Database of Publicly Accused

Rector from 1973 of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist when accused in 7/87 of sexually assaulting two teenage brothers. Resigned in 8/87. Sent to New Mexico for treatment. Convicted in 1988 of the sexual abuse of the two boys. Sentenced to five years. Died 9/19/03, shortly after release from prison. Named in at least three civil suits. At least two claims included in settlement with diocese in 2005. (One news article spells his last name Alonzo.)

Arrested 8/21/2014, charged with molesting a 16-year-old boy in a Trenton home in late spring or early summer. A second incident occurred in June, when Apura attempted to remove the same boy's pants. Suspended without privileges during investigation. Had been assigned to St. Martha's in Point Pleasant since July 2012. Prior to that was at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Trenton June 2007-July 2012. The Diocese said this was the only complaint it had received regarding Apura. Pleaded guilty in 8/2015 to aggravated criminal sexual contact. Sentenced 11/20/2015 to three years in prison, ordered to register as sex offender, and lifetime parole. Time to be served at a specialized adult treatment center for sex offenders. Mental health evaluation found Apura to have "repetitive and compulsive behavior." Released 11/30/2017. Included on the diocese's list 2/13/2019. Removed from ministry. Per the list in 2021, Apura was laicized.

Removed from ministry 5/1/2002 after a woman wrote to the Trinitarians to complain that Balestrieri "inappropriately touched her son," age 11, in 1975 in Trenton, NJ, when he was a member of the Order. He had been incardinated into the Belleville Diocese in 1985. On 1/24/2009 the Belleville diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave/Retired." Died 9/10/2012. On the Belleville diocese's list of credibly accused 12/19/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Removed from ministry in 2000. Convicted in 2002 on charges of molesting an 11-year-old boy in 1993. Sentenced to 15 years. At least nine other alleged victims, abused as young as age six. Additional criminal charges were filed in 9/2006 alleging abuse of a boy 1994-1995. Pleaded not guilty in 11/2006. Convicted in 2008. Diagnosed as a  "repetitive and compulsive sexual offender." Sentenced in 9/2008 to an additional 18 years. Died 2/29/2016 at the New Jersey Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Woodbridge NJ. On the diocese's list 2/13/2019. Included on the Baltimore archdiocese's list, which notes sexual abuse alleged in 2002 by Banko in the early 1970s while a seminarian at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's report. Lawsuit filed in 8/2024 under the MD Child Victims Act claims abuse of a boy for 7 years, beginning in 1970 when the boy was age 6.

Accused in 1994 in a RICO lawsuit filed in NJ of rape of girl, age 6, in 1961 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish.  Deceased. The RICO suit named about 14 priests; all were settled 3/2003. Barber's name was included on the diocese's list of credibly accused 2/13/2019.

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 9/20 of sexually abusing a child, ages 9-10, in 1983-84, at St. Anthony of Padua in Woodbridge. Barrett died in 2005.

Monsignor. Retired to Port Charlotte FL in 1992. Died 8/24/2000. Named publicly as accused by attorney Mitchell Garabedian on 1/19/2021. Allegedly sexually abused a nine-year-old boy on one occasion in 1950 at Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Atlantic City. The alleged victim filed a lawsuit which settled in 2020 in the four figures.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. One alleged victim noted. Permanently removed from ministry.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. One alleged victim noted. Died 3/23/05.

Parish priest, diocesan vocations director. Two claims of child sexual abuse against Bernard settled for $50K in 1993. Accused in a RICO lawsuit filed in 1994 of abusing a boy for 5 years, beginning 1972. The suit settled in 2003.  Bernard left parish ministry in 1977 for military chaplaincy. He retired in 1992 and was permanently removed from ministry. On diocese's list 2/13/2019. Sued 12/2019, accused, along with Revs. Jay Shannon and John Kelly, of abuse of a boy, age 12, in 1974.

Named publicly in 11/21 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims’ Rights Bill.

Accused in a 1993 civil suit of abusing a girl in the 1950s or 1960s. Settled for $176K. Named in a RICO pleading filed in 1994 in New Jersey. Died 10/31/1986, per 2011 New Jersey Provincial Directory. Same source refers to him as R. Henry rather than Henry S. Blaszczynski. On the diocese's list 2/13/2019, as Henry S. Blaszczynski.

Parish priest and educator. Held prominent positions in the diocese, state and nationally. Was also a campus minister and police chaplain. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/19. Removed from ministry. Per his obituary, Bloh retired in 1999. He died 11/9/2019.

Accused of abuse of one youth per a 1994 RICO petition. Continued in ministry, retired to FL. Died 7/23/2017.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese in 1/2019 after a review of personnel files. Removed from ministry and retired 12/31/2018 due to an allegation that he abused a teenage boy in the mid-1980s, while assigned to St. Piux X in Cherry Hill. The alleged victim first told the diocese in 10/2002. Bohrer was suspended at the time, then returned to ministry in 2009 after the diocese and Vatican reviewed the case. Name included on the Camden diocese's list 2/13/2019. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list 5/19/2021, where he was assigned 1985-1986 to a Springer parish.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. One alleged victim noted. Died 4/2/75.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. One alleged victim noted. Died 3/11/86.

Professed vows for the Society of the Divine Word Chicago Province in 1971. Worked in Bordentown NJ 1973-1977 as vice-principal and disciplinarian at the Divine Word Seminary High School. Left the Order in 1977. Allegations were made public in 1/2012 that Craanen solicited two teenage boys for sex in NJ in the 1970s. Retired from his job of 30 years as a religion teacher at a Catholic school in Racine WI as a result of the allegations. Included on the Order's list of credibly accused.

Accused of child sex abuse in 1981, per 4/02 news sources. Parish priest, faculty member/chaplain of high schools in Paterson, Madison and Wayne. Removed from his assignment in 1995 and "never again functioned as a priest," per Bishop Rodimer. On diocese's list 2/13/19. It notes one accusation.

Died in 2000. Accused in a lawsuit in 2008. Named also in a 12/20 lawsuit of abuse of a boy, ages 13-14, in 1986-87 while a teacher at Blessed Sacrament Parish School in Elizabeth NJ. The plaintiff was a student. Settlement(s).

Monsignor. Named publicly in 11/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. Died 6/15/2011.

Pled guilty in 1987 to aggravated sexual contact in 1983 with 15-year-old boy at Delbarton School. Received one-year suspended sentence, sent to therapy. Settled. Allowed to continue working in NY churches for over 10 years. In Rochester NY in 2002 when placed on leave. Another complaint filed 2002. Sent to rehab center in MO for life. Accuser from Delbarton filed suit 6/12. Settled 06/05/14. Accused in 7/17 suit of abuse of altar boy, ages 11-14, student at St. Elizabeth of Hungary School, 1968-71. Per suit, Brennan sent the boy on missions to have sex with other students and report back; plied with porn; masturbated in boy's presence. Settlement 6/18 with 5 men alleging abuse at Delbarton School. Settlements also 12/18 and 2/19. Brennan admitted to abuse of about 50 boys. Active suits 2/19 from 3 men and 1 woman, claiming abuse at St. Elizabeth's. Died 12/4/19, age 79. Named in a 7/20 lawsuit filed under the NJ Child Sexual Abuse Act. Four more suits in 10/20. More in 12/20. Subject of 21 suits under the new Act by 11/21.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the Trenton diocese on its list 2/13/2019. One alleged victim noted. Former Chancellor, among other prominent roles in the diocese. Retired in 2012. Removed from ministry.

Named publicly as accused by the Trenton diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Multiple alleged victims noted. Died in 2013. One accuser stated publicly in 6/2019 that when he was a 16-year-old seminary student and parishioner at St. Mary of the Lake in Lakewood, Brown abused and attempted to rape him. In a 12/2019 lawsuit a man alleged Brown abused him at age 15. He said church officials called him a liar at the time, and that they covered up multiple cases involving the priest. Brown died in 6/2013.

Removed from a seminary because of improper behavior. Graduated from another. Accused in a 1994 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, ages 12-14, 1978-1981. The abuse allegedly occurred at parishes in Woodbridge and South Amboy and at the Stella Maris Retreat on Long Beach Island. Removed from ministry. Included on the diocese's list 2/13/2019. Multiple alleged victims noted. Per the list in 11/2023, Bruno was laicized.

Parish priest and pastor, high school teacher, monsignor. Named Vicar General in 1992. Retired in 2003. Died 3/30/2014. Named publicly in 6/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as the subject of claim(s) of child sexual abuse in the Camden diocese's bankruptcy case.

