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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Caboang | Honorato (Henry) | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1984. Caboang & six other priests accused of abuse of 1 girl. LA archdiocese report shows 1 accuser. Extern priest from Phillipines working in Archdiocese. Claims against Caboang and the other 6 priests resolved for $500,000 as part of $660 mil settlement in fall, 2007. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; UPI 2.8.84; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453; LA Times 12.05.07 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Cabot | Samuel | B | Sued | Franciscan | Accused of abuse between 1980-1985. Removed from public ministry in 2002. LA archdiocese refers to 2 accusers. Two female cousins file a civil suit in 2003. Claim settlement announced 8/06. Cabot "may be" the perpetrator in 8/08 civil suit. Plaintiffis uncertain. See additional information in 2 suits filed fall, 2009. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Associated Press 10.02.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Santa Barbara Independent 8.10.06; Santa Barbara Independent 6.21.07; Santa Barbara Independent 8.15.08; First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 8.6.08; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
Cabral | Kenneth J. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse at St. Catherine of Sienna in Martinez between 1964-1965. He was named in one of the Diocese's apology services. Absent on sick leave per 1989 Catholic Directory. Died March, 1996. | Oakland, CA | Source: Diocese of Oakland Apology Services 2004; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 |
Caffoe | Lynn Richard | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Archdiocese received allegations on 1/21/75 that Caffoe sexually abused altar boys at his first parish. Faculty had been concerned during his seminary training at St. John's in Camarillo. File summaries indicate at least 15 victims. Accused in every parish, including St. Callistus in what is now the Orange diocese. Worked with Msgr. Leland Boyer, also accused. Removed after his therapist reported to authorities on 5/8/91. Treated at St. Luke's Institute 1991-92. Laicized 1/06. Settled 7/14/07. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 4.20.06; LA Times 9.09.06; LA Times 3.20.07; The Tidings 3.21.07; BA.org Summary of Caffoe Reports Assignments: BA.org Detailed Assignment Record with Links; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 |
| Cahill | William B. | 1939 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Accused of abuse of at least 3 male students at Cheverus High School between 1950-1960 per documents released by Maine AG in 2005. Died 2/86. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Maine AG Document Production 7.8.05 PDF page 16-17 |
| Cairns | James | 1969 | P | Accused | Vincentian | Accused of abuse between 1971-1973. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Calabrese | Daniel A. | 1987 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1992 of abuse of teenage boy. Sentenced to 5 months in jail and treatment. Previously transferred twice because of allegations involving youths. Civil suit 1993. As of 2003, he was living in New Mexico and was listed as being on a "leave of absence" per 2002 Cath. Dir. Laicized 2005. | New York, NY | Source: Newsday 4.2.92; Washington Times 10.10.92; NY Times 2.24.93; National Catholic Reporter 3.5.93; USA Today 11.11.02; Poughkeepsie Journal 6.30.05; Newsday 7.9.05; Journal News 7.9.05 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
Calamari | Paul | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Credible allegation of abuse. Believe abuse occurred prior to ordination. Name first appeared on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli of Wilmington, Delaware on Nov. 16, 2006. Began working in Wilmington Diocese in 1997. Removed from ministry 2003. Was working as field supervisorfor Penn State Univ's Center for Survey Research until day name released. Also worked for Penn. Dept of Corrections. | New Orleans, LA | Source: The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.16.06; WBAL 11.16.06; News Journal 11.19.06; Times Picayune 11.28.06 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| Calhoun | Dale | 1968 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Oiginally ordained by the Diocese of Beaumont in Texas. According to personnel file, should never have been ordained. He raped a 15 yr old youth in 1969. He was soon transferred to Yakima Diocese where he continued to abuse. At least 1 claim against Beaumont diocese settled 1998 without litigation. Civil suit filed in Washington in 1988 against Calhoun and R. Scully. Three known victims in 1980s in Yakima. Also worked in Seattle. No longer active priest. | Beaumont, TX | Source: Court of Appeals Decision at 943 P.2d 1150 (9/97); Associated Press 7.29.99; C.J.C. v. Catholic Bishop of Yakima, 985 P.2d 262 (Wash. 1999); Seattle Times 4.14.02; Yakima Herald Republic 2.28.04; Yakima Herald Republic 1.07.07; Voice from the Desert 9.10.08 |
| Calhoun | James R. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Died in 1996 after being permanently removed from ministry 3/93. Believed to have abused several youths. One man said he was forced to "lure sex partners" from local park for Calhoun and another priest in 1981-1983. Also claimed Calhoun was part of a homosexual ring of abusive priests. Named as abuser in 7/94 civil suit. Another suit said he covered abuse by Robert Vonnahmen. | Belleville, IL | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.19.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.24.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.29.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.20.93; Chicago Tribune (AP) 5.20.94; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 5.22.94; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.2.94; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1.14.95; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 5.29.96; Belleville News-Democrat 7.14.02; Belleville News-Democrat 3.7.03; Belleville News-Democrat 4.24.07 |
Calicott | John Walter | 1974 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed 1994 after he was accused of sexual molestation of 2 15-yr-old boys in 1976. Allowed to return to assignment in 1995 after treaters determined he was "no significant risk" to children. Removed again 6/02 after Dallas Bishops Conference. Sued 2004. Also appears on 2003 Chicago Archdiocese list of accused Priests. Canonical court trial pending 9/05. Laicization announced 10/27/09. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 4.12.94; Chicago Sun-Times 4.12.94; Chicago Tribune 10.13.95; Chicago Tribune 10.15.95; Chicago Tribune 6.16.95; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Chicago Sun-Times 6.15.02; Chicago Tribune 6.17.02; Chicago Tribune 6.20.02; Chicago Tribune 6.24.02; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Tribune 6.8.03; Chicago Sun-Times 1.22.04; Chicago Tribune 2.1.04; Chicago Tribune 3.4.04 Assignments: Chicago Sun-Times 3.9.04 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 3.9.04 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 12.04.04 (add'l article); Chicago Sun-Times 9.27.05 (add'l article); Chicago Breaking News 9.27.09 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Calimari | Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in one civil suit filed summer, 2007 of abusing 1 youth and his older brother at Christ the King Church in Perrine in 1960s when they were both very young. Older brother committed suicide in 2006. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 7.19.07 | |
| Callaghan | George J. | 1956 ? | P | Settled | Augustinian | Personnel files released 12/02. Accused of molesting a 17 yr old Massachusetts youth in 1983 on cross-country trip. Matter settled. Also accused of molesting a 22 yr old man in 1993 at St. Mary's Parish. This claim settled 1993 for $17K. At last report, Callaghan (sometimes spelled Callahan) suffered from Alzheimers and lived in a nursing home in Philadelphia. Died 12/08. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 12.12.02; Boston Globe 12.12.02; Lowell Sun 12.12.02; Philadelphia Daily News 12.20.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.21.02; Union Leader 12.29.08 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record |
| Callanan | Patrick J. | 1952 ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | Callanan, who died in 1975, is included on 6/02 list of 15 priests with ties to Tucson Diocese who are alleged to have abused minors. Article says allegation was received in 6/02. No other information known | Tucson, AZ | Source: Tucson Diocese Press Release 6.21.02; Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Tribune 2.7.10 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. |
| Camacho | Antonio | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 high school boys at St. Stanislaaus in Modesto in 1983 or 1984. He was an extern priest from Mexico working in Stockton Diocese and had also worked in Oakland diocese. He was removed from position and returned to Mexico at request of (then) Bishop Mahony of Stockton. Named in Cardinal Mahoney's 2004 deposition and a memo from Bishop of Stockton to police. | Stockton, CA | Source: Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony 11.23.04; LA Times 12.10.04; San Francisco Chronicle 12.11.04; LA Weekly 12.17.04; Media Watch 10.12.06; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; Bay Area News Group 4.01.08 | |
| Campanalonga | Michael G. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of molesting and abusing three brothers in late 60's/early 70s including on trip to California. He was permanently suspended in 1993 after refusing psychiatric evaluation after allegations of sexual abuse were made. Two of the three brothers sued him in 1994. SOL stopped legal action and case dismissed 2002 after several appeals. | Newark, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 5.25.96; The Record 5.25.96; Star-Ledger 11.18.98; The Record 11.18.98; Record (NJ) 10.23.99; The Record 11.23.99; The Record 3.13.02; USA Today 11.11.02 |
| Campbell | Alvin L. | 1952 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested on sexual assault charges in 1985. Also had child porn in his possession. Had history of abuse involving numerous victims going back at least 20 years. Convicted and sentenced to 14 yrs prison. Released 1992. Removed from ministry and then died in late 2002. At least 1 civil suit settled in 2004 mass settlement. Six more victims from 1970s and early 1980s settled with Diocese 1/07 for $625K total. | Springfield, IL | Source: UPI 8.8.85; UPI 10.26.85; San Jose Mercury News 12.31. 87 (Major Accounts); AP 10.28.99; State Journal-Register 10.29.99; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 10.30.03; S-JR.com 3.13.05; Springfield State Journal-Register 1.20.07 |
| Campbell | Andrew | 1981 | P | Sued | Benedictine | Campbell, then head of English department at St. Vincent Univ. was placed on leave 2002. Woman filed suit 5/03 alleging Campbell and 2 other priests had abused her 16 yr old son at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe in 1980-1982. Claims against Campbelldismissed 5/04 but son had filed individual suit 2/04. Mom's remaining claims settled 2/05 but son's did not. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette (AP) 5.21.03; Centre Daily Times 5.21.03; Post-Gazette 2.7.04; Associated Press 5.18.04; Tribune-Review 2.16.05 |
| Campbell | James D. | 1972 | P | Convicted | Missionaries of the Sacred Heart | Worked at parish in West Warwick, RI from 7/75 to 11/77 and as chaplain at Rhode Island Medical Center for Diocese of Providence at the same time. Placed on leave by Order in 2002 after allegations of abuse of boy in Worcester, MA received. Indicted 9/03 and convicted 2004 of rape of 2 teens. One victim was a girl. Sentenced 1/05 to 90 days in house of correction and 10 yrs probation. Laicization announced 3/05. | Providence, RI | Source: Telegram & Gazette 9.13.03; Worcester Telegram and Gazette 12.23.04; Worcester Voice 1.11.05; Telegram & Gazette 1.12.05; Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.21.05; Pawtucket Times 3.22.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Campbell | John J. "Jack" | 1950 | P | Settled | Jesuit | In 2003, Order paid $185,000 to former high school student who alleged Campbell molested him in the early 1970s in "therapy sessions." Officials said this was the 13th man to bring credible allegations but the 1st to make allegations public. Not all were minors. Including 2003 settlement, over $575,000 in settlements and medicals paid in 14 year period. Removed from contact with children in 1987, from public ministry in 1989, and lost priestly faculties in 1993. Order moved him to Denver in 1991. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 10.23.03; St. Louis Post Dispatch 12.17.03; Associated Press 12.20.03; Denver Post 12.22.03; Denver Post 12.23.03; Denver Post 3.04.04 |
Campbell | Michael A. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Campbell, who was removed from his duties in 3/02 admitted having "inappropriately touched" a 17 year old boy about 13 years previous. At some point, Campbell confessed to the archdiocese. He was sent for treatment and reassigned. | St. Louis, MO | Source: Associated Press 3.03.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.03.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.03.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.04.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.21.02; Riverfront Times 3.27.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 4.03.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 4.04.02; Times [Shrewsury MO] 3.06.05 |
| Campbell | Stuart | P | Sued | Unknown | One case filed in Fresno County in 2003 or 2004 accused Campbell of abuse from 1956 to 1959 before Diocese of Monterey was created. Statement by Bishop Ryan of Monterey refers to Campbell as a religious order priest. Unable to determine which order since Campbell died in 1986. | Monterey, CA | Source: Monterey County Herald 1.28.04; Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 2.4.04 | |
Campobello | Mark A. | 1991 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested 12/02 after 18 yr old woman alleged abuse at 14 when he was assistant principal and spiritual director at High School. Placed on leave. Indicted again in 10/03 on charges that he molested another girl from 1999-2000 in different county. Pleadedguilty 2004 and sentenced to 8 yrs (4 for each girl). 2 civil suits filed 2004 and settled 5/07 for $2.2M. Atty says at least 1 more credible accuser. Laicized 6/05. Released from prison 2/13/08. Back in prison 4/08 and soon released. Back in 4/09. | Rockford, IL | Source: Chicago Sun Times 12.5.02; Daily Herald 2.27.03; Rockford Register Star 5.23.03; Chicago Sun Times 11.1.03; Chicago Sun Times 5.14.04; Chicago Daily Herald 6.16.04; Chicago Daily Herald 9.28.04; Chicago Daily Herald 11.10.04; Courier News 11.24.04; Kane County Chronicle 12.7.04; Rockford Register Star 4.27.05; People v. Campobello, Cause No. 2-03-0725; Chicago Tribune 12.20.06; Rockford Diocese Press Release 5.10.07; Rockford Register Star 5.11.07 Assignments: Geneva Republican 1.23.08 (add'l article); Chicago Daily Herald 7.8.08 (add'l article); The Chronicle 4.9.09 (add'l article); Rockford Register Star 4.10.09 |
Cannon | John A. | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed 2003. Accused of abuse of at least 2 youths in late 1950s and 1960s. Civil suits filed 2004. Ministry is permanently restricted and he lives a supervised life. Named in 2006 suit which was dismissed by court. Appeal rejected by 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals 11/07. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 12.18.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.19.03; Philadelphia Daily News 5.18.04; Lancaster New Era 5.19.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report 9.21.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report Appendix 9.21.05; Mangum v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia et al; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Law.com 11.07.07 Assignments: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report |
Caparelli | Robert N. | 1964 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Originally reported to diocese in 1968. Abused several boys before being arrested in 1991. Sentenced to 2 1/2 to 5 yrs prison. Another charge added additional time to his sentence. He died in prison in 1994. Named in civil suits. Had been moved several times after diocese knew of his actions. 2 suits settled 1996. 1 man settled his 2005 lawsuit 01/07 for undisclosed sum. | Scranton, PA | Source: Scranton Times 5.16.92; Pennsylvania Law Journal 5.31.93; Legal Intelligencer 10.25.93; Times-Tribune 12.13.05; Times Leader 12.14.05; Times Leader 7.9.06; Times Leader 7.9.06; Johnson v. Caparelli, 625 A.2d 668 (PA. 1993); Times Tribune 1.4.07; The Citizens Voice 1.4.07; Times Leader 1.5.07 Assignments: Times Leader 7.9.06 |
Capellupo | Frank J. | 1975 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Often held late-night parties in rectory for teenage boys. Bishop Daily was informed of this fact by at least two priests but did nothing. In 2000 Capellupo was arrested for allegedly sodomizing a 14 yr old boy staying at rectory because of problems at home. Per April, 2002 article, charges were soon dropped and case sealed per spokesman for Brooklyn DA. 2nd man came forward to claim abuse in 1980s. Has been on leave since 2002. Diocese found allegations credible 6/05, | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Daily News 6.14.00; Newsday 4.9.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 2.4.04; Diocese of Brooklyn News Release 6.28.05 |
Capua | Nicholas J. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave without privileges in late May, 2007 after Diocese deemed credible allegations that he had abused several minors in mid 1970s. Capua has denied the allegations. Matter will be referred to the Vatican for further review. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Times Ledger 5.31.07; The Tablet 6.02.07; Queens Courier 6.06.07; Queens Courier 6.14.07 |
Carelli | Richard J. | 1953 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 4/03 suit, man alleged Carelli abused him in 1964 when Carelli was headmaster of former Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester. Man said Carelli would call him into the principal's office and abuse him there. Man said that he failed only one subject that year but that Carelli kept him back, stating it was "because Plaintiff had refused his advances." Retired 1993 and died 2000. Total of 3 suits settled out of court by 2/06. | Worcester, MA | Source: Sunday Telegram 12.10.00; Telegram and Gazette 4.16.03; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 |
| Carew | Michael John | 1949 | P | Accused | Society of the Divine Word | Ordained in order 1949, incardinated in Boston 1964, and laicized in 1970. Accused in 2002 of sexual abuse of 2 girls in early 1960s. Possibly a 3rd female victim. | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo re 2002 phone call alleging abuse in 1962 or 1963; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo re another 2002 phone call alleging abuse in 1960s; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Letter in 2003 re Laicization Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Carey | Cleve W. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse between 1963-1966. Died 1988. LA archdiocese says 2 accusers. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Carley | Edward B. | 1948 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least 3 boys for long periods from 1960s-1980s. One parent complained to a parish leader in 1957 but nothing done. Another complained in 1995. Suit filed 1997 but dismissed on limitations. Name not publicly released until one man settled for $65K in 2005. Retired in 1983; died 1998. Name included on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Add'l suits filed 12/06 and 7/08. 2006 suit settled 4/09 for $1.5M. Plaintiff died day after signing settlement. | Wilmington, DE | Source: CBS 3 / KYW.com 2.14.05; News Journal 2.16.05; News Journal 11.21.05; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); The Dialog 11.16.06; NBC 10 12.28.06; News Journal 12.28.06; Daily Times 12.29.06; News Journal 12.29.06; News Journal 4.3.07; News Journal 7.20.08; WDEL 7.29.08; WILM 7.29.08; News Journal 7.30.08; The Capitol 11.14.08 Assignments: Daily Times 1.8.09 (add'l article); News Journal 4.8.09 (add'l article); News Journal 4.9.09 (add'l article); News Journal 4.24.09 (add'l article); News Journal 10.28.09 (add'l article); News Journal 11.16.06 |
