Database of Publicly Accused

Added to the diocese's list 7/8/20 as the subject of a substantiated allegation. Died 6/30/01.

First named publicly in a news article in 2/03 as one of four priests against whom documented and substantial allegations of serious abuse had been made. Adams was granted a medical leave and retired status in 1994. The 2002 Catholic Directory continues to list him as on sick leave. By 8/05 he was "no longer in the priesthood" and the diocese did not keep track of him. Included in 7/20 on the diocese's list of credibly accused, which notes that Adams died in 2008.

Assigned to 11 parishes in 34 years. Accused of molestation in 1961, 1964, 1965, 1971 and 1983. Name appears on Archdiocese's 4/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry because of credible allegations of abuse. Adamsky retired in 1993 and was fully restricted from priestly ministry. Case sent to the Vatican for review in 2004. Prayer and Penance requested. Died 10/3/14.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Superior on its list in 11/22. Multiple allegations notes, occurring in the early 1960s in Hurley. Removed from or left ministry in 4/78. Died in 2003.

Named publicly as credibly accused by St. Benedict's Abbey of Benet Lake WI on its list 1/24/23. Noted to have abused in TX in the late 1970s and to have died in 2002. (Placing him in the Milwaukee archdiocese, where the Abbey is located.)

Named publicly as credibly accused of the sexual abuse of a minor(s) by the Society of the Divine Word's Chicago Province. Abuse occurred in WI in 1980. Per its website in 6/2023, Anich is prohibited from public ministry, presenting himself as a priest and to contact with minors. Living since 2021 in Techny IL, where the Province is headquartered.

Placed on leave in 1/90 when allegations surfaced of abuse of a boy in 1988; privileges suspended in 7/90 when charges filed. Pleaded no contest in 7/90. Sentenced in 10/90 to 18 months probation and 45 days in a House of Corrections under a work-release program. Laicized in 1996. Began working in 1995 as a state-licensed professional counselor until ordered by the state to surrender his license in 7/03.

Arrested in 1966 and pled guilty to public indecency in a bus station. Frequently visited in the Miami archdiocese and worked in various parishes there. Died 8/10/81. Named in a 1992 civil suit against the Superior diocese. One man alleged abuse 1955-61 when he was a minor and Augustyn was assigned to St Joseph's in Shell Lake WI. Diocese said suit was dismissed due to the statute of limitations; no settlement was paid. Included in 11/22 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Multiple allegations noted, of abuse occurring 1943-1946 in Lublin and 1955-1965 in Shell Lake. Removed from or left ministry 11/2/66.

Abused in MD and WI. Investigated in 1984 by WI law enforcement, La Crosse Bishop John Paul informed. Sheriff did not charge Ball but told the bishop he should not have contact with children. Ball allegedly had made sexual comments to children and invited them to his cabin to sleepover. Reassigned to another parish, had contact with children. Pleaded no contest in 1993 to criminal charge of sexual contact with a 12-year-old boy during a therapy session. Four known victims. Sentenced to five years prison; released in 3/1996. On parole through 12/1997. Laicized at his own request as of 8/11/1997. Settlement of $100K. In 1993, the La Crosse diocese told Baltimore of two claims against Ball during the time he was a seminarian for La Crosse in Baltimore in the mid-1970s. Per the La Crosse diocese's list in 1/2020, Ball died 9/15/2002. Included on Baltimore's list of accused. Included in the 4/5/2023 MD Attorney General's Report. 

Reportedly had a "relationship" with a 12-year-old in Waukesha in 1987. In 1993 ministry and contact with minors were restricted. Appointed in 6/96 as an assistant priest at St. Joseph and St. Kilian Parishes in Lyons and to nursing home ministry. Died in 1/01 after heart attack during Mass. Name on Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Personnel file released in 7/13.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 11/22. Placed on administrative leave 9/8/22 due to a single allegation of abuse, occurring 1990-1991 in Superior. Assigned at the time in question to the Cathedral of Christ the King.

Name appears on Archdiocese's 7/9/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Case sent to the Vatican for review. List says that Beck "left priestly ministry" but no date. Shown as on "Special Assignment in the 1993 Catholic Directory. Not indexed in the Directories after 1995. The Archdiocese's assignment record for Beck in 2012 shows no assignments after 1989.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Multiple substantiated allegations of abuse 1972-1978. Becker went on leave in 1987 and resigned from the priesthood in 1989. He was laicized in 2005.

Removed in 7/02 for alleged abuse. Arrested in 5/03 on charges he abused a teenage boy in San Diego CA in the late 1970s; case ended in 7/03 by Supreme Court's Stogner decision. Worked in Wheeling-Charleston WV (Marshall U. chaplain and at St. Joseph's in Huntington 1/75-8/1/76.) and St. Louis MO in the mid-1970s. Civil suit filed in 12/03 alleged abuse in 1982; dismissed on SOL; upheld by appeals court in 8/06. A claim included in 9/1/06 $16.65M settlement. Laicized in 11/04 per archdiocese. First allegation reported in 3/63 when Becker was a seminarian. New suit filed in 9/10. Personnel files released in 7/13. On San Diego diocese 9/14/18 list. On Wheeling-Charleston diocese's list in late 2018.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Norbertines of St. Norbert's Abbey in WI on its list 7/19/19. Multiple allegations. Died 7/22/91.

Complaint received by the Archdiocese in Fall 2003. Removed from ministry in 01/04 after a "substantiated" allegation that he sexually abused a boy multiple times in Racine 1976-80, starting when the boy was age 9. D.A'.s office determined that the statute of limitations had expired so it could not prosecute. Per the Archdiocese, Benham admitted abusing the boy. Laicized, per Archdiocesan list updated 11/26/07. Died 2/29/12. Personnel file released 7/13 shows 8/27/08 date for laicization.

Placed on leave in 2002 due to allegations. Laicized 3/14/06. Accused by a man in a civil suit 11/21/06 claiming abuse of 4 boys in the late 1960s. Per plaintiff, the abuse occurred during an overnight trip to MN; suit filed in that state. Assigned to Cathedral of Christ the King 1966-68 and Holy Assumption Church 1975-78, as well as numerous other churches and colleges. A woman claimed she told Bishop Fliss in 2002 that Beutner had abused her 10 years prior. Beutner died 1/26/08. Name included on the St. Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese's list of accused in 10/14. On the Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. Noted to have been assigned to the Christian Brothers' Mont LaSalle in Napa in 1987. Also resided with the Christian Brothers in Concord CA, Oakland diocese, 1982-86. Included in 11/22 on the Diocese of Superior's list of credibly accused; multiple allegations of abuse noted to have occurred, 1965-70 and 1974-75 in Superior.

Also known as Fr. Baldwin Beyer. Identified in 6/18/13 Capuchin audit report as a deceased friar with confirmed reports of sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults. Beyer's name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him except that he was the subject of confirmed reports of inappropriate sexual behavior at St. Lawrence Seminary. Died 1/2/99.

Multiple allegations of sexual abuse of boys. Complaints about Bistricky's behavior date at least to 1974, when parents of CYO teens wrote to the archbishop that Bistricky encouraged "mooning" and "streaking," appeared nude in front of the teens on a CYO trip and took a nude photo of a boy. Bistricky was reprimanded and sent to counseling. In 1997 the archdiocese received allegations Bistricky abused a boy, ages 13-16, in the early 1970s. Accuser said he was told Bistricky would have no contact with children, but in 2002 learned the priest was helping out at a local parish. Sklba was notified and immediately restricted Bistricky from active ministry. Allegations deemed credible but no prosecution due to SOL. In 2005 accused of abuse of an 11-year-old boy in 1968. Claim filed after 2011 archdiocesan bankruptcy of abuse including rape of an altar boy in the early 1970s. Bistricky died 12/17/06.

