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Database of Publicly Accused Priests in the United States Viewed by Last Name: A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z    Return to main database page.   See abbreviations and posting policy.    Send corrections. Last First Ord T Status D/O Notes Diocese Source/Assignments Uboldi Victor 1945 P Sued Diocesan Woman filed 1992 suit alleging abuse by Uboldi (spelled Ubaldi in some articles) from age 12-17. At least one other victim came forward. Uboldi retired in 1982 because of ill health. Apparently moved to Italy. Died 2001. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. Personnel file released by San Diego 10/24/10. San Diego, CA Source: LA Times (AP) 3.20.92; LA Times 9.09.05; LA Times 12.23.05; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07; San Diego Union Tribune 10.24.10; Documents Released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 Ugarte Jose   P Accused   Native of Spain. Name revealed for first time in Personnel Files released by Archdiocese 1/31/13. Reported to Archdiocese by Doctor in 1993 (?) for drugging and raping a boy in Ensenada. Also accused of 1983 abuse of 17 yr old. Sexually involved with three other young men. He was ordered to return to Spain and not to return w/o permission for 7 years, not to celebrate Mass in public and to find a secular job. Los Angeles, CA Source:  ; St. Augustine Record 2.1.13; NY Times 2.1.13; WSAU 2.1.13; KTVN 2.1.13; LA Times 2.1.13; LA Times 2.2.13 Uhran Vernon 1969 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse of at least two boys in early 1970s in two lawsuits settled 7/05. Both plaintiffs claim that diocese knew of abuse by 1969 and did nothing except transfer Uhran. Removed from duties in 1992 after an allegation of abuse.Two suits filed 9/05 and 3 more in 12/05. 2 suits settled as of 7/06 for $250K. He pled 5th Amendment 90 times in 8/08 deposition. Uhran also worked in Alaska and Dominican Republic. New case filed in FL 5/10. Multiple victims. Orlando, FL Source: Orlando Sentinel 5.2.05; Orlando Sentinel 5.2.05; WFTV.com 5.2.05; Orlando Sentinel 7.12.05; Orlando Sentinel 9.13.05; John Doe IV v. Diocese of Orlando, 05-CA-7829; John Doe V v. Diocese of Orlando, 05-CA-7831; Lakeland Ledger (AP) 9.13.05; Times Union 9.27.05; WFTV 12.01.05; Orlando Sentinel 12.2.05; Orlando Sentinel 7.20.06; Chicago Tribune 4.24.09; South Florida Sun Sentinel 4.24.09; WESH 5.30.09 Assignments: Orlando Sentinel 5.12.10 (add'l article) Uhrig A. Gregory 1973 P Accused Diocesan Worked in Allentown Diocese for 20 yrs before transferring to Metuchen NJ diocese. Allentown notified Metuchen in 2010 of allegations dating back approx. 30 yrs and Uhrig was placed on leave after investigation. Invest. found allegations "were not frivolous,'' Parish notified 10/10/10. No criminal prosecution in PA due to SOL. Uhrig has denied all charges. Allentown, PA Source: MyCentralJersey.com 10.11.10; Home News Tribune 10.11.10; Star-Ledger 10.12.10; Express-Times 10.12.10; Express-Times 10.13.10; Morning Call 10.13.10; Express-Times 10.13.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Ulatowski Donald Francis 1956 P Accused Diocesan Newly identified as abuser in Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06. Died 6.99. No further information found as of 1/10.. Chicago, IL Source: Chicago Tribune 7.6.99; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3; Chicago Sun-Times 3.21.06; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Ulincy Andrew A. 1966 P Accused Diocesan Diocese announced 9/26/10 that Ulincy had been removed from assignment as pastor at St. Paul Church in Reading, a position he had held since 1997, and sent for treatment. Review board