Carman | Albert | 1945 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abusing a young teen at Loras Academy, Dubuque, in 1954. He died in 1980. Claims included in Feb. 2006 settlement with diocese. At least one more claim of abuse between 1965-1966 included in $4.7 mil settlement with Archdiocese in March 2008re 9 priests.. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Diocese of Dubuque Annual Report 1.06.06; Sioux City Journal 1.06.06; Globe Gazette 1.06.06; Globe Gazette 2.21.06; KIMT 2.21.06; Herald Telegraph 2.22.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; Telegraph Herald 4.11.08; Telegraph Herald 4.11.08 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Information 9.22.06 |
| Carne | Joseph D. | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Resigned 7/02 following a credible allegation of sexual misconduct involving a minor (but not a child under 16) 27 years before. He was placed on health-related leave of absence. | Marquette, MI | Source: Associated Press 4.10.02; Associated Press 4.27.02; Daily Mining Gazette 7.13.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03 |
| Carney | John J. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appeared on Sept. 2002 list of priests from Baltimore Diocese who had been accused of child sexual abuse. In 1991 an individual alleged sexual abuse by Carney in early 1970s. Carney denied then but in 1995 he admitted he had engaged in inappropriate conduct. Archdiocese removed his facilities at that time. Record says that from 1972 forward he spent a lot of time as chaplain at various nursing homes and hospitals. 2002 Catholic Directory shows him retired.. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 Assignments: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Carney | Marvin A., Jr. | D | Arrested | Diocesan | A deacon at St. Rita Parish, Carney was arrested after police questioned youth who said he was waiting for Carney in a car outside an adult bookstore. Youth gave police info & Carney charged with sexual abuse. Fr. J. Herp, himself later accused of abuse, may have intervened and charges dropped. Defense counsel responded saying that Carney had been tried before a judge and had been exonerated. Youth's parents got an atty and officials apparently could not question him again. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 10.6.02; Courier Journal 10.11.02 | |
| Carney | Michael L. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 12/04. Allegedly abused a 15 yr old boy while assigned to St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Worcester in 1977 and 1978. Civil suit still pending in 2006. Died 1981. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 | |
| Caron | Antonin | 1969 | P | Acquitted | Diocesan | Jury found Caron not guilty 3/94 of gross sexual assault, unlawful sexual contact, assault and sexual abuse of a 13 (15?) year old girl. Caron's defense was that he would not have assaulted the girl because he was gay. Caron retired "on disability" before the charges were filed. Name in the news 2002-2003 because he posted on a gay web site created by another priest, Fr. John Harris. Caron's privileges to act as priest were revoked by the Diocese at that time. In 2006 he was assisting at funerals. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald 3.17.00; St. Sebastian's Angels 6.00; Kennebec Journal 6.21.02; Bangor Daily News 9.9.03; Portland Press Herald 9.10.03; Portland Press Herald 9.19.03; Maine AG Report 2.24.04 page 5; Journal Inquirer 3.3.05 |
| Carpentier | Robert A. | 1967 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Resigned from his position in 1992 after one man filed civil suit alleging abuse at age 13 between 1973-1974. Civil suit filed 1992. Questions in case re statute of limitations referred to R.I. Supreme Court which ruled against plaintiffs abused as minors. See 1996 R.I. Lexis 187, 7/11/96. Claims against this priest were settled Sept. 2002 as part of $13.5 mil mass settlement involving 36 victims of priest abuse in Providence Diocese. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal Bulletin 7.03.94; Boston Globe 3.16.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 8.18.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Carr | Charles T. | 1980 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 1995 of molesting two men in separate incidents when they were children. Placed on leave. Civil litigation filed. Four claims against Carr settled 3/01 as part of settlement of claims by 26 victims against Bridgeport Diocese and six priests. Per 2002 article, Carr spent more than 10 years with Carmelites Order; took perpetual vows in 1974 but not allowed to become priest because of emotional immaturity. Bridgeport diocese then allowed him to study and be ordained. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: NY Times 6.16.00; Hartford Courant 3.9.01; Hartford Courant 3.10.01; Hartford Courant 3.9.02; Hartford Courant 3.17.02; Connecticut Post 3.17.02; Hartford Courant 3.24.02; Hartford Courant 4.21.02; Connecticut Post 10.18.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; New Yorker 6.9.03; Connecticut Post 12.1.09; Hartford Courant 12.1.09; Hartford Courant 12.1.09; Connecticut Post 12.2.09 Assignments: Hartford Courant 12.2.09 (add'l article); Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Carr | Robert J. | 1941 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Accused in 2001-2002 of sexually abusing high school boy in early 1960s. Removed from parish in early 60s. Sent to Florida for 1 yr to work in St. Augustine diocese. (Another priest there was Norman Rogge, later a known abuser). Then transferred back toBoston as hospital chaplain. Died 9/19/87. | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo in 2002 about complaint Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Carrera | Francisco | P | Sued | Diocesan | Former altar boy sued Carrera (a visiting priest from Spain) in 2002 alleging that Carrera molested him in 1981 at Our Lady of Divine Providence Church in west Miami-Dade when he was 13. Also says that Diocese transferred him out of the country when Diocese learned of the abuse. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 5.18.02; Sun-Sentinel (FL) 5.21.02; Miami Herald 5.24.02 | |
| Carrico | Joseph E. | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003 by 4 women who alleged that Carrico abused them as children. Carrico, who left the priesthood in 1973 after only 6 years, was working as a lay religious educator in the Louisville archdiocese. He was placed on leave with pay after the suits were filed. Carrico denied the charges in the first two lawsuits but did not comment on others. He served in 3 parishes in the 6 years he was a priest. Archdiocese says no past allegations against him. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier Journal 3.29.03; Associated Press 4.1.03; Courier Journal 4.2.03; Courier Journal 4.3.03; Courier Journal 4.10.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Carrier | Herve G. | 1947 | P | Accused | Diocesan | June, 2002 article said Carrier abused a woman once in spring of 1958 when she was 8. After therapy, the woman disclosed abuse in 1993 but church officials did not believe her. Died 2002 at age 87. Documents released by Maine AG 5/05. | Portland, ME | Source: Kennebec Journal 6.21.02; Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 Assignments: Newspaper Bio 12.29.64 |
Carriere | David | 1963 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Accused of abuse between 1978-1979. LA archdiocese counts 2 accusers. Errata says only 1 accuser. At least 1 civil suit filed. Named in Aug. 2006 settlement. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata # 1; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Santa Barbara Independent 8.10.06; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Carriere | Henry G. | 1946 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pleaded guilty 12/91 to three counts of child sexual abuse. Carriere was pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Rouseau, MN at the time. Retired 7/90. Died 11/03. | Crookston, MN | Source: Grand Forks Herald 12.19.91; Thief River Falls Times 11.03 |
| Carrigan | Frederick A. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from ministry in 1989 for inappropriate behavior with an adult. First accused if abuse of a minor in 1991 after allegation dating back to 1972. Removed from all ministry in 2002. Bishop recommended laicization. After a church trial in fall, 2008, Vatican announced in 5/09 that he should live a life of prayer and penance. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram 1.28.07; Sun Journal 1.28.07; WMTW 1.28.07; WCSH 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07; keepMEcurrent 1.29.07 (2nd); Kennebec Journal 1.31.07; Portland Press Herald 5.31.08; Archdiocese of Portland News Release 5.7.09; MPBN 5.7.09; Kennebec Journal 5.9.09; The Exception 5.12.09 |
| Carroll | Douglas | 1973 | P | Accused | Pallotine | Removed 1990 after Order told Diocese that he had admitted soliciting an underage individual in another state. Laicized in 1998. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Carroll | John P. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1997 of raping a boy in early 1960s when Carroll was working as an extern in the Pittsburgh diocese after a "true allegation of sexual misconduct with an adult woman." | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produed by Boston Archdiocese: 1997 memo describing allegation; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: 2003 Memo about same allegation Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Carroll | Thomas M. | P | Accused | Diocesan | 2002 article reported Carroll had received treatment but was allowed to remain as priest. In 2003 Bishop Adamec said he met with Carroll 1/88 to discuss allegations against him. During the investigation, Carroll became ill and died that fall. Two suitsfiled 2/03 included allegations against Carroll and 8 other "predator priests" with allegations that were hushed up by the Diocese. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Tribune-Democrat 6.23.02; Tribune-Democrat 2.7.03; Daily Herald 3.10.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.11.03 | |
| Carroll (in Calif.) | Michael J. | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of teen girl. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Allegations deemed unfounded. He is still active. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Los Angeles Times 2.07.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; City News Service (Los Angeles, CA) 1.29.04 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Carroll (in New York) | Michael A. | 1985 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in Spring, 2002 from his assignment as chaplain at Mercy Medical Center after accusation of abuse. Cleared by Vatican and reinstated in 2004. Identified as Priest P in Suffolk Cty Grand Jury Report. of 2003. Report indicates that he left several parishes suddenly and had complaints against him of inappropriate sexual contact with a teenage boy as well as young men over the age of 18. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday 2.11.03; Newsday 5.09.04; Newsday 1.24.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Carroll (in Wisconsin) | Michael R. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Carroll placed on leave in 2002 after accusations he abused a minor boy more than 20 yrs previously. Carroll denied the allegation. Jan. 2003 article reported that allegations were yet to be resolved and Carroll was still on leave. | Green Bay, WI | Source: Wausau (WI) Daily Herald 6.11.02; Wausau (WI) Daily Herald 1.27.03 |
| Carson | David L. | 1984 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. No public information on abuse has been found. Laicized in July, 2005. | New York, NY | Source: The Journal News 7.09.05; Newsday 7.09.05 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Listings |
| Carter | Daniel E. | 1979 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed police report in 2002 accusing Carter of a sexual impropriety when she was a student at Notre Dame des Victoires elementary school in late 1970s. and he was a religious brother. Diocese investigated, found allegations inconclusive and allowed Carter to remain active. Woman filed civil suit 8/02 and Carter placed on leave. Archdiocese later allowed him to return to active duty in 4/08 saying again that charges were inconclusive..Still active priest 6/08. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 8.9.02; Tri-Valley Herald 8.9.02; San Francisco Chronicle 8.9.02; San Francisco Chronicle 8.29.02; San Mateo County Times 4.8.03; San Mateo County Times 4.10.03; San Francisco Chronicle 4.14.03; SF Weekly 5.21.03; San Francisco Chronicle 6.17.03; SF Weekly 7.30.03; SF Weekly 8.27.03; San Mateo Daily Journal 12.30.03 |
| Cartier, Jr. | Frederick J. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel file released 1/03. (2002?) letter in the file accused Cartier of repeatedly molesting a teenage boy at St. Barbara's rectory in Woburn and on overnight campting trips to New Hampshire in about 1970. Name also on list of MA priests revealed as abusers in the3/03 report on Manchester Diocese issued by the New Hampshire AG's office. Also named in NH AG Audit Report 3/7/09. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.18.03; Documents from 3.3.03 NH Atty General Report; Union Leader 3.4.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Casey | Edward J. | 1960 | P | Sued | Sacred Heart | Accused of abuse of 3 between 1974-1979. LA archdiocese counts 3 accusers. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Casey | John J. | 1984 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 7/05. Accused of abuse of "minor" in approx. 1987. No further information provided. No criminal prosecution because statute of limitations expired. Per 5/07 article, canonical trial of Casey was in its "early procedural stages." | Metuchen, NJ | Source: Home News Tribune 7.12.05; NY Times 7.12.05; Courier News 7.12.05; Star Ledger 7.12.05; Courier News 7.13.05; Courier News 7.19.05; Courier News 5.8.07 |
| Casey | John Joseph | 1932 | P | Sued | Vincentian | Accused of abuse betweem 1944-1945. in at least 1 civil suit. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Deceased. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Casey, Jr. | Daniel W. | 1975 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 3 boys in two families in late 1980s. Suits filed 10/92. Both settled 1998 for total of $475K. Also sued in Georgia in 1996. Resigned from Syracuse Diocese in 1991 but then found living at a rectory in Rochester diocese. RochesterBishop asked him to leave. Died in 2000. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post Standard 10.27.92; Post Standard 10.28.92; Post Standard 7.27.93; Post Standard 7.20.98; Post Standard 7.21.98; Post Standard 8.11.98; Post Standard 8.15.98; Syracuse Post Standard 5.12.02; Associated Press 6.1.02; Post Standard 9.29.02; Post Standard 3.6.03; Post Standard 6.18.03 |
Cashman | Michael J. | 1975 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Native of Ireland. Placed on leave 2002 after accusation that he abused a former parishioner, her son and daughter in 1978 at parish in Old Bridge. Other accusations also made. Included in 1/03 settlement re abuse by 5 priests. He denied all allegations. In 3/09 church trial found him guilty of 1 count of abuse between 1980-1983 and permanently removed him from public ministry. | Metuchen, NJ | Source: Star Ledger 4.23.02; NY Times 1.31.03; Star Ledger 2.2.03; Press of Atlantic City 3.15.03; Home News Tribune 5.20.03; Diocese of Metuchen 2.27.04; Home News Tribune 7.2.07; Home News Tribune 7.8.07; Home News Tribune 3.20.09; Tribune 2.7.10 |
Casimano (Casamino) | Santino "Tony" A. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained in Gallup diocese in 1975. Moved to Orange Diocese in 1976 on loan from Gallup. Served as Navy Chaplain from 1980-2000. Accused in 2004 of abuse of 2 brothers while in Orange. Was principal at at St. Bernard H. S. in Uncasville, CT in 2004 when allegations made. Name sometimes spelled Casamino. Orange Diocese paid the brothers $4.2M in a 2005 settlement. He is deceased per 2007 article. | Orange, CA | Source: St. Bernard High School Alumni Page, 6.04.03; Diocese of Orange News Release 1.10.04; LA Times 1.11.04; OC Register 1.13.04; The Day 1.21.04; The Day 1.22.04; Gallup Independent 1.24.04; OC Weekly 7.9.04; Associated Press 4.16.05; Orange County Register 5.17.05; Gallup Independent 8.03.05; Gallup Independent 7.21.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record with Links to Articles; Orange Diocesan Assignment Record; Orange Diocesan Note with Assignment Record |
Caskey | John Lloyd | 1982 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | In 11/07 he admitted writing "inappropriate letters" to a 18 yr old man who had reported them to police 9/07. He immediately resigned from parish. Not placed on leave by the Diocese until 1/08 when he was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography on his computers, Pled guilty 8/08. Sentenced to 1 mo. in prison and 5 yrs probation 5/09. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press 1.31.08; St. Cloud Times 2.1.08; Star Tribune 2.1.08; Morris Sun Tribune 8.20.08; KSAX TV 5.11.09 |
| Cason | Albert H. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 4/02 articles, Cason was "removed from ministry" in 1985 because of sexual misconduct. There were apparently multiple victims. Police investigated; no charges filed. Diocese investigated and found allegations credible. He was sent for treatment and never allowed to return to ministry. Eight plaintiffs filed suits 12/02. Many dismissed on SOL. | Rochester, NY | Source: Press & Sun Bulletin 4.18.02; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 4.22.02; Press & Sun Bulletin 5.5.02; Press & Sun Bulletin 12.4.02; Press & Sun Bulletin 12.7.02; Press & Sun Bulletin 12.11.02; Press & Sun Bulletin 12.19.02; Press & Sun Bulletin 12.25.02; Press & Sun Bulletin 1.4.03; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 5.09.03; Press & Sun Bulletin 10.8.04; Press and Sun-Bulletin 5.05.07 |
| Casper | Bernard | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Casper ordained by Diocese of Pueblo CO. He took leave of absence in 1963. Began working in NY in 1970s. In 2003 twin brothers accused Casper of molesting them for years, starting when they were altar boys in Albany. Boys met Casper in early 1970s and in 1973 he became their guardian. When the two went to diocese in 2002, both Albany and Rochester dioceses contended that Casper never had their authority to act as priest in New York state. | Rochester, NY | Source: Post-Standard 2.20.03; Post-Standard 2.21.03; Albany Times Union 2.26.03 |
Casper | Thomas P. | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 6/02 suit of forcing boy to perform oral sex in 1964-65 at age 10-11 in cathedral rectory. Also named in 4/03 suit which accused him of abusing one youth at Christ the King Church around 1955-56. Had been Army chaplain 1960-62. Was superintendent of Louisville Catholic schools 1967-74. Died 11/4/91. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 6.27.02; Courier-Journal 9.2.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02; Courier-Journal 4.15.03 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
Cassetta | Charles | < 1970 | P | Sued | Oblate | Accused in 2003 lawsuit of sexually abusing a female student at least 10 times in 1971-72 at Cardinal Newman High School. Suit settled in May 2004 for $220,000. Cassetta left priesthood, married and lives in Maryland. Served in Buffalo, NY diocese prior to assignment in Florida. | Miami, FL | Source: Sun Sentinel 12.24.02; Miami Herald 3.23.03; Palm Beach Post 6.27.03; Buffalo News 10.13.03; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04; Palm Beach Post 6.03.04 |
Castaldo | John J. | 1987 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested and charged 6/01 w/ having explicit sexual conversations on Internet with what he thought was 14 yr old boy (it was police). Wanted to meet at a motel for sex. Spiritual adviser at Trinity H.S. Removed by the Diocese, admitted charges in court 9/01. Sentenced 11/01 to 1 weekend in jail and 5 years probation. Suit filed 10/01 alleged abuse in 1991. Suit filed 4/02 (settled 2005) alleged abuse of 12 yr old boy between 1987-1991. Another suit filed 1/09 re 1980s abuse. 3rd suit filed 3/10. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Associated Press 5.25.01; Associated Press 5.29.01; Journal News 9.8.01; Associated Press 11.28.01; Associated Press 5.1.02; Connecticut Post 1.11.05; Newsday (AP) 1.12.05; Connecticut Post 1.13.05; Diocese of Bridgeport Press Release 1.18.05; NBC 30 1.19.05; Connecticut Post 1.23.09; WTNH 3.31.09; Connecticut Post 11.24.09; Hartford Courant 11.25.09; Connecticut Post 12.1.09 Assignments: New Haven Independent 3.3.10 (add'l article); BA.Org Assignment Record |
