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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Babcock | Timothy | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 1994 suit filed in Wayne Co. District Court along with three other priests. Denies charges. Still active priest as of 2004. | Detroit, MI | Source: Plain Dealer 6.5.94 |
| Babis | Daniel | 1949 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | In Jan. 2006 civil suit, man says he 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 Queens-Brooklyn diocese. Hedied in Dec. 1978 in Florida where diocese sent him to "aid refugees." | Rockville Centre, NY | 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 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled 2000. Accused of abuse. Denied allegations. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Albuquerque Tribune 6.8.00 | |
| Baccellieri | Joseph A. | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed from 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. | Portland, OR | 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) Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Bacigalupo | Leonard | 1930 | P | Accused | Franciscan | Per Jan. 2003 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. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.31.03; Boston Herald 1.31.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Bagert | Matthew | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Arrested 2005 on charges of possessing child porn on his computer. Trial set for June 2006. Charges dismissed just prior to trial after judge said evidence of the porn was obtained illegally by a Deacon and another priest. Case may be referred for federal prosecution. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 2.03.05; Dallas Morning News 2.07.05; Dallas Morning News 2.08.05; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; Dallas Morning News 3.23.05; Dallas Morning News 6.28.05; Dallas Morning News 4.21.06; Dallas Morning News 6.10.06; Dallas Morning News 6.16.06 | |
Bagley | John J. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed. Accused of abuse. Resigned. Criminal case sent to Canada. | Worcester, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.21.02; AP 5.20.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.20.03 |
| Baier | Donald | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 7/02 articles, 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. | Venice, FL | 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 |
Bailey | George F. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Left priesthood in late 1970s or early 1980s. 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. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 11.23.02 |
| Bailot | Eugene | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Died. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.30.03 | |
| Baird | Lawrence J. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Spokesman for 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 in summer 2002 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. | Orange, CA | 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 |
| Baisi | Linda | N | Settled | Accused in 2/8/96 suit of sexually 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. | New York, NY | 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 | ||
Baker | Michael Stephen | 1974 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. 2 brothers settled in 2000 for $1.3M. Criminal charges dropped due to Supreme Court ruling. LA archdiocese counts 23 accusers. Arrested again 1/06. Laicized 12/5/2000 per LA Times Database. Included in Dec. 2006 $60 mil settlement re22 priests. Also included in massive $660 mil settlement of LA Arch cases 7/07. Pleaded guity 12/07 to abuse of 2 boys. Sentenced to 10 yrs 4 mo in prison. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 08.18.02; AP 7.15.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; KTLA 1.20.06; LA Times 12.02.06; LA Times 12.12.06; KNX 12.12.06; LA Times 12.13.06; Contra Costa Times 1.04.07; LA Times 1.04.07; Lompoc Record 1.05.07; LA Times 3.07.07; California Catholic Daily 3.09.07; Monterey Herald 3.16.07; LA Times 7.15.07 Assignments: LA Times 7.30.07 (add'l article); Union Tribune 7.30.07 (add'l article); San Gabriel Valley Tribune 11.17.07 (add'l article); LA Times 12.04.07 (add'l article); LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Balak | Frederick R. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named as abuser in Addendum to Archdiocese Report. 1 accuser claims abuse from 1967-1968. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Balbin | Victor | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of a teenage girl. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Associated Press 2.8.84; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453 | |
Balcom | Gary E. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Allegations per diocesan records. Removed 1992. Died. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12.10.02 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Balestrieri | Edward | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on administrative leave 2002. | Belleville, IL | Source: Belleville News Democrat 1.5.03 | |
