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| Last | First | Ord | T | Status | D/O | Notes | Diocese | Source/Assignments |
| Vadenboncoeur | Paul | 1963 ? | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled. Accused of abuse. Died. | Manchester, NH | Source: Union Leader 12.20.02 |
Vader | Anthony Joseph | 1952 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2003. Accused of abuse. | Chicago, IL | Source: Chicago Sun Times 6.15.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 3 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record |
| Valdez | Paul | P | Settled | Diocesan | Settled 1999. Accused of abuse of girl. | Monterey, CA | Source: Monterey Herald 3.28.03 | |
| Valentine | Leroy A. | 1977 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Woman reported in 1982 that her three sons (ages 10, 11 & 12) had been molested by Valentine. Police told her to go to diocese. Lawsuit filed in 1995; each youth received $20,000 settlement in 1998. Valentine sent for treatment then transferred. Name became public in March 2002 but Diocese refused to remove because "allegations were unsubstantiated." Valentine finally resigned end of March 2002 after another victim came forward with allegation of abuse in 1978. | St. Louis, MO | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.02.06; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.03.02; NY Times 3.03.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.04.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.06.02; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.28.02; NY Times 3.28.02; Associated Press 4.30.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02 |
| Vallely | James | P | Accused | Diocesan | Allegations. Died 1997. | Portland, ME | Source: Portland Press Herald 2.24.02; Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 addendum | |
| Valliere | Romeo J. | 1963 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Diocese of Portland Maine settled one claim in April, 2005 for undisclosed amount. Man said that as a child Valliere would give him beer, marijuana, at the rectory. 1976 letter in his file from parent complaining about drunked youths at rectory. Placed on sick leave in 1996 and retired in 2001. | Manchester, NH | Source: Foster's Daily Democrat 2.15.02; Union Leader 2.16.02; Attorney General of New Hampshire Report on the Investigation of Manchester Diocese 3.03.03; Union Leader 3.04.03; Concord Monitor 4.28.05 |
| Valverde | William | 1962 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Named in 12/03 civil suit filed by 2 men who alleged that in mid-1970s Valverde exposed them (and others) to "alcohol, drugs, cigarettes and deviant sex." Included on list of priests with credible allegations released by San Diego diocese 3/30/07. Also worked in San Bernardino diocese. Left active priesthood in 1983. Through clerical errors, these 2 plaintiffs were NOT included in 2007 San Diego settlement and their lawsuit still existed until settlement reached 4/08. | San Diego, CA | Source: Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union Tribune 3.31.07; Union Tribune 11.12.07; Union Tribune 4.20.08 Assignments: Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 |
| Van Acker | Michael R. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Removed 2002. Accused of abuse. | Peoria, IL | Source: Chicago Tribune 6.8.02 | |
| Van de Ven | Kenneth A. | 1971 | P | Accused | Dicoesan | Accused of sexual harassment of a young male and placed on leave. Congregation initially told he left for health reasons. Later statment clarified situation. In Jan. 2007 Diocese would have reinstated him but he declined. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: AZCentral.com 7.10.05; Arizona Republic 1.26.07 |
Van der Linden | Peter J. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Publicly named for first time in Archdiocesean press release in Oct. 2002. He was removed from in 1993 after "serious and substantive allegation of sexual misconduct dating back to the early years of his ministry." He had been on medical leave of absence since 1991 but had begun working part time at Cardinal Mooney High School, Marine City, in 1993 per his assignment record. Died Feb. 2007. | Detroit, MI | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Archdiocese Release 11.02; Detroit Free Press 2.11.07 Assignments: Archdiocese of Detroit Press Release 10.22.02 |
