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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: 196
Return to main database page. See abbreviations and posting policy. Send corrections. Last First Ord T Status D/O Notes Diocese Source/Assignments Haas Joseph 1959 P Accused Diocesan Haas placed on leave Milwaukee, Source: Feb. 2004 after WI Milwaukee Journal Sentinel allegations that he 3.19.04; Milwaukee Journal molested a young girl in Sentinel 9.13.04 1977. Haas originally Assignments: told parish that he was BA.org Assignment Record taking leave on doctor's orders but Archbishop sent letter clarifying the situation. DA ruled that 1977 incident was too old to prosecute. Previous allegation of less serious inappropriate behavior was received in 2000 but nothing done. Officially retired Sept. 2004 even though Review Board concluded accusations not substantiated. Haas Paul 1961 P Settled Diocesan At least 100 people Nashville, TN Source: Frederick have alleged abuse by Tennessean 4.28.02; Haas while he was Tennessean 8.20.02; posted to Fr. Ryan High Tennessean 2.17.04; School. Haas was Tennessean 2.28.04; transferred to Kentucky Nashville Scene 6.30.05; around 1967 "for Tennessean 7.17.05; treatment." He died in Tennessean 11.06.05; KATV 1978. One man went to 10.17.07; Fox 16 10.17.07 the diocese in 1996 to say he had been abused at age 15 in 1961 by Haas. Diocese gave him $5700 in exchange for a release and a confidentiality agreement. Another came forward in 1999 re abuse in 1963. Haberthier John 1948 P Accused Diocesan Diocese told Dodge City, Source: Parishioners in 12/06 KS Hutchinson News 1.17.10; that Haberthier, who Catholic Diocese of Dodge was retired, had been City Update: Charter for accused of sexual Protection of Children and misconduct. Young People 5.10; Lawrence Investigation by Journal-World 6.23.10 Diocese found allegations to be credible. He had been part of the diocese
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since 8/1950. Last assignment in Diocese ended 12/73. 1989 Catholic Directory showed him on duty outside the Diocese. Believe he also worked in CA per his obituary. He died 12/09 at age 87. Hackett John P Sued Diocesan Died 12/7/88. Accused Los Angeles, Source: Joseph of abuse of 1 person in CA LA Archdiocesan Report 1969 per a (2003??) Errata Notice # 1 civil suit. Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Hackett Thomas E. 1943 P Accused Diocesan Hackett is shown on the Davenport, IA Source: Davenport Diocese's Davenport Creditors Creditors Committee Committee Website 8.27.07; website (in 2007) as Quad-City Times 7.10.08; having credible Hawk Eye 7.12.08 allegations against him. Assignments: Name also appears on Catholic Messenger 7.17.08; Diocese's list of BA.org Concise Assignment "credibly accused" Record abusers 7.10.08. Accused of abuse of 3 minor males beginning in 1940s. Died in 1951. Haddican Bernard 1960 P Settled Diocesan One man claimed Jackson, MS Source: abuse by Haddican Boston Herald 6.10.02; when he was a teen. Associated Press 6.11.02; Claim settled in 2000 for Associated Press 6.14.02; $44K. Haddican died Associated Press 7.18.02; 1996. In 2002 the Boston Globe 7.18.02; Boston original plaintiff and Herald 8.21.02; Boston Herald man abused by another 8.26.02; GoMemphis.com priest filed suit against 3.26.03; Opinion in Belencia v. Diocese and Cardinal St. Mary?s Catholic Church et Law (former VG of al, 251-02-915, Hines Co MS Diocese) alleging the Circuit Court 9.29.03; Diocese covered up Associated Press 5.8.05 their abuse and lied to them about other cases. Plaintiff's mother had asked Law for his help back in 1970s but he did nothing. Suit dismissed on Def. Motion for Summary Judgment 9/03. Haegelin William M. 1976 P Accused Diocesan Removed 9/02 after Kansas City, Source: man accused him of KS Kansas City Star 9.11.02; inappropriate sexual Kansas City Star 9.17.02; relations in 1980s. Kansas City Star 11.27.02 Haegelin denied but later admitted to having a sexual relationship with the man but only when the man was an adult. In 11/02 Archdiocesan review board cleared him of allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. No criminal investigation because the man did not want one. Review board
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recommended that he be returned to duty after spiritual counseling. Haen Edmund 1940 P Accused Diocesan Per 4/02 article, Haen Milwaukee, Source: H. had abused at least WI Milwaukee Journal Sentinel three men when they 10.25.97; Milwaukee Journal were youths. One man Sentinel 4.20.02; Milwaukee says at least two priests Journal Sentinel 4.24.02; failed to report the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel molestations when they 4.28.02; Milwuakee Journal occurred in 1940s. He Sentinel 7.10.04; Statement by finally told Archbishop Archdiocese of Milwaukee Weakland in 1989. 7.9.04 Haen was forced to Assignments: retire in 1990 and Aux. BA.org Assignment Record Bishop Richard Sklba told victim in 1992 that Haen had admitted the abuse and had been placed on severe restrictions. Died in 1997. Several other victims known.
Haener Robert W. 1957 P Accused Diocesan Accused of Detroit, MI Source: psychologically and Detroit Free Press 6.22.02; sexually abusing Detroit News 7.14.02; Detroit numerous boys at two Free Press 8.2.02; USA Today parishes and two 11.11.02; Detroit Free Press Catholic schools in 4.14.03; Michigan Catholic 1960s and early 1970s. 5.27.05 During investigation at one school in late 1960s several unknown priests came to school and questioned about 30 boys. Nothing else done for many years. Removed from parish 1992 and then worked as hospital chaplain. Removed in 2002. Permanently removed from ministry by Vatican in 2005. Hagan Alvin N Sued School Accused of abuse of New Orleans, Source: Marie Sisters of boys living at Madonna LA Times Picayune 8.25.05; (Sister) Notre Dame Manor in 1950s and Times Picayune 3.14.06; 1960s in suits filed School Sisters of Notre Dame, August, 2005 and Dallas Province Website March, 2006. Worked in 2007(?); Times Picayune Dallas Province for 3.11.10 many years. Died.Oct. 2006 (?) At least one claim included in almost $5.2M settlement with Archdiocese in Fall, 2009 Hagan Arthur J. 1933 P Accused Diocesan Included in a list of Boston, MA Source: accused priests and BA.Org List of Boston Priests religious posted by the Not Previously Identified Law Offices of Mitchell 1.19.11; Boston Channel Garabedian on 1.19.11; Metrowest Daily 01/19/11. Garabedian News 1.19.11 says he has settled at Assignments: least one claim with BA.org Assignment Record Boston Archdiocese re allegations against this individual. Died 3/22/63.
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Hagan David I. 1966 P Sued Oblate Named for 1st time in Philadelphia, Source: 6/06 RICO class action PA Philadelphia Inquirer 5.03.05; civil suit. Accused of Magnum et al v. Archdiocese abusing 2 brothers for 3 of Philadelphia et al; years beginning in 1977 Philadelphia Inquirer 6.16.06; or 1978. Died 2005. Philadelphia Daily News RICO suit dismissed 6.17.06; Philadelphia Inquirer 11/06 on grounds that 6.25.06; Philadelphia Daily RICO's standard of News 11.21.06; Law.com injury to business or 11.07.07 property had not been met. Appeal rejected by 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals 11/07.
Hagan James 1974 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of Chicago, IL Source: Craig several youths from Chicago Sun-Times 4.25.96; 1981-1986 and in 1970. Chicago Sun-Times 9.21.96; First allegations Chicago Sun-Times 1.14.03; reported 1988. Placed Chicago Sun Times 1.17.03; on leave 1996. Catholic New World 1.21.03; Resigned from Chicago Sun Times 10.3.03; priesthood 4/97. Two Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; claims settled 10/03. Chicago Archdiocesan Report One claim included in 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago 10/05 settlement with Tribune 4.14.06; Chicago Sun Archdiocese. Sued 4/06 Times 4.14.06; Southwest re abuse from 1994- News Herald 4.20.06; Journal 1996 at St. Denis of Oak Park and River Forest parish. At least 1 claim 11.12.07; Chicago Tribune included in 8/08 $12.7M 8.12.08; WBBM 8.12.08; settlement involving 11 Chicago Tribune 8.13.08 priests and 16 plaintiffs. Assignments: Laicized 4/10. Jeff Anderson & Assoc. News Release 8.14.08 (add'l article); Chicago List of priests with Substantiated Allegations accessed 7.5.11; BA.org Assignment Record Hagan James E. 1956 P Sued Diocesan Accused in 2002 civil Louisville, KY Source: suit of abuse of 11-year- Courier-Journal 5.10.02; old girl in 1956 at St. Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major Leo the Great. The girl Account); Courier-Journal told her pastor shortly 9.29.02 thereafter and he said Assignments: he would take care of it. Assignment Record Compiled Girl told mother, who by Law Firm did not believe her. Hagan left priesthood in 1973. Hageman Clement 1930 P Sued Diocesan Identified by Gallup Corpus Source: A. diocese as abuser in Christi, TX Gallup Independent 5.9.05; 8/05. Report referenced Gallup Independent 8.2.05; more than one credible Gallup Independent 9.20.05; allegation against him. Trivalley Central 10.13.10; Abuse occurred in Moya v. Roman Catholic Winslow, AZ. At least Diocese of Gallup, Ariz. one man settled with Superior Court, Co. of Diocese in 2004. 70 yr Coconino 10.13.10; Gallup old man sued Gallup Independent 11.6.10; Houston diocese 11/10 alleging Chronicle 11.11.10; AZ abuse by Hageman in Central 11.11.10; News 1950s. Suit also named Channel 10 11.12.10; SNAP Corpus Christi Diocese Statement 4.19.11; and said there were BishopAccountability.org allegations about him webpage 4.19.11; ABC 15 there in 1930s. 4.20.11; Gallup Independent Hageman died 1975. 4.21.11; AZ Journal 5.4.11; Gallup diocese's Gallup Independent 5.27.11
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personnel file released Assignments: 4/11 show multiple KNAU 6.13.11 (add'l article); settlements. NY Times 7.10.11 (add'l article) Hagenbach Clinton 1961 P Settled Diocesan 1 civil suit settled 2002 Los Angeles, Source: Vincent for $1.5M. Also accused CA LA Times 8.18.02; LA Times of abuse of 2 other 12.11.02; LA Archdiocesan people. Died 1987. Report 2.17.04 page 2; Seattle Abuse ranged from Post-Intelligencer 10.30.04; LA 1960s to 1980s. Per Times 10.16.05; San Luis 2007 article, he Obispo Tribune 6.17.06; LA molested more than a Times 7.09.07; California dozen victims at two Catholic Daily 7.13.07; parishes between late Guardian 7.14.07; LA Times 1960s-early 1970s. 7.15.07; LA Times 7.15.07 There are 16 plaintiffs (2nd); City of Angels 12.07.07 intrial set for mid-2007. Assignments: Massive LA LA Archdiocesan Report archdiocese settlement Addendum 11.15.05; LA for $660 mil for 500+ Times Database 4.20.06 cases 7/14/07 just prior to this trial.
Hahn Jude 1958 P Accused Capuchin Accused of sexually Madison, WI Source: Clarence abusing a minor boy in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Francis 1976. Civil suit filed 4.19.02; Associated Press Feb. 1994. In depo in 4.20.02; SNAP--Wisconsin this case Hahn admitted 11.14.10 to having sexual contact with 4 young males (including Plaintiff) in 1970s and 80s. Teacher at St. Lawrence Seminary told the Order in 1981-1982 that Hahn, a dormitory supervisor, was having inappropriate contact with students. Left priesthood in 1993 and requested laicization. Pope approved the request.. Haight Mark 1976 P Settled Diocesan 6/02 article says Albany, NY Source: Diocese settled with at Times Union (NY) 6.05.02; least 2 men (in 1989 & Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; 1997) who alleged Times Union 6.27.02; New abuse by Haight years York Times 6.27.02; Times before. After treatment, Union 6.28.02; Baltimore Sun Haight assigned as 8.21.02; Washington Post hospital chaplain in 8.22.02; Archdiocese of 1990; removed in 1996 Baltimore 9.25.02; Albany after hospital learned of Times Union 5.18.03; Albany history. 1997 settlement Times Union 10.06.04 was $997,500. Haight abused a youth in Baltimore in mid 1970s while still a seminarian. Civil suit filed in Boston in 10/04 alleging abuse by Haight & 2nd priest at church in Colonie, NY & during trips to Massachusetts. May be at least 6 more victims. Haller James W. 1962 P Accused Diocesan Woman notified Manchester, Source: Diocese 11/02 that NH Union Leader 11.24.02; Union Haller had had an Leader 11.25.02; Boston inappropriate Globe 11.27.02 relationship with her http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 5 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
more than 20 years before when she was a minor. Haller admitted to the relationship, saying that he had loved the girl and wanted to leave the priesthood and marry her. Instead, he was unable to leave the priesthood and the relationship ended. Diocese said that the report was the "first and only" report about Haller. He resigned from his posting. Not listed in 3/03 Atty General Report on Manchester Diocese.
Halsey Lawrence B Sued Marist Known as Brother Portland, OR Source: M. Cronin, Halsey is Archdiocese of Portland News accused in 2002 civil Release 5.13.02; Associated suit of abuse of teenage Press 5.11.02; Sunday girl from 1968-1972 at Oregonian 7.07.02; Table: The Marist high school in Oregonian 11.12.06 Eugene. Another woman also alleged molestation when she was in high school but later withdrew her claim. Halsey left the order, married, and lives in Oregon as of 2002. Hamilton William P Accused Diocesan In 2003 the Archdiocese Portland, OR Source: settled a sex abuse Oregonian Table 11.12.06 claim against Hamilton Assignments: for $675,000. Further BA.org Assignment Record facts and Hamilton's current status are unknown. Hammer John E. 1979 P Accused Diocesan Removed 2002 after Youngstown, Source: admitting to abuse of OH Associated Press 4.21.02; altar boy between 1980- Grand Rapid Press 4.22.02; 1983. Sent for treatment Columbus Dispatch 4.23.02; in 1985 & then worked Akron Beacon Journal in Maryland. Retd to 4.23.02; Associated Press Youngstown area in 4.28.02; Dallas Morning News 1990 and Bishop 6.12.02; Associated Press Malone persuaded 6.12.02; Akron Beacon Saginaw diocese to Journal 9.20.02; Archdiocese allow him to work there of Baltimore 9.25.02; Detroit for next 12 yrs. Lawsuit Free Press 4.14.03; Saginaw filed 9/02 by 3 plaintiffs News 5.21.05; Saginaw News from Youngstown 4.11.06 diocese and 1 youth from Saginaw diocese. Hammond Robert W. 1967 P Accused Diocesan 2/03 civil suit claims Rochester, Source: man was sexually NY Democrat and Chronicle abused by Hammond, 1.31.03 director of the Catholic youth summer program at his church, in 1979. Same man and and 3 others also allege that they were abused by another priest, Albert
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Cason. Per 2002 Catholic Directory, Hammond was "unassigned." Bishop placed Hammond under restrictions pending investigation. Resigned from his last post in 2000 for "personal reasons not related to any criminal activity." Hands Michael R. 1993 P Convicted Diocesan Arrested 5/01 and Rockville Source: charged with sexual Centre, NY Newsday 3.8.02; Newsday abuse of a 13 year old 1.3.03; Newsday 1.3.03 youth over a year and a Excerpts from Sworn half period. Another Statement by Michael Hands; allegation surfaced Newsday 1.9.03; involving a 22 yr old Newsday.com 1.14.03; Suffolk man abused about 10 County Grand Jury Report yrs previously (before 1.17.03; Newsday.com 2.5.03; ordination??). Pleaded NY Times 3.2.03; 3.4.03 guilty in 2002-2003 on Statement by Michael Hands; two separate charges. Newsday 3.4.03; Newsday Sentenced 2003 to 2 3.12.03; Newsday 3.13.03; yrs jail and to 6 mo jail Newsday 5.1.04; Newsday and 5 yrs probation. 4.12.05 Released 4/04 and Assignments: requested laicization. BA.org Assignment Record Identified as Priest W in and Other Info Suffolk Co. Grand Jury report of 1/03. On NY Sex Offender Register.
