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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
Rabideau | John Steven | 1990 | P | Charged | Oblate | Wanted on charges of sexual abuse of 3 boys (nephews) aged 6-14 in 1985 &1987 in Mich. when he was seminary student. Abuse was reported in 1998. Rabideau immediately left the states. Served in Philippines in 2004. Ended up in South America but was captured in Feb. 2006 as he tried to enter Colombia. Returned to US to stand trial. Suspended from Order in 1992 and dismissed in 1997 after refusing to obey orders. Sentenced 5-10 yrs prison 10/06 after pleading no contest to charges. | Detroit, MI | Source: Pioneer Press 2.09.06; Detroit Free Press (AP) 2.10.06; The Telegraph (AP) 2.18.06; Belleville News Democrat 2.19.06; ABC 12 Bay City Michigan 3.01.06; Detroit News 3.04.06; BadCopNews (Michigan) 2006; ABC 12 10.23.06; WOOD 10.25.06; Bellville News Democrat 10.25.06; St. Louis Post Dispatch 10.26.06 |
| Rainforth | Thomas G | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In July 2002 man accused him of molestation in 1975 and he was placed on leave. Returned to duty Aug. 2002. Diocese said he was drunk and act was inappropriate but did not meet definition of abuse. Sued 2004 by another man. Claim included in 02/05 $5 mil settlement with 27 plaintiffs, most of whom were abused by Hanley. | Paterson, NJ | Source: The Record 7.14.02; Star-Ledger 7.15.02; Star-Ledger 11.15.02; Newsday 1.12.04; Daily Record (NJ) 1.13.04; NY Times 1.13.04; Observer Tribune 9.01.04; Herald News 11.04.04; Star-Ledger 2.10.05; The Record 2.16.05; Herald News 2.16.05; Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07 |
| Raleigh | Edmund | P | Sued | Diocesan | Per 2002 articles, Raleigh (also known as "Friar Raleigh") is accused of abusing one youth in 1956 at St. John the Apostle in Oregon City. In May 2002 suit, the plaintiff says that Raleigh and Martin Doherty abused him and also forced him to watch as they engaged in group sex with other minors. Died 1979. | Portland, OR | Source: Statesman Journal 5.02.02; Statesman Journal 5.13.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02 | |
| Raleigh | Michael J. | 1936 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Four men have accused Raleigh of forcing them to engage in various sexual acts when they were children or young teens in the 1950s. Raleigh served at St. Augustine in Lincoln City and St. John the Apostle in Oregon City. He died in 1979. No further information is known. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents) Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Ramirez | Aaron | D | Settled | Diocesan | 35 yr old Deacon accused in 1999 of inviting a 17 yr old boy to spend the evening with him at a church trailer home. He gave the youth alcohol and the youth passed out on porch. Woke up nude on bed with the nude deacon lying beside him. Fled to Mexico before diocese could investigate. Expelled from church by Papal decree. Later became an Episcopal priest and was working in Mexico. | Yakima, WA | Source: Columbia Basin Herald (WA) 11.22.03; Yakima Herald Republic 5.04.06; Yakima Herald Republic 1.07.07; Yakima Herald Republic 1.07.07 (2nd); Yakima Herald Republic 4.13.07; Yakima Herald-Republic 4.02.08 | |
| Ramon | Robert C. | 1982 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ramon is accused of sexual misconduct with a minor female in 1991. Parish personnel notified immediately; Diocese conducted investigation but found no evidence. Parents requested counseling for girl and Diocese provided. Family's contact w/ counselor ceased within few months and family threatened litigation in Feb. 1992. Civil litigation filed 7/93 Died 2001 | Galveston-Houston, TX | Source: Jane..v. Fiorenza; Harris Cty, TX; # 93-41706 |
Ramos | Eleuterio V. | 1966 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled 1994. Accused of abuse of 2 boys. Several additional suits. See Major Account for additional information and links to documents. See also Orange Co. Weekly of 5/18/05 (Major Account). Left LA for Orange 1976. Placed on leave 1985. Died 2004. Atleast 13 victims included in 2005 settlements. Claims also included in 7/07 LA Arch. $660 mil settlement with 508 plaintiffs. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: OC Weekly 12.14.05 (Major Account); LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 1.11.04; LA Times 5.25.05; OC Weekly 2.05.04; OC Weekly Story Collection; Orange County Register 5.18.05; Orange County Register 5.17.05; LA Times 10.16.03; OC Weekly 7.09.04; Orange County Register 7.24.07; Orange County Weekly 9.14.07; Orange County Weekly 9.27.07; Orange County Weekly 9.27.07 (2nd article); Orange County Register 10.12.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; Assignment List created by BA.Org; OC Weekly 3.04.05 |
Ramos | Ponciano | 1985 | P | Convicted | Society of the Divine Word | In 1993 Ramos pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors in connection with strip-search of young boys in Indianapolis after they set off stink bombs in parish school. Ramos was sentenced to 18-month suspended sentence and 15 months of probation. He was moved to Chicago and then to San Bernardino, CA diocese and worked there until 2002 when he was placed on leave. Again allowed to return to restricted duty with Order in 2003 | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Chicago Tribune 6.12.92; Chicago Tribune 4.07.02; Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 4.08.02; San Bernardino Sun 04.08.02; Indianapolis Star 4.09.02; NY Times 4.10.02; San Bernardino Sun 6.06.03; Press Enterprise 6.07.03; Inland Valley Daily Bulletin [CA] 6.07.03 |