| Van der Putten | Benedict | P | Accused | Society of St. Pius X | Accused. Admission. | Marquette, MI | Source: San Fransicos Faith 11.05 | |
Van Handel | Robert | 1975 | P | Convicted | Franciscan | Founding director of Santa Barbara Boys' Choir and principal of St. Anthony's Seminary High School. Charged 1994 with abuse of students. Sentenced 8/94 to 8 yrs prison for abuse of 1. Released in 2002. Named in several civil suits. Archdiocesan report says abuse of 6 between 1970-1982. 4 claims settled 2006. | San Francisco, CA | Source: LA Times (AP) 8.13.94; John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; Santa Barbara News-Press 9.27.04; LA Times 12.30.04; LA Archdiocesan Report, Addendum 10.12.05; Santa Barbara News-Press 2.26.06; LA Times 3.14.06; KSBY 8.09.06; Santa Barbara Independent 8.10.06; Santa Barbara Independent 4.19.07; Santa Barbara Independent 6.21.07 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
Van Liefde | Christopher | 1973 | P | Sued | Diocesan | In 1992 woman reports inappropriate sexual conduct by Van Liefde in 1973 and 1974. Placed on leave 2002. Another allegation 2003. Sued 2003. 2 accusers per LA Report with incidents from 1971-1975. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: The Wander 1.8.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA Times 8.18.02; USA Today 11.11.02; LA Daily News 6.20.02 Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Van ter Toolen | Vincent | P | Accused | Carmelite | Accused of abuse between 1962-1964. Left archdiocese 1970. Accuser came forward in 2002 to allege abuse in approx 1961 (when he was aged 3-5). Deceased. Named in archdiocesan report. Named in 1 civil suit. | 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 | |
| Van Trieste | Martin | 1945 | P | Sued | Trinitarian | Van Trieste is accused in June 2002 lawsuit of abusing 2 boys who were members of the Little Martins, a traveling singing group of Hispanic boys. As of 2002, Van Trieste, 87 was in a Maryland nursing home with dementia. Three additional men joined in the suit in Sept. 2002. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 6.25.02; Plain Dealer 9.19.02 |
| Vanderford | Morris Dale | D | Convicted | Diocesan | Vanderford, a deacon, was convicted in 1993 of abusing two boys in 1989. He was sentenced to 60 years in prison. He died in prison. Two civil suits were also filed. One settled in 1993 for $750,000 and another settled in 1995 for $44,000. | Tulsa, OK | Source: Daily Oklahoman 4.23.93; Tulsa World 8.07.02; Tulsa World 2.18.04 | |
| Varettoni | Julian B. | 1955 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused by Bob Deacon in 2004 of abusing him in the 1960s. Diocesan investigation found insufficient information to determine guilt, though the board found Deacon's testimony credible, according to his canon lawyer, Rev. Kenneth Lasch. Deacon appealed to the Vatican. In 2/05 the Paterson diocese settled with Deacon and other victims for $5M. Bishop Serratelli informed Lasch that "the Vatican upheld [Serratelli's] decision to exonerate Varettoni," who is now pastor of Sacred Heart in Clifton. | Paterson, NJ | Source: Daily Record (NJ) 10.20.04; Herald News 10.20.04; Newsday 2.10.05; Herald News 2.16.05; Record 2.16.05; FatherLasch.com 1.9.06 |
| Vas | John | B | Accused | Salesian | Woman came forward in Feb. 2008 to accuse Vas of molesting her for nearly 7 yrs, beginning in 1960s when she was 7. Vas, then a brother in the Salesian order, was the band instructor at Salesian High School where her brother was a student. Vas currentlylives in Florida with his wife. No information on when he left the order. 2/28/08 article says this is second public accusation against Vas. | San Jose, CA | Source: City of Angels 9.25.07; San Jose Mercury News 2.28.08; Inside Bay Area 3.03.08; California Catholic Daily 3.04.08; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 | |
