Database of Publicly Accused
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Total Individuals: 227
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Fr. Archie H. Adams
Fr. Raymond J. Adamsky
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Fr. Theodore Ahrens
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Superior on its list in 11/22. Multiple allegations notes, occurring in the early 1960s in Hurley. Removed from or left ministry in 4/78. Died in 2003.
Fr. Curtiss Alvarez
Rev. Basil Joseph Anderson
Named publicly as credibly accused by St. Benedict's Abbey of Benet Lake WI on its list 1/24/23. Noted to have abused in TX in the late 1970s and to have died in 2002. (Placing him in the Milwaukee archdiocese, where the Abbey is located.)
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Fr. Stephen Andrel
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Fr. Kenneth J. Anich
Named publicly as credibly accused of the sexual abuse of a minor(s) by the Society of the Divine Word's Chicago Province. Abuse occurred in WI in 1980. Per its website in 6/2023, Anich is prohibited from public ministry, presenting himself as a priest and to contact with minors. Living since 2021 in Techny IL, where the Province is headquartered.
Fr. James L. Arimond
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- Chicago Tribune 07.25.90
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.17.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.09.03
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee website (updated 1 01.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 05.10.18
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Fr. Peter Claver Arnoue
Diocese: Diocese of Madison WI
Fr. Thaddeus A. Augustyn
Fr. Bruce E. Ball
Abused in MD and WI. Investigated in 1984 by WI law enforcement, La Crosse Bishop John Paul informed. Sheriff did not charge Ball but told the bishop he should not have contact with children. Ball allegedly had made sexual comments to children and invited them to his cabin to sleepover. Reassigned to another parish, had contact with children. Pleaded no contest in 1993 to criminal charge of sexual contact with a 12-year-old boy during a therapy session. Four known victims. Sentenced to five years prison; released in 3/1996. On parole through 12/1997. Laicized at his own request as of 8/11/1997. Settlement of $100K. In 1993, the La Crosse diocese told Baltimore of two claims against Ball during the time he was a seminarian for La Crosse in Baltimore in the mid-1970s. Per the La Crosse diocese's list in 1/2020, Ball died 9/15/2002. Included on Baltimore's list of accused. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report.
- Wisconsin State Journal 06.21.92
- Wisconsin State Journal 07.07.92
- Chicago Tribune 10.14.92
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.17.96
- Wisconsin State Journal 03.22.96
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 09.30.98
- Baltimore Sun 08.21.02
- Washington Post 08.22.02
- Archdiocese of Baltimore 09.25.02
- La Crosse Tribune 01.09.04
- Marshfield News-Herald 08.27.04
- Diocese of La Crosse List 01.18.20
- MD Attorney General’s Report 04.05.23
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Fr. Ronald J. Bandle
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Fr. James Bartelme
Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 11/22. Placed on administrative leave 9/8/22 due to a single allegation of abuse, occurring 1990-1991 in Superior. Assigned at the time in question to the Cathedral of Christ the King.
Fr. James W. Beck
Fr. Donald E. Becker
Fr. Franklyn W. Becker
- BA.org Detailed Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- Link to relevant Dolan Documents
- Collection of Articles prior to 02.18.09
- Duluth News Tribune 05.05.10
- Press Release from Jeff Anderson & Associates 03.01.11
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.01.11
- Wall Street Journal 03.01.11
- KRSO 03.01.11
- SNAP Statement 03.02.11
- SNAP Statement 03.02.11
- News Buzz 03.03.11
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 02.09.12
- In Re Archdiocese of Milwaukee 02.24.12
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- SNAP Wisconsin 05.30.12
- Helena Independent Record 05.31.12
- SNAP Statement 06.04.12
- Beaumont Enterprise 06.23.13
- Duluth News Tribune 07.03.13
- Waukesha Patch 07.13.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.20.13
- Diocese of San Diego list 09.14.18
- Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston 3rd Version List 12.05.18
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Fr. Simon C. Becker
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Fr. Michael C. Benham
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 02.01.04
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Press Release 02.02.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 02.06.04
- Journal Times 03.03.04
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List updated as of 11.26.07
- Milwaukee List updated after 11.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes Obiturary 03.03.12
- Journal Times with Documents 07.02.13
- Fox 11 07.07.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.20.13
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Fr. Edward F. Beutner
Placed on leave in 2002 due to allegations. Laicized 3/14/06. Accused by a man in a civil suit 11/21/06 claiming abuse of 4 boys in the late 1960s. Per plaintiff, the abuse occurred during an overnight trip to MN; suit filed in that state. Assigned to Cathedral of Christ the King 1966-68 and Holy Assumption Church 1975-78, as well as numerous other churches and colleges. A woman claimed she told Bishop Fliss in 2002 that Beutner had abused her 10 years prior. Beutner died 1/26/08. Name included on the St. Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese's list of accused in 10/14. On the Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. Noted to have been assigned to the Christian Brothers' Mont LaSalle in Napa in 1987. Also resided with the Christian Brothers in Concord CA, Oakland diocese, 1982-86. Included in 11/22 on the Diocese of Superior's list of credibly accused; multiple allegations of abuse noted to have occurred, 1965-70 and 1974-75 in Superior.
- Profile 2006
- John Doe 113 Complaint 11.21.06
- Todays TMJ4 11.22.06
- West Central Tribune (AP) 11.22.06
- Pioneer Press 11.23.06
- River Falls Journal 11.24.06
- River Falls Journal 11.29.06
- Medicine Hat News 04.27.07
- Berger’s Beat 05.14.10
- Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis List 10.23.14
- Jeff Anderson and Associates 11.05.14
- Diocese of Santa Rosa List 01.12.19
- Diocese of Superior List 11.22.22
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Fr. Martin Beyer
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Fr. Frederick J. Bistricky
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.23.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.03.03
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.01.04
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List updated after 11.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List updated 11.26.07
- TMJ4 01.06.11
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- New York Times 09.15.15
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Fr. Raymond Henry Bornbach
- Riverfront Times [MO] 08.25.04
- Marshfield News-Herald 08.27.04
- Associated Press 08.27.04
- Associated Press 09.07.04
- Wausau Daily Herald 09.18.04
- Daily Tribune 09.18.04
- WSAW 11.19.04
- Marshfield News 04.26.05
- Marshfield News-Herald 07.17.05
- Stevens Point Journal 01.15.06
- Marshfield News 01.23.06
- SNAP Statement 12.30.08
- WEAU 01.07.09
- WKBT 01.07.09
- LaCrosse Tribune 01.08.09
- LaCrosse Tribune 11.17.10
- LaCrosse Tribune 03.08.11
- LaCrosse Tribune 03.09.11
- News 8000 01.13.12
- LaCrosse Tribune 02.21.12
- Diocese of La Crosse List 01.18.20
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Fr. Dennis G. Bouche
Fr. David J. Boyea
Br. Antonine Lenga
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Franciscans' Our Lady of Guadalupe List as of 1/16/2024. Member of the Franciscans' Assumption Province. Professed final vows in 1948. Worked in Pulaski WI, Saginaw MI, Sturtevant WI, Grand Rapids MI. Infirmarian at the Chicago CYO boy's camp near Libertyville IL summers 1956-1969. Died in 1981 at age 67 at St. Joseph Friary in Sturtevant. (Placing Lenga in the Milwaukee archdiocese for now, where the province is based.)