From Poland. Arrested in 10/2011 after driving down streets and trying to lure at least four girls, ages 13-19, into his car by offering them alcohol and offering to pay them $10 for sex. Per the Diocese, Burek was studying on a student visa to gain "parish ministry experience and to further discern his vocation." He was attending St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, MD and had just begun a pastoral year at St. Catherine Laboure in Middletown NJ. He denied the allegations. Removed from parish setting and no longer attending seminary.

Accused publicly in 3/2004 of sexually abusing a girl when she was a sixth grader in 1975. Her complaint was originally made in 2002; the Diocese investigated, found no proof and allowed Burns to continue in active ministry. She filed suit in 2004. Burns retired in good standing in 2017.

Accused of abusing three brothers in the late 1960's-early '70s, including on trip to California. Permanently suspended in 1993 after refusing psychiatric evaluation after allegations of sexual abuse were made. Two of the three brothers sued him in 1994. SOL stopped legal action and case dismissed 2002 after several appeals.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Died 2/1/1998.

Named as abuser in a civil suit filed 3/20/12 by two men who allege abuse at Delbarton School between 1977-1979. One man also alleged abuse in 1980 by Rev. Luke Travers.The father of the brothers told the school about the abuse in 2004. It was also reported to St. Mary's Abbey in 2010. Capato was working as parochial vicar at Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church in Cedar Knolls, NJ when the suit was announced. St. Mary's Abbey reported in 2012 that he is was under restrictions and being monitored. Settlement in 6/18 with five men alleging abuse at Delbarton School. Named in 7/20 lawsuit(s) filed under the NJ Child Sexual Abuse Act.

Accused in 7/11 suit of abuse of a youth. Allegedly had boys wrestle in skimpy bathing suits and photographed them. Sold videos on web. Accused of groping plaintiff. Suit names Scouts and Diocese. Left active priesthood in mid-1980s. Privileges removed 1992; sent to treatment. Taught high school in Newark public schools for 20 years. At least 24 other men came forward with same complaints. Given non-teaching job 11/11. Another suit 12/11. Both settled in 2012. Surrendered public schools teaching license in 6/13. Laicized, possibly in 3/14. His appearance at an annual Family Festival at Our Lady of the Valley parish resulted in suspension without privileges by Paterson bishop of the pastor, Chris Di Lella, a long-time friend. On Newark archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Died 3/6/19 of gunshot wound at his home in NV. Homicide investigation initiated. Reportedly had a history of hiring male prostitutes. Alleged shooter had answered Capparelli's add for male wrestlers. New suit(s) in 7/20 claim abuse in the 1980s. By 11/21 accused in 20 lawsuits.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. One alleged victim noted. Deceased.

Placed on leave in 7/2005. Accused of abuse of a minor in approximately 1987. No criminal prosecution because statute of limitations expired. Reportedly in 5/2007, canonical trial of Casey was in its "early procedural stages." Died 8/1/2008. Obituary referred to him as pastor of St. Joseph's Church. Bishop Bootkoski performed burial mass. On diocese's list 2/13/2019.

Native of Ireland. Placed on leave 2002 after accusation that he abused a former parishioner, her son and daughter in 1978 at parish in Old Bridge. Other accusations also made. Included in 1/03 settlement claiming abuse by 5 priests. He denied all allegations. In 3/09 church trial found him guilty of 1 count of abuse 1980-83; permanently removed from public ministry. On 7/27/14, diocese announced that that Appeals Court had found him guilty of "ongoing sexual abuse" of two minor children in the early 1980s. Dismissed from the priesthood, per 7/21/14 letter from Bishop. On diocese's list 2/13/19.

Named publicly in 11/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. In 11/2021 the website of St. Ann's Parish in Raritan, NJ (Diocese of Metuchen) shows Cebulka as Head of School and teacher. His name is no longer on the school's site in 12/2022.

Accused in a lawsuit 12/19 of sexually abusing a boy, age 13, during private preparation for First Communion in 1976 or '77. Cevetello was pastor of Our Lady of Mount Virgin in Garfield at the time of the alleged abuse. He died in 1985.

Removed from St. Valentine in Bloomfield in 11/2004 due to an allegation that he abused a boy for three years, starting when the boy was age 15 and Chabak was assigned to St. Mary of the Assumption in Elizabeth. Named Monsignor in 1998. Retired per 2009-2012 Catholic Directories. Had been living in a rectory after Hurricane Sandy with permission from the Archdiocese until public pressure forced his removal in 2/2013. On Archdiocese's list 2/13/2019. Multiple allegations noted. Permanently removed from ministry. Accused in a 12/2019 suit of abusing a boy, age 13 or 14, at Christ the King in Hillside 1983-1984.

Listed on 6/11/14 by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers (CFC) as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. The order states that the merits of most of the claims settled in the bankruptcy were not tested. Chaney was added to a list of accused on the website of Boston attorney Garabedian on 10/31/14 after a settlement had been reached in the year previous. Assignments included Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell NJ, where the abuse alleged in the Garabedian case is said to have been committed. The 2014 Official Catholic Directory shows Chaney living at a Christian Brothers residence in West Park, in the NY archdiocese. Convicted abuser Bro Ronald Justin Lasik CFC and accused Bro John Laurence Heathwood CFC are also listed as residing there. Lawsuits in 3/21 by three former students allege abuse in the 1960s and '70s. Living in 3/21 in a CFC residence in New Rochelle.

Known first to have been accused by a man in 2002. Accused in 2005 of abuse in 1980s by three people. Went on "voluntary" leave in 2005. Retired in 2006 after Church decided to try him. First accuser settled 4/06 for $50,000. Two others also settled. Privileges withdrawn. Last known to be living without restrictions at St. John Vianney Residence for Retired Priests in Rutherford, NJ. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Permanently removed from ministry.

Allegation of abuse of 12-year-old boy in the early 1970s, per 1993 lawsuit. Later settled for $45,000. Admission in therapy, per plaintiff lawyer. Placed on restricted ministry 1993. Later permanently removed. Died 4/7/2010. On the diocese's list 2/13/2019.

A/k/a Br. Edmund. Scoutmaster and teacher. Accused of abuse of of two brothers, one of whom died by suicide at age 12. Coakley died in 1988. Civil suit filed and appealed to NJ Supreme Court. Dismissed because of NJ Charitable Immunity Act. Coakley's name appeared in the Boy Scout Perversion files released in 2012.

Removed from his assignment at Church of the Assumption in Roselle Park in 4/02 after accusation of "sexual improprieties involving a minor" several years previously. Died 2/16/17. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19.

Pastor of St. Joseph's in Hillsborough, NJ. Removal from active ministry announced 10/25/13 after allegation of abuse of a minor in late the 1970s, when he was associate pastor at St. Mary's in South Amboy. County prosecutor informed the diocese; no criminal charges due to statute of limitations. Review Board and retired investigator found allegation "not frivolous." Cole denied the allegation. Matter referred to Vatican. In 11/15 Cole was found not guilty by a church tribunal, composed of three priests from outside the diocese. Cole was planning to go to Guatemala to study Spanish, then return to the diocese to do Hispanic ministry.

Accused of abuse of at least three boys. Suspended in 1993 and later permanently removed from ministry. One lawsuit settled in 1993 for $25K. Named in a 1994 RICO suit; dismissed on SOL in 6/2002, but the plaintiffs shared in an $880K settlement in 3/2003. On the diocese's list of accused 2/13/2019. Accused  in a 12/2019 lawsuit of abuse of a boy, ages 14-15, in 1978-79.

Arrested in Camden in 1984 for abuse of a boy, age 14. Admission. Placed in special court program under which his arrest was expunged after one year if no more problems. Spent eight months in treatment. Transferred to Pittsburgh in 1985, then to Philadelphia 1988-1993. His 1984 victim received a settlement the same year. Returned to Camden in restricted ministry. Removed in 2002. Named in the Philadelphia Grand Jury report 2/10/2011. Settlement related to alleged abuse of a 12- to 14-year-old boy, 1985-1988 in the Pittsburgh PA diocese. Named in the 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. On Camden diocese's list 2/13/2019. Per the updated list in 9/22, Connor is deceased.

Named publicly in 6/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as the subject of claim(s) of child sexual abuse in the Camden diocese's bankruptcy case. Monsignor. Longtime pastor of Corpus Christi in Carneys Point. Retired in 2005. Died 6/19/2007.