found allegations credible that he had molested a minor back in 1981 while assigned to Ss. Simon and Jude Church, Bethlehem Allentown, PA Source: Allentown Morning Call 9.26.10; RepublicanHerald.com 9.26.10; WNEP 9.26.10; Reading Eagle 9.27.10; WNEP 9.27.10; Reading Eagle 10.8.10 Umberger Patrick A. 1980 P Arrested Diocesan Arrested 7/13/10 for possession of child porn. Worked at St. Patrick's Parish in Onalaska, WI; also taught at parish school. Served as diocese's webmaster. In 2009 he was caught following young boys into restroom at a water park. Park revoked his annual pass and local police reported him to Onalaska police. They told State Justice Dept.. Has admitted attraction to boys in early teens. Worked in Milwaukee, Pled not guilty 7/28/10. Resigned from parish 7/29/10. Died of cancer 11/30/10. La Crosse, WI Source: WQOW 7.14.10; Chicago Tribune (AP) 7.14.10; Wisconsin Dept. of Justice 7.14.10; WCCO 7.14.10; LaCrosse Tribune 7.15.10; Wisconsin Public Radio 7.15.10; Leader-Telegram 7.16.10; LaCrosse Tribune 7.16.10; Victoria Advocate 7.16.10; Courier Life 7.16.10; WAOW 7.16.10; City Pages 7.16.10; Milwaukee Journal Sentinal 7.16.10; Winona Daily News 7.17.10; LaCrosse Tribune 7.28.10 Assignments: LaCrosse Tribune 8.2.10 (add'l article); LaCrosse Tribune 8.5.10 (add'l article); WXOW 8.6.10 (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 8.6.10 (add'l article); Statement by Diocese of LaCrosse 8.6.10 (add'l article); WKBT 11.30.10 (add'l article) Underwood Gary E. 1980 P Convicted Diocesan Arraigned 11/06 on 8 counts of molesting two boys under the age of 15 in 1983 and 1984 at St. Odilia's Catholic Church. He was at the church from 1982-1988. He was working as Air Force chaplain in Louisiana when the diocese placed him on leave. Indicted again 5/07 on charges of abusing another youth in 1985-1986. Pleaded guilty 5/08 to abuse of 3. Sentenced to 10 yrs prison & lifetime probation 8/08. In 7/09 Court had to reduce probation to 3 yrs. Tucson, AZ Source: Tucson Daily Star 12.6.06; Shreveport Times (AP) 12.06.06; KOLD 12.6.08; Tucson Citizen 12.7.06; Shreveport Times 12.7.06; KOLD 12.8.06; Tucson Citizen 5.24.07; Arizona Daily Star 5.24.07; Shreveport Times 5.25.07; Arizona Daily Star 7.11.07; Arizona Daily Star 8.8.07; Arizona Daily Star 10.8.07; Arizona Daily Star 1.8.08; Arizona Daily Star 5.14.08; Tuccson Citizen 5.15.08 Assignments: Shreveport Times 5.17.08 (add'l article); Tucson Citizen 8.4.08 (add'l article); Arizona Daily Star 8.5.08 (add'l article); Air Force Times 8.5.08 (add'l article); Tucson Daily Star 8.6.08 (add'l article); Arizona Daily Star 7.17.09 (add'l article) Uniowski Peter 1975 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave from his parish assignment in 2003. This was same day the Diocese received an allegation of inappropriate sexual behavior involving a 12 yr old girl. Police notified. No criminal charges filed. In July 2003 he was permanently removed from parish assignment. Bishop said that while there was not enough evidence regarding child's accusation, there was clear evidence of inappropriate conduct with regard to sexual affairs with adult women. Orlando, FL Source: Ledger 3.18.03; Orlando Sentinel 3.19.03; Orlando Sentinel 3.27.03; Ledger 6.24.03; Tampa Tribune 6.24.03; Ledger 6.25.03; Orlando Sentinel 6.25.03; Ledger 7.1.03; Ledger 2.28.04 Unnamed John Doe (in Oregon)   P Sued Diocesan Per 2002 list, this is an unidentified priest who was accused of molesting a 10 yr old boy at a week-long spiritual retreat at Camp Howard between 1968-1970. A civil suit was pending against this unidentified priest as of 7/02. Portland, OR Source: Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02 Unnamed Revs. M,T,R   P Sued Diocesan These