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Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM BishopAccountability.org Database of Publicly Accused Priests in the United States Viewed by Last Name: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Total Individuals: 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 http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 1 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM 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 http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 2 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM 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. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-H.html Page 3 of 50 Database of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse 8/21/11 5:44 PM 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.