Fr. Floyd A. Brey
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list updated 2/21/2020. It notes a single allegation of abuse, occurring in 1958, while assigned to Marquette University High School in Milwaukee. Also on the Memphis diocese's list 2/28/2020. Brey worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Humboldt TN in 1971, and 1972-1975 he was chaplain at St. Vincent Hospital in Monett, MO. Added to Springfield-Cape Girardeau list by 4/13/2021 and on the Diocese of La Crosse list in 12/2020. He died 12/14/1996.
Fr. Stanley Thomas Browne
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Fr. Daniel A. Budzynski
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Statement by Milwaukee Archdiocese 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Milwaukee Archdiocesan Website (updated 1 01.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.27.12
- CTV Canada 07.01.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.01.13
- Sun Herald 07.01.13
- Fox 6 with Documents 07.01.13
- Journal Times with Documents 07.02.13
- Caledonia Patch 07.03.13
- Greenfield Patch 07.03.13
- Menomonee Falls Patch 07.03.13
- Journal Times 07.08.13
- Diocese of La Crosse List 01.18.20
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Fr. Peter A. Burns
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Capital Times 01.22.92
- Chicago Tribune 01.23.92
- Wisconsin State Journal 11.06.93
- Wisconsin State Journal 01.26.94
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Milwaukee Archdiocesan Website (updated 1 01.26.07
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 0 10.09.09
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
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Fr. James Buser
- FindAGrave 12.21.79
- Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92
- Detroit Free Press 02.11.95
- Detroit Free Press 02.14.95
- Detroit Free Press 03.29.95
- SNAP–Wisconsin 11.14.10
- Capuchin List of Friars with Confirmed Reports of Sexual Abuse of Minors 06.18.13
- Report of the Audit and Review of the Files of the Capuchin Province of St Joseph 06.18.13
- Capuchin Friars St. Joseph Province List 08.19.21
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Fr. Donald J. Buzanowski
- Journal-Sentinel 3.22.03
- Diocese of Green Bay: Buzanowski 05.06.20
- Buzanowski Letter 08.04.02
- Journal-Sentinel 03.22.03
- Journal-Sentinel 07.27.05
- Central Wisconsin Sunday 09.18.05
- Press-Gazette 10.06.06
- Press-Gazette 10.07.06
- Press-Gazette 10.10.06
- Yahoo! 11.04.06
- Press-Gazette 11.07.06
- Press-Gazette 02.01.07
- Press-Gazette 02.01.07
- Press-Gazette 02.01.07
- Appleton Post-Crescent 02.02.07
- Court of Appeals Decision 05.20.08
- Wisconsin Law Journal 05.21.08
- New Richmond News 09.03.08
- Journal Sentinel 09.03.08
- Green Bay Press-Gazette 09.04.08
- Green Bay Press Gazette 05.04.12
- NBC 26 05.04.12
- Fox 11 05.04.12
- WBAY 05.05.12
- 58 News 05.06.12
- WTAQ 06.13.12
- Green Bay Press Gazette 11.11.12
- Green Bay Press-Gazette 06.30.13
- Green Bay Press-Gazette 07.17.14
- Diocese of Green Bay List 01.17.19
- Diocese of Green Bay: Buzanowski 01.17.19
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Fr. J. Michael Cannon
Fr. Michael R. Carroll
Fr. Robert E. Carson
Fr. Francis H. Clabots
Fr. Joseph Gibbs Clauder
- Capital Times 05.29.93
- Capital Times 06.19.93
- Wisconsin State Journal 01.04.95
- Capital Times 01.06.95
- Capital Times 07.25.96
- Capital Times 03.05.97
- LLN v Clauder, Supreme Court of WI, 05.23.97
- Wisconsin State Journal 05.24.97
- Statement by Diocese of Madison 08.12.09
- Wisconsin State Journal 08.13.09
- WKOW 08.21.09
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.21.09
- Madison com 03.30.11
- Channel 3000 03.30.11
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.31.11
- Wisconsin State Journal 03.31.11
- WISN 03.31.11
- SNAP Wisconsin Statement 11.30.11
- Madison com 11.30.11
- Wisconsin State Journal 12.03.11
- Madison com 12.06.11
- Diocese of Madison List 07.03.20
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Fr. Brian Philip Coleman
Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Green Bay on its list in 12/21. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation of abuse of a minor, occurring 1971-72. The allegations was made after his death. Coleman died 6/29/17.
Fr. S. Joseph Collova
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.31.96
- Wisconsin State Journal 01.26.97
- Wisconsin State Journal 06.28.97
- Associated Press 07.09.04
- Statement by Milwaukee Archdiocese 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.16.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.15.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Website updated 11.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List updated after 11.26.07
- Today’s TMJ4 06.18.09
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06.27.09
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- The Patch 01.08.13
- The Legacy 01.09.13
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Fr. Eugene Comiskey
Fr. John F. Conrad
Fr. Thomas A. Conway
Fr. John J. Cullinan
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 12/2022. Multiple allegations, substantiated. Died in 1974. Per his obituary, Cullinan worked in the La Crosse diocese for 21 years. He also taught at Loyola Academy in Chicago IL, Xavier High School in Cincinnati OH, and St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland OH.
Fr. Arthur J. Danks
Fr. Robert DeCock
Fr. Thomas F. Dempsey
- Capital Times 11.02.93
- Wisconsin State Journal 01.26.95
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.24.97
- Patriot Ledger 06.29.98
- Boston Herald 04.24.02
- Boston Herald 05.13.02
- Boston Herald 05.27.02
- Boston Globe 09.19.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Boston Herald 01.10.03
- La Crosse Tribune 01.09.04
- Newsday 02.13.04
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
- The Patch 09.02.11
- Diocese of La Crosse List 01.18.20
- WKBT 01.22.20
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Fr. Patrick J. Doherty
Fr. John T. Donovan
Fr. Andrew P. Doyle, III
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Fr. Lawrence Dudink
Pleaded guilty in 1960 to abduction of a 17-year-old girl. Sentenced to three years in prison. Was chaplain at a Superior WI hospital when he took the girl on a car ride and didn't return. She had been admitted to the hospital that morning for a "nervous condition." Dudink was a family friend and had permission to take her for a ride. The two were found at a Phoenix AZ hotel. Went on to marry. Died in Oklahoma in 1984. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.
