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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Rabideau | John Steven | 1990 | P | Convicted | Oblate | Accused of Abuse. | Detroit, MI | Source: Pioneer Press (AP) 2.09.06; Detroit Free Press (AP) 2.10.06; The Telegraph (AP) 2.18.06; Detroit News (AP) 2.18.06; Belleville News Democrat 2.19.06; Telegraph (AP) 2.20.06; ABC 12 Bay City Michigan 3.01.06; Detroit News (AP) 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 7/02 man accused him of molestation in 1975 and he was placed on leave. Returned to duty 8/02 when 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 $5M 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 9.1.04; Herald News 11.4.04; 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 5.2.02; Statesman Journal 5.13.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02 | |
Raleigh | Michael J. | 1936 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Believe this is same individual as "Friar" Raleigh or "Edmund Raleigh" accused in 2002, based on assignments and date of death. 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. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.6.07 (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 5.4.06; Yakima Herald Republic 1.7.07; Yakima Herald Republic 1.7.07 (2nd); Yakima Herald Republic 4.13.07; Yakima Herald-Republic 4.2.08; KNDO/KNDU 6.10.08 | |
Ramirez | Luis Eduardo | 2003 | P | Accused | Augustinian Recollects | Arrested 1/08 after he took a 17 yr old boy to a motel room to "counsel" him. His order bailed him out and in 6/08 he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery and burglary; other misdemeanor charges were dismissed. Admitted inappropriately touching the youth. His lawyer said it was "bad judgment." Sentenced to 6 months in jail 8/08 and 3 yrs probation. Released from jail 3/09. All privileges removed. | Orange, CA | Source: Orange County Register 8.19.08; KTLA 8.20.08; Las Vegas Sun (AP) 8.21.08; Sacramento Bee 8.21.08; CBS 2 8.21.08; Orange County Register 8.22.08; Orange County Weekly 9.22.08; Orange County Register 9.24.08; Orange County Register 4.7.09 |
| 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. At least 13 victims included in 2005 settlements. Claims also included in 7/07 LA Arch. $660M 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 2.5.04; OC Weekly Story Collection; Orange County Register 5.18.05; Orange County Register 5.17.05; LA Times 10.16.03; OC Weekly 7.9.04; 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 M. | 1985 | P | Convicted | Society of the Divine Word (SVD) | 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. Still priest in 2005. | Indianapolis, IN | Source: Chicago Tribune 6.12.92; Chicago Tribune 4.7.02; Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 4.8.02; San Bernardino Sun 4.8.02; Indianapolis Star 4.9.02; San Bernardino County Sun 4.9.02; NY Times 4.10.02; San Bernardino Sun 6.6.03; Press Enterprise 6.7.03; Inland Valley Daily Bulletin [CA] 6.7.03 |
| Rancourt | Henry | 1963 | P | Accused | Marist | Accused anonymously in 1992 of "kissing and molesting Haitian boys" in his Boston parish school in 1992. On 6/27/09 Archdiocesan website showed him to have active status with assignment at Marist House in Framington. | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: 1992 letter alleging abuse |
| Ranft | Paul J. | 1940 | P | Accused | Diocesan | One woman filed suit 6/04 alleging abuse by Ranft and six other priests while she was a student at Immaculate Heart Academy from 1962-1965. Ranft is the main abuser listed in the petition and other priests are mostly identified only by last names. Ranft, who died in 2001 at age of 86, moved to Tucson from Kentucky in 1953 because of health problems, including severe asthma. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Arizona Daily Star 6.12.04 |
| 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. 4.02; Daily Oklahoman 7.20.02; Toledo Blade 12.1.02 Major Account; Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Salt Lake Tribune 2.19.03; Salt Lake Tribune 8.20.03; Salt Lake Tribune 8.23.03; Daily Oklahoman 2.28.04; Deseret Morning News 2.2.06 Assignments: Salt Lake Tribune 3.13.07 (add'l article); Salt Lake Tribune 4.2.07 (add'l article); Salt Lake Tribune 7.23.07 (add'l article) |
| Ratermann | Jerome B. | 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abusing youths in 1960s while prinicpal of a Catholic H.S.. Original investigation in 1987. He was suspended in 3/93 from position as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church and then permanently barred from the ministry by review board. He denied all charges and appealed his case to Rome in 2002 when Bishop refused to reinstate him. On 1/24/09 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave / Retired." New suit filed 4/09. | Belleville, IL | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.9.93; ST. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.20.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.24.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7.29.93; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 5.22.94; Belleville News-Democrat 7.14.02; Belleville News-Democrat 7.17.02; Belleville News-Democrat 10.22.02; Belleville News-Democrat 3.7.03; Belleville News-Democrat 4.24.07; Belleville News-Democrat 8.9.08; Belleville News-Democrat 8.21.08; News-Democrat 4.15.09; WJBD 4.16.09 |
| Rausch | Edward A. | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appeared on list of 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney released 9/02. List says one alleged victim with claims beyond the SOL. Rausch left the priesthood in early 1970s and has denied ever having harmed anyone. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News 9.27.02 |
Rausch (Bp) | James S. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Former Sec. General of the NCCB, Rausch was bishop of Phoenix Diocese from 1977 until his death in 1981. In 11/01 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 hissexual 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: Letter from Rausch to Cardinal Medeiros re Paul Shanley 9.7.76; Washington Post 5.19.81; Boston Globe 8.20.02; Arizona Republic 8.22.02; Arizona Daily Star 8.24.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; A.W. Richard Sipe Keynote Address Linkup Conference 2.23.03; Arizona Republic 5.4.03; East Valley Tribune 3.17.07; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08; Examiner 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 later denied the charge. 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 WY. Still shown on Archdiocesan website 6/27/09 with assignment as chaplain at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. | 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 | In 1991 Ray was one of approx. 20 priests removed by Cardinal Bernardin's review panel as result of allegations. In 1991 a man told archdiocese that he was sexually abused as a minor by Ray when Ray was assigned to St. Peter Damian church between 1984-1989. Removed from ministry in Office of Health and Hospital Affairs in 6/02. Permanently removed from active ministry 9/05. Resigned 3/09. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 11.24.91; Chicago Tribune 6.20.02; Chicago Tribune 6.24.02; Chicago Daily Herald 6.25.02; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Modern Healthcare 7.1.02; Chicago Tribune 9.26.05; Chicago Daily Herald 9.27.05; Chicago Sun-Times 9.27.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3; City of Angels 6.28.08; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 1.14.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| 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 | 6 plaintiffs sued in 2004 alleging abuse by Reardon. 2 other priests also named. Suit alleged abuse occurred at a lake home or at church and that the priests would give the kids drugs and alcohol. Left priesthood in 1989 and began work as substance abuse counselor. 2nd suit filed 6/04 by 1 man. Other suits also filed. 1 suit against Reardon & 1 other priest settled in 4/07. 14 claims still pending. 2 more suits filed 12/07 & more in 2008. Claims settled 8/08 as part of $10M settlement re 12 priests. | 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 2.6.04; Kansas City Star 2.19.04; TheKansasCityChannel.com 6.1.04; Kansas City Star 7.7.05; 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; Statement by Diocese of Kansas City/St. Joseph 6.19.08 Assignments: Kansas City Star 6.19.08 (add'l article); 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 8.23.08 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record |
| 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 and 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. 3 claims settled for $1.5M 7/05. | St. Petersburg, FL | Source: St. Petersburg Times 8.3.02; Tampa Tribune 8.3.02; St. Petersburg Times 12.1.02; Letter by Bishop Lynch 12.11.03; Orlando Sentinel 5.2.05; Orlando Sentinel 5.2.05; Orlando Sentinel 7.12.05; Newsday 7.12.05; Orlando Sentinel 9.13.05; Florida Times Union 9.27.05 |
Rebeiro | Anthony J. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 8/02 from Quigley Memorial Hospital after Archdiocese received allegation of incident involving 12 or 13 year old girl in early 1970s. Accused of molesting at least half a dozen teenage girls and boys and adult women. Rebeiro, a native of Goa (off coast of India) was ordained at the Vatican and served in Italy and Paris before coming to US in 1965. | Boston, MA | Source: Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 8.10.02; Boston Herald 8.11.02; Patriot Ledger 8.12.02; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 8.12.02; Boston Globe8.12.02; Boston Globe 8.15.02; Boston Globe 12.20.02; Patriot Ledger 12.20.02; Boston Herald 12.20.02; Boston Globe 12.27.02; Pattern & Practice Brief 7.21.03; Documents from Personnel File Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Rebokus | Donald J. | < 1957 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2003 man alleged that he was molested by Rebokus who was a former headmaster at Holy Name High School. Abuse would involve wrestling and showers and massages. Abuse also occurred at a parish after Rebokus left the school. Abuse stopped when the victim bested Rebokus in wrestling. No civil suit. Rebokus died in 1983. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram and Gazette 1.22.03; Telegram & Gazette 1.24.03; Telegram & Gazette 2.18.03 |
Rebol | Anthony | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Retired in 1998. Placed on leave 4/02 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 two years (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 4.9.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.9.02; Sunnews.com 4.18.02 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| 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 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Redmond | Donald | 1957 | P | Accused | Order of St. Benedict (OSB) | 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. Sent to live at 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; Quad-City Times 7.10.08 Assignments: BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 |
Redmond | Lawrence "Larry" P. | 1964 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 8/95 Diocese settled with at least six men who claimed abuse by Redmond when they were youngsters. After accusations became public in 12/94, Redmond placed on leave and later retired. In 8/95, another man's suit 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; Orlando Sentinel 8.29.95; Orlando Sentinel 9.17.95; 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 | |
| Regina | Sister | N | Sued | Pallatine Sisters | Two men filed civil suit in 2005 alleging abuse by nuns at Sacred Heart Orphanage in NJ in early 1940s. 1 man said he was abused by Sister Regina. Regina and most of other nuns who served at the orphanage are dead. In 1990 both Plaintiffs were in 80s..In 2009, Court denied a motion by Order to on limitations, ruing that the lawsuit could proceed. | Newark, NJ | Source: Star Ledger 10.3.09 | |
