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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Gaborek | Joseph | < 1984 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 1999 article says he molested a 14 year old runaway after giving him beer and showing him porno movie. Same article says Bishop Hogan testified in 1994 that there had been a 1984 allegation against Gaborek by a 16 year old boy. Placed on permanent leave7/88. Named as "predator priest" in 2/03 civil suit. Laicization announced 2004. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Associated Press 5.26.99; Pittsburg Post-Gazette 5.27.99; Tribune-Democrat 6.23.02; Tribune-Democrat 2.7.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.11.03; Associated Press 5.5.04; Tribune-Democrat 5.5.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 5.06.04 |
| Gabriel | Benjamin | P | Sued | Diocesan | Originally from Philippines. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of one youth at St. Jude Parish in Earlimart for two years in the mid-1970s Not in parish assignment after 1980. Apparently retired in 1986. Not in 1989 Catholic Directory. | Fresno, CA | Source: Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony 11.23.04 | |
| Gaffney | James F. | 1985 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit in 2004 alleging that she was sexually abused by Gaffney at Reading Central Catholic high school. Abuse began at age 16 and lasted for two years. Suit states that officials were notified and that Gaffney was transferred to St. Frances de Chantal in Easton where he continued to have sex with the plaintiff when she was in college. Diocese says that Gaffney has not been in active ministry since 2002. Superior court ruled 12/06 that SOL had expired. | Allentown, PA | Source: The Morning Call 9.29.04; Centre Daily 9.29.04; Express-Times 9.30.04; Express Times 12.22.06; Reading Eagle 12.22.06; WFMZ 12.22.06 |
| Gaffney | Thomas J. | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of 1 in 1980s. Another victim also came forward. Gaffeny soon filed countersuit but died about 2 months later (still saying he was innocent). | New York, NY | Source: Staten Island Advance 1.20.04; Newsday 1.23.04; Press Democrat 3.22.04 |
| Gage | Philip S. | 1969 | P | Accused | Marist | Officials of the Marist School announced in 1995 that Gage had been removed from his duties at the school in 1993 after allegations that he molested a 17 yr old student in 1989. During investigation, officials learned of another possible victim who was 18 at the time of the alleged abuse. Gage was sent to his Order's headquarters in Wash., D.C. He was active in Baltimore in 2003 per unrelated news article. | Atlanta, GA | Source: Atlanta Journal and Constitution 5.19.95 |
| Gaghan | Robert W. | 1954 | P | Accused | Norbertines | In 2008 a man reported to Norbertine Order that Gaghan, his uncle, had fondled him under the covers of his own bed and then performed oral sex on him when he was a youth. Gaghan also abused another nephew who later committed suicide. Gaghan was a priest and teach at former Saint John Neumann H.S. in Philadelphia. Investigation by the Order found the accusation credible. Gaghan died in 1989. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Daily News 1.8.10 |
| Gagne | J. Delphine | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man told Diocese in 12/03 that he had been touched and fondled by Gagne in 1950 in the back seat while they were returning from an outing. He was 13 or 14 at the time. Gagne died in 1963. Same man also alleged fondling by Fr. Lirette at about the same time. | Manchester, NH | Source: NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 | |
| Gagnon | Jean-Paul | 1982 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Psych evaluation in 1977 prior to ordination indicated Gagnon had possible "sex role identification" problems. Sued 9/02. Accused of molesting a 14 year old boy in early 1980. Took personal leave but finally placed on leave by Bishop 7/03. Part of civil suit settled 5/04. Criminal charges filed and he was arraigned 2004 on charges of sexually assaulting 2 plaintiffs. Pleaded not guilty. Sentended to 18 months supervised probation in 2005. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 10.2.02; Telegram & Gazette 11.29.02; Telegram & Gazette 2.4.03; Telegram & Gazette 2.27.03; Telegram & Gazette 3.10.03; Telegram & Gazette 3.11.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.4.03; Woonsocket Call 6.12.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.13.03; Telegram & Gazette 7.18.03; Telegram & Gazette 9.26.03; Telegram & Gazette 4.2.04; Telegram & Gazette 4.29.04; Telegram & Gazette 5.18.04; Milford Daily News 10.7.04 Assignments: Woonsocket Call 4.06.05 (add'l article); Telegram & Gazette 4.6.05 (add'l article) |
| Gaioni | Dominic T. | 1967 | P | Accused | Divine Word Miss. | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1977 per LA Archdiocese report. Still active in 1993. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Gaiter | Chester E. | 1976 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Gaiter is one of 4 priests included in $140K settlement of one lawsuit in 4/07. Abuse is alleged to have occured in 1985-1987 at Cardinal Ritter College Gaiter has "retired from the priesthood" and is allegedly unable to answer questions. Another filed 11/07 settled early 2009. Last known to be living at St. Louis Univ's Jesuit Hall. | St. Louis, MO | Source: John Doe CS v Fr. James Thiel et al, 042-01414, St. Louis Circuit Court, MO; St. Louis Post Dispatch (AP) 4.19.07; Belleville News-Democrat 4.19.07; Kansas City Star (AP) 4.20.07; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.10.07; St. Louis American 6.13.07; St. Louis Post Dispatch 11.22.07; St. Louis American 5.13.09 |
| Galdon | Richard | 1959 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Took leave in 1986 and suspended from duties 1987. Abused boys in 1960s. Convicted 1987 of sexual abuse of 3 individuals. Sentenced to total of 25 years. Charges re abuse of 7 others dropped. Died in 2000 "serving at the Service of the Paraclete, a home for retired priests in Jemez Springs, New Mexico." | Newark, NJ | Source: UPI 3.4.87; UPI 10.28.87; Bergen Record 10.29.87; San Jose Mercury News 12.30.87; Star Ledger 7.1.00; Star Ledger 5.4.07 |
Gale | Robert V. | 1968 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | 2002 articles cite numerous complaints about Gale's abuse of young boys in 1979, 1981, 1983 and 1987. Removed from ministry in 1991 but allowed to reside at a church. Accusations of abuse from that church in 1994. 1995 and 1996 lawsuits. Arrested 2002on charges of raping an altar boy between 1980-1984. Pleaded guilty in 2004 and sentenced 4-5 yrs in prison & probation. Laicized 2006. Also part of NH Atty General report. Released from treatment 3/09. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 3.15.02; Patriot Ledger 8.28.02; Manchester Union Leader 9.13.02; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 10.16.02; Boston Herald 1.10.03; Manchester Archives 3.3.03; Boston Herald 7.24.03; Boston Globe / AP 11.30.04; Boston Globe 12.2.04; The Pilot 10.13.06; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08; Union Leader 3.18.09; Union Leader 3.19.09; Patriot Ledger 3.20.09; Union Leader 3.24.09 Assignments: Union Leader 3.25.09 (add'l article); Foster's Daily Democrat 4.3.09 (add'l article); Foster's Daily Democrat 5.2.09 (add'l article); Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Galindo | Rudolph | 1954 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Galindo accused of sexual improprieties with Vietnamese altar boy. He denied accusations but Archdiocese settled w/ boy's family for $75,000 in 1985 after civil suit filed. Galindo was removed from duty before suit filed and later reassigned but retired in 1986. Permanently removed 2002 after several other allegations and suits. Named on San Diego list of 3/31/07. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 8.10.02; San Diego Union Tribune 11.02.02; KFMB 10.10.03; Union Tribune 11.12.03; Union Tribune 12.24.03; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07; Union Tribune 4.30.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego list 3.30.07 |
Gallagher | Francis J. | 1973 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Arrested 1989 for solicitation of 18 yr old and 20 yr old. Also admitted abuse of 2 teenage brothers. Placed in treatment 1990 and reassigned to parish 1991. Placed on leave 2002 and has petitioned for laicization. Laicization announced 11/06. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadellphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 11.17.06 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Gallagher | George Michael | 1928 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 per LA Report. 1 woman alleges abuse from 1953-1962 in 2003 civil suit. Retired 1979. Died 1983. | 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 |
| Gallagher | John Donald | < 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed lawsuit 2/02 alleging abuse in 1950 by Rev. Bernard Gallagher at Holy Trinity Church. Her atty said this was actually John Donald Gallagher. She was 4th grader and confessed to the priest that she had touched herself. He responded by molesting her. Woman said she developed obsessive-compulsive disorders the next year, washing her hands as often as 20 times a day. Gallagher died in 1968. No other allegations. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 1.22.03; Associated Press 1.21.03 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
Gallagher | Joseph P. | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 12 yr old boy in early-mid 1970s. Archdiocese notified in 1974. Sent for treatment and reassigned. Placed on leave in 2002 and in 2004 his ministry was permanently restricted. He is now living a supervised life. Civil suit filed 12/03. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 12.24.03; Philadelphia Daily News 1.02.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.17.04; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Gallagher (in Baltimore) | Joseph | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Gallagher, who retired in 1985, was accused in 1986 of abuse of 14 yr old boy in 1980. Accuser met with officials in 1993. Sept. 2002 article said Gallagher first admitted molesting the youth and later denied it. Priest was former editor of The Catholic Review. His faculties were removed. Name on Archdiocese list of Sept. 2002. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 Assignments: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Gallant | Alfred F. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002 after recent accusation that he had abused a minor female some 30 years previously. As of 2005, Vatican did not laicize him but sentenced him to a life of prayer and penance (possibly because of his age and health). Brother of John Gallant, also an accused abuser. | New York, NY | Source: Hudson Valley Times Herald-Record 11.25.02; Newsday 7.09.05; Journal News 7.09.05 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
| Gallant | John P. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of girl. She said he entered into a 2 yr affair with her in 1980 when she was 16. He claimed she was 18. Brother of Alfred Gallant, also an accused abuser.. | New York, NY | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Journal News 4.8.02 (in collection of articles); Journal News 4.10.02 (in collection of articles); Journal News 4.16.02 (in collection of articles); Journal News 6.19.02; Journal News 9.14.03; Journal News 7.9.05 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
| Gallegos | Joseph Anthony | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Alleged to have abused at least four boys, one in each of his four assignments from 1965-1972. Apparently had his privileges suspended from 1972-1992. He was reconciled with the Church in 1992 just before dying of AIDS. At least one victim also acquired AIDS. At least 4 suits filed against estate. One suit settled in Fall, 1994 and another was settled before it reached the lawsuit stage. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News 6.29.94 |
| Gallen | John | 1963 | P | Settled | Jesuit | Accused in 2004 of abuse of 16 yr old youth in 1980 in Toledo and California. Head of Jesuit order in NY wrote to the man in 1993 and enclosed a letter from Gallen apologizing. Gallen sent 2nd letter in 1994. In 1994 the man settled with the Jesuit order for $50,000. Gallen remained active until 2003. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 3.10.04; Toledo Blade 3.15.04; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Wanderer 3.25.04; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 2.17.05 |
| Gallenstein | Stephen | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of girl for 4 years, beginning at age 13, and then stalking her for another 10 yrs. Name was revealed in support of allegations in a court case re abuse by another priest. Vatican has been asked to laicize him. | Lexington, KY | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 9.19.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 9.20.03; Lexington Herald-Leader 9.20.03; Courier Journal 9.20.03; Kentucky Post 5.22.04; Lexington Herald-Leader 3.23.06; Lexington Herald-Leader 4.9.06 |
| Gallo | Vincent | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In civil suit filed 10/03, 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests, including Gallo. One plaintiff says he was sexually abused by Gallo around 1966. Gallo denied. Gallo was only priest of 24 who had an active parish assignment. In 3/04, diocese announcedafter review board investigation that allegations against Gallo were unsubstantiated and lacking in credibility and he was allowed to continue in ministry. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.02.03; Newsday 10.03.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03; Newsday 3.18.04 |
| Galvan | Lucas A. | 1980 | P | Convicted | Theatine | Convicted 1989. Pleaded guilty to sexually fondling an 11-year-old girl; sentenced to 1 [or 2] yr suspended jail sentence and deferred adjudication. Charges then dismissed. Girl settled a lawsuit against the Pueblo Diocese for more than $90K. In 1992 hebegan working as a priest in Argentine and, as of 2002, he was actively working as a priest in Mexico. | Pueblo, CO | Source: Denver Post 4.29.02; The Guardian (London) 5.12.02 |
