Fr. Joseph H. Stoltz

Ordained: 1973
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Louisville KY

Sent for evaluation and treatment and placed on a restricted ministry in 1991 after allegations of abuse of a boy in the 1970s. The Archdiocese paid this accuser $200K in 1992, reportedly to “silence” him. Stoltz was placed on leave in 6/2002. Sued in 9/2002 by another man who accused him of abuse 1975-1977. Permanently removed from ministry in 10/2002. Resigned from the priesthood. Laicization announced in 8/2004.


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