| Vasaturo | Anthony J. | 1955 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per personnel records released in Jan. 2004, Vasaturo allegedly admitted to sexual activity with 16 yr old female beginning in 1969. Vasaturo had senior priest status per 2002 Catholic Directory. | Boston, MA | Source: Boston Herald 1.15.04 |
Vasquez | Enrique | P | Charged | Diocesan | Charged in Costa Rica with abuse of a child in 1994. Fled to Connecticut. Worked in both New York and Hartford. Has been a fugitive since 1998. He was arrested 4/07 in Honduras. | Hartford, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 10.14.02; Hartford Courant 10.15.02; Hartford Courant 10.18.02; Dallas Morning News 6.20.04 (Major Account); Dallas Morning News 6.21.04 (Major Account); Journal News 6.24.04; Associated Press 6.29.04; Associated Press 7.13.04; Associated Press 7.15.04; International Traffic in Catholic Priests Who Abuse 4.17.07; International Herald Tribune 4.19.07 | |
| Vaughn | Roger | 1977 | P | Sued | Crosier | Accused of abuse of one person in 2006 civil suit. Abuse is alleged to have occurred in St. Paul Diocese but 1989 OCD shows him at NY Archdiocese. | St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN | Source: Star Tribune 5.04.06 |
| Vedro | James A. | 1965 | P | Accused | Crosier Fathers | Per 2002 articles, Vedro, who served in the Detroit archdiocese since 1991, was moved to a Crosier facility after he was removed from his duties in light of Bishops' conference in Dallas. He had "violated his vows once in the past with an adult." Crosier officials told Detroit Cardinal Adam Maida about allegations in 1991 when Vedro was assigned to parish in Archdiocese. It was determined that he was not a threat to congregation. | Detroit, MI | Source: Detroit News 6.26.02; Detroit Free Press 6.26.02; Detroit Free Press 7.01.02; Detroit News 7.14.02; Detroit News 7.15.02 |
| Veich | Vincent J. | 1971 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Veich was placed on leave in April 2002 because of claims he abused children. He admitted sexual misconduct with a 17 year old girl in late 1970s. The woman came forward in March 2002 and this instigated Veich's dismissal. Claim(s) against Veich settled by Diocese as part of massive $21 mil settlement in 10/03 involving 40 plaintiffs and 16 priests. | Bridgeport, CT | Source: Hartford Courant 4.22.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; Greenwich Times 6.08.03; Associated Press 10.17.03 Assignments: Assignment Records Compiled by Law Firm |
| Velez | John | 1988 | P | Sued | Marist | in 1991 the Diocese learned of the abuse of 1 youth by Velez and another priest and there was a meeting with the victim and his family. Diocese expelled Velez, a member of the Marist Order, and notified his order of the reasons. The society recalled Velez to Mexico and sent an escort to ensure his return. Diocese says civil authorities were notified in 1991. Sued 2003 by this plaintiff. Accused of abuse in Monterey and Tucson. | Monterey, CA | Source: Monterey County Herald 6.06.03; Monterey County Herald 1.28.04; Bishop Ryan's February Pastoral Letter 2.04.04; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07; OC Weekly 12.07.07 |
Ventre | Armand | 1957 | P | Acquitted | Diocesan | Ventre served at our Lady of Good Help Parish from 1980-1985. He was indicted for sexually molesting 2 altar boys and 1 mentally handicapped youth between 1981-1984. In 1986 the Judge dismissed charges re the 2 altar boys and next day the Judge found him not guilty of abuse of the 3rd boy in non-jury trial. He was returned to active assignment as chaplain at VA Hospital and then another hospital. He retired in Jan. 1999 and died in Dec. 1999. | Providence, RI | Source: United Press International 7.06.85; United Press International 7.31.85; United Press International 1.16.86; United Press International 1.25.86; Associated Press 2.12.86; United Press International 8.13.86; United Press International 8.15.86; Providence Journal Bulletin 12.29.99 |
