Database of Publicly Accused

A woman filed a civil suit in 9/11 alleging that Altstock groomed, seduced and then sexually abused her on at least a dozen occasions when she was ages 14-18, beginning in 1985. He was assigned to St. John the Apostle in Reedsport during the time of the alleged abuse. Retired in 7/01. Archdiocese said this was the allegation against him. Settlement finalized in 7/12. As part of the settlement, the Vicar General was to issue a public apology on behalf of the Archbishop at the parish on 8/26/12. Died 12/2/17

Placed on leave in 1992 after allegation of abuse in the 1970s involving teenage boys. Went to rehab, then reassigned to several parishes beginning in 1994. Supposedly reassigned on limited basis under close supervision. Retired in 2002. Removed from active ministry in 2002. Two men filed suits in 2004 alleging abuse as boys in the 1970s at Central Catholic High School. One plaintiff had a secretly recorded tape wherein Baccelliere seemed to admit molesting the plaintiffs and indicating that there were other victims. There were seven claims against Baccellieri by 4/07.

Beezer was first named publicly as credibly accused in the Jesuit West Province 12/7/2018 list, which states that he was removed from ministry and put on a safety plan for abuse of a minor in the 1970s. In that decade Beezer worked at Jesuit HS in Portland, St Alexander's in Cornelius OR, and St Luke's in Woodburn OR in the Portland archdiocese. The list does not specify the Cornelius assignment or state where the abuse was reported. Beezer also worked in the Yakima and Spokane dioceses, and in the Tegucigalpa archdiocese, Honduras, in an orphanage and a maternity hospital. Residing in 2016-2020 at the Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, CA. Died in 2020.

Accused in a lawsuit in 2024 of sexually abusing a boy in 1998 and 1999 while a visiting priest at Holy Redeemer in North Bend OR. Benoit's accuser claims the priest sent him sexually explicit emails which led to physical sexual abuse.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Bischoff's name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him. Worked in San Francisco, Spokane, Seattle, Great Falls, and Portland OR dioceses. Died 10/27/1991. Included on the Jesuit West Province list 12/7/2019, which notes abuse reported in 2009, occurring 1953-1956, 1957-1961 and 1962.

Lithuanian. Arrived in U.S. 1940s. In 1949 assisted at a St. Louis parish, transferred in late 1950s to Eugene OR where he was hospital chaplain until early 1970s. Per news, a 1950s news story said Brazauskas had a special rapport with children, always had candy and bubblegum for them and was nicknamed "Dr. Bubblegum." Moved to North Bend OR 1972, worked at Holy Redeemer parish and St. Cathierine's Residence Nursing Home. Artist with religious paintings displayed around the world, per obit. Retired 1980. Died 1990. In 1/18, three men filed suit vs the archdiocese alleging Brazauskas sexually abused them as children in the 1980s, when the priest was assigned to Holy Redeemer parish in North Bend. The boys were between 5 and 12 years old when Brazauskas allegedly french kissed them, groped their genitals and pressed his erect penis against them. Five more men joined the suit, some alleging abuse, some up to age 16, in the 1970s; settlement of nearly $4M in 7/19.

From Ireland, ordained for the Portland archdiocese. Accused in a 2018 lawsuit, along with Deacon James Creel, of sexually abusing an altar boy at Holy Cross parish 1993-96. Died 1/19/13 in Ireland.

Accused in a 1994 lawsuit of abuse in the early 1970's. The Archdiocese said he was on leave of absence when the abuse occurred, so they were not responsible for him. Lower court dismissed as not within scope of employment; OR Supreme Court reversed lower court in 1999. This ruling became noted for changing OR law. Case settled in 1/2001 for $512,500. Another man claimed abuse as a minor in 1965. Bucher admitted abuse in the 1960s and 1970s. Worked in CA and OR. Included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans' list 5/31/2019. On the Oakland diocese's list 6/1/2019. Died in 2019.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits West Province on its list in 7/2022. Noted to have sexually abused a minor in 1970, as reported in 2021. Was assigned in Portland OR during the time in question. Removed from ministry, living under a safety plan at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, CA.

