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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Mabon | Thomas K. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Mabon retired in 2001. Privileges were suspended in 2002. Sued 2003 by one man who alleged abuse by Mabon from 1988 to 1990 at St. Mary Church in Hollidaysburg. He denied the charges. Criminal charges dismissed due to SOL. In 11/03 Diocese allowed Mabonto resume his duties as priest in good standing because officials found claims unsubstantiated. Civil suit continued. In 5/04 Diocese paid $3.71M to settle claims by 21 people alleging abuse by 11 priests, including Mabon. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Associated Press 4.3.03; Post-Gazette 4.4.03; Associated Press 6.20.03; Associated Press 11.5.03; Tribune Democrat 5.25.07 |
| Macanga | Joseph E. | 1986 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Macanga, a former priest, was arrested in iLumberton NJ 4/08 by the FBI after they found child pornography on his personal computer. He had been identified as a participant in an internet chat room. He was working as a teacher and coach at a BurlingtonCounty middle school at the time of his arrest and was suspended without pay. Macanga left the active priesthood.in 1995 with clean record. Released on house arrest with monitoring. Sentenced 6/09 to 57 months in fed prison. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: WNBC 4.23.08; Courier Post 4.24.08; Bucks County Courier Times 4.25.08; Courier Post 4.26.08; Courier Post 5.01.08; SNAP 12.30.08; Bucks County Courier-Times 6.18.09 |
MacArthur | Bruce Duncan | 1953 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003 by 1 woman. Other victims known. Arrested 1/06; charged with abuse of 3 girls at Beaver Dam hosp. in 1960s. Admitted abusing 30 girls. Diocese knew of behavior in 1963. Sent to prison in TX in 1978 for abuse of nursing home patient and then reassigned as priest. Suits filed 7/07 & 9/07 in WI. against Milwaukee Arch. & Sioux Falls SD Diocese by 2 women under new WI Sup. Court ruling. WI Sup Court also ruled that SOL stopped when priest left state. Convicted and sentenced to prison 8/08 | Sioux Falls, SD | Source: Argus Leader 5.22.03; Argus Leader 5.23.03; Argus Leader 6.22.03; Argus Leader 6.22.03; Aberdeen News (AP) 6.22.03; Associated Press 7.19.04; Associated Press 10.26.05; El Paso Times 1.21.06; Sioux City Journal 1.23.06; Winona Daily News (AP) 7.20.07; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 9.11.07; Fon du Lac Reporter 1.4.08; Minneapolis Star Tribune (AP) 6.26.08; SNAP Press Release 6.27.08; The Reporter 6.27.08 Assignments: TMJ4 8.15.08 (add'l article); Beaver Dam Daily Citizen 8.16.08 (add'l article); The Reporter 8.16.08 (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.16.09; BA.org Assignment Record |
| Mach | Bernard M. | 1964 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of fondling a 12 yr old boy in fall, 1991. Parents met Mach in Jan. 1993 and with Chancellor of Diocese in March, 1993. Civil suit filed 1993 when Diocese failed to pay for counseling. Placed on leave Dec. 1993. Also accused, along with John Aurelio, of abuse of 3 others. Civil suit was settled (confidential) in 1998. Never indicted by Grand Jury. Lives in Florida without privileges. | Buffalo, NY | Source: Buffalo News 12.09.93; Buffano News 12.14.93; Buffalo News 12.20.93; Buffalo News 12.21.93; Buffalo News 12.22.93; Buffano News 12.22.93; Buffano News 12.23.93; Buffalo News 12.27.93; Buffalo News 3.26.94; Buffalo News 11.08.94; Buffalo News 10.16.98; Buffalo News 4.2.02 |
| Macias | Juan | B | Sued | Dominican | Sued 1988. Accused with Rev. Cristobal Garcia, O.P. of providing an altar boy with drugs and sexually abusing him in 1983-86. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 6.20.88 | |
| Mackan | Patrick | 1958 ? | P | Sued | Congregation of the Resurrection | Accused in a 2002 suit of sexually abusing a 17-year-old Canadian girl after she had been raped and impregnated by another man. The abuse is alleged to have continued 1972-75 and to have included oral sex and sexual intercourse. Some of the abuse occurred during trips to the US, where Mackan supervised other priests of his order in the Louisville archdiocese. His later career involved the education of children with special needs. Mackan died in 1990. | Louisville, KY | Source: Brantford Expositor 9.5.03 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
Mackiewicz | Leonard J. | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Credible allegation of abuse. Named in civil suit filed 10/94 (shortly after his death) which alleged abuse of one youth in 1987. Removed from ministry 1987 and died 1994. Name appears on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli on 11/16/06. Woman filed civil suit 8/08 alleging abuse in 1966 when she was 13. Suit also alleges that there were 9 other victims, including 2 minor males. A man filed separate suit 8/08 re abuse in 1970. 2 suits filed 9/08. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Baltimore Sun 10.23.94; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; WDEL 8.15.08; Associated Press 8.15.08; WBOC 8.15.08; News Journal 8.15.08; Annapolis Capital 8.23.08; Daily Times 8.23.08; News Journal 8.24.08; News Journal 9.6.08; Daily Times 9.12.08; Daily Times 9.13.08 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| MacNaughton | John | 1946 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | One civil suit filed in 2004 alleging abuse by MacNaughton. Man said abuse occurred in 1967 at what is now St. Mary's Home for Boys in Beverton. Plaintiff committed suicide in 2005 just prior to mediation in case. MacNaughton is deceased. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 10.12.04; The Oregonian 8.17.05; The Oregonian 8.29.05; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
| MacPherson | David | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 2003 two women settled "claims" with Covington Diocese over allegations that MacPherson had molested them in 1960s at St. Patrick's Parish. Diocese paid total of $750,000 to the two women and to a man who alleged abuse by Fr. Earl Bierman. Both women were part of a class action suit filed against the Diocese of Covington. Diocese said MacPherson left active ministry in 1978 and was laicized six years later. | Covington, KY | Source: Cincinnati Post 10.14.03 | |
| MacPherson | Walter E. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2/94 from position as pastor of St. Martin of Tours Church in Washington Park after allegations of sexual misconduct with a boy in his early teens "more than 20 years ago." In 1/95 the Diocesan review board permanently removed him from activeministry and he retired. On 1/24/09 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave / Retired." | Belleville, IL | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2.5.94; Chicago Tribune 2.7.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.22.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 1.14.95; Belleville News-Democrat 7.14.02; Belleville News Democrat 3.7.03; Belleville News-Democrat 4.24.07 |
MacRae | Gordon J. | 1982 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Psychological problems during seminary in 1978. Pleaded guilty in 1988 to paying boy for sex. Rec'd 1 yr jail deferred and sent for treatment. Also may have abused in 1983 but no action. In 1993 he was charged w/ 11 counts of molestation of at least 4 boys. Convicted 1994 re assault of 1 boy. Rec'd. 33 1/2 - 67 year sentence. Civl suits filed. See Major Account for much information and related documents. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 12.22.93; Associated Press 11.14.94; Union Leader 7.12.96; Union Leader 7.16.96; Union Leader 8.06.96; New Hampshire Atty General Report 3.03.03; NH Atty General Compresensive Selection of MacRae Documents 3.03.04; Union Leader 3.04.03; Keene Sentinel 2.26.05; Wall Street Journal 4.27-28.05 (Major Account); Union Leader 4.28.05; Concord Monitor 5.03.05; BA.org list of Accused Priests in New Hampshire n.d.; Renew America 9.22.07 |
| MacSweeney | Eugene | 1927 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Died 3/26/75. Accused of abuse of 1 in approx. 1959 per archdiocesan report. Civil suit filed 12/03. | 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 |
Maday | Norbert J. | 1964 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1994. Sexual assault of 2 boys. 20-year sentence. Included in 10/03 settlement with Archdiocese. Additional suit filed 5/06. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. At least 1 more claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. Laicized 12/07. Still in jail 8/08. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 6.09.94; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Tribune 6.09.94; Chicago Tribune 10.03.03; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; Chicago Tribune 8.13.08; Lake County News-Sun 8.13.08; Chicago Sun-Times 8.13.08; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.14.08; Chicago Sun Times 8.14.08; Jeff Anderson & Assoc. News Release 8.14.08; Jackson County Chronicle 8.14.08; Southtown Star 8.22.08 Assignments: Northwestern 10.26.08 (add'l article); Roll Call 11.19.08 (add'l article); Chicago Breaking News 11.19.08 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Madden | Michael K. | 1970 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1989. Lewd conduct with a boy. 2 yrs prison. Civil trial 1994, ordered to pay victim $175,000. 2nd suit filed 2003. Madden died 2000. | Burlington, VT | Source: Burlington Free Press 4.27.02; Burlington Free Press 4.30.06; Burlington Free Press 4.30.06 |
Madden | Paul | 1970 | P | Settled | Society of St. James the Apostle | Accused of abuse of 13 yr old boy on 1973 trip to Ireland. Plaintiff settled for $50K. In separate 2002 suit Plaintiff alleged that church lied and told him there was no previous knowledge of abuse by priests. Attached to petition was letter signed by a Paul Madden who said he "feels remorse and guilt for the molestation.." Judge ruled in favor of Defense Motion for Summary Judgment 9/03 and case was dismissed. Officially joined diocese in Peru in 2003. | Jackson, MS | Source: Boston Herald 6.10.02; Boston Globe 7.18.02; Associated Press 7.18.02; Opinion in Belencia v. St. Mary?s Catholic Church et al, 251-02-915, Hines Co MS Circuit Court 9.29.03; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; Associated Press 5.8.05 |
| Madigan | Gregory | B | Accused | Crosier | Admitted abusing a 14 yr old boy in 1980s at Crosier seminary school in MN. Crosiers reached monetary settlement with victim when he came forward in 1988. Madigan sent for treatment; was living under restriction at Crosier national headquarters. Believed to have molested at least six boys in 1960s and 1970s. Confronted by parents in mid 1970s; agreed to seek treatment. 1987 letter referred to the agreement. At least 1 claim included in 2/09 settlement with Crosiers and 9 accusers in MN. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press 5.20.02; Star Tribune 5.20.02; St. Paul Pioneer Press 5.21.02; Star Tribune 5.23.02; Star Tribune 6.16.02; Dallas Morning News 8.08.02; Star Tribune 10.10.02; Star Tribune 11.24.02; Star Tribune 2.28.04; Star Tribune 5.04.06; Hometown Source 2.5.09; Pioneer Press 2.5.09; Shoreview Press 2.6.09; Pioneer Press 2.8.09 | |
| Madrid | Saul | 1985 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man had filed suit 6/03 alleging that Madrid, a native of Mexico, had drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1987 when he was a minor. Suit says officials of the Archdiocese used spiritual arguments and victim's devout faith to keep him from filing lawsuit or reporting the abuse when it occurred. Madrid was sent for treatment to Paraclete center in 1988 and then was reassigned. Resigned 2002. Civil suit settled 2005. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Phoenix New Times 7.27.00; Arizona Republic 8.12.00; Arizona Republic 8.21.00; Phoenix New Times 9.14.00; Arizona Republic 11.13.00; Arizona Republic 7.22.03; Arizona Republic 7.22.03; Arizona Republic 8.1.03; Arizona Republic 1.21.06; Arizona Republic 11.10.06 |
| Madrid (also Madred?) | Jaime | 1968 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accusations that Madrid abused boy for 2 years (1971-1972) in rectory, car and other places. Civil suit filed in 1992 says diocese knew in 1967 that other priests in diocese were homosexual/pedophiles and failed to report. Madrid admitted charges. Boy pled delayed discovery in suit. Litigation settled with non-disclosure. One report says Madrid told El Paso Bishop Raymond Pena in 1992 that he had abused boy 20 yrs ago. | El Paso, TX | Source: San Antonio Light 3.6.92 |
Magaldi | Philip A. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man alleged abuse in Boston in 1999 suit while Magaldi was affiliated with Providence Diocese. Plaintiff died; suit dismissed in 2000. Left Providence in 1988 after claims of financial mismanagement, Moved to Ft. Worth Tx Diocese under Bishop Delaney in 1990. On leave in 1992 after pleading guilty to embezzlement. Back as active priest after 8 months. Accusation in 1997 in Ft. Worth. Continued to serve until the 1999 accusation. Retired. Lacization requested. HIV positive per 2/08 articles. Died 8/08. | Providence, RI | Source: UPI 5.07.92 ; Dallas Morning News 12.12.98; Dallas Morning News 4.26.99; Boston Herald 7.23.99; Ft. Worth Star Telegram 12.08.00; Dallas Morning News 12.14.00; Telegram & Gazette 12.16.00; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; New Oxford Review 6.17.05; Star Telegram 2.16.06; CBS 11 8.11.06; Star Telegram 11.28.06; Dallas Morning News 11.28.06; Dallas Morning News 11.29.06; Star Telegram 11.29.06 Assignments: Star Telegram 11.30.06 (add'l article); Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07; Dallas Morning News 2.14.08 (add'l article); Star Telegram 8.13.08 (add'l article); Fort Worth Diocese 6.10.05; Documents from the Secret Archives of the Ft. Worth Diocese |
| Magee | Patrick Francis | 1970s | P | Accused | Diocesan | Worked in Trenton. Returned to Ireland on vacation in 2003 where he was accused of abuse by man who said abuse occurred there more than 30 yrs previously when Magee was a seminary student. Allegations of abuse of 2 adults also raised in Trenton. Chargesin Ireland dropped in 2004 after alleged victim's suicide. Magee returned to New Jersey and asked to be reinstated. | Trenton, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 1.03.04; Asbury Park Press 1.04.04; Asbury Park Press 1.08.04; Irish Voice 1.13.04; Ocean County Observer 3.28.04; Asbury Park Press 8.14.04; Asbury Park Press 10.02.04; Asbury Park Press (AP) 12.21.04 |
Magel | John E. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Retired 1995. Placed on leave 6/02 when one man filed suit against Archdiocese which alleged that Magel exposed himself to a group of boys by preparing a meal in the nude while on a camping trip. Same Plaintiff also alleged abuse by a parochial school teacher. Magel was returned to active (retired) status 3/03 when Archbishop Kelly determined there was no evidence he had abused children. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 7.16.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 9.29.02; Courier-Journal 10.20.02; Courier-Journal 3.24.03 |
| Maguire | Felix H. | 1950 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Police investigation of allegations against Maguire in 1984 was suddenly dropped for no known reason. Medically retired in 1993 and moved to Florida. Jury awarded one plaintiff $262,803 in 1995 trial that was sealed from the public. Sued 1/03 by 21 yr old man who alleged assault when he was 15. Claims against Maguire were included in the 10/05 $22M settlement between Archdiocese and 45 people alleging abuse by 14 priests. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 3.11.93; Hartford Courant 3.28.93; Hartford Courant 3.9.02; Hartford Courant 8.11.02; Hartford Courant 2.9.03; Associated Press 10.31.05; Hartford Courant 11.1.05; NY Times 11.1.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Maguire | Joseph T. | 1973 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Transferred 3 times in first 14 months after ordination. Diocese investigated 1974 allegation. Became Stigmatine in 1981. Investigated by police 1986. He was working in Ireland at the time and nothing done.No assignment since 1981 and faculties withdrawn 1994. Some claims in 11/02 settlement. 2 men filed criminal charges in 2003. Convicted 2004 and sentenced to 44 yrs prison. 8 others offered to testify as to his crimes against them. Died 2/05 while still in prison. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 2.16.02; Union Leader 2.16.02; Union Leader 5.18.02; Union Leader 5.29.02; Associated Press 9.6.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; WMURChannel 5 2.26.03; Foster's Daily Democrat 4.17.03; Union Leader 4.5.03; Boston Herald 5.21.03; Union Leader 6.6.03; Union Leader 2.27.04; Union Leader 3.4.04; Foster's Daily Democrat 3.4.04; WMURChannel.com 3.22.04 Assignments: Union Leader 5.4.04 (add'l article); WMURChannel5 5.4.04 (add'l article); Concord Monitor 2.18.05 (add'l article); Union Leader 2.23.05 (add'l article) |
| Mahan | Paul J. | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | A 2000 suit claimed Mahan abused two of his nephews in 1994-1995 Another was filed in 1999. As of late 2002, at least 12 lawsuits had been filed against Mahan. More in 1/03. Archdiocese warned in 1994 and1995. Mahan was referred to as "dangerous" and"a threat to adolescent males." Sent for treatment twice. Laicized 2/98. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 1.14.99; Boston Globe 3.15.00; Boston Herald 6.14.00; Boston Herald 8.23.00; Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Herald 2.11.02; Boston Herald 2.25.02; Boston Herald 3.15.02; Boston Globe 5.17.02; Boston Herald 5.17.02; Boston Globe 5.23.02; Deposition of Bishop John McCormack 6.3.02; Concord Monitor 6.6.02; Boston Herald 9.19.02; Boston Globe 9.19.02 Assignments: The Day 1.30.03 (add'l article); Documents From Manchester Report 3.3.03 (add'l article); Massachusetts Attorney General's Report, p. 70 (PDF p. 76) 7.23.03 (add'l article) |
| Maher | Daniel J. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 9/05. Accused of abuse of 1 youth in 1973. Maher denied the allegations. Cleared by diocesan investigation 9/05 and returned to duty. Plaintiff's atty said in 9/05 that a second victim had come forward. Maher still active priest in 2007. | Albany, NY | Source: Troy Record 5.19.05; Albany Times Union 5.19.05; Albany Times Union 9.3.05; Empire Journal 9.6.05; Empire Journal 9.9.05; Conservative Voice 9.9.05 |
| Mahon | Gerald | 1971 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Mahon, Vicar General of the Diocese, was accused of improprieties by two seminarians in cases that were never publicized and were settled out of court and sealed in early 1990s.Both settlements involved under $100,000, mostly for counseling. One involved a seminarian who also implicated priests in 2-3 other dioceses. Other matter involved a seminarian's allegations against Mahon, three other bishops and another vicar general. This was resolved by offering counseling and career training. | Winona, MN | Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press 4.19.95; Sunday Oregonian 10.10.04 |
Mahoney | John F. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named for the first time in 4/03 lawsuit, Mahoney allegedly spanked and caressed the bare buttocks of an 11 yr old boy on trip to West Point in 1967. Future attempts to molest the boy "occurred in the sacristy, the bell tower and in defendant's car." He became an Air Force Chaplain in 1966 and retired from Air Force in 1984 as Lt. Col. Mahoney died in June 2000 per his obituary. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 6.29.00; Newsday 4.15.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Mahoney | Robert | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per April 2002 article, two men filed civil suits in 1992 and 1993 against diocese and Mahoney. First plaintiff claimed abuse from 1981-1983 at an elementary school in South Bend; second claimed abuse from 1970-1972 at school in Mishawaka. Suits were dismissed 12/93 and 2/94 "with prejudice". No reasons were provided. (Note: May have been confidential settlements???) | Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN | Source: Marshall County Life 8.16.92; Chicago Tribune 12.13.93; South Bend Tribune 2.19.94; South Bend Tribune 4.1.02 |
Mahony (Bp) | Roger | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 |
Maiers | Brennan | 1963 | P | Accused | Benedictine | Man filed suit 2/92 saying Maiers abused him at age 9 in 1966. Suit settled out of court in late 1992. Maiers admitted abuse and also that he had been arrested for soliciting an undercover officer at adult movie theater in 1984. Also admitted to sexual relationships with a woman and 2 men in NY in 1970s. Abbot did not want to restrict him but finally did when suit was filed. Living under restriction at St. John's Abbey. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Star Tribune 10.22.92; St. Louis Post Dispatch 2.21.93; Associated Press 4.30.02; Star Tribune 6.7.02; Star Tribune 9.29.02; St. Cloud Times 10.2.02; National Catholic Reporter 12.13.02; St. Cloud Times 7.6.03; St. John's Abbey Website 6.1.07 |
Maio | Eugene A. | 1960 ? | P | Sued | Jesuit | Accused in suit of sexually abusing one person at Marymount High School in Los Angeles, during the time Maio was on the faculty of the Jesuits' Loyola University. Previously trained in Kansas City KS archdiocese as student priest, and afterward was on faculty of the Jesuits' St. Louis University in St. Louis archdiocese for 2 years. May have been laicized in 1970 or 1971. Was living in Akron OH area in 2003. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; LA Times Database 4.20.06; St. Louis American 5.13.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Makowski | Mark J. | 1987 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Charged 1/95 with molesting a 16-year-old boy in the rectory after giving the boy alcohol. Abuse allegedly involved penetration. Initially pleaded not guilty but in a plea bargain pleaded guilty on 3/29/95 to fourth-degree misconduct. Sentenced to six months in jail and seven years' probation. At some point he became affiliated with the Minnesota Episcopal Diocese. | Duluth, MN | Source: Duluth News-Tribune 3.30.95; St. Paul Pioneer Press 3.31.95; Duluth News-Tribune 5.15.00; Duluth News-Tribune 2.12.08; Duluth News-Tribune 2.13.08; Statement from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota 2.18.08 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Malawy | Michael D. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from ministry in 2004 after allegations of sexual misconduct in early years of ministry. Vatican permanently removed him from active ministry in 6/06. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 8.23.04; Detroit Free Press 6.06.06; WOOD 6.06.06 |