Accused of abusing two young brothers in 1984. Their mother told the diocese, which then transferred him. Reported to police in 1985; convicted in 1988 and received three years probation. Each child received $38K in civil suit. Worked as hospital chaplain beginning 1991. Placed on leave 2002. Cramer hired a canon lawyer to fight his suspension. Name is included on the "Perversion Files," a national list of Boy Scout Leaders accused of being molesters which was released 10/12. On Paterson diocese's list 2/13/19.

Accused in 2005 of abuse of a 13-year-old boy in 1964 at Most Holy Redeemer in Westville Grove. (This was D'Amico's first assignment.) Placed on leave in 5/2005. Permanently removed in 10/2005. Died in 6/2010 at age 71. On the diocese's list 2/13/2019.

Br. Aloysius. Joined the Xaverians in 1962. Per Boston personnel files released 1/2003, Dagwell pleaded guilty in 1988 to molesting a student in Newark, NJ; others also complained. Sentenced to probation and ordered to stay away from children. Fired from his position as teacher and coach at a parochial school. Transferred to Boston; may have abused there. Left the order in 2002. Worked for 15 years at Keiser University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Included on the Xaverians' list 7/12/2019. Died in 3/2020. Lawsuit filed in 7/2020. Accused in a new suit filed in 10/2021.

Member of the Passaic Eparchy of the Byzantine Catholic Church. Identified in 2002 as founder of a website featuring videos of teenage boys wrestling in speedo swimsuits. Eparchy did nothing. Placed on leave in 2011 when a man accused Davidowich of abusing him as a boy at St. Mary the Assumption in Trenton in the late 1980s-early 1990s, beginning when the man was 15. The Eparchy paid the alleged victim $200K in 6/2011 to settle claims before suit filed. Living in WI in 2011. Another settlement 6/29/2013. Laicized 4/2/2013.

Accused in 2002 of sexually abusing a boy during his first assignment 1962-1964. Transferred three times in three years: to another Camden parish, to a Trenton parish as an extern, and to a missionary assignment in Brazil. Army reserve chaplain 1967-1970; on leave for a year; Camden parishes 1971-1974; Army chaplain 1974-1992; Camden parish for a year. On duty outside the diocese 1992-1999 in FL and NH, then retired. Camden asked Vatican to defrock Davis; matter was sent back to Camden for church tribunal. Included on the diocese's list of accused 2/13/19.

From the Dominican Republic. Accused of fondling two brothers under the age of 14 when they worked at the rectory of St. Mary's of the Assumption in Elizabeth in 2001 and 2002. Their mother walked in on an incident and complained to church officials. Removed from the parish and active priesthood. Arrested in 2003; living in MD at the time. Pled guilty. Sentenced to three years probation and barred from contact with minors in NJ. On the archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Permanently removed from ministry. Laicized. Lived in FL 2003-2010. Found in 3/19 to be teaching children at a private school in the Dominican Republic. Presenting himself as "Father Rafael" as part of an interfaith group called "The Order of Eremitic Servants."

Deacon. Assigned to St. Joseph's in Swedesboro and St. Joseph's in Woodstown. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Removed from ministry.

In 2002 a man told the diocese he was abused as a boy by Dennehy and another priest in the 1950s-1960s. Civil suit filed in 7/04. Settled for $50K and counseling in 2005. The man said he knew of at least one other person abused by Dennehy. On diocese's list 2/13/19. In notes multiple accusations and that Dennehy died 8/10/95.

Placed on administrative leave in 2002. A woman said he molested her as a teenager in the late 1950s-early 1960s. He allegedly would sleep with her mother and fondle her at same time. She said she told diocese in 1993, and they said they were not responsible. Dericks paid her a $25K settlement in the early 1990s. In 2003 the diocese found the charges credible. Vatican said he was too old for a church trial. Barred from publicly working as a priest as of 1/04. Died 11/17/10. On the diocese's list 2/13/19. (Name spelled Derricks)

Accused at some point of sexually abusing a girl, ages 11-14, about thirty times during 1958-1961, when the girl was a hospital patient. Dicks was a chaplain at St. Francis Hospital in Trenton where the girl received treatment, and the abuse occurred in her hospital room. A claim in the case was settled in 5/2020 in the low six figures. Dicks died 10/4/2009.

Named Auxiliary Bishop of Newark in 1996, Bishop of Camden in 1999, and Bishop of Brooklyn in 2003. In 11/19 the Newark archdiocese was notified of an allegation that DiMarzio sexually abused a St. Nicholas in Jersey City altar boy, age 11, in the mid-1970s. His alleged victim also accused Rev. Albert Mark. The man filed suit in 3/21. DiMarzio "emphatically denied" the allegation. In 1/20 the Vatican ordered Cardinal Dolan to investigate. In 3/20 a second man came forward, alleging DiMarzio repeatedly sexually abused him when he was about age six, forty years prior, at Holy Rosary in Jersey City. DiMarzio denied the allegation. This man filed suit in 2/21. On 9/1/21 the Vatican announced that the allegations were without "the semblance of truth." DiMarzio retired several weeks later, at age 77.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2018. One alleged victim noted. Deceased.

Placed on leave in 1/20 during an investigation of recent, unspecified complaints. Chaplain of Oratory Catholic Prep in Summit, an all-boys school. The archdiocese stated that it "takes very seriously any and all credible complaints of sexual misconduct or sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy.... ."

Settlement in 1991 with a woman who claimed sex abuse by Dolak 1979-87, beginning when she was age 13 and an Our Lady of Peace school student and parishioner in Fords, NJ, where Dolak was assigned. Accused of abusing a boy at an unspecified date. Claims against him were included in a 1/03 settlement between the diocese and victims of 5 priests. The diocese reportedly said three people had come forward with claims against Dolak. Went on to work as an acute care family support specialist at Monmouth Medical Center. No longer there in 2/19. On diocese's list 2/13/19. Laicization announced in 4/19.

From Pakistan. Accused of abuse of boys in several countries. Convicted of abuse in 1996 in England. Returned to ministry after jail. In US, he worked in Newark diocese and in the New York City area. Several variations on his name, depending on where he worked, including Dominic Yusaf. In 2004 he was found working in Italy.

Publicly named as accused by the diocese on its list 3/17/19. Multiple alleged victims noted. Permanently removed from ministry.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by attorney Mitchell Garabedian on 1/19/2021. Allegedly sexually abused an altar boy, age 13, in 1946, while assigned to St. Joseph's in Trenton. The abuse included sodomy. The suit settled in 2020 in the low six figures on behalf of the estate of the alleged victim, who died prior to the resolution of the case.

Suspended in 2002. Accused by two men of abuse as boys. Case referred to Vatican which sent it back to archdiocese for trial. Church trial held in 1/05. Acquitted; Vatican did not confirm the verdict until 2007. Returned to ministry as of 7/01/07. Returned to job as chaplain for NY Giants, but not to parish ministry. Lawsuit filed in 12/19 by one of the two who came forward in 2002, claiming abuse for five years, beginning in 1967 when he was age 12. Settled. Accused in suit filed in 11/20 of raping a girl, age 10, in 1971, and abusing her until 1975. Per the suit, two nuns held the girl down during the rape. Dowd denied it.

From Ireland, where he was ordained. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/21/2019. Died in 1983.

"Manus." Accused in a 5/21 lawsuit, along with Rev. Bruno Ugliano and Bro. Jonathan Michael Hunt, of sexually abusing a Delbarton School student, ages 13-14, over 150 times 1977-78. Duffy would allegedly follow the boy into the bathroom then molest him, and sodomized him on an overnight class trip to the Jersey Shore. The priest allegedly told the boy "This is how God wants me to show you love." Teacher, among other roles, including assistant headmaster, at Delbarton 1967-87. Left the priesthood and married in 1989. Died 12/30/08.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. One alleged victim noted. Deceased.

In 11/13, Bishop told parishioners at St. James the Less that Duggan had been accused of sexually abusing a developmentally-challenged adult in the early 1990s at St. James Parish in Woodbridge. Initially removed in 4/13 when Diocese first learned of the allegation. Later sent to Guest House in MN for treatment of alcoholism. Adamantly denied allegations. Review Board found accuser to be credible. Privileges removed. Died 7/6/17. Lawsuit filed on behalf of the victim in 6/19. The diocese offered a settlement in 7/20.

