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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| O'Brien | Arthur J. | 1983 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 boy in Maryland between 1984-1985. Also allegation of abuse of 14 yr old boy in Boston when O'Brien was in seminary. Moved to Hawaii in 1985. Accused of abuse of boy, age 10, in 1989 in Hawaii. Recd 5 yrs probation in 1992. Placed on permanent leave in 1993. | Washington, DC | Source: Honolulu Advertiser 4.8.92; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 7.28.02; Honolulu Advertiser 1.06.04; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
O'Brien | Eugene J. | 1956 | P | Settled | Jesuits | On 1/30/97, the Jesuits, the NY Archdiocese, and Fordham Prep settled for $25K a suit alleging that O'Brien sexually abused a boy in the early 1970s. O'Brien was principal of Fordham Prep in 1960-80 and of Fairfield Prep in the Bridgeport diocese in 1983-85. He also worked at St. Peter's Prep in the Newark archdiocese in 1959-60, and in 1995-2002 was president of the fundraising foundation for the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. | New York, NY | Source: Settlement 1.30.97; NY Times 10.21.08; Fordham Ram 11.7.08; SNAP Statement 2.11.09 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| O'Brien | John | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2005. Accused of abuse of 1 in 1979. | New York, NY | Source: Southern District of NY; Hoatson vs. NY Archdioces et al. 05-CV-10467; Renew America 5.17.06; Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, No. 07-102959 | |
| O'Brien | John | B | Accused | Jesuit | Per statement released by Diocese of Spokane 11/07, O'Brien was named in accusation that was found to be credible or proven. He died in 1989. No further information on alleged abuse found. This may possibly be the Br. John O'Brien who taught latin at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane | Spokane, WA | Source: Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 | |
| O'Brien | John A. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | O'Brien pleaded no contest Nov. 2000 to 4th degree sexual assault and was sentenced to 18 months of probation, a $1,000 fine, & ordered to undergo 6 months of psychiatric counseling for indecently touching a 17 year old boy. In 2002 treating docs said he could be returned to duty as chaplain at nursing home but sure if this happened. He was permanently restricted from duty per 2004 news articles.. | Milwaukee, WI | Source: Chicago Tribune 11.09.00; St. Paul Pioneer Press 11.10.00; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.09.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 |
| O'Brien | John Francis | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 6/09 civil suit of abusing one anonymous plaintiff in early 1960s. Director of CYO between 1962-2003. Died in Jan. 2003. Diocese said there had been no previous complaints. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Statement by Diocese of Wilmington 6.25.09; News Journal 6.29.09 |
| O'Brien | Kevin | P | Sued | Salesian | Suit filed in March 2005 alleging sexual misconduct by O'Brien involving a student at Mary Help of Christians School in 1978 and 1979. O'Brien was principal at the school at the time. He died 1981. | Miami, FL | Source: St. Petersburg Times 3.12.05; Tampa Bay Tribune 3.15.05 | |
O'Brien | Lawrence | B | Sued | Holy Cross | In 2003 civil suit, O'Brien was named as an abusive priest Abuse was said to have occurred in 1970s and 1980s. He abused at least one youth at Hayward's Moreau High School. O'Brien is dead. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: Albany Times Union 8.06.00; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; Bay Area News Group 4.01.08 | |
| O'Brien | Thomas | 1974 | P | Accused | Crosier Fathers | Per 2002 articles, O'Brien has been removed from public ministry for abuse of one minor. Living under restriction and performing internal administrative duties for Crosier Generalate in Rome. Served in Riverview MI between 1989 and 1994. May also haveabused in St. Paul, MN area where he worked from 1994 - 2001. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit Diocese website February 2003; Star Tribune 10.10.02; Archdiocese Status Report 11.02 |
| O'Brien | Thomas J. | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | O'Brien was accused 5 separate times of sexually abusing minors but was still working as chaplain at a Kansas City Hospital until he "retired" in 4/02. Also heavy involvement in schools. Several plaintiffs filed suit 1/04 against O'Brien and 2 other priests. Several other suits filed in 2004 and 2005. Settlement of 1 suit against O'Brien and another priest announced 4/07. 11 claims still pending as of 11/07. 4 more lawsuits filed 6/08. Claims settled 8/08 as part of $10M settlement re 12 priests. | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Kansas City Star 1.22.04; The Examiner 1.22.04; National Catholic Reporter 2.6.04; TheKansasCityChannel.com 1.6.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 10.30.04; Kansas City Star 8.26.05; TheKansasCityChannel.com 4.10.07; Kansas City Star 4.11.07; Kansas City Star 11.24.07; Kansas City Star 1.16.08; KCUR 6.13.08; Kansas City Star 6.13.08; Statement by Kansas City/St. Joseph Diocese 6.19.08; Kansas City Star 6.19.08 Assignments: Kansas City Star 6.26.08 (add'l article); Kansas City Star 8.20.08 (add'l article); Kansas City Star 8.20.08 (add'l article); Kansas City Star 8.20.08 (add'l article); The Pitch 10.9.08 (add'l article) |
| O'Brien | William | < 1951 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003 by 2 brothers who say he abused them between 1951-1957. Died in 1967. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Palladium-Item (IN) 10.9.03; Indianapolis Star 6.07.06 |
O'Brien | William John | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Removed from public ministry 6/05. Laicized per 5/07 article. Sued 4.06 by two victims. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65 mil settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. | Chicago, IL | Source: Archdiocese of Chicago Press Release 6.05.05; Daily Southtown 6.6.05; Associated Press 6.6.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3; NBC5 Chicago 4.20.06; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Chicago Sun Times 5.30.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| O'Byrne | John | 1961 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1965-1966 per archdiocesan report addendum. Named in one lawsuit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| O'Carroll | Charles W. | 1922 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in Ireland; working in LA in 1923. Incardinated in LA 1929. Accused of abuse of 1 from 1956-1958 per archdiocesan report. Died 1987. Named in 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| O'Connell | Lawrence | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit 4/04 alleging that she was molested for 3 years by O'Connell (from ages 12-15). Three more women filed suits later in 2004. O'Connell died in 1986. Claims included in Diocese?s 9/07 $1.25 mil settlement as to 32 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 17 priests. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 4.29.04; Pittsburgh Tribune Review 7.01.04; Post-Gazette 7.01.04; Tribune-Review 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.30.04; Post-Gazette 9.18.07 | |