| Verhart | John | B | Sued | Salesian | 1 person accused him of abuse from 1957-1958 per archdiocesan report. Named in at least 1 civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 7; InjuryBoard.com 1.28.08; City of Angels 3.19.08 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Veri | Alberta | N | Sued | Sisters of Saint Joseph | Accused in a 1997 lawsuit of sexually abusing a high school senior in 1972. Veri denies the charge. Complainant states that when she first came forward in 1994, the order and diocese asked her to keep silent. They deny this. Suit was dismissed on SOL grounds. Order offered to settle in exchange for a confidentiality agreement; complainant refused. Order paid for therapy. Veri was called Sister Bernadine; she took a leave of absence in 1980 and left the order some time thereafter. | Pittsburgh, PA | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10.18.97; WTAE 4.26.02 | |
| Verngren | Francis | B | Sued | Brothers of Christian Schools | Man filed suit 5/03 which alleged that he was abused by Verngren from 1966 - 1970 when Verngren was principal and head dorm resident at a Catholic school in Berkeley. Man told another staff member in 1969 and Verngren was temporarily removed. He was later returned to his position. Died in Dec. 2003. Civil suit had settled in Sept. 2003. | Oakland, CA | Source: Napa Valley Register 5.13.03; Napa Valley Register 12.04.03; Napa Valley Register 1.06.04; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08 | |
| Vesnaugh | Gerald John | P | Convicted | Diocesan | 12 yr old youth accused Vesnaugh, a former priest and practicing attorney, of molesting him at a swimming pool in 1981. Three other boys testified that he did same thing to them. Criminal charges filed and Vesnaugh was convicted and sentenced to 5-15 yrs prison. Law license suspended in 1980 and revoked in 1982. | Detroit, MI | Source: USA Today 11.11.02; Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report 11.02 | |
| Vessels | Henry G. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued. Accused of abuse. Died 1980. | Louisville, KY | Source: Courier-Journal 10.24.02 | |
| Vetter | Henry Xavier | 1938 | P | Sued | Passionist | Accused in 1993 of abuse in early 1960s. Several other accusations later received of abuse in 1960s and early 1970s. Deceased. May have worked in Mexico after leaving archdiocese. Archdiocesan report says 7 accusers with incidents from 1953-1973. Named in at least 1 suit in 2003. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 6; LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07; CityofAngels 7.05.07 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 |
| Vevik | Paul | 1977 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Per 5/07 article, Vevik, still an active priest with Spokane Diocese, has been named in bankruptcy claims as having "assaulted a person in a restroom of Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral in 1978." Vevik has denied the claims and is fighting the accusations. . | Spokane, WA | Source: Spokesman Review 5.04.07 |
Viall | James A. | 1954 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Placed on leave in July 2002 for misconduct with minors. A former altar boy filed suit on July 30, 2002. Another adult male also came forward to allege abuse as an altar boy. One of the men said he was abused in mid 1950s; the other alleged abuse in 1970s. As of 9/11/02, Child Protect. Services found no evidence to support abuse allegations but Diocese continued its investigation. | Cleveland, OH | Source: Plain Dealer 7.05.02; Akron Beacon Journal 7.05.02; Plain Dealer 8.01.02; Plain Dealer 9.03.02; Plain Dealer 9.11.02 |
| Vidnansky | Mary Jane | N | Sued | Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph | Accused in 2004 suit of sexually abusing a boy 1974-76, starting when the boy was age 14. Abuse is alleged to have included intercourse. | Springfield, MA | Source: Republican 12.30.04; Catholic Observer 1.7.05 | |