A woman told the diocese in 1/03 that Bornbach molested her for over a year and a half in 1971, beginning when she was age 8. Another person complained about Bornbach in 3/01 and the fact that he still visited sick patients at a hospital in Marshfield. He allegedly would grope and kiss women in the psychiatric unit. Board substantiated the 2003 claim in 2004 and his privileges as a priest were removed. Died 1/3/06. Accuser filed a civil suit 12/31/08 against the diocese. Dismissed by court in 2/12.

Named publicly as accused by the Green Bay diocese in its list 1/17/19. It notes a single substantiated allegation of abuse in about 1955-56. Bouche died 4/2/95. On the Fargo diocese's list 1/2/20, where he was assigned at some point. No known allegations of abuse there. On the La Crosse diocese's list 1/18/20.

Accused of abusing 9-12 boys over five years. A woman said she told Auxiliary Bishop in 1979 that Boyea had molested her son. A $12M civil suit was filed 11/86 on behalf of three victims; suit is believed to be sealed. In 8/85 Boyea pled guilty to one criminal charge and was sentenced to 10 years in jail. Petition to reduce sentencing denied 9/88. Released 1995. Lifetime listing on sex offender registry. Bishop Bornea withdrew from public ministry in 9/18 after admitting he failed to report Boyea's abuse in 1979. Boyea included on Green Bay diocese's list 1/17/19. It notes he went "on leave" in 1985, and was laicized in 1990. Also, multiple substantiated allegations of abuse in about 1977-85.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list updated 2/21/2020. It notes a single allegation of abuse, occurring in 1958, while assigned to Marquette University High School in Milwaukee. Also on the Memphis diocese's list 2/28/2020. Brey worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Humboldt TN in 1971, and 1972-1975 he was chaplain at St. Vincent Hospital in Monett, MO. Added to Springfield-Cape Girardeau list by 4/13/2021 and on the Diocese of La Crosse list in 12/2020.  He died 12/14/1996.

Known abuser as of 1969. Admitted abuse of at least 30 boys, accused of abusing at least 50. Name included on Milwaukee archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry because of credible allegations of abuse. Retired in 1994. Laicized 10/29/04. At least one civil suit underway in 7/13. Included on La Crosse diocese's list 1/18/20.

A woman complained to police and church in 1987 that her son had been abused during sleepovers at the St. Peter Claver Parish rectory in Sheboygan during Burns' first and only assignment. Burns pleaded no contest in 1992 to charges he molested another youth and was sentenced to 9 months in jail and 10 years probation. Civil suit filed in 1993; settled in 1994. One victim died by suicide in the 1990s. At least one other victim known. Laicized per Archdiocese website list updated as of 11/26/07. On Sex Offender Registry.

Buser, (a freshman counselor at St. Lawrence Seminary), Gale Leifeld and Jim Wolf are accused of molesting a boy in 1978 while he was a student in a Capuchin-run high school and later at a boarding house. A civil suit filed in 1993 was rejected by court in 1995 as beyond the statute of limitations. Numerous victims reported abuse but no action by Leifeld, his supervisor. Buser died 12/21/79. Name included on Capuchin list of friars with confirmed reports of sexual abuse of minors released 6/18/13.

Suspended in 1992. Convicted in 2000 on child porn charge; sentenced to 21 months in jail. Admitted in a 2002 letter (made public in 2003) to molesting 14 boys ages 14-17 in 1969-88. Laicized in 3/05. Convicted in 7/05; sentenced to 32 years in prison. Claimant rejected a proposed settlement but lost jury trial in 2007. Case dismissed. In 9/08, WI Supreme Court declined to hear appeal. Released in 5/12 due to conflict regarding changes to appellate law. Got court permission to live in Green Bay. Used loophole to live near park. In 2014, he was found living one block from victim's grandmother; was moved to state-run facility for criminal offenders on Green Bay's west side. On diocese's list 1/17/19. It notes he was on leave in 1989 and resigned from the priesthood in 1992.

Named publicly as accused by the Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Single allegation alleged to have occurred while assigned to Campion High School in Prairie du Chien 1967-1971. Dismissed from the Jesuits 3/6/1997. Added to the La Crosse diocese's list 2/5/2020.

Placed on leave in 2002 after accusations he abused a boy more than 20 years prior. Carroll denied the allegation. The Vatican found him guilty and in 9/16 he was sentenced to a life a prayer and penance. On diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have had multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse in about 1978-85.

Placed on leave without privileges in 1999 after an allegation of sexual misconduct with an adult woman. She sued the diocese for negligent supervision for not monitoring his conduct after misconduct with another woman. In early 2009, a 20-year-old woman alleged that Clauder sexually abused and threatened her in 2003-04. In 8/10 the diocesan review board found her allegations "credible and probable." Rome ordered a canonical trial at the conclusion of civil matters. Sentenced to a life of prayer and penance. Acquitted in 12/11 criminal trial.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Green Bay on its list in 12/21. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation of abuse of a minor, occurring 1971-72. The allegations was made after his death. Coleman died 6/29/17.

A 1993 civil suit claims "hundreds of occasions" of abuse of a youth 1980-87. Collova was barred from public ministry in 1994. Still "on leave" per 2002 Catholic Directory. Fully restricted from ministry per 2004 list. Collova cut his ties with the Catholic Church by joining another denomination or sect. He was "excommunicated" per Archdiocesan website updated after 11/26/07. In 6/09 the Chicago-based American Apostolic Church installed Collova as a bishop in Milwaukee. Died 1/4/13.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/18/20. Multiple allegations, substantiated. Died 8/21/82.

Admitted in 2002 to a sexual 'relationship' with a teenage girl more than 25 years prior. Resigned his parish position. Placed on leave. On the diocese's list 1/17/19. It noted he was ordered to live a life of prayer and penance after a canonical trial. He died 2/12/17.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 12/2022. Multiple allegations, substantiated. Died in 1974. Per his obituary, Cullinan worked in the La Crosse diocese for 21 years. He also taught at Loyola Academy in Chicago IL, Xavier High School in Cincinnati OH, and St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland OH.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse, occurring 1966-67, reported after his death. Died 2/1/07.

Named publicly by the diocese as accused in 9/19 after it received a report of "an incident" over 40 years prior. Diocese to investigate. "Retired" in 1993 due to struggles with alcoholism and "disreputable behaviors with adult men." No longer living in WI in 9/19. The diocese announced in 1/20 that its Review Board found the allegations credible. Case to be sent to the Vatican. Sentenced to a life of prayer and penance. Added to the diocese's list of credibly accused 1/17/20. Categorized as having left or been removed from the diocese, in 1993. The diocese announced in 3/20 that it had received a second credible allegation, dating to 45 years prior when he was pastor of a Boscobel parish.

A woman sued in 1992 alleging Donovan used his position as a priest to coerce her into a sexual relationship 1959-65. She said the grooming started when she was in high school. The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that one could not accuse a religious entity with negligent hiring or training. US Supreme Court refused to revive the case (2/96). Retired in 1993 and died 6/2/10.