Gana | Stanley M. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in 1970s-1980s. Abuse reported in 1992 and 1995. Placed on leave and sent for treatment. He was one of the unidentified priests dismissed from the archdiocese in April 2002 because of abuse allegations. "...countless victims" per 2005 grand jury report. In 1996 he left treatment and went to Orlando, FL where he soon began living with group of older teens & young men. Laicization announced 4/06. Still visits Florida. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 7.25.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.14.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report--Patterns; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.07.06; Duluth News Tribune 4.08.06; National Catholic Reporter 4.28.06; Orlando Sentinel 8.13.07; Philadelphia Daily News 8.16.07; Philadelphia Daily News 4.03.07 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Ganahl | James | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on list of acused priests fwith credible allegations rom San Diego/San Bernardino dioceses released by San Diego 3/30/07. Retired 1987. Permanently removed from duties. No other specific information found. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribule 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Gandara | Robert | B | Sued | Christian Brothers | Per personnel file and news article, Gandara a counselor at a private high school was accused in 1989 of performing homosexual acts on a boy who lived at the school. Suit filed in 1989. Police filed charges and Gandara spent 9 months in Jail and was placed on probation until 1995. He left the order in March 1994. At one time, Gandara worked in Galveston Tx as teacher at Kirwin High School | New Orleans, LA | Source: Daniel... vs. Brother...; Parish of St Tammany; # 8912767 | |
| Gandrau | James H. | 1958 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Retired in 2002 but was permanently barred from ministry in July, 2005 on previously undisclosed credible allegations of child sexual abuse. Woman settled claim with Archdiocese in 2004 in which she alleged Gandrau abused her 30 yrs previously when she was about 16. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.12.05; Spokesman-Review (AP) 7.12.05; Associated Press 7.12.05; Seattle Times 2.21.06 |
| Garand | Frederick | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 12/02 article, Garand was murdered in Florida in 1982. Toledo police interviewed two youths at Child Study Institute who said they were abused by Garand and that there were other victims. As investigation progressed a man came forward to say that Garand had abused him between 1954 and 1958. A policeman complained in 1958 and Garand was transferred to another parish. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 7.31.05 | |
| Garay | Jesus | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of 1 girl in 1997. May have been extern priest from Argentina. Named in archdiocesan report addendum. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune/AP 10.5.04; LA Archdiocesean Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Garcia | Christobal | P | Sued | Dominican | Sued 1988 for abuse between 1983-1986. Had been suspended by Order in 1985. Accused of abuse and boundary violations. Apparently fled to Philippines. 2nd allegation in civil suit filed 2003. Arrived in diocese 1983 and left 11/85. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 6.20.88; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; Cebu Sun-Star 7.3.06; Cebu Sun-Star 7.4.06 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Garcia | Emilio | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman has accused Garcia, a Spanish priest, of molesting her, beginning at age 14, and then raping her when she was 16. Abuse occurred at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Largo in 1960s. Woman began having flashbacks in 2000. When she confronted Garcia, he admitted the abuse. He was removed from his post and returned to Spain. | Orlando, FL | Source: St. Petersburg Times 2.5.07 |
Garcia | Francisco Javier | P | Accused | Diocesan | Originally from Mexico. Accused in 2002 of abuse of 1 boy from 1970-1975. Fled to Mexico in 1995 after earlier accusations and charges. Diocese has settled 8 claims. 4 new lawsuits expected to filed 6/06 by men alleging abuse from 1987-1994. per 3/06 article, | Sacramento, CA | Source: Sacramento Bee 6.12.02; Sacramento Bee 8.06.02; Dallas Morning News 12.05.04; Sacramento Bee 6.26.06; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07; CBS 13 5.07.07; Sacramento Bee 3.15.08; California Catholic Daily 3.21.08; California Catholic Daily 8.22.08 | |
| Garcia | Jesus Hernando | 1984 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of drugging and raping 4 boys and 1 man between 1991-1994. Bishop informed in 1993 but nothing done. Garcia fled returned to Spain (with permission of and help from Diocese) before the criminal investigation completed. Civil suit filed 2/20/95 and criminal charges 6/95. In 12/96 Garcia voluntarily returned to Texas and was arrested. Criminal trial was set for 7/97 but charges were dismissed because prosecutor could not substantiate story and victim waited too long to come forward. | Corpus Christi, TX | Source: Houston Chronicle 2.25.95; Houston Chronicle 4.24.95; Houston Chronicle 5.11.95; Houston Chronicle 8.31.95; Houston Chronicle 3.3.96; Ft. Worth Star Telegram 3.8.96; San Antonio Express-News (AP) 5.22.96; Houston Chronicle 8.8.96; Houston Chronicle 12.24.96; Houston Chronicle 7.29.97 |
| Garcia | Louis Aloysius | 1963 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Garcia accused of abusing several developmentally disabled patients between 5/79-8/80 at Porterville State Hospital where he was Chaplain. Civil litigation and criminal charges filed. Matters taken to California's Court of Appeals. Sentenced to 6 years in 1983. Garcia was on sick leave per 1988 Catholic Directory. | Fresno, CA | Source: People vs. Garcia; Appellate Court; No. F2401; Associated Press 2.17.83; Associated Press 4.26.83 |
| Garcia | Peter E. | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sick Leave 1985-1989. Left ministry 1989. Diocese knew of past abuse by at least 1988. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of at least 12 from 1961-1983. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: The Wanderer 1.8.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 4.20.06; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Garcia | Ramon | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 1 civil suit and 2005 addendum to LA Archdiocesan Report. 1 accuser claiming abuse from 1950-1952. Deceased. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Garcia | Richard Francis | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Complaint received in 2002 that he abused a male between 1961-1963. Left priesthood 1967. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Garcia | Rolando | 1986 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 1 civil suit filed summer, 2007 of sexually abuing an 11 yr old boy in 1989 at St. John Bosco Church in Little Havana. Garcia may still be active priest in Miami per 7/19/07 article. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 7.19.07 |
| Garcia | Rubin Idalio | 1972 | P | Sued | Diocesan | incardinated by Boise Diocese but serving in Santa Fe when abuse occurred. Paracletes also a defendant because he was resident there prior to abuse of boy in NM. Probably abused in Idaho, also. Civil Suit filed 2/21/94 naming Garcia, Santa Fe, Paraclete & Boise. Plaintiff later dismissed Paracletes and settled with Santa Fe. Trial court dismissed Boise Diocese claims and Plaintiff appealed. Appeals court upheld dismissal--no personal jurisdiction. | Boise, ID | Source: John Doe vs. Ruben ...; San Miquel Cty; # 94-31-cv |
Garcia-Rubio | Ernesto | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Worked a year in Miami; moved to Cuba; expelled 1969 for "serious difficulties of a moral nature (homosexuality)," as Miami knew but took him back. Accused 1988 of sexually abusing 4 Nicaraguan and Salvadoran refugee boys 1983-88. Evaluated at St. Luke's 1988; sent on sabbatical to Colombia; assigned in Honduras. Miami removed faculties 1989; defrocked 1994 or 1999. A 5th complainant sued 2004, alleging rape in 1984 when he was a 13-year-old refugee seeking asylum. Some claims settled 9/04. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 5.18.02; Miami Herald 5.29.02; Sun Sentinel 6.21.02; Miami Herald 11.19.03; Sun-Sentinel 5.14.04; Miami Herald 5.15.04; Miami Herald 9.13.04; NBC 6 9.14.04; Miami Herald 9.22.04; Miami Herald 8.13.05 |
Gardiner | Richard F. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Credible allegation of abuse. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Died 1989. | Wilmington, DE | Source: The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| Garding | William | 1982 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Ordained at age 43. In 1989 20 yr old man accused Garding of sexually abusing him over a three year period, beginning during confirmation classes. Pleaded guilty; sentenced to 6 mo jail and 10 yr stayed sentence. Sued 1991 but suit dismissed. Later wrote book "My Journey Alone" about his battle to suppress homosexuality and his quest for approval and love from adolescent male. parishioner. Privileges removed 6/02. Died 11/05 after auto accident. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Brainerd Dispatch 7.26.02; St. Cloud Times 12.13.02; St. Cloud Times 2.8.03; St. Cloud Times 11.24.05 |
Gardipee | Thomas J. | B | Sued | Capuchin | Accused 12/92 of sexual misconduct with St. Lawrence Seminary HS students. Charged 1/93 with enticing child for immoral purposes & intimidation. Judge dismissed case; noted evidence Gardipee disrobed in front of boy. Suit 4/93 said he abused, harassed &stalked teen; expanded 1994, accusing Capuchins of coverup. They say suit settled & Gardipee barred from teaching & ministering to minors. WI teaching license denied. Left Capuchins 2001; taught in private Hawaii HS from 2002. Leave 9/09; resigned 11/09. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92; Milwaukee Sentinel 12.21.92; Milwaukee Journal 12.21.92; Milwaukee Sentinel 12.24.92; Milwaukee Journal 12.27.92; Associated Press 1.6.93; Christian Century 1.27.93; Capital Times 3.20.93; Milwaukee Sentinel 3.20.93; Milwaukee Sentinel 4.7.93; Wisconsin State Journal 4.8.93; UPI 5.27.93; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.29.93; Chicago Tribune 10.1.93; Milwaukee Journal 3.10.94 Assignments: Sexual Abuse of Children in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee by Isely and Smith, 2.10.04 (add'l source); Honolulu Star-Bulletin 9.25.09 (add'l article); Honolulu Advertiser 9.26.09 (add'l article); Honolulu Star-Bulletin 9.27.09 (add'l article); Honolulu Advertiser 11.14.09 (add'l article); Honolulu Star-Bulletin 11.14.09 (add'l article) | |
Garduno | Anthony Martinez | 1990 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Accusations that Garduno asked an adult man to strip during premarital counseling surfaced in approx. 1993. Sent for treatment. Church trial for heresy held subsequent to Garduno's 1996 founding of a separate Catholic sect. He was "removed from the clerical state." Arrested 12/09 and charged with abuse of a 17 yr old boy 4 yrs before and continued sale of drugs from the church. Accuser said he knew of other minor victims who had been abused at that location. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Press Enterprise 1.6.94; Press Enterprise 4.2.94; Press Enterprise 12.30.94; Press Enterprise 1.14.95; Press Enterprise 8.18.95; Press Enterprise (Riverside, CA) 6.3.02; Press Enterprise 12.13.05; Press Enterprise 9.17.09; Press Enterprise 10.30.09; My Fox LA 12.30.09; San Jose Mercury News 12.30.09; Southwest Riverside News Network 12.30.09; Riverside County Sheriff's Dept 12.30.09; KPSP 12.31.09; Press Enterprise 12.31.09 Assignments: ABC 7 12.31.09 (add'l article); Desert Sun 12.31.09 (add'l article); Daily Bulletin 12.31.09 (add'l article); KPSP 1.4.10 (add'l article); Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 1.4.10 (add'l article); Valley News 1.14.10 (add'l article) |
| Garstka | Bernard | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Suit filed by 1 man 12/02 alleging abuse by Garstka in 1963. A second man filed suit 1/03 alleging abuse in same time period. This plaintiff was living in foster home and the foster parents wanted him to be altar boy. He would stay overnight every weekend at the rectory. At least one case was dismissed by state appeals court on SOL 9/04. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Press & Sun Bulletin 12.21.02; Press & Sun Bulletin 1.4.03; Press & Sun Bulletin 10.8.04 |
| Garthwaite | Thomas | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of sexual misconduct with a 14 yr old girl in Marshfield beginning in 1963 and lasting through 1966. Trial set for 1992. Dismissed on statute of limitations. | La Crosse, WI | Source: Chicago Tribune 7.1.91; Riverfront Times 8.25.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Garza | Jesus P. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser on Chicago Archdiocese list released 3.20.06. Resigned from priesthood 7/00 per list. No further information found as of 7/19/09. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Gates | James | B | Accused | Jesuit | 15 women and 1 man accused Gates & Fr. John Morse of abuse when they were students at St. Mary's Mission and School on the Colville Indian Reservation in late 1950-early 1960s. He was placed on leave and lives under supervision at a Jesuit residence . Jesuits announced $4.8M settlement with the 16 in 1/08. | Spokane, WA | Source: Seattle Times 1.4.08; Associated Press 1.4.08; Spokesman Review 1.4.08; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 | |
| Gatineau | Oscar | P | Sued | Diocesan | 3/05 civil suit alleges Plaintiff was abused by Gatineau for about 1 yr. Suit said he saw Plaintiff abused by another priest and did nothing. Same suit alleges that Plaintiff was abused by his uncle (Msgr. Page), other priests and two separate bishops. Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder when suit filed. Worcester diocese said allegations not credible. Died in 1964. | Springfield, MA | Source: Burnett v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield, CA No. 05-0331 3.29.05; Springfield Republican 3.31.05; Telegram 3.31.05; Catholic Observer 3.31.05; Telegram & Gazette (AP) 3.31.05 | |