"Wesley" also "Wesley J." Ordained for the Benedictine order. Known to have been assigned in South Dakota, New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Appears to have left the order at some point. Accused of sexually abusing a boy, age 11, in 1971 in Bayonne NJ. In 2024 Duncanson's victim published a memoir, "My Fathers: Letters of Healing on a Quest for the Truth." Duncanson died in 1979.

Accused of the sexual abuse of an altar boy, age 12, in 1971 while assigned to Queen of Heaven in Cherry Hill NJ. The abuse included sodomy, and occurred at the home of a teacher of the parish school in Brigantine, NJ. Dunphy died 11/27/2016. A claim was settled in 12/2019 in the low six figures.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/19. One accusation noted. Died 6/21/83.

Named publicly in 11/21 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. Egan died 7/23/99.

Monsignor. Named publicly in 11/21 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. Longtime Director of NJ Boys Town. Egan died 8/14/98.

Accused in 2002 of abuse of a teenage girl in the early 1980s. The allegations were deemed credible by the archdiocese. His accuser said she was also abused by two other priests. No prosecution, due to the statute of limitations. Living without restrictions at St. John Vianney Residence for Retired Priests in Rutherford, NJ for several years as of 11/13. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Multiple alleged victims noted. Permanently removed from ministry. A lawsuit filed by a man in 11/21 claims Eilert abused him in 1978. 

Ordained in Haiti in 1990. Working in New Jersey when arrested in 11/1994 for the recent sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. He was at the airport awaiting a flight to Haiti when arrested. Convicted in 1995; received a three-year probated sentence. Returned to Haiti. In 2003 he was working in a Canadian diocese. Prior to offense, he had worked in the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Multiple accusers over the years. Sex education teacher for boys at Our Lady Help of Christians parochial school in East Orange, where he was assigned 1954-69. Died 3/26/88. At least one claim against Ernst included in 10/04 $1M settlement between archdiocese and individuals who claimed abuse by 9 priests. Also worked in parishes in Ridgefield Park, Rutherford, Union City and Wyckoff. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Two new suits filed in 1/20 naming Ernst.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/19. Multiple accusations noted. Removed from ministry 11/15/04. Died 12/8/17.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Died in 1/2019.

Named publicly as accused by the Archdiocese on its list 2/13/2019. One alleged victim noted. Accused in a 12/2020 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy multiple times. The boy was a student at St. Teresa of the Little Flower School in Berkeley Heights. Fagan would allegedly comment to the boy during confession about the boy's genitalia, and tell the boy to masturbate while he did the same. Fagan died 1/14/2004.

Assigned to Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jersey City until 1953, then Madonna Della Libera (Our Lady of Libera) in West New York until his retirement in 1993. Elevated to monsignor in 1989. Active in retirement at parishes in Mount Carmel, Jersey City, Fort Lee, Newark, West Long Branch. Directed musical theater at parishes. Died 5/9/00. Accused in several lawsuits filed in 2019, 2020 and 2021 of abuse while assigned to Holy Redeemer/Our Lady of Libera, 1975-77. By 11/21 at least four people had claimed abuse by Fanelli as children. One man first told his mother in 2018, who then revealed that his father, who had died by suicide, had also been sexually abused as a child by Fanelli.

Prior to 1996 ordination, Farrell was a Brother of Charity for 12 years. Placed on leave in 5/03 and sent to a "supervised living facility" after he was accused of an "isolated incident" of "inappropriate communication" over the Internet with a minor in 1997. Police and Division of Youth and Family Services investigated. No criminal charges filed. Returned to ministry in 10/04. Still active as of 3/13 at St. Joseph in North Plainfield, NJ.

From Spain. Monsignor. Placed on leave in 2002 after he was accused of inappropriate conduct with a young girl in 1982. DA's office said matter was beyond statute of limitations. A Diocesan committee recommended he be removed. Returned to Spain where he was an active priest in the Diocese of Ourense. Died at age 71 in 8/2006. On the Trenton diocese's list 2/13/2019. Multiple alleged victims noted.

Monsignor. Named publicly in 11/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims’ Rights Bill. Died in 2014.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. One alleged victim noted. Died 6/25/75. Suit filed in 12/19 claiming abuse of a boy while assigned to Holy Trinity. The abuse allegedly began when the boy was age 7 and occurred in the 1950s and '60s. The suit claims that Flanagan also abused other children.

Accused of abuse of a teenage boy in 1981. Alleged victim told the Benedictines in 1992 and said the Order knew of another victim. Per Order, Flavin left active status in 1987 after he was found drinking with another boy. When Flavin would not voluntarily leave the Order, in 2003 it asked the Vatican for laicization. Named in lawsuit(s) filed in 7/20 under the NJ Child Sexual Abuse Victims Act.

Accused of abusing a boy, age 12, beginning in 1960. His accuser said two other priests also abused him. Further, he said that when he was age 16 Flemming put a gun to his head and threatened to kill him if he told. Flemming denied the allegations when confronted by the church in the 1960s. In a 1994 RICO civil suit a second man claimed Flemming abused him at age 14. One suit was dismissed in 1/2003 because of the accuser's credibility. Both accusers were among 23 plaintiffs included in a 3/2003 $880K settlement. Flemming died in 1986. Name included on the diocese's list 2/13/2019.

Named publicly in 11/2021 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. Flynn died 5/25/1980.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Died in 1996.

Irish and U.S. citizen. Accused of beating and sexually abusing five boys at Mount Cashel orphanage in Newfoundland 1956-59. Worked as Dean at Damien Memorial School in HI 1972-75. Taught at Bergen Catholic in Newark archdiocese 1986-96. Indicted in Canada in 1996. In 2000 he agreed to return to Canada. Charges reduced. He pled guilty to brutally beating one of the boys in a shower and was sentenced to five months in jail in 8/00. Died 12/24/08. Named in a civil suit 4/4/14 as having abused one boy at Damien Memorial in about 1970. Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers in 2014 as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings.

Named in five 2015 lawsuits vs Delbarton School (prep school for boys grades 7-12), St. Mary's Abbey and The Order of St. Benedict among 5 priests who allegedly sexually abused Delbarton students 1972-84. Per St. Mary's Abbey the complaints "are not new." In 2012 the plaintiffs' attorney filed one lawsuit putting all claimants in multi-plaintiff complaint. It was dismissed. Named in 7/20 lawsuit(s) filed under the NJ Child Sexual Abuse Act. Reportedly in 7/20 "believed to be dead." New suit in 12/20.

Named in a case settled in 8/2008 as having sexually abused a boy who had been sent to him for counseling, beginning when the boy was age 12 in about 1988, and continuing into the boy's adulthood. As pastor of St. Joseph the Carpenter in Roselle, Gillen hired his alleged victim to lead youth activities. The alleged victim, John Schulte, was arrested in 11/2002 and convicted for the sexual assault of three boys in the parish. Gillen remained in active ministry.

A/k/a Joseph. Named publicly as accused in 4/22 by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian. Accused in a lawsuit that settled of sexually abusing a girl, ages 13-14, in 1977-79. McBarron was assigned to St. Mary's in Newark NJ during the time in question. He died in 1987.

Monsignor. Pastor of St. Ann's in Lawrenceville 1967-1995. Retired in 1995. Died in 1997. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Multiple alleged victims noted.

Accused in 2001 of fonding a boy in 1999, beginning when the boy was age 13. Admitted behavior. Placed on leave. Found guilty 4/03 of aggravated sexual contact. Given lifetime parole, ordered to register as sex offender. Conviction overturned on appeal 2006. Signed agreement never to work unsupervised with children and to go to sex offender therapy. Back in ministry by 2009 as hospital chaplain and in parishes. Given chancery work. In 4/13 was found to be helping with overnight teen retreats in a parish. Parents upset. Resigned from active ministry 5/2/13. As part of criminal case against him for contempt of court based on recent behavior, agreed 11/1/13 to voluntarily seek laicization. Laicization announced 3/17/14. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19.

Took leave in 1986. Suspended in 1987. Abused boys in the 1960s-70s as priest and Boy Scout troop chaplain. Convicted in 1987 of sexual abuse of three, ages 9-13. Sentenced to 25 years. Charges of abuse of seven others dropped. Died in 2000. Per obituary he had been "serving at the Service of the Paraclete, a home for retired priests in Jemez Springs, New Mexico." It was actually a treatment facility for pedophile priests. On Newark archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Three claims settled in 2020 in the six figures.

Accused in a lawsuit filed in 11/21 of sexually abusing a minor, about age 17, in around 2016. In 2019 Galeano had "relinquished his duties" at St. Joseph's in Bogota NJ after allegations of inappropriate contact with an adult.

