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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Nadal | Bart | 1947 | P | Accused | Theatine | In 1989, Nadal was pastor of Holy Family Church in Ft. Collins. 2 young sisters said that he molested them. Nadal, 67, said there was a conspiracy against him within the parish. Jury deliberated 10 minutes and ACQUITTED him. In 1990 he was shown as rector of St. Andrews Seminary in Denver and in 2005 he was local superior of the order. | Denver, CO | Source: Denver Post 3.24.02; Denver Post 4.29.02 |
Nadzam | John B. | 1950 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Diocese announced 4/09 that it had received a substantiated allegation that Nadzam had abused a minor in the 1970s. Civil authorities have been notified. Nadzam was assigned to several parishes over the years and also taught at Catholic Central High School. He died 2/05. | Steubenville, OH | Source: Steubenville Register 4.3.09; WTOV 4.3.09; Herald Star 4.4.09 Assignments: Assignment Record from SteubenvilleTruth.org |
| Nanko | Alexander (Al) | 1961 | P | Accused | Byzantine Rite Eparchy of Van Nuys (VNN) | Nanko, a priest at St. Stephen, the Byzantine Catholic Church in Phoenix, was removed from active ministry in 1993 after seven credible allegations of abuse were received against him. He had been at St. Stephen since 1977. Accusers received counselingand other assistance but no civil charges or criminal charges were filed. He died in 1994 in Johnstown, PA. | none | Source: Arizona Republic 3.4.04 |
| Nash | Michael Patrick | 1980 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Man came forward 11/02 to allege that he had been abused from 1979-1982 by Nash. Other allegations arose during review board's investigation. Nash denied all allegations. Personnel files contained notes from late Bishop Kenny re expression of "concern" from a family in 1990. Diocese settled for $175,740 (in 2004) with the man who came forward in 2002. Laicized 2005. Iowa Sup. Court ruled 9/07 that he be allowed to join the Iowa Bar if he passed the bar exam he took 7/06. | Juneau, AK | Source: Associated Press 4.07.03; Juneau Empire 4.21.03; Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (AP) 2.05.04; Grand Forks Herald (AP) 7.02.04; Duluth News Tribune 1.02.06; Omaha World-Herald 1.13.06; Des Moines Register 8.30.07; Des Moines Register 9.21.07; Iowa Judicial Branch Decision 9.21.07; Des Moines Register 9.22.07; Rebuttal by Michael Nash in Juneau Empire 9.26.07 |
| Naughton | Thomas J. | 1965 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Placed on leave in 2002 after allegations he molested a teen in 1978 while he was president of Jesuit Prep school in Dallas. Started working at Jesuit Prep in 1973 and left "in a hurry" in 1979. Current President says he recently learned of 2 allegations against Naughton made to school officials in 1979. Naughton was working as a visiting priest in Orange Diocese in 2002 when he was placed on leave.He had also worked in Florida at Jesuit school there. | Dallas, TX | Source: OC Register 4.15.02; Dallas Morning News 4.16.02; Dallas Morning News 4.17.02; Dallas Morning News 4.24.02; Times Picayune 4.24.02; St. Petersbury Times 4.24.02; St. Petersburg Times 5.10.02; USA Today 11.11.02 |
Navit | Zachary | 1994 | P | Accused | Diocesan | One of 21 priests placed on administrative leave by Philadelphia archdiocese 3/7/11 pending investigation for credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. Last assignment was as director of the Offices of Closures and Special Projects. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Press Release 3.8.11; Statement of Cardinal Rigali Regarding Administrative Leaves 3.8.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.8.11; NY Times 3.8.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.9.11; Times Herald 3.9.11; The Patch 3.9.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.10.11; Warminster Patch 3.10.11 |
| Nawn | Francis X. | P | Sued | Jesuit | Sued 12/04 by one man. Accused of abuse in 1963-1964. 8 more plaintiffs added in 2005 for a total of 9 plaintiffs (including 1 woman). Deceased. Claims included in 11/07 settlement with the Jesuits. No settlement with Diocese. Accused of abuse of 3 in 2009 civil suit against Jesuit order. Two or more pending claims shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 12.29.04; Anchorage Daily News 12.30.04; Anchorage Daily News 1.14.05; Fairbanks News Miner 4.1.05; Fairbanks News-Miner 8.17.05; Anchorage Daily News 8.17.05; Anchorage Daily News 11.20.07; Associated Press 2.5.09; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09; Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1; Alakanuk - Saint Ignatius Catholic Church Web site 1.25.10; Emmonak - Sacred Heart Catholic Church Web Site1.25.10 | |