Fr. August Dusold
Fr. John B. Eberhardy
Fr. William Eberhardy
Fr. William J. Effinger
- Collection of articles prior to 2012
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Sheboygan Press 10.27.12
- Sheboygan Press 10.27.12
- Journal Sentinel 06.28.13
- National Catholic Reporter 07.02.13
- Port Washington Saukville Patch 07.03.13
- ABC News (AP) 07.05.13
- The Republic 07.05.13
- Kenosha News 10.19.13
- WUWM 12.23.15
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.10.17
- Wisconsin Gazette 05.03.18
- WTMJ 02.15.22
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Fr. Tom Eichenberger
Fr. Ronald Engel
Fr. Simeon Engl
Also known as Samuel. Named publicly as the subject of multiple substantiated allegations by the Diocese of Green Bay on its list in 1/19. Abuse of several boys allegedly occurred around 1950. Was on leave of absence 1950-1952 and 1954-1961, and incardinated in 1961 into the Diocese of San Diego. Engl reportedly worked in the San Diego diocese 1955-1969. He died in 1989. Included on the San Diego diocese's list of accused.
Fr. James E. Ennis
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Fr. Thomas Edward Ericksen
- Duluth News Tribune 06.30.10
- Duluth News Tribune 06.30.10
- Duluth News Tribune 07.01.10
- Duluth News Tribune 07.14.10
- Kansas City Star 07.20.10
- Associated Press 07.20.10
- Duluth News Tribune 07.20.10
- Duluth News Tribune 07.21.10
- Fox 21 07.21.10
- Duluth News Tribune 01.02.11
- Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis List 10.23.14
- Minnesota Public Radio 12.01.14
- Sawyer County Record 12.30.14
- Sawyer County Record 11.17.18
- KSTP 5 11.19.18
- Associated Press 12.13.18
- Wausau Daily Herald 01.08.19
- Wausau Daily Herald 01.25.19
- Wausau Daily Herald 01.29.19
- Wausau Daily Herald 02.07.19
- Wausau Daily Herald 03.04.19
- CBS 3 05.06.19
- AP via Hartford Courant 09.30.19
- Superior Catholic Herald 11.14.19
- Wausau Daily Herald 11.18.19
- Daily Herald 02.20.20
- Journal Sentinel 05.19.21
- Journal Sentinel 11.11.21
- Journal Sentinel 07.08.22
- Diocese of Superior List 11.22.22
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Fr. Ryan Erickson
- Duluth News Tribune 01.30.05
- Ironwood Daily Globe 03.31.05
- Pioneer Press 10.03.05
- Pioneer Press 10.03.05
- CBS 5 11.02.05
- Pioneer Press 01.11.06
- Janesville Gazette 02.03.06
- Pioneer Press 02.03.06
- Pioneer Press 02.07.06
- Pioneer Press 03.11.06
- O’Connell v USCCB 08.08.06
- Pioneer Press 08.09.06
- Pioneer Press 08.21.06
- St Paul Pioneer Press 11.05.06
- St Paul Pioneer Press 12.13.06
- Star Tribune 12.31.07
- Jamestown Sun 01.01.08
- Pioneer Press 01.01.08
- Leader-Telegram 09.23.08
- Hudson Star-Observer 02.05.12
- Jeff Anderson & Associates 11.05.14
- Diocese of Superior List 11.22.22
- River Falls Journal 11.30.22
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Fr. George A. Etzel
Fr. Mark D. Falcone
Fr. William J. Farrell
Fr. John Patrick Feeney
- Collection of Articles prior to 10.10.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.11.12
- Green Bay Post-Gazette 11.02.12
- Wisconsin State Journal 11.02.12
- Fox 11 11.02.12
- SNAP Statement 11.02.12
- Wisconsin State Journal 11.02.12
- Post Crescent 11.03.12
- KOLO 11.03.12
- Chippewa Herald 01.06.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.19.13
- WHBY 03.19.13
- WBAY 03.19.13
- San Francisco Chronicle 03.19.13
- Press-Gazette 03.19.13
- Press-Gazette 03.21.13
- SNAP Statement 03.22.13
- Wausau Daily Herald 03.22.13
- We are Green Bay 03.22.13
- WBAY 03.22.13
- SNAP Press Release 12.17.13
- SNAP Statement 12.17.13
- UPI 12.18.13
- Chippewa Herald 01.06.15
- Courthouse News Service 05.29.15
- The Catholic Voice (Omaha) 12.03.18
- Diocese of Green Bay List 01.17.19
- Diocese of Green Bay List: Feeney 01.17.19
- Diocese of Las Vegas List 04.12.19
- Archdiocese of Omaha List updated 06.01.19
- NE A.G. Report 11.04.21
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Fr. Angelo J. Feldkamp
Fr. James Patrick Finucan
Fr. John Thomas Finucan
Fr. Paul N. Flad
Fr. James M. Flynt
Fr. Camillus Frigo
Fr. Michael F. Frisch
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Fr. John M. Furdek
- Chicago Tribune 02.19.00
- Chicago Tribune 03.14.00
- Chicago Tribune 06.06.00
- Herald News 05.05.02
- Chicago Daily-Herald 05.21.03
- Chicago Sun-Times 06.15.03
- Chicago Sun-Times 02.14.04
- Diocese of Joliet List 04.09.06
- Chicago Sun Times 04.11.06
- Herald News 05.17.06
- Chicago Sun-Times 02.14.07
- WGN 03.12.13
- Statement by the Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet 03.12.13
- Diocese of Joliet List of Priests with Credible Allegations 03.12.13
- My Suburban Life 03.12.13
- Diocese of Joliet List of Priests with Credible Allegations 04.30.14
- Diocese of Joliet List Updated 12.08.18
- IL Attorney General’s Report 05.23.23
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Br. Thomas J. Gardipee
- Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92
- Milwaukee Journal 12.21.92
- Milwaukee Sentinel 12.21.92
- Milwaukee Sentinel 12.24.92
- Milwaukee Journal 12.27.92
- Associated Press 01.06.93
- Christian Century 01.27.93
- Milwaukee Sentinel 03.20.93
- Capital Times 03.20.93
- Milwaukee Sentinel 04.07.93
- Wisconsin State Journal 04.08.93
- UPI 05.27.93
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.29.93
- Chicago Tribune 10.01.93
- Milwaukee Journal 03.10.94
- Sexual Abuse of Children in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee by Isely and Smith 02.10.04
- Honolulu Star-Bulletin 09.25.09
- Honolulu Advertiser 09.26.09
- Honolulu Star-Bulletin 09.27.09
- Honolulu Advertiser 11.14.09
- Capuchin Friars St. Joseph Province List 08.19.21
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Fr. Thomas Garthwaite
Br. Rene (Bernard) Gawlik
Professed vows in 1959. Worked in IL, OH, WI. Died in 2019. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Order on its list 4/18/21. Abuse occurred in the 1960s-1970s in East Troy, WI. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes at least one "reported survivor."