| Ball | Bruce E. | 1978 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | 1993 plea of no contest to charge of sexual contact w/ 12 yr old boy during therapy session. Total of 4 known victims. Sentenced to 5 yrs prison; released March 1996. On parole thru 12/97. Laicized at his own request as of 8/11/97. Settlement of $100,000 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. | La Crosse, WI | Source: Chicago Tribune 10.14.92; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.17.96; Wisconsin State Journal 3.22.96; Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; Washington Post 8.22.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; La Crosse Tribune 1.09.04; Marshfield News-Herald 8.27.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Ball | Edward Lawrence | 1966 | P | Convicted | Sacred Heart | Indicted on 4 counts of abuse of minors 9/92; plea 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 and pleaded no contest in 2001 to 31 counts of sexually abusing two other boys from 1979-1986. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison. $4.2M civil settlement. from Diocese & Order in 6/03. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Press-Enterprise 5.02.93; 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 7.02.03; Find Law 7.17.03; Press Enterprise 8.16.03; Press Enterprise 10.17.03; Reno Gazette-Journal 7.30.05 |
| Bals | Jerry | 1973 | D | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained as deacon in 1973. 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 charges were dropped in a plea deal that required Bals to forfeit his teaching credentials. Diocese paid Bals' wife $800/mo from 2000-2003 (while Bals living with her). This info revealed in 3/07. | Cleveland, OH | 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 |
| Baltazar | Carmelo Melchior ""Mel"" | 1960 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | An extern priest 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. | Boise, ID | 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 3.24.02; 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 |
| Banach | Edwin | P | Accused | Francisan Friars of the Providence | Accused of abuse. Died 1984. | Rockford, IL | Source: Rockford Register Star 9.5.02 | |
Banach | Henry S. | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of 2 boys. 2 others later came forward with similar allegations. | Worcester, MA | Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 10.2.02 |
Banaszek | Stanley F. | 1970 | P | Settled | Maryknoll | Accused of sexually assaulting 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. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 10.20.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; AP 10.17.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Bandle | Ronald J. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Bandle died in Jan. 2001 after suffered heart attack during evening Mass. Name appears on 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. 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. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.09.01; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.10.01; Archdiocese of Wilwaukee List 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
Banko | John M. | 1972 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Removed from ministry 2000. Convicted 2002 on charges of molesting 11 yr old boy in 1993. 15-year sentence. Included in Jan. 2003 settlement re abuse by 5 priests. 9 other alleged victims have also come forward. Additional criminal charges filed 9/06 alleging abuse of 1 victim in 1994-1995. Pleaded not guilty 11/06. Still a priest, but inactive. New trial started 5/08. | Metuchen, NJ | Source: Star Ledger 8.03.01; NY Times 1.31.03; New Jersey Times 5.21.03; NY Times 7.16.03; Diocese of Metuchen 2.27.04; Star Ledger 2.02.03; Courier News 9.07.06; The Times (NJ) 9.07.06; Express Times 9.07.06; Star Ledger 9.08.06; Express Times 9.08.06; Courier News 11.04.06; Express Times 11.04.06; Star Ledger 11.05.06; Express Times 1.27.07 Assignments: Express Times 5.07.07 (add'l article); Express Times 6.02.07 (add'l article); Home News Tribune 6.30.07 (add'l article); Star Ledger 5.04.08 (add'l article); Star Ledger 5.06.08 (add'l article) |
Banner | Russell J. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2002 pending 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. | Cleveland, OH | 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 |
| Baquedano-Pech | Theodore | P | Accused | Diocesan | A visiting priest from Mexico, Baquedano-Pech 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. May have been placed on leave in 2002. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Weekly 5.21.03 | |
| Baranowski | Alexander Sylvester | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser in Chicago Archdiocesan report 3/06. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Barber | Joseph P. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of rape of girl, age 6, in 1961. Named in RICO suit filed in New Jersey in 1994 (?). Priest died. | Camden, NJ | Source: The Record 11.2.94 | |