Gausch | Joseph P. | 1945 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in at least three 2004 suits and one 2006 suit. Accused of abuse of numerous boys. First report of abuse received 1948 and sent for treatment. Reassigned several times. Left priesthood 1992. Questioned several times prior to death in 1999. Otherinstances reported after his death. 2006 suit dismissed by lower court and 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the appeal 11/07. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Letter written By Fr. Gausch; Philadelphia Daily News 1.31.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 2.01.04; Daily Times 2.03.04; Philadelphia Daily News 3.16.04; Morning Call 3.25.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.12.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.18.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Local Catholic 9.29.05; Mangum et al v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia et al, 6.14.06; Delco Times 12.01.06; Law.com 11.07.07 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Gauthe | Gilbert | 1972 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Gauthe was first widely publicized abuser. First allegations against him came out in 1983. Convicted in 1985 of abuse of as many as 39 young children between 1972-1983. Served 10 years in prison. Multiple civil suits and settlements. In 1997 he pled no contest to abuse of 3 yr old boy in Texas. 7 yrs probation. As of 2008, Gauthe was living near Houston, TX. He was arrested 4/08 because he failed to register as sex offender. | Lafayette, LA | Source: Times of Acadiana 5.23.85 (Major account); Associated Press 2.15.87; National Law Journal 4.4.88; Houston Chronicle 11.1.98; KTRK 4.22.08; KLFY 4.22.08; KATC 4.23.08; Houston Chronicle 4.24.08; Galveston County Daily News 4.25.08; The Advertiser 4.25.08; Women in Crime Ink 4.29.08; SNAP Statement 12.30.08; City of Angels 10.25.09 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record |
| Gauthier | Lawrence | B | Sued | Sacred Heart | In suit filed 3/02 man alleged that Gauthier sexually abused him many times between ages of 9-12 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary from 1969-1972. He also claimed that there were at least 7-10 victims. Man said he had attempted suicide 15-20 times.Gautheir is retired. | Springfield, MA | Source: Springfield Republican 3.28.02; Berkshire Eagle (MA) 3.29.02 | |
| Gauthier | Mark | 1969 | P | Settled | Diocesan | At least one claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement between Archdiocese and 62 plaintiffs. However, his name does not appear in the 3/03 report released by the Manchester District Attorney's office. Per 11/02 information, he is deceased. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 11.27.02 |
| Gauthier | Raoul | 1933 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Per 5/02 article, Gauthier was charged in 1979 with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct after he admitted fondling a retarded male adult. 12/02 article says he returned to Canada shortly after his confession and was never extradited. He died in 1995at age 92. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Associated Press 5.25.02; St. Cloud Times 12.5.02; St. Cloud Times 12.13.02 |
| Gavin | John L. | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 9/1994 suit, man accused Gavin of abusing him in 1963-1964 when he was 13. Diocese moved to have suit dismissed in 1995 and court agreed. Case appealed and in 12/1995 higher court sent certain issues back to lower court to be retried. | St. Louis, MO | Source: HRB v. JLG...; Ct of Appeals, Eastern Div 3; 913.S.W.2d 92 |
| Gawronski | Chester J. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2002, man said that Gawronski molested him in 1977 when he was 11. Did not tell parents until 1984. They immediately went to Diocese. Diocese sent Gawronski to treatment and promised restricted ministry. Asked parents in writing not to pursue matter further to avoid raising undue concern and attention. Gawronski was active priest when he was removed from post 3/02. | Erie, PA | Source: Erie Times-News 4.28.02; Erie Times-News 6.29.03 |
| Gaynor | James | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man notified the diocese in 2000 that Gaynor had repeatedly abused him from 1963 to 1965 when he was 4-5 yrs old. Diocese told him that Gaylor had died of AIDS in 1991. Victim says he refused to sign agreement offering conseling for release. Man came forward again in 2002. | Rockford, IL | Source: Rockford Register Star 8.23.02 |
| Gaynor | Lawrence | 1941 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 5/30/95 alleges Gaynor abused young man for several years. Man claims recovered memories. Note that Gaynor is accused in affidavits filed in suit against Fr. Irving Klister of abusing at least 2 more youths in El Paso. Both were students at St. Pius School. | El Paso, TX | Source: Pineau vs. Roman..; Bernalilo Ct; # CV-95-0004434; El Paso Times 1.25.08 |
Geerts | Theodore Anthony | 1946 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of sexually abusing boys with Janssen, Bass, and James W. Murphy in early 1960s. Pornography was allegedly used. Left active priesthood in 1969. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Default judgment granted against Geerts in 12/03. Died 2004. At least three known accusers. | Davenport, IA | Source: Quad-City Times 10.31.03; Des Moines Register 10.31.03; Documents from John Doe III v. Father James Janssen et al, 2003; Affidavit by John Doe III, 2003; Des Moines Register 2.15.04; Quad-City Times 10.29.04; Quad-City Times 6.18.05; Quad-City Times 7.10.08 Assignments: BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 |
| Geiger | William | 1954 | P | Sued | Redemptorist | 3 men filed suit 5/1/03 against Diocese alleging they were sexually abused in 1970s by Geiger and another Redemptorist priest at a Lima Ohio parish. Boys were 6-10 at time of abuse. The identity of the 2nd priest is not specified since confusion exists as to exact person. When suit was filed, Geiger was working near Charlotte, NC but the 2002 Catholic Directory shows him assigned to a Pennsylvania church in Harrisburg Diocese. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 5.2.03 |
Gelineau (BP) | Louis E. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1997 of taking an 11- or 12-year-old boy at St. Joseph's Orphanage in Burlington VT off by himself in 1951 and pulling the boy's fly down. When the boy fled, Gelineau allegedly pursued him and tried to drown him. At the time, Gelineau was a brother at the orphanage, scene of much physical and sexual abuse. In a 1997 deposition, Gelineau stated that he remembered the boy at the orphanage. In his deposition, Gelineau also denies having any sexual contact with an altar boy in 1993. | Burlington, VT | Source: Cadorette Deposition 5.16.97;; Gelineau Deposition 4.2.97; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08 |
Genereux | Marcel | 1939 | P | Accused | Oblates | Originally an Oblate; may have been incardinated to Diocese after 1959. Woman notified diocese 6/05 that she had been sexually molested by Genereux for 2 yrs while a student at Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson in 1957-58. She told school 1958; he was quickly removed. Shortly thereafter, he saw her at a party and deliberately broke her arm. Two other accusers are also known. Multiple short assignments 1959-71. Died 1971. | Manchester, NH | Source: NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09; Excerpts from NH AG Audit 3.26.09; NY Times 3.26.09 |
Genevive (Genevieve) | Frank | 1983 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Removed from active ministry 2002. Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of 13 yr old boy from 1970s-1980s. Suit against Diocese dismissed by Court in 6/06. Arraigned in Boston 7//06 on charges of felony child rape for allegedly having sex with two Albany boys between 1978 and 1982. Would take them to Boston to abuse them and then return to Albany. Other victims are known. Pleaded guilty 7/08 in Boston. Sentenced to 8-10 yrs prison (suspended for 5 yrs). Both accusers filed suit 4/09. | Albany, NY | Source: Newsday (AP) 12.6.04; Boston Herald 12.7.04; Albany Times Union 6.15.06; North Country Gazette 6.19.06; Troy Record 7.25.06; Boston Globe 7.25.06; Albany Times Union 7.25.06; Capital News 9 7.24.06; WNYT 7.24.06; BostonChannel.com 7.22.08; Boston Globe 7.23.08; NECN 7.22.08; Daily Gazette 7.22.08; Boston Globe 7.23.08; Albany Times Union 7.23.08 Assignments: Troy Record 7.23.08 (add'l article); Boston Herald (AP) 4.21.09 (add'l article); NY Daily News 4.22.09 (add'l article) |
Gentile | Gennaro L. | 1971 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 1997 civil suit of abusing 2 brothers in 1993-94. Settled 2001. Pattern of abuse spanning his entire 30-year career. Numerous victims. Placed on leave April 2002. | New York, NY | Source: Bronx Press 3.22.02; Daily News 3.27.02; Daily News 3.28.02; Journal News 4.7.02; Times Herald-Record 4.10.02; Daily News 5.16.02; Daily News 6.16.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Journal News 7.9.05; Renew America 4.2.06 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
Genuario | William A. | 1956 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Per documents released in 2009, Diocese paid two men $20K each in 2004 to settle claims of abuse in late 1970s-early 1980s. Men say they were abused by Genuario and another priest, Frank Wissel. Money was for "therapy" for 3 yrs. and settlements referred to "disputed claims." Accusers recently learned that the priests were still active. Genuario served as Vicar General of Diocese for 9 yrs. Both priests have denied allegations. Diocese paid another settlement re Genuario 1/06. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 12.11.09; Voice from the Desert 12.14.09; Hartford Courant 12.15.09; Connecticut Post 12.17.09 |
Geoghan | John J. | 1962 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused in over 87 lawsuits of raping and molesting at least 150 children. Convicted 2000 of fondling a 10-year-old boy. Sentenced to 9-10 yrs in prison. Murdered in prison 8/03 by another inmate. Conviction then removed by court, citing pending appeal at time of death. In 2002 Archdiocese paid $10M to settle claims brought by 86 accusers but another two dozen civil suits were still pending. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.30.01; Boston Herald 1.30.01; Boston Phoenix 3.23.01 (Major Accounts); Boston Globe 1.6.02; Boston Globe 8.24.03; Boston Globe 8.25.03; Boston Globe 8.25.03; The Age 8.28.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08; Boston Globe 11.23.09 Assignments: Boston Globe 1.7.02; Flatley Memo on Allegations 8.22.94; Flatley Memo on Allegations 7.11.96 |
| Gerg | Joseph | 1965 | P | Accused | Benedictine | In 1997 an individual alleged sexual abuse by Gerg in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The Archdiocese reported this to Benedictines. Gerg was posted to Baltimore from 1967-1969. Name appeared on Baltimore's list of accused priests Sept. 2002. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Gertrude Marie | Sister | N | Sued | School Sisters of Notre Dame | Sued in 2005. One of several religious accused of abuse at Madonna Manor, a Catholic home for troubled children. | New Orleans, LA | Source: Times Picayune 8.25.05; Times Picayune 3.14.06 | |
| Ghastin | Kenneth | B | Settled | Franciscan | In personnel file released in 12/02, there are claims that Ghastin molested two brothers at Christopher Columbus H.S. in early 1970s. Claims settled 1994. Shortly thereafter, the oldest brother (who had received $30K) committed suicide. Ghastin was removed from contact with children in early 1990s and was last known to be working as librarian at Mount Alvernia Friary in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 4.28.02; Boston Globe 12.17.02; Boston Herald 12.17.02; Patriot Ledger 12.17.02; Milford Daily News 12.22.02 | |
| Ghilardi | Massimo | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2/03, man wrote from prison to priest at Bandon OR church to say that he had been molested by Ghilardi from 1976-1977 when he was approximately 12. The priest he contacted notified the Archdiocese and reported back that there were no other complaints in Ghilardi's file. Ghilardi requested a transfer from Bandon in 1977 "for health reasons" and died of cancer in 1983. | none | Source: Documents Released by the Archdiocese 11.25.08; Final Report of Document Arbitration 11.24.08 | |
Giandelone | John Maurice | 1978 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | JohnGiandelone arrested in 1984 and confessed that he had molested youth for several yrs.. Civil suit filed 3/04. Pled guilty in 1985 to attempted sexual misconduct with minor; sentenced to 1 yr jail on work furlough and 5 yr probation. Named in other civil suit in 1993 & 2003. Convicted again in 2003 and sentenced to 1 yr 10 mo in prison & 3 yrs probation for abuse in 1979. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Phoenix New Times 10.25.89; Arizona Republic 7.10.93; Phoenix Gazette 2.7.94; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Arizona Republic 12.4.02; Arizona Republic 12.4.02; News Press 12.4.02; Arizona Republic 12.5.02; Arizona Republic 1.10.03; Arizona Republic 3.6.03; Arizona Republic 3.12.03; Arizona Republic 4.1.03; Arizona Republic 6.13.03; Arizona Republic 8.8.03; Arizona Republic 2.11.04 Assignments: East Valley Tribune 3.25.04 (add'l article); Arizona Republic 1.26.06 (add'l article) |
