03; Diocese of
Oakland Apology Services 2004; San Jose Mercury News
5.23.04; Alameda Times Star 9.9.04; Oakland Tribune 11.16.04;
San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08; San Jose Mercury News
3.31.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group
4.1.08; CBS 5 2.10.09; SF Chronicle 2.12.09; California Court
Opinions 6.7.09; SF Chronicle 6.11.09; Contra Costa Times
9.27.10
Brodnick
Joseph F.
1969
P Accused
Diocesan
2002. He had
OH
previously been
accused of abuse
of an inappropriate
relationship with
girl in her late
teens in the mid
Source:
Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Associated Press
4.09.02; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 4.11.02; Dallas
Morning News 6.12.02
Assignments:
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teens in the mid
1970s while in
Cleveland. He had
been treated,
evaluated and
duty in 1997 when
he transferred to
Rochester, NY
Diocese. He had
worked at St.
Joseph's hopsital
since Jan, 1997.
Rochester diocese
and hospital knew
of past allegations.
Brom (Bp)
Robert H.
1963
P Settled
Diocesan
Brom, current
bishop of San
Diego, testified in
2006 that he had
been "investigated
[in 1990s] for
allegations that
Duluth, MN
Source:
Boston Globe 3.22.02; New Times (LA) 5.12.02 (in collection);
Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; City of Angels 2.28.07; Christian
Newswire 3.20.07
[he] took part in a
specific orgy at the
seminary that was
connected with the
cardinal." Man had
alleged that when
he was a
seminarian, Brom,
then bishop of
Duluth, coerced
him and others into
sex. Matter settled
for $100K; Brom
denied any
wrongdoing.
Current Motion to
compel production
of documents re
investigation was
quashed when
Diocese of San
Diego filed
bankruptcy 3/07.
Brooks
Robert C.
1961
P Arrested
Diocesan
Arrested 2005 and Arlington,
indicted on charge VA
of possession of or
attempt to possess
child porn. Placed
on leave. Pleaded
no contest to
charges 10/05.
Sentenced in
12/05 to 3 yrs in
jail, suspended in
favor of 2 yrs
probation. Worked
in Diocese of
Richmond from
1961-1974 and in
Diocese of
Arlington from
1974-2004. One
man came forward
just before
sentencing to
allege that Brooks
had exposed
himself to the man
when he was 13.
Broughan
Leonard W.
1955
P Accused
Carmelite
Accused of abuse Philadelphia, Source:
of 2 youths.
PA
The Record 12.27.98; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Morning
Diocese notified in
Call 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05
1993 and 1995. No
Assignments:
assignments after
1994. Died 1998.
Apparently he was
a priest of the
archdiocese when
some of the abuse
Source:
The Washington Times 2.16.05; NBC 4 2.21.05;
Leesburg2day.com 10.5.05; DailyPress.com (AP) 10.6.05;
Washington Post 10.9.05; The Connection 10.12.05; Loudon
Times Mirror 11.1.05; WVEC 12.12.05; Loudon Times Mirror
12.13.05; Arlington Catholic Herald 12.15.05; Washington Post
12.15.05; Leesburg Today 12.22.05; TimesCommunity.com
12.28.05; Washington Post 12.2.10
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some of the abuse
occurred but
became a
Carmelite order
priest in 1986.
Brouillette
Robert
B Convicted CFC Congregation
of Christian
Brothers
Arrested 1998 &
Chicago, IL
convicted 2000 on
solicitation and
child porn charges.
Received 4 years
probation.
Accused in 7/02
suit of sexual
abuse of a student
at St. Laurence
High School 19961998. Suit also
alleges that he had
sex with minors at
schools in HI, MA,
MI and a NM
reservation before
being transferred
to St. Laurence
School. 2nd suit
1/03. Living at
Vianney Center in
MO in 2004. Left
the Order and
Vianney Center
after judge ruled
his probation was
over.
Source:
Tribune 8.14.98; Detroit News 6.30.99; Chicago Tribune
11.11.99; Chicago Tribune 11.17.99; Chicago Tribune 12.4.99;
Chicago Tribune 1.27.00; Chicago Tribune 3.14.00; St. Louis
Post Dispatch 3.3.02; Chicago Tribune 7.08.02; Chicago Tribune
1.8.03; Seattle Times 3.15.03; Daily Southtown 12.10.03;
WMAQ-TV 2.17.04
Assignments:
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.25.04 (add'l article); Chicago SunTimes 3.27.04 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 7.27.04 (add'l
article); Chicago Tribune 10.19.04 (add'l article); Chicago Daily
Law Bulletin 4.15.09 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record
Brouseau
Louis
B Sued
Bros of
Christian
School
Brouseau and two Santa Fe,
other Christian
NM
Brothers were
accused of
independently
molesting a young
man over several
years at St.
Michael's school in
1995 civil suits. .
Man's brother also
claims abuse by
one of the
Brothers.
Brouseau later left
the order. Case
settled fall, 1996.
Source:
Santa Fe New Mexican 5.18.95; Albuquerque Journal 5.19.95;
Santa Fe New Mexican 11.30.95; Santa Fe New Mexican
10.3.96
Broussard
George
P Sued
Diocesan
Sued 2003.
Jackson, MS
Accused of sexual
abuse of 3
brothers over a 4
yr period. One
plaintiff signed
affidavit that his
father met with
Cardinal Law, then
Vicar General of
Diocese, in 1973
to report the abuse
but Law did
nothing. In 6/02
deposition in
another case Law
admitted that he
failed to keep
Broussard, his
friend and
classmate at
Seminary, away
from children after
being warned that
he was molesting
children. Suit
settled 3/06
Source:
Boston Globe 6.6.02; Boston Herald 6.6.02; Boston Herald
6.7.02; Kenneth Morrison, et al. v. Catholic Diocese of Jackson,
et al., Cause No. 251-02-744CIV 6.11.02; Clarion-Ledger
6.13.02; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 8.14.02; Boston
Herald 8.21.02; Clarion Ledger 3.12.03; GoMemphis.com
3.26.03; TheJacksonChannel.com 5.7.03; WLBT 5.28.03; WLOX
5.5.05; Clarion Ledger 5.9.05; Clarion Ledger 3.17.06
Brown
Lawrence
B Sued
Carmelite
Accuded of abuse Los Angeles,
between 1955CA
1956 by 1 accuser.
Also named in
lawsuit. At least
Source:
LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Catholic Key
11.10.06
Assignments:
1962
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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:
Dallas Morning News 7.06.97; Dallas Morning News 5.04.02 (in
collection); Dallas Morning News 3.02.03; Dallas Morning News
3.02.03 (2nd); Catalyst 05.03; Larchmont Gazette 9.19.06
Brown
Richard T.
1980
P Accused
Diocesan
Brown is accused Dallas, TX
of molesting a
teenage girl in
1981. Police were
informed. He was
transferred to
different parishs
without notice to
pastors. Also
rumors about
behavior with 7th8th grade boys. He
was removed from
active duty in
1993. In 2002
articles, Dallas
Diocese says he is
living "as a hermit
in a New York
monastery."