Fr. Bernard Geimer
Sr. Norma Giannini
- Piasecki Testimony on Meeting 08.28.96
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12.05.06
- Chicago Tribune 12.06.06
- Chicago Sun-Times 12.06.06
- Pioneer Press (AP) 12.06.06
- TheMilwaukeeChannel 01.08.07
- TMJ4 01.09.07
- Fox28 01.09.07
- TheMilwaukeeChannel 01.10.07
- TheMilwaukeeChannel 06.15.07
- WISN 09.14.07
- WISN 11.12.07
- Chicago Tribune 11.12.07
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.13.07
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 02.01.08
- Chicago Tribune 02.02.08
- Chicago Sun-Times 02.14.08
- WISN 04.23.09
- Tributes accessed 05.03.11
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Br. Leonard Gibeault
Fr. Daniel C. Gilsdorf
Fr. James M. Godin
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- Associated Press 08.21.02
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 08.21.02
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 09.19.02
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 11.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukeee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Miwaukee Journal-Sentinel 11.02.18
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Fr. Matthew Gottschalk
Fr. Joseph H. Haas
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Fr. Edmund H. Haen
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Fr. Jude Clarence Francis Hahn
Fr. Thomas R. Haller
Entered the Jesuits in 1940. Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Multiple allegations of abuse, occurring in 1950 while assigned to Campion High School in Prairie du Chien, WI and in the 1960s while assigned to Creighton Prep in Omaha. Dismissed from the Jesuits in 8/1982, laicized in 1983. Added to the La Crosse diocese's list 2/5/2020. Died 12/20/2001 in San Jose, CA.
Fr. Charles T. Hanel
- Fox 6 10.15.18
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.16.18
- WISN 11.30.18
- SNAP 11.30.18
- FOX 6 News 01.15.19
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 01.16.19
- Journel Sentinel 03.01.19
- FOX 6 News 03.09.20
- FOX 6 News 03.12.20
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.13.20
- FOX 6 News 05.01.20
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.01.20
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Fr. David J. Hanser
- In re Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Cause No. 12-C-580, 10.29.12 at p. 13,
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.21.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.23.02
- Milwaukee Catholic Journal 06.13.02
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 09.19.02
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List updated 11.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List updated after 11.26.07
- WTMJ 04.17.08
- WTMJ 09.06.09
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 09.08.09
- Living Lake Country 09.09.09
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.13.10
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 02.09.12
- In Re Archdiocese of Milwaukee in The Leagle 02.17.12
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- WTMJ 07.01.13
- Waukesha Patch 07.03.13
- Brookfield Patch 07.03.13
- Fox 6 07.04.13
- The Republic 07.05.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.06.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.04.14
- Noaker Law Firm 10.10.16
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Fr. Harold Herbst
Fr. Mel W. Hermanns
- Report of the Audit and Review of the Files of the Capuchin Province of St Joseph 06.18.13
- Capuchin List of Friars with Confirmed Reports of Sexual Abuse of Minors 06.18.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06.26.13
- Capuchin Friars St. Joseph Province List 08.19.21
- Archdiocese of Chicago List 10.14.22
- IL Attorney General’s Report 05.23.23
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Fr. Ralph H. Hermsen
Fr. Richard J. Herrmann
Fr. William Hertzenberg
Sources:
Fr. Richard H. Heymen
Fr. Raymond W. Hietpas
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Joseph Higgins
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Superior on its list in 11/22. Abuse noted to have occurred in the late 1960s in River Falls. Died in 2/74.
Fr. Rudolph J. Hodik
Fr. Philip A. Hoffmann
Fr. Leroy Jerome Hogan
Fr. George S. Hopf
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. James N. Jablonowski
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.24.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.25.02
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 09.19.02
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Duluth News Tribune with Documents 07.03.13
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Paul D. Janette
Per the archdiocese, it received multiple allegations of the sexual abuse of minors by Janette: a report in 2010 alleged groping in 1974 of a 14-year-old; reports in 2011 of groping of a 14-year-old and 15-year-old in 1974 and 1976, and a non-specific report of abuse in 1967. The allegations were sent to the District Attorney but were beyond the statute of limitations. Ministry restricted in 2011, then permanently restricted after the Diocesan Review Board deemed that two of the allegations had "the semblance of truth." Ordered by the Vatican in 2015 to a life of prayer and penance. Died in 2017.
Fr. Robert J. Joda
Taught 1952-1955, while a seminarian, at Campion Jesuit High School in Prairie du Chien WI. Faculty member at Marquette University for 50 years. Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. It notes a single allegation of abuse, occurring while assigned to Marquette University in 1970. Permanently removed from public ministry. Known in 2016 to be living in a Milwaukee retirement community. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.
Br. Robert E. Joyce
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Sources:
Fr. Michael L. Kain
Fr. Phillip C. Keyes
Fr. George A. Kiefer
Fr. William H. Kiernan
Fr. Irving Frederick Klister
Chancellor. Founder of the diocesan newspaper. Accused of abuse of a 14-year-old boy in Superior in the early 1950s. Transferred in 1955 to the Diocese of El Paso. Sent in about 1966 to St. Vincent Hospital in St. Louis, then to Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs NM for treatment. Allowed ministry in the archdiocese (Santa Fe). A man from OR filed claim in 2013 in NM alleging abuse at age 7 or 8 by Klister at St. Vincent de Paul parish in Maxwell in the early to mid-1980s. Settled in 4/2014. Klister was convicted in 1990 on child pornography charges. Named in a civil suit filed in El Paso in 1995. Died 4/19/1997. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list of accused on 9/12/2017. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 11/8/2018. On El Paso's list 1/31/2019. On the Superior diocese's list in 11/2022, which notes he was a priest of the diocese until incardinated in 1984 into the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.