| Malboeuf | Ronald | 1965 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man filed suit 3/03 alleging that he had been sexually abused in mid-1960s by Malboeuf, beginning when he was about 11 and continuing for 2-3 yrs. Diocese removed Malboeuf after a man went to diocese officials in 1988 to complain that Malboeuf had abused him for about 5 years beginning when he was 10. 2 claims against Malboeuf settled 8/04 as part of $7.5M settlement between 45 claimants and the Diocese involving 18 priests. Malboeuf left ministry in 1988 and was voluntarily laicized 12/89. | Springfield, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.23.02; Berkshire Eagle 3.24.03; Springfield Republican 7.6.03; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04 |
| Malee | Kevin J. | 1978 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 1988 civil suit accused Malee of assaulting a 15 yr old for two years at rectory, church, family home and while on vacation with family. Malee countersued. Helena Diocese had one archival file and the Great Falls Diocese has two secret archives files. In 1990 Judge denied Plaintiff's request for discovery of these files. Malee ended up in San Diego. | Great Falls-Billings, MT | Source: John v. Bp. of Great..; Cascade Cty, MT; # ADV-88-1174 |
Malicki | Jan | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 1998 suit accuses Malicki of abusing two women. One was minor (13) at time of abuse. Police investigated for 2 years; no charges filed. Civil suit dormant for 4 years until Florida Supreme Court ruled 3/2002 that churches not protected from negligent hiring and supervision claims. Malicki filed a suit in July 2002 against Archdiocese for publicly accusing him of wrongdoing. Suit dismissed in 6/2003. Malicki ordained in Poland in 1973; came to Florida in 1989. Women settled suit in 2005. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 7.23.98; Miami Herald 7.24.98; Miami Herald 3.19.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Miami Herald 3.23.03; Miami Herald 7.01.05; Miami Herald 9.28.06; NBC 6 9.28.06; Sun-Sentinel 9.29.06 |
| Malloy | Joseph J. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2001 one man accused Malloy of fondling him on one occasion when he was 8 or 9. Malloy denied. Diocese investigation deemed the accusation "not credible" and Malloy is still an active priest as of 2005. While not named in any litigation, Malloy wasincluded in a 2001 global settlement of claims by 26 people against the Diocese and 5 priests over the years. Total settlement was approx. $15 mil. Both Diocese and Malloy still deny that he did anything. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 3.09.01; Hartford Courant 3.13.01; Connecticut Post 3.17.02; Associated Press 3.24.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02 Assignments: Assginment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Malloy | Robert Patrick | 1983 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested in 1998 and later charged with sexually exploiting at least 14 boys 1992-1998. Placed on leave. Indictment covered 42 charges. Charges dismissed 2/02 but refiled and in plea agreement 8/02 Malloy pleaded no contest to five lesser counts. Sentenced 9/02 to 5 yrs (less 5 days) probation. 2002 article says he had been writing anonymous, sexually explicit notes to teenage boys at St. Pius High School, offering to pay them for their semen. Served as police chaplain until 1998. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Albuquerque Tribune 12.18.98; Albuquerque Tribune 12.19.98; Albuquerque Tribune 1.5.99; Albuquerque Journal 2.4.99; Albuquerque Tribune 2.17.99; Albuquerque Journal 2.26.99; Albuquerque Journal 6.29.99; Associated Press 10.9.01; Albuquerque Tribune 8.2.02; Albuquerque Journal 8.3.02; Albuquerque Tribune 9.21.02; Albuquerque Tribune 11.20.02; Albuquerque Tribune 6.11.05 |
| Malone | Donald T. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 1988 from position as high school principal after he was accused of soliciting sex from a young teenage boy. then transferred to three parishes before being placed on permanent leave. Also arrested in 1979 for public lewdness at rest strop. | New York, NY | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Journal News 4.12.02 (in collection of articles) Assignments: BA.org Summary of Directory Entries |
| Malone | Emmet | 1947 | P | Settled | Franciscan | Accused in a 2004 lawsuit of molesting an 11-year-old boy in the early 1950s while instructing the boy how to pray. The Franciscans stated that "we believe something did happen," and the suit was settled. Malone also worked at Corpus Christi parish and school in the Chicago IL archdiocese. | San Antonio, TX | Source: WOAI-TV 5.26.04 |
Maloney | Francis E. | 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Started career in Stubenville Diocese. Moved to Florida. Removed from Florida parish in 2002 after 17 yr old accused him of acting inappropriately around him. Youth said he found Maloney in bed with another man and that the priest would walk around his home nude while the youth was there. No criminal charges filed. Youth filed civil suit 3/03. Suit settled in 5/04 for less than $1 million. Maloney admitted to a long-term, "sporadic" sexual relationship with the other priest. | Palm Beach, FL | Source: Stuart News/St. Lucie News 5.04.02; Palm Beach Post 5.04.02; Palm Beach Post 5.10.02; Palm Beach Post 5.15.02; Palm Beach Post 1.16.03; Palm Beach Post 3.09.03; Sun Sentinel 3.12.03; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04; Palm Beach Post 5.08.04; Sun Sentinel (AP) 5.09.04 |
| Maloney | Thomas W. | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Maloney is accused in 6/08 civil suit of abuse of one youth in 1995-1996 when the boy was 8 yrs old. Maloney was assigned to Epiphany Catholic Church in Normal and the youth was an altar boy. Lawsuit says a woman reported abuse in 1995 or 1996 and a second woman came forward to say Maloney had molested her as a child in 1970s. Maloney retired in 9/02 because of "health reasons." Authorities found insufficient evidence to file criminal charges. | Peoria, IL | Source: WEEK 6.11.08; Pantagraph 6.11.08; Peoria Journal Star 6.11.08; WMBD/WYZZ 6.11.08; Pantagraph 6.12.08; Pantagraph 11.6.08; Pantagraph 1.6.09; Pantagraph 1.20.09 Assignments: Catholic Post 9.22.02 |
| Maloney | William F. | P | Accused | Accused in 2002 of abusing one person at St. Theresa's in North Reading, where Maloney was assigned briefly before he entered the Military archdiocese as a Navy chaplain. The complainant also accused the pastor, Msgr. John J. Lane. | Boston, MA | Source: Sherman Letter 4.12.02 | ||
Malsch | David J. | 1967 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Allegations in 1984 that Malsch had molested 3 boys. Bishop did not investigate. Accused in 1991 of molesting a 15 yr old boy with emotional, learning disabilities & behavioral problems. 1992 criminal charges. Found guilty 1993 & rec'd 5 yr suspended sentence. 1995 civil suit. Violated parole 1997 & sent to prison to serve 5 yr term. Sent to Wounded Brothers after release. Indicted 2003 on child porn while at Wounded Brothers. | Superior, WI | Source: Chicago Tribune 11.06.92; Chicago Tribune 10.06.93; Chicago Tribune 11.10.95; Wausau Daily Herald 12.23.00; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.02.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.04.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.08.03; Duluth News Tribune (AP) 2.28.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch 2.28.05; Duluth News Tribune (AP) 3.02.05; Duluth News Tribune (AP) 12.09.05; WAOW 12.12.05; SNAP Statement 12.30.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Mancuso | Joseph A. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 6/02 after recent allegations of past sexual abuse. Woman came forward in early 2002 to say that Mancuso abused her in late 1960s beginning when she was 14. Mancuso admitted to "some misconduct." No criminal prosecution because beyond statute of limitations. Mancuso initially told his parish that he was leaving for short time to undergo surgery but it was announced three weeks later that he had been removed because of the allegation. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 6.29.02; Albany Times Union 6.29.02; Albany Times Union 7.14.02; Albany Times Union 7.28.02; Times Union 5.8.08 |
| Mandeville | Lucien | 1935 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 youth in 1944 in Lewiston, 1 in early 1950s (who said Mandeville also abused his younger brother) in Rumford, and 1 during an unknown time frame. Retired in 1973 and died in 1984. Allegations were reported to Diocese in 2002. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Portland Press Herald (AP) 7.4.05; Portland Press Herald 7.17.05 |
| Mangen | Daniel J. | 1980 | P | Sued | Soc. Precious Blood | Last name is Mangen in both 2002 and 1993 Catholic Directories. Some stories use Mangan. Per 3/02 news article, woman accused Mangen of sexually abusing and raping her for 3 yrs in early 1980s when she was between 16 and 18. Suit filed1999. Mangen had acknowledged being sexually active with adults and minors but denied woman's claims. Did admit that he had been sexually active with two parishioners during the same time. He has been working in Chile, SA since 1984. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 3.10.02; NewsChannel5 (TV) 3.22.02 |
| Mann | Hubert | P | Settled | Diocesan | Mann, who died in 1972, is alleged to have abused a 15 year old youth in late 60s. 2002 article says Mann asked the boy to live with him at rectory after boy's foster father died. Mann would give him alcohol and then assault him. Claim was included in 11/02 $950K settlement re 16 Plaintiffs. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 5.31.02; Union Leader 10.12.02; Union Leader 12.9.02 | |
Mannetta | Andrew | 1983 | P | Sued | Capuchin | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of 1 19 yr old, mentally-challenged youth in 1997-1998. Parents of 2 altar boys complained of his behavior in 1994 but Diocese said it was not sexual in nature. Reassigned in 2002 to New York prior to civil suit being filed. Civil trial set for 01/07 settled just before trial for $375,000. He received treatment for sexual issues and alcohol abuse. Has admitted giving alcohol to underage boys. | Honolulu, HI | Source: Honolulu Star Bulletin 5.22.03; Honolulu Advertiser 5.23.03; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04; TheHawaiiChannel.com 1.03.07; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 1.06.07; Honolulu Advertiser 1.18.07; Honolulu Star Bulletin 1.19.07; Honolulu Advertiser 1.19.07; Pacific Daily News 1.19.07 |
| Manning | Paul F. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Acquitted by jury in 1994 of abusing an 11 yr old boy in 1993. Even after acquittal, he was not allowed to act as priest and all faculties removed in 1996. In 2002, man and woman came forward to say he had abused them as minors. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12.29.93; Boston Globe 1.7.94; Boston Globe 6.17.94; Boston Globe 6.18.94; Boston Globe 6.21.94; Boston Globe 6.22.94; United Press International 6.24.94; Boston Globe 6.26.94; Boston Globe 10.19.94; Boston Globe 12.10.02; Boston Herald 12.10.02; Boston Globe 3.5.03; Boston Globe 2.9.05 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Same Record with Addendum |
| Manspeaker | Terry | D | Convicted | Diocesan | Manspeaker, a deacon, received 5 yrs probation in 1994 after pleading guilty to assaulting a 17 yr old teenage boy and to making sexual advances to a 14 yr old boy. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 1.27.95 | |
| Manuppella | Anthony J. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of making unwelcome advances and discussing homosexual lifestyle with seminary student and taking him to gay bars. Suit filed 1999. Current status of lawsuits unknown. Believed to be active priest as of 2005. | Camden, NJ | Source: Courier Post 3.24.99; Daily Journal 11.8.99; Daily Journal 6.3.00; Brief in McKelvey v. Pierce, 51,840 (New Jersey 2001) |
| Manville | Alexander | 1953 ? | P | Sued | Franciscan | Man filed suit 6/09 which alleged abuse by Manville and another priest, Gus Krumm, at Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in 1992-1993 when he was 8 yrs old. Manville was still active priest in 1/09. | Orange, CA | Source: OC Register 6.11.09 |
| Many | Charles S. | 1974 | P | Settled | Edmundite | Accused in 1986 of sexual misconduct with boy in Vermont in 1978. In 1994 another young man came forward to say Many had abused him in Connecticut some time between 1978-1981. Many was removed from parish work after the 1986 accusation. 1 suit settledfor $850K in 2001 but judge ordered new trial. Never held so Plaintiff never recovered any money. Many resigned from priesthood in 1994. | Norwich, CT | Source: The Day [New London CT] 10.09.01; Associated Press 10.12.01; Associated Press 5.12.02; The Day 5.14.02; The Day 2.11.04; The Day 2.04.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Manzione | Arthur | D | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from duty Aug., 2003. Accused of abuse in the early 1980s. Ordained as a deacon in 1979, Manzione was also an elementary school principal at the time of the abuse. | New York, NY | Source: New York Times 8.21.03; Journal News 9.14.03; Journal News 8.21.03 | |
| Manzo | Fernando L. | 1983 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 1/04 by Manzo's nephew alleging abuse by his uncle for 4 years, beginning when Plaintiff was 8. Some of the abuse is alleged to have occurred at San Felipe De Jesus Parish in Nogales so Diocese is named as a Defendant. Police investigating. Bishop placed Manzo on leave in 12/03 and Manzo fled. Current location unknown. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Arizona Daily Republic 12.8.03; Arizona Citizen 12.9.03; Arizona Daily Star 12.10.03; Arizona Daily Star 1.6.04; Arizona Daily Star 8.16.04; Tucson Citizen 12.4.04; Arizona Daily Star 12.4.04; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 Assignments: Fox 11 12.4.04; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. |
| Manzo | Francis J. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Manzo is one of 12 priests and a religious brother named in October 2002 lawsuit against Diocese of Brooklyn filed by 43 plaintiffs. One man says Manzo violently abused him during early 1990s. Manzo has officially been on leave from diocese since 1995. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.16.02; USA Today 11.11.02 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d. |
| Maramba | Manuel Perez | ? | P | Sued | Benedictine | One man filed civil suit in 2004 in Fed. court in Albuquerque alleging that he was abused by Maramba in 1976 and 1977 at a parish in New Mexico (then part of the Diocese of El Paso but now part of Las Cruces Diocese). Maramba, a citizen of the Philippines, returned there in 1978; 1 article referred to him as the foremost music composer of sacred text in the Philippines. Second suit filed 2/07 alleging abuse in 1970s. | El Paso, TX | Source: Santa Fe Reporter 7.07.04; Associated Press 8.07.04; Albuquerque Journal 8.07.04; KOBTV.com (AP) 2.28.07; El Paso Times 2.28.07; Las Cruces Sun-News 3.01.07 |
| Marcantonio | Robert A. | 1967 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Bishop Reilly knew in 1970 that Marcantonio had molested several 12-14 yr old boys. Marcantonio left for Ames Iowa in 1970 for treatment. He also apparently abused again in Dubuque Archdiocese. 1 civil suit filed 1991 in Iowa, Dubuque suit settled by 1994. 6 filed in 1993 and 1 in 1994 in Rhode Island. Some claims included in 9/02 settlement with Providence Diocese. Died 1999. One claim settled 8/08 as part of $1.326M settlement by Providence Diocese. Cited in 11/08 RICO suit. | Providence, RI | Source: UPI 11.15.90; Business Record 8.19.91; Providence Journal-Bulletin 3.18.94; Providence Journal-Bullentin 7.03.94; Providence Journal Bulletin 3.19.98; Associated Press 3.17.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.17.02; The Day 3.18.02; Telegram & Gazette 9.01.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02; Des Moines Register 9.18.06; Telegraph Herald 10.10.06; WHO 10.11.06; Providence Journal 8.31.08; Hartford Courant 12.31.08 Assignments: Dubuque Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06; BA.org Assignment Record |
| Mardaga | Ronald | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1986 Mardaga admitted to sexually abusing a minor in late 1970s. His faculties were removed in 1986. No information on sex of victim current status. Name appeared on Sept. 2002 list of priests accused of abuse which was released by Archdiocese of Baltimore. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| Margand | Paul | 1985 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Acused of fondling and molesting at least three boys on separate occasions during his first assignment. Criminal charges filed 7/87 after one youth came forward. In 1988 Margand was found guilty. Served approx. 3 yrs. Released 1/91. Diagnosed in prisonas pedophile with "obsessive-compulsive personality disorder with paranoid and schizoid features. 4/02 story said he was a graduate student in criminal justice at Temple Univ. in Philadelphia. | Lincoln, NE | Source: United Press International 6.10.87; United Press International 6.22.87; United Press International 7.8.87; United Press International 7.10.87; United Press International 2.11.88; United Press International 6.21.89; Omaha World Herald 4.14.02; Omaha World Herald 4.14.02; Omaha World Herald 4.14.02 |
| Mariano | Angel Crisostomo | 1992 | P | Convicted | Jesuit | Mariano was a cross-dresser who was convicted of child molestation in 1998 for performing oral sex on a teenage boy while posing as a 25 yr old woman. Served 5 months in jail. Jesuit leaders had reprimanded Mariano for sexual misconduct at least 5 yearsprior to the 1998 incident. Jesuits had apparently been moving him around since 1988. After release from prison he moved to Jesuit community at Los Gatos where other priests abused two mentally disabled residents. | San Jose, CA | Source: LA Times 3.24.02; San Jose Mercury 3.27.02; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.02 |
| Marie | Eva | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Nun. Named as an abuser of one youth in 1960s and 1970s at St. Thomas-St. Vincent Orphanage per civil suit filed in 2004 by approximately 50 people. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 7.23.05 | |
| Marie | Genevieve | N | Sued | Sisters of St. Francis | A man and a woman, both 60, allege in 8/07 civil suit that Sister Genevieve Marie, a nun and teacher at St. James School in McMinnville, engaged in acts of physical and mental cruelty toward them in the mid- to late 1950s. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 8.02.07; Statesman Journal 8.03.07; Catholic Sentinel 8.09.07 | |
| Marier | Edward | 1988 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 11/06 woman sued Marier and Bishop William Skylstad over allegations that the priest possessed child pornography. Woman said she found the porn in 1996 while cleaning the priest's room. She told the Bishop. Marier denied that it was child porn but was sent for treatment. Later reassigned. Woman says in suit that the bishop defamed her by publicly issuing a strongly-worded press release that supported Marier. Court dismissed lawsuit 3/07 on Defense Motion. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 11.14.06; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 11.14.06; Spokesman Review 11.17.06; Spokesman Review 3.31.07 Assignments: Assignment Record as created by BA.org |
| Marin | Miguel | 1978 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 17 yr old plaintiff and another boy spent night at rectory in Apri 1996. Marin gave them alcoholic beverages and allowd them to watch an R-rated movie. After the boys went to sleep, Marin got into bed with them and attempted to "french kiss" plaintiff.Plaintiff stopped him but shortly began to exhibit signs of mental disturbance and was hospitalized. Parents filed suit on his behalf in August, 1996. Suit was settled in Sept. 1996 for $23,000. Still on leave as of 2002 OCD. | El Paso, TX | Source: Ruben v. Dio of El Paso; El Paso, Cty; # 96-2995 |
| Mark | (unknown) | B | Sued | Order? | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse from 1979-1983. Alleged victim committed suicide. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Pasadena Star-News 4.23.03 | |
Marks | William Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | 4 men filed suits 4/94 alleging abuse by Marks in late 1950s and early 1960s when he was assigned to St. John's in Hector. Two of the men were cousins. One of the men told his parents and they went to church trustees. In 1962 Marks was send to another parish. Marks died in 1979 at age 71. | New Ulm, MN | Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press 4.23 94 | |
Marrer | Robert F. | 1950 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1995 of sexually abusing a 3- to 6-year-old girl in 1967-70. The abuse is alleged to have included rape. Marrer took a leave of absence in 1971 and died in 1996. | Steubenville, OH | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer (AP) 2.9.06; The Post 2.27.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Marron | Peter | 1936 | P | Accused | Augustinian | Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. Died in 1998. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Untion Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Marron | Victor | < 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Marron, a priest of the Clogher Diocese, is named on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. No specific information can be found about allegations against him. He served in the diocese at several parishes between 1961 - 1963. He is deceased. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Marsh | John ""Jack"" | 1958? | P | Settled | Diocesan | Marsh resigned from active priesthood in late 1988. He has admitted to molesting about 10 boys. Named in 2002 civil suit by 3 brothers and their mother. The brothers accused him of abuse between 1969-1973. Settled Dec. 2003 for $425,000. Youngest brother of the 3 original plaintiffs filed his own suit in late Jan. 2005. Marsh may have been laicized in 1989. He was deposed in the Paul Conn case. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.12.02; Seattle Times 7.12.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 12.12.03; Seattle Times 12.12.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 2.01.05 |
| Marshall | Thomas R. | < 1959 | P | Charged | Paulist | Charged with 20 counts lewd acts upon child under 14 between 1959-1963 (at least 3 accusers). Moved to Canada; DA attempting to extradite as of 2003. . Named in 12/03 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Associated Press 3.26.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Martell | Dennis L. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per a 9/02 Status Report from Director of Communications for Detroit Archdiocese regarding priests associated with occurrences or stories of sexual abuse of minors, Dennis Martell was ordained for the Archdiocese but has been laicized. Name also appearson the Detroit Archdiocese Status Report (of named priest abusers) as of 5/04. His name appeared in 1993 Catholic Directory but not in 2002 edition. | Detroit, MI | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Diocese Status Report 11.02 |