Multiple allegations of abuse surfaced in the 1990s. Leave of absence without privileges in 1995. Name on Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Per the list, Doyle was laicized. Personnel files released in 7/13 seem to show him voluntarily laicized as of 11/30/96. He died 6/17/10.

Pleaded guilty in 1960 to abduction of a 17-year-old girl. Sentenced to three years in prison. Was chaplain at a Superior WI hospital when he took the girl on a car ride and didn't return. She had been admitted to the hospital that morning for a "nervous condition." Dudink was a family friend and had permission to take her for a ride. The two were found at a Phoenix AZ hotel. Went on to marry. Died in Oklahoma in 1984. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/17/19. Noted to have multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse before 1924 and in 1947. Dusold died in 1960.

Accused of molesting numerous boys and girls from first assignment to last. Plied children with alcohol. Transferred multiple times. At least one incident of abuse reported to the Archdiocese in 1979 - there was a psychological report on Effinger addressed to Archbishop Weakland. Seven men and two women settled out of court with the Archdiocese in 1994. Sentenced to 10 years in jail in 1993 for molesting a 14-year-old boy in 1988. Died of cancer in prison in 12/96. Some of personnel file released in 7/13.

Pastor St. Francis Borgia, Cedarburg when placed on leave 9/4/15 during an investigation of alleged sexual abuse of a 7th-grade boy in 1977, when assigned to Holy Assumption in West Allis. Eichenberger denied the allegations. Claim had been filed as part of the archdiocese's 2011 bankruptcy; Archbishop Listecki stated the priest was not identified until recently. Report made to DA, but no prosecution due to the statute of limitations. Listecki announced 11/15/15 that the Review Board found the accusations "unsubstantiated" and Eichenberger would return to ministry.

Placed on leave in late 4/04 after the Archdiocese learned that Engel was being investigated by police for possession of child pornography on a computer. Still on leave as of 8/04. Per Archdiocesan website accessed 2/25/11 and again 2/11/21 Engel was "fully restricted from ministry."

Named in a 1992 civil suit with claims of sexual assault against a child. Reportedly in 1/94, the case was dismissed due to the statute of limitations. Fr. Ennis remained an active priest until his death 2/12/00. Included on the diocese's list 1/18/20. It notes multiple allegations, substantiated.

Accused of molesting three boys in 1983 while assigned to St. Peter's in Winter, WI. Two accusers sued; settled in 1989 for nearly $3M. Removed from priesthood 1988. In 6/10 two men claimed rape. Efforts underway 7/10 to extradite him from MO. Left WI in 1983. Lived in MN, MO and Indonesia. Denied allegations. Included in 10/14 on the St. Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese's list of accused. "Partially confessed" in 2016. Charged 11/16/18 with sexually assaulting altar boys at St. Peter's 1982-83. In 12/18 judge ordered trial. Three new accusers 1/19 alleging abuse late 1970s-early 1980s. Pleaded not guilty 3/19 to four open cases. Convicted. Sentenced in 9/19 to 30 years in prison. Accused of abuse of a boy, age 9, in the hospital in the late 1970s. Included in 11/22 on the Diocese of Superior's list of credibly accused.

Accused of abuse of at least one young boy and possession of child porn in about 1992. Identified as a murder suspect in a double homicide in 2002. Died by suicide during investigation in 2004. Special hearing in 2005 found there was probable cause to rule he was probably the murderer. Parents filed two suits (one naming ALL bishops) and a separate wrongful death suit against the diocese. Suit against diocese dismissed in 9/08. Included in 11/22 on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Etzel retired in 1984 and died in 2003 at age 85. His name appears on the Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Norbertines of St. Norbert's Abbey in WI on its list 7/19/19. It notes one allegation. Ministry restricted.

Farrell retired in 1990 and died in 9/99. His name appeared on the Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. At least one claim filed during the Archdiocese bankruptcy 2011-12. The plaintiff alleged abuse in 1973 when he was an 11-year-old boy.

Accused of sex abuse of many boys and girls. Removed 1986. Assigned to 18 parishes in 30 years. Convicted in 2004. Sentenced to 15 years prison; served 8. Released in 11/11. Reportedly living in CA. Laicized in 8/05. Also worked in NV, CA, NE. Claim in $660M L.A. archdiocese settlement 7/07. Suit filed in NV in 1/08. Brothers from criminal case filed fraud case against the Diocese 1/08. WI trial held in 5/12. Jury found Diocese committed fraud and awarded plaintiffs $700K. They dropped punitive damages claims. New Trial set for 5/13; settled in 3/13 for $700K. Another trial in NV in 10/12; $500K against Green Bay. Diocese appealed; NV Supreme Court reversed ruling 05/15. On Omaha archdiocese's list 11/30/19, noting abuse 1962-63 as an extern priest. On Green Bay diocese's list 1/17/19. On Las Vegas diocese's list 4/12/19.

Teacher at Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay since 1990 when placed on leave in 5/02 by the Norbertines, after allegations that he abused a child more than 25 years prior. Abbot Pennings High School faculty member in De Pere WI 1968-90. Director 1971-75 of Camp Tivoli in WI. Died 3/12/19. On the St. Norbert Abbey's list of credibly accused 7/19/19. It notes multiple allegations.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/18/20. It notes one substantiated allegation. Finucan died 6/12/09. Brother of accused priest John Thomas Finucan.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/18/20. It notes one substantiated allegation. Finucan died 5/14/18. Brother of accused priest James Patrick Finucan.

Ordained for the Diocese of La Crosse, where he worked in parishes 1942-1954, then in the Diocese of Yakima 1954-1965. Per his obituary, Flad returned to La Crosse in 1965 and retired in 1975 due to "ill health." Named publicly as the subject of multiple substantiated allegations by the diocese on its list 7/29/20. Died 2/19/87, age 70.

Parishioners and staff at Flynt's first two parish assignments complained to the bishop about Flynt's behavior. Known for inappropriate expressions of affection for young men. Known in 1992 to be legal guardian of a 6th-grade boy. Name included on the Archdiocese's 7/9/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry because of credible allegations of abuse. Shown as laicized per the Archdiocese's list updated 11/26/07. Laicization date 6/24/04 per personnel file released in 7/13.

Accused of molesting several children over at least 30 years. Church had knowledge for many years and continued to transfer him from place to place. Two civil suits filed 1986 and five in 1989. On the Saginaw diocese's list 4/10/19; assigned to an Essexville parish in 1968. On St. Norbert Abbey's list of credibly accused 7/19/19. It notes that Frigo left the abbey and ministry.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Norbertine's of St. Norbert Abbey in WI, on its list 7/19/19. One allegation noted, ministry restricted.

Priest of the Joliet Diocese. Arrested in WI in 2/2000 on charges of using the internet to set up a meeting with a 14-year-old boy, who was actually an undercover police officer. Privileges removed. Pleaded guilty in WI in 3/2003. Sentenced to 15 years in prison on attempted sexual assault. Served three years. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused in 4/2006. Paroled in 5/2006. Forced in 2/2007 to move from a condo because a daycare was on the first floor and a school was next door. On Sex Offender Registry. Permanently removed from ministry. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Accused in 12/92 of sexual misconduct with St. Lawrence Seminary High School students. Charged in 1/93 with enticing a child for immoral purposes and intimidation. Judge dismissed case, noting evidence Gardipee disrobed in front of boy. Suit in 4/93 said he abused, harassed and stalked teen; expanded in 1994, accusing Capuchins of coverup. Suit said to have settled and Gardipee was barred from teaching and ministering to minors. WI teaching license denied. Left Capuchins in 2001; taught in private Hawaii High School from 2002. Leave in 9/09; resigned in 11/09. Included on the Capuchins St. Joseph Province list of those with substantiated allegations against them.