Giannini | Norma | N | Accused | Sisters of Mercy | Removed from service by order in 1992 after Archdiocese reported complaints. No report to police. Sent for treatment and then assigned to office work. Now retired. Publicly accused in 2006 of abusing 2 male students multiple times in 1960s at St. Patrick's Elem.in Milwaukee. Transferred in 1970s to an all-girls school in the Chicago area. Indicted on 2 felony counts 12/06. Admitted other victims. No contest plea 11/07. Sentenced 2/08 to 1 yr jail, 9 yrs probation. Released 4/09. Civil suit filed 5/09. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Piasecki Testimony on Meeting 8.28.96; Chicago Tribune 12.6.06; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12.5.06; Chicago Sun-Times 12.6.06; Pioneer Press (AP) 12.6.06; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 1.8.07; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 1.10.07; TMJ4 1.9.07; Fox28 1.9.07; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 6.15.07; WISN.com 9.14.07; WISN 11.12.07; Chicago Tribune 11.12.07; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.13.07; NY Times 11.13.07 Assignments: eFluxMedia 11.14.07 (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.1.08 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 2.2.08 (add'l article); Southwest News-Herald 2.6.08 (add'l article); Chicago Sun-Times 2.14.08 (add'l article); WISN 4.23.09 (add'l article) | |
| Gibbney | Michael L. | 1975 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 10/02. Accused of abuse. Removed from ministry 1992. Suit dismissed 2004 on limitations. Another suit filed early 2006 but dismissed 11/06 on statute of limitatiions with option to refile amended complaint. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 10.8.02; Chicago Daily Herald 1.29.04; Herald News 6.16.05; Chicago Tribune 1.19.06; Herald News 1.19.06; Daily Southtown 2.03.06; Herald News 2.15.06; Chicago Tribune 2.16.06; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06; Chicago Sun Times 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06; Chicago Tribune 11.30.06 |
| Gibbs | Lawrence "Larry" M. | 1973 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1979. Transferred by bishop. Accused of abuse of 11 yr old boy for 6 yrs. 2 civil suits filed 1993. 1 dismissed; 1 settled 1998. Multiple accusers. Termed Joliet's most notorious priest abuser. Not placed on leave until 1992. Nocriminal charges filed. Left priesthood in 1990s and later married. Removed from position as counselor in St. Louis in 2002 pending investigation. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 1.05.93; Chicago Sun Times 1.06.93; Chicago Tribune 1.10.93; Chicago Tribune 1.21.93; Chicago Tribune 3.24.94; Herald News 5.05.02; Chicago Tribune 5.16.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Associated Press 6.22.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.28.02; Chicago Sun Times 6.15.03; Chicago Tribune 2.03.06; Chicago Sun Times 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06; Daily Herald 5.17.06 |
| Giblin | William | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested in Canada 7/02 with another priest in male prostitution sting allegedly involving minors. Placed on leave/retired by archdiocese. Charges against Giblin dropped 4/03 because of lack of evidence but the other priest was convicted. Archdiocese still investigating and Giblin remained on leave as of 5/03. | Newark, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 7.27.02; Star-Ledger 7.28.02; The Record 7.28.02; The Record 7.30.02; The Record 10.03.02; USA Today 11.11.02; The Record 4.10.03; The Record 5.02.03; Star-Ledger 5.02.03 |
Gibson | Robert J. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Diocese announced for 1st time in 9/08 that Gibson had sexually abused one boy in 1970s and that he was suspected of abusing at least 3 more. Original complaint received 1/95 re abuse in 1970s. Sent for treatment and assigned to a rectory without duties. Woman complained in 1997 re his "grooming" actions toward her son. In 1998 he was sent to St. John Vianney Renewal Center in Dittmer MO. Has lived there since. 3rd man came forward in 2007 re abuse in 1973-74. 4th complaint also received. | Scranton, PA | Source: Scranton Times-Tribune 9.27.08; Off My Knees 10.14.08; Off My Knees 2.1.09; Off My Knees 2.23.09 |
| Giella | Augustine | 1950 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Transferred from NJ in 1982. Retired in 1989. Arrested 7/92; indicted in NJ on child molestation and child porngraphy. Died 5/93. Giella accused of molesting a 14 yr old girl. Family filed charges and lawsuit. He died 5/93 just before the suit settled with Diocese for $900,000. Case sealed but information leaked re terms. Other women called news saying they had been abused in New Jersey in the 1960s by Giella. PA woman filed suit 2001. Suit and 2 other claims settled later same year. | Harrisburg, PA | Source: Harrisburg Patriot 8.20.92; Harrisburg Patriot 12.5.94; Legal Intelligencer (PA) 12.7.94; York Daily News 4.7.02 |
Giesler | Linus T. | 1941 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed suit 6/02 alleging that he was abused at ages 7-11 by Fr. Giesler and Fr. Thomas Casper. Plaintiff told his grandmother and she sent him to live elsewhere. Giesler died in 1999. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 6.27.02; Courier-Journal 9.2.02; Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 9.29.02 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Gil | Rudi | 1978 | P | Accused | Order of the Holy Trinity | Gil came to San Bernardino diocese from Canada in 1987. Accused in 1993 of sexual misconduct w/ minor boy in 1987. Treated at Retreat in California (run by Servants of Paraclete) for "sexual identity issues;" admitted during counseling that he had sexually abused a child. Left after about 2 weeks because treatment was ineffective. No criminal charges filed. Still performing ministry in 2002 even though privileges were removed in 1993. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Press Enterprise 4.21.93; Press Enterprise 5.01.93; Press Enterprise 5.02.93; Press Enterprise 1.06.94; Press Enterprise 5.10.02; Press Enterprise 5.20.02; Press Enterprise 6.03.02 |
Gilardi | Ronald Sam | 1988 | P | Convicted | Capuchin | Arrested and charged in 2000 with 14 counts of indecent solicitation of child and other crimes of 14 yr old boy at Thomas More Prep-Marian High School in 1993-1994. Pleaded guilty in 2001re 3 cournts; sentenced to at least 32 months in treatment at Vianney Center in MO and 5 yrs probation. Suit filed in 2001 in TX. Dismissed and refiled in KS. Settlement announced 12/01. School paid $30K. Family also settled with insurance co. and Diocese in confidential settlement. Living w/ Order in St. Louis 12/06. | Salina, KS | Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram 5.8.01; Kansas City Star 5.12.01; Fort Worth Star Telegram 8.3.01; Associated Press 8.5.01; Wichita Eagle (AP) 12.5.01; Associated Press 12.5.01; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.3.02; Hutchinson News 2.27.04 |
| Gilbert | Aldeo | 1943 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman sued 12/92 saying Gilbert had "choreographed a sexual assualt on her" by two women in 1965 but that she didn't remember until late 1991. Judge dismissed on SOL. Appeals Court affirmed the dismissal 5/3/95 at 656 So.2d 5; 1995 La.App. LEXIS 1135. Another suit is still pending against Gilbert. Several women allege he ran a cult in Acadia Parish from 1940s to 1960s. Absent on sick leave 1988 & 1990 Cath. Dir.. | Lafayette, LA | Source: The Advocate 4.13.94 |
| Gilbert | Leo | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman alleged in 2006 that Gilbert had molested her in approx. 1937 when she was 6. Gilbert was at Sacred Heart in Greenville at the time. Gilbert died 8/68. | Manchester, NH | Source: NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 | |
| Gildea | James | 1957 | P | Accused | Fathers of the Holy Cross | Diocese announced 8/1/06 that it had settled a claim by one man who alleged abuse by Gildea from 1976-1979. Man had originally complained in 1991 but nothing done since Gildea died in 1986. Gildea was guidance counselor and teacher at high school. Died in 1986. Diocesan atty says that 1 other claim had been "secretly" settled because the claimant wanted it that way. Third victil settled without litigation for $60,000 in 2002. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Newsday 8.01.06; Connecticut Post 8.01.06; NBC 30 8.01.06; Connecticut Post Online 8.04.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Giliberti | Francis A. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least 4 teenage boys between 1960s and 1976. Archdiocese learned of abuse in 2002 and 2004. His faculties were restricted. Accusations found credible in 2004. Ministry is permanently restricted and he is living a supervised life. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Daily News 9.28.05; Local Catholic 9.29.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.04.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 11.13.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesian Priest Data Profile |
| Gill | Joseph | 1959 | P | Accused | Jesuit | In 2003 man said he was molested by Gill and abused by other Jesuit priests and brothers at St. Francis Indian School on the Rosebud Reservation in 1960s. Gill was accused of beating boys and of talking "about Jesus Christ while his hand was down the kid's pants fondling him." He was principal from 1961-1972 and was still at the reservation in 2003. | Rapid City, SD | Source: Pioneer Press in Washington Post 6.2.03 |
| Gill | Paul | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed Sept. 2002 alleged Gill molested a 14 yr old boy in 1977 in rectory and on trip to New Hampshire. Victim did not tell parents until 2002 and they then told the Diocese. Gill, who retired in 1998, was barred from public ministry at that time. Another man filed suit in June 2003 alleging abuse in 1975. Name appears on list of priests released by San Diego Diocese 3/07. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 9.05.02; San Diego Union Tribune 9.06.02; San Bernardino Sun 10.01.02; San Bernardino Sun 3.22.03; Union Tribune 6.08.03; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
Gillespie | Jerome F. | 1982 | P | Case continued | Diocesan | Accused of asking oral sex on 1/25/05 from woman and daughter age 12. Resigned 1/28/05. Pleaded not guilty to enticing child, soliciting sex, annoying/accosting, and assault. Most charges dismissed 4/4/05. Pleaded sufficient facts to annoying/accosting charge. Case continued pending alcohol and sexual offender evaluations with treatment if indicated, and no contact with minors without disclosing case. Case dismissed 2007. Returned to work without announcement. Was Lynnfield supply priest 4/08. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.28.05; Boston Globe 1.30.05; Boston Globe 2.18.05; Daily Item 4.5.05; Boston Globe 4.6.05; Boston Globe 4.26.2008; SNAP Statement 4.26.08; Associated Press 4.26.08; Fox News 4.28.08 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
Gillespie | John E. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 5 youths over a period spanning from 1958 to 1997. Archdiocese knew of his behavior as early as 1994. Placed on leave in 2002. Further restrictions added in 2004. Ministry is permanently restricted and he is living a supervised life. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Local Catholic 9.29.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Gillespie | Thomas | 1964 | P | Accused | Benedictine | Suit filed against two other priests (Moorse and Tarlton) included allegation that Gillespie abused a boy on the grounds of St. John's Abbey in 1977 and 1978. He has been living on restrictions at St. John's Abbey. Per 7/13/08 posting, four former students have accused him of abuse between 1977-1987. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Star Tribune 6.7.02; MN Public Radio transcript 7.11.02; St. Cloud Times 10.2.02; St. Cloud Times 7.6.03; Behind the Pine Curtain: 50 years a Monk 7.13.08 |
| Gillette | Randall | 1971 | P | Accused | Passionist | Personnel file released 1/03. It contained 9/02 letter accusing him of sexually assaulting a boy at St. Gabriel's Parish in Brighton in 1972. No other information found. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.18.03 |
| Gillette | Theodore M. | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Gillette and 3 other priests were removed from their assignments 7/02 as result of zero tolerance policy from Dallas Bishops' conference. He was working at St. Paul's Church in Black River. at the time of his removal. Diocese said all four priests had substantiated allegations against them and all had been through some form of therapy. No other information found. | Ogdensburg, NY | Source: Press-Republican 7.2.02; Sun-Sentinel 7.3.03; Watertown Daily Times 1.6.04 |
| Gilpin | Joseph | S | Sued | Diocesan | Gilpin, a former seminarian, was sued 1/01 for repeatedly abusing a boy from 1965-1968. Case settled 2004. Personnel file was released 12/02. Gilpin was living in FL and working as assistant prinicpal in middle school but resigned when his name became public. Allegations came out that he had made inappropriate comments to students in FL. Also sued by 1 in ME when he was working there while a seminarian. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.24.01; Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Herald 12.18.02; Miami Herald 1.27.05; Bradenton Herald 1.28.05; Herald Tribune (FL) 1.28.05; Herald Tribune (FL) 1.29.05; Bradenton Herald 1.29.05; Bradenton Herald 2.2.05; Herald Tribune (FL) 2.6.05; Herald Tribune (FL) 2.13.05; Bradenton Herald 2.23.05; Bradenton Herald 2.24.05; NewsManatee (FL) 8.25.05 | |
| Gilsdorf | Daniel C. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Gilsdorf was removed from duties in July 2002. after he admitted to an incident of sexual abuse of a minor that occurred almost 40 years previously. | Green Bay, WI | Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 7.08.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.08.02 |
| Ginder | Richard | < 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Worked as a diocesan censor and writer. Rec'd10 yr probation in 1969 for child porn but not removed from active duty until 1976. Convicted of abuse of 2 youths in 1978. Died in accident in 1984. Named in 2004 civil suit. 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 2.28.04; Post-Gazette 9.30.04; Tribune Review 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 |
