Bishop was informed in 1970 of Schaefers misdeeds, but no action. Charges resulted from investigation of Parmadale residential treatment facility, operated by Cleveland Catholic Charities for children with history of delinquent behavior and emotional problems. Lawsuit filed 9/02 by three plaintiffs from the Youngstown diocese and one youth from the Saginaw diocese. Pastor barred Kickel from hearing confessions and teaching religion classes, and told parents to keep quiet. Jesuit Provincial in NY wrote to the man in 1993 and enclosed a letter of apology from Gallen. Name released 4/02 as a priest no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. A disciplinary panel was scheduled. Died 2/05. Laicized by Vatican 3/06. Placed on leave 1/04 after a man came forward to allege that Cooper had touched him inappropriately several times in Bridgetown in 1983-1984 during Coopers first assignment after ordination. Laicized 2014. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/31/18. Labbe denied the charges. Invited in 1988 by Biloxi MS Bishop Howze to work in a parish; Howze aware of his abuse history. Died 2/10/03. She told parents and church; he was transferred. Allegations were made after Cunninghams death. Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Was an O.S.F.S. Court ordered diocese to produce Hanrahans secret archive file. In 7/03 Feltman was returned to duty after a Vatican council found that there wasnt enough evidence to support the claims. Worked in the diocese early 1970s. At least 11 suits allege abuse of boys 1975-1987. In 2005 the women said that the diocese failed to satisfy the terms of the settlement that stipulated each would receive a written apology and the diocese would make a public apology. In 1946-47 Plimmer was at St. Marys Seminary in Baltimore. Per 3/02 story, woman accused Mangen of sexually abusing and raping her for 3 yrs in early 1980s when she was between 16 and 18. A list of their assignments can be found by clicking on their name below. Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. Noted to be deceased. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Sent to treatment, then went to work as a priest in the Victoria diocese in Vancouver, B.C. Pled guilty in 1994 to molesting a boy in 1983-84. The Order removed Zuccarelli from ministry and restricted her from unsupervised contact with minors and former students. Died 6/17/07. On Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018. He was assigned to Cardinal Mooney High School as well as to St. James in Warren and St. John the Baptist during the relevant time period. probation. Arrested 1/04 on charges that he was growing marijuana in the church rectory and selling it. All three were deceased prior to the allegations. She fled. Would sometimes take off his clothes also and lie on top of the girls. Among assignments were parishes in Massillon, Ashtabula, Youngstown, Canton, Lisbon and Sebring. Pastor of Resurrection in New Albany, previously long-time pastor of St. Rose in New Lexington. Allegation against Lang was based on report of sexual activity with a minor in the U.S. The man provided new information in 2008 which Bishop Pilarczyk said had a semblance of truth. Stricker was restored to ministry in 7/08 when archdiocese investigation determined the claim could not be substantiated. Prayer and penance. Merson Laws Ohio Priest Sex Abuse List was compiled from accounts of sexual abuse by a member of the Ohio Catholic Church network. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Nicknamed Gus or Buddy.. For perspective, the first credible accusation is reported to have occurred in 1948 and the latest in 1995. Roth was removed from position on a Toronto school board. Deceased. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Bennett was accused in a 7/18 lawsuit of sexually abusing a freshman boy multiple times in 2002-2003 at St. Charles Prep. Also took pictures of the girls. Will be buried as a priest. Filled in at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception parish in Monroe MI. Sent to work in Amarillo, TX diocese after treatment at Paracletes Center. By 1953 he was still on leave from Natchez, in the Diocese of Steubenville. While each individual remains a cleric, he is required to live a life of prayer and penance. The U.S. legal system presumes that a person accused of or charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty. She said the parishioners of the respective church or churches are to be informed via a pulpit announcement and a noticeplaced in the parish bulletin. For decades, hundreds of female inmates were abused by correctional officers in New York. Still in prison 8/11. Diocese paid his salary while he was in prison. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/1/19. Admitted to sexual behavior with four youths, saying he thought he was acting out of love. Laicized by Vatican as of 10/05. On dioceses list 10/31/18. County prosecutors said SOL had expired. Matter sent to D.A. Civil suit dropped due to SOL 6/08. Thank you %NAME% for choosing Merson Law for your legal needs. In 7/18 a woman alleged that Zuccarelli molested her in 1982 when she was a student at Fisher Catholic High School in Lancaster. Per 2002 articles, Kickel had nickname of The Feeler for molesting girls during religion class. A second accuser came forward 10/08. WebBishop Joseph Schrembs of the Diocese of Toledo was appointed bishop of Cleveland in 1921 by Pope Pius XI.In 1925, Pope Pius XI presented the relics of St. Christine to Schrembs. Removed 1994 from parish assignment after 1st woman complained. Civil suit alleges that McLaughlin abused a 11 yr old boy in 1980 in church rectory. Arrested at least three times for improper sexual activity. The new additions are priests Richard Miller and Frank Nieset and deacon Bernabe Romo. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Most suits dropped because of statute of limitations. In 2001, a civil suit was filed alleging Louis also abused a young man. On dioceses list 3/1/19. Forced from priesthood in 1992 and laicized in 1997. Still on administrative leave during diocesan investigation. Catholic dioceses throughout Texas on Thursday identified 286 priests credibly accused of sexually abusing minors as far back as 1941. When confronted, he admitted the allegations were true and diocese sent him to a treatment facility. Deceased. There may be changes to those records that are not Placed on administrative leave in 1994, resigned from active ministry a few months later. In 10/08, Grand Jury did not indict, citing lack of probable cause. Numerous male victims. Between 1971 and 2013 taught at St. Christine School and Cardinal Mooney High School. Status: No longer in Diocese.. It was discontinued. It was later learned that a similar offense occurred in 1981. Removed from pastoral duties 4/02. Admitted molesting the 17-year-old son of a church deacon, during a trip to CA in 1986. Suit dismissed 2/97 on statute of limitations. Retired, per 5/02 article. Deceased. Sentenced to 90 days jail 12/09. Pastor of Holy Cross and St. Mary of the Hill. Substantiated by Review Board (2019). McNulty wrote a letter of apology in 1982 to one of the brothers, and mentioned that the older brothers had been hurt as much. Still a priest but no privileges. Investigatied. Accused of abusing two brothers almost 20 years apart. Liston died 1/94. Civil suit filed 1993 accused Hayden and Br. Claim settled 2/15. Deceased. Sentenced 9/13 to two years probation with a five-month conditional sentence. Later turned up working as music director/organist in another Toldeo parish. Our Bishop and Diocese Bishop At least two victims sued him prior to 4/02. At least six other women then came forward with same allegations. On Harrisburg dioceses list released 8/1/18, accused of sex abuse of a child. Substantiated by Review Board (2023). Case dismissed 3/08 re Meiring on SOL issues but diocese and church remain as defendants. Abandoned ministry (1987). Died 7/04. He left priesthood in 1987 and was allowed to return to the lay state. Granted leave of absence by his religious order (1993). At least 9 civil suits. Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1963. Digital Marketing powered by ClearBox Law Firm Digital Marketing. Per dioceses list in 6/19, Mulican is deceased. A priest of the Diocese of Toledo has been accused sexually abusing a minor over 25 years ago. Exonerated 2003 by Kalamazoo diocesan review board, which cited it found no credible evidence. She wrote in an email that to be added to the clergy status report, there must be a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse of a minor or a crime associated with child pornography.. Worked in Chile, SA 1984 and later in Peru. We faced problems while connecting to the server or receiving data from the server. This database was last updated in January 2020 and should only be used as a historical snapshot of the lists published by dioceses and religious orders. Pucci retired 1994 and died 2000 in Florida. He was reinstated in 10/05 after archdiocese investigated and again deemed allegation unsubstantiated. Mulicas victim and family sued the diocese in 2003 for defamation. Member of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S). Parmadale offered treatment to children with emotional problems. Some allegations of sexual abuse of a minor were first reported after a clerics death. Per the Official Catholic Directory, Goschke was Absent on Leave from the Diocese of Steubenville after 1957, and by 1966 was working at parishes in the Diocese of Stockton. Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1986. Pled guilty. Spent a year at Hocking Correctional Facility. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_logo img, First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Ohio Priest Sex Abuse List: A list of Roman Catholic Priests & Clergy members of the Ohio Diocese accused of sex abuse and/or sexual assault of minors. Assignments included St. Columba Cathedral, and parishes in Garrettsville, Ashtabula, Youngstown, Liverpool and Campbell. Requested and granted leave of absence (1987). In 7/04 Arko also lost his state license to perform massage therapy, based on the felony conviction for growing pot. Accused of molesting a 14-year-old altar boy in 1981. Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1989. Placed on administrative leave (2002). Absent on leave 1984-87 and 1988-89. Accusations deemed credible. He also was an assistant Air Force chaplain in FL. On Columbus dioceses list 3/1/19. Man complained in 1995 to Archdiocese that Paraniuk had abused him in 1983. Suit settled by Diocese in 1993 for $25K. He took sick leave in 1982 and a leave of absence in 1994. Did admit that he had been sexually active with two parishioners during the same time. Pastor of Queen of the Holy Rosary in Vienna. Accused of molesting at least one young girl during confession. He retired in 2006 and died in 2019. This was after a tribunal of three canonists determined the charges were not confirmed. Although supposedly retired, he was found to be working at St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield Beach, FL. Worked in Diocese of Youngstown 1975-81. Sentenced in 1989 to 18 months in prison for sexually molesting a 12-year-old boy. Accused in 1995 of the sexual abuse, including rape, of a 3- to 6-year-old girl in 1967-70. Became an attorney. She said she was in 7th grade and Hovanec touched and patted her in a very sexually inappropriate way before inviting her to basement to count Sunday envelopes. He had been accused of abusing a deaf boy of about age 13 in the late 1980s, while still a priest. Convicted of a sexual offense committed against 14 year old girl in 1987 (referred to as misdemeanor charges of sexual imposition and contributing to sexual abuse of a minor). Still a registered sex offender as of 1/2/10. In addition to many parish assignments, he was a teacher and official at Guernsey Catholic Central HS in Cambridge 1972-1977 and a chancery official, including a stint as dean and long tenure as a judge in the tribunal. Retired in 1998. Accused in 1985 of playing strip poker with boys, offering them money for oral sex, fondling them, and masturbating in front of them. Assignments included St. Nicholas in Struthers, Immaculate Conception in Wellsville, Mother of Sorrows in Ashtabula and St. Therese in Brewster. Named publicly as accused by the Columbus diocese on its list 3/1/19. Civil suit involving abuse dismissed 1/07 on SOL. Accused of abuse of 10 boys there, as young a age 7; may be at least 50. No record of complaint at either place. Pled guitly 1991 to abuse of 4 boys; spent 3 months in jail. From diocese of Pathanamthitta, India. The former priest maintained his state-issued license as a clinical counselor in Ohio even after the diocese in Toledo settled a lawsuit in 2008 filed by a man who said An extern cleric is any cleric who is not incardinated in the Diocese of Toledo. Voluntarily dispensed from the clerical state (2006). Went on to marry. Admitted abuse, sent for therapy, reassigned to Holy Trinity in Bucyrus, and then transferred to Tucson. In 2004, one man alleged abuse in 1980s but he refused to cooperate with the Archdiocese and nothing done. Per the dioceses list 6/21/19, Lucas was on administrative leave pending the Vaticans decision regarding laicization. License finally revoked 12/06. Police informed. Allegations 1993-94. 1974, Ordination year: reports contained in the database are merely allegations. Found guilty at trial 2/13 of sexual touching of a boy. In 11/18 a man told news outlets that in 2005 he first reported to the diocese that when he was age 13, Schmelzer fondled, drugged and raped him in the St. Wendelin rectory. Would target troubled adolescent males, then molest them. Deceased, per the dioceses list 6/19. Diocese transferred him at least twice without telling anyone. Last name is Mangen in 2002 & 1993 Catholic Directories. Suits settled. First named publicly as accused on the Youngstown dioceses list 10/29/18. Per the dioceses list in 6/19, Jacoby is deceased. Two priests said in 2002 that they had reported him to the Cleveland diocese in 1975. Romansky received probated sentence; sent to St. Lukes for treatment. Admitted abuse in 2002. previously. Removed from public ministry in 11/18 after an allegation that Zappitelli engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor in the mid-1970s as a Youngstown priest. Also named was Order which ran the home and other religious. He told the diocese again in 2015. On dioceses list 10/29/18. As of 2002, Van Trieste, 87, was in a Maryland nursing home with dementia. ODonnell when the girl was age 18, and he is accused of verbally