| Vieages | Harold F. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused in 2005 of abuse of youth in approx. 1969. Died in Jan. 2004. Plaintiff's claims were settled with the diocese prior to 8/07. | Reno, NV | Source: Reno Gazette-Journal 10.09.05; Reno Gazette-Journal 8.19.07 |
| Vielett | Roland | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. | Manchester, NH | Source: AG Report; Union Leader 3.4.03 | |
Vignola | Carmen D. | 1972 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Credible allegation of abuse. Name first released on list of abusive priests released by Bishop Saltarelli on Nov. 16, 2006. Died in 1989. | Wilmington, DE | Source: The Dialog 11.16.06 Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 |
| Villa Gomez | Gillmero Nemoria | 1957 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 person from 1964-1965 per archdiocesan report. Name is also spelled "Gillmero Nemorio Villagomez" in certain Official Catholic Directories. Retired. Named in a 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 |
| Villalobos | Ferdinand | P | Sued | Diocesan | Sued 2003. Accused of abuse. Died. | Stockton, CA | Source: SF Chronicle 2.9.03 | |
| Villaroya | Ernesto Corral | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse from 1981-1983. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese. Civil suit filed 2002 but dismissed later in year. He was working in Dallas TX diocese when suit filed. Bishop reassigned him to parish after suit dismissed but parishioners forced him to quit in 2003. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4 | |
Vincent | David P. | 1964 | P | Accused | Diocesan | In 2004, one man alleged abuse in 1980s but he refused to cooperate with the Archdiocese and nothing done. Vincent finallyplaced on leave in March, 2005 after he was accused of abuse of one student at Elder High in 1970. Vincent denied all allegations.Returned to duty 10.12.05 after archdiocese investigation. | Cincinnati, OH | Source: Cincinnati Enquirer 3.10.05; Dayton Daily News 3.10.05; Catholic Telegraph 3.16.05; Beacon Journal 3.19.05; Cincinnati Archdiocese Press Release 10.12.05; Dayton Daily News 10.13.05; Cincinnati Enquirer 10.13.05 |
| Vinyard | Barry | 1975 | P | Sued | Diocesan | One man filed suit in 2003 alleging that he was abused by Vinyard in 1978 and 1979 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Calexico. Vinyard denied the allegations. While not currently assigned to a parish, Vinyard was referred to as the first actively serving priest in diocese to be named in lawsuit.. Bishop accepted Vinyar's request for retirement status effective Jan. 1, 2004. | San Diego, CA | Source: San Diego Union Tribune 12.24.03 |
| Virtue | William D. | 1975 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse in Joliet Diocese in 1980-1981. Placed on leave 2/06. Partial assignment record in 2.24.06 article. Not included on Joliet Diocese list of confirmed abusers released 4.09.06. Civil suit filed 5/06. Virtue worked in Joliet, Rockford and Peoria dioceses. Diocese settled suit as to Virtue as of 9/07. | Joliet, IL | Source: Pantagraph 2.24.06; The Herald News 4.11.06; CBS2chicago.com 5.24.06; Herald News 5.25.06; Chicago Tribune 5.25.06; Daily Herald 9.25.07; Daily Southtown (AP) 9.26.07 Assignments: Partial Assignment Record |
| Vita | William S. | P | Sued | Diocesan | Accused of abuse of 1 from 1947-1953 per archdiocesan report addendum. Named in civil suit. | Los Angeles, CA | Source: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 | |
| Vogler | Jean | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1996. Child porn. 1 year jail. | Evansville, IN | Source: Associated Press 6.20.02 | |
| Voglio | John | P | Accused | order? | Accused of abuse per diocesan records. | Manchester, NH | Source: AG Report; Union Leader 3.4.03 | |
| Vogt | Francis H. | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. | Rochester, NY | Source: Democrat and Chronicle 8.24.02 | |