Barletta | Michael G. | 1966 | D | Accused | Diocesan | At least three men 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. | Erie, PA | Source: Erie Times-News 11.13.03; Erie Times-News 11.14.03 |
Barmasse | Kevin P. | 1982 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse from 1982-1988. (Also allegations in Tucson, AZ). LA archdiocese counts 8 accusers. Settlement in Arizona in 2005/2006 under bankruptcy plan for 5 claiming abuse by Barmasse. These individuals also sued LA Arch and were included in massive $660 mil settlement 7/07. Criminal investigation reopened in Arizona 7/07. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Arizona Daily Star 10.5.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; Arizona Daily Star 6.01.06; LA Times 4.20.06; 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; Fox 11 7.27.07; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Barney | Stanley | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02 | |
| Barrett | John F. | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 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 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. | Joliet, IL | 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 |
| Barrett | Patrick J. | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Barrett was placed 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 March, 2006. | Gaylord, MI | Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle 6.04.02; Traverse City Record-Eagle 6.11.02; Traverse City Record-Eagle 8.28.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Traverse City Record-Eagle 4.02.06 |
Barrett | Robert E. | 1963 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled 2000. Accused of abuse of boy. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 4.8.97; USA Today 11.11.02 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Barry | Michael O. | 1979 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Barry is one of 4 priests included in settlement of lawsuit in 4/07. Abuse is alleged to have occurred in 1970s-1980s. Barry died in 1987. | St. Louis, MO | 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 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. | Boston, MA | Source: AG Report; Union Leader 3.4.03 | |
| Barry | Thomas Patrick | 1939 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit 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. | Denver, CO | Source: Denver Post 10.17.07 |
Bartholomew | Carl | 2000 | P | Accused | Pallottine | In 2002 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. | Venice, FL | 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 |
Bartlett | Lee F. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed. Accused of abuse. Asked to resign. | Worcester, MA | Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 3.19.02, 5.16.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.20.03 |
Bartnikowski | Raymond B. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2002. Woman 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. | Cleveland, OH | 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 |
Bartz | Richard Barry | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1980s Bartz was 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 only under restrictions and monitoring. Served there until 2001. Left position at another hospital in 2002 anticipating action by Archdiocese. | Chicago, IL | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Tribune 6.20.02; Journal of Oak Park and River Forest 11.11.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Baskett | John C. | 1945 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in a 2007 police report of raping a 15-year-old girl in 1952 after using alcohol to incapacitate her. Abuse including intercourse allegedly continued through 1954. Baskett was then transferred to a parish now located in the Jefferson City MO diocese. Became Air Force chaplain in 1955, first as a Kansas City MO priest, then as a priest of the Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese. On duty in Raleigh diocese 1978-79, then not listed in Directory. Died 6/23/95 in Las Vegas NV. Named in 3/08 civil suit. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Police Report 2.9.07; Kansas City Star 3.06.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Bass | Francis E. | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Bass served as diocesan director of vocations and also served on priest personnel board. Accusations of abuse were received by Diocese 6/92 and 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. Diocese requested that he be laicized but in 01/05 Vatican ruled he would lead a life of penance and prayer. | Davenport, IA | 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; Quad-City 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 Assignments: Davenport Diocese Creditors Committee Website (add'l article); Iowa City Press-Citizen 2.11.08; Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Batoon | Roberto | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Extern priest working in diocese since 1997. Removed 2003 after he was accused of abuse while working in Philippines. Returned to Philippines. | Honolulu, HI | Source: Honolulu Advertiser 1.27.03; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04 |
