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Database of Publicly Accused Priests in the United States Viewed by Last Name: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Total Individuals: 187
Return to main database page. See abbreviations and posting policy. Send corrections. Last First Ord T Status D/O Notes Diocese Source/Assignments Rabideau John 1990 P Convicted Oblate Accused of Abuse. Detroit, MI Source: Steven Pioneer Press (AP) 2.09.06; Detroit Free Press (AP) 2.10.06; The Telegraph (AP) 2.18.06; Detroit News (AP) 2.18.06; Belleville News Democrat 2.19.06; Telegraph (AP) 2.20.06; ABC 12 Bay City Michigan 3.01.06; Detroit News (AP) 3.04.06; BadCopNews (Michigan) 2006; ABC 12 10.23.06; WOOD 10.25.06; Bellville News Democrat 10.25.06; St. Louis Post Dispatch 10.26.06 Radetski Paul J. 1982 P Accused Diocesan Removed and placed Green Bay, Source: on admin. leave 10/10 WI Green Bay Post-Crescent after "credible" 10.30.10; WBAY 10.31.10; allegation that he Chicago Tribune 10.31.10; abused a minor "many Green Bay Post-Crescent years ago" in an 10.31.10; Press-Gazette unspecified part of the 11.1.10; Press-Gazette Diocese. Radetski has 11.3.10 denied the allegation. He was working at St. John's, St. Mary's and St. Patrick's parishes in Menasha when he was removed. Had previously worked in Green Bay, Peshtigo, Little Chute and Phlox. Raeihle Dennis B Accused Franciscan One of three living Boston, MA Source: Friars of the religious included in a BA.Org List of Boston Priests Atonement list of accused priests Not Previously Identified and religious posted by 1.19.11; Boston Channel the Law Offices of 1.19.11; Associated Press Mitchell Garabedian on 1.19.11; Herald News 1.19.11; 01/19/11. Garabedian Metrowest Daily News 1.19.11 says he has settled at least one claim with Boston Archdiocese re allegations against this individual. Rainforth Thomas G 1973 P Sued Diocesan In 7/02 man accused Paterson, NJ Source: him of molestation in The Record 7.14.02; Star- 1975 and he was Ledger 7.15.02; Star-Ledger placed on leave. 11.15.02; Newsday 1.12.04; Returned to duty 8/02 Daily Record (NJ) 1.13.04; NY when Diocese said he Times 1.13.04; Observer was drunk and act was Tribune 9.1.04; Herald News inappropriate but did 11.4.04; Star-Ledger 2.10.05; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 1 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
not meet definition of The Record 2.16.05; Herald abuse. Sued 2004 by News 2.16.05; Website: another man. Claim Catholic Scouters & Sexual included in 02/05 $5M Abuse, 11.30.07 settlement with 27 plaintiffs, most of whom were abused by Hanley. Raleigh Edmund P Sued Diocesan Per 2002 articles, Portland, OR Source: Raleigh (also known as Statesman Journal 5.2.02; "Friar Raleigh") is Statesman Journal 5.13.02; accused of abusing one Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02 youth in 1956 at St. John the Apostle in Oregon City. In May 2002 suit, the plaintiff says that Raleigh and Martin Doherty abused him and also forced him to watch as they engaged in group sex with other minors. Died 1979. Raleigh Michael J. 1936 P Accused Diocesan Believe this is same Portland, OR Source: individual as "Friar" Oregonian Table 11.12.06; Raleigh or "Edmund The Oregonian 6.6.07 Raleigh" accused in (Documents) 2002, based on Assignments: assignments and date BA.org Assignment Record of death. Four men have accused Raleigh of forcing them to engage in various sexual acts when they were children or young teens in the 1950s. Raleigh served at St. Augustine in Lincoln City and St. John the Apostle in Oregon City. He died in 1979. Ramaekers Timothy 1982 P Accused Diocesan In Oct. 2010, church Orange, CA Source: bulletin annouced that SNAP Statement 12.21.10; one man had recently San Antonio Catholic Church made allegations of Bulletin 10.3.10 abuse against Ramaekers when he was assigned as parochial vicar at St. Justin Martyr Church in 1986. Ramaekers is currently the pastor of St. Joseph Church in Placentia, where he has served since 1997. No indication that the Diocese placed him on leave. Review board has said it found no credible evidence to support the allegation. Same accuser filed 2009 suit alleging abuse by 3 former priests and lay employee. Ramirez Aaron D Sued Diocesan 35 yr old Deacon Yakima, WA Source: accused in 1999 of Statement by Bishop Savilla of
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inviting a 17 yr old boy Yakima 10.14.03; Columbia to spend the evening Basin Herald (WA) 11.22.03; with him at a church Yakima Herald Republic trailer home. He gave 5.4.06; Yakima Herald the youth alcohol and Republic 1.7.07; Yakima the youth passed out on Herald Republic 1.7.07 (2nd); porch. Woke up nude Yakima Herald Republic on bed with the nude 4.13.07; Yakima Herald- deacon lying beside Republic 4.2.08; KNDO/KNDU him. Fled to Mexico 6.10.08; Yakima Herald- before diocese could Republic 7.4.10; Statement by investigate. Laicized in SNAP & Yakima Herald- 2000. Later became an Republic 7.13.11; Seattle Episcopal priest in Times 7.14.11; KAPP TV Mexico. Dismissed after 7.14.11; KIMA TV 7.14.11 publicity. Civil suit filed 7/11. Ramirez Luis 2003 P Convicted Augustinian Arrested 1/08 after he Orange, CA Source: Eduardo Recollects took a 17 yr old boy to a Orange County Register motel room to "counsel" 8.19.08; KTLA 8.20.08; Las him. His order bailed Vegas Sun (AP) 8.21.08; him out and in 6/08 he Sacramento Bee 8.21.08; pleaded guilty to CBS 2 8.21.08; Orange misdemeanor battery County Register 8.22.08; and burglary; other Orange County Weekly misdemeanor charges 9.22.08; Orange County were dismissed. Register 9.24.08; Orange Admitted County Register 4.7.09 inappropriately touching the youth. His lawyer said it was "bad judgment." Sentenced to 6 months in jail 8/08 and 3 yrs probation. Released from jail 3/09. All privileges removed. Ramon Robert C. 1982 P Sued Diocesan Ramon is accused of Galveston- Source: sexual misconduct with Houston, TX Jane..v. Fiorenza; Harris Cty, a minor female in 1991. TX; # 93-41706 Parish personnel notified immediately; Diocese conducted investigation but found no evidence. Parents requested counseling for girl and Diocese provided. Family's contact w/ counselor ceased within few months and family threatened litigation in Feb. 1992. Civil litigation filed 7/93 Died 2001 Ramos Eleuterio 1966 P Settled Diocesan Settled 1994. Accused Los Angeles, Source: "Al" V. of abuse of 2 boys. CA OC Weekly 12.14.05 (Major Several additional suits. Account); LA Archdiocesan See Major Account for Report 2.17.04 page 3; LA additional information Times 1.11.04; LA Times and links to documents. 5.25.05; OC Weekly 2.5.04; See also Orange Co. OC Weekly Story Collection; Weekly of 5/18/05 Orange County Register (Major Account). Left 5.18.05; Orange County LA for Orange 1976. Register 5.17.05; LA Times Placed on leave 1985. 10.16.03; OC Weekly 7.9.04; Died 2004. Atleast 13 Orange County Register victims included in 2005 7.24.07; Orange County settlements. Claims Weekly 9.14.07; Orange also included in 7/07 LA County Weekly 9.27.07; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 3 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
Arch. $660M settlement Orange County Weekly with 508 plaintiffs. 9.27.07 (2nd article); Orange Another victim came County Register 10.12.07 forward 3/10. Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06; Assignment List created by BA.Org; OC Weekly 3.04.05; Orange County Weekly 3.23.10 (add'l article); Mercury News 4.14.10 (add'l article) Ramos Ponciano 1985 P Convicted Society of the In 1993 Ramos pleaded Indianapolis, Source: M. Divine Word guilty to three IN Chicago Tribune 6.12.92; (SVD) misdemeanors in Chicago Tribune 4.7.02; connection with strip- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin search of young boys in 4.8.02; San Bernardino Sun Indianapolis after they 4.8.02; Indianapolis Star set off stink bombs in 4.9.02; San Bernardino parish school. Ramos County Sun 4.9.02; NY Times was sentenced to 18- 4.10.02; San Bernardino Sun month suspended 6.6.03; Press Enterprise sentence and 15 6.7.03; Inland Valley Daily months of probation. He Bulletin [CA] 6.7.03 was moved to Chicago and then to San Bernardino, CA diocese and worked there until 2002 when he was placed on leave. Again allowed to return to restricted duty with Order in 2003. Still priest in 2005. Rancourt Henry 1957 P Accused Marist Accused anonymously Boston, MA Source: in 1992 of "kissing and Docs produced by Boston molesting Haitian boys" Archdiocese: 1992 letter in his Boston parish alleging abuse; Holy Name of school in 1992. On Jesus Parish Bulletin 9.11.05; 6/27/09 Archdiocesan St. Barbara's Parish Sunday website showed him to Bulletin 3.12.06 have active status with Assignments: assignment at Marist BA.org Assignment Record House in Framington. Ranft Paul J. 1940 P Accused Diocesan One woman filed suit Tucson, AZ Source: 6/04 alleging abuse by Arizona Daily Star 6.12.04 Ranft and six other priests while she was a student at Immaculate Heart Academy from 1962-1965. Ranft is the main abuser listed in the petition and other priests are mostly identified only by last names. Ranft, who died in 2001 at age of 86, moved to Tucson from Kentucky in 1953 because of health problems, including severe asthma. Rapp James 1967 P Convicted Oblates St. Accused of abuse of at Lansing, MI Source: Francis de least 2 Michigan boys in Daily Oklahoman 5.12.99; Sales 1987. Removed from Associated Press 10.26.99; assignment and sent for Washington Post 5.21.02; counseling. Transferred Daily Oklahoman 5.10.02; to Oklahoma and Daily Oklahoman 5.22.02;
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abused several boys Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; there. Convicted 1999 Daily Oklahoman 6.4.02; Daily in Oklahoma and Oklahoman 7.20.02; Toledo received 40-year Blade 12.1.02 Major Account; sentence. $5M Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Salt settlement in Oklahoma Lake Tribune 2.19.03; Salt civil suit. Also accused Lake Tribune 8.20.03; Salt in 2003 Utah civil suit Lake Tribune 8.23.03; Daily by 2 brothers. Suit Oklahoman 2.28.04; Deseret dismissed on statute of Morning News 2.2.06 limitations. Dismissal Assignments: upheld by Utah Salt Lake Tribune 3.13.07 Supreme Court 3/07. (add'l article); Salt Lake Tribune 4.2.07 (add'l article); Salt Lake Tribune 7.23.07 (add'l article); Cincinnati Ins. Co. V. Oblates of St. Francis De Sales, Inc. in The Legal 9.20.10 (add'l article) Ratermann Jerome B. 1957 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abusing Belleville, IL Source: youths in 1960s while St. Louis Post-Dispatch prinicpal of a Catholic 3.9.93; ST. Louis Post- H.S.. Original Dispatch 3.20.93; St. Louis investigation in 1987. Post-Dispatch 7.24.93; St. He was suspended in Louis Post-Dispatch 7.29.93; 3/93 from position as St. Louis Post-Dispatch pastor of Blessed 5.22.94; Belleville News- Sacrament Church and Democrat 7.14.02; Belleville then permanently News-Democrat 7.17.02; barred from the ministry Belleville News-Democrat by review board. He 10.22.02; Belleville News- denied all charges and Democrat 3.7.03; Belleville appealed his case to News-Democrat 4.24.07; Rome in 2002 when Belleville News-Democrat Bishop refused to 8.9.08; Belleville News- reinstate him. On Democrat 8.21.08; News- 1/24/09 the diocesan Democrat 4.15.09; WJBD website gave his status 4.16.09 as "Administrative Leave / Retired." New suit filed 4/09. Ratigan Shawn 2004 P Sued Diocesan School principal Kansas City- Source: Francis complained of behavior St. Joseph, Articles and Documents 5/10 but diocese did not MO through 6.9.11; Kansas City remove him from St. Star 6.18.11; JimmyCSays Patrick parish until 6.21.11; KCTV 7.1.11; Kansas 12/10 after child porn City Star 7.6.11; Kansas City found on laptop. Star 7.6.11; The Pitch 7.6.11; Attempted suicide; KCTV 7.19.11; St. Joseph failed. Police contact re News-Press 7.21.11; KMBC 1 picture but said not 8.9.11; USA v. Ratigan porn. AD copied Federal Indictment 8.9.11; pictures; gave laptop to Kansas City Star 8.9.11; Fox 4 his family (they 8.9.11; The Pitch 8.10.11; destroyed). Assigned to KMBC 8.11.11 priests' residence; said Assignments: mass for nuns but no Jane Doe 49, by and through contact with children. Her Parents, John Doe 50 and Officially reported to Jane Doe 51, ET Al. V. Father police 5/11. Arrested Shawn Ratigan, Circuit Court 5/19/11. Sued 6/11. of Jackson Co. 8.11.11; Indicted on Fed. Kansas City Star 8.11.11 charges of child (add'l article); The Pitch pornography 8/11. New 8.12.11 (add'l article); The suit 8/11. Examiner 8.13.11 (add'l article); NY Times 8.15.11 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record Rausch Edward A. 1954 P Accused Diocesan Name appeared on list Fall River, MA Source: of 21 priests accused of Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 5 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
abuse which District Herald 9.27.02; Herald News Attorney released 9/02. 9.27.02 List says one alleged victim with claims beyond the SOL. Rausch left the priesthood in early 1970s and has denied ever having harmed anyone. Rausch (Bp) James S. 1956 P Accused Diocesan Former Sec. General of Phoenix, AZ Source: the NCCB, Rausch was Letter from Rausch to Cardinal bishop of Phoenix Medeiros re Paul Shanley Diocese from 1977 until 9.7.76; Washington Post his death in 1981. In 5.19.81; Boston Globe 11/01 man gave a 8.20.02; Arizona Republic deposition in a case 8.22.02; Arizona Daily Star involving the Tucson 8.24.02; Arizona Republic Diocese and Msgr. 11.10.02; A.W. Richard Sipe Robert Trupia in which Keynote Address Linkup he stated that he was Conference 2.23.03; Arizona 17 when he began Republic 5.4.03; East Valley hissexual relationship Tribune 3.17.07; BA.org list of with Rausch and over U.S. Bishops Accused of 18 when he was Abuse 4.14.08; Examiner involved with Trupia. 4.14.08 and William T. Byrne. Trupia attempted to blackmail Tucson Diocese in 1992 by saying that he would release info on Bishop Rausch and the young man.
Raux Redmond 1982 P Settled Diocesan Accused in 1993 of Boston, MA Source: H. molesting a boy in Boston Herald 12.12.02; 1987. Allegations Boston Globe 12.12.02; against Raux and Rev. Wyoming Tribune-Eagle James L. Wilson Jr. 12.12.02; Florida Today were settled in 1995 for 12.13.02; Rocky Mountain $200K but Raux later News 12.13.02; Orlando denied the charge. Sentinel 12.14.02; Florida Cardinal Law assured Today 12.18.02; Florida Today the military he knew of 1.15.03 no reason why Raux Assignments: would be unsuitable to Boston Archdiocesan work with children in a Assignment Record 1996 letter recommending Raux for a USAF chaplaincy in WY. Still shown on Archdiocesan website 6/27/09 with assignment as chaplain at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. Ray James M. 1975 P Accused Diocesan In 1991 Ray was one of Chicago, IL Source: approx. 20 priests Chicago Tribune 11.24.91; removed by Cardinal Chicago Tribune 6.20.02; Bernardin's review Chicago Tribune 6.24.02; panel as result of Chicago Daily Herald 6.25.02; allegations. In 1991 a Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; man told archdiocese Modern Healthcare 7.1.02; that he was sexually Chicago Tribune 9.26.05; abused as a minor by Chicago Daily Herald 9.27.05; Ray when Ray was Chicago Sun-Times 9.27.05; assigned to St. Peter Chicago Archdiocesan Report Damian church 3.20.06 page 3; City of Angels
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between 1984-1989. 6.28.08; Chicago Archdiocese Removed from ministry Report 1.14.10 in Office of Health and Assignments: Hospital Affairs in 6/02. BA.org Assignment Record Permanently removed from active ministry 9/05. Resigned 3/09. Reardon Edward J. 1931 P Settled Diocesan 2005 article reports that Hartford, CT Source: Reardon, who died in Hartford Courant 11.01.05; NY 1991, was named as an Times 11.01.05; Journal abuser in a civil suit Inquirer 11.21.05 filed 3/2004. The plaintiff claimed that Reardon had abused him in 1971-1972 when he was 15-16 yrs old. Claims against Reardon were included in the 10/05 $22 mil settlement between Archdiocese and 43 plaintiffs alleging abuse by 14 priests.