| Castano | Juan Carlos | 1988 ? | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Came from Colombia in 1999 and was investigated before being granted visiting priest status. Arrested and indicted 4/02 on charges that he abused a 4 year old girl in 2000. She told her brother who told another relative. Incident was not reported to Diocese until 2002. In 4/03, he admitted fondling the child and was sentenced to 2 years in jail, 2 yrs probation, and required to pay restitution.. May have been similar allegations in South America. | Charleston, SC | Source: Charlotte Observer 3.5.02; The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.) 3.5.02; Charlotte Observer 3.7.02; Kansas City Star 7.12.02; Charlotte Observer 4.12.03; The Herald (Rock Hill, SC) 4.12.03; Post and Courier 2.28.04 |
| Castellanos | Ricardo | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002. Man says that Castellanos sexually abused him between the ages of 14 and 16 at St. Kieran Church and LaSalle High School in Miami and during overnight trips to Disney World in the early 1970s. Criminal charges not pursued because of SOL.At least 4 civil suits named Castellanos. 2 claims settled 9/22/04. Retired 2005. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 4.23.02; Miami herald 4.24.02; Miami Herald 5.24.02; Miami Herald 6.07.02; Miami Herald 6.18.02; Miami Herald 3.13.03; Miami Herald 3.23.03; Miami Herald 9.22.04; Miami Herald 2.16.05 |
| Castelucci | Robert J. | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed from ministry 1995. One person filed lawsuit in 2004 alleging abuse by Castelucci, formerly of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Braddock. No information is shown on when abuse occurred. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Tribune Review 9.30.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 |
| Caster | William Patrick | 1954 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit in 2003 alleging Caster molested her in 1955 or 1956 at Holy Family Church when she was about 10. Caster retired for health reasons in 1988 and died 12/89. | Louisville, KY | Source: Associated Press 4.21.03; Courier-Journal 4.22.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Castillo | Richard "Rick" | 1983 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Castillo admitted to abusing 4 boys. Reported to Police in 1996 but statute had run. Parents had to file a release saying they would not file civil suit to get diocese to pay for ongoing therapy. Two brothers saud they had previously told Diocese of abuse but were ignored. He was permanently barred from ministry, sent for treatment, and barred from contact with children. | Pensacola-Tallahassee, FL | Source: Sun-Sentinel 6.01.97; Sun-Sentinel 10.29.97; Sun-Sentinel 6.05.98; Sun-Sentinel 6.21.98; Cincinnati Enquirer 5.21.07; Belleville News Democrat 5.22.07 |
Castillo | Rolando | 1994 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 10/07 civil suit alleged that Castillo sexually abused a 17 yr old youth in 2001. Castillo was placed on leave. He denied all allegations. In 4/09, Archdiocese investigation cleared Castillo and he was to be returned to active status and reassigned to different parish. Civil suit was unclear as to whether plaintiff was actually a minor at the time of the alleged abuse in 2001. Lawsuit was "mutually resolved." Unknown if any payment was made. | Miami, FL | Source: Local 10 10.26.07; Miami Herald 10.26.07; CBS 4 10.26.07; South Florida Sun Sentinel 10.26.07; Miami Herald 4.29.09 |
| Castro | Willebaldo | ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse between 1973-1978. LA archdiocese counts 4 accusers. Extern priest from Mexico working in Archdiocese as of 1956. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Catullo | Pasquale R. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1969 of abuse of a female high school student. Archdiocese knew of the abuse but continued to reassign him for 15 years In late 2004, Catullo agreed to permanent removal of faculties and supervised life and Archdiocese found allegations to be credible. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Daily News 4.03.08 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Cautela | Mauro J. | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave Aug. 2005 after allegations of "serious improprieties" that were apparently financial and sexual in nature. Age of accuser was unknown. Cautela collapsed and died Dec. 2005. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Tribune Review 8.29.05; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 8.30.05; Pittsburgh Tribune Review 12.14.05; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12.31.05 |
| Cavalli | Vincent V. | 1948 | P | Sued | Dominican | Accused of abuse between 1966-1968. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Cavell | Lawrence A. | 1989 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 3/03 after allegations arose that he solicitated a minor for sex in late 1980s, prior to his ordination. Cavell, who had just gone on health leave from St. Mary's Nativity Chursh when the allegations arose, admitted to the single offense. Diocese said incident involved "words, not acts." Cavell was said to be considering leaving the priesthood. No further information found. | Houma-Thibodaux, LA | Source: Houma Today 3.3.03; Associated Press 3.4.03 |
| Caverzan | Guido | 1950 | P | Sued | Scalabrinian | Accused in a 7/18/77 letter to his order superior of sexually abusing 3 boys. A 10/11/94 memo refers to 2 other allegations. In 1/03 a man brought suit for abuse by Caverzan in the mid-1970s, perhaps one of the abuse cases mentioned in the letter. Thosedocuments were publicly filed later in 2003, and on 2/26/04 Caverzan was accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy age 10-12 in the New York archdiocese, beginning in 1966. Died 9/28/94 while working in Venice FL diocese. | Boston, MA | Source: Letter to Spigolon 7.18.77; McCarthy Memo 10.11.94; Boston Globe 1.30.03; Providence Journal Bulletin 1.30.03; Complaint 2.26.04; Boston Globe 10.14.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Cawley | Thomas F. | 1957 | P | Accused | Vincentian | Spent 16 yrs in Hong Kong and next 15 in Rome. Working in Kansas City KS when man recognized him and came forward 8/04 with allegation that he had been molested by Cawley for 2 years in 1979 in Hong Kong. Cawley placed on leave and the Order began an investigation. Civil suit filed 8/05 in St. Louis, the home of the Order. Assigned to Vincentian Parish Mission Center in Independence MO 6/07. | Kansas City, KS | Source: Kansas City Star 8.26.04; Louisville Courier Press 8.31.05; Indianapolis Star (AP) 9.1.05; The Vincential Newsletter 6.07 |
| Cawlings | Neil | < 1980 | P | Sued | Diocesan | English priest working as extern in Albany diocese in 1970s; not so indexed in Directory. Accused in 2003 of 'improper sexual advances' in late 1970s with male teen allegedly supplied by Alan Jupin. Suit 5/7/03 accused Jupin of intimidating complainant and 8/25/03 suit accused diocese of slandering him. DA investigated intimidation charge at bishop?s request. Suits were dismissed 1/30/04 without determining validity of abuse charges. Jupin and other accused priests were reinstated. | Albany, NY | Source: Daily Gazette 5.8.03; Times Union 5.8.03; Times Union 5.9.03; Troy Record 5.10.03; Times Union 5.11.03; Times Union 6.25.03; Times Union 8.26.03; Times Union 11.26.03; Times Union 1.6.04; Times Union 1.31.04; Times Union 3.8.04; Evangelist 3.11.04; Albany Record 3.18.04; Times Union 6.15.04; Evangelist 6.17.04 |
| Celeste | Charles R. | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man alleged in 2003 that he was sexually abused by Celeste as a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1980s. At the time Celeste was chaplain to the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity where the man was an 18 yr old member. Diocese said complaint involved two consenting adults. Celeste granted a leave of absence 11/03. He admitted that his conduct was inappropriate and wrong but the plaintiff was legally an adult. He also admitted a relationship with another student at the school in 1980s. | Albany, NY | Source: Capital News 9 1.10.03; Albany Times Union 11.11.03; Statement by Diocese of Albany 11.13,03; Albany Times Union 11.17.03; Albany Times Union 4.22.04; Albany Times Union 4.26.04 |
| Chaisson | John C. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on voluntary leave in 2003. Allegations made in 1974 but he remained active. Church investigated and exonerated him. After review of case files in 2003, Archbishop O'Malley decided the case warranted further review and placed Chaisson on leave pending a new investigation. Still in 2005 Official Cath. Dir. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 8.24.03; Boston Herald 1.15.04; BA.org Boston List 2.02.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Chalifour | Gerard (Gerald) F. | 1952 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Diocese knew of at least one instance of sexual misconduct with a minor as far back as 1969. Police were involved in 1982 investigation after report he attempted to molest a boy in 1960s. Chalifour retired from active ministry in 1992 (after therapy) but continued to work part-time until 2002. Sued 5/02. Diocese paid 3 men a total of $85,000 in 2003. At least one claim in 11/05 settlement re 28 priests. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 2.16.02; Union Leader 5.16.02; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/news/2002_11_27_McKeon_SettlementReached.htm; Manchester Report by NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record with Links to Articles and Documents |
Chambers | Gerard W. | 1934 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 3 brothers sued 2004 alleging abuse in 1954. Another 2004 suit alleged abuse of 1 youth. At least 2 other victims known. Chambers died 1974, During 40 yrs as priest, Chambers was on "health leave" 7 times. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Daily News 1.31.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 2.01.04; Daily Times 2.03.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.12.04; Philadelphia Weekly 7.14.04; Philadelphia Weekly 9.15.04; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Weekly 6.06.06 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Chambers | Leonard R. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Cardinal Bernard Law, then Bishop of the Springfield Diocese, responded to 1981 allegation against Chambers by sending him for extended treatment and then reassigning him to two other parishes. He was only placed on restriction re minors in 1984 by Leibrecht who transferred him to 3 other parishes. Chambers was permanently removed from duty in 1998 after violating the 1984 order forbidding him to be alone with any child. He served in total of 22 parishes in the Diocese. | Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO | Source: Boston Globe 3.18.02; Springfield News Leader 3.18.02; Springfield News Leader 3.19.02; Associated Press 3.19.02; Springfield News Leader 3.20.02; Batesville Daily Guard 3.20.02; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 6.05.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; The Mirror 3.22.03; Springfield News Leader 1.1.08 |
Champagne | Dennis | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Champagne was removed from his parish in June 2002 after a man notified Archdiocese that he had been abused in 1979. After learning of the abuse from the victim in 1986, a fellow priest told Archbishop Hunthausen that Champagne had "momentarily" molested a boy once in 1979 but nothing was done then. Vatican permanently removed Champagne from public ministry in Sept. 2006 (i.e., a life of prayer and penance). | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Times 6.01.02; Seattle Post Intelligencer 6.10.02; Seattle Times 10.24.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 4.24.03; The Olympian (AP) 9.30.06; News Tribune 9.30.06; Seattle Times 9.30.06; Herald 9.30.06; Daily News 9.30.06 |
Chapman | Francis | B | Sued | Jesuit | Per 2003 article Chapman accused of fondling at least one student at St. Francis Indian School on Rosebud Reservation. Principal of school remembers seeing him with a young man on his lap. Principal said "I didn't like the possibilities. We asked himto leave." Chapman is dead and is buried at St. Francis. | Sioux Falls, SD | Source: Pioneer Press in Washington Post 6.2.03 | |
| Chappell | Arthur B. | 1969 | P | Accused | Augustinian Friars | Chappell, chairman of Villanova Univ.'s theology dept., resigned in May 2003 amid allegations that he sexually abused a teenage seminary student from 1975-1976. The youth was studying to become a priest and Chappell was his spiritual advisor. He reported abuse in 1977 to Villanova psychologist who told the Order. Order counseled Chappell at the time but no written record of complaint was made and no other actions were taken. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Associated Press 7.12.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.13.03 |
Charest | Edmund P. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in a suit filed 1/03 of repeatedly molesting a 15-year-old boy in about 1971. Allowed to continue working by Bishop Lennon but placed on indefinite leave by Archbishop O'Malley, as announced 8/23/03. Living in the Back Bay area near an elementary school as of 5/08. | Boston, MA | Source: Providence Journal Bulletin 1.30.03; Boston Globe 1.30.03; Boston Globe 3.05.03; Boston Globe 8.24.03; WBZ 5.12.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Charles | Sister | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Nun. One woman filed suit 7/04 alleging abuse by Msgr. Herman J. Lammers and 5 nuns at St. Thomas-St. Vincent Orphanage or at local schools. Woman alleges that one of her abusers was Sister Charles at the orphanage. Order has confirmed that nun by this name worked at the orphanage in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Sister Charles is deceased. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 7.27.04; WKYT 7.27.04 | |
| Charvet | Louis | 1945 | P | Sued | Benedictine | Accused in a 2002 suit of abusing a girl when she was 7. 11/02 article says that total of 4 women have sued Charvet alleging that he assaulted them on numerous occasions. In another suit, he is accused of masturbating in front of a 13 yr old boy and using sexually explicit language. In the same suit, the male plaintiff also accuses Fr. Clement Frank of abuse. Charvet was recalled to the Abbey when the first allegation surfaced in 2002. Total of 15 known accusers, 13 of which had settled. Died 10/07. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 4.14.02; The Oregonian 4.15.02; The Oregonian 4.26.02; Associated Press 5.6.02; The Oregonian 5.7.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02; Statesman Journal 11.19.02; The Oregonian 11.19.02; Spokesman Review 11.20.02; The Oregonian 10.12.04; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; OregonLive 3.19.08; The Oregonian 3.20.08; Woodburn Independent 1.9.10 |
| Chasse | Gerard J. (Jerry) | 1971 ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | 1994 civil suit (later dismissed on statute of limitations issue) alleges that Chasse repeatedly sexually abused and sexually molested a youth from January, 1969 through December, 1976 in Brentwood, NY. Chasse moved to Montana in 1977 and served for 3 years before leaving the priesthood in 1980. Has been identified as Priest I in the Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Report of 2003. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 4.23.02; Newsday 6.03.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 2.12.03; Suffolk County Grand Jury Report on Priest I, 1.17.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Chateauvert | Victor Lucien | 1973 | P | Convicted | m.s.f. Holy Family | Accused of molesting two boys over a three year period at parish in Bull Dog Lake. Boys were 14 and 19 when Chateauvert was arrested 12/92. Sentenced to 6 mo. in jail 2/93 (priest was 73). He also worked in Ottawa, Ontario Canada at Our Lady of the Visitation from 1974 to 1978 and again in 1982. | Duluth, MN | Source: Star Tribune 1.1.93; Star Tibune 1.9.93; USA Today 2.23.93 |
| Chatt | Charles J. | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Diocese received allegation against Chatt and he was removed from ministry and placed on leave in July 1992. "He formally withdrew from all priestly service on July 31, 2003." One, possibly 2 civil suits filed 2004. Claims included in Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 4.29.04; Tribune Review 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 |
| Chavarin | Jose | P | Accused | Diocesan | Chavarin, a native of Mexico, was accused in 6/08 of abusing sevral minors in San Diego in 1980s. He denied the allegations but was placed on leave by San Francisco Archbishop. Ha had been working in Archdiocese for 11 years in the Metropolitan Tribunal. 7/08 articles note that Chavarin is believed to have returned to Mexico without permission. | San Diego, CA | Source: Archdiocese of San Francisco Press Release 7.12.08; KCBS 7.12.08; San Francisco Chronicle 7.17.08; Times-Standard (AP) 7.18.08 | |
| Cheplic | Peter A. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Original accusation in 2002 by 1 man. 2005 accusations of abuse in 1980s by 3 individuals. Went on "voluntary" leave in 2005 then retired in 2006 after Church decided to try him. Original accuser settled 4/06 for $50,000 and withdrew his lawsuit. 2others also settled. Cheplic does not have privileges. | Newark, NJ | Source: Jersey Journal 9.19.05; Star Ledger 3.21.06; Jersey Journal 3.21.06; Star Ledger 5.03.06; Jersey Journal 1.20.06; NorthJersey.com 10.13.05; Jersey Journal 9.19.05; Jersey Journal 5.04.06; NorthJersey.com 12.4.08; Daily Record 5.11.09 |
| Cherry | Athanasius C. | 1968 | P | Sued | Benedictine | Placed on leave in 2002. Woman filed suit 5/03 against Cherry and two other priests, the Benedictine Archabbey and the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese alleging that her son had been abused by all three priests at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe. Claims against Cherry and 1 other priest dismissed 5/04 but son had filed individual suit 2/04. Mom's remaining claims settled 2/05 but son's did not. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Centre Daily Times 5.21.03; Pittsburgh Post Gazette (AP) 5.21.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.7.04; Associated Press 5.18.04; Tribune Review 2.16.05 |
Chleboski, Jr. | Thomas C. | 1987 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Began to abuse boys prior to ordination. Criminal charges in DC, Virginia & Maryland re 2 13-yr-old boys. Convicted in all three states. Sentenced to prison for 22 yrs & 15 yrs probation. Abused one child again after he was reported. Mother of 1 youth filed civil suit. Voluntarily laicized. Believed to still be in prison as of 2007. Served as chaplain in Air Force Reserves. | Washington, DC | Source: Washington Times 1.24.91; Washington Post 1.24.91; Washington Times 2.28.91; Washington Post 3.26.91; Washington Post 5.24.91; Washington Times 8.16.91; Washington Times 10.9.91; Washington Post 2.19.95; Washington Post 7.13.04 |
| Chlopecki | Robert | 1974 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Multiple complaints of homsexual acts with boys in early 1980s; suspended from active ministry 3/93. Accused of being part of sex ring involving Fr. James Calhoun and other priests. In original petition, name was spelled "Kolpecki." On 1/24/09 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave." | Belleville, IL | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 4.27.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.24.93; Pantagraph 7.24.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.29.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.3.02; News-Democrat 7.14.02; News-Democrat 3.7.03; News-Democrat 4.24.07 |
| Christensen | William Anthony | 1973 | P | Sued | Marianist | Sued 2002 by a man alleging sexual abuse by Christensen and Br. John J. Woulfe at Chaminade Prep in St. Louis, when the boy was age 15-17. On appeal, the MO Supreme Court reversed an earlier decision and ruled that repressed memories were admissable and the suit was not time-barred. The abuse is alleged to have included oral sex, anal sodomy, and the viewing of pornography. Christensen was not actually served with suit until 10/07. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 9.21.95; St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.11.02; St. Louis Daily Record 6.2.05; Missouri Lawyers Weekly 6.6.05; Kansas City Star (AP) 9.8.05; Missouri Supreme Court Ruling 6.13.06; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 9.6.07; St. Louis Post Dispatch 10.20.07; Connecticut Post 12.8.09 |
