Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
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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: 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. 2.17.04 page 1; KTLA 1.20.06; LA Times 12.2.06; LA Times Criminal charges 12.12.06; KNX 12.12.06; LA Times 12.13.06; Contra Costa dropped due to Times 1.4.07; LA Times 1.4.07; Lompoc Record 1.5.07; LA Supreme Court Times 3.7.07; California Catholic Daily 3.9.07; Monterey Herald ruling. LA 3.16.07; LA Times 7.15.07 archdiocese Assignments: counts 23 Union Tribune 7.30.07 (add'l article); San Gabriel Valley Tribune accusers. Arrested 11.17.07 (add'l article); LA Times 12.4.07 (add'l article); LA again 1/06. Times 6.15.10 (add'l article); LA Archdiocesan Report Laicized 12/00 per Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 Addendum to LA Arch. Rpt. Included in 12/06 $60M settlement re 22 priests. Also included in 7/07 massive $660M settlement of LA Arch cases. Pleaded guity 12/07 to abuse of 2 boys. Sentenced to 10 yrs 4 mo in prison. Protected by ArBp Mahoney. New suit 6/10. Balak Frederick P Sued Diocesan Named as abuser Los Angeles, Source: R. in Addendum to CA LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05 Archdiocese Assignments: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 4 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Archdiocese Assignments: Report. 1 accuser LA Times Database 4.20.06 claims abuse from 1967-1968. Balbin Victor P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse Los Angeles, Source: of a teenage girl. CA Associated Press 2.8.84; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page LA archdiocese 4; Milla v. Tamayo, 187 Cal.App.3d 1453 counts 1 accuser. Extern priest from Philippines working in Archdiocese Balcom Gary E. 1972 P Accused Diocesan In 1993 lawsuit, Boston, MA Source: Balcom was Letter to Rev. Richard Lennon 9.15.97; Rev. Richard Lennon accused of letter to Cardinal Law 4.23.98; Boston Globe 12.10.02; Boston showering with an Herald 12.10.02; Patriot Ledger 12.10.02; Newsday 2.10.03; altar boy, fondling Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 him, giving him Assignments: alcohol and Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record threatening him in 1970s. Admitted molesting 8 or 9 children. Placed on sick leave in 1985, privileges removed in 1992 and laicized in 1998. Died 10/02.
Balden Unknown P Sued Oblate Fr. Balden was Sioux Falls, Source: one of several SD MWD et al v. Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls et al, Minnehaha religious accused County Circuit Court 7.30.10; Argus Leader 8.6.10; Sioux City in 2010 civil suit Journal 8.6.10 against Diocese, Oblates & Sisters of the Divine Savior which alleged abuse of students at Tekakwitha Indian Mission in Sisseton SD. In the suit, one woman alleges that Fr. Balden, Fr.Cholewa and another unnamed priest abused her between 1975- 1982 when she was 5-11 yrs old. Balestrieri Edward 1959 P Accused Trinitarian Removed by Trenton, NJ Source: Belleville Diocese Associated Press 5.1.02; Star Ledger 5.2.02; St. Louis Post- after woman wrote Dispatch 5.2.02; Belleville News Democrat 5.2.02; Asbury Park to the Order to Press 5.2.02; Associated Press 5.8.02; Beliefnet.com 6.02; complain that he Belleville News Democrat 3.7.03 "inappropriately touched her son" (age 11) in 1975 in Trenton, NJ. Prosecutors said SOL had passed. He was part of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity, a religious community, at the time. He officially became part of the Belleville Diocese in 1985. On 1/24/09 Belleville diocesan website gave his status as "Administrative Leave / Retired." Balfe Joseph P Accused Jesuit Accused of abuse Helena, MT Source: of students at St. The Missoulian 6.5.11 Ignatius Mission Boarding School in late 1950s-early 1960s. One man http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 5 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
1960s. One man said he arrived early for Mass only to find Balfe standing naked in the sacristy. Another said that Balfe asked him during confession what bed he slept in. Ball Bruce E. 1978 P Convicted Diocesan 1993 plea of no La Crosse, Source: contest to charge WI Wisconsin State Journal 6.21.92; Wisconsin State Journal of sexual contact 7.7.92; Chicago Tribune 10.14.92; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel w/ 12 yr old boy 3.17.96; Wisconsin State Journal 3.22.96; Milwaukee Journal during therapy Sentinel 9.30.98; Baltimore Sun 8.21.02; Washington Post session. Total of 4 8.22.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; La Crosse Tribune known victims. 1.9.04; Marshfield News-Herald 8.27.04 Sentenced to 5 yrs Assignments: prison; released BA.org Assignment Record 3/96. On parole thru 12/97. Laicized at his own request as of 8/11/97. Settlement of $100K in 1993(?). In 1993 La Crosse diocese told Baltimore of 2 claims against Ball during the time he was a seminarian for La Crosse in Baltimore in mid 1970s. Died 2003.
Ball Edward 1966 P Convicted Sacred Heart Indicted on 4 San Source: Lawrence counts of abuse of Bernardino, Press-Enterprise 5.2.93; Chicago Tribune 10.10.99; Press minors 9/92; plea CA Enterprise 10.11.99; Press Enterprise 10.20.00; Press of guilty to 1 count. Enterprise 12.30.00; Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 7.15.02; San Sentenced to 9 mo Bernardino Sun 6.30.03; San Bernardino Sun 6.30.03 (2nd); San jail and 5 yr Bernardino Sun 7.2.03; Find Law 7.17.03; Press Enterprise probation. Total of 8.16.03; Press Enterprise 10.17.03; Reno Gazette-Journal three victims. 7.30.05 Family of two boys Assignments: settled out of court BA.org Assignment Record 1994. Ball criminally charged in 1999 with 31 counts of sexually abusing two other boys from 1979- 1986. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison. $4.2M civil settlement. from Diocese & Order in 6/03. On Sex Offender Registry. Bals Jerry 1973 D Sued Diocesan Ordained as Cleveland, Source: deacon in 1973. OH Cleveland Plain Dealer 9.29.93; Plain Dealer 10.07.93; Plain He was accused of Dealer 10.13.93; Plain Dealer 2.11.94; Plain Dealer 11.23.02; fondling girls in Plain Dealer 3.31.07; Cincinnati Enquirer (AP) 4.01.07 counseling sessions at Lake Catholic High School (he was guidance counselor/librarian) for 14 years. Total of 8 Jane Does, five of whom filed suit. Suits settled. Per Nov. 2002 article, criminal charges were dropped in a plea deal that required Bals to forfeit his teaching credentials. Diocese paid Bals' http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 6 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Diocese paid Bals' wife $800/mo from 2000-2003 (while Bals living with her). This info revealed in 3/07.
Baltazar Carmelo 1960 P Convicted Diocesan An extern priest Boise, ID Source: Melchior from the United Press International 5.30.84; United Press International ""Mel"" Philappines, 11.19.84; United Press International 1.24.85; United Press Baltazar has a International 3.23.85; San Jose Mercury News 12.30.87; San history of abuse of Jose Mercury News 12.31.87 (Major Accounts); Associated boys over a 20 Press 3.25.02; San Diego Union Tribune 5.22.03; Associated year period while Press 10.08.03; Idaho States 2.21.04; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; serving Diocese of Union Tribune 3.31.07; Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 Cleveland, Diocese of Phillippines, US Navy, Diocese of Boise, Idaho, and Diocese of San Diego. Named in several civil suits. Convicted 1984 & sentenced to 7 yrs. Released to treatment after 3 yrs. 2003 civil suit in San Diego said that plaintiff lived with Baltazar and traveled with him for 5 years during military assignments. Always introduced as his nephew. Deceased. Balthazar Norman G. 1963 P Accused Diocesan Initially charged in St. Source: 1991 in Tampa Petersburg, Tampa Tribune 4.22.02; SNAP Statement 1.9.11; WTSP with soliciting lewd FL 1.13.11; 2010 Settlement Agreement; My Fox Tampa Bay act from a male, 1.13.11; St. Petersburg Times 1.14.11 undercover police officer. Charges dismissed by court. Sent for therapy and returned to duty. Diocese paid $75K in 2010 to man who said he was abused by Balthazar at Christ the King in Tampa in early 1980s when he was 17 . Settlement not revealed until 1/11. Tampa police say in 2002 a man accused Balthazar and another priest of sexually assaulting him in 1971 at age 9. State did not press charges. Banach Edwin 1941 P Accused Francisan In 9/02 Rockford, IL Source: Franciscans began Rockford Register Star 9.5.02; Rockford Register Star 6.21.03 investigating allegations that Banach abused 2 boys between 1963 and 1970 at St. Anthony of Padua church. One person alleged abuse and the other alleged that Banach made sexual overtures. Banach spent 9 years at St. Anthony shortly http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 7 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Anthony shortly after his ordination in 1941. He then went to a church in California until 1963 when he came back to St. Anthony. In 1970 Banach was transferred back to California. .Died in 1984, Banach Henry S. 1948 P Sued Diocesan Allegedly abused a Worcester, Source: boy age 12 or 13 MA Telegram & Gazette 10.2.02; Telegram & Gazette 10.10.02; in 1976 and 1977 Telegram & Gazette 12.30.04; Telegram & Gazette 2.15.06 when he was assigned to St. Hedwig parish in Southbridge. 2 brothers filed suit 2002. Another man joined suit 10/02. 4th man later came forward with similar allegations. 1 case settled out of court &dismissed 5/05. 2nd set for trial 10/06 Banaszek Stanley F. 1970 P Settled Maryknoll Accused of Bridgeport, Source: (Bonaszek) sexually assaulting CT Connecticut Post 10.20.02; Connecticut Post 11.13.02; a former altar boy Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press 10.17.03; in 1985 at St. Connecticut Post 12.1.09 Anthony of Padua Assignments: in Bridgeport, CT. BA.org Assignment Record Case was settled with others by the Bridgeport diocese in 10/03. Name occasionally spelled Bonaszek. Bandle Ronald J. 1968 P Accused Diocesan Bandle died 1/01 Milwaukee, Source: after suffered heart WI Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.9.01; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel attack during 1.10.01; Archdiocese of Wilwaukee List 7.9.04; Milwaukee evening Mass. Journal Sentinel 7.10.04 Name appeared Assignments: on Archdiocese's BA.org Assignment Record 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. There appears to be a gap in assignments between 12/92 when he left one parish and 6/96 when he was appointed as an assistant priest at St. Joseph and St. Kilian Parishes, Lyons and to Nursing Home Ministry for Archdiocese. Banko John M. 1972 P Convicted Diocesan Removed from Metuchen, Source: ministry 2000. NJ Star Ledger 8.3.01; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; NY Times Convicted 2002 on 1.31.03; New Jersey Times 5.21.03; NY Times 7.16.03; Diocese charges of of Metuchen 2.27.04; Courier News 9.7.06; The Times (NJ) molesting 11 yr old 9.7.06; Express Times 9.7.06; Star Ledger 9.8.06; Express boy in 1993. Times 9.8.06; Courier News 11.4.06; Express Times 11.4.06; Received a 15- Express Times 1.27.07; Express Times 5.7.07 year sentence. Assignments: Included in 1/03 Express Times 6.2.07 (add'l article); Home News Tribune settlement re 6.30.07 (add'l article); Star Ledger 5.6.08 (add'l article); Star- http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 8 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
settlement re 6.30.07 (add'l article); Star Ledger 5.6.08 (add'l article); Star- abuse by 5 priests. Ledger 5.13.08 (add'l article); Home News Tribune 9.5.08 (add'l 9 other alleged article); Star-Ledger 9.6.08 (add'l article) victims have also come forward. Additional criminal charges filed9/06 alleging abuse of 1 victim in 1994- 1995. Pleaded not guilty 11/06. Trial started 5/08 and he was convicted again as of 5/13/08. Sentenced 9/08 to add'l 18 years. In prison 6/10. Still a priest, but inactive. Banner Russell J. 1967 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave in Cleveland, Source: 2002 pending OH Cleveland Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02; review of past Akron Beacon Journal 4.18.02; Plain Dealer 4.28.04; Bradenton allegations. He Herald 4.29.04 had previously Assignments: received BA.org Assignment Record evaluation and treatment and then been returned to active ministry. Second man came forward in 2004 to allege abuse for two years when he was 12-14 yrs of age and aresident at Parmadale Childrens' home. Banner was a deacon counseling children at the home. This man filed suit 2004. Baquedano- Theodore P Accused Diocesan A visiting priest San Source: Pech from Mexico, Francisco, San Francisco Weekly 5.21.03; RichardSipe.com 4.17.07; Baquedano-Pech CA Boston Globe 4.21.10; Washington Post 4.27.10; San Francisco is accused of Chronicle 4.28.10 sexually molesting a girl for several years, beginning when she was 11. She reported to Diocese in 1993 when she was 30 but they said they were not responsible since he was a visiting priest. He continued as active priest in Mexico for many years. Still active in Yucatan in 4/10. Finally removed 4/26/10.
Baranowski Alexander 1955 P Accused Diocesan Newly identified as Chicago, IL Source: Sylvester abuser in Chicago Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1; Chicago Sun- Archdiocesan Times 3.21.06; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06; Chicago Archdiocesan report 3/06. Report 9.15.08page 1; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 8/16/09 Resigned from Assignments: priesthood in 1975. BA.org Assignment Record Laicized 8/1976. No further information found. Barber Joseph P. ? P Sued Diocesan Accused of rape of Camden, NJ Source: girl, age 6, in 1961 The Record 11.2.94; Courier Post 4.14.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish. Named along with about 14 other priests in RICO http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 9 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
suit filed in New Jersey in 1994. Deceased. All the RICO claims were settled 3/03. Barletta Michael G. 1966 D Accused Diocesan At least three men Erie, PA Source: complained prior to Erie Times-News 11.13.03; Erie Times-News 11.13.03; Erie 2002 to Bishop Times-News 11.14.03 Trautman that they were molested by Barletta when he was theology teacher at Erie's Cathedral Prep School in late 1970s-1980s. One man reported he complained to Bishop Trautman in 1994. Barletta left Prep within a year and was allowed only limited ministry. All three met with
Bishop again in 2002. Not removed from ministry until 2003. Diocese paid for counseling for 1 of the men. THIS MAY BE UNNAMED PRIEST # 1 Barmasse Kevin P. 1982 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2003. Los Angeles, Source: Accused of abuse CA Arizona Daily Star 3.30.03; Arizona Daily Star 10.5.03; Tucson from 1982-1988. Citizen 10.6.03; Arizona Daily Star 10.25.03; LA Archdiocesan (Also allegations in Report 2.17.04 page 1; OC Weekly 7.16.04; Arizona Daily Star Tucson, AZ). LA 7.10.05; LA Times 10.12.05; Thousand Oaks Acorn 11.3.05; LA archdiocese Times 4.20.06; Arizona Daily Star 6.01.06; Arizona Daily-Star counts 8 accusers. 7.10.07; Arizona Daily Star 7.17.07; Arizona Daily Star 7.17.07 Settlement in AZ in (2nd); Arizona Daily Star 7.27.07 2005/2006 under Assignments: bankruptcy plan for Fox 11 7.27.07 (add'l article); Arizona Daily Star 7.30.07 (add'l 5 claiming abuse article); LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; by Barmasse. http://www.bishop- These individuals accountability.org/ca_la/LA_Times_Assignments.htm#barmasse; also sued LA Arch Diocese of Tucson List of Accused Priests n.d.; Diocese of and were included Tucson List of Accused Priests 8.5.11 in massive $660M settlement 7/07. Criminal investigation reopened in Arizona 7/07. Tucson says "removed from priesthood 2006."
Barnes Michael 1975 P Convicted Diocesan 6/09 suit against Baltimore, Source: Lowell Baltimore AD filed MD Baltimore Sun 6.26.09; The Dispatch 10.2.09; Daily Times in DE alleged 10.3.09; Daily Times 10.6.09; Daily Times 10.8.09; The Dispatch Barnes molested a 10.9.09; The Dispatch 11.13.09; The Dispatch 2.26.10; Times boy 1977-1982 Leader 4.29.10; News Journal 4.30.10; Daily Times 6.4.10; The while at St. Clare Dispatch 9.17.10; Catholic Review 9.28.10 School in Essex. Baltimore contacted plaintiff in 2002 after a review of files; he denied abuse. He contacted them in 2003 but refused counseling/ mediation. Left priesthood in 1988 but began working for Wash. DC as lay member. Civil case dismissed 4/10 by DE Judge. Arrested in NC 10/09 on charges http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 10 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
10/09 on charges he abused the same man. Extradited to MD 2/10. Pled no contest 6/10. 6 mo in jail. Laicization sought. Barney H. Stanley 1975 P Accused Diocesan 1993 Catholic Fall River, Source: Directory says MA Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02 Barney was a military chaplain under the Fall River Diocese. His name appeared on 9/26/02 list of Fall River priests investigated by the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. Article shows there was one victim but Barney was not prosecuted because beyond the statute of limitations. Barr Frederick L. 1976 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave Boston, MA Source: 8/09 from Watertown Tab & Press 5.16.08; WBZ 8.30.09; assignment at St. TheBostonChannel 8.30.09; Boston Globe 8.31.09; Watertown Patrick's church in Tab & Press (AP) 8.31.09; Watertown Tab & Press 8.31.09; Watertown after Metrowest Daily News 9.1.09; Metrowest Daily News 9.2.09; recent allegation The Pilot 9.4.09 that he sexually Assignments: abused a minor in BA.org Assignment Record the late 1980s. He was assigned to St. Luke's Catholic Church in Belmont from 1985 to 1990, when the abuse was alleged to have occurred. Barr Philip R. 1948 P Accused Diocese One of 21 priests Philadelphia, Source: placed on PA Archdiocese of Philadelphia Press Release 3.8.11; Statement of administrative Cardinal Rigali Regarding Administrative Leaves 3.8.11; leave by Philadelphia Inquirer 3.8.11; NY Times 3.8.11; Philadelphia Philadelphia Inquirer 3.9.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.10.11 archdiocese 3/7/11 pending investigation for credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. Last assignment was as pastor emeritus of St. Edmond Parish in South Philadelphia. Barrett John F. 1959 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave Joliet, IL Source: 5/02 re old Chicago Daily Herald 5.06.02; Chicago Sun Times 5.08.02; accusations that Chicago Tribune 5.08.02; Chicago Sun-Times 5.12.02; Chicago he molested an 8th Daily Herald 6.09.02 grade boy in Assignments: Catholic cchool in Chicago Daily Herald 5.07.02 1968. Original claim was made in 1991 but the man says that Diocese cancelled meeting with him at last minute when he wanted to bring either his wife or attorney with him. The victim let the matter drop until http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 11 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
matter drop until 2002 when investigator for Diocese contacted him. Cleared by Diocesan investigation 6/10/02 and returned to duty. Diocese said claims could not be substantiated and victim was not cooperating. Barrett Patrick J. 1959 P Accused Diocesan Barrett was placed Gaylord, MI Source: on admin. leave in Associated Press 6.4.02; Traverse City Record-Eagle 6.4.02; 2002 because of Traverse City Record-Eagle 6.11.02; Traverse City Record- complaint by adult Eagle 8.28.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Traverse City that Barrett had Record-Eagle 4.02.06 molested the complaintant some 30 years previously when complaintant was a minor. Misconduct alleged to have taken place outside the Diocese. Investigating committee said charges were credible. Died 3/06. Barrett Robert E. 1963 P Settled Diocesan Was working as Boston, MA Source: priest and coach of Boston Herald 4.7.97; Boston Globe 4.8.97; Letter from Barrett Framingham MA to Then-Father Lennon 5.19.98; Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston church swim team Globe 12.13.02; Boston Globe 12.17.02; Patriot Ledger when he is alleged 12.17.02; Patriot Ledger 2.11.03; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 to have abused 15 Assignments: yr old youth for Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record almost two years in 1967-1968. First complaints received in 1993. Placed on disability leave in 1995. Civil suit filed 4/97 and settled in 2001. Laicized in 1998. Died 3/08. Barry Michael O. 1979 P Accused Jesuit Barry is one of 4 St. Louis, Source: priests included in MO John Doe CS v Fr. James Thiel et al, 042-01414, St. Louis settlement of Circuit Court, MO; St. Louis Post-Dispatch (AP) 4.19.07; lawsuit in 4/07. Belleville News-Democrat 4.19.07; Kansas City Star (AP) Abuse is alleged to 4.20.07; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.10.07; St. Louis American have occurred in 6.13.07 1970s-1980s. Barry died in 1987. Barry Richard J. 1978 P Accused Oblate In 2002, Barry's Boston, MA Source: personnel file Letters to Cambridge DA and to Cardinal Law 2002; Boston indicated that he Herald 12.17.02; Union Leader 3.4.03 had allegedly Assignments: raped and BA.Org Assignment Record assaulted a youth at Tewksbury's St. William's parish.
Barry was later transferred to Dallastown, PA. Name also included in 3/03 NH Atty General's report on abusive priests. Documents say same man claimed that Barry repeatedly raped and sexually http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 12 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
and sexually abused him beginning at age 16 or 17 in NH. Barry Thomas 1939 P Sued Diocesan Woman filed suit Denver, CO Source: Patrick against Rocky Mountain News 4.3.03; Denver Post 4.14.03; Denver Archdiocese of Post 10.17.07; Denver Post 7.2.08; Rocky Mountain News Denver 10/07 7.2.08 alleging that Barry had abused her in approx. 1970. She was an adolescent with troubles at home. He gave her a place to live before abusing her. Barry died in 2003 at age of 97. Suit still pending as of 7/08. Bartholomew Carl 2000 P Accused Pallottine In 2002 Venice, FL Source: Bartholomew was Diocese of Venice article re Ordination 12.07.00; Diocese of accused by Venice Statement 5.09.02; Sarasota Herald Tribune 5.29.02; woman of Sarasota Herald Tribune 11.17.02; Injury Board 9.5.08 molesting her 16 year old son in 1994 when Bartholomew was a chiropractor in Bradenton, FL. Venice Diocese is not investigating because he is order priest. In Oct. 2002 a committee of Lay persons investigatedand cleared Bartholomew. He was returned to full active status. Bartles Charles P Accused Jesuit One pending claim Fairbanks, Source: Arnold against Bartles AK Times-Picayune 7.30.93; Excerpt from Bankruptcy shown in Reorganization Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 2 bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. Believed to have taught at St. Johns-Jesuit- Loyola prep school in Shreveport, LA during 1960-1962 school years. Also worked in Brazil. Was working in New Orleans when he died 7/93. Bartlett Lee F. 1972 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave Worcester, Source: 3/02. Accused in MA Sunday Telegram 3.17.02; Telegram & Gazette 3.19.02; 6/02 civil suit of Telegram & Gazette 3.20.02; Telegram & Gazette 5.8.02; abusing 2 boys in Telegram & Gazette 6.8.02; Telegram & Gazette 11.15.02; 1979-1980. He Telegram & Gazette 3.7.03; Telegram & Gazette 5.16.03; reportedly fondled Telegram & Gazette 5.20.03; Telegram & Gazette 6.4.03; them and made Telegram & Gazette 5.11.04 them participate in "Greek Olympics" wherein he got them intoxicated and then made they run naked through the streets at night at his residence on Cape Cod.. Took nude photos of boys and showed them porno movies. Also took some boys on trip to Paris. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 13 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
trip to Paris. Resigned from parish 2003 but still a priest. Will undergo church trial.
Bartnikowski Raymond 1963 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave in Cleveland, Source: B. 2002. Woman OH Plain Dealer 3.30.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 3.30.02; Beacon claimed that he Journal 4.09.02; Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Sunnews.com 4.18.02; abused her in Plain Dealer 5.05.02; Plain Dealer Reporter 2.09.03; Plain 1967 when she Dealer 5.26.07; Plain Dealer 12.04.07 was 12. Two other Assignments: femals came BA.org Assignment Record forward to allege abuse in 1960s. He is accused of spanking their bare bottoms. He died Nov. 2007. Bartz Richard 1974 P Accused Diocesan In 1980s Bartz was Chicago, IL Source: Barry on faculty of a Chicago Tribune 6.20.02; Chicago Tribune 6.24.02; Modern "Doc" seminary where he Healthcare 7.1.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago Sun-Times allegedly had sex 1.17.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06; Journal of Oak with a minor male Park and River Forest 11.11.07 (may have been Assignments: other victims as BA.org Assignment Record well). He went on leave indefinitely and was returned to duty at Columbus Hospital in 1988 under restrictions and monitoring. Served there until 2001. Left position at another hospital and resigned from priesthood 6/02 after Dallas Bishops' Conference. Baskett John C. 1945 P Accused Diocesan Accused in 2007 of Kansas City- Source: seducing 15-yr-old St. Joseph, Police Report 2.9.07; Kansas City Star 3.06.08; Kansas City Star girl in 1952 after MO 8.20.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08; Statement by Plaintiff in using alcohol to Voice from the Desert 11.2.08 incapacitate her. Assignments: Suit filed 3/08. BA.org Assignment Record Abuse included intercourse & continued through 1954. He was then transferred to a parish now located in the Jefferson City MO diocese. Became Air Force chaplain in 1955, first as part of Kansas City MO, then as Springfield-Cape Girardeau priest. On duty in Raleigh diocese 1978-79, then not listed in Directory. Died 6/23/95 in Las Vegas. Civil suit settled 8/08 in $10M settlement re 12 priests. Bass Francis E. 1948 P Sued Diocesan Served as Davenport, Source: diocesan director IA 6.29.92 Letter to Bishop contained in Bass Personnel File; John of vocations and Doe III v. Janssen, Bass, Geerts, and Diocese of Davenport: served on priest Statement of Undisputed Facts; Pleadings from John Doe II v. personnel board. Father Francis Bass et al; Des Moines Register 10.01.03; Quad- Accusations of City Times 10.31.03; Quad-City Times 11.24.03; Des Moines abuse were Register 2.06.04 ; Quad-City Times 2.24.04; Des Moines received by Register 3.18.04; Quad-City Times 10.29.04; WQAD 1.18.05; Diocese 6/92; Quad-City Times 5.17.05; Quad-City Times 7.25.05; Des Moines Bass then retired. Register 7.26.05; Des Moines Register (AP) 2.16.06 http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 14 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Bass then retired. Register 7.26.05; Des Moines Register (AP) 2.16.06 1st suit filed 10/03 Assignments: alleged abuse by Iowa City Press-Citizen 2.11.08 (add'l article); Quad-City Times Bass and Fr. 7.10.08 (add'l article); Quad-City Times 7.18.08 (add'l article); James Janssen. Concise BA.org Assignment Record; Detailed BA.org Numerous other Assignment Record; Catholic Messenger 7.17.08 suits also filed. Settlements in 2004 & 2006. Allegations were deemed credible. Total of 18 accusers. Diocese requested that he be laicized but in 01/05 Vatican ruled he would lead a life of penance and prayer. Living in nursing home 6/11. Basso Septimo or 1941 P Sued Scalabrinians Accused in 2005 Boston, MA Source: Settimio civil suit of abuse JOHN DOE Nos. 30 - 68 and MARY ROE Nos. 6 - 8, v. Roman of one boy at St. Catholic Archbishop of Boston, C.A. 05-0006; Lazarus Parish, BishopAccountability Letter to Dr. Mary Jane Doherty, East Boston Chairperson of the Archdiocese of Boston Review Board between 1960- 7.27.11; Boston Globe 7.28.11 1961. He was deceased by the time the civil suit was filed. The suit involved multiple plaintiffs and named multiple priests as defendants. Attorney Durso said that almost all claims were settled. Batoon Roberto 1973 P Accused Diocesan Extern priest from Honolulu, HI Source: Philippines Honolulu Advertiser 1.27.03; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 1.28.03; working in diocese Honolulu Advertiser 2.21.03; Honolulu Advertiser 5.22.03; since 1997. Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04 Removed 1//03 after he was accused of abuse of a minor while working in home diocese in Philippines. Supposed to return to Philippines but had not arrived there as of 2/21/03. By 5/03, he had agreed to be voluntarily laicized.