Reardon John 1973 P Accused Diocesan One of 21 priests Philadelphia, Source: placed on PA Archdiocese of Philadelphia administrative leave by Press Release 3.8.11; Philadelphia Statement of Cardinal Rigali archdiocese 3/7/11 Regarding Administrative pending investigation Leaves 3.8.11; Philadelphia for credible allegations Inquirer 3.8.11; NY Times involving sexual abuse 3.8.11; Philadelphia Inquirer or inappropriate 3.9.11; My Fox Philly 3.9.11; behavior with minors. Philadelphia Inquirer 3.10.11 Last assignment was as pastor at St. John of the Cross Parish in Roslyn. Reardon Thomas M. 1967 P Sued Diocesan First suits filed 2004 by Kansas City- Source: 6 allege abuse by St. Joseph, Kansas City Star 1.22.04; The Reardon and 2 other MO Examiner 1.22.04; Casper priests at a lake home Star Tribune 1.24.04; National or at church and that Catholic Reporter 2.6.04; the priests would give Kansas City Star 2.19.04; the kids drugs and TheKansasCityChannel.com alcohol. Left active 6.1.04; Kansas City Star ministry in 1989 and 7.7.05; Kansas City Star resigned from 4.11.07; Kansas City Star priesthood in 1989; 11.24.07; Kansas City Star worked as substance 12.20.07; Kansas City Star abuse counselor. 1 suit 1.16.08; Kansas City Star against Reardon & 1 2.25.08; Statement by other priest settled in Diocese of Kansas City/St. 4/07. Other claims Joseph 6.19.08; Kansas City settled 8/08 as part of Star 6.19.08; Kansas City Star $10M settlement re 12 6.26.08 priests. Named in 2/11 Assignments: and 4/11 suits re abuse Kansas City Star 8.20.08 of boys. As of 4/11, 23 (add'l article); Kansas City accusers in all had filed Star 8.20.08 (add'l article); claims. Kansas City Star 8.23.08 (add'l article); Peter Rugg Blog 2.17.11; Kansas City Star 4.27.11; BA.org Assignment Record Reason Hubert 1957 P Accused Diocesan In 2002, "several St. Source: John individuals" came Petersburg, St. Petersburg Times 8.3.02; forward with credible FL Tampa Tribune 8.3.02; St. accusations that they Petersburg Times 12.1.02; had been abused by Letter by Bishop Lynch Reason as minors. 12.11.03; Orlando Sentinel http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 7 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
12/02 article says that 5.2.05; Orlando Sentinel two brothers had come 5.2.05; Orlando Sentinel forward to allege abuse 7.12.05; Newsday 7.12.05; by Reason and Gerry Orlando Sentinel 9.13.05; Appleby, and an Florida Times Union 9.27.05 Episcopal priest and an Episcopal seminarian. Men said that in effect the 4 traded them around. They said that Reason would also give them and other altar boys money and alcohol and take them to Tampa for professional wrestling. Died 1984. 3 claims settled for $1.5M 7/05. Rebeiro Anthony J. 1956 P Accused Diocesan Removed 8/02 from Boston, MA Source: Quigley Memorial Statement by Archdiocese of Hospital after Boston 8.10.02; Boston Herald Archdiocese received 8.11.02; Patriot Ledger allegation of incident 8.12.02; Deposition of involving 12 or 13 year Cardinal Bernard Law 8.12.02; old girl in early 1970s. Boston Globe8.12.02; Boston Accused of molesting at Globe 8.15.02; Boston Globe least half a dozen 12.20.02; Patriot Ledger teenage girls and boys 12.20.02; Boston Herald and adult women. 12.20.02; Boston Globe Rebeiro, a native of 12.27.02; Pattern & Practice Goa (off coast of India) Brief 7.21.03; Documents from was ordained at the Personnel File Vatican and served in Assignments: Italy and Paris before Boston Archdiocesan coming to US in 1965. Assignment Record Rebokus Donald J. < 1957 P Accused Diocesan In 2003 man alleged Worcester, Source: that he was molested MA Telegram and Gazette by Rebokus who was a 1.22.03; Telegram & Gazette former headmaster at 1.24.03; Telegram & Gazette Holy Name High 2.18.03 School. Abuse would involve wrestling and showers and massages. Abuse also occurred at a parish after Rebokus left the school. Abuse stopped when the victim bested Rebokus in wrestling. No civil suit. Rebokus died in 1983. Rebol Anthony 1956 P Accused Diocesan Retired in 1998. Placed Cleveland, Source: on leave 4/02 along OH Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Akron with 9 other priests Beacon Journal 4.9.02; pending further review Sunnews.com 4.18.02 of their cases. Rebol Assignments: had previously been BA.org Assignment Record evaluated and treated after allegation (made in 1992 re abuse in 1963) and then returned to work. Rebol spent two years (1968- 1970) as chaplain at St. Anthony Home in Cleveland rather than at parish assignments as he did before and after this time period. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 8 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
Rebovich John 1967 P Settled Byzantine First allegation in 1975 Cleveland, Source: involved solicitation of OH UPI 7.19.90; Plain Dealer oral sex from an altar 7.18.90; Plain Dealer 6.20.02; boy. Boy told officials of Akron Beacon Journal 6.20.02 the Byzantine Catholic Assignments: Diocese of Passaic in BA.org Assignment Record 1978 but nothing done. A few months later Rebovich transferred to Byzantine Catholic diocese of Parma. A 1990 civil suit (settled 1991) alleges Rebovich raped an altar boy in 1980 in Parma diocese. Suit also alleges church officials covered up the incident when notified in 1984. 3 more plaintiffs filed suit 1992. Has been on leave since 1990. Receconi Edward 1979 P Accused Benedictine Placed on Seattle, WA Source: administrative leave by Seattle Times 3.14.11; The superior at St. Martin's Olympian 3.14.11; abbey 3/11 after recent KOMONews.com 3.14.11; allegation he had News Tribune 3.15.11; News abused a minor Tribune 3.16.11 between 1984-1986 at Sacred Heart Parish in Lacey. Most recently, he had been serving as a supply priest for the archdiocese. Spokesman for archdiocese said this was first and only accusation against Receconi.
Redmond Donald 1957 P Accused Order of St. Placed on leave 2/02 Davenport, IA Source: Benedict after allegations that he Topeka Capital-Journal (OSB) abused at least one 4.25.02; Associated Press child in Iowa in 1960s. 4.28.02; The Hawk Eye At least three more 4.29.02; Associated Press victims from a parish in 5.02.02; Topeka Capital- the Kansas City KS Journal 5.03.02; Kansas City archdiocese came Star 5.03.02; Sample Page forward after his from 1960 Official Catholic suspension. Complaints Directory; A Critique of the involved inapropriate 4.25.04 Franklin Report; touching of elementary Benedictine Priests in the school children Davenport Diocese 1960-65; between 1961-1964. Assignments of Accused Sent to live at St. Davenport Priests; Diocese of Benedict's Abbey in Davenport Creditors' Atchison after Committee Website 8.27.07; allegations were made. Quad-City Times 7.10.08; Lawrence Journal-World 6.24.10 Assignments: BA.org Concise Assignment Record; BA.org Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 Redmond Lawrence 1964 P Settled Diocesan In 8/95 Diocese settled Orlando, FL Source: "Larry" P. with at least six men San Jose Mercury News who claimed abuse by 12.31.87; Orlando Sentinel Redmond when they 5.18.95; Orlando Sentinel http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 9 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
were youngsters. After 8.25.95; Orlando Sentinel accusations became 8.29.95; Orlando Sentinel public in 12/94, 9.17.95; Palm Beach Post Redmond placed on 6.10.98; Lakeland Ledger leave and later retired. 4.02.02; St. Augustine Record In 8/95, another man's 2.18.06 suit dismissed because of statute of limitations. Other victims are expected to file. Redmond served as one of Orlando's vicars general as well as a pastor for 4 yrs before the accusations. Died 2/06. Reed John T. 1949 P Accused Diocesan At least 1 claim against Dubuque, IA Source: Reed is included in KCRG 4.10.08; Globe Gazette March 2008 $4.7 mil 4.10.08; Telegraph Herald settlement with 4.11.08; Telegraph Herald Debuque diocese re 4.11.08 claims against 9 priests. Abuse occurred at St. Mary Parish in Dubuque in 1963-64. Reed died in 1976. Regan Joseph B Sued Brothers of "Brother Joseph" is Los Angeles, Source: the Holy named as abuser of 1 CA LA Archdiocesan Report Cross in 2003 civil suit against Errata Notice # 1; LA Los Angeles Archdiocesan Report Archdiocese. Abuse Addendum 11.15.05 alleged to have Assignments: occurred in 1965. He LA Times Database 4.20.06 died approx. 1989
Regina Sister N Sued Pallatine Two men filed civil suit Newark, NJ Source: Sisters in 2005 alleging abuse Star Ledger 10.3.09 by nuns at Sacred Heart Orphanage in NJ in early 1940s. 1 man said he was abused by Sister Regina. Regina and most of other nuns who served at the orphanage are dead. In 1990 both Plaintiffs were in 80s..In 2009, Court denied a motion by Order to on limitations, ruing that the lawsuit could proceed. Reidy Robert E. 1962 P Sued Diocesan After 2 brothers came Youngstown, Source: forward in 2002, Reidy OH Associated Press 5.24.02; admitted abusing them Associated Press 5.30.02; in 1960s when they Akron Beacon Journal were children. They 6.18.02; Associated Press claimed Reidy had 10.08.03 taken adantage of them while their father was dying. After their father died, Reidy would take them on extended trips and sexually abuse them. Reidy was "removed from the ministry" and "retired" as of 4/02 and sent for counseling. Civil suit
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filed 2002. Trial set for 3/04. Reif Robert J. 1967 P Settled Diocesan Left priesthood in 1989. Salina, KS Source: Accused of abusing two Hutchinson News 2.27.04; brothers from 1975- Lawrence Journal-World 1986. He denied claims 6.23.10 but wrote apologetic letter to boys' parents in 1988. Suit filed in 1995. Dismissed on SOL. Appealed to KS Supreme Court which reversed 7/96 and sent back down for trial. Case settled in mid- 1990s. Left priesthood in 1989 and was later laicized. Reilley Bernard R. 1954 P Sued Diocesan Woman filed suit 12/04 Worcester, Source: alleging that Reilley had MA Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04; sexually assaulted her Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 for several years between the ages of 2 and 8 in 1950s. Died 1990. Case was still pending 2/15/06. Reilly David F. 1975 P Accused Diocesan Placed on Cincinnati, Source: administrative leave OH Cincinnati Enquirer 8.19.06; 8/06 after man made Hamilton Journal News allegations that Reilly 8.19.06; Dayton Daily News had improper contact 8.19.06; Middeltown Journal with him in 1970s when 8.20.06 he was 13 or 14 yrs old. Assignments: Reilly admits contact Cincinnati Post 8.19.06 but says it was not what it was alleged to be.
Reilly James 1945 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse of 4 Fort Worth, Source: Joseph youths about 30 yrs TX Ft. Worth Star Telegram ago. One accuser came 6.11.05; Star Telegram forward in 2002 but 1.25.06; Star Telegram Diocese waited 3 yrs to 6.26.05; Star Telegram tell him about other 3 8.18.05; Star Telegram accusers. Reilly died 8.10.05; Star Telegram 1999 of Alzheimer's. A 2.16.05; CBS 11 8.12.06; Star total of 11 men filed suit Telegram 11.22.06; WFAA-TV which settled 11/06 for (AP) 11.22.06; Star Telegram undisclosed amt. 11.23.06; Dallas Morning Building named after News 11.23.06; CBS 11 News Reilly at former church 11.26.06; Star Telegram was renamed as part of 11.28.06; Star Telegram settlement. 7 more 11.29.06; Dallas Morning victims later came News 11.29.06 forward and settled Assignments: without litigation 2009 & KDBC (AP) 6.23.08 (add'l 2010. New suit 10/10 article); Star Telegram settled 5/11. Another 12.27.08 (add'l article); Dallas claim settled 6/28/11. Morning News 3.4.09 (add'l article); Ft. Worth Star Telegram 6.28.11; Fort Worth Diocese 6.10.05; Documents from the Secret Archives of the Ft. Worth Diocese Reilly Joseph P. 1943 P Accused Diocesan Died 6/92. According to Boston, MA Source: documents released Boston Globe 6.6.92; Docs from his personnel file, produced by Boston he was accused in Archdiocese: Memo re 1999 1999 of kissing and accusation of abuse of 10- or groping a 10- or 11-yr 11-yr old boy; Docs produced http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 11 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
old altar boy and a 16 by Boston Archdiocese: Memo yr old altar boy one time on 1999 accusation about 16 each. Also accused of yr old boy; Docs produced by digitally raping a pre- Boston Archdiocese: Memo re pubescent girl once 2002 accusation about girl between 1961-1963. He Assignments: was assigned to St. BA.org Assignment Record Agnes Parish in Milton during the relevant times. Reilly Patrick 1958 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2003 by 1. Los Angeles, Source: Accused of abuse from CA Burbank Leader 2.7.04; LA 1980-1984. In late 2004 Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 archdiocese said page 2; Los Angeles Times allegations were 2.07.04 unfounded and allowed Assignments: him to continue as LA Archdiocesan Report functioning (but retired) Addendum 11.15.05; LA priest. Times Database 4.20.06 Reilly Terrence 1959 P Sued Dominican Accused in 2002 of Los Angeles, Source: abuse of 1 in 1976. Civil CA LA Archdiocesan Report suit filed 12/03. LA 2.17.04 page 5; ABC7 archdiocesan report 10.14.05; San Jose Mercury says that there are 4 News 4.01.08; Contra Costa accusers with abuse Times 4.01.08 occurring from 1959- Assignments: 1976. Reportedly, Reilly LA Archdiocesan Report has been in residence Addendum 11.15.05; LA for several years at Times Database 4.20.06 Saint Dominic Church in San Francisco. There is a school connected with this parish. Also worked in Oakland Diocese.