Worked in San Francisco, Spokane, Great Falls, Boise City, Baker, Seattle, Gallup, Tucson, and Portland OR dioceses. Gallup and Tucson assignments in 1962-1968 were in the CA province, not his home OR province. As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claim filed in the bankruptcy, and who have not denied the allegation. Callan's name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him. Died 4/19/1991. On Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes alleged abuse 1950-1953, reported in 2009. Added in 7/2023 to the Gallup diocese's list of credibly accused.

Also known as Vincent Cao Dang Minh or Vincent Dan Minh Cao. arrived in Portland OR from Vietnam in 1972 to pursue a master's degree. He soon began helping the Archdiocese with the Asian community and became very well known. In 3/2001 allegations were made that he had raped a woman in 1983 and molested two young girls in the 1980s. The Order sent him for treatment and later to Redemptorist residences in Chicago IL, then Oakland CA. His priestly functions were permanently removed. Said in 1/2023 to be living at a Redemptorist care facility for the elderly and infirm in MO. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Accused in 11/02 civil suit of abuse of a male student at Mount Angel Abbey Seminary High School in 1975 after the youth sought counseling from Clark. Died 1992. Second suit filed 12/10 against Mount Angel Abbey by an active priest who alleged that Clark molested him in 1970s at Mt. Angel Preparatory, when he was between the ages of 14 and 17.

Most of Connolly's career was spent among Native Americans, for a time in WA state and for many years at Sacred Heart Coeur d'Alene mission in Desmet ID. Retired in 2010 to Regis Jesuit Community at Gonzaga University in Spokane. As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, OR Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Connolly's name is included on this list. On the Boise diocese's list in 10/2019, which notes early 1980s incident(s) while at Sacred Heart Mission in DeSmet, reported in 2012. On Jesuits West list 12/7/2018. Living from 2016 under a safety plan at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, CA.

Sued in 2005. Plaintiff alleged that Dezurick molested him in about 1960 at Tillamook Catholic High School when he was 16. Suit also alleged that Dezurick then lied to the boy's parents and persuaded them to commit him to a mental institution to cure homosexuality. Another man came forward to allege abuse in 1957. Total of four known accusers.Settlement with the Abbey in 2003. Dezurick died in 1986. Also worked in the Spokane diocese for several years in the late 1970s.

Aka Mark M. and Martin William Donnelly. Accused of molesting two young sisters in Portland in the early 1950s. Status in 11/06 is unknown. Both plaintiffs filed a civil suit in Multnomah County Circuit Court.

Died 12/1/1992. Accused in a 2002 OR suit of abuse of sisters in 1967 and 1968 at St. Luke's in Woodburn; settled in 2003. Settlement the same year with another female. Named in a suit against the Jesuits in 2007, by a woman claiming abuse as a child by Duffy and Fr. James Poole in the mid-1960s. Included in 11/2007 settlement with the order. A woman filed suit in Yakima, WA in 6/2008. Settled in 820/08. Another woman settled a suit in 7/2012 with Yakima for $500K. Suit against Yakima in 3/2013 settled in 2/2014. Included on the Great Falls-Billings diocese's list 8/21/2018. On the Jesuits West list 12/7/2018. It notes abuse 1949-1950, 1967-1969 and 1977-1978 reported in 2002, 2008, 2009. On Yakima's list 7/9/2019.

A man filed suit in 2004 alleging that Durand molested him and three friends as boys in the early 1970s. The man said Durand fondled him, and forced all the boys to disrobe, take a sauna with him and wrestle with him. Incidents allegedly occurred at St. Francis Assisi School in Portland. More than a dozen men have alleged abuse 1960s-90s. Durand retired in 2001 at age 70. Privileges later removed. Eight claims were settled 3/14/07 after two "mini-trials. New suit filed in 9/11 by one man.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Ernsdorff's name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him. Worked in San Francisco, Seattle, and Baker dioceses. Died 8/21/1958. Included on the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes claims in 2009 of sexual abuse of a minor 1949-1951. Assigned during the time of the alleged abuse to St. Andrew's Mission in Pendleton, OR.