Battagliola Alberto 1963 P Sued Diocesan In late 1990s Monterey, Source: (Orlando) woman told Bishop CA Monterey County Herald 3.15.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune that Battagliola, a 3.16.03; Monterey County Herald 3.24.03; San Luis Obispo native of Tribune 3.29.03; San Luis Obispo Tribune 4.16.03; San Luis Argentina, had Obispo Tribune 1.27.04; Monterey County Herald 1.28.04; sexually abused Bishop Ryan's Pastoral Letter 2.4.04 her son in 1974 in Assignments: San Luis Obispo. BA.org Assignment Record Had worked in Diocese since 1964 and frequently visited the victim's home. One night Battagliola took him for a drive, gothim drunk, and had sex with him. Victim was 14 and ended up with sexual disease. Battagliola was murdered in 1977 http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 15 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
murdered in 1977 in San Francisco. Diocese sued 3/03. Some articles refer to him as "Orlando". Last name spelled various ways. Baudone Louis 1959 P Accused Diocesan "Substantiated" Grand Source: charges exist that Rapids, MI Grand Rapids Press 6.05.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02; Baudone molested Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; WOOD 3.7.08; Muskegon Chronicle two children in 3.7.08 1981 in Muskegon County. He "retired" from his duties in 1993 when allegations first surfaced. Privileges not removed until 2002. Additional allegations of old abuse became public 3/08. Bauer John 1963 P Convicted Diocesan Left priesthood in Los Angeles, Source: 1970. Opened sex CA Associated Press 5.4.81; United Press International 5.30.85; shop and adult United Press International 4.11.89; LA Times 4.12.89; Orange book store in County Register 4.13.89; The Oregonian 12.14.89; LA Times Montana in 1981. 12.14.89; United Press Internation 9.24.90; Associated Press Pleaded no 6.10.01 contest in 1990 in CA to charges of making and participating in child porn videos and films in Mexico and California. Referred to as "Priest of Porn." Sentenced to 8 yrs prison. Died of a heart attack in federal prison in 1992. Unknown if he was laicized.
Bauernfeind Thomas J. 1963 P Accused Diocesan Per 10/13/02 news Baltimore, Source: article, MD Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun 10.13.02; Bauernfeind was Baltimore Sun 1.03.03 accused in 1987 of Assignments: sexual abuse in Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 mid-1970s. He retired in late 1990s and in April 2002 his faculties were removed. His name appeared on the Oct. 2002 list of 56 priests accused of molesting children within the Baltimore diocese. Died Jan. 1 2003. Bayers Sydney H. 1937 P Accused Diocesan In 1994, 3 sisters Boston, MA Source: complained of Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: Notes re 1994 Meeting inappropriate with Mother & Sisters; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: behavior and Memo in 1996 on Meeting with Brother; Docs produced by abuse in 1970s Boston Archdiocese: Letter from Brother in 2002 when they were Assignments: young. In 1996 a BA.Org Assignment Record man accused Bayers of masturbating and striking him repeatedly for years, beginning in about 1960 when boy was 11. Boy's father died then and Bayers "practically lived" at his home and http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 16 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
at his home and went drinking with his mother. Died 3/79. Bazalar Juan P Convicted Diocesan Peruvian. Indicted New York, Source: 1991 for sexually NY Dallas Morning News 2.27.93; River Reporter 8.10.95; Times abusing a 15-year- Herald-Record 3.19.02; NY Post 4.06.02; USA Today 11.11.02; old altar boy at St. Times Herald-Record 2.28.04; Times Herald-Record 1.15.07 Peter's Church in Monticello. He fled to Canada. Extradited and then convicted in 1993. Sentenced to 5-15 years in state prison. Conviction overturned. Found not guilty at 2nd trial. Returned to Peru. Beale Robert P. 1970 P Accused Diocesan Removed 7/02 Boston, MA Source: after "credible" Boston Globe 3.20.02; Associated Press 7.18.02; Boston Globe accusations 7.18.02; Patriot Ledger 7.18.02; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08; surfaced that he Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 8.20.10; molested a minor TheBostonChannel 8.20.10; Patriot Ledger 8.21.10; Boston in 1970s. At the Globe 8.24.10; Metrowest Daily News 8.25.10; The Pilot 8.27.10 time of his Assignments: suspension, he BA.org Assignment Record was director of Our Lady's Hall, a rehabilitation center for prests accused of molesting children. Also worked at Norfolk Co. House of Corrections per 2002 Catholic Directory. Last known to be living in Quincy and Stoughton. Voluntary laicization announced 8/20/10.
Beans, Sr. Pat D Accused Diocesan Described as Fairbanks, Source: Eskimo Elder and AK Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization Documents for Deacon per 3/03 Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1 Alaskan Shepherd, a newsletter from Fairbanks Diocese. Two or more pending claims against Beans shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10 Beas Shamaun 1994 P Convicted Diocesan Beas, an extern Grand Source: priest from Rapids, MI WOOD 5.25.04; Grand Rapid Press 5.26.04; Grand Rapids Pakistan, was Press 5.27.04; Grand Rapid Press 5.28.04; Grand Rapid Press arrested 5/04 in an 6.11.04; Lansing State Journal 3.5.06; Grand Rapids Press Internet sting and 7.18.08; Muskegon Chronicle 8.28.08; WWMT 8.28.08; WOOD charged with 8.29.08; Grand Rapids Press 10.16.08; SNAP 12.30.08; Grand soliciting sex over Rapids Press 3.18.09 the Internet from someone he believed to be a 14 yr old girl. Had previously exhibited "questionable behavior" and sent for therapy. Sentenced to 5 to 20 years 3/06 Later sentenced to 1 yr for abuse of 1 http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 17 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
1 yr for abuse of 1 girl. Withdrew guilty plea to add'l charges in another county 7/08. Girl's sister also alleges abuse. Sentenced to another 16-24 mo. 10/08 for abuse of both sisters. Beaudet George 1975 P Accused Diocesan Name released by Portland, ME Source: the diocese in Jan. Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram 1.28.07; 2007. Had been Sun Journal 1.28.07; WMTC 1.28.07; WCSH 1.28.07; Bangor placed on leave in Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's Statement in keepMEcurrent 2000 after 1.29.07; Morning Sentinel 1.31.07; Maine Today (AP) 5.30.08; allegation of abuse Morning Sentinel 6.3.08; News Press 6.7.08 dating back to Assignments: 1979. Additional KeepMECurrent 1.29.07 complaints were received in 2002. Laicization was announced 5/08. Beaudet Gerard P Settled Diocesan A man reported Manchester, Source: that Beaudet gave NH Concord Monitor 4.28.05; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 him alcohol in Assignments: early 1970s when BA.org Assignment Record he was 12 and then raped him. In 9/04 one woman alleged Beaudet gave her alcohol and made her perform oral sex in 1972 at age 14 at St. Albert Parish. In 4/05 Diocese said it settled claims by a man and woman who said they were abused by Beaudet as children in the 1970s. Settlement amount not disclosed. Another woman made accusations 7/05. Died in 1982. Beaudet Sylvio P Accused Diocesan Accused of Manchester, Source: fondling and NH NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 masturbating one 12 yr old boy at St. Marie's in Manchester 1960- 61. Died 1/76. Beaulac Robert B Sued Assumptionist In 1960s Beaulac Worcester, Source: was on staff at MA Sunday Telegram 11.19.00; Telegram & Gazette 9.7.02; Assumption Telegram and Gazette 1.2.03 College, a prep school. Supposedly pursuaded a young student to stay overnight because of the weather and fed him alcohol. Instead of allowing student to stay in infirmary, he had the boy stay in his room and allegedly abused the youth. Same youth accuses another priest at the school of instituting a relationship with him during the same general time http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 18 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
same general time period of 1965- 1967. Died 11/00. Named in 2002 civil suit. Beaulieu Guy B Settled Brothers of Alleged in multiple Manchester, Source: Sacred Heart 2002-2004 suits to NH Portland Press Herald 11.13.97; Associated Press 3.26.02; have abused at Union Leader 3.29.02; Union Leader 5.29.02; Union Leader least 20 students 5.30.02; Associated Press 7.29.02; Union Leader 7.30.02; over 20 year Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; Foster?s Daily Democrat (AP) period at Bishop 2.6.03; Associated Press 2.12.03; Documents from NH Atty Guertin High General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Nashua Telegraph School in New 3.14.03; Portsmouth Herald (AP) 5.17.03; Hampshire and at TheChamplainChannel.com 7.3.03 Camp Fatima. He Assignments: admitted abuse Union Leader 7.9.03 (add'l article); Union Leader 8.30.03 (add'l during depositions. article); Union Leader 10.2.03 (add'l article); Union Leader Transferred to 2.5.04 (add'l article); Union Leader 6.3.04 (add'l article); NH AG retirement home in Audit Records 3.26.09 RI in 1990. Complaints made to school officials in 1970s and 1990s. Claims included in 11/02 & 8/03 & 5/04 settlements. Multiple known abusers at Bishop Guertin.
Beauregard Gerald P Settled Diocesan At least one claim Springfield, Source: included in MA Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 Diocese's 11/08 $4.5M settlement with 59 plaintiffs. Deceased per 2008 Diocese of Springfield Directory (necrology) Beauregard Thomas J. 1951 P Accused Diocesan Public allegations Toledo, OH Source: in 2002 that he Toledo Blade 8.24.02; Toledo Blade 12.1.02 (Major Account); abused at least 3 Toledo Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade 3.30.04; Diocese of Toledo teenage girls Status Report 2.17.05; Diocese of Toledo Status Report 4.8.08; between 1964- Diocese of Toledo Status Report 12.31.10 1966 while he was religion instructor at Central Catholic High School. During counseling sessions he ordered girls to strip off their clothes and fondled at least 1 girl. Also took pictures of the girls. Would sometimes take off his clothes also and lie on top of the girls. Removed 1994 from parish assignment after 1st woman complained. Served on Marriage Tribunal until at least 2002. Barred from public ministry. Died 2/05. Beauvais Leon F. 1961 P Sued Diocesan Beauvais was one Boston, MA Source: of 16 newly Boston Globe 3.25.97; Boston Globe 1.30.03 identified priests Assignments: who were named BA.Org Assignment Record in 1/03 litigation as having sexually abused minors. Article says that he is deceased but does not detail any http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 19 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
does not detail any other information about the abuse. [He died 3/97.]
Beaver Reinard 1956 P Sued Diocesan One civil suit filed Spokane, Source: by a man 5/03 WA Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Spokesman Review 10.24.02 alleged abuse in (2nd); Spokesman Review 5.09.03; News Tribune (AP) 5.10.03; 1956 during trip to Spokesman Review 6.25.03; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) Seattle. Another 12.01.04; News Tribune 1.14.05; News Tribune 7.27.05; Seattle suit filed by male Times 7.27.05; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; plaintiff in 6/03 Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly alleges abuse in Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09 1957. This abuse Assignments: occurred at Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Inland Register 11.14.02 Fairchild Air Force Base swimming pool where Beaver had privileges because he was in Army Reserves. 2 more suits filed 12/04 & 7/05. Removed 1983 amd retired 1984. Privileges removed 2002. Beazley Francis 1940 P Accused Oblate Woman came Corpus Source: "Frank" B. forward 1/04 to Christi, TX Brownsville Herald 1.26.04 allege abuse by Beazley in 1957 when she was elementary student in Edinberg (which later became part of Brownsville diocese). Her therapist told Brownsville Bishop in 1990s. Beazley also served in San Antonio, San Angelo, Amarillo, Baton Rouge, and Colorado Springs dioceses. Died 1992. Beck James W. 1969 P Accused Diocesan Name appears on Milwaukee, Source: Archdiocese's WI Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 7.9.04; Milwaukee Journal 7/9/04 list of Sentinel 7.10.04 priests fully Assignments: restricted from BA.org Assignment Record ministry (or who would have been restricted if still living) because of credible allegations of abuse. Case sent to the Vatican for review. List says that Beck "left priestly ministry" but no date. Shown on "Special Assignment in 1993 Catholic Directory but is not in directories after 1995.
Becker Franklyn W. 1964 P Sued Diocesan Ministry restricted Milwaukee, Source: 7/02 for alleged WI Articles and Other Sources; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.1.11; abuse. Arrested Press Release from Jeff Anderson & Associates 3.1.11; Wall 5/03 on charges Street Journal 3.1.11; KRSO 3.1.11; SNAP Statement 3.2.11; he abused a SNAP Statement 3.2.11 (Clohessy); News Buzz 3.3.11 teenage boy in Assignments: San Diego CA in BA.org Detailed Assignment Record late 1970s; case ended 7/03 by Supreme Court's Stogner decision. Worked in Wheeing- http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 20 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Wheeing- Charleston WV and St. Louis MO in mid-1970s. Civil suit filed 12/03 re abuse in 1982; dismissed on SOL; upheld by appeals court 8/06. A claim included in $16.65M settlement 9/1/06. Laicized 11/04 per archdiocese. First allegation reported 3/63 when Becker was seminarian. New suit filed 9/10. Becker Robert 1965 P Settled Diocesan Canon lawyer who Chicago, IL Source: Charles served on Chicago Tribune 10.3.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 Metropolitan page 1; Chicago Tribune 4.25.06; Chicago Sun-Times 4.25.06; Tribunal for many Daily Southtown 5.29.07; Earthtimes 5.29.07; Chicago Sun- years. At least 1 Times 11.12.07; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; claim included in Chicago Tribune 8.13.08; Chicago Sun Times 8.13.08; Earth 10/03 settlement. Times 7.21.09; Chicago Tribune 7.22.09 New lawsuit filed Assignments: 4/06 alleges abuse BA.org Assignment Record by Becker and another priest in late 1970s. Several other victims known to Plaintiff's counsel. Suit included in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. At least 1 claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. At least one claim included in 7/09 settlement re 4 priests. Died 10/89. Becker Ronald 1973 P Settled Diocese Becker was Trenton, NJ Source: arrested 3/07 on Trenton Times 10.31.05; Home News Tribune 3.28.07; Star- charges that he Ledger 3.28.07; Cranbury Press 3.28.07; Ashbury Park Press molested a young 3.29.07; Sentinel 4.05.07; Cranbury Press 6.22.07; Sentinel female family 2.5.09; Star-Ledger 11.23.09; Times of Trenton 11.24.09; Times member for 4 of Trenton 12.7.09; Times of Trenton 12.21.09; Philadelphia years, from ages Inquirer 8.16.11; The Republic (AP) 8.16.11; ABC 30 8.17.11 5-11 in 1980s. Assignments: Removed from Courier Post 8.17.11 (add'l article); Times of Trenton 8.17.11 parish work 1989. (add'l article); New Jersey Newsroom 8.17.11 (add'l article); The diocese Sacramento Bee 8.18.11 (add'l article) removed Becker's faculties as a priest in 2002 after "credible complaints." 2 prior settlements. Pleaded not guilty in 6/07. Died 1/09 before trial. Diocese paid woman $325K to settle her claim 11/09. Paid 5 men $1M as settlement in 6/11 (announced 8/11). Bedoya Hugo 1956 P Sued Diocesan Named in massive Brooklyn, Source: 10/03 civil suit NY Newsday 10.02.03; Queens Chronicle 10.09.03 where 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests. Suit says Bedoya abused one youth between http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 21 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
one youth between ages of 9 and 11 at the church, in the rectory, and in other places. Suit also says that he examined the genitals of his altar boysin a group to make sure they were clean. He denied all the allegations. Another man has joined the lawsuit 2/04 alleging abuse by Bedoya during 1970s. Beever Carlton J. 1974 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2004. Indianapolis, Source: Accused with IN Indianapolis Star 7.27.04; Associated Press 7.27.04; another (former) Indianapolis Star 3.07.06; South Bend Tribune 3.08.06; Pravda priest of abuse of 1 3.08.06 youth from 1972- 1977. Spent 18 months on leave before being cleared by Review Board and reinstated 3/06. Behan Hugh 1964 P Accused Diocesan Native of Ireland. Jefferson Source: Accused in 1993 of City, MO St. Louis Post-Dispatch 6.21.02; Orlando Sentinel 6.21.02; Irish abuse of 13 yr old Independent 2.1.09 girl in 1983. Also claim of sexual misconduct with 18 yr old woman. Allowed to continue working until 1999 when different Bishop placed him on leave. In 2002 he was working for Disney World in Florida as a greeter. Parishioners from MO saw him and reported to Diocese. Disney World fired him immediately but he claims he quit for health reasons.
Behan James J. 1973 P Convicted Oblates St. Placed on leave Philadelphia, Source: Francis de 4/02 by Raleigh PA Associated Press 4.17.02; News & Observer 4.18.02; News & Sales Bishop after Observer 4.19.02; Philadelphia Inquirer 6.14.02; Philadelphia "credible Inquirer 4.1.04; News & Observer 4.17.04; KYW TV 6.8.04; allegation" that he Philadelphia Inquirer 6.9.04; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.10.04; abused youth 25 Philadelphia Inquirer 2.6.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 2.9.05; years before. It Philadelphia Inquirer 10.29.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 12.10.05; was a long-term Philadelphia Daily News 12.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.16.11 relationship which began when plaintiff was 14 and Behan was teacher at Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He laterworked in Raleigh. Behan admitted the abuse and was convicted in 2005. Sentenced to 12 yrs probation 12/05. Only priest indicted by the Philly Grand Jury. On MD sex offender registry 7/10. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 22 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
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Behnke Thomas 1948 P Sued Discalced Suit filed in 10/02 Dallas, TX Source: Carmelite by Dallas-area Dallas Morning News 5.18.03; Albuquerque Journal 2.10.04; Friars man who alleged Dallas Morning News 5.19.05; Dallas Morning News 7.14.06; Behnke abused Chicago Tribune 11.16.08; Dallas Morning News 10.17.09; him at St. Mary of Statement by Plaintiffs' Attorney 10.17.09; Dallas Morning News Carmel church. 10.21.09; Latin American Herald Tribune 10.23.09; Houston Behnke denied Chronicle 8.12.10; KFOR 8.13.10; SNAP Statement 8.26.10; charges. 2003 SNAP Statement 12.16.10 article reported he Assignments: was living in BA.org Assignment Record Jemez Springs NM at a Servants of the Paraclete facility. Dallas Diocese denied sending him there and the Order wouldn't comment. 5 more plaintiffs joined the suit. Case setted for $4.65M 10/09 just prior to trial. All but $500K of the settlement came from the Order. Also worked in OK. Behnke died 11/08. Beine James A. 1967 P Convicted Diocesan Civil suit filed 1994 St. Louis, Source: alleged abuse of 2 MO St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.10.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch boys beginning in 6.11.94; St. Louis Post Dispatch 10.25.95; St. Louis Post 1967. 7 other suits Dispatch 4.12.03; St. Louis Post Dispatch 4.27.05; St. Louis filed. Left Post Dispatch 5.19.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch 6.2.05; St. Louis priesthood in 1977. Post Dispatch 6.27.05; St. Louis Post Dispatch 8.28.05; St. 2 claims settled for Louis Post Dispatch 5.31.06; KLAS (Las Vegas) 5.31.06; $110K. Beine was Belleville News Democrat 1.8.07; Orthodox Reform 9.2.07; working as school News-Leader 10.13.07 counselor as of Assignments: 2002. Convicted BA.org Assignment Record 2003 on fed. charge of possession of child porn (later overturned). Also convicted 2003 of exposing himself to 3 students. Sentenced to 12 yrs but sentence overturned by Court. Laicized 2005. MO permanently revoked teaching license as of 10/07. Reportedly living in Las Vegas 8/07.
Belen Germain 1950 P Sued Franciscan Per 2003 lawsuit, Indianapolis, Source: woman says Belen IN Indianapolis Star 7.29.03; Indianapolis Star 7.31.03; WISH molested and 8.15.06; Indianapolis Star 8.15.06; Tribune-Star 2.16.07; Journal raped her several Gazette (AP) 2.18.07 times in 1970s when she was 5- 10 yrs old. Abuse occurred in Terre Haute in 1970s. Belen retired in 2001 after stroke He claimed too much time had passed and matter should be handledby church rather than state. Suit is still active as of Feb., 2007. Belen died in 2004. Beltran Gerardo 1982 P Charged Diocesan Warrant issued Sacramento, Source: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 23 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Beltran Gerardo 1982 P Charged Diocesan Warrant issued Sacramento, Source: 1992 re abuse in CA Sacramento Bee 3.20.92; Dallas Morning News 3.16.05; 1991 of young Sacramento Bee 3.18.05; Appeal-Democrat 3.19.05; CBS 13 girls. Fled to 2.06.07; Sacramento Bee 2.09.07; CBS 13 3.01.07; Sacramento Mexico before the Bee 3.21.07; CBS 13 3.21.07; CBS 13 5.07.07; CBS 13 8.28.07; warrant could be Sacramento Bee 8.29.07; News 10 3.14.08; Sacramento Bee served and was 3.14.08; Sacramento Bee 3.15.08 active priest there. Assignments: Reports in 2007 California Catholic Daily 3.21.08 (add'l article); CBS 13 4.01.08 that Mexican (add'l article); Sacramento Bee 8.21.08 (add'l article); villagers wanted Sacramento Bee 11.11.10 (add'l article); Decision in Doe v. him removed Bishop The Leagle 11.12.10 (add'l article); California Catholic because rumors Daily 8.22.08 about him and teenage girls for many years. Never able to meet with Bishop. Another US victim (a male) came forward in 2/07. Suit filed 3/07. Diocese sued victim 8/07. Arrested in Mexico 3/08 but released 8/08 before extradition. Another victim came forward 4/08. Laicization announced 2008. Bemunuge Prosper P Settled Diocesan Accused of Denver, CO Source: engaging in Rocky Mountain News 4.13.93 "various sexual acts" during a counseling session in 1988. Out-of- court settlement reached with the female complainant in 1989. Bemunuge was originally from the Kandy diocese in Sri Lanka. He worked in the Indianapolis archdiocese 1984- 85 and the New Orleans archdiocese 1985- 86, before working in 2 Denver parishes 1986-88. The second Denver assignment, where the abuse is alleged, is not indexed or listed in the Directory. Name spelled Bemunge in 1985 Directory. Bench F. John 1964 P Accused Diocesan Originally ordained Charleston, Source: for Pittsburgh SC Atlanta Journal-Constitution 12.30.93; Post and Courier 4.28.02; Diocese. Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 6.09 Relocated to Charleston Diocese in 1980. Resigned from Holy Cross Parish in Pickens at request of Bishop in 12/93 after accusations that he had molested one child (later revealed to be a girl). In 2000 he asked to be reinstated and transferred to FL. Child's parents http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 24 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Child's parents were consulted and strenously objected. Bishop then denied request. Died 6/6/09 in FL. Bender Claude J. 1955 P Sued Diocesan Boy claimed he Camden, NJ Source: was abused by Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05; Civil Suit: Atlantic Cty, NJ; # ATL- Bender during L-004059 1970s. Settled claim for $25,000 in 1993. Bender was on sick leave per 1990 Catholc Directory and died 10/19/91. Diocese said it did not know about Bender's behavior until after his death.
Bender Joseph J. 1957 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse Altoona- Source: in an anonymous Johnstown, Tribune-Democrat 2.7.03; Daily Herald 3.10.03; Tribune letter in 8/91. PA Democrat 3.11.03; Associated Press 8.12.03; Centre Daily Actions to have Times 8.13.03; National Catholic Reporter 8.29.03; Associated occurred prior to Press 11.19.03 1971. Sent for evaluation. Removed 7/92. Died 2000. Named in 3 civil suits filed in 2003. At least one plaintiff was a member of St. Joe's Little Singers, a children'schoir founded by Bender. In 5/04 Diocese paid $3.71M to settle claims by 21 people alleging abuse by 11 priests, including Bender. Bender Thomas J. 1961 P Convicted Diocesan Convicted 1988. Allentown, Source: Abuse of boy. 7 PA San Jose Mercury News 12.31.87 (Major Accounts); The years probation. Morning Call 3.22.06; Newsday 3.22.06; The Morning Call New accusations 3.29.06; Northender 7.14.06; 1010 Wins 7.17.06; The Morning 2006 where he Call 7.19.06; North Country Gazette 8.23.06; WNBC 8.24.06; am was arrested on New York 2.28.07; NEPA News (AP) 3.1.07; Times Leader charges of online 4.18.08; WNBC 4.22.08; WBNC 5.15.08; Philly.com (AP) solicitation of 5.21.08 detective posing Assignments: as 14 yr old boy. Newsday 5.22.08 (add'l article); SNAP Statement 12.30.08 (add'l Bender pleaded article) guilty 7/06 but asked in 8/06 to withdraw his guilty plea based on a recent appellate decision. Pleaded guilty to federal charges 2/07. Sentenced to 10 yrs prison 5/08. Laicized in May, 2005. Bendillo Nicholas B Convicted Brothers of Known as "Br. Mobile, AL Source: Paul Sacred Heart Vic." Taught at Mobile Register 4.6.03; Mobile Register 4.13.03; Mobile Register McGill-Toolen High 4.25.03; Mobile Register 4.27.03; Mobile Register 5.1.03; School in Mobile Associated Press 5.12.03; Mobile Register 10.2.03; Mobile from 1959-1998. Register 2.17.04; Associated Press 4.9.04; Mobile District Verbal complaint Attorney Release 5.04; Associated Press 5.5.04; Associated received in 1998 Press 5.27.04; Associated Press 4.6.05; My Fox Gulf Coast and he was placed 7.27.07; My Fox Gulf Coast 8.9.07 on leave. Received Assignments: treatment. Press Register 8.10.07 (add'l article) Arrested 4/03. Tried & sentenced in 2004 to 5 yrs http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 25 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
in 2004 to 5 yrs prison. Multiple plaintiffs with allegations going back to 1963. Civil suit filed 2003 by 2 men and settled in 2004. 2 more suits filed 5/04. Released from prison hospital 7/04/07 at age 78 and sent to Missouri for treatment. On AL & MO sex offender registries.
