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Database of Publicly Accused Priests in the United States Viewed by Last Name: A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z    Return to main database page.   See abbreviations and posting policy.    Send corrections. Last First Ord T Status D/O Notes Diocese Source/Assignments Gaborek Joseph   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 2.7.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.11.03; Associated Press 5.05.04; 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 Gagnon Jean-Paul 1982 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2002. Accused of abuse. Placed on leave 2003. Criminal charges filed. Sentended to 18 months supervised probation in 2005. Worcester, MA Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 10.2.02; Woonsocket 4.06.05 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 $140,000 settlement of one lawsuit in April, 2007. Abuse is alleged to have occured in 1970s-1980s. Gaiter has "retired from the priesthood" and is allegedly unable to answer questions. Another suit filed 11/07 alleges abuse between 1985-1987 at Cardinal Ritter College Prep. 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 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. Newark, NJ Source: UPI 3.04.87; UPI 10.28.87; Bergen Record 10.29.87; San Jose Mercury News 12.30.87; Star Ledger 7.01.00; Star Ledger 5.04.07 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 2002 on 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. Boston, MA Source: Boston Herald 3.15.02; Manchester Union Leader 9.13.02; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 10.16.02; Boston Herald 1.10.03; Manchester Archives 3.03.03; Boston Herald 7.24.03; Boston Globe / AP 11.30.04; Boston Globe 12.02.04; The Pilot 10.13.06 Assignments: 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 Accused 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   P Sued Diocesan Sued. Accused of abuse. Died 1968. Louisville, KY Source: Courier-Journal 1.22.03 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   P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse per church document. Denied wrongdoing. Priest was former editor of The Catholic Review. Baltimore, MD Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 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 9.14.03; Journal News 4.08.02 (in collection of articles); Journal News 4.10.02 (in collection of articles); Journal News 4.16.02 (in collection of articles); Journal News 7.09.05 Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries Gallegos Joseph Anthony   P Sued Diocesan Sued 1994. Accused of abuse. Died. 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 3.30.04; Wanderer 3.25.04 Gallenstein Stephen 1976 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of girl, age 13. Vatican has been asked to laicize him. Lexington, KY Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 9.19.03; Lexington Herald-Leader 3.23.06; Lexington Herald-Leader 4.09.06 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 in Colorado to sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl and got 1 or 2 yrs' probation. The girl settled a lawsuit against the Pueblo Diocese for more than $ 90,000. In 1992 he began 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 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 Accused of abuse. Priest murdered 1982. Toledo, OH Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02 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 Nov. 1985. 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 7.03.06; Cebu Sun-Star 7.04.06 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 2.05.07 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 Garcia Jesus   P Sued Diocesan Sued 1997. Accused of abuse. Corpus Christi, TX Source: Austin American-Statesman (TX) 7.29.97 Garcia Louis Aloysius 1963 P Convicted Diocesan Garcia accused of abusing several developmentally disabled patients 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.. Garcia was on sick leave per 1988 Catholic Directory. Fresno, CA Source: People vs. Garcia; Appellate Court; No. F2401 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   P Sued Diocesan Sued 1994. Accused of abuse. 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 on Nov. 16, 2006. Died 1989. Wilmington, DE Source: The Dialog 11.16.05 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 Garding William   P Convicted Diocesan Convicted 1989. Sexual abuse. Wrote book ""My Journey Alone."" St. Cloud, MN Source: Associated Press 7.26.02 Garstka Bernard   P Sued Diocesan Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of altar boy. Syracuse, NY Source: Newsday 12.21.02 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 3.20.06. Resigned July 2000 per list. Chicago, IL Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2 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 $4.8 mil settlement with the 16 in Jan. 2008. Spokane, WA Source: Seattle Times 1.04.08; Associated Press 1.04.08; Spokesman Review 1.04.08 Gatineau Oscar   P Sued Diocesan Sued 2005. Accused of abuse. Died 1964. Springfield, MA Source: Telegram & Gazette 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: Baton Rouge Advocate 2.1.02; Times of Acadiana 5.23.85 (Major account); Associated Press 2.15.87; KTRK 4.22.08; KATC 4.23.08; KLFY 4.22.08; Houston Chronicle 4.24.08; Galveston County Daily News 4.25.08; The Advertiser 4.25.08 Gauthier Lawrence   B Sued Sacred Heart Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Springfield, MA Source: Berkshire Eagle (MA) 3.29.02 Gauthier Mark   P Settled Diocesan Settled 2002. Accused of abuse. Died. Manchester, NH Source: Union Leader 11.27.02 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.   P Accused Diocesan Removed. Accused of abuse. Erie, PA Source: Erie-Times 6.29.03 Gaynor James   P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse. Priest and victim died. Rockford, IL Source: Rockford Register 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 1948 P Sued Diocesan Accused of sexually abusing boys with Janssen, Bass, and James W. Murphy. Pornography was allegedly used. Left active priesthood in 1969. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Default judgment granted against Geerts in Dec. 2003. Died 2004. 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 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record Geiger William   P Sued Redemptorist Accused of abuse. 