| Reidy | Robert E. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | After 2 brothers 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 sexually abuse them. Reidy was "removed from the ministry" and "retired" as of 4/02 and sent for counseling. Civil suit filed 2002. Trial set for 3/04. | 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. | 1967 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Left priesthood in 1989. Accused of abusing two brothers from 1975-1986. He denied claims but wrote apologetic letter to boys' parents in 1988. Suit filed in 1995. Dismissed on SOL. Appealed to KS Supreme Court which reversed 7/96 and sent back down for trial. Case settled in mid-1990s. | Salina, KS | Source: Hutchinson News 2.27.04 |
| Reilley | Bernard R. | 1954 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Woman filed suit 12/04 alleging that Reilley had sexually assaulted her for several years between the ages of 2 and 8 in 1950s. Died 1990. Case was still pending 2/15/06. | Worcester, MA | Source: Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 |
Reilly | David F. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on administrative leave 8/06 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 which settled 11/06 for undisclosed amt. Building named after Reilly at his former church was renamed as part of settlement. 5 more victims later came forward and settled without litigation 3/09. | Fort Worth, TX | Source: Ft. Worth Star Telegram 6.11.05; 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: KDBC (AP) 6.23.08 (add'l article); Star Telegram 12.27.08 (add'l article); Dallas Morning News 3.4.09 (add'l article); DFW Catholic 3.19.09; Fort Worth Diocese 6.10.05; Documents from the Secret Archives of the Ft. Worth Diocese |
| Reilly | Joseph P. | 1943 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Died 6/92. According to documents released from his personnel file, he was 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. He was assigned to St. Agnes Parish in Milton during the relevant times. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 6.6.92; 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 yr old altar boy. Reinecke allegedly performed oral sex on the boy. Reinecke apologized and committed suicide in 1992. 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 L. | 1979 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Reinersman, the VG and Chancellor of the Diocese and former Moderator of the Curia, was removed 5/04 after man alleged Reinersman had molested him in 1979 at Mary, Queen of Holy Rosary Church in Lexington when he was a youth. Reinersman denied all allegations. Special civilian review board handled review of his case. He was cleared and reinstated as active priest in 2/05. Board said "it couldn't rule out that his accuser simply accused the wrong priest." | Covington, KY | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 5.23.04; Courier Journal (AP) 5.24.04; Cincinnati Enquirer 5.25.04; Cincinnati Enquirer 2.19.05; Cincinnati Post 2.19.05; Courier-Journal (AP) 2.20.05; Kentucky Post 2.26.05 |
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. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 10/02 on recommendation of Review Board after accusation that he abused a minor three decades before. Accusation received in 7/02 but delayed because the man told the Diocese that he himself was under investigation for child abuse (he was laterconvicted). Matter referred to Rome and then returned to Diocese in 2003. On 1/24/09 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave / Retired." | Belleville, IL | Source: Belleville News-Democrat 10.22.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 10.22.02; Belleville News-Democrat 3.7.03; Belleville News-Democrat 4.8.03; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 4.9.03; Belleville News-Democrat 5.3.03; Belleville News-Democrat 5.20.03; Belleville News-Democrat 4.24.07; Belleville News-Democrat 8.21.08 |
| 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. New suit filed 3/09 re abuse in 1981. | Fort Worth, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 6.30.02; Dallas Morning News 10.27.02; Star Telegram 6.26.05; Star Telegram 8.18.05; Star Telegram 2.16.06; Star Telegram 2.24.06; WFAA/Dallas Morning News 2.24.06; 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; Star Telegram 3.21.09 Assignments: TMCnet 6.23.09; 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. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2004 Reyes admitted to sexual relationship with an underage girl (age 16-18) in the 1970s and resigned from ministry. Placed on permanent leave. Woman had recently reported the matter. Diocese investigated possibility of two more victims and says that there were also inappropriate relationships with adult women. Reyes admitted minor abuse. Vice Chancellor of diocese from 1973 to 1975 and from 1975-1986 he served as Chancellor. | Austin, TX | Source: Austin American-Statesman 9.8.04; San Antonion Express-News 9.9.04 |
Reynolds | Bradley "Brad" R. | 1977 | P | Sued | Jesuit | Suit filed 8/08 alleges Reynolds abused two boys at Toksook Bay No date given. A renown photographer and writer, Reynolds was often quoted as a spokesman for the Oregon Province.Removed from duties 8/08 and placed under 24 hr supervision at a Jesuit residence. The Order is continuing to investigate the allegations. Two or more pending claims shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Northwest Jesuit Spring 2003; News-Miner 1.22.09; Anchorage Daily News 1.22.09; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09; Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese1.25.10, p. 1 |
Rhoads | Eileen M. | N | Convicted | Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary | 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. Abuse included intercourse with at least one boy, starting at age 12. Also gave children pornography and encouraged them to be sexual with each other. Convicted 7/13/04 of felony sexual abuse of a 10-yr-old boy in 1969-70. Sentenced 9/04 to 6 mo in jail. Sued in 2004 in VA & PA. Lives in Drexel Hill, PA as of 1/09. | Richmond, VA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 2.11.04; Virginia Pilot 2.12.04; Daily Times 2.12.04; Virginia Pilot 2.24.04; Delaware County Times 3.25.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.25.04; Virginian-Pilot 3.25.04; Morning Call 3.25.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.12.04; Virginia Pilot 5.22.04; Virginian-Pilot 7.15.04; Virginia-Pilot 9.22.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.14.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05 | |
| 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 2.6.04 |
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 refers to 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 9.3.04; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08 |
| 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 D. | 1968 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Placed on leave 4/02 after diocese learned of police investigation.Two men filed suit 6/02 alleging abuse by Richard while he was at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Merrimack between 1973 and 1982. Richard retired in late May, 2003. The criminal investigation was still ongoing at the time. Believe claims were settled as part of 5/03 settlement re 61 plaintiffs. | Manchester, NH | Source: Lowell Sun 4.26.02; Associated Press 4.26.02; Union Leader 4.27.02;; Nashua Telegraph 4.28.02; Union Leader 5.16.02; Union Leader 6.20.02; Associated Press 6.2.03; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 |
| Richard | Lucien J. | 1959 | P | Sued | Oblate | Sued 11/05. Accused of abuse of the twin daughters that he admittedly fathered. Affair began when the girls' mother was a student at Westin Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge in late 1970s and He was the girl's professor. It continued for severalyears until the girls were born in 1985. He become a professor at Boston University. He said he paid child support regularly and never abused the girls. Order knew of the girls from the time of their birth. | Boston, MA | Source: Lowell Sun 11.26.05; Boston.com 11.26.05; University Wire 12.2.05 |
| Richard | Mark | 1996 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Arrested 1/97 after he was found with 14 year old boy in a van parked on dead-end road at 1:30 in the morning. Richard claimed the boy had problems and wanted to talk. Diocese placed him on admin. leave and suspended him from priestly ministry. Richard and the boy both denied anywrong doing and charges were dropped. Bishop wanted further evaluation. Soon after charges were dropped, Richard was "quietly forced to resign." | Lafayette, LA | Source: The Advocate 1.14.97; The Advocate 1.15.97; The Advocate 1.25.97; The Advocate 5.14.97; 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 | Principal of Catholic high school. Confronted by parents of 3 kids in 1984. Diocese and Richards paid settlement to kids. Sent for treatment. Left priesthood in 1989. He and Edward McKeown abused many of the same boys. He confessed to molesting 25 boys. No legal action due to SOL. Living in FL at last report. | Nashville, TN | Source: The Tennessean 7.4.99; The Tennessean 7.25.99; The Tennessean 1.20.00; The Tennessean 4.28.02; The Tennessean 5.19.02; Palm Beach Post 4.27.03; The Tennessean 2.17.04; The Tennessean 3.16.05; WPEC 4.3.06 |
| Richardson | James Edward | 1965 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Richardson, retired, was placed on leave 6/09 after being named by one anonymous plaintiff in newly-filed civil suit. Plaintiff said he was abused on two occasions in 1960s. Richardson has been doing drug and alcohol counseling since 1982. In 1989 he was assigned to Center for Pastoral Care. Most recently, he was a part-time chaplain of St. Edmond's Academy. Records to be released 11/09. Faculties restored by Diocese 11/19/09 after investigation could not find any credible evidence to support allegation. | Wilmington, DE | Source: Statement by Diocese of Wilmington 6.25.09; News Journal 6.29.09; CBS 3 (AP) 11.4.09; News Journal 11.7.09; Statement by Bishop Malooly in The Dialogue 11.19.09; News Journal 1.18.10 |
| Richey | Herbert, Jr. | 1978 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of several youths. At least 7 known victims in two parishes from 1980s. Confidential settlements pre-1992. Forced from priesthood in 1992 and laicized in 1997. Allegations substantiated. Later turned up working as music director/organist in another Toldeo parish. Later had same position in Detroit. | Toledo, OH | Source: Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account); Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account--pt. 3); Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 2.17.05; Toledo Blade 7.31.05; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 |
| 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 | |
Riebe | Loren | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | After ordination, Riebe spent 4 yrs at St. Anne's Parish in Santa Monica. In 1974 he moved to Mexico and spent next 21 yrs ministering to Indians. He was expelled by the Mexican govt. in 1995. LA Archdiocese began notifying dioceses throughout the country in early 2008 that it had several credible allegations against him of sexual misconduct with minors dating from early 1970s. Worked in Diocese of Phoenix in 1996-1997. currently incardinated in the Diocese of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico | Los Angeles, CA | Source: San Francisco Chronicle 9.10.95; Cleveland Diocesan Memorandum 2.08; Diocese of Phoenix Statement 7.07.08; Arizona Republic 1.28.09 |
| Rieder | Donald | 1955 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | In 2002 he admitted molesting 3 girls in 1980s and 1 in 1990s. In plea bargain 6/03 he was sentenced to 1 yr in jail for abusing the girl in 1990s. She filed suit 12/02. Settled 2003 for $500K. A woman told Vicar General in early 1990s that Rieder had molested her daughter. He promised that Rieder would never minister to public again. Retired 1996 but privileges not removed until 2002. Another civil suit settled 10/05 for $17.5K. At least 9 accusers in all. | St. Cloud, MN | Source: St. Cloud Times 12.5.02; St. Cloud Times 12.11.02; St. Cloud Times 12.13.02; St. Cloud Times 12.13.02; St. Cloud Times 12.21.02; St. Cloud Times 4.17.03; Associated Press 6.4.03; St. Cloud Times 8.14.03; St. Cloud Times 9.25.03; St. Cloud Times 7.15.05; St. Cloud Times 10.27.05 |