| Rancourt | Henry | 1963 | P | Accused | Marist | Accused anonymously in 1992 of "kissing and molesting Haitian boys" in his Boston parish school in 1992. | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: 1992 letter alleging abuse |
| Ranft | Paul | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Died 2001. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Arizona Daily Star 6.12.02 | |
| Rapp | James | 1967 | P | Convicted | Oblates St. Francis de Sales | Accused of abuse of at least 2 Michigan boys in 1987. Removed from assignment and sent for counseling. Transferred to Oklahoma and abused several boys there. Convicted 1999 in Oklahoma and received 40-year sentence. $5M settlement in Oklahoma civil suit. Also accused in 2003 Utah civil suit by 2 brothers. Suit dismissed on statute of limitations. Dismissal upheld by Utah Supreme Court 3/07. | Lansing, MI | Source: Daily Oklahoman 5.12.99; Associated Press 10.26.99; Washington Post 5.21.02; Daily Oklahoman 5.10.02; Daily Oklahoman 5.22.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Daily Oklahoman 6. 04.02; Daily Oklahoman 7.20.02; Toledo Blade 12.1.02 Major Account; Salt Lake Tribune 2.19.03; Salt Lake Tribune 8.20.03; Daily Oklahoman 2.28.04; Deseret Morning News 2.02.06; Salt Lake Tribune 3.13.07; Salt Lake Tribune 4.02.07 Assignments: Salt Lake Tribune 7.23.07 (add'l article) |
| Ratermann | Jerome | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 1993 due to allegations. | Belleville, IL | Source: Belleville News-Democrat 7.17.02 | |
| Rausch | Edward | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02 | |
| Rausch (Bp) | James S. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Rausch was bishop of the Phoenix Diocese from 1977 until his death in 1981. In Nov. 2001 a man gave a deposition in a case involving the Tucson Diocese and Msgr. Robert Trupia in which he stated that he was 17 when he began his sexual relationship with Rausch and over 18 when he was involved with Trupia. and William T. Byrne. Trupia attempted to blackmail Tucson Diocese in 1992 by saying that he would release info on Bishop Rausch and the young man. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Boston Globe 8.20.02; Arizona Republic 5.04.03; East Valley Tribune 3.17.07; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08; Examiner 4.14.08; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08 |
Raux | Redmond H. | 1982 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused in 1993 of molesting a boy in 1987. Allegations against Raux and Rev. James L. Wilson Jr. were settled in 1995 for $200K but Raux now denies the charge. Bernard Cardinal Law assured the military he knew of no reason why Raux would be unsuitable to work with children in a 1996 letter recommending Raux for a USAF chaplaincy in Wyoming | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 12.12.02; Boston Globe 12.12.02; Wyoming Tribune-Eagle 12.12.02; Florida Today 12.13.02; Rocky Mountain News 12.13.02; Orlando Sentinel 12.14.02; Florida Today 12.18.02; Florida Today 1.15.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
Ray | James M. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Withdrew from ministry in 1992 after allegations. Removed from public ministry 6/02. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 6.24.02; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03 |
| Reardon | Edward J. | 1931 | P | Settled | Diocesan | 2005 article reports that Reardon, who died in 1991, was named as an abuser in a civil suit filed 3/2004. The plaintiff claimed that Reardon had abused him in 1971-1972 when he was 15-16 yrs old. Claims against Reardon were included in the 10/05 $22 mil settlement between Archdiocese and 43 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 14 priests. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 11.01.05; NY Times 11.01.05; Journal Inquirer 11.21.05 |
| Reardon | Thomas M. | 1967 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 2004 civil suit 6 plaintiffs allege that they were abused by Reardon. 2 other priests also named. Suit alleged abuse occurred at a lake home or in church facilities and that the priests would give the kids drugs and alcohol. He left priesthood in 1989 and began work as substance abuse counselor. 2nd suit filed 6/04 by 1 man. Other suits also filed. Settlement of 1 suit against Reardon & 1 other priest was announced in 4/07. 14 claims still pending. 2 more suits filed 12/07 & 19th filed 2/08, | Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO | Source: Kansas City Star 1.22.04; The Examiner 1.22.04; Casper Star Tribune 1.24.04; National Catholic Reporter 2.06.04; Kansas City Star 2.19.04; TheKansasCityChannel.com 6.01.04; Kansas City Star 7.07.05; Kansas City Star 4.10.07; TheKansasCityChannel.com 4.10.07; Kansas City Star 4.11.07; Kansas City Star 11.24.07; Kansas City Star 12.20.07; Examiner 12.21.07; Kansas City Star 1.16.08; Kansas City Star 2.25.08 |