Brown
Robert A.
1939
P Accused
Diocesan
Accused in 2005 of Steubenville, Source:
abusing a boy
OH
Jones SOL Testimony 12.8.05; Diocesan Statement 8.11.06;
during a rectory
WTOV 8.11.06; WTOV News 8.16.06; Marietta Times 8.17.06
overnight in 1970.
Brown gave
alcohol to group of
boys and allegedly
masturbated the
boy as part of the
abuse. Brown is
alleged to have
abused 3 of the
boy's cousins on
other occasions.
The diocese
announced in 2006
that it had received
a credible
allegation that
Brown sexually
abused a minor
child 1976-78
together with Mr.
Paul Ditto, a lay
volunteer.
Brown (Bp)
Tod D.
1963
P Accused
Diocesan
Man came forward Fresno, CA
in early 2007 to
allege abuse in
Bakersfield in 1965
by Brown (now
bishop of Orange
Diocese) when he
was approximately
12 yrs old. The
man produced
copies of
correspondence to
and from the
Fresno dicoese in
Source:
Orange County Weekly 4.24.07; California Catholic Daily
4.29.07; Orange County Weekly 5.26.07; LA Times 9.13.07;
Orange County Register 9.13.07; Orange County Weekly
9.13.07; CBS 2 9.13.07; San Jose Mercury News 9.13.07;
Bakersfield Californian 9.13.07; Deposition of Bishop Tod Brown
9.10.07; LA Times 9.14.07; Orange County Weekly 9.14.07;
Bakersfield Californian 9.14.07; LA Times 9.15.07; California
Catholic Daily 9.19.07
Assignments:
Orange County Register 9.19.07 (add'l article); California
Catholic Daily 9.21.07 (add'l article); Bakersfield Californian
9.21.07 (add'l article); Orange County Register 9.30.07 (add'l
article); LA Times 10.01.07 (add'l article); California Catholic
July, 1997 re the
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.
First complaint
Savannah,
1969 when he was GA
lay catechism
teacher in
Daily 12.03.07 (add'l article)
Brown, Jr.
Wayland
Yoder
1977
Source:
Washington Post 9.26.02; AP 2.6.03; Washington Post 2.7.03;
Savannah Morning News 8.17.07; WSAV 10.25.07; Post and
Courier 6.26.08; Savannah Morning News 6.28.08; Post and
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teacher in
Savannah. Bishop
Lessard ordained
Brown despite
advice from Voc.
Director.
Complaints
through late
1980s. Returned to
ministry after
treatment at St.
Luke's in 1986.
Abuse in 1960s
and 1970s alleged
by 3 other men.
Pled guilty 9/02 to
abuse of 2 boys
starting in 1974
while in Cath. Univ
Seminary in DC;
sentenced 2/6/03
to 10 yrs in prison
in MD. Released
2008. New suit
filed 6/08; settled
10/09 for $4.24M.
On Sex Offender
Registry.
Courier 6.26.08; Savannah Morning News 6.28.08; Post and
Courier 10.8.09; Savannah Morning News 10.28.09; WTOC
10.28.09; Savannah Morning News 10.29.09; Savannah
Morning News 10.30.09; Post and Courier 11.02.09; Savannah
Morning News 5.1.10
Assignments:
Browne
Joseph
Aloysius
1956
P Sued
Diocesan
Also referred to as Covington,
"James Aloysius"
KY
Browne. Sued
2003. Accused of
rape of girl who
was a resident of
Diocesan
Children's Home in
Fort Mitchell
between 19631966. He would
give her alcohol.
Impregnated
alleged victim and
forced abortion.
She was between
ages of 13-16
when abuse
occurred. He left
priesthood in 1970
and married.
Believed to have
moved to Canada.
Source:
Associated Press 4.23.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 4.23.03;
Cincinnati Enquirer 4.25.03; Cincinnati Post 4.25.03
Assignments:
Browne
Stanley
Thomas
1981
P Accused
Diocesan
Diocese says it
was notified in
2002 that Brown
was accused of
Source:
Associated Press 4.01.02; Green Bay Press-Gazette 4.05.02;
Green Bay Press-Gazette 4.10.02; Green Bay Press Gazette
4.11.02; Post Crescent 5.31.02; Capital Times 6.25.02
Bruckner
Ronald
1965
P Accused
Diocesan
Green Bay,
WI
abusing one minor
in early 1980s.
May also be
another victim.
Browne was
serving at Ss.
Peter and Paul
Parish in Green
Bay when the
alleged abuse
occurred. No info
in articles re type
of abuse or
whether victims
were male or
female.
At least 5 men
Santa Fe,
alleged abuse by
NM
Bruckner in 1970s
and 1980s at
middle school in
Albuquerque.
Several reported to
Archbishop
Sheehan in 1995.
Bruckner was
investigated in
1995 & 2004 by
Source:
SNAP Press Release 7.30.04; SNAP Letter to Archbishop
Sheehan 3.2.05; Albuquerque Journal (AP) 3.21.05; Associated
Press 3.21.05; Albuquerque Journal 3.22.05; Albuquerque
Journal 10.10.05; Albuquerque Tribune 10.10.05; Albuquerque
Tribune 10.11.05; Albuquerque Journal 10.11.05; Albuquerque
Journal 10.12.05; EpiscopalLife online 1.9.08
Assignments:
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1995 & 2004 by
the review board
but not removed.
3rd evaluation in
3/05 after 6th man
claimed abuse in
1970s. Placed on
leave and "retired"
3/05 Lost all
privileges 9/05. In
1/08, he was still
representing
himself as a priest
of Santa Fe
Archdiocese.
Bruening
Allen F.
Brueschere
Dave
Brugger
Craig F.
Brugman
Bernard
1951
P Sued
Diocesan
Accused of
Cleveland,
abusing two
OH
brothers almost 20
years apart.
Parents first
complained in
1968 or 69;
diocese said he
would receive
treatment but
instead he was
transferred to a
new High school.
After complaints in
1984 he was
removed from
Church and
assigned as
chaplain at
Community
Hospital. Later
given another
parish assignment.
Civil suit filed
1991. Sent to work
in Amarillo TX
diocese after
treatment at
Paracletes Center.
Vatican ordered
that he be
permanently
removed from
ministry as of
6/14/07.
Named in 2005
New
civil suit. He is one Orleans, LA
of several religious
accused of abuse
at Madonna
Manor, a Catholic
home for troubled
children. At least
one claim included
in almost $5.2M
settlement with
Archdiocese in
Fall, 2009.
Source:
UPI 7.12.87; Associated Press 7.17.87; Plain Dealer 3.10.02;
Plain Dealer 3.11.02; Newhouse News Service 3.15.02; Plain
Dealer 4.9.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.9.02; Plain Dealer
5.5.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02;
Amarillo Globe 7.9.02; Plain Dealer 5.26.07; Plain Dealer
6.14.07; Statement by Diocese of Cleveland 6.14.07
Assignments:
B Sued
order?