| Martin | James Aloysius | < 1934 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 between 1934-1938 per Archdiocesan report. Retired 1954. Died per report. . | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Martin | John | 1957 | P | Sued | Augustinian | In 9/02 man filed suit alleging abuse by Martin and Br. Robert Beaulac. Abuse occured at Assumption Prep School in 1960. Plaintiff was freshman at the school and Martin was teacher. Martin gave plaintiff alcohol and cigarettes during visits to Martin's living quarters and physical and sexual contact follow. | Worcester, MA | Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 9.7.02 |
| Martin | Jon C. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of groping a 14 year old boy in 1965. Martin was assigned to St. Martin's Parish in the Boston Archdiocese when he took the 14 yr old boy and his brother to his family home in New Hampshire to shovel snow and chop wood. Man reported abuse in 2002. Martin took leave in 2000 and resigned in 2001 from position as pastor of the church where convicted child molestor Christopher Reardon worked as a lay youth minister after allegations that he ignored complaints about Reardon. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 10.19.00; Boston Globe 2.24.01; Boston Herald 8.20.01; Boston Globe 11.1.01; Boston Herald 1.29.02; Boston Globe 2.1.02; National Review 2.11.02; Boston Herald 2.17.02; Boston Globe 6.6.02; Boston Globe 1.31.03; Documents from Manchester Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Boston Globe 3.5.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
Martin | Kenneth J. | 1989 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested in 2001 for child sex offenses relating to a time when he was a lay teacher at Loyola Blakefield High School in 1970s. Adjudicated in 2001, no trial. Court ruled ""probation before judgment."" Named on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli on 11/16/06. Also appears on list of abusive priests released by Baltimore Archdiocese 9/02. "Formally barred" by Vatican 9/08 from presenting himself as a priest. Still working for entity owned by Chicago Arch. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Baltimore Sun 6.27.01; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Chicago Sun-Times 2.28.03; Chicago Sun-Times 3.1.03; Chicago Sun-Times 3.2.03; Chicago Sun-Times 3.7.03; National Catholic Reporter 3.10.04; National Catholic Reporter 3.31.06; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.19.06; Chicago Sun-Times 9.9.08; Chicago Sun-Times 10.18.08; Chicago Sun-Times 10.23.08; Examiner 11.12.08 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| Martin | Kenneth L. | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of two teenage brothers. One told Bishop in 1983 but nothing done. Martin later moved to prominent position in Diocese and then returned to parish ministry. Man went to bishop again in 1996 or 1997. Martin removed for awhile and then returned to duty as hospital chaplain. | Newark, NJ | Source: Mark Crawford, Testimony before the NJ Senate, 1.26.04 |
| Martin | Patrick H. | 1937 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in a 2/26/04 suit of sexually abusing altar boys at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Manhattan. Three plaintiffs allege abuse 1955-61, beginning at age 11, 10, and 13, with one claiming >200 incidents during 5 years. Martin also had a disciplinary role at parish grammar school. Suit claims other altar boys besides the plaintiffs were abused. | New York, NY | Source: Complaint 2.26.04 |
| Martin 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 | |
| Martinez | Armando | 1961 | P | Accused | Servants of Paraclete | Martinez received counseling from Paracletes in 1988. In 1993, he was relieved of his duties after allegation of 1992 abuse of minor. Retired in 1994 after he was accused of sexual misconduct with a boy 20 yrs ago. Civil suit filed. In 5/94 Martinez wasfound murdered onthe road to the Paraclete retreat. The police arrested a man who claimed Martinez fondled him after they had both been drinking. The man was later sentenced to 50 yrs in prison for the murder. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Albuquerque Tribune 5.6.97; Santa Fe New Mexican 5.7.97; Albuquerque Tribune 5.7.97; Santa Fe New Mexican 5.9.97; Albuquerque Tribune 5.9.97; Albuquerque Journal 5.10.97; Albuquerque Journal 11.20.97; Albuquerque Journal 2.4.98; Albuquerque Journal 3.3.98 |
| Martinez | Charles | 1980 | P | Sued | Francisan | Civil suit filed 12/93 alleged Martinez abused one youth from 1977-1983, beginning when the plaintiff was 12 and Martinez was studing to be a Franciscan Friar. Martinez would take the boy with him on trips throughout the U.S. Martinez denied all allegations but was suspended when allegations surfaced 4/93. Some defendants dropped 4/95 after settlement with one. Remaining portion against Martinez was dismissed 5/95. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Romero v. Fanciscian...;Bernalilo Cty, NM; # cv-93-11111; Albuquerque Journal 5.7.95; Albuquerque Journal 5.23.95 |
| Martinez | Ernest | B | Sued | Salesian | Accused of abuse of 1 from 1965-1966 per archdiocesan report. He was assigned to St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower at the time. Working at Bishop Mora High School per 1989 Official Catholic Directory. Named in at least 1 civil suit. He was last known to be at Salesian provincial headquarters in San Francisco. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; InjuryBoard.com 1.28.08; City of Angels 3.19.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Martinez | Luis (Louis) | P | Settled | Sons of the Holy Family | Two civil suits filed against Martinez in NM in 1994. Both allege that Martinez abused minor females. No dates for abuse are given in either suit. Martinez allegedly left the priesthood but no information on laicization. At least one suit (maybe both) settled by Archdiocese of Santa Fe and Sons of the Holy Family 12/95. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Santa Fe New Mexican 1.11.96 | |
| Martinez | Ruben D. | 1968 | P | Sued | Oblates of Mary Immaculate | Accused of abuse of 7 between 1970-1981 per archdiocesan report. At least 2 civil suits filed Dec. 2003. Working in Oakland diocese in 2003. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Martinez | Samuel F. | B | Sued | Christian Brother | One person filed suit against Br. Sam in March 2003 alleging abuse when he was a sophmore/Jr. at Cathedral High School in El Paso in mid 1980s. Several others came forward to allege abuse. One was abused in New Orleans prior to time Br. Sam was transferred to El Paso. Suit settled 7/04. One of the additional plaintiffs also filed suit in 5/04. Criminal investigation pending. as of 2004. Transferred to Santa Fe in 1980s. | El Paso, TX | Source: El Paso Times 3.05.03; KFoxTV.com 5.02.08 | |
Martinez, Jr. | Frank R. | 1982 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of propositioning a 15-year-old boy in a motel room in 1986. Boy told parents and civil suit filed. It settled for approx. $22,500. Placed on leave 1987. Diocese asked Vatican to laicize him but Vatican ruled he was entitled to a church trial.Laicized in 2008. Also worked in Springfield IL and Rochester NY dioceses. | Davenport, IA | Source: Des Moines Register 2.26.04; Des Moines Register 7.08.04; WQAD 1.18.05; Des Moines Register 1.19.05; Docese of Davenport Creditors' Committee 8.27.07; Quad-City Times 7.10.08 Assignments: BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 |
| Martini | Richard M. | 1980 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 youth in 1990-1991 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Seminary per archdiocesan report. Suit filed Dec. 2003. Archdiocese says it has investigated and allegations are unfounded. Still Active as of 12/06/06. Suit settled as part of 12/06 $60 mil settlement re 22 priests. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Los Angeles Times 2.7.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; Ten-Minute Activist 4.02.06; Ventura County Star 12.02.06; LA Times 12.02.06; Palisadian-Post 12.06.02; City of Angels 12.07.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Martins | Nilo C. | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1985. Abuse of boy, age 12. Served only about 5 weeks of 23-46 month sentence. Immediately deported/returned to Brazil (his native country). Remained active priest for many years. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Daily News 4.27.02; Philadelphia Daily News 4.29.02; Associated Press 4.30.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.16.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.23.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report--Patterns; National Catholic Reporter 4.28.06 | |
| Martlock | Loville N. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on "medical leave" in Oct. 1993 after being accused of sexually abusing a young boy from age 8-12 beginning in 1974. At the time, Martlock was a religion teacher at Notre Dame High School. As of 2002, Martlock was retired, and living out of state, He no longer functioned as a priest. | Buffalo, NY | Source: Buffalo News 4.21.94; Buffalo News 4.02.02 |
Martone | James A. | D | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained as permanent deacon in 1983. Placed on leave in 2004 after allegations he abused a child beginning in 1991 and continuing for several years. Marton also placed on leave from his job as business manager of a third parish pending results of theinvestigation. Diocese announced 5/05 that review board found allegations to be credible. Permanently removed from ministry. | Springfield, MA | Source: Boston Globe (AP) 5.12.04; Republican 6.02.04; Press Release by Diocese of Springfield 5.11.05 | |
| Mary Anne | Patricia | N | Sued | Unknown | In civil suit to be filed 8/3/07, one man who was born in 1955 alleges that Sister Patricia Mary Anne, a nun and teacher at the Madeline School in Portland, sexually abused him as many as 100 times over a two-year period beginning in 1964. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 8.02.07; Statesman Journal 8.03.07; Catholic Sentinel 8.09.07 | |
| Mary Claudine | Sister | N | Unknown | Name included in Diocese's 9/02 $13.5 mil mass settlement in 36 sexual abuse lawsuits alleging abuse by 11 priests and a nun. No other information found. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02 | ||
| Mary Jane | Sister | N | Sued | Sisters of St. Mary of the Presentation | Accused in a 2005 suit of sexually abusing a girl age 6-7 in 1960-61 at St. Patrick Catholic School in Washington. Her current status was unknown in 2005. | Peoria, IL | Source: Copely News Service 11.30.05; Journal-Star 12.1.05 | |
| Mary Mark | Sister | N | Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph | Accused in suit filed 5/11/04 of sexually abusing a boy age 16 at the Boston School for the Deaf in 1958. Allegations included intercourse. The complainant accused another nun of physically abusing him; those accusations were dismissed 9/7/05 on SOL grounds. Initial suit named 9 plaintiffs and 14 defendants, 2 of whom removed themselves from ministering to children. More suits were filed. Witnesses regarding pattern and practice at the school were barred; all suits were withdrawn or dismissed. | Boston, MA | Source: AP 5.11.04; Enterprise 5.12.04; Boston Herald 5.12.04; AP 5.12.04; Enterprise 5.20.04; Enterprise 8.18.04; Patriot Ledger 8.18.04; Boston Globe 11.9.04; Boston Herald 3.10.05; Boston Globe 10.8.05; Boston Globe 2.4.06; Patriot Ledger 2.7.06; Patriot Ledger 4.12.06; Patriot Ledger 4.28.06; National Catholic Register 5.5.06 | ||
| Mary Omer | 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 | |
Maskell | A. Joseph | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 1994 civil suit alleges Maskell physically and sexually abused at least two girls at Seton Keough High School in late 1960s-early 1970s. Maskell is also the subject of an investigation into the murder of a nun in 1969. One of the students told her of abuse by Maskell. Nun disappeared shortly thereafter and was later found murdered. Maskell placed on leave in 1992; retd to duty 1993-1994. New allegations surfaced in 1994 and he was placed on leave again. He died in 2001. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 8.01.94; Baltimore Sun 8.04.94; Baltimore Sun 8.10.94; Baltimore Sun 8.25.94; Baltimore Sun 12.16.94; Baltimore Sun 2.14.95; Baltimore Sun 5.06.95; Baltimore Sun 8.21.96; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Baltimore City Paper 1.05.05 |
| Mason | James E. | 1967 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | In 2000, man accused Mason of making sexual advances when he was junior in high school and at Univ. Diocese did not tell him that Mason had been found guilty in 1981 of sexually assaulting a student and placed on probation for 18 months. Absent on sick leave from 1987 through 1992 per Catholic Directory; "on duty outside the diocese" from 1993 to 2003. Counsels drug users in Milwaukee; may have undergone "voluntary laicization" in 2004. | La Crosse, WI | Source: Riverfront Times 8.25.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Massarella | Francis | 1941 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2003. Accused of abuse of girls more than 50 yrs previously. Archdiocese has admitted it knew of his history back in 1950s. Permanently removed from church ministry by the Vatican 10/05 but not laicized. Still under care of Archdiocese as of 4/07 because of ill health. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Archbishop's Statement in Cincinnati Enquirer 8.11.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 8.11.03; Dayton Daily News 8.11.03; Archdiocese of Cincinnati press release 10.12.05; Dayton Daily News 10.13.05; Dayton Daily News 4.22.07 |
| Massaro | Gabriel | 1966 | P | Accused | Capuchin Friar | Massaro, founder and longtime head of Youth Ministry program for Northeast province of the Capuchins, was accused in 2002 of molesting several boys, including one in Long Island and one from Queens, a number of years ago. He was removed from his assignment in New Hampshire (no claims of offense there) and placed on leave. Remains a priest without privileges. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Osceola (FL) Sentinel 3.21.98; Newsday 8.15.02; Associated Press 8.16.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Massie | Daniel J. | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per August 2002 article, Massie was being removed from his parish because of history of inappropriate sexual behavior with minors. No other information supplied. Name appeared on Archdiocese's July 2004 list of priests fully restricted from ministry because of allegations of abuse. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.20.02; Milwaukee Catholic Herald 9.19.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
Mataconis | Richard (Philip?) | 1965 | P | Sued | Salesian | Sued in 2002 by two men who accused him of abusing them at a New York junior seminary in the 1970s. Suit dismissed after missed filing deadline. Living in Rome in 2004 and conducting tours of Catacombs of St. Callistus. Has been referred to as Richard Matikonas or Philip Mataconis | Albany, NY | Source: Times Herald-Record 10.02.02; Dallas Morning News 9.12.04 |
| Mateo | Leonardo | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Extern priest from Philippines. Arrived in LA 1959. 2003 lawsuit alleged abuse of 1 in Calif in 1959. Left LA 1960. Ended up in Joliet Diocese in 1977 where allegations made in 1983 and 1991. Left Joliet diocese 1984, worked in Chicago [as chaplain at VA hospital?], and later returned to Archdiocese of Cebu. Died 2004. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06; Chicago Tribune 4.11.06; Chicago Sun-Times 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Mateos | Francisco | 1958 | P | Sued | Vincentian | Ordained in Spain 1958. Arrived in LA 1974. Accused of abuse of 1 between 1976-1979 per archdiocesan report. Sued Dec. 2003. Archdiocese investigated and says no grounds to remove. Still active priest. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 2.9.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Mathews | Abraham | P | Sued | Diocesan | Native of India. Ordained in Fuji. Came to Tyler TX diocese from West Indies (where he was transferred 5 times). Woman and daughter filed suit in Tyler 9/02 saying Mathews sexually exploited her while counseling her in a troubled marriage and that he physically and verbally abused her 12 yr old daughter. Mathews fled after Diocese withdrew their sponsorship. No info on current whereabouts. | Tyler, TX | Source: Case Referemced om Good Catholic Girls: How women are leading the fight to change the church by Angela Bonavoglia | |
| Matson | Mark | 1976 | P | Convicted | Theatine Fathers | Accused of abuse of 2 in Colorado in 1987 and acquitted of abuse of 1 in 1989 in California. Convicted 2000 in Hawaii of 1998 sexual assault on 13 yr old boy. Sentenced to 20 years. Also served in San Antonio Diocese. 1 Civil suit filed 2002. Another Colorago victim came forward in 2005 to allege abuse in 1982. He received $22,500 from the Order. | Denver, CO | Source: Denver Post 3.24.02; San Antonio Express News 4.28.02; Honolulu Advertiser 1.6.04; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04; Rocky Mountain News 10.22.05 |
| Matte | Richard O. | 1964 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Church began investigation in 1992 after it received anonymous letter complaining of his behavior. Personnel file later showed 2 complaints in 1992 and at least 1 more by 11/93. Removed in 1994. By 3/02 six men had brought complaints against Matte and received settlements. He was sued at least twice. He "left the clerical state" in 6/05. Unsure if he was laicized or left voluntarily. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Globe 2.16.02; Lowell Sun 2.16.02; Boston Globe 3.6.02; Lowell Sun 4.10.02; Boston Globe 6.5.02; Boston Herald 6.5.02; Lowell Sun 6.5.02; Lowell Sun 7.6.02; Manchester Union Leader 7.9.02; Lowell Sun 6.10.05; Boston Globe 6.10.05; Metro West Daily News 3.18.06 |
| Maurer | Arthur | 1947 | P | Convicted | Josephite | Maurer pleaded guilty in 1993 to child sex offense that occurred out of state in 1992. Maurer died in 1993. He apparently retired and was living in Baltimore from 1992 to 1993 but 1993 Catholic Directory shows he was affiliated with Galveston-Houston Diocese. Name appears on Sept. 2002 list from Archdiocese of Baltimore of Religious priests and brothers accused of sexual abuse of children | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| Maurer | Edward L. | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Maurer was one of several priests removed from duties in June, 2002. His name forwarded to local police for investigation. In October, 2002 Maurer and 11 other priests and 1 brother were named as abusers in civil suit filed by 43 men and women. Suit says that Maurer abused one boy who was allegedly also victim of James Collins. Also named as abuser of 2 boys in massive 10/03 lawsuit involving 24 priests. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.16.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 |
Maxwell | Bruce C. | 1975 | P | Accused | Crosier Fathers | Worked in Indiana in 1975, in Nebraska from 1975-1982, in Detroit from 1983-1989 and then a Navy chaplain from 1989 until 2002 when he was removed from duty for single instance of abuse with one minor. Died 2/17/06. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Archdiocese 11.02; Star Tribune 10.10.02; Crosier Fathers 2.17.06 |
Mayer | Robert E. | 1964 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 1982 alleged he exposed himself to several boys. Settled; no criminal charges. Convicted 1992 of abuse of girl, age 13. Sentenced to 3 years in jail. Resigned 1/94. New civil suit filed 6/06 by 4 men alleging abuse when they were young. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. At least 1 claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Sun-Times 12.09.94; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Tribune 12.12.92; Chicago Tribune 2.06.93; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; News-Sun 5.30.07; Journal of Oak Park and River Forest 11.11.07; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; Chicago Tribune 8.13.08; Lake County News-Sun 8.13.08; Jeff Anderson & Assoc. News Release 8.14.08; Lake County News-Sun 8.16.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Mazon | Diego | 1960 | P | Sued | Franciscan | In 2/09 it was revealed that Mazon had been removed from ministry in Gallup diocese in 2004 because of old allegation that he had sexually and psychologically abused a girl from 1974 to 1978 while at St. John's in Roswell. Civil suit filed 2005. It was settled and dismissed 2/06. | Gallup, NM | Source: Senior Friar Newsletter of Our Lady of Guadalupe Province Summer 2005; Gallup Independent 2.13.09 |
McAlinden | Terence O. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave without privileges 9/07 after Diocese was informed by prosecutor's office of claims that he had sexually molested a juvenile for several years, beginning in 1985. No criminal charges because of 5 yr SOL. Diocese review board found allegations to be credible. Matter was forwarded to the Vatican for review. | Trenton, NJ | Source: Asbury Park Press 9.30.07; Press of Atlantic City 10.02.07; Asbury Park Press 10.03.07; Press of Atlantic City 10.03.07; Press of Atlantic City 10.07.07; Press of Atlantic City 9.15.08; Ashbury Park Press 9.16.08; Statement by Mark Crawford on Fr. Noche and Fr. McAlinden 12.14.08 |
McAndrews | John Kevin | 1949 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of one youth in late 1960s at St. Anthanasius Church in Reading, MA. Plaintiff was approximately 11--12 at the time and the abuse lasted for 1 yr. McAndrews died in 1986 at age 63. | Boston, MA | Source: Eagle Tribune 6.29.02; Civil Complaint 6.4.02; Boston Globe 1.18.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Funeral Record with Additional Info |
| McAvoy | Mary | N | Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph | Accused in suit filed 5/11/04 of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl at the Boston School for the Deaf in about 1972. Allegations included digital rape and physical abuse. Initial suit named 9 plaintiffs and 14 defendants, 2 of whom removed themselves from ministering to children. More suits were filed. Other plaintiffs accused McAvoy of abuse. Witnesses regarding pattern and practice at the school were barred; all suits were withdrawn or dismissed. | Boston, MA | Source: AP 5.11.04; Enterprise 5.12.04; Boston Herald 5.12.04; AP 5.12.04; Enterprise 5.20.04; Enterprise 8.18.04; Patriot Ledger 8.18.04; Boston Globe 11.9.04; Boston Herald 3.10.05; Boston Globe 10.8.05; Boston Globe 2.4.06; Patriot Ledger 2.7.06; Patriot Ledger 4.12.06; Patriot Ledger 4.28.06; National Catholic Register 5.5.06 | ||