| Riffel | Claude | < 1960 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Suit filed 2/09 alleged abuse of one youth at St. Francis Minor Seminary in Troutdale (outside Portland) in the early 1960s. Riffel was dean of discipline for the school and would call the teenager out of class to abuse him. Also believed to have abused in Santa Barbara, CA in 1941-42 and from 1975-76. | Portland, OR | Source: OregonLive.com (AP) 2.11.09; San Jose Mercury News 2.11.09; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 |
| Rigney | Dennis J. | 1947 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Rigney & 2 other priests accused of abuse of 2 brothers from 1963-1978 in the 1994 RICO suit. Suit dismissed but both settled as part of 3/03 settlement. Diocese said allegations not credible. In 1997 he was director of social services and housing for the aging for Catholic Social Agency in Allentown, PA. Named as abuser in suit there as well. . Died in 1992. Brother of Philip (also accused abuser). | Camden, NJ | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 11.1.94; Atlantic Cty, NJ; # ATL-L-004059-94; Courier Post 4.14.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Courier Post 1.16.03; Star-Ledger 1.16.03; Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 1.14.04; Morning Call 1.14.04; Morning Call 1.14.04; Morning Call 2.06.04; Express-Times 5.11.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 |
Rigney | Philip T. | 1949 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Rigney, Director of Vocations, accused of insuring a continuous inflow of child molesters into the Camden Diocese. Named as abuser in 3 suits, including Rubino's 1994 RICO suit. Abuse of 2 boys reported to Bishop in 1984. Settled as part of 2003 settlement. Retired 1986 and worked part time in Palm Beach, FL. Permission removed in 1994 but he kept working. Permanently suspended 2002. Brother of Dennis Rigney, also an accused abuser. | Camden, NJ | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 11.1.94; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.2.02; Courier Post 4.2.02; Palm Beach Post 4.6.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.9.02; Courier Post 4.10.02; Courier Post 4.14.02; Sun-Sentinel 4.16.02; Star Ledger 4.16.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 4.17.02; Star Leger 4.19.02; Sun-Sentinel 4.24.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 5.5.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 7.21.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 11.5.02 Assignments: Star-Ledger 3.14.03 (add'l article); Palm Beach Post 2.28.04 (add'l article); Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 (add'l article); Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 (add'l article) |
Riley | Leo Thomas | 1954 | P | Accused | Stigmatine | One man said in 2002 he was abused by Riley over a four year period in late 1950s at the Elm Bank Minor Seminary. Man told Head of the Order at the time of the abuse and Order did nothing but transfer Riley. When the man brought the matter to the order's attention again in 2002, Order admitted knowledge of original complain and said information was not shared with anyone and that the matter not entered into Riley's records. Riley died in 1995. | Springfield, MA | Source: Confratelli Stimmatini 2.22.95; 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; San Francisco Chronicle 9.16.02; SF Weekly 5.21.03 |
| Riol | Claudio | 1930 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Riol, a native of Peru, was added 12/04 to the Diocese's list of priests with "credible allegations." He worked in the Diocese between 1960 and 1966. Also named in 4/05 civil suit re abuse at Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary convent in Tucson. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Tuscon Citizen 12.4.04; Fox 11 12.4.04; Arizona Daily Star 12.4.04; Arizona Daily Star 4.7.05; Arizona Daily Star 3.7.06 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d. |
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 11/09 as pastorof St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Great Neck. He also served on the board of Community Organization for Parents and Youth (COPAY) a Long Island nonprofit that counsels drug-addicted teens. but COPAY denies current affiliation. | 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 4.1.03; NY Times 9.17.05; NY Post 11.13.09; SNAP Statement 11.12.09 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 | 1984 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 5/02 Bishop announced he had removed Riss from his assignment at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lemmon after Riss admitted that he had sexually abused a 17 yr old boy in early 1980s prior to entering the seminary and subsequent priesthood. Review board had not yet evaluated the case as of 2/03. | Rapid City, SD | Source: Keloland.com 5.31.02; Associated Press 2.20.03 |
| Rita | Sister | N | Accused | Unknown | One pending claim against Sr. Rita shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. | Fairbanks, AK | Source: Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 2 | |
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: Columbus Dispatch 1.18.06; WBNS-10TV.com 1.19.06; Columbus Dispatch 1.20.06; Lancaster Eagle-Gazette 1.27.06; Columbus Dispatch 2.12.06; Toledo Blade 10.6.06; Toledo Blade 10.7.06; Toledo Blade 11.10.06; Toledo Blade 11.15.06 Assignments: NBC4i 1/19/06 |
| Riter | Rosaria | N | Accused | Benedictine Sisters | In 11/03 Diocese of Tucson announced credible sexual abuse allegations against Sr. Riter dating back to 1949-1953 when she served on faculty of Sacred heart School. Riter died in 1996. Allegations were reported to police. Complainant was a boy at the time of the abuse but no other specific information as to age. | Tucson, AZ | Source: WGUN 11.21.03; Tucson Citizen 11.22.03 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d. | |
| 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 (Reeves) | Joseph J. | 1920 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Three women filed suits May and June 2003 naming Rives as abuser between 1962 and 1964. Rives died in 1971. His name was originally shown as "Joseph Reeves." At least 2 suits were dismissed 12/03 as being filed too late (more than 1 yr after 4/02 Louisville notice date). | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 5.10.03; Courier-Journal 5.15.03; Courier-Journal 6.5.03; WAVE 6.5.03; Courier-Journal 6.11.03; Courier-Journal 12.3.03; Courier-Journal 3.9.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
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; 1 was in Peoria. | 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; 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; Belleville News Democrat 5.22.07; Belleville News Democrat 3.13.08; Belleville News Democrat 3.14.08; Chicago Tribune 3.17.08 Assignments: News Democrat 10.28.08 (add'l article); Belleville News-Democrat 1.17.09 (add'l article); Journal Star 5.7.09 (add'l article); The Times 5.8.09 (add'l article); News-Democrat 9.24.09 (add'l article); Doe v. Diocese of Dallas, Docket No. 106546, Supreme Court of Illinois 9/24/09 |
Roberts | Mark Thomas | 1983 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | First incident occurred in 1996. Later accused of abuse of at least 9 youths in 2002 civil suit. Criminal charges also filed re 5 youths. Convicted 2003. Sentenced to 3 years probation. Removed from formal probation by court in 8/04 and ordered to treatment at RECON, a church-run center in MO, even though one of his victims lived within a 20 minute drive of the site. | Las Vegas, NV | Source: Associated Press 3.13.02; Associated Press 3.19.02; Associated Press 4.12.02; Associated Press 4.19.02; Las Vegas Review-Journal 4.23.02; Associated Press 4.25.02; Associated Press 7.16.02; Associated Press 7.16.02; Las Vegas Review-Journal 1.3.03; Las Vegas Review-Journal 4.30.03; KLAS 5.1.03; Las Vegas Review-Journal 5.31.03; Las Vegas Review-Journal 7.31.03; Associated Press 7.31.03; Las Vegas Review-Journal 8.8.03 Assignments: Las Vegas Review-Journal 8.28.03 (add'l article); Las Vegas Review-Journal 8.27.04 (add'l article); Associated Press 9.10.04 (add'l article); Las Vegas Review-Journal 12.29.04 (add'l article); Pahrump Valley Times 5.19.06 (add'l article); BA.Org Assignment Record |
Robichaud | George H. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 4/02 and then arrested 7/02 and charged with aggravated felonious sexual assault of a boy between ages of 13-16 in 1984 and 1985. Plaintiff went to police and then taped conversation with Robichaud in which Robichaud admitted he had been in recovery for 10 yrs. Also admitted abuse of another youth. One criminal mistrial. Retrial stopped 7/03 and charges later dropped on age issues and SOL. Civil suit filed 5/02 re abuse in 1982-1983. Settled spring, 2003. | Manchester, NH | Source: Robichaud 11.6.94 letter to Insurance Company re Gordon MacRae case; Associated Press 4.26.02; Union Leader 4.27.02; Union Leader 4.29.02; Associated Press 4.29.02; Union Leader 5.24.02; Foster?s Online 4.10.03; Concord Monitor 4.15.03; Concord Monitor 4.16.03; Union Leader 4.16.03; Foster?s Daily Democrat (AP) 4.17.03; Concord Monitor 4.18.03; Concord Monitor 4.24.03; Foster?s Daily Democrat (AP) 7.9.03; Concord Monitor 7.10.03 Assignments: Associated Press 7.11.03 (add'l article); Concord Monitor 8.7.03 (add'l article) |
| Robichaud | James P. | 1979 | P | Accused | Oblate | Robichaud was working in ME when allegations arose that he had sexually abused a minor girl in or about 1979. Allegations pending for 5 mo. before he was placed on leave 6/26/09. He committed suicide same night at the rectory. It is believed he was working at St. Jean-Baptiste Parish in Lowell, MA when the alleged abuse occurred. He had been in ME since 2000 and officially became part of Portland Diocese in 2003. Portland refused to pursue investigation of allegations after Robichaud's death. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 6.27.08; USA Today 6.27.08; Rutland Herald (AP) 6.28.08; Kennebec Journal 6.28.08; WBZ 7.1.08; Lowell Sun 7.2.08; Boston Herald 7.9.08; Bangor Daily News 7.10.08; Lowell Sun 7.11.08; Portland Press Herald 7.29.08 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| 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 A. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appeared on list of 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney released 9/02. List says two alleged victim with claims beyond the SOL. in 1995 Robillard left position as chaplain at Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home to become assistant archivist at Diocesan Archives, effective immediately. One 1999 website celebrating anniversary of former parish refers to Robillard as "retired." 2002 Catholic Directory showed him absent on leave. | Fall River, MA | Source: Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News 9.27.02 |
| Robinson | Barry | P | Accused | Diocesan | A native of Australia, he worked in Boston from approx. 1985-1994. Personnel file released 1/04 says he fled to Australia in 1994 after admitting to therapist that he had sexual relations with a 16 yr old boy in parish in Jamaica Plain and that he had also admitted to sexual misconduct when he worked in Chile. He was active priest in Australia until 2004 when he was placed on leave. Later found living in "special house for priests with problems" right next door to another school. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.14.04; Associated Press 1.14.04; Union Leader 1.15.04; The Age (Melbourne, Australia) 1.16.04; Herald Sun (Melbourne, Australia) 1.21.04; The Age (Melbourne, Australia) 5.13.04; The Age (Melbourne, Australia) 5.14.04; Herald Sun (Melbourne, Australia) 7.9.04 | |