Volino | Michael | P | Charged | Diocesan | Charged with possession of child porn on his computer. Pleaded guilty in May, 2005. In Dec. 2005 he was sentenced to 15 months in prison and is scheduled to be released in March or April, 2007. He will remain on administrative leave pending a decision by the diocesan review board and, if necessary, by Rome. Volino fought against having to register as a sex offender but court ruled in Feb. 2007 that he must. | Rochester, NY | Source: Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 3.10.05; Affidavit in Support of Federal Warrant; Diocese of Rochester Statement 3.14.05; WSTM 3.10.05; Democrat & Chronicle 3.14.05; Democrat & Chronicle 3.14.05 (2nd); News 10ABC 3.15.05; WSTM 3.19.05; Democrat & Chronicle 4.12.05; Democrat & Chronicle 5.25.05; WHEC 10.13.05; Democrat & Chronicle 12.14.05; Catholic Courier 12.24.05; Democrat & Chronicle 1.23.07; Democrat & Chronicle 2.16.07 Assignments: Democrat & Chronicle 5.23.07 | |
Vollmer | Eugene | 1978 | P | Sued | Diocesan | Two victims made accusations in March 2002 and said they had previously reported abuse to diocese but nothing done. One said he reported abuse when it occurred and again in 1991. Another said he reported it in 1994. Vollmer still active until 2002. He has been identified as Priest D in the 1/03 Grand Jury report. He admited to abusing at least 12 victims according to the report. Vollmer would supply wine, marijuana and porno videos. | Rockville Centre, NY | Source: Newsday 3.26.02; Newsday 3.27.02; NY Post 3.29.02; NY Times 5.16.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday 2.11.03; Newsday 2.12.03; Compasso v. Vollmer et al, Supreme Court of New York, Nassau Co. 4.14.03; Newsday 4.15.03; Newsday 4.15.03 (2nd); Long Island Press 2.24.05 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info |
Vonnahmen | Robert J. | 1956 | P | Settled | Diocesan | Vonnahmen was investigated by Diocese in 1983 or 1984 but no action taken. Named in civil suits in 1993, 1994 & 1995. Abused both boys and girls. Removed from active ministry without privileges in 1993. Laicization announced 4/07. | Belleville, IL | Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.20.93; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.01.93; St. Louis Post Dispatch 7.29.93; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.20.93; St. Louis Post Dispatch 11.02.93; Chicago Tribune 3.11.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.03.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.22.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.03.95; Belleville News Democrat 5.08.02; Belleville News Democrat 1.26.03; Post Dispatch 1.08.06; Belleville News Democrat 4.24.07; Belleville News Democrat 4.24.07 (2nd); Washington Post (AP) 4.24.07 |
| Vosen | Gerald P. | 1961 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accusation of sexual misconduct against Vosen was made at state Capitol hearing 9/03. Immediately placed on leave. Woman accused him of abusing her brother but the brother denied the abuse. Other possible allegations. In 2003 one man alleged abuse from 1989-1991 and in 2004 Vosen filed suit against him for defamation. Vosen was formally placed on leave in Feb. 2004. Defamation suit went to trial 2005 and jury decided for accuser. | Madison, WI | Source: Wisconsin State Journal 9.22.03; Capital Times 9.22.03; Wisconsin State Journal 9.24.03; Wisconsin State Journal 11.29.03; Wisconsin State Journal 12.20.03; Wisconsin State Journal 2.16.04; Capital Times 5.14.04; Capital Times 5.06.05; Baraboo News Republic 7.28.05; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (AP) 7.31.05; Capital Times 8.01.05; Janesville Gazette 8.02.05; Janesville Gazette 8.03.05; Janesville Gazette 8.04.05; Associated Press 8.04.05 Assignments: Janesville Gazette 9.08.05 (add'l article); Case Report: Vosen v. Doe 10.17.05 (add'l article) |
Voss | Ronald | 1967 | P | Accused | Diocesan | Accused of abuse. Resigned 1993. Working in Haiti as priest until 2005 or 2006. | Lafayette, IN | Source: Indianapolis Star 2.16.97 (Major Accounts); Dallas Morning News 2.24.05; Dallas Morning News 2.26.05 |
Vovko | John Willliam | P | Convicted | Diocesan | Convicted 1990. Groping child, age 2. Lifetime probation. | Phoenix, AZ | Source: Arizona Republic 11.10.02 | |
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