Reinecke William T. 1965 P Accused Diocesan Chancellor from 1980; Arlington, VA Source: vicar general from Washington Post 8.13.92; 1986. In 1992 a man Arlington Catholic Herald accused Reinecke of 8.20.92; Washington Times sexual abuse in 1967- 8.26.92; Washington Post 68 on an overnight trip 8.30.92; Washington Post to Williamsburg when 9.12.92; Arlington Catholic he was a 13 yr old altar Herald 9.13.07; Diocese of boy. Reinecke allegedly Arlington Press Release performed oral sex on 9.13.07; Washington Post the boy. Reinecke 12.2.10; Washington Post apologized and 12.5.10; Ministry Values committed suicide in 12.20.10; Washington Post 1992. Another man 1.28.11; Richmond Times then alleged fondling Dispatch 3.3.11; Burke during an overnight trip Connection 4.25.11; The to Williamsburg in 1969. Patch 7.8.11 In 2007, the Review Assignments: Board deemed credible Arlington Catholic Herald a woman's 2006 8.20.92 allegation of abuse in the late 1960s when she was a minor in the Richmond diocese. Reinersman Gerald L. 1979 P Sued Diocesan Reinersman, the VG Covington, Source: and Chancellor of the KY Cincinnati Enquirer 5.23.04; Diocese and former Courier Journal (AP) 5.24.04; Moderator of the Curia, Cincinnati Enquirer 5.25.04; was removed 5/04 after Cincinnati Enquirer 2.19.05; man alleged Cincinnati Post 2.19.05; Reinersman had Courier-Journal (AP) 2.20.05; molested him in 1979 at Kentucky Post 2.26.05 Mary, Queen of Holy Rosary Church in
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Lexington when he was a youth. Reinersman denied all allegations. Special civilian review board handled review of his case. He was cleared and reinstated as active priest in 2/05. Board said "it couldn't rule out that his accuser simply accused the wrong priest." Reiss Robert 1955 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse in Dubuque, IA Source: 1970s. Laicized in Sept. Telegraph Herald 2.18.05; 1997. Died in Mexico in Telegraph Herald 2.24.05; Feb. 2005; apparently Courier 3.02.05; Globe murdered. No civil suit Gazette 1.06.06; Sioux City filed but claims were Journal 1.06.06; Diocese of including in the Feb. Dubuque Annual Report 2006 settlement by the 1.06.06; Globe Gazette diocese. At least one 02.21.06; Herald Telegraph claim included in $4.7 2.22.06; Telegraph Herald mil 3/08 settlement with 3.06.06; Telegraph Herald archdiocese re abuse 3.07.06; Globe Gazette by 9 priests. 4.10.08; Telegraph Herald 4.11.08; Telegraph Herald 4.11.08; Telegraph Herald 4.28.10 Assignments: Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 Renggli Robert P Sued Benedictine Woman sought Seattle, WA Source: counseling in 1988. Seattle Weekly 2.15.06 Said she had been abused by Renggli when she was in high school. Accused of abuse of high school girl. In 2005 she filed a suit, alleging she did not know of relationshp between the counseling agency and the Seattle archdiocese. Renggli left the priesthood, married, and works with a group called Rent-a- priest. Rensing William F. 1955 P Accused Diocesan Removed 10/02 on Belleville, IL Source: recommendation of Belleville News-Democrat Review Board after 10.22.02; St. Louis Post- accusation that he Dispatch 10.22.02; Belleville abused a minor three News-Democrat 3.7.03; decades before. Belleville News-Democrat Accusation received in 4.8.03; St. Louis Post- 7/02 but delayed Dispatch 4.9.03; Belleville because the man told News-Democrat 5.3.03; the Diocese that he Belleville News-Democrat himself was under 5.20.03; Belleville News- investigation for child Democrat 4.24.07; Belleville abuse (he was News-Democrat 8.21.08 laterconvicted). Matter referred to Rome and then returned to Diocese in 2003. On 1/24/09 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave / Retired." http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 13 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
Renteria Rudolf 1979 P Accused Diocesan Accused of sexual Fort Worth, Source: John abuse of a 14 yr old boy TX Dallas Morning News 6.30.02; in 1981. Bishop Dallas Morning News confronted him but he 10.27.02; Star Telegram said could not admit or 6.26.05; Star Telegram deny because of 8.18.05; Star Telegram alcohol. Reassigned 2.16.06; Star Telegram several times. After a 2.24.06; WFAA/Dallas "series of incidents Morning News 2.24.06; CBS involving disruptive 11 8.11.06; Star Telegram behavior and alcohol 11.28.06; Dallas Morning abuse" at Lewisville News 11.29.06; Star Telegram parish, Renteria was 11.29.06; Star Telegram sent for treatment to 11.30.06; Dallas Morning Southdown and then News 11.30.06; Documents assigned as hospital from the Secret Archives of chaplain, beginning in the Ft. Worth Diocese; Star 1987. Barred from Telegram 3.21.09 ministry in 2002. Bishop Assignments: has asked Vatican to TMCnet 6.23.09 (add'l article); laicize him. Suit filed Ft. Worth Star Telegram 3/09 re 1981 abuse. 7.2.10 (add'l article); Fort Settled 6/30/10. Worth Diocese 6.10.05 Reveles Nicholas P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse. San Diego, Source: (Possible secret CA New Times (LA) 5.16.02 settlement). Reyes Lonnie C. 1969 P Accused Diocesan In 2004 Reyes admitted Austin, TX Source: to sexual relationship Austin American-Statesman with an underage girl 9.8.04; San Antonion Express- (age 16-18) in the News 9.9.04 1970s and resigned from ministry. Placed on permanent leave. Woman had recently reported the matter. Diocese investigated possibility of two more victims and says that there were also inappropriate relationships with adult women. Reyes admitted minor abuse. Vice Chancellor of diocese from 1973 to 1975 and from 1975-1986 he served as Chancellor.
Reynolds Bradley 1977 P Sued Jesuit Suit filed 8/08 alleges Fairbanks, AK Source: "Brad" R. Reynolds abused two Northwest Jesuit Spring 2003; boys at Toksook Bay News-Miner 1.22.09; No date given. A Anchorage Daily News renown photographer 1.22.09; Good Jesuit, Bad and writer, Reynolds Jesuit 11.12.09; Excerpt from was often quoted as a Bankruptcy Reorganization spokesman for the Documents for Fairbanks Oregon Diocese1.25.10, p. 1 Province.Removed from duties 8/08 and placed under 24 hr supervision at a Jesuit residence. The Order is continuing to investigate the allegations. Two or more pending claims shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for
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Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. Rhoads Eileen M. N Convicted Sisters, Became a nun in 1957 Richmond, Source: Servants of as Sr. M. Frances VA Philadelphia Inquirer 2.11.04; the Therese. Laicized in Virginia Pilot 2.12.04; Daily Immaculate 1974 for "familiarity," Times 2.12.04; Virginia Pilot Heart of Mary yet she was allowed to 2.24.04; Delaware County teach in Catholic Times 3.25.04; Philadelphia schools for 21 years Inquirer 3.25.04; Virginian- and continued to abuse. Pilot 3.25.04; Morning Call Abuse included 3.25.04; Philadelphia Inquirer intercourse with at least 5.12.04; Virginia Pilot 5.22.04; one boy, starting at age Virginian-Pilot 7.15.04; 12. Also gave children Virginia-Pilot 9.22.04; pornography and Philadelphia Inquirer 9.14.05; encouraged them to be Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05 sexual with each other. Convicted 7/13/04 of felony sexual abuse of a 10-yr-old boy in 1969- 70. Sentenced 9/04 to 6 mo in jail. Sued in 2004 in VA & PA. Lives in Drexel Hill, PA as of 1/09. Rhodes Michael 1984 P Accused Diocesan Per 2004 article, St. Source: Rhodes accused of Petersburg, St. Petersburg Times 2.6.04 sexually abusing two FL minor boys in late 1970s when he was a seminary student. One man came forward in late 2003 and second victim was located by church investigators. Rhodes left the ministry in 1993. May be still living in Florida and working as a clinical hypnotherapist.
Ribaudo Charles A. 1967 P Accused Diocesan Ribaudo was placed on Rockville Source: leave and then "retired" Centre, NY Newsday 4.05.02; Newsday in 2002 after allegation 6.28.02; USA Today 11.11.02; that he had molested Newsday 1.03.03; Newsday Fr. Michael Hands as a 1.03.03 (excerpts from Fr. high school student. Fr. Hands' Sworn Statement); NY Hands went on to Times 1.04.03; Newsday become a priest and in 1.09.03; Suffolk Co. Grand 2002 pleaded guilty to Jury Report 1.17.03; Newsday abusing a teenage boy. 2.11.03; Newsday 2.11.03 Hands claimed that a (2nd); Newsday 3.12.03; church official offered Associated Press 3.12.03; him cash if he promised Newsday 4.15.03; Newsday to keep quiet about 1.24.05 charges against Assignments: Ribaudo, one of BA.org Assignment Record Diocese's best fund- and Other Info raisers. Ribaudo, Priest O in the Grand Jury Report, admitted in therapy that he had abused "at least 12 boys." Ribeiro Arthur A. 1950 P Sued Diocesan Ribeiro went on sick Oakland, CA Source: (Arturo) leave in 1982 and was Oakland Tribune 1.17.03; confronted in 1996 by Contra Costa Times 1.18.03; two priests about his Diocese of Oakland Apology sexual misconduct. As Services 2004; Daily Review of 1/03, 3 men had filed 7.16.04; San Francisco http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 15 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
suit alleging that Ribeiro Chronicle 8.26.04; Tri-Valley sexually abused them Herald 9.3.04; San Jose in 1960s at All Saints Mercury News 3.30.08; Contra Catholic Church in Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area Concord. 7/04 article News Group 4.1.08 refers to 4 plaintiffs in 2 suits. One plaintiff said he told his pastor during confession within two weeks of abuse. Said only thing church did was transfer Ribeiro and promote him. Died in 2000. Rice Joseph P. 1977 P Accused Diocesan Removed 2002. Newark, NJ Source: Accused along with 2 Star-Ledger 6.25.02; The other priests of abuse Record 6.26.02; Star-Ledger of teenage girl. As of 6.27.02; Star-Ledger 7.19.02; 2003, no criminal USA Today 11.11.02; Star- charges filed, because Ledger 8.14.03; Star-Ledger of statute of limitations, 6.14.04; The Record 10.09.04 but church apparently found allegations credible. Allegations against Rice included in 10/04 settlementwith Archdiocese. Richard Edward D. 1968 P Settled Diocesan Placed on leave 4/02 Manchester, Source: after diocese learned of NH Lowell Sun 4.26.02; police investigation.Two Associated Press 4.26.02; men filed suit 6/02 Union Leader 4.27.02;; alleging abuse by Nashua Telegraph 4.28.02; Richard while he was at Union Leader 5.16.02; Union Our Lady of Mercy Leader 6.20.02; Associated Church in Merrimack Press 6.2.03; NH AG Audit between 1973 and Records 3.26.09 1982. Richard retired in late May, 2003. The criminal investigation was still ongoing at the time. Believe claims were settled as part of 5/03 settlement re 61 plaintiffs. Richard Lucien J. 1954 P Sued Oblate Sued 11/05. Accused of Boston, MA Source: abuse of the twin Lowell Sun 11.26.05; daughters that he Boston.com 11.26.05; admittedly fathered. University Wire 12.2.05 Affair began when the Assignments: girls' mother was a BA.org Assignment Record student at Westin Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge in late 1970s and He was the girl's professor. It continued for several years until the girls were born in 1985. He become a professor at Boston University. He said he paid child support regularly and never abused the girls. Order knew of the girls from the time of their birth. Richard Mark 1996 P Arrested Diocesan Arrested 1/97 after he Lafayette, LA Source: was found with 14 year The Advocate 1.14.97; The old boy in a van parked Advocate 1.15.97; The http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 16 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
on dead-end road at Advocate 1.25.97; The 1:30 in the morning. Advocate 5.14.97; The Times Richard claimed the of Acadiana 4.17.02 boy had problems and wanted to talk. Diocese placed him on admin. leave and suspended him from priestly ministry. Richard and the boy both denied any wrong-doing and charges were dropped. Bishop wanted further evaluation. Soon after charges were dropped, Richard was "quietly forced to resign." Richard William 1981 P Accused Diocesan Several boys at Dallas, TX Source: ""Bill"" Catholic high school in Dallas Morning News 2.01.05; Dallas and Plano Dallas Morning News 2.07.05; church accused him of University News (Dallas) harassment in 1993. 3.23.05; Dallas Morning News Their attorney provided 7.14.06 Bishop Grahman with sworn statements. Richard was reassigned to Rockwall parish by Bishop Grahmann in 1994 but never reported to police. He resigned from parish in 2005 after dispute involving parish music minister who was on probation for indecent exposure. Richards Franklin T. 1973 P Accused Diocesan Principal of Catholic Nashville, TN Source: high school. Confronted The Tennessean 7.4.99; The by parents of 3 kids in Tennessean 7.25.99; The 1984. Diocese and Tennessean 1.20.00; The Richards say they paid Tennessean 4.28.02; The settlement to kids. Sent Tennessean 5.19.02; Palm for treatment. Left Beach Post 4.27.03; The priesthood in 1989. He Tennessean 2.17.04; The and Edward McKeown Tennessean 3.16.05; WPEC abused many of the 4.3.06; Metro Pulse 4.12.10 same boys. He confessed to molesting 25 boys. No legal action due to SOL. Living in FL at last report. In deposition, he admitted homosexual relationships with two priests.
Richardson James 1965 P Sued Diocesan Richardson, retired, Wilmington, Source: Edward was placed on leave DE Statement by Diocese of 6/09 after being named Wilmington 6.25.09; News by one anonymous Journal 6.29.09; CBS 3 (AP) plaintiff in newly-filed 11.4.09; News Journal civil suit. Plaintiff said 11.7.09; Statement by Bishop he was abused on two Malooly in The Dialogue occasions in 1960s. 11.19.09; News Journal Richardson has been 1.18.10; The Oklahoman doing drug and alcohol 2.19.10; BA.Org Parish counseling since 1982. Assignments of Accused In 1989 he was Delaware Priests assigned to Center for Pastoral Care. Most
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recently, he was a part- time chaplain of St. Edmond's Academy. Records to be released 11/09. Faculties restored by Diocese 11/19/09 after investigation could not find any credible evidence to support allegation. Richey Herbert, 1978 P Settled Diocesan Accused of abuse of Toledo, OH Source: Jr. several youths. At least Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major 7 known victims in two Account); Toledo Blade parishes from 1980s. 12.1.02 (Major Account--pt. 3); Confidential settlements Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo pre-1992. Forced from Blade 3.30.04; Diocese of priesthood in 1992 and Toledo Status Report 2.17.05; laicized in 1997. Toledo Blade 7.31.05; Allegations Diocese of Toledo Status substantiated. Later Report 4.8.08; Detroit Free turned up working as Press 1.27.11; Detroit News music director/organist 1.27.11; WJBK 1.27.11; in another Toldeo Dayton Daily News 1.27.11; parish. Later had same Statement by Archdiocese of position in Detroit. Detroit 1.27.11; Detroit Free Banned in 2002. Press 1.28.11; Todelo Blade Learned in 2011 that he 1.28.11; Sandusky Register was working in Detroit 1.28.11 area as late as 1/11 as church organist. Immediately removed. Richmond Howard J. P Sued Diocesan In massive civil suit filed Brooklyn, NY Source: Oct 1, 2003 27 victims Newsday 10.2.03 allege abuse by 24 priests, including Richmond. One man says he was abused by Richmond and Fr. Richard Lewkiewicz. News article says that Richmond watched as the alleged rape by Lewkiewicz occurred. Article says Richmond could not be reached for comment. Not found in 1989 Catholic Directory.
Riebe Loren 1970 P Accused Diocesan After ordination, Riebe Los Angeles, Source: spent 4 yrs at St. CA San Francisco Chronicle Anne's Parish in Santa 9.10.95; Cleveland Diocesan Monica. In 1974 he Memorandum 2.08; Diocese moved to Mexico and of Phoenix Statement 7.7.08; spent next 21 yrs Arizona Republic 1.28.09; ministering to Indians. Arizona Republic 6.15.11; He was expelled by the Diocese of Phoenix Mexican govt. in 1995. Community Notification LA Archdiocese began Statements 6.14.11; Phoenix notifying dioceses New Times 6.15.11 throughout the country in early 2008 that it had several credible allegations against him of sexual misconduct with minors dating from early 1970s. Worked in Diocese of Phoenix in 1996-1997. Currently incardinated in the http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 18 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
Diocese of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico Rieder Donald 1955 P Convicted Diocesan In 2002 he admitted St. Cloud, MN Source: molesting 3 girls in St. Cloud Times 12.5.02; St. 1980s and 1 in 1990s. Cloud Times 12.11.02; St. In plea bargain 6/03 he Cloud Times 12.13.02; St. was sentenced to 1 yr Cloud Times 12.13.02; St. in jail for abusing the Cloud Times 12.21.02; St. girl in 1990s. She filed Cloud Times 4.17.03; suit 12/02. Settled 2003 Associated Press 6.4.03; St. for $500K. A woman Cloud Times 8.14.03; St. told Vicar General in Cloud Times 9.25.03; St. early 1990s that Rieder Cloud Times 7.15.05; St. had molested her Cloud Times 10.27.05 daughter. He promised that Rieder would never minister to public again. Retired 1996 but privileges not removed until 2002. Another civil suit settled 10/05 for $17.5K. At least 9 accusers in all. Riffel Claude < 1960 P Sued Franciscan Suit filed 2/09 alleged Portland, OR Source: abuse of one youth at OregonLive.com (AP) 2.11.09; St. Francis Minor San Jose Mercury News Seminary in Troutdale 2.11.09; Ernesto C. v. (outside Portland) in the Franciscans, Cause No. early 1960s. Riffel was 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. dean of discipline for Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover the school and would v. Franciscans, Cause No. call the teenager out of 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. class to abuse him. Superior Court 11.3.09 Also believed to have abused in Santa Barbara, CA in 1941-42 and from 1975-76. Rigney Dennis J. 1947 P Sued Diocesan Rigney & 2 other priests Camden, NJ Source: accused of abuse of 2 Philadelphia Inquirer 11.1.94; brothers from 1963- Atlantic Cty, NJ; # ATL-L- 1978 in the 1994 RICO 004059-94; Courier Post suit. Suit dismissed but 4.14.02; Philadelphia Inquirer both settled as part of 7.21.02; Courier Post 1.16.03; 3/03 settlement. Star-Ledger 1.16.03; Star- Diocese said Ledger 3.14.03; Philadelphia allegations not credible. Inquirer 1.14.04; Morning Call In 1997 he was director 1.14.04; Morning Call 1.14.04; of social services and Morning Call 2.06.04; housing for the aging Express-Times 5.11.04; for Catholic Social Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 Agency in Allentown, PA. Named as abuser in suit there as well. . Died in 1992. Brother of Philip (also accused abuser).