Nawn | Henry "Harry" J. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 5 boys in their mid-teens in 1960s. First allegation not received by archdiocese until 1997. Retired in 1991. Nawn died 1996. Named in 2004 and 2006 civil suits. Suit rejected by 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals 11/07. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 1.24.96; Philadelphia Daily News 3.16.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.17.04; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Magnum v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia et al, filed 6.06; Law.com 11.07.07 Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Nawrocki | Lawrence | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Woman complained to regional Bishop in 1981 that Nawrocki had abused her 7th grade son. Bishop talked her out of pressing charges. Convicted 1989 of abuse of 3 Macomb Township boys in 1987 at St. Isidore Church after the parents banded together and complained. Sentenced to 4-15 yrs in prison. Released in 1994. Archdiocese said he would never be returned to active duty. Deceased per Archdiocese website accessed 10/09. | Detroit, MI | Source: United Press International 11.11.87; United Press International 1.3.88; United Press International 11.14.88; Detroit Free Press 3.2.02; Detroit News 7.14.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report 10.09 | |
| Nealon | Daniel J. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name released 4/02 as a priest no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. He had been accused of abusing a deaf boy of about 13 in the late 1980s while still a priest. Nealon said he denied the accusations at the time and also said that the allegations had been investigated & that he was exonerated. 1988, 1990 &1993 Catholic Directories show him absent on leave and he is not in either 1995 or 2002 edition. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 4.11.02; Plain Dealer 5.5.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Neary | Thomas E. | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man claimed Neary raped him at least 100 times over two years. Original accusation against Neary was made at a State Senate Hearing in Albany in 5/03. Diocese would not discuss case but said they offered to pay the man's counseling bills. As of 1/04 diocese had paid $3000 in counseling bills. Neary died 9/01 at age 83. He had retired in 1995. 2008 articles reference numerous victims who have not made public allegations. | Syracuse, NY | Source: Post-Standard 9.19.01; Post-Standard (NY) 6.18.03; Post-Standard 1.7.04; Post-Standard 1.17.04; Post-Standard 6.26.07; City of Angels 10.26.08; News and Observer 4.29.10; Renew America 12.4.11 |
| Ned | Father | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per testimony in trial of Albert Liberatori, "Father Ned" was accused of sexually assaulting at least two boys in mid 1990. The priest was sent for counseling, cleared for reassignment, and then sexually assaulted a 3rd youth. He was never reported topolice and never criminally prosecuted. | Scranton, PA | Source: Times Leader 11.08.07 | |
Nee | Kenneth T. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Nee "retired" in 2002 but had his priestly faculties removed because of allegations of sexual misconduct with a teenager in 1960s. Died February 19, 2006. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 6.28.02; Newsday 5.04.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
Neeson | Joseph | 1890 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Neeson was accused in 2002 suit of abusing an altar boy in either 1951-52 or 1954-55. Plaintiff filed the suit pro se. Neeson retired in 1957, died in 1966, and had been a priest for 76 of his 99 years. He was believed to have been the longest-serving priest in the US. Plaintiff was in prison serving time for forgery, sexual abuse, theft, and being a persistent felon when he filed suit. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 6.6.02; Courier-Journal 9.2.02; Courier-Journal 9.29.02 (Major Account); Courier-Journal 9.29.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Neighbor | Russell | P | Accused | Accused in 1/04 of molesting boy beginning at age 16 in early 1960s, wrestling in underwear at hotels in Boston and NY. Dressed only in underwear, priest allegedly lay on top of boy, now more than 18, at the boy's parents' house. Neighbor died in 1972. | Manchester, NH | Source: NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 | ||
| Neiman | William P. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 12/07 of repeatedly molesting a boy in 1977-78 starting at age 15; alleged abuse included fondling over and under clothes and was done in choir loft. Neiman succeeded Rev. Gerald Joyal as pastor. Previously the boy was allegedly abused repeatedly by Joyal in 1969-75 starting at age 8. | Manchester, NH | Source: NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 | |
| Nelson | Francis X. | 1989 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Charged in 2002 after DA obtained Brooklyn church files. Nelson pled not guilty. He was accused of visiting a 12-year-old girl in 1999, taking her on his lap, touching her breasts under her bra, and pushing his penis into her buttocks through her clothing, while her terminally ill grandmother sat nearby. Parents reported the abuse, Nelson was removed, then accepted in the NY archdiocese after Bishop Tharmaraj of Kottar, India, wrote ltr of recommendation. Convicted and sentenced 2003 to 4 months jail. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: NY Times 5.24.02; Newsday 5.24.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Daily News 1.24.03; Daily News 1.29.03; Daily News 2.4.03; Daily News 2.6.03; NY Times 2.6.03; AP 3.25.03; NY Times 3.26.03; Mercury News 4.14.10; SNAP Statement 9.16.10 |
Netter | Edmund W. | 1951 | P | Sued | Accused in 2/26/04 complaint of sexually abusing a girl in 1973-79 starting at age 9. Alleged abuse occurred weekly or biweekly in the St. Anthony's rectory in Nanuet NY and during vacations at the family's house when the rest of the family was at the beach. Netter was made monsignor in 1996 and died on 4/11/98. | New York, NY | Source: Complaint 2.26.04 | |