| McBride | Daniel R. | 1951 | P | Charged | Diocesan | Retired 1987. Placed on leave in 2002 when charged with abuse of minor (a 17 yr old boy who was part of prostitution ring). Pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor. Sentenced to 3 yrs probation 6/03. Charges resulted from investigation of Parmadale Residential treatment facility which is operated by Cleveland Catholic Charities for children with history of delinquent behavior & emotional problems. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 7.05.02; Akron Beacon Journal 7.05.02; Plain Dealer 11.23.02; Cleveland Diocese Statement 3.15.03; Plain Dealer 5.06.03; NewsChannel5 5.12.03; Chicago Sun-Times 5.16.03; Plain Dealer 5.16.03; Plain Dealer 6.27.03 |
| McCaa | Francis | 1948 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Former chancellor of Diocese, Accused in 1985 of molesting 5 boys. Resigned after diocese refused to act and parents went to DA and to TV stations. One suit filed in 1986 and sealed. Three others filed a civil suit 2/03. Retired per 2002 OCD but Diocese said in 2003 that his privileges were removed in 1992. In 5/04 Diocese paid $3.71M to settle claims by 21 people alleging abuse by 11 priests, including McCaa. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Tribune-Democrat 6.23.02; Tribune-Democrat 2.7.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.7.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.14.03; Tribune-Democrat 2.24.03; Daily Herald 3.10.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.11.03; NEPA News 3.27.03 |
| McCabe | George V. | 1973 | P | Sued | Jesuit | In 2002 civil sit, 3 men alleged that they were sexually molested by McCabe (who died in 1998) when he was working in the Boston Archdiocese. McCabe's personnel file (released in 2003) reports a total of 5 men have said McCabe fondled them during 1970s. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 4.19.02; Boston Herald 4.19.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Boston Globe 2.11.03; BA.org Boston List 2.2.07 |
McCaffrey | Richard L. | 1973 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Accused in 2005 of abuse of 3 girls in approx. 1981. Placed on permanent leave when Bishop deemed allegations to be credible. Civil suit filed by 1 of the accusers 8/05. Second accuser joined the suit 10/05 Died 5/06. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Fairbanks Daily News Miner 6.2.05; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 8.10.05; Anchorage Daily News 8.10.05; KTUU.com 8.22.05; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 8.22.05; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 8.23.05; Fairbanks Daily News Miner 8.24.05; KTUU.com 10.17.05; Fairbanks Dail News Miner 10.18.05; Fairbanks News-Miner 5.09.06; Anchorage Daily News (AP) 5.10.06 |
McCaffrey | Vincent | 1978 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Resigned 12/93. Convicted 2002. Child porn. 20 year sentence. Included in 10/05 settlement with Archdiocese. Admitted under oath to abusing as many as 40 young boys. Sued 5/06 by 1 man alleging abuse from 1982-1986 when Plaintiff was between 8-12 yrs old. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65 mil settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 5.18.06; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Chicago Tribune 5.29.07; Daily Herald 5.30.07; Chicago Sun-Times 5.30.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McCallister | Charles E. | 1971 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 19 yr old man filed civil suit 2/08 against diocese alleging abuse by McCallister for 3 yrs beginning in 2003 when Plaintiff was 15. Complaint was given to Diocese 3/07 and McCallister was placed on leave from his duties. Died 10/07. During his career, he held several high-ranking positions in the diocese, including Vicar General. No church assignment from 1991-2007. Another allegation made previously but nothing done. Court dismissed suit 3/09--matter "fully resolved." | Wheeling-Charleston, WV | Source: Wheeling News-Register 10.17.07; News Release from Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston 2.8.08; Charleston Daily Mail (AP) 2.8.08; WBOY TV 2.8.08 (w link to petition); WTOV Channel 9 2.8.08; The Record 3.14.08; State Journal 5.23.08; WBOY 3.9.09 |
| McCamley | Martin D. | 1962 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused 3/03 of molesting at least 4 in approx. 1968. One family was told that Diocese review board found allegations credible and that McCamley was being removed and would receive psych. evaluation. He retired without privileges 6/04. Other complaintsreceived. Diocese settled with at least one plaintiff as part of a $3.7M settlement 5/04 involving 21 plaintiffs. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Tribune-Democrat 2.23.03; Tribune-Democrat 2.23.03; Centre Daily Times 2.25.03; Centre Daily Times 3.4.03; Centre Daily Times 3.5.03; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3.5.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.6.03; Tribune-Democrat 3.11.03; Centre Daily Times 6.29.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 6.30.04 |
McCarthy | Donald P. | 1959 | P | Sued | Accused 2/1/05 of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy with Rev. Leger Tremblay in 1955 in the Alexandria diocese including rape and oral battery.. McCarthy was then a seminarian at Assumption Sem. in San Antonio TX, and Tremblay was a priest in the Alexandria LA diocese. McCarthy knew the boy from Merryhill Camp in Pineville LA. McCarthy worked in the Austin TX diocese 1959-61. After a leave of absence he was excardinated to the Salina diocese. Def. Motion for Summ Judgment granted 7/06. | Alexandria, LA | Source: NW Kansas Register 4.17.70; Galveston Daily News 4.25.70; Petition CV05-0082 2.1.05; Daily Advertiser 2.2.05; Memorandum Ruling in CV05-0082 7.31.06 | |
| McCarthy | James | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman has accused McCarthy of fondling her at least once in 1950 or 1951 when she was a very small child. His current status is unknown. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
McCarthy | Michael J. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 male high school students. He received a promotion even after 2nd abuse reported. Placed on leave in 1993 with restrictions. Further restrictions added 2004. Laicized. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philly Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Daily News 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05 |
| McCarthy | Raymond | 1945 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appeared on list of 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney released 9/02. List says four alleged victims. Believe this is Raymond W. McCarthy who transferred to St. Louis Diocese in 1972 and died in 2005. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News 9.27.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 11.14.05 |
| McCarthy | Thomas J. | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | McCarthy retired suddenly in 2003 following a meeting with diocesan officials. He reportedly told some parishioners that he was retiring because Bishop wanted him to move to larger parish and because of health problems. In early Sept. 2003, an anonymous flier circulated in the neighborhood around the church where McCarthy served in 1990s urging parents to check with their children to see if they had been abused by McCarthy. | Buffalo, NY | Source: Buffalo News 9.10.03; Buffalo News 9.11.03; Buffalo News 9.12.03 |
McCarthy | William | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 of abuse of girls, ages 6 and 8, between 1981-1983. He denied all allegations. Placed on leave in 2003 and retired. Diocese given permission by Vatican to hold church trial. McCarthy was exonerated by the church trial and cleared by Vatican to return to active status with full privileges per 5/01/08 article. | Paterson, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 4.11.03; Daily Record 10.5.03; Observer Tribune 10.23.03; The Record 5.18.04; Star-Ledger 1.14.05; Star Ledger 5.1.08; Daily Record 5.3.08 |
| McCashin | William J. | P | Sued | Diocesan | 2004 civil suit filed by one man who alleged that he was molested as an 8 yr old by McCashin at St. Philip Parish in Crafton in 1965. McCashin would have been 75. He died in 1967. Plaintiff came forward to Diocese in 2002. Claims included in Diocese's 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Associated Press 2.04.04; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2.05.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 | |
| McCloskey | Francis A. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1994 in the massive RICO pleading filed by Steve Rabino. Accused of abuse of one boy and, later, the boy's daughter. May still be an active priest as of 2007. | Camden, NJ | Source: Atlanta Cty, NJ; Cause # ATL-L-004059 | |
| McCloud | Henry J. | < 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In massive Civil suit filed Oct 1, 2003 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests, including McCloud. One man says he was abused by McCloud in 1964 and by Fr. Vincent Gallo in 1966. McCloud's whereabouts are unknown. Not in 1989, 1993 or 2002 Catholic Directory. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newday 10.02.03 |
| McCole | John F. | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit 6/09 in NC alleging that in 1970s when he was an altar boy, McCole abused him on several occasions in Philadelphia and then took him to NC where he and another priest, Justin Pechulis, forced the boy to participate in group oral sex while a third man watched. Suit also alleged that Cardinal Krol was told of the abuse but dismissed the allegations saying "That's just how men behave with each other." McCole, who is retired, has denied the allegations. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Daily News 6.2.09; Citizen-Times 6.2.09; Philadelphia Gay News 6.25.09 |
| McColgan | Charles P. | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of fondling one youth in bathouse. Same plaintiff alleges abuse by John Kelly. Civil suit filed in 1994 (RICO suit) but plaintiff's claims dismissed as beyond SOL. Died 1993. All RICO claims settled 3/03. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 5.20.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.21.02; Class Action Reporter 5.16.02; Star-Ledger 5.14.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03 |
McComiskey | Joseph C. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per June 28, 2002 article McComiskey, pastor of St. Edward the Confessor Church, Syosset, since 1990, had been forced to retire recently after allegation against him was made to Diocese sex abuse hotline. The matter was referred to local prosecutors. No other information found. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 6.28.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
McConaghy | R. Thomas | 1981 | P | Accused | LaSalle Christian Brother | Resigned. Accused of abuse of a student at a military academy in New York state between 1973-1975, prior to his ordination. He was ordained for the Norwich CT diocese and they did inform the Rockville Centre diocese of the abuse allegation. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: The Day 3.08.05; 1010 WINS (New York) 3.08.05; Norwich Bulletin 3.08.05; The Westerly (RI) Sun 3.19.05; Norwich Bulletin 3.30.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
McConnin | Robert J. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave without privileges in Feb. 2007 after recent allegations that he molested a boy more than 20 years previously. Criminal charges unlikely due to statute of limitations. Review board investigated and found allegations to be credible. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Diocese of Brooklyn News Release 2.12.07; NY Post 2.12.07; Queens Chronicle 2.15.07; The Tablet 2.16.07 |
McCool | J. William | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2002, McCool is named as one of 12 priests in Cleveland Diocese who are no longer in active ministry because of past allegations of abuse of minors. McCool left the priesthood "two years ago." He was not listed in 2002 Catholic Directory but the 1993 and 1995 Directories have him listed as Absent On Leave. Served at Holy Family Church in Cleveland where at least 3 other priests have also been accused of abuse. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.18.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02; Plain Dealer Reporter 2.09.03 |
McCormack | Daniel J. | 1994 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of abusing male minor while in Seminary in Mexico. Accused in 10/99 of abusing altar boy. Archdiocese ignored 9/5/03 warning about boys in rectory. Arrested 8/30/05 on credible allegation; released after archdiocese advised him to remain silent.Became dean 9/1/05 and was kept in ministry. Arrested 1/20/06; removed from ministry. Pled guilty 7/2/07 to abuse of 5 boys, some abused after first arrest; sentenced to 5 years. Archdiocese then knew of 23 accusers. Multiple settlements for over $10M. | Chicago, IL | Source: Basic Articles; Cardinal George Depo with Documents 1.30.08; CBS2 3.14.06; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06; Chicago Tribune 8.17.06; Chicago Sun-Times 12.19.06; NBC 5 12.19.06; NBC 5 3.20.07; CBS2 5.1.07; Chicago Sun-Times 6.30.07; Chicago Tribune 7.2.07; Statement from the Archdiocese of Chicago 7.2.07; Chicago Sun-Times 7.3.07; Chicago Sun-Times 7.18.07; Chicago Sun-Times 7.24.07 Assignments: Chicago Tribune 9.21.07 (add'l article); NPR 11.13.07 (add'l article); Chicago Sun-Times (add'l article) 11.14.07; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 8.13.08; BA.org Assignment Record |
| McCormick | Richard J. | 1970 | P | Accused | Salesian | Accused of sexually harassing female student. Resigned from school after allegations. Still active at Marian Shrine, Stony Point, NY as of 7/27/05. | St. Petersburg, FL | Source: St. Petersburg Times 3.23.02; St. Petersburg Times 3.29.02 |
| McCray | Gerald | ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | At least one complaint of abuse was made to archdiocese between 1986-1995. He is shown as "absent on sick leave" per 1989 Official Catholic Directory. Archdiocese paid $137,500 to settle case in 2003. He was "terminated" from ministry in 1990. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 6.24.05; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents) |
| McCreanor | David | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 10/97 3 sisters accused him of seducing them when they were girls. The sisters claimed they told the Diocese at least 14 months prior to the time they went to the newspapers. McCreanor not removed from parish until they told the paper. Per diocese, at least 5 more women have come forward to claim that he had made sexual overtures to them. He denied all allegations. No charges ever filed. | Pensacola-Tallahassee, FL | Source: Associated Press 10.31.97; Charlotte Observer 11.2.97; Catholic World News 11.3.97; Sun-Sentinel 11.6.97; Tallahassee Democrat 4.20.02 |
| McCrillis | Philip E. | < 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Two sisters filed suit in 2004 alleging that McCrillis had abused them and had a sexual relationship with their divorced mother in the 1960s while he was at St. Albert the Great in Palo Alto. The women won a low six-figure settlement with SF Archdiocese(the parish was part of the Archdiocese at the time). The San Jose diocese acknowledged that it found the accusations credible. McCrillis retired 7/03 due to Parkinson's. Privileges removed 2004 and he died 2/07. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 2.21.07; San Jose Mercury News 5.13.07 |
| McCullen | John | 1944 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name is on 3/04 list of priests accused of abuse which Bishop released. This is the first time his name was released. Allegations surfaced after he moved to Florida in 1960 and abuse apparently occurred in Florida. Although supposedly retired, he was found to be working at St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield Beach, FL. per 2002 Catholic Directory. Barred from public ministry. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 2.17.05; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 |
| McCutcheon | Peter M. | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pled guilty in 1986 to sexually abusing 3 male minors between 1981-1985. Sentenced to 25 yrs jail but ended up serving about 1 yr and treatment in New Mexico and probation. Civil suit filed against Archdiocese & priest in 1987, alleging among other things, that McCutcheon had sexual and alcohol problems dating back to seminary days. Settled in 1988 after Judge found McCutcheon liable for damages. Archiocese also paid settlement. | Washington, DC | Source: Washinton Post 6.05.86; Washington Post 12.23.86; Washington Post 9.16.87; Washington Post 1.14.88; Washington Post 8.28.88; Washington Post 9.17.88; Washington Post 9.24.88; Washington Post 10.26.88 | |
McDevitt | John M. | 1966 | P | Sued | Oblate | Accused in 4/09 civil suit of abusing one student at Salesianum School in Wilmington during student's junior yr. 1985-1986. Same plaintiff also alleged abuse by Dennis Killion. Worked in DE, PA and NJ. Died 10/99. In 6/09, nephew of Cardinal John J.O'Connor of New York (dec'd) filed Delaware suit alleging abuse by McDevitt in Philadelphia in early 1990s. This was after order had already removed him from 1 school. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 10.5.99; SNAP Statement 4.16.09; News Journal 4.17.09; Patriot News 4.21.09; Morning Call 6.18.09; NY Daily News 6.18.09; NY Post 6.18.09; Wall Street Journal 6.18.09; KYW 6.18.09; Philadelphia Daily News 6.19.09; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.19.09; Philadelphia Gay News 6.25.09 Assignments: Assignment Record Created by Patrick Wall |
| McDonald | Finian | 1962 | P | Settled | Benedictine | Teacher at St. John's Univ. and dean of men and vice president for student affairs from 1964 to 1967. In one 2002 suit McDonald is listed as one of 8 abbey clergy members accused of abuse. He is said to have abused a college student at least 3 times in 1975. Believe McDonald admitted and suit settled. Supposedly had been living as a "restricted" priest but he traveled frequently to Bahamas until 2002. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Associated Press 4.30.02; Star Tribune 5.12.02; Star Tribune 6.7.02; Associated Press 6.7.02; St. Cloud Times 10.2.02; National Catholic Reporter 12.27.02; St. Cloud Times 7.6.03 |
McDonald | James T. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel file released 2/03. Contained allegations that he had abused severals girls. One woman complained in 1993 about abuse when she was 14. Removed from active ministry in 1994. McDonald admitted abuse of 4-5 girls, including some long-term relationships. Another woman complained in 1996 about abuse in 1965-1966 and McDonald wrote 1997 letter of apology. Diocese did not give it to woman until 2003. She had settled for $35K. He died in 1999 and Cardinal Law officiated at funeral. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 2.12.03; Boston Herald 2.12.03; Newsday 2.13.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| McDonald | John | P | Accused | Jesuit | Per statement released by Diocese of Spokane 11/07, McDonald was named in accusation that was found to be credible or proven. He died in 1985. No further information found. | Spokane, WA | Source: Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 | |
| McDonald | Michael | < 1964 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 2004 Diocese reached a settlement of more than $760,000 in civil suit filed in summer 2003. One man alleged that he was sexually abused many times by McDonald at St. Mary of the Nativity Church between 1964 and 1967, starting when he was 10. McDonald died in 1971. | Monterey, CA | Source: Monterey County Herald 1.28.04; Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 2.4.04 |
McDonald | Paul E. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel file released 12/02 contained allegations by several men who said they were abused as children by McDonald in early to mid-1960s at St. Joseph Church in Hyde Park. Took 1 yr leave of absence in 1976 and soon left the priesthood to marry. Accused of abuse of one boy in 1960s in civil suit that settled in 2001. Later laicized by the Vatican, possibly in 2005. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Globe 12.13.02; Patriot Ledger (AP) 7.30.05; Boston Globe 7.30.05 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Resume 1; Resume 2 |
McDonald | Robert Joseph | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser on Chicago Archdiocesan report of 3.20.06. Resigned 6.90 | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McDonough | Howard | B | Accused | Jesuit | Per 2002 article, McDonough was sued in 1993 for allegedly sexually abusing a 14 yr old student 20 years ago. Documents produced during the case prove that McDonough had been accused of sexual abuse by others at the time and that school officials knew of accusations and were going to move McDonough without telling anyone the reason for his transfer. Suit dismissed in 1995 due to SOL. 1993 article says McDonough was no longer a member of the order; unknown when he left. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 5.20.93; Plain Dealer 3.11.02 | |
| McDonough | John Roger | < 1965 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 2006 civil suit which alleges abuse of 1 boy somewhere between ages of 11-13 in 1982. McDonough died 1985. | St. Louis, MO | Source: Kansas City Star (AP) 6.21.06; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.21.06; KWMU (AP) 6.22.06; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 9.06.07 Assignments: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.22.06 |
| McDowell | Archibald M. | 1933 | P | Sued | Holy Cross | Taught at Univ of Portland 1949-1959. Accused of molesting an 11 yr old boy in 1956. In 1958 the Provencial of the order wrote to McDowell noting two canonical warnings already on his record, one of which was for fondling two high school boys. Sued prior to July, 2002 by boy he molested in 1956. Archdiocese paid $10,000 in 2003 to settle one claim. He also taught in Austin, TX. Died 1994. | Portland, OR | Source: Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; The Oregonian 11.12.06; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
| McElhatton | Thomas | < 1943 | P | Sued | Dominican | Accused of abuse of 1 from 1943-1945 per archdiocesan report. One civil suit filed 11/03 with allegations by 1 person. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
McElliott | Patrick | 1936 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued in 2005. Accused of abuse of at least 5 girls in the 1960s. He took nude pictures of at least 1 girl. Claims settled as part of $5 mil settlement with Archdiocese in 2006. Died in 1987. At least 1 more claim included in $2.6 mil settlement with Archdiocese 3/07. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Globe Gazette 2.19.05; Associated Press 2.23.05; Dubuque Herald 7.13.05; Telegraph Herald 9.25.05; Courier 9.27.05; Sioux City Journal 1.06.06; Globe Gazette 1.06.06; Radio Iowa 2.21.06; Des Moines Register 2.22.06; Herald Telegraph 2.22.06; Telegraph Herald 3.06.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; Des Moines Register 3.28.07; WCF Courier 3.28.07; WCF Courier 12.09.07 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Ino 9.22.06 |