three priests from All Saints and at least one other Portland Parish are accused of abusing 1 girl from 1950s to 1960s when she was aged 3-18. Civil suit was pending as of 7/7/02. No further information known. Portland, OR Source: Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02 Unnamed Unnamed (in Des Moines)   P Settled Diocesan Settled per diocese. Left ministry. Name withheld. Des Moines, IA Source: Des Moines Register 3.8.02 Unnamed # 1 (Erie) Unnamed   P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of 3 who claimed inappropriate behavior. Newspaper would not name priest. Erie, PA Source: Erie Times 6.29.03 Unnamed # 2 (Erie) Unnamed   P Accused   Woman claimed in 2002 that she had been fondled on numerous occasions when she was 13 in late 1950s by a priest of the Diocese and that she had seen him do the same to other girls. Bishop told her there was another credible victim. Erie Times-News refused to name the priest because he was deceased. Erie, PA Source: Erie Times-News 4.28.02; Erie Times-News 6.14.02 Unnamed (in MI) Priest   P Accused Diocesan Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. Gaylord, MI Source: Detroit Free Press 4.14.03 Unnamed Priest #1 in Fairbanks   P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse, per Bishop. Would not release name. Died. Fairbanks, AK Source: Anchorage Daily News 12.5.03 Unnamed Priest #2 in Fairbanks   P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse, per Bishop. Would not release name. Left ministry. Fairbanks, AK Source: Anchorage Daily News 12.5.03 Unterstein Nicholas   P Settled Diocesan Two sisters say Unterstein abused them for several years when they were teenagers. One of them filed a suit which settled in 2000. Unterstein is priest "J" in the 2003 Grand Jury Report. Per articles, he was "defrocked for unknown reasons in 1980." Rockville Centre, NY Source: NY Post 6.20.02; Newsday 7.02.02; Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday 2.10.03; Newsday 2.12.03 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info Unwin Richard M. 1979 P Accused Diocesan Unwin placed on leave in 2004 after recent allegations that he was involved in sexual misconduct more than 15 yrs ago. Unwin was former principal at Catholic Central High and department chair at Lehman High School. Exact details of abuse allegation not released by Diocese to protect victim. Unwin has admitted the abuse. Teaching certificate revoked by state 11/06. Laicization announced 5/11/07. Cincinnati, OH Source: Diocesan Press Release 8.11.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 8.11.03; Dayton Daily News 8.11.03; Dayton Daily News 9.23.03; Archdiocesan Status Report cached 2.07.06; Toledo Blade 10.6.06; Toledo Blade 10.7.06; Toledo Blade 11.10.06; Toledo Blade 11.15.06; WLWT 5.11.07; WCPO 5.11.07; Dayton Daily News 5.12.07; Cincinnati Post 5.12.07 Urban Carl A. 1966 P Accused Diocesan Plaintiff's attorney accused him in 2004 of sexual incident with a boy in a public restroom in approx. 1989. Priest denied accusation and complained to state bar assoc. In 7/11 a man who had previously alleged abuse by 4 other priests approx 20 yrs before notified Diocese that he was also abused by Urban during the same time period. Urban, who retired 1/11 as pastor of St. Adalbert in Schenectady, was placed on admin. leave while Diocese investigates. He denied allegation Reinstated 11/11. Albany, NY Source: Albany Times Union 8.26.04; Albany Times Union 8.13.11; WTEN 8.13.11; WRGB 8.13.11; Fox 23 8.14.11; WNYT 8.14.11; WNYT 8.16.11; WNYT 11.22.11 Urban Robert M. 1960 P Accused Diocesan Urban retired in approx. 