Rigney Philip T. 1949 P Settled Diocesan Rigney, Director of Camden, NJ Source: Vocations, accused of Philadelphia Inquirer 11.1.94; insuring a continuous Philadelphia Inquirer 4.2.02; inflow of child molesters Courier Post 4.2.02; Palm into the Camden Beach Post 4.6.02; Diocese. Named as Philadelphia Inquirer 4.9.02; abuser in 3 suits, Courier Post 4.10.02; Courier including Rubino's 1994 Post 4.14.02; Sun-Sentinel RICO suit. Abuse of 2 4.16.02; Star Ledger 4.16.02; boys reported to Bishop Philadelphia Inquirer 4.17.02;
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in 1984. Settled as part Star Leger 4.19.02; Sun- of 2003 settlement. Sentinel 4.24.02; Philadelphia Retired 1986 and Inquirer 5.5.02; Philadelphia worked part time in Inquirer 7.21.02; Philadelphia Palm Beach, FL. Inquirer 11.5.02 Permission removed in Assignments: 1994 but he kept Star-Ledger 3.14.03 (add'l working. Permanently article); Palm Beach Post suspended 2002. 2.28.04 (add'l article); Brother of Dennis Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 Rigney, also an (add'l article); Philadelphia accused abuser. Inquirer 10.16.05 (add'l article) Riley Leo 1954 P Accused Stigmatine One man said in 2002 Springfield, Source: Thomas he was abused by Riley MA Confratelli Stimmatini 2.22.95; over a four year period Boston Globe 8.10.02 in late 1950s at the Elm Bank Minor Seminary. Man told Head of the Order at the time of the abuse and Order did nothing but transfer Riley. When the man brought the matter to the order's attention again in 2002, Order admitted knowledge of original complain and said information was not shared with anyone and that the matter not entered into Riley's records. Riley died in 1995. Riley Miles 1963 P Accused Diocesan Riley, an author, actor, San Source: O'Brien and former spokesman Francisco, CA San Francisco Chronicle for the church who was 8.29.02; San Francisco well-known for his radio Chronicle 9.16.02; SF Weekly ministry and as a fixture 5.21.03; International on the old God Squad Speakers Bureau 2.1.11 TV show, was the target of a complaint by a female parishioner who accused him of having consensual contact short of intercourse with her in the early 1970s, beginning when she was 16. Matter referred to DA's office 8/02 and Riley was allowed to "resign."
Riol Claudio 1930 P Accused Diocesan Riol, a native of Peru, Tucson, AZ Source: was added 12/04 to the Tuscon Citizen 12.4.04; Fox Diocese's list of priests 11 12.4.04; Arizona Daily Star with "credible 12.4.04; Arizona Daily Star allegations." He worked 4.7.05; Arizona Daily Star in the Diocese between 3.7.06 1960 and 1966. Also Assignments: named in 4/05 civil suit Diocese of Tucson List of re abuse at Sisters of Accused Priests from Website the Immaculate Heart of n.d.; Diocese of Tucson List of Mary convent in Accused Priests 8.5.11 Tucson. Deceased. Riordan Brendan 1970 P Settled Diocesan Child molestation suit Rockville Source: P. settled in 1995 named Centre, NY Barry Settlement 10.6.95; Riordan and 3 other Boston Herald 2.25.02; NY priests. Plaintiff alleged Times 4.19.02; Telegram & abuse at House of Gazette 5.22.02; Worcester Affirmation in Worcester Telegram and Gazette 9.1.02; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 20 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
diocese. Riordan Telegram and Gazette denies any sexual 2.17.03; Telegram & Gazette involvement with 4.1.03; NY Times 9.17.05; NY plaintiff. Riordan was Post 11.13.09; SNAP still active priest as of Statement 11.12.09 11/09 as pastorof St. Assignments: Aloysius Catholic BA.org Assignment Record Church in Great Neck. and Other Info He also served on the board of Community Organization for Parents and Youth (COPAY) a Long Island nonprofit that counsels drug-addicted teens. but COPAY denies current affiliation. Rios Louis J. 1966 ? P Sued Assumptionist Accused in 2/26/04 suit New York, NY Source: (Luis) of forcing a 16-year-old Complaint 2.26.04; Newsday girl to have intercourse, 2.28.04 and when she got Assignments: pregnant, offering her Detailed BA.org Assignment money from the NY Record parish collection and urging her to get an abortion. Rios knew the girl from catechism class, offered her GED tutoring, and then used a confidence about her violent father to begin the abuse and coerce her silence. Another priest promised to help her but didn't. Rios also worked in the dioceses of Worcester MA, San Juan PR, and perhaps Boston MA. Riss Dennis R. 1984 P Accused Diocesan In 5/02 Bishop Rapid City, Source: announced he had SD Rapid City Journal 5.29.02; removed Riss from his Keloland.com 5.31.02; assignment at St. Associated Press 2.20.03; Mary's Catholic Church KirkFuneralHome.com 6.1.09 in Lemmon after Riss admitted that he had sexually abused a 17 yr old boy in early 1980s prior to entering the seminary and subsequent priesthood. Review board had not yet evaluated the case as of 2/03. Riss was not an active priest at the time of his death 5/30/09. Rita Sister N Accused Unknown One pending claim Fairbanks, AK Source: against Sr. Rita shown Excerpt from Bankruptcy in bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for reorganization Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. documents for 2 Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. Ritchey Samuel E. 1973 P Accused Diocesan Accused in Dec. 2005 Columbus, Source: of 1977 abuse of 1 OH Columbus Dispatch 1.18.06; youth. Review board WBNS-10TV.com 1.19.06; says allegations Columbus Dispatch 1.20.06; credible. Placed on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 21 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
leave. 2nd man came 1.27.06; Columbus Dispatch forward 2/06 to allege 2.12.06; Toledo Blade that Ritchey gave him 10.6.06; Toledo Blade drugs and alcohol in 10.7.06; Toledo Blade 1978 when he was 11.10.06; Toledo Blade senior in high school 11.15.06 and attempted to Assignments: molest him. Teaching NBC4i 1/19/06 certificate revoked by state in 11/06. Riter Rosaria N Accused Benedictine In 11/03 Diocese of Tucson, AZ Source: Sisters Tucson announced WGUN 11.21.03; Tucson credible sexual abuse Citizen 11.22.03 allegations against Sr. Assignments: Riter dating back to Diocese of Tucson List of 1949-1953 when she Accused Priests from Website served on faculty of n.d. Sacred heart School. Riter died in 1996. Allegations were reported to police. Complainant was a boy at the time of the abuse but no other specific information as to age. Ritter Bruce 1956 P Accused Franciscan Formed Covenant New York, NY Source: House in Greenwich NY Times 10.12.99; Village in early 70s as Republican 3.10.04; NY Times shelter and foundation 1.12.03 for homeless and troubled youth. Complaints of abuse date back as far as 1950s. Complaints documented in book, "Broken Covenant" by C. Sennott, 1992. Civil suit. Resigned 1990 after allegations. Died 1999. Rives Joseph J. 1920 P Sued Diocesan Three women filed suits Louisville, KY Source: (Reeves) May and June 2003 Courier-Journal 5.10.03; naming Rives as Courier-Journal 5.15.03; abuser between 1962 Courier-Journal 6.5.03; WAVE and 1964. Rives died in 6.5.03; Courier-Journal 1971. His name was 6.11.03; Courier-Journal originally shown as 12.3.03; Courier-Journal "Joseph Reeves." At 3.9.04 least 2 suits were Assignments: dismissed 12/03 as BA.org Assignment Record being filed too late (more than 1 yr after 4/02 Louisville notice date).
Roach William 1945 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2004. Accused of Dubuque, IA Source: abuse of 2 youth in Associated Press 6.23.04; Cedar Rapids in 1962 Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier and one in Key West in 2.19.05; Dallas Morning News 1967. Roach was 7.22.05; Des Moines Register former vicar general of 8.19.05; WQAD 9.20.05; the diocese and also Courier 9.27.05; Diocese of former chancellor. Died Dubuque Annual Report in 1986 in alcohol- 1.06.06; Globe Gazette related auto accident. 1.06.06; Sioux City Journal Claims settled by 1.06.06; Globe Gazette Diocese in Feb. 2006 2.21.06; KIMT 2.21.06; as part of $5 mil Telegraph Herald 2.22.06; settlement with 20 Telegraph Herald 2.22.06
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individuals. (2nd); Telegraph Herald 3.06.06; Telegraph Herald 3.07.06 Assignments: Telegraph Herald 10.31.07 (add'l article); Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06 Roberts Kenneth J. 1966 P Settled Diocesan Roberts was alleged to Dallas, TX Source: have abused one youth Dallas Morning News in 1960s in Dallas. Bp. 11.13.98; St. Louis Post- transferred him to Ft. Dispatch 11.14.98; Dallas Worth for a time. Sent Morning News 11.19.98; to MO for therapy in Dallas Morning News 1968 and allowed to 11.20.98; Dallas Morning work there on a News 5.18.03; Belleville temporary basis until News-Democrat 11.13.03; St. 1994. Also worked in Louis Post-Dispatch 11.24.03; Belleville Diocese. At St. Louis Post Dispatch one time he was 6.21.04; Belleville News national head of Democrat 6.22.04; St. Louis Catholic Youth Post-Dispatch 2.02.06; Dallas Organizations. Faculties Morning News 7.14.06; suspended in 1998. Belleville News Democrat Several civil suits filed 5.22.07; Belleville News naming St. Louis and Democrat 3.13.08; Belleville Dallas and/or Belleville News Democrat 3.14.08; Dioceses. At least 7 Chicago Tribune 3.17.08 known victims. Some Assignments: cases settled; 1 was in News Democrat 10.28.08 Peoria. (add'l article); Belleville News- Democrat 1.17.09 (add'l article); Journal Star 5.7.09 (add'l article); The Times 5.8.09 (add'l article); News- Democrat 9.24.09 (add'l article); Doe v. Diocese of Dallas, Docket No. 106546, Supreme Court of Illinois 9/24/09 Roberts Mark 1983 P Convicted Diocesan First incident occurred Las Vegas, Source: Thomas in 1996. Later accused NV Associated Press 3.13.02; of abuse of at least 9 Associated Press 3.19.02; youths in 2002 civil suit. Associated Press 4.12.02; Criminal charges also Associated Press 4.19.02; Las filed re 5 youths. Vegas Review-Journal Convicted 2003. 4.23.02; Associated Press Sentenced to 3 years 4.25.02; Associated Press probation. Removed 7.16.02; Associated Press from formal probation 7.16.02; Las Vegas Review- by court in 8/04 and Journal 1.3.03; Las Vegas ordered to treatment at Review-Journal 4.30.03; KLAS RECON, a church-run 5.1.03; Las Vegas Review- center in MO, even Journal 5.31.03; Las Vegas though one of his Review-Journal 7.31.03; victims lived within a 20 Associated Press 7.31.03; Las minute drive of the site. Vegas Review-Journal 8.8.03 Assignments: Las Vegas Review-Journal 8.28.03 (add'l article); Las Vegas Review-Journal 8.27.04 (add'l article); Associated Press 9.10.04 (add'l article); Las Vegas Review-Journal 12.29.04 (add'l article); Pahrump Valley Times 5.19.06 (add'l article); BA.Org Assignment Record
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and then arrested 7/02 NH Robichaud 11.6.94 letter to and charged with Insurance Company re aggravated felonious Gordon MacRae case; sexual assault of a boy Associated Press 4.26.02; between ages of 13-16 Union Leader 4.27.02; Union in 1984 and 1985. Leader 4.29.02; Associated Plaintiff went to police Press 4.29.02; Union Leader and then taped 5.24.02; Foster?s Online conversation with 4.10.03; Concord Monitor Robichaud in which 4.15.03; Concord Monitor Robichaud admitted he 4.16.03; Union Leader had beenin recovery for 4.16.03; Foster?s Daily 10 yrs. Also admitted Democrat (AP) 4.17.03; abuse of another youth. Concord Monitor 4.18.03; One criminal mistrial. Concord Monitor 4.24.03; Retrial stopped 7/03 Foster?s Daily Democrat (AP) and charges later 7.9.03; Concord Monitor dropped on age issues 7.10.03 and SOL. Civil suit filed Assignments: 5/02 re abuse in 1982- Associated Press 7.11.03 1983. Settled spring, (add'l article); Concord 2003. Monitor 8.7.03 (add'l article) Robichaud James P. 1979 P Accused Oblate Robichaud was working Boston, MA Source: in ME when allegations Boston Globe 6.27.08; USA arose that he had Today 6.27.08; Rutland Herald sexually abused a (AP) 6.28.08; Kennebec minor girl in or about Journal 6.28.08; WBZ 7.1.08; 1979. Allegations Lowell Sun 7.2.08; Boston pending for 5 mo. Herald 7.9.08; Bangor Daily before he was placed News 7.10.08; Lowell Sun on leave 6/26/09. He 7.11.08; Portland Press committed suicide same Herald 7.29.08 night at the rectory. It is Assignments: believed he was BA.org Assignment Record working at St. Jean- Baptiste Parish in Lowell, MA when the alleged abuse occurred. He had been in ME since 2000 and officially became part of Portland Diocese in 2003. Portland refused to pursue investigation of allegations after Robichaud's death. Robier Franz 1936 P Sued Diocesan Native of Austria. Came San Diego, Source: to San Diego 1955; CA San Bernardino County Sun incardinated 1957. Was 2.11.03; Union Tribune at Jemez Springs 1957. 11.08.03; Union Tribune Several suits filed 2003. 12.11.03; Union Tribune Accused of abusing as 12.12.03; Press Enterprise many as 24 girls in late 11.10.05; Union Tribune 1950s-early 1960s. 5.27.06; Union Tribune Area was part of San 6.22.06; Union Tribune Diego Diocese but later 10.18.06; Union Tribune became part of San 1.17.07; Union Tribune Bernardino. Died in 2.28.07; Lompoc Record 1994. First suit set to go 3.30.07; Union Tribune to trial 3/07 involved 3.31.07; Union Tribune allegations by 4 sisters 6.03.07; Union Tribune but SD diocese filed 9.08.07; San Diego Union bankruptcy 2/07. Name Tribune 10.24.10 on list released by San Assignments: Diego 3/07. Claims Documents Released by San settled 9/07 as part of Diego Diocese 10.25.10 (add'l massive $198.lM article); Diocese of San Diego settlement. Personnel List 3.30.07 file released 10/10.
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Robillard Raymond 1966 P Accused Diocesan Name appeared on list Fall River, MA Source: A. of 21 priests accused of Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston abuse which District Herald 9.27.02; Herald News Attorney released 9/02. 9.27.02 List says two alleged victim with claims beyond the SOL. in 1995 Robillard left position as chaplain at Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home to become assistant archivist at Diocesan Archives, effective immediately. One 1999 website celebrating anniversary of former parish refers to Robillard as "retired." 2002 Catholic Directory showed him absent on leave. Robinson Barry P Accused Diocesan Native of Australia who Boston, MA Source: worked in Boston from Boston Globe 1.14.04; approx. 1985-1994. Associated Press 1.14.04; Personnel file released Union Leader 1.15.04; The 1/04 says he fled to Age (Melbourne, Australia) Australia in 1994 after 1.16.04; Herald Sun admitting to therapist (Melbourne, Australia) that he had sexual 1.21.04; The Age (Melbourne, relations with a 16 yr Australia) 5.13.04; The Age old boy in Jamaica (Melbourne, Australia) Plain and that he had 5.14.04; Herald Sun also admittedto sexual (Melbourne, Australia) 7.9.04; misconduct in Chile. He Herald Sun (Melbourne, was active priest in Australia) 5.16.10; Sunday Australia until 2004 Herald Sun (Melbourne, when he was placed on Australia 5.23.10 leave. Later found living Assignments: in "special house for BA.org Assignment priests with problems" right next door to another school. Reassigned as suppy priest 4/10. Robinson Gerald J. 1964 P Convicted Diocesan Placed on leave 2003 Toledo, OH Source: or 2004. Accused in Court TV (Toledo Ohio) 2003 of sexually 4.27.06; Toledo Blade abusing a 14-year-old 7.19.06; Beacon Journal (AP) girl in 1978 at Mercy 7.19.06; Beacon Journal Hospital; accuser 9.20.06; Toledo Blade claimed ritual abuse by 9.20.06; Toledo Blade several priests. 10.29.06; Beacon Journal Accused 2005 of ritual 11.22.06; Toledo Blade abuse of a girl in 1968- 1.18.07; WCPO 1.17.07; 75. Convicted 5/11/06 Toledo Blade 1.19.07; Toledo of 1980 ritual murder of Blade 3.13.07; Toledo Blade nun at Mercy Hospital; 10.27.07; WTVG 10.29.07; sentenced to 15 years Renew America 10.30.07; in prison. Case Toledo Blade 12.15.07 appealed. Ohio Sup. Assignments: Court refused to hear Renew America 1.04.08 (add'l appeal 12/08. Civil suit article); Toledo Blade 1.16.08 involving abuse (add'l article); Toledo Blade dismissed 1/07 on SOL. 3.13.08 (add'l article); Toledo Court reinstated lawsuit Blade 7.12.08; Toledo Blade 10/07. Dismissed again 10.18.09; BA.org Assignment 1/10. Dismissal upheld Record 12/10 & 4/11.