Neuberger | Michael T. | 1962 | P | Accused | Diocesan | 1993 civil suit alleges Neuberger sexually abused a boy from 1964-1966. Plaintiff also sued two insurance companies. A 1994 suit alleges Neugerger of abusing a boy in 1968. In June, 1997 Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissed these suits and 5 others against other priests after ruling that victims of repressed memories re sexual abuse only have 2 years after reaching majority to file complaints. Dismissed from clerical state (case in appeal) as of 11/26/07. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: San Antonio Express 6.22.65; Stars and Stripes 6.14.73; Milwaukee Journal 7.31.96; Wisconsin State Journal 1.26.97; Wisconsin State Journal 6.28.97; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.14.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee updated after 11.26.07; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 3.3.12 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record |
| Neuroth | William J. | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Removed from active duty 1994. 1995 civil suit accused Neuroth of of abusing youth for 4 yrs at O'Gorman High School. He also was accused of stalked victim. He claimed victim could not break off relationship because it would be destructive to the Church. Family went to Bishop to request Church order him to stop. Neuroth admitted similar relationship w/ 2 other boys and a 3rd who committed suicide. Suit settled 1999. Neuroth laicized prior to 6/99.. | Sioux Falls, SD | Source: Argus Leader (SD) 6.26.99; Associated Press 4.2.02; Argus Leader (SD) 4.14.02; Argus Leader 4.14.02; Argus Leader 5.9.02 |
| Newell | Jeffrey | 1990 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man came forward to say that he was abused by Newell when he was a minor. When he told the Archdiocese, it promised that Newell would never work in youth ministry again. Newell was removed "for other reasons" from ministry in 1993 but in 2007(?) he was found working with young men as a priest in Tijuana, Mexico. Accuser filed suit 6/10 accusing LA Arch. of fraud | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Associated Press 6.23.10; Associated Press 6.23.10; Sacramento Bee 6.30.10 |
Newman | Charles | 1985 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Accused in 2004 suit of sexually abusing 16 yr old boy from 1994-96, Allegedly gave the boy drugs and alcohol & performed oral sex on him. Allegedly gave the youth $42K, some of it funds from Bishop Ryan HS where Newman was principal. The Order allegedly offered the complainant $50K to sign a release. Suit dismissed on SOL. The accuser died of drug overdose 11/06. Newman resigned from Ryan for financial mismanagement in 2003. Arrested 12/07 for theft. Pleaded guilty 3/09. Sentenced to 3-6 yrs. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Associated Press 6.16.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.17.04; Philadelphia Daily News 6.17.04; Northeast Times 6.24.04; Northeast Times Editorial 6.24.04; Philadelphia Daily News 6.28.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.20.07; Appleton Post-Crescent (AP) 12.20.07; Statement issued by Archdiocese 12.20.07; Philadelphia Daily News 12.21.07; MSNBC 12.21.07; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.21.07; NBC10 12.20.07; Philadelphia Daily News 12.22.07; Grand Jury Presentment (indictment) re Newman 11.30.07 Assignments: NBC10 12.24.07 (add'l article); Philadelphia Inquirer 12.24.07 (add'l article); My Fox Philadelphia 12.24.07 (add'l article); Philadelphia Daily News 3.9.09 (add'l article); Philadelphia Magazine 11.16.09 (add'l article); Patriot-News 9.25.12 (add'l article) |
Newman | Louis I. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newman was listed in Long Island Catholic as retiring in 2002. Article says his priestly faculties removed because of allegations of sexual misconduct. Per same 2002 article, Newman had been working in San Diego Diocese for at least the last 10 years. He left the Rockville Center Diocese in late 1980s. He is listed as affiliated with San Diego, California Diocese in both 1993 and 2002 Catholic Directories. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 6.28.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Newman | Robert Victor | 1981 | P | Accused | Sons of Charity | Archdiocese learned in 1987 that Newman had admitted sexually abusing several minors in 1970s-1980s and then told Order. Order removed him from his assignment where he had been working since 1982. Police investigated in 1987 but no charges filed. Newman was working in Hartford CT diocese in 2002 when he was placed on leave because the past allegation was found during review of Baltimore priest files. Newman had been at the parish since 1990. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Associated Press 7.06.02; Baltimore Sun 7.07.02; Hartford Courant 7.08.02; Baltimore Sun 7.09.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Nguyen | Dominc | 1995 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Sent from Orange diocese to Idaho in 2002 after he had an affair with an adult female. In 2003 he was returned to Orange diocese after repairman found child porn on his computer at the church in Idaho. Orange immediately placed him on leave. Idaho authorities later determined there was not sufficient evidence of a criminal act. | Orange, CA | Source: OC Register 7.29.03; LA Times 7.30.03; LA Times 7.30.03 (pt 2); LA Times 9.16.03; OC Register 5.29.05; OC Weekly 12.14.05 |