| Reason | Hubert John | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2002, "several individuals" came forward with credible accusations that they had been abused by Reason as minors. 12/02 article says that two brothers had come forward to allege abuse by Reason, a 2nd Catholic priest (Gerry Appleby), and an Episcopal priest and an Episcopal seminarian. Men said that in effect the 4 traded them around. They said that Reason would also give them and other altar boys money and alcohol and take them to Tampa for professional wrestling. Died 1984. | St. Petersburg, FL | Source: St. Petersburg Times 12.01.02; Letter by Bishop Lynch 12.11.03; Newsday 7.12.05; Times Union 9.27.05 |
Rebeiro | Anthony J. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Archdiocese website Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Rebokus | Donald J. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of boy. no civil suits. Rebokus died in 1983. | Worcester, MA | Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 1.22.03 | |
Rebol | Anthony | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Retired in 1998. Placed on leave in April 2002 along with 9 other priests pending further review of their cases. Rebol had previously been evaluated and treated after allegation (made in 1992 re abuse in 1963) and then returned to work. Rebol spent twoyears (1968-1970) as chaplain at St. Anthony Home in Cleveland rather than at parish assignments as he did before and after this time period. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Sunnews.com 4.18.02 |
| Rebovich | John | 1967 | P | Settled | Byzantine | First allegation in 1975 involved solicitation of oral sex from an altar boy. Boy told officials of the Byzantine Catholic Diocese of Passaic in 1978 but nothing done. A few months later Rebovich transferred to Byzantine Catholic diocese of Parma. A 1990 civil suit (settled 1991) alleges Rebovich raped an altar boy in 1980 in Parma diocese. Suit also alleges church officials covered up the incident when notified in 1984. 3 more plaintiffs filed suit 1992. Has been on leave since 1990. | Cleveland, OH | Source: UPI 7.19.90; Plain Dealer 7.18.90; Plain Dealer 6.20.02; Akron Beacon Journal 6.20.02 |
Redmond | Donald | 1957 | P | Accused | Order of St. Benedict (OSB) | Redmond was placed on leave in February 2002 after allegations that he abused at least one child in Iowa in 1960s. At least three more victims from a parish in the Kansas City KS archdiocese came forward after his suspension. Complaints involved inapropriate touching of elementary school children between 1961-1964. He was sent to St. Benedict's Abbey in Atchison after allegations were made. | Davenport, IA | Source: Topeka Capital-Journal 4.25.02; Associated Press 4.28.02; The Hawk Eye 4.29.02; Associated Press 5.02.02; Topeka Capital-Journal 5.03.02; Kansas City Star 5.03.02; Sample Page from 1960 Official Catholic Directory; A Critique of the 4.25.04 Franklin Report; Benedictine Priests in the Davenport Diocese 1960-65; Assignments of Accused Davenport Priests; Diocese of Davenport Creditors' Committee Website 8.27.07 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
Redmond | Lawrence "Larry" P. | 1964 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Diocese of Orlando settled with at least six men who claim abuse by Redmond when they were youngsters. After accusations became public in 12/94, Redmond placed on leave and later retired. As of 9/95 the portion of lawsuit re Redmond was dismissed because of statute of limitations. Other victims are expected to file. Redmond served as one of Orlando's vicars general as well as a pastor for 4 yrs before the accusations. Died 2/06. | Orlando, FL | Source: San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87; Orlando Sentinel 5.18.95; Orlando Sentinel 8.25.95; Palm Beach Post 6.10.98; Lakeland Ledger 4.02.02; St. Augustine Record 2.18.06 |
Reed | John T. | 1949 | P | Accused | Diocesan | At least 1 claim against Reed is included in March 2008 $4.7 mil settlement with Debuque diocese re claims against 9 priests. Abuse occurred at St. Mary Parish in Dubuque in 1963-64. Reed died in 1976. | Dubuque, IA | Source: KCRG 4.10.08; Globe Gazette 4.10.08; Telegraph Herald 4.11.08; Telegraph Herald 4.11.08 |
| Regan | Joseph | B | Sued | Brothers of the Holy Cross | "Brother Joseph" is named as abuser of 1 in 2003 civil suit against Los Angeles Archdiocese. Abuse alleged to have occurred in 1965. He died approx. 1989 | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Reidy | Robert E. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | After 2 brothrs came forward in 2002, Reidy admitted abusing them in 1960s when they were children. They claimed Reidy had taken adantage of them while their father was dying. After their father died, Reidy would take them on extended trips and sexuallyabuse them. Reidy was "removed from the ministry" and "retired" as of April 2, 2002 and sent for counseling. Civil suit filed 2002. | Youngstown, OH | Source: Associated Press 5.24.02; Associated Press 5.30.02; Akron Beacon Journal 6.18.02; Associated Press 10.08.03 |
| Reif | Robert J. | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled. Accused of abuse. | Salina, KS | Source: Hutchinson News 2.27.04 | |
| Reilley | Bernard R. | 1954 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse. Died 1990. | Worcester, MA | Source: Worcester Telegram and Gazette 12.30.04 |