Ordained for the Franciscans. Left the order and was incardinated into the Diocese of Santa Rosa in 1/1971, where he was head of Catholic Social Services. Accused in a 2002 lawsuit against the Portland archdiocese and Franciscans of abuse of a boy for two years, beginning when the boy was age 12 in 1961. Ford apparently moved back and forth between the Portland archdiocese and positions in CA. Died 10/21/1984. Suit settled in 2003 or 2004. He signed documents John E. Ford when chaplain at Napa State Hospital 1/1973 - 3/1977. Included on the Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/2019. It notes abuse in the diocese in 1974 and that he went on leave 1/1/1979. On Oakland diocese's list in 2019. On Santa Barbara Province Franciscans' list 5/31/2019. Accused in one or more lawsuits between 2019-2022.

A female accuser filed a civil suit alleging abuse at an unspecified time by Frolick, director of the Archdiocesan Choir since the early 1970s. Frolick also worked at Sacred Heart Academy in Salem. She was placed on administrative leave when the allegation was made.

In 2/03 a man wrote from prison to a priest at a Bandon OR church to say that he had been molested by Ghilardi 1976-77, when he was approximately age 12. The priest he contacted notified the archdiocese and reported back that there were no other complaints in Ghilardi's file. Ghilardi requested a transfer from Bandon in 1977 "for health reasons" and died 4/16/85.

From Jalisco, Mexico. Seminary student at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon until he was dismissed in 2003. Warrant was issued in 2005 for his arrest on felony charges of encouraging child sex abuse (child pornography). When arrested in 3/2008, he was working at St. Peter Retreat Center in the Yakima diocese. The Yakima bishop knew of the earlier allegation; thought it was an isolated incident and duties did not involve children. Gonzalez claimed he was abused by a priest before entering seminary. Criminal charges dropped in 5/2009.

From the Archdiocese of Goa, India. Former missionary priest. Professor and dean of theology at Pilar Theological College in India. Canon lawyer; tribunal judge. Arrived in the Archdiocese of Portland in 10/2020, assigned to St. Peter and St. Mark in Eugene. Transferred to St. Mary's in Eugene, then to St. Pius X in Portland. Reportedly in 10/2024, parishioners were informed via email on 6/27/2024 that Gracias was returning to India to face allegations of sexual misconduct with children.

Accused in 12/14/99 suit of sexually abusing a boy in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Amended suit added 24 other plaintiffs; settlement with 23 announced 10/9/00. Alcohol and porn used in grooming; abuse allegedly included oral and anal sex. Archdiocese was warned 5 times 1959-74. Removed 1985; sick leave 1986; retired 1988; died 2002. there were 54 claims by 4/07. Another suit filed 2008; dismissed on SOL. Through 2013, more than 46 claims had been settled for almost $40M. New suits filed 6/13 and 10/13 and 4/14. In 2005 one accuser was sentenced to 3 years in prison for making false allegation in a civil suit filed against Grammond. Another new suit filed 6/24/14 alleged abuse 1969-72 when plaintiff was ages 6-9. Another suit filed by 2 brothers in 2/17 claimed abuse by Grammond and Rev. James M. Harris ages 9-13 and 11-12, while their step-father suffered from leukemia.

Named publicly as accused by the Franciscans' Santa Barbara Province on its list 5/31/2019. Allegation reported in 1966 of the recent sexual abuse of minors. Assigned in 1966 to St. Anthony's in Tigard, OR. Died in 1996. Included on the Oakland diocese's list in 2019.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Province agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Hurley's name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him. Died 11/14/1998. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018. It notes claims in 2009 of abuse in the late 1950s and 1966-1967.