| Nguyen | Joseph aka "Edward" | P | Sued | Diocesan | Civil suit filed 9/06 alleged Nguyen abused one girl from 1994-1999. 2nd suit alleged abuse from 1997-1999. Nguyen was removed from his assignment as a chaplain at St. Peter Villa, a nursing and rehabilitation center in Memphis, in 9/06 after 1st suit filed. 3rd suit filed 11/06 alleged Nguyen abused a girl from 1997-1999 after death of her brother. All 3 suits settled 6/07. Diocese continued investigation while Nguyen remained on leave. | Memphis, TN | Source: Jackson Sun 9.14.06; Cincinnati Post 9.14.06; Jackson Sun 9.15.06; Commercial Appeal 9.15.06; NewsChannel5 9.29.06; Tennessean 9.29.06; WREG 11.14.06; Commercial Appeal 11.15.06; Eyewitness News 6.15.07; Jackson Sun 6.15.07; Commercial Appeal 6.18.07; Daily News 6.20.07; Commercial Appeal 8.18.07; Daily News 4.8.10; Commercial Appeal 4.8.10 | |
| Nguyen | Paul | 1980 ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | Nguyen resigned as pastor of church in 09/93 following accusations of sexual misconduct with minor in 01/93. He was placed on administrative leave but then left the Diocese and went to Oslo Norway. He was never charged by police or disciplined by Diocese. Police began an investigation but it was soon dropped. One article says Nguyen was not a formal member of the diocese but belonged to a Catholic Diocese in Norway. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Press-Enterprise (CA) 4.23.93; Press-Enterprise 4.24.93; Press Enterprise 1.06.94; Press Enterprise 4.27.02 |
| Ngwumohaike | Anthony | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Personnel files on Ngwumohaike and 2 other priests released 1/04 and contained allegations of abuse. All three priests remained in active service because the allegations were either anonymous or withdrawn per church spokesman. He was Priest and Chairman of the General Council of the Nigerian Catholic Community in Boston per website accessed 5/18/04. Name not found on website 8/2/07. Working in Okporo, Orlu diocese, in Nigeria in 2010. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 1.15.04; Pastoral Ministry of Priests 2010, Diocese of Orlu - Nigeria Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Nhi | Tran Dinh | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | A native of Vietnam, Nhi came to the U.S. in 1975 and had worked in the Arlington Diocese since that time. He was placed on leave 5/06 after allegations he abused 2 girls between 1975-1980. Diocese says allegations "credible." | Arlington, VA | Source: WVEC (Virginia) AP 5.10.06; Washington Post 5.11.06; Richmond Times Dispatch 5.11.06; Washington Post 12.2.10 Assignments: Catholic Herald (Virginia) 5.11.06 |
| Nicewicz | Edward | 1962 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Nicewicz was assigned as chaplain at state prison in Gardner, MA when he was accused in 1985 of child rape and molestation involving 2 girls, ages 11 and 12, from Sutton. Received a jail sentence in 1986. | Worcester, MA | Source: United Press International 5.12.86; Telegram & Gazette 11.1.86; Telegram & Gazette 1.26.02; Telegram & Gazette 8.28.03 |
Nichols | Richard W. | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2002 2 boys claimed abuse by Nichols at West Allys in 1970s. Parents went to pastor in 1981 who suggested the youths write letter to archbishop. At least one did. Diocese offered counseling but allowed Nichols to continue as a priest. He worked as apriest psychologist and victim counselor. He engaged in oral sex with a minor in 1978. Complaint filed in 1983 and in 1985 he surrendered his license to practice psychology. Also barred from priestly duties then. Died in 1996 at age 63. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.13.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5.19.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.03; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.21.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.7.09; Correction in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.8.09; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 3.3.12; SNAP Wisconsin 12.13.12 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record |
Nichols | Stephen J. | 1986 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Nichols charged 9/06 with sexually molesting a teenager. Complaint made to Diocese in 2005 and it conducted its own investigation for 4 months before telling police. Atty General's office investigated. Nichols placed on leave. He claimed that the victim was the aggressor in the incident. Criminal trial set for 5/07 but he pleaded guilty 5/1/07 and was sentenced to 30 days jail & 2 yrs probation. Remains on leave 2/08. | Burlington, VT | Source: WCAX 9.9.06; Burlington Free Press 9.9.06; WCAX 9.11.06; Burlington Free Press 9.11.06; Burlington Free Press 9.12.06; Sun Journal 9.12.06; Rutland Herald 9.12.06; Rutland Herald 2.4.07; St. Albans Messenger 3.9.07; Rutland Herald 4.27.07; Burlington Free Press 4.27.07; WCAX 4.30.07; Burlington Free Press 5.1.07; Burlington Free Press 2.9.08 |