Reilly | David F. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in Aug. 2006 after man made allegations that Reilly had improper contact with him in 1970s when he was 13 or 14 yrs old. Reilly admits contact but says it was not what it was alleged to be. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 8.19.06; Hamilton Journal News 8.19.06; Dayton Daily News 8.19.06; Middeltown Journal 8.20.06 Assignments: Cincinnati Post 8.19.06 |
Reilly | James Joseph | 1945 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 4 youths about 30 yrs ago. One accuser came forward in 2002 but Diocese waited 3 yrs to tell him about the other 3 accusers. Reilly died 1999 from complications of Alzheimer's. A total of 11 men filed suit against the Diocese alleging abuse by Reilly. The suit was settled in Nov. 2006 for an undisclosed amount (estimated to be $1 million). A building named after Reilly at a local church will be renamed as part of the settlement. 3 more victims came forward after settlement. | Fort Worth, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 6.10.05; Star Telegram 1.25.06; Star Telegram 6.26.05; Star Telegram 8.18.05; Star Telegram 8.10.05; Star Telegram 2.16.05; CBS 11 8.12.06; Star Telegram 11.22.06; WFAA-TV (AP) 11.22.06; Star Telegram 11.23.06; Dallas Morning News 11.23.06; CBS 11 News 11.26.06; Star Telegram 11.28.06; Star Telegram 11.29.06; Dallas Morning News 11.29.06 Assignments: Fort Worth Diocese 6.10.05; Documents from the Secret Archives of the Ft. Worth Diocese |
| Reilly | Joseph P. | 1943 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Died 1992. Accused in 1999 of kissing and groping a 10- or 11-yr old altar boy and a 16 yr old altar boy one time each. Also accused of digitally raping a pre-pubescent girl once between 1961-1963. | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo re 1999 accusation of abuse of 10- or 11-yr old boy; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo on 1999 accusation about 16 yr old boy; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo re 2002 accusation about girl |
| Reilly | Patrick | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003 by 1. Accused of abuse from 1980-1984. In late 2004 archdiocese said allegations were unfounded and allowed him to continue as functioning (but retired) priest. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Burbank Leader 2.7.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; Los Angeles Times 2.07.04 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Reilly | Terrence | 1959 | P | Sued | Dominican | Accused in 2002 of abuse of 1 in 1976. Civil suit filed 12/03. LA archdiocesan report says that there are 4 accusers with abuse occurring from 1959-1976. Reportedly, Reilly has been in residence for several years at Saint Dominic Church in San Francisco. There is a school connected with this parish. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; ABC7 10.14.05; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Reinecke | William T. | 1965 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Chancellor from 1980; vicar general from 1986. In 1992 a man accused Reinecke of sexual abuse in 1967-68 on an overnight trip to Williamsburg when he was a 13-year-old altar boy. Reinecke allegedly performed oral sex on the boy. Reinecke apologized and committed suicide. Another man then alleged fondling during an overnight trip to Williamsburg in 1969. In 2007, the Review Board deemed credible a woman's 2006 allegation of abuse in the late 1960s when she was a minor in the Richmond diocese. | Arlington, VA | Source: Washington Post 8.13.92; Arlington Catholic Herald 8.20.92; Washington Times 8.26.92; Washington Post 8.30.92; Washington Post 9.12.92; Arlington Catholic Herald 9.13.07; Diocese of Arlington Press Release 9.13.07 Assignments: Arlington Catholic Herald 8.20.92 |
| Reinersman | Gerald | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued. Removed 2004. Reinstated in 2005. Accused of abuse. | Covington, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 2.20.05 | |
Reiss | Robert | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in 1970s. Laicized in Sept. 1997. Died in Mexico in Feb. 2005; apparently murdered. No civil suit filed but claims were including in the Feb. 2006 settlement by the diocese. At least one claim included in $4.7 mil 3/08 settlement with archdiocese re abuse by 9 priests. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Telegraph Herald 2.18.05; Telegraph Herald 2.24.05; Courier 3.02.05; Globe Gazette 1.06.06; Sioux City Journal 1.06.06; Diocese of Dubuque Annual Report 1.06.06; Globe Gazette 02.21.06; Herald Telegraph 2.22.06; Telegraph Herald 3.06.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; Globe Gazette 4.10.08; Telegraph Herald 4.11.08; Telegraph Herald 4.11.08 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 |
| Renggli | Robert | P | Sued | Benedictine | Woman sought counseling in 1988. Said she had been abused by Renggli when she was in high school. Accused of abuse of high school girl. In 2005 she filed a suit, alleging she did not know of relationshp between the counseling agency and the Seattle archdiocese. Renggli left the priesthood, married, and works with a group called Rent-a-priest. | Seattle, WA | Source: Seattle Weekly 2.15.06 | |
| Rensing | William F. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. | Belleville, IL | Source: Belleville News-Democrat 10.22.02 | |