| Ginn | Charles, Jr. | D | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained as Deacon in 2001. Taught at St. Joseph's Prep School for 29 yrs. Accused of misconduct w/ 2 young boys (hugging and kissing) at the school in 1996. Admitted it to the School which ordered treatment and restrictions. Not actually placed on leave until 11/05. Archbishop said act was not abuse but Ginn will not be reassigned. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Daily News 11.15.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 11.15.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 11.16.05; Delco Times 6.13.06; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.02.06 | |
| Ginty | Denis | 1927 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Ireland. Came to Los Angeles 1928. Died 1985. Accusations in 1993 of abuse in 1932. 1997 allegations of abuse from 1978-1980. Civil suit filed in 2003 re abuse in 1932. Archdiocesan report says 4 accusers. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Giordano | John C. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Giordano retired from St. Luke's Church in North Plainfield early in 5/07. He attributed his retirement to the pressures of running a parish and allegations of sexual misconduct. The diocese apparently investigated at the time and no action was taken. He denied all allegations and stated that the "allegations were handled properly according to both civil and canon law." | Metuchen, NJ | Source: Courier News 5.8.07 |
| Girard | Steven P. | 1975 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man came forward 4/04 to allege abuse by Girard when he was a boy in early 1990s. Police informed; Archdiocese investigated. He denied allegation. Not on Archdiocese's list of active priests in 2008. Received 1 yr probation in 2002 after telling police he was the victim of a car jacking. Instead, he had picked up a male prostitute and the man stole his car. 2004 accuser committed suicide 2005. Named in civil suit 12/07 by man's parents. . | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 4.04.02; Baltimore Sun 8.09.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Baltimore 4.04.04; Baltimore Sun 4.05.04; Daily Record 8.6.08 |
| Girardin | Antonio M. | 1937 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Documents produced with the 2005 Maine AG report shows at least 4 allegations of abuse received against Girardin. One woman complained that he abused her in 1943 when she was in 5th grade. Other three complaints were by men who said they were abused in1960s. Girardin died in 1974. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Maine AG Document Production 7.8.05 PDF page 18-20; Portland Press Herald (AP) 7.4.05; Portland Press Herald 7.17.05; Portland Press Herald 7.31.05 |
| Gish | Jean | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Accused in a 7/26/04 suit of sexually abusing a girl at Presentation Academy. Same plaintiff who alleges that she was abused by Srs. Mary Ann Powers, Joseph Anthony, Charles, and Arthur. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 7.26.04; WKYT 7.27.04 | |
| Gleeson | Patrick | 1953 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | One man filed civil suit 11/02 against diocese alleging that he was abused by Gleeson numerous times from 1968 to 1972 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Calistoga. Diocese said no previous accusations against Gleeson. Gleeson died in 1991. He was a native of Ireland but had worked in California for 38 years. Two cases settled 6/05 as part of $7.3M deal with 8 people. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: Press Democrat 11.15.02; Press Democrat 1.11.04; Press Democrat 1.14.04; Press Democrat 1.19.04; Press Democrat 8.12.04; Press Democrat 8.21.04; Press Democrat 9.14.04; Press Democrat 10.28.04; Press Democrat 1.5.05; San Francisco Chronicle 1.6.05; Press Democrat 1.13.05; Press Democrat 6.30.05; San Francisco Chronicle 7.1.05 |
| Gluch | Robert A. | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 2002 suit alleges abuse of one youth beginning at age 13 in 1965. Sued at least twice in 2003 in Arizona. Also sued in California. Died 1993. At least 2 claims included in Tucson settlement as part of bankruptcy. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Tucson Citizen 9.4.02; Arizona Daily Star 9.4.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Statement from Bishop Kicanas 3.27.03; Arizona Daily Star 4.12.03; Tucson Citizen 4.12.03; Arizona Republic 5.6.03; Arizona Daily Star 6.11.03; Arizona Daily Star 10.5.03; Tucson Citizen 10.6.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Arizona Daily Star 7.10.05; Arizona Daily Star 1.11.06; Arizona Republic 1.26.06 Assignments: Arizona Daily Star 2.10.08 (add'l article); Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. |
| Glynn | Thomas | 1938 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed suit 6/03 claiming he was abused by Glynn for 3 yrs in early 1970s. Later article says two other allegations have surfaced since suit was filed. 4 other men filed suit 10/03. One said he told another priest in 1971. If action had been taken, the other 3 would not have been abused. Glynn was a Navy chaplain in WWII. He died 1993 at age 80. At least 1 claim included in 10/05 settlement with Archdiocese. | Hartford, CT | Source: News4Jax.com 6.18.03; New Haven Register 10.07.03; Connecticut Post 8.03.03; Middletown Press 10.07.03; Hartford Courant 11.01.05; NY Times 11.01.05 Assignments: Hartford Courant 1.27.93 |
| Godin | James M. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Godin resigned in 2002 and acknowledged involvement in "inappropriate behavior" with a 17 year old boy 19 years before when he had a drinking problem. Facts became known during 5/02 review of personnel files. He has been fully restricted from priestly ministry per 2004 Archdiocesan statement. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Wilwaukee 8.21.02; Associated Press 8.21.02; Milwaukee Catholic Herald 9.19.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.9.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
Goeke | John ""Jack"" | 1959 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Arraigned 8/94 on charges he abused two girls in early 1960s; removed by diocese. Criminal charges dropped when women did not want to pursue charges. 3rd woman filed a civil suit which claimed he took advantage of her when she sought marriage counseling. This suit settled in 1997. Permanently removed 2002 after Dallas Bishop Conference. Two women filed complaints 12/04 as part of class action alleging abuse in 1963 and 1971 when they were 11 and 15. | Covington, KY | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 3.16.02; Kentucky Post 12.24.03; Cincinnati Post 11.24.04 |
Goltz | William A. | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of minor boys. 3 lawsuits filed 2005. Earliest alleged abuse was in 1950s. Former Archbishop Binz apparently held formal church trial, removd Goltz from active priesthood, and sent him for therapy over a 12 yr period. He was then reassigned to active priesthood for 18 yrs and retired in 1991. In 1992, the Vatican removed his privileges and, in 2005, ordered him to live a life of prayer and penance. Died 1/06.. Claims included in 2/06 settlement. Another claim settled 3/08. | Dubuque, IA | Source: WCF Courier.com 3.2.05; Courier 3.3.05; Courier 4.29.05; Courier 6.20.05; Diocese of Dubuque Annual Report 1.6.06; Globe Gazette 1.6.06; Des Moines Register 1.6.06; Des Moines Register 1.6.06 (2nd); Sioux City Journal 1.6.06; Quad-Cities Times (AP) 1.18.06; Herald Telegraph 2.22.06; Globe Gazette 02.21.06; Telegraph Herald 3.7.06; Telegraph Herald 3.7.06; WCFCourier 4.11.08 Assignments: Telegraph Herald 4.11.08 (add'l article); Telegraph Herald 4.11.08 (add'l article); Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 |
| Gomez | Maximiliano | 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | After spending 1946-1954 [sic] in Rome for graduage studies and ministry, Gomez began working in San Bernardino diocese in 8/53. He left the diocese in 1966 and was incardinated in Diocese of Tlalnepantla, Mexico in June, 1967. Name appears on list of priests w/ credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/07. No info re abuse charges released. Presumed to be deceased. | none | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Gondek | Albert J. | 1966 | P | Sued | Oblates of St. Francis de Sales | In 10/07 man came forward to allege that Gondek had molested him at a summer camp in Maryland more than 45 yrs previously. An existing civil suit against Wilmington Diocese was amended to include charges against Gondek, who has been working in CharlotteNC diocese since at least 1989. Charlotte Bishop immediately placed him on leave. Charlotte bishop reinstated Gondek as active priest 12/07 after announcing that investigation had cleared him. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Diocese of Charlotte Press Release 10.12.07; WBOC 10.12.07; Newsday 10.12.07; News 14 10.14.07; The Dispatch 10.18.07; My Fox WGHP 12.23.07; News Journal 12.24.07; The Dispatch 12.24.07; The Dispatch 12.27.07; Huliq Media 1.17.08 |
Gonsalves | James Ronald | D | Convicted | Diocesan | Ordained as deacon 1987. Accused in 2005 of abuse of 1 boy beginning in 2002 when boy was 12 and lasting for 3 yrs. Placed on leave 2005. Pleaded guilty 5/06. Sentenced to 1 yr prison and 20 years probation 7/06. | Honolulu, HI | Source: Honolulu Star Bulletin 7.24.05; KGMB 7.28.05; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 7.29.05; KGMB 8.1.05; Maui News 8.2.05; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 8.6.05; Honolulu Advertiser 8.9.05; Maui News 5.18.06; LA Times (AP) 5.18.06; Honolulu Advertiser 5.19.06; KHON (Hawaii) 7.20.06; Honolulu Advertiser 7.21.06; Honolulu Star Bulletin 7.21.06; Maui News 7.21.06; Maui News 7.21.06 (2nd article) | |
| Gonzales | Anthony Hernandez | 1957 | P | Sued | Oblates | Order knew of his abusive behavior in 1961. Multiple transfers. Gonzales was named as abuser in 2006 civil suit. Woman alleged that he began sexually abusing her when she was 15 and homeless. Abuse occurred from 1981-83 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Houston. Plaintiff got pregnant and Gonzales went to Canada. Laicized 5/87 and married another girl he abused. Suit settled 3/08 for $1.35M. Gonzales admitted fathering at least 8 illegimitate children on young girls. | Galveston-Houston, TX | Source: Affidavit of Fr. Tom Doyle in Jane Doe v. OMI of Texas, Paragraph 60 et seq; WOAI 3.04.08; San Antonio Express News 3.07.08; KLBJ 3.31.08; SNAP Statement 11.12.08 |
Gonzalez Rios | Juan Jose | S | Arrested | Diocesan | Seminary student at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon until he was dismissed in 2003. Warrant was issued in 2005 for his arrest on felony charges of encouraging child sex abuse (child pornography). When he was arrested in 3/08, he was working at St. Peter Retreat Center in Yakima Alaska Diocese. Yakima bishop knew of earlier allegation; thought it was an isolated incident and duties did not involve children. Gonzalea claims he was abused by a priest before entering seminary. Criminal charges dropped 5/09 | Portland, OR | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 4.1.08; Seattle Times 4.1.08; Yakima Herald Republic 4.2.08; KNDO/KNDU 4.2.08; KIMA 4.3.08; KIMA 4.3.08; Yakima Herald-Republic 4.4.08; Yakima Herald-Republic 4.8.08; Seattle Times (AP) 4.11.08; Yakima Herald-Republic 4.11.08; Yakima Herald-Republic 4.21.08; Yakima Herald-Republic 4.22.08; Seattle Times 4.23.08; The Oregonian 5.8.08; Yakima Herald-Republic 5.15.08 Assignments: Yakima Herald-Republic 5.15.08 (add'l article); Yakima Herald-Republic 6.6.08 (add'l article); Yakima Herald-Republic 9.29.08 (add'l article); Yakima Herald-Republic 5.6.09 (add'l article) | |
| Gonzalez-Abreu | Hector | 1979 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed Nov. 2003 by one man accusing Gonzalez-Abreu of abusing him as a youth after he reported to the priest that he had been abused by Fr. Guichard. Accusations involved giving the youth a beer, showing him pornography and sexually abusing him. Gonzalez-Abreu placed on leave in Dec. 2003. | Miami, FL | Source: Sarasota Herald Tribune (AP) 11.20.03; Miami Herald 12.15.03; Sun-Sentinel 12.08.03; Miami Herald 2.16.05 |
| Goodman | Norman D. | 1960 | P | Settled | Diocesan | 12 young men filed suits beginning 8/98 alleging that Goodman abused them (mostly in 1980s) and that at least twice Diocese officials were informed of the abuse but failed to take action. Other suits followed. Goodman "resigned" from parish in 1997. Settlement with 13 in 1999. Placed on perm. leave in 2002. Lawsuit filed 2005, dropped, and re-filed 1/06. This suit dismissed 6/07 as beyond SOL. Named in 4/07 lawsuit. This suit, with others, were dismissed on SOL in 2007 & 2008. All may be reinstated 1/09. | Peoria, IL | Source: State Journal-Register 12.10.97; Pantagraph 12.12.97; Pantagraph 12.31.97; Pantagraph 5.21.98; State Journal-Register 4.10.99; Pantagraph 4.10.99; State Journal-Register 7.03.99; Peoria Diocese Statement 5.30.02; Copley News Service 5.30.02; Pantagraph 4.24.04; Journal Star 12.01.05; Catholic Post 12.04.05; Belleville News Democrat (AP) 1.24.07; Lincoln Courier 1.25.07; Lincoln Courier 4.16.07 Assignments: Journal Star 6.23.07 (Add'l article); Peoria Journal Star 10.27.07 (add'l article); WEEK 3.05.08 (add'l article); Journal Star 5.31.08 (add'l article); Pantagraph 1.20.09 (add'l article); Copely News Service 5.30.02 |
| Goodman, Jr. | Julian B. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Goodman sexually abused a young man at St. John Vianny Seminary and at a parish in 1976-1979. The man told the diocese in 1994. Goodman admitted and received treatment. Man came forward again in 2002 and demanded that story be made public. Goodman forced to retire without privileges 8/02. Other accused abusers at school were Steven Rule & John Leonard. | Richmond, VA | Source: Virginian Pilot 8.8.02; Richmond Times Dispatch 8.8.02; Rchmond Times Dispatch 8.10.02; Virginia Pilot 8.10.02; Virginia Pilot 9.1.02; Richmond Times Dispatch 2.28.04 |
| Goodrich | John Maloy | 1943 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 1989 civil suit, man alleges that Goodrich fondled, kissed and bit him on church premises between 1974 and 1988. Settled 1990 for $446K. Goodrich retired in 1988 and later suffered a stroke that left him mentally incapacitated. He died in 1995. Atleast one additional suit filed 10/04. There are as many as 14 accusers against Goodrich. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian 9.14.89; Oregonian 2.15.90; Oregonian 6.19.95; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Oregonian 10.12.04; Oregonian 6.24.05; The Oregonian 11.12.06; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.07.07 (Documents); Final Report of Document Arbitration 11.24.08 |