Accused of sexually abusing 20-40 boys during 1967-96. Numerous civil suits filed; several settled. Convicted at least once. Sentenced to 1 year in jail in 1983. Abused on way to treatment in New Mexico. Laicized in 1988. Ten men each sued Laughlin in 2004. Additional suit filed in 8/07 by a man alleging abuse beginning in 1960. Laughlin died 3/1/13 in Omaha. Another claim filed in 2007, of abuse in 1979; this person was later convicted of filing at least 4 false claims in Portland, Spokane, Covington and Tucson and was sentenced 6/11/14 to 33 months in prison.

Taught at University of Portland 1949-1959. Accused of molesting an 11-year-old boy in 1956. In 1958 the Provincial of the order wrote to McDowell noting two canonical warnings already on his record, one of which was for fondling two high school boys. Sued prior to 7/2002 by a boy he allegedly molested in 1956. Archdiocese paid $10K in 2003 to settle one claim. Also taught in Austin, TX. On the order's list 6/12/2019. It notes multiple allegations received in 1949-1950s of abuse occurring in OR, IN, and LA. Permanently removed from ministry in 1962. Died in 1994. On New Orleans' list in 6/2019.

Philippines missionary for 15 years, then moved often. Worked in Dioceses of Oakland CA, Monterey CA, Boise City ID, Great Falls-Billings MT, and Archdioceses of Los Angeles CA, Portland OR, Seattle WA, Miami FL, and as an Army chaplain in Germany. Last name sometimes spelled "McSorely" in the Catholic Directories. Accused in 2002 suit of molesting a boy in 1964 at St. Alice's in Springfield, OR. Also accused of abuse in 1960s when in Germany. Archdiocese paid $100K to settle a claim in 2003. In 2018 a man told reporters McSorley abused him and other boys in Boise when he was age 12, 1971-1972. He said he told the diocese in 1993 and again in 2000. McSorley died 5/27/2005. Name included on Seattle archdiocese's list 1/15/2016. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019. On Boise's list 10/2019.

Worked in Austin TX, Portland OR, and in missions throughout the US. Accused of sexually assaulting a girl in OR beginning in 1964. The 'relationship' continued beyond her 18th birthday in 1965, until 1969. She filed suit in federal court. Michele retired in 2004. The Paulists announced in 11/2018 that it had received a "credible and substantiated allegation" of abuse of a minor female, occurring when he was assigned to St. Philip Neri parish in Portland 1964-1968, and 1972-1973. The Order said, too, that there was a previous allegation, in 2002, of sexual misconduct with another minor female, found at the time to be inconclusive. Michele, age 90 in 11/2018, was living in a skilled nursing facility and prohibited from ministering as a priest. Name included on the Mobile archdiocese's list 12/6/2018. On Baltimore's list 12/14/1208. On Paulists' list 3/08/2019. Died 9/23/2020. Mentioned in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. 

Ordained for the Capuchins' New York Province. Assigned in 1980 to the Archdiocese of Agana, Guam. Transferred around 1989 to the Archdiocese of Portland, OR, where he was incardinated in 1992 and retired in 2017. Accused in a 1/22 lawsuit of sexually abusing an altar boy, beginning when the boy was 13, over several years in the early 1980s at Santa Teresita in Mangilao, Guam. The abuse allegedly occurred during sleepovers in the parish rectory and included physical assaults and plying the boy with alcohol. The plaintiff also alleged abuse by Fr. Andrew Mannetta, later at the same parish.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Order agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the Province identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the Bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. O'Reilly's name is included on this list. Died 5/26/1958. Included on the Great Falls-Billings diocese's list 8/21/2018. On the Jesuits West list 12/7/2018. It notes abuse 1945,1947, 1949, reported in 2009.

From Sri Lanka. Began work in the Portland OR diocese in 1998. On Tribunal. Worked in several parishes. Named pastor of St. Wenceslaus in Scappoose OR in 2012. Charged in 3/15 with luring for attempting to get a 14-year-old girl into his car as she walked home from school in Vancouver OR. Girl fled and was able to describe the man and provide police his car license number. He denied the allegations. Arrested at Los Angeles airport 4/8/14 upon return from a visit to Australia. Archdiocese removed him from duties when he was arrested. Pled guilty 5/6/16 to attempted luring. Sentenced to 1 year in jail; given credit for 23 days served and 244 days were suspended. Was to serve remaining time in a work-release program.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Order agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the Province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the Bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. Penna's name is included on this list. Died 1/08/1974. On Diocese of Great Falls-Billings list 8/21/2018. On Jesuits West Province list 12/7/2018, noting sexual abuse of a minor: 1951-1957?, reported in 2009.