| Battagliola | Orlando or Alberto | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of sexual abuse. Died 1977. Diocese sued 2003. | Monterey, CA | Source: Monterey Herald 3.24.03 | |
| Baudone | Louis | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | "Substantiated" charges exist that 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 in March, 2008. | Grand Rapids, MI | Source: Grand Rapids Press 6.05.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; WOOD 3.07.08 |
| Bauernfeind | Thomas | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. Died 2003. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 | |
| Bayers | Sydney H. | 1937 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1994 of masturbating and striking 1 boy repeatedly for years, beginning in mid-1950s when boy was 6 or 7 yrs old. May also have attacked the boy's sisters, too. | Boston, MA | 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 |
| Bazalar | Juan | P | Accused | Diocesan | Peruvian. Indicted 1991 for sexually abusing a 15-year-old 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. | New York, NY | 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 | |
Beale | Robert P. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 7.18.02 | |
Beas | Shauman | 1994 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Beas, an extern priest from Pakistan who had worked in the diocese for some time, was arrested 5/04 in an Internet sting and charged with soliciting sex over the Internet. He set up a meeting with someone he believed to be a 14 yr old girl. Police were waiting. Had previously exhibited "questional behavior"and sent for therapy. Sentenced to 5 to 20 years. | Grand Rapids, MI | Source: WOOD 5.25.04; Grand Rapid Press 5.26.04; Grand Rapid Press 5.28.04; Grand Rapid Press 6.11.04; Lansing State Journal 3.05.06 |
| Beaudet | George | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name released by the diocese in Jan. 2007. Had been placed on leave in 2000 after allegation of abuse dating back to 1979. Bishop recommended laicization but case is still pending with Vatican. | Portland, ME | 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 Assignments: KeepMECurrent 1.29.07 |
| Beaudet | Gerard | P | Settled | Diocesan | Name first released in 2005. Diocese said it settled claims by 1 man and a woman who said they were abused by Beaudet as children in the 1970s. Settlement amount not disclosed. There are at least 2 other known victims. Died in 1982. | Manchester, NH | Source: Concord Monitor 4.28.05 | |
| Beaulac | Robert | B | Sued | Assumptionist | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse in mid 1960s. Died. | Worcester, MA | Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 1.2.03 | |
| Beaulieu | Guy | B | Settled | Brothers of Sacred Heart | Settled 2003. Accused of abuse. | Manchester, NH | Source: Telegraph (NH) 8.29.03 | |
Beauregard | Thomas | 1951 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 1994 from parish assignment after admitted abuse of girls 1964-1966. Served on Marriage Tribunal until at least 2002 | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 8.24.02; Toledo Blade 12.01.02 (Major Account) |
| Beauvais | Leon | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.30.03 | |
| Beaver | Reinard | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One civil suit filed by a man 5/03 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. | Spokane, WA | 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 |
| Beazley | Francis B. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Died. | Corpus Christi, TX | Source: Brownsville Herald 1.26.04; The Monitor 1.26.04 | |
| Beck | James W. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on Archdiocese's July 2004 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 as "Special Assignment in 1993 Catholic Directory but is not in 2002 Directory. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
Becker | Franklyn W. | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 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-Charleston WV and St. Louis MO in mid-1970s. Civil suit filed 12/03 claiming abuse in 1982; dismissed on SOL; upheld by appeals court 8/06. A claim included in $16.65M settlement 9/1/06. Laicized per 11/27/07 Milwaukee list. First allegation reported to archdiocese 3/63 when Becker was seminarian. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Grand Forks Herald (AP) 8.29.06; St. Paul Pioneer Press 8.30.06; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 9.01.06; Chicago Tribune 9.02.06; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 9.07.06; Catholic Online 9.07.06; Chippewa Herald 3.30.07; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07; Capital Times 4.25.07; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5.24.07; Pioneer Press 7.11.07; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.11.07; Journal Times 7.13.07; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 Assignments: LA Daily Journal 7.06.07 (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.31.08 (add'l article); Archdiocese of Milwaukee Records Regarding Father; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 2.01.08; Statement by Archbishop of Milwaukee 2.01.08 (add'l article); WISN 2.21.08 (add'l article) |