| Nicholson | John | 1948 | P | Settled | Diocesan | One suit settled 1995 after man claimed he was abuse by Nicholson when he was a boy. At least 11 victims are known. Died in 1998. 1 man filed suit against Diocese 4/03 alleging abuse which began in 1965 when he was 12 yrs old. Suit settled 9/06 for $250,000. | Duluth, MN | Source: Star Tribune 4.13.02; Duluth News Tribune 4.5.03; Duluth News Tribune 11.18.03; Duluth News Tribune 2.11.06; Duluth News Tribune 9.15.06 |
| Nicholson | Patrick L. | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Nicholson, a chaplain assigned to Air Force Academy, was accused of pressing a female freshman at Air Force Academy in 1984 into an improper sexual relationship after she had gone to him for counseling. The relationship resumed briefly in 1999. Woman told military investigators of the relationship in 1999 and he was discharged from Air Force in 2000. Another woman came forward in 2003 to allege abuse by Nicholson when she was 15 in 1970s. Previously part of Mobile AL diocese. | Mobile, AL | Source: Denver Post 4.20.00; Rocky Mountain News 4.21.00; Denver Post 4.21.00; Denver Post 5.2.00; Tucson Citizen 5.8.00; Denver Post 6.14.00; Denver Post 8.12.00; Denver Post 10.28.00; Mobile Register 2.15.03; Associated Press 7.15.03; Mobile Register 8.11.03; Montgomery Advertiser 8.12.03; Associated Press 10.8.03; Mobile Register 2.17.04 |
Nickas | John P. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Died in 2008. $75K Settlement announced 5/15/13 re one man's claims that Nickas abused him on several occasions between 1970 and 1972 at St. Rocco's Church in Newark. Also gave the boy alcohol. Second man made separate allegation that he was molested as a child while staying at Newark homeless shelter founded by Nickas. Review board found both allegations not credible. Atty has asked that 2nd man's claims be re-investigated after the 1st settlement. | Newark, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 10.18.08; FindAGrave.com n.d.; Star-Ledger 5.15.13; The Record 5.16.13 |
Nickel | James R. | 1970 | P | Accused | SS.CC. | Congregation of Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary. Worked as Vocations director at St. Damien's Seminary in Winona MN before going to Holy Trinity Parish in West Harwich. Left Holy Trinity in 6/78 to go to a Mission in Bahamas. Served at St. Mary Church inFairhaven from 8/83 - 3/93. In 4/12 attorney Mitch Garabedian announced settlement of at least one claim regarding Nickel. | Fall River, MA | Source: The Anchor--Diocese of Fall River 6.22.78; SouthCoastToday.com 11.20.99; Boston Globe 4.11.12; Coshocton Tribune 4.11.12; SNAP Statement 9.28.12 |
Nickerson | David J. | B | Convicted | Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd | Known as "Brother Dave" while ministering in Milwaukee in 1980s, Nickerson confessed in 2007 to abuse of a 9 or 10 yr old boy in mid-1980s at St. Vincent De Paul school. This was only after another "Brother Dave" (David Sanders) had been arrested, convicted at trial, and sentenced to 15 yr sentence as of Jan. 2007. Real Brother Dave was arrested 6/08 in MO and was being returned to WI. In treatment at RECON in MO as of 7/08. Sentenced to 5 yrs prison | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.17.07; Wisconsin State Journal 1.28.08; SNAP Press Release 6.30.08; SNAP letter to Archbishop Dolan 6.30.08; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.1.08; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.08; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.20.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| Nickse | Jose Pablo | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Nickse, originally from Cuba, had worked in Florida for at least 20 years. He was placed on leave in June, 2002 after lawsuit claimed he and Fr. Castellanos abused a 15 yr old youth in 1982. Addl complaints and/or suits filed. Some settled in 2004. Nickse died of heart attack in Dec. 2002 before allegations completely investigated. | Miami, FL | Source: Miami Herald 6.05.02; Miami Herald 6.06.02; Sun-Sentinel 6.29.02; Miami Herald 7.03.02; Sun-Sentinel 7.12.02; Sun-Sentinel 12.26.02; Sun-Sentinel 12.28.02; Sun-Sentinel 2.04.03; Miami Herald 12.15.03; Miami Herald 9.22.04; Miami Herald 10.18.06 |
Niebrugge | Richard | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit in 2004 alleging that Niebrugge had abused her for many years, beginning when she was 10, and that he had fathered her child which was born in 1978. Woman had been taken from an abusive family and lived with Niebrugge for many years in various rectories. Niebrugge died in 1983. Suit dismissed on limitations and dismissal upheld by 5th Dist. Appellate Court 8/06. | Springfield, IL | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1.28.04; Belleville News-Democrat 1.28.04; State Journal-Register 1.31.04; State Journal-Register 2.3.04; State Journal-Register 7.22.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 9.6.04; Madison County Record 8.22.06; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 8.30.06 | |
| Nienaber | Leonard B. | 1934 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Indicted in 1993 at age 86. Convicted in 1994 on 10 counts of sexual abuse on as many as 18 minors. Sentenced to 10 yrs (probated) and admittance to St. Jean Vianney Renewal Center, run by Servants of the Paraclete in Dittmer, Mo. 17 women and 1 man filed suit 2002 & 2003. 20 of 24 claims in 12/03 settlement with Covington Diocese were Nienaber victims. 97 and still living at center 12/03. Ordered by Diocese to remain there even after his 10 yr sentence was over. Died 11/06 at age 99. | Lexington, KY | Source: Courier Journal 4.8.93; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.3.02; Lexington Herald Leader 8.10.02; Courier Journal 8.17.02; Courier-Journal 8.24.02; Courier-Journal 4.23.03; Courier-Journal 10.12.03; Courier-Journal 12.10.03; Lexington Herald Leader 3.4.06; Cincinnati Enquirer 11.27.06 |