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Robinson James 1971 P Accused Diocesan Multiple alleged victims Los Angeles, Source: Richard in UK, beginning when CA Sunday Mercury (UK) Robinson was in 10.12.03; News of the World seminary. The first (UK) 10.12.03; Birmingham complaint was Post (UK) 8.2.05; Birmingham reportedly made in Mail (UK) 2.18.08; BBC News 1973. Transferred 2.25.08; ICCoventry 2.27.08; suddenly in 1986 from Coventry Telegraph 7.24.08; archdiocese of Birmingham Post (UK) Birmingham (UK) to LA 2.10.09; Coventry Telegraph archdiocese. (UK) 2.11.09; BBC News (UK) Reportedly worked in 5 2.11.09; BBC News 6.9.09; LA parishes 1986-93. Coventry Telegraph 6.10.09; Later ones included St. Washington Post 8.7.09; Catherine Laboure in Press Association 8.7.09; BBC Torrance and St. Mel's 8.8.09 in Woodland Hills. Assignments: Removed by LA Mirror 8.8.09 (add'l article); archdiocese in 1993 on Coventry Telegraph 8.10.09 information from UK. (add'l article); Sunday Mercury Arrested 1/09. 8.16.09; Coventry Telegraph Extradited to Eng. 8/09. 11.11.09 (add'l article); The New victim came Independent 10.4.10 (add'l forward 8/09. article); BBC News 10.22.10 Sentenced 10/22/10 to (add'l article) 21 yrs prison in Eng. Robinson John Allen 1971 P Accused Diocesan Removed from public Chicago, IL Source: ministry 1/03 after Chicago Tribune 1.5.03; summer 2002 Chicago Sun-Times 1.6.03; accusation that he had Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; been involved in sexual Catholic New World 1.21.03; misconduct with Chicago Sun-Times 6.15.03; teenage boy in late Chicago Tribune 9.26.05; 1970s while stationed Chicago Sun-Times 9.27.05; at St. Priscilla Parish in Chicago Daily Herald 9.27.05; Chicago. Included in Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; 10/05 settlement with Chicago Archdiocesan Report Archdiocese re abuse 3.20.06 page 3 by 14 priests. Permanently removed from public ministry 9/05. Robinson Perry L. 1972 P Accused Jesuit Robinson, a long-time Milwaukee, Source: Jesuit priest, was WI St. Gerald Parish Bulletin removed from active 3.6.11; SNAP Wisconsin ministry by NE Letter to Jesuit Provincial archbishop 2/11. While 3.17.11; WISN 3.17.11; World- working at Marquette Herald 3.17.11; WOWT University H.S. in 3.18.11; Milwaukee Journal 1990s, he was accused Sentinel 3.19.11; Marquette of having nude photos Tribune 3.24.11; Omaha of students. He was World-Herald 4.6.11 sent for treatment and Assignments: transferred out of state BA.org Assignment Record to NE. New allegation of abuse in 1980s resulted in action by Omaha archbishop. He was working at St. Gerald in Ralston in Feb. 2011. Church bulletin originally said that Jesuits gave him a sabattical for health reasons.
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suit of abusing his News 1.29.07; Sun Journal younger brothers and 1.28.07; Boston Globe the nephew over a 7.17.08; Sun Journal 7.18.08 period of many years. Diocese also named in suit. Civil suit against diocese was dismissed in 2002; judge ruled that abuse occurred only through family relationships and not through Robitaille's duties as a priest. Family reached a confidential settlement with Robitaille. A non- family complaint in 1997. Vatican sentenced him to life of prayer and penance 7/08. Rocha Joseph J. 1966 P Convicted Dominican Per 9/01 article, Rocha, Providence, Source: a former priest, pleaded RI Providence Journal Bulletin guilty to sexually 9.1.01 assaulting a 21 yr old Assignments: mentally disabled man BA.org Assignment Record in 1999 and was sentenced to 10 yrs probation, counseling, and registering as sex offender. His criminal trial was underway at the time of his plea. He was ordered to register as sex offender but no such record found as of 12/09. Rochacewicz Thomas P Accused Redemptorist Rochacewicz served in Baltimore, MD Source: Baltimore from 1975 to Archdiocese of Baltimore 1986. Per archdiocesan 9.25.02 files, in 1987 an individual alleged sexual abuse by Rochacewicz in early 1980s. Diocese told Redemptorists. Additional allegations received regarding abuse in mid-1970s to mid-1980s. Name appears on Baltimore Archdiocese's Sept. 2002 list of accused religious priests and brothers. Roche Allan E. 1946 P Accused Diocesan Roche's niece told Boston, MA Source: Archdiocese officials in Associated Press 2.24.03; 1992 that he had Boston Herald 2.25.03; Boston abused her for 7 years Globe 2.25.03 in the 1950s. Roche Assignments: denied and church took Boston Archdiocesan no action. Per Assignment Record; Another personnel records Assignment Record released 2/03, church officials knew at the time about prior sexual misconduct, including 4-5 relationships with women in MA and NC
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as described in 1993 memo. Before his death in 1997, Roche admitted to abuse of his niece and reached a financial settlement with her. Rock Joseph A. 1972 P Sued Diocesan A 20 yr old man sued in Allentown, PA Source: 1994 claiming that the Morning Call 4.11.02; Morning Allentown Diocese Call 1.14.04 failed to prevent him from being molested by Rock at Mount Carbon, Schuylkill County from time he was 9 until he was 12. Rock denied allegation. No criminal charges filed. In 1994 Rock was assigned to Holy Family Manor, a retirement home for clergy. No information on result of suit but Rock was still listed in 2002 Catholic Directory. Rodakowski Louis G. 1942 P Accused Diocesan Woman made claim in Portland, OR Source: 2005 and he admitted Oregonian Table 11.12.06; inappropriately touching Register-Guard 11.26.08; her when she was a Final Report of Document minor. Placed on leave. Arbitration 11.24.08; Per 11/06 news article, Documents Released by 2 individuals had made Archdiocese 11.25.08; accusations that Register-Guard 11.27.08 Rodakowski abused Assignments: them, one in 1948 and BA.org Assignment Record the other in 1961-63. Rodakowski retired in 1977 but continued to guest-preach in two parishes as late as 1997 and 2002. Was honored for 61 years as a priest and 90th birthday in 2003. Personnel documents released 11/08. Rodie Ernest B Sued Brothers of Accused of abuse of 1 Los Angeles, Source: Holy Cross of in 1964-1965. Named in CA LA Archdiocesan Report Texas Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Addendum. Named in 1 Assignments: civil suit. LA Times Database 4.20.06 Rodino Salvatore n.d. P Accused Diocesan Diocese placed him on Albany, NY Source: ("Sam") A. leave 10/09 after Albany Times Union 10.24.09; Review Board said FoxNews23.com 10.24.09; there were "reasonable The Record 10.25.09; Albany grounds" to believe that Times Union 10.25.09; Albany he sexually abused a Times Union 10.25.09; The teenager in early 1980s Record 10.26.09; WTEN while at Blessed 10.26.09; The Record Sacrament in Albany. 10.28.09; WRGB 10.28.09; Rodino denied the Albany Times Union 10.28.09; allegations. No civil or Albany Times Union 10.30.09; criminal prosecution The Record 1.9.10; The because of SOL per Record 1.10.10 authorities. Worked at several schools before and after ordination. Diocese announced 10/28/09 that there was http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 28 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
similar allegation in 1990s but not enough evidence to remove then.
Rodrigue Edward 1962 ? P Convicted Diocesan Sentenced to probation San Diego, Source: Anthony in 1979 for abuse of 1 CA Press Enterprise 1.21.98; San youth. Sentenced in Bernardino Sun 6.2.03; San 1998 to 10 yrs prison Bernardino Sun 6.23.03; for abuse of youth in Press Enterprise 9.25.03; 1997. Civil suits filed Washington Post 1.3.04; 2003 by at least 19. Press Enterprise 4.1.04; Union Admits to abuse of "four Tribune 4.1.04; LA Times or five" boys every year 8.10.05; Union Tribune of his 22 yr career. 1.26.06; Press Enterprise Laicized 1992. 3.31.06; Union Tribune Released from prison 5.27.06; Press Enterprise 1/06. Judge ruled that 6.5.06; Union Tribune 1.18.07; Diocese may be Union Tribune 2.28.07; assessed punitive Lompoc Record 3.30.07 damages if found liable. Assignments: Name on 3/30/07 list of Union Tribune 3.31.07 (add'l San Diego/San article); Contra Costa Times Bernardino priests 4.01.08 (add'l article); Voice of accused of abuse. Died San Diego 4.5.10 (add'l in 2009. Suit by 1 article); Poway Patch 10.23.10 settled 4/10. Personnel (add'l article); Documents file released 10/10. released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 Rodriguez Carlos 1986 P Convicted Vincentian Convicted 2004 of Los Angeles, Source: Rene abuse of 2 from 1988- CA USA Today 11.11.02; Los 1993. Sentenced to 8 Angeles Daily News 7.1.03; yrs in prison. 1st abuse Ventura County Star 12.7.03; report 1987. Placed on LA Archdiocesan Report leave1993. Accused of 2.17.04 page 5; LA abuse prior to 1994 in Archdiocesan Report Errata civil litigation. Laicized Notice # 1; Contra Costa in 1993 (or 1998 per LA Times (AP) 3.13.04; John Roe Archdiocese). Included 4 vs. Does, Cause No. in 12/06 $60M 1156450, Superior Court of settlement re 22 priests California; Ventura County which covers all of the Star 1.9.05; Ventura County cases involving Star 12.2.06; LA Times molestations that 12.2.06; City of Anges occurred since Mahony 12.7.07; City of Angels was named head of the 1.22.08; Ventura County Star diocese in 1985. 10.4.09 Released from prison Assignments: 1/08. In violation of sex LA Archdiocesan Report offender registration Addendum 11.15.05; LA requirements since Times Database 4.20.06 12/09 per Registry 1/2/10. Rodriguez Esteban 1986 P Settled Carmelite Priest from Puerto Rico. New York, NY Source: (Not related to Ruben USA Today 11.11.02 Rodriguez). 1 of 4 priests accused of abuse of boy, age 16, by giving him money for sex. Civil suit settled 2001. May still be active priest in Puerto Rico.
Rodriguez John C. 1960 P Accused Diocesan Resigned from parish Santa Fe, NM Source: 3/95 after lawsuit filed Albuquerque Journal 3.24.95; which alleged he Albuquerque Tribune abused a 19 yr old 12.19.98; Albuquerque seminarian after getting Tribune 4.27.02
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him drunk more than 20 yrs previously. After suspension, Rodriguez was sent for treatment for alcoholism. He was allowed to work under certain restrictions until 2002 when he was permanently removed. Rodriguez Jose H. 1975 P Accused Diocesan In 2003 Diocesan Gallup, NM Source: Review board said that Gallup (NM) Independent Rodriguez had been 5.20.03; Arizona Republic accused of sexual 8.14.03; Gallup Independent abuse in 1999 8.2.05; Gallup Independent concerning an incident 5.28.11 that occurred more than 20 yrs before. Settlement was reached with victim and Rodriguez was removed from active ministry in 1999. He served in several churches in AZ and NM. Shown as "retired" in 2002 OCD. Rodriguez Paul 1964 P Convicted Diocesan Rodriguez abused one Richmond, Source: youth in 1966-1967. VA Richmond Times-Dispatch Mom told church. 7.3.93; Richmond Times- Rodriguez removed & Dispatch 8.4.93; Richmond sent for treatment. Times-Dispatch 10.29.93 Never reinstated. Man told police 1993. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to fondling Plaintiff. Sentenced to 4 mo. in jail (with balance of five yr sentence suspended) and 10 yrs probation. Admitted abuse of others during trial. Was working as clinical psychologist at California Men's Colony, a prison, at time of arrest. Rodriguez Ruben P Settled Carmelite Civil suit settled 2001. New York, NY Source: One of 4 priests NY Post 6.25.01 (in collection accused of abuse of of articles); USA Today boy, age 16, by giving 11.11.02 him money for sex. No relation to Esteban Rodriguez in the same suit. Sent for psychiatric evaluation. Returned to Puerto Rico where he may still be active priest. Roebert Michael M. 1966 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse of 1 Los Angeles, Source: youth from 1969-1970. CA LA Archdiocesan Report Sued in 11/2003. 2.17.04 page 2 Named in archdiocesan Assignments: report. Archdiocese LA Archdiocesan Report investigated in 2004 Addendum 11.15.05; LA and decided allegations Times Database 4.20.06 were unfounded.
Roemer Donald 1970 P Convicted Diocesan Convicted 1981. 2 yrs Los Angeles, Source:
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Patrick mental hospital and 10 CA United Press International yrs probation. Abuse of 3.12.81; United Press boys. 1 girl also alleges International 5.30.81; LA abuse. Suits filed 1984, Times 10.28.03; Ten Minute 2003 & 2004. He is # 8 Activist 2.6.04; LA on Archdiocese list of Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 10 priests with most page 2; LA Times 2.18.04; accusations of abuse John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause (with 13). He admitted No. 1156450, Superior Court to at least 30. Still on of California; City of Angels Calif. Sex Offender 12.7.07 Register as of 1/2/10 Assignments: and is shown to be LA Archdiocesan Report living in Anaheim.. Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 Rogers Foster P. 1966 P Accused Diocesan Rogers was suspended Rochester, Source: from duties at St. Pius X NY Associated Press 5.2.02; Church in Chili by Rochester Democrat & Bishop Clark 5/02 and Chronicle 5.3.02; Democrat & resigned parish. Man Chornicle 5.4.02; Post- alleged in 2002 that Standard 5.4.02; Post- Rogers had molested Standard 5.12.02; Dallas him in 1975 when he Morning News 6.12.02 was 16. Another man also came forward to say that he had complained to Diocese in1993 about earlier abuse by Rogers. Rogers John K. 1976 P Accused Diocesan Rogers, noted religious Santa Rosa, Source: scholar and former CA Press Democrat 11.5.95; campus minister at Press Democrat 11.14.95; Humboldt State Univ. Press Democrat 11.15.95; committed suicide Press Democrat 11.17.95; 11/95 in Belgium upon Press Democrat 11.21.95; being ordered back to Press Democrat 11.23.95; LA the US to face Times 12.18.95; Plain Dealer accusations that he 5.25.02; Press Democrat molested a 15 yr old 6.9.02; San Francisco boy in 1976. Suicide Chronicle 1.18.04; Press note declared Democrat 1.19.04; Press innocence but said pain Democrat 4.2.02 and embarrassment too much to handle. Victim says he first complained in 1989 and again in 1995. The victim died of drug abuse approx. 6 years after Rogers. Rogers Stephen 1995 P Convicted Diocesan Rogers, a religion Toledo, OH Source: G. teacher at Central Bucyrus Telegraph Forum Catholic High School, 1.3.03; Toledo Blade 5.1.03; was placed on leave Toledo Blade 9.30.03; Toledo 12/02 after being Blade 3.30.04; Toledo Blade caught with internet 7.27.05; Toledo Blade child porn. Convicted in 10.6.06; Toledo Blade 2003 and sentenced to 10.7.06; Toledo Blade 21 months prison. 11.10.06; Diocese of Toledo Served 18 months. Status Report 4.8.08 Diocese paid his salary while he was in prison. Teacher's certificate was been revoked as of 11/06. Permanently removed from public ministry. Still a registered sex offender as of 1/2/10.