| O'Connell | William C. | 1950 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | After 2 parishes in 3 years became Navy chaplain 1953-58. Resigned to avoid court martial for criminal homosexual contact. Reassigned in Providence. Abuse of 3 boys in 1965-72 is alleged in suit settled 6/11/93 and 10/31/94 RICO suit. Pled guilty to abuse of 3 boys 1972-85; sentenced 6/23/86 to 5 years, 4 suspended. Sent to St. Luke's. Retired 1986 to Camden diocese. Pled guilty 12/19/94 to sexual assault and making child porn; got 10 years 2/95. Other suits. Included in 9/9/02 and 3/03 settlements. | Providence, RI | Source: Associated Press 2.25.85; Associated Press 6.24.86; San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87 (Major Accounts); Washington Post 6.11.93; Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.03.94; Providence Journal-Bulletin 7.13.94; NY Times 10.13.93; Providence Journal Bulletin 12.21.94; Providence Journal Bulletin 2.05.95; Providence Journal Bulletin 9.21.96; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 8.18.02; Providence Journal-Bulletin 9.10.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
O'Connell (Bp) | Anthony J. | 1963 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Bishop from 1999 to 2002. Accused of abuse in Jefferson City Mo seminary prior to becoming bishop. Resigned 3/02. 2 Claims settled 2004 for $5K each pd by O'Connell and more from Jefferson City Diocese. Numerous other claims from Missouri. None known from the Palm Beach Diocese. | Palm Beach, FL | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.08.02; Miami Herald 3.09.02; Boston Globe 4.5.02; Kansas City Star 4.19.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 4.03.03; Times Daily 7.18.03; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04; Palm Beach Post 5.17.04; Palm Beach Post 7.29.04; Kansas City Star 11.14.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.15.04; Metro-Pulse 11.16.06; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08; Irish Independent 2.1.09 |
| O'Connor | Cornelius F. | 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2008 of sexually abusing a boy at Our Lady of the Assumption in Carmichael CA, beginning in 1987 when the victim was 8 years old. Parents say diocese admitted there were other victims. O'Connor was a dean 1968-72, held diocesan offices 1972-86, and was made monsignor in 1979. He died in approx. 1990. | Sacramento, CA | Source: KFBK 1.31.08 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| O'Connor | Donal P. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 3 from 1959-1961 per archdiocesan report. Placed on leave and then retired 2002. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 10.12.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| O'Connor | Donald | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | O'Connor was removed from his parish in May, 2002 after Diocese learned of allegations that he abused an adolescent boy between 1967-1970. Diocese said allegations were substantiated and O'Connor "acknowledged that the incident had occurred." Former police chaplain. | Joliet, IL | Source: Associated Press 5.18.02; Chicago Tribune 5.19.02; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06; Chicago Sun-Times 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06 |
| O'Connor | Gavin | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 5/02 article, two brothers had previously filed separate suits alleging abuse by O'Connor. One settled in 1989, the other in 1998 for $200,000. Bishop Egan suspended O'Connor in Jan. 1989 and pursuaded him to leave priesthood. Egan personally tooklaicization petition to Rome. March 1998 article says he was laicized in 1989. 6/02 article says that Egan paid O'Connor approx. $17,000 - $20,000 to cover personal debts and living expenses when he left the priesthood. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 3.17.02; Hartford Courant 5.18.02; New York Times 5.18.02; Hartford Courant (AP) 5.19.02; NY Post 5.19.02; NY Daily News 5.20.02; Chicago Sun Times 6.19.02 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| O'Connor | James | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One man filed civil suit 12/03 alleging that he was sexually abused by O'Connor from 1969 to 1971. Abuse happened at St. Mary's Church in Waco TX. 2002 Catholic Directory showed O'Connor to be "on leave". | Austin, TX | Source: Austin American-Stateman 12.24.03; Austin American-Statesman 1.6.04 |
| O'Connor | John J. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 8/02 O'Connor was "quietly" placed on leave by San Francisco Archdiocese after recent allegation that he had had improper contact with a boy more than 30 years ago. O'Connor told parish at St. Mary's Cathedral that he was going on leave of absence for health and personal reasons. | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 8.29.02; SF Weekly 5.21.03; San Francisco 9.22.05 |
| O'Connor | Patrick J. | 1985 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 9/03 after diocesan review board found credible a recent accusation that he had sexually abused a child in late 1980s at St. Joseph Church in Cuyahoga Falls. He denied the allegation. Church was O'Connor's first assignment after ordination. He had been teaching at Borromeo Seminary for three years when he was placed on leave. He was cleared by the Vatican and returned to active status 9/07 with restrictions. "Resigned from priesthood" 6/08 after new allegations made re abuse in 1997. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 10.28.03; Akron Beacon Journal 10.29.03; Plain Dealer 12.4.07; Beacon Journal 12.5.07; Plain Dealer 7.8.08; WKYC 7.8.08; Morning Journal 7.8.08; Beacon Journal 7.9.08; Morning Journal 7.9.08 |
| O'Connor | Richard | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed lawsuit 1/07 alleging he was abused by O'Connor and another priest, Anthony King, in mid-1960s when he was a high school student. O'Connor was a priest and teacher at St. Peter the Apostle Seminary in Cowiche. Abuse by O'Connor occurred before the seminary was closed and students and priests were transferred to Seattle. O'Connor is deceased. | Yakima, WA | Source: Yakima Herald-Republic 1.9.07 | |
| O'Connor | Thomas J. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Four brothers filed suit 12/03 alleging abuse by O'Connor and 4 other priests from 1967-1983. One brother said he was abused by O'Connor and 3 of the other 4 priests. None of the brothers knew that the others were being abused. They complained to Diocese 8/02 but nothing done. Also named by one in mid-2004 civil suit and another in 12/04 suit. Died. | Springfield, MA | Source: Springfield Republican 12.13.03; Springfield Republican 8.3.04; Springfield Republican 12.30.04; Iobsserve 1.7.05 | |
O'Dea | Thomas E. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Man came forward in 1993 to allege that he had been molested by O'Dea in 1960s in a school basement when he was 12 years old. Same man also said he was abused by James Porter when the two priests worked at the same church. Review board unanimously found"insufficient evidence of improper activity" and Bishop O'Malley allowed O'Dea to continue as active priest until his death in 1/99. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 07.2.92; Boston Herald 12.8.93; Providence Journal Bulletin 1.16.94; Standard Times 1.21.99; Standard Times 1.31.99 |
O'Dell | Jack | B | Sued | Clerics of St. Viator | Civil suit filed in 1996 accuses Br. O'Dell of abuse of 1 youth at St. Viator High School between 1980 and 1984 and for 4 yrs after graduation. Suit dismissed by Court on SOL and dismissal upheld by Court of Appeals 1998. 2nd individual came forward in 2002 to allege abuse in approx 1974. Order said in 2003 that it could not substantiate allegations. Order settled w/ this man in 2005. O'Dell died 9/1998. | Chicago, IL | Source: In the Matter of John Doe v. Catholic Archbishop of Chicago et al, Cause No. 96-008465, 7.12.96; In re John Doe v. Catholic Archbishop of Chicago, 703 N.E.2d 413 | |