Accused in 1991 of 'sexual misconduct' with a 14-year-old girl in Marshfield beginning in 1963 and lasting through 1966. Trial set for 1992. Dismissed on statute of limitations. Included on the diocese's list 1/18/20. Multiple substantiated allegations noted. Removed from ministry 1/12/04. Died in 4/21.

Publicly accused on the diocese's list 1/24/19. Noted to have multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse occurring approximately 1955 and 1972-74. Geimer died in 1987.

Removed from ministry by order in 1992 after archdiocese reported complaints. No report to police. Sent for treatment and assigned to office work. Retired. Publicly accused in 2006 of abusing two male students multiple times in the 1960s at St. Patrick's Elementary School in Milwaukee. Transferred in the 1970s to an all-girls school in the Chicago area. Indicted on two felony counts in 12/06. Admitted to other victims. Sentenced in 2/08 to 1 year in jail, 9 years probation. Released in 4/09. Civil suit filed in 5/09. Died 4/18/11 in Omaha.

Removed from ministry in 7/02 after admitting to an incident of sexual abuse of a minor that occurred almost 40 years previously. On the diocese's list 1/17/19. It notes a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse occurring in about 1973-89. Ordered to live a life of prayer and penance. Died 5/7/12.

Godin resigned in 2002 and acknowledged involvement in "inappropriate behavior" with a 17-year-old boy 19 years before, when he had a drinking problem. Facts became known during a 5/02 review of personnel files. Was fully restricted from priestly ministry per 2004 Archdiocesan statement. Had been laicized by time list was revised in 11/07. Granted a license to practice social work by the state in 2011.

Gottschalk co-founded House of Peace in 1968. Per claims filed as part of Milwaukee bankruptcy, three individuals accused Gottschalk of abusing them as minors in the 1970s and in 1993. He admitted to committing "inappropriate" act against a minor. Order says most of the actions were not criminal acts per DA's office. Retired as head of House of Peace and was moved to Order's headquarters in Detroit.

Per a 4/02 news report, Haen abused at least three boys in the 1940s. One accuser said at least two priests failed to report the molestations when they occurred. He told Archbishop Weakland in 1989. Haen was forced to retire in 1990. Auxiliary Bishop Richard Sklba told the victim in 1992 that Haen had admitted the abuse and had been placed on severe restrictions. Haen died in 1997. Several other victims known.

Entered the Jesuits in 1940. Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Multiple allegations of abuse, occurring in 1950 while assigned to Campion High School in Prairie du Chien, WI and in the 1960s while assigned to Creighton Prep in Omaha. Dismissed from the Jesuits in 8/1982, laicized in 1983. Added to the La Crosse diocese's list 2/5/2020. Died 12/20/2001 in San Jose, CA.

Assigned to Queen of Apostles in Pewaukee when arrested 9/18, charged with second degree sexual assault of a child. Accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old girl during confession on 12/17/17. He denied the allegation. Pled not guilty in 1/19. Mistrial in 3/20 after publicity that the alleged victim's mother was attempting to gain legal status to stay in the U.S. The D.A. decided not to seek new charges. The archdiocese announced in 8/20 that it found the allegations to be "unsubstatiated and false" and that Hanel would be returned to ministry.

Four brothers came forward in 1988 with allegations that Hanser abused them as boys about 30 years prior. Hanser, who "retired" in 4/02, had worked in the Milwaukee hospital system since 1991. One of the men who reached a $65K settlement with the Archdiocese in 1990 also sued Hanser in 2002. Settled in 2003. Accused of abusing at least a dozen children in the 1960s-1980s. Retired without privileges in 2002. Laicized in 2005. New suit filed in 9/09 by two.

Name included on Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Retired in 1971 and died in 1979. At least two settlements totaling $150K in 2004 and 2005 with various accusers.

Pastor of Our Lady Gate of Heaven in Chicago 3/18/2012. Removed in 9/2012; living under supervision. Identified in the 6/18/2013 Report of the Audit and Review of the Files of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph as a current friar with confirmed reports of sexual abuse of minors. First incident in 1969 involved a St. Lawrence Seminary student. Reported in 1993. Order paid for student's counseling. Hermanns sent to Paracletes. Also reported in 1990 for suspect conduct involving physical activities with minor males. Died in 1/2021. Name included on the Chicago archdiocese's list in 10/2022. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. It notes multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse occurring in about 1962-63 and 1984. Hermsen died in 1993.

Named publicly as accused by the La Crosse diocese on its list 1/18/20. Multiple allegations, substantiated. Retired in 1996. Died 2/18/16. Included in 11/22 on the Diocese of Superior's list of credibly accused.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/18/20. It notes multiple substantiated allegations. Hertzenberg died 2/16/95.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19 (misspelled "Heyman"). It notes multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse in about 1958-61. Ordered by the Vatican in 2008 to a life of prayer and penance. Died in 11/20.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list updated 4/4/19. It notes that the diocese received a single substantiated allegation after Hietpas' death. The alleged abuse occurred in about 1964. Hietpas was assigned 1957-77 to St. Mary's in De Pere. He died 4/20/00, age 92.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Superior on its list in 11/22. Abuse noted to have occurred in the late 1960s in River Falls. Died in 2/74.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation of abuse, occurring in the 1950s, reported after his death. Died in 1974.

Placed on leave in 1993 after accusation he abused a boy in the mid-1980s. The boy was 7-9 when abuse was alleged to have occurred and 14 when he notified authorities. Civil suit filed. Suit settled out of court. Diocese paid $65,000 ($25,000 in cash and $40,000 annuity to provide funds for the victim "in case he needs continued treatment"). Hogan retired in 1997. Died 10/05. On diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse in about 1982-1992.

Placed on sick leave in 1/1976 after a stroke. Several allegations from the 1960s made in 2002. One settlement in 2004. Name on the Archdiocese's 7/2004 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Died 10/16/2004. Personnel file released in 7/2013. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report, which notes two "reported survivors."

In 5/02 two people separately came forward to the archdiocese with allegations that they had been sexually abused as minors by Jablonowski in the 1970s. The complaints were referred to D.A.'s office. Jablonowski was placed on leave. The D.A. did not pursue charges due to the statute of limitations. The Archdiocese had an independent investigator look into matter who substantiated the claims. Another alleged victim came forward in 9/02; again, no prosecution due to SOL. Name appeared on Archdiocese's list in 7/04. Fully restricted from ministry. Laicized 6/30/06, per personnel files released in 7/13.

Per the archdiocese, it received multiple allegations of the sexual abuse of minors by Janette: a report in 2010 alleged groping in 1974 of a 14-year-old; reports in 2011 of groping of a 14-year-old and 15-year-old in 1974 and 1976, and a non-specific report of abuse in 1967. The allegations were sent to the District Attorney but were beyond the statute of limitations. Ministry restricted in 2011, then permanently restricted after the Diocesan Review Board deemed that two of the allegations had "the semblance of truth." Ordered by the Vatican in 2015 to a life of prayer and penance. Died in 2017.

