accused person. Pled guilty to soliciting a minor. Per the Official Catholic Directory, Goschke was Absent on Leave from the Diocese of Steubenville after 1957, and by 1966 was working at parishes in the Diocese of Stockton. On the Saginaw diocese s list 4/25/18, On the Youngstown dioceses list 10/29/18. Found guilty at trial 2/13 of sexual touching of a boy. Mangen had acknowledged being sexually active with adults and minors but denied womans claims. Died (2021). Named in 2002 among 12 Cleveland priests no longer in active ministry due to past allegations of abuse of minors. Suit dismissed by Ohio Supreme Court on statute of limitations 6/06. Case settled for $115K in 2002. Review board found allegations credible. Auxiliary Bishop Binzer knew of the complaints but reportedly did not inform Archbishop Schnurr. 2 men filed civil suit 10/03 claiming abuse by Shrimplin in 1970s. 0:04. Louis indicted on rape charges in 1992; sentenced in 1993 to 5-25 years in prison. Resigned from priesthood 6/08 after allegations of abuse of 15-year-old boy in 1997. Removed 7/16/13 without faculties after 7/15/13 allegation received of sexual abuse at Bishop Ready High School and/or St. Stephen the Martyr and St. Peter parishes in Columbus between 1976 and 1979. Name included on the Harrisburg dioceses 8/1/18 list; no known allegations in that diocese. Vatican formally laicized him 11/30/07. Nevertheless, the religious order priest is still under the authority of his religious superior. Fired in 2002. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. Sued several times. Placed on administrative leave (2008). Laicized, per the dioceses list in 6/19. Died 11/07. Arrested 8/10 as he disembarked from a plane in Victoria, BC upon his arrival from San Francisco. All three were deceased prior to the allegations. At trial Williams admitted to sexual trysts with other men and that some were with children. Said to have abused boys at his cabin with a pond in Bono, OH. This database was last updated in January 2020 and should only be used as a historical snapshot of the lists published by dioceses and religious orders. Sent to jail for 15 mos 1994 for stalking one of his victims. Per a eulogy posted online, Geiger had been a pastor, teacher, and editor of the diocesan newspaper. Fete apparently admitted the relationship in 1999 after his accuser contacted the diocese. Laicization announced 9/24/2010. Vatican ordered permanent removal from active ministry as of 6/14/07. Other victims came forward when charges filed. Co-founder of Youth Homes for teenage wards of the court and county children services. He died in 2/05. Worked in the archdioces at Woodstock College 1968-75. Convicted again 2005. Charges resulted from investigation of Parmadale residential treatment facility, operated by Cleveland Catholic Charities for children with history of delinquent behavior and emotional problems. A list of their Allegations surfaced after he moved to Florida in 1960 and abuse apparently occurred in Florida. Worked in Chile, SA 1984 and later in Peru. Transferred after two girls reported abuse. These clergy are subject to supervision for the remainder of their life as a cleric of the Diocese. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_message_process, Laicization announced 2/18/05. After ordination Schutte spent a year in a St. Augustine FL parish, after which he returned to his native OH. Per his obituary, McClory served on a number of diocesan boards, committees and commissions.. Removed from pastoral duties 4/02. Berry (in Lead Us Not into Temptation), the Linkup (in their Fallen Catholic Man complained in 1995 to Archdiocese that Paraniuk had abused him in 1983. Permanently removed from active ministry 7/02 because of credible allegations.. Permanently removed 1990. A list of their assignments or service in the Diocese can be found by clicking on their name below. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt-eform-width-restrain, Nadzam was assigned to several parishes over the years and taught at Catholic Central High School. Died 6/17/07. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil Varney was instructor at Toledo Central Catholic High School at the time of the alleged abuse. Seminatores claim dismissed by trial court; upheld by Appeals Court 12/04. of civil or private settlements. Mother of one was given a condo, a car and a job. Pled guitly 1991 to abuse of 4 boys; spent 3 months in jail. Accused of fondling girls in counseling sessions at Lake Catholic High School (he was guidance counselor/librarian) for 14 years. On Dominicans St. Joseph Province list in late 2018. He died in 2009. Died (2018). First allegation in 1975 involved soliciting an altar boy for oral sex. first diocesan list on During counseling sessions he ordered girls to strip off their clothes and fondled at least 1 girl. Clergy who have been Placed on Administrative Leave, Ordination year: These dioceses serve 9 million Catholics in Rochester diocese and hospital knew of past allegations. Rothbauer was removed from active ministry in 1988. While each individual remains a cleric, he is required to live a life of prayer and penance. Review board deemed allegations credible. No action taken for months, then transferred. For perspective, the first credible accusation is reported to have occurred in 1948 and the latest in 1995. From diocese of Pathanamthitta, India. He is barred from performing any function connected with Sacred Ordination or presenting himself as a cleric. see Noted to have been supsended from ministry in 2004. Three accusers filed suit in 07/02. Assignments included St. Aloysius in East Liverpool, St. Rose in Girard, the YU Newman Club, Newman Apostolate, and the Columbiana Deanery