| McElroy | Herbert J. | 1934 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In massive civil suit filed Oct 1, 2003 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests, including McElroy. One man says he was abused by McElroy in 1954-1955. McElroy was coach of the basketball team and some of the abuse occurred on sports trips. Oct. 2003 article says his whereabouts are unknown. The 1993 and 2002 Catholic Directories show him as "Retired." | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 |
McElroy | John J., Jr. | 1985 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested 5/88 and convicted 1989 of abuse of boy, age 12. Received 5-year sentence. $700K settlement of lawsuit in 1990. Laicized in 1993 so he could marry. He sued diocese because it would not pay his criminal defense fees. Case dismissed by SuperiorCourt. Also named in 1994 RICO pleading filed by Rubino. | Camden, NJ | Source: Washington Post 2.10.90; New Jersey Law Journal 5.30.91; Courier Post 11.31.92; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.11.94; Legal Intelligencer 12.15.99; McElroy v. Guilfoyle, 589 A.2d 1082 (N.J. Super.; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
| McEnany | Shawn | B | Convicted | Sacred Heart | Pleaded guilty in 1988 to unlawful sexual contact with 15 yr old female student at Lewiston ME High School. Rec'd suspended sentence. Went to work for school operated by Bros. Sacred Heart in NH. Order thought it was ok since it was boys school and heabused a girl. Placed on leave 1997 and charged with violating a state law that bars sex offenders from working with children and for failing to register. Charges dropped 1999. Moved to RI. Named in Maine AG Report. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald 11.13.97; Union Leader 11.13.97; Portland Press Herald (AP) 11.14.97; Union Leader 11.17.97; Portland Press Herald 11.20.97; Portland Press Herald (AP) 12.21.97; Union Leader 1.9.98; Portland Press Herald (AP) 1.10.98; Associated Press 1.29.98; Portland Press Herald 2.20.99; Portland Press Herald 6.15.99; Associated Press 3.26.02; Associated Press 5.27.03; Maine AG Report 2.24.04 page 4 | |
McFadden | George B. | 1952 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abusing more than 25 girls and boys. Denies allegations. Forced into treatment and retirement 1991-92 but continued to function as priest at cathedral. Faculties not removed until 2002. Lawsuits began to be filed 2003, and 29th lawsuit was filed 6/06 by 2 brothers. Many cases have been settled or dismissed. 3 new plaintiffs as of 9/06. In 12/05 Vatican refused to laicize McFadden because of his age. Resides in Ft. Wayne IN. | Sioux City, IA | Source: Des Moines Register 3.08.02; Des Moines Register 6.23.02; Des Moines Register 10.07.03; Sioux City Journal 8.17.04; Sioux City Journal 3.31.05; Des Moines Register 6.28.05; Des Moines Register 7.02.05; Des Moines Register 12.08.05; Sioux City Journal 1.14.06; Des Moines Register 1.15.06; WQAD 1.15.06; Storm Lake Pilot Tribune 1.17.06; Sioux City Journal 3.31.06; Des Moines Register 6.24.06; Des Moines Register 9.05.06 Assignments: Sioux City Journal 1.16.07 (add'l article); Houston Press 10.19.07 (add'l article); Assignment record from Des Moines Register 6.23.02; BA.org Assignment Record |
McGarvey | Joseph | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Lawsuit 1993 by 3 victims, one now a priest, alleged abuse by McGarvey and William C. O'Connell in 1960s when Plaintiffs were in their teens. Suit settled for $384,000. Removed himself from ministry 1993 and later permanently removed. | Camden, NJ | Source: Courier Post 6.10.93; Superior Court of NJ (CA No. ALT-L-4059); NY Times 6.11.93; Washington Post 6.11.93; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.16.93; Courier Post 10.09.93; Washington Times (AP) 10.13.93; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.11.94; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.11.94; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
| McGee | Finnian | B | Sued | Franciscan | In April, 2003 civil suit. McGee is accused of groping and rubbing against a 12 yr old boy in early 1970s. He was the boy's 6th grade homeroom teacher and allegedly molested him in the classroom and in his private school office. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 4.15.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info | |
| McGee, Jr. | H. Desmond | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 1997 from his job as headmaster of Bradford Central Christian High School after one 24 yr old man filed suit alleging that McGee sexually abused him on at least three occasions 9/88-10/89. McGee denied the allegations and Diocese claimed that charges were too old to pursue. Suit dismissed by Court 6/97 on SOL. McGee returned to active status. Vatican made him a Msgr. even before dismissal announced. | Erie, PA | Source: Erie Times-News 1.28.97; Erie Times-News 6.21.97; Erie Times-News 6.27.97 |
| McGill | Henry | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per articles, at least one case was pending or expected from an accuser. No specific information found. McGill was shown as retired per 1989 Official Catholic Directory. He is deceased. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 5.19.05; Dallas Morning News 7.14.06 | |
| McGinn | Malachy | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. He also worked in San Bernardino diocese. Died in 1998. No further information found as to relevant allegations. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07; Desert Sun 4.11.07; Desert Sun 1.14.08 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| McGloin | James | B | Sued | Marianist | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1963 per archdiocesan report. Named in 1 civil suit. Current status unknown. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
McGlynn | Francis E. | 1954 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Retired in 1992 but privileges removed in 2002. Sued 2003. Plaintiff claimed that McGlynn sexually abused him in 1971 and 1974 while Plaintiff was an altar boy at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Trial in this case set for 10/07 but case settled 9/27/07 for$225,000. Two women also filed separate suits in 2003 and 2004. 2003 suit dismissed on SOL 12/04. At least 1 claim settled in 8/08 $10M settlement re 12 priests. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Kansas City Star 10.10.03; The Pitch 10.16.03; TheKansasCityChannel.com 11.19.03; Kansas City Star 12.18.03; Kansas City Star 10.21.04; Kansas City Star 12.17.04; Examiner 9.26.07; KCTV (AP) 9.26.07; My Fox 9.26.07; Kansas City Star 9.26.07; St. Louis Post Dispatch 9.27.07; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08 |
| McGoldrick | Albert | 1978 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man came forward in 2002 to say that McGoldrick and two other priests abused him from 1979-1983, beginning when he was 15. The man met with the Bishop and all 3 priests soon resigned from their parish assignments and were placed on leave by the Bishop. Claim(s) settled by Diocese in 10/03 as part of massive $21 mil settlement w/ 40 people abused by 16 priests. No known assignments from 1989-1994. Has recently worked for Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 12.14.02; Greenwich Times 6.8.03; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03; NY Post 4.22.08; The Advocate 4.23.08 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| McGovern | Joseph A. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Extern priest from Wilmington, DE. diocese. Sent to Philadelphia to study after abuse allegations in Delaware. He began saying mass without permission and was asked to leave. Listed in Philadelphia 2005 Grand Jury Report. Name also appears on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Removed from ministry 1986; presently lives in Philadelphia. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Philly Grand Jury Report 9.05; News Journal 9.30.05; News Journal 10.01.05; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| McGovern | Robert | B | Sued | Christian Brothers? | Named as abuser of teenage boy in New Jersey at some point after 1975 in unrelated 2005 civil suit. | New York, NY | Source: US District Court, Southern District New York, No. 05-CV-10467 | |
| McGowan | Joseph M. | 1953 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | McGowan, who is deceased, is named as an abuser in a civil suit filed 4/07 against Peoria Diocese. He retired in 1998 after serving 10 yrs as a hospital chaplain and died in 2002. He is accused of molesting one woman in 1957 when she was a 12 or 13 yr old patient at St. Francis Hospital, now OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. | Peoria, IL | Source: Pantagraph 2.20.02; Peoria Journal Star 4.13.07; Lincoln Courier 4.16.07 |
| McGowan | Joseph R. (J.R.) | 1920 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 3/02 Victim, who was then 78, reported that he had been abused by McGowan when he was aged 13-15 in 1937-1939 at St. Francis in Winthrop. McGowan suffered from senile dementia when he retired in 1957. He died in 1962. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 |
| McGrath | Edward P. | 1969 | P | Accused | Salesian | Taught briefly at Salesian High School in New Rochelle, NY. Then went to St. Thomas More School in Montville. First allegation received there in 2000. School began an investigation and sent out letters to alumni and parents. Allegations found credible. Another accuser came forward in 2004. McGrath died in 1998 at age 62 of cirrhosis and liver cancer. | Norwich, CT | Source: The Day [New London CT] 8.7.04 |
| McGrath | Francis | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | McGrath was in seminary in Baltimore from 1972 to 1974 and from 1976 to 1977 before being ordained in 1978 for Trenton Diocese. in 1995 one person accused him of sexual abuse in 1970s while McGrath was student at Seminary in Baltimore. Baltimore informed the Trenton Diocese. In 2002 another person came forward to allege abuse also in 1970s. Name appears on Baltimore's list of abusive priests. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; Washington Post 8.22.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| McGrath | John E. | P | Sued | Diocesan | In Nov. 1993 two women filed separate sexual abuse suits against McGrath alleging he abused them at ages 16 and 14 in 1960s at St. Helena's Catholic Church in Minneapolis. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Pioneer Press 11.03.93 | |
McGrath | Michael S. | 1875 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Removed from ministry 1997. Laicized 2005. 6/03 civil suit alleged man had recently killed himself after lifetime of turmoil following abuse by McGrath in 1980s. Other suits filed in 2003 & 2004. 17 people settled claims against McGrath in Archdiocesansettlement 8/04. 20th suit filed 7/7/06. In 12/07, MO Court of Appeals upheld dismissal of 1 suit by the lower court. One of 6 priests in 7/08 ssettlement. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.11.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 6.11.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.27.03; KWMU 7.8.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.9.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.30.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.3.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.10.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.12.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.26.04; Associated Press 8.26.04; St. Louis Post Dispatch 12.21.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1.12.05; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1.29.05; St. Louis Review 2.4.05 Assignments: Missourinet 7.7.06 (add'l article); WQAD 11.17.06 (add'l article); St. Louis Post-Dispatch 12.13.07 (add'l story); St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.8.08 (add'l article) |
| McGreal | James | 1948 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Revealed in 1988 that McGreal had a history of abuse (known by Archdiocese) going back 40 years to ordination. Moved many times and often sent for treatment. Supervised for a time by another abuser, Paul Conn. 1994 lawsuit settled and sealed. 16 new plaintiffs filed 4 suits in 5/02. Archdiocese settled 15 claims 9/03 for $7.87M. Final one settled 4/04. Other claims outstanding. 3 more cases settled 11/06 for $1.25 M.. Vatican decreed permanent suspension 3/04. Named in another suit 7/08. Living in MO. | Seattle, WA | Source: The Oregonian 5.27.88; NY Times 6.12.88; Seattle Times 5.30.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.12.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.25.02; Seattle Times 8.10.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 4.24.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 9.06.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 9.12.03; Seattle Times 4.06.04; Seattle Times (AP) 4.13.04; The Olympian 7.30.04; Seattle Post Intelligencer 8.24.04; Seattle Times 8.22.04; Seattle Times 11.23.06 Assignments: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.24.08 (add'l article) |
McGuire | Donald J. | 1961 | P | Convicted | Jesuit | Sued 2003; accused of abuse. Criminal charges in 2005. Could not prosecute in IL. Found guilty 2/24/06 in WI. In 7/06 sentenced to 20 yrs probation and confinement in nursing home. Arrested twice 9/06 for violating probation. Appeal denied 11/07. New suits in 8/07 and 10/07 in Arizona. Dismissed from Order 11/06/07. Laicization announced 2/08. Criminal charges filed in Arizona 4/08. Guity in federal criminal case 10/08. Sentenced 2/09 to 25 yrs prison. New suit 2/09. | Chicago, IL | Source: Articles through 11.3.07; Complaint 08.21.07; NPR 10.29.07 with Documents; Chicago Sun-Times 11.03.07; U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement 11.02.07; Chicago Sun-Times 11.06.07; Chicago Tribune 11.06.07; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 11.06.07; Chicago Tribune 11.07.07; Chicago Sun-Times 11.07.07; Chicago Sun-Times 11.11.07; National Catholic Reporter 11.16.07; Southwest News-Herald 11.14.07; Chicago Sun-Times 11.15.07; Voice from the Desert 11.21.07 Assignments: Chicago Sun-Times 11.29.07 (add'l record); Southtown Star 2.02.08 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 2.23.08 (add'l article); Chicago Sun-Times 10.10.08 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 10.25.08 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
McGuire | James E. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 3 minor males and one other victim. Abuse began while he was still in seminary in 1966. Placed on leave 2002 with restrictions. Laicization announced 4.06. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Local Catholic 9.29.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.07.06 |
| McHale | James J. | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit 5/09 in Delaware alleging that McHale began to abuse her in 1964 when she was 12 and that the abuse lasted until 1984. He took her on frequent trips to six states and once to Rome. McHale died in 1997 at age 65. Accuser says that she told the Diocese on multiple occasions after she became an adult and that they ignored the allegations. | Allentown, PA | Source: Morning Call 10.27.97; Express-Times 5.13.09; News Journal 5.13.09; Lancaster Online 5.14.09; Morning Call 5.14.09; News Journal 5.14.09; Express-Times 5.14.09; WFMZ 5.14.09 |
| McHugh | Joseph | 1973 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of molesting 9 yr old boy in 1996; placed on leave then. In 2005 he pleaded guilty and in 4/06 was sentenced to 5 yrs probation on lesser charge so boy would not have to testify. Civil suit was filed and settled. | Trenton, NJ | Source: NBC 10 (Freehold NJ) 4.28.06; Ashbury Park Press 4.29.06; Philadelphia Inquirer (AP) 4.29.06; Star-Ledger 4.29.06; Jersey Journal 4.29.06 |
| McHugh | Patrick | 1943 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per archdiocesan report, 1 person alleged abuse from 1972-1974. Papers say at least 7 have sued in 2003 alleging abuse in 1960s. Civil suit dismissed by Court 2005 but 6 Plaintiffs settled w/ Diocese of Monterey in Sept. 2006 for $1.5 mil and lifetime counseling. Died in 1979. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 3.01.03; Monterey County Herald 3.04.03; Santa Cruz Sentinel 3.4.03; Monterey County Herald 1.28.04; Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 2.4.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; Santa Cruz Sentinel 3.16.04; Santa Cruz Sentinel 1.08.07; Santa Cruz Sentinel 9.21.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| McHugh | Paul | < 1982 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 10/02, man came forward to allege abuse by McHugh in 1982. Bernard Law was bishop of the diocese at the time. The boy says he told Bishop Law on two occasions (once was before McHugh's death) but Law did not want to hear the details and told him not to tell anyone. McHugh died in 1983 and Bishop Law presided at weekend Masses in the parish for 2 months. Man said that he approached the Bishop for the second time then. | Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO | Source: Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 10.11.02; Boston Herald 10.31.02 |
| McInerney | Maurice | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | McInerney was charged with sexually abusing an incest survivor he was counseling. Relieved of his duties but no further information. Oct. 1992 article says that a woman had recently complained that McInerney made sexual innuendos to her. He was placed on leave and the investigation was continuing. He is shown as "absent on leave" in 1993, 1995 and 2002 Catholic Directories. | Denver, CO | Source: Rocky Mountain News 4.13.93 |
| McInnis | Joseph | < 1980 | P | Settled | Jesuit | Suit was filed in 1/03 (?) on behalf of a woman who alleged up to 200 incidences of sexual abuse by McInnis,a Jesuit priest, when she was between 6 and 11 yrs old. He was working at St. Monica's parish in Boston at the time. Deceased. Suit settled as part of massive Boston $85M settlement in Fall, 2003 | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 1.7.03; Associated Press 10.21.03 |
McIntyre | James P. | 1971 | P | Sued | Diocesan | McIntyre was director of priest personnel. Sued 1994 in the big RICO lawsuit which alleged McIntyre, Dennis Rigney and Francis Flemming abused minors on several occasions at St. Pius X Church. Two brothers went to diocese in 1994 to complain of abuse 1963-1968 but Bishop McHugh rebuffed them. McIntyre was seminary student at time. Another suit dismissed in 1/03 based on credibility of plaintiff. Died 8/04. All RICO claims settled 3/03. | Camden, NJ | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 11.1.94; The Record (AP) 11.2.94; Philadelphia Inquirer 11.4.94; Superior Court of NJ (CA No. ALT-L-4059); Courier Post 4.14.02; Courier Post 4.12.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Northeast Obits 8.11.04 |
| McIntyre | Robert J. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | At least two civil suits, 1993 & 1992, name McIntyre, director of Rhode Island Catholic Orphanage Asylum d/b/a St. Aloysius Home, as someone responsible for covering up abuse at Orphanage & Home for behaviorally/developmentally disturbed boys and conspiring to keep out proper reporting procedures. One individual alleges that McIntyre also participated in his abuse. Civil trial in 1999 but jury found no evidence to support charges. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.16.99; Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.17.99; Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.20.99; Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.21.99 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McKean | Louis | 1947 | P | Accused | Diocesan | A woman has accused McKean of abusing her in 1972-1973 when she was a minor. The Archdiocese settled the claim in 2003 for $750,000. It is unknown if a suit was actually filed. McKean was 86 when he died in 2005. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
McKenna | Michael | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Permanently removed from all ministry in 12/06 after allegations he abused one child in 1970s. Took sabbatical in 2002 and was placed on medical leave in 2003 before allegations arose. Diocese has found accusations to be credible. Multiple transfers throughout his career. Apparently there are "several" victims per the Bishop. Prosecutors say evidence shows abuse but statute of limitations prohibits criminal prosecution. Additional allegations of old abuse became public in March, 2008. | Grand Rapids, MI | Source: Wood 12.11.06; Wood 12.12.06; Grand Rapids Press 12.12.06; WWMT 12.12.06; Daily News 12.13.06; WOOD 1.08.06; Muskegon Chronicle 1.13.06; WOOD 3.07.08; Muskegon Chronicle 3.07.08 |
McKenzie | Joseph M. | 1951 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of abuse of 2 male minors and 2 other males between 1966-1981. At least 4 health leaves during his career. Deceased 1989. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
McKeon | Brian A. | 1977 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 2/03 story says McKeon abused one youth in 1987. Youth died (suicide?) and McKeon conducted funeral. He then went on to abuse the victim's brother. Family later found out & went to Msgr. Placa. Then saw McKeon marching in parade as poice chaplain in 2001. Removed from active ministry 2001. Known to have problems with alcohol. He abused at least 9 boys. Laicized 2003. Died suddenly 4/09 in FL. Identified as Priest C in 2003 Grand Jury report. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 3.13.02; Newsday 4.02.02; Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday 2.13.03; Riverhead (NY) News-Review Online 2.13.03; Newsday.com 3.18.03; Newsday 4.15.03; Newsday 4.30.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| McKeon | James T. | < 1935 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2/02 article, woman accused McKeon of abuse as a child and said that he also abused several of her female cousins. When their parents complainted, they were told to remain silent "for the good of the church." Died. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.25.02 |
| McKeon | Martin | < 1954 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Accused of abuse of 2 from 1962-1965 per archdiocesan report. He was at St. Anthony's Seminary at the time. 1 accuser included in civil suit filed 12/03. Claims included in $28 mil settlement by the Franciscans in Santa Barbara. McKeon died in Feb. 1986.) | Los Angeles, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 3.05.86; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Consta Times 4.01.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| McKeone | Lucien | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of a boy and two sisters before his death in 1980. First report made in 1992. The male accuser said that the abuse occurred in early 1960s in Rumford when he was 10 or 11. No specific information given re abuse of the two sisters, except that one alleged it occurred when she was between 15-20 yrs old. McKeone was a friend of the family. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Portland Press Herald (AP) 7.4.05; Portland Press Herald 7.17.05 |
