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| 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. | 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 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Udegbulem | Ike Cyriacus | P | Arrested | Diocesan | A native of Nigeria, he was arrested 6/02 in Laredo Texas on allegations that he raped a woman in 2000 in Brooklyn. Woman told the diocese about the incident when it occurred. He admitted to inappropriate sexual behavior and his privileges were suspended. Two months after his dismissal from Brooklyn, he was working as chaplain at Mercy Hospital in Laredo Texas. Was there from 3/00 to 8/01. Reports allege he was removed for groping women. Mistrial in criminal case in 2003. | Brooklyn, NY | Source: San Antonio Express News 6.22.02; NY Times 6.22.02; Houston Chronicle 6.22.02; Houston Chronicle 6.25.02; San Antonio Express News 6.28.02; Newsday.com 2.03.03; NY Times 6.06.03; NY Post 6.19.03; Daily News 3.10.04 | |
| Uhran | Vernon | 1969 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of at least two boys in early 1970s in two lawsuits settled July, 2006. Settlement may have been $250,000. 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. 8 known plaintiffs. At least 2 suits filed in 2005. | Orlando, FL | Source: Orlando Sentinel 5.2.05; Orlando Sentinel 7.20.06; WFTV 12.01.05; 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 |
Ulatowski | Donald Francis | 1966 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Newly identified as abuser in Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06. Died 6.99 | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3 |
| Underwood | Gary E. | 1980 | P | Arrested | Diocesan | Arraigned Nov. 2006 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. Hewas indicted again in May 2007 on charges of abusing another youth in 1985-1986. Underwood asked that charges be dismissed because of length of time between events and charges but Court denied. | Tucson, AZ | Source: Tucson Daily Star 12.06.06; Shreveport Times (AP) 12.06.06; KOLD 12.06.08; Tucson Citizen 12.07.06; Shreveport Times 12.07.06; KOLD 12.08.06; 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 8.08.07; Arizona Daily Star 10.08.07; Arizona Daily Star 1.08.08 |
| 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 3.27.03; Ledger 6.25.03; Orlando Sentinel 6.25.03; Ledger 2.28.04 |
| Unknown | Ned | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per testimony in trial of Albert Liberatori, "Fr. Ned" was accused of sexually assaulting at least two boys in mid 1990. The priest was sent for counseling, cleared for reassingment, and then sexually assaulted a 3rd youth. He was never reported to police and never criminally prosecuted. | Scranton, PA | Source: Times Leader 11.08.07 | |
| 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 | Priest | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. | Gaylord, MI | Source: Detroit Free Press 4.14.03 | |
| 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 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Newspaper would not name priest. | Erie, PA | Source: Erie Times 6.29.03 | |
| 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 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 10.06.06; Toledo Blade 10.07.06; 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 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse by plaintiff lawyer. Claims of ethics violations and deflamation. Priest denies accusation. | Albany, NY | Source: Times Union (NY) 8.26.04 | |
| Urbina | Jose Luis | 1979 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Last name is spelled "Urbina" in 1990 Directory but "Urbana" in the 1988 edition. Man filed civil 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 is believed to have fled to Mexico. He worked in Sacramento diocese from 1980 to 1989. Believed to be working at parish in Mexico as of 3/08. | 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 |
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 10.31.02; Times Leader 3.24.04; Times Leader 7.21.04; Catholic News Service 12.01.04; Citizens Voice 5.10.05; Times Leader 3.4.06; The River Reporter 3.9.06; Times Leader 7.9.06 Assignments: Times Leader 7.9.06 |
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