| Renteria | Rudolf John | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of improper sexual touching of a 14 yr old boy in 1981. Bishop confronted him but he said could not admit or deny because of alcohol.Reassigned several times . After a "series of incidents involving disruptive behavior and alcohol abuse" at Lewisville parish, Renteria was sent for treatment to Southdown and then assigned as hospital chaplain, beginning in 1987. Barred from ministry in 2002. Bishop has asked Vatican to laicize him | Fort Worth, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 7.1.02; Star Telegram 2.16.06; Star Telegram 8.18.05; Star Telegram 2.24.06; WFAA/Dallas Morning News 2.24.06; Star Telegram 6.26.05; CBS 11 8.11.06; Star Telegram 11.28.06; Dallas Morning News 11.29.06; Star Telegram 11.29.06; Star Telegram 11.30.06; Dallas Morning News 11.30.06; Documents from the Secret Archives of the Ft. Worth Diocese Assignments: Fort Worth Diocese 6.10.05 |
| Reveles | Nicholas | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. (Possible secret settlement). | San Diego, CA | Source: New Times (LA) 5.16.02 | |
| Reyes | Lonnie C. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Removed | Austin, TX | Source: Express-News 9.9.04 | |
| Rhoads | Eileen M. | N | Convicted | Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary | Convicted on 7/13/04 of felony sexual abuse of a 10-year-old boy in 1969-70. Accused of abuse in PA and VA of other boys and one girl. The abuse included intercourse - allegedly over 200 times with one boy, starting at age 12. She also gave the childrenpornography and encouraged them to be sexual with each other. She became a nun in 1957 as Sr. M. Frances Therese. Laicized in 1972 for "familiarity," yet she was allowed to teach in Catholic schools for 21 years and continued to abuse. | Richmond, VA | Source: Virginian-Pilot 3.25.04; Virginian-Pilot 7.15.04; Inquirer 9.14.05 | |
| Rhodes | Michael | 1984 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 2004 article, Rhodes accused of sexually abusing two minor boys in late 1970s when he was a seminary student. One man came forward in late 2003 and second victim was located by church investigators. Rhodes left the ministry in 1993. May be still living in Florida and working as a clinical hypnotherapist. | St. Petersburg, FL | Source: St. Petersburg Times 2.06.04 |
Ribaudo | Charles A. | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Ribaudo was placed on leave and then "retired" in 2002 after allegation that he had molested Fr. Michael Hands as a high school student. Fr. Hands went on to become a priest and in 2002 pleaded guilty to abusing a teenage boy. Hands claimed that a church official offered him cash if he promised to keep quiet about charges against Ribaudo, one of Diocese's best fund-raisers. Ribaudo, Priest O in the Grand Jury Report, admitted in therapy that he had abused "at least 12 boys." | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 4.05.02; Newsday 6.28.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 1.03.03; Newsday 1.03.03 (excerpts from Fr. Hands' Sworn Statement); NY Times 1.04.03; Newsday 1.09.03; Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday 2.11.03; Newsday 2.11.03 (2nd); Newsday 3.12.03; Associated Press 3.12.03; Newsday 4.15.03; Newsday 1.24.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Ribeiro | Arthur A. (Arturo) | 1950 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ribeiro went on sick leave in 1982 and was confronted in 1996 by two priests about his sexual misconduct. As of 1/03, 3 men had filed suit alleging that Ribeiro sexually abused them in 1960s at All Saints Catholic Church in Concord. 7/04 article refersto 4 plaintiffs in 2 suits. One plaintiff said he told his pastor during confession within two weeks of abuse. Said only thing church did was transfer Ribeiro and promote him. Died in 2000. | Oakland, CA | Source: Oakland Tribune 1.17.03; Contra Costa Times 1.18.03; Diocese of Oakland Apology Services 2004; Daily Review 7.16.04; San Francisco Chronicle 8.26.04; Tri-Valley Herald 9.03.04; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; Bay Area News Group 4.01.08 |
| Rice | Joseph P. | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused along with 2 other priests of abuse of teenage girl. As of 2003, no criminal charges filed, because of statute of limitations, but church apparently found allegations credible. Allegations against Rice included in 10/04 settlementwith Archdiocese. | Newark, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 6.25.02; The Record 6.26.02; Star-Ledger 6.27.02; Star-Ledger 7.19.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Star-Ledger 8.14.03; Star-Ledger 6.14.04; The Record 10.09.04 |
Richard | Edward | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled 2003. Accused of abuse. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 4.27.02; 6.3.03 | |
| Richard | Lucien | P | Sued | Missinary Oblates of mary Immaculate | Sued. Accused of abuse of twin daughters that priest admittedly fathered. Priest is professor at Boston University. | Boston, MA | Source: LowellSun.com 11.26.05 | |
| Richard | Mark | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed. Found by police with boy. | Lafayette, LA | Source: The Times of Acadiana 4.17.02 | |