1973
P Accused
Diocesan
Accused in 2002 of Philadelphia, Source:
sexual abuse of 15 PA
Philadelphia Inquirer 3.22.02; Philadelphia Daily News 3.23.02;
yr old boy in 1974
and also accused
Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05;
of receiving
Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Phoenixville News 6.22.06;
pornography in
Philadelphia Daily News 6.23.06; The Mercury 6.23.06;
1989. Placed on
Philadelphia Inquirer 9.6.10
leave 2002 and
matter sent to
Vatican.
Laicization
announced 6/06.
Brugger died
9/4/10 in
Pennslyvania.
1943
P Accused
Diocesan
Name appears on
7/08 Diocesan
Review Board list
Davenport,
IA
Source:
Times-Picayune 8.25.05; Times Picayune 3.11.10
Source:
Quad-City Times 7.10.08; Hawk Eye 7.12.08
Assignments:
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Review Board list
of clergy "credibly
acused" of sexual
abuse. One man
alleged abuse in
1963 with he was
a minor. Died
1965.
Assignments:
Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; BA.org Concise Assignment
Record
Brunner
Thomas J.
1974
P Accused
Diocesan
Removed 2003.
Cincinnati,
Accused of abuse OH
of two girls at
Mount Notre Dame
High School in
1980s. Sent for
counseling and
reassigned to
parish. Another
woman
complained in
1989 that he had
romanced her in
1970s when she
was in high school.
Restrictions place
on him in 1993.
Never publicly
identified until
2003 when he was
placed on admin.
leave. Accusations
deemed credible.
Laicized by
Vatican 3/06.
Source:
Dayton Daily News 9.18.03; Dayton Daily News 9.18.03;
Cincinnati Enquirer 9.18.03; Dayton Daily News 9.23.03;
Cincinnati Post 10.3.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 10.3.03; Dayton
Daily News 10.23.03; Dayton Daily News 11.20.03; Dayton Daily
News 3.12.04; Associated Press 2.17.05; Archdiocese of
Cinicnnati Statement 2.7.06; Cincinnati Post 3.30.06; Dayton
Daily News 3.30.06; Dayton Daily News 4.22.07
Bruno
Francis
"Frank" D.
1974
P Sued
Diocesan
Removed from 1
seminary because
of improper
behavior.
Graduated from
another seminary.
Abused one
individual at Maris
Stella Retreat.
Sued 1994.
Trenton, NJ
Source:
Star-Ledger 1.14.94
Brusky
David
1952
P Accused
Salvatorian
Accused of abuse
of several girls in
Reno Diocese at
Our Lady of the
Snows parish.
Served for many
years in Africa.
Now retired.
Diocese paid
$50,000 to one
woman in 2004
who alleged she
was abused as a
child. In 2007
Brusky was living
in assisted living
ceter in
Milwaukee.
Reno, NV
Source:
Reno Gazette-Journal 10.9.05; Reno Gazette-Journal 10.9.05;
Reno Gazette-Journal 8.19.07; Reno Gazette-Jouranl 10.22.10
Assignments:
Reno Gazette Journal 10.09.05
Bryce
Vincent W.
1957
P Accused
Dominican
Man accused
Grand
Bryce 4/02 of
Rapids, MI
abusing him in
approx. 1977. The
complaint was
made to the
Chicago office of
the Dominican
Order who notified
the Diocese of
Grand Rapids, MI
where Bryce was
serving. Bryce was
immediately
removed from duty
and returned to the
Order's
headquarters. The
abuse occurred in
another
(unspecified) state.
Apparently Bryce
Source:
Grand Rapids Press 4.22.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02;
Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; WBBM 10.27.08; Journal of Oak
Park and River Forest 11.11.07; Voice from the Desert 8.17.08;
St. Louis American 5.13.09
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Apparently Bryce
admitted to the
charge. Per 2007
article, he is still an
ordained priest.
Last known to be
living at St. Louis
Univ's Jesuit Hall. .
Brzyski
James J.
1977
P Sued
Diocesan
Accused of abuse
of at least one
youth in 1980s per
June 2006 class
action suit. Philly
Grand Jury report
referred to him as
one of the
diocese's most
PA
Philadelphia Inquirer 6.24.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury;
Philadelphia Grand Jury--Patterns of Abuse; Centre Daily Times
(AP) 8.08.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.07.05; Philadelphia Inquirer
9.17.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05; Virginia Pilot 9.25.05;
Morning Call 10.27.05; National Catholic Reporter 4.28.06;
Philadelphia Inquirer 6.16.06; Mangum et al v. Archdiocese of
Philadelphia et al, 6.14.06; Law.com 11.07.07; Philadephia Daily
News 4.03.08
brutal abusers.
May have abused
as many as 100.
Placed on leave
1984 while in
treatment and left
active ministry in
1985. Laicization
announced in
2005. 2006 suit
dismissed by lower
court and then
dismissed by 3rd
Circuit Court of
Appeals 11/07.
Man sued 2004
San
alleging that he
Bernardino,
was abused by
CA
Bucaro in San
Bernardino at St.
Matthew's Church
in Corona in 1980s
and also in San
Diego. Suit names
both dioceses as
well as the
Archdiocese of
Milwaukee and the
Congregation of
the Priests of the
Sacred Heart of
Jesus, the order
that Bucaro once
belonged to. San
Bernardino denies
any record of past
complaint of any
kind. Bucaro had
been working in
prison ministry
since 1983. Priest
countersued for
slander in 2005.
Orig. suit settled in
2008.
Assignments:
Source:
Press-Enterprise 8.19.93; Press Enterprise 1.06.94; San Diego
Union Tribule 10.15.03; Reno Gazette Journal 11.12.03; Reno
Gazette-Journal 7.30.05; San Diego Union Tribune 6.16.06;
Reno Gazette-Journal 10.22.10
Bucaro
Michael
1980
P Sued
Diocesan
Buchanan
Robert
1968
P Sued
Diocesan
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."
San Diego,
CA
Bucher
Melvin
1961
P Settled
Franciscan
1994 suit claims
abuse in early
Portland, OR Source:
The Oregonian 12.24.94; The Oregonian 4.04.95; Associated
Source:
Press-Enterprise (CA) 10.04.04; Press-Enterprise 2.14.05; San
Bernardino Sun 3.16.05
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Buchette
Anthony L.
1957
P Sued
Diocesan
Buck
Daniel
Peter
1971
P Accused
Diocesan
abuse in early
70's. Diocese says
he was on leave of
absence when
abuse occurred so
The Oregonian 12.24.94; The Oregonian 4.04.95; Associated
Press 4.08.99; The Oregonian 4.09.99; The Oregonian 1.27.01;
Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Oregonian Table 11.12.06;
Register-Guard 4.19.07; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08;
Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; Final Report of Document
they were not
responsible for
him. Lower court
dismissed as not
within scope of
employment but
Oregon Supreme
Court reversed
lower court in
1999. This ruling
became noted for
changing Oregon
law. Case settled
1/01 for $512,500.
Another man
claimed abuse in
1965. Bucher
admitted abuse in
the 1960s and
1970s. Worked in
San Diego,
Oregon, and
Sacramento.
