Fr. Jerome E. Lanser
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.
- Wisconsin State Journal 01.26.97
- Wisconsin State Journal 06.28.97
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.31.06
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.15.12
- SNAP Wisconsin Statement to Archbishop 03.16.12
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.16.12
- SNAP Wisconsin Statement 03.16.12
- Journal Times with Documents 07.02.13
- Menomonee Falls Patch 07.03.13
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