| Goodwin | Justin L. | 1942 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested 1994 on charges of abusing 4 boys in late 1970s. Released on personal recognizance. In 1995 he entered an Alford plea (did not admit to wrongdoing but felt evidence would result in conviction) and was sentenced to 10 yrs prison, suspended upon service of 5 yrs probation. Died 12/95. Plaintiffs settled for $200K total but were denied permission to participate in 2007 settlement. | Charleston, SC | Source: Post and Courier 6.1.95; Patriot Ledger 12.27.95; Post and Courier 12.27.95; Post and Courier 6.21.96; Post and Courier 4.28.02; Post and Courier 2.28.04; Renew America 8.18.06; Post and Courier 3.11.07; Post and Courier 9.15.07 |
Gopaul | Paul A. | 1952 | P | Accused | Society of St. Edmund | Gopaul, a native of Trinadad, was visiting professor at St. John's Abbey in 1970 when he allegedly drugged and raped a student. Accusation made to the Abbey in 1971 by the boy's father. The boy committed suicide in 2/71. Gopaul died in 1988 while working in Los Angeles Archdiocese. Allegation made again by victim's sisters in 2006. Abbey admits a complaint in 2002. The 1971 complaint actually found in archives in 2006. As many as 10 other victims and settlement in 2002. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: St. Cloud Times 9.25.06; Minnesota Public Radio 9.25.06; Pioneer Press (AP) 9.26.06; Minneapolis Star Tribune 9.25.06; City of Angels 11.23.08; Our Weekly 11.28.08; Pahrump Valley Times 1.1.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Gorecki | Joseph | 1959 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Gorecki accused of molesting at least 2 youths over a period of several years. Civil suit filed 1995. By 1999 there were 5 plaintiffs in the suit. Settled 3/01. Other claims settled by Diocese as part of massive $20M settlement w/ 40 people in 10/03. One man said Gorecki fondled him on several occasions. He finally told his mom; she complained to nun at school. Shortly thereafter, Gorecki was "gone." He spent some time outside the diocese and then was reassigned to different parishes. Died 1988. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Associated Press 1.30.99; Associated Press 2.3.99; Hartford Courant 3.9.01; Connecticut Post 10.18.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Connecticut Post 10.17.03; Associated Press 10.17.03; Connecticut Post Online 6.16.06; Hartford Courant 11.25.09; Connecticut Post 11.24.09; Connecticut Post 12.1.09; Connecticut Post 12.8.09 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm; BA.org Assignment Record |
| Gorham | Peter P. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1995 of abuse dating back to 1953. Retired in 1996 and has had no duties since that time. Diocese announced 1/07 that Vatican had permanently removed him from ministry and ordered him to lead a life of prayer and penance. He is 79 and in illhealth. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram 1.28.07; Sun Journal 1.28.07; WMTW 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07; Kennebec Journal 1.31.07; Morning Sentinel 1.31.07 |
| Gormley | John | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Gormley admitted to molesting one youth in 1966 and other boys in the 1950s and 1960s. He took a leave of absence in 1969 and left priesthood 2 years later. Problems were know prior to ordination and he was in therapy for 30 yrs. In 1993 he apologized to 1966 victim after chance encounter. This man filed civil suit in 1993 and later settled for $70K. | Rochester, NY | Source: Star-Gazette 6.9.02; Star-Gazette 6.9.02; Star-Gazette 6.9.02; Star-Gazette 6.9.02; Ithaca Journal 5.20.03 |
| Gourley | Marshall | 1982 | P | Sued | Theatine | Accused in Sept. 1997 civil suit of abuse of teenage youth in early 1980s. Placed on leave in Oct. 1997. Plaintiffs' counsel withdrew in 1998. Civil case dismissed in 1998 due to statute of limitations. Plaintiff appealed and case finally dismissed in 1999. Gourley is believed to have left order per 2002 article. | Denver, CO | Source: Rocky Mountain News 9.09.97; Rocky Mountain News 9.10.97; Denver Post 9.11.97; Rocky Mountain News 9.11.97; Rocky Mountain News 10.06.97; Rocky Mountain News 10.25.97; Denver Post 2.19.98; Denver Post 7.16.98; Rocky Mountain News 6.26.99; Denver Post 2.15.00; Denver Post 3.30.00; Denver Post 3.24.02 |
| Govoni | Louis J. | 1972 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Personnel files released 1/03. They show that Govoni was accused of sexually abusing a male student at Archbishop Williams High School between 1972 and 1974. Apparently Cardinal Medeiros was told in 1977 that teenage boys frequently stayed in Govoni's room and that one had been seen there partially undressed at 2:00 a.m. Lawsuit filed 8/02. When his personnel files were released, he was working as substitute teacher at Duxbury High School. Fired immediately. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.30.03; Boston Herald 1.31.03; Patriot Ledger 1.31.03; Boston Globe 1.31.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
Grady | James Patrick | 1977 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Arrested 7/09 after arranging to have sex with what he thought was a 16 yr old girl at a secret location. Contact was actually an an undercover FBI agent conducting a sting. Arrangments were made over the Internet. Grady was assigned to St. Raphael TheArchangel at the time of his arrest. Immediately placed on leave. Trial set 10/09. Later indictment said child pornography was found on his computer. | St. Louis, MO | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Louisville 7.30.09; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.30.09; St. Louis Review 7.30.09; KWMU 7.30.09; U.S. v. Grady: Criminal Complaint 7.30.09; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.31.09; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.1.09; Fox 2 8.2.09; Fox 2 8.3.09; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.3.09; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.7.09; St. Louis Review 8.7.09; Hanibal Courier-Post 9.1.09; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 10.15.09; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.5.09 Assignments: Fox 2 7.30.09 |
| Grady | Richard J. | 1947 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Grady, who retired in 1987 and died in 1993, is one of 10 priests named in claims of sexual molestation by victims who came forward in 2002. He is accused of molesting a boy in early 1980s. At least 1 claim against Grady settled by Diocese as part of massive settlement in Oct. 2003. Diocese paid $21M to 40 people who claim that they were abused by 16 priests, including Grady. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 6.5.93; Connecticut Post 10.18.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03; Connecticut Post 12.1.09 Assignments: Partial Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Graehler | Kenneth | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocosen | Removed 6/02 after allegation of misconduct with a minor. In 9/02 he was scheduled to return to duty per the Bishop even though Review Board had not seen the psychological evaluation. The Diocesan Review Board found that there was "reasonable cause" tobelieve he took part in "inappropriate" conduct." Board said that conduct did not constitute sexual misconduct with a minor but was otherwise inappropriate." Retired 11.02. | Evansville, IN | Source: Associated Press 6.20.02; BeliefNet.com 6.02; Courier-Press 9.19.02 Assignments: Diocese of Evansville Website 2.3.09 |
| Graf | Harold P. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Graf suspended in June, 2002 for sexual misconduct with a child. Article says diocese learned of abuse in 1994; another says 1974. On-line petition in support of Graf says the matter occurred 28 yrs ago and was handled then. 5/03 article says that Graf had been assigned to nine parishes and the Newman Center at Northern Ariz. University prior to his suspension. Permanently barred from ministry by Bishop O'Brien. No criminal or civil charges filed. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Associated Press 6.21.02; Arizona Republic 6.22.02; Arizona Republic 6.28.02; Arizona Republic 7.13.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Arizona Republic 5.04.03; Arizona Republic 11.10.06 Assignments: Arizona Republic 7.13.02 |
Graff | Edward R. | 1955 | P | Settled | Diocesan | "Retired" from Allentown to Texas in 1992 but worked for Amarillo Diocese until 2002. Arrested in Texas 2002; charged with abuse of 15 yr old youth. Died in jail 11/02 while awaiting trial. At least 30 men in Pennsylvania and Texas alleged abuse by him. 1 suit settled in Texas in 2003 for $275K by Allentown diocese. 1 Allentown suit filed 7/04. | Allentown, PA | Source: Amarillo Globe-News 8.6.02; Amarillo Globe-News 8.7.02; Dallas Morning News 10.8.02; Amarillo Globe-News 10.9.02; Morning Call 10.9.02; Dallas Morning News 10.10.02; Morning Call 10.14.02; Morning Call 10.15.02; Morning Call 10.18.02; Amarillo Globe-News 11.26.02; Morning Call 11.27.02; Express-Times 8.30.03; Amarillo Globe News 9.6.03; Morning Call 1.14.04; Express-Times 7.23.04 Assignments: Morning Call 7.23.04 (add'l article) |
Graham | Daniel M. | 1970 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 1988 of repeatedly molesting a 14 year old boy. Graham admitted that accusations were true but received positive assessment and was allowed to return to work. Another allegation in 1992 of abuse in 1980s resulted in restrictions but restrictions removed in 1996. Finally placed on leave 2/02. Still receives financial support from Diocese. Lives in Quincy as of 10/08. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 2.8.02; Boston Herald 2.9.02; Patriot Ledger 2.11.02; Boston Globe 5.18.02; Boston Herald 6.5.02; Patriot Ledger 12.19.02; Documents from Graham Personnel File; Providence Journal-Bulletin 1.30.03; The Day 1.30.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Graham | John | P | Settled | Diocesan | Name is included in the 10/05 $22 million settlement between Hartford Archdiocese and 43 people alleging abuse by 14 priests. He is deceased. No other information is found about allegations against him. | Hartford, CT | Source: Associated Press 10.31.05; Hartford Courant 11.01.05; NY Times 11.01.05 | |
Graham | Thomas | 1960 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Indicted, convicted in 2005, and sentenced to 20 years in prison for orally sodomizing a boy in the late 1970s. Archdiocese investigated in 1994 but could not substantiate the allegations. Diocese posted bond after the conviction while case was being appealed. Missouri Supreme Court overturned the conviction & prison sentence in Nov. 2006, saying sodomy had 3 yr statute of limitations. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.3.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.2.02; Post Dispatch 4.12.03; Post Dispatch (AP) 9.28.04; Kansas City Star (AP) 7.21.05; Kansas City Star (AP) 8.29.05; Post Dispatch 8.29.05; KSDK 8.30.05; Post Dispatch 8.31.05; Post Dispatch 8.31.05 (2nd article); Post Dispatch 9.6.05; Kansas City Star 11.21.05; KWMU 9.13.06; Post Dispatch 9.14.06; Post Dispatch 11.8.06 Assignments: Voice from the Desert 8.18.08 (add'l article) |
| Gramkee | David N. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Acused of sexually abusing a girl in her teens in the 1970s. He disputed when the alleged abuse took place and the age of the victim at the time. Gramkee had previously acknowledged that he had "engaged in an inappropriate relationship" and had undergone counseling. He was named as chaplain at prison just after abused is alleged to have occurred but was later assigned to parish. He was suspended by the diocese in 6/02 and died of stroke 7/02. | Rochester, NY | Source: Associated Press 6.25.02; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 6.26.02; Post-Standard 6.27.02; Ithaca Journal 6.27.02; Democrat and Chronicle 8.2.02; Ithaca Journal 8.3.02 |
Grammond | Maurice R. | 1950 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Suit filed 12/14/99 accused Grammond of sexually abusing a boy in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Amended suit added 24 other plaintiffs; settlement with 23 announced 10/9/00. Through 2006, 46 claims had been settled for almost $30M. Alcohol and porn used in grooming; abuse allegedly included oral and anal sex. Archdiocese was allegedly warned 5 times 1959-74. Removed 1985; sick leave 1986; retired 1988; died 2002. | Portland, OR | Source: Seattle Times 12.15.99; Oregonian 3.31.00; Oregonian 5.29.00; Oregonian 10.11.00; Sunday Oregonian 10.15.00; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Oregonian 7.5.04; Washington Post 7.7.04; Seattle Times 7.13.04; Oregonian 8.8.05; Oregonian 8.29.05; Statesman Journal 1.12.06; AP 5.25.06; Oregonian 9.19.06; Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents); The Oregonian 4.17.08 (add'l article); Final Report of Document Arbitration 11.24.08; Documents Released by Archdiocese 11.25.08; BA.org Assignment Record |
Granadino | David F. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2002 after being accused of abuse of 1 boy in 1980s. Denies allegation. Others have also made allegations. No claims re Granadino were included in the 12/06 settlement of cases involving 22 prieswts. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Grant | Richard N. | 1968 | P | Sued | Oblates of St. Francis de Sales | Accused in a suit filed in 4/09 of repeated sexual abuse of a high school boy in 1982-84, starting at age 16. The principal of the school, James W. O'Neill (accused by another student), apparently knew about Grant's abuse of the boy. Grant reportedly became a parish priest in FL in 1992 and died of AIDS in 1993. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Journal 5.18.09 |