From La Barca, Jalisco, Mexico, Archdiocese of Guadalajara. Attended seminary in Mexico, then in Oregon, where he was ordained for the Archdiocese of Portland. Arrested 8/13/2012 after a 12-year-old boy told police Perez touched him inappropriately and took pictures of him the night before. Charged with first degree sex abuse, using child in display of sexually explicit conduct and furnishing alcohol to a minor. Removed without privileges from St. Luke's in Woodburn after arrest. (Perez' best friend in seminary was Uriel Ojeda, convicted in 7/2013 of molesting a girl.) Perez pleaded guilty 4/1/2013. Sentenced to 75 months in prison. Civil suit filed in 4/2014. Archdiocese settled in 12/2015.

Accused of molesting more than a dozen boys 1951-1956 in OR. Accused in 1956 of molesting a boy in Casper, WY. Died 5/5/1992. Accused in lawsuits filed in 2001 and 2002. Also accused of abuse in Austin, TX where he worked 1957-1988. Sent to treatment. Worked in other dioceses across the country. The Portland OR archdiocese paid more than $2.8M in 2003-2004 to settle most claims. Included on the Beaumont diocese's list updated 4/24/2019. On the Cheyenne diocese's list 6/12/2019. On the Paulists' list 3/8/2019. It notes multiple cases 1950-1956 in OR, reported in 2002, a report in 2018 of alleged abuse in OK 1958-1962 and a report in 2019 of alleged abuse in TX 1968-1970. On the Oklahoma City archdiocese's list 10/3/2019. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

May be the same individual as "Friar" Raleigh or "Edmund Raleigh" accused in 2002, based on assignments and date of death. Four men accused Rev. Michael Raleigh of forcing them to engage in various sexual acts when they were children or young teens in the 1950s. Michael Raleigh had numerous parish assignments, was a Dean and Tribunal judge. Absent on Leave 1951-56. Died in 4/12/79. There were 5 claims against Michael Raleigh by 4/07. No evidence found in the Official Catholic Directory of Edmund Raleigh. There was a Rev. Edmond Bliven at the parish in question in 1956, per the Directory. "Edmund" Raleigh was accused in a lawsuit filed in 5/02 of abusing a boy, beginning in 1956 when the boy was age 12 or 13, at St. John the Apostle in Oregon City. Per the plaintiff, Raleigh and Rev. Martin Doherty abused him and also forced him to watch as they engaged in group sex with other minors.

A suit filed in 2/2009 alleged abuse of a youth at St. Francis Minor Seminary in Troutdale, OR in the early 1960s. Riffel was dean of discipline for the school and would allegedly call the teenager out of class to abuse him. Also believed to have abused in Santa Barbara, CA 1941-1942 and 1975-1976. Died in 1977. Included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans' list 5/31/2019. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 6/24/2019, where he was assigned in 1968.

Given name William Louis Rudin. Died in 1991. Accused by at least eight people in lawsuits filed in 2004 of abuse when they were minors at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in OR. Included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019. It notes the alleged sexual abuse of minors 1965-1975, reported in 2004 and 2017. Included on the Diocese of Tucson's list of credibly accused.