Bendixen Arthur 1976 P Settled Diocesan Chancellor of Orlando, FL Source: Diocese of Orlando Sentinel 2.15.95; Orlando Sentinel 9.17.95; Palm Beach Orlando from Post 4.3.02; Chicago Sun-Times 4.4.02; Lakeland Ledger 1984-91 and 4.8.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; 683 So.2d 614 Rector of Seminary 1991- 1993. Seen nude in bed w/ nude boy by priest 1978. Former priest and a church activist claim they asked for investigations in 1986 and 1992 but nothing done. Sued 1994. Accused ofabuse of several boys. Several settlements in 1995. Benham Francis A. 1963 P Convicted Diocesan First complaint Washington, Source: made in 1979 and DC Washington Post 7.3.04; Columbus Dispatch 8.20.04; he was sent for Washington Times 3.5.05; Gazette.net 3.7.05; The Courier treatment. Pleaded 3.7.05; Columbus Dispatch 1.13.06; State Journal-Register guilty in 2005 to 1.21.06; Washington Times 1.22.06; The Courier 1.22.06; The molesting 15-year- Courier 1.23.06; Washington Post 12.2.10 old boy and sodomizing a 13- year-old girl in the late 1970s. Sentenced to 2 concurrent 10 yr sentences but suspened all but 18 months. Released fromprison 1/06, followed by 3 yrs probation. Placed on sex offender registry. Previously worked in Columbus OH and in Illinois. In Illinois he was a certified child care provider with Human Services. Benham Michael C. 1976 P Accused Diocesan Complaint Milwaukee, Source: received by WI Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.1.04; Archdiocese of Milwaukee Archdiocese in fall, Press Release 2.2.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2.6.04; 2003. Removed Journal Times 3.3.04; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 7.9.04; from duties 01/04 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Archdiocese of Milwaukee after List updated as of 11.26.07; Milwaukee List updated after "substantiated" 11/26/07 allegation that he Assignments: sexually abused a BA.org Assignment Record minor multiple times in Racine from 1976-1980, starting when the youth was 9. DA's office says statute of limitationsexpired http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 26 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
limitationsexpired so could not prosecute. Archdiocese says Benham admitted abusing the youth. Laicized per Archdiocesan list updated 11/26/07.
Benish Robert B Accused Jesuit Took vows as Fairbanks, Source: Jesuit brother in AK Seattle Times 4.26.91; Excerpt from Bankruptcy Reorganization 1943. Came to Documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1.25.10, p. 1 Alaska in 1946 and left in 1989. Died in Spokane 4/91. Two or more pending claims against Benish shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for Fairbanks Diocese 1/25/10. Benjamin Harry S. 1968 P Convicted Diocesan Removed from Detroit, MI Source: duties in 1989 after Detroit Free Press 5.7.02; Detroit Free Press 6.10.02; AP accusations he 8.27.02; Detroit Free Press 8.29.02; Detroit Free Press 9.12.02; abused a 14 yr old Detroit Free Press 11.1.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit News boy during 1.29.03; Detroit News (AP) 3.4.03; Detroit Free Press 8.9.05 overnight pizza and beer parties at the rectory and on trip to Europe. Admitted the abuse in 11/89 resignation letter. Name not released until 5/02. Criminal charges filed in 2002; sentenced after 2003 plea agreement to 1 yr prison. Laicized in 1992 but continued to say mass without permission thru 2005. On VA Sex Offender Registry as of 7/10. Bennett Andre B Accused Benedictine At least two St. Cloud, Source: students at St. MN Associated Press 6.7.02; Star Tribune 9.29.02; St. Cloud Times John's Abbey 10.2.02; St. Cloud Times 10.2.02; St. Cloud Times 7.6.03; St. accused Bennett, John's Abbey Website 1.07; Star Tribune 3.30.11; St. Cloud who ran the Times 4.1.11 infirmary, of abusing them. Abbey officials say that Bennett had problems with alcohol and was later treated for abuse of prescription drugs. Lived at Abbey under restriction until his death 1/15/07. The victims may have settled as part of massive settlement announced 10/02 regarding approx. 11 St. John's Abbey priests and Monks. Another settlement 3/11.
Bennett Joseph R. 1966 P Settled Diocesan Archdiocese Chicago, IL Source: received Chicago Sun-Times 2.1.06; Chicago Sun-Times 2.2.06; Chicago allegations by Tribune 2.2.06; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; The http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 27 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
allegations by Tribune 2.2.06; Chicago Tribune 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; The 11/12/02 that Times (AP) 8.13.08; Beacon News 8.13.08; Chicago Tribune Bennett had 8.13.08; ABC 7 8.13.08; Chicago Sun-Times 8.13.08; Jeff sexually abused 3 Anderson & Assoc. News Release 8.14.08; Cardinal George boys in 1976-78. Deposition 1.30.08; Table of Allegations; Documents Oral sex was Assignments: alleged. Despite BA.org Assignment Record polygraph confirmation, Review Board found 'no reasonable cause to suspect'. Alleged on 12/3/03 to have abused 2 girls in 1967-69, including rape. Board recommended removal on 10/15/05; Cardinal George kept Bennett in ministry until McCormack case broke. Removed 1/31/06; then at least 10 other allegations were received. Settlement 8/12/08 released some documents. Bennett Richard L. 1972 P Sued Diocesan Diocese learned of Joliet, IL Source: abuse allegation in NBC5.com 4.27.06; Herald News 4.28.06; Chicago Tribune 2004. Bennett said 4.28.06; Chicago Sun-Times 5.03.06; Naperville Sun 6.05.07; to have abused Chicago Tribune 6.06.07; Catholic Explorer 6.14.07 youth once in 1976 Assignments: after learning of Herald News 4.28.06 abuse by another priest. Review board said allegation unfounded. Bennett still active as of 4/06 but under supervision. Civil suit filed by plaintiff in 5/06 but dismissed by the Court in Oct. 2006. All supervision of Bennett was removed in May, 2007.
Benson Gustavo 1972 P Convicted Diocesan Arrested in San San Source: Bernardino for Bernardino, LA Times 5.6.87; San Bernardino Sun 4.29.02; San Bernardino abuse of 2 boys. CA Sun 5.8.02; Press Enterprise 5.10.02; Dallas Morning News Pleaded no 6.12.02; Press Enterprise 1.1.04; Press Enterprise 1.14.04; contest 1/87 re 1 Press Enterprise 11.10.05; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; Union and given 3 yrs Tribune 3.31.07; Canadian Press 10.25.10; SNAP Statement probation and 10.25.10; 10 News 10.25.10; San Diego 6 10.25.10; Documents treatment in New released by San Diego Diocese 10.25.10 Mexico. 6/02 Assignments: article says he KBPS 10.26.10; Desert Dispatch 10.29.10 (add'l article); moved to Mexico Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 and was assigned to a diocese there. Calif. Bishop told Tijuana Bishop of Benson's history and that he should never have access to adolescents.Two filed civil suit 12/03. Listed on 3/07 list released by San Diego Diocese. Personnel file released 10/10. He is currently working for church http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 28 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
working for church in Ensenada, Mexico. Bentley David G. 1975 P Settled Diocesan In 1994 one man Albany, NY Source: rec'd $150K Albany Times Union 2.14.98; Albany Times Union 4.30.02; settlement for Albany Times Union 6.5.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; abuse in the 1970s Albany Times Union 6.27.02; Albany Times Union 6.29.02; at the Albany Albany Times Union 8.16.02; Albany Times Union 10.30.02; NY Home for Children. Times 1.19.03; Albany Times Union 1.20.03; Albany Times In 1997, his Union 1.21.03; Albany Times Union 2.2.03; Albany Times Union brother received 2.21.03; Albany Times Union 2.23.03; NY Times 2.23.03 $70K settlement Assignments: and 3rd brother Albany Times Union 3.5.03 (add'l article); Daily Gazette 4.6.03 rec'd unspecified (add'l article); Albany Times Union 4.29.03 (add'l article); amount. Albuquerque Journal 12.25.03 (add'l article); Albany Times Allegations from Union 5.4.05 (add'l article); Boston Globe 5.4.05 (add'l article) others. Bentley continued to serve in Africa, OH and NM. Finally placed on leave 4/02. 1994 Plaintiff rec'd another $225K in 2002. A civil suit was filed in 2002 and later dismissed by Court. Civil suit also filed in Boston 5/05. Berbena Christopher 1980 P Sued Franciscan Accused of abuse Los Angeles, Source: in 1980. LA CA LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 4; John Roe 4 vs. Does, archdiocese Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of California; Contra Costa counts 1 accuser Times 3.18.06; Santa Barbara Independent 8.10.06; CBS 5 on list of accused 2.25.08; KTVU 2.25.08; San Jose Mercury News 2.27.08; priests posted on California Catholic Daily 2.29.08; Trading Markets 3.01.08; San their website in Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; 2004. Working in Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa Barbara Oakland when he Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, Cause No. was placed on 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 leave and then Assignments: returned to duty LA Times Database 4.20.06 within 1 month when Archdiocese could not supply info on the accuser. Named in 1 civil suit as one of 10 Franciscan abusers. Settlement announced 8.10.06. Placed on leave again in 2006. Returned to duty 2/08 in former assignment after Archdiocese could not substantiate the accusation.
Bergin James J. 1961 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse Rockville Source: of at least two Centre, NY Newsday 5.14.02; Newsday 6.03.02; Suffolk County Grand Jury individuals. Died Report 1.17.03; Newsday 4.15.03 1992. 1 claim Assignments: settled for $25K in BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info fall, 1993. Weeks later, plaintiff was dead of heroin overdose. Parents furious that Alan Placa (for diocese) agreed to cash settlement with person who was an active addict. Suffolk County Grand Jury's description of Priest E matches a public allegation against Bergin. Named in 2003 civil suit. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 29 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Berko Matthew 1962 P Convicted Diocesan Berko, a member St. Source: of Ukrainian Petersburg, ABC 4.3.02; St. Petersburg Times 4.3.02; St. Petersburg Times Catholic Diocese FL 4.4.02; Tampa Tribune 4.4.02; St. Petersburg Times 4.10.02; of St. Josaphat of Tampa Tribune 4.11.02; Canadian Encyclopedia 7.22.02; Parma, was Mississauga News 5.15.08 working in Toronto, Canada when he abused a 14 yr old girl. Pleaded guilty 1985 to molestation charge and served a year of probation in Connecticut. Girl and family sued and won judgment (never paid). Berko turned up as pastor of Ukrainian Catholic church in St. Petersburg FL. Removed from these duties in 4/02 when Ukrainian Bishop was informed of his past. Died 5/08.
Bernabe Polienato 1966 P Indicted Diocesan Ordained by St. Source: Lingayen-Dugapan Petersburg, St. Petersburg Times 5.24.02; Tampa Tribune 5.24.02; Tampa archdiocese in the FL Tribune 7.01.02; St. Petersburg Times 7.17.02; USA Today Philippines. 7.24.02; Tampa Tribune 1.23.03; Letter by Bishop Lynch Worked in St. 12.11.03.; St. Petersburg Times 4.12.06 Petersburg diocese 1975-89. Accused of repeatedly raping girl there 1978-86, starting when she was 8 years old. Listed as Army chaplain in Ogdensburg NY diocese 1989-91. Listed in Palm Beach FL diocese as parish priest 1992-94. Fled country after allegations became known in 2002. In 1/03 the Diocese of St. Petersburg reached $33,500 out-of-court settlement with the woman. Announcement 4/06 that Bernabe died in 2004. Bernard Andre M. 1973 P Accused Diocesan Served as Air Worcester, Source: Force Chaplain MA Military Vicariate Privilege Log from Doe v. Peebles, Dallas, TX from 1975 - 1991. Bernard's name listed on Privilege Log provided by Military Vicariate in Robert Peebles matter in Diocese of Dallas. Listed as "absent on leave" per 1993 and 1995 Official Catholic Directories. Bernard John P. 1962 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse Camden, NJ Source: of one youth for 5 Courier Post 4.14.02; Courier Post 7.20.02; Philadelphia Inquirer years, beginning 7.21.02; Star-Ledger 3.14.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 1972. 1994 RICO lawsuit settled in 2003. 2 other claims settled for http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 30 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
claims settled for $50,000 in 1993. Left parish ministry in 1977 to be military chaplain. Retired in 1992 and permanently removed from ministry. Berning John B. 1934 P Accused Diocesan Several suits filed Cincinnati, Source: in 2003 by at least OH Cincinnati Enquirer 8.29.03; Dayton Daily News 9.23.03; Dayton 7 plaintiffs. Berning Daily News 9.18.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 10.8.03; WCPO admitted in 2002 10.18.03; Dayton Daily News 3.12.04; St. Petersburg Times letters to abuse of 11,20,04; Beacon Journal (AP) 6.29.05 one youth. May also have admitted abuse of others. One accuser said he told an archdiocesan employee in 1963 but nothing done. He retired in 1970 and moved to Florida. Privileges removed in 2003. Died at age 97 in 2004. Berthiaume Gary D. 1968 P Convicted Diocesan Removed from Detroit, MI Source: duty. Convicted of Associated Press 9.3.77; Associated Press 9.22.77; Detroit abuse of 2 in 1978 News 5.24.94; United Press International 5.25.94; Plain Dealer in Detroit. Served 2.16.02; Detroit Free Press 3.2.02; Plain Dealer 3.10.02; Akron 6 months in jail Beacon Journal 4.9.02; Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Herald News 5.5.02; then transferred to Chicago Tribune 5.16.02; Archdiocese of Detroit Status Report Cleveland diocese 11.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago Tribune 2.4.06; Daily where he offended Southtown 2.23.06 (Imesch deposition excerpt) again and then Assignments: moved in 1987 to The Herald News 4.11.06 (add'l article); The Times 4.12.06 Joliet Diocese. (add'l article); Herald News 5.17.06 (add'l article); News Journal Detroit victim filed (AP) 12.1.07 (add'l article); Plain Dealer 12.4.07 (add'l article) civil suit 1983. Another suit filed in 1999 which alleged abuse in 1980s. Living in Illinois retreat house as of 2002. Laicization announced 11/07. Berthiaume George A. 1945 P Sued Diocesan Berthiaume (now Springfield, Source: deceased) was MA Complaint in Burnett v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield, et accused of abuse al, C. A. No. 05-0331, 3.29.05; (Springfield MA) Republican by one man, who 3.31.05; Telegram & Gazette 3.31.05; Catholic Observer also alleged abuse 3.31.05; Telegram & Gazette (AP) 3.31.05 by other priests and two bishops in Springfield and Worcester dioceses. Complainant reportedly passed two polygraph tests. Worcester diocese investigated "several years ago" and deemed claims not credible. Springfield diocese stated that nothing in its files corroborates the allegations. Plaintiff currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. Berthiaume died 12/3/85. Berthold George C. 1963 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2000. Boston, MA Source: Lawsuit accused Documents Released by Boston Archdiocese: Memo 8.6.96; him of sexual Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Globe 5.15.02; Tulsa World http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 31 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
him of sexual Boston Globe 1.28.02; Boston Globe 5.15.02; Tulsa World assault and battery 5.16.02; Charlotte Observer 5.16.02; Charlotte Observer in 1976. 5.16.02; Boston Globe 5.16.02; Charlotte Observer 5.17.02; Archdiocese said it Charlotte Observer 5.18.02; Boston Globe 5.18.02; Charlotte learned of Observer 6.14.02; Boston Globe 12.10.02; Boston Herald allegations in 12.10.02; Boston Globe 3.5.03 1999. While dean Assignments: af St. John's Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record undergraduate college in Brighton in 1995, he was accused of improper advances towards a freshman seminarian. Cardinal Law dismissed him but then allowed him to teach in NC in 1997. Archdiocese finally withdrew permission and he was fired. Personnel file released 12/02.
Bertke Marlene N Sued Erie Former student Covington, Source: Benedictine nun filed a lawsuit KY Lexington Herald Leader 10.11.02; Cincinnati Enquirer 9.25.04 10/02 alleging that she was abused in 1959 in her first year at St. Walburg Convent by Sister Christopher, whose real name is Marlene Bertke. She was 18 at the time. In same suit, woman also alleges that she had been previously abused at Villa Madonna Academy (a girls' school) by another nun and that a third nun also fondled her. Still active nun in 2008. Lives in Erie PA area. Bertolucci John 1965 P Sued Diocesan 2002 suit says Albany, NY Source: Patrick Bertolucci abused Times Union (NY) 6.29.02; Times Union 7.14.02; Times Union a man from 1976 7.21.02; Times Union 10.10.02; Newsday.com 2.4.03; Times to 1979 when Union 9.24.03; Times Union 10.24.03; Troy Union 7.15.04; plaintiff was 12. Evening Telegram 11.09.04; Times Union 8.16.05; Albany Times Suit filed after Union 3.19.11; Albany Times Union 3.25.11; WNYT 3.26.11; Plaintiff said that Albany Times Union 8.13.11; WNYT 8.16.11 priest harassed his parents by phone so that they would retract the claims against the priest. Bishop and Diocese dismissed from suit in7/03; suit against priest dismissed 10/03. Bertolucci admitted sexually abusing teenagers in 1970s but not how many. Active until spring of 2002 and then asked for early retirement. Diocese permanently removed his facilities in 6/02.
Berube Albert < 1960 P Accused Diocesan Berube's name Fall River, Source: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 32 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Berube Albert < 1960 P Accused Diocesan Berube's name Fall River, Source: appeared on list of MA Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02; Herald News 21 priests accused 9.27.02 of abuse which District Attorney released 9/02. List says one alleged victim but provides no other information. Died 6/26/73 at age 80. Berube John P Sued M.S. Four men filed suit Baton Source: spring 2003 Rouge, LA The Advocate (LA) 4.13.04; Saturday State Times/Morning alleging that they Advocate 4.24.04 were abused by Berube over a 6 month period in 1965 when he was assigned to St. Theresa of Avila parish. Parents complained and Berube was transferred shortly thereafter. Settled 4/04 just before trial. Berube was a member of Missionary Fathers of La Sallette (or Missionaries of Our Lady of La Sallette??). Died. Berube Louis F. 1947 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse Portland, ME Source: of girls in 1954, Maine AG Document Production 7.8.05 PDF page 8-15; 1961-1962, and Boston.com (AP) 2.28.06; Portland Press Herald 3.01.06 1971. He retired in 1992 and died in 2002. Bishop announced in 2006 that Berube's name would appear on a "list of deceased priests who, based on available information, would likely be removed from theministry if they were alive today." Berumen Matthias A. 1986 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse Los Angeles, Source: from 1985-1988. CA LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 8.18.02 LA archdiocese Assignments: counts 1 accuser LA Times Database 4.20.06 claiming abuse in 1990. Also named in civil suit. Beutner Edward F. 1965 P Sued Diocesan Placed on leave in Superior, WI Source: 2002 when John Doe 113 Complaint 11.21.06; Profile 2006; West Central allegations first Tribune (AP) 11.22.06; Todays TMJ4 11.22.06; Pioneer Press surfaced. Accused 11.23.06; River Falls Journal 11.24.06; River Falls Journal by 1 man in 11.29.06; Medicine Hat News 4.27.07; Berger's Beat 5.14.10 11/21/06 civil suit Assignments: re abuse of 4 boys BA.org Assignment Record in late 1960s. Plaintiff says his abuse occurred during an overnight trip to MN so suit filed in that state. Beutner served at Cathedral of Christ the King from 1966 to 1968 and Holy Assumption Church from 1975 to 1978 as well as numerous other churches & Univ. Woman also says she told Diocese 4 http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 33 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
she told Diocese 4 yrs ago that Beutner had abused her 10 yrs previously. Retired. Bevan Thomas R. 1963 P Convicted Diocesan Removed 8/09 Baltimore, Source: after allegations MD Statement by Archdiocese of Baltimore in Catholic Review that he sexually 8.23.09; Baltimore Sun 8.23.09; Frederick News Post 8.23.09; abused a minor Cumberland Times-News 8.23.09; Baltimore Sun 8.24.09; boy several times Frederick News Post 8.25.09; Frederick News Post 8.30.09; at St. John's Cumberland Times-News 11.22.09; Catholic Review 11.23.09; school in Frederick News-Post 11.24.09; Baltimore Sun 11.24.09; Frederick News between 1974- Post 2.5.10; Cumberland Times News 2.5.10; Frederick News- 1979. He denied. Post 3.27.10; Washington Post 9.24.10 Archdiocese Assignments: learned of News-Post 9.24.10 (add'l article); Baltimore Sun 9.25.10 (add'l allegations 6/09 article); News-Post 9.25.10 (add'l article); Catholic Review and notified police. 9.28.10 (add'l article) Another allegation made in 2005 dated back to 1974 but review board found "insufficient evidence" and he wasn't removed. 4 allegations found credible 11/09. Perm. removed from active ministry 11/09. Criminal charges filed 2/10. Plea agreement 9/10. 10 yr susp. sentence & 18 mo home detention. Bhaskar Vijaya P Sued Diocesan Bhasker, a priest Pensacola- Source: Godugunuru "Vijay" from India, was Tallahassee, Statement from Pensacola Diocese 7.09.06; Gainsville Sun (AP) visiting friends in FL 7.15.06; The Ledger 7.16.06; Tallahassee Democrat 2.11.08; Florida and WJHG 2.11.08; Associated Press 4.14.10; Mercury News assisting a local 4.14.10; nwfDailyNews.com (AP) 4.18.10; SNAP Fact Sheet parish when he 6.9.10 was accused of sexual abuse of a 15 yr old girl at Blessed Trinity Church in 6/06. Arrested. Later pled guilty to aggravated assault. Did not serve prison time but was forced to return to his home country of India as part of his plea deal. Civil suit filed 2/08 by girl's parents. He was working as priest in Sarteano, Italy until 4/18/10.
Bialkowski David W. 1988 P Accused Diocesan Removed from Buffalo, NY Source: current assignment Buffalo News 3.3.11; WKBW 3.3.11; WIVB.com 3.3.11; WGRC at St. John 3.3.11; WKBW 3.8.11; Buffalo News 3.10.11 Gualbert parish in Cheektowaga 2/11 after man came forward to allege
that Bialkowski had touched his upper thigh and made suggestive statements to him 10 yrs previously when the accuser was a teenager. Diocese first said he was on medical leave and then http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 34 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
leave and then admitted that it was administrative leave 3/11. Two additional accusers have come forward as of 3/8/11. Bierman Earl 1957 P Convicted Diocesan First complaints Covington, Source: received in 1961. KY Cincinnati Enquirer 12.12.92; Cincinnati Enquirer 2.23.93; May have abused Cincinnati Enquirer 2.27.93; Courier Journal 4.1.93; Cincinnati as many as 100 Enquirer 5.5.93; United Press International 6.24.93; Times- boys. Convicted of Picayune 7.3.93; Cincinnati Enquirer 11.10.95; Cincinnati abuse of 6 boys in Enquirer 11.18.95; Cincinnati Enquirer 11.22.95; Santa Fe New 1993 and received Mexican 1.11.96; Cincinnati CityBeat 8.15.02; Cincinnati 20-year sentence. Enquirer 2.28.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 9.20.03; Cincinnati Post Died in prison 10.13.03 2005. Sued in both Assignments: KY and NM. 1 Kentucky Post 6.14.05 (add'l article); Lexington Herald-Leader case in 1995 went 6.16.05 (add'l article); Cincinnati CityBeat 7.20.05 (add'l article); to Jury verdict of Cincinnati Enquirer 7.28.06 (add'l article); Lorenz Testimony $700,000 in 3.1.07 (add'l article); BA.Org Assignment Record punitive damagesafter Diocese accused of failing to reveal abuse of other victims. Another suit settled in 2003. Biesinger Robert J. 1956 P Settled Diocesan 1995 law suit filed Buffalo, NY Source: in Chicago alleges Buffalo News 3.04.95; Buffalo News 3.12.95; Buffalo News Biesinger sexually 7.06.95; Buffalo News 11.17.95; Buffalo News 8.13.96; The assaulted and Record 8.14.96; Buffalo News 5.10.02 abused a 15 year old girl on trip to Chicago for drill team competition as well as at other times. Biesinger allowed to resign as pastor and later resigned. Suit settled in 1996 when Diocese paid $125,000. A second woman came forward to allege that he had abused her in 1965 when she sought counseling as a "young adult." Bietighofer Alfred J. 1965 P Settled Diocesan At least 4 men Bridgeport, Source: allege in 2002 that CT Hartford Courant 4.30.02; Washington Post 5.17.02; Hartford Bietighofer abused Courant 5.17.02; Associated Press 5.20.02; Cleveland Plain them in late 1970s Dealer 5.25.02; Hartford Courant 6.23.02; Connecticut Post and early 1980s at 11.13.02; Connecticut Post 10.16.03; Associated Press Blessed 10.17.03; Connecticut Post 12.1.09; Hartford Courant 12.1.09; Sacrament Parish. Connecticut Post 12.3.09; WTNH 12.3.09 Sent to St. Luke's Assignments: for treatment 5/02 Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm but hung himself in room. Served in Peru in 1974 and 1986. A diocesan official knew of a complaint against Bietighofer in 1996. Claims against Bietighofer settled by Diocese as part of massive settlement in 10/03 where. Diocese paid $21M to 40 people who claim that they were abused by 16 priests. Another accusation rec'd 12/09. Bigelin Charles 1915 P Accused Diocesan Died in 1962. He Portland, ME Source: was accused of Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 35 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
was accused of Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05 abuse in 2002 per documents released by the Maine Atty General office 5/05. Man reported to Archdiocese and Atty Gen. in 2002 that Bigelin had attempted to molest him at age 13 (in approx. 1953) at St. Mary's Parish in Old Town. Biggers Clarence 1950 P Accused Marist In 2002 several Atlanta, GA Source: women accused Monastery of the Holy Spirit Newsletter 3.08.02; Atlanta Journal Biggers of Constitution 4.02.02; WXIA TV (Atlanta) 4.25.02; Atlanta Journal molesting them in Constitution 6.12.02; Atlanta Journal Constitution 10.25.03 Marietta GA in early 1960s. He was transferred to another diocese outside Georgia in 1964 (possibly Louisiana) where he abused again. [This victim complained to the Order in 2000]. He was transferred back to Atlanta in 1967. In 1969 he began living in monastery. In 2003 10 women settled for $25,000 each. Personnel file had letter from early 1960s where parents of some of the women had complained to the Order.