Christian | Norman H. | 1961 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sent for treatment in 1986 at Paraclete Center. Christian was arrested in Saint Louis in 2003 on sexual abuse charges. Named in several civil suits filed in 2004 and 2005. Archdiocese admitted that it removed Christian from ministry in 1995 after at least 8 boys had come forward with allegations of abuse. He lived in a "monitored environment" until his death in 2004 but buried as a priest in good standing. One suit settled in fall, 2004. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.04.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 10.27.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.13.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 12.21.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2.22.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 4.14.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 5.14.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 5.20.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.20.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.19.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 12.16.05; John Doe KK v. St. Louis Archdiocese - Plaintiff's Response to Motion for Summary Judgment 4.7.08; John Doe KK v. St. Louis Archdiocese - Order & Judgment 8.25.08; It's About Me 8.31.09; It's About Me 10.31.09 |
Chumik | Gerald | B | Accused | Franciscan | Chumik is accused of enticing a boy at ages 12 and 15 to perform oral sex during the 1970s in Canada. Criminal charges filed in 1990. He was wanted in Canada but lived in a Franciscan retirement home in Santa Barbara CA for many years. He is retired and in very bad health. Per 2005 article, he is now living at Wounded Brothers or RECON, a Franklin County, MO home for troubled priests | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Dallas Morning News 7.12.04; CanadaEast.com 7.12.04; LA Times 7.15.04; KCOY 7.21.04; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Times 9.8.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 9.13.04; Santa Barbara News-Press 9.27.04; Dallas Morning News 12.7.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2.28.05; Voice from the Desert 8.18.08; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 | |
| Chung | Richard | 1982 | P | Sued | Benedictine | Chung, a native of Hawaii who taught religion at a Colorado Springs high school was accused of "inappropriate touching" of a male student in 1992. He committed suicide within two days. Named in 2004 civil suit by man who alleged Chung abused him when he was 14 yr old student at Holy Cross Abbey, a boarding school in Canon City. 1989 Official Catholic Directory gives first name as Meinrad | Pueblo, CO | Source: Rocky Mountain News 4.13.93; The Gazette 3.24.02; Cleveland Plain Dealer 5.25.02; Rocky Mountain News 2.18.05 |
| Ciangetti | Paul | 1942 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Died 1995. Named in 2002 employment suit by father & son. Son also alleged that, as an altar boy, he was physically and sexually abused in 1971-72 by Fr. Ciangetti and also that, as an adult, he was abused by Bp. J. Kendrick Williams when he was a priest. Suit settled 2003. Diocese paid $50,000 re the abuse. Also named as abuser in two additional suits filed in 2003. | Covington, KY | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 6.24.02; Associated Press 6.25.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 4.23.03; Kentucky Post 5.5.03; Kentucky Post 5.6.03; Associated Press 6.17.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 6.18.03; Kentucky Post 12.24.03 |
Cichanowicz | Charles "Chuck" | 1980 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Man filed civil suit 11/07 in Navaho Nation Dist. Court alleging that Cichanowicz had given him alcohol and sexually abused him on two separate occasions in 1984 and 1985 when the Plaintiff was a teenager. Cichanowicz was assigned to Shiprock, NM at the time. Shown in Lafayette, IN diocese per 1989 OCD. Left Order in 1991 and was laicized in 1994. Last known to be working as counselor at Alpine Counseling Center in Lafayette, IN. 2nd & 3rd suits filed 4/09 & 5/09. | Gallup, NM | Source: John Doe BF v. Diocese of Gallup et al, Cause No. SR-CV-369-07-CV 11.6.07; KOAT 11.06.07; Gallup Independent 11.7.07; KTAR (AP) 11.7.07; Navaho Times 11.07; Journal and Courier 11.10.07; WTHR 11.13.07; Chicago Tribune 4.15.09; Journal & Courier 4.15.09; Journal & Courier 4.16.09; Gallup Independent 4.17.09; SNAP Statement 5.12.09; Gallup Independent 5.13.09; Journal & Courier 5.15.09; Gallup Independent 9.24.09 |
| Ciganovich | Mark | 1966 | P | Convicted | Carmelite | Pleaded guilty 1997 to federal charge of receiving child pornography in mail. Arrested in nationwide sting 5/96. Order placed him under supervision and removed from public ministry. He had been a moral theology professor at St. Meinrad School of Theology. In 12/96 he was sentenced to 1 yr & 1 day in federal pen, $3000 fine, and 2 yrs supervised release. | Evansville, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 12.20.96; Indianapolis Star 2.18.97 |
| Cigrand | Nicholas | < 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man filed suit in 2004 alleging abuse between 1965-1968 when he was an altar boy. Archdiocese does not consider accusations true. The lawsuit was dismissed on motion for summary judgment. Iowa Supreme Court rejected the plaintiff's appeal in 4/07. Cigrand died in 1978. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Telegraph Herald (IA) 2.15.04; Telegraph Herald 1.06.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; Archdiocesan Report of Accused Priests 9.22.06; KWQC (AP) 4.13.07; Des Moines Register (AP) 4.14.07 |
| Cikovic | Charles Michael | 1986 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 1993 after accusations of sexual relationship with 13 yr old girl. Pleaded guilty in 1993 on 4 counts of sexual battery and/or lewd acts; sentenced to 6 mo in jail and 20 yrs probation with mandatory treatment and forced retirement.Released from jail in Dec. 1995. Civil suit filed and settled out of court in 1997. 2002 article says settlement was $550,000. Previous accusations in 1980s. | Venice, FL | Source: Sun-Sentinel 9.28.93; Sarasota Herald Tribune 2.28.97; News Press 10.26.03; Injury Board 9.5.08 |
Cimmarrusti | Mario | 1956 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Accused in 1994 of abuse at St. Anthony seminary. Named in 2003 civil suit. Also civil settlements in 3.06. LA archdiocese counts 12 accusers with accusations between 1962-1969. Last known address was San Damiano Retreat House in Danville. See further accusations in attached petition filed 11/09 | Los Angeles, CA | Source: John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Santa Barbara News-Press 9.27.04; Santa Barbara News-Press 2.26.06; LA Times 3.14.06; LA Times 3.08.06; Santa Barbara Independent 8.10.06; Santa Barbara Independent 6.21.07; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Cinel | Dino | 1966 | P | Acquitted | Diocesan | Cinel admits to several years of sexual activity w/ minor boys, particularly in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Found 160 hours of videotape of him w/ young boys. Criminal charges filed in 1991 for possession of pornography but Cinel acquitted in criminal trial 8/95. Laicized. See also Tichenor v. Roman Catholic Church Archdiocese of New Orleans, 869 F.Supp. 429 (E.D.LA 1993) aff'd. 32 F.3d 953. Suit by Fontaine settled. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Washington Times 5.14.91; Washington Times 5.14.91 (2nd); Washington Times 5.16.91; Washington Times 5.17.91; Washington Times 5.20.91; Washington Times 5.31.91; Associated Press 1.10.92; NY Times 2.24.92; Houston Chronicle 9.27.92; Times-Picayune 3.31.93; Chicago Tribune 12.22.93; Times-Picayune 12.01.94; Times-Picayune 8.22.95; Times-Picayune 8.25.95; Times-Picayune 8.26.95 |
| Cinesi | Joseph | 1980 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Sept. 1999 article says a man told police in July, 1998 that Cinesi had had sexual contact with him about 100 times when he was between 12 and 15 yrs old in late 70s - early 80s. Per 3/02 article, Diocese settled at least 5 claims and/or lawsuits against Cinesi between 1999-2001. Another civil suit filed in May 2004 by one man alleging abuse in 1978-1979. Settled 9/04. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 9.02.99; Sun-Sentinel 9.09.99; Associated Press 3.20.02; Miami Herald 5.24.02; Bradenton Herald (AP) 5.06.04; Tampa Tribune (AP) 5.09.04; Miami Herald 9.22.04 |
| Cipolla | Anthony J. | 1972 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Abused two boys in 1978 and arrested. Charges dropped after harassment of mother and pressure by church. 1988 Suit by another youth asserted abuse over 4 yr period and mentioned earlier victims. Litigation settled in 1993. Bishop Wuerl suspended Cipola in 1988 and later suspended his privileges. Cipolla appealed to Rome and Bishop ordered to reinstate. Bishop then appealed and decision reversed in 1995. Laicized involuntarily in 2002 because he continued to act as a priest. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3.21.93; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3.22.93; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3.23.93; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3.24.93; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3.25.93; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10.01.93; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.18.94; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10.13.95; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10.13.95 (2nd article); National Catholic Reporter 5.17.02; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 5.21.02; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11.16.02; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 6.15.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.28.04; Pittsburgh Catholic 1.07.05 |
| Claire | (unknown) | N | Accused | Sisters of Providence | Nun. Accused of abuse of one girl at St. Joseph's Orphanage between 1958-1964. Died. Judge dismissed lawsuit 1998, stating that institution can not be held responsible for acts if no evidence that they knew. | Burlington, VT | Source: Associated Press 8.29.98 | |
| Clapsaddle | Harlan | 1977 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Per 2002 article, Clapsaddle was accused of inappropriately touching three brothers decades before Diocese notified in 1996; he was removed from parish in 1997 and sent for treatment. After treatment he was assigned as chaplain to a nursing home in a "monitored setting." The Diocese paid the three victims total of $80K. In 5/02 he was removed from the nursing home assignment after another claim of abuse years ago was received. Home said it did not know anything about his past record. | Rockford, IL | Source: Rockford Register Star 5.8.02; Rockford Register Star 5.8.02; Herald News 5.8.02; Associated Press 5.8.02; Chicago Daily Herald 5.9.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Rockford Register Star 8.23.02; Rockford Register Star 6.21.03; Rockford Register Star 2.24.06 |
Clarahan | Eugene F. | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name first released by Bishop Saltarelli on 11/16/06 list of abusive priests. At that time, woman said she reported to his associate pastor in 1967 that Clarahan had abused a male friend of hers on a school trip. He did nothing and told her no one would believe her. Clarahan transferred to another parish in 1978 and then to Maryland in 1983. Removed from ministry 1993. Died 1999. Three separate suits filed 10/08 alleging abuse in 1950s and 1960s. Two brothers filed suit 12/08. | Wilmington, DE | Source: The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.18.06; News Journal (AP) 10.3.08; Denver Post 10.3.08; News Journal 10.4.08; WDEL 10.10.08; News Journal 10.12.08; AHN 10.13.08; AHN 10.18.08; News Journal 10.19.08; WDEL 12.19.08; News Journal 12.19.08 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
Clark | Daniel C. | 1980 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted of abusing 2 boys in 1988. Probation for 15 years and 90 days in jail. Removed from ministry but allowed to volunteer and wear clerical collar. Litigation settled 1989 and 1997. Named in 19 suits 2002-2003, of which 18 settled in 6/03 and 1 in4/06. Found guilty in 2003 criminal trial and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Laicization announced 11/04. Sentence overturned 5/07. Pleaded guilty 11/07 in return for release from prison, with 5 years probation and 5 years court supervision. | Louisville, KY | Source: Louisville Courier-Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 5.4.03; Lexington Herald Leader 5.5.03; Courier-Journal 6.11.03; Courier-Journal 6.23.03; Courier-Journal 6.25.03; Courier-Journal 11.23.04; WHAS Channel 11 4.21.06; Courier-Journal 4.21.06; Courier-Journal 10.14.06; Courier-Journal 11.16.06; Courier-Journal 2.14.07; Courier-Journal 2.15.07; Courier-Journal 5.24.07; Courier-Journal 5.25.07 Assignments: Courier-Journal 7.3.07 (add'l article); Courier-Journal 11.27.07 (add'l article); Lexington Herald Leader (AP) 11.27.07 (add'l article); Courier-Journal 1.12.08 (add'l article); WAVE-TV - NBC3 1.12.08 (add'l article); Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Clark | David J. | 1954 | P | Sued | Claretian | Accusations of abuse by two brothers. Abuse took place in Prescott, AZ in 1959 and 1960; suit filed 1994. Clark may have left the priesthood prior to time suit filed. Case dismissed on statute of limitations and affirmed by US Court of Appeals in 12/96. | Gallup, NM | Source: The Phoenix Gazette 2.7.94; Anderson v. Diocese of Gallup, et al; 107 F.3d 14; 12.11.96 |
| Clark | Emanuel | 1961 | P | Sued | Benedictine | November 2002 civil suit alleged that Clark had abused a male student at Mount Angel Abbey Seminary High School in 1975 after the youth sought counseling from Clark. Died 1992. | Portland, OR | Source: Statesman Journal 11.19.02; Oregonian 11.19.02; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
Clark | James | 1947 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Arrested and convicted 1963 for felony charge of oral copulation with a 19 yr old man. Placed on probation. Then transferred to Corpus Christi parish in 1965. Two brothers filed suit in Dec. 2003 alleging abuse by Clark between 1968-1972. 3rd plaintiff filed separate suit. Clark died in 1989. At least 1 claim included as part of a $56.4 million payout to 56 childhood sexual abuse survivors in 8/05. | Oakland, CA | Source: Alameda Times Star 12.12.03; Daily Review 12.26.03; Daily Review 3.21.04; Tri-Valley Herald 3.22.04; Tri-Valley Herald 4.2.04; San Jose Mercury News 5.23.04; Tri-Valley Herald 7.28.04; Oakland Tribune 2.24.05; The Argus 4.11.05; Inside Bay Area 11.22.05; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 3.31.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 |
| Clark | Joseph M. | B | Sued | Christian Brother | Named in 2006 civil suit. Accused of abuse of 1 from 1971-1972. Dead. | New York, NY | Source: US District Court, Southern District New York, No. 05-CV-10467; Renew America 5.17.06 | |
| Clark | Thomas R. | 1962 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 2002 it was revealed that Diocese paid $30,000 in 1998 to settle allegations against Clark. He was investigated & cleared by Louisville Co. Police. Based on that and psychological assessment of Clark, the diocese decided no abuse occurred but offered the alleged victim a financial settlement because of "difficulties he was facing in his life" and because Clark had cared for him for years after juvenile court placed boy in his custody. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 10.13.02; Courier-Journal 12.16.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Clauder | J. Gibbs | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on admin. leave in 1999 after he was accused of sexual misconduct with an adult woman. She sued the Diocese for negligent supervision for not monitoring his conduct after relationship with yet another woman. In early 2009, an individual came forward to allege child sexual abuse. No further info known. Clauder has been without privileges since 1999. Matter has now been sent to Rome. Current whereabouts are unknown. | Madison, WI | Source: Capital Times 5.29.93; Capital Times 6.19.93; L.L.N. v. Clauder; Wisconsin State Journal 1.4.95; Capital Times 1.6.95; Capital Times 7.25.96; Capital Times 3.5.97; Wisconsin State Journal 5.24.97; Statement by Diocese of Madison 8.12.09; Wisconsin State Journal 8.13.09; WKOW 8.21.09; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.21.09 |
| Claudine | Marie | N | Settled | order? | Settled. Accused of abuse. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times-Picayune 4.17.98 | |
| Clauss | Joseph L. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 1990 after allegations that he abused a youth in Ohio. Clauss had been living in a facility in Jemez, NM run by the Servants of the Paraclete for 11 yrs and was not allowed to leave it without supervision. One article referred to him as an "incurable pedophile" and said that he had recently been soliciting money from former parishioners who believed he was doing mission work on Indian reservations. Another allegation surfaced 5/02. Clauss died 10/03. | Evansville, IN | Source: Associated Press 5.9.02; Evansville Courier & Press 5.9.02; Associated Press 5.22.02; Press Enterprise 6.3.02; Associated Press 6.20.02; Courier & Press 12.19.03 |
Clay | Christopher | 1998 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed in 2002 as chaplain and theology instructor at Bishop Hafey High School after victim in the Society of St. John case (see Urrutigoity and Ensey) alleged Clay had molested him after a dinner in Monroe County. Clay denied the allegation. Investigated by civil authorities but never charged or sued. In 7/04 he was found working in Church in Arlington, TX. Former Bishop Timlin had said he was cleared to work but Bishop Martino said he was still suspended pending church investigation. | Scranton, PA | Source: Wilkes Barre Times Leader 5.2.02; Times Leader 5.3.02; Times Leader 5.26.02; Dallas Morning News 6.30.04; Dallas Morning News 7.1.04; Dallas Morning News 7.1.04; Ft. Worth Star Telegram 7.1.04; Times Leader 7.1.04; Times Leader 7.2.04; Times Leader 7.14.04 Assignments: Times Leader 7.9.06 |
| Clements (Camden, NJ) | Gerald P. | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Allegation of abuse of 12 yr old boy in early 1970s per 1993 lawsuit. Later settled suit for $45,000. Admission in therapy per plaintiff lawyer. Placed on restricted ministry 1993. Later permanently removed. | Camden, NJ | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
| Clemons | Delma | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Clemons and 2 other priests accused of abuse in 1960s. Alleged victim settled with Diocese in 1999 for $41K. In 2003 she committed suicide. Family returned settlement and filed suit on her behalf, saying she didn't have capacity to enter into settlement, She had been hospitalized several times. Diocese said she was 18 and relationship was consenual. | Owensboro, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 11.7.03; Courier-Journal 11.8.03; Courier-Journal 3.9.04; Messenger Inquirer 7.19.06 |
| Click | Patrick | B | Sued | order? | Sued in 2005. One of several religious accused of abuse at Madonna Manor, a Catholic home for troubled children. At least one claim included in almost $5.2M settlement with Archdiocese in Fall, 2009. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times-Picayune 8.25.05; Times Picayune 3.11.10 | |
| Clogan | Paul | 1999 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Clogan was older man from Texas who was ordained at age 66 after wife died. Spent 2 yrs Maine and then moved back to Austin TX. Had been working in Austin diocese since 1/01 He was arrested 2005 in Texas and charged with groping 16 yr old boy in movie theater. Criminal trial in 9/08 ended in mistrial before jury was seated. New trial will be held 12/08. | Austin, TX | Source: Austin American-Statesman 12.20.05; Portland Press Herald 12.21.05; Bangor Daily News 12.21.05; The Highlander News (Marble Falls, TX 3.16.06; KXAN 9.10.08 |