Rogers (in Francis P. 1946 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of Philadelphia, Source: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 31 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
Philly) numerous young boys, PA Philadelphia Inquirer 3.08.02; beginning just after his USA Today 11.11.02; ordination and Philadelphia Grand Jury continuing for decades. Report; Philadelphia Inquirer Retired 1995. One man 9.17.05; Philadelphia Inquirer complained to 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer Archdiocese in 1998 9.22.05 (2nd) and Rogers was moved Assignments: to a retirement home. Philadelphia Archdiocesan Died 2005. Priest Data Profile Rogers (in Francis J. 1981 P Accused Diocesan Credible allegation of Wilmington, Source: Wilmington, abuse of a minor in DE News Journal 1.17.03; News DE) 1981. Removed from Journal 1.28.03; News Journal ministry 2003. Name 11.20.05 (Major Account); appears on list of News Journal 11.20.06; The abusive priests Dialog 11.16.06; News Journal released by Bishop 11.17.06; News Journal Saltarelli 11/16/06. 11.7.09; BA.Org Parish Personnel records to be Assignments of Accused released 11/09. Delaware Priests Assignments: News Journal 11.16.06 Rogge Louis P. 1954 P Convicted Carmelite In 1974, Rogge pleaded Atlanta, GA Source: guilty to child Chicago Tribune 12.21.06; molestation charges in Herald News 12.21.06; Athens, Ga., and was Belleville News Democrat (AP) sentenced to six years 12.22.06; Herald News of probation. Returned 12.22.06; Pravda 12.22.06; to active status in 1976. Chicago Tribune 12.22.06; In 1996 and 1999 Daily Southtown (AP) Rogge abused 2 12.22.06; Chicago Tribune brothers in Joliet 4.26.07; Daily Southtown Diocese. He was a 4.26.07; ABC 13 4.27.07; long-time family friend. Chicago Tribune 7.27.07; Removed from public Chicago Tribune 8.12.07; ministry in 2002. Rogge Chicago Tribune 8.30.07; was indicted on criminal Online Athens 9.1.07 charges in Dec. 2006, pled guilty in 4/07 and was expected to receive 60 day sentence & probation. Died 8/07 before sentencing. Rogge Norman J. 1956 P Convicted Jesuit Pleaded guilty in Florida St. Source: in 1967 to one count of Petersburg, 1967 Conviction--Court Docs; contributing to FL 1985 Criminal charges; United delinquency of minor. Press International 6.7.85; Judge sentenced him to United Press International three yrs probation and 11.6.85; Associated Press psychiatric counseling. 4.17.02; Advocate 4.19.02; Charged in Florida in Times of Acadiana 4.23.02; 1985 with one count of Dallas Morning News 5.4.02; sexual battery or lewd Dallas Morning News 8.8.02; and lascivous act on Times-Picayune 2.16.09 boyunder 14 in 1984. Sentenced to 1 yr jail. Worked in Texas. Living in Louisiana in 2002. 2004 complaint re 1962 abuse. Died 2/09. Rohrich John F. 1965 P Settled Diocesan Resigned 6/75. Chicago, IL Source: Accused of abuse of girl Belleville News Democrat (AP) 16. Claims settled in 2.11.06; WBBM 2.11.06; 2004 for $250,000. Chicago Sun-Times 2.12.06; Victim released copies Letter to Cardinal George of settlement. Newly 2.13.06; Chicago identified as abuser in Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06;
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Archdiocesan Report Chicago Tribune 3.21.06 3.20.06 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Roll David 1970 P Accused Diocesan Name appears on list of San Diego, Source: priets with credible CA Lompoc Record 3.30.07; San allegations of abuse Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07; released by San Diego San Diego Union Tribune diocese 3/30/07.List 10.24.10; Documents released says he is "removed". by San Diego Diocese Faculties withdrawn 10.25.10 6/86 and placed on Assignments: medical leave 7/86. At Diocese of San Diego List St. Luke's in 1986 & at 3.30.07 Paraclete Center in 1987. Disability retirement 3/93 Personnel File released 10/25/10. Contains notes re various allegations in 1976, 1986-1987 thru 1993/1994 and in 2002. At least two involved young women. Romani Joseph C. 1934 P Accused Diocesan Born in Italy. Came to Portland, ME Source: Portland in 1945 and Portland Press Herald incardinated in 1946. 5.17.01; Maine AG Document Per documents Production 5.27.05; Portland released by Maine AG's Press Herald 6.5.05 office, allegations received in 2002 - 2003 that Romani had abused at least 3 women in 1950s and 1960s when they were young children. Served at St. Peter's in Portland during his entire career. Retired in 1983 and died in 2001 at age 93. He supervised a known abuser Lawrence Sabatino beginning in 1967 and may have failed to report add'l allegations against him. Romano Joseph R. 1966 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse in Albany, NY Source: 1998 but authorities Albany Times Union 2.10.03; found the complaint Albany Times Union 2.11.03; unfounded. In 2002 and Albany Times Union 9.1.05; again in 2003 additional Albany Times Union 10.13.05; complaints were NY Post 12.12.05 received. Placed on leave 2/03. Civil suit filed 10/05. Requested canonical trial 8/05. He served as a prison chaplain from 1984 to 1999 when he retired and moved to Florida. Romano served as assistant principal at former Cardinal McCloskey High School during mid-1970s and also served as Fire Dept. Chaplain from 1967 to 1984.
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Romano Russell 1973 P Accused Diocesan Newly identified as Chicago, IL Source: Lawrence abuser in Archdiocesan Chicago Archdiocesan Report Report of 3.20.06. 3.20.06 page 3; Chicago Resigned from Tribune 3.21.06; Chicago Sun- priesthood10.91 At Times 3.21.06; Earth Times least one claim included 7.21.09; Chicago Tribune in 7/09 settlement 7.22.09; WBBM 7.22.09; involving 4 priests and Chicago Archdiocesan Report 6 claims. Laicized 5/09. 1.14.10 Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record
Romansky Joseph A. 1975 P Convicted Diocesan He played strip poker Cleveland, Source: with 4 youths; also OH United Press International masturbated in front of 7.12.87; Associated Press boys. Mother of one 7.17.87; Plain Dealer 3.10.02; was given a condo, a Akron Beacon Journal 4.9.02; car and a job by the Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Plain diocese in return for not Dealer 9.19.02; Cleveland filing charges. Rec'd Scene 1.15.03; Akron Beacon probated sentence; Journal 8.19.04; Akron sent to St. Luke's. At Beacon Journal 1.3.05 least 2 civil suits filed. Assignments: Church finally paid BA.org Assignment Record settlements in 1991. Sent to Biloxi MS. in 1989; Bishop there sent him back after 3 yrs. Worked in nursing home until 2002 when placed on leave. 3 more suits filed 9/02. Died 7/04. Romero William 1967 P Settled Diocesan Per July 2002 article, Venice, FL Source: during the 1975-1976 Statement by Bishop Nevins school year, Romero 5.24.02; Sarasota Herald would sexually exploit Tribune 5.29.02; Naples Daily students by forcing News 4.28.03; Naples Daily them to undress in his News 8.30.03; Naples Daily bedroom, after which News 9.9.03; Naples Daily they would share wine News 10.14.03; Naples Daily from the chalice and News 2.8.04; Palm Beach take the Host wafer. Post 2.28.04; Naples Daily Romero would also News 5.2.05; take nude pictures of KansasCityChannel.com some children. Several 5.5.06; Palm-Beach Post suits filed. Some settled 10.18.06; Injury Board 9.5.08 2004-2005. Left priesthood in 2003. Ronan Andrew P Accused Servite Accused of abuse of Chicago, IL Source: Seminarian in Ireland. Petition: CV-02-430-BR; [Order says he was Associated Press 4.3.02; American, not Irish.] Associated Press (2nd) Sent to US and 4.3.02; Chicago Sun-Times accused of abuse of 4.4.02; The Oregonian 4.4.02; male high school Sunday Oregonian 7.7.02; students in Chicago in USA Today 11.11.02; The 1963-1964. Sent to Oregonian 12.11.05; Chicago Portland, OR and Sun-Times (AP) 6.7.06; abused mid 1960s. Suit Catholic Online 6.8.06; filed 2002 in OR re National Catholic Reporter 1966 abuse. Laicized 6.16.06; Table: The Oregonian 1966. Died 1992. See 11.12.06; The Oregonian document sreleased by 6.6.07; Final Report of Portland Archdiocese Document Arbitration 11/08, particularly last 11.24,08; Documents page. Plaintiff has sued Released by the Archdiocese Holy See and US Sup. 11.25.08 Court said suit could go Assignments:
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forward 6/10. Vatican Sacramento Bee 3.4.09 (add'l posted some files on its article); OPB News 3.5.09 website 8/11. (add'l article); Tribune 2.7.10 (add'l article); Washington Post (AP) 6.28.10 (add'l article); Bellingham Herald 4.22.11 (add'l article); San Francisco Chronicle (AP) 8.17.11 (add'l article) w/ link to documents (most in Latin) Rondeau Julian 1945 P Accused Marist Died 1999. Ordination Boston, MA Source: Edward apparently adjusted Eagle Tribune 7.5.99; Docs from 1945 to 1971 produced by Boston starting in1993 Catholic Archdiocese: Assignment Directory (this was after Record with Links to allegation made). Documents Rondeau admitted in 1992-1993 correspondence with a victim that he had sexually abused her and her sister. Writer was about10 in1966 when abuse started. Roney David A. 1945 P Sued Diocesan Two women filed New Ulm, MN Source: separate lawsuits 8/03 Diocese of New Ulm News alleging abuse by Release 8.01.03; Associated Roney from 1967-1980 Press 9.17.03; WCCO.com when they were Channel 4 10.03.05; St. Paul children. Two more filed Pioneer Press 10.04.05; West suit 9/03. Diocese said Central Tribune 8.21.07; City two previous lawsuits Pages 10.03.07; Post-Bulletin naming Roney and 9.1.10; Court Decision in Diocese were settled. Leagle 9.1.10 Diocese learned of Roney' s conduct in 1987; he rec'd evaluation and therapy. Removed from active retirement 2002. Died 1/03 at age 82. Two women settled 2005. Case of 4 more women was dism'd by MN Court of Appeals 8/31/10. Rooney Donald 1979 P Accused Diocesan Committed suicide 4/02 Cleveland, Source: after being asked to OH Plain Dealer 4.5.02; Akron come to Diocesan Beacon Journal 4.5.02; Plain offices to discuss Dealer 4.6.02; Plain Dealer allegation that he had 4.9.02; Cleveland Plain Dealer sexually molested a girl 5.25.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02; in 1980. 4 more women Akron Beacon Journal and the father of 6.20.02; Ohio Court of another came forward Appeals Ruling 10.5.06 with similar charges. Assignments: One woman filed a BA.org Assignment Record class action suit 6/02 alleging that Rooney abused her and about 20 of her female classmates after the 1984-1985 school year. Another woman filed suit alleging that Rooney had groped and kissed her. Court denied suits and Court of Appeals agreed. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 35 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
Rooney Thomas 1991 P Accused Diocesan One of 21 priests Philadelphia, Source: placed on PA Archdiocese of Philadelphia administrative leave by Press Release 3.8.11; Philadelphia Statement of Cardinal Rigali archdiocese 3/7/11 Regarding Administrative pending investigation Leaves 3.8.11; Philadelphia for credible allegations Inquirer 3.8.11; NY Times involving sexual abuse 3.8.11; Philadelphia Inquirer or inappropriate 3.9.11; Philadelphia Inquirer behavior with minors. 3.10.11 Last assignment was as chaplain at the Immaculate Mary Home,a Catholic nursing facility for the elderly, in Northeast Philadelphia.
Roper William < 1968 P Sued Claretian Accused in 2002 of Los Angeles, Source: abuse of 1 girl from CA LA Archdiocesan Report 1968-1969. Named in 1 2.17.04 page 6 civil suit and in Assignments: archdiocesan report. LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 Rosch James J. 1972 P Accused Diocesan Rosch was removed in Albany, NY Source: 2002 because of Albany Times Union 6.29.02; credible allegations that Albany Times Union 7.23.02; he abused a teenage Albany Times Union 7.28.02; boy 20 yrs ago. There Albany Times Union 3.11.04 was a payment by the Diocese. Rosch claimed only reason that he had been removal was that he fondled a 17 yr old girl when he was 23 and had not yet been ordained. Diocese denied--said he would not have been removed for this. May have appealed dismissal to Vatican. Rose Charles B Settled FSC - Named in 2003 CA suit St. Paul- Source: Anthony Brothers of re abuse of 14 yr old Minneapolis, Contra Costa Times 1.23.05; "Raimond" the Christian boy in early 1982. MN Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; Schools Settled late 2004 for Pioneer Press 2.27.09; Star $1.1M. Rose moved Tribune 5.19.09; Pioneer back to MN in 1983 Press 5.19.09; Pioneer Press when allegations of 5.22.09; Stillwater Gazette abuse first surfaced. 6.25.09; San Jose Mercury Suit filed in MN in 2/09 News 6.26.09; Inforum alleges Order and 8.22.09; Wausau Daily Herald School already knew of 9.1.09; Fox 11 9.3.09; Star abuse of 1 boy but Tribune 9.23.09; Stillwater allowed Rose to Gazette 9.24.09; Star Tibune continue working and to 11.17.09; Inforum 11.20.09 abuse plaintiff in 1966- Assignments: 1967. 8 new suits in MN Inforum 1.26.10 (add'l article); between 2-11/09 re Inforum 3.10.10 (add'l article); abuse after transfer to KFGO 3.16.10 (add'l article); MN. Living in Chicago Inforum 4.12.10 (add'l article); without ministry since Inforum 5.6.10 (add'l article); 2002. Other suits in ND Leader-Telegram 5.11.10 & WI in 2010. 1 settled (add'l article) 9/10. 16 settled 12/10. Rosenkranz George J. 1962 P Sued Diocesan Name sometimes Boston, MA Source: spelled Rosenkrantz. Boston Herald 3.11.02; Sued 2000 for abuse in Associated Press 4.13.02; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 36 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
1970s. Other suits filed Deposition of Cardinal 3/02 and 1/03. Suits Bernard Law 8.13.02; Boston claim Archdiocese knew Globe 9.13.02; USA Today of his history as far 11.11.02; Boston Herald back as 1960s but did 1.10.03; Boston Globe nothing except transfer 1.26.03; NH Atty General him. Placed on leave in Report on the Investigation of 1989 because of Manchester Diocese 3.3.03; multiple allegations of Union Leader 3.04.03; Boston abuse of minors. Name Globe 3.05.03; Excerpt from on 3/5/03 Boston Globe Memorandum in Ford v. Law, list of 48 priests 7.21.03; Documents re dropped from 2003 Rosenkranz from clergy directory Memorandum in Ford v. Law, because they have 7/21/03; Boston Globe been suspended from 11.15.04; Salem News ministry after facing 2.24.07; Times Argus (AP) abuse allegations 2.24.07 Laicization announced Assignments: 2/07. Boston Globe 4.14.08 (add'l article); WCAS 2.9.09 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record
Rosensteel William A. 1969 P Accused Diocesan Rosensteel placed on Altoona- Source: leave 3/07 when Johnstown, Tribune-Democrat 6.25.07; Diocese received PA Altoona Mirror 6.26.07; State allegations of abuse of College News 6.26.07; 11 yr old boy dating Wanderer 7.12.07; Renew back to 1971-1972. America 8.02.07; Renew Diocese found America 9.19.07 allegations credible and settled with plaintiff. Before allegations could be made public and turned over to authorities, Rosensteel committed suicide on 6/24/07 by leaping from a bridge. Rosensweig Walter F. 1953 P Accused Diocesan In 3/96, man sued Tucson, AZ Source: Rosensweig and Dallas Morning News 8.26.97; Diocese alleging abuse Arizona Daily Star 1.30.02; on at least two Arizona Daily Star 6.14.02; occasions in 1981. Suit Tucson Diocese Press settled out of court 8/97 Release 6.21.02; Arizona with no amount Daily Star 6.22.02; Arizona disclosed. Rosensweig Daily Star 11.27.03; Tucson was former chancellor Citizen 2.27.04; Arizona Daily of diocese. He was Star 7.30.07 placed on leave in Assignments: 1996. He retired in Diocese of Tucson List of 2001. In 6/02 the Accused Priests from Website diocese ordered him n.d. not to perform any public ministry because of the past allegations. Named in second lawsuit filed 11/03. Ross Anthony J. 1972 P Sued Diocesan 2002 articles revealed Joliet, IL Source: Ross had been Chicago Sun-Times 4.18.02; accused of molesting a Chicago Daily Herald 4.19.02; boy twice in 1981. Chicago Daily Herald 4.19.02 Plaintiff had letters he (2nd); San Bernardino Sun received from Ross. 4.29.02; Herald News 5.05.02; Parents found letters in Chicago Sun Times 5.12.02; 1983 and confronted Herald News 8.11.02; Chicago Bishop. Ross admitted Sun Times 6.15.03; Press the abuse. Sent for Democrat 7.22.03; Press therapy in 1983 and Democrat 1.19.04; Chicago http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 37 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
returned to Joliet. Tribune 2,04.06; Daily Family found out in Southtown 3.03.06; Daily 1993 that he was still Herald 3.04.06; Morris Daily serving. Ross was Herald 3.04.06; Chicago transferred to Santa Tribune 3.04.06 Rosa Diocese to serve Assignments: as prison chaplain. Diocese of Joliet Press Santa Rosa Diocese Release 4.09.06 (add'l article) suspended him in 2002 after learning of his past allegations. Sued 2006. Ross Joseph D. 1969 P Convicted Diocesan Pleaded guilty in 1988 St. Louis, MO Source: to sexually assaulting St. Louis Post-Dispatch an 11 yr old boy 12/86. 3.1.02; St. Louis Post- Sentenced to 2 yrs Dispatch 3.3.02; St. Louis probation and Post-Dispatch 3.7.02; St. treatment. He admitted Louis Post-Dispatch 3.10.02; during investigation that St. Louis Post-Dispatch he had earlier been 8.8.02; St. Louis Post accused of molesting Dispatch 11.8.02; KSDK one youth in 1970s & 10.2.08; CW 11 10.2.08; had been arrested for Arkansas Times 10.2.08; St. propositioning apolice Louis Post-Dispatch 10.31.08; officer and for public St. Louis Post-Dispatch indecency. Placed on 12.8.08; SNAP 12.30.08; St. leave 3/02. Civil suit Louis Post Dispatch 8.6.10; filed 11/02 alleged KSDK 8.6.10; SNAP abuse of 14 yr old boy Statement 8.6.10 in 1977. Laicization Assignments: announced 8/02. Today's THV 4.14.11 (add'l Arrested 9/08 on new article) charges from 2000. Crim. charges dropped 8/10. May live in Arkansas. Rossell Joseph 1930 P Accused Diocesan Born and ordained in San Diego, Source: (Jose) Spain as member of CA Lampoc Recort 3.30.07; San Sons of Holy Family. Diego Union Tribune 3.31.07; Arrived in CO. in 1947. San Diego Union Tribune Came to San Diego in 10.24.10; Documents 1953 and incardinated Released by San Diego there in 1954. Frequent Diocese 10.25.10 transfers 1st 3 yrs then Assignments: spent 16 yrs at St. Diocese of San Diego List Anthony in National 3.30.07 City. Name appears on list of priests with credible allegations of abuse as released by San Diego Diocese 3/30/07. No specific information found as to actual allegations. Retired to Spain in 1972 and died in 1982. Personnel file released 10/25/10. Roszel Stephen 1977 P Accused Diocesan Began abusing a 13 yr Arlington, VA Source: old girl in 1977 and Washington Post 2.6.94; continued until 1992. Washington Post 6.9.02; Wrote her letters, sent Washington Post 6.16.02; flowers, courted her, Washington Post 2.18.04; etc. Girl kept a diary He Washington Post 12.2.10 was 26--she was 13 Assignments: when it began.1993 civil Catholic Herald 5.9.02 suit filed and then sealed by court. Placed on leave by diocese in 1994 pending http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 38 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
investigation. Suit settled under undisclosed terms. Per June 6/02 article, he had been returned to ministry (in 1997) and had been serving at an Alexandria VA parish. In 2/04 he was no longer shown on diocese's list of active priests Roth Ron 1966 P Sued Diocesan Worked in Peoria, IL Santa Fe, NM Source: (Ronald from 1966 to 1968. USA Today 8.24.93; Peoria W.) Worked in New Mexico Journal-Star 8.25.93 between 1968-1972 and then returned to Illinois from 1972 to 1991. Peoria Bishop placed him on leave 3/93 after civil suit filed in NM which alleged he abused at least 3 boys and 1 girl there,beginning in 1968. One mom had complained to Santa Fe Archdiocese but nothing done. By 6/97 news articles were referring to Roth as a spiritual healer and former priest.