Hanley Bernard 1958 P Sued Diocesan Ordained in Ireland and Los Angeles, Source: Brian came to LA in 1958 to CA LA Archdiocesan Report work. Returned to 2.17.04 page 3; John Roe 4 Ireland in 1965. vs. Does, Cause No. 1156450, Allegations made in Superior Court of California 2002 or 2003 suit that Assignments: he abused 2 victims in LA Archdiocesan Report 1965. Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 Hanley James T. 1962 P Settled Diocesan Admitted in 10/4/03 Paterson, NJ Source: deposition to abusing NY Times 3.17.02; Daily about 12 boys 1968-82; Record 4.21.02; abuse included oral sex. HealingTogether.org 6.12.02; Also stated that he had Rolling Stone 6.20.02; The admitted the abuse to Record 3.14.03; Hanley Sworn Bp. Rodimer in 9/85. Statement 10.4.03; NY Times Removed from ministry 10.14.03; Pat Serrano by Rodimer in 1986. Statement 8.21.04; Daily Serrano case was Record 8.27.04; Newsday settled by diocese in 2.10.05; Transcript of WCBS- 1987 for $350Kwith a TV 1.30.06; Herald News confidentiality agrmnt. 1.30.06; Daily Record 2.4.06; Hanley admitted Star Ledger 3.22.06; Daily abusing Mark Serrano Record 3.23.06 1974-81 starting at age Assignments: 9. Serrano went public Star Ledger 4.21.07 (add'l 3/18/02. Request for article); Intelligencer Journal laicization granted in 4.27.07 (add'l article); Star- 2003. Diocese settled Ledger 6.1.07 (add'l article); with 21 accusers in Star-Ledger 10.25.07 (add'l 2005. Served 1 yr jail on article; Daily Record 10.28.07 weapons charge. (add'l article); Star-Ledger 12.14.07 (add'l article) Hanlon James 1981 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of a Fort Worth, Source: Bernard 16 yr old boy in late TX Ft. Worth Star Telegram 1982 or early 1983. 6.11.05; Star Telegram
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Accuser rec'd $12.5K in 6.26.05; Star Telegram 1997 settlement. 8.10.05; Star Telegram Hanlon died 2/90 at age 8.18.05; Star Telegram 38. He was HIV positive 2.16.06; WFAA and Dallas but death certificate Morning News 2.21.06; Star says years of Telegram (AP) 2.24.06; Star alcoholism contributed Telegram 11.28.06; Dallas to his death. Diocese Morning News 11.29.06; Star ordered to produce Telegram 11.29.06; personnel files. Documents from the Secret Allegations are that the Archives of the Ft. Worth diocese shielded Diocese; Houston Chroncile Hanlon and other (AP) 4.04.07; Star Telegram abusers. Personnel files 4.04.07; Houston Chronicle produced 11.28.06. (AP) 12.19.07; Ft. Worth Star Named in new suit 4/07. Telegram 12.20.07 Suit against Hanlon and Assignments: Teczar settled 2/08. Fr. Worth Star Telegram Another claim settled 2.15.08 (add'l article); Dallas 3/09. Morning News 3.4.09 (add'l article); DFW Catholic 3.19.09 (add'l article); Fort Worth Diocese 6.10.05 Hanlon John R. 1955 P Convicted Diocesan Accused of sexually Boston, MA Source: abusing at least 10 boys Boston Globe 6.26.92; Boston during a 14 yr period. Globe 10.31.92; Boston Globe Convicted of raping one 6.14.93; Boston Globe youth and sentenced to 9.22.93; Boston Globe 3 concurrent life 9.23.93; Boston Globe sentences as of 3/94. 9.24.93; Boston Globe Also abused victim's 10.8.93; Boston Globe brother. Would take 3.12.94; Atlanta Journal & boys to nude beaches Constitution 4.26.94; USA to desensitize them. Today 11.11.02; Documents Civil suit filed by the 2 released by NH Atty General brothers settled in 1994 3.3.03; Union Leader 3.4.03; for undisclosed sum. Boston Globe 7.24.03; Times- Laicization announced Picayune 7.24.03; Boston 6/10/05. Still in prison Globe 6.10.05 5/11. Assignments: Patriot Ledger 10.20.08 (add'l article); Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record Hanrahan Michael F. 1971 P Convicted Diocesan Resigned 1993. Columbus, Source: Pleaded guilty in 1994 OH Columbus Dispatch 5.19.94; to molesting a boy in Columbus Dispatch 7.9.94; 1983-1984 and served Columbus Dispatch 3.6.98; 3 yrs in prison. Avoided Columbus Dispatch 4.6.02; prosecution in cases Columbus Dispatch 4.27.02; involving boy's 2 older Dayton Daily News 5.12.02 brothers. Civil suit filed by at least one man and Court ordered diocese to produce Hanrahan's secret archive file. Diocese settled and file never produced. Court ruled in 1998 that procedural error meant Hanrahan no longer had to register as sexual predator. Laicized early 1990s. Hansen Unknown P Accused Diocesan In 1999 Archdiocese Portland, OR Source: paid a $22,500 Table: The Oregonian settlement to one 11.12.06 claimant. No information provided on when abuse occurred, who
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the victim was, or the current status of Hansen. Hanser David J. 1958 P Settled Diocesan Per 2002 article, 4 Milwaukee, Source: brothers came forward WI Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 1988 to say that 4.21.02; Milwaukee Journal Hanser abused them Sentinel 4.23.02; Milwaukee approx. 30 years Catholic Journal 6.13.02; before. Hanser, who Milwaukee Catholic Herald "retired" 4/02, had 9.19.02; Archdiocese of worked at Milwaukee Milwaukee List 7.9.04; hospital system since Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 1991. One of the men 7.10.04; WTMJ 4.17.08; who reached $65K Archdiocese of Milwaukee List settlement with updated 11.26.07; Archdiocese in 1990 Archdiocese of Milwaukee List also sued Hanser in updated after 11.26.07; WTMJ 2002. Settled 2003. 9.6.09; Milwaukee Journal Accused of abusing Sentinel 9.8.09; Living Lake perhaps a dozen victims Country 9.9.09; Milwaukee between 1960s-1980s. Journal Sentinel 10.13.10 Laicized per list from Assignments: Archdiocese updated BA.org Assignment Record after 11/26/07. New suit filed 9/09 by 2. Haran Michael 1945 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse. Died Los Angeles, Source: Joseph 1973. One victim CA LA Archdiocesan Report alleged abuse in 1948. 2.17.04 page 2 2003 civil suit alleges Assignments: abuse of 1 from 1949- LA Archdiocesan Report 1957. Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 Harbert William 1962 P Accused Diocesan Harbert admitted Peoria, IL Source: abusing 14 yr old in Pantagraph 8.24.93; 1982 and is also Pantagraph 8.30.93; Star- accused of abusing 3 Ledger 6.13.02; Copely News siblings. He was Service 2.3.04; Pantagraph chaplain at nursing 2.4.04; Milwaukee Journal home when charges Sentinel 12.11.04; Associated surfaced. Resigned Press 4.4.05; Journal Star from public ministry in 4.20.05; WJBC 1.16.07; 1993 after admitting he Northwest Herald 1.17.07; The abused another youth. Southern 1.18.07 Suit filed 2/04. Plaintiff claims Diocese knew of abuse in 1970s. Settled in 2005. Another suit filed 1/07. Harbert died in 2003. Hardin Roy T. 1964 P Accused Diocesan Man alleged to Diocese Camden, NJ Source: in 1994 that Hardin Associated Press 9.19.02; abused him in 1976 Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 after the teenager went to him for counseling. Diocese found allegations credible and permanently suspended Hardin. SOL stopped legal action. Hardin still receiving church-paid therapy as of 2005. Hargadon James E. 1955 P Convicted Diocesan 4 civil suits filed in 2002 Louisville, KY Source: by men accusing him of Courier-Journal 5.17.02; abuse when they were Courier-Journal 5.18.02; altar boys. Privileges Courier-Journal 5.24.02; were removed in 2002 Courier-Journal 6.1.02; after suits filed. Twice Courier-Journal 6.27.02; convicted of abuse in Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major
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2004. Received Account); Courier-Journal separate 8 yr sentences 9.29.02; Courier-Journal in 2 counties. Died 5/05 10.11.02; Courier-Journal after 1 yr in prison. In 10.20.02; Courier Journal 10/05 Vatican ordered 4.20.04; Courier-Journal him (already dead) to 5.19.04; Courier-Journal life of prayer & 6.14.04; Courier-Journal penance. One man who 6.23.04; Courier-Journal lives in Texas says he 5.18.05; Courier-Journal reported the abuse to 10.25.05 Bishop Tschoepe of Assignments: Dallas in approx. 1990. Assignment Record Compiled Apparently nothing by Law Firm done. Hargreaves Henry G. 1947 P Accused Jesuit Never sued. Name Fairbanks, AK Source: included in 11/07 Associated Press 5.20.03; settlement between Alaskan Shepherd June-July Jesuits & 110 plaintiffs. 2003: Our Lady of the Snows In 2003 Hargreaves Parish, Hooper Bay, Alaska: was accused by a 1928-2003; Associated Press woman in her 60s of 8.6.03; Anchorage Daily News making improper 11.20.07; Seattle Times advances to her. The 1.14.09; The Spectator bishop publicly 1.14.09; KGW (AP) 1.14.09; apologized. Hargreaves James Doe 59 et al v. Society was removed from of Jesus, Oregon Province et parish & sent for al, Alaska Superior Court, 4th evaluation. In 1/09 43 Judicial District at Bethel, 1.09; plaintiffs in AK sued KIRO 1.14.09; Seattle Times Order & Seattle Univ. 1.15.09; Anchorage Daily Pres. the Rev. S. News 1.14.09; Good Jesuit, Sundborg alleging Bad Jesuit 11.12.09; Second Sundborg knew about Rape 11.17.09; Excerpt from abuse by Hargreaves & Bankruptcy Reorganization others and did nothing. Documents for Fairbanks Two or more pending Diocese 1.25.10; Alakanuk - claims shown in bankru. Saint Ignatius Catholic Church reorg. docs for Web site 1.25.10 Fairbanks Diocese Assignments: 1/25/10. Emmonak - Sacred Heart Catholic Church Web Site1.25.10 (add'l article) Harkins Thomas 1971 P Settled Dioscean Named in 1994 RICO Camden, NJ Source: M. civil suit filed in Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 Camden. Allegation of abuse of girl in 1979-80. Sent for therapy. 2nd allegation. Both settled for total of $195,000. Church did not report allegation to police per state law. Sent for treatment on other occasions. Active until 2002 when permanently removed. Harney Peter P. 1953 P Accused Diocesan Harney, a native of Wilmington, Source: Ireland, graduated from DE News Journal 4.18.00; News St. Mary's Seminary in Journal 11.7.09; BA.Org Baltimore and worked in Parish Assignments of MD and DE during his Accused Delaware Priests entire career. He retired 12/74. Apparently he was named in civil suit filed in DE in 2009 as his personnel file was to be released 11/09 byWilmington Diocese as part of diocese's bankruptcy filing. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 10 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
Harrington Timothy J. 1946 P Sued Diocesan Accused in 3/29/05 suit Worcester, Source: (Bp) of sexually abusing a MA Telegram & Gazette 3.31.05; boy from age 11 to 15 Burnett v. Bishop of three times; abuse Springfield, MA Superior Court consisted of genital No. 05-0331(B); Examiner fondling, anal 4.14.08; BA.org list of U.S. penetration, and oral Bishops Accused of Abuse copulation. The diocese 4.14.08; The Republican examined diocesan 12.3.08 records and stated that it "found no basis of credibility to the claims." Retired 1994 and died 1997. Claim NOT settled in 11/08 $4.5M settlement w/ Diocese. . Harris Bernard P Sued Jesuit Accused in 1/06 suit of Portland, OR Source: A. raping 4 of 8 siblings (3 Statesman Journal (Salem girls and a boy) in 1968- OR) 1.12.06; Oregonian 72. Brother of Rev. 1.12.06; Table: The Oregonian James Harris, whom the 11.12.06; Missoulian 9.3.09; suit accused of Missoulian 9.14.09; Missoulian befriending the same 9.26.09; Good Jesuit, Bad family & abusing Jesuit 11.12.09; Missoulian several of the children 1.7.10; PCVA Law Firm Press with Maurice Release 3.25.11 Grammond at Grammond's rectory. B. Harris was incardinated in Helena MT at time of alleged abuse, teaching at Loyola HS in Missoula and working at St. Francis Xavier parish there, but alleged abuse occurred in Portland archdiocese. Died 9/7/72. 20 claims settled 3/11 as part of Jesuit settlement.
Harris James M. 1948 P Sued Accused in 2006 civil Portland, OR Source: suit of abusing 3 of 8 Statesman Journal (Salem siblings between ages OR) 01.12.06; The Oregonian of 5-14, beginning in 1.12.06; Table: The Oregonian 1968. He had 11.12.06; The Oregonian befriended the family 8.02.07; Statesman Journal after their house burned 8.03.07; Catholic Sentinel down. Brother of 8.09.07 Bernard M. Harris who is alleged to also have abused the children. Died 1999. New lawsuit to be filed 8/07 alleging abuse of 1 youth in early 1950s. Harris John E. 1984 P Accused Diocesan Disciplined in 1999 for Portland, ME Source: launching a sexually Portland Press Herald (AP) explicit website. Then 3.17.00; Portland Press Herald placed on leave in 2003 3.18.00; Portland Press Herald after accusation of nude 3.26.00; Portland Press Herald swimming and boating 4.5.00; Portland Press Herald with youths 20 years 4.21.00; St. Sebastian's previously. Angels 6.00; Portland Press Herald 9.4.03; Portland Press Herald 9.10.03; The Day 9.11.03; Portland Press Herald 9.19.03; WMTW 1.28.07;
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Bangor Daily News 1.29.07; Bishop's statement in keepMEcurrent 1.29.07 Harris L. Yates 1977 P Sued Diocesan Man filed suit in March Miami, FL Source: 2003 alleging that he Associated Press 3.13.03; had been abused by Sun-Sentinel 3.14.03; Miami Harris 20 years ago Herald 3.14.03 when he was 17. Harris was working as high school counselor and chaplain at the time. Man says the counseling office at the school was lined with pictures Harris had taken of shirtless male students. All had hand- written notes on the back on them. Died 1996. Harris Michael A. 1972 P Settled Diocesan Placed on leave 1/94 Orange, CA Source: after Mother of one Orange County Register youth who died of AIDS 3.5.94; LA Times 10.16.94; made allegations O.C. Register 10.17.94; O.C. against Harris to Register 10.18.94; O.C. diocese. Accused of Register 8.22.01; O.C. abuse of another male Register 12.7.01; LA student at Mater Dei Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 High School in Santa page 3; LA Times 1.11.04; Ana in 1991 per 1994 City of Angels 11.03.07 civil suit which was later Assignments: dropped. 3rd accuser LA Times Database 4.20.06 settled for $5.2M in 2001. Laicized 11/13/01. Several other victims filed suits filed in 2003. Harris served in both Orange and Los Angeles and is on lists released by both.