Robinson | Gerald J. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave 2003 or 2004. Accused in 2003 of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in 1978 at Mercy Hospital; accuser claimed ritual abuse by several priests. Accused 2005 of ritual abuse of a girl in 1968-75. Convicted 5/11/06 of 1980 ritual murder of nun at Mercy Hospital; sentenced to 15 years in prison. Case appealed. Ohio Sup. Court refused to hear appeal 12/08. Civil suit involving abuse dismissed 1/07 on limitations. Court reinstated lawsuit 10/07. Dismissed again 1/10. | 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); Toledo Blade 3.13.08 (add'l article); Toledo Blade 7.12.08; Toledo Blade 10.18.09; 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. Finally arrested 1/09. Extradited to Eng. 8/09. New victim came forward 8/09. | 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; Coventry Telegraph 7.24.08; Birmingham Post (UK) 2.10.09; Coventry Telegraph (UK) 2.11.09; BBC News (UK) 2.11.09; BBC News 6.9.09; Coventry Telegraph 6.10.09; Washingto Post 8.7.09; Press Association 8.7.09; BBC 8.8.09 Assignments: Mirror 8.8.09 (add'l article); Coventry Telegraph 8.10.09 (add'l article); Sunday Mercury 8.16.09; Coventry Telegraph 11.11.09 (add'l article) |
Robinson | John Allen | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed from public ministry 1/03 after summer 2002 accusation that he had been involved in sexual misconduct with teenage boy in late 1970s while stationed at St. Priscilla Parish in Chicago. Included in 10/05 settlement with Archdiocese re abuse by 14 priests. Permanently removed from public ministry 9/05. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 1.5.03; Chicago Sun-Times 1.6.03; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Catholic New World 1.21.03; Chicago Sun-Times 6.15.03; Chicago Tribune 9.26.05; Chicago Sun-Times 9.27.05; Chicago Daily Herald 9.27.05; Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3 |
| Robitaille | Marcel L. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Church ignored complaints in 1986 about abuse of nephew. Accused in 1993 civil suit of abusing his younger brothers and the nephew over a period of many years. Diocese also named in suit. Civil suit against diocese was dismissed in 2002; judge ruled that abuse occurred only through family relationships and not through Robitaille's duties as a priest. Family reached a confidential settlement with Robitaille. A non-family complaint in 1997. Vatican sentenced him to life of prayer and penance 7/08. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald 3.27.02; Portland Press Herald 4.3.02; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Sun Journal 1.28.07; Boston Globe 7.17.08; Sun Journal 7.18.08 |
| Rocha | Joseph J. | 1966 | P | Convicted | Dominican | Per 9/01 article, Rocha, a former priest, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 21 yr old mentally disabled man in 1999 and was sentenced to 10 yrs probation, counseling, and registering as sex offender. His criminal trial was underway at the time of his plea. He was ordered to register as sex offender but no such record found as of 12/09. | Providence, RI | Source: Providence Journal Bulletin 9.1.01 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Rochacewicz | Thomas | P | Accused | Redemptorist | Rochacewicz served in Baltimore from 1975 to 1986. Per archdiocesan files, in 1987 an individual alleged sexual abuse by Rochacewicz in early 1980s. Diocese told Redemptorists. Additional allegations received regarding abuse in mid-1970s to mid-1980s. Name appears on Baltimore Archdiocese's Sept. 2002 list of accused religious priests and brothers. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 | |
Roche | Allan E. | 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Roche's niece told Archdiocese officials in 1992 that he had abused her for 7 years in the 1950s. Roche denied and church took no action. Per personnel records released 2/03, church officials knew at the time about prior sexual misconduct, including 4-5 relationships with women in MA and NC as described in 1993 memo. Before his death in 1997, Roche admitted to abuse of his niece and reached a financial settlement with her. | Boston, MA | Source: Associated Press 2.24.03; Boston Herald 2.25.03; Boston Globe 2.25.03 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Another Assignment Record |
| Rock | Joseph A. | 1972 | P | Sued | Diocesan | A 20 yr old man sued in 1994 claiming that the Allentown Diocese failed to prevent him from being molested by Rock at Mount Carbon, Schuylkill County from time he was 9 until he was 12. Rock denied allegation. No criminal charges filed. In 1994 Rock was assigned to Holy Family Manor, a retirement home for clergy. No information on result of suit but Rock was still listed in 2002 Catholic Directory. | Allentown, PA | Source: Morning Call 4.11.02; Morning Call 1.14.04 |
| Rodakowski | Louis G. | 1942 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman made claim in 2005 and he admitted inappropriately touching her when she was a minor. Placed on leave. Per 11/06 news article, 2 individuals had 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. Personnel documents released 11/08. | Portland, OR | Source: Oregonian Table 11.12.06; Register-Guard 11.26.08; Final Report of Document Arbitration 11.24.08; Documents Released by Archdiocese 11.25.08; Register-Guard 11.27.08 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 | |
Rodino | Salvatore ("Sam") A. | n.d. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Diocese placed him on leave 10/09 after Review Board said there were "reasonable grounds" to believe that he sexually abused a teenager in early 1980s while at Blessed Sacrament in Albany. Rodino denied the allegations. No civil or criminal prosecution because of SOL per authorities. Worked at several schools before and after ordination. Diocese announced 10/28/09 that there was similar allegation in 1990s but not enough evidence to remove then. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 10.24.09; FoxNews23.com 10.24.09; The Record 10.25.09; Albany Times Union 10.25.09; Albany Times Union 10.25.09; The Record 10.26.09; WTEN 10.26.09; The Record 10.28.09; WRGB 10.28.09; Albany Times Union 10.28.09; Albany Times Union 10.30.09; The Record 1.9.10; The Record 1.10.10 |
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 2003 by at least 19. Admits to abuse of "four or five" boys every year of his 22 yr career. Laicized 1992. Released from prison 1/06. 1st suit set for trial 6/07. Judge ruled that Diocese of San Diego may be assessed punitive damages if found liable. Name on 3/30/07 list of San Diego/San Bernardino priests accused of abuse. Died in 2008 or 2009. | San Diego, CA | Source: Press Enterprise 1.21.98; San Bernardino Sun 6.2.03; San Bernardino Sun 6.23.03; Press Enterprise 9.25.03; Washington Post 1.3.04; Press Enterprise 4.1.04; Union Tribune 4.1.04; LA Times 8.10.05; Union Tribune 1.26.06; Press Enterprise 3.31.06; Union Tribune 5.27.06; Press Enterprise 6.5.06; 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); Healing and Spirituality 12.10.09 (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 $60M 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. In violation of sex offender registration requirements since 12/09 per Calif. Sex Offender Registry 1/2/10. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Los Angeles Daily News 7.1.03; Ventura County Star 12.7.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 5; LA Archdiocesan Report Errata Notice # 1; Contra Costa Times (AP) 3.13.04; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Ventura County Star 1.9.05; Ventura County Star 12.2.06; LA Times 12.2.06; City of Anges 12.7.07; City of Angels 1.22.08; Ventura County Star 10.4.09 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Rodriguez | Esteban | 1986 | P | Settled | Carmelite | Priest from Puerto Rico. (Not related to Ruben Rodriguez). 1 of 4 priests accused of abuse of boy, age 16, by giving him money for sex. Civil suit settled 2001. May still be active priest in Puerto Rico. | New York, NY | Source: USA Today 11.11.02 |
| Rodriguez | John C. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Resigned from parish 3/95 after lawsuit filed which alleged he abused a 19 yr old seminarian after getting him drunk more than 20 yrs previously. After suspension, Rodriguez was sent for treatment for alcoholism. He was allowed to work under certain restrictions until 2002 when he was permanently removed. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Albuquerque Journal 3.24.95; Albuquerque Tribune 12.19.98; Albuquerque Tribune 4.27.02 |
| Rodriguez | Jose H. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2003 Diocesan Review board said that Rodriguez had been accused of sexual abuse in 1999 concerning an incident that occurred more than 20 yrs before. Settlement was reached with victim and Rodriguez was removed from active ministry in 1999. He served in several churches in AZ and NM. Shown as "retired" in 2002 OCD. | Gallup, NM | Source: Gallup (NM) Independent 5.20.03; Arizona Republic 8.14.03; Gallup Independent 8.2.05 |
| Rodriguez | Paul | 1964 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Rodriguez abused one youth in 1966-1967. Mom told church. Rodriguez removed & sent for treatment. Never reinstated. Man told police 1993. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to fondling Plaintiff. Sentenced to 4 mo. in jail (with balance of five yr sentence suspended) and 10 yrs probation. Admitted abuse of others during trial. Was working as clinical psychologist at California Men's Colony, a prison, at time of arrest. | Richmond, VA | Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 7.3.93; Richmond Times-Dispatch 8.4.93; Richmond Times-Dispatch 10.29.93 |
| Rodriguez | Ruben | P | Settled | Carmelite | Civil suit settled 2001. One of 4 priests accused of abuse of boy, age 16, by giving him money for sex. No relation to Esteban Rodriguez in the same suit. Sent for psychiatric evaluation. Returned to Puerto Rico where he may still be active priest. | New York, NY | Source: NY Post 6.25.01 (in collection of articles); USA Today 11.11.02 | |
| Roebert | Michael M. | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 youth from 1969-1970. Sued in 11/2003. Named in archdiocesan report. Archdiocese investigated in 2004 and decided allegations were unfounded. | 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 |
Roemer | Donald Patrick | 1970 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1981. 2 yrs mental hospital and 10 yrs probation. Abuse of boys. 1 girl also alleges abuse. Suits filed 1984, 2003 & 2004. He is # 8 on Archdiocese list of 10 priests with most accusations of abuse (with 13). He admitted to at least 30. Still on Calif. Sex Offender Register as of 1/2/10 and is shown to be living in Anaheim.. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: United Press International 3.12.81; United Press International 5.30.81; LA Times 10.28.03; Ten Minute Activist 2.6.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 2; LA Times 2.18.04; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; City of Angels 12.7.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Rogers | Foster P. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Rogers was suspended from duties at St. Pius X Church in Chili by Bishop Clark 5/02 and resigned parish. Man alleged in 2002 that Rogers had molested him in 1975 when he was 16. Another man also came forward to say that he had complained to Diocese in1993 about earlier abuse by Rogers. | Rochester, NY | Source: Associated Press 5.2.02; Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 5.3.02; Democrat & Chornicle 5.4.02; Post-Standard 5.4.02; Post-Standard 5.12.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02 |
| Rogers | John K. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Rogers, noted religious scholar and former campus minister at Humboldt State Univ. committed suicide 11/95 in Belgium upon being ordered back to the US to face accusations that he molested a 15 yr old boy in 1976. Suicide note declared innocence but said pain and embarrassment too much to handle. Victim says he first complained in 1989 and again in 1995. The victim died of drug abuse approx. 6 years after Rogers. | Santa Rosa, CA | Source: Press Democrat 11.5.95; Press Democrat 11.14.95; Press Democrat 11.15.95; Press Democrat 11.17.95; Press Democrat 11.21.95; Press Democrat 11.23.95; LA Times 12.18.95; Plain Dealer 5.25.02; Press Democrat 6.9.02; San Francisco Chronicle 1.18.04; Press Democrat 1.19.04; Press Democrat 4.2.02 |