- Santa Fe New Mexican 04.22.97
- Duluth News Tribune 01.22.06
- Duluth News Tribune 07.01.07
- Duluth News Tribune 01.16.08
- El Paso Times 05.10.10
- New Mexican 05.21.14
- Archdiocese of Santa Fe List 09.12.17
- Taos News 09.22.17
- KVIA 11.08.18
- Diocese of Las Cruces List 11.08.18
- Diocese of El Paso List 01.31.19
- Archdiocese of Santa Fe List 03.08.19
- Diocese of Superior List 11.22.22
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Sources:
Fr. Kenneth E. Klubertanz
- Wisconsin State Journal 06.10.02
- Wisconsin State Journal 06.10.02
- Wisconsin State Journal 08.17.02
- Wisconsin State Journal 01.16.03
- Capital Times 10.24.03
- Janesville Gazette Extra 03.06.05
- Capital Times 05.06.05
- Capital Times 07.21.05
- Gazette 06.13.07
- Daily News (AP) 06.13.07
- Capital Times 06.13.07
- Capital Times 06.14.07
- Diocese of Madison List 07.03.20
Sources:
Fr. Marvin T. Knighton
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06.18.02
- Arizona Republic 02.15.03
- Arizona Republic 05.04.03
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.21.03
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.22.03
- Arizona Republic 08.30.03
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.08.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer 08.19.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee (updated 1 01.26.07
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 01.19.11
- Wall Street Journal 01.20.11
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Documents from Personnel File 07.01.13
- Merced Sun Star with Documents 07.21.13
- SNAP Statement 07.23.13
- The Republic 07.25.13
- Wisconsin State Journal 07.23.18
- Diocese of Phoenix List 12.23.19
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. John T. Knotek
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Racine Journal Times 01.08.06
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee (updated 1 01.26.07
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee updated after 11.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Menomonee Falls Patch 07.03.13
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Sources:
Fr. Hugo Koehler
Fr. Jerome Koerner
Fr. Michael R. Kolb
Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. It notes a single allegation of abuse, occurring while assigned to Marquette University High School in 1986. Permanently removed from public ministry. Per the Province's list updated in 10/2023, abuse also is alleged in to have occurred in 1990. Kolb died 3/8/2023.
Fr. Edward J. Konat
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Sources:
Fr. John P. Koprowski
Fr. James J. Kraker
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Superior on its list in 11/22. Multiple allegations of abuse, occurring 1988-1998 in Merrill, where he was pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine, and Hammond, where he was pastor of Immaculate Conception. Left or was removed from ministry 11/28/01. Died 12/8/13.
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Michael J. Krejci
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 06.13.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.20.02
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 09.19.02
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 07.01.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.20.13
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Eugene T. Kreuzer
- Associated Press 06.04.04
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 06.10.04
- Associated Press 06.16.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee (updated 1 01.26.07
- TributesCom 05.16.07
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee updated after 11.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Journal Times with Documents 07.02.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.20.13
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Sources:
Fr. Oswald G. Krusing
Name included on the Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Krusing retired in 1970 and died in 1995 at age 96. Per his obituary, he spent a year in Rhode Island in the early 1940s as a Trappist monk, then returned to his role as a Milwaukee archdiocesan priest. Served as a Tribunal judge. Documents show that archdiocesan officials knew for decades of allegations of Krusing's sexual abuse of children, yet kept him in ministry.
- Letter from Mother of Alleged Victim to Archdiocese 1945
- Notes in Personnel File re Report of Abuse of Children10.31.47
- Letter to Archbishop from Parishioner 03.30.49
- Complaint Cover Letter from Holy Name Society to Archbishop 07.27.55
- Complaints from Holy Name Society to Archbishop 07.27.55
- Letter re Transfer from Archbishop to Krusing 06.11.56
- Letter to Archbishop from Woman Reporting Abuse of her Daughter 03.15.62
- Letter from Krusing to Bishop and Vicar General 03.22.62
- Letter from Krusing to Bishop 03.22.62
- Letter from Parishioner to Archdiocese 11.14.68
- Letter from Archbishop to Krusing 01.19.70
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Documents:
Sources:
Fr. Dennis M. Lally
Monsignor. Ordained for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Incardinated into the Diocese of Green Bay in 1982. Named publicly as accused by Green Bay on its list in 12/21. Noted to be the subject of a single substantiated allegation, occurring 1979-80. Lally died in 7/16.
Fr. Ernest J. LaMal
Fr. Nicholas John Langenfeld
Fr. Thomas Edward Langer
Fr. Jerome E. Lanser
- Wisconsin State Journal 01.26.97
- Wisconsin State Journal 06.28.97
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.31.06
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.15.12
- SNAP Wisconsin Statement to Archbishop 03.16.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.16.12
- SNAP Wisconsin Statement 03.16.12
- Journal Times with Documents 07.02.13
- Menomonee Falls Patch 07.03.13
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. James LaReau
Fr. Kevin Lawecki
Died in 1961, age 37. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Franciscans as of 1/2024. Member of the Assumption Province. (Placing Lawecki in the Milwaukee archdiocese for now, where the province is based.)
Fr. Gale Leifeld
- Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92
- Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92
- Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92
- Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92
- Milwaukee Sentinel 12.21.92
- Milwaukee Sentinel 12.24.92
- Milwaukee Journal 12.24.92
- Milwaukee Journal 12.27.92
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.29.93
- Wisconsin State Journal 02.19.94
- Detroit Free Press 02.11.95
- Detroit Free Press 02.14.95
- Detroit Free Press 03.29.95
- Boston Globe 03.17.02
- Sexual abuse of Children in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee 02.10.04
- SNAP–Wisconsin 11.14.10
- WSN 02.26.11
- Inside Milwaukee 09.19.11
- Blugold Media 05.13.18
- USA Today 12.16.18
- Capuchin Friars St. Joseph Province List 08.19.21
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Clarence Luke Leitermann
Fr. William E. Lemanski
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 09.23.04
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Eldred B. Lesniewski
Fr. Lawrence M. Loerke
Fr. J. Roger Lucey
Fr. Benjamin T. Mackin
Fr. Gerald F. Mahon
Monsignor. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Superior on its list in 11/22. Multiple allegations of abuse, occurring 1943-1946 in Superior. Was removed or left ministry 8/26/71.
Sources:
Fr. David J. Malsch
- Chicago Tribune 11.06.92
- Chicago Tribune 10.06.93
- Chicago Tribune 11.10.95
- Wausau Daily Herald 12.23.00
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.02.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.04.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.08.03
- St Louis Post Dispatch 02.28.05
- Duluth News Tribune (AP) 02.28.05
- Duluth News Tribune (AP) 03.02.05
- Duluth News Tribune (AP) 12.09.05
- WAOW 12.12.05
- SNAP Statement 12.30.08
- Wausau Daily Herald 06.06.19
- Wasau Daily Herald 07.09.19
- Diocese of Superior List 11.22.22
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. James E. Mason
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Daniel J. Massie
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.20.02
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 09.19.02
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee on Restricted Priests updated 11.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Menomonee Falls Patch 07.03.13
- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 11.02.18
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Laurence Anthony Mayer
Fr. Eric R. Middlecamp
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Joseph F. Mika
Fr. Florian Milbauer
Br. Cypriano Molelos Pina
Named publicly as credibly accused by the St. Benedict's Abbey Benedictines of Beney Lake WI on 1/24/23. Professed vows in 1966, left the same year. Abuse allegedly occurred in Mexico in the 1960s. (Placing him in the Milwaukee archdiocese, where the Abbey is located.)