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 Genevive 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. Pleaded not guilty 7/24/06 on charges of felony child rape for allegedly having sex with two Albany boys between 1978 and 1982. He would take them to Boston to abuse them and then return to Albany. At least 4 other victims are known. Albany, NY Source: Newsday (AP) 12.06.04; Boston Herald 12.07.04; 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 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; 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 Geoghan John J. 1962 P Convicted Diocesan Convicted 2000. Killed in prison. Conviction removed due to pending appeal at time of death. At time of death, Geoghan was in prison for fondling a 10-year-old boy, but he was accused in lawsuits of sexually abusing some 130 children. Boston, MA Source: Boston Globe 1.30.01; Boston Phoenix 3.23.01 (Major Accounts); Boston Globe 1.06.02 Assignments: Boston Globe 1.7.02; Flatley Memo on Allegations 8.22.94; Flatley Memo on Allegations 7.11.96 Gerg Joseph   P Accused Benedictine Accused of abuse. Baltimore, MD Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 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 Settled 1994. Alleged victim committed suicide. Boston, MA Source: Boston Globe 12.17.02 Giandelone John Maurice   P Convicted Diocesan Convicted 1985 and 2003. Sexual abuse. Phoenix, AZ Source: Arizona Republic 12.4.02; 3.6.03; 5.6.03 Giannini Norma   N Accused Sisters of Mercy Removed from service by her 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 while shewas prinicpal of St. Patrick's Elem. School in Milwaukee. Was 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, 10 yrs probation. Milwaukee, WI Source: TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 12.04.06; Chicago Tribune 12.06.06; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12.05.06; Chicago Sun-Times 12.06.06; Pioneer Press (AP) 12.06.06; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 1.08.07; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 1.10.07; TMJ4 1.09.07; Fox28 1.09.07; TheMilwaukeeChannel.com 6.15.07; WISN.com 9.14.07; More TV 32 9.20.07; WISN 11.12.07; Chicago Tribune 11.12.07; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.13.07 Assignments: NY Times 11.13.07 (add'l article); eFluxMedia 11.14.07 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 2.02.08 (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.01.08 (add'l article); Southwest News-Herald 2.06.08 (add'l article); Chicago Sun-Times 2.14.08 (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 Giella Augustine   P Settled Diocesan Settled 1994. Accused of abuse of girl. Died. Harrisburg, PA Source: Legal Intelligencer (PA) 12.7.94 Giesler Linus T. 1941 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of one youth. Died 1999. Louisville, KY Source: Associated Press 9.3.02; Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account) 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 Convicted 2001. 5 years probation. Lived at Vianney. Wichita, KS Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.3.02 Gilbert Aldeo   P Sued Diocesan Sued 1993. Accused of abuse. Lafayette, LA Source: The Advocate 4.13.94 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   P Accused Jesuit Accused of abuse on Rosebud Reservation in SD (is this a separate diocese?) Rapid City, SD Source: 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 4.05.05; Boston Globe 4.06.05; 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   P Accused Benedictine On restrictions. Accused of abuse. St. John's Abbey. St. Cloud, MN Source: MN Public Radio transcript 7.11.02 Gillette Randall   P Accused Passionist Accused of abuse. Boston, MA Source: Boston Globe 1.18.03 Gillette Theodore M.   P Accused Diocesan Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. Ogdensburg, NY Source: Press-Republican 7.2.02 Gilpin Joseph   S Sued Diocesan Sued 2001. Accused of abuse of boy. Boston, MA Source: Boston Globe 1.24.01 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 May, 2007. He attributed his retirement to the pressures of running a parish and allegations of sexual misconduct [involving a girl in 1972-1973]. The diocese apparently investigatedat the time and no action was taken. Also abused another girl about 12 yrs later. Metuchen, NJ Source: Courier News 5.08.07 Girard Steven P.   P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse. Priest denies accusation. Baltimore, MD Source: Associated Press 4.5.04 Girardin Antonio M.   P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse. Died. Portland, ME Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Maine AG Document Production 7.8.05 PDF page 18-20 Gish Jean   N Sued Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Accused in a 7/26/04 suit of sexually abusing a girl who alleges that she was also abused by Srs. Mary Ann Powers, Joseph Anthony, Charles, and Arthur. Louisville, KY Source: Courier-Journal 7.27.04; WKYT 7.27.04 Gleeson Patrick   P Sued Diocesan Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Died 1991. Santa Rosa, CA Source: Press Democrat 1.11.04 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 9.04.02; Arizona Daily Star 9.04.02; 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 5.06.03; Arizona Daily Star 6.11.03; Arizona Daily Star 10.05.03; Tucson Citizen 10.06.03; 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) 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 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 Godugunuru Vijaya "Vijay"   P Sued Diocesan Civil suit filed 2/08 claims that Godugunuru sexually abused a 15 yr old girl in June, 2006 while he was assigned to Blessed Trinity church in Bonifay. He was arrested at the time and charged with lewd behavior. Later pled guilty to aggravated assault.Did not serve prison time but was forced to return to his home country of India as part of his plea deal. Pensacola-Tallahassee, FL Source: Tallahassee Democrat 2.11.08; WJHG 2.11.08; News4Jax 2.13.08 Goeke John ""Jack""   P Settled Diocesan Settled 2002. Accused of abuse of women. Covington, KY Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 3.16.02 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 Jan. 2006. Claims included in Feb. 2006 settlement. Another claim settled 3/08. Dubuque, IA Source: WCF Courier.com 3.2.05; Courier 3.03.05; Courier 4.29.05; Courier 6.20.05; Diocese of Dubuque Annual Report 1.06.06; Globe Gazette 1.06.06; Des Moines Register 1.06.06; Des Moines Register 1.06.06 (2nd); Sioux City Journal 1.06.06; Quad-Cities Times (AP) 1.18.06; Herald Telegraph 2.22.06; Globe Gazette 02.21.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; WCFCourier 4.11.08 Assignments: Telegraph Herald 4