McKeown | Edward J. | 1970 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1999 of abuse of boy, age 12, in 1995. Sentenced to 25 yrs in prison. Also admitted to raping 3 boys in early 1980s. Settlement in 1985. Forced out of priesthood 1989. May have abused between 20-30 youths. Began to abuse again in early 1990s.2 civil suits filed over abuse in 1995. Another civil suit filed 9/2006. Yet another one filed 3/07. | Nashville, TN | Source: The Tennessean 1.31.99; The Tennessean 2.28.99; The Tennessean 6.18.99; The Tennessean 6.27.99; The Tennessean 7.8.99; The Tennessean 7.25.99; The Tennessean 7.27.99; The Tennessean 7.29.99; The Tennessean 1.20.00; The Tennessean 1.21.00; The Tennessean 5.19.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Palm Beach Post 4.27.03; Nashville City Paper 10.1.04; Nashville City Paper 10.7.04 Assignments: Tenn. Supreme Court 10.6.04 Doe v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville (add'l article); Nashville City Paper 1.19.05 (add'l article); Tennessean 3.16.05 (add'l article); WSMV 9.07.06 (add'l article); Tennessean 9.08.06 (add'l article); City Paper 4.05.07 (add'l article) |
| McLaughlin | John E. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named In lawsuit filed 9/02 re abuse by 12 priests. The only active priest was McLaughlin. One adult male said he went to McLaughlin for counseling in June 2001 and that McLaughlin groped him. Second man later said McLaughlin groped him at his son's christening. Both settled in 2003 massive settlement. McLaughlin not placed on leave until 5/04 when recent allegations arose re sexual abuse of a minor approx. 20 yrs previously. Officially removed from assignment per 4/01/05 statement. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.19.02; Boston Herald 9.19.02; Boston Herald 5.16.04; Boston Globe 5.17.04; Boston Herald 5.17.04; Boston Herald 5.19.04; Boston Globe 5.23.04; Boston Globe 9.15.04; The Pilot 9.17.04; Archdiocese of Boston Official Announcement 4.01.05. |
| McLaughlin | Michael P. | 1977 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Civil suit alleges that McLaughlin abused a 11 yr old boy in 1980 in church rectory. Another man alleged abuse in 1987. McLaughlin served in four parishes before he was barred from serving as a priest in 1990. He was "absent on leave" per 1993 Catholic Directory. 3/04 statement from Diocese said McLaughlin and two other accused priests left the ministry without requesting laicization. Allegations against them range from credible to substantiated to admitted. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 2.17.05; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 |
McLaughlin | Paul J. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Originally began career in 1955 in Yakima diocese. Retired from Boston, moved to Calif. and worked part-time in a parish until he was placed on leave in 2003 after three men accused him of abusing them when they were minors in 1960s. Boston knew of 1 allegation in 5/02 but didn't tell San Bernardino Diocese until 9/02. Personnel file contained references to 1 instance of nonspecified physical abuse and another where he told boys to do nude Greco-roman wrestling. McLaughlin denied all charges. | Boston, MA | Source: LA Times 1.14.03; San Bernardino Sun 1.14.03; Press Enterprise 1.15.03; Boston Globe 1.18.03; Boston Globe 2.11.03; Boston Herald 2.11.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; List of Yakima Assignments |
McLaughlin | Thomas L. | 1956 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Sentenced in 1989 to 18 months in prison for sexually molesting a 12 yr old boy. He pleaded guilty and charges re 6 other boys dismissed. McLaughlin spent one year at Hocking Correctional Facility. After his release from prison in 1990 he "complied with [Bp] Griffin's request" that he be laicized. Civil suit filed by two victims and settled in 1992. | Columbus, OH | Source: United Press International 7.25.89; United Press International 9.26.89; Columbus Dispatch 4.6.02; Dayton Daily News 5.12.02 |
McLaughlin | William G. | 1959 | P | Accused | Diocesan | McLaughlin, who died in 1993, has been accused of sexual abuse of one female minor. The woman, now an adult, says she believes that there were other victims. Claim settled in January 2008. McLaughlin's name added to the Archdiocese's table of accused priests in April, 2008. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Archdiocese of Dubuque - Table of Accused Priests 4.25.08; Telegraph Herald 5.03.08; WCF Courier 5.05.08 |
| McLeod | J. William | < 1938 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 2001; settled in 2002. Plaintiff said McLeod molested him 50 times between 1938 and 1941. Another man claimed abuse but did not sue; He did provide a deposition in the existing legal case. 2nd civil suit June 2002 alleged that Plaintiff was abused at St. Mary's School in Medford more than a dozen times between 1954 and 1957. Suit says that senior pastor walked in during one episode of abuse but failed to take action. At least 14 accusers in all. McLeod died 1969. | Portland, OR | Source: Associated Press 7.27.01; Mail Tribune 12.21.01; Oregonian 3.17.02; Mail Tribune 3.22.02; KGW.com (AP) 4.22.02; KGW.com (AP) 6.13.02; KGW.com (AP) 6.25.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Mail Tribune 7.07.04; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
| McLoughlin | Edward | 1978 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Diocese knew in 1983 that McLoughlin had boys sleeping overnight at rectory. Sued 1997 alleging abuse of 1 youth after boy sought counseling because of prior abuse by choir director. Settled 1999 for $599K. Laicized per 2002 article and living in Ireland. McLoughlin's brother also priest of diocese and accused of helping to cover up his history. | Venice, FL | Source: Herald Tribune 6.10.99; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Statement by Bishop Nevins 6.18.02; Herald Tribune 1.18.03; News Press 10.26.03; Injury Board 9.5.08 |
| McLoughlin | John G. | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 27 plaintiffs filed massive civil suit against 24 priests in Oct. 2003 alleging abuse within Brooklyn Diocese. In this suit, 2 brothers allege that they were abused by McLoughlin at St. Mary's Nativity Parish Church during late 1960s. Suit alleges abuseoccurred at the rectory and at a home in Rocky Point. Petition says that McLoughlin is believed to have died in August, 1994. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.02.03 |
McLoughlin | Richard J. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of a boy in 1968-1968 and a 15 yr old girl in 1976. Placed on leave in 1994 and again in 2002. Further restrictions added in 2004. Matter referred to Vatican. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Local Catholic 9.29.05 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
| McLoughlin (Brother) | John | B | Sued | Unknown | McLoughlin was named as abuser in suit filed in Oct. 2002 by 26 people who claim they were abused by twelve priests and one brother (McLoughlin). The suit alleges that McLoughlin abused one boy he took to his summer home in Rocky Point some time between1973 to 1975. He was assigned at Cathedral Prep High School from 1973-1975. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.16.02; USA Today 11.11.02 | |
| McMahon | Benjamin | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested 1985 for sex act with a man. Archdiocese & court kept arrest quiet. McMahon left priesthood (took leave) in 1986. Then in 1991 family complained to Archdiocese that McMahon (while still a priest at Immaculate Conception in Marlboro ) had abused 3 of theirsons from late 1970s - early 1980s. He was a family friend who often went on vacations with them and slept in same room with boys. No criminal charges because of SOL. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 12.18.02; Boston Herald 12.18.02; Milford Daily News 12.22.02; The Day 1.30.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
McMahon | Gerard T. | 1961 | P | Charged | Diocesan | Indicted 4/06 for rape of one girl between 1967-1970. Allegations surfaced in 2006. He would get drunk at family's home and they would let him sleep it off in the little girl's bed. Left Boston in 1970 to serve as military chaplain but still part of archdiocese. Retired from military and settled in FL. Pleaded guilty 5/06. Sentenced to lifetime on probation. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 4.14.06; Pensacola News Journal 4.18.06; Country Gazette 4.21.06; Boston Herald 4.27.06; Sun Chronicle 5.12.06; Boston Herald 5.12.06 |
| McMahon | Patrick Desmond | 1960 | P | Sued | Diocesan | McMahon served in 8 parishes from 1960 until he was placed on medical leave in 1990. Placed on administrative leave in Sept. 2002 after 2 accusers came forward. Permanently removed from active ministry by Vatican in 2004. 7 claims settled as part of $810K settlement in 1/05. Another suit filed 7/08 re abuse in 1960s-1970s. Woman says McMahon and another priest abused her father as a child and their actions deprived her of relationship with dad. McMahon lives in CA assisted-living facility. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Times 8.22.04; Seattle Times 1.22.05; Spokesman Review 7.12.05; Associated Press 7.12.05; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.24.08 |
| McMahon | Sean | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | McMahon, a native of Ireland, was ordained there but had been with Albany diocese since 1963. In 2003 allegations made that he molested at least one child in the 1970s and he was removed from ministry. He admitted to the abuse after the victim contacted the diocese. Diocese Review board recommended the removal. Church officials said criminal statute had expired and the allegations would not be referred to prosecutors. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 4.14.03; Albany Times Union 4.15.03 |
McManus | Francis J. | 1973 | P | Settled | Jesuit | Removed from hospital chaplaincy in Fall River diocese after a man alleged in 3/02 that McManus molested him in 1970s at BC High in Boston archdiocese. Settled for $600K in 1/03. Another man alleged early-1980s abuse by McManus in a 1988 meeting with BC High about abuse of a young man by another Jesuit at the school. Man states that he returned diploma when the school failed to investigate or follow up. McManus was pastor in Norwich diocese between BC High and hospital assignments. | Norwich, CT | Source: Boston Globe 3.6.02; Boston Globe 3.8.02; Boston Globe 1.10.03; The Day 1.16.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McMeel | Bernard Francis | 1954 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Known as "Father Barney." Worked in Alaska from 1955 - 1978. Accused in 2006 civil suit of abusing one child from 1967-1970 when he was aged 4-7. Suit claims he was transferred out of Alaska in 1978 after the order learned he had abused a child. He was assigned to the mission church on an Indian reservation in Great Falls, MT diocese from 1978 until his death in 1992 (or 1994). Claims included in 11/07 settlement with Jesuits. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 2.09.06; Havre Daily News [Montana] 2.10.06; Havare Daily News [Montana] 2.10.06 (2nd); KBZK [Montana] 2.21.06; Independent Record 2.22.06; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07 |
McMuldren | John | B | Accused | Holy Cross | 3 brothers alleged in 1995 that they were abused by McMuldren in 1985 at a camp he ran for the Archdiocese of Anchorage. McMuldren denied the charges and Archbishop Hurley declared him innocent after extensive investigation. Transferred to Tyler TX Diocese in 1992 where he worked on the Diocesan Pastoral Council and as Director of Guidance and Counseling during 2003-2004 school year for Bishop T. K. Gorman Catholic School. As of 3/08 he was activities director of Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame. | Anchorage, AK | Source: Catholic Anchor 12.05.03; Archdiocesan Report of Sexal Abuse 2.13.04; Anchorage Daily News 2.14.04; Brothers--Newsletter of Midwest Province of Bros of Holy Cross 6.05 | |
| McMullen | Francis | 1951 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Named as an abuser in 12/02 $542,500 settlement between six victims and the Diocese of Manchester and 5 priests. Per document produced as part of NH Atty Report on 3.03.03, McMullen is accused of molesting a girl in 1958 and a boy a little later. McMullen was transferred to another parish after boy's parents complained to the Diocese. McMullen died when he was in his 40s. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 12.20.02; Docs from NH Atty General report 3.03.08 |
| McNamara | Patrick H. | 1955 ? | P | Sued | Jesuit | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1960s (at Loyola Univ??) per archdiocesan report. Believed to have left priesthood in 1968. Wrote several books. Died in 2001. Named in 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| McNamara | Peter John | 1970 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Resigned 8/71. Newly identified as abuser in Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65 mil settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. Laicized. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Chicago Sun-Times 5.30.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| McNamara | Thomas | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2004, McNamara was accused of inappropriate contact with 3 minors in late 1960s. He was a visiting priest from Ireland assigned to Christ the King and St. Patrick's parishes in Jacksonville from 1966 to 1968. Irish Bishop confirmed 12/04 that he continued to abuse boys for many years after his return to Ireland. Bishop denied knowledge of abuse in U.S. McNamara died in Ireland in 1997. | St. Augustine, FL | Source: Florida Times-Union 12.1.04; Florida Times-Union 12.4.04; Florida Times-Union 12.9.04; Irish Independent 2.1.09 | |
| McNamara (San Diego) | Patrick | 1980 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on list of priests rwith credible allegations as eleased by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. Took leave of absence in 1994 and left priesthood in 3/95 to be married. No specific information found as to alleged abuse. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| McNeill | Douglas A. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Entered religious life with Miss. of Sacred Heart in 1962. Dispensation granted 1967. Ordained by Gallup. Removed 3/94. Accused in 1994 civil suit of abusing a youth in 1978 while youth was staying with him at St. Bonaventure Indian Mission to finish school year after parents moved. Accuser confronted McNeill in 1993 and he admitted abuse. Offered to pay the man $15K from school funds. Man refused. Suit settled 9/95 for $135K. McNeill still "on leave" per 2002 OCD. | Gallup, NM | Source: Chapter 9 from Fishers of Men, 1986 (Biography of McNeill); LA Times 2.6.94; Gallup (NM) Independent 5.20.03; Arizona Republic 8.14.03; Gallup Independent 8.2.05 |
| McNelis | Francis J. | 1965 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in two 2004 suits. In one case, McNelis was accused of performing sex acts on an altar boy 1966-68, starting when the boy was 10 years old. This suit was ruled time-barred in 2005. The other suit accused McNelis of forcing a teenage boy to perform sex acts in 1968. McNelis retired 2002 and died 3/24/05. | Allentown, PA | Source: Morning Call 3.5.04; Express-Times 7.23.04; Morning Call 7.23.04; Morning Call 1.27.05 Assignments: Morning Call 3.5.04 |
| McNerney | James C. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on administrative leave in 2004 after diocesan review board decided that allegations that he sexually abused a minor in 1980s might be true. McNerney denied all allegations. Diocese learned about the accusations in 2003. As of 9/05, McNerney had asked the Vatican for a canonical trial, | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 6.14.04; Albany Times Union 6.15.04; Albany Times Union 9.1.05 Assignments: The Evangelist 6.17.04 |
| McNicholas | Edward J. | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Served as Air Force chaplain. Named in Military Privilege Log produced in Peebles Case in Dallas which references 1994 investigation. 1989 Catholic Directory refers to him as "released from Diocesan assignment." | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Military Vicariate Privilege Log |
| McNulty | J. Brendan | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2003 after allegations that he sexually abused "several" of the seven brothers in a family that had befriended him shortly after his ordination. Review board found the evidence to be credible. He wrote a letter of apology in 1982 to1 of the brothers & mentioned that the older brothers had been hurt as much. Abuse covered about 10 yrs. Information about McNulty not turned over to County prosecutor's office in 2002 along with other records but was in 2003. Laicization announced 11/07. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Akron Beacon Journal 11.04.03; NewsNet5 11.04.03; Plain Dealer 11.04.03; WTOL (AP) 11.30.07; News Journal (AP) 12.01.07; Plain Dealer 12.04.07 |
| McNulty | Patrick | < 1974 | P | Sued | Marianist | Woman filed suit in 2004 against Archdiocese and Order alleging that McNulty abused her for three years in 1970s, starting when she was 12. McNulty was at Holy Rosary Parish at the time of the abuse. Another person told Asst. Provencial in 1977 but victim and family denied the abuse then. McNulty remained on job until 1980 and then was transferred to another assignment. Died 1984 in Wisconsin. | San Antonio, TX | Source: San Antonio Express-News 8.17.04 |
McPartland | Paul G. | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel file released 2/03 said woman came forward in 1998 to allege that in 1969 he had pinned her down in the front seat of his car and tried to take her shirt off when she was 16. He stopped when she began to cry. Archdiocese paid almost $18K in therapy bills. He denied the accusation, saying that she had been the "aggressive" one. Diocesan Review Board found in 1998 that the exact nature of the incident could not be reliably determined. Nothing done to McPartland. He retired in 2002. | Boston, MA | Source: Associated Press 2.6.03; Boston Globe 2.7.03; Patriot Ledger 2.7.03; Boston Herald 2.7.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Letter from Law 5.13.02 Granting Retirement |
McQuade | Richard E. | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per personnel file released 2/03, a man took 30 letters to Archdiocese in 1996 that McQuade had written to his son. Letters included reference to relationship that began when boy was 17. Boy was killed in 1992 auto accident while on his way to McQuade's home. McQuade denied sexual relationship and Review Board could not substantiate allegations. McQuade assigned to Emergency response team and psychotherapy recommended. | Boston, MA | Source: Associated Press 2.24.03; Boston Herald 2.25.03; Boston Globe 2.25.03; Patriot Ledger 2.26.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Letter from Law 6.24.96 Announcing Administrative Leave; Letter from Law 9.9.96 Ending Administrative Leave |
| McQuire (McGuire) | Joseph | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appeared on list of 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney released 9/02. List says one alleged victim who was not interested in pursuing the case. Name spelled McGuire on one list and Mcquire on DA's actual list and 2nd news article. Unable to verify either spelling.. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02 | |
| McShane | James J. | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 1975 or 1976 counselors at Camp Holy Cross found 80 slides of naked boys in McShane's cabin. The camp director and two other men told then-Bishop John Marshall who basically told them they were in the wrong for having been in the cabin. Placed on leave 2002. Sued twice. Accused of abuse of several youths, including at least 1 at the camp. One suit settled for $120,000 in 2004. One still pending 2006. | Burlington, VT | Source: Burlington Free Press 5.22.02; Rutland Herald 10.1.02; Burlington Free Press 10.1.02; Burlington Free Press 12.17.02; Rutland Herald 7.5.03; Times Argus 7.11.03; Associated Press 3.7.04; Times Argus 4.02.06; Burlington Free Press 4.30.06; Times Argus 6.18.06; Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07; Burlington Free Press 2.02.08 |
| McSheffery | Daniel C. | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Placed on leave 2002. Accused of abuse of at least 8 boys. Named in at least 6 civil suits. At least 8 of the claims settled as part of the 10/05 massive settlement with the Diocese involved allegations against McSheffery. Possible $1.6M settlement. Retired; lives in FL. Additional suit filed 8/07 alleged abuse in 1974. Still on leave 8/07. Case settled for $785K in 2009. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 5.26.02; Hartford Courant (AP) 6.2.02; Hartford Courant 6.6.02; Hartford Courant 12.12.03; Newsday 4.24.04; New Haven Register 5.16.05; Hartford Courant 11.1.05; NY Times 11.1.05; Hartford Courant 7.6.06; Hartford Courant 10.4.06; New Haven Register 8.2.07; Newsday 8.2.07; NBC 30 8.2.07; Hartford Courant 8.3.07; McSinclair's Blog 12.24.08 Assignments: McSinclair's Blog 12.26.08 (add'l article); WWLP 1.28.09 (add'l article); Connecticut Law Tribune 2.2.09 (add'l article) |
| McSorley | James P. | 1946 | P | Sued | Oblates of Mary Immaculate | Last name sometimes spelled "McSorely" in various OCD. In one suit pending as of 2002, McSorley is accused of molesting a boy in 1964 at St. Alice Catholic Church in Springfield, OR. Also accused of abuse in 1960s when he was army chaplain stationed in Germany. Archdiocese paid $100,000 to settle one claim in 2003. He died in May, 2005. Also worked in Oakland Diocese, Idaho and Washington. | Portland, OR | Source: Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Catholic Voice 6.20.05; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 |
| McSweeney | James E. | 1950 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2004, one man accused McSweeney of molesting him for 3 years, beginning when he was 11, on trips, in the rectory and even in car. McSweeney died in 1999. Former chancellor and then vicar general of Diocese. He also was a financial expert who had amassed nearly $1 million at the time of his death. Claim settled for $120K 3/04. 2nd accuser known. Bishop said claims were credible. | Raleigh, NC | Source: News & Observer 3.30.99; News & Observer 4.25.99; News & Observer 4.17.04 |
| Mea | John | P | Accused | Diocesan | 2003 civil suit alleged that Mea raped an altar boy in early 1960s. Diocesan Review board reviewed allegations but decision not known. Man was offered a small financial settlement in 2002 which he refused. Diocese saud Mea was not assigned to the Church in question at the time of the alleged abuse. In 8/03 judge dismissed the lawsuit as being barred by SOL. Said discrepancy in dates of abuse did not help. Mea died in 1984. This was only known allegation against him. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 7.9.03; Albany Times Union 8.8.03; The Evangelist 8.14.03 | |