abusing her at age 27 in a sexual manner. In 8/02 Seminatore filed a countersuit, alleging conspiracy. In 8/19 Binzer is a member of the USCCB committee on child protection. You can download this complete dataset at the ProPublica Data Store. In 2016 a man spoke publicly about being molested at age 16 by Ritchey in 1974. After 2002 article, several dozen women called to said they too had been abused by Kickel. Accused in a 2002 lawsuit of abuse of at least two boys 1959-1961 while assigned to Immaculate Conception in Bellevue. Civil suit filed 7/02 by first accuser. Named publicly as accused by the Columbus diocese on its list 3/1/19. Mother of one was given a condo, a car and a job. Name released by diocese 4/02. Died 4/2/13, On 4/02 list of priests in Cleveland diocese who had been accused in the past of sexual abuse. It said the bishop lifted the suspension the day before Geiger died of cancer, at Geigers request. Died 4/17/11. Pled guilty 3/96 in NH to molesting two youths. Another man made similar allegations in 2003 or early 2004 re abuse when he was 15. It notes McCarthy died in 1986, and allegation established in 2018. On the dioceses list 6/21/19. Review board found allegation credible and warranted further investigation. We've attached a copy of your submission to this email. Died 12/31/15. Three accusers filed suit in 07/02. Sentenced to life in prison without parole 12/30/08 on charges he raped an 8-year-old boy in 1992. Man told archdiocese late 2005 that Shelander sexually abused him late 1970s-early 1980s, when he was 14 to 18 years-old and Shelander was pastor of St. Marys in Urbana. ODonnell was diocesan secretary or chancellor at the time. The Diocese of Toledo recently added three names to its list of diocesan clergy members who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. None of the 10 priests are on the list of 56 credibly accused clergy members released by the Diocese of Camden in 2019. The following are clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) of the Diocese of Toledo against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was substantiated or who have been convicted of a crime associated with child pornography and, as a result of a canonical process, have had imposed upon them the penalty of dismissal from the clerical state. Matter sent to Rome. Nealon denied the accusations at the time and also said that he had been exonerated after an investigation. After this allegation was made, it was revealed that Kiffmeyer had been accused in 1997 of similar offense, again by male who was at least 18. Sentenced 7/1/16 to 16 years in federal prison and lifetime supervision. On 2/21/14 it was announced that Vatican sentenced him to life of prayer & penance as of 1/21/14. Review board deemed the allegations credible. Cooper admits contact with the youth but claims no sexual intent was involved. One woman said that Doerger also abused her deceased brother from late 1960s to 1980. Had been complaints to church officials about his behavior toward teen boys at his previous parish in 2013 and 2015. Criminal charges also filed in 2005 but dismissed by judge during trial 11/05. Laicized in 2005. Placed on leave 5/22/15 after diocese received allegation against him of child sexual abuse. Five claimants settled with the diocese in 2003. Labbes name was included on a list of priests placed on leave in 4/2002 by the Cleveland diocese because of recent allegations of past abuse. As of 7/19, Drew was to be sent to treatment. After their father died, Reidy would take them on extended trips and sexually abuse them. The suit was withdrawn after a 6/06 ruling by Ohio Supreme Court. from the clerical state, Ordination year: Unwin acknowledged the abuse. first diocesan list on Placed on leave in 2002 when charged with abuse of minor (17-year-old boy who was part of prostitution ring). In 1992 three more plaintiffs filed suit. The Weaver admitted to one regretful advance toward the youth. Permanently removed from ministry. Had been warned in 1997 by archdiocese after anonymous complaint that he showed odd behavior toward a boy; was kept in ministry. A policeman complained in 1958 and Garand was transferred to another parish. He said he asked Ritchey how many other kids he did that with, and Ritchey told him I have several special friends from my parish. The mans mother was a cousin of newly ordained and later Bishop Nienstedt, who introduced Ritchey to him. Ministry restricted due to an allegation which had not yet been substantiated. On leave beginning 1990. On staff at Pontifical College Josephinum Seminary in Columbus OH 1958- 5/61. On dioceses list 3/1/19. Contact Sarah Readdean at:sreaddean@theblade.com. Documenting the Catholic Sexual Abuse and Financial Crisis Data on bishops, priests, brothers, nuns, Pope Francis, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Documenting the Abuse Crisis in the Roman Catholic Church