Retired in 1997.
Boston, MA
Personnel file
produced 12/02.
Accused of
molesting two
teenage brothers
after using trophies
to lure them to his
room at St. Hugh's
in Roxbury in late
1970s. 1 suit filed
2002 & settled. 2
accusers filed suit
5/03 and 4 more
came forward after
suit filed. 4 of 7
accusers
participated in 1st
Boston
settlements.
Others didn't file in
timely manner.
Laicization
announcted 3/06.
Arbitration 11.24.08; Documents Released by Archdiocese
11.25.08; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa
Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans,
Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09
Assignments:
One of 5 priests
Chicago, IL
removed 6/02. Had
been previously
accused of sexual
misconduct
against an
underage teenage
girl from 19791984 Alleged
misconduct was
reviewed by the
Fitness Review
Board some time
after 1993 and
board
recommended he
be allowed to
stayin ministry as
long as he was
banned from being
alone with minors.
At least one claim
Source:
Chicago Sun-Times 6.24.02; Chicago Tribune 6.24.02; Chicago
Daily Herald 6.25.02; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago SunTimes 10.3.03; Chicago Tribune 10.3.03; Chicago Tribune
9.26.05; Chicago Daily Herald 9.27.05; Chicago Sun-Times
9.27.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1
Assignments:
Source:
Associated Press 12.18.02; Boston Herald 12.18.02; Boston
Globe 3.5.03; Milford Daily News 6.2.03; Milford Daily News
7.11.03; Milford Daily News 9.11.03; Archdiocese of Boston
Press Release 3.17.06; MetroWest Daily News 3.18.06; Boston
Globe 3.18.06; Patriot Ledger 3.18.06; Boston Herald 3.18.06
Assignments:
included in 10/03
settlement of
claims by 15 men
and women who
alleged abuse by
12 priests, Vatican
approved
permanent
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permanent
removal from
public ministry
9/05.
Man filed civil suit Hartford, CT
in 2003 alleging
that he was
sexually abused at
age 14 by Buckley
in 1971. Man
claimed that
Buckley gave him
a soft drink spiked
with rum, enticed
him to join him in
the shower and
then sexually
assaulted him.
Buckley then gave
the youth $20.
Encounters
continued on
several occasions.
Buckley retired in
1970 and died in
approx. 1975. He
was apparently
retired at the time
of the alleged
abuse. Claim
included in 11/05
massive
settlement.
Buckley
Joseph
< 1960 P Sued
Diocesan
Buckley
Michael D.
1955
P Sued
Diocesan
Accused of abuse Los Angeles,
between 1965CA
1975. LA
archdiocese
counts 8 accusers.
1 lawsuit filed.
Source:
LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 4.20.06
Assignments:
Database 4.20.06
Buckman
Franklin
1963
P Sued
Diocesan
Accused of abuse Orange, CA
between 19621981. LA
archdiocese
counts 3 accusers.
Named in 1 civil
suit. In 1984 he
resigned 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 Calif.
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.
Source:
Diocese of Orange Press Release 1.10.04; LA Times 1.11.04;
OC Register 1.13.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3;
LA Times 2.18.04; OC Weekly 7.09.04; Orange County Register
5.17.05; LA Times 5.18.05; Monterey Herald 5.25.05
Assignments:
Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly; LA Times
Database 4.20.06
Buckner
Christopher 1980
P Accused
Diocesan
Placed on leave
Arlington,
May, 2007 after
VA
allegations of
inappropriate
conduct with a
minor between
1992-1994. Matter
has been reported
to police. Buckner
has denied the
allegations. He
was working with
Catholic Distance
University when he
was placed on
Source:
Diocese of Arlington Press Release 5.04.07; WUSA 5.04.07;
Free Lance-Star 5.08.07; Richmond Times Dispatch 5.8.07;
Washington Post 12.2.10
Source:
WTNH.com 11.14.03; Hartford Courant 11.1.05; NY Times
11.1.05
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was placed on
leave from St.
Veronica Catholic
Church in
Chantilly.
Investigation still
underway 12/10.
Budzynski
Daniel A.
1956
P Accused
Diocesan
Name appears on Milwaukee,
Archdiocese's July WI
2004 list of priests
fully restricted from
ministry because
of credible
allegations of
abuse. He was at
Villa Clement in
West Allis per
1993 Catholic
Directory. Retired
as of 1994.
Archdiocese list of
7/9/04 reports that
he had been
laicized.
Source:
Statement by Milwaukee Archdiocese 7.9.04; Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel 7.10.04; Milwaukee Archdiocesan Website (updated
11.26.07)
Assignments:
Bueche
Gary
1970
P Settled
Diocesan
Removed from
Detroit, MI
parish assignment
4/02 after it was
learned that
Archdiocese had
made a "secret
cash settlement"
several years
previously to a
male victime who
said he had been
sexually abused by
Bueche (then a
high school
chaplain). He was
moved to
Archdiocesan
offices for several
years before being
parish work.
Named as coconspirator in
05/04 civil case.
Source:
Detroit Free Press 4.3.02; Detroit News 4.5.02; Detroit Free
Press 4.11.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.13.03;
Detroit News 9.16.05
Bugge
Gerard
(Gerald)
1969
P Accused
Redemptorist
Vatican has
permanently
removed from
active ministry per
09/05 article.
Catholic
Baltimore,
Directories refer to MD
him as Gerard (Not
Gerald). Bugge
was named by
Baltimore
Archdiocese on its
Sept 2002 list of
abusers. In 1985
he admitted to
inappropriate
sexual activities
with a minor.
Accusations
reported to the
Redemptorists and
his facilities were
removed. He was
in New York per
1970 Cath.
Directory, in the
District of
Columbia per 1980
Catholic Directory,
In Harrisburg PA
per 1988 Directory
and not in 1990
diretory. Died in
Nov. 2004. Also
Source:
Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun 11.20.04
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Nov. 2004. Also
known as Gerard
Serafin
Bukoski, III
Joseph
1979
P Sued
Sacred Heart
Placed on leave
5/02 after
allegations of
sexual abuse of 1
youth in 1970s.
2nd accuser also
came forward. He
was a brother in
the Sacred Heart
Order at the time.
2 civil suits filed in
2003. At least 1
suit says Order
knew of the abuse
but still allowed
him to be
ordained. This suit
settled 11/05 after
Bukoski admitted
to the abuse.
Immediately after
settlement,
criminal charges
filed against this
Plaintiff on behalf
of woman who
said she was
assaulted by
Plaintiff at age 14.
He was acquitted
1/07.
Bulger
Albion F.
1956
P Settled
Diocesan
Accused of
Manchester,
molesting one altar NH
Source:
Union Leader 2.16.02; NH Sunday News 3.3.02; Nashua
boy on 2
occasions in 1974.
Lawsuit filed 7/02.
Retired in 2001
after accusation
was made.
Diocese found
accusation
"credible."
Personnel file
released 3/03
notes that diocese
knew in 1974
about two other
claims of abuse by
Bluger. At least
one claim included
in 11/02 settlement
involving 28
priests.