St. Mary's, Plainfield NJ visiting priest from Ecuador. In 4/03 a 15-year-old male St. Mary's youth group member told his priest-cousin and a youth group leader Gallo Espinoza raped him in a parish rectory bedroom. Reported less than two weeks later by Catholic Charities to prosecutor's office. Gallo Espinoza old by Archdiocese he could no longer minister; fled to Ecuador. Investigation closed. In 2010 the boy, then a young adult, filed police report. The AD Review Board deemed the allegation credible and recommended laicization. In 2005 Gallo Espinoza returned to the US and taught in a middle school and a high school in MD and VA. Abruptly fled in 2/14. In 7/15 his whereabouts were unknown. Criminal investigation re-opened. Found in 8/15 to be in Ecuador. Admitted to a "sexual encounter" with the boy. Victim filed criminal complaint and arrest warrant issued 1/16. Indicted in 5/16. Still at large at the time. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Permanently removed from ministry. Died by suicide in Ecuador 7/2/22 after shooting three people, killing one.

Charged in 1/2019 with sexual assault of a girl, ages 14-17, in 1990-1994 while assigned to St. Cecilia's in Woodbridge. The girl was involved in the parish CCD program. In a secret recording and to investigators, Ganley admitted to the "sexual conduct." The abuse occurred in NJ, FL and Washington DC. Pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a minor under age 16 in exchange for a sentence of four years in state prison. Required to register as a sex offender. On the diocese's list 2/13/2019. Accused in a 12/2019 lawsuit of abusing a teenage boy, along with Rev. Robert Witkowski, at a parish in Iselin in the early 1990s. The plaintiff claimed the priests also abused other boys.

Sister of Charity of St. Elizabeth in Morris Township, NJ. Accused in a lawsuit filed 11/24/20 of sexually abusing a girl in her office at Immaculate Conception School several times a week, beginning in 1969 when the girl was age 8. Garner was a teacher and administrator at the school. Also accused, along with Sr. Alice Bernadette, C.S., of taking the girl in 1971 to Rev. William Dowd, and restraining the girl while the priest raped her. Dowd denied the allegations. Garner died 12/17/14.

From Ireland. Ordained in Rome before World War II. May have started as a Benedictine. Worked his first two years of priesthood in Manchester, England prior to arrival in the U.S., due to complications of WWII. Worked in the Sacramento diocese and Newark archdiocese before Trenton. Accused by a woman of repeatedly molesting and stalking her for three years late 1950s-early 1960s, beginning when she was age 11 and Garry was assigned to St. Mark's in Sea Girt, NJ. Confession was allegedly used in the abuse, and included digital penetration. Stalking and abuse allegedly continued after reassignment. Retired in 1981. Died 12/11/1988. Settlement in 12/2019 in the low six figures in case of abuse of two girls, ages 12 and 9, beginning1960 and 1961.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/2019. A 3/2019 lawsuit claimed sex abuse of a 16-year-old boy in 1962 at a Vineland parish. The boy said he immediately told another priest in the rectory, who drove him - in the middle of the night - to Bishop Damiano's residence in Camden. The bishop reportedly told the boy in response to his disclosure, "Never speak of this again." Gerbino was the subject of a 2017 settlement with the daughter of a young man who was allegedly abused in the 1960s by Gerbino. The man killed himself in front of his daughter, then age 7, in 1970. Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Vineland from 1961 until his resignation in 11/1980 for "health reasons."  Reportedly removed from ministry in 1985 for "mental health reasons." Died in 2007.

Hartford CT priest, Portland ME auxiliary bishop 1966-69, then bishop 1969-74. Newark archbishop 1974-86. Died 9/20/16, age 104. Accused in a 3/21 lawsuit of sexually abusing a girl, age 5, several times in 1976. His accuser said she and her mother lived nearby and that Gerety offered to babysit, then molested her in his Cathedral bedroom. She said Gerety told her not to tell because it would hurt her mother. Accused in a lawsuit filed 11/16/21 of sexually abusing a girl over 5 years, beginning when she was age 5 in 1984, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.

Parish priest in early career in North Arlington and Rutherford NJ. At Seton Hall Prep 1961-88 as teacher, athletic director; headmaster 1969-80. Briefly assigned to parish in River Edge, then pastor of St. Joseph in East Orange 1989-00. Retired 7/00, lived and assisted at Holy Rosary in Edgewater until 2010. Arrested in Canada 7/02 with another priest in male prostitution sting allegedly involving minors. Placed on leave/retired by archdiocese. Charges against Giblin dropped 4/03 for lack of evidence; the other priest was convicted. Died 5/13/11. Former Seton Hall student filed suit, claiming abuse by Giblin and Rev. Robert Gibney in the 1960s. Suit ongoing in 10/17. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19.

Died in 2012. Accused in a civil suit filed 8/7/14 of abusing a boy at Sacred Heart School and Parish in Vailsburg 1961-63. Settled in 11/14. A second man alleged abuse at St. Catherine's in Cedar Grove. Gibney's name included on archdiocese's list 2/13/19.

Ordained for the Archdiocese of Newark NJ in 1950. Transferred to the Harrisburg PA in 1982.  Retired in 1989; returned to NJ. Allegation in 1992 to the Harrisburg diocese that Giella had abused a child beginning in 1983. Arrested in NJ in 7/1992, indicted for child molestation and child porn. Pled not guilty to sex assault of an 11-year-old girl. Family filed lawsuit. He died in 5/1993, before he could be tried; suit settled with the diocese for $900K. Other women called news outlets saying they had been abused as minors in NJ in the 1960s by Giella. A PA woman filed suit in 2001; that and two other claims settled later in 2001. In 7/2018 two sisters alleging abuse through the 1980s by Giella asked a court to lift a gag order that was part of prior settlements with their other sisters. Accused of abuse of 5 girls in their family, one beginning at age 18 months. Name included on the Harrisburg diocese's list released 8/1/2018. On Newark's list 2/13/2019. The five sisters filed suit in 12/2019. Settlement of a claim in the low-to-mid six figures in 7/2023 that Giella sexually abused a boy, age 11-13, during 1984-1986. The abuse allegedly occurred at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Enhaut PA, where Giella was assigned.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Arrested and charged in 1/1986 with two counts of sexual contact for abuse in 12/1986 of a 15-year-old boy and abuse in 12/1987 of a 17-year-old boy. Both incidents allegedly occurred at St. Isidore's rectory in Vineland NJ, where Gillespie was assigned. He was also a religion teacher at Sacred Heart High School. Allowed to enter a pre-trial rehabilitation program which would lead to the dropping of the charges. Went on to chaplaincies at Vianney Villa in Cherry Hill, West Jersey Hospital in Voorhees and St. Mary's Nursing Home and Manor in Cherry Hill. Died 12/31/1994. 

Giordano retired from St. Luke's Church in North Plainfield early in 5/07. He attributed his retirement to the pressures of running a parish and allegations of sexual misconduct. The diocese apparently investigated at the time and no action was taken. He denied all allegations and stated that the "allegations were handled properly according to both civil and canon law." On the diocese's list 2/13/19. It notes that he was removed.

In 9/10 Granstrand announced during services at Our Lady of Mercy that the Bergen County prosecutor's office had investigated allegations against him of sexual abuse of young children, but that there would be no criminal charges. The father of one man in his 20s told reporters that Granstrand molested his son and another boy in 1996, and that his son spiraled into drugs and trouble. Granstrand denied the allegations. Per the Our Lady of Mercy website in 5/20, Granstrand was on staff as pastor emeritus.

Also known as Gerald J. Griffin. Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Trenton on its list 2/13/2019. Multiple alleged victims noted. Sick leave 1962-1969. Assigned in the Diocese of Springfield IL from the early 1970s. Appears to have spent a short time at a parish rectory in Baltimore MD in the late 1970s. Died in 1986. Included on the Springfield IL diocese's list 9/23/2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. One alleged victim noted. Permanently removed from ministry.