Becker | Robert Charles | 1965 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled 2003. Accused of abuse. Died 10/89. Included in 10/03 settlement. New lawsuit filed 4/06 alleges abuse by Becker and another priest, Ruge. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65 mil settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. | Chicago, IL | 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 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Becker | Ronald | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocese | Becker was arrested 3/07 on charges that he molested a young female family member for 4 years, beginning when she was 3. Abuse seems to have occurred in mid-1980s since the woman is now 26. He has not had a parish assignment since 1989. The diocese removed Becker's faculties to function as a priest in 2002 after "credible complaints." Pleaded not guilty in 6/07. | Trenton, NJ | Source: Trenton Times 10.31.05; Home News Tribune 3.28.07; Star-Ledger 3.28.07; Cranbury Press 3.28.07; Ashbury Park Press 3.29.07; Sentinel 4.05.07; Cranbury Press 6.22.07 |
| Bedoya | Hugo | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in massive 10/03 civil suit where 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests. Suit says Bedoya abused 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. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 |
Beever | Carlton J. | 1974 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused with another (former) priest of abuse of 1 youth from 1972-1977. Spent 18 months on leave before being cleared by Review Board and reinstated 3/06. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 7.27.04; Associated Press 7.27.04; Indianapolis Star 3.07.06; South Bend Tribune 3.08.06; Pravda 3.08.06 |
| Behan | Hugh | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1993 of 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. Immediately fired. | Jefferson City, MO | Source: Post-Dispatch 6.21.02 |
Behan | James J. | 1973 | P | Convicted | Oblates St. Francis de Sales | Placed on leave 4/02 by Raleigh Bishop after "credible allegation" that he abused youth 25 years ago. It was a long-term relationship which began when plaintiff was 14 and Behan was teacher at Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He later worked in Raleigh. Behan admitted the abuse and was convicted in 2005. Sentenced to 12 yrs probation 12/05. First (and only) priest indicted by the Philly Grand Jury. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Associated Press 4.17.02; News & Observer 4.18.02; News & Observer 4.19.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.14.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.01.04; News & Observer 4.17.04; KYW TV 6.08.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.09.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.10.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 2.06.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 2.09.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.29.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.10.05; Philadelphia Daily News 12.22.05 |
| Behnke | Thomas | 1948 | P | Sued | Discalced Carmelite Friars | Suit filed in 10/02 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 denies sending him there and the Order won't comment. Suit is Cause No. 02-09589-M, Dallas County District Court. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 5.18.03; Albuquerque Journal 2.10.04; Dallas Morning News 5.19.05; Dallas Morning News 7.14.06 |
Beine | James A. | 1967 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 1994 alleged abuse of 2 boys beginning in 1967. 7 other suits filed. Left priesthood in 1977. 2 claims settled for $110,000. Convicted 2003 on possession of child pornography. Sentenced to state jail. A separate, federal sentence overturned. Beine was working as school counselor as of 2002. Laicized 2005. Missouri permanently revoked teaching license as of 10/07. Reportedly living in Las Vegas 8/07. | St. Louis, MO | 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 6.02.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.25.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.31.06; KLAS (Las Vegas) 5.31.06; Belleville News Democrat 1.08.07; Orthodox Reform 9.02.07; News-Leader 10.13.07 |
| Belen | Germain | 1950 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Per 2003 lawsuit, woman says Belen molested and raped her several times in 1970s when she was 5-10 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. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 7.29.03; Indianapolis Star 7.31.03; WISH 8.15.06; Indianapolis Star 8.15.06; Tribune-Star 2.16.07; Journal Gazette (AP) 2.18.07 |