Included in a list of Boston, MA
accused priests
and religious
posted by the Law
Offices of Mitchell
Garabedian on
01/19/11.
Garabedian says
he has settled at
least one claim
with Boston
Archdiocese re
allegations against
this individual. Also
worked in
WashingtonDC
Archdiocese. Died
4/17/07.
Telegraph 3.3.02; Associated Press 7.29.02; Union Leader
7.30.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; Manchester Report by NH
Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report
3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Nashua Telegraph 3.5.03; Nashua
Telegraph 3.9.03
Parents came
Altoonaforward in 2/03 to
Johnstown,
say that they told
PA
then-Bishop
Hogan in 1982 that
Bunn had
molested their son
in their home for
Source:
Tribune Democrat 2.23.03; Tribune Democrat 2.23.03; Daily
Herald 3.10.03; Tribune Democrat 3.11.03
Bullock
Myron F.
1953
P Accused
Diocesan
Bunn
James F.
1964
P Accused
Diocesan
Honolulu, HI
Source:
Honolulu Advertiser 5.20.02; Honolulu Advertiser 5.24.02;
Honolulu Advertiser 8.2.02; Honolulu Star Bulletin 8.3.02;
Honolulu Advertiser 5.16.03; Honolulu Star Bulletin 5.16.03;
Honolulu Star Bulletin 5.17.03; Honolulu Star Bulletin 7.25.03;
Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 4.8.05;
Honolulu Star-Bulletin 11.09.05; Honolulu Advertriser 11.09.05;
Honolulu Star-Bulletin 11.30.05
Assignments:
Honolulu Advertiser 1.06.07 (add'l article); Honolulu Star-Bulletin
1.06.07 (add'l article)
Source:
Boston Globe 4.21.07; BA.Org List of Boston Priests Not
Previously Identified 1.19.11; Boston Channel 1.19.11;
Metrowest Daily News 1.19.11
Assignments:
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in their home for
several years.
Bishop Adamec
said he learned of
concerns in 1988
and sent Bunn for
evaluation. Bunn
reassigned after
report said he was
not threat to kids.
After complaint in
2001, Bunn was
send for treatment
and removed from
public ministry in
2002.
Buntel
Richard A.
1971
P Settled
Diocesan
Buongirno
Richard T.
1984
P Settled
Diocesan
Bur
Stanislaus
1950
P Accused
Diocesan
Accused 1994 of
Boston, MA
abusing boy 197985 from age 14.
Provided cocaine;
showed boy violent
porn; abused him
often, including
oral sex. Buntel
Source:
Boston Herald 2.8.02; Boston Glove 2.8.02; Boston Herald
2.9.02; Boston Globe 12.4.02; MacLeish Brief 7.21.03; Selected
Buntel Documents; ABC News 11.30.07; Huffington Post
11.30.07 (w link to petition); Salon 11.30.07; Boston Globe
12.1.07; Daily News 12.2.07; New Hampshire Sunday News
12.2.07; Boston Herald 12.4.07
Assignments:
admitted drug use;
colleagues saw
porn; Buntel claims
sex was 1984-85
only. Settled 5/96
for $55K. Accused
2002 of repeatedly
abusing homeless
man aged 21.
Treated at Our
Lady's Hall 1983
after complaints of
drugs and
personal problems;
drugs and boys
date to 1971-78
assignment.
Removed and
evaluated at St.
Luke's 1994;
reevaluated there
1997; removed
2002.
Accused in 1991
Norwich, CT
by mother of 9year-old boy.
Social services
decided the
allegation was
unsubstantiated
and Buongirno
denied the charge.
Suit was brought
by the victim in
2000 alleging
abuse 1990-98,
and the Norwich
diocese settled in
2003 for $700K.
Accused 1994 of
abusing a 16-yearold boy for 3 years
in the 1970s, when
Buongirno was a
lay teacher.
Norwich sent
Buongirno to the
Institute of Living
and returned him
to ministry.
Removed from
ministry 1998.
Cited in 11/08
RICO suit.
Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Earlier Boston
Archdiocesan Assignment Record
In 1992 Man
Grand
accued Bur of
Rapids, MI
molesting him in
January, 1958 and
Source:
Detroit Free Press 4.24.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02; WOOD
3.07.08; Muskegon Chronicle 3.7.08; Grand Rapids Press 3.8.08
Source:
Hartford Courant 6.11.99; The Day 3.12.02; Norwich Bulletin
3.13.02; Worcester Telegram & Gazette 3.17.02; The Day
8.1.02; Worcester Telegram & Gazette 8.2.02; Worcester
Telegram & Gazette 9.1.02; The Day 3.4.03; Norwich Bulletin
1.26.07; The Day 5.13.07; The Day 5.13.07 (2nd article);
Hartford Courant 12.31.08
Assignments:
BA.org Assignment Record and More Article Links
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the Diocese of
Grand Rapids
found accusations
credible. Diocese
paid up to $1,000
mo for therapy
from 1992 - 2001.
Bur, then serving
in Saginaw
Diocese, was
forced to retire
from active
ministry. Additional
allegations of old
abuse became
public in March
2008.
Burbach
Marr
B Sued
Benedictine
Burbach was
Santa Fe,
accused of
NM
sexually abusing
several members
of parish beginning
in 1960s. Affiliated
with Pecos
Benedictine
Monastery. Two
civil suits filed
1994.
Source:
Cause # CV-94-07031, Bernalilio County, NM
Burg
Thomas R.
P Accused
Diocesan
In April, 2002
Cleveland,
Diocese released
OH
names of Burg and
11 other priests
who were no
longer in active
ministry because
of allegations in
the past of abuse
of minors. Accused
of molesting at
least 1 young girl
during confession.
Source:
Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.9.02; Plain Dealer
6.16.02
Assignments:
Burgess
Robert
B Accused
Salesian
Plaintiff's atty
Boston, MA
notified Boston DA
3/02 that his client
had been abused
by Burgess and
another brother of
the Salesian Order
in 1970. Abuse by
Burgess alleged to
have occured on
trip back from
camp in NH and in
Burgess' room at
the rectory in
Boston.
Documents
included with the
Manchester AG
report 3/03 and the
NH AG Audit
Report of 3/7/09..
Source:
Documents from Manchester AG Report 3.3.09; Union Leader
3.4.03
Burke
Andrew
P Sued
Diocesan
Former altar boy at Pueblo, CO
St. Pius X filed suit
2005 re abuse in
the early 1970s.
Burke left
priesthood in 1973;
laicized in 1970s.