| O'Doherty | Aloysius A | 1940 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per 2002 civil suit, he is accused of abuse of an 11 yr old girl in 1950. May have served at one time with convicted abuser Thomas Laughlin. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 11.19.02; Statesman-Journal 11.19.02; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06 |
| O'Doherty | Liam | 1965 | P | Settled | Diocesan | First indicted by Grand Jury in 1979 for sexual contact with three 14 yr old girls. Case dismissed after 6 months (when no further complaints received) and Diocese put him back to work. "Absent on sick leave" w/o privileges as of 1999. Beginning in 2000, 4 women filed separate suits alleging that he abused them in 1980s and 1990s. All settled 1/03 for total of $180K. Last known to be living at Vianney Renewal Center in Missouri in 1/03 but may have returned to Ireland. | Ogdensburg, NY | Source: Post-Standard 3.23.02; Post-Standard 5.12.02; Press Republican 7.2.02; Post-Standard 1.29.03; Newsday 1.29.03; Press Republican 1.31.03; Watertown Daily Times 1.6.04; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07 |
| O'Donahue | unknown | P | Accused | Christian Brothers | One of 7 Christian Brothers accused of abuse of 3 youths at Kent's Briscoe Memorial School for Boys and/or O'Dea high school n civil suit filed Jan. 2004. Abuse is said to have occurred between 1940s and 1960s. | Seattle, WA | Source: R.E. v.Cath Arch Seattle; King County, WA; #04-2-00112-9; Seattle Times 1.08.04 | |
O'Donnell | Henry B. | 1949 | P | Accused 12/8/05 of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in 1950 in Washington DC. The girl's mother allegedly discovered O'Donnell in the act of forcibly kissing her daughter as well as touching the girl's breasts and genitals beneath her clothes. O'Donnell was diocesan secretary or chancellor at the time. The kissing was allegedly repeated by then-Msgr. O'Donnell when the girl was age 18, and he is accused of verbally abusing her at age 27 in a sexual manner. O'Donnell was then vicar general. | Steubenville, OH | Source: Hanes-Martinez Testimony 12.8.05 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record | ||
O'Donnell | Patrick G. | 1971 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Removed 1985. Abused at least 65 boys in 1970s-1980s in Spokane & Seattle.Worked as a psychologist for teens & adults in Bellevue after leaving active priesthood. Sanctioned in 1984 for abuse when he was a priest. Sanctions lifted 1986. License permanently removed 1/04. At least 2 victims committed suicide. Trained by Suplicans. Named in new suit filed 2/08 by 4. Admitted guilt and settled 11/08 for $5M' but can't pay. Two plaintiffs settled before 5/09 trial; Last 2 plaintiffs settled during trial. | Spokane, WA | Source: Links to Articles Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| O'Donnell | Terence | 1970 | P | Sued | Salesian | Sued 2003 & 2004. Accused by 3 of abusing them at Mary Help of Christians Catholic School, a boarding school in Tampa in early 1990s. When parents complained, he was reassigned to Salesian Boys and Girls Club in Boston, and the Salesian Provincial House in New Rochelle. Placed on leave in 2003 after suit filed. Had been investigated in 1993 by Florida's Dept of Health and Rehab. Services for the same type of allegations. No charges filed. | St. Petersburg, FL | Source: Tampa Tribune 11.19.03; St. Petersburg Times 11.19.03; Tampa Tribune 10.13.04; St. Petersburg Times 10.13.04; St. Petersburg Times 3.12.05 |
O'Donoghue | Brendan W. | 1950 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Retired in 1984. Placed on leave after man filed suit in 1994 alleging that O'Donoghue sexually assaulted him at age 13 in 1978. Suit referenced 2 previous allegations. Suit settled 1999 for $300K. Transferred 12 times in 1st 15 years as priest. 1999 civil suit by a 2nd plaintiff who alleged abuse in 1962 settled in 2001. Additional suits filed in 2002 & 2004. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 5.19.96; Telegram & Gazette 12.13.96; Worcester Magazine 9.24.97; Telegram & Gazette 4.6.99; Telegram & Gazette 11.11.99; Telegram & Gazette 6.28.01; Boston Herald 2.22.02; Sunday Telegram 3.3.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.21.02; Telegram & Gazette 4.1.02; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.03; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.29.04; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 |
| O'Dowd | Eamon | 1959 | P | Settled | Diocesan | O'Dowd involved in two incidents. Investigated in 1977 for fondling 2 girls; no charges filed after he apologized and said he meant no harm. In 1983 he was arrested for fondling a girl. Those charges dropped after he agreed to psychiatric treatment. One article says that he also had an affair with the girl's mother. 1983 (?) civil suit settled in 1986 for $250K and files sealed. Still active priest until he "retired" without privileges in 1995 after news of the 1983 incident became public. | Orlando, FL | Source: San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87; San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87 (2nd article); Orlando Sentinel 2.25.95; Palm Beach Post 3.6.95; Orlando Sentinel 3.7.95; Orlando Sentinel 3.22.95; Orlando Sentinel 9.17.95; Lakeland Ledger 4.8.02; Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 4.24.02 |
| O'Dwyer | Patrick | 1924 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1959. Died 1971. 1 civil suit filed. | 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 |
| O'Flynn | Patrick | P | Accused | Diocesan | O'Flynn has been accused of molesting a girl over 100 times, beginning when she was 10 in 1962 and continuing until 1970. His current status is unknown as of 11/06. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
O'Gorman | Thomas | 1977 | P | Charged | Diocesan | Charged. Accused of abuse of minor and removed 1992. Left priesthood 1994. In 2004 it was learned that O'Gorman was working as speechwriter for husband of Anne Burke, head of the U.S. Catholic Bishops' oversight board on sex abuse. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 9.28.93; Jersey Journal 4.10.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
O'Grady | James F. | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Retired to Ireland. Investigated by police re 1997 allegation of girl years before. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02 |
O'Grady | Oliver Francis | 1971 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1993. 14-year sentence. Served 7 yrs and then deported to Ireland. $7M settlement. as well as other settlements. Has molested as many as 25 boys and girls. Laicized. Documentary released 2006 w/ interviews by O'Grady. Much publicity. In 10/06 he disappeared from Ireland and may have fled to Canada. Suit filed 12/06 includes Irish Archdiocese Settled 12/06 for $3M after Irish Arch. dismissed. Another suit filed 12/07 by woman. Still unable to locate him 10/08. | Stockton, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 7.17.98; Los Angeles Times 4.7.02; LA Times 10.18.03; Sacramento Bee 1.23.04; Mercury News (AP) 5.19.05; CNN 6.27.06; San Francisco Weekly 7.13.05; LA Times 6.26.06; Stockton Record 7.01.06; CNN 9.21.06; Mercury News 10.05.06; Irish Examiner 10.11.06; Sacramento Bee 10.18.06; Lodi News-Sentinel 10.18.06; Stockton Record 12.02.06 Assignments: Irish Examiner 4.27.07 (add'l article); San Jose Mercury News (AP) 12.19.07 (add'l article); Modesto Bee 12.20.07 (add'l article); Stockton Record 12.20.07 (add'l article); News-Sentinel 12.20.07 (add'l article); BA.Org Assignment Record |