Rothbauer Francis J. 1966 P Sued Diocesan Rothbauer was Steubenville, Source: (Frank) removed from active OH BT v. Diocese of Steubenville, ministry in 1988. Suit Jefferson City OH No. 89-CIV- filed in 1989 accusing 510; The Steubenville Rothbauer of sexually Register 3.4.11 abusing a girl starting at age 14 during counseling between 1968-72, Bishop Mussio allegedly learned of the abuse in 1972 and transferred Rothbauer to another parish. Died 2/11 at age 83. Rouelle Forrest W. 1956 P Accused Diocesan Rouelle's name is Burlington, VT Source: mentioned in 8/08 trial Burlington Free Press 8.19.08 against Burlington Diocese and Fr. Edward Paquette. Former Vicar General Searles was questioned about Rouelle and other priests in connection with diocese's concern about sexual misconduct allegations. He died in 1998. No further information found. Roulier George 1954 P Accused Oblate Accused in 2002 in MA Boston, MA Source: "Rusty" of repeatedly hugging a Docs produced by Boston boy and of putting his Archdiocese: Letter from hands in the boy's Priest who received initial pants once in 1983. allegation in 2002; Docs
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Alleged victim says he produced by Boston was about 11 but he Archdiocese: Memo about was 15 when Roulier 2002 meeting with accuser; first came to parish. Audit Records--Diocese of Served there from Manchester and NH AG 1983-1987. Also 3.7.09; NH AG Audit Records accused in 8/04 of 3.26.09 sexual abuse of one Assignments: youth (approx. 10) at BA.org Assignment Record Immaculate Conception in Nashua NH in 1979. Woman also told diocese in 12/05 that he molested her in 1979- 80. May also be a 3rd accuser in NH. Died 1987. Rourke Charles 1958 P Accused Diocesan Rourke was suspended Tucson, AZ Source: from ministry in 1984 for Cleveland Plain Dealer alcohol related medical 5.25.02; Arizona Daily Star reasons. Committed 6.22.02; Statement by Bishop suicide in 1993. Kicanas 3.27.03; Tucson Diocese became aware Citizen 2.27.04; Tucson of allegations of child Citizen 10.7.04; Arizona abuse against him. Republic 1.26.06; Arizona From 1969-1973 he Daily Star 3.7.06 was on a leave of Assignments: absence and assigned Diocese of Tucson List of to Archdiocese of Santa Accused Priests from Website Fe. He returned to duty n.d.; Diocese of Tucson List of with Tuscon diocese in Accused Priests 8.5.11 1973-1975 and 1981- 1984. There was another leave of absence between 1975- 1981. Named in 1 civil suit which settled in 2006 (?) as part of bankruptcy.
Rouse Charles O. 1976 P Accused Diocesan Rouse admitted in 1995 Baltimore, MD Source: that he had engaged in Baltimore Sun 5.25.95; sexual misconduct with Baltimore Sun 7.09.97; minors in 1970s. Facts Baltimore Sun 5.19.02; came out in 1995 Archdiocese of Baltimore during Rouse's 2nd 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun leave of absence for 10.13.02 treatment of alcoholism; Assignments: the Attorney General's Archdiocese of Baltimore office was notified. His 9.25.02 privileges were removed as well. July 1997 article referred to him as a priest on leave from Archdiocese doing graduate work at Washington University in St. Louis. Rovira Ivan M. 1971 P Accused Diocesan Two brothers gave Brownsville, Source: detailed written TX Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; complaints to the Dallas Morning News 4.13.05; diocese in 2002 Ft. Worth Star Telegram (AP) regarding their abuse 3.16.05; Brownsville Herald by Rovira from late 3.17.05; KGBT4 News 1970s-early 1980s. 3.17.05; Dallas Morning News Their ages at the time 4.14.05; RichardSipe.com ranged from 9 to early 4.17.07 teens. He admitted to abusing one but not the other. Two other men
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made complaints in 2003. Althought still a priest of Brownsville Diocese as of 2005, Rovira has been living in Mexico since 2002 and was an active priest until 2005. At ordination, he was part of Rockville Ill. diocese. Rowe Dorian G. 1964 P Sued Diocesan 2003 civil suit alleges Los Angeles, Source: abuse of one youth CA LA Archdiocesan Report from 1967-1968. 2.17.04 page 2 Archdiocese report says Assignments: 2 accusers with LA Archdiocesan Report incidents from 1967- Addendum 11.15.05; LA 1979. Died 1991 Times Database 4.20.06 Roy Andrew 1936 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2003. Accused of Wheeling- Source: abuse in Richmond, Charleston, Richmond Times Dispatch Virginia diocese. WV 8.27.03; Richmond Times Originally ordained in Dispatch 12.13.03; Richmond Los Angeles Times Dispatch 10.27.04; Archdiocese. Moved to Richmond Times Dispatch Virginia 1956. Retired 5.4.05; Richmond Times 1981. As of 2004, Roy Dispatch 6.9.05; Opinion by at age 92, was living in Virginia Supreme Court Spain and suffering 6.8.07; Richmond Times from Alzheimers. Also Dispatch 7.21.08 known as Andres Rodriquez. Roy Christian 1975 P Accused Diocesan In 1993 accused of Portland, ME Source: F. abuse of youth from Bangor Daily News 11.7.94; 1983-1990. On Boston.com (AP) 2.28.06; personal leave at the Kennebec Journal 3.1.06; time but then his Portland Press Herald 3.1.06; privileges were Courier Gazette 3.2.06; removed. At least two Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; other complaints Maine Today (AP) 5.30.08 received. Woman sued him in 1994 claiming that Roy was counseling her and her husband and that he enteredinto homosexual relationship with her husband during the counseling. Later settled. Laicized 2006. Royer Gerald J. 1947 P Accused Diocesan Per Philadelphia Philadelphia, Source: Archdiocese website list PA Archdiocese of Philadelphia of accused priests, Website Royer was placed on Assignments: leave of absence in Philadelphia Archdiocesan 1960, then served as Priest Data Profile chaplain at St. Joseph Manor until 1964, and left active ministry in 1964. He was laicized in Feb. 1965. No specific information re the charges against him. Rozo Rincon Efrain 1953 P Sued Diocesan Confessed under oath Los Angeles, Source: in 2/06 to sexually CA LA Archdiocesan Report abusing nephew and 2.17.04 page 3; Catholic showing him porn in Online 10.06.06; Catholic 1967-69 while working News Service 7.26.07; in LA parish and Colombia Reports 1.24.11
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studying at Loyola Assignments: Marymount. Also LA Archdiocesan Report confessed to fondling a Addendum 11.15.05; LA 14-year-old seminarian Times Database 4.20.06 in Colombia previously. When the taped confession was broadcast on 9/28/06 in Bogota, the seminarian claimed that Rozo had raped him, and that other priests and a bishop had abused him too. Colombian church tribunal cleared Rozo on canonical SOL grounds on 7/23/07, commending his youth apostolate. Ruane Gerald P. 1960 P Accused Diocesan Accused in 2002 of Newark, NJ Source: abuse of a boy in Herald News 4.16.05; 1970s-1980s. Recorder Newspaper 4.21.05; Archdiocese Echoes-Sentinel 4.27.05; investigated and found Renew America 6.08.05; credible. Allowed to Renew America 6.22.05; Star- retire in 2004 w/o Ledger 7.26.05; Star Ledger privileges. Name finally 7.27.05; Star Ledger 10.23.05; released in 2005 after Star Ledger 3.21.06; Star he celebrated public Ledger 12.5.10; Star-Ledger mass. 12.6.10 Ruba Nicholas 1951 P Sued Diocesan Named in 10/10 civil Sioux City, IA Source: J. suit by woman who Sioux City Journal 10.27.10; accused him of abuse KTIV 10.27.10; KCAU between 1968-1976 10.27.10; KPTH 10.27.10 while he was assigned to St. Michael's in Sioux City. She was 14-21 at the time and worked at rectory. She compained to Diocese in 2006, he denied allegations and she apparently dropped the matter. Ruba is 85 and retired in 1996. Rucker George 1946 P Sued Diocesan Record of abuse began Los Angeles, Source: Neville shortly after ordination. CA LA Times 8.18.02; LA First investigated by Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 police in 1967. 1st civil page 3; LA Times 4.20.06; suit filed 1994. Arrested San Jose Mercury News 2002 on charges 10.18.05; Daily Breeze involving 12 girls. 10.19.05; Mercury News Criminal charges 12.10.03; LA Weekly 2.26.04; dropped 2003 due to WALB 7.08.03; Ventura Supreme Court ruling. County Star 12.02.06; LA Named as #1 on list of Times 12.02.06; Palisadian- top 10 abusive priests Post 12.06.06; Daily Breeze in LA Archdiocese with 5.05.07; Northwest Florida 38-41 known accusers. Daily News 7.19.07; LA Times Some claims settled in 7.30.07; Daily Courier 12/06 massive $60 10.29.07 million settlement re 22 Assignments: priests. Other claims SNAP Statement 12.30.10 settled in massive 7/07 (add'l article); LA $660 mil settlement by Archdiocesan Report Archdiocese. Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 Rudin Remy 1949 P Sued Franciscan Joined Franciscan Portland, OR Source: Order in 1942 and was The Oregonian 4.13.04; The ordained in 1949. At Oregonian 10.12.04; The
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least 8 victims filed suits Oregonian 9.8.05; Table: The in 2004 alleging abuse Oregonian 11.12.06; Ernesto by Rudin at MacLaren C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. Youth Correctional 1337577, Santa Barbara Co. Facility. Articles report Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover that Rudin first v. Franciscans, Cause No. appeared in Oregon in 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. 1962 at Aumsville. In Superior Court 11.3.09 1968 he wentto MacLaren and in 1973 to Ascension Church in Portland. He left Portland for Arizona in 1979 and died in 1991. Rudy John W. 1977 P Convicted Franciscan Arrested 7/98 and Hartford, CT Source: accused of improperly Hartford Courant 6.18.98; touching an 18 yr old Hartford Courant 6.20.98; male. Arrested again Hartford Courant 9.2.98; 9/98 and accused of Hartford Courant 11.6.99; improperly touching a 9 Hartford Courant 12.08.99 yr old boy 2 yrs before when he was 7. Pleaded no contest to charges of fourth- degree sexual assault and disorderly conduct in11/99 and that kept him out of jail and off sex offender register. Sentenced to one year supended prison term, two years probation, Sent for treatment. Rueger (Bp) George E. 1958 P Sued Diocesan Sued in 2002. Accused Worcester, Source: of abuse of a young MA Tarrant Ct, Tx, case; 153 man aged 13-14 in 198356 03; Telegram & 1960s after giving him Gazette 8/01/03; Catholic Free alcohol. Suit dropped Press (Worcester, MA) 2003 by Plaintiff. 7/20/03; Telegram & Gazette Diocesan investigation 4.21.03; Telegram & Gazette found no proof of 4.01.03; Telegram & Gazette charges and Pope's 7.15.03; Telegram & Gazette representative to the 7.07.06; Telegram & Gazette US agreed with the 7.18.06; BA.org list of U.S. findings. Bishops Accused of Abuse 4.14.08
Ruffalo Richard 1959 P Settled Diocesan In 2002 Ruffalo was Joliet, IL Source: accused by at least 2 Chicago Sun Times 2.24.97; men of abusing them Herald News 5.05.02; Herald when they were boys. News (IL) 8.11.02; Chicago Allegedly gave them Sun Times 10.15.03; Daily beer and wine, took Herald 10.15.03; Seattle Post- them on trips to Las Intelligencer 10.30.04; Daily Vegas and molested Herald 11.19.04; Herald News them. Ruffalo was also 2.24.06; Herald News 2.24.06 accused of stealing (2nd); Chicago Sun Times from collections. He 3.05.06; Herald News 3.05.06; was over $95,000 in Diocese of Joliet Press debt when he died in Release 4.09.06; Chicago 1997. One man filed Tribune 4.11.06; Herald News civil suit 1998 which 5.17.06 later settled. 2 more plaintiffs filed suit 2003. 4th man came forward 2006. Ruge Kenneth 1963 P Settled Diocesan Accused of abuse that Chicago, IL Source: Charles occurred prior to 1985. Chicago Tribune 11.24.91; Received treatment & Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 43 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
reassigned.. Removed Chicago Tribune 10.3.03; 1991. Died 5/2002. Chicago Archdiocesan Report Included in 2003 3.20.06 page 3; Chicago Sun settlement by Times 4.25.06; Daily Archdiocese. New suit Southtown 5.29.07; Chicago filed 4/06 alleges abuse Sun-Times 11.12.07; Chicago by Ruge and another Tribune 8.12.08; Chicago Sun priest. Archdiocese Times 8.13.08; Earth Times settled at least one 7.21.09; Chicago Tribune claim in 5/07 $6.65M 7.22.09 settlement with 14 Assignments: people alleging abuse BA.org Assignment Record by 12 priests. At least 1 more claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement re 11 priests. Another settlement 7/09. Ruglovsky Robert 1961 P Convicted Byzantine Accused of molesting at Cleveland, Source: Catholic least 7 boys. First OH UPI 5.8.87; Plain Dealer abuse occurred in Ohio 7.11.90; Plain Dealer 7.11.90 and Michigan and then (2nd); Plain Dealer 7.18.90 he moved to Minnesota Assignments: where he abused six BA.org Assignment Record other boys. Criminal charges were filed in Minnesota in 1987. Sentence was 15 yrs probaton and 1 yr. jail with participation in sex offender program. One civil suit filed in 1994 in California & 2 other suits filed in Minnesota in 1988. 1990 article says that he admitted to molesting numerous boys over a 20 yr period. Ruhl John (Jon) 1964 P Settled Vincentian Accused of abuse of at Orange, CA Source: E. least 3 between 1970- OC Register 4.15.92; LA 1982. Diocese knew of Times 1.15.93; LA 1 allegation in 1992. Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 Named in archdiocesan page 6; LA Times 2.18.04; LA report. Also named on Times 12.04.04; OC Register list of abusers in 4.13.05; OC Register 5.19.05; Orange Diocese. LA Times 5.19.05; Detroit Named in at least 1 civil Free Press 5.19.05 suit. One $500,000 Assignments: settlement in 2005. LA Times Database 4.20.06; OC Weekly 3.04.05 Ruiz Lorenzo 1967 P Sued Franciscan In 1995 suit in NM, Santa Fe, NM Source: woman claimed Ruiz Rocky Mountain News started a "girls club" at 11.22.94; Denver Post church to find victims 11.22.94; Denver Post for sex and that he 11.23.94; Albuquerque abused her and others Journal 5.5.95; Albuquerque in 1978 after taking Journal 6.15.95 them on outings and giving them money and presents. Suit includes charges against Archdiocese of Denver and Franciscan Order. Ruiz transferred from Albuquerque to Denver in 1987 and became head of Hispanic Affairs. He was abruptly removed from the post
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in 11/04 and his faculties were removed. Rule Steven 1975 P Accused Diocesan Accused 8/02 of abuse Richmond, Source: "Randy" of one individual in VA Virginia Pilot 8.27.02; 1976 at St. John Richmond Times Dispatch Vianney Seminary. 8.27.02; Roanoak Times Removed and sent out 8.28.02; Virginia Pilot 9.1.02; of state for Roanoak Times 11.6.02; psychological Richmond Times Dispatch evaluation. Cleared by 11.6.02; Richmond Times diocesan commission Dispatch 2.28.04; Richmond 11/02 and reinstated Times Dispatch 4.13.11; after it ruled that the Roanoke Times 4.13.11; "inappropriate" conduct WSLS 4.13.11; Richmond that took place did not Times-Dispatch 6.9.11 warrant removing him. Alleged victim did not seek money, and did not retract accusation. Removed again 4/11 for inappropriate behavior which did "not involve a minor." Reinstated again 6/11. Rupp Edward F. 1960 P Accused Diocesan In 1994 civil suit, a man Cleveland, Source: claimed Rupp abused OH Plain Dealer 4.30.94; Plain him several times as a Dealer 3.10.02; Plain Dealer teenager in late 60s- 4.9.02; Akron Beacon Journal early 70s and that Rupp 4.9.02; Plain Dealer 5.26.07; was alcoholic who had Plain Dealer 6.14.07; committed sexual Statement by Diocese of improprieties with other Cleveland 6.14.07 members of parish. Assignments: Rupp had received BA.org Assignment Record counseling for alcoholism but he resigned from assignment and was sent for evaluation and counseling after charges made. Suit dismissed by Court 1998. Vatican ordered permanent removal from active ministry as of 6/14/07. Prayer and penance. Ruppert Donald 1978 P Sued Diocesan Man filed suit in 2003 San Antonio, Source: against Ruppert and TX San Antonio Express News Archdiocese. Suit 5.21.03 alleged that Ruppert abused him on several occasions when he was 13 and that Plaintiff suppressed the memories until 1/03 when they "violently resurfaced" and he was hospitalized. Ruppert was a counselor and teacher at the time. Active priest in Victoria TX diocese as of 3/8/09. Ruppert E. Alan 1978 P Accused Diocesan Removed 10/98 from Belleville, IL Source: duties as pastor of St. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Clement in 10.20.98; Belleville News- McLeansboro and St. Democrat 7.14.02; Belleville John Nepomucene in News Democrat 3.7.03;
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Dahlgren based on Belleville News-Democrat allegation of sexual 4.24.07 misconduct with a minor alleged to have occurred in 1990. On 1/24/09 the diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave / Retired." Russell John R. P Accused Diocesan Woman came forward Springfield, Source: in 2004 to claim that MA Albuquerque Tribune 10.4.01; she was the subject of Associated Press 5.6.04; inappropriate sexual WWLP 5.9.04; Catholic advances and an Observer 5.13.05; Republican alleged sexual assault 8.21.06 by Russell when she was in high school between 1968 and early 1970s. Russell left active priesthood in 1970 and later became Episcopal priest. Springfield diocese found accusation to be credible and told the Episcopal church. Russell left active Episcopal priesthood in 2001. Also accused of abuse in New Mexico. Russo James E. 1970 P Accused Diocesan Russo was sued in Brooklyn, NY Source: Brooklyn in 2003 by St. Petersburg Times 1.30.97; one man alleging abuse Tampa Tribune 4.22.02; there in 1973. Russo Tampa Tribune 5.24.02; Letter resigned as pastor of by Bishop Lynch, n.d.; his parish in St Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Petersburg, FL diocese Chronicle 10.09.03 in January, 1997 because of "emotional items." Within week Bishop Lynch told the parish that "an episode of misconduct occurred many years ago" between Russo and an unidentified minor. Other victims came forward. He left ministry.