Bik Michael P Accused Benedictine Allegations against St. Cloud, Source: Bik were made in MN St. Cloud Times 07.29.06; Star Tribune 8.2.06; St. Cloud Times 1997 and include 8.6.06; St. Cloud Times 8.10.06; St. Cloud Times 8.19.06; St. "inappropriate Cloud Times 8.24.06; Pioneer Press 9.1.06; KSTP 9.4.06; The sexual conduct Record (Minnesota) 9.7.06; St. Paul Pioneer Press 9.8.06; St. with two teen- Cloud Times 9.10.06; Star Tribune 9.15.06; Star Tribune agers in the 3.30.11; St. Cloud Times 4.1.11 1970s" before he joined the abbey and before his ordination. Even after allegations known, he continued to teach at St. John's prep school until 2002. Name only made public 7.29.06. He currently resides at St. John Abbey and works under restrictions. Billante Salvatore B Convicted Salesian Abused as many San Source: ""Br. Sal"" as 25 youths Francisco, San Francisco Chronicle 11.9.89; San Jose Mercury News between 1969- CA 4.25.94; San Jose Mercury News 9.20.02; SF Chronicle 9.20.02; 1989. Pleaded San Jose Mercury News 6.27.03; Times 7.2.03; San Francisco guilty to abuse of Chronicle 9.22.05; SF Weekly 1.5.06; Contra Costa Times 1--sentenced to 8 7.8.06; West County Times 7.11.06; City of Angels 3.19.08; City yrs prison in 1989. of Angels 3.25.08; San Jose Mercury News 4.1.08; Contra Costa Released 1994. Times 4.1.08 Registered sex offender. Left the order. Arrested again in 2002 for abuse of 1 but charges dropped after Calif http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 36 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
after Calif Supreme Courtdecision. Named in 2003 civil suit. Biller Harold N. 1970 P Sued Diocesan As of 3/04 Biller Altoona- Source: and 14 other Johnstown, Tribune-Democrat 3.28.04 priests had been PA named in a series of 13 lawsuits as priests having a "sexual interest in children" and being known to the diocese for that tendency. Unable to identify specific allegations against Biller. Still active aspastor of St. Patrick School per diocese website 1/09.
Biondo Gael N. N Settled Adrian As a nun, Biondo Detroit, MI Source: Dominican was known as Sr. Detroit Free Press 6.22.95; Boston Globe 6.22.95; Times of Sisters Mary Gael. In 1996 Acadiana 8.7.02; Gambit Weekly 8.13.02 Archdiocese and Order settled 1 civil suit filed in 1995 in which woman alleged she was abused by Biondo as a student in a Catholic high school in 1960s - 1972 (abuse continued into the woman's college years). Biando eventually left the Order and married. She denied all accusations. Birmingham Joseph E. 1960 P Sued Diocesan Accused of Boston, MA Source: abusing more than Boston Globe 3.24.02; Concord Monitor (NH) 12.18.02; Boston 50 boys and 1 girl, Herald 1.10.03; Union Leader 1.11.03; Boston Globe 1.14.03; beginning in Union Leader 1.24.03; Lowell Sun 3.11.03; Boston Globe seminary. 11.15.04; Lowell Sun 5.29.06; Telegram & Gazette 11.10.06; Archdiocese first Toledo Blade 1.13.07; Cherry Hill Courier-Post 1.13.07; Concord learned of abuse in Monitor 1.18.07; Statement by Paul Cultrera 1.28.03; Boston 1964 when he Herald 4.18.08 admitted abusing 2 Assignments: boys. After transfer Boston Globe 4.19.08 (add'l article); The Republican 1.16.09 he reoffended and (add'l article); Patriot Ledger 1.17.09 (add'l article); was transferred Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Detailed BA.org Timeline; again. Sent for Personnel File treatment in 1987 after he admitted abusing a boy same year. Died 1989. Paul Cultrera located other victims in 1995 and filed suit. Claim settled 1996 for $50K. Hogan complaint filed 2002 by 53 victims; settled 2003. Another lawsuit naming Birmingham & 2 others was settled for $475K 12/08. Bismonte Honesto 1954 P Convicted Diocesan Accused of abuse Los Angeles, Source: Bayranta between 1997- CA Press Enterprise 4.24.02; LA Times 4.24.02; LA Times 4.25.02; 2001 while at St. San Bernardino Sun 4.29.02; San Bernardino Sun 4.29.02; Joseph Church in Press Enterprise 5.22,02; LA Times 8.18.02; LA Archdiocese Pomona. Report Errata Notice # 1; USA Today 11.11.02; Press Enterprise Convicted 2003. 9.6.03; Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 9.6.03 Battery Assignments: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 37 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Battery Assignments: (misdemeanor) of LA Times Database 4.20.06 two sisters, age 12 & 8 when abuse occurred. Received 2 yrs probation. Remains on inactive status as of 2006. Not a registered sex offenderas of 2010.
Bissonette Bernard W. 1958 P Sued Diocesan Worked in CT, MI Norwich, CT Source: (Bissonnette) MN, and NM. Rocky Mountain News 4.13.93; Santa Fe New Mexican Accused of abuse 12.29.98; Santa Fe New Mexican 2.18.99; Telegram & Gazette of numerous 3.17.02; NY Times 3.24.02; Telegram & Gazette 4.20.02; youths just about Associated Press 5.24.02; Telegram & Gazette 9.01.02; everywhere he Telegram & Gazette 3.07.06; Norwich Bulletin 3.08.06; The served. One Advocate 7.17.06; Hartford Courant 7.18.06; Hartford Courant alleged victim 7.24.06; The Day 5.13.07; Hartford Courant 12.31.08 committed suicide. Assignments: Named in 1997 New Mexico State Council Newsletter 2.09 (add'l article); The civil suit. Another Slate 7.22.11 (add'l article); The Bulletin 8.6.11 (add'l article) victim filed civil suit 2002 and in 7/06, CT Supreme Court ruled that the suit was timely filed and sent it back down to lower court to be tried. Laicized 5/20/05 but not announced until 3/06. Cited in 11/08 RICO suit. Died 1/09. Bistricky Frederick J. 1965 P Accused Diocesan Man alleged he Milwaukee, Source: was abused for WI Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10.23.02; Milwaukee Journal approx. 3 years by Sentinel 7.03.03; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.01.04; Bistricky. Archdiocese of Milwaukee List 7.09.04; Milwaukee Journal Archdiocese Sentinel 7.10.04; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List updated notified and 11.26.07; Archdiocese of Milwaukee List updated after 11/26/07; Bistricky retired on TMJ4 1.6.11 disability 1995. Assignments: Archdiocese told BA.org Assignment Record man then that Bistricky would have no contact with children. In 2002 man learned that Bistricky was helping outat weekend masses and complained to Sklba. Sklba immediately restricted Bistricky from active ministry. In 2003 review board found allegations credible. Deceased. One settlement for $75K is known. Bjorklund Brian 1966 P Accused Diocesan Bjorklund, a Navy Detroit, MI Source: Chaplain, was Detroit Free Press (online) 7.04.03; TheBostonChannel.com removed from 10.10.03; Archdiocese of Detroit Press Release 4.21.04; Fresno active duty in 2003 Bee 9.01.04; Detroit Free Press 6.02.05 after allegations he abused one individual in the early years of his career as priest. Man came forward in 2003. No criminal charges. Review board found charge to be substantive. Reinstated as active priest in http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 38 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
active priest in 2/04 after Vatican ruled that, per canon law in place in 1975-1976, the alleged action "did not constitute the crime of sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 16." Navy did not take him back. Blackwell Maurice J. 1974 P Convicted Diocesan Placed on leave in Baltimore, Source: 1993 after MD Washington Times 12.5.93; Baltimore Sun 10.21.98; Baltimore complaints of Sun 5.15.02; Washington Post 5.15.02; Washington Post abuse of 1 5.17.02; Baltimore Sun 5.19.02; Washington Post 5.21.02; between 1989- Baltimore Sun 5.22.02; Baltimore Sun 5.24.02; Baltimore Sun 1992. Sent for 8.9.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun treatment and 12.17.02; Baltimore Sun 12.18.02; Baltimore Sun 5.8.03; reinstated. In 1998 Baltimore Sun 12.23.04 he was Assignments: permanently Baltimore Sun 1.4.05 (add'l article); WBAL 2.9.05 (add'l article); placed on leave Baltimore Sun 2.14.05 (add'l article); Baltimore Sun 2.18.05 after admitting to a (add'l article); Washington Post 2.18.05 (add'l article); Baltimore sexual relationship Sun 7.2.05 (add'l article) with another minor which ended in 1970s. 1993 accuser shot and injured him in 2002 but abuse acknowledged by Archbishop. Found guilty during 2/05 criminal trial but motion for new trial granted. Trial never held. Laicization announced in Dec. 2004. Blackwell William 1957 P Sued Diocesan Blackwell, who Indianapolis, Source: died in 1990, is IN Indianapolis Star 2.06.04; Indianapolis Star 2.07.04; Palladium- accused in Feb. Item 2.10.04; Indianapolis Star 8.11.04 2004 civil suit of sexually abusing one man at St. Mary School in late 1950s. Suit alleges abuse occurred at the school and on trips to home of Blackwell's parents in Indianapolis. 2nd civil suit filed in Aug. 2004 alleged that Blackwell abused another youth between 1956 and 1961 at St. Mary's in sacristy and the rectory and in other places.
Blanchard Albert J. 1966 P Accused Diocesan Woman told Springfield, Source: "Al" diocese in 1993 MA Boston Globe 6.6.10; WWLP 6.7.10; iobserve 6.9.10; The that she sought Republican 6.10.10; WWLP 6.15.10; CBS 3 6.15.10; Catholic counseling from Culture 6.15.10 Blanchard in 1971 Assignments: at age 15. He was BA.org Assignment Record 30; there was a four-year "relationship" with her. He left priesthood in 1977, was laicized 6/80 & married. In 1993 the woman, the diocese and Blanchard settled. He agreed to stay http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 39 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
He agreed to stay away from people under 18. In 2009 she learned he was working as volunteer "social worker/ spiritual care coordinator" for diocese resource group & complained. It took diocese a year to finally remove him. Blanco Mario P Settled Salesian Originally from Sacramento, Source: Costa Rico. In CA Sacramento Bee 6.12.02; Sacramento Bee 4.25.03; News 2002 lawsuit 9 Tribune 5.06.03; Sacramento Bee 12.20.03; Catholic Herald men allege that 1.10.04; News Tribune 6.28.05; New Tribune 7.01.05; City of Blanco abused Angels 3.19.08; California Catholic Daily 8.22.08 them when they were teens. May have been ordered out of the Diocese in 1973 after an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse. At least 1 settlement in 1991. By Jan 2004 at least 17 men had accused him of abuse. Civil trial set for 7/05 but 16 cases settled just prior to trial. Bland Felix B Convicted FSC - Pleaded guilty in St. Louis, Source: Brothers of 1995 to MO St. Louis Post-Dispatch 4.25.95; St. Louis Post-Dispatch the Christian sodomizing an 11 4.29.95; St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.10.02; St. Louis Beacon Schools yr old boy in 1988. 5.15.08 Assault occurred at LaSalle Institute in Wildwood. Police knew of assault prior to 1995 but Bland was serving as missionary in Africa. Upon his return, his victim wore a wire and he was arrested. Sentenced to 15 yrs prison with all but 1 yr suspended. The year was spent in work release program so he only spent nights in jail. One man filed suit alleging abuse of 5 of his sons; suit settled on eve of trial in 1997.
Blankenship John P. 1963 P Convicted Diocesan Admitted in 1988 Richmond, Source: that he sexually VA Virginia Pilot 8.10.02; Richmond Times Dispatch 8.10.02; abused a 14 yr old Associated Press 8.20.02; Richmond Times Dispatch 8.21.02; male in 1982. He Daily Press 8.21.02; Associated Press 8.31.02; Associated apologized to the Press 1.31.03; Richmond Times Dispatch 2.1.03; WAVY victim and paid for 5.17.03; Richmond Times Dispatch 2.28.04 his college education and counseling. Worked at the Petersburg Fed. Correctional Center as chaplain for many years. 1989 note says that the Catholic chaplain regional superintendent for http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 40 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
superintendent for prisons knew of history. Forced to retire 8/02 after victim came forward. Criminally indicted; pled guilty to sodomy 1/03 and sentenced to indefinite supervised probation. On Sex Offender Registry. Blanpied Robert D. 1948 P Accused Diocesan Blanpied & Wichita, KS Source: Diocese sued in Wichita Eagle 7.24.95; Wichita Eagle 7.26.95; Wichita Eagle 1995 by a man (AP) 7.4.97; Durango Herald 4.6.02; Durango Herald 10.03; who said Blanpied Lawrence Journal-World 6.23.10 abused him from age 10-15 yrs. Suit dismissed on SOL and dismissal upheld by the state Court of Appeals in 1997. Blanpied admitted in 1994 meeting w/ man and his family that he improperly touched the man 30 years before. Worked in Wichita Diocese from 1948 until 1969. Worked in Pueblo 1969- 1994. Removed 1994 but later reassigned since he received honors in 1998 upon retirement after 50 yrs as a priest. Died 10/03. Blaszczynski R. Henry 1941 P Sued Diocesan Accused in 1993 Camden, NJ Source: civil suit of abuse Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05; New Jersey Provincial Directory, of girl in 1950s or 2011, p. 205 1960s. Settled suit for $176,000. Named in the RICO pleading filed 1994 in New Jersey. Died 10/31/86 per 2011 New Jersey Provincial Directory. Same source refers to him as R. Henry rather thanHenry S. Blaszczynski. Blazek Eugene E. 1976 P Sued Diocesan Man filed civil suit Honolulu, HI Source: 3/08 accusing Honolulu Star Bulletin 3.10.08; Honolulu Advertiser 3.11.08; Blazek of sexually Hawaii Catholic Herald 4.4.08 abusing him for Assignments: over a year "during BA.org Assignment Record or after 1979." Suit also mentions abuse of other youngsters. Blazek, although still part of Honolulu Diocese, had been serving as a military chaplain for over 20 years. He retired 6/1/07 and lives in Houston, TX per Catholic Herald. Blea Rudy P Sued Benedictine Blea was monk at Santa Fe, Source: Pecos Benedictine NM Bernalillo Cty, NM; # CV-94-05042 Monastery. Civil suit filed 6/10/94 alleges abuse of at http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 41 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
alleges abuse of at least one youth during counseling sessions from 1969-1970. Blizard David L. 1974 P Sued Diocesan Left active Worcester, Source: priesthood in 1988. MA Telegram & Gazette 4.5.02; Telegram & Gazette 4.13.02; By 2002 several Telegram & Gazette 7.24.02; Telegram and Gazette 8.28.03; people had Telegram & Gazette 8.28.04; WorcesterVoice.com 8.30.04 accused him of abuse. 7/02 civil suit alleged that Blizard abused one man in 1978- 1980 as part of a "child sex" ring that operated out of the former House of Affirmation. Arrested 8/03 on charges of assault in 1988. In 8/04 Court found Blizard not guilty of one charge of indecent assault and battery on a person over age 14. Blong Delbert 1952 P Settled Diocesan Accused of Pueblo, CO Source: molesting boy for Reuters 9.7.93; PR Newswire 9.7.93; Newsday 9.8.93; Chicago 20 years (1971- Tribune 9.10.93; Denver Post 12.16.94; Dallas Morning News 1992) and infecting 6.12.02 him with HIV. Plaintiff lived in the rectory while he was a minor. 1993 civil suit settled 12/94. Blong admitted a relationship with the Plaintiff but countersued alleging that Plaintiff had given him AIDS. The Diocese removed all privileges. He was not even allowed to enter onto any property of Diocese without Bishop's Permission Blum Orville 1962 P Accused Diocesan Removed 5/02. Amarillo, TX Source: Told his Amarillo Globe 5.4.02; Associated Press 5.4.02; Amarillo Globe congregation in 5.10.02; Amarillo Globe 7.2.02; Dallas Morning News 7.4.02; Hereford, TX that a Amarillo Globe 7.9.02; Amarillo Globe 8.6.02; Dallas Morning former student at News 10.27.02 Alamo Catholic High School had accused him of molesting her in the mid-1970s. Resigned as priest 7/02. Later found working as groundskeeper at Amarillo Country Club Blume James R. 1980 P Sued Diocesan Originally a Fort Wayne- Source: member of the Brs South Bend, News-Sentinel 11.13.91; News-Sentinel 11.14.91; United Press of Holy Cross IN International 11.15.91; News-Sentinel 12.3.91; News-Sentinel Order; later 12.5.91; News-Sentinel 4.11.92; Indianopolis Star 4.13.92; ordained. Man filed News-Sentinel 7.23.92; Indianapolis Star 10.92; News-Sentinel suit 1991 alleging 11.22.93; South Bend Tribune 1.3.94; South Bend Tribune abuse from 1982- 4.1.02; Today's TMJ 8.31.09; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1985. 2002 article 8.31.09; Today's TMJ 9.1.09 said man originally Assignments: complained in WISN 10.2.09 (add'l article); WISN 1.15.10 (add'l article); 1988 or 1989; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1.15.10 (add'l article); WANE Bishop forced 1.18.10 (add'l article); St. Augustine Record 1.22.10 (add'l http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 42 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Bishop forced 1.18.10 (add'l article); St. Augustine Record 1.22.10 (add'l Blume to resign in article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 3.27.10 (add'l article) 1989 after he completed therapy. Suit settled 11/92. 2nd man filed suit in 1992 alleging abuse at different assignment from 1985-1987. Also worked in Milwaukee in 1970s. Laicized 6.23.07. Criminal charges filed 8/09. Convicted in WI 1/10; sentenced to 20 yrs prison.
Blumeyer Robert 1956 P Accused Benedictine In 2005, St. Cloud, Source: allegations made MN St. Cloud Times 5.25.06; St. Cloud Times 7.29.06; Star-Tribune that he molested a 8.2.06; St. Cloud Times 8.6.06; St. Cloud Times 8.10.06; St. teenage boy many Cloud Times 8.24.06; The Record 9.7.06; St. Cloud Times years ago. 9.10.06 Blumeyer worked in St. Cloud diocese from 1965-1968. Died of heart attack 10/83, He was a member of St. John's monastic community. Name not made public until 7/06. Two more accusers came forward after 1st allegations. Boardway Alphonse 1967 P Settled Francisan In 2002 man Lansing, MI Source: alleged he was Lansing State Journal 8.5.02; Lansing State Journal 8.24.10 raped by Fr. Boardway when he was 16. He told Franciscans in 1985. They sent him $650. He contacted them again in 1988 with little progress. In 1992 he contacted the Diocese of Lansing but there is no record of meeting. Settled with the Order in 1994 for $107.8K. Boardway served in several states, inc. TX, and at least one other person made allegations. He was murdered in 1997 while living in Arizona. Bober Marjan L. 1963 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse Camden, NJ Source: of one youth per Atlantic Cty, NJ; # ATL-L-004059 the 1994 RICO petition. Still believed to be an active priest.
Bocciarelli John 1945 P Accused Congregation Accused in 1997 of Boston, MA Source: of Missionary performing oral Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: 1997 memo describing Fathers of St. sex on a boy in allegations; Docs produced by Boston Archdiocese: 1997 letter Charles late 1960s. Same by Fugulo denying allegation plaintiff also Assignments: alleged abuse by BA.org Assignment Record Joseph Fugulo in the same time period. Only first name and parish noted in Boston documents but http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 43 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
documents but identity of priest confirmed through Official Catholic Directory.
Boganina Sister N Sued Sisters of the Sister Boganina Sioux Falls, Source: Diving Savior was one of several SD MWD et al v. Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls et al, Minnehaha religious accused County Circuit Court 7.30.10; Argus Leader 8.6.10; Sioux City in 2010 civil suit Journal 8.6.10 against Diocese, Oblates & Sisters of the Divine Savior which alleged abuse of
students at Tekakwitha Indian Mission in Sisseton SD. In the suit, one man alleged abuse by Sr. Boganina and a Br. Jim between 1944-1945 when he was 9 & 10 yrs old. Bogdan Leonard 1960 P Accused Diocesan Newly identified as Chicago, IL Source: Adolph abuser in Chicago Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1; Chicago Sun Archdiocese report Times 3.21.06; Kalamazoo Gazette 3.22.06 3.20.06. Accused Assignments: 1983. Allegation BA.org Assignment Record withdrawn 1986. Retired from Kalamazoo Diocese 6.30.00 and moved to AZ. Accusation was reasserted in 8/01 and deemed credible in 9/01. Privileges removed 3/02. Bohl Ronald 1980 P Accused Conventual Accused of single Louisville, Source: Franciscan incident in 1986 in KY Courier Journal 7.9.02; News-Messenger 7.9.02; Courier- Toledo OH Journal 8.26.02 diocese in which Assignments: he allegedly made BA.org Assignment Record a sexual advance to a minor. In treatment 1986-87. The 1993 settlement contained a confidentiality agreement. Removed from Louisville KY parish in 6/02. Also worked in Dubuque and Indianapolis archdioceses. Bohlinger Kenneth 1976. P Accused Diocesan Took church boys Lafayette, IN Source: on camping trips, Indianapolis Star 2.16.97; Indianapolis Star 2.16.97; Indianapolis supplied alcohol Star 2.16.97; Indianapolis Star 2.16.97; Indianapolis Star and pornography, 2.17.97; Journal and Courier 2.1.04 and played sex games with them. Bishop learned in 1988 that Bohlinger had abused young relative years earlier. Bohlinger then admitted abusing the church youths. Sent for therapy in 1988. Says quit abusing in 1986. Admits being addicted to children. Has not been an active http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 44 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
been an active priest since 1980s.
Boisselle Aime 1959 P Settled Diocesan Three men came Manchester, Source: forward 5/02 to NH Associated Press 5.19.02; Union Leader 5.21.02; Union Leader allege that 5.24.02; Union Leader 11.27.02; Manchester Report by NH Atty Boisselle had General 3.3.04; Documents released with NH Atty Gen Report sexually abused 3.3.04; Concord Monitor 3.4.03; Concord Monitor 2.18.05; NH them at Ste. Marie AG Audit Records 3.26.09 Church in Assignments: Manchester in BA.org Assignment Record early 1960s. Docs released by Atty General 3/03 show a college student had complained that Boisselle had seduced him in 1983, there werecomplaints in 1995 or 1996 re youths at rectory, and diocese knew about encounters with adults at gay bars & parks. At least some claims in 11/02 settlement with Diocese. Boivin Phillip J. < 1920 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse Portland, ME Source: of one man at age Maine AG Document Production 7.8.05 PDF page 2-3 9 or 10 in 1941 or 1942 at St. John Parish in Rumford per documents released by Maine AG 7/05. Died 1953. Bokulich Dominic (Br B Convicted Franciscan Bokulich, also New York, Source: Leopold Friars of the known as Br. NY Journal News 3.21.08; Journal News 6.10.08; Journal News Renewal Leopold, was 6.11.08; Yonkers Tribune 6.11.08 arrested 10/07 and pleaded guilty 3/08 to abuse of 4 boys from one family between 2006 and 2007. Sentenced to 7 yrs state prison in 6/08, along with 5 yrs post-release supervision. Required to register as sex offender. In prison as of 7/10. Boland John 1975 P Accused Diocesan Accused of Gallup, NM Source: sexually abusing KOAT.com 2.11.09; Gallup Independent 2.12.09; Gallup 14 yr old boy 2/83 Independent 2.22.09; Gallup Independent 2.24.09; Gallup in Winslow AZ. Independent 3.20.09; KOAT 5.13.09; Gallup Independent Arrested; charged 5.24.11; Gallup Independent 5.26.11; Gallup Independent with 4 5.27.11 misdemeanors/1 felony. Plea agreement 6/93; 3 misdemeanors dropped. Sentenced 9/83 to probation on misdemeanor; felony dropped. Boy and family never testified and never informed of results except that charges were being dismissed and he would be transferred. Name given to diocese in 2005 but information http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 45 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
information "discovered" in 2009 file review. Removed 2/09. Returned to Ireland in 2010. Settlements pending. Bolduc Paul J. 1960 P Accused Diocesan Accused on Boston, MA Source: 8/21/02 of sexually Garabedian Letter 8.21.02; Morrissey Press Release 8.27.02; abusing a minor in Law Letter 8.28.02; Boston Globe 8.28.02; Patriot Ledger approximately 8.28.02; Patriot Ledger 2.11.03; Boston Globe 2.11.03 1961. Put on Assignments: administrative Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record leave 8/27/02 by Cardinal Law. Bolesta Michael C. 1989 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse Philadelphia, Source: of at least 11 male PA Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05 teenagers ages Assignments: 16-17 in 1990- Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile 1991. Evaluated at St. Luke's treatment center. Reassigned. Died Jan. 2004. Boley Robert 1975 P Sued Carmelite Suit filed in 2006 in Los Angeles, Source: LA accused Boley CA Darien Suburban Life 7.20.07 of "accosting" a young girl at a Los Angeles parish in early 1980s. At the time suit was filed, Boley was working as parochial vicar in Darien, IL. He left the assignment in Oct. 2006 and currently resides at a Carmelite house in Joliet. Case included in massive 7/07 $660 mil settlement by LA Archdiocese with 508 plaintiffs. Bolton Donald 1952 P Accused Redemptorist Parents from St. Erie, PA Source: Gregory parish Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 8.25.87 complained to District Attorney that Bolton had molested daughter for two years. The Redemptorists had promised that he would not work with children but parents learned he was teaching at school in New York. Bolton charged in 11/86 w/ two counts. He pleaded guilty and received three yrs probation in 2/87. Bolton agreed to enter treatment program (??). Other victims found but statute of limitations had run.
Boltz Henry A. 1920 P Accused Diocesan Ordained for Portland, ME Source: Diocese of Calgary Maine AG Document Production 5.27.05; Portland Press Herald in 1920. Came to 7.31.05 Portland in 1931 and incardinated 1935. Per 2005 documents released by Maine Atty General, he was accused of http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 46 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
was accused of abuse by three men who alleged abuse in late 1940s - early 1950s. Retired 1966 and died at age 79 in 1970. Bombardier Wilfred 1943 P Settled Diocesan Ordained as Manchester, Source: (Wilfrid) F. member of NH North Adams Transcript 11.29.63; Hartford Courant 9.18.00; Congregation of Union Leader 11.27.02; Manchester Report by NH Atty General Blessed 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report 3.3.3; Union Sacrament Fathers Leader 3.4.03 in Cleveland. Lots of missionary work. Became member of Manchester Diocese in 1970 and was working in Albuquerque, NM when he was accused in 1993 of abuse of two boys at St. Charles Parish between 1966-1970. Also accused of abuse in Manchester in 1975. Admitted to short-term relationship with a male in Philippines. Shown as retired in 1989 Catholic Directory. He died in 2000. Bonacci Louis 1973 P Accused Jesuit In 4/11, accusation Baltimore, Source: was received that MD Fox 19 6.7.11; Statements by Society of Jesuits and Diocese of Bonacci improperly Scranton 6.7.11; Citizens Voice 6.8.11; Times Leader 6.8.11; touched a minor in SNAP Statement 6.7.11; Cincinnati City Beat 6.8.11; Baltimore a family home in a Sun 6.9.11; Baltimore Sun 6.23.11 period from 1978- 1982 when he was Assistant director of campus ministry, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD During investigation, a second accuser was located. Bonacci was removed 4/11 from duties in Scranton diocese and in 6/11, head of Order permanently removed him from active ministry. .