Nikliborc | Robert Daniel. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 12/03 re abuse in 1963-1965. Sued 2005 abuse of an 11 yr old boy at Boys Town of the Desert. Spent time at Paraclete center in Jemez Springs in 1956. Convicted of tax evasion in 1968 and spent 97 days in jail. Reassigned to St. Anne's Church in San Diego (poorest parish in Diocese) from 1971 - 2001 when he retired. Died 3/19/06. No other charges reported. See Personnel File released 10/24/10. | San Diego, CA | Source: Charleston Daily News 10.10.68; Cedar Rapids Gazette 10.12.68; News and Tribune 10.13.68; Lethbridge Herald 11.28.68; Redlands Daily Facts 1.9.69; San Diego Union-Tribune 12.29.85; Las Vegas Sun 5.2.02; Press-Enterprise 7.24.05; San Diego Union Tribune 4.25.06; Canadian Press 10.25.10; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; LA Times 10.25.10 |
Nocinski | Rudolph Stefan | B | Convicted | Franciscan | Arrested 7/04 and charged with felony possession of child pornography. Computer technician found screen saver with pornographic images and some child pornography and alerted police who found more than 2500 images at residence. Had been with order for 35yrs. Was not currently involved in public ministry. Received 18 mo prison term (suspended) and 5 yrs probation. Lives in WI. | Green Bay, WI | Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 7.29.04; Green Bay Press-Gazette 8.17.04; Green Bay Press-Gazette 11.10.04; Green Bay Press-Gazette 1.25.05 | |
Nocita | Michael Stephen | 1977 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 3 from 1975-1985 per archdiocesan report. Named in at least 1 suit. One allegation (occurred 1980-1982) reported to police in 1988. Removed 1991. Faculties revoked 2000. Claims included in $660M settlement by LA archdiocese 7/07. Named in new suit filed 9/12 re abuse of 1 girl in 1980 at St. Paul H.S. in Santa Fe Springs. She claims she received counseling paid for by the Church that prevented her from filing suit in 2003 during CA.window. Personnel file released 1/13.. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 4.20.06; LA Times 11.17.05; Random Lengths News (LA) 1.12.06; LA Times 7.17.07; LA Daily News 7.17.07; KPCC 9.6.12; LA Daily News 10.12.12; NY Times 2.1.13; KABC 2.1.13 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Noia | Leonel C. | 1973 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Per 5/02 article, 2 boys testified in 1976 that Noia showed them pornography, and rubbed their genitals during camping trip. Boys told family camping nearby & police were called. Noia pleaded no contest to one felony charge; sentenced to jail for 6 mo,5 yrs probation & psych treatment. Ret'd to duty in 1978. Placed on leave in 6/02. Two new allegations in 7/02 were followed by civil suit filed 3/03. Both claims included in 6/05 $21.2M settlement with SF Archdiocese involving 5 priests. Died 6/05. | San Jose, CA | Source: San Jose Mercury News 5.26.02; San Jose Mercury News 6.01.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; San Jose Mercury News 6.22.02; SF Chronicle 6.23.02; San Jose Mercury News 7.14.02; San Jose Mercury News 11.12.02; San Jose Mercury News 3.1.03; San Jose Mercury News 2.15.04 (in collection); San Jose Mercury News 8.31.04; San Francisco Chronicle 6.11.05; San Jose Mercury News 6.11.05; The Valley Catholic 8.16.05 |
Nolin | John W. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 2002 articles, woman told diocese that he had abused her in 1960s and 1970s. Diocese reportedly told her they believed her but not enough evidence to take action. They did place him on leave. Name not on list sent to Atty Gen. office but sent separately 1 mo. later. Sent for psych. treatment in 1982 after admitting long history of involvement with adult women. See Atty General report for relevant documents. Laicized Nov., 2006 but announced 01/07. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 3.20.02; Manchester Union Leader 3.16.02; New Hampshire Atty General Report on Manchester Diocese 3.3.03; Manchester Union Leader 3.04.03; Concord Monitor 3.06.03; Diocese of Manchester Press Release 1.26.07; Manchester Union Leader 1.27.07; Concord Monitor 1.27.07; Nashua Telegraph 1.28.07 |
Norris | Francis L. | 1956 | P | Sued | Oblates | 11/30/07 suit by one man accused Norris of attempted rape in 1962 when plaintiff attended Salesianum School. Suit alleged school, order and diocese had prior knowledge of abuse by Norris. He died in 1985. In 4/09 3 more plaintiffs filed suit re abuse atsame school. Case against diocese settled 10/30/09. Jury found order liable 11/09 but awarded no damages. New trial ordered 2/22/11. Name released as part of 8/11 Oblate $24.8M settlement with 40 individuals. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Journal 12.1.07; News Journal 7.20.08; News Journal 4.28.09; News Journal 10.23.09; News Journal 10.25.09; WJZ 10.29.09; News Journal 11.3.09; News Journal 11.5.09; News Journal 11.9.09; Daily Times 11.16.09; News Journal 11.24.09; WJZ 11.24.09; News Journal 11.25.09; News Journal 11.28.09; Delaware Supreme Court Decision in Sheehan V. Oblates of St. Francis De Sales, 2.22.11, Cause No. 730,2009 Assignments: Wall Street Journal 2.22.11 (add'l article); News Journal 8.4.11 (add'l article); Middletown Transcript 8.5.11 (add'l article); News Journal 8.5.11 (add'l article) |