Rogers | Stephen G. | 1995 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Rogers, a religion teacher at Central Catholic High School, was placed on leave 12/02 after being caught with internet child porn. Convicted in 2003 and sentenced to 21 months prison. Served 18 months. Diocese paid his salary while he was in prison. Teacher's certificate was been revoked as of 11/06. Permanently removed from public ministry. Still a registered sex offender as of 1/2/10. | Toledo, OH | Source: Bucyrus Telegraph Forum 1.3.03; Toledo Blade 5.1.03; Toledo Blade 9.30.03; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Toledo Blade 7.27.05; Toledo Blade 10.6.06; Toledo Blade 10.7.06; Toledo Blade 11.10.06; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08 |
Rogers (in Philly) | Francis P. | 1946 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of numerous young boys, beginning just after his ordination and continuing for decades. Retired 1995. One man complained to Archdiocese in 1998 and Rogers was moved to a retirement home. Died 2005. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 3.08.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05 (2nd) Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Rogers (in Wilmington, DE) | Francis J. | 1981 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Credible allegation of abuse of a minor in 1981. Removed from ministry 2003. Name appears on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli 11/16/06. Personnel records to be released 11/09. | Wilmington, DE | Source: News Journal 1.17.03; News Journal 1.28.03; News Journal 11.20.05 (Major Account); News Journal 11.20.06; The Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal 11.17.06; News Journal 11.7.09 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
Rogge | Louis P. | 1954 | P | Convicted | Carmelite | In 1974, Rogge pleaded guilty to child molestation charges in Athens, Ga., and was sentenced to six years of probation. Returned to active status in 1976. In 1996 and 1999 Rogge abused 2 brothers in Joliet Diocese. He was a long-time family friend. Removed from public ministry in 2002. Rogge was indicted on criminal charges in Dec. 2006, pled guilty in 4/07 and was expected to receive 60 day sentence & probation. Died 8/07 before sentencing. | Atlanta, GA | Source: Chicago Tribune 12.21.06; Herald News 12.21.06; Belleville News Democrat (AP) 12.22.06; Herald News 12.22.06; Pravda 12.22.06; Chicago Tribune 12.22.06; Daily Southtown (AP) 12.22.06; Chicago Tribune 4.26.07; Daily Southtown 4.26.07; ABC 13 4.27.07; Chicago Tribune 7.27.07; Chicago Tribune 8.12.07; Chicago Tribune 8.30.07; Online Athens 9.1.07 |
| Rogge | Norman J. | 1956 | P | Convicted | Jesuit | Pleaded guilty in Florida in 1967 to one count of contributing to delinquency of minor. Judge sentenced him to three yrs probation and psychiatric counseling. Charged in Florida in 1985 with one count of sexual battery or lewd and lascivous act on boyunder 14 in 1984. Sentenced to 1 yr jail. Worked in Texas. Living in Louisiana in 2002. 2004 complaint re 1962 abuse. Died 2/09. | St. Petersburg, FL | Source: 1967 Conviction--Court Docs; 1985 Criminal charges; United Press International 6.7.85; United Press International 11.6.85; Associated Press 4.17.02; Advocate 4.19.02; Times of Acadiana 4.23.02; Dallas Morning News 5.4.02; Dallas Morning News 8.8.02; Times-Picayune 2.16.09 |
| Rohrich | John F. | 1965 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Resigned 6/75. Accused of abuse of girl 16. Claims settled in 2004 for $250,000. Victim released copies of settlement. Newly identified as abuser in Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 | Chicago, IL | Source: Belleville News Democrat (AP) 2.11.06; WBBM 2.11.06; Chicago Sun-Times 2.12.06; Letter to Cardinal George 2.13.06; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Roll | David | 1970 ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on list of priets with credible allegations of abuse released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. Placed on leave of absence 7/86. List says he is "removed". No specific information found as to actual allegations. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Romani | Joseph C. | 1934 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Born in Italy. Came to Portland in 1945 and incardinated in 1946. Per documents released by Maine AG's office, allegations received in 2002 - 2003 that Romani had abused at least 3 women in 1950s and 1960s when they were young children. Served at St. Peter's in Portland during his entire career. Retired in 1983 and died in 2001 at age 93. He supervised a known abuser Lawrence Sabatino beginning in 1967 and may have failed to report add'l allegations against him. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald 5.17.01; Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Portland Press Herald 6.5.05 |
| Romano | Joseph R. | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in 1998 but authorities found the complaint unfounded. In 2002 and again in 2003 additional complaints were received. Placed on leave 2/03. Civil suit filed 10/05. Requested canonical trial 8/05. He served as a prison chaplain from 1984 to 1999 when he retired and moved to Florida. Romano served as assistant principal at former Cardinal McCloskey High School during mid-1970s and also served as Fire Dept. Chaplain from 1967 to 1984. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 2.10.03; Albany Times Union 2.11.03; Albany Times Union 9.1.05; Albany Times Union 10.13.05; NY Post 12.12.05 |
Romano | Russell Lawrence | 1973 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser in Archdiocesan Report of 3.20.06. Resigned from priesthood10.91 At least one claim included in 7/09 settlement involving 4 priests and 6 claims. Laicized 5/09. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06; Chicago Sun-Times 3.21.06; Earth Times 7.21.09; Chicago Tribune 7.22.09; WBBM 7.22.09; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 1.14.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Romansky | Joseph A. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | He played strip poker with 4 youths; also masturbated in front of boys. Mother of one was given a condo, a car and a job by the diocese in return for not filing charges. Rec'd probated sentence; sent to St. Luke's. At least 2 civil suits filed. Church finally paid settlements in 1991. Sent to Biloxi MS. in 1989; Bishop there sent him back after 3 yrs. Worked in nursing home until 2002 when placed on leave. 3 more suits filed 9/02. Died 7/04. | Cleveland, OH | Source: United Press International 7.12.87; Associated Press 7.17.87; Plain Dealer 3.10.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.9.02; Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Plain Dealer 9.19.02; Cleveland Scene 1.15.03; Akron Beacon Journal 8.19.04; Akron Beacon Journal 1.3.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Romero | William | 1967 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Per July 2002 article, during the 1975-1976 school year, Romero would sexually exploit students by forcing them to undress in his bedroom, after which they would share wine from the chalice and take the Host wafer. Romero would also take nude pictures of some children. Several suits filed. Some settled 2004-2005. Left priesthood in 2003. | Venice, FL | Source: Statement by Bishop Nevins 5.24.02; Sarasota Herald Tribune 5.29.02; Naples Daily News 4.28.03; Naples Daily News 8.30.03; Naples Daily News 09.09.03; Naples Daily News 10.14.03; Naples Daily News 2.08.04; Palm Beach Post 2.28.04; Naples Daily News 5.02.05; KansasCityChannel.com 5.05.06; Palm-Beach Post 10.18.06; Injury Board 9.5.08 |
| Ronan | Andrew | P | Accused | Servite | Accused of abuse of Seminarian in Ireland. Sent to US and accused of abuse of male high school students in Chicago in 1963-1964. Sent to Portland, OR and abused mid 1960s. Suit filed 2002 in Oregon re 1966 abuse. Laicized 1966. Died 1992. See documents released by Portland Archdiocese 11/08. | Chicago, IL | Source: Petition: CV-02-430-BR; Associated Press 4.03.02; Associated Press (2nd) 4.03.02; Chicago Sun-Times 4.04.02; The Oregonian 4.04.02; Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; USA Today 11.11.02; The Oregonian 12.11.05; Chicago Sun-Times (AP) 6.07.06; Catholic Online 6.08.06; National Catholic Reporter 6.16.06; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian 6.06.07; Final Report of Document Arbitration 11.24,08; Documents Released by the Archdiocese 11.25.08 Assignments: PR Newswire 3.3.09 (add'l article); Sacramento Bee 3.4.09 (add'l article); OPB News 3.5.09 (add'l article) | |
| Rondeau | Julian Edward | 1945 | P | Accused | Marist | Died 1999. Ordination apparently adjusted from 1945 to 1971 starting in1993 Catholic Directory (this was after allegation made). Rondeau admitted in 1992-1993 correspondence with a victim that he had sexually abused her and her sister. Writer was about10 in1966 when abuse started. | Boston, MA | Source: Eagle Tribune 7.5.99; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Assignment Record with Links to Documents |
Roney | David A. | 1945 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Two women filed separate lawsuits 8/03 alleging abuse by Roney from 1967-1980 when they were children. Two more filed suit 9/03. Diocese said two previous lawsuits naming Roney and Diocese were settled. Diocese learned of Roney' s conduct in 1987; he rec'd evaluation and therapy. Removed from active retirement 2002. Died 1/03 at age 82. Two women settled 2005. Four more have pending case. | New Ulm, MN | Source: Diocese of New Ulm News Release 8.01.03; Associated Press 9.17.03; WCCO.com Channel 4 10.03.05; St. Paul Pioneer Press 10.04.05; West Central Tribune 8.21.07; City Pages 10.03.07 |
Rooney | Donald | 1979 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Committed suicide 4/02 after being asked to come to Diocesan offices to discuss allegation that he had sexually molested a girl in 1980. 4 more women and the father of another came forward with similar charges. One woman filed a class action suit 6/02 alleging that Rooney abused her and about 20 of her female classmates after the 1984-1985 school year. Another woman filed suit alleging that Rooney had groped and kissed her. Court denied suits and Court of Appeals agreed. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 4.5.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.5.02; Plain Dealer 4.6.02; Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Cleveland Plain Dealer 5.25.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02; Akron Beacon Journal 6.20.02; Ohio Court of Appeals Ruling 10.5.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Roper | William | < 1968 | P | Sued | Claretian | Accused in 2002 of abuse of 1 girl from 1968-1969. Named in 1 civil suit and in archdiocesan report. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Rosch | James J. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Rosch was removed in 2002 because of credible allegations that he abused a teenage boy 20 yrs ago. There was a payment by the Diocese. Rosch claimed only reason that he had been removal was that he fondled a 17 yr old girl when he was 23 and had not yet been ordained. Diocese denied--said he would not have been removed for this. May have appealed dismissal to Vatican. | Albany, NY | Source: Albany Times Union 6.29.02; Albany Times Union 7.23.02; Albany Times Union 7.28.02; Albany Times Union 3.11.04 |