Grant | Robert J. | 1993 ? | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Placed on leave and then arrested 8/07 for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15 or 16 yr old boy in 7/07. Later released on bail. Was assigned to Saint Hedwig church as pastor at the time of the alleged abuse. Re-arrested 9/22/07 for attempting to contact the teenager by phone. Criminal trial started 1/09. Grant denied all allegations during trial testimony. Jury found him not guilty 1/16/09. | Hartford, CT | Source: WTNH 8.2.07; Hartford Courant 8.2.07; Connecticut Post 8.2.07; Hartford Courant 8.3.07; Republican-American 8.8.07; Hartford Courant 8.22.07; Hartford Courant 8.23.07; Boston Globe (AP) 8.23.07; Waterbury Republican-American 8.24.07; Waterbury Republican-American 9.22.07; Boston Globe 9.23.07; Republican-American 1.13.09; Republican-American 1.15.09; Republican-American 1.16.09 Assignments: Republican-American 1.17.09 (add'l article); Hartford Courant (AP) 1.17.09 (add'l article) |
| Grass | Donald C. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 12/03, Grass admitted molesting a preteen female parishioner at Holy Angels Cathedral in late 1960s and was placed on leave by Diocese. Woman came forward to Diocese in 11/03 and review board investigated the allegations. Grass was in the hospital for cancer treatment when news broke. He was no longer allowed to live in his parish residence.. Bishop said he believed that the girl was only victim of Grass. | Gary, IN | Source: Post-Tribune 12.22.03; Post-Tribune 12.23.03; Post-Tribune 1.3.04; The Times 12.6.08 |
| Grattan | Bernard V. | 1975 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Named as abuser of one 12-14 yr old boy in civil suit filed in 3/03. Victim told Bishop Adamec in 1994 and Grattan sent for therapy. Grattan later reassigned as hospital chaplain and allowed to live in a rectory. Placed on leave in 2002. 6/28/04 Catholic Register reported he had been laicized. Suit against Grattan was settled as part of a $3.7M settlement 5/04 involving 21 plaintiffs and 11 priests. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Tribune Democrat 2.23.03; Centre Daily Times 3.5.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3.5.03; Tribune Democrat 3.6.03; Daily Herald 3.10.03; Tribune Democrat 3.11.03; Centre Daily Times 6.29.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 6.30.04 |
| Graves | Alfred C. | 1967 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. 1 claim included in 8/04 settlement re 18 priests. Also named in 12/04 suit by one plaintiff who alleged Graves had raped him 1969-71, starting when he was about 15. Graves had been been inactive and living in a monitored status because diocese found allegations against him to be credible. Was working at a retirement home but was removed 7/02. Laicization announced 12/01/06. New suit in 9/09 accused 2 former bishops of knowingly allowing abuse of 1. One clain in 2008 settlement. | Springfield, MA | Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette 7.31.02; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican (2nd) 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 12.30.04; iobserve 1.07.05; Telegram & Gazette (AP) 12.01.06; Springfield Republican 12.02.06; Springfield Republican 9.17.09; iBerkshires 9.17.09; WWLP 9.17.09; iobserve 9.25.09; Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 Assignments: BishopAccountability.org assignment record |
Gray | Dennis | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002. & 2003. At least 11 suits allege abuse of boys 1975-1987. Diocese says allegations were credible. He left priesthood in 1987 but in 2002 was working for Toledo Public Schools as dean of students at a high school. Gray has finally surrendered his teaching certificate. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.01.02 (Major Account--pt. 1); Toledo Blade 12.01.02 (Major Account--pt. 2); Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 5.02.03; 13ABC 1.26.05; Tucson Weekly 7.07.05; Toledo Blade 7.31.05; Toledo Blade 1.10.06; Toledo Blade 10.06.06; Toledo Blade 7.15.07; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 | |
| Gray | Robert A. | 1988 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted of sexually abusing a teenage boy while teaching him karate in 1993. Charges re two other boys were dismissed. Sent to jail for 160 days and 5 years probation. Received psychiatric treatment before being returned to job in the Diocese in 1995.Removed from his job as head of cemeteries department and placed on permanent leave in June 2002. | San Jose, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 5.26.02; San Jose Mercury News 6.1.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; San Jose Mercury News 6.22.02; SF Chronicle 6.23.02; San Jose Mercury News 11.12.02 |
Gray | Robert B. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 civil suit of abuse of 1 youth. Placed on leave. Plaintiff said he told Archdiocese in 1994 and 1998. Returned to active status mid- 2002 because police could not substantiate. Per 2003 article, he was "retired" but still performed some parish ministry. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 5.24.02; Courier-Journal 7.23.02; Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 9.29.02; Courier-Journal 10.20.02; Courier-Journal 11.27.02 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Gray | Sherman W. | 1970 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man came forward in December 2002 to allege that he was abused by Gray and two other priests (McGoldrick and Morrissey) for 4 years, beginning when he was 15. The 3 priests immediately resigned from their parishes. The victim wrote to the Diocese and then met with Bishop Lori. Allegations given to Review board and diocese notified CPS. Claim against Gray settled by Diocese as part of massive $21 mil settlement in 10/03 w/ 40 people who claim that they were abused by 16 priests, including Gray. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 12.14.02; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03; Connecticut Post 12.1.09 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Green | William S. | P | Convicted | Redemptorist | Arrested 4/99 along with 5 other individuals for sending sexually explicit messages and pornography to a 14 yr old boy in chatroom on the Internet. Pleaded guilty 7/99 to two counts of oral copulation and one charge of attempting to send harmful material to a minor and was sentenced to two years in prison. | Oakland, CA | Source: San Fransicso Chronicle 4.14.99; San Francisco Chronicle 7.24.99 | |
| Greenwell | George R. | 1942 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit 4/03 alleging that she was abused by a "Father Greenwell" in 1951 in a school restroom when she was a first grader at St. Raphael the Archangel School. Greenwell retired in 1982 and died 9/95.. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 4.15.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Greg | Brother | B | Accused | Crosier | Named as an accuser by at least one man who participated in the $1.7M settlement between numerous victims and the Crosier Order in 2/09. Accuser was an altar boy in Onamia approximately 30 yrs before when Br. Greg groomed him for about 1 year and then raped him on several occasions. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Milles Lacs Messenger 3.19.09 | |
| Gregoire | Paul L. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman complained to the Manchester Diocese that Gregoire had abused her when she was a minor. Abuse occurred in Seattle when Gregoire was a member of the Society of St. Suplice before he became a member of the Manchester Diocese. Diocese found the accusations credible and placed Gregoire on leave without priestly faculties. After investigation, Vatican authorized his return to active status 8/03. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 12.9.02; Concord Monitor 6.6.03; Manchester Union Leader 8.27.03 (in collection); Concord Monitor 9.7.03; Union Leader 9.8.03 (in collection); Union Leader 9.9.03; Associated Press 10.4.03; Sean Murphy 10.5.03; Union Leader 6.9.05; Concord Monitor 10.11.06 |
| Gregory | Jeffrey | B | Accused | Christian Brothers | Man says Gregory performed oral sex on him in 1966. Man settled with the De La Salle Christian Brothers in 1995 for $10,000 in psychiatric care. Lansing Diocese was not involved in settlement. Gregory lives in nursing home in California. Police notified in 2002 but no charges were filed. Matters were too old to investigate and/or prosecute. | Lansing, MI | Source: Lansing State Journal 6.30.02; Lansing Statue Journal 7.11.02; Lansing State Journal 7.23.02; Lansing State Journal 8.5.02 | |
| Gregovich | Lawrence E. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Gregovich forced to retire in 1992 over allegations that he abused at least three male victims between 1982-1985. Parents of one youth came forward in 1992. | Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO | Source: Associated Press 3.19.02; Springfield News-Leader 3.20.02; Batesville Daily Guard 3.20.02; The Mirror 3.22.03; News Leader 1.1.08 |
| Greif | Harold J. | 1940 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Two or more pending claims against Greif shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. Known to have worked with George Endal and James Poole, both known abusers. Worked in Nome 1969-1979. Died 10/91 at age 92 in Spokane, WA. Had been a Jesuit for 64 yrs. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: BA.org Assignment Record of James Poole, SJ; Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1 |
| Griego | Sabine | 1964 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Total of 8 civil suits filed against Griego--1 in 1993 and 7 in 1994. One 1994 Civil suit against Griego settled in 1995 before trial (possible for $1.5 mil). Griego lived for a time at Arch. Sanchez' residence after completing treatment at Paracletes. Placed on leave 1/93 and church began laicization process 2/94. Griego began work as prison psychologist after passing FBI check but resigned months later. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Albuquerque Journal 2.28.95; Santa Fe New Mexican 3.1.95; Albuquerque Journal 6.28.95; Albuquerque Journal 7.21.95; Albuquerque Journal 3.20.98; Albuquerque Tribune 12.19.98; Santa Fe New Mexican 6.30.02 |
| Griffin | Gus (August?) | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accued in civil suit filed summer, 2007 of sexually abusing a 16 yr old boy in 1970s at St. Bernard Church in Sunrise. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 7.19.07 | |
| Griffith | James | B | Convicted | Passionist | Articles refer to him as a "Deacon" in the Passionist Order. Convicted 1988. Abuse of boy, age 11 between 1974-1977 at St. Raphael. 60 days jail; 5 yrs probation. Sued by same victim in 1988 but suit dismissed due to SOL. 5/02 lawsuit alleges abuse in 1970s. As of 2002 Griffith was "long removed from public ministry" and lived at a Passionist residence in Chicago | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 5.10.02; Courier-Journal 6.30.02; Courier-Journal 8.5.02; Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier Journal 9.29.02 | |
| Grill | Philip L. | 1943 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Retired in 1989. Entered retirement home in 1998. Accused of abuse in from 1965-1966. At least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Grimes | James | 1942 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 person from 1958-1959. Retired 1974. Died 1978. At least 4 instances of "sick leave." | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Groleau | Paul E. | 1969 | P | Settled | Diocesan | By 5/02, two lawsuits had been filed that name Grolleau (sp) as abuser. Both plaintiffs were boys at the time of the alleged abuse in late 1960s-early 1970s. At least 1 claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement involving 62 victims and 28 priests.Believe he was Diocesan Vocations Director in 1970s and helped at least accused abuser (Gordon Macrae) become a priest of the Diocese despite negative evaluations during or after seminary. Listed as on leave per 1988 Catholic Directory. Later left ministry | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 5.15.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; See: NH Atty General Report, ? on Gordon Macrae 3.3.03; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 |
| Gronowski | Ronald V. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Resigned from his parish in 5/02 after 1995 allegations that he was involved in sexual misconduct with a teenager in 1970s surfaced during diocesan review of personnel files. He admitted that the allegations were true and apologized publicly. | Gaylord, MI | Source: Grand Rapid Press 5.8.02; Associated Press 5.8.02; Traverse City Record-Eagle 6.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03 |
| Groves | William | 1980 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pleaded not guilty 12/89 to felony & misdemeanor child molestation. Previously served in MO, NE & KS. Gave shelter to runaway Indian & Hispanic kids and also gave them drugs & alcohol. Pleaded guilty in 1990 to one felony involving 14 yr old boy. Sentenced to 90 days jail & 4 yrs probation. Left active priesthood and spent 10 yrs working in OK as chaplain at a drug & alcohol rehab center. Fired when past known. Named in 2009 civil suit by 2 men in CO. | Pueblo, CO | Source: Rocky Mountain News 4.13.93; Denver Post 3.24.02; Denver Post 4.29.02; Tulsa World 4.30.02; KRDO (AP) 3.27.09; Colorado Springs Gazette 3.27.09; SNAP and Examiner.com 3.27.09; The Gazette 9.8.09 |
Grumm | Thomas J. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 of abuse of high school boy between 1986-1988. Placed on leave and sent for treatment. In 2004 his ministry was permanently restricted and he agreed to a supervised life. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Local Catholic 9.29.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| Guerra | Charles | P | Accused | Diocesan | Guerra was charged with being sexually involved with 14 yr old boy in 1981. Boy told his mother in 1983. Charges against Guerra were dropped in 1986 because law had changed in 1983 to require corroboration in cases that were not promptly filed. | Galveston-Houston, TX | Source: United Press International 7.09.86 | |