| Nouwen | Robert L. | D | Convicted | Diocesan | Nouwen pled guilty 12/12 to possession of child pornography (boys). He was deacon at St. Vincent de Paul Church. Has been removed from ministry. Per 5/13 press release, he also admitted to federal authorities that he had raped two children. He has beensentenced to 70 mo in federal prison and lifetime supervision after release. Archdiocese will now ask that he be laicized. | Mobile, AL | Source: Local 15 12.19.12; Local 15 12.20.12; Press-Register 5-13-13; AL.com 5.14.13; Fox 10 5.14.13; Local 15 5.20.13; AL.com 5.20.13 | |
| Novak | James M. | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per news article 8/24/10, Novak was accued of abuse and permanently removed from ministry. No date given for either. He was known to have served at St. Therese of Lisieux in North Lansing and at St. Mary in Westphalia | Lansing, MI | Source: Lansing State Journal 8.24.10 |
Nowak | James A. | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Retired in 2007 from Saints Peter and Paul in Naperville. Member of Montini Catholic H.S. board of directors. Removed without privileges 8/12 after allegation of sexual abuse of a minor approx. 25 years previously (possibly mid to late 1980s.) No parishinformation given but 1989 Official Catholic Directory shows him assigned to St. Anthony in Joliet. Review Board found allegation to be credible. Matter semt to Rome for further action. Named in new suit 5/15/13. | Joliet, IL | Source: WGN 8.30.12; Chicago Tribune 8.30.12; CBS Chicago 8.30.12; Daily Herald 8.30.12; My Suburban Life 9.1.12; My Suburban Life 9.4.12; Diocese of Joliet List of Priests with Credible Allegations 3.12.13; Statement by the Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet 3.12.13; WGN 3.12.13; My Suburban Life 3.12.13; Huffington Post 5.15.13; Chicago Tribune 5.15.13; Chicago Sun-Times 5.15.13; MySuburbanLife.com 5.15.13 |
Nowak | Michael E. | 1997 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Nowak was pastor at St. Theresa of Liseiux Parish in Kenosha when archdiocese removed him from duties 5/11 after minor girl's parents complained to police that he had recently made inappropriate telephone call(s) (containing sexually-explicit language) to the girl. No physical contact took place per archdiocese statement. 2nd girl also filed complaint saying she received the same type of calls from him. Charged. Pleaded guilty 7/11. Sentenced to 30 days jail; 1 yr probation. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Statement by Archbishop Listecki of Milwaukee 5.7.11; Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 5.7.11; Statement by SNAP 5.7.11; WTMJ 5.8.11; WISN 5.7.11; Greenfield Reporter (AP) 5.8.11; Fox6 5.9.11; Today's TMJ 5.9.11; Catholic Herald 5.10.11; WTMJ 5.11.11; SNAP Statement 5.12.11; TMJ4 5.24.11; WISN 5.24.11; WLS 5.25.11; CHNonline.org 5.25.11 Assignments: WTMJ 7.21.11 (add'l article); WISN 7.22.11 (add'l article); Channel 3000 7.22.11 (add'l article); SNAP Wisconsin Statement 3.17.12 (add'l article); SNAP Wisconsin 1.27.13 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| Nowak | Randolph "Randy" | 1952 | P | Accused | Capuchins | In 3/10, one individual alleged that Nowak, who has lived on Guam for many years, abused him from 1961-1966 while the accuser attended St. Mary's Seminary, in Glenclyffe, New York. The accuser produced correspondence that substantiated his claim, including apology from Nowak. Order has paid for counseling for him. Nowak worked in almost every parish in Guam staffed by his Order. 1989 OCD also showed him assigned to Honolulu. Nowak is retired and still lives on Guam. | New York, NY | Source: KUAM 3.23.10; Pacific News Center 3.23.10; Marianas Variety 3.24.10 |
| Nowery | C. Richard | 1968 | P | Accused | Holy Cross | Per 5/02 article, Nowery was accused in 1986 of sexually abusing two boys in Austin, TX. He was sent for treatment & approved for return to ministry. He worked for the Order for 8 years recruiting and guiding new members with no unsupervised access to children. In 1994 he was placed in parish in New Orleans and became pastor in 1995. Officials there say they had no knowledge of his past. Placed on leave in 2002 after review of personnel file. | Austin, TX | Source: Times-Picayune 5.6.02; Times-Picayune 5.7.02; Austin American-Statesman 5.7.02; The Advocate 5.10.02; Daily Town Talk 5.13.02; Austin American-Statesman 5.18.02; The Advocate 5.25.02; Austin American-Statesman 1.6.04 |
Nuedling | George A. | 1948 | P | Accused | Diocesan | As of 2002 Nuedling, who died in 1994, had been accused of abuse by 5 people. First complaints surfaced in 1986 when man said that Nuedling had abused him and possibly his brother in 1960s. Sklba confronted Nuedling who acknowledged misconduct. Another complaint received in 1993 and Nuedling was forced to resign. At least 10 suits filed 2002 & 2003. All dismissed on SOL. Most later settled. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.06.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6.22.02; Associated Press 11.29.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12.06.02; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.06.03; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.10.03; Milwaukee Journal Sentine 4.29.04; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.31.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 4.13.05; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.13.05; Capital Times 7.13.05; Pioneer Press (AP) 7.14.05; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 3.3.12 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record; Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record |