Harris Steven 1980 P Accused Diocesan One of 21 priests Philadelphia, Source: placed on administrative PA Archdiocese of Philadelphia leave by Philadelphia Press Release 3.8.11; archdiocese 3/7/11 Statement of Cardinal Rigali pending investigation Regarding Administrative for credible allegations Leaves 3.8.11; Philadelphia involving sexual abuse Inquirer 3.8.11; NY Times or inappropriate 3.8.11; Philadelphia Inquirer behavior with minors. 3.9.11; Daily Local News Last assignment was as 3.9.11; Philadelphia Inquirer pastor at St. Isaac 3.10.11; Mt. Airy Patch Jogues. Also served at 3.10.11 one time as chancellor for the archdiocese. Harris Wallace A. 1972 P Accused Diocesan Harris was placed on New York, NY Source: leave 8/08 from Saint Statement by Archdiocese of Charles Borromeo New York 8.3.08; Parish after allegations WCBStv.com 8.3.08; Daily of sexual abuse of a News 8.4.08; WABC 8.4.08; minor in late 1980s NY Post 8.4.08; Daily News surfaced. Second 8.4.08; NY Times 8.5.08; allegation was reported eFluxMedia 8.5.08; Daily to the DA's office as it News 8.5.08; NY Post 8.5.08; conducted initial NY Times 8.9.08; Edge investigation. By 8.12.08; NY Times 8.14.08; 9/20/08, 8 more Daily News 8.15.08; NY Times accusers had come 9.20.08 forward. No criminal Assignments: charges will be filed due SNAP Statement 11.12.08 http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 12 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
to SOL. Harris has (add'l article); NY Times denied all allegations. In 9.16.10 (add'l article); NBC NY 9/10, he resigned from 9.16.10 (add'l article); SNAP parish and was Statement 9.16.10 (add'l permanently removed article); NY Daily News from active priesthood. 9.16.10 (add'l article); DNAInfo 9.17.10 (add'l article) Harrison Arthur 1956 P Accused Diocesan Harrison was charged in San Jose, CA Source: 2003 in a Marin County Marin Independent Journal criminal case re abuse (CA) 5.10.03; Marin of 10 yr old girl in 1961. Independent Journal 7.02.03; Case dismissed 7/03 Mercury News 2.15.04 (in after ruling by US collection of articles); San Supreme Court; he also Jose Mercury News 6.11.05; was accused by a SF Chronicle 6.11.05; Valley family in 1988 of Catholic 12.19.06 molesting two San Jose girls (and having affair with their mother) but was never charged. Retired in 1992. Two claims settled in 6/05 as part of $21.2 mil settlement with SF Archdiocese re 5 priests. Died 11/06. Harrold John F. 1973 P Arrested Diocesan Arrested 1983 for Syracuse, NY Source: sending child porn Post-Standard 4.14.02 through the mail. Charges dropped when he entered a treatment center in New Mexico. Worked in England at a Paraclete home for recovering alcoholics and at a retreat house in CA. In 1997 the Diocese requested that he resign as a priest but he was still listed in 2002 Catholic Directory.
Harsham Ellis N. 1968 P Settled Diocesan One 1993 article says Cincinnati, OH Source: that Harsham reportedly Chicago Tribune 11.13.93; had oral sex with two Chicago Sun Times 11.15.93; high school students in Chicago Sun Times 11.17.93; the 1970s. Accused of Chicago Tribune 11.20.93; abuse of several boys. Chicago Sun Times 11.21.93; Civil suit named Chicago Sun Times 11.21.93; Harsham and Cardinal Associated Press 12.18.93; Joseph Bernardin as Chicago Tribune 1.16.94; abusers. Case withdraw Dayton Daily News 3.1.94; but Plaintiff settled Legal Intelligencer 3.16.94; claims re Harsham in Chicago Sun Times 4.19.94; 1994. Placed on Reuters 4.18.94; Dayton Daily administrative leave in News 4.19.94; Dayton Daily 1994 and still on leave News 6.27.94; Dayton Daily as of Feb. 2006. News 6.29.94 Laicized at some point Assignments: in 2006. Dayton Daily News 10.14.94 (add'l article); Cincinnati Enquirer 3.16.02 (add'l article); Dayton Daily News 3.12.04 (add'l article); Archdiocese of Cincinnati Status Report 2.7.06 (add'l article); Dayton Daily News 4.22.07 (add'l article); National Catholic Reporter 5.18.11 (add'l article)
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Hart (Bp) Joseph 1956 P Sued Diocesan WY Bishop (retired) was Kansas City- Source: accused in 2002 of child St. Joseph, Wyoming Tribune Eagle sexual abuse in MO 4.25.02; Kansas City Star Wyoming in 1976; 4.25.02; Associated Press cleared by special 4.26.02; Wyoming Tribune prosecutor with Eagle 5.15.02; Kansas City Cheyenne Police who Star 5.15.02; Denver Post cited question as to 5.16.02; Wyoming Tribune credibility of victim. Hart Eagle 7.30.02; Kansas City was also accused of Star 7.31.02; Kansas City Star abusing at least 2 1.22.04; The Examiner individuals in Kansas 1.22.04; Casper Star Tribune Citydiocese before he 1.24.04; National Catholic became Bishop in Reporter 2.6.04; Irish Wyoming. Named in Examiner 3.3.04; Star Tribune 2004 civil suit by 3 8.28.05; National Catholic plaintiffs alleging abuse. Reporter 9.16.05 6 other plaintiffs alleged Assignments: abuse by 2 other Website: Catholic Scouters & priests. Other suits filed Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07 (add'l in 2005. Claims settled article); BA.org list of U.S. 8/08 as part of $10M Bishops Accused of Abuse settlement re 12 priests. 4.14.08; Kansas City Star 8.20.08 (add'l article); Kansas City Star 8.20.08 (add'l article); Casper Star-Tribune 8.21.08; BA.org Assignment Record Hartel Edward T. 1962 P Accused Diocesan Admitted 1975 abuse of Washington, Source: altar boy. 3 other priests DC Washington Post 2.09.95; see were accused of abuse also Schaefer articles; of same youth. Washington Post 11.23.95; Acquitted on another Washington Post 12.16.06; allegation because of Washington Post 12.2.10 identification problems. Assignments: Diocese said he would Washington Post 2.11.95 not be reassigned because he had admitted the abuse. At least 1 claim included in $1.3M settlement with the archdiocese in 12/06.
Hartig Julian P Accused Franciscan Died 10/87. Worked in Gallup, NM Source: Gallup and in Arizona Republic 8.14.03; Lumberton NM and it's Gallup Independent 8.2.05; missions. Accused of Gallup Independent 5.28.11 abusing a young woman (age unknown) at Jemez Apache Reservation in NM. Woman was given counseling and matter referred to review board. Allegation was found to be credible by Diocese and Order. Originally from Franciscan Province of St. John the Baptist in Cincinnati Hartman Donald 1950 P Accused Diocesan In 2/11, man picketed Marquette, MI Source: Saint Peter's Cathedral TV 6--Upper Michigan's in Marquette saying he Source 2.8.11 was abused on multiple occasions by Hartman in Champion in approx. 1960. Hartman was forced to leave the
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parish but surfaced again as an active priest in Caspian in 1980s. Hartman died in 1999. Hartman Richard A. P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse in Los Angeles, Source: 1958-1959. At least 1 CA Orange County Weekly 5.4.03; civil suit filed. LA Archdiocesan Report Deceased. On Los Addendum 11.15.05 Angeles list of abusers Assignments: and on Orange Co. LA Times Database 4.20.06; Diocese list. Orange County Weekly 3.04.05 Hartwig Lawrence 1967 P Accused Diocesan 5/02 article says that Grand Rapids, Source: Grand Rapids diocese MI Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02 had substantiated allegations against Hartwig and 7 other priests. Hartwig, who is deceased, was named in single allegation which took place in Muskegon in 1982. No other information is available. Per the 1998 and 1990 Catholic Directories, Hartwig was on duty outside the Diocese. He seems to be in the Springfield, MA diocese per 1990 Directory and back in Grand Rapids per the 1995 Catholic Directory. Hartz Gerald 1959 P Accused Diocesan Former superintendent Sioux City, IA Source: of Sioux City Catholic Des Moines Register 9.20.95; schools. Charged 9/95 Des Moines Register with indecent contact w/ 10.10.95; USA Today 13 yr old girl. Took 12.28.95; Telegraph Herald leave. Charges dropped 9.7.96; Des Moines Register 12/95 when girl would 3.8.02; Dallas Morning News not testify and Hartz 6.12.02; Des Moines Register agreed to resign from 1.17.04 assignment. In 9/96 woman filed suit alleging Hartzgrabbed her, kissed her neck and touched her while in his Church. Incident happened 12/94. Case later dismissed from federal court. "On special assignment" per 2002 Catholic Directory. Living in Bakersfield, CA 12/08 per diocese website.
Harvey John X. 1957 P Sued Oblates of St. Oblates in DE and PA Wilmington, Source: Francis de announced settlement DE News Journal 8.4.11; Sales 8/4/11 with 40 victims of Middletown Transcript 8.5.11; sexual abuse who filed News Journal 8.5.11 suits in Delaware. Plaintiffs will share in $24.8M settlement as will 150 victims who settled earlier with Wilmington Diocese. One of terms was that Order releasenames of
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12 Oblates with substantiated allegations of abuse. Harvey was one of the 12. He died in 1971. One of his assignments was at Salesianum School. Hasenberg Aloysius 1949 P Accused Diocesan After 9/08 accusation Marquette, MI Source: J. that he abused a male Diocese of Marquette Press minor, 86 yr old Release 10.27.08; Mining Hasenberg was Journal 10.27.08; NBC 25 removed from ministry 10.27.08; WLUC 10.27.08; in Watersmeet and out AHN 10.27.08; Iron Country of his residence at Reporter 10.28.08 rectory 10/08. He had Assignments: officially retired in Diocese of Marquette Press 1990s. Diocese Release 11.7.08 conduced preliminary investigation and said allegation had a "semblance of truth." No information on dates of abuse or age of victim. Matter will be referred to the Vatican. Hasselbach Kenneth 1966 P Convicted Diocesan Hasselbach Rockville Source: C. permanently removed in Centre, NY Newsday 2.24.94; Newsday 1994 after accusations 3.13.02; Sun Sentinel 1.30.09; he abused 2 boys some Miami Herald 2.1.09; Newsday 20 yrs previously. 2.3.09; Newsday 3.15.09; Allegations surfaced Orlando Sentinel 2.3.10; shortly after Hasselbach Newsday 2.3.10; CBS4 2.3.10; was sent for therapy Miami Herald 2.4.10 because another priest Assignments: had found pornography BA.org Assignment Record in his room. He and Other Info admitted abusing a 12 yr old youth in 1974 but said the youth's version was exaggerated and he thought the youth was older than 12 or 13. Arrested 1/09 in Ft. Lauderdale FL for possession of internet child pornography. Pleaded guilty; sentenced to 2 yrs prison 1/10.
Hatrel Thomas P Sued Jesuit In 10/07 Hatrel was Fairbanks, AK Source: added as a defendant in Fairbanks News-Miner existing litigation in 11.3.07; Anchorage Daily Fairbanks. The abuse is News 11.20.07; Good Jesuit, alleged to have Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 occurred between 1985- 87 while Hatrel served at St. Ignatius parish in Alakanuk, Alaska. Hatrel is deceased. Claims included in 11/07 settlementwith the Jesuits. Hausfeld Bruce 1962 P Accused Franciscan Placed on leave 5/02 Las Cruces, Source: while order continues NM Albuquerque Journal 5.3.02; investigation of a single Alamogordo Daily News allegation of sexual 11.8.02 misconduct with a minor. Allegation could http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 16 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
not be corroborated when it was first reported 4/01 and Hausfeld was allowed to continue in parish at the time. Diocese again cleared and reinstated him as of 10/02. Still active in 2008. Havel Thomas E. 1963 P Sued Marianist Ordained into LA Los Angeles, Source: Archdiocese. Became CA San Jose Mercury News Marianist priest in 1972. 4.19.89; LA Archdiocesan Continued in LA until Report 2.17.04 page 4; City of 1980. Requested Angels 12.07.07 laicization and became Assignments: doctor/psychiatrist LA Archdiocesan Report Accused in 2002 of Addendum 11.15.05; LA abuse from 1968-1973. Times Database 4.20.06 1989 Civil suit dismissed due to SOL. Order settled with victim. Another suit filed 2003. LA says laicized prior to 7/5/02. Havey Joseph 1971 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse of at Springfield, IL Source: least 5 boys in 1970s- Chicago Sun-Times 11.10.93; 1980s. Sued 1993. Chicago Daily Law Bulletin They and others say he 5.25.95; Springfield State provided pornography, Journal-Register 12.13.95; drugs and alcohol. Suit State Journal-Register dismissed in 1995 on 12.19.95; Chicago Daily Law SOL and dismissal Bulletin 1.22.96; Chicago Daily upheld by appeals Law Bulletin 3.18.98; Chicago court. Two other claims Daily Law Bulletin 5.6.98; were pending at that State Journal-Register time. Havey 10.31.99; State Journal- leftpriesthood and Register 3.13.05; State married. At least some Journal-Register 4.29.06; claims settled as part of Journal-Register 11.17.07 2004 $3M mass settlement. Laicized in 4/06. Hawkes Benjamin P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse of 2 Los Angeles, Source: between 1973 and CA LA Archdiocesan Report 1985. Died. No civil 2.17.04 page 2 suits. Assignments: LA Times Database 4.20.06 Hay James B. P Sued Diocesan Deceased. He became El Paso, TX Source: part of Las Cruces Newspaper Tree 4.23.09; Diocese when it was Motion to Recuse in Doe v. formed. Man filed suit Catholic Diocese of El Paso, 2006 alleging that Hay 2006-2747, CC at Law # 3, El raped him and another Paso Co. TX; El Paso Times youth in 1964 while 4.28.09; Newspaper Tree assigned to Our Lady of 5.4.09; El Paso Times 5.4.09 the Light parish. Suit named El Paso Diocese and Hay's supervising priest becausePlaintiff said that priest ignored his requests for help. Judge dismissed on SOL 1/09; Plaintiff filed motion to recuse judge since he contributed to Church during the pendency of the case. Judge withdrew
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4/28/09. New judge will reopen the case 5/09. Hayden Robert E. B Convicted Little Br. Robert (or "Paul") Columbus, Source: "Paul" Brothers of Hayden (also known as OH Columbus Dispatch 5.22.93; the Good Brother Declan) Telegraph Herald 3.3.96; U.S. Shepherd sentenced to one year News & World Report 3.11.96; (LBGS) in prison in 1986 for Cincinnati Enquirer 9.14.00; sexually abusing Columbus Dispatch 4.6.02 mentally retarded men at a group home. One resident contracted AIDS and died. Civil suit filed 1993 accused Hayden and Br. Fintan Shaffer of abuse. Also named was Order which ran the home and other religious. Suit settled fall, 1997. Mother of victim will donate proceeds to charity to help other victims. Hayes James C. 1965 P Accused Diocesan Removed from his Syracuse, NY Source: assignment in 6/02 after Post-Standard 6.6.02; Post- allegations resurfaced Standard (NY) 6.18.03 about "inappropriate behavior" years ago. Incident was first reported in 1990 and Hayes went to St. Luke's. He had been serving as hospital chaplain since 1991. Per 6/03 article, Hayes had been permanently removed from ministry. Hayes Joseph B. 1946 P Sued Diocesan Man filed civil suit 11/02 Baker, OR Source: claiming he was abused Associated Press 11.5.02 by Hayes for 3 years, beginning in 1980 when he was 10. Hayes died in 1995.
Hazen David 1956 P Settled Diocesan One suit settled in 1997 Baker, OR Source: for small sum. 18 Associated Press 12.12.01; individuals participated Associated Press 2.26.02; The in suit filed 12/01 which Oregonian 6.25.02; Sunday alleged abuse in late Oregonian 7.7.02; Bend.com 1950s and late 1970s. 1.22.03; Bend.com 2.3.03; Baker Bishop allowed The Bulletin 2.4.03; The Hazen to serve in Oregonian 5.3.03; Statesman multiple parishes, Journal 5.8.03; The Oregonian including some in 5.21.03; OregonLive.com (AP) Portland Archdiocese, 11.11.03; Associated Press even after Hazen 5.18.04; Table: The Oregonian admitted to abuse in 11.12.06; The Oregonian 1959. This permitted 6.6.07 (Documents) him to abuse at least 16 Assignments: of the plaintiffs. All 18 BA.org Assignment Record settled with Baker Diocese 4/04 for $3.6M. Hazen died in 1983. Hazzouri (unknown) P Accused Society of St. Woman filed sexual Scranton, PA Source: John harassment and Wilkes Barre Times Leader employment 2.27.02; Employment and discrimination suit Labor Law Alert 5.11.05 against Diocese in 2002 alleging that a retired "Fr. Hazzouri" touched
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her in an inappropriate sexual fashion in 1996- 1997 when she was 14 and working as dining room/kitchen server at Villa St. Joseph. Suit dismissed on summary judgment 2005. This is believed to be Alex Hazzouri, ordained in 1957, but first name was never mentioned in articles. Healy Terrence ? P Convicted Diocesan Healy pled no contest in Lansing, MI Source: Livingston County. to United Press International molestation charges 1.3.88; Lansing State Journal 12/87 and spent 4 1/2 3.8.02; Lansing State Journal yrs in prison. May have 4.25.02 abused in earlier assignment. Per 2/04 article, allgations were made (in 2002 or 2003??) in Lansing Diocese against Healy who served in Grand Blanc at one time. Heaney John P. 1953 P Indicted Diocesan Heaney, who was San Source: retired, was placed on Francisco, CA San Francisco Chronicle leave 8/02 when 8.16.02; Marin Independent allegations arose that Journal 8.22.02; San he abused 2 brothers in Francisco Chronicle 8.29.02; early 1960s. In 2003 San Francisco Chronicle Heaney, a former senior 1.24.03; San Francisco chaplain for the San Chronicle 1.30.03; San Francisco Police Francisco Chronicle 2.1.03; Department, was San Francisco Chronicle charged with molesting 3.31.03; SF Weekly 5.21.03; one of the brothers; SF Weekly 6.25.03; San charges dropped 7/03 Francisco Chronicle 11.12.04; after Supreme Court San Francisco Chronicle Ruling that statute was 1.31.10 unconstitutional. Died 1/29/10.