Taught 1952-1955, while a seminarian, at Campion Jesuit High School in Prairie du Chien WI. Faculty member at Marquette University for 50 years. Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. It notes a single allegation of abuse, occurring while assigned to Marquette University in 1970. Permanently removed from public ministry. Known in 2016 to be living in a Milwaukee retirement community. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report. 

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Norbertines of St. Norbert Abbey in WI on its list 7/19/19. One allegation noted. Died 1/27/89.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation of abuse, occurring 1969-71, reported after his death. Died in 1992.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse in the 1950s. Died in 1967.

 Chancellor. Founder of the diocesan newspaper. Accused of abuse of a 14-year-old boy in Superior in the early 1950s. Transferred in 1955 to the Diocese of El Paso. Sent in about 1966 to St. Vincent Hospital in St. Louis, then to Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs NM for treatment. Allowed ministry in the archdiocese (Santa Fe). A man from OR filed claim in 2013 in NM alleging abuse at age 7 or 8 by Klister at St. Vincent de Paul parish in Maxwell in the early to mid-1980s. Settled in 4/2014. Klister was convicted in 1990 on child pornography charges. Named in a civil suit filed in El Paso in 1995. Died 4/19/1997. Included on the Santa Fe archdiocese's list of accused on 9/12/2017. On the Las Cruces diocese's list 11/8/2018. On El Paso's list 1/31/2019. On the Superior diocese's list in 11/2022, which notes he was a priest of the diocese until incardinated in 1984 into the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. 

Placed on leave in 6/02 after an allegation that he had abused a boy, age 13, 27 years prior. Placed on leave pending investigation by Review Board. A second man came forward in 8/02, alleging the priest abused him at age 16 in 1968. Klubertanz denied all allegations. In 1/03 a third man filed suit alleging he was abused as a boy by Klubertanz in 1969-70 on weekend trips to a cabin. The Diocese denied that it knew of any allegations against Klubertanz before 2002. Found guilty by Church trial per 6/07 news release. Sentenced to life of prayer and penance.

Charged in 6/02 with sexual assault of a teenage boy more than 10 years prior. In 1993 the alleged victim's father complained to Knighton who went to the diocese and asked for investigation. Jury found him not guilty in 8/03 but Review Board later deemed allegations credible. In 4/04 Bishop asked Vatican to laicize him. Two other allegations were made against Knighton. Laicized in 2011. Claimed Milwaukee owed him about $450K in past wages and benefits. Personnel files released 7/1/13. Worked in AZ schools for almost 20 years.

Assigned to St. James Parish in Menomonee Falls 1968-72, where he was later accused of 'involvement' with young girls. Other allegations dated to the 1950s. He denied the allegations. Retired in 1988. Name included on Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry because of credible allegations of abuse. Living life of prayer and penance as of 11/6/04. Died 1/6/06. Personnel file released in 7/13.

Named publicly as the subject of a substantiated allegation by the diocese on its list 7/28/20. Died 2/24/89.

Went on leave of absence in 1972, resigned from priesthood in 1973. In 2012 the diocese received an allegation that Koerner had sexually abused a child in the 1960s in Kaukauna. He denied the allegations. Police notified. Civil suit filed 7/5/13. Laicized in 2013. On diocese's list 1/17/19. Abuse noted to have occurred in about 1960-67. Died 1/23/21.

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. It notes a single allegation of abuse, occurring while assigned to Marquette University High School in 1986. Permanently removed from public ministry. Per the Province's list updated in 10/2023, abuse also is alleged in to have occurred in 1990. Kolb died 3/8/2023. 

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse, occurring in the 1970s. Resigned from the priesthood in 1976.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Superior on its list in 11/22. Multiple allegations of abuse, occurring 1988-1998 in Merrill, where he was pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine, and Hammond, where he was pastor of Immaculate Conception. Left or was removed from ministry 11/28/01. Died 12/8/13.

Admitted to inappropriately touching two teenagers in 1979. He told the teens' parents shortly after the incidents and apologized. The parents did not want to report the incidents to authorities. In 1986 and again in1994 Krejci told the archdiocese's Vicar of Clergy of the 1979 incidents. He sought treatment in 1991. After his 1994 disclosure he was removed from his parish. The archdiocese sent him to two years of inpatient and outpatient treatment for sexual issues and alcohol. He was reassigned to ministry (with monitoring) in 1996, and again placed on leave in 2002. Laicized, per the archdiocese's list accessed 7/1/13.

Allegation of abuse in 1969 became public in 2004. Kreuzer confirmed that the abuse took place during a fishing trip and involved alcohol consumption. Says that he went to the bishop at the time and asked for a leave of absence. He underwent testing and it was decided he could continue in ministry. He was on sick leave 10/58 through 3/71 before being given a new parish assignment. Retired in 1992. Archbishop decreed life of prayer and penance 3/14/05. Died 5/16/07.

Name included on the Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Krusing retired in 1970 and died in 1995 at age 96. Per his obituary, he spent a year in Rhode Island in the early 1940s as a Trappist monk, then returned to his role as a Milwaukee archdiocesan priest. Served as a Tribunal judge. Documents show that archdiocesan officials knew for decades of allegations of Krusing's sexual abuse of children, yet kept him in ministry.

Monsignor. Ordained for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Incardinated into the Diocese of Green Bay in 1982. Named publicly as accused by Green Bay on its list in 12/21. Noted to be the subject of a single substantiated allegation, occurring 1979-80. Lally died in 7/16.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Norbertines of St. Norbert Abbey in WI, on its list 7/19/19. Multiple allegations noted. Died 5/20/88..

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. It notes a single substantiated allegation of abuse, occurring in the 1940s. Assigned 1926-29 to St. Mary's in Menasha. Acquired advanced degrees in Rome, Belgium and the Hague. Professor in the Graduate School of Social Services at Fordham University in NY 1934 until he retired in 1967. Died 8/25/94.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/18/20. It notes one substantiated allegation. Langer died 8/20/04.

Accused of sexually assaulting a boy, ages 8-13, during 1964-69. Civil suit filed in 1992. In 6/97 the WI Supreme Court ruled that victims of repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse only have two years after becoming adults to file suit and thus dismissed seven suits against four priests, including Lanser. There was later a settlement in the case. Retired in 2000. Numerous allegations reportedly surfaced after his retirement. Remained fully restricted from ministry until his death 3/12/12. Archdiocese allowed his burial in full vestments in Belgium.

Principal of St. Lawrence Seminary until 1982, then academic dean at Sacred Heart School of Theology until 1993. A civil suit alleges Leifeld, Jim Buser and James Wolf molested a student at St. Lawrence. Plaintiff went on to be a counselor for men abused by clergy and claims his therapy in 1992 revealed flashbacks. Suit tried in 1995 but jury found it was too late under the statute of limitations. Leifeld admitted in a deposition to abuse of at least seven, but not of plaintiff. He died in 6/94.

Also known as "C. Luke" or "C.L." Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse occurring in about 1947, the 1950s and 1960s. The diocese's list updated in 4/19 shows allegations of abuse also 1970-74. Leitermann died in 1995.

As priest and religious instructor, Lesniewski abused minor altar boys at St. Joseph's Orphanage. He abused one boy 1961-90 (age 11-40). Civil suit filed in 1992. Lesniewski's name was included on the Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of allegations of abuse. He retired in 1992 and died in 1996.