| O'Grady | Peter | 1933 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Woman filed suit 1/04 alleging that she was sexually abused by O'Grady at Jesuit House in Spokane when she was 12. O'Grady was providing "supply work" to parishes in Spokane at that time. O'Grady died in 1993. Suit names Portland Province of the Jesuit Order as well as Bishop Syklstad. Settled 12/04. Diocese said allegations were proven or credible. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 1.24.04; Associated Press 12.03.04; Spokesman Review 12.04.04; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 |
| O'Hara | Frank J. | 1941 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Two women filed suit 9/08 accusing O'Hara of abusing them between 1971-1978 while he was assigned to St. Kevin's Catholic Church in Rosewood Heights. Died 4/06 at age 90. | Springfield, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 4.22.06; The Telegraph 9.25.08 |
| O'Hearn | Richard | P | Accused | Diocesan | One man settled with Diocese for $75,000 in 11/08 as part of $4.5M settlement with 59 claimants. He claimed abuse by O'Hearn at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Pittsfield | Springfield, MA | Source: CBS 3 12.9.08; WWLP 12.9.08 | |
O'Herlihy | Michael D. | 1961 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Laicized in 1993. Accused in 2/26/04 suit of sexually abusing a boy in 1980 at Cardinal Hayes H.S. in the Bronx. O'Herlihy had learned that the boy was being abused by a Catholic counselor, and allegedly used the knowledge to gain access. Suit claims that other boys were abused by O'Herlihy at the school. Dismissed on SOL 2006. In 3/09 he was found working as ass't principal at Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day HS. | New York, NY | Source: Complaint 2.26.04; NY Post 2.27.04; NY Post 3.30.09 |
O'Keeffe | Patrick J. | 1959 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abusing several girls in 2003 civil suits. Some suits name both San Diego and San Bernardino dioceses. Criminally charged in 2002 of abuse of 17 yr old girl. He fled to Ireland before charges dropped due to Supreme Court ruling. Still in Ireland and Ireland won't extradite him. San Diego Diocese filed bankruptcy on day before trial was to start. Name on list released by San Diego 3/07. Laicized. Claims settled 9/07 as part of massive $198.1 mil settlement. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Bernardino County Sun 3.22.03; Press-Enterprise 7.12.03; Press Enterprise 1.01.04; Press Enterprise 1.17.04; Union Tribune 5.27.06; Union Tribune 6.22.06; Press Enterprise 6.23.06; Union-Tribune 10.18.06; Press Enterprise 1.12.07; Union Tribune 1.16.07; Press Enterprise 2.12.07; Press Enterprise 2.27.07; Union Tribune 2.28.07; Union Tribune 3.11.07; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07; Press Enterprise 9.07.07 (add'l article) |
| O'Leary | Arthur P. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per personnel file released 2/03, he was placed on administrative leave in 1994 after fathers of two boys complained that O'Leary had touched the boys inappropriately. File also showed that in 1980s he was spotted at Cape Cod rest areas having sex with strangers. Under observation by police in 1985 and 1986. He promised Church to stay away from rest stops but did not. Church officials were afraid that he would be arrested. He was transferred to Hanover in 1991. Still on leave 2008 & living in Yarmouth. | Boston, MA | Source: Patriot Ledger 2.5.03; Boston Globe 2.5.03; Boston Herald 2.5.03; Documents from O'Leary's Archdiocesan File; BA.org Analysis of Boston Documents and Involvement of Bishop Lennon; Experpt from Pattern and Practice Brief 7.21.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| O'Leary | Mark | 1985 | P | Accused | Dominican | Accused of abuse in Southern CA from 1974-1977 by 2 persons. The accusations were acknowledged by the Dominican order. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. Last known location was St. Albert's Priory in Oakland. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: ABC7News.com 4.6.05; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 2; ABC7 10.14.05; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| O'Leary | Patrick | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Removed in 1992. Native of Ireland, ordained in Spain. Extern priest. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 11.15.93; Chicago Tribune 9.05.93; Chicago Tribune 10.01.93 | |
| O'Liddy | Patrick Henry | 1990 | P | Convicted | Jesuit | Joined Order in 1977 and ordained in 1990. O'Liddy pleaded guilty in 1999 to sending a lewd photo of himself to 14 yr old girl over the Internet. Mother reported photo to police and he was arrested at meeting site. Sentenced to 10 yrs probation and 200 hrs of community service. O'Liddy was on leave from the Jesuits at the time of the offense and after the court sentence he resigned from the Order. | Denver, CO | Source: Denver Post 5.21.02; Rocky Mountain News 5.21.02; Associated Press 5.21.02; Denver Post 3.10.04 |
| O'Loghlen | Martin | 1961 | P | Accused | Sacred Heart | Accused of abuse of 1 from 1965-1968 per archdiocesan report. Active in Myanmar and Philippines in 2004 per articles. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
O'Malley | James J. | 1946 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Allegations in late 1950s-early 1960s. Removed from active priesthood 1989. Retired in Ireland. One civil claim made 7/03 alleged that O'Malley abused a youth in 1981-1982 in Spokane valley. This claim was settled 9/03 for $50K. As many as 11 men filed2004 civil suit. No privileges. Died 2007. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Spokesman Review 10.24.02 (2nd); Spokesman Review 10.26.02; Spokesman Review 7.10.03; Spokesman Review 9.19.03; Seattle Times 9.21.03; Spokesman Review 1.21.04; KXLY 9.21.04; Spokesman Review 1.30.05; Spokesman Review 4.22.06; Spokesman Review 3.27.07; International Traffic in Priests Who Abuse 4.17.07; KXLY 4.22.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 Assignments: Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Inland Register 11.14.02 |
| O'Malley | Thomas F. | 1930 | P | Settled | Diocesan | One person settled claims against O'Malley as part of 8/04 $7.5M settlement between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield involving 18 priests. This was first time O'Malley had been publicly identified. Died 1985 at age 84 | Springfield, MA | Source: Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Berkshire Eagle 8.18.04 |
O'Neil | Leo J. | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of a 14-year-old boy who was living at the Stetson Home for Boys in Barre in 1975. O'Neil was assigned to St. Joseph Church at the time. O'Neil was retired when the suit was filed. He died 2/05. Civil suit set for trial 11/06. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04; Telegram & Gazette 3.1.05; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 |
O'Neill | James W. | 1967 | P | Sued | Oblates of St. Francis de Sales | Accused in 2004 Delaware suit of abuse of 1 youth from 1976-1985. Moved to Philadelphia in 1985 after complaint. Working in Charlotte, NC when suit was filed. Removed from duties. 2006 article said he was living in a "very restrictive environment." In 12/06, Court ruled that suit can go forward but not on original claim from 1985. Did not appear for depo because he was ministering in South Africa. O'Neill admitted the abuse. Order settled 3/08. Diocese settled 5/08. Insurance refused to pay. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Winston-Salem Journal 4.16.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; News Journal 11.20.05; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); News Journal 6.26.06; News Journal 6.27.06; News Journal 11.18.06; News Journal 12.06.06; News Journal 12.07.06; Fox Carolina 12.07.06; News Journal 4.03.07; News Journal 5.15.07; Associated Press 5.25.07; News Journal 5.25.07; WBOC 10.12.07 Assignments: CBS 3 12.18.07 (add'l article); News Journal 12.18.07 (add'l article); News Journal 12.19.07 (add'l article); Daily Times (AP) 1.17.08 (add'l article); News Journal 3.25.08 (add'l article); News Journal 11.20.05 |