Bongers Herman 1939 P Accused Diocesan Accused in 2005 of Davenport, Source: abuse of 5 youths IA Quad-City Times 7.25.05; Des Moines Register 7.26.05; Quad- at St. Vincent's City Times 2.17.06; Diocese of Davenport Creditors Committee orphanage in 8.27.07; Quad-City Times 7.10.08 1966. Died 1971. Assignments: Case settled Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; Concise BA.org Assignment 2/17/06. Earliest Record known abuse was 1948. Bonilla Luis A. 2000 P Sued Diocesan In lawsuit filed Allentown, Source: Margarito 8/10, parents of a PA Catholic Culture 8.27.10; Reading Eagle 8.27.10; Morning Call 19 yr old girl allege 8.27.10; Lebanon Daily News 8.27.10; Reading Eagle 8.28.10; that Bonilla (school CBS News 8.30.10; WFMZ 8.30.10; Morning Call 8.31.10; chaplain) started a Reading Eagle 8.31.10; Reading Eagle 8.31.10; WFMZ 8.31.10; relationship with Canadian Press 8.31.10; Reading Eagle 9.24.10; Philadelphia her when she was Inquirer 9.26.10; Morning Call 9.28.10 a 17 or 18 yr old Assignments: senior in 2008- Reading Eagle 11.5.10 (add'l article); Reading Eagle 1.21.11 2009. Relationship (add'l article) continued after parents complained. He was removed from http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 47 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
was removed from parish 11/09; sent to treatment. Relationship continued while he was in treatment. Girl gave birth to his daughter girl 7/10. He left therapy at some point and is living with the girl & baby. Diocese asked that he be laicized. Judge ruled case can proceed 1/11. Bonin David L. P Sued Diocesan 21 yr old man filed Rochester, Source: suit 11/08 against NY Hartley v. Bishop Matthew Clark et al, Cause No. 08-326A, Bishop and Supreme Court, NY State, Schuyler County; Star Gazette Diocese alleging 11.12.08; News 10 Now 11.12.08; Democrat & Chronicle that Bonin (who 11.13.08; Ithaca Journal 11.13.08; Catholic Courier 11.14.08; died at age 53 in WENY 11.18.08; Press & Sun-Bulletin 11.19.08; Star Gazette 3/02) abused him 11.19.08; WETM 4.28.09 weekly from 1998- 2001 when he was ages 9-12. Man first made his allegations known in 2007. A second individual has also made allegations. Bonin was assigned to St. Mary's on the Lake at the time. In 4/09 NY Sup. Court denied diocese motion to dismiss.
Bonzagni John J. 1980 P Settled Diocesan Woman filed suit in Springfield, Source: 2003 alleging that MA Berkshire Eagle 9.24.03; Springfield Republican 9.24.03; she was fondled Catholic Observer 10.5.03; Springfield Republican 3.1.04; by Bonzagni on 3 Springfield Republican 4.25.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; occasions while Springfield Republican 8.17.04 (2nd); Associated Press she was 16 and 11.12.04; Springfield Republican 9.8.05; Berkshire Eagle preparing for 9.25.08; Berkshire Eagle 11.7.08; Press Release by The Office confirmation. of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 Woman said that she notified the diocese on 2 occasions (first in 2002). Her claims settled as part of 8/04 $7.5M settlement reached between 45 claimants and the Springfield diocese involving 18 priests. Cleared by diocese 11/04. Named monsignor 12/06. Head of the pastoral planning office in 2008. Booth James T. 1946 P Sued Diocesan Woman filed suit San Diego, Source: 2/03 alleging that CA Associated Press 2.11.03; San Diego Union Tribune 2.12.03; Booth abused her San Diego Union Tribune 12.24.03; Lompoc Record 3.30.07; when she was 15 Union Tribune 3.31.07; California Catholic Daily 4.03.07; Desert in late 1960s. A Sun 10.27.10; Documents released by San Diego Diocese second woman 10.25.10 filed suit 12/03 Assignments: alleging that he Diocese of San Diego List 3.30.07 molested her between 1965- 1967. He left priesthood in 1971 after 25 yrs to marry a 19 yr old university student. Later became an Episcopal priest http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 48 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Episcopal priest living in Calif. Has denied all allegations. Name appears on list released by San Diego Diocese 3/07. Personnel file released 10/24/10. Bordenca Charles 1955 P Accused Diocesan Accused of Birmingham, Source: molesting a 12 yr AL Mobile Register 6.08.03; Birmingham News 1.07.04 old boy in 1960s. "Retired" in 1991 but continued to work part time in Mobile Archdiocese until removed by Bishop Foley in 2002 after Dallas Bishops
Conference. Also accused of inappropriately touching several men during counseling situations. Other minor victims known. Borman Ronald 1992 P Convicted Conventual Borman was Louisville, Source: Franciscan arrested 10/11/06 KY Courier-Journal 10.13.06; WHAS 10.13.06; Courier-Journal on charges of 10.14.06; States News Service 10.29.08; States News Service Internet child 2.2.09 seduction. Assignments: Employed by BA.org Assignment Record Louisville KY archdiocese as teacher 1978-85. Worked as priest 1992-98 in the Lansing MI and Toledo OH dioceses and the Indianapolis IN archdiocese. Left the priesthood in 1998. Then taught in Louisville archdiocesan schools until 2001, and in Louisville public middle schools until his arrest. Pleaded guilty 2/09 to 1 count of possession of child porn. . Sentenced to 30 mo. prison. Bornbach Raymond 1941 P Accused Diocesan Woman told the La Crosse, Source: H. Diocese 1/03 that WI Riverfront Times [MO] 8.25.04; Associated Press 8.27.04; Bornbach had Marshfield News-Herald 8.27.04; Associated Press 9.07.04; molested her for Daily Tribune 9.18.04; Wausau Daily Herald 9.18.04; WSAW over a year and a 11.19.04; Marshfield News-Herald 7.17.05; Marshfield News half in 1971, 4.26.05; Stevens Point Journal 1.15.06; SNAP Statement beginning when 12.30.08; WKBT 1.7.09; LaCrosse Tribune 1.8.09; WEAU she was 8 years 1.7.09; LaCrosse Tribune 11.17.10 old. Another Assignments: person complained LaCrosse Tribune 3.8.11 (add'l article); LaCrosse Tribune 3.9.11 about Bornbach (add'l article); LaCrosse Tribune 5.7.11 (add'l article); Marshfield 3/01 and the fact News 1.23.06 that he still visited sick patients at a hospital in Marshfield. He would grope and kiss women in psych unit. Board substantiated 2003 claim in 2004 and his privileges as a priest were http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 49 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
priest were removed. Died 2006. Accuser filed civil suit 12/31/08. Borycz Edmund S. 1968 P Accused Diocesan Removed 2002. Detroit, MI Source: Accused of abuse Archdiocese of Detroit Press Release 6.30.02; Detroit Free of 5 youths Press 7.1.02; Detroit Free Press 7.2.02; Detroit Free Press between 1963 and 10.19.02; Detroit Free Press 6.6.06; Detroit Free Press 6.6.06 1987. Police knew (2nd); News Herald 6.11.06 of 1 allegation in 1987 but file sealed. In 6/06 Vatican placed him on permanently inactive status with no privileges.
Boschetto Laurence B Sued CFC - Became religious New York, Source: Congregation brother in 1974. NY US District Court, Southern District New York, No. 05-CV-10467; of Christian Named in 2005 Renew America 5.17.06; Supreme Court of the State of New Brothers civil suit which was York, County of New York, No. 07-102959; Hoatson v. New York refiled in 2007 Archdiocese, NY Supreme Court Decision 102958/07 10.26.09 Accused of abuse as a novice brother and also of offering drugs to plaintiff. Abuse alleged against other defendants as well as claims of sexual harrassment and other issues. Plaintiff's appeal was dismissed by the NY Supreme Court 10/09. Bossa Barry F. 1981 P Convicted Pallotine Bossa pleaded Boston, MA Source: guilty in 1974 to First Amended Complaint 10.21.02; Boston Globe 1.30.03; charge of Boston Globe 1.31.03; Dallas Morning News 9.12.04; Dallas misdemeanor Morning News 9.12.04; BA.org Boston List 2.2.07; sexual abuse of a RichardSipe.com 4.17.07 12 yr old boy. Assignments: Served no jail time. BA.org Assignment Record; Partial Boston Assignment Record Order knew; still let him be ordained. 2 victims filed suit in Boston in 2002 They allege he performed oral sex on them as 8 and 10 yr olds in Bridgewater in 1970s when he was a "parish brother." Worked in NY archdiocese in 2002. Transferred to Rome after NY Archdiocese learned of 1974 charges and pulled his privileges. MA charges filed and attempts made to extradite him. Died 5/07. Bostwick, III John R. 1969 P Accused Diocesan Ordained in the Harrisburg, Source: Baltimore Diocese, PA The Advocate 4.24.96; Richard Times Dispatch 5.9.96 transferred to the Richmond Diocese and was on loan to Mt. St. Mary's College in Maryland at the time of the alleged abuse of one youth in 1980-82 in Harrisburg, PA He was assigned to the Lafayette, LA Diocese from 1992 -1996 at request of http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 50 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
-1996 at request of his friend, the Lafayette Bishop. When charges surfaced he was suspended from duties in Louisiana and asked to return to Richmond and be scheduled for evaluation.
Botty Paul B Convicted Marianist Case reported at Cleveland, Source: State V. Botty, OH Case # CR-206651; Criminal Appeal, Cuyahoga County, OH; 1988 WL 86954 Chronicle-Telegram 3.5.86; Chronicle-Telegram 3.14.86; (Ohio App.). Chronicle-Telegram 3.27.86; Chronicle-Telegram 3.28.86; Convicted of FamilyOnline--Newsletter of Society of Mary 1.8.08 sexual battery. In 3/86 Botty was sentenced to 7 1/2 years for molesting four teenage boys. 12 felony counts dismissed Died 12/27/07 in CA. Marianist Newsletter of 1/8/08 referred to him as a "former Marianist." Boucher Clarence R. 1940 P Accused Diocesan Woman gave Boston, MA Source: public testimony in Roslindale- West Roxbury Transcript 02.28.07 2/07 that Boucher Assignments: had touched her BA.Org Assignment Record inappropriately when she was 13. Events occurred at St. Jean the Baptiste in Lynn. His behavioral habits with young girls were well- known within the parish. Boucher was never punished by the Archdiocese. He died in 2001. Boudreau Paul T. 1955 P Settled Diocesan 1 claim included in Springfield, Source: 2004 $7.5M MA Springfield Republican 8.17.04; Springfield Republican 8.17.04; settlement Berkshire Eagle 8.18.04; Press Release by The Office of between 45 Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.3.08 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield involving 18 priests. First public mention of his name. Suspended in 1991 after being on leave for several years but not in 1989 Catholic directory. Supposedly "abandoned priesthood." Boudreaux Claude P. 1955 P Accused Jesuit Boudreaux, an 80 New Source: yr old teacher at Orleans, LA Times-Picayune 1.05.05 Jesuit High, was Assignments: placed on leave in Times-Picayune 9.27.96 Jan. 2005 after the Order received a complaint of abuse some 30 yrs previously. The Order found the allegations credible and he was sent out of state for treatment. In nearly 50 yrs as http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 51 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
In nearly 50 yrs as a priest, he served as a missionary in Sri Lanka and India, worked at the order's headquarters in Rome, worked in ministry to other Jesuits in Mobile and New Orleans, and taught at Jesuit high schools in Dallas and Shreveport Boulanger Albert L. 1962 P Settled Diocesan Multiple allegations Manchester, Source: made against NH Union Leader 2.16.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; Manchester Boulanger Report by NH Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty between early General Report 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Union Leader 1960s and 2003. 3.4.03; Concord Monitor 3.4.03; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 Repeatedly admissions by Boulanger, he was sent for therapy and then returned to active ministry multiple times. Also received treatment for alcohol abuse. Retired 2000 and finally placed on leave 2/02 when 3 additional accusations were made against him. Died 6/02. At least one claim included in 11/02 settlement re 28 priests. Boulanger Maurice R. P Accused Accused of Manchester, Source: sodomy (once) NH NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 and mutual oral sex (6-7 times) with one boy aged 14-15 in 1978- 1979. Died 4/03. Boulanger Raymond 1951 P Accused Marist His personnel file Boston, MA Source: was one of several Boston Globe 12.17.02; Boston Herald 12.17.02; NDPMA.com released to public (accessed 10.27.10) 12/02 because it Assignments: contained BA.org Assignment Record allegations of sexual abuse. Boulanger, then 81, said he used to give girls affectionate hugs and believes that one of the mothers must have misinterpreted what he wasdoing and filed complaint. He denied any accusation of misconduct. No clear accusations found in file per another article. Died 2/12/10. Boulanger Xavier B Sued Marist In 2005 civil suit, Boston, MA Source: (Br. Leonard) Leonard one man alleged Marists All - Obiturary 8.26.87; JOHN DOE Nos. 30 - 68 and that he was MARY ROE Nos. 6 - 8, v. Roman Catholic Archbishop of abused by Br. Boston, C.A. 05-0006; BishopAccountability Letter to Dr. Mary Leonard Xavier, a Jane Doherty, Chairperson of the Archdiocese of Boston Review teacher at Central Board 7.27.11; Boston Globe 7.28.11 Catholic High School, Lawrence, during the years 1967 - 1968 when he was a minor. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 52 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
he was a minor. The suit involved multiple plaintiffs and named multiple priests as defendants. Attorney Durso said that almost all claims were settled. Br. Leonard died in 1987. His obituary gave his name as "Xavier Leonard Boulanger" Boulden Garry 1977 P Sued Diocesan Woman filed suit in Spokane, Source: 2004 alleging that WA Spokesman-Review 5.21.04; KXLY 11.21.07; Statement by Boulden had Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Seattle Post-Intelligencer (AP) molested her 11.21.07; Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or beginning when Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09 she was 12 yrs old and a student at a Spokane parish. Article says that parish priest was informed at the time and all he did was blame the girl and ask why she was threatening the career of a "fine young priest." Left active ministry in 1983 and moved to Seattle where he worked for Police Dept. Still priest in 2002. Bishop admitted 11/07 that allegations were credible. Boulet Norman J. 1969 P Accused Diocesan Berube's name Fall River, Source: appeared on list of MA Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston Herald 9.27.02 21 priests accused of abuse which District Attorney released 9/02. List says two alleged victims but provides no other information. Both 1993 and 2002 Catholic Directories show him "on sick leave."
Boumeister Alphonsus < 1915 P Sued Fathers of the Accused in 2002 Honolulu, HI Source: Sacred civil suit of abuse Honolulu Star-Bulletin 8.1.02; Honolulu Advertiser 8.1.02; Hearts of 11 yr old boy in Honolulu Star Bulletin 9.17.02; Honolulu Advertiser 9.17.02; 1961. Case Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 3.25.05 dismissed by Judge 3/05 who said Plaintiff had presented no evidence to support his claim. No other accusations known. Boumeister died in 1972 (30 yrs before suit) at age 84. He took hisvows in Belgium and came to Hawaii in 1915. Bourque Real (Ray) 1954 P Accused Oblate Accused of abuse. Boston, MA Source: Bourque was Boston Herald 1.15.04; Bishop Hart; Victim; Links to Other reassigned by Bourque Documents; News Democrat 4.13.06; SNAP Statement Cardinal Medeiros 8.16.08 after allegations in Assignments: 1981 and Detailed BA.org assignment record http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 53 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
1981 and Detailed BA.org assignment record continued in ministry until admitting abusing teens in the 1990s. 5/12/06 article says he has been laicized. Bowe John F. 1973 P Accused Diocesan One of 21 priests Philadelphia, Source: placed on PA Archdiocese of Philadelphia Press Release 3.8.11; Statement of administrative Cardinal Rigali Regarding Administrative Leaves 3.8.11; leave by Philadelphia Inquirer 3.8.11; NY Times 3.8.11; Philadelphia Philadelphia Inquirer 3.9.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 3.10.11 archdiocese 3/7/11 pending investigation for credible allegations involving sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior with minors. Last assignment: He was in residence at St. Joseph rectory in Warrington, Bucks County. Bowen Donald J. 1964 P Convicted Diocesan Woman was 9 Fall River, Source: when first sexual MA Sun Chronicle 4.27.02; Providence Journal 9.27.02; Boston abuse occurred Herald 9.27.02; Boston Globe 9.27.02; Standard Times 10.2.02; and it continued Boston Herald 10.2.02; Boston Globe 7.2.03; The until she was 16. BostonChannel.com 7.3.03; Boston Globe 7.26.03; Herald News He wrote letters 8.6.03; Herald News 7.13.05; Boston Globe 7.14.05; Boston saying that he Globe 7.16.05; Herald News 7.16.05 would leave the priesthood to marry her. She told Diocese 1990 and accepted $200K settlement 1992. Bowen served in Bolivia for 28 yrs before Boston indictment in 2002. Charged with indecent assault & battery of person under 14 & lascivious acts on a person under 16. Pled guilty 2005; 2 yrs jail and 10 yrs probation & registration as sex offender. Not found on list 2/10. .
Bower Robert F. 1959 P Arrested Diocesan Arrested 1999 on Erie, PA Source: charges of Erie Times-News 3.11.99; Erie Times-News 2.6.01; Erie Times- downloading News 4.17.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; GoErie.com internet child 5.22.03; Erie Times-News 6.29.03; WNEP 8.25.04 pornography. Charges later dropped on legal technicality. Resigned from priesthood 4/02. 3 women spoke with previous bishop in 1982 to complain that Bower had been receiving pornography at church. These women filed suit 4/03 against current and past Bishops alleging slander. Complaint dismissed by court and dismissal upheld 7/04. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 54 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
upheld 7/04. Bowles Richard J. 1961 P Sued Diocesan Bowles resigned in St. Source: 2003 after Augustine, Pensacola News Journal 9.8.03; Florida Times Union 9.9.03; admitting he FL Pensacola News Journal 9.11.03; Florida Times Union 9.12.03; molested a boy 34 Pensacola News Journal 2.27.04; Tallahassee Democrat (AP) years before. 5.24.05; Pensacola News Journal 5.25.05; News4Jax 5.25.05; Someone had Pensacola News Journal 8.09.05; Pensacola News Journal contacted Diocese 10.14.05 in 8/03 and Diocese began investigation. A psychiatrist examined Bowles shortly after the abuse of the victim in 1969. A 2nd victim came forward toallege abuse in same time-frame on out- of-state trip. His parents complained to Diocese in 1971 when abuse occrred. Same person filed suit 5/05 and settled 10/05 for $30K. Bowling Robert A. 1954 P Sued Diocesan Left Louisville in Louisville, Source: 1969 and KY Courier Journal 5.22.02; Reno Gazette Journal 5.23.02; Reno transferred to Gazette Journal 5.29.02; Courier Journal 5.31.02; Courier Reno NV. In 2002 Journal 6.1.02; Reno Gazette Journal 6.15.02; Reno Gazette at least 9 women Journal 6.19.02; Courier Journal 6.27.02; Reno Gazette Journal claimed that he 6.29.02; Associated Press 7.31.02; Courier Journal 8.23.02; molested or Courier Journal 9.29.02; Courier Journal 1.22.03; Reno Gazette abused them at Journal 6.15.03; Reno Gazette-Journal 8.19.07 various times Assignments: between mid- Reno Gazette-Journal 10.22.10 (add'l article); Assignment 1950s and 1963 Record Compiled by Law Firm when they were minors in Kentucky. He is also accused of molesting adult women in Reno. Louisville settled with 11 victims 6/03 as part of $25.7M settlement. Bowling died 6/03. Bowman Robert 1955 P Accused Diocesan Former Vicar for Chicago, IL Source: Peter Admin. Retired in Chicago Daily Herald 5.27.02; Chicago Daily Herald 5.27.02; 2001. Removed Chicago Sun-Times 5.28.02; Chicago Tribune 5.28.02; Chicago from duties 5/02 Tribune 5.29.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; USA Today after allegations of 11.11.02; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Tribune 9.26.05; sexual misconduct Chicago Tribune 9.26.05; Chicago Sun-Times 9.27.05; Chicago with a minor more Daily Herald 9.27.05; Chicago Daily Herald 2.11.06; Chicago than 45 years Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1; Chicago Daily Herald previously 4.18.11 surfaced 4/02. Assignments: Another allegation Chicago List of Priests with Substantiated Allegations accessed of inappropriate 7.5.11; BA.org Assignment Record behavior was apparently made 1 or 2 years ago but wasfound unsubstantiated by the Fitness Review Board who termed it "horseplay that might have been misinterpreted." Vatican ordered permanent removal from public ministry 9/05. Died 4/11. Boxelaar George P Accused Carmelite D.A.'s office says it New York, Source: has received NY Times Herald-Record 4.21.02; Times Herald-Record 6.13.02; complaints against Times Herald-Record 2.28.04 Boxelaar by 2 men http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 55 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Boxelaar by 2 men and 2 parents per 4/02 article. Order's provincial has acknowledged several complaints. 6/02 article reported at least 24 victims, many of whom would not have been abused if either diocese or order had acted when a parent first complained about Boxelaar's behavior. First complaint received 13 yrs before he was sent back to Holland. He died there in 1990.
Boyce Thomas 1966 P Sued Diocesan Woman filed civil Jackson, MS Source: suit in 2002 Boston Herald 6.7.02; Boston Herald 6.10.02; SunHerald.com alleging that Boyce 4.10.05; Sun Herald (AP) 3.8.06; Clarion-Ledger (AP) 6.7.06; abused her for Clarion Ledger 1.25.07 several years in 1970s-1980s. She was between 13- 18 during the time of the abuse. Suit dismissed by MS Appeals Court on SOL 6/06. Boyce died 2002. Diocese acknowledged abuse in 2003. In1/07 MS Supreme Court declined to hear Plaintiff's appeal. Boyd John ? P Settled Diocesan Diocese settled Manchester, Source: one case 4/05 for NH Concord Monitor 4.28.05; NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 an undisclosed amount after a woman alleged that Boyd had molested her when she was between ages of 7-8 in 1957 at St. Joseph's school in Laconia. He would make her perform oral sex on him. Happened over 25 times. Sometimes he would give her $1.50 after the abuse. Died in 1968. Boyd Richard 1979 P Convicted Diocesan Convicted in 1984 Crookston, Source: (Rick) of possession of MN Grand Forks Herald 7.18.03; Grand Forks Herald 7.19.03; Grand magazines Forks Herald 7.22.03; Grand Forks Herald 7.23.03; Grand Forks containing child Herald 8.06.03; Grand Forks Herald 8.17.03; Grand Forks pornography. Two Herald 8.30.03; Catholic Online 4.25.07 yrs probation and 6 mo. therapy. Police investigated in 2003 and did find adult porn on website he built. He took indefinite leave of absence and resigned from parish in 2003 saying "innuendo and gossip" about the 1984 conviction destroyed his http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 56 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
destroyed his credibility as minister. 2007 article says he was "subsequently laicized" and that Boyd has appealed the dismissal. Boyea David J. 1973 P Convicted Diocesan Accusations that Green Bay, Source: he abused 9-12 WI United Press International 7.08.85; United Press International boys over 5 yrs. 11.22.86; United Press International 11.25.86 One woman said she told Aux. Bishop in 1979 that Boyea had molested her son. $12M civil suit filed 11/86 on behalf of three victims but suit is believed to be sealed; In 8/85 Boyea pleaded guilty to 1 criminal charge and was sentenced to 10 years in jail. Petition to reduce sentencing denied 9/88. Released 1995. Lifetime listing on sex offender registry. Boyer Gerald F. < 1960 P Accused Diocesan in 9/03 man Lansing, MI Source: accused Boyer of Tuscon Weekly 9.11.03 raping him in 1961 at age 12. Man was altar boy and helped at weekday mass. Boyer asked him to stay and talk and then raped him. Man told his parents and they asked him to keep matter quiet. Per the man, Boyer shot and killed himself in approx. 1973. Boyer Leland 1949 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2003. Los Angeles, Source: Accused of abuse CA LA Times 12.18.03; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA from 1973-1982. Times 4.20.06; City of Angels 12.07.07 LA archdiocese Assignments: counts 2 accusers. LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Deceased. Database 4.20.06 Boylan Dennis A. 1974 P Accused Diocesan Removed in 2002 Amarillo, TX Source: because of sexual Amarillo Globe 7.2.02; Dallas Morning News 7.4.02; Amarillo abuse allegations. Globe 7.9.02; Amarillo Globe 7.20.02; Dallas Morning News No specific 10.27.02; Dallas Morning News 5.8.04; Dallas Morning News information found 5.22.04 on actual allegations. Received treatment at Jemez Springs at some point. 1993 Catholic Directory shows him on sick leave from Kalamazoo Diocese. In 2004 he was apparently active again because he was conducting funerals in Amarillo. Boyle Edward < 1960 P Sued Redemptorist In suit filed 2002 Sacramento, Source: woman alleges CA Sacramento Bee 7.09.02 that she was http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 57 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
that she was molested by Boyle in 1967 at age 17. News article says her mother reported the incident to another priest in the diocese. Boyle, who died in 1998, was later transferred to Reno and then to Hawaii. The woman says she reported abuse to Diocese in April, 2002. Boyle John J. 1956 P Sued Diocesan In 4/03 suit man Altoona- Source: accused Boyle of Johnstown, Associated Press 4.3.03; Pittsburg Post Gazette 4.4.03; abusing him in PA Associated Press 8.12.03; Centre Daily Times 8.13.03; National 1970s when he Catholic Reporter 8.29.03; Associated Press 11.6.03 was a teenager. Said Boyle would get him to drink until he was unconscious and then rape him. Second suit filed 8/03. Plaintiff said Boyle abused him from 1958-1960. A third suit filed 11/03 alleged abuse of Plaintiff from 1958-1963. Boyle retired and was removed from public ministry. In 5/04 Diocese paid $3.71M to settle claims by 21 people alleging abuse by 11 priests, including Boyle. Boyle (in Edmund J. 1944 P Convicted Diocesan Convicted 1987. Seattle, WA Source: Seattle) Lewdness with Seattle Times 4.26.03; Deseret Morning News 8.26.04; Seattle child in Reno, NV. Times 6.10.05; Table: The Oregonian 11.12.06; The Oregonian Sued 2003. 6.07.07 (Documents); HeraldNet 10.26.07; Seattle Post- Accused of abuse Intelligencer 10.26.07; Seattle Times 5.30.09; Seattle Post in 1960s in Intelligencer 6.7.11 Portland. In 2005 three siblings (2 girls and 1 boy) settled claims against Seattle Archdiocese for $1.1 million. Other claims still pending. Boyle is accused of molesting at least 9 boys and girls in Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. Died 1995. One claim settled in Seattle 10/07 for $270,000. Four others settled in 2009. Bradley Charles V. 1968 P Accused Diocesan Accused of Paterson, NJ Source: abusing The Record 4.14.02; NY Times 4.16.02 youngsters in 1981 per 4/02 articles. 1993 Catholic Directory showed him working at a Catholic High School. Removed from his http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 58 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
from his assignment in 1995 and "has never again functioned as a priest" per Bishop Rodimer in the April article Bradley H. Cornell 1969 P Accused Jesuit Removed from Philadelphia, Source: duties 1/06. Name PA Philadelphia Inquirer 1.31.07; KYW 1.31.07; WJLA 2.06.07; NBC released 1/07 4 2.06.07; WBAL 2.06.07; Baltimore Sun 2.07.07; Washington when Order Post 2.07.07; Baltimore Sun 2.08.07; Washington Post 3.18.07; admitted that he The Examiner 4.13.07 had engaged in "sexual misconduct" with an adult in the early 1980s in Baltimore, Another 2006 accusation involved a minor at Gonzaga College H.S. in Wash. DC in 1973. First 2 accusations involving minors made in 1993. Sent for treatment and returned to ministry by Order in 1995. He worked at St. Joseph Univ. until 01/06. Also served in North Carolina, Philadelphia and India. 5 more complaints rec'd as of 3/07. Bradley John P Sued Jesuit Per 12/03 article, Fresno, CA Source: "Jack" woman had filed Fresno Bee 12.17.03; Deposition of Cardinal Roger Mahony suit alleging that 11.23.04 when she was 17 and pregnant in early 1960s, her family sent her to live with friends in Fresno. Suit says that Bradley, a priest at St. Agnes Mission, abused her for five months while she was pregnant.