Committed suicide
in 2005, 2nd victim
& his nephew
alleged abuse after
Burke left
priesthood. In
11/06 Diocese said
that allegation by
1st man has been
found credible but
rejected his
Source:
Denver Post 9.23.05; Denver Post 10.14.05; Associated Press
11.29.05; Pueblo Chieftain 12.14.05; Pueblo Chieftain 1.27.06;
Pueblo Chieftain 2.04.06; Pueblo Chieftain 10.05.06; Pueblo
Chieftain 11.12.06; Rocky Mountain News (AP) 11.13.06;
Pueblo Chieftain 7.11.08; Pueblo Chieftain 7.23.08; Pueblo
Chieftain 10.17.08; Pueblo Chieftain 6.15.09; 9 News 6.16.09;
Denver Post 6.16.09
Assignments:
Pueblo Chieftain 9.13.09 (add'l article); Pueblo Chieftain 9.13.09
(add'l article); The Gazette 10.21.09 (add'l article); Denver Post
10.21.09 (add'l article); Pueblo Chieftain 10.22.09 (add'l article);
Statement by Mermelstein & Horowitz 3.18.10
1964
settlement
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settlement
demands. Both
men filed suits
7/08 which settled
9/09. Personnel
file released to
plaintiff who filed in
2005 by court
order. Court would
not release to new
plaintiff who filed
10/09
Admitted to Jesuit San Jose,
superior in 2000
CA
that he abused
dependent adult
man living/working
at Jesuit center.
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.
Burke
Edward
Thomas
1956
P Convicted Jesuit
Burke
(Rockville
Ctr)
William
Michael
1946
P Sued
Salesian
Burke is named as Rockville
an abusive priest
Centre, NY
in one of two
massive lawsuits
filed against
Diocese of
Rockville Centre in
2003. He is
accused of
abusing an
elementary school
student in 1970s.
First time the
abuse occurred,
Burke was still a
deacon. Burke
died in house fire
in 1995.
Source:
Newsday 3.14.95; Journal News 6.19.02; Newsday 4.15.03
Assignments:
Burke (St.
Petersburgh,
FL)
William
Michael
1993
B Accused
Salesian
2002 civil suit
St.
alleges abuse in
Petersburg,
1986-1987 while
FL
Burke was
religious brother.
Reported in 1989
but Burke still
ordained as priest
1993. Was working
in New York
religious center
until suspension in
2002. Order
dismissed from
suit 11/02. At least
one other victim
has since come
forward. May be
living in Virginia as
of 7/05.
Source:
Miami Herald 4.4.02; Chicago Sun-Times 4.4.02; Tampa Tribune
4.4.02; Baltimore Sun (AP) 4.4.02; St. Petersburg Times
5.24.02; Tampa Tribune 11.28.02
Burkholder
Robert N.
1947
Called one of MI's Detroit, MI
worst pedophiles.
Abused in 1940s.
1st complaint
1968; "retired"
1985. Removed
1993 after
admitting in writing
to molesting at
least 23 boys. Civil
suits filed in 1994
(dismissed on
Source:
Detroit Free Press 4.12.02; Associated Press 8.27.02; Detroit
Free Press 8.28.02; Detroit Free Press 9.13.02; Honolulu
Advertiser 9.18.02; Detroit Free Press 11.2.02; USA Today
11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Detroit Free Press
6.20.03; Associated Press 5.27.05; AveWatch 12.22.08;
Honolulu Advertiser 1.23.09; Detroit Free Press 1.25.09;
Honolulu Advertiser 7.21.09; Archdiocese of Detroit Status
Report 10.09
Source:
LA Times 3.24.02; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.02; San Jose
Mercury 4.1.02; LA Times 4.3.02; LA Times 5.10.02; LA Times
5.24.02; San Jose Mercury News 5.24.02; LA Times 6.29.02; LA
Times 9.5.02; www.jesuitscalifornia.org 3.2.09
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(dismissed on
limitations) and
1995 (settled). On
sick leave per
OCD but worked
as Army chaplain
in Hawaii from
1982. Extradited
2002; pleaded no
contest.
Sentenced to 30
days jail & 5 yrs
probation.
Permanently
removed w/o
privileges 2005.
Named in 2 suits in
HI in 2009 filed by
same Plaintiff.
Died between
2005-2008
Burnett
James
1968
P Sued
Diocesan
Accused of abuse Joliet, IL
as of 2/06. Placed
on leave. Denied.
Not included on
Diocese 4.09.06
list of priests with
proved
accusations. Civil
suit filed 5/06
alleging abuse
from 1978-82
when complainant
was 8-12 yrs old.
In 3/07 Diocese
announced that it
found 1st set of
allegations "not
credible" but were
not able to resolve
the credibility of
the second set of
allegations.
Burnett remains on
leave. 2nd suit
filed in 2007. 1st
suit dismissed on
SOL 9/07. Diocese
failed to release
docs.
Source:
The Star [Illinois] 2.09.06; Daily Southtown 3.28.06; Chicago
Tribune 3.29.06; The Herald News 4.11.06; Chicago Tribune
5.25.06; Chicago Tribune 3.20.07; Daily Southtown 3.30.07;
Herald News 3.30.07; Herald News 5.05.07; Daily Herald
9.25.07; Beacon News 9.26.07; Daily Southtown (AP) 9.26.07;
SNAP Statement 2.4.11; Documents filed by Diocese in
Rudofski v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Cause No. 2007L-283, Will Co. IL
Assignments:
cbs2chicago.com 5.24.06
Burns
Eugene
Patrick
1955
P Accused
Diocesan
Accused of abuse
of 1 girl from age
8-13 between
1961-1966 when
he was assigned
to St. Catherine
Laboure Catholic
Church in
Glenview. Died
1/05. Claim
included in 10/05
settlement by
Archdiocese with
24 adults alleging
abuse by 14
priests.
Source:
Chicago Sun-Times 1.21.05; ABC 7 [Chicago IL] 10.27.05;
Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report
3.20.06 page 1; Chicago Sun-Times 3.21.06
Assignments:
Burns
James M.
1962
Chicago, IL
In 2003 Diocese
Gallup, NM
released names of
Burns and 4 other
Catholic priests
accused of sexual
abuse over last 20
years. Burns was
accused "several
times" of sexual
abuse, sent for
therapy, &
reassigned.
Another allegation
made; he was
removed from duty
and "retired" in
1993. Accused of
Source:
Gallup Independent 5.20.03; Arizona Republic 8.14.03; Gallup
Independent 9.3.04; Gallup Independent 9.17.04; Arizona
Republic (AP) 9.19.04; Gallup Independent 5.9.05; Gallup
Independent 5.27.11
Assignments:
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1993. Accused of
abuse in AZ and
CA by 1 in 2003
CA suit. This claim
included in
massive 7/07
$660M settlement
with LA
Archdiocese.
Pleaded guilty in
2004 and rec'd.
two 1.5 yr
sentences. Also
accused of abuse
of girl. Died 8/6/10
in AZ.
Burns
Michael J.
1973
P Sued
Diocesan
Woman says she
Trenton, NJ
was 6th grader
when he abused
her in 1975.
Complaint
originally made in
2002 and diocese
investigated.
Found no proof
and allowed him to
continue as active
priest. She filed
suit 2004. As of
January, 2006,
Burns is an active
priest.
Source:
NJ.com 3.05.04
Burns
Peter A.
1986
Woman
Milwaukee,
complained to
WI
police and church
in 1987 that son
had been abused
during sleepovers
at rectory. Burns
pleaded no contest
in 1992 to charges
that he molested
another youth and
was sentenced to
9 months in jail
and 10 years
probation. Civil suit
filed 1993; settled
1994. One victim
committed suicide
in 1990s. At least
one other victim
known. Has been
laicized per
Archdiocese
website list
updated as of
11/26/07. On Sex
Offender Registry.