| Clohessy | Kevin | 1985 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Assigned to Student Center at. Northeast MO State Univ in 1993 when a student claimed that Clohessy had sexually abused him. Diocese substantiated claim, removed him from active priesthood, and sent him for treatment. Reassigned to new parish in 1995; took voluntary leave in 2000. 2003 civil suit alleged abuse of one minor boy by Clohessy and second priest. Clohessy allegedly abused the boy from 1984-1993. Current status unknown as of 2/10. | Jefferson City, MO | Source: Boston Globe 4.5.02; Post Dispatch 4.8.02; Associated Press 4.12.02; NY Times 5.12.02; Post Dispatch 5.12.02; Associated Press 2.18.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2.19.03 |
Cloutier | Edmond G. | 1946 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Cloutier went to seminary with former Bishop Cummins of Oakland. Cloutier was named in lawsuits. He is alleged to have abused four boys at Star of the Sea in San Francisco between late 1940s and 1957. He was serving in Oakland diocese as of 1989. He died 4/03. | San Francisco, CA | Source: Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 |
| Cloutier | William J. | 1975 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least 3 boys in 1979 but not removed until 1991 when he was sent to Archdiocese Retreat House at Mundelein Seminary. Civil suit filed 1991 re 1979 abuse. Admitted abuse and said after 14 yrs therapy still used his position to abuse. New allegation in 2002. Part of large 2003 settlement involving 12 priests. Left priesthood in 1994 and died 8/03. Also included in 10/05 settlement by Archdiocese re multiple priests.. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 10.12.91; Chicago Daily Herald 10.4.02; Chicago Sun-Times 10.4.02; Chicago Daily Herald 10.23.02; Chicago Tribune 8.27.03; Chicago Sun-Times 10.3.03; Chicago Tribune 10.3.03; Chicago Tribune 5.25.05; Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Coakley | Robert "Br. Edmund" | B | Sued | Franciscan | Accused of abuse of of 2 brothers, one of whom killed himself at age 12. Scoutmaster and teacher. Died 1988. Civil suit filed and appealed to NJ Supreme Court. Dismissed because of NJ Charitable Immunity Act. | Newark, NJ | Source: San Jose Mercury News 12.30.89; Schultz v. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark; USA Today 11.11.02; NewJersey.Com 5.02.03; Press of Atlantic City 1.27.04; Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07 | |
| Cochrane | Richard J. | 1972 | P | Convicted | Augustinian | Cochrane arrested in 1999 for assault of 14 yr old boy during trip to the Poconos. He was a teacher at Malvern Prep School. Another person came forward to allege same type of abuse in 1990. Pleaded no contest to statutory rape charge in 1/03 re 1st boy after PA appellate court ruled that the 2nd student could testify at trial. Sentenced 7/03 to 18 to 48 months in jail. In 7/03, Arch. settled civil suit filed by 1st youth. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 8.7.99; Morning Call 8.7.99; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.22.99; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.3.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.8.03; Associated Press 7.16.03; Pocono Record 7.17.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Cocio | Carlos | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 6/02 statement from Diocese, Cocio was suspended form ministry in 1993 after allegations of sexual misconduct with an adult. Also in 1993, a parent made allegation to Diocese concerning child sexual abuse that had been reported to sheriff in 1989. Sheriff decided not to prosecute but a report was given to diocese at that time. Still on leave per 2002 Catholic Directory and still being supported by church per 2007 article. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Diocese Press Release 6.21.02; Airzona Daily Star 6.22.02; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. |
| Cocozza | Dennis E. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from his assignment at Church of the Assumption in Roselle Park in April, 2002 after accusation of "sexual improprieties involving a minor" several years previously. | Newark, NJ | Source: Bergen Record 4.16.02; Star-Ledger 4.17.02 |
| Coffield | John V. | 1941 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse between 1959-1960. Named in at least 1 civil suit. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. LA report says that he molested in Orange Diocese but he is not on diocesan list of abusers. | Orange, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 2.18.04; OC Weekly 3.04.05; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 10.23.05 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Colbert | Richard | 1969 | P | Sued | Society of Precious Blood | Accused in 2003 of abuse of 1 between 1985-1989 at Boys Town. Civil suit filed 10/05 and he was placed on leave by Missouri diocese where he was working. Suit dismissed by Court 5/06 [Some earlier news articles had Richard as 1st name; others had Robert. Richard is correct per 1989 Official Catholic Directory] | Omaha, NE | Source: Omaha World-Herald 7.21.03; Omaha World-Herald 10.05.05; Billings Gazette (AP) 10.05.05; Omaha World-Herald 10.06.05; Omaha World-Herald 10.25.05; News Tribune 3.05.06; Omaha World-Herald 5.18.06; Casper Star Tribune 5.20.06 |
Cole | Kevin | 1952 | P | Sued | Conventual Franciscan | At least 5 suits filed 2002. Accused of abuse of girls. Died 1990 or 1991. May have also abused in Ohio prior to arrival in Kentucky. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier Journal 5.22.02; Courier Journal 6.8.02; Courier Journal 6.27.02; Courier Journal 8.26.02; Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier Jounal 7.13.08 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
Colella | David L. | 1957 | P | Accused | Trinitarian | Colella was placed on leave by his order 9/08 after allegations surfaced that he had abused at least one girl while working in Victoria TX Diocese at Our Lady of Sorrows parish in 1990. Colella has denied the allegation and order says it is the first against him. From 1990-2004 he worked at parishes in Dallas TX Diocese. Although retired now, he was assisting at parishes in Philadelphia. Has now been moved to a Maryland monastery. | Victoria, TX | Source: Bucks County Courier Times 9.16.08; Statement by Archdiocese of Philadelphia 9.15.08; Victoria Advocate 9.18.08; Victoria Advocate 9.18.08; Dallas Morning News 9.19.08 |
| Coleman | Dennis E. | < 1979 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Coleman abused in 1979 or prior. Bishop Hogan knew but did nothing because wanted to avoid scandal. Coleman was hypnotizing boys, removing their shoes and rubbing his penis on their feet. Bishop Adamec suspended Coleman in 1987. Named in litigation in 2003. Requested and received voluntary laicization in 2004. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Tribune-Democrat 6.23.02; Tribune-Democrat 2.7.03; Daily Herald 3.10.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.11.03; Tribune-Democrat 5.5.04 |
Coleman | Joseph K. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 12/02 articles, Coleman admitted molesting two boys at Mattapan's St. Angela's parish in early 1980s when he was suffering from alcohol problem. 1987 Internal church memo from John McCormack (now NH bishop) said Coleman admitted to a strong attraction to boys and that he had touched other young boys. Coleman was treated at Inst. for Living, and then allowed to work at two hospitals. Privileges removed 1996. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12.18.02; Boston Herald 12.18.02; Associated Press 12.18.02 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Another Boston Assignment Record |
| Coleman | Walter Phillip | 1959 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Diocese investigated claims against him in 1994. Suit filed in 1994 claimed Coleman supplied youth with gifts and money and abused him for 5 years. Allowed to function for several months before "retiring." Suit resolved for undisclosed sum in 1995. Another suit filed 1996. Claims also settled in 2001 & 2003. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Associated Press 6.24.99; Associated Press 10.16.99; Hartford Courant 3.09.01; Hartford Courant 3.9.02; Connecticut Post 3.17.02; Connecticut Post 4.14.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03; Connecticut Post 11.24.09; News-Times 11.24.09; Connecticut Post 12.1.09; Hartford Courant 12.2.09 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
Colleary | Patrick J. | 1974 | P | Indicted | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 of abusing an 11 yr old boy in 1979. Arrested Dec. 2002 but released on technicality because incident had been reported to police more than 7 yrs previously. Woman says he seduced her in mid 1970s when she was 17. Accused of abuse of another boy in 1970s and indicted 2003. Colleary in Ireland and refuses to return to US. Extradition denied. Civil suit filed and settled. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Arizona Republic 6.22.02; Arizona Republic 5.13.03; Arizona Republic 6.13.03; KPHO 5.12.05; East Valley Tribune 7.21.05; East Valley Tribune 7.24.05; AZCentral.com 7.28.05; Arizona Republic 2.27.10 |
| Collins | Donal | P | First allegations in 1966. Convicted in 1998 of sexually abusing several boys at St. Peter's College seminary in Ireland and sentenced to four years in prison. Served 1 year and released 1999. At least 20 accusers known. One settlement in Ireland in 2000. Worked in an unknown parish in Florida in 1991-93. Received treatment in Hartford CT in 1993. Went back to Ireland. Laicized 11/04 . | none | Source: Associated Press 12.17.04; Ferns Report 10.05, pp. 71-76; Ferns Report 10.05, pp. 121-134; Irish Priests in the U.S. | |||
| Collins | Edwin | 1954 | P | Accused | Accused | In 1998, Collins, a retired priest from Rockville Centre, NY, made advances toward a teenager in Palm Beach. Boy fought him off and immediately told Diocese and Collins resigned. The vicar general wrote a letter and placed it in Collins' file. Also notified the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Name not released to public in 2002 with other accused abusers. Family immediately complained to diocese about omission. Diocese said it "missed" the file. | Palm Beach, FL | Source: Palm Beach Post 9.06.02; Sun-Sentinel 9.7.02; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04 |
| Collins | James P. | 1979 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One of 12 priests and one brother named in 10/02 lawsuit re sexual abuse. Accused of abuse of 4 men; he denied charges. Served as chaplain at an all girls school for 17 years (since 1984) but was placed on leave by the Diocese in 2002. Named as abuser of 1 person in suit filed 10/03 by 27 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 24 priests. Another man was to claim abuse but killed himself just before suit filed. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: NY Daily News 4.17.02; NY Times 4.18.02; NY Daily News 4.18.02; Newsday 4.18.02; NY Times 10.16.02; Newsday 10.16.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 9.25.03; Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 |
Collins | Jeremiah J. | 1939 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Collins (who died in 1982) was named as an abuser in suit filed in 2002. Man said Collins molested him when he was about 13 in 1968 in Waltham and at cottage in New Hampshire. Collins was NOT named as a MA abuser in the report released 2/03 by the NH Attorney General's office. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 2.11.03; Patriot Ledger 2.11.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Another Boston Assignment Record |
| Collins (in Fresno) | James | 1939 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit 12/03 alleging abuse by Collins for five years in early 1960s when she attended St. Mary's Church in Buttonwillow. Collins also served at churches in Avenal and Lemoore. Suit settled 8/06 for $875,000. (Appears to be different person than James Collins of NY). | Fresno, CA | Source: Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Fresno Bee 8.26.06 |
Collova | S. Joseph | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 1993 civil suit claims "hundreds of occasions." of abuse of 1 youth from 1980-87. Collova barred from public ministry in 1994. Still "on leave" per 2002 Catholic Directory. Fully restricted from ministry per 2004 list. Collova cut his ties with the Catholic Church by joining another denomination or sect. He is "excommunicated" per Archdiocesan website updated after 11/26/07. In 6/09 Chicago-based American Apostolic Church installed Collova as a bishop in Milwaukee. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.31.96; Wisconsin State Journal 1.26.97; Wisconsin State Journal 6.28.97; Statement by Milwaukee Archdiocese 7.09.04; Associated Press 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.16.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.15.07; Archdiocese of Milwaukee Website updated 11.26.07; Today's TMJ4 6.18.09; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.27.09; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List updated after 11/26/07 |
| Comack | James "Br. Richard" | B | Accused | Congregation of Christian Brothers | Took name Brother Richard after entering order. Accused in 1994 of abuse of a male high school senior in 1966 after student had been injured in hazing incident. He was headmaster of Xaverian's St. John's Prep School in Danvers from 1965-1971. He was secularized in 1964. [note conflict in dates] | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 12.12.02; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: 1994 Complaint; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: 1964 Indult of Secularization from Christian Brothers; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Comack's 1964 Acknowledgment Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| Condon | Eugene L. | 1956 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Indicted 7/96 re 1970s abuse of minor. Resigned immediately after Diocese learned of charges and allowed "early retirement" without privileges. Ordered not to be alone with minors. Police also found child porn in his possession. In 4/98 he received 5 yrs probation for committing lewd acts with boys in 1970s. Arrested again in 1/06 on similar charges. Charges dropped 2/09 because victim's extensive legal, mental and sobriety issues did not allow him to testify. | Charleston, SC | Source: Post and Courier 6.21.96; Post and Courier 7.11.96; Post and Courier 4.10.98; Post and Courier 4.28.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Ppst and Courier 2.28.04; Post and Courier 1.24.06; Post and Courier 2.19.06; Post and Courier 2.7.09 |
| Condon | Louis | P | Sued | Diocesan | Diocese statement of 11/30/05 said Condon was removed from active ministry in 1986 "due to circumstances not related to abuse of a minor." He was accused in 2005 civil suit of improperly touching and fondling a girl between 1958 and 1960 when she was aged 6-9. He denied the allegations. Suit dismissed 6/07 by Court as filed beyond SOL. May be reinstated as of 1/09. | Peoria, IL | Source: Diocese of Peoria Statement of 11.30.05 in Catholic Post 12.04.05; WMBD Radio 11.30.05; Peoria Journal Star 12.01.05; Peoria Journal Star 12.01.05 (2nd); LincolnCourier.com 12.02.05; Peoria Journal Star 4.13.07; Lincoln Courier 4.16.07; Journal Star 6.23.07; Pantagraph 1.20.09 | |
| Cong | Joseph Chu | 1948 | P | Arrested | Trappist | Per 2002 article, Chu-Cong charged with sexual assault of individual over 14 re alleged incident that took place in 8/01. Another woman said he groped her as well. Pleaded not guilty. Lived under restriction at St. Joseph's Abbey in Mass. Was there for 40 yrs. Jury found him not guilty 3/03. Died late 2004. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 1.2.03; Telegram & Gazette 3.14.03; Telegram & Gazette 12.2.04; Telegram & Gazette 8.4.07 |
| Congro | Basil Peter | 1978 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 4/14/03 suit of groping and sodomizing a boy 1980-83, starting at age 15, in the Rockville Centre NY diocese. Some abuse in confessional. Excardinated to Fresno CA diocese and was a Navy chaplain 1983-94. Then excardinated to Charleston SC diocese; worked as pastor; also in Navy reserves. Charleston says it learned of allegation in 6/02; deemed it credible; put Congro on administrative leave in Fall 2002. Bishop Robert Baker wrote letter to priests in 4/03 after suit was filed. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Post & Courier 12.21.95; Newsday 4.15.03; Associated Press 4.29.03; Post & Courier 4.29.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Conn | Paul Joseph | 1985 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | In 5/88 Conn was charged with five felony counts of indecent liberties with minors. In 7/88 he pleaded guilty to molesting six boys between the ages of 11-13. Also admitted to abuse of others police did not know about. Sentenced to 4 yrs in prison. Also a former supervising priest of another abuser, James McGreal. Civil suit settled wtih archdiocese in 1996. Laicized. | Seattle, WA | Source: United Press International 5.2.88; The Oregonian 5.4.88; The Oregonian 7.27.88; Seattle Times 3.22.92; Seattle Times 3.2.02; Seattle Times 5.5.02; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Connell | John K. | 1965 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 2002 suit alleged that Connell abused a 12 yr old boy during a trip to FL in 1975 or 1976 and in Plymouth, MA. Connell was removed as chaplain at St. John's Prep school by Archdiocese in 1994 (1995?) after church officials received a complaint against him. More allegations in 1997. $45K settlement 6/98. Another accusation arose re 1982 abuse. He received treatment and was reassigned in 1984. Retired 11/01. Laicization announced 6/05. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 3.29.02; Boston Herald 12.21.02; Boston Globe 12.21.02; Boston Globe 6.10.05; Lynn Daily Item 6.10.05 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Another Boston Assignment Record; Another; Another |
| Connelly | Norman T. | 1965 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least 3 boys. One suit settled in 1993 for $25,000. Named in 1994 RICO suit. Suit dismissed on SOL 6/02 but the plaintiffs shared in $880,000 settlement in 3/03. Suspended in 1993 and later permanently removed from ministry. | Camden, NJ | Source: Courier Post 4.14.02; Star Ledger 5.14.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.21.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
Connelly (Connolly) | Berard | B | Sued | Franciscan | Sued 1993 by woman alleging abuse in early 1970s. in Spokane Diocese when she was student at Marycliff High School Received therapy and went to CA. Accused of abuse between 1985-1987 at St. Anthony Seminary In Los Angeles Archdiocese. 1 Accuser. Also sued there. Settlement of this suit announced 8.10.06. Died 1999. Name has been spelled both Connelly and Connolly. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman-Review 1.24.93; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Santa Barbara Independent 8.10.06; Spokesman-Review 5.5.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 8.6.08; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Connolly | Isaac | B | Accused | Benedictine | Br. Connolly, former dean of students, requested leave of absence 10/02 "for vocational discernment" after being accused of sexual misconduct more than 10 yrs before. Did not involve student at St. John's Univ. and did not fall under legal definition of sexual abuse. Reports said if Connolly had not taken leave, he would have been placed under restriction by St. John's Abbey | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Star Tribune 9.27.02; St. Cloud Times 10.2.02; St. Cloud Times 10.5.02; St. Cloud Times 7.6.03 | |
| Connolly | John F. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Complainants came forward 7/02 & 3/03 to allege abuse as high school students. Finally placed on leave 4/03. Connolly had served as chaplain of diocesan cemeteries and on Priests Retirement board. Classmate and friend of Bishop Hubbard and supervisor of at least two other abusers at Cardinal McCloskey High School. Connolly denied all allegations and requested a canonical trial. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 4.14.03; Albany Times Union 4.16.03; Albany Times Union 4.17.03; Albany Times Union 9.1.05 |
| Connolly | Paul | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Connolly accused in 1992 of abusing at least 11 altar boys in 1960s. One youth's parents told Diocese in 1966 and he was transferred to another assignment. Remained active priest until 1992 when charges surfaced and he was suspended. Named as "Paul Connelly" on list of Fall River Diocesan priests investigated by DA's office in 2002, showing 8 alleged victims, all beyond statute of limitations. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.10.92; Boston Herald 2.1.02; Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News 9.27.02; Providence Journal Bulletin 10.1.02 |