Suspended in 2003. Accused of abusing a boy, age 16, in the 1980s, when he was a Boy Scout leader prior to ordination. Later sued. Not charged due to SOL. Reinstated in 12/04 without restrictions, including as a youth group chaplain in Scotch Plains. Arrested in NJ 10/20/16 on child porn charges in PA, where he stayed in apt a few times per week. Uploaded from his computer 20 child porn files to internet chat rooms. Had been removed from Holy Spirit in Union NJ earlier in the month due to investigation; "fugitive from justice." At parish just a few weeks, after 8 years at St. Bartholomew in Scotch Plains. Nationally ranked poker player. Pled guilty in 3/17. Sentenced in 8/17 to 11 and 1/2 to 23 and 1/2 months in prison; to register as a sex offender; 5 years probation. Said he uploaded the porn to get back at God as he wasn't winning poker tournaments. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Permanently removed from ministry. Accused in a 3/09 suit of abuse of an 11-year-old Scotch Plains boy in 2004. Suit in 4/21 claims abuse of boy, age 9, in 2006.

From Besancon, France. Accused in a lawsuit in 11/21 of repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl, ages 12-14 in 2006-2008, at Our Lady of Fatima Chapel in Pequannock. Guichard reportedly was working in 11/21 at a seminary in Denton, NE.

Named publicly in 11/21 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. Gurski died 4/10/09.

Admitted in 10/4/03 deposition to abusing about 12 boys 1968-82; abuse included oral sex. Also said he had admitted the abuse to Bishop Rodimer in 9/85. Removed from ministry by Rodimer in 1986. Hanley admitted abusing Mark Serrano 1974-81 starting at age 9. Serrano went public 3/18/02. Serrano case was settled by diocese in 1987 for $350K with a confidentiality agreement. Request for laicization granted 2/7/03. One victim died by suicide in 2003. Diocese settled with 21 accusers in 2005. Served one year in jail on weapons charge. On diocese's list 2/13/19. Lawsuits filed in 12/19 by at least two new accusers. Died in 4/20.

A man alleged to the diocese was in 1994 that Hardin abused him as a teenager in 1976 after going to the priest for counseling. Diocese found allegations credible and permanently suspended Hardin. The statute of limitations stopped legal action. Hardin was still receiving church-paid therapy in 2005. On diocese's list 2/13/2019.

Resigned in 6/20 as pastor of Church of the Epiphany in Cliffside Park after an allegation that he abused a minor prior to ordination. Ordained in 2001 at age 47 after a career in music, including in Carmel CA, Washington DC and Switzerland. Studied theology in San Jose CA, New Orleans and News Jersey. Studied for the priesthood at Seton Hall University in NJ. Harger denied wrongdoing.

Named in a 1994 RICO civil suit filed in Camden. Allegation of abuse of girl in 1979-1980. Sent for therapy. Second allegation. Both settled for $195K. Church did not report allegation to police per state law. Sent for treatment on other occasions. Active until 2002 when permanently removed. A woman filed suit 5/16/2012 alleging abuse on multiple occasions in 1980 and 1981 at St. Anthony of Padua in Hammonton. In 2012 held security post at Philadelphia International Airport. Suit settled 6/27/2014 under undisclosed terms. Added to Diocese of Gallup's list 4/2019; worked in a parish there 10/1981-1/1982. On Camden diocese's list 2/13/2019. Died 2/8/2020.

Became a Marist Brother in 1959. Taught at Roselle Catholic High School in Roselle NJ until 1976, then entered seminary in Darlington NJ. Assistant Program Director for Union County CYO Office; Coordinator of Crossroads Program. Ordained to priesthood 5/26/79. Assistant at Holy Parish in Union 1979-93; St. Elizabeth's in Wyckoff 1993-99; St. Mary's in Rutherford starting 1999, St. Mary's High faculty member. Retired 12/11. Died 6/25/12. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. Multiple alleged victims noted.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/19. Multiple allegations noted. Removed from ministry 11/17/11. Died 7/1/18.

Entered the Christian Brothers in 1960, made final vows in 1967. Taught in Newark NJ, Chicago IL, Montebello and Salinas CA, Seattle WA. Accused of molesting a boy 1963-1967 at Essex Catholic High School in Newark. The boy died by suicide in 1978. The boy's cousin later filed a civil suit against the NY Archdiocese, Newark and and the order alleging abuse by several in the Order. Heustis died in 2/2005. Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers in 2014 as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes at least two "reported survivors."

Ordained for the Archdiocese of Newark. Later became a priest of the Diocese of Paterson, which was formed in 1937. Included in 6/22 on the Diocese of Paterson's list of credibly accused. Multiple allegations noted. Heweston died in 1987.

Accused of abusing a male high school freshman with emotional problems. Civil suit filed in 8/88. Police investigated. Sentenced to five years probation in 4/89 and inpatient therapy in New Mexico. Order and archdiocese filed against insurance company. NJ Superior Court ruled 8/5/97 reversing lower court's order dismissing plaintiffs' claims and remanding. Died 5/22/02. Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers in 2014 as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings.  Named in a suit filed in 7/20.

Arrested 7/02 in male prostitution sting allegedly involving minors. Placed on leave by archdiocese. Pled guilty 2003. Sentenced to two years probation with no unsupervised contact with minors. Remained on leave as of 5/03. Apparently lived without restrictions at St. John Vianney Residence for Retired Priests in Rutherford, NJ for several years until his death 12/24/07. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Multiple victims noted. Suit filed in 1/20 by a man claiming Heyndricks abused him at age 14 in 1990, when he was an Our Lady of the Lake student and altar boy.

Died in 1993. Accused at some point of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy at least twice in 1975, while assigned to Nativity Church in Fair Haven. The abuse included forced oral sex and sodomy. A claim in the case settled in 12/2019 in the low six figures.

Member of the Brothers of Charity America District - Region of Our Lady of Charity. Accused in a 12/2019 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, ages 7-9, during 1978-1980. The boy was a student at St. Peter's in Pleasantville. Hicks' alleged victim came forward in at least 2003, when the diocese reportedly turned the claim over to prosecutors. Hicks is deceased.

Named publicly in 11/21 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims’ Rights Bill.

Transferred to the Camden diocese from Pittsburgh in 1973. Parents complained in 1988 of inappropriate behavior toward their son. Sent for therapy. Removed from ministry in 1995 after an accusation of abuse of a boy. In 1999 this accuser's younger brother also alleged abuse. Lawsuit in 1999 by younger brother settled for $625K in 2001. Arrested in 2003. Laicized in 2004. Convicted in 2005 of abuse of boy and sentenced to 8 years in prison as of 3/5/2005. On NJ sex offender registry 6/12/2011. In 2012 a man told the Pittsburgh diocese that Hopkins performed a "medical exam" on him when the man was a freshman at St. Fidelis Seminary High School. decades earlier. Named in 8/14/2018 PA Grand Jury Report. On Camden diocese's list 2/13/2019.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. One alleged victim noted. Died 1/21/97.

Accused in 2004 of abuse of a student in 1975. Denied accusation. Suspended without faculties after taking indefinite leave in 1991. Was teaching at an Augustinian high school when accusation made public. Immediately fired. On diocese's list 2/13/2019.

Accused in 1994 of abuse in 1970s of a 15-year-old boy in New Jersey. Admitted the abuse. A second victim came forward. Forced to step down as head of the Chicago-based Servites. Went to Africa for a few years. Hired 1997 by St. Paul University in Ottawa, ON, Canada. By 2002 he was still a priest and professor and vice dean of canon law at St. Paul's. St. Paul's said he took "medical leave for the treatment of severe depression" in 8/02 after allegation surfaced. Ottawa archbishop said Huels was leaving Servites and would seek laicization. In 9/18 he was still professor of canon law at Saint Paul's. He was removed from that position after publicity the same month.

Accused in a 5/21 lawsuit, along with Rev. Bruno Ugliano and Rev. Manus Duffy, of sexually abusing a Delbarton School student, ages 13-14, 1977-78. His accuser said Hunt followed him to the bathroom and touched him under the guise of showing him how to "properly urinate." Died 4/29/20.

Named publicly as accused by the Trenton diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Multiple alleged victims noted. Per news in 6/2020, four lawsuits had been filed claiming sexual abuse of children in the 1970s; one suit alleged he touched and massaged a 7-year-old girl's vagina in 1975. A suit filed 7/10/2020 claims Iazetta groomed and abused a boy for 16 years, including while the boy was a student St. Joseph High School in Metuchen. Iazetta left the school after 1974. Transferred in 1986 to Tennessee. Included 11/4/2021 on the Diocese of Nashville's list, which notes that he was assigned to  parishes in Nashville and Tullahoma and that he resigned the priesthood in 1993. (Name misspelled Iazzetta.) He died 3/14/2007.