Heather Gerald B Sued Franciscan Accused with Rev. Los Angeles, Source: Robert Van Handel in CA LA Times 12.30.04 2004 suit of abusing 2 choir boys at St. Anthony's Seminary in Santa Barbara in 1989- 94. Called a priest in the article we cite but not listed in Directory. Provisionally listed here as a brother. Hebert Donald J. 1981 P Accused Diocesan Hebert was coordinator Syracuse, NY Source: for religious activities for Post-Standard 9.14.90; Post Boy Scouts and Girl Standard 9.16.90; Post Scouts. In 1990 a 14 Standard 4.11.02; Post- year old boy accused Standard 6.18.03 Hebert of sexual abuse during a camping trip. Police did not charge Hebert. He did admit the abuse and was sent for treatment. He served as hospital chaplain from 1991 - 1995 and then was assigned to a
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parish until 4/02 when he was reassigned to an admin. position. Diocese permanently removed from active ministry 6/03. Hebert Paul L. 1959 P Sued Diocesan Hebert placed on leave Norwich, CT Source: 7/04 following Norwich Bulletin 7.03.04; allegations that he Associated Press 7.10.04; The sexually abused a boy Day 5.13.07; The Day 8.01.07; in the 1970s. He denied The Day 10.24.07; The Day allegations. Diocese 10.29.07; The Day 12.19.08; referred matter to police Newsday 12.19.08 and to Dept of Children Assignments: and Family. Hebert was BA.org Assignment Record pastor of St. Michael's in Pawcatuck (where abuse is alleged to have occurred) from 12/71 until 10/81 and Pastor of Most Holy Trinity in Pomfret for the next 23 years. Civil suit filed. Settled 10/07 for $170,000. Another suit filed 12/08 alleged later abuse. Hebert Raymond P Sued Diocesan Sued 2005. Accused of New Orleans, Source: abuse. Diocese LA Times Picayune 8.25.05; believes this is a case Times Picayune 3.14.06; of mistaken idenity. Times Picayune 6.28.06; More suits 3/06. Times Picayune 3.18.10; Involves Madonna WWL 3.19.10 Manor.Total of four accusers. Hebert continued to maintain his innocence and sued the four for defamation. By 3/10 all claims by plaintiffs had been dismissed: one plaintiff had died one was deemed too emotionally disabled to continue the suit and last two claims had been withdrawn by the plaintiffs,
Heck Donald 1963 P Convicted Diocesan Heck abused boy in St. Louis, MO Source: Henry 1990 and was sent to St. Louis Post Dispatch treatment (supposedly 12.17.91; St. Louis Post for stress) for one year. Dispatch 5.30.92; St. Louis He was already working Post Dispatch 8.01.92; St. in another parish when Louis Post Dispatch 8.14.92; he was indicted in 1991. St. Louis Post Dispatch In 1992 he entered 8.30.92 Alford Plea (defendant does not admit guilt but concedes that the state has enough evidence to win a conviction) and was sentenced to 4 years jail. He also abused at least one other boy in 1990. On sex offender registry in MO as of 5/11. Heckel John F. 1944 P Sued Oblates of St. Worked at St. Anthony Wilmington, Source: Franis de of Padua in Wilmington DE BA.Org Parish Assignments of
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Sales between 1960-61. Accused Delaware Priests; Accused of abuse by 1 John Roe 5 v. Oblates of St. at Salesianum High Francis de Sales et al,, School in 1969 in suit Superior Court New Castle filed 6/15/09. Died County, Delaware, 09C-06- 6/21/02. Oblates in DE 122 CLS 6.15.09; Burial and PA announced Information from settlement 8/4/11 with findagrave.com accessed 40 victims of who filed 1.26.11; News Journal 8.4.11; suits in DE. Plaintiffs will Middletown Transcript 8.5.11; share in $24.8M News Journal 8.5.11 settlement as will 150 victims who settled earlier with Wilmington Diocese. One of terms was that Order release names of 12 Oblates with substantiated allegations of abuse. Heckel (spelled Heckle) was on the list. Hederman Kevin F. 1975 P Sued Diocesan 5/09 civil suit by 1 man St. Louis, MO Source: accused Hederman of KMOX 5.26.09; St. Louis Post abuse in early 1990s Dispatch 5.27.09; News 7 when the man was a 17 Belize 5.29.09 yr old student at Christian Brothers College high school and Hederman was assigned to North American Martyrs Church in Florissant. Hederman joined the Latin America Apostolate in 1998 and is currently working in Belize, Central America. He has denied the allegation. Hefferan John 1956 P Accused Diocesan Newly identified as Chicago, IL Source: Edward abuser on Chicago Chicago Archdiocesan Report Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Sun- released 3.20.06. Times 3.21.06; Chicago Removed from Public Tribune 3.21.06 Ministry 10.03. No Assignments: further information BA.org Assignment Record found as of 7/19/09.
Heil Norman P Sued Diocesan Sued 2004. Accused of Cincinnati, OH Source: abuse of girl, age 16, in WCPO.com 12.01.04; 1965. The girl became Cincinnati Enquirer 12.02.04; pregnant and alleged in Cincinnati Inquirer 5.06.06; lawsuit that Heil and a Cincinnati Enquirer 6.05.07; nun pressured her to Cincinnati Enquirer 1.17.08 give up the baby. Heil left priesthood in 1968 and died 1988. Lawsuit dismissed on SOL by Ohio Supreme Court 1/08. Heim William J. < 1968 P Convicted Diocesan Heim, a former priest Albany, NY Source: working as a school Albany Times Union 3.6.02; guidance counselor, Albany Times Union 3.7.02; was arrested 3/02 on Albany Times Union 5.2.02; recent charges of Associated Press 7.2.02; inappropriately touching Albany Times Union 8.20.02
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(sexual contact) on an 11 year old boy for over a year. His last church assignment was 1972. In 8/02 he was sentenced to two years in state prison. In 5/02 he pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on his home computer and received a sentence of 5 years probation (this was in another county). In 5/04 Heim was released on parole from prison. Heimann David 1958 P Accused Diocesan Heimann was on staff at Columbus, Source: Pontifical College OH Boston Herald 8.21.02 Josephinum Seminary in Columbus Ohio from ordination in 1958 through 5/61. He was dismissed when he was found to be running a sex ring with high school boys. He had people take off their clothes and look at their bodies in mirrors, to tell them how good their bodies were and that Jesus loved them and their bodies. 1961 is when Cardinal Law graduated from this seminary. Heitzer Joseph P Accused Diocesan Heitzer died in 1969 St. Paul- Source: while in alcoholism Minneapolis, Forest Lake Times (MN) treatment in Twin Cities. MN 10.16.02; Star Tribune At least three men have 6.14.02; St. Paul Pioneer told Archdiocese that Press 6.14.02 Heitzer abused them. Current vicar general says that there was "some indication" that leaders of the archdiocese knew about allegations at the time. One of the victims testified at the Dallas Bishops' conference in June 2002.
Helowicz Marion 1974 P Convicted Diocesan Pleaded guilty in 1988 Baltimore, MD Source: Francis to abusing a learning- Washington Post 10.5.88; disabled teenage boy Washington Post 12.28.88; for 18 months (7/82 - United Press International 2/84) and was 2.2.90; Archdiocese of sentenced to 6 mo. jail, Baltimore 9.25.02 suspended for 2 years, Assignments: and 200 hrs community Archdiocese of Baltimore service. Privileges were 9.25.02 removed. In 2/90 a civil suit was settled out of court and terms not revealed. Between 1990 and 1993 two other individuals came forward to allege abuse in early 1980s. Named http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 22 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
on Baltimore's 9/26/02 list. Hemmerle R. Joseph 1967 P Accused Diocesan Man told archdiocese Louisville, KY Source: 9/01 that Hemmerle Courier-Journal 5.9.02; molested him in mid Courier-Journal 6.1.02; 1970s at a summer Courier-Journal 6.12.02; camp when he was 11. Courier-Journal 6.13.02; He wanted Hemmerle to Associated Press 6.13.02; get counseling & not Courier-Journal 6.30.02 work with youths. Man Assignments: went to police 1/02 BA.org Assignment Record when church did not act.. Police began investigate & Hemmerle was placed on leave. In mid- 2002 church reinstated Hemmerle saying police had completed investigation & closed case. Later article said police had not completed investigation. No other accusers came forward. Still active at St. Francis of Assisi in 2009. Hemstreet John 1964 P Convicted Diocesan Hemstreet left active Toledo, OH Source: ministry in 1987 and in WorldNetDaily 8.24.00; Toledo 1992 was arrested for Blade 12.1.02; Toledo Blade sexually abusing a 10 yr 3.30.04; Diocese of Toledo old boy. Diocese paid Status Report 2.17.05; for his treatment at St. Diocese of Toledo Status Luke's. He was Report 4.8.08 sentenced to 90 days in jail in 1993. Diocese says he left ministry without requesting laicization. Hemstreet, an "admitted alcoholic, convicted child molester and former boy scout leader", was active in protesting the Boy Scouts' policy of not accepting homosexual leaders. Absent on leave per 1988, 1990 and 1995 Catholic Directories. Died 2007.. Henao Luis E. 1974 P Accused Diocesan Henao, a native of New Orleans, Source: Columbia, was placed LA Times-Picayune 5.20.02; on leave in 5/02 after Times-Picayune 11.23.02; allegations that he Times-Picayune 11.25.02 engaged in sex with a minor in 1981 were found to be "credible" by the Archdiocese. Returned to duty 11/02 because the Review Board could not find sufficient evidence tokeep Henao on administrative leave,
Henderson Thomas P Accused Diocesan 2005 Maine AG report Portland, ME Source: includes one claim that Maine AG Document Henderson attempted to Production 5.27.05 rape one youth in
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Richmond in 1945 or 1946 when he was 13 or 14. Henderson got him drunk on other occasions so there may have been more than one assault. Henderson is reported to be deceased. Henn Joseph 1978 P Indicted Salvatorian Civil suit filed 6/03 by Phoenix, AZ Source: John one accuser. Indicted Arizona Republic 6.26.03; by grand jury 7/03 on 13 Arizona Republic 8.06.03; counts of child Arizona Republic 11.15.03; molestation of 3 boys Dallas Morning News 9.12.04; between 1979-1981. Dallas Morning News 9.12.04; Found working in Rome LA Times 4.16.05; Catholic and arrested 7/05. News Service 7.18.05; East Officials refused to Valley Tribune 7.19.05; make him return to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel states. He fought 7.20.05 ; Reuters 11.11.05; extradition while living Arizona Republic 1.26.06; under house arrest in Reuters 2.02.06; Arizona Rome. Official Republic 7.29.06; KVOA extradition ordered 7/06 7.29.06; WFAA (Dallas but Henn fled just prior Morning News) 8.01.06 to announcement and Assignments: current whereabouts Arizona Republic 8.02.06 unknown. 1 civil suit (add'l article); Reuters 8.02.06 settled for $50,000 in (add'l article); ANSA 8.03.06 2006. (add'l article); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 8.18.06 (add'l article); Arizona Republic 10.12.06 (add'l article); SNAP Fact Sheet 6.9.10 (add'l article) Hennessy Paul B Sued CFC - Named in 2005 civil New York, NY Source: Kevin Congregation suit. Accused of abuse US District Court, Southern of Christian of 1 plaintiff when District New York, No. 05-CV- Brothers plaintiff first joined the 10467; Renew America Congregation of 5.17.06; Supreme Court of the Christian Brothers. State of New York, County of Hennessy was his first New York, No. 07-102959; superior when he Hoatson v. Archdiocese of entered the order. New York, 102958/07, NY Abuse alleged against Supreme Court 10.26.09 other defendants as well as claims of sexualharrassment and other issues. Plaintiff's appeal was dismissed by the NY Supreme Court 10/09 Henriques Edward P Sued Franciscan Named in 2008 civil suit Los Angeles, Source: as possible abuser of a CA Santa Barbara Independent 6 yr old girl in Santa 8.15.08; First Amended Barbara in 1964. Complaint in Cunningham v. Accuser said a Franciscans, Cause No. Franciscan brother 1265207, Santa Barbara would force her to strip Superior Court, CA 8.6.08; in front of him and he Ernesto C. v. Franciscans, would fondle her Cause No. 1337577, Santa repeatedly. Suit also Barbara Co. Superior Court says another 10.5.09; Clover v. Franciscan, possibly Franciscans, Cause No. Henriques, also 1338070, Santa Barbara Co. present. Henriques left Superior Court 11.3.09 the priesthood in 1960s and has since died.