Connor | Charles Leonard | B | Convicted | Jesuit | Accused 1995 and 1997 of abusing 2 dependent adult men living / working at Jesuit center. Admitted inappropriate touching; restricted but not reported to police. Case reopened 2000; search warrant revealed documents; abuse may have lasted 1970-2000. Connor sent to live at school. Pled no contest 2001; got no jail time. Settled 9/4/02 for $7.5M. Accused 2002 of abusing Jesuit; complaint deemed unproven. Accusing priest died, an apparent suicide, after Connor was housed at center with him again. | San Jose, CA | Source: LA Times 3.24.02; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.02; San Jose Mercury News 4.1.02; San Jose Mercury News 5.24.02; LA Times 9.5.02; Complaint 5.17.05; LA Times 8.6.05; California Catholic Daily 12.26.07 | |
Connor | John P. | 1962 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested in Camden in 1984 for abuse of boy 14. Admission. Place in special court program under which his arrest was expunged after 1 year if no more problems. Spent 8 months in psychiatric treatment. Transferred to Pittsburgh Diocese in 1985 and thento Philadelphia from 1988 until 1993. Returned to Camden in restricted ministry. Removed in 2002. | Camden, NJ | Source: Memo to Bishop Bevilacqua, 9.11.85; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.21.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.28.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report 9.21.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report Case Study 9.21.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report--Section III, 9.21.05; PittsburghChannel.comm 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05; Pittsburgh Post Gazette 9.23.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
Connors | Richard | 1969 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Big scandal involving circumstances surrounding his death 11/99. He was wearing a "leather sexual device on his genitals" when he suffered a heart attack. Other priests sent to his apartment after his death removed pornography from the home and threw it away before authorities could enter the apartment. Conflicting reports about whether child porn was found. Diocese denied coverup. At least one claim included in 11/02 settlement re multiple priests. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 7.23.02; Union Leader 7.24.02; Union Leader 7.24.02; New Hampshire Sunday News 7.28.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; Manchester Report from NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Union Leader 5.14.03; Foster's Daily Democrat (AP) 5.14.03 |
| Conrad | John F. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Conrad admitted to sexual relationship with a minor (female teenager) more than 25 years previously and resigned his parish position. He was placed on leave by the Diocese. | Green Bay, WI | Source: Post-Crescent 9.16.02; Herald Times Reporter 9.17.02; Oshkosh Northwestern 9.18.02 |
Conrad | Sylvester A. | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on 7/08 Diocesan Review Board list of clergy "credibly acused" of sexual abuse. Allegations involved abuse of a minor female in early 1960s. Died 10/03. | Davenport, IA | Source: Quad-City Times 7.10.08; Hawk Eye 7.12.08 Assignments: Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; BA.org Concise Assignment Record |
Conroy | Michael F. | D | Accused | Diocesan | Per the Archdiocese of Philadelphia website, Conroy was ordained a deacon in June, 1994. He served at Sacred Heart in Royersford until Aug. 2001. He was then placed on leave of absence and finally laicized in January, 2007. No specific information found re charges against him. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Website Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile | |
| Constant | Alfred | < 1945 | P | Settled | Diocesan | 2 suits were filed 5/02 which accused Constant of sexual assault on girl from 1945-1948 and on a boy between 1959-1962. Name not on original list of offenders from Manchester released in 2/02 but appeared with 8 others on list in 5/02. At least 1 claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement involving 62 victims and 28 priests. Constant is deceased. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 5.15.02; Union Leader 5.16.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; Manchester Report from NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 |
Conte | Denis A. | 1975 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Personnel file released 12/02. Removed from active ministry 1994 after Archdiocese received a demand letter from attorney for man who said Conte had sexually abused him when he was 11 or 12. He admitted sharing bed with boy and kissing him on lips but denied sexual abuse.Settled 1995 for $150K. Laicization announced 6/05. Also accused of abuse in NH. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12.10.02; Boston Herald 12.10.02; Boston Globe 6.10.05; Lynn Daily Item 6.10.05; Documents from NH AG Audit Report 3.7.09 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Conti | Anthony (Tony) J. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002 after allegations of sexual misconduct with a boy under 18 more than 20 years ago. Church officials permanently banned him from ministry. Named in 2004 civil suit. Laicized in June 2006. (previous name was Anthony Helinski) | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 5.6.02; Times Herald [MI] 5.7.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Times Herald [MI] 8.19.04; Detroit News 6.6.06; Detroit Free Press 6.6.06 Assignments: Times Herald [MI] 5.06.02 |
| Convert | Jules | 1940 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Ordained in France. Served in AK from 1942-1978. Died 1995. 8 men filed suit 2003 alleging abuse from 1955 to about 1977. Most settled claims against Order but claims against diocese remain.Two settled completely & other plaintiffs have joined the case. Total of 16-18 plaintiffs have made accusations. AK Supreme Court ruled 8/06 that case can proceed. Claims included in 11/07 settlement with Jesuits. Two or more pending claims shown in bankruptcy reorgan. docs for Fairbanks 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: News Miner 7.15.03; Anchorage Daily News (AP) 6.25.03; Anchorage Daily News 10.26.03; Anchorage Daily News 10.29.03; Anchorage Daily News 12.5.03; Anchorage [Daily News?] 3.16.04; News Miner 3.17.04; News Miner 3.23.04; Anchorage Daily News (AP) 3.19.04; News Miner 11.06.04; OregonLive.com 11.11.04; KTUU 2.01.05; Anchorage Daily News 8.19.06; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 Assignments: Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1 |
Conway | Neil P. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Admitted molesting at least 8 boys between 1968-1985. Caught in 1985 and sent for counseling. Left church on total disability in 1987 after psych reports say he could not function effectively. At least two victims sued him prior to 4/02. Name released by Diocese 4/02. A third suit filed 3/04. No criminal prosecution. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 3.9.00; Plain Dealer 3.12.02; Akron Beacon Journal 3.29.02; Plain Dealer 3.30.02; Newsweek 4.1.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.5.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.9.02; Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Miami Herald 4.14.02; Cleveland Plain Dealer 11.23.02; Hamptons Independents 3.17.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Conway | Thomas A. | 1957 | P | Accused | Society of Precious Blood | Placed on leave 6/02 after Diocese received a complaint from woman who accused him of inappropriate behavior in another state in 1970s when she was 14 or 15. | Kansas City, KS | Source: Kansas City Start 6.18.02 |
Cooke | Kevin | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed in 2002 after he was accused of inappropriate contact with girl, age 14, more than 25 yrs previously. May have occurred when he was in seminary. Faculties withdrawn in 2003. | Birmingham, AL | Source: Florence Daily Times 9.25.02; Birmingham News 1.07.04 |
Cooley | George | 1976 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Archdiocese knew of complaints as early as 1971 when Cooley in Seminar and again in 1978. Numerous male victims. Convicted 1991 & sent to prison for 18 months. Prison again 1994 for violation of probation. At least 9 civil suits. Permanently removed 1984 and laicized in 1998 after church trial. Still had teacher's license as of 10/06. License finally revoked 12/06. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 3.16.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 4.14.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 4.14.02 (2nd); Cincinnati Enquirer 4.14.02 (3rd); Cincinnati Enquirer 3.22.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 10.3.03; Archdiocesan Status Report (cached by Google 2.7.06); Toledo Blade 10.6.06; Toledo Blade 10.7.06; Toledo Blade 12.13.06 |
Coonan | James J. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused 1/22/02 of abusing two boys, age 14 and 15, in 1966 or 1967. After 2-year term as pastor 1983-85 and 3-year demotion, was USAF chaplain 1988-96. Then worked in parish and as hospital chaplain. Restricted 1/02 to saying Mass privately. Retired 2/26/02. Evaluated at St. John Vianney Hospital 3/02. Additional restrictions on ministry 9/10/04. Faculties removed 10/8/04; supervised. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report, Appendix A; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Coonan | Joseph A. | 1989 | P | Accused | Diocesan | As many as 15 men have made allegations that Coonan psychologically manipulated and somethimes sexually abused them in 1970s prior to his ordination when he was teacher at Oxford High School and camp counselor in Oxford . He was placed on leave in 2002 when accusations made. Has fought accusations. Also accused in 2006 of physical abuse of his own mother & sister. Fought to be reinstated as pastor until 2/08. Even appealed to Vatican. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram and Gazette 8.3.02; Telegram & Gazette 8.9.02; Telegram & Gazette 8.22.02; Telegram & Gazette 8.27.02; Telegram & Gazette 9.1.02; Telegram & Gazette 1.11.03; Telegram & Gazette 1.16.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.14.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.20.03; Telegram & Gazette 10.23.03; Telegram & Gazette 3.2.06; Telegram & Gazette 4.4.06; Telegram & Gazette 4.4.06 (2nd); Telegram & Gazette 9.23.06; MetroWest Daily News 9.24.06 Assignments: Telegram & Gazette 9.26.06 (add'l article); Telegram & Gazette 2.9.08 (add'l article); WHDH 2.9.08 (add'l article); SNAP Statement 12.30.08 |
Cooper | Ronald C. | 1983 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 1/04 after a man came forward to allege that Cooper had touched him inappropriately several times in Bridgetown in 1983-1984 during Cooper's first assignment after ordination. Cooper admits contact with the youth but claims no sexual intent was involved. Referred to Review Board for further action. Archdiocese says this is first allegation against Cooper. Still on leave in 2007. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 1.14.04; Dayton Daily News 1.14.04; Archdiocese of Cincinnati Status Report 2.7.06; Dayton Daily News 4.22.07 |
| Cooper | Thomas T. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 2005 lawsuit accuses Cooper of abusing one youth from 1970-1971 when the boy was 12-13. Suit says abuse occurred at St. Mary Magdalen parish in south St. Louis. Cooper retired in 1993 and died in 2003. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.23.05; Belleville News Democrat 6.23.05 |
| Coppinger | John W. | 1972 | P | Accused | Franciscan | Removed from active ministry in May, 2002, after allegation of improper behavior in the past. | New York, NY | Source: Journal News (NY) 5.2.02 |
| Corbeil | Ralph | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 15 yr old girl in 1948 and an altar boy from 1952-1956 per documents released by Maine AG's office 5/05. A man reported the 1948 incident involving the girl in 2002. Several complaints in early 1950s and Corbeil transferred. Abuse ofthe altar boy was at St. Mary's in Lewiston. Corbeil would give him $$ after each incident. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 | |
Corbesero | Eugene D. | ? | P | Convicted | Consolata Society for Foreign Missions | Corbesero, a "former priest," pleaded guilty 6/07 to sexually assaulting a 12 yr old boy in 8/06 in New Jersey and was sentenced 10/07 to 5 yrs prison. Conviction upheld by appeals court 12/08. Prosecutors tried to obtain his personnel records from time as priest alleging that he may have had similar troubles in the 1970s but court denied the motion. Corbesero left the order in approx. 1979 and later married. | Metuchen, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 5.9.07; Star-Ledger 6.9.07; Star-Ledger 10.6.07; Home News Tribune 12.26.08; Star-Ledger 12.27.08 |
| Corbett | Thomas | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 4/22/02 article, Corbett was charged with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse in 1991. The charge, which was later dismissed, involved a woman. Corbett had been working in the diocese's legal services office as part of the diocesan marriage tribunal. Corbett was removed from this position 5/02. Another woman complained 4/02 that Corbett abused her when she was a minor in 1974-1975. Woman says her parents did tell another priest and Corbett was transferred. | Rochester, NY | Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 4.22.02; Rochester Diocese Release 5.2.02; Associated Press 5.2.02; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 5.4.02; Star Gazette 5.5.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02 |
Corbin | Andre Anthony | 1961 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Criminal charges filed 1988 alleged abuse in 1966 when parish was part of Raleigh Diocese. Sentenced 3 yrs jail; served only about 60 days. Put on probation for 5 yrs and sent for treatment. Accused of dressing young boys in loin cloths to depict modelof crucified Christ. Charlotte Diocese stripped Corbin of priestly faculties in 1988. Also named in 12/03 lawsuit in Springfield, MA which settled 8/04 as part of multiple plaintiffs $7.75M settlement. Died in fire 5/08 at age 79. | Raleigh, NC | Source: Judgment Suspending Sentence 1.30.89; United Press International 1.31.89; Asheville Citizen Times 1.31.89; Springfield Republican 12.26.03; Springfield Republican 10.11.04; CBS 3 5.14.08; CBS 3 5.15.08; Republican 5.15.08; Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Cordova Hernandez | Jorge Washington | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Home diocese is Quito, Ecuador. Accused in 2005 of abusing two teenage girls during his assignment to St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Yuma from 1988 to 1991. He was indicted but fled to Ecuador before he could be arrested. He was arrested by police in Spain in 6/07 and was expected to be extradited to the US. Indicted in 2 counties. Unable to locate further information. | Tucson, AZ | Source: KOLD TV 4.3.06 (Mesa AZ); East Valley Tribune 4.3.06; Renew America 4.4.06; Arizona Republic 6.4.07; Yuma Sun 6.4.07; Expatica [Spain] 6.5.07; East Valley Tribune 6.5.07; Tucson Citizen 6.7.07; The Conservative Voice [Spain] 6.7.07; U.S. Marshals [Spain] 6.5.07; AZFamily.com 6.13.07; Arizona Republic 6.14.07 |
Cornelius | John | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Cornelius, while a student at Mt. Angel Seminary, is accused of molesting a boy in eastern Oregon in 1968. Worked in Seattle Archdiocese from 1975 to 2002. Adopted several youths. At least 20 youths have accused him of abusing them the 1970s-1980s. Laicized 2004. 2 brothers settled w/ Seattle for $1 mil in 2006. Several other cases pending. | Seattle, WA | Source: Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Seattle Times 7.12.02; Seattle Post intelligencer 7.12.02; Seattle Times 11.27.02; Seattle Post Intelligencer 4.25.03; Seattle Post Intelligencer 8.19.04; Seattle Post Intelligencer 8.19.04; Seattle Post Intelligencer 8.19.04; Seattle Post Intelligencer 8.19.04; KOMO 10.04.04; Seattle Times 2.15.05; Seattle Post Intelligencer 4.01.06; NBC Newschannel 6 [Idaho] 4.10.06; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
Cornely | Francis P. | 1949 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Credible allegation of abuse. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli on 11/16/06. Died 1975. Personnel file to be released 11/09. | Wilmington, DE | Source: The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; News Journal 11.7.09 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| Corral | Andres S. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in 1981. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Corrigal | Robert F. | P | Accused | Jesuit | Worked in several parishes, including Pilot Station (1963-65), Marshall and Immaculate Conception. One pending claim against Corrigal shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 2; Pilot Station - Saint Charles Spinola Catholic Church Website 1.25.10; Marshall - Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Website 1.25.10 | |
Corriveau | Ronald E. | 1971 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Placed on leave 3/02 when first allegations surfaced. Civil suit filed 5/02. Plaintiff says he was one of several minors drinking at party at rectory 2/82. He passed out and woke to find Corriveau fondling him. Suit settled summer 2002. Police investigated him in 2003 for possession of Internet porn. At least 1 claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement involving 62 claims. Laicization announced 6/05. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 3.20.02; Union Leader 3.20.02; Union Leader 3.21.02; Nashua Telegraph 3.21.02; Union Leader 5.24.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; Union Leader 1.31.03; Union Leader 6.10.05; Union Leader 6.11.05 |
| Corry | John | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Corry, who retired in 1992, admitted in 2002 to sexually abusing a boy (between the ages of 10-14) in the 1960s. He had been living at a Monastery for past 10 years. Bishop forced him to move because the Monastery also housed a child day-care center. Second victim also made similar allegations. | Rapid City, SD | Source: Associated Press 8.29.02; Associated Press 8.30.02 |
Cortes | Antonio | 1996 ? | P | Arrested | Diocese | Arrested 4/16/09 for unlawful sexual behavior with a teenage boy and providing alcohol to a minor. Cortes was assigned to St. Mary of The Nativity in Salinas at the time of his arrest. Most recent event took place within the "past week on church property," just before the accuser reported them to police. Placed on leave by Diocese. He had been counseling the boy for 2 yrs. Child porn also found on his computer. No trial as of 3/10. | Monterey, CA | Source: Contra Costa Times 4.17.09; KCBA 4.17.09; The Californian 4.17.09; The Californian 4.18.09; Monterey Herald 4.18.09; The Californian 4.20.09; The Californian 4.21.09; Monterey Herald 4.21.09; Monterey Herald 4.22.09; The Californian 4.23.09; Salinas Californian 4.29.09; Monterey Herald 5.17.09; KION 6.5.09; Salinas Californian 10.24.09; Monterey Herald 10.24.09 Assignments: The Herald 1.8.10 (add'l article); The Californian 1.8.10 (add'l article) |
Cortez | Augusto | 2003 | P | Convicted | Vincentian Fathers | Arrested 6/08 and charged with touching the breast of a 12 yr old girl on 5/29/08. He worked with students at Saint John the Baptist School, in Bushwick. Per The Tablet 3/1/08, Cortez had been working at Centro de Evangelizacion San Vicente de Paul but was to return to his order, effective 12/31. Sentenced to 6 yr probation 7/09. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Empire State News 6.4.08; NY Post 6.5.08; Brooklyn Daily Eagle 6.6.08; Queens Ledger 6.12.08; News12.com 7/23/09 |