Source:
Capital Times 1.22.92; Chicago Tribune 1.23.92; Wisconsin
State Journal 11.6.93; Wisconsin State Journal 1.26.94; Dallas
Morning News 6.12.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee
7.9.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Milwaukee
Archdiocesan Website (updated 11.26.07)
Assignments:
Burns
Robert M.
1975
Abused in
Youngstown, Source:
Youngstown
OH
Worcester Telegram & Gazette 3.7.96; Boston Globe 9.11.98;
diocese and was
Boston Globe 9.12.98; Boston Globe 1.24.01; Patriot Ledger
sent for counseling
1.31.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.23.02; Akron Beacon Journal
and treatment
5.10.02; Times-Picayune 12.13.02; Deposition of Cardinal
before transferring
Bernard Law 1.22.03; Boston Herald 3.14.03; Memorandum
to Boston.
7.21.03; Times-Picayune 7.24.03; Boston Herald (AP) 4.5.05;
Youngstown told
Boston Herald 4.6.05; Boston Globe 10.1.05
Boston not to let
Assignments:
him be around
Jamaica Plain Gazette 5.29.10 (Add'l article); Boston
children. Still
Documents; Resume with Ohio Assignments; Request for
abused. Burns
Laicization 5.99 with Boston Assignments and Allegations
removed from
duties in 1991
because of abuse.
Pled guilty 3/96 in
NH tomolesting 2
youths. Served 3
yrs of 8 yr
sentence.
Admitted to
abusing 42 boys
and young men.
Sued several
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Sued several
times. Boston
settled claims with
Burns' victims
totaling more than
$2.6M. between
1992-2002. Also
convicted 2005. 11
yr sentence.
Burr
Thomas W.
1961
P Accused
Diocesan
Burr is one of three Rochester,
priests removed in NY
5/02 for allegations
of inappropirate
behavior with
teens more than
20 years ago. Burr
was working at St.
Mary Our Mother
in Horseheads
when he
"resigned."
Source:
Associated Press 5.2.02; Star-Gazette 5.3.02; Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle 5.3.02; Democrat and Chronicle 5.4.02;
Post Standard (NY) 5.12.02; Star Gazette 6.9.02; Dallas
Morning News 6.12.02
Burtchaell
James T.
1960
P Accused
Holy Cross
Burtchaell, a Notre Fort WayneDame professor
South Bend,
and former head of IN
theology dept.,
resigned tenured
position and
position as Provost
in 1991 after
Source:
NY Times 12.3.91; LA Times 12.7.91; Chicago Tribune
12.12.91; South Bend Tribune 5.4.03; Indianapolis Star (AP)
5.6.03; CatholicCitizens.org 2.3.04; The Orserver 4.25.10
Burton
C. Jeffries
1967
P Accused
Jesuit
Buser
James
1971
P Accused
Capuchin
allegations by
male students that
he subjected them
to sexual
advances while
counseling them.
At least one
allegation received
in 1991 and
another was rec'd
"considerably
before 1991." As of
2003 he was living
in Holy Cross
priests' residence
in Phoenix without
privileges.
Placed on leave
Charlotte,
6/07 after review of NC
his personnel file
revealed
allegations of
inappropriate
touching of a minor
in 1982 while
Burton was codirector of youth
ministry for the
Diocese of
Charlotte, NC.
Diocese informed
of allegations in
1994 and Burton
acknowledged that
the misconduct
occurred. Sent for
therapy and
reassigned. At the
time he was
placed on leave,
Burton was
working in
Richmond, VA.
Had also worked
as campus
minister at Richard
Stockton College
of NJ at some
point.
Buser, (a freshman Detroit, MI
counselor at St.
Lawrence
Source:
Richmond Times Dispatch 7.3.07
Source:
Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92; Detroit Free Press 2.11.95; Detroit
Free Press 2.14.95; Detroit Free Press 3.29.95; SNAP-Page 87 of 91
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Lawrence
Seminary), Gale
Leifeld and Jim
Wolf are accused
of molesting a man
in 1978 while he
was a student in a
Capuchin-run high
school and later at
a boarding house.
Civil suit filed 1993
but rejected by
Court in 1995 as
beyond SOL.
Numerous victims
reported abuse but
nothing done by
Leifeld, his
supervisor. Buser
Bush
Edward E.
Busman
Henry
Butler
John R.
1957
1957
died 12/81
(1979?).
In 2002, 2 women Peoria, IL
accuse Bush of
sexual misconduct
against them when
they were in 6th
and 8th grades in
1964 or 1965.
Removed from
ministry 5/02.
Bishop confronted
him 4/02 and he
did not deny
charges but
instead agreed to
resign from all
active ministry. He
sued Diocese for
defamation 9/02.
At least 1 woman
sued him in 2005.
Case withdrawn
and then refiled in
1/07. Dismissed
6/07 as beyond
SOL.
Free Press 2.14.95; Detroit Free Press 3.29.95; SNAP-Wisconsin 11.14.10
Assignments:
P Accused
Diocesan
B Sued
Oblate
Busman was one
Sioux Falls,
of several religious SD
accused in 2010
civil suit against
Diocese, Oblates
& Sisters of the
Divine Savior
which alleged
abuse of students
at Tekakwitha
Indian Mission in
Sisseton SD. 6
men and 2 women
alleged in the suit
that Busman
sexually abused
then between
1960-1982.
Source:
County Circuit Court 7.30.10,; Argus Leader 8.6.10; Sioux City
Journal 8.6.10
P Settled
Diocesan
Ordained for
Rockville
Richmond VA
Centre, NY
diocese. Worked in
WV, Rockville
Centre, Trenton &
Metuchen
Dioceses.
Removed from
duties 2002 in
Metuchen after
man complained to
Diocese that he
and numerous
others had been
abused by Butler
in Rockville Centre
in 1950s
and1960s.
Diocese just
Source:
Asbury Park Press 4.16.02; Newsday 4.23.02; Star Ledger
1.30.03; NY Times 1.31.03; Long Island Newsday 2.12.03; Daily
News 4.15.03; NY Times 6.13.03
Assignments:
Source:
Diocesan Press Release 5.30.02; Copely News Services
5.30.02; Chicago Tribune 5.31.02; Catholic Post 6.9.02; Chicago
Tribune 9.5.02; Associated Press 9.5.02; Quad-City Times
2.27.04; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 7.20.04; Copely News
Service 11.30.05; Peoria Jounal-Star 12.1.05; Catholic Post
12.4.05; Belleville News Democrat (AP) 1.24.07; Lincoln Courier
1.25.07; Journal Star 6.23.07
Assignments:
Copely News Service 5.30.02
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Diocese just
moved him to
Brooklyn. Also
abused at least 1
in Metuchen. This
individual was
included in
Metuchen
settlement of 2/03.
Butler was a
Tucson, AZ
Dominican priest
and served in
Tucson at St.