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Sacred Heart Diocese 7/03 that he NH NH AG Audit Records 3.26.09 had been sexually abused by a Br. Henry (no last name known) at Bishop Bradley High School in Manchester in 1961. Deceased. Henry James T. 1964 P Accused Diocesan Diocese learned in 1987 Philadelphia, Source: of abuse of 15 yr old PA Philadephila Inquirer 2.06.05; girl. He was transferred, Philadelphia Grand Jury sent for treatment, and Report; Philadelphia Inquirer then reassigned. In 9.18.05; Local Catholic 2004 his ministry was 9.29.05 permanently restricted Assignments: and he is living a Philadelphia Archdiocesan supervised life. Priest Data Profile Henry Joseph P Sued Diocesan In his 1991 petition Honolulu, HI Source: against Bishop Joseph Figueroa v. Bishop..; District of Ferrario, Plaintiff named Hawaii; # 91-00453; Vanity Fr. Henry as the priest Fair 12.91; Renew America who first sexually 6.27.06 abused him. Abuse occurred from 1964- 1972 when Henry died. Plaintiff told Bishop Ferrario, who succeeded Henry as parish priest, and Ferrario than began abusing the Plaintiff. Henry Patrick 1981 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave 6/07 Cleveland, Source: after recent complaint OH Plain Dealer 3.6.95; Plain that he sexually abused Dealer 6.13.07; News-Herald a minor in the 1970s 6.13.07; Beacon Journal (prior to ordination). 6.15.07; KETV 1.18.08; Akron Review board found Beacon Journal 1.19.08; allegation to be Omaha World Herald 1.19.08; credible. Matter has KCAU-TV 1.20.08 been forwarded to the Assignments: Vatican for review. BA.org Assignment Record Worked at Boy's Town prior to ordination and at least one man says Henry abused him when he was a resident at Boys Town. Henry also worked in Omaha Diocese from 1981- 1984, in Bolivia from 1984-1989, in Omaha 1990-1992, and then in Peru. He transferred to Ohio in 1994. Henry Richard 1972 P Convicted Diocesan Placed on leave 1991. Los Angeles, Source: Allen Pled guilty 12/91 to CA LA Times 6.25.92; LA Times abuse of 4 boys 4.29.93; LA Times 6.17.02; LA between 1985-1991. Times 8.18.02; USA Today Received treatment. 11.11.02; Pasadena Star Sentenced 1993 to 8- News 11.24.03; LA year prison sentence. Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 Removed from active page 2; LA Times 2.18.04; LA ministry 1993. New Times 4.20.06; LA Times accusations in 2002. 12.2.06 Civil suit 2003 by 3 Assignments: plaintiffs. A total of 13 LA Archdiocesan Report accusers per Addendum 11.15.05; LA archdiocese list. Times Database 4.20.06 Included in12/06 $60M
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settlement re 22 priests which covers all of the cases involving molestations that occurred since Mahony was named head of the diocese in 1985. Hensley Gilbert B Sued Dominican Civil suit filed 10/07 Chicago, IL Source: accuses Hensley of WBBM 10.27.07; Chicago abuse of one youth in Sun-Times 10.28.07; Journal late 70s-early 1980s at of Oak Park and Forest River St. Vincent Ferrer 11.12.07 Parish in River Forest. Suit also says that there were other victims, as well as one 17 yr old who fought back and broke Hensley's jaw. Suit further alleges that Hensley's supervisor was also an abuser. Hensley has been placed in a "supervised position" pending investigation. Henson Jerome M. 1977 P Accused Dominican Caught in compromising Sacramento, Source: position in 1981 in CA Contra Costa Times 4.24.02; graveyard with 13 yr old LA Times 5.07.02; USA Today boy at night in 11.11.02; OC Weekly Sacramento. 12.10.03; Diocese of Orange Immediately shipped to Press Release 1.01.04; OC Reno under Bishop Weekly 7.09.04; OC Weekly McFarland who sent 11.18.04; Contra Costa Times him to Orange in 1984 4.01.08; Sacramento Bee before McFarland 9.17.08; California Catholic became bishop of Daily 9.25.08 Orange in 1986. Placed on leave in 2002. Two separate suits filed 2002. Also worked in Oakland Diocese. Claims included in 2005 $35M settlement to 33 victims. Order's insurance company does not want to pay $1.5M to reimb Diocese for settlement. Herbst Harold P. 1941 P Accused Diocesan Herbst's name appears Milwaukee, Source: on Archdiocese's July WI Statement by Archdiocese of 2004 list of priests fully Milwaukee 7.9.04; Milwaukee restricted from ministry Journal 7.10.04; List of Names (or who would have from Archdiocese of been restricted if still Milwaukee 11.26.07 living) because of Assignments: credible allegations of BA.org Assignment Record abuse. Herbst retired in 1971 and died in 1979. Herdegen Anthony 1946 P Sued Diocesan Sued 12/03. Accused of Fresno, CA Source: G. abuse of two brothers Fresno Bee 12.17.03; from ages 5-19 and 10- Deposition of Cardinal Roger 15 in 1960s and 1970s. Mahony 11.23.04 (part 2); LA Retired 1995. No Weekly 12.15.04; LA Weekly criminal charges filed in 12.17.04; Ruling by Cal. Court 1985 because of statute of Appeals 5.21.08 in Santillan of limitations. Appeals v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Court ruled 5/08 that Fresno, 08 S.O.S. 2977; lawsuit could go forward Central Valley Business Times because Mahony's 5.22.08; San Jose Mercury http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 26 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
testimony indicated the News (AP) 5.22.08; church was or should Metropolitan News-Enterprise have been aware that 5.22.08; California Catholic Herdegen might have Daily 5.27.08; Metropolitan been an abuser. Cal. News-Enterprise 8.14.08; Sup. Ct. declined to Fresno Bee 3.12.09; LA Times hear appeal on decision 3.17.09; SF Chronicle 3.17.09; to go forward. Trial CBS 47 3.18.09; ABC 30 began 3/09. Jury found 3.20.09 for Diocese on SOL Assignments: 4/3/09. One plaintiff to Fresno Bee 4.3.09 (add'l get new trial. article); ABC 30 4.3.09 (add'l article); Fresno Bee 6.9.09 (add'l article); Fresno Bee 6.15.09 (add'l article); CBS 47 6.15.09 (add'l article); Deposition of Anthony Herdegen 6.8.06 Herek Daniel P. 1971 P Convicted Diocesan Pleaded no contest Omaha, NE Source: 1998 to allegations of Omaha World Herald 7.26.97; sexual abuse of 1 Omaha World Herald 8.1.97; youth. Served 2 1/2 yrs Omaha World Herald 2.13.98; jail. Named by 8 in Omaha World Herald 2.14.98; subsequent civil suits. Omaha World Herald 2.21.98; 2002 Jury award of Omaha World Herald 2.22.98; $800K to 1 plaintiff. Omaha World Herald 8.29.98; Other suits then settled. Omaha World Herald 8.30.98; Convicted of exposing Omaha World Herald 9.2.98; himself in mall parking Omaha World Herald 1.19.99; lot in 9/05. Request for Omaha World Herald 7.15.01; new trial denied. Omaha World Herald Sentenced 120 days in 10.26.01; Omaha World jail. Verdict appealed.. Herald 6.15.02; Associated Finally going to jail 3 yrs Press 1.30.04; KETV 7.13.06 later (7/08). He had Assignments: requested house arrest. Sioux City Journal 7.21.06 Judge also added 4 (add'l article); Omaha World months for probation Herald 12.1.06 (add'l article); violation when caught Omaha World Herald 5.15.08 masturbating in public. (add'l article); Omaha World Herald 7.10.08 (add'l article); BA.Org Assignment Record Hermley Harold 1957 P Sued Oblates of St. Named in 4/09 civil suit Wilmington, Source: Francis de by one man re abuse DE News Journal 4.25.09; John Sales between 1970-1972 Roe 5 v. Oblates of St. Francis while a student at de Sales et al,, Superior Court Salesianum School and New Castle County, Delaware, during visits to NJ and 09C-06-122 CLS 6.15.09; Philadelphia. Previously News Journal 8.4.11; taught in Alexandria, VA Middletown Transcript 8.5.11; (Bishop Ireton 1964- News Journal 8.5.11 1967--removed after possible allegations). Transferred to Philadelphia in 1972. Oblates in DE and PA announced $24.8M settlement 8/4/11 with 40 victims who filed suits in DE. One of terms was release of names of 12 Oblates with substantiated allegations of abuse. Hermley was on list. Died 1983.
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1987 he was reported to Journal 10.01.05; News Oblates for having Journal 11.20.05 (Major abused a youth during Account); News Journal early 1980s in NJ. 11.18.06; Findagrave.com Convicted 1982 in PA of accessed 2.8.11; News indecent assult of boys Journal 8.4.11; Middletown age 13 and 14 during Transcript 8.5.11; News Wilmington assignment. Journal 8.5.11 3 yrs probation. Reinstated to ministry same year in VA. Retired 2003. Named in Philadelphia Grand Jury report. Died 8/30/09. Name released as part of 8/11 Oblate $24.8M settlement with 40 individuals. Hernandez Larry 1978 P Accused Diocesan Man came forward in San Antonio, Source: 2008 to allege that TX Statement by Archdiocese of Hernandez, L. White San Antonio 3.8.09; and D. Zumaya had all WOAI.com 3.9.09; KSAT three molested him 3.9.09; Houston Chronicle between 1978-1982 3.10.09; San Antonio Express when he was a minor News 3.10.09; WOAI 3.13.09; and they were assigned LA Time 4.10.10 to San Fernando Cathedral. Hernandez left the Archdiocese and joined Order of the Most Holy Trinity in 1982. Faculties were suspended by order when allegation first became known in 2008. Hernandez Ramon 1959 ? P Accused Diocesan Hernandez. originally a St. Source: priest in Cuba, moved Petersburg, Tampa Tribune 2.18.06; St. to US in 1980. He FL Petersburg Times 2.18.06; removed himself from Bulletin of St. Rita Parish ministry 2/06 after man 9.24.06 accused him of abuse in 1999 when the man was 16 and Hernandez was assigned to St. Rita's in Dade City. Hernandez denied all the allegations. Police investigated but did not file charges. Diocese conducted an investigation and submitted matter to Review Board. Diocese announced it would him to active ministry as of 8/30/06. Unable to locate him on diocesan website as of 7/19/08. Hernandez Stephen 1982 P Convicted Diocesan Retired 1997. Placed on Los Angeles, Source: C. leave 4/02. Multiple CA LA Times 8.18.02; LA victims before 1985. Archdiocesan Report 2.17.04 One suit filed 10/03 page 2; LA Archdiocesan alleged he abused a girl Report Errata Notice # 1; Los at Santa Clara Parish in Angeles Times 1.25.06; City of 1970s. Another suit filed Angels 12.07.07 12/03 accused him of Assignments: abuse from 1998-2002 LA Archdiocesan Report at Eastlake Juvenile Addendum 11.15.05; LA Hall. Arrested 6/04. Times Database 4.20.06
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Sentenced to 3 yrs probation 1/25/06 for misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Hernandez- Francisco 1980 P Accused Diocesan Placed on permanent Sacramento, Source: Tovar leave 1/08 after CA Appeal Democrat 1.29.08; diocesan review board Sacramento Bee 1.29.08; determined that California Catholic Daily allegations of abuse 2.01.08 against him were credible. Man went to Diocese in 7/07 to allege that Hernandez had molested him between 1986-1988 when he was 13. Hernandez was working atOur Lady of Lourdes Church in Colusa at the time. Herp Joseph T. 1973 P Sued Diocesan Sued 2002 & 2003 by 4 Louisville, KY Source: men alleging abuse in Associated Press 5.11.02; 1970s-1980s. In 5/02, Courier-Journal 5.17.02; Archdiocese admitted Courier-Journal 5.18.02; that there had been Courier Journal 9.29.02 (Major other concerns Account); Courier-Journal expressed about Herp 9.29.02; Courier-Journal in the 1970s. Police had 10.6.02; Courier-Journal investigated in 1988 10.11.02; Courier-Journal and 1990 (while he was 10.20.02; Courier-Journal a police chaplain). In 4.10.03; Courier-Journal 10/02, his privileges 5.31.03; Courier-Journal were permanently 3.9.04; Courier-Journal removed. In 2003, 10.25.05; Courier-Journal diocesan review board 1.31.10; BA.org Page on substantiated the Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up allegations against in the Louisville Archdiocese, Herp. Laicization part 1 4/22/11 announced 10/05. Assignments: Assignment Record Compiled by Law Firm Herpin L. Michael 1966 P Accused Diocesan Removed from his post Lafayette, LA Source: as vicar of the central State Times/Morning Advocate region and pastor of 7.13.02; The Advocate 7.23.02 Sacred Heart Parish in Broussard and sent for medical treatment 7/02 after admitting that he had engaged in sexual impropriety with a minor about 30 yrs ago. Review committee agreed. Noother info on victim Herrera Hernando 1998 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave from Fall River, MA Source: Our Lady of Mount Providence Journal-Bulletin Carmel in 8/03 after 6.11.98; Standard-Times allegations of 8.22.03; Providence Journal- "inappropriate conduct" Bulletin 8.22.03; Providence with two minors. No info Journal-Bulletin 8.25.03; on gender, location or Providence Journal-Bulletin time of incidents. Had 9.3.03; Providence Journal- been serving as Bulletin 10.17.03; Providence executive director of Journal-Bulletin 12.26.03; youth ministries for the Providence Journal-Bulletin Diocese (since 2002) as 4.1.07 well as parochial vicar at a parish. He had also http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 29 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
served as part-time chaplain at a high school in Taunton from 1999 to 2002. Herrera Rosendo 1996 P Settled Diocesan 2002 civil suit alleges Amarillo, TX Source: Herrera impregnated a Amarillo Globe-News 7.11.02; 17 yr old girl in Amarillo Associated Press 7.11.02; and also molested 2 of Amarillo Globe-News 8.9.02; her sisters. Suit says NY Times 8.24.02; Dallas Herrera was removed Morning News 9.1.02; Amarillo earlier from Mexican Globe-News 2.27.03; seminary for having Associated Press 2.27.03; sexual relations with Amarillo Globe-News young girl. Removed 10.17.03; Amarillo Globe- from ministerial duties in News 11.14.03; Amarillo the Amarillo Diocese in Globe-News 11.25.04; 2000. Suit settled 2/03. Associated Press 11.29.04 He was granted lay status in 3/01. Second suit filed by adult accuser 10/03 and settled 11/04. Hesch John 1982 P Accused Diocesan In 1985 Church Richmond, VA Source: investigated allegations Richmond Times Dispatch that Hesch abused 6.7.94; Richmond Times several youths in his Dispatch 7.13.94; Washington role as a sex education Post 7.14.94; San Diego teacher. Teachers Union Tribune 7.15.94; complained about Richmond Times Dispatch Hesch's physical 7.30.94; America 10.29.94; handling of children. Richmond Times Dispatch Church said they would 4.28.02; Plain Dealer 5.25.02; sent to counseling but Richmond Times Dispatch didn't. In 1994 a 21 yr 8.25.02; Richmond Times old man committed Dispatch 8.30.02; Daily Press suicide in 1994. Parents 7.9.03 asked church to keep Hesch away from funeral. Weeks later Hesch killed himself after confrontation by church officials re abuse. He claimed he was innocent. Bishop also ignored info on other victims in 1994. Hess Edward P Sued Oblate Fr. Hess was one of Sioux Falls, Source: several religious SD MWD et al v. Catholic Diocese accused in 2010 civil of Sioux Falls et al, Minnehaha suit against Diocese, County Circuit Court 7.30.10; Oblates & Sisters of the Argus Leader 8.6.10; Sioux Divine Savior which City Journal 8.6.10 alleged abuse of students at Tekakwitha Indian Mission in Sisseton SD. In the suit, a man and a woman accused Hess of abuse in late 1940s-early 1950s when they were between the ages of 4 - 8.
Hess John P. 1983 P Convicted Diocesan Hess pleaded guilty St. Louis, MO Source: 5/02 to one felony count St. Louis Post Dispatch 3.8.02; of possessing child St. Louis Post Dispatch 5.9.02; pornography received St. Louis Post Dispatch 2.4.03 over the Internet. Federal agents seized http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 30 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
Hess' computer from rectory in March 2002 as part of Operation Candyman sting. Allowed to change guilty plea from possession of child pornography to lesser charge of possession of obscene materials because of problems with warrants. In 2003 he was sentenced to 3 months in halfway house, 5 yrs probation, and a fine of $5,000. Still priest but has no duties. Hewitt Andrew B Sued CFC - Accused of abusing a Newark, NJ Source: Congregation freshman boy with Brother.. v. Providence..; of Christian emotional problems. Superior Ct. NJ- Appellate; A- Brothers Civil suit filed 8/88 and 6641-95T2; Bruni, Gospel of police conducted Shame, p. 186 investigation. Hewitt sentenced to 5 years probation 4/89 and inpatient therapy in New Mexico. Order and archdiocese filed against insurance company. NJ Superior Court ruled 8/5/97 reversing lower court's order dismissing plaintiffs' claims and remanding. See 698 A.2d 543; 1997 N.J.Super. LEXIS 363. Heydens Donald J. 1970 P Settled Diocesan In the early 1990s, the Grand Rapids, Source: diocese substantiated MI Grand Rapids Press 3.23.02; four allegations of Grand Rapids Press 4.6.02; abuse involving young Grand Rapids Press 5.17.02; girls in the early 1970s. Grand Rapids Press 5.18.02; The diocese made out Grand Rapids Press 6.05.02; of court settlements in Grand Rapids Press 7.05.02; 1989 and 1994. Holland Sentinel 7.06.02; Heydens remained Detroit Free Press 4.14.03; active as a priest until Grand Rapids Press 1.08.07; he was removed from Mlive.com (AP) 1.9.07 position as of 8/02. He was on restricted duty running the diocese's program for deacons. Heyndricks Eugene P. 1981 P Convicted Diocesan Arrested in July 2002 in Newark, NJ Source: male prostitution sting Star-Ledger 7.27.02; Star- allegedly involving Ledger 7.28.02; The Record minors. Placed on leave 7.28.02; The Record 7.30.02; by archdiocese. the Record 10.03.02; USA Pleaded guilty 2003 and Today 11.11.02; The Record sentenced to 2 yrs 4.10.03; Star Ledger 5.02.03; probation with no The Record 5.02.03 unsupervised contact with minors. Archdiocese still investigating and he remaned onleave as of 5/03.