Rose | Charles Anthony "Raimond" | B | Settled | Christian Brother | Named in 2003 CA suit re abuse of 14 yr old boy on ski trip in early 1982. Settled late 2004 for $1.1M. Rose moved back to MN in 1983 when allegations first surfaced that he was an abuser. New suit filed in MN in 2/09 alleges Order and School already knew of abuse of 1 boy but allowed Rose to continue working and to abuse plaintiff in 1966-1967. 8 new suits in MN between Feb-Nov. 2009 re abuse after transfer to MN. Has lived in Chicago without ministry since 2002.Other suits in ND in 2010. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Contra Costa Times 1.23.05; Contra Costa Times 1.23.05; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; Pioneer Press 2.27.09; Star Tribune 5.19.09; Pioneer Press 5.19.09; Fox 5.18.09; Pioneer Press 5.22.09; Star Tribune 5.23.09; Stillwater Gazette 6.25.09; Star Tribune 6.25.09; Pioneer Press 6.26.09; San Jose Mercury News 6.26.09; Inforum 8.22.09; Fox 11 8.31.09 Assignments: Wausau Daily Herald 9.1.09 (add'l article); Post-Crescent 9.1.09 (add'l article); Post-Crescent 9.2.09 (add'l article); Fox 11 9.3.09 (add'l article); Pioneer Press 9.15.09 (add'l article); Stillwater Gazette 9.24.09 (add'l article) | |
Rosenkranz | George J. | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Name sometimes spelled Rosenkrantz. Sued 2000 for abuse in 1970s. Other suits filed 3/02 and 1/03. Suits claim Archdiocese knew of his history as far back as 1960s but did nothing except transfer him. Placed on leave in 1989 because of multiple allegations of abuse of minors. Name on 3/5/03 Boston Globe list of 48 priests dropped from 2003 clergy directory because they have been suspended from ministry after facing abuse allegations Laicization announced 2/07. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 3.11.02; Associated Press 4.13.02; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 8.13.02; Boston Globe 9.13.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Boston Herald 1.10.03; Boston Globe 1.26.03; NH Atty General Report on the Investigation of Manchester Diocese 3.03.03; Union Leader 3.04.03; Boston Globe 3.05.03; Excerpt from Memorandum in Ford v. Law, 7.21.03; Documents re Rosenkranz from Memorandum in Ford v. Law, 7/21/03; Boston Globe 11.15.04; Salem News 2.24.07; Times Argus (AP) 2.24.07 Assignments: Boston Globe 4.14.08 (add'l article); WCAS 2.9.09 (add'l article) |
| Rosensteel | William A. | 1969 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Rosensteel placed on leave 3/07 when Diocese received allegations of abuse of 11 yr old boy dating back to 1971-1972. Diocese found allegations credible and settled with plaintiff. Before allegations could be made public and turned over to authorities, Rosensteel committed suicide on 6/24/07 by leaping from a bridge. | Altoona-Johnstown, PA | Source: Tribune-Democrat 6.25.07; Altoona Mirror 6.26.07; State College News 6.26.07; Wanderer 7.12.07; Renew America 8.02.07; Renew America 9.19.07 |
| Rosensweig | Walter F. | 1953 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 3/96, man sued Rosensweig and Diocese alleging abuse on at least two occasions in 1981. Suit settled out of court 8/97 with no amount disclosed. Rosensweig was former chancellor of diocese. He was placed on leave in 1996. He retired in 2001. In 6/02 the diocese ordered him not to perform any public ministry because of the past allegations. Named in second lawsuit filed 11/03. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Dallas Morning News 8.26.97; Arizona Daily Star 1.30.02; Arizona Daily Star 6.14.02; Tucson Diocese Press Release 6.21.02; Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Arizona Daily Star 11.27.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d. |
Ross | Anthony J. | 1972 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 2002 articles revealed Ross had been accused of molesting a boy twice in 1981. Plaintiff had letters he received from Ross. Parents found letters in 1983 and confronted Bishop. Ross admitted the abuse. Sent for therapy in 1983 and returned to Joliet. Family found out in 1993 that he was still serving. Ross was transferred to Santa Rosa Diocese to serve as prison chaplain. Santa Rosa Diocese suspended him in 2002 after learning of his past allegations. Sued 2006. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Sun-Times 4.18.02; Chicago Daily Herald 4.19.02; Chicago Daily Herald 4.19.02 (2nd); San Bernardino Sun 4.29.02; Herald News 5.05.02; Chicago Sun Times 5.12.02; Herald News 8.11.02; Chicago Sun Times 6.15.03; Press Democrat 7.22.03; Press Democrat 1.19.04; Chicago Tribune 2,04.06; Daily Southtown 3.03.06; Daily Herald 3.04.06; Morris Daily Herald 3.04.06; Chicago Tribune 3.04.06 Assignments: Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06 (add'l article) |
Ross | Joseph D. | 1969 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Pleaded guilty in 1988 to sexually assaulting an 11 yr old boy 12/86. Sentenced to 2 yrs probation and treatment. Ross acknowledged during the investigation in 1987-1988 that he had earlier been accused of molesting one youth in 1970s and had been arrested for propositioning a police officer and for public indecency. Placed on leave 3/02. Civil suit filed 11/02 alleged abuse of a 14 yr old boy in 1977. Laicization announced 8/02. Arrested again 9/08 on new charges from 2000. Plaintiff is teenager now. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.1.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.3.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.7.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.10.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 8.8.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 11.8.02; KSDK 10.2.08; CW 11 10.2.08; Arkansas Times 10.2.08; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 10.31.08; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 12.8.08; SNAP 12.30.08 |
| Rossell | Joseph | 1953 ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations of abuse as released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. No specific information found as to actual allegations. Retired to Spain in 1972 and died in 1982. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lampoc Recort 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Roszel | Stephen | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Began abusing a 13 yr old girl in 1977 and continued until 1992. Wrote her letters, sent flowers, courted her, etc. Girl kept a diary He was 26--she was 13 when it began..1993 civil suit filed and then sealed by court. Placed on leave by diocese in 1994 pending investigation. Suit settled under undisclosed terms. Per June 6/02 article, he had been returned to ministry (in 1997) and had been serving at an Alexandria VA parish. In 2/04 he was no longer shown on diocese's list of active priests | Arlington, VA | Source: Washington Post 2.6.94; Washington Post 6.9.02; Washington Post 6.16.02; Washington Post 2.18.04 Assignments: Catholic Herald 5.9.02 |
| Roth | Ron (Ronald W.) | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Worked in Peoria, IL from 1966 to 1968. Worked in New Mexico between 1968-1972 and then returned to Illinois from 1972 to 1991. Peoria Bishop placed him on leave 3/93 after civil suit filed in NM which alleged he abused at least 3 boys and 1 girl there,beginning in 1968. One mom had complained to Santa Fe Archdiocese but nothing done. By 6/97 news articles were referring to Roth as a spiritual healer and former priest. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: USA Today 8.24.93 |
Rothbauer | Francis J. (Frank) | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Suit filed in 1989 accusing Rothbauer of sexually abusing a girl 1968-72, starting at age 14 during counseling. Bishop Mussio allegedly learned of the abuse in 1972 and transferred Rothbauer to another parish. | Steubenville, OH | Source: BT v. Diocese of Steubenville, Jefferson City OH No. 89-CIV-510 |
| Rouelle | Forrest W. | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Rouelle's name is mentioned in 8/08 trial against Burlington Diocese and Fr. Edward Paquette. Former Vicar General Searles was questioned about Rouelle and other priests in connection with diocese's concern about sexual misconduct allegations. He died in 1998. No further information found. | Burlington, VT | Source: Burlington Free Press 8.19.08 |
| Roulier | George "Rusty" | 1954 | P | Accused | Oblate | Accused in 2002 in MA of repeatedly hugging a boy and of putting his hands in the boy's pants once in 1983. Alleged victim says he was about 11 but he was 15 when Roulier first came to parish. Served there from 1983-1987. Also accused in 8/04 of sexualabuse of one youth (approx. 10) at Immaculate Conception in Nashua NH in 1979. Woman also told diocese in 12/05 that he molested her in 1979-80. May also be a 3rd accuser in NH, Died 1987. | Boston, MA | Source: Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Letter from Priest who received initial allegation in 2002; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Memo about 2002 meeting with accuser; Audit Records--Diocese of Manchester and NH AG 3.7.09; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 |
| Rourke | Charles | 1958 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Rourke was suspended from ministry in 1984 for alcohol related medical reasons. Committed suicide in 1993. Diocese became aware of allegations of child abuse against him. From 1969-1973 he was on a leave of absence and assigned to Archdiocese of Santa Fe. He returned to duty with Tuscon diocese in 1973-1975 and 1981-1984. There was another leave of absence between 1975-1981. Named in 1 civil suit which settled in 2006 (?) as part of bankruptcy. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 5.25.02; Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Statement by Bishop Kicanas 3.27.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Tucson Citizen 10.7.04; Arizona Republic 1.26.06; Arizona Daily Star 3.7.06 Assignments: Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests from Website n.d. |
| Rouse | Charles O. | 1976 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Rouse admitted in 1995 that he had engaged in sexual misconduct with minors in 1970s. Facts came out in 1995 during Rouse's 2nd leave of absence for treatment of alcoholism; the Attorney General's office was notified. His privileges were removed as well. July 1997 article referred to him as a priest on leave from Archdiocese doing graduate work at Washington University in St. Louis. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 5.25.95; Baltimore Sun 7.09.97; Baltimore Sun 5.19.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun 10.13.02 Assignments: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
Rovira | Ivan M. | 1971 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Two brothers gave detailed written complaints to the diocese in 2002 regarding their abuse by Rovira from late 1970s-early 1980s. Their ages at the time ranged from 9 to early teens. He admitted to abusing one but not the other. Two other men made complaints in 2003. Althought still a priest of Brownsville Diocese as of 2005, Rovira has been living in Mexico since 2002 and was an active priest until 2005. At ordination, he was part of Rockville Ill. diocese. | Brownsville, TX | Source: Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; Dallas Morning News 4.13.05; Ft. Worth Star Telegram (AP) 3.16.05; Brownsville Herald 3.17.05; KGBT4 News 3.17.05; Dallas Morning News 4.14.05; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07 |
| Rowe | Dorian G. | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | 2003 civil suit alleges abuse of one youth from 1967-1968. Archdiocese report says 2 accusers with incidents from 1967-1979. Died 1991 | 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 |
| Roy | Andrew | 1936 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse in Richmond, Virginia diocese. Originally ordained in Los Angeles Archdiocese. Moved to Virginia 1956. Retired 1981. As of 2004, Roy at age 92, was living in Spain and suffering from Alzheimers. Also known as Andres Rodriquez. | Wheeling-Charleston, WV | Source: Richmond Times Dispatch 8.27.03; Richmond Times Dispatch 12.13.03; Richmond Times Dispatch 10.27.04; Richmond Times Dispatch 5.4.05; Richmond Times Dispatch 6.9.05; Opinion by Virginia Supreme Court 6.8.07; Richmond Times Dispatch 7.21.08 |