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Multiple allegations of abuse, occurring while assigned to Campion Jesuit High School in Prairie du Chien, WI 1962-1963, and while in a Jesuit community in St. Paul, MN, 1970-1972. Took Sabbatical in 1984 in Berkeley, CA. Remained in CA, assigned to numerous parishes in the Oakland diocese. Died in Richmond, CA 4/7/2002. Added to the La Crosse diocese's list 2/5/2020.

Added to the Norbertine's list in 4/21 of those with substantiated allegations of the sexual abuse of minors. Per the Order, it received report(s) in late 2020 or early 2021 that Mackin abused minors in the 1980s. Mackin was on faculty at St. Norbert High School and Abbot Pennings High School, was St. Norbert College parish pastor, then was abbot of St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere 1982-94. He died 12/20/05.

Accused in 1984 of molesting three boys; bishop didn't investigate. Accused in 1991 of molesting a 15-year-old boy with emotional, learning and behavioral issues. Criminal charges in 1992. Convicted in 1993. Received a 5-year suspended sentence; violated parole in 1997, sent to prison. Civil suit filed in 1995. Sent to Wounded Brothers in MO after release. Indicted in 2003 for child porn while at the facility. Pled guilty in 2005, sentenced to 9 years in federal prison. Laicized in 6/05. Released 9/9/11. Per MO Sex Offender Register in 12/11, incarcerated in WI. Was to be released 6/19/19, under commitment in WI, with intensive supervision and GPS monitoring. Died 5/20/22. Included in 11/22 on the Diocese of Superior's list of credibly accused.

Accused in 2000 by a man of making sexual advances toward him when he was junior in high school and at University. The diocese did not tell him that Mason had been found guilty in 1981 of sexually assaulting a student and had been placed on probation for 18 months. Absent on sick leave 1987-1992 per the Catholic Directory; "On duty outside the diocese" 1993-2003. Believed to be drug abuse counselor in WI. Laicized 1/19/04. Included on the diocese's list 1/18/20, with multiple substantiated allegations.

Associate Pastor at St. Mary Parish 1980-86. Multiple allegations that he abused young girls there. At least one settlement in 1992. Treatment in 1992 for alcoholism and sexual issues. Removed in 8/02 without privileges from current parish because of history of inappropriate sexual behavior with minors. Laicized per Archdiocese's list of accused priests dated 11/07. Actual laicization date was 8/3/09 per personnel file released in 7/13. Allowed to work for the state as a social worker and substance abuse counselor 2006 until 2/17, when he stepped down.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Norbertines of St. Norbert Abbey in WI, on its list 7/19/2019. It notes one allegation. Died 11/23/2007. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Accused in the early 1990s of sexually abusing boys and girls in the late1950s-70s. Allegations substantiated to Salvatorians by Middlecamp's acknowledgment. Reportedly removed from ministry and not allowed to function as a priest, working and living in a monitored setting. Spent much of his career in WI. Assigned to Mackin High School in DC 1957-58 and Trinity College Minor Seminary in Sioux City IA 1958-59. Director of Athletics at Salvatorian Seminary in St Nazianz WI 1959-68 and coach of the basketball team. Worked in Oakland CA 1984-85; St Mark's church in Phoenix 1985-94. Also worked as a hospital chaplain and raised money for the Salvatorians and their Tanzanian missions. Died 3/6/11. Added to Sioux City list 9/24/19.

Accused in 2004 of abusing a girl at a Catholic school in Pulaski. As of 2008 Mika was still with the Franciscans, "under appropriate restrictions." The Order had paid nearly $16K for counseling for the alleged victim. In 1/2009, however, they declined to pay for additional counseling, citing the "downturn" in the economy. Mika died 11/17/2009. Included as of 1/2024 on the Franciscans' Our Lady of Guadalupe Province's list of credibly accused. (Member of the Assumption Province.)

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single allegation against him of abuse, occurring 1966-69, reported after his death. Milbauer died 1/6/69.

Removed from assignment at St. Paul Parish in Genesee Depot, WI 3/17/12 after allegations of sexual molestation of a minor dating back to the 1990s. Chaplain for many years at Ethan Allen School for Boys. The claim was filed as part of the archdiocese's bankruptcy proceedings. D.A. would not prosecute. Molling denied the allegations. Review Board deemed the allegations not credible in 5/12 and Molling was returned to ministry.

Entered the Jesuit order in 1954. Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 2/21/2020. It notes a single allegation of abuse, occurring 1970-1971 while assigned to Marquette University High School in Milwaukee. Morfin was incardinated into the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in 1983.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/18/20. Noted to have Multiple substantiated allegations against him. Died 10/7/78.

Resigned as director of St. John School for Deaf in 1974 after complaints by students. Reassigned to parishes in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the Diocese of Superior (where he abused at least two). Suit filed in 1975; settled before trial. Murphy told the Archdiocese he sexually abused 34 boys at the school. He died in 1998. Suit filed in 7/08. Documents released in 5/09 and 7/13 show he abused over 200 youths. New suits filed in 8/09 and 11/09. Suit filed in 2010 against the Vatican, dismissed in 2/12. Included in 11/22 on the Diocese of Superior's list of credibly accused, where he  assisted parishes during retirement for almost 20 years.

A woman notified the Archdiocese in 1997 that Musinski abused her from ages 7 to 13 when she was a parishioner at St. Adalbert's in Milwaukee. No action. Musinski retired in 1999 and died in 2006. In late 2012, his name was quietly added to Milwaukee's list of priests with substantiated allegations posted as part of federal bankruptcy proceedings. Personnel file was to be released in 2013.

Accused in a 1993 civil suit of sexually abusing a boy 1964-66. The plaintiff also sued two insurance companies. Accused in a 1994 suit of abusing a boy in 1968. In 6/97 the WI Supreme Court dismissed the suits and five more against other priests after ruling that victims with repressed memories of sexual abuse have just two years after reaching the age of majority to file complaints. Dismissed from the clerical state in 1998. Neuberger appealed. In 2008 the archbishop, with the Vatican's authorization, gave Neuberger the status of "fully restricted from public ministry."

Parish priest, child psychologist. In 2009 a man stated publicly that Nichols raped him at age 13 in 1966 when he was an altar boy at SS. Peter and Paul, where Nichols was assigned. He said he told his parents who felt they couldn't challenge the Church. In 1980 two boys told their parents they were abused by Nichols as altar boys at St. Aloysius in West Allys in the 1970s. The parents went to the pastor, who suggested the boys write a letter to Archbishop Weakland. At least one did. The Archdiocese offered counseling but allowed Nichols to continue in ministry. One of the two in 2002 said the abuse started in 1974 and included rape. Nichols admitted in 1984 to sexual abuse of a boy, who was his patient, in 1978. Complaints filed in 1983 and in 1985. After publicity, Nichols surrendered his psychology license and was removed from ministry. He died in 1996 at age 63.

Known as "Brother Dave" while ministering in Milwaukee in the 1980s, Nickerson confessed in 2007 to abuse of a 9- or 10-year-old boy in the mid-1980s at St. Vincent De Paul school. This was only after another "Brother Dave" (David Sanders) had been arrested, convicted at trial, and given a 15- year sentence as of 1/07. The real Brother Dave was arrested in 6/08 in MO and was being returned to WI. In treatment at RECON in MO as of 7/08. Sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Arrested in 7/2004, charged with felony possession of child pornography after a computer technician found a screen saver with pornographic images, including some child pornography. The technician alerted police, who found more than 2500 images at Nocinski's residence. Had been with order for 35 years. Was not currently involved in public ministry. Received an 18 month prison term (suspended) and 5 years probation. Included on the Our Lady of Guadalupe Franciscans Province list of credibly accused as of 1/2024. Noted to have left the order in 2010. (Was a member of the Assumption Province.)