Hickey Gerald J. 1963 P Sued Diocesan Unassigned since 1994. Boston, MA Source: Resumed parish work in Boston Globe 2.8.02; Boston 1998 on limited basis. Herald 2.8.02; Patriot Ledger http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 31 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
Two nephews came 2.8.02; Boston Herald 2.9.02; forward 3/02 alleging Patriot Ledger 2.11.02; Patriot abuse. One said he told Ledger 3.12.02; Patriot Ledger the Archdiocese by 12.19.02; Patriot Ledger letter in 1992 and filed 12.20.02; Boston Herald suit which was 12.20.02; Boston Globe dismissed. Archdiocese 3.5.03; Patriot Ledger paid for 2 yrs 10.20.08 counseling for him. Assignments: Hickey placed on leave Boston Archdiocesan 2/02. Lives in Scituate Assignment Record; Other as of 10/08. At some Boston Assignment Record point, he served as chaplain for New England Patriots football team. Hidding Thomas J. 1986 P Accused Jesuit Hidding was removed St. Source: from his assignment at Petersburg, Tampa Tribune 5.10.02; St. Miami parish 5/02 after FL Petersburg Times 5.10.02; "credible" accusation Tampa Tribune 5.11.02 that he molested a student at Jesuit high school in Tampa some time between 1980- 1982. After the alleged incident, Hidding was transferred to the Jesuit high school in Dallas, TX where he served from 1982-1983. This was while he was a Jesuit Brother and prior to ordination as priest. Higgins Michael 1964 P Accused Diocesan Higgins was removed San Diego, Source: from active priesthood CA LA Times 8.11.89; Press after he was accused of Enterprise (CA) 7.30.04 soliciting sex in a confessional. He denied the allegations and appealed his case to the Vatican. In 1987 Higgins sued Bishop Maher and others alleging that he was falsely accused of sexual misconduct. Higgins has said that Vatican reversed Bishop's decision and he is a "retired priest". Diocese denies this, saying that Pope affirmed decision to remove his privileges. Higgins Phillip P Accused Diocesan Name appeared on list Fall River, MA Source: of 21 priests accused of Boston Globe 9.27.02; Boston abuse which District Herald 9.27.02 Attorney released 9/02. List says one alleged victim with claims beyond the SOL. No other information known. Not listed in 1989 or 2002 Catholic Directory. Hightower Paul ? P Accused Diocesan Personnel file released Boston, MA Source: 1/03 contained Boston Globe 3.27.94; Boston allegations that Globe 1.31.03; Boston Herald
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Hightower had been 1.31.03; Excerpts from accused of repeatedly Personnel File from Arch. of sexually abusing at Boston; Jamaica Plains least two minors at Gazette 5.29.10 Nazareth, a Jamaica Plain children's home, in 1968 when he was a student at Cardinal O'Connell Seminary. Hightower left the priesthood and had a family prior to his death in 1994 at age 47. Five claims have been settled as of 5/10. Hilary Antony 1970 P Accused Diocesan Accused in 1995 of Manchester, Source: Muthu getting drunk and NH Diocesan Documents and molesting girls in his Narrative of the Case; Kottar home diocese of Kottar, Allegations 6.13.95; India. One allegation Manchester Allegation 12.95; was investigated and Union Leader 3.7.03 "proved." Sent to the US by Bishop Tharmaraj, perhaps because of the allegations, where he was allowed to work despite his history. Accused 12/95 of using the confessional to scout victims and of mauling a woman during confession, rubbing his body against hers and attempting to kiss her. Manchester Bishop O'Neil deemed the claim credible. Hilary returned to Kottar 12/95. Hill Ernest 1951 P Accused Missionary Suspended by his order Portland, ME Source: Justin Servants of in 1994 for refusing to Bangor Daily News 8.8.02; Most Holy undergo psychological Portland Press Herald 8.9.02 Trinity testing. Accused in Assignments: 1999 of sexual abuse in BA.org Assignment Record Maine in the late 1970s or early 1980s. Hill became an S.T. brother in 1944 and an S.T. priest in 1951. Hill Patrick J. 1968 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse by 1 Los Angeles, Source: sometime between CA LA Archdiocesan Report 1979-1981. Diocese 2.17.04 page 2 investigated and found Assignments: no reason to remove LA Times Database 4.20.06 him. Still Active Hill Robert 1957 P Convicted Diocesan Arrested and convicted Youngstown, Source: (E.?) in 1991 on charges of OH USA Today 6.21.91; compelling prostitution Vindicator 5.18.02; Vindicator by paying to perform 4.05.05; The Cleveland Scene sex acts on a 17 year 4.27.05 old boy. Served 2 yrs in prison. He was suspended by the Diocese and sent for treatment. In 2002 he was found living at a retirement home for http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 33 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
priests--in the same building as a pre- school. He is retired per May 2002 article. Hines Joseph P. 1945 P Accused Diocesan Hines is shown on the Davenport, IA Source: Davenport Diocese's Davenport Diocese Creditors Creditors Committee Committee Website 8.27.07; website (in 2007) as Davenport Deans and having credible Episcopal Vicars; Quad-City allegations against him. Times 7.10.08; Quad-City From 1970-1980 he Times 7.18.08; Des Moines served as Dean of Register 11.3.08; WCCO Keokuk. Died 5/92. 11.3.08; Press-Citizen (AP) Name NOT on 11.4.08 Diocese's 7/08 list of Assignments: "credibly accused" BA.org Concise Assignment abusers. In 11/08, a Record; BA.org Assignment Review Board found Record him guilty of sexual abuse of children. Hinojosa Juan D Accused diocesan Ordained Deacon Chicago, IL Source: Francisco studying at St. Mary of Chicago Sun-Times 6.26.93 the Lake Seminary in Assignments: Mundelein. Allegedly BA.org Assignment Record assaulted a 16-year-old youth. May have fled to Mexico Hoang Joseph V. 1999 P Sued Diocesan Hoang, who fled from Portland, OR Source: Viet Nam when he was The Oregonian 4.02.07; The 7, was placed on leave Oregonian 4.03.07; Seattle in March, 2007 after the Times (AP) 4.03.07; KOIN archdiocese received a 4.12.07; KTVZ 10.05.07; The report that he had been Oregonian 10.05.07 involved in child sexual abuse. Police were already investigating the claims. He was pastor at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tillamook but authorities say the allegations did not involve a Sacred Heart parishioner. Civil suit filed but no criminal charges because evidence conflicted with girl's claims. Hobt Phillip 1992 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave 2/07 Des Moines, Source: after allegation that he IA Daily Nonpareil 2.2.07; KCCI sexually abused a 2.2.07; Des Moines Register former student at St. 2.2.07; World-Herald 2.2.07; Albert Schools. Law Diocese of Des Moines 2.2.07; enforcement officials Daily Nonpareil 2.3.07; Des notified. Hobt began Moines Register 2.3.07; Radio working at the school in Iowa 2.3.07; Des Moines 1995. In 4/07, diocese Register 4.17.07; KETV.com reported that the 4.17.07; Des Moines Register allegations were 4.18.07; Des Moines Register credible and that Hobt 3.8.08 had begun the process to voluntarily ask the Vatican to be laicized. Hoder James 1975 P Accused Diocesan Newly identified as Chicago, IL Source: abuser on Chicago Chicago Archdiocesan Rept Archdiocesan Report updated 12.09; Chicago Fall, 2009. Resigned Archdiocesan Report from priesthood in 1997. accessed 1.14.10 http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 34 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
Laicization in 12/09 announced 1/2010. No further information found. Hoefgen Francis F. 1979 P Sued Benedictine Civil suit in 1992 alleged St. Cloud, MN Source: abuse by Fr. Hoefgen in Star Tribune 10.30.92; Star 1982 when a 16 yr old Tribune 10.19.97; Star Tribune youth lived with him as 5.12.02; Associated Press a foster son. He knew 5.25.02; Star Tribune 7.10.02; the boy was suicidal Star Tribune 9.29.02; St. when he invited him to Cloud Times 9.30.02; St. move into his home. Cloud Times 10.2.02; National Hoefgen admitted the Catholic Reporter 12.27.02; sexual encounters to Seattle Post-Intelligencer the church in1984; it 8.19.04; Star Tribune 3.30.11; senthim for treatment St. Cloud Times 4.1.11; and after 6 months WCCO-TV 4.29.11 returned him to a new parish. Suit dismissed 11/93 because of SOL. Apology by Hoefgen printed in newspaper 9/02 as part of group settlement re Hoefgen and others living at St. John's Abbey Left order as of 3/11. Hoefgen Raymond 1963 P Accused Diocesan Permanently removed Marquette, MI Source: J. 5/02 after diocese Associated Press 5.8.02; received substantiated Detroit Free Press 4.14.03 allegation he molested two minors approx. 25 yrs previously. Hoehl John 1964 P Sued Diocesan 7-8 men filed civil suits Pittsburgh, PA Source: "Jack" S. in 2001 and 2003-04 Diocesan Press Release alleging abuse by Hoehl 1.26.01; Pittsburgh Post- in early 1980s. Hoehl Gazette 1.28.01; Pittsburgh was placed on leave in Post-Gazette 1.15.04; 1986 after previous Pittsburgh Post-Gazette undisclosed claims 3.17.04; Pittsburgh Post- became known. Sent for Gazette 6.9.04; Pittsburgh therapy & reassigned. Post-Gazette 7.1.04; Left active priesthood in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 1988. Laicized 6/04. 7.1.04; Pittsburgh Post 2002 article says he Gazette 12.3.04; Pittsburgh was children's therapist Catholic 12.3.04; KDKA in West Virginia. Board 12.5.05; KDKA 3.30.07; Times of Counselors 9.17.07; Pittsburgh Post- investigated allegations Gazette 9.18.07; Tribune and found them Review 9.23.07 credible. He agreed to surrender his license as of 3/07. Claims included in 9/07 settlement with 34 plaintiffs. Hoffman Gerard J. 1973 P Accused Diocesan Placed on leave 7/08 Philadelphia, Source: after allegation that he PA Philadelphia Inquirer 7.28.08; had sexually abused a Philadelphia Inquirer (AP) minor in 1970s. He was 7.28.08; Pottstown Mercury serving as parochial 7.28.08; The Intelligencer vicar at Our Lady of 7.29.08; Philadelphia Daily Mount Carmel parish in News 7.29.08; The Reporter Doylestown at time of 7.29.08; News of Delaware his suspension. County 7.29.08; Philadelphia Archdiocese reported Inquirer 3.23.09; Daily Times this was first allegation 3.23.09; Philadelphia Inquirer against Hoffman. As of 3.24.09; SNAP Statement 3/09, Diocese said 3.24.09 Review Board could not Assignments: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 35 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
substantiate original Pottstown Mercury 7.29.08; charge but did find Philadelphia Inquirer 7.29.08 evidence of abuse of 2nd minor and that Hoffman had agreed to live a supervised life of prayer & penance at a priest retirement home.
Hoffmann Philip A. 1964 P Accused Diocesan Hoffmann resigned from Green Bay, Source: position in July 2002 WI Green Bay Press-Gazette after admitting to an 7.08.02; Milwaukee Journal incident of sexual abuse Sentinel 7.08.02 of a minor nearly 30 years ago. He was apparently not in a parish assignment but worked at Diocese headquarters. This action based on work by the Records Review Task Force. He worked as director of Diocesan Housing Office from 1969-1976. Hogan Leroy 1957 P Settled Diocesan Accused in 1993 of Green Bay, Source: Jerome abusing a youth in mid WI Wisconsin State Journal 1980s. Youth was 7-9 3.03.93; Post Crescent when abuse was 5.31.02; Capital Times alleged to have 6.25.02; Post-Crescent occurred and 14 when 10.05.05; Post-Crescent he notified authorities. 10.06.05 Hogan was placed on leave in 1993. Civil suit filed. Suit settled out of court. Diocese paid $65,000 ($25,000 in cash and $40,000 annuity to provide funds for the victim "in case he needs continued treatment"). Hogan retired in 1997. Died Oct. 2005. Hogan Michael J. 1984 P Accused Diocesan Newly identified as Chicago, IL Source: abuser on Chicago Chicago Archdiocesan Report Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 page 2; Chicago Sun- 3.20.06. Resigned 7.93. Times 3.21.06; Chicago No further information Tribune 3.21.06 found as of 7/20/09. Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Hold William B. 1977 P Accused Diocesan Accused of abuse at Sacramento, Source: Holy Rosary in CA Sacramento Bee 4.12.02; Woodland in 1982. In Contra Costa Times 4.1.08 2002 Diocese of Sacramento acknowledged receiving the allegation approximately 3 yrs previously. He also served in Diocese of Oakland. At last report, he was retired and living in Central Point, Oregon. Holihan Daniel 1957 P Settled Diocesan Retired in 1992. Subject Chicago, IL Source: Mark of allegation of sexual Copy of settlement agreement abuse involving a boy on file; Chicago Tribune http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 36 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
while assigned to St. 6.24.02; USA Today Aloysius in Chicago in 11.11.02;; Chicago Sun-Times late 1960s. Settled 1.17.03; Chicago Tribune 1997. Case was 10.3.03; Chicago Tribune handled during tenure 9.26.05; Chicago Sun-Times of Cardinal Bernardin 9.27.05; Chicago Tribune and he was assigned a 10.28.05; Chicago monitor and told not to Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 be alone with a minor. page 2; Chicago Archdiocesan In 6/02 Cardinal George Report accessed 10.4.10 barred him from Assignments: celebrating weekend BA.org Assignment Record masses. Civil suit filed 10/03. Included in 10/05 settlement with Archdiocese. Permanently removed from ministry 9/05. Laicized 7/10. Holley David A. 1958 P Convicted Diocesan Abused in Worcester, Source: Massachusetts and sent MA Letter from Bishop Flanagan to Paraclete center in of Worcester 2.11.71; Letter New Mexico for from Wilmington Bishop to treatment. Convicted Worcester Bishop 3.2.71; 1993 of abusing 8 boys Rocky Mountain News between 1972-1974 in 4.13.93; Associated Press Alamogordo, NM. 275- 6.5.93; Dallas Morning News year sentence. Many 8.31.97; Dallas Morning News victims in many states. 6.12.02; Boston Herald He abused in El Paso 10.17.02; Boston Phoenix and Bp. Metzger then 10.30.03; transferred him to San BishopAccountability.org: Angelo TX diocese. Transfers between Dioceses; Alamagordo Daily News 2.28.04; Telegram and Gazette 9.20.04; Houston Press 8.17.06; El Paso Times 5.10.10 Holmes Edward B Convicted Cong. of Holmes, a religious Br, Fall River, MA Source: Anthony Sacred Heart was a residential Boston Globe 10.28.05; of Jesus and counselor at Nazareth Boston Globe 12.21.06; Mary Child Care Center in Boston Globe 12.22.06; Jamaica Plain run by Worcester Telegram & the Boston Arch. Left Gazette (AP) 12.21.06; order in 2002. Arrested TheBostonChannel.com 2005 for abuse and 12.21.06; Jamaica Plain photographing of 2 boys Gazette 3.5.10; Jamaica Plain at the home in 1970s Gazette 5.29.10 and 1980s. "Housemates" found photos in 1989. Both men made complaints in 2003.. Sentenced to 5 yrs and 1 day in prison 12/06. Pleaded guilty to raping 3rd man 2008. 2 more yrs on sentence. At least 4 claims included in 2003 global settlement with Archdiocese. One pending as of 5/10. Holsenbach James B Accused Marist Holsenbach, also Boston, MA Source: Barron known as Brother Boston Globe 6.7.02; Augusta Stanislaus, is accused Chronicle 5.14.06 in complaints made in 2002 of abuse incidents in 1958 and 1960 at Central Catholic High.