Beltran | Gerardo | 1982 | P | Charged | Diocesan | Warrant issued 1992. Accused in 1991 of abuse of several young girls. He fled to Mexico before the warrant could be served and was active priest there. 2007 article reported that the Mexican villagers wanted Beltran removed because rumors had circulated about him and teenage girls for many years. Villagers were 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. Another victim came forward 4/08. | Sacramento, CA | Source: Sacramento Bee 3.20.92; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; Sacramento Bee 3.18.05; Appeal-Democrat 3.19.05; CBS 13 2.06.07; Sacramento Bee 2.09.07; CBS 13 3.01.07; Sacramento Bee 3.21.07; CBS 13 3.21.07; CBS 13 5.07.07; CBS 13 8.28.07; Sacramento Bee 8.29.07; News 10 3.14.08; Sacramento Bee 3.14.08; Sacramento Bee 3.15.08 Assignments: California Catholic Daily 3.21.08 (add'l article); Sacramento Bee 4.01.08 (add'l article); CBS 13 4.01.08 (add'l article) |
Bemunuge | Prosper | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of engaging in "various sexual acts" during a counseling session in 1988. Out-of-court settlement reached with the female complainant in 1989. Bemunuge was originally from the Kandy diocese in Sri Lanka. He worked in the Indianapolis archdiocese 1984-85 and the New Orleans archdiocese 1985-86, before working in 2 Denver parishes 1986-88. The second Denver assignment, where the abuse is alleged, is not indexed or listed in the Directory. Name spelled Bemunge in 1985 Directory. | Denver, CO | Source: Rocky Mountain News 4.13.93 | |
| Bench | John | P | Accused | Diocesan | Resigned 1993. Accused of abuse. | Charleston, SC | Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 12.30.93 | |
| Bender | Claude J. | 1955 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Boy claimed he was abused by Bender during 1970s. Settled claim for $25,000 in 1993. Bender died in 1991. Diocese said it did not know about Bender's behavior until after his death. | Camden, NJ | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05; Civil Suit: Atlantic Cty, NJ; # ATL-L-004059 |
| Bender | Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Died 2000. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Tribune-Democrat 2.7.03 | |
Bender | Thomas J. | 1961 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | 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 July, 2006. In August, 2006 he asked to withdraw his guilty plea based on a recent appellate decision. Pleaded guilty to federal charges in Feb. 2007. | 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) 3.01.07; Times Leader 4.18.08; WNBC 4.22.08 |
Bendillo | Nicholas Paul | B | Convicted | Brothers of Sacred Heart | Known as "Br. 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 in April 2003. Tried & sentenced 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. | Mobile, AL | Source: Mobile Register 4.06.03; Mobile Register 4.13.03; Mobile Register 4.25.03; Mobile Register 4.27.03; Mobile Register 5.01.03; Associated Press 5.12.03; Mobile Register 10.02.03; Mobile Register 2.17.04; Associated Press 4.09.04; Mobile District Attorney Release 5.04; Associated Press 5.05.04; Associated Press 5.27.04; Associated Press 4.06.05; My Fox Gulf Coast 7.27.07; My Fox Gulf Coast 8.09.07 Assignments: Press Register 8.10.07 (add'l article) | |
| Bendixen | Arthur | 1976 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Chancellor of Diocese of Orlando from 1984-91 and Rector of Seminary 1991-1993. 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. | Orlando, FL | Source: Orlando Sentinel 2.15.95; Palm Beach Post 4.03.02; Chicago Sun-Times 4.04.02; Lakeland Ledger 4.08.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; 683 So.2d 614 |
| Benham | Francis A. | 1963 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | First complaint made in 1979 and he was sent for treatment. Pleaded guilty in 2005 to molesting 15-year-old boy and sodomizing a 13-year-old girl in the late 1970s. Sentenced to 2 concurrent 10 yr sentences, partially probated. Served about 18 months in prison. Released from prison Jan. 2006. Also worked in Columbus OH and in Illinois. In Illinois he was a certified child care provider with Human Services. | Washington, DC | Source: Washington Post 7.03.04; Columbus Dispatch 8.20.04; Washington Times 3.05.05; Gazette.net 3.07.05; The Courier 3.07.05; Columbus Dispatch 1.13.06; State Journal-Register 1.21.06; Washington Times 1.22.06; The Courier 1.22.06; The Courier 1.23.06 |
| Benham | Michael C. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Complaint received by 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 so could not prosecute. Archdiocese says Benham admitted abusing the youth. Still on fully restricted ministry as of 11/07. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.01.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.06.04; Journal Times 3.03.04; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List updated as of 11.26.07 |
Benjamin | Harry | 1968 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Removed from 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. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 5.07.02; 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 11.01.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit News 1.29.03; Detroit News (AP) 3.04.03; Detroit Free Press 8.09.05 |
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