Rutledge Robert 1989 P Sued Oblates While a teacher at Arlington, VA Source: Catholic High School, Arlington Catholic Herald Rutledge was accused 9.4.97 of assaulting and emotionally battering a male student beginning 9/95. Youth became so emotionally upset, particularly after school officials became aware of abuse and refused to remove teacher, that he had to be withdrawn from school. Rutledge left school in 1996 but began teaching at College in PA. Civil suit filed 1997. Still residing in Diocese per 2008 directory accessed on http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 46 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
7/21/08. Rutowski Edward 1945 P Sued Diocesan Accused in two 1994 Santa Fe, NM Source: civil suits of molesting Paul R. v. Arch Dioces of minors. He was a priest Sante Fe, NM; Bernalillo Cty; in St. Anthony of Padua # CV-94-2895 Provice in Chicopee, MA and requested transfer to Santa Fe for "health reasons." Apparently incardinated into Arch. of Santa Fe in 1956 or 1957. In 1967 Rutowski is alleged to have abused one boy and in 1971 he and church custodian are alleged to have abused another boy. Rutowski retired in 1991. After accusations by one youth his facilities were restricted to private celebrations of mass. Ryan Barry E. 1976 P Convicted Diocesan Air Force Chaplain for Brooklyn, NY Source: many years. Left Mobile Register 4.25.03; military in 1995 after Associated Press 10.8.03; investigation in 1994 for Mobile Register 2.17.04; Port sexual misconduct with St. Lucie News 3.6.04; New minor in Mobile, AL. York Post 3.6.04; Palm Beach Also left active Post 3.9.04; Associated Press priesthood. Name 3.12.04; Newsday 3.18.04; became known in 2003. Palm Beach Post 10.6.04; Pleaded guilty in late Newsday 12.16.04; Newsday 2004 to abuse of a 6 yr 12.24.04; Tallahassee old boy in fall of 2003 in Democrat 12.24.04; Mobile NY. Suffering from Register 6.25.05; Newsday stomach cancer. 2.17.07; NY Post 8.2.07 Resided at St. Luke's, Assignments: rather than jail, because Newsday 8.3.07 (add'l article); ofr "Health.". Attempted TCPalm 8.3.07 (add'l article); suicide 8/07 to avoid Newsday 10.25.07 (add'l sentencing. Remanded article); Newsday 10.27.07 to prison 10/29/07. (add'l article); Newsday Living at St. John 10.29.07 (add'l article); KSDK Vianney Renewal 5.6.10 (add'l article) Center as of 6/09 Ryan Donald L. 1963 P Sued Diocesan Two men filed separate Louisville, KY Source: suits 4/03 alleging that Associated Press 4.21.03; they were abused by Courier-Journal 4.22.03; Ryan in the 1960s. Courier-Journal 10.24.03; Claims settled as part of Courier-Journal 10.28.03; massive 6/03 Courier-Journal 3.7.04; settlement. Diocesan Courier-Journal 3.9.04 Review board said that Assignments: charges could not be BA.org Assignment Record substantiated and Archbishop Kelly returned Ryan to active duty 10/03. Retired in 2008. Ryan Edmund 1965 P Accused Dominican Ryan was accused of Portland, OR Source: K. abuse in Eugene ABC7 4.06.05; Associated Oregon. The Order Press 4.07.05; ABC7 acknowledged a single 10.14.05; Contra Costa Times credible allegation that 4.01.08 he had touched a high school boy over his
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clothing. He was removed from public ministry. He also worked in the Oakland Diocese. Last known location wasSt. Albert's Priory in Oakland. Ryan F. Lee 1968 P Accused Diocesan Ryan was removed Joliet, IL Source: from position at St. Neighborhood Star 5.29.10; Edmund in Watseka Daily Herald 6.7.10; Herald 5/10 after individual News 6.8.10; Daily Journal accused him of abuse 6.11.10 on multiple occasions at Providence High School approx. 30-35 yrs previously. Same individual said he was also abused by Fr. Kevin McBrien on one occasionat Joliet Catholic High School. Investigation by Diocese is ongoing. Ryan was on "special assignment" per 1989 Catholic Directory. Ryan has denied the allegation. Ryan Frederick 1964 P Sued Diocesan Ryan, former vice Boston, MA Source: J. chancellor of the Boston Globe 3.22.02; Boston Archdiocese, was often Herald 3.22.02; Boston Herald responsible for 3.23.02; Boston Herald receiving complaints 3.24.02; Boston Globe about other priests. His 3.25.02; Boston Herald personnel file contained 3.27.02; Boston Herald memo from late 1970s 3.29.02; Boston Globe calling him "very 4.06.02; Boston Herald dangerous and 6.25.02; Boston Herald deceptive." Not placed 12.12.02; Documents from on leave until 03/2002 New Hampshire AG's office after lawsuit alleged 3.03.03; Union Leader sexual misconduct with 3.04.03; Boston Herald a minor. Another man 4.15.03; Boston Herald also came forward to 4.17.03; Roslindale Transcript allege Ryan abused his 9.18.03 deceased brother in Assignments: 1970. 2nd suit filed by Archdiocese of Boston Press another man re abuse Release 3.17.06 (add'l article); of 2 in 1970s-1980s. Boston.com (AP) 3.17.06 Other allegations as (add'l article); Boston Herald well. Laicized 2006. 3.18.06 (add'l article); Boston Globe 3.18.06 (add'l article); Townonline.com 3.30.06 (add'l article); Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record
Ryan James R. 1966 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2005. Ryan and 2 Camden, NJ Source: other priests accused of Philadelphia Inquirer 3.31.05; abuse of 1 youth in late Courier Post 4.1.05 1980s. Petition alleges that Ryan threatened the Plaintiff and his family if he told anyone about the abuse. Ryan John 1950 P Settled Diocesan Removed from ministry Des Moines, Source: 1993 for allegations that IA Channel4000.com 9.19.03; he molested boys in Des Moines Register 9.20.03; 1980s. Previously Des Moines Register 9.20.03; taught at diocesan high Des Moines Register 10.1.03;
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school. Laicization Des Moines Register 7.8.04; requested 9/19/03 and Des Moines Register granted 10/13/06. 11.16.06; KTIV 11.17.06; Diocese settled two Philadelphia Inquirer 11.17.06 complaints as of 11/06. Assignments: Listed in phone book as Des Moines Register 9.20.03 reverend and lives in residential neighborhood. Ryan Joseph 1936 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave Los Angeles, Source: Francis numerous times from CA LA Archdiocesan Report 1945 through 1960. 2.17.04 page 3 Incardinated to Assignments: Philadelphia LA Archdiocesan Report Archdiocese 1965, died Addendum 11.15.05; LA 1976. Accused in 2002 Times Database 4.20.06 of abuse of brother and sister in 1945-1946. Named in 1 civil suit. Ryan Martin P. 1976 P Settled Diocesan In 2002 woman claimed Bridgeport, Source: Ryan sexually abused CT Connecticut Post 11.22.02; her when she was a Connecticut Post 11.24.02; teenager in 1970s. She The Ledger 10.16.03; also said when she told Connecticut Post 10.16.03; the diocese about it, Associated Press 10.17.03; they didn't suspend Connecticut Post 11.17.03; Ryan because he had Connecticut Post 12.18.03; "an unblemished Hartford Courant 12.19.03; record" and had not Hartford Courant 11.25.09; abused boys. She says Connecticut Post 11.24.09; at least two other News-Times 11.24.09; victims. Her claim Connecticut Post 12.1.09; settled 10/03 as part of News Times 12.2.09; The $21M settlement with Republic 6.23.11; CT Post 40 people. Ryan was Assignments: only active priest Assignment Record Compiled named in settlement. by Law Firm Remained active until 5/11 when removed for sexual harassment of adult female. Ryan Paul David 1976 ? P Accused Diocesan Ryan, an Australian Richmond, Source: priest, was sent to the VA Herald Sun [Australia] 4.20.06; US for treatment on two Herald Sun [Australia] 9.09.06; occasions. He abused Herald Sun [Australia] 9.11.06; at least 2 youths in The Standard [Australia] Virginia Beach, Virginia 9.13.06; Virginia Pilot 1.30.07; in 1978-1978 while here Catholic News 1.30.07 for treatment. Australian diocese now admits paying settlements to the two US men. He also abused at least three youths in Australia in 1989-1990. Pleaded guilty 9/10/06 and sentenced to 18 months in jail in Australia. The 2 U.S. victims also want him prosecuted here. Ryan Unknown B Sued CFC - In civil suit filed 1/08, Seattle, WA Source: Congregation plaintiff alleged he was The Olympian 1.22.08; Seattle of Christian abused in 7th grade by Post-Intelligencer 1.23.08 Brothers Ryan and Bro. Duffy in 1950s at Briscoe School, a now-closed Catholic boarding school in Kent. Same http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 49 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
plaintiff also alleges abuse by Fr. Leonard Feeney. Ryan William P Accused Jesuit Per statement released Spokane, WA Source: by Diocese of Spokane Statement by Diocese of 11/07, Ryan was Spokane 11.21.07; Diocese of named in accusation Spokane List of Admitted, that was found to be Proven or Credibly Accused credible or proven. He Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse died in 1967. No further 11.3.09; Good Jesuit, Bad information found. Jesuit 11.12.09 Ryan (Bp). Daniel 1956 P Accused Diocesan Served as chancellor Springfield, IL Source: and auxiliary bishop of State Journal-Register the Joliet Diocese 10.20.99; Associated Press before going to 10.28.99; State Journal- Springfiled, IL as Register 10.29.99; State Bishop in 1983. Named Journal-Register 10.31.99; as a co-defendant in Herald News 5.05.02; Herald 1999 suit by 3 men who News 8.11.02; State Journal alleged he failed to act Register 8.15.02; St. Louis against sexual Post Dispatch 9.04.02; State misconduct by clergy Journal Register 2.03.04; because he was State Journal Register 8.3.06; involved in homosexual BA.org list of U.S. Bishops relationships of his own. Accused of Abuse 4.14.08 He resigned as Bishop of Springfield when the suit was filed. Suspended all public ministry in 2002 amid allegations he had abused a minor in 1984. Rydzewski Thomas A. 1998 P Convicted Diocesan Rydzewski was Baltimore, MD Source: arrested for possession Baltimore Sun 12.13.01; of child pornograpy and Times-Picayune 12.15.01; internet child Baltimore Sun 6.7.02; pornography 12/01. Washington Post 6.8.02; Pleaded guilty 7/02 and Associate Press 7.16.02; was sentenced to 27 Baltimore Sun 7.17.02; months in prison 11/02. Archdiocese of Baltimore He was caught as part 9.25.02; Rocky Mountain of Operation Candyman News 3.20.04 Sting. Name appeared Assignments: on Baltimore Archdiocese of Baltimore Archdiocese's 9/02 list 9.25.02 of priests accused of abuse. List said that "possession of child pornography is immoral and a crime that causes great harm to children." On MD sex offender registry as of 1/10. Ryer Robert 1943 P Sued Diocesan Ryer is one of 40 Boston, MA Source: priests named in Boston Globe 1.30.03; several lawsuits filed Jamaica Plain Gazette 5.29.10 1/03 by 70 plaintiffs Assignments: who allege that the BA.org Assignment Record priests sexually abused them. Ryer died 4/30/67. 2010 article references 3 claims settled re abuse between 1958-1960. Ryfinski Gerald J. 1990 P Convicted Diocesan Arrested 6/01 after Charleston, Source: computer repair man SC Myrtle Beach Sun-News found child 6.19.01; Myrtle Beach Sun- http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-R.html Page 50 of 51 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:48 PM
pornography on his News 6.20.01; The Catholic computer. In 3/02 he Miscellany 3.28.02; The State pleaded guilty to one 4.12.02; Post & Courier (SC) count of third-degree 4.28.02 sexual exploitation of a minor. Received a five year suspended sentence with three years probation. On SC Sex Offender Registry as of 1/3/10. Rynne Paul P. 1956 P Sued Diocesan Personnel file released Boston, MA Source: 2/03 contained Document from Archdiocese allegations that he Personnel File 6.3.86; Boston engaged in Globe 1.30.03; Boston Herald inappropriate behavior 1.30.03; Boston Globe 2.7.03; with a 17 yr old in 1986 Boston Herald 2.7.03; Patriot and received therapy Ledger 2.7.03; Excerpt from before being Pattern & Practice Brief reassigned. In 1994 7.21.03; Associated Press there was another 2.6.03; Patriot Ledger allegation that he 10.20.08 abused and/or raped a Assignments: boy in 1960s; he Boston Archdiocesan admitted to the charge. Assignment Record Two other claimants came forward, including one who filed suit 1/03. Rynne had whole collection of nude pictures of boys. Placed on leave after the 1994 allegation and retired in 1996. He died in 2001.
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