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He was forced to leave the Marist order in 1961, possibly as the result of a disciplinary action involving sexual misconduct. Name is also spelled Holsenback in some articles. Died 5/06. Holtey Gary 1984 P Convicted Diocesan Holtey placed on leave San Diego, Source: Michael in May, 2004 during CA San Diego Union-Tribune investigation of 5.13.04; Union Tribune international child 5.14.04; Union Tribune pornography ring. 12.22.04; Union Tribune Police and federal 12.23.04; 10News.com agents searched the 2.10.05; Union Tribune offices at St. Charles 3.11.05; North County Times Borromeo Church and 9.15.05 seized computers. Pleaded guilty 2/05 to 10 misdemeanor counts of possession of child porn and received 3 yrs probation. Holtz James A. 1974 P Accused Diocesan Holtz resigned from his Gaylord, MI Source: position 8/02 after Traverse City Record-Eagle diocese investigated 8.28.02; Detroit Free Press report that he had 4.14.03 sexually abused a minor in early 1980s while under influence of alcohol. He had received treatment for alcohol abuse in mid 1980s. Holtz also served as adjutant judicial vicar in the Diocesan Tribunal. Holtz Louis J. 1958 P Settled Diocesan Man told Diocese in Covington, KY Source: 1995 that he had been Cincinnati Enquirer 6.15.02; abused in 1974-1975 by Cincinnati Enquirer 7.10.02; Holtz. Claims settled Cincinnati Enquirer 1.23.03; 1997 and Holtz agreed Cincinnati Enquirer 2.13.03; to be laicized. Another Cincinnati Post 2.27.03; man filed suit 12/02 re Cincinnati Enquirer 2.28.03; 1970 abuse. One Kentucky Post 3.13.03; Detroit plaintiff alleging abuse Free Press 4.14.03; Cincinnati by Holtz joined a 2003 Enquirer 4.23.03; Kentucky class action suit against Post 4.23.03; Cincinnati the Diocese but later Enquirer 8.13.03; Kentucky withdrew and settled. Post 5.22.04; Cincinnati Post Laicization announced 11.24.04 8/12/03. Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Honc Kathleen N Accused Franciscan Per 6/07 article, Sr. Orlando, FL Source: Francis Sisters Honc has recently been Florida Today 6.09.07 accused of molesting a girl sometime between 1962-1971 at Melbourne Central Catholic school. She left the area in 1971. She was removed from her current assignment in Seminole, Florida when the allegation was received. Honhart Mark A. 1980 P Sued Diocesan Named in civil suit filed Kansas City- Source: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 38 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
by 1 man 3/11. Honhart St. Joseph, Statement by Diocese of is accused of molested MO Scranton 2.8.11; Kansas City an 8- to 9-year-old boy Star 3.8.11; KSPR 3.8.11; at Holy Cross Parish in Times-Tribune 3.8.11; the 1980s. A second Statement by Diocese of priest, Hugh Monahan, Scranton 3.8.11; Times- was also accused of Leader 3.9.11; KCTV 3.9.11; abusing the same youth WNEP 3.9.11; Times Leader when he was 13. 3.11.11; Times Leader Hohnart worked in MO 3.12.11; Kansas City Star from 1980-2002 before 4.27.11 transferring to PA in 2003 to be with family. No previous complaints in MO have been received re Honhart. Placed on leave by Scranton Diocese 2/2/11 "for health reasons" after it learned of accusations. Also worked in NM. Hoover William 1955 P Accused Diocesan Forced to resign in 1995 Fort Worth, Source: Reece as pastor of St. Patrick's TX Dallas Morning News 7.06.97; Cathedral in Fort Worth Star Telegram 6.26.05; Star after admitting that he Telegram 8.10.05; Star repeatedly abused a 12- Telegram 2.16.06; Star year-old in 1957. At Telegram (AP) 2.24.06; Star least 9 other accusers Telegram 8.11.06; Star went to the Diocese but Telegram 8.18.06; Star Diocese did not reveal Telegram 11.28.06; WFAA their claims. It told 11.28.06; Star Telegram public that there were 11.29.06; Dallas Morning only a few victims and News 11.29.06; Documents no incidents after 1960. From the Secret Archives of Other victims came the Ft. Worth Diocese forward after his death. Assignments: Originally part of Dallas Fort Worth Diocese 6.10.05 diocese but became part of Ft. Worth Diocese when it was formed. Died in 1996. Hopf George S. 1949 P Accused Diocesan Hopf's name appears Milwaukee, Source: on Archdiocese's July WI Statement by Archdiocese of 2004 list of priests fully Milwaukee 7.9.04; Milwaukee restricted from ministry Journal Sentinel 7.10.04; (or who would have Chicago Suburban Daily been restricted if still Herald 10.17.04; Statement by living) because of Archdiocese of Milwaukee credible allegations of (rev. 11.26.07) abuse. 1993 Catholic Assignments: Directory showed him BA.org Assignment Record assigned to St. Anne's Home for the Elderly and the 2002 Directory showed him as retired. Died 10/16/04. Hopkins James 1968 P Convicted Diocesan Parents complainted in Camden, NJ Source: Francis 1988 of inappropriate Philadelphia Inquirer 10.6.02; behavior toward their Philadelphia Inquirer 10.9.02; son and he was sent for Philadelphia Inquirer 4.16.03; therapy. Removed from Philadelphia Inquirer 4.16.03; ministry in 1995 after Courier Post 4.16.03; Courier one accusation. In 1999 Post 4.18.03; Newsday 5.6.03; the man's younger Courier Post 8.2.03; Star brother also alleged Ledger 1.15.04; Courier Post abuse. 1999 lawsuit by 8.7.04; Courier Post 9.18.04; younger brother settled Philly.com 12.20.04; for $625K in 2001. NBC10.com 3.4.05; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 39 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
Arrested in 2003. Philadelphia Inquirer 3.5.05; Laicized in 2004. Philadelphia Inquirer 10.16.05 Convicted 2005 of abuse of boy and sentenced to 8 yrs in prison as of 3/5/05. On NJ sex offender registry 6/12/11. May be out of prison.
Hopkins Robert F. 1948 P Accused Diocesan In 1995 two individuals Baltimore, MD Source: alleged sexual abuse by Baltimore Sun 7.23.95; Hopkins in 1970s. 8 Washington Post 7.24.95; others also came Archdiocese of Baltimore forward. When 9.25.02; Gloucester City confronted, Hopkins Times 4.16.03; St. Mary's admitted to sexual Seminary and University Class misconduct with minors Notes, Summer 2007 from 1950s to early Assignments: 1980s at 5 different Archdiocese of Baltimore churches. Charges 9.25.02 came out just after he retired so Archbishop removed his faculties. Named on Baltimore's 9/26/02 list of abusive priests. Died in Dec. 2006. Hopp Thomas 1966 P Sued Diocesan Removed in 2002. Cincinnati, OH Source: R. Accused of abuse. Dayton Daily News 4.29.02; Permanently removed Dayton Daily News 4.30.02; from ministry by Vatican Cincinnati Enquirer 5.1.02; 10/05 but not laicized. Dayton Daily News 5.3.02; Civil suit filed 2004. Suit Dayton Daily News 1.28.04; dismissed by Ohio Archdiocese of Cincinnati Supreme Court on Press Release 10.12.05; statute of limitations Dayton Daily News 10.13.05; 6/06. Another suit Cincinnati Post 6.2.06; Dayton alleging abuse of 13-14 Daily News 6.23.06; Dayton yr old boy in 1980swas Daily News 4.22.07; Cincinnati withdrawn after Ohio Enquirer 4.29.07 Supreme Court ruling. Still on Archdiocese payroll because of ill health. Hoppe Sylvester 1946 P Sued Diocesan Man filed suit in Kansas City- Source: J. California 6/02 alleging St. Joseph, Kansas City Star 6.25.02; abuse by Hoppe for 3 MO Orange Co. Register 6.26.02; yrs beginning when he Daily News of Los Angeles was 12 in 1951. Suit 6.26.02; Kansas City Star said abuse took place in 8.30.05; Topeka Capital Missouri and at Boy Journal (AP) 8.31.05; Kansas Scout Jamboree in City Star (AP) 9.21.05; California. Hoppe, age TheKansasCityChannel.com 90, was banned from 9.27.05; Kansas City Star celebrating Mass. 8.20.08; Kansas City Star Victim said he told 8.20.08 police in 1985; no record of complaint found. Suit settled 9/03 for $10,000. Two more men filed suit in 2005 alleging abuse in 1950s. Hoppe died in 2002. Claims settled 8/08 as part of $10M settlement re 12 priests. Hopwood Frederick 1951 P Convicted Diocesan Accused of abusing Charleston, Source: J. multiple people. SC Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 40 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
Resigned 12/93 after 12.30.93; Post and Courier accusations became 6.21.96; Wanderer 6.18.98; public. Criminal charges Charlotte (NC) Observer filed 1994. He pled 3.17.02; Post & Courier guilty and was 4.28.02; Post and Courier sentenced to 3 yrs 2.28.04; Renew America probation, treatment 8.18.06; Renew America and 250 hrs public 4.19.11 service. Hopwood's roommate at seminary (and later) was Cardinal Bernardin. Ordained by Bishop Russell of Charleston who made him Chancellor immediately after ordination.
Horn Stephen 1973 P Accused Diocesan Archdiocese announced Galveston- Source: R. 1/08 that Horn had been Houston, TX Houston Chronicle 1.14.08; placed on leave and KHOU.com 1.14.08; Whispers sent for treatment 11/07 in the Loggia 1.14.08; KPRC- immediately after TV 1.15.08; KTRK 1.14.08; allegations made that KHOU 1.16.08; KPRC Local 2 he abused a minor 2.4.08; Daily Dish 3.30.09 between 1989 and Assignments: 1993. He was at Christ Houston Press 1.15.08; the King church in BA.Org Assignment Record Houston during that time frame. Review boardsaid that sufficient evidence existed to suggest that the abuse had occurred. Horne Thomas < 1939 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abusing Kay Chicago, IL Source: Barry Ebeling (City of Angels) Chicago Tribune 05.11.85; at age 5 in early 1950s City of Angels 7.31.07; City of in Bartlett, IL after being Angels 3.4.08; City of Angels transferred there by 6.28.08; City of Angels Archbishop of Chicago. 9.27.08; City of Angels He is accused of raping 10.29.08; Chicago Tribune her in Rectory while her 8.3.11; Daily Herald 8.4.11 mother practiced on organ in nearby church. Later article reported he also raped her sister. Kay and another woman filed suit against archdiocese 8/3/11, alleging abuse when they were young children. Horne died in 1985.. Horvath Bertrand 1970 P Sued Franciscan Sued 2002. Accused of Orange, CA Source: W. abuse of altar boy at OC Register 6.04.02; USA Mission Viejo in early Today 11.11.02; LA Times 1970s. Order turned 4.05.03; LA Archdiocesan around and sued Report 2.17.04 page 6; LA Archdiocese to force Times 2.18.04; OC Weekly them to share 3.04.05; OC Weekly 10.28.05; responsibility. Left District Weekly 7.27.07 Archdiocese 1974. Assignments: Worked in several LA Archdiocesan Report dioceses. Ended up in Addendum 11.15.05; LA Amarillo Diocese in Times Database 4.20.06; OC Texas for many years. Weekly 3.04.05 Retired (placed on leave) in 2001 after Orange Diocese notified
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Amarillo about abuse. Deceased Host Richard 1974 P Sued Diocesan In 11/88 civil suit Grand Rapids, Source: woman accused Host MI UPI 11.17.88 and her ex-husband of molesting her four and six-year old boys over a two year period of time. Suit also included claims against USCC and NCCB (catholic conferences). No information found as to results of litigation. Host still active parish priest per 2002 Catholic Directory and the Diocesan website accessed on May 28, 2004.
Houle Wilfred 1975 P Sued Diocesan Houle left ministry in Manchester, Source: 1981 and died of AIDS NH Portsmouth Herald 3.28.08; in 1987. Man filed suit Foster's Daily Democrat against Bishop and 4.09.08; Foster's Daily Diocese in 3/08 which Democrat 4.29.08; NH AG alleged that he was Audit Records 3.26.09 raped at age 16 by Houle in 1977 and that he contracted AIDS from that abuse. Criminal charges had been filed earlier and much investigation had taken place. Man's claims were included in earlier settlement with the Diocese (he rec'd $490,000) but says he was coerced into taking the settlement. Houseknecht Leo 1968 P Sued Diocesan In civil suit filed 1/04, Allentown, PA Source: one woman alleges that Morning Call 1.14.04; Morning Houseknecht and Call 1.14.04; Morning Call another priest spoke to 1.18.04; Morning Call 2.6.04 her using crude/sexual language and that Houseknecht inappropriately hugged her at her family home. Houseknecht was an active pastor when he died in 1990 at age 53. Hovanec George T. 1929 P Accused Diocesan In 4/02 woman wrote to Cleveland, Source: Archbishop Pilla re OH Akron Beacon Journal 5.10.02 abuse by Hovanec 47 Assignments: years before. She said BA.org Assignment Record she was in 7th grade and Hovanec touched and patted her in a very sexually inappropriate way before inviting her to basement to count Sunday envelopes. She fled. He was unassigned from 1961- 1965 and died 2/65. Howard Frances N Sued Sisters of In a 8/3/04 addition to a Louisville, KY Source: Charity of suit, this nun was Courier-Journal 8.4.04; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 42 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
Nazareth accused of sexually Associated Press 8.4.04; abusing a girl at St. Courier-Journal 8.25.06 Vincent Orphanage in Louisville, beginning in 1938 when the girl was 6 years old and continuing until she was removed from the orphanage in 1943. Complainant also accused Rev. Herman J. Lammers and Sr. Stanislas Kotska Willett, mother superior of the orphanage 1940-44. Order settled 8/06 with almost all plaintiffs with claims. Howell Gerard 1964 P Accused Diocesan Gerard Howell and his New Orleans, Source: "Jerry" dead brother Fr. LA Houston Chronicle 12.08.92; Rodney Howell have Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; been accused of Times-Picayune 2.4.03 molesting dozens of Assignments: students at school for BA.org Assignment Record deaf in New Orleans in 1970s. Howell Robert D Convicted Diocesan Ordained as deacon Boise, ID Source: (Rapelyea) 2001. Pled guilty 11/04 KBCI 2.28.03; KBCI 3.1.05; to viewing child KTVB.com 3.3.05; Driscoll pornography in 2002 on Letter 3.5.05; Boise Weekly a computer at the Boise 3.16.05 - 3.22.05; Boise office of Seattle's Casey Diocese FAQs 4.4.05; LA Family Programs, a Times 5.25.05; AP 5.27.05; foster child counseling Associated Press 6.16.05 service. Bishop Driscoll knew of the investigation in 6/04 but only removed Howell in 10/04 and informed the parish where he worked 2/05. Sentenced 1/05 to 18 months in prison. Reportedly laicized in 2006. On ID sex offender registry 6/11. Howell Rodney 1965 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abusing at Amarillo, TX Source: least 1 girl in west Houston Chronicle 12.8.92; Texas in 1967; Her civil Houston Chronicle 3.25.98; litigation settled 1995. Dallas Morning News 6.12.02; Also accused of Albuquerque Journal 6.16.02; abusing at least two Santa Fe New Mexican minors in 1986 and 6.18.02; Associated Press possibly many more. 1 1.12.04 suit filed 1998. Part of time he was in what is now Amarillo Diocese. Charges were made that Howell and his brother, Fr. Gerald Howell, abused many students at a school for the Deaf in New Orleans. Died in 1993. Howlett John 1947 P Accused Pallottine Several women Fort Worth, Source: accused him of abusing TX Ft. Worth Star Telegram them when they were 6.11.05; Star Telegram children. Diocese first 6.26.05; Star Telegram learned of allegations in 8.10.05; Star Telegram 1980s. Claims arose 8.18.05; Star Telegram http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 43 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
again in 1993. Diocese 2.16.06; Star Telegram gave $$ to at least one 2.24.06; WFAA/Dallas victim until statute of Morning News 2.24.06; CBS limitations expired. 11 8.11.06; Star Telegram Authority to function as 11.28.06; Dallas Morning a priestremoved, but he News 11.29.06; Star Telegram remains a clergyman. 11.29.06; Documents from Ft. He lives in Dublin, Worth Diocese Secret Ireland. Howlett cannot Archives; One in Four (Ireland) have contact with the 12.21.06; Star Telegram public without being 11.27.08; Star Telegram accompanied by 6.1.11 another member of the Assignments: Pallottine society. Fort Worth Diocese 6.10.05 Personnel files released Partial Assignment Record; by Diocese 11.28.06. BA.org Assignment Record Howlin Carroll 1961 P Sued Diocesan Man filed suit 8/02 Joliet, IL Source: alleging abuse by Lexington Herald Leader Howlin in 1975 at St. 4.17.02; Chicago Tribune Charles Borromeo Sem. 4.17.02; Herald News 5.5.02; and on trips to KY. Lexington Herald 8.16.02; Howlin, who had Chicago Daily Herald 8.20.02; worked as mission Chicago Tribune 8.20.02; priest in KY since 1977, Chicago Sun Times 6.15.03; was immediately placed Diocese of Joliet Press on leave. Another man Release 4.9.06; Chicago Sun who came forward Times 4.11.06; Herald News alleging abuse by 4.11.06; Herald News 5.17.06; Howlin sayshe reported Statement on Diocese of Joliet his incident to Bishop Website 6.18.08 Imesch in 1993. This man's attorney says Imesch sent Howlin for therapy or psych evaluation without telling the Lex. KY diocese about it and then allowed him to return to his duties. Canonical case pending as of 6/08.