Bradley Theodore F. 1958 P Accused Diocesan In 1994 suit Spokane, Source: Xavier woman accused WA Spokesman Review 10.13.02; Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Bradley of using Spokesman Review 5.21.04; Spokesman Review 4.22.06; premarital Spokesman Review 3.27.07; KXLY 4.20.07; Spokesman Review counseling to 5.5.07; Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07; Diocese of break up her Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused engagement and Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.3.09 start an affair with Assignments: her. She was 17 Spokesman Review 10.24.02; Inland Review 11.14.02 when counseling started. The woman won a settlement of unknown amount. Bradley "retired" in 1995 but apparently was allowed to return to limited ministry. Placed on leave 2002. Another woman filed suit 5/04 alleging that she was sexually abused as a 5 yr old by Bradley from 1969-1970. He will continue to http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 59 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
He will continue to draw pension from Diocese per 4/07 article. No privileges. Bradunas Ernan B Sued Xaverian Woman filed suit Louisville, Source: 5/03 against the KY Associated Press 5.13.03; Courier-Journal 5.14.03 Xaverians alleging that she was abused in early 1960s by Bradunas. He was a teacher at St. Xavier high school in 1951-61. Order denied any knowledge of past allegations. Bradunas died in 1985. Brady John ? P Sued Diocesan Per 2/04 article, New York, Source: Joseph woman says she NY Perez et al v. Parrakow, et al, Supreme Court of NY, County of was abused every NY, 2.26.04; Daily News (NY) 2.27.04 Sunday from 1944- 1948 by Brady, a former pastor at St. Catherine's of Genoa parish in Manhattan. She says that her sister and other girls were also abused by Brady. Claims are included in suit filed 2/26/04 by woman and 14 other victims of abuse by total of 11 priests. Deceased. Brady Martin A. 1956 P Sued T.O.R. Named in 2/05 Altoona- Source: (Franciscan) suit. Accused of Johnstown, Associated Press 2.18.05; Franciscan Friars Website 2003; abuse of 16 yr old PA Centre Daily / AP 4/12/06 youth in late 1970s. Brady was his teacher at Bishop Carroll High School in Ebensburg. Accuser became a priest but diocese placed him on leave after he filed the lawsuit so he resigned from active priesthood 4/06. Brady also worked in MN, Virginia and WV. He died 3/03. ing in Wheeling WV diocese. Brady Timothy B Charged Marist Has been a Marist New York, Source: brother since NY United Press International 5.13.88; NY Times 5.14.88 1964. Accused of abuse of 3 boys in 1987. Arrested and charged 1988. Sentenced to prison. Records were sealed. Still Marist brother as of 6/10 per their website. Brady Vincent 1967 P Settled Diocesan One woman came Sacramento, Source: forward in 1999 to CA Sacramento Bee 4.01.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; allege abuse in Sacramento Bee 6.16.02; Sacramento Bee 8.11.02; Sacramento 1970s when she Bee 12.03.02; Sacramento Bee 4.01.03; Sacramento Bee was in early teens. 6.26.03; Sacramento Bee 2.05.04; Sacramento Bee 6.30.05 She filed suit 2000 and it settled for $350,000. Brady http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 60 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
$350,000. Brady sent for therapy and reassigned until 2nd woman came forward in 2002 re abuse in 1970s. Diocese found her allegation credible. She filed suit and it settled in Feb. 2004. 3rd woman also sued. First victim filed a new suit alleging defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress after Brady revealed her suit. Brague Robert J. 1970 P Sued Diocesan In 1988 bishop Scranton, Source: learned that PA Sarasota Herald-Tribune 12.20.97; Times-Leader 7.9.06 Brague was Assignments: involved in sexual Times Leader 7.9.06 relationship with girl starting at age 17. Brague denied initially but confessed when girl got pregnant. Civil suit filed. Settled 1995. Brague moved to Venice FL diocese and continued as a priest until his death in 1997.
Branconnier Gerard L. 1978 P Sued Diocesan Accused in 1993 Worcester, Source: (?) civil suit of MA Telegram & Gazette 12.14.05; Telegram & Gazette 3.22.06 abusing 16 yr old boy at North American Martyrs Parish, Auburn some years previously. Removed from active duty in 1993. Suit settled for approx. $35K. In 2006 same Plaintiff alleged that Branconnier was continuing to function as a priest (without authorization from Diocese) and asked that he be laicized. Brassard Ronald E. 1974 P Sued Diocesan Plaintiff claims he Providence, Source: was 13 and RI St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2.07.94; St. Louis Post-Dispatch student at St. 4.07.95; Providence Journal 5.5.95 Henry's Seminary Assignments: in Illinois in 1970s BA.org Assignment Record when abuse began. Said Brassard and several other priests abused him Sued 1995. Diocese said that, due to inconcistencies, Brassard would remain active at Immaculate Conception Parish in Cranston
pending further investigation. Still active pastor at http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 61 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
active pastor at same church per diocesan website accessed 9/22/07. Braun David 1954 P Accused Diocesan Newly identified as Chicago, IL Source: Francis abuser in Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1; Chicago Sun- Archdiocesan Times 3.21.06; Chicago Tribune 3.21.06 Report of 3.20.06. Assignments: Deceased as of BA.org Assignment Record 12/97. No other information found.
Braun Eugene P Accused Diocesan Accused in 2005 of Reno, NV Source: abuse of at least 2- Reno Gazette-Journal 10.09.05; Reno Gazette-Journal 3.31.06; 3 girls in mid- Reno Gazette-Journal 8.19.07; Reno Gazette-Journal 10.22.10 1960s at Little Flower Church. He denied all allegations. One of the girls told her mother who alerted another priest. This priest promised that Braun would be "put in a mental hospital. Instead,he left the priesthood "on his own" about 1975. One of the women settled her claim prior to 8/07. Bravo Roberto P Accused Dominican Accused of abuse San Source: of 6 teenage girls Francisco, ABC7 4.6.05; Associated Press 4.7.05; San Jose Mercury News in 1999 in Antioch. CA 4.1.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 He was reported to police but girls refused to testify and charges dropped. He was transferred to Utah and had similar problems there. Transferred to San Francisco and then to St. Albert's Seminary in Oakland in 2002. Several other abusers lived at the Seminary. Bravo was allowed to come and go freely. Left St. Albert's in 2/05 when they placed restrictions on him. Bredemann George V. 1983 P Convicted Diocesan Attended 3 Phoenix, AZ Source: seminaries; one Phoenix New Times 10.25.89; Phoenix New Times 3.7.90; said he should Phoenix Gazette 5.23.93; Arizona Republic 7.10.93; Arizona never be a priest. Republic 8.1.94; Phoenix Gazette 8.5.94; Phoenix Gazette Former executive 8.5.94; Arizona Republic 8.5.94; Arizona Republic 4.1.02; for the Boy Scouts. Associated Press 6.21.02; Arizona Republic 6.22.02; Arizona He abused 15 Republic 6.2.03; City of Angels 6.9.08; Arizona Republic 2.27.10 boys before becoming a priest and at least 8 after. Arrested 1988. Sentenced 1 yr jail in 1989 and lifetime probation (after intervention by Bishop O'Brien). Victims were 8, 10 and 14 yrs old. Arrested in Miami attempting to flee to Brazil. Sentenced to 45 years. Civil suits filed in 1990 and 1992; settled 1991 & 1994. Bishop http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 62 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
& 1994. Bishop knew of past allegations prior to ordination. Laicized 2003.
Breen Christopher 1960 P Sued Diocesan Woman filed civil Yakima, WA Source: suit 9/08 alleging Seattle Post-Intelligencer 2.27.96; Yakima Herald-Republic that Breen abused 9.5.08; Yakima Herald-Republic 7.4.10; Yakima Herald-Republic her from 1968- 11.8.10; Yakima Herald-Republic 3.25.11 1972 when she was a teenager attending St. Paul Cathedral Church & went to him for counseling. Breen, a native of Ireland, came to Yakima immediately after ordination. He also taught at the diocesan high school. He took a one-yr leave of absence in 1978 but never returned and later left the priesthood and married. Suit settled 3/11 for $287.5K. Also named in 2nd suit 11/10 as having knowledge of abuse by Sean Dolan and doing nothing. Breen Vincent 1936 P Sued Diocesan In 1982, Breen, Oakland, CA Source: Ignatius then age 70, United Press International 1.11.82; San Jose Mercury News agreed to retire 12.31.87; San Jose Mercury News 5.23.04; Tri-Valley Herald (resign), seek 3.30.05; The Argus (Freemont, CA) 5.9.05; The Argus 5.10.05; treatment, and The Argus 5.11.05; Pioneer News 5.19.05; San Jose Mercury leave area to avoid News 3.30.08; San Jose Mercury News 3.31.08; Contra Costa prosecution for Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group 4.1.08; Contra Costa fondling eight girls Times 11.9.10; Sacramento Bee 11.10.10; Alameda County over 1 1/2 yr Superior Court Complaint 11.9.10 period. May have Assignments: been as many as BA.org Assignment Record 100 victims. Vicar General Macchi of the Diocese stated that he had first heard "rumors" of Msgr. Breen's activities 3 years
before. Died in 1986. Civil suit filed in 2003(?). New suit filed 11/10 re abuse in 1980-81. Brenkle John J. 1958 P Cleared Diocese Per 9/08 article, Santa Rosa, Source: Brenkle was CA Press Democrat 9.16.08; St. Helena Star 9.25.08; St. Helena placed on leave in Star 10.2.08; St. Helena Star 10.10.08; Weekly Calistogan 2005 after man 10.16.08 complained that he had molested his 7th grade son in approx 1995. Brenkle denied the allegation. Diocese investigated, exonerated him, and returned him to duty. Brenkle says he has a letter from the youth saying that nothing happened. Brenkle has been serving as chairman of diocese's Lay Review Board, http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 63 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Review Board, SNAP wants him off the board as unable to be impartial.
Brennan Edward C. 1963 P Sued Diocesan Named in 2002 Brooklyn, Source: suit against 12 NY USA Today 11.11.02; Newsday 10.02.03 priests where 1 girl accused him of abuse when she was 11. Also named in massive civil suit filed 10/03 where 27 victims allege abuse by 24 priests. In the suit two sisters accused Brennan of sexually abusing them from 1965- 1969 and 1967 through 1974. Girls were 9 and 7 when abuse began. Believed to have died in 2000. Brennan Francis P Sued Diocesan Civil suit filed 2005 Scranton, Source: alleging abuse in PA Times-Tribune 4.21.06; Times Leader 7.9.06; Times Leader 1961. Abuse 7.9.06; Times-Tribune 7.10.07 reported at the Assignments: time to bishop, Times Leader 7.9.06 who moved him to a convent. He was reassigned to Parish in 1970. Court ruled in 2006 that plaintiff waited too long to file suit. A 2nd victim came forward to allege abuse in same time period. Brennan died1974. In 7/07 the Superior Court of PA upheld the 2006 ruling that SOL had run. Brennan George 1987 P Sued Diocesan Civil suit filed Venice, FL Source: 11/05 accuses NBC 15 (AP) 11.9.05; Bishop's Letter to the People 11.10.05; Brennan of Injury Board 9.5.08; Diocese of Venice statement 1.11 abusing an 11 yr old boy in early 1980s when Brennan was seminary student at Incarnation Catholic Church. Brennan pleaded no contest in 1991 to exposing himself to undercover deputy at a highway rest stop. Retired 9/08 but continued to assist at Incarnation Parish. Died 1/20/11.
Brennan James J. 1989 P Charged Diocesan Accused in 1/06 of Philadelphia, Source: abuse in 1998. PA Phiadelphia Inquirer 1.26.06; 6ABC 8.28.06; Philadelphia Placed on leave. In Inquirer 8.29.06; PhillyBurbs 8.29.06; Archdiocese of 8/06 Archbishop Philadelphia Website; Announcement of Investigation by the deemed there had Philadelphia District Attorney 2.10.11; Statement by Philadelphia been abuse and District Attorney 2.10.11; Philadelphia Grand Jury Final permanently Presentment 2.10.11; Philadelphia Grand Jury Final Report II removed him.. 2.10.11; Philadelphia Inquirer 2.10.11; Island Crisis 2.10.11; Matter referred to Washington Post 2.10.11; NBC Philadelphia 2.10.11; CBS Philly the Vatican. 2.10.11; Statement of Cardinal Justin Rigali 2.10.11 Named in report Assignments: and presentment CNN 2.10.11 (add'l article); Times Leader 2.10.11 (add'l article); http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 64 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
by new NY Times 2.11.11 (add'l article); Philadelphia Inquirer 2.11.11 Philadelphia Grand (add'l article); Daily Times 2.16.11 (add'l article); Philadelphia Jury on Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile 2/10/11.Accused of raping a14 yr old boy in 1986 at St. Jerome. Defense attorney is casting doubt on veracity of Plaintiff. Refused plea agreement 6/11. Brennan John 1932 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse Los Angeles, Source: Lawrence between 1954- CA LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1 1956. Died 1983. Assignments: LA archdiocese LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times counts 1 accuser. Database 4.20.06 Brennan Robert L. 1964 P Accused Diocesan Brennan was Philadelphia, Source: subject of PA Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.23.05; numerous Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Philadelphia Daily News 9.27.05; complaints about The Reporter 9.27.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.27.05; "inappropriate or Philadelphia Daily News 8.10.07; Anderson & Associates 5.9.11; suspicious Main Line 5.9.11; John Doe 172 v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia behavior" with et al, Case No. 110500870, Court of Common Pleas of more than 20 boys Philadelphia Co. 5.9.11; Reuters 5.9.11; My Fox Philly 5.9.11; dating to 1988, He Beaumont Enterprise 5.9.11; Daily Times 5.10.11; Philadelphia was allowed to Inquirer 5.10.11 remain active as Assignments: chaplain at a Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile nursing home for nuns until he was named in the 2005 Grand Jury Report. The archdiocese then removed him because he could not be effective in ministry after the publicity. Add'l complaint of abuse in 1960s was substantiated and he was placed on permanent leave as of 8/07. New suit filed 5/11.
Brennan Timothy J. 1978 P Convicted Benedictine Pleaded guilty in Paterson, NJ Source: 1987 to Bergen Record 3.20.87; Star-Ledger 6.28.02; Rochester aggravated sexual Democrat & Chronicle 6.28.02; Daily Record (NJ) 10.6.02; Daily contact with a 15 Record 8.5.04; Star-Ledger 8.6.04 yr old boy in 1983 at Delbarton School. Received 1 yr suspended sentence and sent for therapy. Officials at St. Mary's Abbey admitted he was then allowed to continue working at churches in New York state for more than a decade, He was working in Rochester NY in 2002 when he was placed on leave. Additional complaint filed 2002. Order sent him to rehabilitation center for rest of his life. Brennan William B. 1953 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave in Detroit, MI Source: 2003 after Archdiocese of Detroit News Release 3.4.03; MLive.com (AP) allegations of 3.5.03; Detroit Free Press 3.6.03; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; sexual misconduct Detroit News 9.16.05 during early years of ministry. Three http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 65 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
female complainants made separate allegations. Archdiocese investigated for 9 months before determining that allegations were credible. Vatican permanently removed from active ministry per 9/05 announcement.. No criminal charges because of statute of limitations. Breton Philip C. 1936 P Settled Diocesan Served in 14 Boston, MA Source: parishes. Placed Letter from Eckert Law Firm to Archdiocese of Boston 9.27.93; on leave 3 times-- Associated Press 5.31.02; Manchester Union Leader 10.12.02; 1950, 1951, and Boston Globe 12.20.02; Boston Herald 12.20.02; Milford Daily 1957--and News 12.22.02; Gloucester Times 4.14.09 returned to Assignments: ministry 3 times. Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Boston Archdiocesan Retired in 1978. File Search Showing Assignments and Accusations; Boston Died 1984. Globe Obituary 4.15.84 Personnel files released 12/02. Accused of abusing altar boys in both Boston, MA and Manchester, NH dioceses. 4 claims included in the NH 10/02 settlement for $950K. Abuse dates back to early 1950s and Boston, at least, knew then. Brett Lawrence 1962 P Accused Diocesan 1993 lawsuit Bridgeport, Source: F. X. claimed Brett CT Hartford Courant 8.12.97; Hartford Courant 8.13.97; Associated abused a teenage Press 8.27.97; New York Law Journal 11.12.99; Orlando altar boy from Sentinel 4.05.00; Hartford Courant 3.17.02; NY Times 5.12.02; 1961-1963. Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Hartford Courant 8.29.02; Diocese received Hartford Courtant 8.30.02; Connecticut Post 9.01.02; Baltimore complaint in 1964 Sun 9.15.02; Hartford Courant 9.19.02; Archdiocese of Baltimore re abuse of a 19 yr 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun 3.06.05 old that Brett Assignments: admitted to. He Baltimore Sun 6.17.05; Baltimore Sun 3.02.07 (add'l article); also attempted to Connecticut Post 12.16.08 (add'l article); Hartford Courtant molest a high 1.5.11 (add'l article); Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm; school student. BA.Org Assignment Record Insurance company paid $250K settlement in 1994 to two victims Brett molested after he transferred to Sacramento, CA. Also abused in Baltimore, MD. He fled to Caribbean in 1993; located in 2002 but fled again. Named in 2008 civil suit. Laicized. Died 12/10. Breuning Walter A. 1954 P Sued Diocesan 5/02 news articles Peoria, IL Source: say Breuning (who Diocesan Press Release 5.30.02; Copely News Services retired in 1999) 5.30.02; Chicago Tribune 5.31.02; Catholic Post 6.9.02; WEEK and six other 11.30.05; Copely News Service 11.30.05; Peoria Journal Star priests in Peoria 12.1.05; LincolnCourier.com 12.2.05; Catholic Post 12.4.05; Diocese were Peoria Journal Star 4.14.07; Peoria Jounal Star 10.13.07; asked to step Journal Star 1.21.09 down from public Assignments: ministry.The article Copely News Services 5.30.02 referemces "recent http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 66 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
referemces "recent allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors" against all seven. Three separate suits filed 12/05 alleged abuse when they were children. Name is sometimes spelled Bruening but it is Breuning per the Official Catholic Directories consulted. Suit dismissed by lower cour but reinstated by Appeals Court 1/09. Brewer Michael 1986 P Sued Diocesan In 1990 Brewer Kansas City- Source: allegedly fondled St. Joseph, Kansas City Star 9.14.94; Kansas City Star 10.14.94; Kansas young man who MO City Star 3.6.96; Kansas City Star 8.20.97 was spending night at rectory. When diocese informed, answer was "this happens to young men all the time" and that Plaintiff "would get over it." Trial court dismissed 6 of 9 counts against Defendants. Appeals court allowed claims of negligent supervision. Missouri Supreme Court ruled in 1997 that judges and juries should not question how the church supervises its clergy. Briceno Joseph 1981 P Convicted Diocesan Placed on leave in Phoenix, AZ Source: (Brecino) Cervantez 1992 after Associated Press 6.21.02; Arizona Republic 6.22.02; Associated accusations he Press 6.2.03; Arizona Tribune 6.11.03; Arizona Republic abused a young 8.10.03; West Valley Tribune 1.4.06; Arizona Daily Star 1.4.06; brother and sister Arizona Republic 7.29.06; KVOA 9.13.06; Arizona Daily Star in early 1980s. (AP) 9.15.06; KOLD 10.12.06; Arizona Republic 10.12.06; Privileges not Arizona Republic 10.12.06 (2nd); Arizona Daily Star 10.13.06; permanently Arizona Republic 10.18.06 removed until Assignments: 2002. Indicted Tucson Citizen 12.16.06 (add'l article); Arizona Republic 2.27.10 2003. Left for (add'l article) Mexico in 1992 and was an active priest there. Diocese asked him to return but he refused. Finally waived extradition and was returned to Phoenix in Jan. 2006. Trial started 10/11/06. Pleaded guilty 10.16.06. Sentenced to 2 yrs prison and 3 yrs probation. Brickley John J. 1935 P Sued Diocesan 1999 lawsuit Dubuque, IA Source: alleging Brickley Telegraph Herald (Dubuque) 3.2.99; Telegraph Herald 8.05.00; abused a man Des Moines Register 4.04.04; Sioux City Journal 1.06.06; from 1966-1971 Telegraph Herald 3.07.06; Des Moines Register (AP) 3.28.07 (beginning when Assignments: the man was 8 yrs Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Information old) settled in 9.22.06 2000. Another man said that Brickley abused him at age 12 and that he http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 67 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
12 and that he complained to archbishop at some time after 1994. Brickley placed on leave in 1998 and died same year. At least 1 claim included in $2.6 mil settlement with Archdiocese 3/07
Brickman Donald P. 1981 P Sued Diocesan After accusation of Cleveland, Source: abuse in late OH Cleveland Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.09.02; 1980s, he received Diocese of Cleveland News Release 12.26.08 evaluation and Assignments: treatment and then BA.org Assignment Record was returned to ministry without incident. Brickman had been serving as the Diocese's judicial vicar and was one of highest ranking priests in diocese. Obvious promotions within Diocese after he abused and was returned to duty. Placed on leave in 2002 and named in 2003 civil suit. Laicization announced 12/26/08. Bridgette Sister N Sued Poor Sisters Accused in 2003 San Diego, Source: of Nazareth suit of sexually CA NBCSanDiego.com 10.14.03; San Diego Union-Tribune abusing a girl at 10.15.03; San Diego Union-Tribune 6.16.06 the Nazareth House Orphanage 1971-72. Suit also alleged abuse by Rev. Robert Buchanan and Msgr. I. Brent Eagan. Complainant filed suit again in 2006 when San Diego diocese stopped paying for therapy after one year. Sr. Bridgette was reportedly deceased as of 2003. Brinker Brian J. 1988 P Accused Diocesan Woman filed Rockville Source: complaint in 1996 Centre, NY Newsday 4.10.02; Newsday 1.25.05 with police and Assignments: diocese accusing BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info Brinker of inappropriately touching her son on trip to San Francisco and showing him pornographic movies in Las Vegas. Psychiatric report was completed but Brinker allowed to continue working. In March, 2002 he was placed on leave but then allowed to resume work. In 2005 the Vatican founds claims against him to be unsubstantiated. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 68 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
unsubstantiated. Brinkman Terence P. 1973 P Sued Diocesan Man filed civil suit Galveston- Source: "Terry" 7/10 alleging that Houston, TX John Doe I v. Roman Catholic Arch of Galveston-Houston, Brinkman had Harris Co. District Court, Cause No. 2010-41180, 7.2.10; molested and Houston Press 11.9.10 raped him between 1974-1976 while assigned to St. Charles Borromeo Church in Houston. Plaintiff alleged that in at least two incidents, Brinkman used chloroform to render him unconscious before raping him. Suit was dismissed on Motions for Summary Judgment (as to SOL) 11/10. Plaintiff has requested new trial. Still active priest in Baytown at St. John the Evangelist Parish as of 12/10. Apparently never placed on leave during case. Brinkmann Frederick 1975 P Accused Redemptorist Brinkmann's name Baltimore, Source: C. is on 9/26/02 list of MD Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02 priests affiliated with Archdiocese of Baltimore who were accused of child sexual abuse. In 1996 an individual alleged sexual abuse during the late 1970s. The Archdiocese told the Redemptorists. Brinkmann was assigned to Baltimore from 1977-1978. Both 1993 and 2002 Catholic directories show him assigned to the New York Archdiocese. Brisson Pascal B Accused Benedictine Brisson is one of St. Cloud, Source: 10 individuals MN Star Tribune 3.29.11; Star Tribune 3.30.11; St. Cloud Times included in 3/11 4.1.11 settlement by St. John's Abbey of Collegeville. All of the accused taught at St. John's Preparatory School or were assigned to parishes in St. Cloud. He reportedly "left the abbey." As part of settlement, the Abbey will release the names of 17 individuals with credible allegations against them.
Brizzolara Andrew 1976 P Accused Missionaries Brizzolara Boston, MA Source: of St. Charles resigned from his New Haven Register 1.18.04; Boston.com 1.18.04; Hartford parish assignment Courant 1.19.04; Boston Globe 1.19.04; Boston Herald 1.19.04 in New Haven, CT Assignments: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 69 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
in New Haven, CT Assignments: 1/04 after BA.org Assignment Record allegations surfaced that he had molested a child in early 1980s when he was working in Boston Archdiocese. He was ordered to leave CT and to reside with members of his order in NY state. Broderick John W. 1989 P Acquitted Diocesan Arrested 2/08; Albany, NY Source: charged with Post-Standard 2.27.08; Daily Gazette 2.28.08; Watertown Daily abusing 4 children Times 2.28.08; WSYR 2.27.08; Press and Sun-Bulletin 2.29.08; (ages 5-11) from Watertown Daily Times 3.01.08; Press & Sun Bulletin 3.01.08; one family in 2007 Post-Standard 3.05.08; Post Standard 9.4.08; Advocate 9.5.08; in Nicolville Post-Standard 9.24.08; Daily Gazette 10.9.08; Leader-Herald (Albany diocese) . 10.11.08; Leader-Herald 11.10.08; Schenectady Gazette He was assigned 11.20.08 to Syracuse Assignments: diocese. Privileges Leader-Herald 11.30.08 (add'l article); Daily Gazette 1.6.09 removed earlier in (add'l article); Albany Times Union 2.18.09 (add'l article); 2008 by Syracuse Schenectady Gazette 2.19.09 (add'l article); 10 News Now for "incidents 3.28.09 (add'l article); Albany Times Union 4.8.09 (add'l article) unrelated to sexual abuse." Staying at Holy Name of Jesus Academy when he was arrested. At least 1 more possible victim. He filed suit against accusers 11/08 Suit dismissed 1/10. Found guilty of 1 misdemeanor but acquitted on 2 felony charges 2/09. Court vacated conviction 4/09. Broderson Donald 1968 P Sued Diocesan 4/03 suit alleged Oakland, CA Source: Eugene Broderson Contra Costa Times 4.3.03; Oakland Tribune 4.3.03; Diocese of molested one man Oakland Apology Services 2004; San Jose Mercury News many times while 5.23.04; Alameda Times Star 9.9.04; Oakland Tribune 11.16.04; he was an altar San Jose Mercury News 3.30.08; San Jose Mercury News boy. Broderson 3.31.08; Contra Costa Times 4.1.08; Bay Area News Group was "forced into 4.1.08; CBS 5 2.10.09; SF Chronicle 2.12.09; California Court retirement" in 1991 Opinions 6.7.09; SF Chronicle 6.11.09; Contra Costa Times and officially 9.27.10 retired later. Diocese knew of complaints against him in 1991. He was officially restricted but still appeared in 2002 OCD. Became a marriage family therapist/licensed hypnotist in Richmond CA. Settlements in 2003. Admitted to abuse in 1970s. 6 brothers sued '07. Case dismissed and reinstated 2/09 by Appeals Ct. Died 9/19/10.
