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Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM BishopAccountability.org 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: 323 Return to main database page. See abbreviations and posting policy. Send corrections. Last First Ord T Status D/O Notes Diocese Source/Assignments Babcock Timothy 1968 P Sued Diocesan Named in 1994 Detroit, MI Source: suit filed in Wayne Detroit News 5.24.94; United Press international 5.25.94; Co. District Court MANRESA Jesuit Retreat House Website, accessed 6.18.11 along with three other priests. Plaintiff says the four repeatedly raped and fondled him over four years in the 1960s. Babcock denied charges. Still active priest as of 2011. Serves as adjunct memberof the Manresa Retreat Team and as Chaplain for the Felician Sisters of Livonia. Also holds two part-time admin. positions with the Archdiocese. Babis Daniel 1949 ? P Sued Diocesan In Jan. 2006 civil Rockville Source: suit, man says he Centre, NY New York Post 1.12.06; Newsday 1.12.06; Newsday 2.06.06; and 5 siblings Newsday 2.07.06; Newsday 10.01.06 were abused by Babis in 1950s and 1960s. Since suit was filed, others have also come forward to allege abuse by Babis. In addition to Rockville Centre, Babis also worked in Queens- Brooklyn diocese. Hedied in Dec. 1978 in Florida where diocese sent him to "aid refugees." Baca Paul M. 1949 P Settled Diocesan Woman filed suit Santa Fe, Source: 1/00. Alleged a NM Albuquerque Journal 1.13.00; Albuquerque Tribune 1.13.00; sexual relationship Albuquerque Tribune 1.14.00; Albuquerque Journal 1.17.00; with Baca for one Albuquerque Tribune 1.21.00; Albuquerque Journal 6.8.00 year beginning Assignments: 1973 when she Albuquerque Tribune 1.15.00 was 15. Suit also alleged relatioship resumed in 1989 and lasted until 1990s. Woman had a videotape and transcript wherein Baca admitted "repetitive sexual contact." He resigned. Suit was settled 6/00 for undisclosed amount of money. Settlement also http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 1 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM Settlement also covered claims by another woman who claimed Baca had a 2 year affair with her which ended in 2000. Baccellieri Joseph A. 1966 P Sued Diocesan Removed from Portland, OR Source: active duty in The Oregonian 2.23.04; Associated Press 2.23.04; Press 2002. 2 men filed Release by Archdiocese of Portland 2.23.04; The Oregonian suits in 2004 2.24.04; San Francisco Chronicle 7.10.04; The Oregonian alleging abuse in 6.24.05; The Oregonian 11.12.06; Oregonian Table 11.12.06; 1970s at Central The Oregonian 6.06.07 (Documents); Final Report of Document Catholic High Arbitration 11.24.08; The Oregonian 4.3.10; Associated Press School. One 4.3.10 plaintiff had a Assignments: secretly recorded BA.org Assignment Record tape wherein Baccelliere seemed to admit molesting the Plaintiffs and indicating that there were other victims. Placed on leave in 1992 after allegation of abuse in 1970s involving teenage males. Went to rehab & then reassigned to several parishes beginning in 1994. Supposedly reassigned on limited basis under close supervision. Retired in 2002. Bacigalupo Leonard 1930 P Accused Franciscan Died 10/10/94. Per Boston, MA Source: 1/03 articles, Albany Times Union 10.12.94; Boston Globe 1.31.03; Boston Bacigalupo was Herald 1.31.03 accused of Assignments: unspecified abuse BA.org Assignment Record at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in East Boston in 1969 or 1970. His personnel file had just been released. Bagert Matthew 1997 P Convicted Diocesan Arrested 2005 on Dallas, TX Source: charges of Dallas Morning News 2.03.05; Dallas Morning News 2.07.05; possessing child Dallas Morning News 2.08.05; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; porn on his Dallas Morning News 3.23.05; Dallas Morning News 6.28.05; computer. Trial set Dallas Morning News 4.21.06; Dallas Morning News 6.10.06; for 6/06. Charges Dallas Morning News 6.16.06; Dallas Morning News 11.25.08; dismissed just Dallas Morning News 4.13.09; Fort Worth Star Telegram prior to trial after 4.28.09; Dallas Morning News 4.28.09; Ft. Worth Star Telegram judge said 12.1.09; Dallas Morning News 12.1.09 evidence of the Assignments: porn was obtained Dallas Morning News 12.2.09 (add'l article) illegally by a Deacon and another priest. Case was referred to Feds for prosecution. He left priesthood and married. In 11/08 Bagert pleaded not guilty to federal indictment of child porn. In 4/09 he changed plea to guilty. On 12/1/09 he was sentenced to 4 yrs 3 mo. in prison. Bagley John J. 1960 P Accused Diocesan Finished seminary Worcester, Source: in Rome. Served MA Telegram & Gazette 2.21.02; Telegram & Gazette 2.22.02; at Vatican 1972- Sunday Telegram 3.3.02; The Day 3.18.02; Telegram & Gazette 1974. Placed on 11.15.