Guerrero | Gabriel | P | Accused | Crosier Fathers and Brothers | Removed from public ministry in 2002 as a result of sexual abuse of minors. He was assigned to Phoenix in 2000. Later placed under restrictions. Allegations were at least 15 yrs old but no other information known. Name appears on list of Phoenix priests compiled by the Arizona Republic. At least 1 claim included in 2/09 settlement with Crosiers and 9 accusers in MN. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Arizona Republic 10.10.02; Star Tribune 10.10.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Forest Lake Times 2.5.09; Pioneer Press 2.5.09; Shoreview Press 2.6.09; Pioneer Press 2.8.09 | |
| Guerrero | Jessie or Jesse | D | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained as deacon 1989. Removed 2002 after allegations that he molested 3 girls (ranging in age from 10-15). Indicted by Grand Jury. Trial held 12/03. The girls testifed at the trial. Jury deliberated less than one hour before finding Guerrero not guilty. He wanted to return to duties as a deacon but Bishop was still reviewing the matter. | Amarillo, TX | Source: Amarillo Globe 6.27.02; Dallas Morning News 6.30.02; Amarillo Globe 8.1.02; Amarillo Globe 12.2.03; Amarillo Globe 12.9.03 | |
| Guerrero | Joaquin | < 1960 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In Nov. 2002 man alleged that he came to Florida from Cuba in 1962 at age 14 under the Pedro Pan Program sponsored by archdiocese. He was placed in a camp where Guerrero raped and abused him for 6 months. Guerrero was ordained in Cuba and worked in the Archdiocese in 1960s with permission. He apparently left the archdiocese in 1965. Current status unknown. Claim settled 9/04. | Miami, FL | Source: Sun Sentinel 11.09.02; Miami Herald 12.15.03; Miami Herald 9.22.04 |
| Guerrero | Matteo (Mateo) | B | Accused | Franciscan | One of several religious assigned to Santa Barbara who were named as abusers in civil suit filed 8/08 which alleged that the Franciscans constituted "an ongoing public nuisance as a result of their practice of shuttling pedophile priests among communities without warning members of the public that a sexual predator might be in their midst." Abuse allegedly took place in 1970s, 1990s-2000s. See add'l information in two petitions filed fall 2009. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: 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 | |
Guerrini | Roderic M. | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Ireland. Came to Los Angeles 1975. Became incardinated in Los Angeles 1988. Retired 6/02 after allegations known. Investigated by police re 1992 accusation of abuse of girls in 1970s. Named as abuser in massive suit filed 2003. Claims settled in July, 2007 when Arch. agreed to massive $660 mil settlement with over 500 plaintiffs. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Los Angeles Times 8.18 02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 4.20.06; Ventura County Star 7.14.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Guetter | Michael | 1941 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Guetter was accused of "improper conduct..., including sexual misconduct" against minors under his care. Family services investigated; no evidence to support criminal charge but did find evidence of general allegations of improper conduct. Guetter filed suits to determine who made the charges. Appeal of lower court's denial was carried to Mn. Supreme Court as of 11/6/87. Have no info on actual charges, if any, filed against Guetter. | New Ulm, MN | Source: Guetter v. Brown Cty Family Svc; Ct of Appeals; # c9-86-1578 |
Guichard | Alvaro | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued May, 2002. Accused of abuse of 1 teenage boy in 1970s. Criminal charges not pursued due to SOL. Reinstated as pastor after 15 months on leave. Diocese could not prove allegations. Another civil suit filed 11/03 and Guichard placed on leave again.Named in total of 4 suits. In Sept. 2006 he filed suits against his accuser and family of a deceased accuser. He filed another suit in Oct. 2006. 5 Plaintiffs have settled claims. Church trial held 11/07. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 4.23.03; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Miami Herald 3.13.03; Miami Herald 8.25.03; Miami Herald 11.07.03; Sun-Sentinel 12.08.03; Miami Herald 12.15.03; Sun-Sentinel 1.01.04; Miami Herald 2.16.05; Miami Herald 7.17.05; Miami Herald 01.31.06; The Legder 2.01.06; Local 10 9.21.06; Gainesville Sun 10.13.06; Miami Herald 11.13.07 |
| Guiliani | Richard | P | Sued | Diocesan | In lawsuit filed 1/04 , woman claimed that Guiliani forced her to perform seuxal acts from 1971 to 1975 when he was working at Notre Dame High School in 1970s. Also saud he visited her in college in 1975 and asked her to marry him. After her refusal, he never contacted her again. Second woman filed suit 5/04. She alleges that she was sexually molested by Guiliani 12/76 when she was student at Cardinal Brennan High School. He left the priesthod in 1977. Name also spelled GULIANNI AND GIULIANI. | Allentown, PA | Source: Morning Call 1.14.04; Morning Call 1.14.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.14.04; Morning Call 1.18.04; Morning Call 2.6.04; Morning Call 5.12.04 | |
Guillen | Juan | 1974 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pleaded guilty in 2003 to abuse of 3 boys. Received 10-year sentence. At least 7 plaintiffs filed 4 civil suits by 2004. Some of the abuse is alleged to have occurred in Monterey Diocese in CA. Some claims included in 2005/2006 settlement in AZ. Trial of one suit filed in CA was set for 6/09. Suit alleged abuse of one youth for years by Guillen and Velez, beginning in 1988 when boy was 8. Settled 5/09 for $1.2M. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Arizona Daily Star 4.17.03; Arizona Daily Star 5.3.03; Monterey Herald 6.6.03; Monterey County Herald 1.28.04; Arizona Daily Star 7.11.04; Tucson Weekly 7.14.04; Arizona Daily Star 9.21.04; Tucson Citizen 11.30.04; Tucson Ciitzen 6.15.05; Arizona Daily Star 6.1.06; Arizona Daily Star 2.10.08; Yuma Sun 2.11.08; Monterey Herald 5.17.09; KSBW 5.26.09; KSBW 5.29.09 Assignments: Salinas Californian 5.29.09 (add'l article); Monterey Herald 5.30.09 (add'l article); Yuma Sun 6.1.2 (add'l article); Arizona Daily Star 6.3.09 (add'l article); Monterey Herald 7.19.09 (add'l article); Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. |
Guillory | Kerry | B | Sued | Franciscan | Accused of abuse of teenage boy in 1976-1977 in civil suit filed in NM 11/07. Abuse is alleged to have occurred in Las Cruces, NM, then part of the Diocese of El Paso Texas. Guillory was running a shelter in Louisville, KY when suit was filed. He hasdenied the allegations. Suit names both Las Cruces and El Paso Dioceses. There is apparently a second complaint against him, as well. Not yet placed on leave as of 12/07/07. 2nd civil suit filed 11/08. | El Paso, TX | Source: Courier Journal 11.28.07; Carlsbad Current Argus 11.28.07; KDBC (AP) 11.28.07; Courier Journal 11.29.07; KOAT 11.29.07; Current-Argus 12.02.07; Current-Argus 12.06.07; Courier Journal 12.07.07; Current-Argus 11.13.08; KWES (AP) 11.15.08 | |
| Guimaraes | Elias Francisco | 1993 | P | Convicted | Society of St. Paul | Guimaraes, a Brazilian priest working in Palm Beach Diocese since 2001, was arrested 9/02 when he arrived on beach for sexual rendezvous with detective who had been posing as a 14 year old boy on the Internet. Guimaraes sent many sexually explicit messages and bragged of having sex with a 14 yr old boy and a 16 yr old boy. Pleaded guilty 2003; sentenced to four years and 3 months in Federal prison. Faces deportation to Brazil when he is released. | Palm Beach, FL | Source: Sun-Sentinel 9.11.02; St. Petersburg Times 9.11.02; Sun-Sentinel 9.20.02; Sun-Sentinel 10.4.02; Sun-Sentinel 1.16.03; Palm Beach Post 4.8.03; Sun-Sentinel 4.8.03 |
| Gummersbach | James L. | 1954 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of several boys in 1950s-1960s. In 1999, jury awarded one man $1.2M after several other victims testified but verdict later reversed by Appeals Court which ruled statute of limitations had expired. Laicization announced 11/03/06, | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.10.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 2.23.99; St. Louis Post Dispatch 2.24.99; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.02.99; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.02.02; Boston Herald 3.17.03; The Pitch (Kansas City) 10.16.03; St. Louis Review 11.03.06; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.03.06; MyFox (AP) 11.03.06; Archdiocese of St. Louis Press Release 11.03.06; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.04.06 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record |
| Gunst | George A. | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sick Leave 1974; Military leave on 2 occasions. Died 1995. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse in 1955. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Pasadena Star-News 11.24.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2.18.04; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Gustafson | Gilbert J. | 1977 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pleaded guilty to abusing a youth for 5 years in the 1970s. Parents found out in 1982 and complained to church officials. Gustafson sent for treatment. He also admitted abusing 2 other boys. He paid $40 fine and served four to six months in Jail. In 11.92 woman filed suit alleging she was abused by Gustafson for about 5 years, also beginning in 1977. Suit settled 10/05. On leave as of 2007. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press 5.24.02; St. Paul Pioneer Press 5.26.02; St. Paul Pioneer Press 5.26.02 (2nd article); St. Paul Pioneer Press 6.22.02; PR Newswire 10.17.02; Star Tribune 10.18.02; Star Tribune 11.26.02; Star Tribune 10.6.05; St. Paul Pioneer Press 10.6.05; My Fox Twin Cities 2.1.07 |
| Guthrie | Frederick L. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested 11/01 in NH and charged with soliciting sex from a minor over the Internet. Was working in NH but still part of Boston Arch. Also faced charges of possession of child pornography on home computer in MA. In 3/04 Guthrie was senteced to 3 months in jail and 5 years probation for attempting to solicitate sex over the Internet. Child porno charges still pending in MA and he was to be extradited for trial. No further information found. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 11.7.01; Goston Herald 11.7.01; Patriot Ledger 11.8.01; Associated Press 11.21.01; Associated Press 2.15.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Union Leader 1.3.03; Boston Globe 3.5.03; Associated Press 4.25.03; Union Leader 11.18.03; Boston Herald 1.15.04; Associated Press 3.25.04; Union Leader 6.4.04 |
Guthrie | Milton J. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Died 4/02. Named as abuser in 10/08 civil suit against the diocese. Accuser alleged that Guthrie abused him in the 1970s when he was a youth. | Memphis, TN | Source: Commercial Appeal 4.9.02; Commercial Appeal 4.12.02; Daily News 4.21.09; Daily News 5.27.09 |
| Gutierrez | Javier R. | 1983 | P | Accused | Diocesan | A native of Mexico, he was ordained for Juneau Diocese. Accused of several incidents of inappropriate sexual behavior (mostly remarks) involving minors while serving as priest in AK from 1983-1988. One girl said he kissed her without permission. After therapy at Jemez Springs, bishop arranged for him to work in Tijuana, Mexico. He remained part of the Juneau Dicoese, "on duty outside the Diocese." Bishop Warfel withdrew his faculties 7/02 after Dallas Bishops' Conference. | Juneau, AK | Source: Associated Press 7.18.02; San Diego Union Tribune 7.20.02; Associated Press 2.5.04; Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 2.5.04; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05 |
Gutierrez-Cervantes | Joseph (Jesse) | B | Settled | Christian Brother | Accused in 2003 civil suit of abuse of 1 high school youth at De La Salle High School. Plaintiff received $4M in settlement in late 2004. Gutierrez is now consultant in Sonoma known as Jesse Gutierrez-Cervantes. | San Francisco, CA | Source: Contra Costa Times 1.23.05; Sonoma News 1.25.05; San Francisco Chronicle 1.28.05; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 | |
| Guzman | Carlos | D | Convicted | Diocesan | Bishop removed him from diaconate program in early 1990s after abuse allegation involving touching and kissing an 8 yr old boy. In 1993 he served 8 months of 9 month sentence for abuse. Accused of abuse of at least 2 in 2004 civil suit. Abuse alleged in 1970s-early 1980s. Current whereabouts unknown. | Paterson, NJ | Source: Daily Record 1.13.04; Morning Journal 5.17.04; Denver Post 6.13.04; Record 2.16.05; Herald News 2.16.05; NorthJersey.com 5.5.05; Herald News 5.8.05; Star Ledger 7.23.06; Herald News 7.23.06; The Record 4.27.08 | |
Guzman | Fernando Noe | ? | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Guzman molested 13 yr old girl in grandfather's house in 1984. Caught by social worker who reported abuse to Bishop. Transferred to another parish where he started an affair with married woman. Civil suit filed 1990 by woman he seduced and made pregnant. Jury denied her claims but Guzman testimony in this case resulted in criminal charges and conviction later in 1990 re 13 yr old girl. He was sentenced to 10 yrs jail. Served 90 day shock probation and was released. May be dead as of 10/06. | Galveston-Houston, TX | Source: Associated Press 10.20.90; Associated Press 11.02.90; United Press International 11.06.90; Houston Chronicle 6.04.92; Houston Chronicle 9.28.92; Dallas Morning News 8.31.97; Houston Press 8.17.06 |
| Guzman | Vincente | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse from 1931-1941. Extern priest from Mexico working in Archdiocese. Dead. Named in civil suit 2003. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Guzman-Chavez | Erasto | 1979 ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | Guzman-Chavez, a visiting priest from Mexico, began working in Portland in 1993. He was accused in May 1997 of molesting several teenage girls. Even after the allegations were known, the Archdiocese wrote to the Immigration service asking that he be granted permanent residence status. He was restricted from contact with women but was allowed to continue his Spanish-language ministry. Current status unknown. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents); The Oregonial 4.17.08 |
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