| O'Neill | Robert F. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Complaints received in 1970s. Sent for treatment. Parents complained about behavior and drinking for several years. In 1973 O'Neill was removed from parish and appointed to Marriage Tribunal. In 1980 he was reassigned to parish duties. "Retired" due tohealth in 2001 but continued working at tribuna. Privileges removed 5/02. Sued in 2002 by 10 men. Suit dismissed due to SOL in 2003 and 2004. Died 12/05. | Rochester, NY | Source: Associated Press 5.2.02; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 5.3.02; Democrat and Chronicle 5.4.02; Democrat and Chronicle 5.8.02; Post-Standard 5.12.02; Democrat and Chronicle 6.17.02; Democrat and Chronicle 6.17.02; Democrat and Chronicle 6.17.02; Democrat and Chronicle 7.15.02; Democrat and Chronicle 8.9.02; Democrat and Chronicle 11.13.02; Democrat and Chronicle 12.13.02; Democrat and Chronicle 2.18.03; Democrat and Chronicle 5.10.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 Assignments: Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (add'l article); Newsday (AP) 9.21.04 (add'l article); WHEC-TV 12.8.05 (add'l article) |
| O'Neill | Thomas P. | 1957 | P | Accused | Oblates of St. Francis de Sales | Accused 5/02 of sexually abusing a boy once in the early 1960s, when O'Neill taught at Judge Memorial School in Salt Lake City. Promoted to principal of Judge Memorial 1962-70. Was principal at St. Mary's HS in Stockton CA diocese 1970-78. Removed 5/02 from St. Francis de Sales HS in Toledo OH diocese where he moved in 1978. Taught at Father Judge HS in Philadelphia PA in late 1950s. Named in 2003 suit as having knowledge of abuse by James Rapp. Suit dismissed on SOL 8/03. | Salt Lake City, UT | Source: Associated Press 5.21.02; Salt Lake Tribune 2.19.03; Salt Lake Tribune 8.23.03; News Journal 5.18.09 |
| O'Neill | Vincent | 1972 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 9/96 five former altar boys accused O'Neill of abusing them when they were 13 in 1970s. O'Neill resigned two months later. Charges were leveled and church officials supended him during investigation. Diocese settled with the five 1/97 for undisclosed sum. In 3/97 it was announced that O'Neill had brain tumor and had only weeks to live. He died 11/98. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: Press Democrat 11.20.96; Press Democrat 11.21.96; Press Democrat 11.22.96; Press Democrat 1.16.97; Press Democrat 3.18.97; San Francisco Chronicle 3.19.97; Press Democrat 11.17.98; Associated Press 11.17.98; Press Democrat 4.2.02; Press Democrat 6.9.02; Press Democrat 1.14.04; San Francisco Chronicle 1.18.04; Press Democrat 1.19.04 |
| O'Neill | William V. | < 1938 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused on 5/17/02 of sexually abusing and exploiting a 12-year-old boy in 1957 during confession at the rectory of Immaculate Conception church in Everett. Archdiocese mistakenly identified the priest as James W. O'Neil SJ and then as William J. O'Neill. Died 12/4/60. | Boston, MA | Source: Shaughnessy Claim Letter 5.17.02; Boston Globe 1.18.03; Boston Globe 1.22.03 |
| O'Rourke | Thomas E. | 1943 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1968 per archdiocesan report addendum. Deceased. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| O'Rourke | Thomas J. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Named in 10/02 lawsuit with 11 other priests and a religious brother where 43 men and women say they were abused. Suit says he repeatedly sexually abused an altar boy at Corpus Christi Church in Woodside, NY where he was assigned in 1960s. Also named in 10/03 suit where 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests. 1 said he was sexually abused in 1974 on a trip to the Naval Academy. Later another claimed abuse in 1960s. O'Rourke died 1998. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: NY Times 6.16.98; Catholic Standard 5 30 02; Newsday 10.16.02; Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 |
O'Shea | Patrick J. | 1961 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Criminally charged in 1994 re abuse of at least 9 youths from 1960s and 1970s. 2 civil suits filed 1994 by 4. Archdiocese settled with two plaintiffs in 8/95 for $500,000 and in 6/96. Archdiocese paid out $2.5M to 15 men abused by O'Shea and two other priests. Arrested and spent 2 yrs in jail waiting for trial; charges withdrawn after the 2003 Supreme Court ruling. Also served time for theft of over $200,000 from Archdiocese. Laicized in 1994. | San Francisco, CA | Source: SF Chronicle 4.28.94; SF Chronicle 5.24.94; SF Chronicle 1.24.95; SF Chronicle 1.25.95; SF Chronicle 3.22.96; SF Chronicle 6.6.96; SF Chronicle 4.15.00; SF Chronicle 4.22.00; SF Chronicle 6.16.00; SF Chronicle 6.17.00; SF Chronicle 3.15.02; SF Chronicle 3.29.03; SF Chronicle 6.29.03; SF Chronicle 2.3.04; New Oxford Review 6.17.05 Assignments: SF Chronicle 9.22.05 (add'l article); Chico Enterpriese Record 10.24.05 (add'l article); SF Chronicle 4.4.06 (add'l article) |
O'Sullivan | Eugene M. | 1960 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | First accused of abusing an altar boy in a letter to Cardinal Cushing in 1964. With multiple allegations at that first parish, O'Sullivan was transferred to three other parishes, and was moved each time because of multiple complaints. Convicted in 1984 of raping an altar boy. Given probation on condition that he be kept away from children. Cardinal Law sent him to Metuchen instead, where he worked in 4 more parishes. Recalled to Boston in 1992, he was retired and made a senior priest. Laicized 2005. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 7.16.93; Boston Globe 7.29.93; Boston Globe 6.5.02; Boston Herald 6.5.02; Patriot Ledger 1.25.05; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 |
| O'Sullivan | John J. | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in the diocese of Brooklyn, O'Sullivan was named in the 1994 RICO pleading as a known abuser. No specific allegations. He was shown as absent on sick leave per 1988, 1990 and 1995 Catholic Directories. | Camden, NJ | Source: Atlantic Cty, NJ; # ATL-L-004059-94 |
| O'Toole | Henry | 1944 | P | Accused | Redemptorist | O'Toole is alleged to have abused one individual during early 1970s. Archdiocese told the Redemptorists. O'Toole had served in Baltimore Archdiocese from 1962 to 1983. Name appears on Baltimore Diocese's list of accused religious priests and brothers from Sept. 2002. Shown in Venice Diocese per 1988 Catholic Directory, in Miami per 1990 edition, and in Orlando per 1995 and 2002 editions. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 |
| O'Toole | Paul L. | 1967 | P | Settled | Woman announced in 2006 that she had received a settlement from the Chicago archdiocese in 2004. She alleged that O'Toole sexually abused her in 1966 when she was age 16, and that the abuse was continued until age 19 by Revs. John F. Rohrich and Howard Strum. | Chicago, IL | Source: WBBM 2.11.06; Sun-Times 2.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record | |
| OBrien | Michael C. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1993 a teenage boy complained that OBrien had sexually abused him during a 1991 canoe trip. OBrien was placed on leave and police notified. Police could not substantiate tallegations and Archdiocese allowed him to return to work at the same parish. He stayed there until 1999 when he was reassigned to a new parish. Placed on leave in 2004 when diocese reopened investigation. Returned to assignment within a month. Placed on leave for 3rd time 7/08 on allegations from 1960s. | Seattle, WA | Source: The Columbian 4.26.04; Associated Press 5.30.04; KOMO 7.7.08; Seattle-Post Intelligencer 7.7.08; Seattle Times 7.7.08; HeraldNet 7.8.08; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7.8.08 |