Died in 4/17. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 10/27/20 of sexually abusing a boy 1975-77. The boy was a student at Marist High in Eugene OR and Ryan was a vice-principal. His accuser said Ryan also abused other students. Transferred around 1978, per another suit, to Marist High in Chicago IL. This suit was filed in 3/21 by a man alleging abuse as a student in the early 1980s at St. Mary's College Prep in Manhasset, NY, where Ryan was assigned around 1979. The abuse allegedly began when the man was age 13, went on for two years, and included sodomy and plying the boy with drugs and alcohol. Numerous other students were also allegedly abused. Abuse is said to have included sadomasochism. Per the plaintiff, he told the order in the early 1990s, yet Ryan was allowed to continue to work at Camp Marist in NH. The plaintiff received settlements from the school in 1993 and in 2006. The suit seeks to void the earlier settlements, and claims fraud. 

Accused in 1997 of of abuse of a Jesuit High School student 1986-87 in Portland, Oregon. Reportedly left the Jesuits and became a San Francisco archdiocesan priest. Sued in 2005. Took voluntary leave. Suit settled for $95K in 11/05. Per 11/06 news, Schwartz was being returned to active ministry after the archdiocese deemed the accusations not credible. Chaplain at St. Anne's Home in San Francisco (a Home for the Aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor) 2007-11. Not indexed in the Catholic Directory past 2011.

Accused of abusing as many as 20 teenage boys at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility 1972-75. Sued in 2002 and 2003. Sprauer denied the charges. Archdiocese settled with 15 plaintiffs for total of $600K. Suit(s) going to trial in 5/07 against Sprauer and the State of Oregon. Found guilty of abuse of two of three plaintiffs 5/17/07; jury awarded $1.4M in damages. In 7/07 the state agreed to pay $1,050,000 to 14 plaintiffs. Ethics complaint were filed against plaintiff's attorney in 2012 over his handling of cases; his license was suspended in 8/14 for 90 days.

As part of Section 13.1, Non-Monetary Commitments, of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, Reorganization Plan (dated 7/18/2011) the Order agreed to post on its website the names of all members of the Province who are identified as perpetrators of sexual abuse in proofs of claims filed in the bankruptcy case, and who have not denied the allegation. St. Hilaire's name is included on this list. Included on the Jesuits West Province list. It notes claims in 2009 of abuse 1971-1972.

A man sued the archdiocese in 2002 alleging that he had been abused by Steigerwald in 1978 on a long trip. The suit alleges the archdiocese knew prior to the abuse that Steigerwald was a danger to teenage boys and failed to notify parishioners. Plaintiff's attorney said Steigerwald left the church "under less than honorable circumstances" in 1981. Per diocese spokesman, he just took a leave of absence. Steigerwald died in 1992 after being struck by a car. Archdiocese paid $450K in 2003 to settle the suit.

Thatcher entered the Jesuits in 1934 and worked in various cities, including Spokane. After ordination, he continued to work in Spokane and then Portland 1957-73 and 1981-94. Accused of showing a 6-year-old boy pornography and sexually abusing him in 1963. Thatcher died in 2003.

Western Province Domincan. Former provincial. Prior of St. Albert's Priory, Chapel and Seminary in Oakland CA; Director Shrine of St. Jude in San Francisco. Taught high school in OR and in Los Angeles CA. Former pastor and prior of Holy Rosary parish in Portland OR. Accused in a 2/16 lawsuit of the sexual abuse of a 10-year-old altar boy in 1987. Plaintiff said he told other priests who told him he must obey Vogt. Vogt denied the abuse. The plaintiff dropped the suit in 5/17 after his brothers testified that they were altar boys with him, and that there was no abuse. Per the Domincans' list in 10/21, Vogt was falsely accused. He was returned to ministry in late 5/17.

In 2001 two sisters filed suit alleging that they were abused at ages 7 and 8 by Wachter. The girls were staying at Christie School in Maryhurst. They said a a nun saw the abuse and did nothing. Wachter died in 1992. Archdiocese paid $440K in 2003 to settle the claims.

Prior to 7/02, a man filed suit alleging that White abused him during the 1964-65 school year at Mount Angel Seminary Prep School. White "retired" without privileges after the suit was filed. Suit settled "for a nominal amount of money" two months after it was filed. Per news in 9/04, the order cleared White of the molestation charges and he was to be allowed to resume public ministry. Review board found no evidence to support the allegation. Died 4/27/17.