1997 but continued to help out at parish. Placed on leave 4/10 after report of "inappropriate conduct" with an unnamed individual who may or may not have been a minor. Urban was accused of paying young men for sex. Diocese waited two weeks to reveal his name. D.A.'s office very slow to investigate. Not complete as of 1/1/11. Superior, WI Source: Minnesota Public Radio 4.14.10; Duluth News Tribune 4.14.10; NY Times 4.14.10; Duluth News Tribune 4.15.10; Northland's News Center 4.17.10; Duluth News Tribune 5.5.10; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5.6.10; Duluth News Tribune 1.2.11 Urbaniak Andrzej "Andrew" J. 1998 ? P Arrested OFM. Conv. From Poland. Has been in US for 12 yrs. Became naturalized citizen 2010. Pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Boston. Placed on leave and arrested 7/31/12. He was in process of downloading port when warrant served. Charged with possession of child pornon church computer and with distribution of child porn. Pleaded not guilty at arraignment. Released on bail. Privileges have been removed. Boston, MA Source: Boston Herald 8.1.12; Boston Globe 8.1.12; WCVB 8.1.12; WTAQ 8.1.12; NECN 8.1.12; Boston Herald 8.2.12; U.S. Catholic 8.2.12; The News 8.3.12; Boston Globe 8.5.12; Boston Herald 8.5.12 Urbanic James 1971 P Sued Society of the Precious Blood Removed 7/11 after recent allegations of sexual improprieties with two minors in the 1970s. At the time, he was assigned as associate pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church in St. Joseph. Review board found allegations credible. Urbanic has admitted to Order that early in his priesthood he acted inappropriately. In the past, Urbanic has served as provincial director for the Society. Named by 1 plaintiff in civil suit filed 2/8/12. Plaintiff said abuse occurred in mid-1970s at Bishop LeBlond High School. Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO Source: Kansas City Star 7.5.11; The Missourinet 7.6.11; St. Joseph News-Press 7.6.11; The DigitalBurg 7.13.11; Kansas City Star 2.8.12; News Press 2.9.12 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Urbina Jose Luis 1979 P Sued Diocesan Last name is "Urbina" in 1990 Directory but "Urbana" in 1988 edition. Man filed suit in 2003 against Diocese and Urbina alleging he was abused from age 9 until 17 in 1980s. In 1989 Urbina pleaded guilty to committing lewd acts with a child under 14. Before he could be sentenced he skipped bail and fled to Mexico. Worked in Sacramento diocese from 1980 to 1989. Believed to be working at parish in Mexico as of 3/08. Laicization announced 8/21/08. 2008 civil suit dismissed 11/10 on SOL. Sacramento, CA Source: Sacremento Bee 7.01.03; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; Sacramento Bee 3.18.05; Appeal-Democrat 3.19.05; Dallas Morning News 4.13.05; CBS 13 5.07.07; Sacramento Bee 3.15.08; California Catholic Daily 3.21.08; Sacramento Bee 8.21.08; California Catholic Daily 8.22.08; Sacramento Bee 11.11.10; Decision in Doe v. Bishop, The Leagle 11.12.10; Chicago Tribune 3.12.11 Urrutigoity Carlos 1991 P Accused Society of St. John Urrutigoity and Eric Ensey, another priest from a traditionalist religious society, were accused of abuse of at least two seminary students in late 1990s. At least two civil suits filed. One settled in 2005 and Bishop Martino withdrew permission for society to operate in diocese. Now living in Paraguay as of 3/06. Scranton, PA Source: Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Scranton Times Tribune 10.31.02; Times Leader 3.24.04; Times Leader 7.21.04; Catholic News Service 12.01.04; Times Tribune 1.8.05; Citizens Voice 5.10.05; Times Leader 3.4.06; The River Reporter 3.9.06; Times Leader 7.9.06; Times Leader 7.13.08; Vancouver Sun 12.17.11; Vancouver Sun 12.19.11 Assignments: Times Leader 7.9.06   Information from BishopAccountability.org