| Nugent | Francis "Frank" E. | 1956 | P | Settled | Salesian | Woman complained that Nugent abused her and 2 of her brothers. Told order in 1994. Nugent sent for therapy and reassigned. Woman complained again to order in 1998. Filed suit which settled in 1998 for $250K. Also named in suit filed by 4 former students at a junior seminary. Died at 89 on 1/20/11 in Italy where he had lived for many years. | Paterson, NJ | Source: NY Times 4.11.02; Poughkeepsie Journal 5.2.02; Journal News 10.1.02; Salon 1.9.03; Gallagher 9.04; Long Island Press 2.24.05; Salesian di Don Bosco website accessed 1.24.11 |
Nunan | Jeremiah | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan. | Ordained in Ireland. Publicly accused in 2006 of abuse of boy who was aged 9-12 during the abuse and removed. Denied allegation. Victim said he told diocese in 2004 but nothing done. Diocese cleared Nunan 1/07 and returned him to previous assignment in Cairo. Plaintiff died 3/08 but suit continued. New suit 4/12 by 2 brothers re abuse as minors led to 2nd removal without privileges. Nunan paid one of the men $$ in 2010-2012 to keep quiet. | Albany, NY | Source: DailyFreeman.com 3.2.06; Albany Times Union 3.04.06; Daily Freeman 6.10.06; Irish Voice (New York) 6.14.06; Daily Freeman 11.05.06; NY Post (AP) 11.06.06; Daily Freeman 11.26.06; Daily Freeman 1.21.07; Newsday 1.21.07; Albany Times Union 1.22.07; Daily Mail 7.9.08; Daily Freeman 7.13.08; Albany Times Union 4.14.12; WRGB 4.14.12; Statement by the Diocese of Albany 4.14.12 Assignments: YNN 4.14.12 (add'l article); Albany Times Union 4.24.12 (add'l article); Fox 23 4.24.12 (add'l article); Daily Mail 4.26.12 (add'l article); Watershed Post 4.26.12 (add'l article); Daily Mail 4.28.12 (add'l article) |
Nunez | Joseph R. | 1922 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Mexico. Moved to San Diego in 1926, returned to Mexico 1929-1932, but then returned to San Diego and incardinated there in 1937. Named in 12/03 suit where one man accused Nunez of molesting him at a San Bernardino Catholic School in 1956-1957. Man was 12 at the time. He told another priest but nothing done. to stop the abuse. Nunez died in 1968 after nearly 40 years as a priest. Personnel file released by Diocese of San Diego 10/25/10. | San Bernardino, CA | Source: Press-Enterprise (CA) 1.17.04; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 |
| Nwankwo | Cyril | P | Accused | Josephite Father | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1997 per archdiocesan report. He also left archdiocese in 1997. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 | |
| Nwaogu | Emeh ""Anthony"" | 1977 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | From Nigeria. Admitted in 1999 to abuse of girl, age 12. He was sentenced to 5 yrs in prison. Named in civil suit by this Plaintiff. Diocese previously ignored complaints that he had sexually harassed adult women. May have been paroled in 2003 and sent back to Nigeria. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 5.5.99; Ft. Worth Star Telegram 5.6.99; Dallas Morning News 8.6.99; Dallas Morning News 8.7.99; Amarillo Globe News 8.8.99; Dallas Morning News 9.4.99; Dallas Morning News 5.18.03; Dallas Morning News 2.8.05; Dallas Morning News 5.19.05; Dallas Morning News 7.14.06 |
Nwoga | Laserian | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of fondling girl, age 17, in rectory in 2001. Civil suit filed. Diocese investigated and said it was inappropriate but not abuse. Still active priest with Camden diocese in 1/05 when he served in Kuwait for several months as military chaplain. As of 4/07, he was stationed at Kadena Air Force Base, Japan. Per 2011 New Jersey Provincial Directory, he is Chaplain at US Air Force Academy. | Camden, NJ | Source: The Press 8.19.02; Courier Post 10.8.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.9.02; Archdiocese for Military Services Newsletter, 2005; Archdiocese for Military Services Newsletter 5.07; New Jersey Provincial Directory, 2011, p.196 | |
Nyhan | W. James | 1973 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Allegations 1993 & 1997 per diocesan records. Removed 2002. Arrested 2003 in Charleston SC re abuse in 1979-1980. Criminal trial 4/06. Allegations in both Boston and Charleston. Pleaded guilty just prior to start of criminal trial 4/25/06. 30 yr sentence changed to 5 yrs probation. Civil suit in Charleston setted at mediation in 8/06. Involuntary laicization announced by Boston Archdiocese 3/07. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 6.26.02; Boston Globe 12.4.02; The Guardian 4.25.06; Post and Courier 4.25.06; Post and Courier 4.24.06; Billerica Minuteman 5.4.06; WIS TV 8.9.06; WIS TV 8.22.06; Post and Courier 1.27.07; ABC 4 3.9.07; Post and Courier 3.11.07; The BostonChannel.com 3.23.07; Boston Herald (AP) 3.23.07; WCBD (AP) 3.23.07; Salem News 3.23.07 Assignments: ABC News 4 3.23.07 (add'l article); Salem News 8.26.11 (add'l article); National Catholic Register 8.25.11 (add'l article); Letter to Law 1996 Describing Rome Program; Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
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