| Cosgrove | John V. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse between 1979-1980. Died 1989. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Costello | John M. | 1984 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Accused in 11/03 of sexually abusing a 15-year-old male student in 1980 at Regis HS in the New York archdiocese, where Costello worked before ordination. Removed by Jesuits from his job at McQuaid HS in Rochester diocese in 11/03. Reinstated in 1/04 because, said the Jesuits, the accuser had recanted. Costello was moved in 2005 to Murray-Weigel Hall, a Jesuit residence in the Bronx. Had also been principal of Canisius HS in the Buffalo diocese 1989-92. | Rochester, NY | Source: McQuaid Press Release 11.15.03; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 11.16.03; Welehan Letter to Alumni 11.17.03; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 11.21.03; Buffalo News 11.22.03; WOKR-TV 1.7.04; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 1.8.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Costigan | George A. | 1974 | B | Accused | Christian Brothers | Also known as Br. Daniel Eliseus. Accused 1993 of sexually abusing a girl from age 9 to 15, starting in mid-1960s, when he was a Christian Brother at West Catholic Boys High School in the Philadelphia archdiocese. Left the Christian Bros; was ordained in 1974 & incardinated in the Paterson NJ diocese. Worked as hospital chaplain. Retired in 1993; lived at convent attached to youth retreat center. No privileges. Named aux. contract chaplain 2006. In 2007 and 1/09, he presented himself as active priest. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Patricia Clancy 1.31.04; Philadelphia Weekly 3.3.04; SNAP Video at Philadelphia Inquirer 8.7.06; Patricia Clancy letter to Bishop Serratelli 10.5.06; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d.; Daily Record 1.13.09; Star Ledger 1.13.09; SNAP Statement 1.13.09; SNAP Statement 1.13.09; Daily Record 1.17.09 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
Cote | Aaron Joseph | P | Convicted | Dominican | 18 yr old boy filed suit 11/05 alleging abuse in 2001-02 when the youth attended Mother Seton Church in Germantown MD., Suit said abuse occurred in both MD and DC. Cote placed on leave. Was reported to Archdiocese in 2003 but it just transferred him to RI. Also alleged to have abused 2nd youth in OH in 1980s. Case settled 8/07 for $1.2M paid by Order. Also worked in Springfield MA. Woman filed suit 4/08 re abuse of her children. First criminal charges filed 7/08. Found guilty 7/09. 10 yrs probation 11/09 | Washington, DC | Source: Providence Journal 11.17.05; Gazette (Germantown, MD) 12.14.05; Gazette 12.14.05 (2nd); Gazette 10.18.06; Gazette 11.8.06; Columbus Dispatch 11.25.06; Gazette 8.23.07; Frederick News Post 8.24.07; Providence Journal 8.24.07; The Republican 11.8.07; iobserve 11.15.07; Frederick News Post 11.19.07; National Public Radio 12.31.07; The Republican 4.9.08; Gazette 4.9.08 Assignments: Zanesville Times Recorder 7.3.08 (add'l article); Gazette 7.9.08 (add'l article); Gazette 7.13.09 (add'l article); News-Post 7.14.09 (add'l article); Gazette 7.15.09 (add'l article); Gazette 11.23.09 (add'l article) | |
Cote | Joseph A. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Cote is one of 14 active and retired priests named as abusers 2/02 in the Manchester Diocese. Cote lost his right to minister at the time the allegations against him were originally made. No indication how long he had been retired Named in the 2003 NH Atty General Rept on Manchester Diocese. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 2.16.02; Union Leader 2.17.02; Union Leader 3.4.03; NH Atty General Report on Manchester Diocese 3.3.04; Documents from NH Atty General report 3.3.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record with Links to Articles and Documents; Manchester Diocesan Assignment and File Summary | |
Cote | Roland P. | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 4/02, man accused Cote of sexually assaulting him in early 1980s when he was a teenager. Cote admitted to sexual relationship with the boy and to paying the youth for sex but said he was 18 at the time. Bishop reassigned Cote to new parish in 6/02 but did not tell new parish of accusations. Also did not tell that there had been financial settlement. Left parish 11/02 after furor raised. Also admitted that he was sexually active in mid-1980s with a "couple of other people" who were about 18 yrs old. | Manchester, NH | Source: Nashua Telegraph 9.28.02; Concord Monitor 9.29.02; Boston Herald 9.30.02; Union Leader 10.1.02; Union Leader 10.7.02; Boston Globe 10.30.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.3.02; Nashua Telegraph (AP) 11.4.02; Nashua Telegraph 12.24.02; Union Leader 12.24.02; Boston Globe 1.9.03; Manchester Report by NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Concord Monitor 3.5.03 Assignments: Nashua Telegraph (AP) 3.5.03 (add'l article); Union Leader 3.5.03 (add'l article); Nashua Telegraph 3.9.03 (add'l article); New Hampshire Sunday News 3.16.03; Union Leader 10.7.06 (add'l article) |
Cotter | James H. | 1950 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Cotter worked for Buffalo diocese until he retired in 1978 and moved to San Diego. It says allegations of abuse in Buffalo did not surface until mid-1990s. His name was on list of priests with credible allegations in San Diego diocese 3/30/07. Civil suit filed 2003 in Calif. named San Diego & Buffao dioceses; alleged abuse for 4 yrs prior to his death in 1991. Buffalo did not participate in payment of settlement with San Diego (but was released from suit). At least 2 other victims in California. | Buffalo, NY | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07; Buffalo News 8.03.07; UPI 8.03.07; Buffalo News 1.27.08 |
Cotter | John M. | 1960 | P | Settled | Diocesan | First accused publicly in 1993 suit of repeatedly molesting boy 1968-75 from age 7, including oral, digital and anal rape. Boy Scout leader William Reynolds was accused of abusing boy also. Many other victims came forward, male and female. Archdiocese is alleged to have known by 1974. CYO, Boy Scouts and confession used in abuse. In 1994, 1st plaintiff sent letter about abuse to John Paul II. In 1995-98, 7 settled for $575K; 4 others for $361K. Cotter died 1989. Victims continue to come forward. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 2.26.89; Statement by Robert Costello 2.10.94; Boston Globe 8.5.93; West Roxbury Transcript 9.1.93; West Roxbury Transcript 11.29.95; Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Herald 2.16.02; Boston Globe 12.13.02; City of Angels 1.17.09 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
Cotter | Patrick J. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse between 1963-1964. LA archdiocese counts 2 accusers. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Pasadena Star-News 11.21.03; LA Times 8.18.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Coughlin | John | P | Accused | Jesuit | Per statement released by Diocese of Spokane 11/07, Coughlin was named in accusation that was found to be credible or proven. No further information found. He died (in 1965?). | Spokane, WA | Source: Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 | |
| Coughlin | Paul E. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Law enforcement informed the diocese in 2002 that Coughlin had been accused of "inappropriate physical contact" (but not abuse) with a minor in 1985. The diocese deemed that allegation unsubstantiated. Removed in 2004 after diocese learned that Coughlinhad allowed a man accused of molesting a teenage boy to live in his rectory. Was to be returned to limited duties in Feb. 2008 but too much public outcry. | Portland, ME | Source: Associated Press 8.8.04; Portland Press Herald 8.9.04; Portland Press Herald 10.24.04; Portland Press Herald 1.4.05; WCSH-TV 2.6.08; Kennebec Journal 2.7.08; Bangor Daily News 2.7.08; Statement by Diocese of Portland 2.7.08; Portland Press Herald 2.8.08; Bangor Daily News 2.9.08; Portland Press Herald 2.10.08 |
Coughlin | Richard T. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Coughlin come from Boston to Orange in 1965 and established the All American Boys Chorus. Allegations in 1993 that he abused several boys who were members of the choir between 1970-1983; at least 3 suits filed 1993 and 1994. LA Archdiocese report says 6 accusers. Also accused of abuse in Boston MA and New Hampshire before Calif. Named in 2002 Boston suit. | Boston, MA | Source: LA Times 2.10.93; LA Times 2.13.93; Boston Globe 4.3.93; Boston Herald 3.17.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Articles on Coughlin from Boston Archives; New Hampshire Attorney General Report on the Diocese of Manchester 3.3.03; Boston Victim's Account; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; Diocese of Orange News Release 1.10.04; LA Times 1.11.04; Orange County Weekly 7.09.04; Orange County Weekly 4.15.05; Orange County Register 5.17.05; Orange County Register 5.17.05 (2nd) Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Courcy | Leo | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Part of the Burlington VT diocese. Civil Litigation filed in 1994. Courcy and deceased priest Joseph Anthony Gallegos are accused of abusing altar boy in New Mexico, after his first trip to the Paraclete Center. There was probably abuse in Vermont, also. Sent to NM twice, 1967 and 1969. 1993 Official Catholic Directory says on duty outside diocese. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News 6.29.94 |
| Courtney | Edward | B | Sued | Christian Brothers | 5 Plaintiffs settled suit for $1.9M 2/07. Another suit filed 2006 alleged that the former school principal had abused 1 youth in 1980 at St. Alphonsus School in Seattle. Suit settled for $1.1M fall, 2007. Documents from suit showed that Order knew in 1960s about Courtney's abuse of students but allowed him to continue teaching. He pleaded guilty in 1988 to an indecent-liberties charge and was sentenced to 24 months probation. New suit filed 3/09 against ArchD re withholding of info. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Times 2.7.07; Seattle Times 11.15.07; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 11.15.07; Post-Intelligencer 3.20.09; Chicago Now 9.8.09 | |
| Cousineau | R. David | 1972 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse between 1970-1973. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Named in at least 1 civil suit. Suspended from ministry in 1994 after he married. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Coutinho (Continuho) | Absalom | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Came to US in 1970 from India. Began working for Paterson Diocese in 1984 and went to Florida "on loan" in 1998. Accused of abuse of 2 females (at least one a minor) in Paterson and removed from duty 2002. Diocese asked Vatican for permission to hold court trial. At least 2 variations of last name. | Paterson, NJ | Source: The Record 4.24.02; NY Times 4.25.02; Bradenton Herald 5.2.02; Sarasota Herald Tribune 5.3.02; Statement by Diocese of Venice 5.9.02; Sarasota Herald Tribune 5.29.02; Daily Record 10.05.03; Observer-Tribune 10.23.03 |
Covarrubias | Raul R. | 1983 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 9/14/07 after allegations of misconduct which possibly involved abuse. No information on when the event took place or the age and sex of the possible victim. Covarrubias had worked at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish since 1992. Bishop announced in 12/07 that abuse did not involve a minor but that Covarrubias had been ordered to counseling for "misconduct." He has been returned to his parish per a 5/31/08 article. | Boise, ID | Source: Diocese of Boise Priest Page on Covarrubias 9/21/07; KPAX 9.21.07; Idaho Statesman 9.22.07; Left Side of the Moon 9.22.07; Fox12 9.26.07; Montana's News Station 12.11.07; Idaho Statesman 12.11.07; Idaho Statesman 1.03.08; Mountain Home News 5.31.08; 2 News TV 6.01.08 |
| Covas | Peter | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Covas retired from parish in 4/02 amid accusations of sexual misconduct with minors. Covas resigned in 1983 as first financial director of Diocese after he loaned $225,000 of diocesan money to man who had been convicted of fraud. Sexual accusations came to light after internal diocesan review of files. Civil suits filed 2003. Arrested twice (1987 and 1988) for public sexual misconduct. He died in 2004. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: San Bernardino Sun 4.29.02; Press Enterprise 4.29.02; Daily Bulletin 4.18.03; San Bernardino Sun 4.30.03; Press Enterprise 5.1.03; Press Enterprise 1.16.04; Press Enterprise 4.21.04; Press Enterprise 5.19.04; Press Enterprise 11.10.05 |
Cox | Brian M. | 1968 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Part of Josephite society from 1968. Joined Baltimore Archdiocese in 1981. In 1995 complaint of abuse in 1981 was made to Baltimore. Cox admitted that he had abused from 1979-1985. Placed on permanent leave without privileges. He was arrested in 2002 and charged with abuse of 2 boys. Sentenced to 15 months in jail & 5 yrs probation. Served 9 months. Laicized in 2004. Registered sex offender. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.04.95; Baltimore Sun 5.23.02; Baltimore Sun 5.23.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore Press Release 5.23.02; Baltimore Sun 6.07.02; Touchstone July/Augus 2002; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun 10.16.02; Baltimore Sun 1.22.03; Baltimore Sun 10.31.03; Washington Post 7.13.04 Assignments: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Cox | Harold T. | < 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in massive civil suit filed 10/03 where 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests. One man alleged that Cox sexually abused him from 1956 until approx. 1958 or 1959.and that the abuse occurred 30 to 50 times. He was between 11-14 at time of abuse. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newday 10.02.03 |
| Coyle | Charles G. | 1965 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Sued in 2002. Accused of abuse of 1 boy in 1970s at Newton South High School in Boston. Article also refers to a 2nd youth who was living with Coyle and later committed suicide. Coyle was working in New Orleans Archdiocese when accusation became public and the Archdiocese placed him on leave. 2nd suit filed in 2003 alleges abuse dating back to when Coyle was a seminarian in Baltimore. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 4.19.02; Times-Picayune 4.20.02; Times-Picayune 4.28.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Times-Picayune 11.11.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Coyle | James M. | 1983 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Coyle accused of series of sexual molestations over 5 years in 1980s at St. Peter's Church in DeLand and of plying boys with marijuana and alcohol. Accusations made in 1996; he was suspended & sent for treatment. News not released to public by Diocese until 2/97. Bishop Dorsey promised in 1997 that Coyle would never be returned to diocesan duties. | Orlando, FL | Source: Orlando Sentinel 2.4.97; The Ledger (Lakeland, FL) 4.8.02 |
Craig | Robert | 1974 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused per Archdiocesan List 3.20.06. Removed 1990 and resigned from priesthood 10/93. Suit filed 4/06. Several known victims claim abuse between 1982-1990. Previous settlement made in 1989. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. At least 1 claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1; Chicago Sun-Times 4.7.06; Chicago Daily Herald 4.7.06; Chicago Tribune 4.7.06; The Times (Chicago) 4.7.06; Renew America 4.8.06; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; Chicago Tribune 8.13.08; Jeff Anderson & Assoc. News Release 8.14.08; Chicago Sun Times 8.13.08; Lake County News-Sun 8.16.08; WBBM 2.6.09; Chicago Breaking News 2.6.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Cramer | William N. | 1977 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of abusing 2 young brothers in 1984. Mother told diocese which just transferred him. Reported to police in 1985; convicted in 1988 and received 3 yrs probation. Each child received $38K in civil suit. Worked as hospital chaplain beginning 1991 but placed on leave 2002. Cramer hired canon lawyer to fight his suspension. | Paterson, NJ | Source: The Record 4.14.02; NY Times 4.16.02; The Record 4.24.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; The Record 6.19.02; The Record 6.20.02; The Record 7.09.02; Daily Record 6.25.03 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record |
Crandall | Thomas Anthony | 1981 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Active priest when he was arrested 1/02 for dealing drugs and taking money from parish. Sentenced to 51 months in fed. prison. Out on probation in 2005 when he was arrested on child porn charges. Convicted by jury 6/06 and sentenced to 10 yrs prison. Article refers to him as a "former priest." On Sex Offender Registry. | Pensacola-Tallahassee, FL | Source: Pensacola News Journal 6.23.03; Associated Press 6.23.05; WFTV.com 6.24.05; TampaBays10.com 6.03.06; Local6.com 6.21.06; Pensacola News-Journal 6.21.06 |
| Creager | Robert J. | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Creager was one of 7 priests asked to step down from public ministry 5/02 because of allegations of sexual abuse. He retired as of 1998. No info on alleged abuse or victims. Allegations were brought to Diocese's attention within the preceeding two months. Spent some time as military chaplain. | Peoria, IL | Source: Diocesan Press Release 5.30.02; Copely News Service 5.30.02; Pantagraph 5.31.02; Chicago Tribune 5.31.02; Catholic Post 6.9.02 Assignments: Copely News Service 5.30.02 |
Creagh | Thomas P. | 1967 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Archdiocese knew of abuse of 1 teenage boy in 1983 and contributed $10,000 to settlement with victim. 4 suits filed 2002 (including one by boy named above) alleging abuse from 1983-1997 and Creagh removed from parish. Creagh spent some time in Florida parish after original settlement. Permanently removed from active ministry as of 10/02. | Louisville, KY | Source: Archbishop Kelly 1983 memos re Creagh; Courier-Journal 5.9.02; Courier-Journal 5.17.02; Courier-Journal 5.24.02; Courier-Journal 7.2.02; Courier Journal 7.7.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02; Courier Journal 10.20.02; Courier-Journal 10.13.02; Naples Daily News 4.28.03; Courier-Journal 5.14.03 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Creason | Hubert (Hugh) E. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Creason resigned from St. James Church in Catawissa in 2002 after allegations that he had sexually abused a minor about 25 yrs ago. Another complaint alleged abuse from about 30 years ago. Church substantiated both allegations and asked for his resignation. He left an earlier assignment at Our Lady Queen of Peace abruptly in late 1989 or early 1990. His next assignment was in Jan. 1991. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.14.92; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.6.02; Times [Shrewsbury, MO] 3.06.05 |
| Creed | C. Patrick | 1951 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Died in 2001. Accused in 2002 suit of making sexually inappropriate comments to teen in 1951 when the youth sought counseling after abuse by Fr. Louis Miller. 4 or 5 other suits filed in 2003 by women claiming abuse when they were school girls. Three claims settled 6/03 as part of massive settlement by Diocese. One other dismissed by Court in 2004 on SOL. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 7.2.02; Courier-Journal 7.7.02; Courier-Journal 9.2.02; Courier-Journal 1.22.03; Courier-Journal 2.15.03; Courier-Journal 7.2.03; Courier-Journal 8.27.03; Courier-Journal 1.23.04; Courier Journal 6.11.04 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
Creighton | Gerard E. | 1951 | P | Settled | Diocesan | 1973 memo to Cardinal Medeiros complained that Creighton had been transferred 17 times in 22 years and that the man was sick. In 1977 woman wrote to archdiocese saying she had seen two girls imitating oral sex and that they said they were imitating Creighton and their mother. Woman filed suit 1998 re abuse as 17 yr old. Dismissed 5/03 on SOL. Retired 1985. Placed on leave 1997. Died 2002. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 12.18.02; Boston Globe 12.18.02; Documents released by Archdiocese 12.18.02; Documents released by Archdiocese 12.18.02 (pt 2); Patriot Ledger 12.19.02; Boston Globe 2.3.03; BostonChannel.com 2.7.03; Boston Globe 5.1.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Addendum to Assignment Record; Other Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Cremins | Daniel J. | < 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse between 1965-1971. Died. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Crespin | George E. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 2005 lawsuit Crespin was accused of molesting a boy in 1975-1975 while he was pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary in Union City. Diocese investigated in 2005 but found insufficient evidence. It paid the plaintiff $600,000 as part of global settlement in 8/05. Crespin served as chancellor and/or as vicar general at various times between 1979-1994. Had admitted not reporting incidents of abuse involving other priests. He retired in 2005. | Oakland, CA | Source: Berkeley Daily Planet 2.8.05; Dallas Morning News 2.15.05; CBS 5 3.3.05; Tri-Valley Herald 3.30.05; Berkeley Daily Plant 5.24.05; Oakland Tribune 6.3.05; The Argus 8.10.05; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 3.31.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 |