| Roy | Christian F. | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1993 accused of abuse of youth from 1983-1990. On personal leave at the time but then his privileges were removed. At least two other complaints received. Woman sued him in 1994 claiming that Roy was counseling her and her husband and that he enteredinto homosexual relationship with her husband during the counseling. Later settled. Laicized 2006. | Portland, ME | Source: Bangor Daily News 11.7.94; Boston.com (AP) 2.28.06; Kennebec Journal 3.1.06; Portland Press Herald 3.1.06; Courier Gazette 3.2.06; Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Maine Today (AP) 5.30.08 |
Royer | Gerald J. | 1947 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per Philadelphia Archdiocese website list of accused priests, Royer was placed on leave of absence in 1960, then served as chaplain at St. Joseph Manor until 1964, and left active ministry in 1964. He was laicized in Feb. 1965. No specific information re the charges against him. | Philadelphia, PA | Source: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Website Assignments: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile |
Rozo Rincon | Efrain | 1953 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Confessed under oath in 2/06 to sexually abusing nephew and showing him porn in 1967-69 while working in LA parish and studying at Loyola Marymount. Also confessed to fondling a 14-year-old seminarian in Colombia previously. When the taped confession was broadcast on 9/28/06 in Bogota, the seminarian claimed that Rozo had raped him, and that other priests and a bishop had abused him too. Colombian church tribunal cleared Rozo on canonical SOL grounds on 7/23/07, commending his youth apostolate. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; Catholic Online 10.06.06; Catholic News Service 7.26.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Ruane | Gerald P. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2002 of abuse in 1970s-1980s. Archdiocese investigated and found credible. Allowed to retire in 2004 w/o privileges. Name released in 2005 after he celebrated public mass. | Newark, NJ | Source: Herald News 4.16.05; Recorder Newspaper 4.21.05; Echoes-Sentinel 4.27.05; Renew America 6.08.05; Renew America 6.22.05; Star-Ledger 7.26.05; Star Ledger 7.27.05; Star Ledger 10.23.05; Star Ledger 3.21.06 |
Rucker | George Neville | 1946 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Record of abuse began shortly after ordination. First investigated by police in 1967. 1st civil suit filed 1994. Arrested 2002 on charges involving 12 girls. Criminal charges dropped 2003 due to Supreme Court ruling. Named as #1 on list of top 10 abusive priests in LA Archdiocese with 38-41 known accusers. Some claims settled in 12/06 massive $60 million settlement re 22 priests. Other claims settled in massive 7/07 $660 mil settlement by Archdiocese. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Times 8.18.02; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 4.20.06; San Jose Mercury News 10.18.05; Daily Breeze 10.19.05; Mercury News 12.10.03; LA Weekly 2.26.04; WALB 7.08.03; Ventura County Star 12.02.06; LA Times 12.02.06; Palisadian-Post 12.06.06; Daily Breeze 5.05.07; Northwest Florida Daily News 7.19.07; LA Times 7.30.07; Daily Courier 10.29.07 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Rudin | Remy | 1949 | P | Sued | Franciscan | Joined Franciscan Order in 1942 and was ordained in 1949. At least 8 victims filed suits in 2004 alleging abuse by Rudin at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility. Articles report that Rudin first appeared in Oregon in 1962 at Aumsville. In 1968 he wentto MacLaren and in 1973 to Ascension Church in Portland. He left Portland for Arizona in 1979 and died in 1991. | Portland, OR | Source: The Oregonian 4.13.04; The Oregonian 10.12.04; The Oregonian 9.8.05; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 |
| Rudy | John W. | 1977 | P | Convicted | Franciscan | Arrested 7/98 and accused of improperly touching an 18 yr old male. Arrested again 9/98 and accused of improperly touching a 9 yr old boy 2 yrs before when he was 7. Pleaded no contest to charges of fourth-degree sexual assault and disorderly conduct in11/99 and that kept him out of jail and off sex offender register. Sentenced to one year supended prison term, two years probation, Sent for treatment. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 6.18.98; Hartford Courant 6.20.98; Hartford Courant 9.2.98; Hartford Courant 11.6.99; Hartford Courant 12.08.99 |
| Rueger (Bp) | George E. | 1958 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued in 2002. Accused of abuse of a young man aged 13-14 in 1960s after giving him alcohol. Suit dropped 2003 by Plaintiff. Diocesan investigation found no proof of charges and Pope's representative to the US agreed with the findings. | Worcester, MA | Source: Tarrant Ct, Tx, case; 153 198356 03; Telegram & Gazette 8/01/03; Catholic Free Press (Worcester, MA) 7/20/03; Telegram & Gazette 4.21.03; Telegram & Gazette 4.01.03; Telegram & Gazette 7.15.03; Telegram & Gazette 7.07.06; Telegram & Gazette 7.18.06; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08 |
Ruffalo | Richard | 1959 | P | Settled | Diocesan | In 2002 Ruffalo was accused by at least 2 men of abusing them when they were boys. Allegedly gave them beer and wine, took them on trips to Las Vegas and molested them. Ruffalo was also accused of stealing from collections. He was over $95,000 in debt when he died in 1997. One man filed civil suit 1998 which later settled. 2 more plaintiffs filed suit 2003. 4th man came forward 2006. | Joliet, IL | Source: Chicago Sun Times 2.24.97; Herald News 5.05.02; Herald News (IL) 8.11.02; Chicago Sun Times 10.15.03; Daily Herald 10.15.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 10.30.04; Daily Herald 11.19.04; Herald News 2.24.06; Herald News 2.24.06 (2nd); Chicago Sun Times 3.05.06; Herald News 3.05.06; Diocese of Joliet Press Release 4.09.06; Chicago Tribune 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06 |
Ruge | Kenneth Charles | 1963 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Accused of abuse that occurred prior to 1985. Received treatment & reassigned.. Removed 1991. Died 5/2002. Included in 2003 settlement by Archdiocese. New suit filed 4/06 alleges abuse by Ruge and another priest. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. At least 1 more claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement re 11 priests. Another settlement 7/09. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 11.24.91; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Tribune 10.3.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3; Chicago Sun Times 4.25.06; Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Chicago Sun-Times 11.12.07; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; Chicago Sun Times 8.13.08; Earth Times 7.21.09; Chicago Tribune 7.22.09 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Ruglovsky | Robert | 1961 | P | Convicted | Byzantine Catholic | Accused of molesting at least 7 boys. First abuse occurred in Ohio and Michigan and then he moved to Minnesota where he abused six other boys. Criminal charges were filed in Minnesota in 1987. Sentence was 15 yrs probaton and 1 yr. jail with participation in sex offender program. One civil suit filed in 1994 in California & 2 other suits filed in Minnesota in 1988. 1990 article says that he admitted to molesting numerous boys over a 20 yr period. | Cleveland, OH | Source: UPI 5.8.87; Plain Dealer 7.11.90; Plain Dealer 7.11.90 (2nd); Plain Dealer 7.18.90 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
Ruhl | John (Jon) E. | 1964 | P | Settled | Vincentian | Accused of abuse of at least 3 between 1970-1982. Diocese knew of 1 allegation in 1992. Named in archdiocesan report. Also named on list of abusers in Orange Diocese. Named in at least 1 civil suit. One $500,000 settlement in 2005. | Orange, CA | Source: OC Register 4.15.92; LA Times 1.15.93; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; LA Times 2.18.04; LA Times 12.04.04; OC Register 4.13.05; OC Register 5.19.05; LA Times 5.19.05; Detroit Free Press 5.19.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05 |
| Ruiz | Lorenzo | 1967 | P | Sued | Franciscan | In 1995 suit in NM, woman claimed Ruiz started a "girls club" at church to find victims for sex and that he abused her and others in 1978 after taking them on outings and giving them money and presents. Suit includes charges against Archdiocese of Denver and Franciscan Order. Ruiz transferred from Albuquerque to Denver in 1987 and became head of Hispanic Affairs. He was abruptly removed from the post in 11/04 and his faculties were removed. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Rocky Mountain News 11.22.94; Denver Post 11.22.94; Denver Post 11.23.94; Albuquerque Journal 5.5.95; Albuquerque Journal 6.15.95 |
| Rule | Steven "Randy" | 1975 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused 8/02 of abuse of one individual in 1976 at St. John Vianney Seminary. Removed and sent out of state for psychological evaluation. Cleared by diocesan commission 11/02 and reinstated after it ruled that the "inappropriate" conduct that took place did not warrant removing him. Alleged victim did not seek money, and did not retract accusation. | Richmond, VA | Source: Virginia Pilot 8.27.02; Richmond Times Dispatch 8.27.02; Roanoak Times 8.28.02; Virginia Pilot 9.1.02; Roanoak Times 11.6.02; Richmond Times Dispatch 11.6.02; Richmond Times Dispatch 2.28.04 |
Rupp | Edward F. | 1960 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 1994 civil suit, a man claimed Rupp abused him several times as a teenager in late 60s-early 70s and that Rupp was alcoholic who had committed sexual improprieties with other members of parish. Rupp had received counseling for alcoholism but he resigned from assignment and was sent for evaluation and counseling after charges made. Suit dismissed by Court 1998. Vatican ordered permanent removal from active ministry as of 6/14/07. Prayer and penance. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 4.30.94; Plain Dealer 3.10.02; Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.9.02; Plain Dealer 5.26.07; Plain Dealer 6.14.07; Statement by Diocese of Cleveland 6.14.07 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Ruppert | Donald | 1978 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Man filed suit in 2003 against Ruppert and Archdiocese. Suit alleged that Ruppert abused him on several occasions when he was 13 and that Plaintiff suppressed the memories until 1/03 when they "violently resurfaced" and he was hospitalized. Ruppert was a counselor and teacher at the time. Active priest in Victoria TX diocese as of 3/8/09. | San Antonio, TX | Source: San Antonio Express News 5.21.03 |
| Ruppert | E. Alan | 1978 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 10/98 from duties as pastor of St. Clement in McLeansboro and St. John Nepomucene in Dahlgren based on allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor alleged to have occurred in 1990. On 1/24/09 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave / Retired." | Belleville, IL | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 10.20.98; Belleville News-Democrat 7.14.02; Belleville News Democrat 3.7.03; Belleville News-Democrat 4.24.07 |
| Russell | John R. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Woman came forward in 2004 to claim that she was the subject of inappropriate sexual advances and an alleged sexual assault by Russell when she was in high school between 1968 and early 1970s. Russell left active priesthood in 1970 and later became Episcopal priest. Springfield diocese found accusation to be credible and told the Episcopal church. Russell left active Episcopal priesthood in 2001. Also accused of abuse in New Mexico. | Springfield, MA | Source: Albuquerque Tribune 10.4.01; Associated Press 5.6.04; WWLP 5.9.04; Catholic Observer 5.13.05; Republican 8.21.06 | |
| Russo | James E. | 1970 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Russo was sued in Brooklyn in 2003 by one man alleging abuse there in 1973. Russo resigned as pastor of his parish in St Petersburg, FL diocese in January, 1997 because of "emotional items." Within week Bishop Lynch told the parish that "an episode of misconduct occurred many years ago" between Russo and an unidentified minor. Other victims came forward. He left ministry. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: St. Petersburg Times 1.30.97; Tampa Tribune 4.22.02; Tampa Tribune 5.24.02; Letter by Bishop Lynch, n.d.; Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 |