Thomas More
Newman Center
from 1968 to 1974.
While in Tucson,
Butler was
chaplain-director of
Los Changuitos
Feos de Tucson, a
Mexican mariachi
band of young
men between the
ages of 13-17, and
travelled with them
on tour throughout
the United States
and Mexico. He
died in 1988. In
3/03 Diocese
reviewed
personnel files and
announced Butler
and others had
been subject of
credible
allegations of
sexual misconduct
involving minors.
Butler
Richard
Edmund
1949
P Accused
Dominican
Butler
William L.
1960
P Accused
Diocesan
Butler accused
Boston, MA
8/02 of molesting a
13 yr old boy in
1966 while in
Canada on a trip to
Butler's family
property.
Suspended by
Cardinal Law.
Butler denied the
charges, saying he
never took trip with
boy. Still on leave
and believed to be
living near Revere
as of 10/08.
Source:
Boston Globe 8.28.02; Patriot Ledger 8.28.02; Boston Globe
9.1.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08
Assignments:
Buzanowski
Donald J.
1968
Suspended 1992. Green Bay,
Convicted 2000 on WI
a child porn charge
and sentenced to
21 months in jail.
Admitted in 2002
letter (made public
2003) to molesting
14 boys aged 1417 in 1969-88.
Laicized 3/05.
Convicted 7/05
and sentenced to
32 years in prison.
In 10/06,claimant
rejected a
proposed
settlement with the
Diocese. Jury
decided 2/07 that
diocese did not
threaten the
plaintiff in order to
hide abuse. Case
dismissed. In 9/08,
WI Supreme Court
declined to hear
Source:
Buzanowski Letter 8.4.02; Journal-Sentinel 3.22.03; JournalSentinel 7.27.05; Central Wisconsin Sunday 9.18.05; PressGazette 10.6.06; Press-Gazette 10.7.06; Press-Gazette
10.10.06; Yahoo! 11.4.06; Press-Gazette 11.7.06; PressGazette 2.1.07; Press-Gazette 2.1.07 (2nd); Press-Gazette
2.1.07 (3rd); Appleton Post-Crescent 2.02.07; Court of Appeals
Decision 5.20.08; Wisconsin Law Journal 5.21.08
Assignments:
Journal Sentinel 9.3.08 (add'l article); New Richmond News
9.3.08 (add'l article); Press Gazette 9.4.08 (add'l article);
Journal-Sentinel 3.22.03
Source:
Dominican Order Lives of the Brothers 1985-1990; Diocese of
Tucson Press Release 3.27.03; Arizona Daily Star 3.30.03;
Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Tucson Citizen 10.7.04
Assignments:
Diocese of Tucson list of Accused Priests n.d.
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8/21/11 5:42 PM
declined to hear
appeal. Still in
prison 9/10.
Byrne
Eamon
< 1960 P Sued
Society of St.
Columban
Per the 1960 and
1970 Catholic
Directories, Byrne
was working in
Manilla in the
Philippines. Sued
1992. Accused of
abuse of 1 girl
during church
outing in 1974.
She claimed that
abuse was
reported to his
superiors but no
action taken by
them.
Byrne
William T.
1952
P Settled
Diocesan
Byrne accused of
Tucson, AZ
molesting a youth
in 1970s. Suit filed
4/99. At least one
other suit filed
against Byrne. In
2/02 Diocese
announced it had
settled 11 civil
suits involving 10
plaintiffs for $14M.
Unknown number
of these cases
alleged abuse by
Byrne.Two sisters
filed suit 8/02
alleging that Byrne
abused their
brothers during the
1960s and that the
brothers then
abused the two
sisters. At least
one of the brothers
had participated in
the Feb. 2002
settlement. Byrne
died 1991.
Source:
Tucson Citizen 4.15.99; Tucson Citizen 12.12.01; Arizona
Republic 2.10.02; Arizona Daily Star 3.22.02; Arizona Daily Star
8.17.02; Boston Globe 8.20.02; Arizona Daily Star 8.24.02;
Arizona Daily Star 9.6.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Arizona
Daily Star 10.21.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Arizona Daily Star
7.14.04; Arizona Daily Star 9.21.04
Assignments:
Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused
Priests n.d.
Byrns
Joseph P.
1969
Placed on leave
Brooklyn,
7/02. One of 12
NY
priests named as
abusers in civil suit
filed in Brooklyn
10/02. In the suit,
two brothers (one
of them a priest)
accuse Byrns of
abusing them for
years as children
in the late 1960s
and early 1970s.
Charged 8/04 with
abuse of 3rd youth
beginning in 2000.
Pleaded guilty 1/06
and sentenced to 3
yrs probation 3/06.
Source:
Boston Globe 3.14.02; NY Times 3.15.02; NY Times 10.16.02;
Newsday 2.4.04; Boston Globe 7.2.04; NY Post 8.19.04;
Queens Chronicle 8.26.04; NY Daily News 1.13.06; New York
Post 3.29.06
Byrom
Ed
S Sued
Franciscan
Byrom, a preLos Angeles,
novitiate
CA
candidate, was
accused in 2004
civil suit of abusing
at least 1 individual
at Saint Anthony
Seminary.
Source:
John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of
California; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577,
Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v.
Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior
Court 11.3.09
Bzdyra
Stephen H.
P Sued
Diocesan
Man filed suit 7/10 Hartford, CT
alleging that
Bzdyra had
abused him in mid1980s while
assigned to St.
Francis Church in
New Haven. Suit
Source:
Hartford Courant 7.7.10; New Haven Register 7.7.10; Valley
Independent Sentinel 7.7.10; Associated Press 7.7.10; NBC
Connecticut 7.7.10; New Haven Register 7.7.10; WTNH 7.7.10;
Complaint: Dotson v. Hartford Diocese et al 7.7.10; Waterbury
Republican-American 7.8.10; Hartford Courant 7.8.10;
Waterbury Republican-American 7.9.10; Hartford Courant
7.9.10; Middletown Pewaa 7.9.10; Waterbury Republican-
1979
Chicago, IL
Source:
Chicago Tribune 11.17.92
Assignments:
Page 90 of 91
8/21/11 5:42 PM
New Haven. Suit
alleges that Bzdyra
threatened the boy
and his family and
later tried to
silence him by
buying home
appliances and a
car in 2001. Also
named in previous
suit re employment
and behavior in
girls' sex ed class.
He is believed to
be currently
traveling in
Germany with
pilgrimage group.
Finally placed on
leave 7/9/10. 2nd
suit 8/10. Too ill to
testify 11/10. 3rd
suit 12/10.
7.9.10; Middletown Pewaa 7.9.10; Waterbury RepublicanAmerican 7.10.10; Valley Gazette 7.14.10
Assignments:
New Haven Register 8.5.10 (add'l article); Valley Independent
Sentinel 8.5.10 (add'l article); Waterbury Republican-American
8.6.10 (add'l article); Waterbury Republican-American 9.3.10;
Waterbury Republican-American 9.23.10; Waterbury
Republican-American 10.9.10 (add'l article)
Information from BishopAccountability.org
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