| Crete | Marcel | B | Convicted | Brothers of Christian Instruction | Pleaded guilty 12/89 to 5 counts of gross sexual miscounduct for having sex with 12 yr old boy in 1983. Two other charges outside the statute of limitations. Per 2/04 Maine Atty General Report, Crete was sentenced to 8 years with all but two and a half years suspended and a period of probation. Served 7 months of his sentence and was released 7/90. He still resides with the Brothers of Christian Instruction in Alfred, Maine. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Report 2.24.04 page 4; Portland Press Herald 2.26.04 | |
| Cristancho | Fernando | 1985 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 1997 for sexual misconduct with young woman (not a minor) in Arlington diocese. Cristancho arranged in vitro fertilization of woman in Colombia using his sperm. Triplets born in 11/01 (2 boys, 1 girl). Baltimore archdiocese learned about the children and fired Cristancho from parish in 7/02. Privileges removed 2004. In 2006 DSS found sexual abuse of both boys, including oral sex. Mother reported possible 3rd victim. Maryland Appeals court gave custody to mother in 10/08. Cristancho denies abuse. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Diocesan Communicator (Marquette, MI) 3.10.04; MD Court of Special Appeals 10.27.08; Maryland Daily Record 10.27.08; Baltimore Examiner 10.30.08; Daily Record 10.31.08; Examiner 11.6.08; Statement by Bill Casey of SNAP 11.6.08; Daily Times 11.11.08; Examiner 11.23.08 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Croke | Edmund C. | 1938 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Croke's personnel file was one of 16 released in Boston 1/03. He was accused in 2003 lawsuit of sexually abusing at least one child. Died 1971. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.30.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Cronin | James Patrick | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Named in 8/04 civil suit by woman said she was abused by Cronin, two other nuns, and Fr. Lammers at St. Thomas-St. Vincent Orphanage. Order confirmed that Cronin was at the orphanage between 1958-1961. Died. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 8.25.04; Associated Press 8.25.04 | |
| Cronin | John P. | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name on 9/02 list of priests investigated by DA's office on charges of sexual misconduct. Article says three victims, all beyond SOL. In 10/02 he admitted that one woman went to Bishop in 1991 alleging an inappropriate sexual relationship and that "there was some truth" to what she said. Sent for evaluation and found not to be a threat. Placed in charge of cemeteries with some restrictions. Two more allegations surfaced in mid 1990s and Bishop O'Malley ordered further restrictions. | Fall River, MA | Source: Herald News 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Boston Globe 9.27.02; Standard Times 10.6.02 |
| Cronin | Sean | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Ireland in 1967 and moved to LA Archdiocese 1972. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse between 1972-1980. LA archdiocese counts 2 accusers. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Los Angeles Times 2.7.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Crook | David G. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 3/93 and then permanently removed from active ministry 1/95 over allegations of sexual misconduct with a teenager "some years ago." As of 2002, he had left the Illinois area. On 1/24/09 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave / Retired." | Belleville, IL | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.31.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.24.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.24.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1.14.95; Belleville News Democrat 3.7.03; Belleville News Democrat 4.24.07 |
| Crosby | Donald J. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1970s of abusing teenage girls at a Utica Catholic School. Reported to Msgr. H. Charles Sewall (now known abuser) but Sewall apparently did not report. Nothing found in Crosby's files. Voluntarily left priesthood in 1975 and laicized in 1980. Working as school guidance counselor in 2003 but resigned shortly after school learned from the DA's office about old allegations. One woman said her mother reported the abuse to the Diocese in the 1990s but no record found. Died 1/04. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Syracuse Post Standard 2.19.04; Observer-Dispatch (Utica, NY) 2.24.04 |
| Cross | Charles V. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 5/02. Alleged to have molested at least 4 male teenagers in early 1960s. Had not served as parish priest since 1985 because of "unrelated claims of sexual misconduct." Main duty was to oversee maintenance at diocese headquarters. Forced to retire 6/02 w/o privileges. One man sued Cross in 1995 re 1960-1964 abuse after telling the Diocese in 1993. Case dismissed on SOL. | Birmingham, AL | Source: Birmingham News 5.10.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Birmingham News 1.7.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Crowe | Thomas | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 12/02 Manchester Diocese settled with six victims of 5 priests, including Thomas Crowe. Apparently Crowe only had one victim, a 13 yr old boy he abused between 1949-1950 while at Blessed Sacrament. There was one incident of oral sex and many of kissing and grooming. He was already deceased at time of settlement. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 12.20.02; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 | |
| Crowley | Stephen | P | Settled | Diocesan | Claim(s) against Crowley, a retired priest, were settled as part of the $22 mil settlement in Oct. 2005 with the Hartford Archdiocese. No other information found. | Hartford, CT | Source: New York Times 11.01.05; Hartford Courant 11.01.05 | |
Crowley | Timothy M. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of sexual misconduct with boy for approx 8 yrs in 1980s and removed from his Lansing, MI parish in 1993. Victim signed a 2 page affidavit and gave it to the diocese. Lansing diocese settled with the victim in 1993 for $200,000. In 1995 Crowley was given permission to work in Alaska with full approval from Archbishop Hurley. His record there was clear but he was removed in 2002 after Dallas Bishop Conf. Criminal charges considered in 2003 in Mich. but never filed. | Lansing, MI | Source: Associated Press 4.28.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Associated Press 6.18.02; Associated Press 7.15.02; Catholic Anchor 7.19.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Anchorage Daily News 4.24.03; Anchorage Daily News 11.16.03; Ann Arbor News 11.19.03; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 2.5.04; Archdiocesan Report of Sexual Abuse 2.13.04; Anchorage Daily News 2.14.04 |
| Crowley, Jr. | Joseph I. | D | Convicted | Diocesan | Ordained as permanent deacon in 1980. Pleaded guilty in 1999 to abuse of 2 family members. Sentenced to three successive 2 1/2-year terms and 10 years probation. Laicized per 3.18.06 article. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.22.99; Boston Globe 3.18.06; Metro West Daily News 3.18.06; Boston Herald 3.18.06; Patriot Ledger 3.18.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| Crozier | John | 1949 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per documents released by the Maine AG's office in 2005, Crozier was accused of abuse of 3 brothers and one of their sisters in 1960s and 1970s. They reported abuse to Diocese in 1990s. Known to have major problems with alcohol. No assignment after 1983. Died 1990. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Bangor Daily News 5.28.05; Portland Press Herald 7.17.05 |
| Cruces | Angel | 1961 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1983. Accused of abuse of 1 girl. LA archdiocese counts 1 accuser. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese since 197. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Associated Press 2.8.84; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Crum | Thomas J. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on admin. leave by the Diocese in 6/09 after newly reported allegations of sexual misconduct with a teenage studen more than 30 years before. When confronted, he admitted the allegations were true and diocese sent him to a treatment facility. Hewas assigned to Cardinal Mooney High School as well as to St. James in Warren and St. John the Baptist in Campbell during the relevant time period. Three add'l allegations received within 1 mo. | Youngstown, OH | Source: Statement by Diocese of Youngstown 6.1.09; WYTV 6.6.09; Vindicator 6.7.09; Tribune Chronicle 6.7.09; Canton Repository 6.7.09; WYTV 6.8.09; Canton Repository 6.8.09; Tribune Chronicle 6.9.09; Tribune Chronicle 6.10.09; Vindicator 6.10.09; WYTV 6.11.09; Canton Repository 6.12.09; Statement by Diocese of Youngstown 6.12.09; Vindicator 6.16.09; Canton Repository 6.24.09 Assignments: Canton Repository 6.30.09 (add'l article); Vindicator 7.7.09 (add'l article); Vindicator 7.9.09 (add'l article) |
Crynes | J. Peter | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 5/06 after allegations of sexual misconduct with two women prior to 1994. No info as to age of the women when the "misconduct" occurred. 8/06 article says he admitted to "unchaste behavior" with "high school girls." Case was forwardedto Vatican for review. Resides at Villa St. Joseph in Dunmore per diocesan website 9/1/09. | Scranton, PA | Source: Times Leader 5.31.06; Scranton Times-Tribune 5.31.06; WNEP 5.31.06; Citizens Voice 5.31.06; Citizens Voice 6.17.06; Times Leader 8.27.06 Assignments: Times Leader 7.9.06 |
Cudemo | Nicholas V. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of between 11-16 young girls, including 3 cousins, in 1960s and 1970s. Archdiocese first learned of abuse in 1991. Placed on leave in 1996. Laicized in 2005. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 7.25.04; Philadelphia Inquirr 6.24.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.18.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Star Ledger 10.23.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.17.05; National Catholic Reporter 4.28.06; Orlando Sentinel 8.13.07; Philadelphia Daily News 8.16.07 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Cuello | Gustavo DeJesus | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Cuello, who came from Columbia in 1995, was arrested in 1997; charged with having sex with 13 year old girl. He was released on bail and fled the country. Arrested in Ecuador 7/03 and finally extradited to Texas. He was found guilty in trial 10/03. Judge sentenced him to 50 yrs in prison. Cuello rejected the judge's sentence and opted to have a jury decide his sentence. In 10/03 jury sentenced him to life in prison. Civil suit settled for less than $100,000. Laicization announced 11/06. | Tyler, TX | Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph 5.11.02; Tyler Morning Telegraph 5.14.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Corpus Christi Caller Times 6.14.02; Dallas Morning News 6.14.02; Tyler Morning Telegraph 7.18.03; Associated Press 7.18.03; Tyler Morning Telegraph 10.10.03; Associated Press 10.10.03; Tyler Morning Telegraph 10.22.03; Tyler Morning Telegraph 10.23.03; Ft. Worth Star Telegram 10.24.03; Tyler Morning Telegraph 11.18.06 | |
Cullen | Robert B. | 1958 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Accused on 3/1/07 in testimony before the Maryland legislature of sexually abusing a grade-school girl and others in the 1960s. The girl's mother allegedly reported the abuse repeatedly to a Jesuit priest in the late 1960s and to another Jesuit priest sometime after 1982. Cullen remained in ministry. He died in 2005. Also worked in many other dioceses. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 2.25.05; Daly Testimony 3.1.07 |
Cummings | William J. | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Member of the Singing Priests; died of AIDS 5/94. Personnel file released 1/03; contained allegations that he abused a 10 yr old boy in Somerville, MA in 1982. Lawsuits filed 6/02 & 8/02. Both later settled, one in massive Boston settlement 2003 and theother in a private settlement 12/03. 3rd suit filed pending 12/03. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 3.3.02; Boston Herald 8.17.02; Boston Globe 8.17.02; Boston Globe 8.22.02; Boston Globe 8.23.02; Boston Globe 8.30.02; NY Times 8.31.02; Boston Globe 9.4.02; Boston Globe 1.15.03; Boston Herald 1.16.03; Boston Globe 1.17.03; Boston Herald 9.25.03; Boston Herald 12.2.03; Boston Globe 12.3.03; Boston Herald 12.21.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; List of priests and pastors for Our Lady Help of Christians, Newton MA |
| Cunha | Arthur Manuel | P | Convicted | Diocesan | At least three civil suits filed as well as criminal charges re abuse of boys in 1986. One suit settled for $640K. Sentenced to 60 days jail and 4 mo counseling center for abuse of two boys. May have left priesthood. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 4.28.94; Diocese of Marquette | |
| Curran | Anthony | 1972 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 2004 one man sued Boston and Albany dioceses claiming that he had been abused by several priests over a period of about 50 years. He says that Curran forced him into a homosexual encounter at age 50 in early 1990s and that Curran had a collection ofchild pornography in his residence at the rectory. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 7.15.04; Troy Record 7.15.04; Evening Telegram 11.9.04 |
| Curran | John J. | 1927 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Curran retired in 1972 and died in 1976. In 1994 one man testified before a legislative hearing that he had been molested by Curran in 1950s. Diocese forwarded this info to police in 5/02. Another man had notified police in 3/02 that he had also been molested in late 1950s. A third (?) man complained in 2007 of abuse in 1962. Bishop noted in 7/08 that if Curran were alive, the diocese would remove him from ministry pending investigation. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Portland Press Herald 12.8.07; Sun Journal 12.9.07; Maine Sunday Telegram 12.9.07; Morning Sentinel 5.24.08; Morning Sentinel 5.29.08; WABI 6.3.08; Kennebec Journal 6.17.08; Kennebec Journal 7.16.08; Kennebec Journal 7.19.08; Kennebec Journal 7.22.08; Portland Press Herald 7.27.08; Kennebec Journal 2.2.09; MPBN 3.12.09 Assignments: Foster's Daily Democrat 7.24.08 |
| Curran | John William | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of two youths who were students at Chicago's Quigley South Seminary. Abuse reported by Plaintiff in 1990 & 1991 and parishioners were told that he had taken "a sabbatical" when he left in 1993. In late 1994 Diocese told parishioners the truth but by then the SOL had expired for the Plaintiffs. Curran died 3/2000. At least one claim included in 10/05 settlement by Archdiocese. | Chicago, IL | Source: Daily Southtown (IL) 11.22.94; NY Times 5.14.02; Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Journal of Oak Park and River Forest 11.11.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Curran | Thomas M. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of abuse of a minor in 1970s. Second allegation of abuse made in 2004. Archdiocese announced 3/07 that it could not substantiate either of the charges. Curran's status then changed from "on leave" to "permanent disability" but he was limited to family only when saying Mass, etc. | Boston, MA | Source: Archdiocese Press Release 8.3.02; Boston Globe 8.3.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Boston Globe 1.18.03; Boston Herald 1.18.03; Worcester Telegram & Gazette 11.29.06; Boston Globe 3.2.07; MetroWest Daily News 3.3.07; Boston Globe 3.3.07 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Curry | James | 1949 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed civil suit 2/08 accusing Curry of sexually abusing her for 8 yrs, beginning in 1966 when she was 8. Abuse occurred during his assignment at St. Mary's Church. After each assault he would tell her to ask God to forgive her sin and for tempting Curry. Filing of this suit exposed a 1983 suit (settled in 1986) in which Curry was accused of abusing his housekeeper's 11 yr old daughter in 1980 and 1981 at same church. Police notified in 1981 but nothing done. Curry died in 1986. | Norwich, CT | Source: The Day 2.24.08; The Day 2.24.08 (2nd article); Newsday 2.24.08 |
| Curry | Samuel T. | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Two sisters filed suit in Jan. 2004 alleging that they were sexually abused for three years by Curry at St. Jude's parish in Spencer. Girls were 9-12 and 12-15 at time of abuse. Curry is shown as "on duty outside the diocese" per the 1988 Catholic Directory. Not in 1993 Directory. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 1.17.04 |
| Curtis | George | B | Sued | Brothers of the Christian School | Per Suit filed in October 1991, Curtis is accused of molesting two brothers on several occasions between 1975 and 1977. Mother had given up custody to Curtis for the good of the boys. Curtis worked at local parish and performed educational duties at Iberia Catholic High School. | Lafayette, LA | Source: Henicke vs. Curtis. Docket # 74152-C, 16th Judicial Ct, Parish of Iberia, LA | |
| Cusano | Linda | N | Sued | Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus | Accused in a 5/23/03 lawsuit of sexually assaulting a female high school senior repeatedly in 1991-92 and pressuring her to join the order. Parents say they complained about Cusano's closeness with their daughter at the time but were brushed off. Cusanowas reportedly sent for treatment in 2002. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 5.24.03; St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.05.03; Hartford Courant 10.3.04; Hartford Courant 12.02.04; Webster-Kirkwood Times 1.16.05 | |
| Custodio | Narcisco Marquez | D | Convicted | Diocesan | Custodio, a deacon at St. Paul the Apostle in Richardson, was arrested 6/84 and charged w/ aggravated sexual assault of 11 yr old boy. Sentenced to 8 yrs jail 4/85. Has been released. Civil suit filed in 1986 against the parish, the Dallas Diocese, the San Antonio Archdiocese, and Custodio. It settled at some point. | Dallas, TX | Source: San Antonio Light 6.21.86 | |
| Custodio | Sidney J. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Alleged in a lawsuit to have abused one girl at St. Gregory parish in San Mateo between 1960-1963. Last known address was in Menlo Park. | Oakland, CA | Source: Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 | |
| Cyr | Armand | < 1949 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman told the diocese in 2002 that Cyr molested her in 1949 when she was 11 and again in 1957 when she was 19 and he drove her home from college. He died in 1977. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 |
| Cyr | Leon | B | Accused | Brothers of the Sacred Heart | Man came forward 4/03 to allege that he was abused by Br. Cyr, a teacher at Bishop Guertin High School, in the early 1980s. Cyr denied the accusation. Atty for 4 plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit against the school and the Order alleging abuse. One (not original complainant) alleged abuse by Cyr multiple times from 1981 to 1983. Suit still pending 2004. | Manchester, NH | Source: Lowell Sun 9.3.03; Manchester Union Leader 10.2.03 | |
| Czajka | Norman J. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from public ministry 4/06. Name is on the list published on the Chicago Archdiocese website of priests with substantiated allegations of abuse of minors. Unable to locate any other information as of 7/09. | Chicago, IL | Source: Archdiocese of Chicago List n.d. (after 4.06) |
| Czarniewicz | Gloria | N | Accused | Holy Family of Nazareth | Czarniewica accused by nun of abusing her in 1968-1969 when she was 20 year old student. Czarniewica was mother superior of a convent in New York at the time of the alleged abuse. Woman's allegations ignored. Filed suit in 1989. Suit was dismissed 1995 on statute of limitations. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 7.14.94; Newsday 1.11.95 | |
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