Established June 2003. Died 1/5/92. In 1981 Stephney was assigned to a Cincinnati parish and was chaplain at a Cincinnati jail. Dismissed from clerical state at the request of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (2007). /**/. Has been laicized. The names in this list are only those that have been found to be credible, however it is likely that there are names missing, due to the sheer number of accounts and the historical aversion to transparency by the Catholic Church. Status changed to Retired. The boy denied a sexual relationship, but said he felt manipulated and threatened by Csaszar. Pled guilty to soliciting a minor. Reportedly, during the 1980s several teenage boys accused him of sexually abusing them. Had worked at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Toledo. Placed on leave 2002 after allegations he abused 2-3 youths in 1970s. Admitted to molesting at least eight boys 1968-1985. The new additions are priests Richard Miller and Frank Nieset and deacon Bernabe Romo. He said that the touches were accidental. School aware of incident since 2/15. She added that its never too late to do the right thing, noting that that means both the bishops actions to protect children and victims in coming forward. His Order sent him for treatment in Brooklyn NY and he was assigned to a parish there. A financial settlement was negotiated in 1999. Died 5/5/02. They also claimed the archdiocese knew and did nothing. Another woman complained in 1989 that he had romanced her in 1970s when she was in high school. In March 2018, under pressure, Bishop Malone published a list of 42 Buffalo priests who had been credibly accused of child sexual abuse over decades. Deceased. Paraniuk denied all allegations and said he had himself been fondled by two Franciscan priests when he was in his 20s in 1970s. In 1998 Symons resigned after admitting in 1998 that he abused a boy early in his priesthood; he later admitted to abusing four other boys. In these cases, the cleric had abandoned ministry before the allegation was reported to the Diocese and/or voluntarily requested to be dispensed from the clerical state. McLaughlin served in four parishes before he was barred from serving as a priest in 1990. Schmelzer permanently removed after Review Board found the claims credible.Teaching certification revoked 11/06. Assistant pastor St. Joseph Cathedral (1957-1960), Blessed Sacrament, Newark (1960-1963) and St. Thomas the Apostle, Columbus (1963-1964). Laicized. Accused in a 1993 civil suit of providing liquor to plaintiff and other youths and taking advantage of drunken state to abuse them. Later given another parish assignment. If all other sites open fine, then please contact the administrator of this website with the following information. Remanded to diocese of incardination with full disclosure to the Bishop of Pathanamthitta (2015). We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Died (2016). Not permanently removed until 7/02 after Dallas Bishops Conference. On dioceses list 3/1/19. 1962, Sources: U.S Catholic dioceses and religious orders, ProPublica reporting, Pontifical Yearbook (2019), Data entry by: Tatyana Bellamy-Walker, Suit dismissed by Ohio Supreme Court on statute of limitations 6/06. 1967, Status: Canonical process in progress for removal Placed on leave in 2002. He died in prison 7/4/14. Name is on 3/04 list of priests accused of abuse which Bishop released. Doyle died in 1987 at age 88. Named publicly as credibly accused by Franciscan University in 4/19. Maintained administrative leave status until he was laicized in 2006. In 4/02 woman wrote to Archbishop Pilla re abuse by Hovanec 47 years before. Ordained a permanent deacon in 2008. Diocesan archivist 1988-2008. One claim settled 2004. | 1964, Status: Voluntarily dispensed from clerical state, Ordination year: Privileges removed in 2003. Still under care of Archdiocese as of 4/07 because of ill health. By 1948 he is shown as a priest of the Diocese of Steubenville, apparently having left his Order. Rothbauer died 2/17/11 at age 83. Took vows in 1962 as a Franciscan brother (Brother Pius) in Cincinnati. Berning admitted in 2002 letters to abuse of one youth. Died 1/3/74. Catholic dioceses in every state have faced allegations of sexual abuse by priests or clergy members. In some states, these allegations have prompted legislative reform, giving survivors more legal rights. Learn more about how specific states have changed their laws to support survivors: What If A Clergy Member Is Not On This List? Van Trieste is accused in 6/02 lawsuit of abusing 2 boys who were members of the Little Martins, a touring singing group of Hispanic boys. Accused in 2003 of abuse of one girl at St. Rita School for the Deaf in 1970s. actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff Substantiated by Review Board (2019). This info revealed in 3/07. 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