Sources:
Fr. Mark L. Molling
Fr. John N. Morfin
Fr. Garland J. Muller
Fr. Lawrence C. Murphy
- Archdiocesan Documents
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.01.02
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.26.06
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.26.06
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.24.08
- WISN 05.18.09
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.13.09
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.13.09
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.04.09
- NY Times 03.24.10
- NY Times–Timeline 03.25.10
- NY Times–Documents 03.25.10
- Catholic News Service 03.25.10
- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 03.25.10
- NY Times 03.26.10
- TMJ4 03.26.10
- NY Times 03.26.10
- National Review 03.27.10
- Catholic Anchor 03.30.10
- NY Times 03.31.10
- News Buzz 03.31.10
- NY Times 04.01.10
- NY Times 04.09.10
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.12.10
- Inside Bay Area 02.11.12
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Duluth News Tribune with Documents 07.03.13
- The Republic 07.05.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.20.13
- Sheboygan Press (AP) 10.22.13
- Journal Sentinel 04.02.14
- SNAPWisconsin 11.05.14
- National Catholic Reporter 11.06.14
- National Catholic Reporter 11.10.15
- SNAP 11.11.15
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 05.24.17
- Diocese of Superior List 11.22.22
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Donald T. Musinski
Fr. Michael T. Neuberger
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- San Antonio Express 06.22.65
- Stars and Stripes 06.14.73
- Milwaukee Journal 07.31.96
- Wisconsin State Journal 01.26.97
- Wisconsin State Journal 06.28.97
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.14.02
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee updated after 11.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Fox 6 with Documents 07.02.13
- Duluth News Tribune 07.03.13
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Richard W. Nichols
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.13.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 05.19.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.03
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 01.21.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06.07.09
- Correction in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06.08.09
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- SNAP Wisconsin 12.13.12
Assignments:
Sources:
Br. David J. Nickerson
Br. Rudolph Stefan “Sebastian” Nocinski
Fr. William A. Nolan
- Diocese of Madison 05.17.18
- Madison State Journal 05.17.18
- Channel 3000 05.17.18
- Daily Jefferson County Union 05.17.18
- WKOW 05.18.18
- Channel 3000 05.18.18
- Channel 3000 05.22.18
- WISC-TV 05.22.18
- WKOW 05.22.18
- FOX 6 Now 05.27.18
- WKOW 07.12.18
- FOX 6 Now 07.12.18
- Jefferson County Daily Union 02.15.19
- WMTV/NBC15 09.03.19
- WKOW 09.09.19
- WKOW 09.09.19
- Channel 3000 09.10.19
- WKOW 09.11.19
- Channel 3000 09.12.19
- Associated Press 09.14.19
- Beloit Daily News 09.16.19
- Wisconsin State Journal 01.17.20
- Gazettextra 03.07.20
- Associated Press 03.08.20
Sources:
Fr. Michael E. Nowak
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Timeline
- Statement by SNAP 05.07.11
- WISN 05.07.11
- Statement by Archbishop Listecki of Milwaukee 05.07.11
- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 05.07.11
- WTMJ 05.08.11
- Greenfield Reporter (AP) 05.08.11
- Fox6 05.09.11
- Today’s TMJ 05.09.11
- Catholic Herald 05.10.11
- WTMJ 05.11.11
- SNAP Statement 05.12.11
- WISN 05.24.11
- TMJ4 05.24.11
- WLS 05.25.11
- CHNonline 05.25.11
- WTMJ 07.21.11
- Channel 3000 07.22.11
- WISN 07.22.11
- SNAP Wisconsin Statement 03.17.12
- SNAP Wisconsin 01.27.13
- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 11.02.18
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee accessed 01.19.22
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. George A. Nuedling
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06.06.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06.22.02
- Associated Press 11.29.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12.06.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.06.03
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.10.03
- Milwaukee Journal Sentine 04.29.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.31.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.13.05
- Capital Times 07.13.05
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.13.05
- Pioneer Press (AP) 07.14.05
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.20.13
- Kenosha News 10.19.13
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. John A. O’Brien
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders
- Chicago Tribune 11.09.00
- St Paul Pioneer Press 11.10.00
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.09.02
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 11.26.07
- Laicization File 04.03.09
- NBC News 07.02.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.02.13
- NY Daily News w links to documents 07.02.13
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. James V. O’Connor
Fr. Glen Ochs
Fr. Fridolin Olschowski
Fr. January Padlo
Named publicly as credibly accused on the Our Lady of Guadalupe Province Franciscans' list as of 1/2024. Member of the Assumption Province. (Placing Padlo for now in the Milwaukee archdiocese, where the Province is based.) Worked in Cedar Lake IN, Toledo OH, Canton MA, Saginaw MI, Grand Rapids MI, Perrysburg OH. Died in 1976, age 60.
Fr. Zacharias Palakunnel
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Simon Palathingal
- Milwaukee Journal 06.04.04
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 06.10.04
- Milwaukee Journal 06.27.04
- Home News Tribune (AP) 06.28.04
- Milwaukee Journal 07.06.04
- Star Ledger 07.07.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.04.04
- Star Ledger 08.11.04
- Home News Tribune 08.11.04
- India Abroad 08.20.04
- TheMilwaukeeChannel 09.15.04
- Star Ledger 09.16.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.09.04
- Dallas Morning News 12.05.04
- Diocese of Lake Charles List 04.11.19
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Alan Payne
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Superior on its list in 11/22. Multiple allegations noted, of abuse in the early 1970s in Rhinelander. Left or was removed from ministry in 1988. Laicization in progress.
Sources:
Fr. Bert Pepowski
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Our Lady of Guadalupe Province Franciscans on its list as of 1/2024. Member of the Assumption Province. (Placing Pepowski in the Milwaukee archdiocese for now, where the Province is based.) Died in 2017.
Fr. Donald R. A. Peters
- Associated Press 06.28.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06.29.02
- Sheboygan Press 06.29.02
- List released by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwukee 11.26.07
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee updated after 11.26.07
- Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Waukesha Patch 07.03.13
- Fond du Lac Reporter 07.07.13
- Sheboygan Press Obituary 12.30.18
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Sources:
Fr. Mark R. Pierce
Monsignor. Pastor of St. Michael and Resurrection Parishes (East Side Parishes) when placed on leave due to an allegation of 'sexual misconduct' with a minor, occurring decades prior. Resigned. Pierce admitted to the misconduct.
Fr. Jefferson Pool
Named publicly as credibly accused of the sexual abuse of minors in 5/2021 by the Society of the Divine Word's Chicago Province. Abuse occurred in OH in 1977 and in WI in 1981. Per its website in 6/2023, Pool is prohibited from public ministry, presenting himself as a priest and to contact with minors. Living since 2021 in East Troy, WI.