| Ochoa | Unknown | P | Sued | Diocesan | Litigation says Fr. Ochoa sexually abused an altar boy at Little Flower Church in 1968. Ochoa is deceased per 10/2/07 article. | El Paso, TX | Source: KDBC 10.02.07; KTSM 10.02.07 | |
Ochoa | Xavier (Javier) | 1969 | P | Accused | In 4/06 Ochoa admitted a recent incident of sexual misconduct involving minor boy; placed on leave 5/06. Ordained in Mexico; began working in diocese in 1988. Admitted a past history to Bishop in May; 2-3 other accusers have come forward. Fled to Mexico before Bishop reported to police. Federal arrest warrant issued 7/27/08. 2 civil suits filed 10/06. by 7 accusers. 10 plaintiffs settled with Diocese & Bishop 9/07 for little over $5 mil. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: Monteray County Herald 7.27.06; Contra Costa Times (AP) 6.21.06; Contra Costa Times (AP) 6.22.06; Press Democrat 6.22.06; CBS 5 (Santa Rosa) 6.22.06; San Francisco Chronicle 6.22.06; Monterey County Herald (AP) 6.23.06; Press Democrat 6.23.06; CBS 5 (Santa Rosa) 6.24.06; San Francisco Sentinel 6.22.06; Press Democrat 7.01.06; Press Democrat 7.01.06 (2nd article); Press Democrat 7.07.06; Press Democrat 7.09.06; Press Democrat 7.14.06 Assignments: Press Democrat 7.28.06 (add'l article); Press Democrat 7.28.06 (add'l article); Press Democrat 8.23.06 (add'l article); Press Democrat 10.10.06 (add'l article); Press Democrat 9.12.07 (add'l article); San Francisco Chronicle 9.13.07 (add'l article) | |
| Ocloo | Anthony | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Ocloo, a visitng priest from Ghana, was arrested and charged in Oct. 2005 after allegation that he molested a 16 yr old girl in the rectory of St. Ephrem's in Dyker Heights. Ocloo was living and working at the church while working on an MBA. He was immediately placed on leave by the Diocese and removed from rectory. No further info found. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: NY Daily News 10.19.05; NY Post 10.19.05; NY1.com 10.22.05; Diocese of Brooklyn Press Release 10.25.05 | |
| Ohlemacher | Richard | 1955 | P | Accused | Crosier Fathers and Brothers | In 10/02, Ohlemacher. 80 and retired for 10 yrs, was one of 8 Crosiers priests removed from public ministry for abuse. Ohlemacher was living under restrictions in Phoenix. He had been part of Phoenix Diocese since at least 1987 and had been helping out at area churches since his retirement. Incident was at least 15 yrs old. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Arizona Republic 10.10.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02 Assignments: Star Tribune 10.10.02 |
Okon | Jack | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 of molesting 2 teenage brothers in 1970s. Complaints had been made previously about abuse of one of the brothers but nothing done until 2nd one came forward. Resigned from ministry in 2003 as part of settlement. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 6.28.02; Indianapolis Star 7.14.02; Indianapolis Star 12.17.02; Indianapolis Star 5.09.03 |
Olarte | Mario Arbelaez | 1994 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Arrested 5/03 and charged with enticing a minor over the Internet. Claimed he was doing research but he was posing as a 20 yr old. He agreed to meet what he thought was a 15 yr old boy but it was a police officer. Placed on leave and his computer seized. In 9/03 he pleaded no contest to the criminal charges. Did not show up for sentencing 11/03. Defense atty said that Olarte had returned to his native country of Columbia as part of plea agreement. Prosecutors denied. Judge issued an arrest warrant. | Salt Lake City, UT | Source: Deseret News 5.16.03; Salt Lake Tribune 5.17.03; Deseret News 5.20.03; Casper Star Tribune 5.27.03; Deseret News 5.28.03; Deseret News 6.03.03; Deseret Morning News 9.10.03; Associated Press 9.10.03; Salt Lake Tribune 11.5.03; Deseret News 11.7.03 |
Olinger | Julius | 1931 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse at St. Mary, New Hampton, 1957-1958. Included in settlement of Feb. 2006 but no suit actually filed. He died in 1993. | Dubuque, IA | Source: GlobeGazette.com 2.21.06; KIMT 2.21.06; Herald Telegraph 2.22.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 |
| Olivas | Jose Alfredo | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Olivas was arrested and charged in June, 1999 with indecency with a child during the summer of 1998. Indicted by Grand Jury in August 1999. Charges dismissed Oct. 2001"in light of the impact on the victim" if the case went to trial and because boy asked that case not be pursued. As of March 2002 Olivas was still on leave pending church investigation. | El Paso, TX | Source: El Paso Times 6.06.99; El Paso Times 6.07.99; El Paso Times 9.08.99; El Paso Times 9.21.99; El Paso Times 6.05.01; El Paso Times 10.02.01; El Paso Times 3.27.02 |
| Oliver | John A. | 1952 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | In 2002 it was revealed that in 1967 Oliver was alleged to have picked up a 14-year-old boy who was hitchhiking home. Instead of taking the boy home, boy says Oliver drove him to a home, gave him alcohol and molested him. Diocese officials say Oliver pleaded guilty but it is unclear what plea involved. He was sentenced to 6 or 7 yrs probation. Sheriff's report from that case includes a comment suggesting prior cover-ups by the diocese. Retired in 2000 and was placed on leave 5/02. Supervised R. Trupia. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Arizona Daily Star 2.17.02; Tucson Diocese Press Release 6.21.02; Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Statement by Bishop Kincanas 3.27.03; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d.; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 Assignments: Tucson Citizen 2.27.04 |
| Olivier | Robert | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from active ministry in 12/06 after Diocese completed investigation of complaint that he had "sexual contact, but not intercourse, with a female teen over four years" in the 1950s. Woman wrote to the Diocese in 12/06. Olivier admitted the relationship. Abuse took place during his first assignment. | Jackson, MS | Source: WLBT 1.05.07; Clarion-Ledger 1.06.07; Clarion-Ledger 1.07.07 |
| Olkowski | Brian Keith | S | Convicted | Diocesan | Olkowski, a seminarian at age 23, was dismissed from Seminary in Jan. 1995 when he pleaded guilty to charges he gave beer to 14 yr old boy in 1994 and then molested him. Sentenced 1 yr jail, counseling and 500 hrs community service. 5 yr probation after release from prison. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 1.12.95; Baltimore Sun 1.14.95; Baltimore Sun 8.05.95 | |
Olszewski | Edward Theodore | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of sodomizing foster son starting at age 11. Found guilty by jury 12/18/02 of indecent liberties with a minor and innocent of sodomy charges; sentenced 1/30/03 to 3 years probation. New trial denied 3/13/03. Civil suit filed 12/22/03 in FL alleging abuse there. Conviction reversed 12/8/05 by MI Supreme Court: Olszewski "was deprived of an impartial jury." Prosecutor did not retry because sentence mostly served. Removed from MI and FL sex-offender registries. Ministry remains restricted. | Detroit, MI | Source: Associated Press 8.27.02; Detroit Free Press 8.28.02; USA Today 11.11.02; South Bend Tribune 12.19.02; Miami Herald 12.15.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.19.04 (2nd); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 8.20.04; Detroit Free Press 4.04.06; Detroit Free Press 4.05.06; WXYZ 4.06.06; MI Supreme Court Order 12.8.05; Michigan Catholic 4.7.06 |