| Richard | William ""Bill"" | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Several boys at Catholic high school in Dallas and Plano church accused him of harassment in 1993. Their attorney provided Bishop Grahman with sworn statements. Richard was reassigned to Rockwall parish by Bishop Grahmann in 1994 but never reported to police. He resigned from parish in 2005 after dispute involving parish music minister who was on probation for indecent exposure. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 2.01.05; Dallas Morning News 2.07.05; University News (Dallas) 3.23.05; Dallas Morning News 7.14.06 |
| Richards | Franklin T. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Admitted to molesting 25 boys. No legal action due to SOL. Left priesthood in 1989. | Nashville, TN | Source: The Tennessean 1.20.00; W{EC (Florida) 4.03.06 |
| Richey | Herbert, Jr. | 1978 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of several youths. Confidential settlements pre-1992. Forced from priesthood in 1992. Later turned up working as music director/organist in another Toldeo parish. Later had same position in Detroit. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.01.02 (Major Account); Toledo Blade 12.01.02 (Major Account--pt. 3) |
| Richmond | Howard J. | P | Sued | Diocesan | In massive civil suit filed Oct 1, 2003 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests, including Richmond. One man says he was abused by Richmond and Fr. Richard Lewkiewicz. News article says that Richmond watched as the alleged rape by Lewkiewicz occurred. Article says Richmond could not be reached for comment. Not found in 1989 Catholic Directory. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Newsday 10.2.03 | |
| Rieder | Donald | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 2003. Sexual abuse. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: Associated Press 4.17.03 | |
| Rigney | Dennis J. | 1947 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 2 brothers from 1963-1978 in the 1994 RICO suit. Suit dismissed but both settled as part of 2003 settlement. Diocese said allegations not credible. Died in 1992. Brother of Philip (also accused abuser). | Camden, NJ | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05; Atlantic Cty, NJ; # ATL-L-004059-94; Morning Call 1.14.04; Express-Times 5.11.04; Morning Call 2.06.04 |
Rigney | Philip T. | 1949 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Abuse of 2 boys reported to Bishop in 1984. Settled as part of 2003 settlement. Rigney retired 1986 and worked part time in Florida. Permission removed in 1994 but he kept working. Permanently suspended. Brother of Dennis Rigney, also an accused abuser. | Camden, NJ | Source: Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 (2nd article); Sun-Sentinel 4.24.02; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04 |
Riley | Leo Thomas | P | Accused | Stigmatine | Accused of abuse. Order provided names to police. | Springfield, MA | Source: Boston Globe 8.10.02 | |
| Riley | Miles O'Brien | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Riley, an author, actor, and former spokesman for the church who was well-known for his radio ministry and as a fixture on the old God Squad TV show, was the target of a complaint by a female parishioner who accused him of having consensual contact short of intercourse with her in the early 1970s, beginning when she was 16. Matter referred to DA's office 8/02 and Riley was allowed to "resign." | San Francisco, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 8.29.02; SF Weekly 5.21.03; SF Chronicle 9.16.02 |
| Riol | Claudio | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse, per diocesan web site. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Tuscon Citizen 12.4.04 | |
Riordan | Brendan P. | 1970 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Child molestation suit settled in 1995 named Riordan and 3 other priests. Plaintiff alleged abuse at House of Affirmation in Worcester diocese. Riordan denies any sexual involvement with plaintiff. Riordan was still active priest as of April 2005. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Barry Settlement 10.6.95; Boston Herald 2.25.02; NY Times 4.19.02; Telegram & Gazette 5.22.02; Worcester Telegram and Gazette 9.1.02; Telegram and Gazette 2.17.03; Telegram & Gazette 4.01.03; NY Times 9.17.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
| Rios | Louis J. (Luis) | 1966 ? | P | Sued | Assumptionist | Accused in 2/26/04 suit of forcing a 16-year-old girl to have intercourse, and when she got pregnant, offering her money from the NY parish collection and urging her to get an abortion. Rios knew the girl from catechism class, offered her GED tutoring, and then used a confidence about her violent father to begin the abuse and coerce her silence. Another priest promised to help her but didn?t. Rios also worked in the dioceses of Worcester MA, San Juan PR, and perhaps Boston MA. | New York, NY | Source: Complaint 2.26.04; Newsday 2.28.04 Assignments: Detailed BA.org Assignment Record |
| Riss | Dennis | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. | Rapid City, SD | Source: Associated Press 2.20.03 | |
Ritchey | Samuel E. | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in Dec. 2005 of 1977 abuse of 1 youth. Review board says allegations credible. Placed on leave. 2nd man came forward 2/06 to allege that Ritchey gave him drugs and alcohol in 1978 when he was senior in high school and attempted to molest him. Teaching certificate revoked by state in 11/06. | Columbus, OH | Source: WBNS-10TV.com 1.19.06; Columbus Dispatch 1.18.06; Lancaster Eagle-Gazette 1.27.06; Columbus Dispatch 2.12.06; Toledo Blade 10.06.06; Toledo Blade 10.07.06; Toledo Blade 11.10.06; Toledo Blade 11.15.06 Assignments: NBC4i 1/19/06 |