Accused in a 1994 lawsuit of sexual assault and rape over three-year period in 1970s of a 14- to 17-year-old boy. Remained in ministry until permanently removed 2000. His accuser received a $7,000 settlement. Igle said he left the priesthood in 5/2000 on a voluntary leave of absence; the Diocese said it was due to abuse. A second man accused Igle of sexually abusing him in the 1970s; received a settlement in the early 2000s. Diocese deemed all allegations credible. Igle denied them. In 7/2015 he remained a licensed marriage and family therapist in NJ. Name included on the diocese's list 2/13/2019.

Attorney Garabedian announced settlement 9/2013 on behalf of one individual who alleged abuse by Inghilterra during 1970s when he was chaplain at Trenton State Teachers College in NJ. This was first public naming of Inghilterra although Trenton officials found the allegations credible in 5/2013 and suspended him then. Military Chaplain, per the 1989 Official Catholic Directory. In 2012 he was leading pilgrimages to France, Fatima, Italy and Medjugorje. In 9/2016 the Diocese agreed to a 6-figure settlement witha  man claiming abuse by Inghilterra at age 16 in 1979. The man said that after an incident, another teen told him he was "now one of Fr. Vince's boys." Included on the Diocese's list of credibly accused 2/13/2019. Per the list in 6/2021, Inglhilterra was laicized.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Multiple alleged victims noted. Died 11/29/1982.

Associated with Marist Brothers' High School and Roselle Catholic High School. Taught in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Japan. Last known to be living in 2008 at Marist Retirement Residence in Miami, FL. In 4/12 Attorney Mitchell Garabedian announced a recent settlement of at least one claim involving Jerome.

Parish pastor, high school principal. Accused in a 2020 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, beginning when the boy was age 10, 1973-1974. Johnston was assigned to St. Anthony's in Atco at the time of the alleged abuse. He died 6/14/2018.

Named publicly in 11/21 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. Joined the Irish Christian Brothers in 1948 and professed final vows in 1956. Taught at schools in the Archdiocese of New York and in New Jersey, California and Canada. Principal of Bergen Catholic High in Oradell, New Jersey 1968-1974. Kelly died 11/10/17, at age 90.

Accused in a 1994 RICO lawsuit of abuse of six youths in the 1970s and 1980s. One claimant settled for $25K and three others were part of a 3/2003 settlement. Removed from ministry in 1992 and died the same year. Another civil suit filed in 3/2005 alleged molestation by Kelly and two other priests. Spent time in Brazil at some point. On diocese's list 2/13/2019. Sued in 12/2019, accused along with Revs. Jay Shannon and John Bernard of abuse in 1974 of a boy, age 12.

Monsignor. Placed on leave in 2002 after a review of diocesan records showed that Kelty was accused of inappropriately touching a young girl on at least two occasions more than 20 years prior. Case beyond statute of limitations, per the D.A.'s office. On diocese's list 2/13/2019. Died 5/15/2018.

In 2020 a man received a settlement from the Archdiocese through its IVCP, for claims that Kilcarr sexually abused him as a boy, ages 13-15, dozens of times in the rectory of St. Joseph's in West Orange in the 1960s. Accused in a press conference held by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian on 8/7/2019 of sexually abusing a second boy. Kilcarr moved to Seton Hall Prep in 1968, where he had close access to thousands of young boys for multiple decades. He died 6/22/2017.

Accused in a lawsuit filed 1/6/2021 of sexually abusing a girl, age 14, in summer 1974 at the Marianist Famiy Retreat Center in Cape May Point. The girl was a volunteer camp counselor. Koch reportedly remained active at the center into 2020. Removed. Koch's accuser also alleged abuse at the camp by Marianist Fr. John Sheehan.

Arrested in 2003 for viewing child porn on his work computer. He had been hospital chaplain at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center for 10 years. Hospital's computer technician noticed the websites in the computer history and notified police. Video showed Komar accessing the sites. Placed on leave. Living without restrictions at St. John Vianney Residence for Retired Priests in Rutherford, NJ for several years as of 11/13. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19. Deceased.

Named publicly in 11/21 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims’ Rights Bill. Died 12/22/19.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/19. Multiple allegations, per the list in 2022. Died in 1998.

Suspended from ministry in 2/18. Accused by three people of sexually abusing them as minors when Kuffner was a teacher at Sacred Heart School on Staten Island around 1983, prior to ordination. Taught for 30 years in Staten Island Catholic school system. Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Virgin in Middlesex Borough when suspended. Law enforcement investigating in 2/18. On diocese's list 2/13/19. Charged in 11/19 with sexual assault of a minor between ages 13-16. The abuse allegedly took place in Springfield, MA. Pled not guilty 12/12/19.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Died 11/2/2002.

Pleaded guilty in 9/2008 to possession of child pornography. Sentenced 2/18/2009 to 40 months in prison and 5 years' supervised release. Among assignments, Kuntz was at Regis High School in NYC 1983-1984 and 1988-1994. Principal 1984-1988 of St. Peter's Prep. Vice president for mission and ministry at St. Peter's College in Jersey City beginning in 8/2004. Included on the Northeast Province Jesuits list of credibly accused 1/15/2019.

Visiting priest from India. Charged with abusing a 7-year-old girl in 1988. Allowed to return to India. Spelling of last name is per 1988 Catholic Directory. News article spelled it "Kuruthurukulangara."

Named publicly as accused by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian in 5/2021. Subject of a claim settled in 2021 in the low six figures. Allegedly sexually abused an altar boy, ages 13-16, 1983-1985, while assigned to St. Casimir in Riverside NJ. The abuse is said to have occurred in the parish rectory and in hotel rooms during trips. Kwapisz died 1/27/1988. Per his obituary, Kwapisz worked at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore MD for 10 years, then at parishes in PA, NJ and GA.

In 2009 a man told the archdiocese that he had been abused by Laferrera and Fr. T. Smith. Accusation dismissed as not credible. At least 11 other accusers came forward. Civil suit filed in 3/11 by four; four others later joined. Pastor of Saint Philomena's in Livingston when suit filed. Removed in 7/11 when he took voluntary leave. Denied charges. Allowed to retire with benefits as of 6/6/12. Six plaintiffs settled in 6/12 for $300K; privileges removed. Claims of two more plaintiffs were to be mediated. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19, noting multiple alleged victims. Permanently removed from ministry. Accused in a 7/20 lawsuit of participating with Cardinal McCarrick and other priests in a sex ring involving children. Reportedly in 11/21 there were three recent suits, one claiming abuse by Laferrera of a boy, age 15, at a Livingston parish in 2008 and 2009.

Named publicly in 11/21 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims' Rights Bill. Died 7/23/21.

Former member of the Society of Divine Vocations (Vocationists), became diocesan priest in native Brazil. In 8/18 a man told the archdiocese that Lima sexually abused him when he was a 13-year-old altar boy in the late 1980s at Immaculate Conception, and Lima was a fill-in for the pastor. Lima was assigned at the time to St. Michael's. The man said the abuse occurred over a year in the church, Lima's bedroom and and a trip to FL. Lima's accuser said he was informed by Newark archdiocese spokesman, James Goodness, that it was the Vocationists who were responsible to investigate, not the archdiocese. He said Lima left the order 20 years prior and was a priest in the Diocese of Guarulhos, Brazil. Investigate in 2009 for "relationship" with a youth at a Cocaia church. Still in active ministry in Brazil in 5/19.

Per Metuchen bishop, Littleton gave info to diocese in 1993 that implicated him in sexual abuse of 2 minors. Removed and sent for evaluation and 3 years' therapy. Allowed to return on limited basis; returned in 1997 to full time ministry. Transferred in 1997 to Charlotte diocese, which was told of his past. In 10/02 allegations were reported to Metuchen and passed to Charlotte. Not removed by Charlotte until 2/04 when allegations deemed credible. Per news in 8/18, Littleton claimed he was a victim of sexual misconduct by Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. Littleton was included on the Metuchen diocese's list 2/13/19. On the Charlotte diocese's list 12/29/19.

Accused in a 2005 civil suit of sexually abusing a student at Delbarton School in 1977, and of plying the boy with alcohol and marijuana. Settled in 2006. The Order said it learned of accusations against Lott in 2004 and reported it to police. A 3/17 lawsuit claimed sexual abuse by Lott 1/1/76 of another Delbarton student. This accuser said he told Abbot Brian Clark of his abuse over a year after it occurred, and that Clark told the boy to keep it quiet and that Lott would be "reined in." The man learned years later that a second student was abused by Lott not long after he spoke with the Abbot.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Died in 1982.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Died 6/13/1995.