of Priests. In 8/19 Binzer is a member of the USCCB committee on child protection. In a lawsuit filed in 2004, a woman claimed sexual abuse by Heil in 1965 when she was 16 years-old, which resulted in her becoming pregnant. Toledo police investigation in 1985 into priests financial interest in two gay bars uncovered the allegation from his past. His mother told news media that at least 40 dioceses and religious orders rejected his applications prior to his admission to Pontifical College. WebBishop Joseph Schrembs of the Diocese of Toledo was appointed bishop of Cleveland in 1921 by Pope Pius XI.In 1925, Pope Pius XI presented the relics of St. Christine to Schrembs. Removed 7/02. Clergy who were Deceased Prior to an Allegation. Accused of abuse of minor between 1982- 1984. Preliminary canonical investigation begun (2015). The clergy members assignments and locations where they served throughout their careers are included in the clergy status report. She fled. Merson Law has compiled a list of Roman Catholic Priests and Clergy members (the Ohio priest sex abuse list) accused of sexual abuse and/or sexual assault of minors. Substantiated by Review Board (2019). Returned to ministry. On Columbus dioceses list 3/1/19. Civil suit filed by at least one man. The following are clerics (deacons, priests, bishops) of the Diocese of Toledo against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was substantiated or who have been convicted of a crime associated with child pornography and, as a result of a canonical process, have had imposed upon them the penalty of dismissal from the clerical state. Teaching certificate revoked 11/06. The suit was withdrawn after a 6/06 ruling by Ohio Supreme Court. Court reinstated lawsuit 10/07. Dismissed again 1/10. One of the men said he was abused in mid-1950s; the other alleged abuse in the 1970s.As of 9/11/02, Child Protection Services found no evidence to support abuse allegations but Diocese continued its investigation. Two other suits filed in Minnesota in 1988. The Official Catholic Directory shows Ferrante to have been on leave 1976-79, does not index him 1980-86, and shows him as Absent on Leave 1986-88. A financial settlement was negotiated in 1999. Included on the dioceses list 6/21/19. Case sent to the Vatican. Accused of abuse 1956-60 at St. Stephen in Toledo. First named publicly as accused on the dioceses list 10/29/18. You can download this complete dataset at the ProPublica Data Store. for more 1965, Status: Permanently removed from public ministry, Appeared under the heading: Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. Deceased. Pastor barred Kickel from hearing confessions and teaching religion classes, and told parents to keep quiet. Exact details of abuse allegation not released by Diocese per victims request. Placed on administrative leave (2003). Deceased. Reinstated by Vatican 2/08 after ruling of no merit to accusations of abuse of youth. After this allegation was made, it was revealed that Kiffmeyer had been accused in 1997 of similar offense, again by male who was at least 18. Died (1982). Requested and granted leave of absence (1987). Per the dioceses list 6/21/19, Ischay was on administrative leave pending the Vaticans decision regarding laicization. Deceased, per dioceses list in 6/19. Sentenced to 3 yrs prison. Arrested and convicted in 1991 on charges of compelling prostitution by paying to perform sex acts on a 17-year-old boy. The Diocese of Tucson, which published the In April, 2002 diocese released names of Burg and 11 other priests who were no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. 1968, Status: Voluntarily dispensed from the clerical state, Ordination year: Accused of molesting at least one young girl during confession. Voluntarily dispensed from the clerical state (2006). Substantiated by Review Board (2019). He had been accused of abusing a deaf boy of about age 13 in the late 1980s, while still a priest. Noted to have worked St. Aloysius in East Liverpool, St. Josephs in Canton and St. Charles in Boardman. Accused of sending inappropriate text messages to at least one boy at the parish school. Noted to have been accused after his death. Jesuit Provincial in NY wrote to the man in 1993 and enclosed a letter of apology from Gallen. In 1992 a woman told the archdiocese Pater sexually abused her beginning when she was age 14 in the early 1980s at St. Charles Borromeo in Kettering. Accused of raping a teenager in Norwalk in 1978. Ms. Donaghy wrote that the Church employs a variety of means to support individuals through their healing. Another man alleged abuse in 1987. Laicization announced 7/20/15. She said she was in 7th grade and Hovanec touched and patted her in a very sexually inappropriate way before inviting her to basement to count Sunday envelopes. Cleared by the Vatican and returned to active status 9/07 with restrictions. Not reported, Appeared under the heading: Settled in 2004. Later given another parish assignment. The boy denied a sexual relationship, but said he felt manipulated and threatened by Csaszar. Former Elder High School principal. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff proves otherwise. Public allegations in 2002 that he abused at least 3 teenage girls between 1964-1966 while he was religion instructor at Central Catholic High School. Berning admitted in 2002 letters to abuse of one youth. Became parish priest in Louisiana in 1974 and died there in 1979. Exonerated 2003 by Kalamazoo diocesan review board, which cited it found no credible evidence. Suit dismissed in 1995 due to SOL. Allegation noted to have been made after his death. In prison 11/11. One man filed civil suit in Feb. 2006 alleging abuse by Meiring when he was a priest in Toledo Diocese between 1967-1969. Given disability leave in 1989. Laicized. In 1946-47 Plimmer was at St. Marys Seminary in Baltimore. Weithman did not consent until 2004. In 12/17 the Review Board found the allegations not substantiated., 2002 suit alleged that man had been abused by Shiffler in 1987 and by Dennis Gray from 1983-1987. On Sex Offender Register 1/21/12. You Have Rights! Accused in 2004 of abuse of 16-year-old youth in 1980 in Toledo, OH and California. Place on administrative leave and faculties suspended (2003). Weber, a member of Bishop Pillas inner circle, was placed on leave in 4/02 because of past allegations that he sexually abused a 16-year-old boy. Died 2007. Noted to have been suspended from ministry in 1963. He said he asked Ritchey how many other kids he did that with, and Ritchey told him I have several special friends from my parish. The mans mother was a cousin of newly ordained and later Bishop Nienstedt, who introduced Ritchey to him. Three additional men joined in thesuit 9/02. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .eform-ui-estimator { First named publicly as accused on the dioceses updated list 11/9/18. Accused of abuse of several youths. In these cases, the cleric had abandoned ministry before the allegation was reported to the Diocese and/or voluntarily requested to be dispensed from the clerical state. Review Board said that evidence showed Mueller engaged in conduct defined as sexual abuse of a minor, but could not be removed from the priesthood because, at the time of the abuse, 16 was recognized as adult under church law. Allegations noted to have been received after Lyons death. You cant fix a problem in secrecy; you cant protect kids in secrecy; you cant bring healing in secrecy.. Pled guilty. Per a 1990 news report, Ruglovsky admitted to molesting numerous boys over a 20-year period. WebCurrently, 41 Catholic dioceses and religious orders in the United States have not released lists of priests credibly accused of abuse. Deceased. Placed on administrative leave (2002). Archdiocese knew of complaints as early as 1971 when Cooley in Seminary and again in 1978. It notes that he is no longer in ministry. Admitted to sexual behavior with four youths, saying he thought he was acting out of love. Laicized by Vatican as of 10/05. from the clerical state, Ordination year: The victimthat came forward, I am completely grateful for their courage, Ms.Vercellotti said. Court ordered diocese to produce Hanrahans secret archive file. They claimed Reidy had taken advantage of them while their father was dying. This was after a tribunal of three canonists determined the charges were not confirmed. Permanently removed from ministry. Permanently removed from public ministry (2006). In 10/15 the diocese announced Seminatores administrative leave had ended, and he was granted retirement. Absent on leave 1984-87 and 1988-89. 1996, Ordination year: Howze sent him back to Cleveland after four years. Died 11/21/15. Bishop Murray removed Warner from his assignment as pastor of Saints Philip and James Parish in Canal Fulton in 10/11 after allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor more than 30 years previously. Bishop began process to remove Loyd permanently. Died by suicide in 4/02 after being asked to come to diocesan offices to discuss an allegation that he had sexually molested a girl in 1980. Burrill, faculty member and counselor at Loyola Academy in Wilmette for 25 years, died in March, 1987. Wirks name was included on a list released by the Cleveland diocese in 4/02 of priests no longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. The Diocese of Toledo Clergy Status Report is available attoledodiocese.org/clergy-status. Allegations noted to have been reported after his death. Worked in nursing home until 2002 when placed on leave. Reportedly laicized in 1963. Civil authorities notified. He was absent on leave per 1993 Catholic Directory. First abuse occurred in Ohio and Michigan. Allegation noted to have been reported after his death. Placed on leave along with 9 other priests in 4/02 due to allegations, pending further review of their cases. The Diocese of Toledo recently added three names to its list of diocesan clergy members who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. Immediately removed. In 1992 Schetter was told to stay away from children. Accused in 1985 of playing strip poker with boys, offering them money for oral sex, fondling them, and masturbating in front of them. postingpolicy. Go to the fulllist of last names in alphabetical order: Two other accusations but no criminal charges. On 2/21/14 it was announced that Vatican sentenced him to life of prayer & penance as of 1/21/14. One accuser said he told an archdiocesan employee in 1963 but nothing was done. #ipt_fsqm_form_wrap_6 .ipt_fsqm_form_message_error, Sent to treatment, then went to work as a priest in the Victoria diocese in Vancouver, B.C. Died (2022). Deceased. The new additions are priests Richard Miller and Frank Nieset and deacon Bernabe Romo. Per a 1993 article, McDonough was no longer a member of the order. Sent to three treatment centers. Later turned up working as music director/organist in another Toldeo parish. Appointed as pastoral administrator of Holy Family Parish 4/30/08. Court refused to hear appeal 12/08. Filled in at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception parish in Monroe MI. A second man alleged in 2/06 that Ritchey gave him drugs and alcohol in 1978 when he was senior in high school and attempted to molest him. Civil suit filed by two victims and settled in 1992. Died (2015). Also took pictures of the girls. A woman claimed that he abused her in 1967 when she was age 12.