Brodnick Joseph F. 1969 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave in Cleveland, Source: 2002. He had OH Plain Dealer 4.09.02; Beacon Journal 4.09.02; Associated Press previously been 4.09.02; Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 4.11.02; Dallas accused of abuse Morning News 6.12.02 of an inappropriate Assignments: relationship with BA.org Assignment Record girl in her late teens in the mid http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 70 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
teens in the mid 1970s while in Cleveland. He had been treated, evaluated and allowed to return to duty in 1997 when he transferred to Rochester, NY Diocese. He had worked at St. Joseph's hopsital since Jan, 1997. Rochester diocese and hospital knew of past allegations. Brom (Bp) Robert H. 1963 P Settled Diocesan Brom, current Duluth, MN Source: bishop of San Boston Globe 3.22.02; New Times (LA) 5.12.02 (in collection); Diego, testified in Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; City of Angels 2.28.07; Christian 2006 that he had Newswire 3.20.07 been "investigated [in 1990s] for allegations that [he] took part in a specific orgy at the seminary that was connected with the cardinal." Man had alleged that when he was a seminarian, Brom, then bishop of Duluth, coerced him and others into sex. Matter settled for $100K; Brom denied any wrongdoing. Current Motion to compel production of documents re investigation was quashed when Diocese of San Diego filed bankruptcy 3/07.
Brooks Robert C. 1961 P Arrested Diocesan Arrested 2005 and Arlington, Source: indicted on charge VA The Washington Times 2.16.05; NBC 4 2.21.05; of possession of or Leesburg2day.com 10.5.05; DailyPress.com (AP) 10.6.05; attempt to possess Washington Post 10.9.05; The Connection 10.12.05; Loudon child porn. Placed Times Mirror 11.1.05; WVEC 12.12.05; Loudon Times Mirror on leave. Pleaded 12.13.05; Arlington Catholic Herald 12.15.05; Washington Post no contest to 12.15.05; Leesburg Today 12.22.05; TimesCommunity.com charges 10/05. 12.28.05; Washington Post 12.2.10 Sentenced in 12/05 to 3 yrs in jail, suspended in favor of 2 yrs probation. Worked in Diocese of Richmond from 1961-1974 and in Diocese of Arlington from 1974-2004. One man came forward just before sentencing to allege that Brooks had exposed himself to the man when he was 13. Broughan Leonard W. 1955 P Accused Carmelite Accused of abuse Philadelphia, Source: of 2 youths. PA The Record 12.27.98; Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Morning Diocese notified in Call 9.22.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05 1993 and 1995. No Assignments: assignments after Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile 1994. Died 1998. Apparently he was a priest of the archdiocese when some of the abuse http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 71 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
some of the abuse occurred but became a Carmelite order priest in 1986. Brouillette Robert B Convicted CFC - Arrested 1998 & Chicago, IL Source: Congregation convicted 2000 on Chicago Tribune 4.21.98; Chicago Sun-Times 4.21.98; Chicago of Christian solicitation and Tribune 8.14.98; Detroit News 6.30.99; Chicago Tribune Brothers child porn charges. 11.11.99; Chicago Tribune 11.17.99; Chicago Tribune 12.4.99; Received 4 years Chicago Tribune 1.27.00; Chicago Tribune 3.14.00; St. Louis probation. Post Dispatch 3.3.02; Chicago Tribune 7.08.02; Chicago Tribune Accused in 7/02 1.8.03; Seattle Times 3.15.03; Daily Southtown 12.10.03; suit of sexual WMAQ-TV 2.17.04 abuse of a student Assignments: at St. Laurence St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3.25.04 (add'l article); Chicago Sun- High School 1996- Times 3.27.04 (add'l article); Chicago Tribune 7.27.04 (add'l 1998. Suit also article); Chicago Tribune 10.19.04 (add'l article); Chicago Daily alleges that he had Law Bulletin 4.15.09 (add'l article); BA.org Assignment Record sex with minors at schools in HI, MA, MI and a NM reservation before being transferred to St. Laurence School. 2nd suit 1/03. Living at Vianney Center in MO in 2004. Left the Order and Vianney Center after judge ruled his probation was over. Brouseau Louis B Sued Bros of Brouseau and two Santa Fe, Source: Christian other Christian NM Santa Fe New Mexican 5.18.95; Albuquerque Journal 5.19.95; School Brothers were Santa Fe New Mexican 11.30.95; Santa Fe New Mexican accused of 10.3.96 independently molesting a young man over several years at St. Michael's school in 1995 civil suits. . Man's brother also claims abuse by one of the Brothers. Brouseau later left the order. Case settled fall, 1996. Broussard George 1962 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2003. Jackson, MS Source: Accused of sexual Boston Globe 6.6.02; Boston Herald 6.6.02; Boston Herald abuse of 3 6.7.02; Kenneth Morrison, et al. v. Catholic Diocese of Jackson, brothers over a 4 et al., Cause No. 251-02-744CIV 6.11.02; Clarion-Ledger yr period. One 6.13.02; Deposition of Cardinal Bernard Law 8.14.02; Boston plaintiff signed Herald 8.21.02; Clarion Ledger 3.12.03; GoMemphis.com affidavit that his 3.26.03; TheJacksonChannel.com 5.7.03; WLBT 5.28.03; WLOX father met with 5.5.05; Clarion Ledger 5.9.05; Clarion Ledger 3.17.06 Cardinal Law, then Vicar General of Diocese, in 1973 to report the abuse but Law did nothing. In 6/02 deposition in another case Law admitted that he failed to keep Broussard, his friend and classmate at Seminary, away from children after being warned that he was molesting children. Suit settled 3/06 Brown Lawrence B Sued Carmelite Accuded of abuse Los Angeles, Source: between 1955- CA LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; Catholic Key 1956 by 1 accuser. 11.10.06 Also named in Assignments: lawsuit. At least LA Times Database 4.20.06 http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 72 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
lawsuit. At least LA Times Database 4.20.06 one claim included in 11/06 $10M settlement with Order, LA Archdiocese and 7 people alleging abuse by 5 priests and religious.. Brown Richard T. 1980 P Accused Diocesan Brown is accused Dallas, TX Source: of molesting a Dallas Morning News 7.06.97; Dallas Morning News 5.04.02 (in teenage girl in collection); Dallas Morning News 3.02.03; Dallas Morning News 1981. Police were 3.02.03 (2nd); Catalyst 05.03; Larchmont Gazette 9.19.06 informed. He was transferred to different parishs without notice to pastors. Also rumors about behavior with 7th- 8th grade boys. He was removed from active duty in 1993. In 2002 articles, Dallas Diocese says he is living "as a hermit in a New York monastery." Brown Robert A. 1939 P Accused Diocesan Accused in 2005 of Steubenville, Source: abusing a boy OH Jones SOL Testimony 12.8.05; Diocesan Statement 8.11.06; during a rectory WTOV 8.11.06; WTOV News 8.16.06; Marietta Times 8.17.06 overnight in 1970. Brown gave alcohol to group of boys and allegedly masturbated the boy as part of the abuse. Brown is alleged to have abused 3 of the boy's cousins on other occasions. The diocese announced in 2006 that it had received a credible allegation that Brown sexually abused a minor child 1976-78 together with Mr. Paul Ditto, a lay volunteer. Brown (Bp) Tod D. 1963 P Accused Diocesan Man came forward Fresno, CA Source: in early 2007 to Orange County Weekly 4.24.07; California Catholic Daily allege abuse in 4.29.07; Orange County Weekly 5.26.07; LA Times 9.13.07; Bakersfield in 1965 Orange County Register 9.13.07; Orange County Weekly by Brown (now 9.13.07; CBS 2 9.13.07; San Jose Mercury News 9.13.07; bishop of Orange Bakersfield Californian 9.13.07; Deposition of Bishop Tod Brown Diocese) when he 9.10.07; LA Times 9.14.07; Orange County Weekly 9.14.07; was approximately Bakersfield Californian 9.14.07; LA Times 9.15.07; California 12 yrs old. The Catholic Daily 9.19.07 man produced Assignments: copies of Orange County Register 9.19.07 (add'l article); California correspondence to Catholic Daily 9.21.07 (add'l article); Bakersfield Californian and from the 9.21.07 (add'l article); Orange County Register 9.30.07 (add'l Fresno dicoese in article); LA Times 10.01.07 (add'l article); California Catholic July, 1997 re the Daily 12.03.07 (add'l article) abuse. He also wrote to Cardinal Mahony in 2002. Brown admitted in deposition 9/07 that he had been accused and that church had investigated. He denied the abuse. Brown, Jr. Wayland 1977 P Convicted Diocesan First complaint Savannah, Source: Yoder 1969 when he was GA Washington Post 9.26.02; AP 2.6.03; Washington Post 2.7.03; lay catechism Savannah Morning News 8.17.07; WSAV 10.25.07; Post and teacher in Courier 6.26.08; Savannah Morning News 6.28.08; Post and http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 73 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
teacher in Courier 6.26.08; Savannah Morning News 6.28.08; Post and Savannah. Bishop Courier 10.8.09; Savannah Morning News 10.28.09; WTOC Lessard ordained 10.28.09; Savannah Morning News 10.29.09; Savannah Brown despite Morning News 10.30.09; Post and Courier 11.02.09; Savannah advice from Voc. Morning News 5.1.10 Director. Assignments: Complaints BA.org Assignment Record through late 1980s. Returned to ministry after treatment at St. Luke's in 1986. Abuse in 1960s and 1970s alleged by 3 other men. Pled guilty 9/02 to abuse of 2 boys starting in 1974 while in Cath. Univ Seminary in DC; sentenced 2/6/03 to 10 yrs in prison in MD. Released 2008. New suit filed 6/08; settled 10/09 for $4.24M. On Sex Offender Registry.
Browne Joseph 1956 P Sued Diocesan Also referred to as Covington, Source: Aloysius "James Aloysius" KY Associated Press 4.23.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 4.23.03; Browne. Sued Cincinnati Enquirer 4.25.03; Cincinnati Post 4.25.03 2003. Accused of Assignments: rape of girl who BA.org Assignment Record was a resident of Diocesan Children's Home in Fort Mitchell between 1963- 1966. He would give her alcohol. Impregnated alleged victim and forced abortion. She was between ages of 13-16 when abuse occurred. He left priesthood in 1970 and married. Believed to have moved to Canada. Browne Stanley 1981 P Accused Diocesan Diocese says it Green Bay, Source: Thomas was notified in WI Associated Press 4.01.02; Green Bay Press-Gazette 4.05.02; 2002 that Brown Green Bay Press-Gazette 4.10.02; Green Bay Press Gazette was accused of 4.11.02; Post Crescent 5.31.02; Capital Times 6.25.02 abusing one minor in early 1980s. May also be another victim. Browne was serving at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Green Bay when the alleged abuse occurred. No info in articles re type of abuse or whether victims were male or female. Bruckner Ronald 1965 P Accused Diocesan At least 5 men Santa Fe, Source: alleged abuse by NM SNAP Press Release 7.30.04; SNAP Letter to Archbishop Bruckner in 1970s Sheehan 3.2.05; Albuquerque Journal (AP) 3.21.05; Associated and 1980s at Press 3.21.05; Albuquerque Journal 3.22.05; Albuquerque middle school in Journal 10.10.05; Albuquerque Tribune 10.10.05; Albuquerque Albuquerque. Tribune 10.11.05; Albuquerque Journal 10.11.05; Albuquerque Several reported to Journal 10.12.05; EpiscopalLife online 1.9.08 Archbishop Assignments: Sheehan in 1995. BA.org Assignment Record Bruckner was investigated in 1995 & 2004 by http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 74 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
1995 & 2004 by the review board but not removed. 3rd evaluation in 3/05 after 6th man claimed abuse in 1970s. Placed on leave and "retired" 3/05 Lost all privileges 9/05. In 1/08, he was still representing himself as a priest of Santa Fe Archdiocese.
Bruening Allen F. 1951 P Sued Diocesan Accused of Cleveland, Source: abusing two OH UPI 7.12.87; Associated Press 7.17.87; Plain Dealer 3.10.02; brothers almost 20 Plain Dealer 3.11.02; Newhouse News Service 3.15.02; Plain years apart. Dealer 4.9.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.9.02; Plain Dealer Parents first 5.5.02; Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Plain Dealer 6.16.02; complained in Amarillo Globe 7.9.02; Plain Dealer 5.26.07; Plain Dealer 1968 or 69; 6.14.07; Statement by Diocese of Cleveland 6.14.07 diocese said he Assignments: would receive BA.org Assignment Record treatment but instead he was transferred to a new High school. After complaints in 1984 he was removed from Church and assigned as chaplain at Community Hospital. Later given another parish assignment. Civil suit filed 1991. Sent to work in Amarillo TX diocese after treatment at Paracletes Center. Vatican ordered that he be permanently removed from ministry as of 6/14/07. Brueschere Dave B Sued order? Named in 2005 New Source: civil suit. He is one Orleans, LA Times-Picayune 8.25.05; Times Picayune 3.11.10 of several religious accused of abuse at Madonna Manor, a Catholic home for troubled children. At least one claim included in almost $5.2M settlement with Archdiocese in Fall, 2009. Brugger Craig F. 1973 P Accused Diocesan Accused in 2002 of Philadelphia, Source: sexual abuse of 15 PA Philadelphia Inquirer 3.22.02; Philadelphia Daily News 3.23.02; yr old boy in 1974 Philadelphia Inquirer 12.18.03; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; and also accused Philadelphia Grand Jury Report; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.17.05; of receiving Philadelphia Inquirer 9.25.05; Phoenixville News 6.22.06; pornography in Philadelphia Daily News 6.23.06; The Mercury 6.23.06; 1989. Placed on Philadelphia Inquirer 9.6.10 leave 2002 and matter sent to Vatican. Laicization announced 6/06. Brugger died 9/4/10 in Pennslyvania.
Brugman Bernard 1943 P Accused Diocesan Name appears on Davenport, Source: 7/08 Diocesan IA Quad-City Times 7.10.08; Hawk Eye 7.12.08 Review Board list Assignments: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 75 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Review Board list Assignments: of clergy "credibly Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; BA.org Concise Assignment acused" of sexual Record abuse. One man alleged abuse in 1963 with he was a minor. Died 1965. Brunner Thomas J. 1974 P Accused Diocesan Removed 2003. Cincinnati, Source: Accused of abuse OH Dayton Daily News 9.18.03; Dayton Daily News 9.18.03; of two girls at Cincinnati Enquirer 9.18.03; Dayton Daily News 9.23.03; Mount Notre Dame Cincinnati Post 10.3.03; Cincinnati Enquirer 10.3.03; Dayton High School in Daily News 10.23.03; Dayton Daily News 11.20.03; Dayton Daily 1980s. Sent for News 3.12.04; Associated Press 2.17.05; Archdiocese of counseling and Cinicnnati Statement 2.7.06; Cincinnati Post 3.30.06; Dayton reassigned to Daily News 3.30.06; Dayton Daily News 4.22.07 parish. Another woman complained in 1989 that he had romanced her in 1970s when she was in high school. Restrictions place on him in 1993. Never publicly identified until 2003 when he was placed on admin. leave. Accusations deemed credible. Laicized by Vatican 3/06. Bruno Francis 1974 P Sued Diocesan Removed from 1 Trenton, NJ Source: "Frank" D. seminary because Star-Ledger 1.14.94 of improper behavior. Graduated from another seminary. Abused one individual at Maris Stella Retreat. Sued 1994. Brusky David 1952 P Accused Salvatorian Accused of abuse Reno, NV Source: of several girls in Reno Gazette-Journal 10.9.05; Reno Gazette-Journal 10.9.05; Reno Diocese at Reno Gazette-Journal 8.19.07; Reno Gazette-Jouranl 10.22.10 Our Lady of the Assignments: Snows parish. Reno Gazette Journal 10.09.05 Served for many years in Africa. Now retired. Diocese paid $50,000 to one woman in 2004 who alleged she was abused as a child. In 2007 Brusky was living in assisted living ceter in Milwaukee. Bryce Vincent W. 1957 P Accused Dominican Man accused Grand Source: Bryce 4/02 of Rapids, MI Grand Rapids Press 4.22.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02; abusing him in Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; WBBM 10.27.08; Journal of Oak approx. 1977. The Park and River Forest 11.11.07; Voice from the Desert 8.17.08; complaint was St. Louis American 5.13.09 made to the Chicago office of the Dominican Order who notified the Diocese of Grand Rapids, MI where Bryce was serving. Bryce was immediately removed from duty and returned to the Order's headquarters. The abuse occurred in another (unspecified) state. Apparently Bryce http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 76 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Apparently Bryce admitted to the charge. Per 2007 article, he is still an ordained priest. Last known to be living at St. Louis Univ's Jesuit Hall. . Brzyski James J. 1977 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse Philadelphia, Source: of at least one PA Philadelphia Inquirer 6.24.05; Philadelphia Grand Jury; youth in 1980s per Philadelphia Grand Jury--Patterns of Abuse; Centre Daily Times June 2006 class (AP) 8.08.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 8.07.05; Philadelphia Inquirer action suit. Philly 9.17.05; Philadelphia Inquirer 9.22.05; Virginia Pilot 9.25.05; Grand Jury report Morning Call 10.27.05; National Catholic Reporter 4.28.06; referred to him as Philadelphia Inquirer 6.16.06; Mangum et al v. Archdiocese of one of the Philadelphia et al, 6.14.06; Law.com 11.07.07; Philadephia Daily diocese's most News 4.03.08 brutal abusers. Assignments: May have abused Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile as many as 100. Placed on leave 1984 while in treatment and left active ministry in 1985. Laicization announced in 2005. 2006 suit dismissed by lower court and then dismissed by 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals 11/07. Bucaro Michael 1980 P Sued Diocesan Man sued 2004 San Source: alleging that he Bernardino, Press-Enterprise (CA) 10.04.04; Press-Enterprise 2.14.05; San was abused by CA Bernardino Sun 3.16.05 Bucaro in San Bernardino at St. Matthew's Church in Corona in 1980s and also in San Diego. Suit names both dioceses as well as the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the order that Bucaro once belonged to. San Bernardino denies any record of past complaint of any kind. Bucaro had been working in prison ministry since 1983. Priest countersued for slander in 2005. Orig. suit settled in 2008.
Buchanan Robert 1968 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2003. San Diego, Source: Accused of abuse CA Press-Enterprise 8.19.93; Press Enterprise 1.06.94; San Diego of girl in 1972 at Union Tribule 10.15.03; Reno Gazette Journal 11.12.03; Reno University High Gazette-Journal 7.30.05; San Diego Union Tribune 6.16.06; School. "Retired" Reno Gazette-Journal 10.22.10 just about the time the allegations became public. Had been working in Reno, Nevada for years but still part of San Bernardino diocese when he retired. 2006 article says he is "no longer in the ministry." Bucher Melvin 1961 P Settled Franciscan 1994 suit claims Portland, OR Source: abuse in early The Oregonian 12.24.94; The Oregonian 4.04.95; Associated http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 77 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
abuse in early The Oregonian 12.24.94; The Oregonian 4.04.95; Associated 70's. Diocese says Press 4.08.99; The Oregonian 4.09.99; The Oregonian 1.27.01; he was on leave of Sunday Oregonian 7.07.02; Oregonian Table 11.12.06; absence when Register-Guard 4.19.07; San Jose Mercury News 4.01.08; abuse occurred so Contra Costa Times 4.01.08; Final Report of Document they were not Arbitration 11.24.08; Documents Released by Archdiocese responsible for 11.25.08; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, Santa him. Lower court Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscans, dismissed as not Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 11.3.09 within scope of Assignments: employment but BA.org Assignment Record Oregon Supreme Court reversed lower court in 1999. This ruling became noted for changing Oregon law. Case settled 1/01 for $512,500. Another man claimed abuse in 1965. Bucher admitted abuse in the 1960s and 1970s. Worked in San Diego, Oregon, and Sacramento. Buchette Anthony L. 1957 P Sued Diocesan Retired in 1997. Boston, MA Source: Personnel file Associated Press 12.18.02; Boston Herald 12.18.02; Boston produced 12/02. Globe 3.5.03; Milford Daily News 6.2.03; Milford Daily News Accused of 7.11.03; Milford Daily News 9.11.03; Archdiocese of Boston molesting two Press Release 3.17.06; MetroWest Daily News 3.18.06; Boston teenage brothers Globe 3.18.06; Patriot Ledger 3.18.06; Boston Herald 3.18.06 after using trophies Assignments: to lure them to his BA.org Assignment Record room at St. Hugh's in Roxbury in late 1970s. 1 suit filed 2002 & settled. 2 accusers filed suit 5/03 and 4 more came forward after suit filed. 4 of 7 accusers participated in 1st Boston settlements. Others didn't file in timely manner. Laicization announcted 3/06.
Buck Daniel 1971 P Accused Diocesan One of 5 priests Chicago, IL Source: Peter removed 6/02. Had Chicago Sun-Times 6.24.02; Chicago Tribune 6.24.02; Chicago been previously Daily Herald 6.25.02; Chicago Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago Sun- accused of sexual Times 10.3.03; Chicago Tribune 10.3.03; Chicago Tribune misconduct 9.26.05; Chicago Daily Herald 9.27.05; Chicago Sun-Times against an 9.27.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 1 underage teenage Assignments: girl from 1979- BA.org Assignment Record 1984 Alleged misconduct was reviewed by the Fitness Review Board some time after 1993 and board recommended he be allowed to stayin ministry as long as he was banned from being alone with minors. At least one claim included in 10/03 settlement of claims by 15 men and women who alleged abuse by 12 priests, Vatican approved permanent http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 78 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
permanent removal from public ministry 9/05. Buckley Joseph < 1960 P Sued Diocesan Man filed civil suit Hartford, CT Source: in 2003 alleging WTNH.com 11.14.03; Hartford Courant 11.1.05; NY Times that he was 11.1.05 sexually abused at age 14 by Buckley in 1971. Man claimed that Buckley gave him a soft drink spiked with rum, enticed him to join him in the shower and then sexually assaulted him. Buckley then gave the youth $20. Encounters continued on several occasions. Buckley retired in 1970 and died in approx. 1975. He was apparently retired at the time of the alleged abuse. Claim included in 11/05 massive settlement. Buckley Michael D. 1955 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse Los Angeles, Source: between 1965- CA LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 1; LA Times 4.20.06 1975. LA Assignments: archdiocese LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times counts 8 accusers. Database 4.20.06 1 lawsuit filed. Buckman Franklin 1963 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse Orange, CA Source: between 1962- Diocese of Orange Press Release 1.10.04; LA Times 1.11.04; 1981. LA OC Register 1.13.04; LA Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 page 3; archdiocese LA Times 2.18.04; OC Weekly 7.09.04; Orange County Register counts 3 accusers. 5.17.05; LA Times 5.18.05; Monterey Herald 5.25.05 Named in 1 civil Assignments: suit. In 1984 he Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly; LA Times resigned from Database 4.20.06 parish in Orange Diocese "because of the burden of administration." Later revealed that he resigned because of abuse allegation. Later transferred to Baker, Oregon Diocese. Woman in Calif. complained of abuse of son in 1989. Removed from ministry at some point and retired to Arizona in 2002. 2005 settlement in Orange for $1,959,700. Buckner Christopher 1980 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave Arlington, Source: May, 2007 after VA Diocese of Arlington Press Release 5.04.07; WUSA 5.04.07; allegations of Free Lance-Star 5.08.07; Richmond Times Dispatch 5.8.07; inappropriate Washington Post 12.2.10 conduct with a minor between 1992-1994. Matter has been reported to police. Buckner has denied the allegations. He was working with Catholic Distance University when he was placed on http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 79 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
was placed on leave from St. Veronica Catholic Church in Chantilly. Investigation still underway 12/10. Budzynski Daniel A. 1956 P Accused Diocesan Name appears on Milwaukee, Source: Archdiocese's July WI Statement by Milwaukee Archdiocese 7.9.04; Milwaukee Journal 2004 list of priests Sentinel 7.10.04; Milwaukee Archdiocesan Website (updated fully restricted from 11.26.07) ministry because Assignments: of credible BA.org Assignment Record allegations of abuse. He was at Villa Clement in West Allis per 1993 Catholic Directory. Retired as of 1994. Archdiocese list of 7/9/04 reports that he had been laicized.
Bueche Gary 1970 P Settled Diocesan Removed from Detroit, MI Source: parish assignment Detroit Free Press 4.3.02; Detroit News 4.5.02; Detroit Free 4/02 after it was Press 4.11.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.13.03; learned that Detroit News 9.16.05 Archdiocese had made a "secret cash settlement" several years previously to a male victime who said he had been sexually abused by Bueche (then a high school chaplain). He was moved to Archdiocesan offices for several years before being allowed to return to parish work. Named as co- conspirator in 05/04 civil case.