Accused in a claim settled in 2020 in the low six figures of sexually abusing a girl, ages 4-5, in 1964-1965, while assigned to St. Anthony's in Trenton. The abuse allegedly occurred in the church rectory and involved Lyons digitally penetrating the girl's vagina while she sat in his lap. Per the Official Catholic Directory, Lyons went on leave of absence in 1973, after which he is no longer indexed.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Died 2/28/1999.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. One alleged victim noted. Permanently removed from ministry.

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. One alleged victim noted. Died 11/7/12.

Accused of abuse of two teen brothers at St. Andrew in Bayonne, starting in 1978. One told a priest in 1981 and auxiliary bishop Pichelli in 1983, but no action. Martin later held prominent position in diocese, then returned to parish ministry. The same victim went to Archbishop McCarrick with allegations in 1996 or 1997. Victim and family got small settlement. Martin was removed, later assigned as a hospital chaplain. Removed in 2002. Still a priest in 2013, without privileges, working as a train conductor for NJ Transit. He successfully sued to keep personnel file from being released in bankruptcy. On archdiocese's list 2/13/2019. Multiple alleged victims noted. Permanently removed from ministry. New suit in 7/2020 claims abuse of a boy 1981-1984 at St. Andrew's.

Included on Attorney Garabedian's list 3/28/2016 of accused clerics named in civil claims resulting in settlements or arbitration awards. Allegedly abused a boy, about age 10, in 1966 at an Atlantic City hotel, while assigned to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Berlin NJ. Claim settled 2/2015. Mathews also worked in Laurel Springs and Margate parishes. Went on leave 1973. Appears not to have returned to ministry. Included on the diocese's liist 2/13/2019. Deceased.

Removed without privileges in 9/2007 after the Diocese was informed by the prosecutor's office of claims that McAlinden had sexually abused a juvenile for years, beginning in 1985. Civil suit filed; dismissed. No criminal charges due to the statute of limitations. The Diocesan Review Board deemed the allegations credible. Matter forwarded to the Vatican. The same man filed isuit n 2009 in DE. In 2011 a man said he reported abuse in 1989 and settled with the Diocese in 1992. Another man alleged abuse in the late 1960s. Suit still before the court in 6/2014. The Diocese claimed no responsibility for McAlinden's behavior because he was "off duty" at the time of abuse. It settled in 10/2014 with a man claiming abuse by McAlinden in the 1980s. Died 2/6/2015. On the Diocese's list 2/13/2019.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/19. Multiple accusations noted. Removed from ministry 10/1/94. Indicted in 2/95 on charges of sexual harassment by offensive touching of two adult female parishioners, and of molesting a girl, age 14. McBride had admitted to exposing himself to and fondling the girl. Charges were dropped in the case of abuse of the girl, the judge saying that McBride was denied his right to an attorney. The girl filed a civil case in 2/96, which settled. Six other women also claimed molestation by McBride but no prosecution due to the statute of limitations. He pleaded guilty in 2/97 to improper touching of the two adult women, in 1991 and 1992. Sentenced in 4/97 to treatment and fined $250. Sent to St. Luke Institute in Silver Spring, MD. He was later allowed to work as a weekend assistant at a parish. 

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list 2/13/19. Multiple alleged victims noted. Died 2/21/76.

Accused in 2002 of abuse of girls, ages 6 and 8, between 1981-1983. He denied all allegations. Placed on leave in 2003 and retired. Diocese given permission by Vatican to hold church trial. McCarthy was exonerated by the church trial and cleared by Vatican to return to active status with full privileges per 5/01/08 article.

Monsignor. Named as abuser in the 1994 massive RICO pleading filed by Attorney Steve Rubino. Accused of abuse of a boy and, later, the boy's daughter. Died 1/20/1974. Portrait removed from St. Rose in Haddon Heights sometime during 2010. Name included on diocese's list of accused 2/13/2019.

Arrested in 5/1988. Convicted in 1989 of abuse of a 12-year-old boy. Received a 5-year sentence. Lawsuit settled in 1990 for $700K. Laicized in 1993 so he could marry. Sued diocese because it would not pay his criminal defense fees. Case dismissed by Superior Court. Also named in a 1994 RICO pleading. Name included on diocese's list 2/13/2019.

Named publicly in 11/21 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims’ Rights Bill.

Lawsuit filed in 1993 by three people, one a priest, alleging abuse as teenagers by McGarvey and William C. O'Connell in the 1960s. Plaintiffs say they were abused 1/1965 - 12/1972 when McGarvey was pastor of St. Mary Magdalen in Millville. Suit settled in 10/1993 for $384K. McGarvey was placed on leave in 1993; later permanently removed. On diocese's list 2/13/2019. Died 1/28/2010. Accused in a claim settled in 2020 in the high five figures of sexually abusing a boy, ages 5-6, in 1977-1978, while assigned to St. Mary Magdalen in Millville. The boy was a student at the parish school.

Named publicly in 11/21 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims’ Rights Bill.

The Diocese was warned in the early 1990s by another priest about McHugh's behavior with children. McHugh was accused of molesting a boy 1995-1996, beginning when the boy was age 9. Placed on leave, sent to Vianney Center in PA for treatment. Pleaded guilty in 2005. Sentenced in 4/2006 to 5 years' probation on a lesser charge so his victim would not have to testify. Civil suit filed and settled. No privileges after 1996. On the Diocese's list 2/13/2019, which notes multiple victims. Deceased. A lawsuit filed in 12/2019 claims abuse of a boy, ages 11-16, during 1979-1984. An 8/2020 suit alleges abuse of a child, ages 10-12, in 1980-1982. Accused of abuse of a girl, ages 6-7, in 1974-1975; settlement in the low five figures in 2/2020.

Diocesan Director of Priest Personnel. Monsignor. Sued in a 1994 RICO lawsuit which alleged that he, Dennis Rigney and Francis Flemming abused minors on several occasions at St. Pius X Parish. Two brothers went to the diocese in 1994 to complain of abuse as boys 1963-1968; they were rebuffed by Bishop McHugh. McIntyre was a seminary student at time of the alleged abuse. Another suit was dismissed in 1/2003 based on credibility of the plaintiff. McIntyre died in 8/2004. All RICO claims settled in 3/2003.

Named publicly by the diocese as accused on its list 2/13/2019. Multiple alleged victims noted. Removed from ministry. (The list shows McKeone's ordination year as 1969; per the Official Catholic Directory, it was 1972.) Accused of abuse of an altar boy, ages 13-14, in 1975-1976, while assigned to St. Denis in Manasquan. Settlement in that case in 12/2019, in the low six figures. McKeone died 5/17/2021.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 2/13/2019. Died 10/7/1997.

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Multiple allegations of abuse, occurring while assigned to a scout camp during summers in Alpine NJ 1956-1977 (taught during the school year in Russia); while assigned to a Narrowsburg NY scout camp summer 1959 (taught during the school year at St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago); and while at St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago in 1964. Died 1/24/1980. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Allegation in 1994 of abuse of two youths in 1988. Placed on leave and ordered to undergo counseling. Disappeared. State counseling license suspended 1999 for improper behavior with minor. Arrested 2004 and accused of abuse of four teenage boys, ages 16-18, at in-patient substance abuse rehabilitation facility. Forced to surrender his license. Pled guilty in plea bargain to two counts 8/21/07. Sentenced 9/07 to 5 years probation and community service. Laicization announced 9/3/13. On archdiocese's list 2/13/19.

Named in a RICO pleading filed in New Jersey in 1994. A woman alleged that Millard, her uncle, sexually abused her beginning when she was age five in 1957 and continuing for 8 years. She said her sister, who died in 6/2020, was also abused by Millard. The sister's son acknowledged to a reporter that his mother told him Millard had sexually abused her. Other relatives were angry about the allegations by the woman against "Fr. Dan" and cut off contact with her. Millard died 5/27/1973 at age 50. The woman filed suit 2/4/2020 against the Camden diocese. Per the diocese, the allegations could not be deemed credible because there were no other complaints in Millard's personnel file and because of "statements from [his accuser's] relatives." The same woman alleges abuse by Sr. Eileen Shaw from the age of 15.

Named publicly in 11/21 by Attorney Jeff Anderson as accused in a lawsuit filed under the NJ Victims’ Rights Bill. Mink left the priesthood at some point, married and raised a family. He died in 4/20.