Police report filed in 4/18 said Nolan repeatedly sexually assaulted a boy 2006-10, when the boy was ages 13-17 and Nolan was assigned to St. Joseph's in Fort Atkinson. Nolan retired at age 64 in 2007, citing a heart condition. In residence at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Madison when arrested 5/17/18. Previous assignments included parishes in Watertown, Madison and Cambridge; also St. John Vianney in Janesville under Rev. Gerald Vosen, who was later successfully sued for child sex abuse. New investigation reported 5/22/18 of sexual misconduct toward an adult male in Janesville in 2009. Janesville police contacted the diocese about Nolan in 2015 after a friend of the man alleging misconduct in 2009 contacted them with concerns. Pled not guilty in 7/18. Found not guilty at trial in 9/19. In 3/18 Review Board deemed allegations not credible. Returned to status as a retired priest in good standing.

Pastor at St. Theresa of Liseiux Parish in Kenosha when removed in 5/11 after a 14-year-old girl's parents complained to police that he had recently made inappropriate telephone call(s) (containing sexually-explicit language) to the girl. No physical contact took place per the archdiocese. A second girl, age 17, also filed a complaint saying she received the same type of calls from him. Charged. Pleaded guilty in 7/11. Sentenced to 30 days in jail and one year probation. A former nurse, Nowak was granted a partial registered nurse license in 2012 and a full license in 2013. Voluntarily laicized in 2015.

As of 2002 Nuedling, who died in 1994, had been accused of abuse by five people. The first complaints surfaced in 1986 when a man said that Nuedling had abused him and possibly his brother as boys in the 1960s. Bishop Sklba confronted Nuedling who acknowledged misconduct. Another complaint was received in 1993 and Nuedling was forced to resign. At least ten suits were filed in 2002 and 2003. All were dismissed due to the statute of limitations. Most later settled.

Pleaded no contest in 11/00 to 4th degree sexual assault. Sentenced to 18 months' probation, a $1,000 fine, and ordered to undergo 6 months of psychiatric counseling for indecently touching a 17- year-old boy. He was permanently restricted from ministry in 2000 and laicized 4/3/09. Multiple allegations received against him.

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province on its list 12/17/2018. Joined the order in 1946. One allegation of abuse reported after his death, occurring while assigned to Campion High School in Prairie du Chien 1968-1971. O'Connor died 5/29/1981. Added to the La Crosse diocese's list 2/5/2020.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse, occurring in 1958. Left the priesthood in 1970, laicized 1971. Died in 1984.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/17/19. (Name misspelled "Olshowski.") Noted to have a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse, occurring in 1952, reported after his death. Olschowlski died in 1991.

Named publicly as credibly accused on the Our Lady of Guadalupe Province Franciscans' list as of 1/2024. Member of the Assumption Province. (Placing Padlo for now in the Milwaukee archdiocese, where the Province is based.) Worked in Cedar Lake IN, Toledo OH, Canton MA, Saginaw MI, Grand Rapids MI, Perrysburg OH. Died in 1976, age 60.

From India. Arrested in 6/04; charged with sexual assault of a young boy in 1990-91 in Milwaukee. Working at time of arrest in South Amboy, NJ, Metuchen diocese. Left WI 1991 and lived in India for some time before living and working in several U.S.states 1993-2004. Diocese knew in 1993 when youth testified about abuse by his uncle, Fr. Dennis Pecore, and by Palathingal. Also abused in LA. Sentenced to 16 years prison in 2004. Released in 12/11. Noncompliant on Sex Offender Registry 1/12. On Lake Charles diocese's list 4/11/19. Multiple victims noted of abuse in 2000. Allegations received 2000 and 2002.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Our Lady of Guadalupe Province Franciscans on its list as of 1/2024. Member of the Assumption Province. (Placing Pepowski in the Milwaukee archdiocese for now, where the Province is based.) Died in 2017.

Retired in 1993 shortly after the Sheboygan County D.A. received an anonymous report of sexual abuse by Peters. He denied the allegation but the Archdiocese prohibited him from unsupervised contact with minors. Admitted in 2002 that he took graphic sexual photos of at least four teenage boys. One also accused him of fondling. Name included on the Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry. Laicized 10/6/07 per personnel files released 7/13. Died in 12/18 at age 93.

Monsignor. Pastor of St. Michael and Resurrection Parishes (East Side Parishes) when placed on leave due to an allegation of 'sexual misconduct' with a minor, occurring decades prior. Resigned. Pierce admitted to the misconduct.

Removed and placed on administrative leave in 10/10 after a "credible" allegation that he abused a minor "many years ago" in an unspecified part of the diocese. Radetski denied the allegation. He was working at St. John's, St. Mary's and St. Patrick's parishes in Menasha when removed. Had previously worked in Green Bay, Peshtigo, Little Chute and Phlox. Determined in 9/17 by a Vatican tribunal to be "not guilty." Granted senior priest status by the diocese, restrictions were lifted, and was to "serve the diocese in a limited capacity."

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Multiple substantiated allegations of abuse against him occurring in about 1950. Sick leave 1932-33, hospital chaplain 1933-35. Several parish assignments, including St. Matthew's in Green Bay 1948-72. The diocese's 4/19 list notes allegations also of abuse 1960-68. Died in 1983.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/18/20. Noted to have multiple substantiated allegations against him. Ordained at age 35. Appears to have left active ministry in 1983. Settled in NM. Died 9/18/11.

From Pakistan. Working in the Madison diocese since 6/22. Criminally charged in 12/22 for the sexual assault of a girl, age 17, occurring between 9/5 and 10/1. The girl was a participant in a Bible study he led at a DeForest parish. The incidents allegedly involved kissing and touchingin a vehicle. There were also incidents via video contact in which the girl would disrobe and Rehmat would masturbate.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse, occurring 1958-60, reported after his death. Reimer died in 2000.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse 1962-63. Ordered by the Vatican in 2008 to a life of prayer and penance. Died 8/24/17.

Named publicly as credibly accused by St. Norbert Abbey in WI, on its list 7/19/19. One allegation noted. Reppen died 11/20/09.

Criminally charged in 6/15/20 with repeated sexual assault of a girl. In 3/20 his victim told police that between 9/16 and 5/17 Richmond would inappropriately touch her, have her sit on his lap and hug her, and was in constant communication via social media. The incidents occurred at McDonell Area Catholic High School, where Richmond was chaplain. He admitted to three to four incidents of sexual contact. Removed from public ministry. Pleaded no contest in 11//21 and, in a plea deal, found guilty of fourth-degree sexual assault. Sentenced in 12/21 to 12 months probation.

Assigned in 2/2011 to St. Gerald in Ralston, NE when removed after allegation of abuse in the 1980s in Milwaukee. Church bulletin said the Jesuits gave him a sabbatical for health reasons. Robinson had been accused while working at Marquette University High School in 1990 of having nude photos of students. He was then sent to treatment and transferred to NE. Name included on the Omaha archdiocese's list 11/30/2018. (It notes his removal was early 2012.) On the Jesuits Midwest Province list 12/17/2018, which notes incidents 1974-1978. The Order's list in 10/2023 shows incidents occurring 1974-1981. Per the NE A.G.'s Report in 11/2021, Robinson was accused of inappropriate touching, sexual overtures to a minor and inappropriate sexual discussions with minor boys, all in the mid-1980s. He was sent after his removal to live in the Jesuit Community at Creighton, with no faculties to minister.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/29/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse 1959-60. Died in 2005.