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.7.03; Telegram & Gazette leave 2/02 after 5.16.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.20.03; Telegram & Gazette man called 5.31.03; Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04; Telegram & Gazette http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 2 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM man called 5.31.03; Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04; Telegram & Gazette Diocese to 2.15.06 complain of abuse in 1967 when he was 17. He had complained to Bishop Harrington in 1994 but nothing done. At least 1 more accuser located. Unableto prosecute in MA due to SOL but matter referred to Canada for possible prosecution. Resigned as minister 2003 but still priest. 2nd man filed civil suit 12/04 re 1963 abuse. Trial set 2006. Baier Donald 1975 P Accused Diocesan Per 7/02 articles, Venice, FL Source: Baier, who retired Diocese of Venice News Release 5.24.02; Sarasota Herald in 2000, had his Tribune 5 29 02; Bradenton Herald 5.31.02; Naples Daily News ministerial rights 4.28.03; Injury Board 9.5.08 permanently revoked by Bishop after anonymous letter with documentation of alleged abuse received by Diocese in May, 2002. Investigation found evidence of at least 2 victims in separate locations but no victims came forward so Diocese did not report to law enforcement. Bailey George F. 1963 P Accused Diocesan Left priesthood in Cleveland, Source: late1980s. Per OH Cleveland Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Plain 2002 articles, at Dealer 11.23.02 least 10 women Assignments: have accused him BA.org Assignment Record of abusing them when they were grade-school students at St. Vincent School in Akron and St. Mary's School in Bedford. Apparently these accusations were made known to Diocese before Bailey left the priesthood. Bailot Eugene 1939 P Sued Diocesan Bailot (or Baillot) Boston, MA Source: was one of 16 Connecticut 1.18.03; Boston Globe 1.30.03 priests named for Assignments: the first time in BA.Org Assignment Record numerous sexual abuse lawsuits filed in 1/03 in Boston. Woman said Bailot abused her and her brother in 1950s after establishing himself as "a darling" in the eyes of their family.He is listed as deceased. Baird Lawrence J. 1969 P Accused Diocesan Spokesman for Orange, CA Source: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 3 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM Baird Lawrence J. 1969 P Accused Diocesan Spokesman for Orange, CA Source: Diocese for many NBC4 TV 4.1.02; LA Times 4.02.02; LA Times 4.05.02; years. Accused in Associated Press 4.11.02; LA Times 4.17.02; LA Times 2002 of abusing a 11.07.02; LA Times 11.28.02; LA Times 10.06.03; LA Times girl who came to 10.11.03; LA Times 3.05.04; Press Democrat 3.22.04; Orange him for advice after County Weekly 1.12.09; OC Register 1.12.09; Orange County being abused by Weekly 1.13.09 Rev. John Lenihan. Baird countersued plaintiff 4/02 but his suit was dismissed in 2002 and he was ordered to pay atty fees for plaintiff. 2nd woman also alleged abuse as a child. Still active as of 8/07 per Diocese website. Baisi Linda N Settled Accused in 2/8/96 New York, Source: suit of sexually NY Daily News 2.25.96; Daily News 3.2.96; NY Times 9.15.00; NY abusing a boy for 5 Times 9.19.00; Daily News 9.19.00 years, starting at age 12 in 1987. The abuse included oral sex. In 1995, complainant mentioned the abuse to a counselor, who reported it to authorities. Baisi left her order in 1979 and was teacherwhen the abuse began. She was principal in 1996 when suit was filed and she was suspended. She admitted the abuse in taped conversations with the victim. Her attorney and the judge stated that she had effectively admitted to the charges. Baker Michael 1974 P Settled Diocesan Accused of abuse. Los Angeles, Source: Stephen 2 brothers settled CA LA Times 5.16.02; LA Times 08.18.02; LA Archdiocesan Report in 2000 for $1.3M.