| Medina | Daniel | 1998 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Medina was quietly placed on admin. leave in 2002. In 2004 he was arrested & charged with abuse of 14 yr old male in 1999. Has been instructed to no longer present himself as a priest in public. Pleaded guilty summer, 2008. Name became public 9/08 after "confidential" memo from National church headquarters to all bishops warning them he had no privileges.. Believe he started in NJ in 1999. | Newark, NJ | Source: SNAP Press Release 9.11.08; Star-Ledger 9.11.08; Star-Ledger 12.14.08 |
Meehan | Andrew "Andy" | 1993 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Meehan was married for many years with grown children and grandchildren when he divorced and obtained an annulment of his marriage. He went through seminary and was ordained in 1993. During 2002 treatment at St. Luke's (for eating disorder) , he told therapist of attraction to and past sexual behavior with 15-16 yr old male teens. He acknowledged 2-3 incidents of being overly affectionate with boys. In 5/02 Diocese would not allow him to return to active priesthood and granted early retirement. | Manchester, NH | Source: Patriot Ledger 2.28.98; Manchester Report from NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03 |
| Meehan | Richard F. | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed from parish ministry in 1994 as a result of sexual misconduct. Returned to limited ministry as an archivist for Diocese until 6/02. Named in 9/03 civil suit by one man. Case sent to Vatican in 2002 and he was laicized 4/06. Two claims settled8/04 as part of $7.5M settlement between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield involving 18 priests. | Springfield, MA | Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette 7.31.02; Berkshire Eagle 9.24.03; Catholic Observer 10.5.03; Springfield Republican 2.09.04; Springfield Republican 3.1.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; WFSB 6.08.06; Springfield Republican 6.09.06; Telegram & Gazette (AP) 6.29.06 |
Meffan | Robert V. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Complaints about Meffan made as early as 1977. Cardinal Medeiros recommended therapy but Meffan became a counselor. By 1985 he was back in parish assignment. Memo from Bp. Robert Banks in 1986 noted that Meffan was engaged in sexual acts with girls as young as 15. One woman said in 1993 that Meffan participated in sexual acts with 4 girls at the same time. See 1993 memo to Fr. McCormack. Retired 1996. Laicized 2004. Last known to be living in White Horse Beach, Plymouth. | Boston, MA | Source: Letter from Cardinal Law to Robert Meffan 6.19.96; Boston Globe 12.4.02; Boston Globe 12.4.02; Boston Globe 12.4.02; National Catholic Reporter 12.13.02; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 1.22.03; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 2.3.03; Pattern & Practice Brief 7.21.03; Boston Globe 6.2.04; Boston Herald 6.2.04; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Meglio | Richard L. | 1972 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit accusing the priest of molesting him in the 1970s when Father Meglio was an assistant parish priest and assistant pastor at Our Lady of Grace Church in Johnston. and accuser was hospitalized for "psychological problems." Abuse continued after accuser was released from hospital. Suit settled 2002 as part of $13.5 mil mass settlement. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal Bulletin 7.03.94; Providence Journal 9.10.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Meinberg | Carl H. | 1914 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 5/22/06 alleges abuse of 1 youth at St. Mary's parish in Iowa City in the 1940s. Meinberg was a diocesan consultor from 1948-1967 and dean of Iowa City from 1960-1957. Died in 1975. 2/10/08 article refers to 4 known accusers from St. Mary's parish. Name is on Diocese's 7/08 list of "credibly accused" abusers. | Davenport, IA | Source: WCF Courier 5.23.06; Catholic Online 5.25.06; Des Moines Register 10.12.06; Daily Iowan 5.08.07; Diocese of Davenport Creditors' Committee website 8.27.07; Quad-City Times 2.10.08; Quad-City Times 7.10.08; Quad-City Times 7.23.08 Assignments: Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; BA.org Concise Assignment Record |
| Meiring | Thomas | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One man filed civil suit in Feb. 2006 alleging abuse by Meiring when he was a priest in Toledo Diocese between 1967-1969. Plaintiff was 15 at the time. Meiring asked to leave the priesthood in 1983 and worked as a licensed counselor and clinical supervisor with transgendered people and youths with gender-identity problems. He denied the allegations. Case dismissed 3/08 re Meiring on SOL issues but diocese and church remain as defendants. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 3.01.06; Toledo Blade 3.19.08 |
| Meis | J. Anthony | 1972 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Meis left his position in Joliet in 1994 after allegation of sexual misconduct with minor in late 1980s. A secret settlement was paid to the alleged victim. After therapy, in Dec. 1994 he became chaplain at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis. Suspended in 2002. Hospital president said Bishop Imesch told him about past allegations against Meis in 1994 but Archdiocese of St. Louis says it had no knowledge of claim. There was letter of good standing from Bishop Imesch. | Joliet, IL | Source: Associated Press 4.30.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.01.02; Chicago Tribune 5.1.02; Herald News 5.05.02; Chicago Tribune 5.16.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06 |
| Meisner | Theodore | 1957 | P | Sued | Congregation of the Resurrection | Accused in single 7/02 lawsuit of fondling a 13 yr old youth during counseling session in 1981. Meisner served assignments in various other states and in Canada before leaving priesthood in 1989. As of 2002 he was living in Georgia and working part-time for the State. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 7.31.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 9.29.02 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Mejia | Ricardo | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on list of priest with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. He took a health sabbatical 5/98 and retired 2/06. List refers to him as "removed." No specific info found as to allegations. | none | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Melancon | Robert L. | 1962 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Had already been placed on leave and sent for therapy at time of his arrest 6/95. Charged with raping an altar boy several times between 1985-1991. In 7/95 someone gave Melancon's attorney a $1M cashier's check to pay for bail. Convicted 6/96. Sentenced to life without parole. Accuser settled a civil suit with Diocese for $800K. Church paid $30K in 1993 to settle with another individual who had "relationship" w/ Melancon as a minor. | Houma-Thibodaux, LA | Source: Times Picayune 7.24.95; Times Picayune 8.17.95; Times Picayune 10.17.95; Times Picayune 11.30.95; Times Picayune 5.23.96; Times Picayune 6.13.96; Times Picayune 6.14.96; Times Picayune 6.18.96; Times Picayune 6.19.96; Times Picayune 8.13.96; Sunday Advocate 5.16.99; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Sen-Sentinel 9.4.02; Renew America 6.7.05 |
Melia | Fenton J. | B | Accused | Jesuit | Entered the Jesuit novitiate in Florissant, MO in 1957 and took final vows 2.2.68. Per statement released by Diocese of Spokane 11/07, Melia was named in accusation that was found to be admitted, credible or proven. He worked as cook at philosophate in Spokane as well as in AK and OR. Died 5/30/08. No further information found on accusations. | Spokane, WA | Source: Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Northwest Jesuits Website 2007; Company (Jesuit Magazine) 9.1.08 | |
| Melody | Owen John | 1962 | P | Convicted | Marist | Melody confessed in 1987 to abusing a girl for three years. He was active duty Navy Chaplain at the time of abuse. He was sentenced to 20 yr suspended sentence and 10 yr probation. Also 5 yrs therapy. Privileges suspended 1988. Oct. 2003 article reported Melody had been dismissed from the Navy and the priesthood but that he still claimed to be innocent. He married a female Navy Chaplain. | Military Services, US | Source: UPI 4.16.87; UPI 1.17.88; Associated Press 4.26.02; Associated Press 10.08.03 |
Melville | Raymond P. | 1985 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Left active priesthood in 1997. One man wrote letter in 1990 accusing Melville of abuse while Melville was in seminary in Baltimore. Diocese knew of his behavior before 1990. Sued 2000 by one man who claimed abuse for seven years beginning in 1985, when plaintiff was 13. Suit later settled. Other complainants in several locations. Additional suit filed 2/07 by man alleging abuse in late 1980s. Court awarded this man $4M in 1/08 (but only against Melville). Yet another suit filed 11/07. | Portland, ME | Source: Bangor Daily News 7.18.01; Portland Press Herald 4.23.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; Washington Post 8.22.02; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Portland Press Herald 6.3.03; Portland Press Herald 2.13.04; Portland Press Herald 7.16.04; Portland Press Herald 5.8.05; Portland Press Herald 8.17.05; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Portland Press Herald 2.22.07; Kennebec Journal 3.1.07; Kennebec Journal 11.16.07 Assignments: Portland Press Herald 11.16.07 (add'l article); WCSH6-TV 1.28.08 (add'l article); Kennebec Journal 1.29.08 (add'l article); Boston Globe (AP) 1.29.08 (add'l article); Portland Press Herald 8.6.08 (add'l article) |
| Mena | Jose | 1961 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 2005 civil suit as having abused a youth numerous times during the 1965-66 school year while Plaintiff was in the fifth grade at Incarnation Catholic School and an altar boy at Incarnation Catholic Church. Church part of Diocese of St. Petersburg at the time of the abuse. Mena is retired and lives in Jacksonville as of 2005. 2nd suit filed 2/08 but not revealed until 4/08 alleges abuse in 1970s. May be living in Spain. | Venice, FL | Source: Bradenton Herald 3.02.05; WDBO 4.25.08; WESH 4.25.08; Orlando Sentinel 4.26.08; Associated Press 4.26.08; SNAP Statement 4.28.08; Times Union 4.29.08; Injury Board 9.5.08 |
| Mendez | Jose J. | 1983 | P | Sued | Augustinian Recollects | Accused of abuse of 1 from 1985-1987 per archdiocesan report. Left archdiocese in 1993. At least 1 civil suit filed. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Mengon | Albert (Alberto) | 1966 | P | Accused | Salesian | Mengon, a former teacher at Salesian High, Richmond, was named as an abuser, in court documents in 2 C.C.C. court depositions taken in 2006. He allegedly abused youth at a Salesian camp. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. In 1998 and in 2005 he was working in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Last known to be working at Our Lady Help of Christians in Watsonville per 2008 Monterey Diocesan Directory. | Monterey, CA | Source: City of Angels 9.25.07; City of Angels 10.18.07; City of Angels 3.19.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 |
| Mepingajira | Joseph | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 5/07 news article, Mepingajira is named in one bankruptcy claim as having abused "a person in 1995 at Mater Dei, a Spokane institute that offers religious education." Name is not included on Diocese's 11/21/07 List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse. Believe this may be Joseph Mpingajira of Republic of Malawi in southeast Africa. Notorious for affairs w married women. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 5.04.07; Nyasa Times 10.24.08 | |
Mercieca | Anthony | 1962 | P | sued | Diocesan | Admitted in 10/06 that he fondled altar boy Mark Foley (later U.S. Rep for FL,) in the mid-1960s when the boy was age 11-13. John Doe 26 then filed suit, alleging that Mercieca performed oral sex on him in the late 1970s at age 12-13. Mercieca admits that he skinnydipped with Foley, gave him nude massages, and took him on trips to DC and NYC. Foley forced to resign in 2006 because of his behavior with pages. Civil suit against Mercieca settled 7/07. Another suit filed 10/08 re 1977 abuse. | Miami, FL | Source: Herald Tribune 10.19.06; Miami Herald 10.19.06; Catholic News Service 10.19.06; Sierra Times 10.19.06; Washington Post 10.19.06; KAIT 10.19.06; CNN 10.20.06; Malta Media News 10.19.06; Daily Times 10.19.06; Di-Ve News 10.20.06; Di-Ve News 10.19.06; John Doe 26 Complaint 10.25.06; Miami Herald (AP) 7.18.07; Malta Star 7.19.07; Times of Malta 7.20.07 Assignments: Miami Herald 10.15.08 (add'l article); Malta Independent 10.19.08 (add'l article); Times of Malta 10.23.08 (add'l article); South Florida Sun-Sentinel 11.12.08; BA.org Assignment Record |
Mercure | Gary | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Took voluntary leave 1/08 while Diocese investigated recent allegations he sexually abused a youth in his early teens in mid-1980s at a church in Queensbury NY. Diocese also stated that an adult male filed a complaint with the Diocese over an "adult situation" about 10 yrs previously and "appropriate action" was taken at the time. Multiple other men alleging abuse have come forward. One suit filed 5/08. Placed on "permanent leave" 8/08. 13 known victims per one source. Indicted 10/08 in MA. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times-Union 1.20.08; Albany Times-Union 1.21.08; Post Star 1.29.08; Times Union 1.29.08; North Country Gazette 1.29.08; WTEN-TV 2.3.08; Post Star 2.10.08; WNYT 5.23.08; Post-Star 5.24.08; Renew America 5.30.08 (petition); Daily Gazette 8.15.08; Albany Times Union 8.15.08; Troy Record 8.16.08; WNYT 10.30.08; CBS 6 10.30.08 Assignments: Schenechtady Gazette 10.30.08 (add'l article); Glenn Falls Post-Star 10.30.08 (add'l article); Berkshire Eagle 10.31.08 (add'l article); Berkshire Eagle 11.19.08 (add'l article) |
Mertens | Arthur C. | 1949 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Bishop announced in 2002 that Mertens had been credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors and had been removed from ministry in 1989. One man filed suit 7/04 alleging abuse by Mertens in 1980s in several locations. One priest complained about Mertens in 1984 or 1985. Another claim settled 1994. Mertens also abused in Guatemala between 1961-1977. As of 4/07 article Mertens will continue to draw a pension. No privileges. | Spokane, WA | Source: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin 10.24.02; Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Spokesman Review 7.16.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (2nd); Seatte Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (3rd); KXLY 4.20.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 Assignments: Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Inland Register 11.14.02 |
| Messenger | William P. | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1980 per addendum to archdiocesan report. Placed on leave in May, 2005. At that time he was chaplain at USC. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Los Angeles Times 4.03.05; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 |
| Messier | Donald E. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appeared on list of 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney released 9/02. List says one alleged victim with claims beyond the SOL. Messier left Fall River in 1973 to serve in Providence Diocese. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News 9.27.02 |
Messier | Raymond P. | 1968 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Messier had inappropriate sexual contact with 9 yr old boy in Worcester in 1980 at a camp owned by the priest's family. Bp. Harrington informed immediately. Promised Messier would never again have access to young people. Instead, just transferred him. Victim learned of transfer in 2002 and filed suit. Two other men joined suit, alleging abuse in late 1970s. Investigated by DSS in 2003 re recent allegations. DSS confirmed but he was no-billed by Grand Jury. Additional suit filed 12/04. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 5.16.02; Telegram & Gazette 6.8.02; Telegram & Gazette 6.12.02; Telegram & Gazette 9.4.02; Telegram & Gazette 11.29.02; Telegram & Gazette 12.5.02; Telegram & Gazette 1.24.03; Telegram & Gazette 3.7.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.16.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.20.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.4.03; Worcester Voice 2.4.04; Telegram & Gazette 10.21.04; Telegram & Gazette 10.22.04; Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04 Assignments: Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 (add'l article) |
| Metzinger | Agnesina | N | Sued | order? | Named in 1996 civil suit which alleged that Metzinger had repeatedly had sex with a young boy who was a residence of St. Joseph's Home. Same suit alleges several of the boy's siblings were abused by priests at the home. | Wichita, KS | Source: Wichita Eagle 5.21.96 | |
| Meyer | David | D | Accused | Diocesan | Ordained as a permanent deacon in 1999, Meyer was placed on leave in Feb. 2007 after recent allegation of abuse of a minor which occurred prior to 1999. He was at Blessed Sacrament Church in Fort Mitchell when he was removed. | Covington, KY | Source: Kentucky Post 3.1.07; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.1.07 | |
| Meyer | Louis L. | < 1968 | P | Sued | Congregation of the Holy Cross | Accused of abuse of 1 girl in 1968 in Civil Suit BC308361, LA Superior Court., filed in 2003. Named in archdiocesan report addendum. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Miani | Titian Jim (Athos?) | 1955 | P | Sued | Salesian | Arrested 2003 and charged with abusing 2 girls. Charges dropped in 2003 due to Cal. Supreme Court ruling. Archdiocesan report says 4 accusers and abuse from 1957-1967. At least 1 civil suit filed. Left archdiocese in 1967 for San Francisco and, later,Stockton. 3 siblings filed suit 1/08 against Salesians alleging abuse in 1960s. Personnel file says he also abused in Italy and Edmonton, Canada. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. Included in Salesian $19.5 mil settlement with 17 in 5/08. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Contra Costa Times (AP) 6.20.03; Associated Press 7.15.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; LA Weekly 12.05.04; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 10.12.05; LA Times 1.24.08; Injury Board.com 1.28.08; California Catholic Daily 2.01.08; City of Angels 3.19.08; City of Angels 3.19.08; City of Angels 3.24.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; LA Times 5.09.08; LA Times 5.15.08 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; BA.org Assignment Record |
| Micarelli | Edmund C. | 1959 | P | Settled | Diocesan | 1 civil suit filed 1993 and 6 in 1995 allege that Micarelli abused at least 7 boys. Abuse of one boy lasted 7 yrs. Suits claim Gelineau and Aux. Bixhop Angell knew of Micarelli's habits prior to 1962 Claims against this priest were settled 9/02 as part of $13.5 mil mass settlement involving 36 victims of priest abuse. Per 2007 article he was living in Florida and "cannot function as a priest." | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal Bulletin 7.03.94; Providence Journal 9.10.02; Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07; Kent County Times 11.30.07; Providence Journal 12.03.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Michael | Edward | B | Accused | Marist | Complaint was received in 2001 re alleged abuse in 1967 when Michael was teaching at Central Catholic High in Lawrence. He worked at school from 1964 to 1972 and again as part-time volunteer from 1985 to 1986. Removed from school in 1986 following complaint by student of "inappropriate behavior." Died in 1992. No record of complaints in his files but Marist officials acknowledged "it is possible that complaints lodged during those years were not recorded." | Boston, MA | Source: Eagle-Tribune (MA) 5.16.02; Boston Globe 6.7.02 | |
| Michael | Sister Joseph | N | Sued | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Accused in a 7/27/04 suit of sexually abusing 4 female minors in the 1950s and 1960s at St. Thomas-St. Vincent Orphanage. Also accused in a suit filed 7/14/05 of abusing a boy at the orphanage in the 1960s and 1970s. | Louisville, KY | Source: Associated Press 7.28.04; Courier-Journal 7.23.05 | |
| Michaud | Lawrence Joseph | 1936 | P | Accused | Marist | Woman wrote to Cardinal Law in 3/94 to accuse Michaud of repeatedly abusing her when she was 12 yrs old in late 1950s or early 1960s. At the time, he was assigned to St. Joseph Parish in Haverhill, MA. Was living in Van Buren, ME when he died in 1990 at age 80 | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 11.5.90; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: 1994 letter from Accuser |
| Michaud | Leo James | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 4/02. Accused of abuse of teenage boy (aged 16-19) in early 1970s while Michaud was still in seminary. Bishop said in 2007 that there was no proof of sexual abuse of a minor but that there was other misconduct that would keep Michaud from activeministry. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald 4.28.02; Bangor Daily News 4.29.02; WMTW 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07 |
| Michaud | Ronald N. | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man told Baltimore Archdiocese in 1979 that Michaud had abused him there in mid-1970s. He had served in Maryland from 1973-1978. Then became part of Portland, ME diocese. Name finally released by Portland bishop 1/07. He had been placed on leave in 1989. Bishop recommended laicization but matter still pending with Vatican. Civil suit filed 9/07 by 1 man alleging abuse in early 1980s when he was a boy. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02; Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram 1.28.07; Sun Journal 1.28.07; WMTW 1.28.07; WCSH 1.28.07; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07; WMTW 9.24.07; Boston Globe (AP) 9.25.07; Kennebec Journal 9.25.07; Portland Press Herald 8.6.08 Assignments: KeepMECurrent 1.29.07 |
| Michele | Robert | 1955 | P | Sued | Paulist | Michele joined the Paulist novitiate in 1948 and was ordained in New York 7 years later. He served in Austin, TX, the Portland Archdiocese, and in missions throughout the US. He is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl from 1964 to 1969. The plaintiff was under 18 part of the time of the abuse. She has filed a suit in Federal court. Michele retired from Austin, TX diocese. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Michell | George J. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 2003 after recent revelation of 20-year complaint of "inappropriate conduct." Michell has denied the accusation. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 6.15.03 |