| Omemaga | Emmanuel | 1983 | P | Charged | Diocesan | Omemaga, originally from the the Philippines, was charged in 1993 with 40 counts of abusing a 14 yr old girl immediately after they returned from Pope John Paul II's Mass in Denver in August, 1993..Mom told diocese and Omemaga confessed. He returned to Philippines, came back to Calif., and then fled back to Philippines. He is considered a fugitive from criminal charges. Civil suit also filed. Name appears on 3/07 San Diego list of priests with credible allegations. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 11.15.93; San Diego Union Tribule 11.16.93; San Diego Union Tribune 11.18.93; San Diego Union Tribune 11.21.93; Metropolitan News Enterprise 3.01.96; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Onyia | Basil Chukwuma | ? | P | Charged | Diocesan | Onyia was Nigerian priest working in diocese since 1999. Parish priest wrote to Diocese in 2000 about Onyia's behavior with women and asked that he be removed. Onyia received warning. Police learned in Feb 2001 that Onyia had sexually assaulted a mentally challenged teenage girl. He disappeared during investigation and returned to Nigeria. Girl sued in 2001 and it settled 2003. Two other girls also filed suit in 2002. | Brownsville, TX | Source: Brownsville Herald 4.07.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; The Monitor 6.15.02; Brownsville Herald 6.30.02; The Monitor 7.11.02; Brownsville Herald 8.09.02; Brownsville Herald 9.06.02; The Monitor 12.07.02; The Monitor 1.28.03; The Monitor/Valley Morning Star 11.13.03; Dallas Morning News 12.06.04; Dallas Morning News 12.06.04 (part 2); Brownsville Herald (AP) 12.09.04; The Monitor 12.29.04 |
Oosterman | Bernard "Benno" | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 3 brothers sued Diocese of Spokane in 2003 alleging they were abused by Oosterman between 1968 and 1975. Oosterman also subject of previous lawsuit by two victims which was settled by the diocese in 1993. Most of his career spent in Seattle but in 1978 he was released to Archdiocese of Anchorage. Resigned from ministry in 1980, married and moved to Texas. Allegations surfaced in Anchorage in 2004. | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Spokesman Review 5.16.03; News Tribune (AP) 5.20.03; Anchorage Daily News 2.14.04; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07 Assignments: Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Inland Register 11.14.02 |
| Ophals | Donald J. | 1961 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in 2003 of 'improper sexual advances' in late 1970s with male teen allegedly supplied to Ophals by Rev. Alan Jupin. Suit 5/7/03 accused Jupin of intimidating complainant and 8/25/03 suit accused diocese of slandering him. DA investigated intimidation at bishop's request. Suits were dismissed 1/30/04 without determining validity of abuse charges. Review board found in 2004 no 'reasonable grounds' for 2003 allegation, without interviewing complainant. Ophals was reinstated, then Jupin. | Albany, NY | Source: Daily Gazette 5.8.03; Times Union 5.8.03; Times Union 5.9.03; Troy Record 5.10.03; Times Union 5.11.03; Times Union 6.25.03; Times Union 8.26.03; Times Union 11.26.03; Times Union 1.6.04; Times Union 1.31.04; Times Union 3.8.04; Evangelist 3.11.04; Albany Record 3.18.04; Times Union 6.15.04; Evangelist 6.17.04 |
| Orellana Mendoza | Samuel | 1968 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ordained in El Salvador. Working in LA 1981; incardinated 1987. Sued 2003. Accused of abuse of one girl in 1987. Named in archdiocesan report. Archdiocese investigated and found no grounds to remove. At least one claim included in 12/06 $60 mil settlement re 22 priests which covers all of the cases involving molestations that occurred since Mahony was named head of the diocese in 1985. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 2.7.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 12.02.06 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Orlando | Vincent A. | 1974 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Allegation in 4/02 that he had abused a young man (not a student) while he was assigned to Strake Jesuit Prep. in Houston. Taught there from 1979-2000 and had taught at Dallas Jesuit H.S. prior to that. Working at Jesuit High School in Tampa FL when accusation made. Immediately suspended. One instance at Strake reported in 1984 but police not informed. | Galveston-Houston, TX | Source: St. Petersburg Times 4.24.02; Tampa Tribune 4.24.02; Dallas Morning News 4.24.02; Houston Chronicle 5.07.02; Houston Chronicle 5.09.02 |
Ormechea | John Baptist | 1965 | P | Sued | Passionist | Took leave of absence in 1993 after family in Chicago alleged he abused their son in 1983. Evaluated and returned to duty. Removed from Louisville KY parish in 2002 after 4 men accused him of abusing them when they were youths in Chicago and then transferred to Rome. Named by at least 6 in civil suits, one of which alleged he was removed from Chicag in 1988 after yet another allegation. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 11.25.03; Dallas Morning News 9.12.04; Louisville Courier-Journal 2.27.03; Post-Dispatch 12.05.03 Assignments: BA.Org Assignment Record |
| Ornowski | Gerald J. | 1962 | P | Sued | Marian Fathers | Civil suit filed against Ornowski and his Order in 5/09 alleged that he abused a young girl in the village of Stebbins at least three times between 1990-1994. Bishop placed him on leave 6/09 after learning of the suit. Order had already recalled him fortesting and evaluation. He had been working at St. Mark's University Parish and Catholic Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks since 1997. Ornowski has denied the allegations. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: News-Miner 6.10.09; News-Miner 6.11.09 |
| Orr | Garrett "Gary" D. | 1983 | P | Accused | Jesuit | Accused in 2003 of abuse of 1 youth at Georgetown Prep in 2002. Suspended from duties in 2004 after police notified. Investigation by Jesuits found allegations "substantially true." | Washington, DC | Source: Washington Times 4.19.06; Washington Post 4.28.06; The Examiner 4.13.07; WJZ (AP) 4.13.07 |
| Orsini | Joseph | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In the 1994 RICO pleading filed by Steve Rubino, Orsini is accused of having engaged in repeated criminal sexual contact with a minor boy on several occasions beginning in 1967. All RICO claims were settled 3/03. | Camden, NJ | Source: Courier-Post 4.14.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03 |
| Orso-Manzonetta | Aldo Carlo | 1950 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 2000 civil suit(s), Orso-Manzonetta was accused of abusing 4 altar boys between 1958 and 1974. Suit(s) settled in 2001 for undisclosed sums. Orso-Manzonetta died in 1996. At least six other victims have come forward but did not join the suit. Archdiocese has paid more than $1.6M since 1997 to settle 7 claims. 1994 psychological evaluation released 11/25/08. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian 8.08.00; Associated Press 7.27.01; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents); Seattle Post-Intelligencer 6.06.07; The Oregonian 6.07.07; Register-Guard 6.08.07; Final Report of Document Arbitration 11.24.08; Documents Released by Archdiocese 11.25.08 |