| Rutledge | Robert | 1989 | P | Sued | Oblates | While a teacher at Catholic High School, Rutledge was accused of assaulting and emotionally battering a male student beginning 9/95. Youth became so emotionally upset, particularly after school officials became aware of abuse and refused to remove teacher, that he had to be withdrawn from school. Rutledge left school in 1996 but began teaching at College in PA. Civil suit filed 1997. Still residing in Diocese per 2008 directory accessed on 7/21/08. | Arlington, VA | Source: Arlington Catholic Herald 9.4.97 |
| Rutowski | Edward | 1945 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused in two 1994 civil suits of molesting minors. He was a priest in St. Anthony of Padua Provice in Chicopee, MA and requested transfer to Santa Fe for "health reasons." Apparently incardinated into Arch. of Santa Fe in 1956 or 1957. In 1967 Rutowski is alleged to have abused one boy and in 1971 he and church custodian are alleged to have abused another boy. Rutowski retired in 1991. After accusations by one youth his facilities were restricted to private celebrations of mass. | Santa Fe, NM | Source: Paul R. v. Arch Dioces of Sante Fe, NM; Bernalillo Cty; # CV-94-2895 |
Ryan | Barry E. | 1976 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Air Force Chaplain for many years. Left military in 1995 after investigation in 1994 for sexual misconduct with minor in Mobile, AL. Also left active priesthood. Name became known in 2003. Pleaded guilty in late 2004 to abuse of a 6 yr old boy in fall of 2003 in NY. Suffering from stomach cancer. As of 2/07, has yet to serve the 2 yr sentence because of "health." Resided at St. Luke's. Attempted suicide 8/07 to avoid sentencing. Remanded to prison 10/29/07. Living at St. John Renewal Center as of 6/09 | Brooklyn, NY | Source: Mobile Register 4.25.03; Associated Press 10.8.03; Mobile Register 2.17.04; Port St. Lucie News 3.6.04; New York Post 3.6.04; Palm Beach Post 3.9.04; Associated Press 3.12.04; Newsday 3.18.04; Palm Beach Post 10.6.04; Newsday 12.16.04; Newsday 12.24.04; Tallahassee Democrat 12.24.04; Mobile Register 6.25.05; Newsday 2.17.07; NY Post 8.2.07 Assignments: Newsday 8.3.07 (add'l article); TCPalm 8.3.07 (add'l article); Newsday 10.25.07 (add'l article); Newsday 10.27.07 (add'l article); Newsday 10.29.07 (add'l article) |
| Ryan | Donald L. | 1963 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Two men filed separate suits 4/03 alleging that they were abused by Ryan in the 1960s. Claims settled as part of massive 6/03 settlement. Diocesan Review board said that charges could not be substantiated and Archbishop Kelly returned Ryan to active duty 10/03. Retired in 2008. | Louisville, KY | Source: Associated Press 4.21.03; Courier-Journal 4.22.03; Courier-Journal 10.24.03; Courier-Journal 10.28.03; Courier-Journal 3.7.04; Courier-Journal 3.9.04 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Ryan | Edmund K. | 1965 | P | Accused | Dominican | Ryan was accused of abuse in Eugene Oregon. The Order acknowledged a single credible allegation that he had touched a high school boy over his clothing. He was removed from public ministry. He also worked in the Oakland Diocese. Last known location wasSt. Albert's Priory in Oakland. | Portland, OR | Source: ABC7 4.06.05; Associated Press 4.07.05; ABC7 10.14.05; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 |
Ryan | Frederick J. | 1964 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ryan, former vice chancellor of the Archdiocese, was often responsible for receiving complaints about other priests. His personnel file contained memo from late 1970s calling him "very dangerous and deceptive." Not placed on leave until 03/2002 after lawsuit alleged sexual misconduct with a minor. Another man also came forward to allege Ryan abused his deceased brother in 1970. 2nd suit filed by another man re abuse of 2 in 1970s-1980s. Other allegations as well. Laicized 2006. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 3.22.02; Boston Herald 3.22.02; Boston Herald 3.23.02; Boston Herald 3.24.02; Boston Globe 3.25.02; Boston Herald 3.27.02; Boston Herald 3.29.02; Boston Globe 4.06.02; Boston Herald 6.25.02; Boston Herald 12.12.02; Documents from New Hampshire AG's office 3.03.03; Union Leader 3.04.03; Boston Herald 4.15.03; Boston Herald 4.17.03; Roslindale Transcript 9.18.03 Assignments: Archdiocese of Boston Press Release 3.17.06 (add'l article); Boston.com (AP) 3.17.06 (add'l article); Boston Herald 3.18.06 (add'l article); Boston Globe 3.18.06 (add'l article); Townonline.com 3.30.06 (add'l article); Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
| Ryan | James R. | 1966 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2005. Ryan and 2 other priests accused of abuse of 1 youth in late 1980s. Petition alleges that Ryan threatened the Plaintiff and his family if he told anyone about the abuse. | Camden, NJ | Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 3.31.05; Courier Post 4.1.05 |
Ryan | John | 1950 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Removed from ministry 1993 for allegations that he molested boys in 1980s. Previously taught at diocesan high school. Laicization requested 9/19/03 and granted 10/13/06. Diocese settled two complaints as of 11/06. Listed in phone book as reverend and lives in residential neighborhood. | Des Moines, IA | Source: Channel4000.com 9.19.03; Des Moines Register 9.20.03; Des Moines Register 9.20.03; Des Moines Register 10.1.03; Des Moines Register 7.8.04; Des Moines Register 11.16.06; KTIV 11.17.06; Philadelphia Inquirer 11.17.06 Assignments: Des Moines Register 9.20.03 |
| Ryan | Joseph Francis | 1936 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave numerous times from 1945 through 1960. Incardinated to Philadelphia Archdiocese 1965, died 1976. Accused in 2002 of abuse of brother and sister in 1945-1946. Named in 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Ryan | Martin P. | 1976 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Per 11/02 articles, woman claimed Ryan sexually abused her when she was a teenager in 1970s. She also claimed that when she told the diocese about it, they didn't suspend Ryan because he had "an unblemished record" and had not abused boys. She says at least two other victims. Her claim settled 10/03 as part of $21M settlement with 40 people. Ryan was only active priest of 16 named in settlement. Still an active priest as of 11/09.. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Connecticut Post 11.22.02; Connecticut Post 11.24.02; The Ledger 10.16.03; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03; Connecticut Post 11.17.03; Connecticut Post 12.18.03; Hartford Courant 12.19.03; Hartford Courant 11.25.09; Connecticut Post 11.24.09; News-Times 11.24.09; Connecticut Post 12.1.09; News Times 12.2.09 Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm |
| Ryan | Paul David | 1976 ? | P | Accused | Diocesan | Ryan, an Australian priest, was sent to the US for treatment on two occasions. He abused at least 2 youths in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1978-1978 while here for treatment. Australian diocese now admits paying settlements to the two US men. He also abused at least three youths in Australia in 1989-1990. Pleaded guilty 9/10/06 and sentenced to 18 months in jail in Australia. The 2 U.S. victims also want him prosecuted here. | Richmond, VA | Source: Herald Sun [Australia] 4.20.06; Herald Sun [Australia] 9.09.06; Herald Sun [Australia] 9.11.06; The Standard [Australia] 9.13.06; Virginia Pilot 1.30.07; Catholic News 1.30.07 |
| Ryan | Unknown | B | Sued | Christian Brothers | In civil suit filed 1/08, Plaintiff alleges abuse by Ryan and another Christian Brother (Br. Duffy) in 1950s when he was a 7th grade student at Briscoe School, a former Catholic boarding school in Kent. Same Plaintiff also alleges abuse by Fr. LeonardFeeney. | Seattle, WA | Source: The Olympian 1.22.08; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 1.23.08 | |
| Ryan | William | P | Accused | Jesuit | Per statement released by Diocese of Spokane 11/07, Ryan was named in accusation that was found to be credible or proven. He died in 1967. No further information found. | Spokane, WA | Source: Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09; Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 | |
Ryan (Bp). | Daniel | 1956 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Served as chancellor and auxiliary bishop of the Joliet Diocese before going to Springfiled, IL as Bishop in 1983. Named as a co-defendant in 1999 suit by 3 men who alleged he failed to act against sexual misconduct by clergy because he was involved in homosexual relationships of his own. He resigned as Bishop of Springfield when the suit was filed. Suspended all public ministry in 2002 amid allegations he had abused a minor in 1984. | Springfield, IL | Source: State Journal-Register 10.20.99; Associated Press 10.28.99; State Journal-Register 10.29.99; State Journal-Register 10.31.99; Herald News 5.05.02; Herald News 8.11.02; State Journal Register 8.15.02; St. Louis Post Dispatch 9.04.02; State Journal Register 2.03.04; State Journal Register 8.3.06; BA.org list of U.S. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08 |
Rydzewski | Thomas A. | 1998 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Rydzewski was arrested for possession of child pornograpy and internet child pornography 12/01. Pleaded guilty 7/02 and was sentenced to 27 months in prison 11/02. He was caught as part of Operation Candyman Sting. Name appeared on Baltimore Archdiocese's 9/02 list of priests accused of abuse. List said that "possession of child pornography is immoral and a crime that causes great harm to children." On MD sex offender registry as of 1/10. | Baltimore, MD | Source: Baltimore Sun 12.13.01; Times-Picayune 12.15.01; Baltimore Sun 6.7.02; Washington Post 6.8.02; Associate Press 7.16.02; Baltimore Sun 7.17.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Rocky Mountain News 3.20.04 Assignments: Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 |
| Ryer | Robert | P | Sued | Diocesan | Ryer is one of 40 priests named in several lawsuits filed 1/03 by 70 plaintiffs who allege that the priests sexually abused them. Ryer is deceased per the article. No information provided as to number of victims, age or when abuse by Ryer occurred. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Globe 1.30.03 | |
Ryfinski | Gerald J. | 1990 | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Arrested 6/01 after computer repair man found child pornography on his computer. In 3/02 he pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Received a five year suspended sentence with three years probation. On SC Sex Offender Registry as of 1/3/10. | Charleston, SC | Source: Myrtle Beach Sun-News 6.19.01; Myrtle Beach Sun-News 6.20.01; The Catholic Miscellany 3.28.02; The State 4.12.02; Post & Courier (SC) 4.28.02 |
Rynne | Paul P. | 1956 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Personnel file released 2/03 contained allegations that he engaged in inappropriate behavior with a 17 yr old in 1986 and received therapy before being reassigned. In 1994 there was another allegation that he abused and/or raped a boy in 1960s; he admitted to the charge. Two other claimants came forward, including one who filed suit 1/03. Rynne had whole collection of nude pictures of boys. Placed on leave after the 1994 allegation and retired in 1996. He died in 2001. | Boston, MA | Source: Document from Archdiocese Personnel File 6.3.86; Boston Globe 1.30.03; Boston Herald 1.30.03; Boston Globe 2.7.03; Boston Herald 2.7.03; Patriot Ledger 2.7.03; Excerpt from Pattern & Practice Brief 7.21.03; Associated Press 2.6.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 Assignments: Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record |
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