Hoy Daniel J. 1948 P Accused Diocesan Retired in 1998. One of Philadelphia, Source: 21 priests placed on PA Archdiocese of Philadelphia administrative leave by Press Release 3.8.11; Philadelphia Statement of Cardinal Rigali archdiocese 3/7/11 Regarding Administrative pending investigation Leaves 3.8.11; Philadelphia for credible allegations Inquirer 3.8.11; NY Times involving sexual abuse 3.8.11; Philadelphia Inquirer or inappropriate 3.9.11; Daily Local News behavior with minors. 3.9.11; Philadelphia Inquirer Last assignment: in 3.10.11 residence at Our Lady Assignments: of the BA.org Assignment Record AssumptionParish in Strafford. Hrdlicka Robert C. 1977 P Convicted Diocesan In 1993, while serving Lincoln, NE Source: as Navy chaplain, he Associated Press 7.2.93; was court martialed and Omaha World Herald 3.29.02; sent to prison after Associated Press 3.29.02; pleading guilty to Lincoln Journal Star 4.7.02; indecent acts with Associated Press 4.7.02; minors in South Associated Press 4.26.02; Carolina and Sicily, Associated Press 7.4.03; Italy. Released from Associated Press 10.8.03; prison and from Navy in TheBostonChannel.com 1999. Articles also 10.10.03 reported he was removedor dismissed http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 44 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
from the priesthood. In 2002 he was sued by 4 brothers in the Lincoln diocese who accused him of abuse in 1978. Hubbard Howard J. 1963 P Accused Diocesan Accused in 2004 of Albany, NY Source: (Bp). paying teen for sex Albany Times Union 2.5.04; twice in 1970s. Bishop Albany Times Union 2.8.04; denied allegation. He White Report 6.24.04; Albany commissioned an Times Union 6.25.04; Albany investigation to examine Times Union 8.8.04; BA.org this charge, as well as list of U.S. Bishops Accused of other allegations of Abuse 4.14.08 sexual misconduct with adult males. The investigation, which did not have access to the complainant, found no credible evidence that Hubbard had violated his vow of celibacy.
Huck Joseph 1969 P Sued Diocesan Man filed suit 6/03 Miami, FL Source: alleging he was sexually Miami Herald 6.21.03; molested by Huck when Associated Press 6.21.03; he was 12 and living at Miami Herald 12.15.03; Miami Boystown outside Herald 9.22.04 Miami. Says Huck took him on a fishing trip and abused him during the trip. Huck threatened the boy to keep him quiet. Man told his house parentand the director and was punished. Claims settled in 2004. Huck retired 2002. Huckemeyer Edward D Accused Diocesan Huckemeyer, a former Brooklyn, NY Source: deacon at Precious Newsday 3.12.94 Blood Roman Catholic Church in Long Island City, and principal at a public school, admitted in 1994 that he had sexually abused a male student in 1981. No criminal charges were filed because of statute of limitations. Hudson Francis 1974 P Accused Diocesan In 2004, he was Camden, NJ Source: "Frank" X. accused of abuse of Diocese of Camden Press student in 1975. Denies Release 11.4.05; Philadelphia accusation. Suspended Inquirer 11.5.05; Press of without "faculties" after Atlantic City 11.8.05 taking indefinite leave in 1991. He was teaching at high school run by Augustinians when accusation made public. Was fired immediately. Huels John 1976 P Accused Servite Accused in 1994 of Chicago, IL Source: abuse in 1970s and Impact Statement of Michael forced to step down as Bland 6.13.02; Washington head of the Chicago- Post 8.7.02; Chicago Tribune based Servites. By 8.7.02; Commercial Appeal 2002 he was still priest (TN) 11.12.02; Grand Rapid and professor and vice Press 12.14.02;
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dean of canon law at LifeSiteNews.com 9.09.05 university in Ottawa, Assignments: which said he took BA.org Assignment Record "medical leave for the treatment of severe depression" in 8/02 after allegation surfaced. But Ottawa archbishop said Huels was leaving Servites and would seek laicization. As of 9/09 he was professor of canon law at Saint Paul University in Ottawa ON. Huerres Agusti P Settled Diocesan Suit filed 3/01 alleged San Angelo, Source: that Huerres, a native of TX Midland Reporter-Telegram Spain and candidate for 11.14.02; Dallas Morning Seminary, sexually News 6.12.04; Dallas Morning abused a minor youth. News 12.4.04 Bishop suspended him and investigated. After investigation, Diocese paid for Huerres to return to Spain with permission from victim's family and criminal justice authorities. Diocese said it also notified officials in Spain. Settlement discussions pending 9/02.
Huerta Orestes P Accused Diocesan Extern priest from the Dodge City, Source: M. Diocese of Boac in KS Catholic Diocese of Dodge Philippines. Currently in City Update: Charter for residence at Sacred Protection of Children and Heart Pastoral Center, Young People 5.10; Lawrence Boac, (without Journal-World 7.9.10; assignment) per Boac Lawrence Journal-World website 6/30/10. Per 7.21.10; Catholic Sentinel Dodge City website, 8.17.10; Lawrence Journal- allegations of abuse World 8.29.10; Catholic were made against Culture 8.30.10 Huerta and review board found them credible. Diocese notified parishes. Unable to determine when abuse occurred or who victim was. Philippine Bishop is ignoring allegations. Huff Dennis B Accused Francisan Man filed complaint with Santa Fe, NM Source: Santa Fe police 1/97 Albuquerque Journal 1.24.97; alleging rape and abuse Albuquerque Journal 1.25.97 by Huff on number of occasions in early 1980s at St. Catherine Indian School. Also alleges abuse on one instance by Fr. Christopher Kerr. Huff left the order but unknown as to when. No other information found. Huff Edward G. 1973 P Convicted Diocesan In 1992 two families in 2 Pittsburgh, PA Source:
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days complained to Pittsburgh Post Gazette Diocese that Huff had 7.21.94; Pittsburgh Post molested their sons. Gazette 3.17.02; Pittsburgh After treatment Huff was Post Gazette 6.15.03; made a hospital Pittsburgh Post Gazette chaplain in late 1992. 2.28.04 Within two months several more families complained of abuse from 1987-91. He was sent back to treatment and resigned from priesthood 7 weeks later. Pled guilty in 1994 to charges of improperly touching and providing alcohol to several youths. Sentenced to 15 mo to 5 yrs in prison as result of plea bargain. Other charges dropped. Hughes Patrick J. 1953 P Accused Diocesan Native of Ireland. San Diego, Source: Accused of abuse of 12 CA Irish Times 10.17.02; RTE yr old boy there in 1974. 10.17.02; Irish Times 2.3.10; He settled with boy & Irish Independent 7.18.10 family. Transferred to San Diego in 1988 w/ recommendation from Irish Bishop. Served in San Diego between 1988 and 1992 (3 assignments) before being transferred to Seattle for 1 year. Whereabouts unknown until 2007. Pled guilty in Ireland 2/10 to abuse of 1 between 1979-1983 and sentenced to 1 yr in jail. His history matches that of "Fr. Ioannes" in the Murphy Report.
Hughes William J. 1982 P Settled Diocesan In civil suit filed 1994, Dallas, TX Source: Hughes is accused of Dallas Morning News 8.05.94; molesting 13 yr old girl Excerpt from Affidavit of Fr. for 6 mo -1 yr in on- Thomas Doyle 5.16.96; going relationship in Affidavit of A.W.Richard Sipe 1983-1984 when he 1996; Dallas Morning News was 26. Parents found 6.27.97; Dallas Morning News letters from him and 10.28.97; Dallas Morning went to a priest. Hughes News 2.12.98; Dallas Morning admitted. Not punished. News 5.19.05 Just transferred. Letters were destroyed by the Diocese. Suit settled 1998 as part of of $5M settlement which also included claims against Robert Peebles. Hughes left active priesthood in 1992. Huller Ernest 1954 P Sued Diocesan Two men filed separate Springfield, Source: Karl suits (1 in 11/02 and 1 MA Providence Journal Bulletin in 3/03) alleging that 12.18.02; Recorder 3.21.03; they were abused as Union News 3.24.03; students by Huller, a Berkshire Eagle 3.24.03; counselor at Cathedral Springfield Republican High School in 9.16.03; Daily Hampshire Springfield where both Gazette 10.2.03; Springfield
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men were students. In Republican 3.1.04; Springfield 7/04 Diocese settled Republican 8.17.04; Press with 46 clergy abuse Release by The Office of victims for more than Stobierski & Stobierski, $7M. Two Plaintiffs with 12.3.08 allegations against Huller are included in this settlement. Huller served as Army chaplain for 19 years. Huller died in mid to late 1990s. Hummell John F. 1965 P Accused Diocesan Accusations received in Philadelphia, Source: Oct. 2005 that he had PA Daily Local 7.4.06; abused a minor in mid Philadelphia Inquirer 7.4.06; 1970s. Placed on leave NBC 10 7.5.06; Wilks Barre late June, 2006 without Times Leader 7.5.06; faculties after diocesan Archdiocese of Philadelphia investigation revealed Website "patterns of behavior Assignments: that would be Philadelphia Archdiocese considered sexual Priest Data Profile abuse"... Case being referred to Vatican. Huneke Robert D. 1969 P Sued Marist Former Notre Dame Rockville Source: rector. In 1980 man Centre, NY Newsday 4.12.02; Newsday reported abuse by 4.23.02; Tampa Tribune Huneke when he was 5.24.02; St. Petersburg Times teenager. He also 5.24.02; Suffolk Co. Grand notified FL bishop Jury Report 1.17.03; South where Huneke was Bend Tribune 5.06.03; Notre working. Florida sent Dame Magazine 7.03; him back to NY in 1982. Newsday 5.26.05; The Man went public in 1989 Orderver 4.25.10; SNAP (Huneke left priesthood) Statement 1.9.11; Philadelphia and again in 1993. 2 Magazine 5.20.11 other victims came Assignments: forward then. In 2002 BA.org Assignment Record he learned that Huneke and Other Info was working as high school guidance counselor in Atlanta and notified Order that ran school & Huneke was fired. He died in 2002. Identified as Priest M in the 2003 Suffolk Co. Grand Jury Rpt.
Hunt John 1969 P Accused Diocesan Resigned as pastor of Ogdensburg, Source: two parishes and placed NY Newswatch 50 (New York) on leave 6/06 after 6.7.06 allegations of "inappropriate sexual behavior" more than 10 yrs previously were received by Diocese. No other information found. Hunt Michael A. 1939 P Sued Diocesan Accused of abuse of Los Angeles, Source: one girl in 1957-1958. CA LA Archdiocesan Report Died 1984. 1 civil suit 2.17.04 page 2 filed. Assignments: LA Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05; LA Times Database 4.20.06 Huppenbauer Walter 1957 P Accused Diocesan "Retired" under Chicago, IL Source: Edward restrictions 1994 and Chicago Daily Herald 9.26.02; then removed from Chicago Daily Herald 9.27.02; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 48 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM
public ministry 10/02. Chicago Sun-Times 9.27.02; Accused of abuse of girl USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago in 1960s. Complaint 1st Sun-Times 1.17.03; Chicago received in 1993. At Daily Herald 10.3.03; Chicago least one claim included Tribune 10.3.03; Chicago Sun- in 2003 $8M settlement Times 10.3.03; Chicago Sun- by Chicago Times 6.15.03; Chicago Archdiocese. Also at Tribune 9.26.05; Chicago least one claim in 5/07 Daily Herald 9.27.05; Chicago $6.65M settlement with Sun-Times 9.27.05; Chicago 14 people alleging Archdiocesan Report 3.20.06 abuse by 12 priests. page 2; Daily Southtown Permanently removed 5.29.07; Chicago from public ministry per Archdiocesan Report 9/05 announcement. accessed 7-5-11 Laicized 8/10. Assignments: BA.org Assignment Record Hurley John 1945 P Accused Jesuit Per statement released Spokane, WA Source: by Diocese of Spokane Spokesman-Review 10.20.98; 11/07, Hurley was Statement by Diocese of named in accusation Spokane 11.21.07; Good that was found to be Jesuit, Bad Jesuit 11.12.09 admitted, credible or proven. No further information found as to abuse. He spent most of his career at Gonzaga Prep. He died in 1998. Hurley John J. 1928 P Sued Diocesan Native of Ireland Los Angeles, Source: ordained in Ireland for CA LA Archdiocesan Report LA Archdiocese. 2.17.04 page 2 Accused of abuse in Assignments: 1949 and named in 1 LA Archdiocesan Report civil suit filed 12/03. Addendum 11.15.05; LA Died 1992 Times Database 4.20.06
Hurley Paul 1970 P Convicted Diocesan Arrested and indicted Boston, MA Source: William 2002. Accused of abuse Boston Globe 8.15.02; Boston of 15 yr old boy in 1987- Globe 12.18.02; Boston Globe 1988 (paid him $100 3.5.03; CBS4Boston.com each time he and boy 6.22.06; Boston Globe had sex). Pleaded not 6.28.06; Cambridge Chronicle guilty and denied 6.29.06; Boston Globe allegation. Convicted 7.29.06; Boston Herald 6/06 and immediately 7.29.06; Adelaide Advertiser began serving 3 yr 7.29.06; Cambridge Chronicle provisional sentence. 8.3.06; Cambridge Chronicle Sentenced to 4 yrs in 1.26.07; Standard-Times prison 7/06 followed by 1.26.07; Cape Cod Times 5 yrs probation. 1.20.10 Laicization announced Assignments: 1/07. Released on Boston Archdiocesan probation & back in Assignment Record Sandwich, MA as of 1/10. Also on Sex offender register. Hurley Richard B Sued Brothers of Named in Archdiocesan Los Angeles, Source: Holy Cross of Report Addeumun with CA LA Archdiocesan Report Texas 1 accuser and abuse in Addendum 11.15.05 1993-1994. 1 civil suit Assignments: filed. LA Times Database 4.20.06 Hurtado Jose P Sued Diocesan Per 10/06 article, there Phoenix, AZ Source: is one outstanding civil Arizona Republic 10.12.06 suit naming Hurtado as an abuser. Hurtado died in 1981. No further information known.
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Hutchinson James P Accused Diocesan Hutchinson (who died in Boston, MA Source: 1979) was accused of Boston Herald 6.18.02; Boston abusing at least one 9 Herald 7.1.02 yr old boy in 1960 at St. Assignments: Thomas More Parish in BA.org Assignment Record Braintree. He also had reputation of asking very very intimate questions during confession and of using confessional to learn peoples' weaknesses. Family of priest apologized to family of victim in 2002. Hutzler James 1980 P Accused Diocesan Resigned 7/02 after Amarillo, TX Source: seeking opinion from Amarillo Globe 8.6.02; Dallas diocesan review board Morning News 8.6.02; Amarillo concerning incident of Globe 8.7.02; Dallas Morning horseplay involving a News 5.22.04 young man about 18 years previously. Hutzler said resignation stemmed from when he had contact with a young man while wrestling with him in front of a youth group. Diocese sent him for counseling after the incident. Hyder Raymond 1929 P Sued Diocesan Civil suit filed 5/03 Boston, MA Source: L. alleged that Hyder Boston Herald 5.22.03; St. molested a teenage boy Margaret Catholic Church, while serving at St. Lowell MA website accessed Margaret's parish in 5/3/09 Lowell, MA. Hyder was Assignments: at St. Margaret's. parish BA.org Assignment Record for most of his 46 year career, with the exception of 1951-1958. He died in 1975.
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