| Orteneau | Eugene F. | 1982 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Accused of abuse of one 16 yr old youth in 1992 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Storrs in civil suit filed 2005. Suit settled in 5/07 for $1.2M. Diocese to pay 1/4 and order to pay remainder. Plaintiff's sister had notified Diocese in 2003 of abuse of two other youths but did not mention her brother. Orteneau left the church in 1994. | Norwich, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 6.13.94; The Day 5.03.07; Journal Inquirer 5.11.07; The Day 5.13.07 |
| Ortiz-Dietz | Xavier | 1977 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Indicted in 1993 for abusing three altar boys over a 2 yr period. Convicted in 1994 and sentenced to three 20 yr jail sentences (to run concurrently). Total of ten civil suits were filed, four in 1993 and six in 1994. One victim committed suicide. Settlement for $4M with seven victims 6/98. 1974 report from Mexican college to Archdiocese warned that he suffered from "marked sexual conflict" paranoia and delusions. Should never have been ordained. | San Antonio, TX | Source: Times Picayune 8.18.94; San Antonio Express News 7.26.97; San Antonio Express News 6.5.98; Dallas Morning News 6.12.98; San Antonio Express News 6.13.98; San Antonio Express News 6.16.98; San Antonio Express News 4.6.02; San Antonio Express News 4.28.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; San Antonio Express News 2.28.04 |
| Ory | Claude | B | Accused | Jesuit | Accused of abuse in 1994 and removed from position at Jesuit High School in Dallas. In 1995 he was moved to Mobile, Alabama and then, in 2000, to Baltimore's Loyola College campus, where he was in charge of managing the Jesuits' residence hall until 2007. He was allowed to stay in this position even after his name was publicly revealed in 2002. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 4.24.02; AP 4.24.02; Dallas Morning News 5.04.02; Dallas Morning News 8.08.02; The Examiner 4.13.07; WJZ (AP) 4.13.07 | |
Osborne | Robert R. | 1966 | P | Sued | Marianist | Accused of abuse and sued 2006 by 1 man. 2nd complainant also came forward. President of Vianney high school when suit filed. School asked him to leave 8/06 because the lawsuit would distract from his job. In 10/06 Prosecutor found no evidence to support criminal charges. Civil suit settled with Order 6/07 but he did not admit guilt. As of 2/08, he claimed to be chaplain for Kirkwood Police Dept. Still saying Mass 11.08. Faculties removed 5/09 by St. Louis after news of previous investigation. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 2.21.06; The Times (St. Louis) 2.24.06; St. Louis Post Dispatch 2.24.06; St. Louis Post Dispatch 2.26.06; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.1.06; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.28.06; Kansas City Star 10.11.06; St. Louis Post Dispatch 10.11.06; News Leader (AP) 6.27.07; Webster-Kirkwood Times 6.29.07; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.1.07; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.2.07; Webster-Kirkwood Times 8.3.07; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2.20.08; Voice from the Desert 8.17.08 Assignments: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.12.08 (add'l article); South County Times 11.15.08 (add'l article); Suburban Journals 11.18.08 (add'l article); Central Newsmagazine 12.15.08 (add'l article); St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.10.09 (add'l article); KSDK 5.11.09 (add'l article) |
| Osgood | Donald Matthew | 1955 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Osgood accused of abuse of teenage boys in at least 4 lawsuits in 2002. Two plaintiffs among 16 plaintiffs in civil suits against Diocese which settled in 2002. Allegations against Osgood began to surface within months of his ordination. Transferred several times because of behavior. Sent for treatment to NM. Left active ministry in 1968.Last listed in 1975 OCD. Current whereabouts unknown. Part of NH AG's investigation w/ numerous docs from personnel file in 2003 and 2009. | Manchester, NH | Source: Associated Press 5.15.02; Union Leader 5.16.02; Union Leader 5.29.02; Union Leader 7.20.02; Associated Press 7.29.02; Union Leader 7.30.02; Union Leader 10.12.02; Union Leader 12.20.02; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; 2005 List of Abusive Priests within Manchester Diocese; Renew America 8.27.06; NH AG Audit Report 3.7.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Osinski | Peter | 1969 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested in 1997 and pleaded guilty in 1998 to sexual assult of boy for 7 years, beginning when boy was 6. Sentenced to 10 years. Laicized in 2003. Paterson diocese paid one individual to settle a suit against Bishop Rodimer for "failing to notice or put a stop to the assaults" by Osinski who shared a vacation home with the Bishop for more than 20 years. | Camden, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 10.6.97; Star-Ledger 10.7.97; Star-Ledger 3.6.98; Star-Ledger 7.30.98; Asbury Park Press 4.4.02; The Record 4.14.02; NY Times 4.16.02; The Record 4.18.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; New York Times 6.13.02; National Catholic Reporter 2.20.04; Philadelphila Inquirer 10.16.05 |
Oswald | Ted | 1984 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Told his parish 6/1/08 that he was taking leave because of 1/2/08 civil suit (recently amended to name him) which alleged he had sexually abused a teenage boy 1988-1995. He denied the allegations. 2 plaintiffs settled 3/09 for $1.3M. A Vietnam vet, heserved as a military policeman and a civilian policeman before becoming a priest. In sworn testimony in 1999 & 2000 he said that he had reported abuse by Robert Trupia to his superiors in 1976 and provided written statements from his students. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: Arizona Daily Star 2.17.02; Lake County News 6.3.08; Press Democrat 6.4.08; Press Democrat 6.4.08; Lake County News 6.6.08; Record-Bee 6.6.08; Lake County News 6.19.08; Seattle Times 3.17.09; Lake County News 3.19.09; Press Democrat 3.19.09 |
Ouellette | Lionel P. | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Ouellette (sometimes spelled Ouelette) had a reputation for "seducing young ladies" per 1972 letter to his superiors. There was also 1994 complaint that he had improperly touched young girls while an assistant priest in early 1960s. Ouellette denied allegations and received a psychological assessment. Cardinal Law said that he would be allowed to continue in ministry "with your pastor being aware of the concerns that have bee raised." He retired 12/96 and died 9/00.. | Boston, MA | Source: Associated Press 2.6.03; Boston Globe 2.7.03; Lowell Sun 2.18.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Obituary |
| Ouellette | Rosario E. | < 1930s | P | Accused | Diocesan | Diocese reported in 2004 that Ouellette had recently been accused of abuse of one youth in early 1930s at Sacred Heart in Portland and at Camp Gregory. Died in 1969. | Portland, ME | Source: Maine AG Document Production 7.8.05 PDF page 4-5 |
| Owens | Joseph | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser in Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06. Resigned 4/70 (or 4/91 per some reports). Accused of abuse at St. Philomena in 1969. At least 1 claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06; Chicago Sun Times 3.21.06; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; Chicago Tribune 8.13.08; Jeff Anderson & Assoc. News Release 8.14.08 |
| Owens-Howard | J. (James) Robert | 1874 | P | Charged | Diocesan | Owens-Howard, a former Bishop England High School teacher and retired priest, was arrested and charged with fondling children in a pool. No date given for the abuse or the arrest. Owens-Howard was absent on sick leave per 1993 & 1998 Catholic Directories and not in 2002 directory. | Charleston, SC | Source: Post & Courier (SC) 4.28.02 |
Information from BishopAccountability.org |