Mickey | Richard L. | 1988 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of twin brothers at Bishop Byrne High School in 1980. Placed on admin. leave in 8/04 and then reinstated in early 2005. Mickey remained active priest until 8/06 when he suddenly resigned from all "pastoral or public ministry, effective immediately" according to a diocesan spokesman. Civil suit settlement announced 8/07. Also knew of abuse by Juan Carlos Duran and did nothing. | Memphis, TN | Source: Jackson Sun 8.24.04; Commercial Appeal (TN) 9.29.04; Knoxville News Sentinel 8.23.05; Commercial Appeal (TN) 8.22.06; Daily News 8.23.07; Daily News 2.24.09; Daily News 3.19.09 |
Mieliwocki | Richard J. | 1972 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Allegation in 1994 of abuse of 2 youths in 1988. Placed on leave and ordered to undergo counseling. Disappeared. State counseling license suspended 1999 for improper behavior with minor. Arrested 2004 and accused of abuse of 4 teenage boys (ages 16-18) at in-patient substance abuse rehabilitation facility. Forced to surrender his license. Pled guilty in plea bargain to 2 counts 8/21/07. Sentenced 9/07 to 5 yrs probation and community service. | Newark, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 12.30.04; Star-Ledger 12.31.04; Daily Record 8.10.05; Observer Tribune 8.17.05; Daily Record 9.07.05; Star-Ledger 10.12.05; Daily Record 10.12.05; Daily Record 11.17.05; NJ.com 8.21.07; Star-Ledger 9.21.07; Star-Ledger 9.22.07 |
| Mihalak | James J. | 1976 | P | Charged | Diocesan | Charged 1997 with fondling a 17 yr old male hitchhiker and placed on probation 1998. Record to be expunged if successful probation. The diocese suspended him from his duties. He had served as pastor, high school teacher and high school principal. 2002 Official Catholic Directory showed him at Holy Family Villa (a home for priests) in Bethlehem, PA. | Allentown, PA | Source: Morning Call 7.31.97; Morning Call 8.1.97; Morning Call 8.29.97; Morning Call 3.21.98; Morning Call 4.11.02 |
| Mika | Joseph F. | 1951 | P | Accused | Franciscan | Accused in 2004 of abusing a girl at a Catholic school in in Pulaski. As of 2008, Mika was still in the order "under appropriate restrictions" and the Order had paid nearly $16,000 for counseling for the victim. In 1/09, however, the Order declined topay for additional counseling, citing the "downturn" in the economy. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.6.09 |
| Mike | John Joseph, Jr. | 1975 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Several individuals came forward beginning in 1987 to allege physical and sexual abuse by Mike. In 1987 his faculties were removed by Archdiocese. Also In 1987 criminal charges brought against him for whipping a 17 yr old youth and hanging the youth upside down from a basketball backboard and striking him on the buttocks with a table tennis paddle. Pleaded guilty in Sept. 1987 and was sentenced to 5 yrs of supervised probation. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Washington Post 6.18.87; Washington Post 9.25.87; Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| Mikulich | Joseph | 1922 ? | P | Accused | Franciscan | A woman from Great Falls came forward in 1985 to report that Mikulich had sexually abused her from age 12-21 in 1970s when he would visit the family in Great Falls. Mikulich, a Croatian Franciscan priest, worked in the Archdiocese of Portland for approx. 18 years, beginning in 1963. He retired in 1982. The Archdiocese refused any assistance to the young woman and did not even tell Mikulich (then age 87) of the allegations. He died in 2000 at age 101. | Great Falls-Billings, MT | Source: San Jose Mercury News 3.20.00; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents); The Oregonian 6.07.07 Assignments: Catholic Sentinel 3.31.00 |
| Milanese | John | 1974 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Milanese placed on leave5/02 after allegation that he abused an 8 yr old youth in mid 1980s. Alleged victim now in jail. Milanese denied the accusations and passed polygraph. Vermont's AG declined to file criminal charges. Church investigated and returned Milanese to duty as of Oct. 28, 2002. | Burlington, VT | Source: Associated Press 5.27.02; Valley News 10.19.02; Burlington Free Press 11.3.02; Rutland Herald 7.5.03 |
| Milewski | Richard | 1983 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed suit 5/09 which alleged that Milewski, while assigned to St. Veronica's Church in Howell. abused the 13 yr old Plaintiff and other youths several times between 1984-1985. On one occasion, Milewski abused the plaintiff and other boys on an overnight trip to a spa in the Poconos. Milewski has taken leave while the Diocese conducts an investigation. Second plaintiff added to lawsuit 6/30/09 alleged abuse on different trip during same time span. | Trenton, NJ | Source: Asbury Park Press 6.5.09; Letter from Bishop of Trenton to Parishioners 6.5.09; Asbury Park Press 6.30.09 |
Millar | Andrew L. | 1958 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Ordained in Ireland and had worked in Rockville Centre since 1964. Retired 1999. Arrested 5/00 on charges that he sexually abused a 15 yr old learning disabled/developmentally delayed youth in a bathroom. Pleaded guilty and sentenced to 1-3 yrs in prison in 11/00. 17 yr old altar boy complained in 1999 that Millar had abused him in 1991. Millar sent for treatment and "retired." 3 other complaints made since 1995. Priest V in the Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Report. Laicized. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 5.17.00; New York Daily News 11.16.00; Newsday 3.19.02; Newsday 6.03.02; Newsday 7.31.02; Suffolk County Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday 2.26.03; Newsday 8.23.04; Newsday 1.24.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Millard | Daniel F. M. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Named in the RICO pleading filed in New Jersey in 1994. One woman alleged that Millard, her uncle, abused her when she was a child, beginning when she was five and continuing for 8 years. Died in 1972. | Camden, NJ | Source: Superior Court of NJ (CA No. ALT-L-4059); Daily Record 10.24.04; Telegram & Gazette 7.19.05; Telegram & Gazette 7.26.05; Boston Globe 8.31.05; Telegram & Gazette 11.3.05 | |
| Miller | (unknown) | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per 9/24/03 article, a man had just filed suit alleging that he had been molested from age 8 until he was 14 by a Father Miller (first name unknown). Abuse occurred at SS Peter & Paul church in South Toledo. Per court document, case was dismissed with prejudice 4/04. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 9.24.03 | |
Miller | Alfred J. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Allowed to officially retire in 2002 after allegations surfaced of sexual misconduct in late 1960s or early 1970s. No priestly privileges because of ongoing investigation. Claims of abuse came from more than one person and involved misconduct with older male children. 1 civil suit filed in 2003 and another in 2004. Vatican permanently removed from ministry per 9/16/05 article. | Detroit, MI | Source: Archdiocese of Detroit Press Release 7.11.02; Detroit Free Press 7.12.02; Detroit News 7.14.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Detroit News 3.23.04; Detroit News 9.16.05; Toledo Blade 9.17.05; Detroit Free Press 2.02.06 |
Miller | Charles H. | 1964 | P | Accused | Marianist | Accused of grooming and fondling a girl at age 14 in St. Louis in 1976 and molesting her at age 17 in 1980 in the San Antonio TX archdiocese, where Miller taught at St. Mary's University. She reported the abuse to the Marianists in 2005. In 2007 the order admitted privately that the allegations were "credible." Order found that Miller had been involved with 2 other women. In 2007, order restricted Miller's ministry and moved him from St. Mary's in TX to the order's headquarters in Rome. | St. Louis, MO | Source: SNAP Press Release 2.16.09; San Antonio Express News 2.19.09; San Antonio Express News 2.26.09; San Antonio Current 3.4.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Miller | Francis | 1949 | P | Accused | Carmelite | Miller was ordained for the Order of Discalced Carmelites in 1949 and apparently worked at St. Margaret Mary parish in the Tucson diocese between 1955 and 1963. He left the diocese in 1963. As of 2005 he was living in a retirement facility run by theOrder. 3/03 article reports credible accusations of child molestation against him. No other information provided. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Report by Bishop Kicanas 3.27.03; Arizona Daily Star 3.30.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d.; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 |
Miller | George Michael | 1963 | P | Sued | Vincentian | Retired 1997. Accused of abuse of boy in 1970s-1980s. Arrested 2002, but charges dropped 2003 due to Cal. Supreme Court ruling. Archdiocesan report says 6 accusers. Named by 2 in Oct. 2003 civil suit. Some claims settled in 12/06 $60M settlement re 22 priests. 4 claims settled 7/07 in massive $660M settlement re 508 priests. Laicized 5/05. Arrested 7/23/07 for molesting 1 boy between 1988-1991. Pled guilty 12/08 and admitted abuse of 3 others. Rec'd 3 yr sentence 1/09. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; LA Times 12.11.02; Ventura County Star 3.16.03; LA Times 10.28.03; Ventura County Star 12.7.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 4.20.06; Pasadena Weekly 4.20.06; Ventura County Star 12.02.06; LA Times 7.24.07; Reuters 7.24.07; LA County DA's Office Statement 7.24.07; LA Archdiocese Statement 7.24.07; LA Daily News 7.25.07; San Francisco Chronicle 10.23.07 Assignments: Union Tribune 12.2.08 (add'l article); LA Times 12.3.08 (add'l article); LA Times 1.30.09 (add'l article); Press Enterprise 1.30.09 (add'l article); LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Miller | James C. | 1983 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Per 2002 article, Miller and Rockville Centre Diocese were sued in 1994 because Miller allegedly sexually abused two teenage boys. After complaint, Miller removed from working with children and sent to Catholic Univ. in Wash. DC to study canon law. Case settled (and sealed) but sources say diocese made cash settlement and agreed to pay for counseling. Miller said suit was settled without his permission. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 3.13.02; Newsday 3.19.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
Miller | Louis E. | 1941 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Complaints in 1961 but Archbishop Floersh refused Miller?s resignation. Civil suits in 1990 and 1999 alleged that Miller abused minors. Settled out of court. Not removed until 3/02 when earlier suits revealed. Named in at least 94 civil suits in 2002-2003. Many settled 6/03 as part of large settlement. Pleaded guilty 3/03 to abuse of 21 children. Sentenced to 20 years in prison. Pleaded guilty 6/03 to abuse of 8 more children and received additional 10-year sentence. Laicization announced 11/04. | Louisville, KY | Source: Associated Press 4.14.02; Courier-Journal 4.16.02; Courier-Journal 4.20.02; Courier-Journal 6.23.02; Courier-Journal 6.23.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02; Courier-Journal 12.16.02; Courier-Journal 2.13.03; Courier-Journal 4.1.03; Courier-Journal 5.23.03; Courier-Journal 5.28.03; Associated Press 6.10.03; Courier-Journal 6.11.03; Courier-Journal 6.15.03 Assignments: Courier-Journal 9.27.03 (add'l article); Courier-Journal 11.23.04 (add'l article); WHAS 4.22.09 (add'l article); Courier Journal 4.24.09 (add'l article); Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Miller | Michael J. | 1987 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Miller was working as chaplain at maximum security Great Meadow Correctional Facility at time of his arrest. Arrested and placed on leave in 2001 after he was arrested on charge that he He approached a 14 yr old boy who was riding a bicycle down the street and solicited sex 8/01. In 12/03 he pleaded guilty and Judge sentenced hm to 5 yrs probation. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 8.29.01; Albany Times Union 2.27.03; Albany Times Union 12.18.03 |
| Miller | Thomas R. | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Miller, a parish priest and head of 2 parochial schools, was placed on leave in 2004 after man alleged that, as a minor, he had been sexually assaulted by Miller in 1979 in Bloomington. Others came forward with similar allegations. Review board found at least 1 allegation credible. Miller has been laicized per 11/06 article. | Peoria, IL | Source: Associated Press 4.29.04; The Pantagraph 4.30.04; Belleville News-Democrat 4.30.04; The Pantagraph (AP) 5.7.04; Journal Star 8.28.04; Journal Star 11.9.06; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.10.06 |
| Mills | Henry | 1988 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed from parish work in 1997 after lawsuit alleged he abused a 17 yr old boyk. Shown as absent on leave for several years in Official Catholic Directories but in 2002 reporter found him celebrating masses in Manhattan and, on occasion, teaching school. Lawsuit still pending at that time. | New York, NY | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; New York Post 3.19.02 (in collection of articles) |
| Minh | Vincent | 1968 | P | Accused | Redemptorist | Minh came from Viet Nam to Portland in 1972 to pursue a master's degree. He soon began helping the Archdiocese with the Asian community and became very well known. In March, 2001 allegations were made that he had raped a woman in 1983 and molested two young girls in 1980s. Order sent him for treatment and later to a center in Illinois. His priestly functions have been permanently removed. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 7.07.01; The Oregonian 11.12.06; Oregonian Table 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents) Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Minogue | Michael | 1981 | P | Accused | Accused | Accused of sexual harassment of a young man. Resigned in 2005. First reports said he resigned for health reasons. Later clarified. Reinstated in Jan. 2007. Shown as "retired" per the Diocesan website accessed on 6/4/08. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: AZCentral.com 7.10.05; Arizona Republic 7.10.05; Arizona Republic 1.26.07 |
Miraglia | Salvatore J. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 2002 news articles, Miraglia left Long Island parish in 1982 after a complaint that he allegedly asked teenage boys to disrobe. For several years he celebrated mass in Pompano Beach, FL. He left this position in April, 2002 and was placed on leave. Per 2002 Catholic Directory, he was assigned to Rockville Centre Diocese but shown as "Priests released from Diocesan Assignment." | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 4.23.02; Sun-Sentinel 4.24.02; Sun-Sentinel 4.28.02; USA Today 11.11.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Miranda | Ray | D | Accused | Diocesan | In 3/03. rhw names of Miranda, a deacon for the diocese from 1982-1983, and five priests were identified by the Diocese as child abusers. Miranda served at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Sierra Vista for the year that he served as a deacon. He wassuspended from all ministry in 1983 and has not functioned as a deacon since that time. No indication of age or sex of victim or Miranda's current status in 2007. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Statement from Bishop Kincanas 3.27.03; Arizona Daily Star 3.30.03; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d. | |
| Misercola | Chester | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man filed suit 8/02 alleging that Misercola had sexually abused him beginning when he was 14. Said that Misercola showed him pornographic movies, videotaped and photographed him in the nude and got him drunk and performed oral sex on him. Abuse is alleged to have lasted 5 yrs. He complained to the diocese in 1997 and Misercola "retired" from ministry in 1998. Permanently removed in 2002. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post-Standard 1.15.98; Post-Standard 7.01.02; Post-Standard 7.22.02; Post-Standard 8.02.02; Post-Standard 6.18.03; Post-Standard 10.31.03; Post Standard 1.05.04 |
| Mitchell | Darell | P | Accused | Diocesan | Mitchell was in Yakima in 2003 when he was accused of having nude pictures of boys on his computer. He was suspended during the investigation by FBI and other law enforcement as well as by church and was sent to a treatment facility in St. Louis for evaluation. He was eventually cleared of wrongdoing. Mitchell was transferred to St. Louis Archdiocese and allowed to return to active duty without any notice to parishioners. Resigned 1/07 "because he had been hounded so much." | Yakima, WA | Source: Yakima Herald-Republic 12.21.06; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) 12.21.06; Yakima Herald-Republic 12.23.06; KNDO/KNDU 12.24.06; Yakima Herald-Republic 1.7.07; Yakima Herald-Republic 1.7.07 (2nd); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 1.11.07; Yakima Herald-Republic 1.12.07; St. Louis Post Dispatch 1.12.07; South County Journal 1.16.07; KOMO (AP) 1.21.07; Yakima Herald-Republic 4.13.07; Yakima Herald-Republic 4.2.08; Voice from the Desert 8.18.08 | |
Mitchell | James | 1973 ? | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Columbia. Youth filed a 2004 civil suit alleging that he had been molested by Mitchell at a school for poor boys in Columbia South American in 1982 and then at the priest's home in Vancouver, Wa, after Mitchell offered to raise the boy and brought him back to Seattle. Diocese knew of history in 1986 or 1987 but did nothing legally because it thought abuse occurred only in Columbia. He was sent for treatment and then removed from diocesan assignments. 2nd suit filed 2005. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 5.15.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (2nd); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (3rd); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (4th); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.20.04; Spokesman Review 8.21.04; Seattle Post Intelligencer 1.20.05; Spokesman Review 1.22.05; Seattle Times 1.27.05 |
| Mitchell | John D. | 1938 | P | Accused | Paulist | Accused by 1 person of abuse in 1968 per Errata to archdiocesan report. . | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 3 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Miyares | Gustavo J. | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed civil suit in 10/06 alleging that he was abused at age 14 by Miyares and another priest in 1981 and 1982 at Palm Beach County seminary, a Miami rectory and a condominium in the Keys. Also claims that other boys were abused, as well. Miyares resigned from his parish Oct. 6th after Diocese learned of suit. Second man filed suit 11/06 alleging abuse for 3 yrs in 1980s when he was 12-15 yrs old. 3rd suit filed 6/07. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 10.17.06; Herald-Tribune (AP) 10.17.06; Miami Herald 10.18.06; Palm Beach Post 10.18.06; NBC 6 Florida 10.18.06; Miami Herald 10.23.06; News4Jax 10.23.06; Sun Sentinel 11.29.06; Miami Herald 11.29.06; Local 10 11.28.06; CBS 4 11.28.06; Miami Herald (AP) 6.15.07; Miami Herald 7.19.07 Assignments: Miami Herald 10.18.06 |
| Modica | John B. | 1945 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Diocese warned several times between 1975-1978 re Modica's behavior. He was accused in 12/78 of smuggling marijuana to a 20-year-old male inmate at a State Reformatory. Pleaded guilty and received therapy in NM and brief jail sentence. Then reassigned.Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of a teenage male in mid-1970s. Retired. Civil suit is still pending as of 9/06. Other cases have been settled with diocese. | Lexington, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 4.23.03; Lexington Herald-Leader 4.23.03; Lexington Herald-Leader 2.17.06; Lexington Herald-Leader 3.4.06; Courier-Journal (AP) 3.5.06; Kentucky Post (AP) 3.6.06; Lexington Herald-Leader 9.22.06 |
Modicowitz (Modicourtz) | Edwin | 1933 ? | P | Accused | Capuchin | Accused in 1998 of abusing 1 altar boy in 1965-1966 at St. Denis parish in Westwood. Complainant had learned that classmate at Xaverian Bros. high school had also been abused by Modicowitz. He was removed from at least 1 assignment because of complaints. Died in 1980. | Boston, MA | Source: Obituary from Capuchin Website, n.d.; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo describing 1998 allegation; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Version of same memo sent to OFM Provincial |
| Modras | Ronald E. | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 1994 civil suit, Modras and three others are accused of abusing a boy 25 yrs ago. Boy was a student at school near St. John's Seminary where Modras, Timothy Babcock and Gary Berthiume were students and Leonard Foisy was administrator. Modras was onduty outside the diocese in 1988 Catholic Directory; 1990 edition had him in Philadelphia and Detroit; and he was not in 1995 edition. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit News 5.24.94; United Press International 5.25.94 |
| Moeglein | James | 1970 | P | Accused | Crosier Fathers | In 2002, Moeglein is one of 8 Crosiers barred from public ministry and living under restruction after allegations of sexual misconduct. He worked in the Riverview, Mich., area from 1989-90. One 1999 article not related to sexual abuse refers to Moegleinas prior of a Crosier Monastery in Hastings, MN until Jan. 2000. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Diocese website February 2003; Star Tribune 10.10.02; Detroit Archdiocese Status Report 11.02 |
| Moffat | Gerald | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2002. Accused of abuse of 1 boy in the early 1970s, from the time the boy was about 11 to 13. Moffat was assigned to Holy Family Church in Kirkland at the time. Moffat placed on leave in summer, 20002. Plaintiff committed suicide shortly after suit filed and his parents joined the suit. Suit settled June, 2005. Second suit filed Sept. 2003 and later settled. Permanently barred from active ministry Feb. 2006. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 11.26.02; Seattle Times 11.27.02; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 4.25.03; Seattle Times 9.21.03; Seattle Times 6.10.05; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 2.21.06; Seattle Times 2.21.06; Seattle Times 3.13.06 |
| Mohs | Wendell | B | Sued | Crosier | Suit filed 4/06 alleges abuse by Mohs of 1 youth from 1980-1983. Mohs is former brother and recruiter for Crosier Order. Suit wants names of priests and brothers who have abused in past. 2nd suit filed 5/06. Suit settled 2/09 for $1.2M as part of $1.7M settlement against Crosier Order, several priests and 9 accusers. Mohs himself was abused by 2 members of Order in 1964. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Star Tribune 4.17.06; Star Tribune 5.04.06; Hometown Source 2.5.09; Pioneer Press 2.5.09; Pioneer Press 2.8.09 | |
| Molina | Antonio |