Fr. Paul J. Radetski
Fr. Norbert B. Rank
Fr. Charles L. Rasmussen
Fr. John A. Regh
"Jack." Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Superior on its list in 11/22. Noted to be the subject of a single allegation of abuse, occurring 1973-1975 in Catawba. Pastor at the time in question of St. Paul the Apostle. Left or was removed from ministry 6/8/93.
Br. Rajnal Rehmat
From Pakistan. Working in the Madison diocese since 6/22. Criminally charged in 12/22 for the sexual assault of a girl, age 17, occurring between 9/5 and 10/1. The girl was a participant in a Bible study he led at a DeForest parish. The incidents allegedly involved kissing and touchingin a vehicle. There were also incidents via video contact in which the girl would disrobe and Rehmat would masturbate.
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Elroy E. Reimer
Fr. Francis P. Reinke
Fr. Robert Reppen
Fr. Charlie Richmond
Criminally charged in 6/15/20 with repeated sexual assault of a girl. In 3/20 his victim told police that between 9/16 and 5/17 Richmond would inappropriately touch her, have her sit on his lap and hug her, and was in constant communication via social media. The incidents occurred at McDonell Area Catholic High School, where Richmond was chaplain. He admitted to three to four incidents of sexual contact. Removed from public ministry. Pleaded no contest in 11//21 and, in a plea deal, found guilty of fourth-degree sexual assault. Sentenced in 12/21 to 12 months probation.
Fr. Perry L. Robinson
- St Gerald Parish Bulletin 03.06.11
- SNAP Wisconsin Letter to Jesuit Provincial 03.17.11
- World-Herald 03.17.11
- WISN 03.17.11
- WOWT 03.18.11
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.19.11
- Marquette Tribune 03.24.11
- Omaha World-Herald 04.06.11
- SNAP Statement 06.05.14
- The Catholic Voice 12.03.18
- Jesuits Midwest Province List 12.17.18
- Archdiocese of Omaha List updated 06.01.19
- NE A.G. Report 11.04.21
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. W. Kenneth Rodgers
Fr. Joseph A. Rohlinger
Named publicly as credibly accused by St. Norbert Abbey in WI, on its list 7/19/19. One allegation noted. Athletic Director at Southeast Catholic 1945 until assigned same role in 1950 at Central Catholic. Activities Director for 26 years until 1955 at Camp Tivoli. Counselor and manager of the cafeteria at Premontre High School 1955-86. Died 9/13/02.
Fr. David E. Rondou
Fr. Donald W. Rose
Fr. Francis D. Rose
Fr. Tito Sammut
Fr. Steven J. Scherer
Fr. Arnold Schinkten
Fr. Eugene LeRoy Schmidt
Fr. Ralph R. Schmidt
Fr. Roger W. Schneider
Fr. Ronald H. Schneider
Fr. Clarence J. Schouten
Fr. John P. Schreiter
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 04.29.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.10.04
- SNAP Wisconsin Statement 06.10.12
- Fox 6 06.10.12
- WTMJ 06.10.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06.10.12
- Fox 11 06.11.12
- SNAP Wisconsin Statement 06.11.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06.11.12
- SNAP Wisconsin 01.26.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 01.29.13
- SNAP Wisconsin 01.29.13
Sources:
Fr. Earl Schuh
Fr. John M. Scott
Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province in 1/2022. Noted to have a single allegation against him of the sexual abuse of a minor, occurring in 1969 at Campion High School in Prairie du Chien. Scott died 12/27/2007. Included on the La Crosse diocese's list of those with substantiated allegations against them. Included in 10/2021 on the Omaha archdiocese's list.
Fr. Vincent A. Silvestri
Fr. Albert Sonnberger
Fr. James W. Stein
- Green Bay Press Gazette 09.19.03
- Green Bay Press Gazette 09.20.03
- Green Bay Press Gazette 10.01.03
- News Chronicle 11.16.03
- Green Bay Press Gazette 01.27.04
- Green Bay Press Gazette 04.29.04
- Green Bay Press Gazette 08.20.04
- WBAY-TV 08.30.04
- Green Bay Press Gazette 08.31.04
- Green Bay Press Gazette 12.17.04
- Green Bay Press Gazette 12.22.04
- Green Bay Press-Gazette 02.08.19
- Diocese of Jackson List 03.19.19
- St Norbert Abbey in WI List 07.19.19
- Press Gazette 12.03.20
- Press Gazette 12.16.20
- Chicago Sun-Times 09.03.21
- Archdiocese of Chicago List 10.14.22
- IL Attorney General’s Report 05.23.23
Sources:
Fr. Thomas Ronald Stocker
Fr. John P. Stremski
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Superior on its list in 11/22. A single allegation noted, of abuse in the early 1970s in Superior. Left ministry or was removed 6/13/99.
Sources:
Fr. Joseph R. Sullivan
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. Timothy E. Svea
Assignments:
Sources:
Fr. David Szatkowski
- La Crosse Tribune 08.10.11
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.11.11
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.11.11
- WTMJ 08.11.11
- WISN 08.11.11
- SNAP Wisconsin Statement 08.11.11
- CBS 58 08.12.11
- SNAP Statement 08.12.11
- Leader Telegram 08.12.11
- Green Bay Press-Gazette 08.15.11
- KXOW 09.20.11
- LaCrosse Tribune 09.20.11
- Channel 3000 09.21.11
- LaCrosse Tribune 12.21.11
- News 8000 12.22.11
Sources:
Fr. Richard L. Thomas
Arrested 4/27/2016; 4 felony charges of exposing himself to a minor in 3/2016. Would stand naked in window of Grellinger Hall in Allouez (residence for retired priests) and flash a teen boy who was walking to school. Restricted from public ministry. Told investigators when arrested he was "already seeking treatment." Pled not guilty 5/23/2016. Pled no contest in 9/2016. Sentenced 10/28/2016 to 4 months in jail and 3 years supervised release. To register as a sex offender. Two prior arrests for indecent exposure, first in 1990 and one in 1993 when found by police "running around naked looking for others." Convicted in the 1993 case. On diocese's list 1/17/2019. Sentenced by Vatican to life of prayer and penance. Laicized in 2018. Arrested 1/29/2019 on probation violation for seeking out and having contact with children. Sentenced 1/25/2019 to 8 months jail. Died 12/10/2022.