Vatican has permanently removed from active ministry per 09/05 article. Bugge Gerard 1969 P Accused Redemptorist Catholic Baltimore, Source: (Gerald) Directories refer to MD Archdiocese of Baltimore 9.25.02; Baltimore Sun 11.20.04 him as Gerard (Not Gerald). Bugge was named by Baltimore Archdiocese on its Sept 2002 list of abusers. In 1985 he admitted to inappropriate sexual activities with a minor. Accusations reported to the Redemptorists and his facilities were removed. He was in New York per 1970 Cath. Directory, in the District of Columbia per 1980 Catholic Directory, In Harrisburg PA per 1988 Directory and not in 1990 diretory. Died in Nov. 2004. Also http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 80 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Nov. 2004. Also known as Gerard Serafin
Bukoski, III Joseph 1979 P Sued Sacred Heart Placed on leave Honolulu, HI Source: 5/02 after Honolulu Advertiser 5.20.02; Honolulu Advertiser 5.24.02; allegations of Honolulu Advertiser 8.2.02; Honolulu Star Bulletin 8.3.02; sexual abuse of 1 Honolulu Star Bulletin 8.6.02; Honolulu Advertiser 4.24.03; youth in 1970s. Honolulu Advertiser 5.16.03; Honolulu Star Bulletin 5.16.03; 2nd accuser also Honolulu Star Bulletin 5.17.03; Honolulu Star Bulletin 7.25.03; came forward. He Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2.27.04; Honolulu Star-Bulletin 4.8.05; was a brother in Honolulu Star-Bulletin 11.09.05; Honolulu Advertriser 11.09.05; the Sacred Heart Honolulu Star-Bulletin 11.30.05 Order at the time. Assignments: 2 civil suits filed in Honolulu Advertiser 1.06.07 (add'l article); Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2003. At least 1 1.06.07 (add'l article) suit says Order knew of the abuse but still allowed him to be ordained. This suit settled 11/05 after Bukoski admitted to the abuse. Immediately after settlement, criminal charges filed against this Plaintiff on behalf of woman who said she was assaulted by Plaintiff at age 14. He was acquitted 1/07. Bulger Albion F. 1956 P Settled Diocesan Accused of Manchester, Source: molesting one altar NH Union Leader 2.16.02; NH Sunday News 3.3.02; Nashua boy on 2 Telegraph 3.3.02; Associated Press 7.29.02; Union Leader occasions in 1974. 7.30.02; Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02; Manchester Report by NH Lawsuit filed 7/02. Atty General 3.3.03; Documents from NH Atty General Report Retired in 2001 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; Nashua Telegraph 3.5.03; Nashua after accusation Telegraph 3.9.03 was made. Diocese found accusation "credible." Personnel file released 3/03 notes that diocese knew in 1974 about two other claims of abuse by Bluger. At least one claim included in 11/02 settlement involving 28 priests. Bullock Myron F. 1953 P Accused Diocesan Included in a list of Boston, MA Source: accused priests Boston Globe 4.21.07; BA.Org List of Boston Priests Not and religious Previously Identified 1.19.11; Boston Channel 1.19.11; posted by the Law Metrowest Daily News 1.19.11 Offices of Mitchell Assignments: Garabedian on BA.org Assignment Record 01/19/11. Garabedian says he has settled at least one claim with Boston Archdiocese re allegations against this individual. Also worked in WashingtonDC Archdiocese. Died 4/17/07.
Bunn James F. 1964 P Accused Diocesan Parents came Altoona- Source: forward in 2/03 to Johnstown, Tribune Democrat 2.23.03; Tribune Democrat 2.23.03; Daily say that they told PA Herald 3.10.03; Tribune Democrat 3.11.03 then-Bishop Hogan in 1982 that Bunn had molested their son in their home for http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 81 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
in their home for several years. Bishop Adamec said he learned of concerns in 1988 and sent Bunn for evaluation. Bunn reassigned after report said he was not threat to kids. After complaint in 2001, Bunn was send for treatment and removed from public ministry in 2002. Buntel Richard A. 1971 P Settled Diocesan Accused 1994 of Boston, MA Source: abusing boy 1979- Boston Herald 2.8.02; Boston Glove 2.8.02; Boston Herald 85 from age 14. 2.9.02; Boston Globe 12.4.02; MacLeish Brief 7.21.03; Selected Provided cocaine; Buntel Documents; ABC News 11.30.07; Huffington Post showed boy violent 11.30.07 (w link to petition); Salon 11.30.07; Boston Globe porn; abused him 12.1.07; Daily News 12.2.07; New Hampshire Sunday News often, including 12.2.07; Boston Herald 12.4.07 oral sex. Buntel Assignments: admitted drug use; Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record; Earlier Boston colleagues saw Archdiocesan Assignment Record porn; Buntel claims sex was 1984-85 only. Settled 5/96 for $55K. Accused 2002 of repeatedly abusing homeless man aged 21. Treated at Our Lady's Hall 1983 after complaints of drugs and personal problems; drugs and boys date to 1971-78 assignment. Removed and evaluated at St. Luke's 1994; reevaluated there 1997; removed 2002. Buongirno Richard T. 1984 P Settled Diocesan Accused in 1991 Norwich, CT Source: by mother of 9- Hartford Courant 6.11.99; The Day 3.12.02; Norwich Bulletin year-old boy. 3.13.02; Worcester Telegram & Gazette 3.17.02; The Day Social services 8.1.02; Worcester Telegram & Gazette 8.2.02; Worcester decided the Telegram & Gazette 9.1.02; The Day 3.4.03; Norwich Bulletin allegation was 1.26.07; The Day 5.13.07; The Day 5.13.07 (2nd article); unsubstantiated Hartford Courant 12.31.08 and Buongirno Assignments: denied the charge. BA.org Assignment Record and More Article Links Suit was brought by the victim in 2000 alleging abuse 1990-98, and the Norwich diocese settled in 2003 for $700K. Accused 1994 of abusing a 16-year- old boy for 3 years in the 1970s, when Buongirno was a lay teacher. Norwich sent Buongirno to the Institute of Living and returned him to ministry. Removed from ministry 1998. Cited in 11/08 RICO suit.
Bur Stanislaus 1950 P Accused Diocesan In 1992 Man Grand Source: accued Bur of Rapids, MI Detroit Free Press 4.24.02; Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02; WOOD molesting him in 3.07.08; Muskegon Chronicle 3.7.08; Grand Rapids Press 3.8.08 January, 1958 and http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 82 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
the Diocese of Grand Rapids found accusations credible. Diocese paid up to $1,000 mo for therapy from 1992 - 2001. Bur, then serving in Saginaw Diocese, was forced to retire from active ministry. Additional allegations of old abuse became public in March 2008. Burbach Marr B Sued Benedictine Burbach was Santa Fe, Source: accused of NM Cause # CV-94-07031, Bernalilio County, NM sexually abusing several members of parish beginning in 1960s. Affiliated with Pecos Benedictine Monastery. Two civil suits filed 1994. Burg Thomas R. 1964 P Accused Diocesan In April, 2002 Cleveland, Source: Diocese released OH Plain Dealer 4.9.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.9.02; Plain Dealer names of Burg and 6.16.02 11 other priests Assignments: who were no BA.org Assignment Record longer in active ministry because of allegations in the past of abuse of minors. Accused of molesting at least 1 young girl during confession. Burgess Robert B Accused Salesian Plaintiff's atty Boston, MA Source: notified Boston DA Documents from Manchester AG Report 3.3.09; Union Leader 3/02 that his client 3.4.03 had been abused by Burgess and another brother of the Salesian Order in 1970. Abuse by Burgess alleged to have occured on trip back from camp in NH and in Burgess' room at the rectory in Boston. Documents included with the Manchester AG report 3/03 and the NH AG Audit Report of 3/7/09..
Burke Andrew P Sued Diocesan Former altar boy at Pueblo, CO Source: St. Pius X filed suit Denver Post 9.23.05; Denver Post 10.14.05; Associated Press 2005 re abuse in 11.29.05; Pueblo Chieftain 12.14.05; Pueblo Chieftain 1.27.06; the early 1970s. Pueblo Chieftain 2.04.06; Pueblo Chieftain 10.05.06; Pueblo Burke left Chieftain 11.12.06; Rocky Mountain News (AP) 11.13.06; priesthood in 1973; Pueblo Chieftain 7.11.08; Pueblo Chieftain 7.23.08; Pueblo laicized in 1970s. Chieftain 10.17.08; Pueblo Chieftain 6.15.09; 9 News 6.16.09; Committed suicide Denver Post 6.16.09 in 2005, 2nd victim Assignments: & his nephew Pueblo Chieftain 9.13.09 (add'l article); Pueblo Chieftain 9.13.09 alleged abuse after (add'l article); The Gazette 10.21.09 (add'l article); Denver Post Burke left 10.21.09 (add'l article); Pueblo Chieftain 10.22.09 (add'l article); priesthood. In Statement by Mermelstein & Horowitz 3.18.10 11/06 Diocese said that allegation by 1st man has been found credible but rejected his settlement http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 83 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
settlement demands. Both men filed suits 7/08 which settled 9/09. Personnel file released to plaintiff who filed in 2005 by court order. Court would not release to new plaintiff who filed 10/09 Burke Edward 1956 P Convicted Jesuit Admitted to Jesuit San Jose, Source: Thomas superior in 2000 CA LA Times 3.24.02; San Jose Mercury News 3.30.02; San Jose that he abused Mercury 4.1.02; LA Times 4.3.02; LA Times 5.10.02; LA Times dependent adult 5.24.02; San Jose Mercury News 5.24.02; LA Times 6.29.02; LA man living/working Times 9.5.02; www.jesuitscalifornia.org 3.2.09 at Jesuit center. Jesuits moved Burke but did not report accusation to police. Charged 5/9/02, pled guilty. Sentenced 6/28/02 to 2 years in prison at age 80. Claims against Burke and Br. Charles Leonard Connor SJ settled 6/4/02 by Jesuits for $7.5M. Died 2/27/09. Burke William 1946 P Sued Salesian Burke is named as Rockville Source: (Rockville Michael an abusive priest Centre, NY Newsday 3.14.95; Journal News 6.19.02; Newsday 4.15.03 Ctr) in one of two Assignments: massive lawsuits BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info filed against Diocese of Rockville Centre in 2003. He is accused of abusing an elementary school student in 1970s. First time the abuse occurred, Burke was still a deacon. Burke died in house fire in 1995.
Burke (St. William 1993 B Accused Salesian 2002 civil suit St. Source: Petersburgh, Michael alleges abuse in Petersburg, Miami Herald 4.4.02; Chicago Sun-Times 4.4.02; Tampa Tribune FL) 1986-1987 while FL 4.4.02; Baltimore Sun (AP) 4.4.02; St. Petersburg Times Burke was 5.24.02; Tampa Tribune 11.28.02 religious brother. Reported in 1989 but Burke still ordained as priest 1993. Was working in New York religious center until suspension in 2002. Order dismissed from suit 11/02. At least one other victim has since come forward. May be living in Virginia as of 7/05. Burkholder Robert N. 1947 P Convicted Diocesan Called one of MI's Detroit, MI Source: worst pedophiles. Detroit Free Press 4.12.02; Associated Press 8.27.02; Detroit Abused in 1940s. Free Press 8.28.02; Detroit Free Press 9.13.02; Honolulu 1st complaint Advertiser 9.18.02; Detroit Free Press 11.2.02; USA Today 1968; "retired" 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; Detroit Free Press 1985. Removed 6.20.03; Associated Press 5.27.05; AveWatch 12.22.08; 1993 after Honolulu Advertiser 1.23.09; Detroit Free Press 1.25.09; admitting in writing Honolulu Advertiser 7.21.09; Archdiocese of Detroit Status to molesting at Report 10.09 least 23 boys. Civil suits filed in 1994 (dismissed on http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 84 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
(dismissed on limitations) and 1995 (settled). On sick leave per OCD but worked as Army chaplain in Hawaii from 1982. Extradited 2002; pleaded no contest. Sentenced to 30 days jail & 5 yrs probation. Permanently removed w/o privileges 2005. Named in 2 suits in HI in 2009 filed by same Plaintiff. Died between 2005-2008 Burnett James 1968 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse Joliet, IL Source: as of 2/06. Placed The Star [Illinois] 2.09.06; Daily Southtown 3.28.06; Chicago on leave. Denied. Tribune 3.29.06; The Herald News 4.11.06; Chicago Tribune Not included on 5.25.06; Chicago Tribune 3.20.07; Daily Southtown 3.30.07; Diocese 4.09.06 Herald News 3.30.07; Herald News 5.05.07; Daily Herald list of priests with 9.25.07; Beacon News 9.26.07; Daily Southtown (AP) 9.26.07; proved SNAP Statement 2.4.11; Documents filed by Diocese in accusations. Civil Rudofski v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Cause No. 2007- suit filed 5/06 L-283, Will Co. IL alleging abuse Assignments: from 1978-82 cbs2chicago.com 5.24.06 when complainant was 8-12 yrs old. In 3/07 Diocese announced that it found 1st set of allegations "not credible" but were not able to resolve the credibility of the second set of allegations. Burnett remains on leave. 2nd suit filed in 2007. 1st suit dismissed on SOL 9/07. Diocese failed to release docs.
Burns Eugene 1955 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse Chicago, IL Source: Patrick of 1 girl from age Chicago Sun-Times 1.21.05; ABC 7 [Chicago IL] 10.27.05; 8-13 between Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 1961-1966 when 3.20.06 page 1; Chicago Sun-Times 3.21.06 he was assigned Assignments: to St. Catherine BA.org Assignment Record Laboure Catholic Church in Glenview. Died 1/05. Claim included in 10/05 settlement by Archdiocese with 24 adults alleging abuse by 14 priests. Burns James M. 1962 P Convicted Diocesan In 2003 Diocese Gallup, NM Source: released names of Gallup Independent 5.20.03; Arizona Republic 8.14.03; Gallup Burns and 4 other Independent 5.12.04; Gallup Independent 6.8.04; Gallup Catholic priests Independent 9.3.04; Gallup Independent 9.17.04; Arizona accused of sexual Republic (AP) 9.19.04; Gallup Independent 5.9.05; Gallup abuse over last 20 Independent 8.2.05; Gallup Independent 8.3.05; Gallup years. Burns was Independent 11.30.06; Gallup Independent 7.21.07; Gallup accused "several Independent 7.23.07; Gallup Independent 5.26.11; Gallup times" of sexual Independent 5.27.11 abuse, sent for Assignments: therapy, & BA.org Assignment Record reassigned. Another allegation made; he was removed from duty and "retired" in 1993. Accused of http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 85 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
1993. Accused of abuse in AZ and CA by 1 in 2003 CA suit. This claim included in massive 7/07 $660M settlement with LA Archdiocese. Pleaded guilty in 2004 and rec'd. two 1.5 yr sentences. Also accused of abuse of girl. Died 8/6/10 in AZ.
Burns Michael J. 1973 P Sued Diocesan Woman says she Trenton, NJ Source: was 6th grader NJ.com 3.05.04 when he abused her in 1975. Complaint originally made in 2002 and diocese investigated. Found no proof and allowed him to continue as active priest. She filed suit 2004. As of January, 2006, Burns is an active priest. Burns Peter A. 1986 P Convicted Diocesan Woman Milwaukee, Source: complained to WI Capital Times 1.22.92; Chicago Tribune 1.23.92; Wisconsin police and church State Journal 11.6.93; Wisconsin State Journal 1.26.94; Dallas in 1987 that son Morning News 6.12.02; Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee had been abused 7.9.04; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; Milwaukee during sleepovers Archdiocesan Website (updated 11.26.07) at rectory. Burns Assignments: pleaded no contest BA.org Assignment Record in 1992 to charges that he molested another youth and was sentenced to 9 months in jail and 10 years probation. Civil suit filed 1993; settled 1994. One victim committed suicide in 1990s. At least one other victim known. Has been laicized per Archdiocese website list updated as of 11/26/07. On Sex Offender Registry. Burns Robert M. 1975 P Convicted Diocesan Abused in Youngstown, Source: Youngstown OH Worcester Telegram & Gazette 3.7.96; Boston Globe 9.11.98; diocese and was Boston Globe 9.12.98; Boston Globe 1.24.01; Patriot Ledger sent for counseling 1.31.02; Akron Beacon Journal 4.23.02; Akron Beacon Journal and treatment 5.10.02; Times-Picayune 12.13.02; Deposition of Cardinal before transferring Bernard Law 1.22.03; Boston Herald 3.14.03; Memorandum to Boston. 7.21.03; Times-Picayune 7.24.03; Boston Herald (AP) 4.5.05; Youngstown told Boston Herald 4.6.05; Boston Globe 10.1.05 Boston not to let Assignments: him be around Jamaica Plain Gazette 5.29.10 (Add'l article); Boston children. Still Documents; Resume with Ohio Assignments; Request for abused. Burns Laicization 5.99 with Boston Assignments and Allegations removed from duties in 1991 because of abuse. Pled guilty 3/96 in NH tomolesting 2 youths. Served 3 yrs of 8 yr sentence. Admitted to abusing 42 boys and young men. Sued several http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 86 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Sued several times. Boston settled claims with Burns' victims totaling more than $2.6M. between 1992-2002. Also convicted 2005. 11 yr sentence.
Burr Thomas W. 1961 P Accused Diocesan Burr is one of three Rochester, Source: priests removed in NY Associated Press 5.2.02; Star-Gazette 5.3.02; Rochester 5/02 for allegations Democrat and Chronicle 5.3.02; Democrat and Chronicle 5.4.02; of inappropirate Post Standard (NY) 5.12.02; Star Gazette 6.9.02; Dallas behavior with Morning News 6.12.02 teens more than 20 years ago. Burr was working at St. Mary Our Mother in Horseheads when he "resigned." Burtchaell James T. 1960 P Accused Holy Cross Burtchaell, a Notre Fort Wayne- Source: Dame professor South Bend, NY Times 12.3.91; LA Times 12.7.91; Chicago Tribune and former head of IN 12.12.91; South Bend Tribune 5.4.03; Indianapolis Star (AP) theology dept., 5.6.03; CatholicCitizens.org 2.3.04; The Orserver 4.25.10 resigned tenured position and position as Provost in 1991 after
allegations by male students that he subjected them to sexual advances while counseling them. At least one allegation received in 1991 and another was rec'd "considerably before 1991." As of 2003 he was living in Holy Cross priests' residence in Phoenix without privileges. Burton C. Jeffries 1967 P Accused Jesuit Placed on leave Charlotte, Source: 6/07 after review of NC Richmond Times Dispatch 7.3.07 his personnel file revealed allegations of inappropriate touching of a minor in 1982 while Burton was co- director of youth ministry for the Diocese of Charlotte, NC. Diocese informed of allegations in 1994 and Burton acknowledged that the misconduct occurred. Sent for therapy and reassigned. At the time he was placed on leave, Burton was working in Richmond, VA. Had also worked as campus minister at Richard Stockton College of NJ at some point. Buser James 1971 P Accused Capuchin Buser, (a freshman Detroit, MI Source: counselor at St. Milwaukee Journal 12.20.92; Detroit Free Press 2.11.95; Detroit Lawrence Free Press 2.14.95; Detroit Free Press 3.29.95; SNAP-- http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 87 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Lawrence Free Press 2.14.95; Detroit Free Press 3.29.95; SNAP-- Seminary), Gale Wisconsin 11.14.10 Leifeld and Jim Assignments: Wolf are accused BA.org Assignment Record of molesting a man in 1978 while he was a student in a Capuchin-run high school and later at a boarding house. Civil suit filed 1993 but rejected by Court in 1995 as beyond SOL. Numerous victims reported abuse but nothing done by Leifeld, his supervisor. Buser died 12/81 (1979?). Bush Edward E. 1957 P Accused Diocesan In 2002, 2 women Peoria, IL Source: accuse Bush of Diocesan Press Release 5.30.02; Copely News Services sexual misconduct 5.30.02; Chicago Tribune 5.31.02; Catholic Post 6.9.02; Chicago against them when Tribune 9.5.02; Associated Press 9.5.02; Quad-City Times they were in 6th 2.27.04; Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 7.20.04; Copely News and 8th grades in Service 11.30.05; Peoria Jounal-Star 12.1.05; Catholic Post 1964 or 1965. 12.4.05; Belleville News Democrat (AP) 1.24.07; Lincoln Courier Removed from 1.25.07; Journal Star 6.23.07 ministry 5/02. Assignments: Bishop confronted Copely News Service 5.30.02 him 4/02 and he did not deny charges but instead agreed to resign from all active ministry. He sued Diocese for defamation 9/02. At least 1 woman sued him in 2005. Case withdrawn and then refiled in 1/07. Dismissed 6/07 as beyond SOL. Busman Henry B Sued Oblate Busman was one Sioux Falls, Source: of several religious SD MWD et al v. Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls et al, Minnehaha accused in 2010 County Circuit Court 7.30.10,; Argus Leader 8.6.10; Sioux City civil suit against Journal 8.6.10 Diocese, Oblates & Sisters of the Divine Savior which alleged abuse of students at Tekakwitha Indian Mission in Sisseton SD. 6 men and 2 women alleged in the suit that Busman sexually abused then between 1960-1982.
Butler John R. 1957 P Settled Diocesan Ordained for Rockville Source: Richmond VA Centre, NY Asbury Park Press 4.16.02; Newsday 4.23.02; Star Ledger diocese. Worked in 1.30.03; NY Times 1.31.03; Long Island Newsday 2.12.03; Daily WV, Rockville News 4.15.03; NY Times 6.13.03 Centre, Trenton & Assignments: Metuchen BA.org Assignment Record and Other Info Dioceses. Removed from duties 2002 in Metuchen after man complained to Diocese that he and numerous others had been abused by Butler in Rockville Centre in 1950s and1960s. Diocese just http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 88 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
Diocese just moved him to Brooklyn. Also abused at least 1 in Metuchen. This individual was included in Metuchen settlement of 2/03. Butler Richard 1949 P Accused Dominican Butler was a Tucson, AZ Source: Edmund Dominican priest Dominican Order Lives of the Brothers 1985-1990; Diocese of and served in Tucson Press Release 3.27.03; Arizona Daily Star 3.30.03; Tucson at St. Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Tucson Citizen 10.7.04 Thomas More Assignments: Newman Center Diocese of Tucson list of Accused Priests n.d. from 1968 to 1974. While in Tucson, Butler was chaplain-director of Los Changuitos Feos de Tucson, a Mexican mariachi band of young men between the ages of 13-17, and travelled with them on tour throughout the United States and Mexico. He died in 1988. In 3/03 Diocese reviewed personnel files and announced Butler and others had been subject of credible allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors. Butler William L. 1960 P Accused Diocesan Butler accused Boston, MA Source: 8/02 of molesting a Boston Globe 8.28.02; Patriot Ledger 8.28.02; Boston Globe 13 yr old boy in 9.1.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 1966 while in Assignments: Canada on a trip to BA.org Assignment Record Butler's family property. Suspended by Cardinal Law. Butler denied the charges, saying he never took trip with boy. Still on leave and believed to be living near Revere as of 10/08. Buzanowski Donald J. 1968 P Convicted Diocesan Suspended 1992. Green Bay, Source: Convicted 2000 on WI Buzanowski Letter 8.4.02; Journal-Sentinel 3.22.03; Journal- a child porn charge Sentinel 7.27.05; Central Wisconsin Sunday 9.18.05; Press- and sentenced to Gazette 10.6.06; Press-Gazette 10.7.06; Press-Gazette 21 months in jail. 10.10.06; Yahoo! 11.4.06; Press-Gazette 11.7.06; Press- Admitted in 2002 Gazette 2.1.07; Press-Gazette 2.1.07 (2nd); Press-Gazette letter (made public 2.1.07 (3rd); Appleton Post-Crescent 2.02.07; Court of Appeals 2003) to molesting Decision 5.20.08; Wisconsin Law Journal 5.21.08 14 boys aged 14- Assignments: 17 in 1969-88. Journal Sentinel 9.3.08 (add'l article); New Richmond News Laicized 3/05. 9.3.08 (add'l article); Press Gazette 9.4.08 (add'l article); Convicted 7/05 Journal-Sentinel 3.22.03 and sentenced to 32 years in prison. In 10/06,claimant rejected a proposed settlement with the Diocese. Jury decided 2/07 that diocese did not threaten the plaintiff in order to hide abuse. Case dismissed. In 9/08, WI Supreme Court declined to hear http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 89 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
declined to hear appeal. Still in prison 9/10. Byrne Eamon < 1960 P Sued Society of St. Per the 1960 and Chicago, IL Source: Columban 1970 Catholic Chicago Tribune 11.17.92 Directories, Byrne Assignments: was working in BA.org Assignment Record Manilla in the Philippines. Sued 1992. Accused of abuse of 1 girl during church outing in 1974. She claimed that abuse was reported to his superiors but no action taken by them. Byrne William T. 1952 P Settled Diocesan Byrne accused of Tucson, AZ Source: molesting a youth Tucson Citizen 4.15.99; Tucson Citizen 12.12.01; Arizona in 1970s. Suit filed Republic 2.10.02; Arizona Daily Star 3.22.02; Arizona Daily Star 4/99. At least one 8.17.02; Boston Globe 8.20.02; Arizona Daily Star 8.24.02; other suit filed Arizona Daily Star 9.6.02; Arizona Republic 11.10.02; Arizona against Byrne. In Daily Star 10.21.03; Tucson Citizen 2.27.04; Arizona Daily Star 2/02 Diocese 7.14.04; Arizona Daily Star 9.21.04 announced it had Assignments: settled 11 civil Arizona Daily Star 6.22.02; Diocese of Tucson List of Accused suits involving 10 Priests n.d. plaintiffs for $14M. Unknown number of these cases alleged abuse by Byrne.Two sisters filed suit 8/02 alleging that Byrne abused their brothers during the 1960s and that the brothers then abused the two sisters. At least one of the brothers had participated in the Feb. 2002 settlement. Byrne died 1991.
Byrns Joseph P. 1969 P Convicted Diocesan Placed on leave Brooklyn, Source: 7/02. One of 12 NY Boston Globe 3.14.02; NY Times 3.15.02; NY Times 10.16.02; priests named as Newsday 2.4.04; Boston Globe 7.2.04; NY Post 8.19.04; abusers in civil suit Queens Chronicle 8.26.04; NY Daily News 1.13.06; New York filed in Brooklyn Post 3.29.06 10/02. In the suit, two brothers (one of them a priest) accuse Byrns of abusing them for years as children in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Charged 8/04 with abuse of 3rd youth beginning in 2000. Pleaded guilty 1/06 and sentenced to 3 yrs probation 3/06. Byrom Ed S Sued Franciscan Byrom, a pre- Los Angeles, Source: novitiate CA John Roe 4 vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Superior Court of candidate, was California; Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, Cause No. 1337577, accused in 2004 Santa Barbara Co. Superior Court 10.5.09; Clover v. civil suit of abusing Franciscans, Cause No. 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. Superior at least 1 individual Court 11.3.09 at Saint Anthony Seminary. Bzdyra Stephen H. 1979 P Sued Diocesan Man filed suit 7/10 Hartford, CT Source: alleging that Hartford Courant 7.7.10; New Haven Register 7.7.10; Valley Bzdyra had Independent Sentinel 7.7.10; Associated Press 7.7.10; NBC abused him in mid- Connecticut 7.7.10; New Haven Register 7.7.10; WTNH 7.7.10; 1980s while Complaint: Dotson v. Hartford Diocese et al 7.7.10; Waterbury assigned to St. Republican-American 7.8.10; Hartford Courant 7.8.10; Francis Church in Waterbury Republican-American 7.9.10; Hartford Courant New Haven. Suit 7.9.10; Middletown Pewaa 7.9.10; Waterbury Republican- http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-B.html Page 90 of 91 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:42 PM
New Haven. Suit 7.9.10; Middletown Pewaa 7.9.10; Waterbury Republican- alleges that Bzdyra American 7.10.10; Valley Gazette 7.14.10 threatened the boy Assignments: and his family and New Haven Register 8.5.10 (add'l article); Valley Independent later tried to Sentinel 8.5.10 (add'l article); Waterbury Republican-American silence him by 8.6.10 (add'l article); Waterbury Republican-American 9.3.10; buying home Waterbury Republican-American 9.23.10; Waterbury appliances and a Republican-American 10.9.10 (add'l article) car in 2001. Also named in previous suit re employment and behavior in girls' sex ed class. He is believed to be currently traveling in Germany with pilgrimage group. Finally placed on leave 7/9/10. 2nd suit 8/10. Too ill to testify 11/10. 3rd suit 12/10.
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