| Riter | Rosaria | N | Accused | order? | Accused of abuse. Died 1996. | Tucson, AZ | Source: WGUN9.com 11.21.03 | |
| Ritter | Bruce | 1956 | P | Accused | Franciscan | Formed Covenant House in Greenwich Village in early 70s as shelter and foundation for homeless and troubled youth. Complaints of abuse date back as far as 1950s. Complaints documented in book, "Broken Covenant" by C. Sennott, 1992. Civil suit. Resigned 1990 after allegations. Died 1999. | New York, NY | Source: NY Times 10.12.99; Republican 3.10.04; NY Times 1.12.03 |
| Rives | Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. | Louisville, KY | Source: Associated Press 6.4.03 | |
Roach | William | 1945 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2004. Accused of abuse of 2 youth in Cedar Rapids in 1962 and one in Key West in 1967. Roach was former vicar general of the diocese and also former chancellor. Died in 1986 in alcohol-related auto accident. Claims settled by Diocese in Feb. 2006 as part of $5 mil settlement with 20 individuals. | Dubuque, IA | Source: Associated Press 6.23.04; Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier 2.19.05; Dallas Morning News 7.22.05; Des Moines Register 8.19.05; WQAD 9.20.05; Courier 9.27.05; Diocese of Dubuque Annual Report 1.06.06; Globe Gazette 1.06.06; Sioux City Journal 1.06.06; Globe Gazette 2.21.06; KIMT 2.21.06; Telegraph Herald 2.22.06; Telegraph Herald 2.22.06 (2nd); Telegraph Herald 3.06.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06 Assignments: Telegraph Herald 10.31.07 (add'l article); Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 |
Roberts | Kenneth J. | 1966 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Roberts was alleged to have abused one youth in 1960s in Dallas. Bishop transferred him to Ft. Worth for a time. Sent to Missouri for therapy in 1968 and allowed to work there on a temporary basis until 1994. Also worked in Belleville Diocese. At one time he was national head of Catholic Youth Organizations. Faculties suspended in 1998. Several civil suits filed naming St. Louis and Dallas and/or Belleville Dioceses. At least 7 known victims. Some cases settled. | Dallas, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 11.13.98; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.14.98; Dallas Morning News 11.19.98; Dallas Morning News 11.20.98; Dallas Morning News 5.18.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.13.03; Belleville News-Democrat 11.13.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 11.24.03; St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.21.04; Belleville News Democrat 6.22.04; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2.02.06; Dallas Morning News 7.14.06; Cincinnati Enquirer 5.21.07; Belleville News Democrat 5.22.07; Belleville News Democrat 3.13.08 Assignments: Belleville News Democrat 3.14.08 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 3.17.08 (add'l article) |
Roberts | Mark Thomas | 1983 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least 6 youths in 2002 civil suit. Criminal charges also filed. Convicted 2003. Sentenced to 3 years probation. | Las Vegas, NV | Source: Reno Gazette Journal 1.2.02; Pahrump Valley Times 5.19.06 |
Robichaud | George | P | Accused | Diocesan | Charged 2003. Mistrial. Accused of abuse. | Manchester, NH | Source: AP 4.16.03 / AP 4.23.03 | |
| Robier | Franz | 1936 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Several civil suits filed 2003. Accused of abusing as many as 24 young girls in late 1950s-early 1960s when area was part of San Diego Diocese. Later became part of San Bernardino Diocese. Died in 1994. First suit set to go to trial 3/07 names San Diegodiocese and involves allegations by 4 sisters. SD diocese filed bankruptcy 2/07. Name appears on list released by San Diego Diocese 3/07. Claims settled 9/07 as part of massive $198.l mil settlement. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Bernardino County Sun 2.11.03; Union Tribune 11.08.03; Union Tribune 12.11.03; Union Tribune 12.12.03; Press Enterprise 11.10.05; Union Tribune 5.27.06; Union Tribune 6.22.06; Union Tribune 10.18.06; Union Tribune 1.17.07; Union Tribune 2.28.07; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07; Union Tribune 6.03.07; Union Tribune 9.08.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Robillard | Raymond | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Per DA, no action due to SOL. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02 | |
| Robinson | Barry | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Fled to Australia. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.14.04 | |
Robinson | Gerald J. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in 2003 or 2004. Accused in 2003 of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in 1978 at Mercy Hospital in Toledo; accuser claimed ritual abuse by several priests. Accused in 2005 of ritual abuse of a girl in 1968-75. Convicted 5/11/06 of 1980 ritual murder of nun at Mercy Hospital and sentenced to 15 years in prison. In 11/06 he was denied bail while his case is being appealed. Civil suit involving abuse dismissed 1/07 on limitations. Court reinstated lawsuit 10/07. | Toledo, OH | Source: Court TV (Toledo Ohio) 4.27.06; Toledo Blade 7.19.06; Beacon Journal (AP) 7.19.06; Beacon Journal 9.20.06; Toledo Blade 9.20.06; Toledo Blade 10.29.06; Beacon Journal 11.22.06; Toledo Blade 1.18.07; WCPO 1.17.07; Toledo Blade 1.19.07; Toledo Blade 3.13.07; Toledo Blade 10.27.07; WTVG 10.29.07; Renew America 10.30.07; Toledo Blade 12.15.07 Assignments: Renew America 1.04.08 (add'l article); Toledo Blade 1.16.08 (add'l article); North Country Gazette (add'l article); Toledo Blade 3.13.08 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