- Fox 1 04.28.16
- WBAY 04.28.16
- Fox 11 04.29.16
- WHBY 04.29.16
- WBAY 05.09.16
- Fox 11 05.23.16
- WBAY 05.23.16
- Fox 11 09.07.16
- WSAU 09.07.16
- Wisconsin Public Radio 10.28.16
- WISH 10.28.16
- West Plains Daily Quill 10.28.16
- WBAY 10.28.16
- Green Bay Press-Gazette 10.28.16
- Green Bay Press-Gazette 10.28.16
- Diocese of Green Bay List 01.17.19
- Diocese of Green Bay List: Thomas 01.17.19
- WBAY TV 01.31.19
- WBAY TV 02.28.19
- Green Bay Press Gazette 04.25.19
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Fr. Robert Bruce Thompson
Fr. Lawrence M. Trainor
Fr. Michael G. Trainor
- Capital Times 02.18.94
- Capital Times 04.12.94
- Capital Times 02.15.95
- Wisconsin State Journal 02.16.95
- Capital Times 10.14.95
- Capital Times 04.25.02
- Capital Times 05.25.02
- Madison Catholic Herald Online 12.26.02
- Capital Times 12.31.02
- Manitowoc Herald Times 01.02.03
- Wisconsin State Journal 02.19.03
- Capital Times 02.19.03
- Wisconsin State Journal 08.02.05
- Diocese of Madison List 06.28.22
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Fr. Thomas A. Trepanier
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Milawukee Journal Sentinel 05.19.02
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 06.13.02
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 09.19.02
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee (rev 1 01.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Wall Street Journal 07.01.13
- Brookfield Patch 07.03.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.20.13
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Br. Camillus (Michael) Turkalj
Worked in IL, MA, WI, IA, MI, OH, CA, PA. Professed vows in 1934. Died in 1987. Named publicly as credibly accused by the Order on its Chicago and Western Province lists in 2021. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes at least two "reported survivors," of abuse in 1955 in East Troy WI and 1959-1962 in Riverside CA.
Fr. Joseph Turner
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Fr. Patrick A. Umberger
- WCCO 07.14.10
- Chicago Tribune (AP) 07.14.10
- Wisconsin Department of Justice 07.14.10
- WQOW 07.14.10
- LaCrosse Tribune 07.15.10
- Wisconsin Public Radio 07.15.10
- City Pages 07.16.10
- Courier Life 07.16.10
- Leader-Telegram 07.16.10
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinal 07.16.10
- WAOW 07.16.10
- LaCrosse Tribune 07.16.10
- Victoria Advocate 07.16.10
- Winona Daily News 07.17.10
- LaCrosse Tribune 07.28.10
- LaCrosse Tribune 08.02.10
- LaCrosse Tribune 08.05.10
- Statement by Diocese of LaCrosse 08.06.10
- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 08.06.10
- WXOW 08.06.10
- WKBT 11.30.10
- Diocese of La Crosse List 01.18.20
Sources:
Fr. Robert M. Urban
Fr. Gerard J. Van Nuland
Fr. Arthur O. Verdieck
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Fr. Gerald P. Vosen
- Links to Additional Articles
- Capital Times 09.22.03
- Wisconsin State Journal 09.24.03
- Wisconsin State Journal 02.16.04
- Capital Times 05.14.04
- Janesville Gazette 08.02.05
- Janesville Gazette 08.03.05
- AP 08.04.05
- Janesville Gazette 08.04.05
- Baraboo News Republic 10.18.08
- Diocese of Madison Official Announcement 12.06.08
- Gazette 12.06.08
- Baraboo News Republic 12.10.08
- News Republic 12.13.08
- Baraboo News Republic 09.12.09
- Catholic Herald [Madison] 07.16.15
- Diocese of Madison List 07.03.20
- Amazon book bio accessed 05.20.21
- Madison.com Obituary 09.29.21
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Sources:
Fr. Jerome A. Wagner
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 06.13.02
- Milwaukee Catholic Herald 09.19.02
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentienl 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee (updated 1 01.26.07
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee updated after 11.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 05.30.12
- Boston Globe 05.30.12
- Helena Independent Record 05.31.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 01.17.13
- SNAP Press Release 01.17.13
- SNAP letter to Wisconsin Attorney General 01.17.13
- SNAP Statement 01.24.13
- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 11.02.18
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Sources:
Fr. John C. Wagner
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 1 01.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.02.13
- Duluth News Tribune 07.02.13
- WTOP 07.02.13
- Waukesha Patch 07.03.13
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Sources:
Fr. Raymond J. Wagner
Fr. Charles W. Walter
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 01.26.07
- Archdiocese of Milaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Brookfield Patch 07.03.13
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Fr. Jerome R. Watry
Br. Didacus Weber
Named publicly as credibly accused by the Franciscans' Our Lady of Guadalupe Province on its list as of 1/2024. Noted to have been removed from public ministry in 2006. Member of the Assumption Province. (Placing Weber in the Milwaukee archdiocese for now, where the Province is based.)
Fr. Laurin J. Wenig
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 02.26.11
- Fox 6 02.27.11
- Today’s TMJ 02.27.11
- Voice from the Desert 02.28.11
- WISN 02.28.11
- WISN 03.02.11
- WTMJ 03.29.11
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.30.11
- CBS 58 03.14.12
- SNAP Wisconsin Statement 03.17.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 05.10.12
- SNAP Wisconsin 01.27.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 01.29.13
- LaCrosse Tribune 07.15.13
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Timeline 08.03.21
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Fr. Justin N. Werner
Fr. Bogdan Werra
Fr. Siegfried Francis Widera
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee 05.25.03
- El Siglo de Torreon 05.27.03
- Collection of Articles prior to 03.01.07
- Pioneer Press 07.11.07
- Statement by Archbishop of Milwaukee 02.01.08
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.03.09
- Journal Sentinel 10.13.10
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Chicago Tribune 03.11.12
- Orange County Weekly 03.18.13
- Port Washington Saukville Patch 07.03.13
- ABC News (AP) 07.05.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.20.13
- LAist 11.02.17
- Diocese of Orange List Updated 04.02.19
- Los Angeles Times 01.25.24
- Orange County Register 01.26.24
- Catholic Vote 01.30.24
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Sources:
Fr. Henry V. Willenborg
- NY Times 10.15.09
- Duluth News Tribune 10.16.09
- Associated Press 10.17.09
- NY Times 10.17.09
- Duluth News Tribune 10.17.09
- River Front Times 10.19.09
- KTVI 10.20.09
- KSDK 10.23.09
- St Louis Post-Dispatch 10.23.09
- Herald-Whig 11.04.09
- NY Times 11.29.09
- Bona Venture 12.07.09
- The Times (UK) 04.17.10
- Quincy News 07.01.10
- Berger’s Beat 07.29.10
- Response by Diocese of Springfield 08.05.10
- State Journal-Register 08.06.10
- Wisconsin Public Radio 12.21.15
- SNAP 12.31.15
- WIVB 12.19.18
- Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau List 04.01.19
- Official Committee of Creditors 10.13.20
- Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau List updated 04.13.21
- Franciscans Our Lady of Guadalupe Province List 01.08.24
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Sources:
Fr. Walter T. Williams
Fr. Carl A. Wohlmuth
- Marshfield News-Herald Obituary 03.05.91
- Diocese of La Crosse Assignment Record