Named publicly as credibly accused by St. Norbert Abbey in WI, on its list 7/19/19. One allegation noted. Athletic Director at Southeast Catholic 1945 until assigned same role in 1950 at Central Catholic. Activities Director for 26 years until 1955 at Camp Tivoli. Counselor and manager of the cafeteria at Premontre High School 1955-86. Died 9/13/02.

Named publicly as credibly accused by St. Norbert Abbey in WI, on its list 7/19/19. Multiple allegations noted. Counselor at Camp Tivoli 1926-1940 . Assigned 1934 to Southeast Catholic High School, then in 1945 to Central Catholic. Pastor 1955-74 of St. Willibrord in Green Bay. Died 11/22/77.

Monsignor. Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse in 1962. The updated list in 4/19 shows allegations of abuse occurring also in 1970, 1981-82 and 1984. On leave since 1992. Ordered by the Vatican to live a life of prayer and penance. Died 9/14/20. Nephew of accused priest Francis D. Rose.

Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse, occurring in 1943-44, reported after his death. Rose died in 1983. Uncle of accused priest Donald W. Rose.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/17/19. Multiple substantiated allegations of abuse, occurring in the 1960s. Worked in Malta 1952-60, incardinated in 1960 into Diocese of Amarillo TX. Moved to the Green Bay diocese in 1979, where he was incardinated in 1988; ministry restricted at some point. Moved to Malta in retirement. Green Bay sent Malta "multiple cautions." Died 9/29/17.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 5/23/19. Allegation received after his death of abuse of a child in 1980 or 1981. Died in 1999.

Added in 4/21 to the Norbertine's list of those with substantiated claims against them of the sexual abuse of minors. Per the Order, it received allegations(s) against Schinkten in late 2020 or early 2021, of abuse in 1962. Long-time instructor of psychology at St. Norbert College. Taught high school in Philadelphia PA, and in Green Bay. He was also a counselor and horseback riding teacher at Camp Tivoli in Cecil in the summers of 1942-69. Died 12/14/76, age 61.

In 1992 a woman claimed in a lawsuit abuse by Schmidt when was ages 13-17 during 1968-72. The abuse allegedly included his taking pornographic pictures of her, forcing her to drink from a dog bowl, having a dog urinate on her, and assaulting her with a broom stick. Neighbors of the church at the time notified the Green Bay archdiocese about a young girl spending too much time at the rectory. The woman herself tried to inform the archdiocese in 1982 and she wrote to Archbishop Weakland in 1983. The suit was dismissed due to the statute of limitations. Schmidt retired in 1991 without faculties. He died in 10/05. On the diocese's list 1/17/19. Noted to have multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse occurring 1968-79.

Named publicly as credibly accused by St. Norbert Abbey in WI, on its list 7/19/19. One allegation noted. Taught high school, particularly art, in PA, DE, WI. Died 2/4/64, age 50.

Last known assignment was at St. Francis Seminary 1966-71. Name included on the Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Per the list 7/9/03, Schneider "left priestly ministry" (no date given). Per the Archdiocese's list 1/26/07, he had been laicized.

Police investigated allegations in 1992 that Schneider had sexually assaulted two young boys some time before 1985. Not charged. Placed on leave in 1993. Allegations included voyeurism and asking children to take their clothes off in front of him. Many transfers. On diocese's list 1/17/19. Multiple substantiated allegations against him of abuse occurring in the 1970s. Ordered by the Vatican to a life of prayer and penance.

Pastor of St. Joseph's in Milwaukee/Wauwatosa 1955-69. Name included on the Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Schouten died 1/14/79. He was accused of molesting three girls, who were sisters, in the 1950s while assigned to St. Joseph's. One of the women settled for $125K in 2004.

A man told the Archdiocese in 3/04 of sexual abuse in the early 1980s. Schreiter said that the person was an adult at the time and denied all claims. Matter referred to AG's office which said statute had expired. Archdiocese continued investigation. In 8/04 the Review Board deemed the allegation unsubstantiated and Schreiter was reinstated. Removed again 6/10/12 due to a different sexual abuse allegation, involving a minor. He was scheduled to retire in two weeks and did so. Quietly reinstated again in 1/13.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/17/19. Noted to have a single substantiated allegation against him of abuse occurring in the 1970s. The diocese's updated list in 5/20 notes multiple substantiated allegations of abuse, occurring 1959-1960. Died in 2005.

Named publicly as accused by the Jesuits Midwest Province in 1/2022. Noted to have a single allegation against him of the sexual abuse of a minor, occurring in 1969 at Campion High School in Prairie du Chien. Scott died 12/27/2007. Included on the La Crosse diocese's list of those with substantiated allegations against them. Included in 10/2021 on the Omaha archdiocese's list.

Name on Archdiocese's 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Last assignment was at St. Dominic Parish (Brookfield) 1983-1993. Suffered a stroke in 2/93 and retired 10/30/93. Under restrictions as of 5/95. Died in 2000 at age 63. Personnel file released in 7/13. Allegations in late 1960s-early 1970s. Settlement with at least one.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/18/20. It notes one substantiated allegation, and inactive ministry as of 11/20/18.

Pleaded no contest in 1991 to touching a man in a sauna. Charged in 9/2003 with three counts of felony second-degree sexual assault of a boy at Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay. The victim said that in 1988 Stein groped him several times in a swimming pool and hot tub at the Norbertine Abbey. Pleaded no contest in  8/2004. Sentenced to a year in jail (work release) and 10 years' probation in 12/2004. On WI Sex Offender Register 2/5/2012. On Jackson diocese's list 3/19/2019. On St. Norbert Abbey in WI list 7/19/2019. In notes multiple allegations, and that he left the abbey and ministry. Accused by another man of abuse as a boy in 1989, including forced oral sex. The man also alleged abuse by two other Norbertines. The Order agreed in 2009 to provide monthly payments to the man for counseling and medicine. They stopped payment in 5/2019. The man died by suicide at age 45 in 3/2020. Reportedly in 9/2021, Stein was working at a Milwaukee-area restaurant as a dishwasher. Name included in 10/2022 on the Chicago archdiocese's list of credibly accused. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General's Report.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Diocese of Superior on its list in 11/22. A single allegation noted, of abuse in the early 1970s in Superior. Left ministry or was removed 6/13/99.

Named publicly by the diocese on its list 4/15/20 as the subject of a single substantiated allegation. Laicized in 1972.

U.S. Superior of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. Bishop Burke brought Svea and his group to La Crosse to run a parish. Suspended in 3/2001. Pleaded guilty in 2/2002 to exposing himself to and molesting teenage boys, beginning in 1998. Sentenced to 1.5 years jail and 20 years probation. Last known to be living in Marathon County, WI. On WI Sex Offender Registry 2/5/2012. Included on the La Crosse diocese's list 1/18/20, with multiple substantiated allegations. Included in 11/2022 on the Diocese of Superior's list of credibly accused. Noted to be incarcerated. Criminally charged 12/22/2022 with child pornography possession, found by a computer repair technician. He reportedly had been living in Mosinee under active supervision. Sentenced in 3/2023 to three years in prison.