Robinson | James Richard | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Multiple alleged victims in UK, beginning when Robinson was in seminary. The first complaint was reportedly made in 1973. Transferred suddenly in 1986 from archdiocese of Birmingham (UK) to LA archdiocese. Reportedly worked in 5 LA parishes 1986-93. Later ones included St. Catherine Laboure in Torrance and St. Mel's in Woodland Hills. Removed by LA archdiocese in 1993 on information from UK. Still resides in US. UK wants to extradite him. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: Sunday Mercury (UK) 10.12.03; News of the World (UK) 10.12.03; Birmingham Post (UK) 8.2.05; Birmingham Mail (UK) 2.18.08; BBC News 2.25.08; ICCoventry 2.27.08 |
Robinson | John Allen | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Removed from public ministry 1/03. Included in 10/05 settlement with Archdiocese. | Chicago, IL | Source: NorthJersey.com 1.09.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Tribune 10.28.05 |
| Robitaille | Marcel L. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 1993 civil suit of abusing his three younger brothers and, eventually, a nephew over a period of many years. Diocese also named in suit. Complaints in 1986 about abuse of nephew were ignored by the church. Civil suit against diocese was dismissed in 2002 when judge determined that the abuse occurred only through family relatinships and not through Robitaille's duties as a priest. The family reached a confidential settlement with Robitaille. | Portland, ME | Source: Blethen Maine Newspapers 4.3.02; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07 |
| Rocha | Joseph J. | 1966 | P | Convicted | Dominican | Per Sept. 2001 article, Rocha, a former priest, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 21 yr old mentally disabled person and was sentenced to 10 yrs probation, counseling, and registering as sex offender. His criminal trial was underway at the time of his plea. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal Bulletin 9.01.01 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Rochacewicz | Thomas | P | Accused | Redemptorist | Accused of abuse per diocesan records. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 9.26.02 | |
Roche | Allan E. | 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Allegations per diocesan records. Died 1997. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 2.25.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Another Assignment Record |
| Rock | Joseph | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 1994. Accused of abuse of boy, age 9-12. | Allentown, PA | Source: Republican Herald (PA) 4.11.02 | |
| Rodakowski | Louis G. | 1942 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Two individuals have made accusations that Rodakowski abused them, one in 1948 and the other in 1961-63. Rodakowski retired in 1977 but continued to guest-preach in two parishes as late as 1997 and 2002. Was honored for 61 years as a priest and 90th birthday in 2003. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Rodie | Ernest | B | Sued | Brothers of Holy Cross of Texas | Accused of abuse of 1 in 1964-1965. Named in Archdiocesan Report Addendum. Named in 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
Rodrigue | Edward Anthony | 1962 ? | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Sentenced to probation in 1979 for abuse of 1 youth. Sentenced in 1998 to 10 yrs prison for abuse of youth in 1997. Civil suits filed in 2003 by at least 19. Admits to abuse of "four or five" boys every year of his 22 yr career. Laicized 1992. Releasedfrom prison Jan. 2006. 1st suit set for trial 6/07. Judge has ruled that Diocese of San Diego may be assessed punitive damages if found liable in civil trial. Name included on 3/30/07 list of San Diego/San Bernardino priests accused of abuse. | San Diego, CA | Source: Press Enterprise 1.21.98; San Bernardino Sun 6.02.03; San Bernardino Sun 6.23.03; Press Enterprise 9.25.03; Washington Post 1.03.04; Press Enterprise 4.01.04; Union Tribune 4.01.04; LA Times 8.10.05; Union Tribune 1.26.06; Press Enterprise 3.31.06; Union Tribune 5.27.06; Press Enterprise 6.05.06; Union Tribune 1.16.07; Union Tribune 1.18.07; Union Tribune 2.28.07 Assignments: Lompoc Record 3.30.07 (add'l article); Union Tribune 3.31.07 (add'l article); Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 (add'l article); Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
Rodriguez | Carlos Rene | 1986 | P | Convicted | Vincentian | Convicted 2004 of abuse of 2 from 1988-1993. Sentenced to 8 yrs in prison. 1st abuse report 1987. Placed on leave in 1993. Accused of abuse prior to 1994 in civil litigation. Laicized in 1993 (1998?). 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. Released from prison 1/08. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: |